Today we welcome Diego Ugalde, an ex-Navy SEAL veteran, author, and CEO of the Trident Approach. Diego shares his life story, detailing his challenging journey to becoming a SEAL and his transformative experiences with psychedelic therapy. Discussing his use of psychedelics like Ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT to treat PTSD, Ugalde emphasizes the potential of these substances for emotional healing and leadership development. Jennifer and Diego delve into their personal experiences with plant medicine, discussing its impact on their lives, mental health, and spiritual growth. The conversation underscores the importance of integrating psychedelic experiences into one's life and the value of seeking internal validation and resilience. In this interview with, you'll discover: 00:31 Introducing Diego Ugalde: Navy SEAL to Psychedelic Expert 01:49 Diego's Journey: From High School to Navy SEAL 06:04 The Turning Point: Embracing Psychedelics 11:50 Jennifer's Experience with Plant Medicine 16:19 The Power of Psilocybin: Diego's First Experience 22:31 Integration and Healing: The Role of Psychedelics 27:40 Closing Thoughts and Future Directions Resources mentioned: The Trident Approach Leading From The Deep: A Navy SEAL’s Psychedelic Approach to Conscious Leadership by Diego Ugalde About the guest: Connect on LinkedIn Throughout my career as a Navy SEAL, I chased external markers of success – titles, qualifications, achievements – unknowingly leading myself and my teams through the lens of ego. It wasn't until I turned inward, seeking personal transcendence, that I realized there's a better way to lead. After years of internal exploration, healing, and growth, I've discovered a path beyond ego, one that empowers both the self and elite teams. Today, through The Trident Approach, we merge our SEAL Team experience with insights from elevated states of consciousness. We offer a holistic approach to leadership, rooted in strength, resilience, and balance, even amidst chaos. OptiMatch Are you ready to stop struggling with high churn rates, decreased satisfaction, and financial losses due to poor matches in your business? See how the power of our SaaS algorithm delivers proven increases in satisfaction, higher retention rates, and increased revenue for businesses and marketplaces. OptiMatch is designed to be integrated into your existing recruitment process and used alongside your other tools. Our cutting-edge algorithms facilitate successful matches between employees and employers or customers and practitioners, resulting in proven increased satisfaction, effective sessions, higher retention rates, and increased revenue. Say goodbye to the friction, frustration, and inefficiency of poor matches, and hello to success with OptiMatch.