{"podcast":{"title":"The Shaman Stories Podcast","slug":"the-shaman-stories-podcast-7092921","podcast_index_feed_id":7092921,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6387769/episodes/feed","website_url":"http://www.pnwshamanichealing.com/podcast","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8ef599776ccfb9be82dd4e1bf6c82963.jpg","author":"Jeremy Chenvert","episode_count":75,"summary":"Join me as I sit down with inspiring guests to explore their unique paths to spiritual growth. We'll dive into the challenges and obstacles they've faced along the way, and discover how those experiences shape their lives today. Tune in for insightful stories that will inspire and uplift you on your own journey! Don’t miss it!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-14T00:19:10.169340+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-shaman-stories-podcast-7092921"},"episode":{"title":"From West Point to Plant Medicine: A Veteran’s Journey Through PTSD & Healing | Scottie Schneider","slug":"from-west-point-to-plant-medicine-a-veteran-s-journey-through-ptsd-healing-scottie-schneider","published_at":"2026-04-19T12:52:14+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-shaman-stories-podcast-7092921/from-west-point-to-plant-medicine-a-veteran-s-journey-through-ptsd-healing-scottie-schneider","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-shaman-stories-podcast-7092921","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-west-point-to-plant-medicine-a-veteran-s-journey-through-ptsd-healing-scottie-schneider--71458516","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71458516/scottie_synder.mp3","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…","meta_description":"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 Sh…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4736,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-shaman-stories-podcast-7092921/episodes/from-west-point-to-plant-medicine-a-veteran-s-journey-through-ptsd-healing-scottie-schneider/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-shaman-stories-podcast-7092921/from-west-point-to-plant-medicine-a-veteran-s-journey-through-ptsd-healing-scottie-schneider.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}