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In this episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Mike, an emergency physician, outdoorsman, and advocate for alternative mental health treatments. Together, they explore the importance of self-care, resilience, and the grounding power of the outdoor life—from hunting traditions and fatherhood moments to reconnecting with nature as a form of therapy. Mike discusses the challenges of medical education, the realities of emergency medicine, and the damaging stigma around mental health within the healthcare system. The conversation also dives into psychedelic therapy, the limitations of traditional medicine, the influence of Big Pharma, and the need for community support—especially for veterans navigating trauma and recovery. This episode highlights the empowerment that comes from knowledge, advocacy, and a willingness to embrace new paths to healing.
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Chapters
1. Sponsors, Sleep, And Skipped Meals (00:00:00)
2. Meet Mike: ER Doc With Grit (00:01:16)
3. TBI, Lost Plans, And Med School (00:02:55)
4. Growing Up Hunting And Providing (00:08:39)
5. Why Outdoor Traditions Still Matter (00:11:36)
6. Nature As Therapy And Access (00:15:16)
7. Med School Stress And Fishing (00:18:28)
8. Choosing Emergency Medicine (00:22:05)
9. The Hidden Cost Of ER Trauma (00:26:45)
10. VA Care, Debt, And Incentives (00:31:20)
11. Confidence, Arrogance, And Good Doctors (00:36:00)
12. Pharma, Research, And System Design (00:40:10)
13. Psychedelics, Healing, And Agency (00:45:30)
14. Identity Loss And Purpose After Service (00:51:05)
15. Stigma, Licensure, And Provider Suicide (00:55:40)
16. Building Prep’Em Wild: The Why (01:01:10)
17. Real-World Kits That Actually Help (01:06:20)
18. Beyond Tourniquets: What To Do Right (01:11:20)
19. Training, Law Enforcement, And Gaps (01:17:00)
20. Resources, Community, And Closing (01:20:35)
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