MAX Afterburner

MAX Afterburner

The MAX Afterburner podcast with Whiz is a long form conversation hosted by Matthew 'Whiz" Buckley with friends and guests covering a wide range of topics from veterans issues, to markets, to politics, wrapped with care for mind, body, and soul.

Episodes

August 7, 2025 56 mins

Suzi and Teresa sit down for a heartfelt and eye-opening conversation about the rising call toward plant medicine and why so many are feeling drawn to these sacred healing modalities right now. Together, they explore the deeper reasons people are seeking out ceremonies and sacraments, like those held within the Sacred Warrior Fellowship, from emotional healing and spiritual connection to relief from trauma, depression, and anxiety....

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This powerful episode is the unveiling of something holy, years in the making, born of pain, held in grace, and reborn through healing into sacred service. Whiz unveils the foundation of Sacred Warrior Fellowship, a Florida based 508(c)(1)(A) organization. He briefs its Statement of Faith, Constitution, and Beliefs, and why this church isn’t about dogma, but direct communion. From divine freedom to the healing power of entheogenic ...

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July 24, 2025 61 mins

In this Rerun of episode 7 of the MAX Afterburner Podcast Whiz details both his ibogaine and 5 MEO DMT experiences and how they changed his life. Whiz attempts to put words to the indescribable and how for the first time in decades he healed from pain and trauma in his life. Now Whiz serves as a self-proclaimed 'disciple', putting the ladder down to help other fighter pilot veterans potentially heal with psychedelic-assisted therap...

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July 3, 2025 72 mins

In Episode 127 of the MAX Afterburner podcast, Whiz opens with a powerful celebration of progress in the healing space. He highlights Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent statement to Congress, where the HHS secretary boldly called for psychedelic therapies to be made available to veterans within the next 12 months. Whiz also spotlights a landmark five-year study from The Ohio State University showing that a single heroic dose of psilocy...

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Suzi sits down with Teresa Noach to explore her powerful journey of healing and spiritual awakening through plant medicine.
In this intimate and heartfelt conversation, Teresa shares how sacred medicine helped her restore balance to her mind, body, and spirit—leading her to a deeper, more personal relationship with Jesus.

Together, Suzi and Teresa reflect on the intersection of trauma, transformation, and divine connectio...

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In this powerful episode, Whiz welcomes fellow veteran Kristopher Pace into the studio—an Air Force warrior who, like Whiz, faced the invisible wounds of service, including a traumatic brain injury. But instead of surrendering to the darkness, Kris found light through yoga, meditation, and plant medicine.

Kris didn’t just practice yoga—he mastered it, reaching a level few ever do. That transformation inspired him to launch V...

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Four years ago, Matthew “Whiz” Buckley crossed the border into Mexico with three fellow veterans and an NFL veteran—each seeking healing through psychedelic-assisted therapy after traditional methods failed to address the invisible wounds of war, trauma, and addiction.


What began as a deeply personal journey has now become a national mission through the No Fallen Heroes Foundation. In this powerful episode of The MAX Afterburner...

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In this powerful episode of MAX Afterburner Matthew “Whiz” Buckley shares where he is nearly four years after first sitting with the medicine—and why the path of awakening is anything but easy.

Spiritual awakening is not all light and bliss. It often feels like a death—the death of who you thought you were. The dismantling of ego, identity, and the structures that once made you feel safe. It’s disorienting. It’s heavy. And it can fe...

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In this action-packed solo episode, Whiz fires on all cylinders.

He breaks down the recent string of aviation tragedies—from the heartbreaking crash in Boca Raton to the devastating NYC helicopter incident—offering insight only a former TOPGUN aviator can.

Then he shifts gears to the markets, where volatility reigns. While others panic, Whiz explains how disciplined traders are seizing opportunities and profiting from the chaos.

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In this powerful episode, Whiz sits down with Dr. Deborah Mash, the renowned neuroscientist known as the Queen of Ibogaine. While Whiz and countless others share their personal healing journeys with ibogaine, Dr. Mash brings the hard science. With over 30 years of research, she breaks down how ibogaine and its metabolite, noribogaine, work to heal trauma and addiction at the neurological level—including a scientific analysis of Whi...

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Suzi and Cari McLean from Mental Joe sat down to discuss the powerful connection between family healing and the recovery of veterans and first responders. They emphasized that when one partner commits to healing, it strengthens the entire relationship, allowing them to better support their loved one’s journey. True recovery isn’t just about the individual—it’s about healing as a unit. Without addressing trauma together, moving forw...

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February 4, 2025 60 mins

In this episode of MAX Afterburner, the discussion begins with an important update: Maverick Mind Morning Brief and Night Trap microdoses are now in stock, along with new merchandise. Until the website is live, orders can be placed via email.
A major announcement follows—Dr. Deborah Mash is joining the No Fallen Heroes Foundation advisory board. Known as the "Queen of Ibogaine," Dr. Mash has been at the forefront of research int...

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lance Cutsforth, an Army veteran, double board-certified Functional Medicine practitioner, and co-founder of Mons Sana, a healing community in Colorado. With decades of experience in mental wellness and optimization, Lance shares his personal and professional journey of addressing trauma, suicidal ideation, addiction, and TBI through a multi-modal approach. We dive into his work with alternative...

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In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Whiz sits down with retired Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Jay Kopelman to explore his harrowing journey from the horrors of combat to the depths of trauma and PTSD. Jay shares his story of survival, including an unsuccessful suicide attempt, and his life-changing experiences with psychedelic medicine—ibogaine and Bufo (toad)—that not only saved his life but healed his soul. These trea...

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In this special solo episode, Whiz takes listeners on a high-energy journey through the latest breakthroughs and milestones for the No Fallen Heroes Foundation. From the VA's long-awaited decision to fund psychedelic research (though limited in scope and funding) to unforgettable fundraisers at Trump National and Mar-a-Lago alongside partner veteran and first responder charities, Whiz leaves no stone unturned. He shares an awe-insp...

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In this episode of MAX Afterburner, Whiz sits down with Neil Markey, co-founder and CEO of Beckley Retreats. Neil shares his journey from serving as a Captain in the US Army Special Operations 2nd Ranger Battalion, with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, to overcoming depression and PTSD during his time as a Columbia University graduate student. This struggle sparked a profound healing journey through mindfulness and psychedelics...

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In this episode, Whiz sits down with Chad McLean, an Army veteran who transformed his life after overcoming childhood and military trauma. Chad, driven to the brink by depression and anxiety, turned to Ketamine and plant medicine treatments following a life-altering suicide attempt in 2020. Through a powerful vision during his healing journey, he founded Mental Joe — an apparel company dedicated to raising mental health awareness a...

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In this compelling episode of Max Afterburner, guest host Susie Buckley welcomes life coach Elise Morgan for a deeply personal conversation about healing through ayahuasca ceremonies. Together, they explore Elise’s journey through plant medicine, her struggles with trauma from miscarriages and divorce, and the powerful emotional breakthroughs that helped her reconnect with her children and herself. From navigating ...
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This week, Suzi sits down with Donna Samaha to delve into her transformative psilocybin journey. Donna lost her son to an overdose and in a chance conversation with Whiz a couple years ago, she learned about potentially healing trauma with psychedelic assisted therapy. Her son was a day away from sitting with the medicine. They discuss the valuable lessons she learned and how the experience reshaped her entire outl...
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In this moving episode Whiz speaks with Gold Star sibling Andrew Glasscock. Andrew’s brother Chad was a naval aviator, flying helicopters in Guam, when he was lost a year ago. Andrew details the devasting loss of his brother and the process families go through. He tells of the lack of support for siblings and how he founded a nonprofit – Flags From Chad – to help other Gold Star siblings with their grief. A man of ...
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