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From West Point to Plant Medicine: A Veteran’s Journey Through PTSD & Healing | Scottie Schneider
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- The Shaman Stories Podcast
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- Apr 19, 2026
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Summary
What happens when a veteran loses everything—career, identity, and purpose—and is forced to rebuild from the ground up? In this powerful episode of The Shaman Stories Podcast I share an episode from my new podcast The Echo 22 Brotherhood, we sit down with Scottie Schneider, a West Point graduate, former Army officer, and founder of Ocoyai, to uncover his journey from military trauma and alcoholism to deep healing through indigenous practices and community. We dive into: • The reality of PTSD, trauma, and veteran identity loss • Why traditional systems often fail veterans after service • The truth about plant medicine (ayahuasca, integration, and healing) • Why community—not quick fixes—is the key to long-term healing • Indigenous wisdom, nervous system regulation, and living with purpose This episode is for veterans, first responders, and anyone searching for real healing—not band-aid solutions. Whether you’re battling PTSD, addiction, or feeling lost after service—this conversation could change how you see your path forward. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction & Mission of Echo 22 Brotherhood 00:43 Meet Scottie Schneider (Background & ocoyai) 04:30 Healing Veterans: PTSD, Trauma & Real Struggles 15:20 Alternative Healing & Indigenous Practices 28:45 Building Sustainable Healing & Community 45:10 Final Thoughts: Hope, Purpose & Brotherhood Find more about Scottie https://ocoyai.com/ https://www.skool.com/ocoyai-ancestral-school/about Subscribe to the Echo 22 Brotherhood Podcast: www.youtube.com/@UCkFcMlDLv9t49cFGTmQrAww Find more from me and the PNW Shamanic Healing Circle Skool https://www.skool.com/pnw-shamanic-healing-circle-8874/about Need help with PTSD and Trauma join my 8 week PTSD Tactical Reset https://www.pnwshamanichealing.com/echo22 Be a gue…