Conversations with The Capones

The Capones
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Amber and Marcus Capone are the co-founders of VETS (Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions). Marcus is the Co-Founder and Chairman of VETS and a former Navy SEAL who served 13 years, including multiple combat deployments. Amber is the Co-Founder and CEO of VETS, entrepreneur, and a leading voice in mental health advocacy and human transformation. Conversations with the Capones is a space for honest conversations about relationships, healing, leadership, identity, and growth. Rooted in lived experience, this podcast is for anyone committed to evolving — no matter their past, present circumstances, or where they are starting from. Through real conversations, hard-earned lessons, and the questions people have been asking for years, Amber and Marcus explore what it truly means to level up in life, love, and purpose. This is about doing the work, becoming unstuck, and building a life aligned with who you are meant to become.

  1. Jul 14

    Your Biggest Psychedelic Therapy Questions, Answered by a Navy SEAL and His Wife

    Amber and Marcus Capone answer the questions they get asked most about psychedelic-assisted therapy, from real risks to responsible access. In this episode: How ibogaine, ketamine and psilocybin differWhat regulated access screens forThe aftercare and integration many clinics skipThe real cost and access picture, plainlyWhat a session looks like from preparation to integrationWhat has to change for legal access in the United States In this episode of Conversations with the Capones, Amber and Marcus sit down for an honest Q&A drawn from the questions that fill their inboxes every day. They walk through the differences between ibogaine, ketamine, psilocybin and other modalities, what these treatments cost, where they are legal today and what it takes to pursue them responsibly. The conversation gets specific about safety. Marcus explains why he preaches regulated access, the screening that separates vetted providers from well-meaning amateurs and the emergency preparation he compares to skydiving training. Amber describes a space where promising compounds are moving through the FDA while standards of care do not yet exist in the United States, and why aftercare and integration matter as much as the treatment itself. Amber and Marcus have spent eight years building VETS, Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions, and supporting military families through this exact terrain. They answer plainly, including where the research stands, what remains unproven and why neither of them believes any single modality is right for everyone. For anyone weighing this path for themselves or someone they love, this is the informed starting point. For veterans, military families, couples, first responders and anyone navigating healing, growth and reinvention. Subscribe for new episodes every week. If this conversation helps you, share it with someone who needs it. DISCLAIMER: VETS employees, staff, volunteers, and Ambassadors are not practitioners; all psychedelic-assisted therapy treatment takes place at vetted, third-party facilities that are monitored by medical professionals. VETS does not advocate for decriminalization or legalization of psychedelic modalities, but rather the monitored, clinical use of psychedelic-assisted therapy. CONNECT WITH AMBER AND MARCUS Website: https://thecapones.com/ VETS (Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions): https://vetsolutions.org/ Free VETS education e-course: available at https://vetsolutions.org/ Watch In Waves and War on Netflix: https://www.inwavesandwarfilm.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaponespodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcus_amber_capone/ ABOUT CONVERSATIONS WITH THE CAPONES Amber and Marcus Capone are the co-founders of VETS (Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions). Marcus is the Co-Founder and Chairman of VETS and a former Navy SEAL who served 13 years, including multiple combat deployments. Amber is the Co-Founder and CEO of VETS, entrepreneur, and a leading voice in mental health advocacy and human transformation. Conversations with the Capones is a space for honest conversations about relationships, healing, leadership, identity, and growth. Rooted in lived experience, this podcast is for anyone committed to evolving — no matter their past, present circumstances, or where they are starting from. Through real conversations, hard-earned lessons, and the questions people have been asking for years, Amber and Marcus explore what it truly means to level up in life, love, and purpose. This is about doing the work, becoming unstuck, and building a life aligned with who you are meant to become. #PsychedelicTherapy #VeteransMentalHealth #Ibogaine #ConversationsWithTheCapones

  2. Jul 7

    Your Partner Is Healing. Why Do You Feel Left Behind?

    Amber and Marcus Capone sit down on their anniversary to talk about the overlooked half of the veteran healing journey: the spouse. They share why healing one person is never enough, what the integration period asks of a marriage, and how both partners can do the work to rebuild trust and connection. Recorded from lived experience and years of supporting military families, this is an honest conversation about holding trauma, feeling left behind, and learning to heal as a couple. For veterans, military families, couples, first responders, and anyone navigating healing, growth, and reinvention. Disclaimer: All psychedelic-assisted therapy referenced takes place at vetted, third-party facilities monitored by medical professionals. VETS does not advocate for decriminalization or legalization, but for the monitored, clinical use of psychedelic-assisted therapy.

  3. Jun 30

    26 Years of Marriage, and the One Thing That Kept Us Together | Amber and Marcus Capone

    On their 26th wedding anniversary, Amber and Marcus Capone talk honestly about how they stayed together through the hardest years of their marriage. They get into doing the work on yourself first, rewiring resentment into gratitude, learning to accept each other, and what nearly three decades together taught them about hope, love, and not quitting. A note on healing content: VETS employees, staff, volunteers, and Ambassadors are not practitioners; all psychedelic-assisted therapy treatment takes place at vetted, third-party facilities monitored by medical professionals. VETS does not advocate for decriminalization or legalization of psychedelic modalities, but rather the monitored, clinical use of psychedelic-assisted therapy. Listen to Conversations with the Capones on Captivate and wherever you get your podcasts.

  4. Jun 23

    A Navy SEAL on the Work That Actually Heals (After the Medicine)

    Marcus sits down again with Dr. Michael Sapiro, Buddhist monk, clinical psychologist, and psychedelic therapist, for Part 2 of Marcus and the Monk. This conversation is about integration: the work that happens after a psychedelic journey. In this episode of Conversations with the Capones, Marcus and Dr. Sapiro walk through the four domains of whole-person healing, why embodied gratitude is different from list-making, how to retrain intrusive thoughts and the inner critic, what reconnecting with a spouse looks like after years of disconnection, and what Marcus's last ibogaine experience surfaced about the spiritual dimension of healing. This is a peer-to-peer conversation between Marcus and his coach. Marcus shares openly about ongoing integration work and what his most recent journey opened up. For veterans, military families, couples, first responders, and anyone navigating healing, growth, and reinvention. Disclaimer: VETS employees, staff, volunteers, and Ambassadors are not practitioners; all psychedelic-assisted therapy treatment takes place at vetted, third-party facilities that are monitored by medical professionals. VETS does not advocate for decriminalization or legalization of psychedelic modalities, but rather the monitored, clinical use of psychedelic-assisted therapy. Subscribe for new episodes every week.

  5. Jun 16

    Marcus and Amber Capone on His 6th Ibogaine Experience, Surrendering to God, and Honoring Nolan Williams, MD

    Marcus and Amber Capone open up about his sixth ibogaine experience, the one word that defined it, and what it means to surrender during the hardest year of their lives. Subscribe for new episodes every week. In this episode of Conversations with the Capones, Marcus and Amber sit down to talk about his decision to return to ibogaine for the sixth time in eight years—after the Netflix premiere of In Waves in War, a cross-country move, and the growing demands of Tara Mind. When Amber asks him to describe the experience in one word, his answer is immediate: God. This conversation explores what surrender actually looks like for a veteran—not giving up, but letting go of the things that don’t matter so the things that can do fall into place. Marcus contrasts his first ibogaine experience with his sixth and they discuss neuroplasticity, the ski-tracks analogy for building new habits, and why discipline holds it all together. They also open up about losing their close friend Dr. Nolan Williams, the Stanford neuroscientist who led the landmark VETS-Stanford ibogaine study, and recommit to the mission he helped define. In this episode: • Marcus’s decision to do ibogaine for the sixth time • First experience vs. sixth: from darkness to light • The ski-tracks analogy for neuroplasticity • Amber’s perspective on faith and psychedelic-assisted therapy • The 8-minute NSDR reset • Honoring Dr. Nolan Williams • Why the hard work begins after the “aha” moment For veterans, military families, first responders and anyone navigating healing, faith and transformation. Subscribe to Conversations with the Capones for new episodes every week. CONNECT with Amber and Marcus Website: https://thecapones.com/ VETS: https://vetsolutions.org/ Tara Mind: https://taramind.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcus_amber_capone/ ABOUT CONVERSATIONS WITH THE CAPONES Amber and Marcus Capone are the co-founders of VETS (Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions). Marcus is the co-founder and chairman of VETS and a former Navy SEAL who served 13 years, including multiple deployments. He is also the CEO of Tara Mind, where he is expanding affordable access to psychedelic-assisted therapy for non-veterans. Amber is the co-founder and CEO of VETS, an entrepreneur and a leading voice in mental health advocacy and human transformation. Conversations with the Capones is a space for honest conversations about relationships, healing, leadership, identity and growth. Rooted in lived experience, this podcast is for anyone committed to evolving—no matter their past, present circumstances or where they are starting from. #ConversationsWithTheCapones #VeteranHealing #Ibogaine #PsychedelicTherapy

  6. Jun 9

    Why Dr. Michael Sapiro Calls Truth Medicine the Future of Healing

    Marcus sits down with Dr. Michael Sapiro — Buddhist monk, clinical psychologist, and psychedelic therapist — to walk through his new book Truth Medicine and what actually happens inside ketamine-assisted therapy. Subscribe for new episodes every week. In this episode of Conversations with the Capones, Dr. Sapiro walks through the thesis of Truth Medicine: Healing and Living Authentically Through Psychedelic Psychotherapy. After hundreds of sessions guiding ketamine-assisted therapy for combat veterans, first responders, and high-performers, he found something unexpected — the substance wasn't the agent of change. Speaking truth was. The episode covers what actually heals trauma, how the clinical protocol works, why he chose to work with veterans and first responders, and a closing message for anyone who feels they have tried everything. This conversation explores the four domains of healing (physiological, psychological, social, spiritual), how childhood beliefs become 40-year behavior patterns, what real preparation and integration look like around a ketamine session, why combat veterans struggle specifically with control and emotional intolerance, the role of Buddhist meditation in Dr. Sapiro's clinical work, and the one-degree principle for sustainable change. Marcus shares his own ongoing work with Dr. Sapiro as a coaching client and what it has surfaced about getting unstuck and doing the work. This is an honest conversation about the long road of healing — and about why no veteran should ever give up on getting care. In this episode: Why Dr. Sapiro calls truth itself the medicine, not the psychedelicWhat the clinical ketamine therapy protocol actually involves, start to finishThe four domains of healing and how they connectWhy combat veterans and first responders need a different therapeutic approachThe one-degree principle for sustainable change after a sessionDr. Sapiro's closing message for veterans who feel they have tried everything For veterans, military families, couples, first responders, and anyone navigating healing, growth, and reinvention. Subscribe for new episodes every week. DisclaimersVETS employees, staff, volunteers, and Ambassadors are not practitioners; all psychedelic-assisted therapy treatment takes place at vetted, third-party facilities that are monitored by medical professionals. VETS does not advocate for decriminalization or legalization of psychedelic modalities, but rather the monitored, clinical use of psychedelic-assisted therapy. CONNECT WITH DR. MIKETruth Medicine Book: https://www.michaelsapiro.com/book Website: https://www.michaelsapiro.com/ CONNECT with Amber and MarcusWebsite: https://thecapones.com/ VETS: https://vetsolutions.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaponespodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcus_amber_capone/ ABOUT CONVERSATIONS WITH THE CAPONESAmber and Marcus Capone are the co-founders of VETS (Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions). Marcus is the Co-Founder and Chairman of VETS and a former Navy SEAL who served 13 years, including multiple combat deployments. Amber is the Co-Founder and CEO of VETS, entrepreneur, and a leading voice in mental health advocacy and human transformation. Conversations with the Capones is a space for honest conversations about relationships, healing, leadership, identity, and growth. Rooted in lived experience, this podcast is for anyone committed to evolving — no matter their past, present circumstances, or where they are starting from. Through real conversations, hard-earned lessons, and the questions people have been asking for years, Amber and Marcus explore what it truly means to level up in life, love, and purpose. This is about doing the work, becoming unstuck, and building a life aligned with who you are meant to become. #ConversationsWithTheCapones #TruthMedicine #KetamineTherapy #VeteranHealing

  7. Jun 2

    Why Dosing Is Only 10% of the Healing

    Amber and Marcus sit down for a married-couple conversation about integration — the work that happens after a psychedelic experience and why it matters more than the medicine itself. Subscribe for new episodes every week. In this episode of Conversations with the Capones, Amber walks through what integration actually is — the period following a psychedelic experience where the brain becomes malleable enough to create new tracks over deep-rooted patterns. Marcus shares his own integration: how he stopped drinking after his first ibogaine experience, returned to golf and surfing, and worked with a coach weekly for years. Both contribute the everyday tools that make integration work — meditation, breathwork, prayer, community, and the "at least" practice that Amber developed for catching negative spirals before they take hold. This conversation covers why most people misunderstand psychedelic-assisted therapy (the experience is only 10% of the healing), how the brain creates new neural pathways during the integration window, why discipline has to last a lifetime, and how a married couple supports each other through the work. Marcus shares a real-time example from earlier the same morning — he woke up depressed at 5 AM, used the practice, and bounced back within hours. This is a peer-to-peer conversation between two people who have lived this. Amber shares her perspective as the spouse and witness, plus the cognitive techniques she developed before psychedelics were ever part of their life. Marcus shares the practices that have kept him whole for eight years and counting. In this episode: Why dosing is only 10% of the healingThe difference between an intention and an expectationHow psychedelics create a window of neuroplasticity for new habitsThe stock market ticker analogy for measuring progressMarcus's morning bounce-back — and what made it possibleThe "at least" technique for stopping negative spiralsWhy discipline has to last a lifetime, not just six months For veterans, military families, couples, first responders, and anyone navigating healing, growth, and reinvention. Subscribe for new episodes every week. DisclaimersVETS employees, staff, volunteers, and Ambassadors are not practitioners; all psychedelic-assisted therapy treatment takes place at vetted, third-party facilities that are monitored by medical professionals. VETS does not advocate for decriminalization or legalization of psychedelic modalities, but rather the monitored, clinical use of psychedelic-assisted therapy. Subscribe to Conversations with the Capones for new episodes every week. CONNECT with Amber and MarcusWebsite: https://thecapones.com/ VETS: https://vetsolutions.org/ TaraMind: https://taramind.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaponespodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcus_amber_capone/ ABOUT CONVERSATIONS WITH THE CAPONESAmber and Marcus Capone are the co-founders of VETS (Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions). Marcus is the Co-Founder and Chairman of VETS and a former Navy SEAL who served 13 years, including multiple combat deployments. Amber is the Co-Founder and CEO of VETS, entrepreneur, and a leading voice in mental health advocacy and human transformation. Conversations with the Capones is a space for honest conversations about relationships, healing, leadership, identity, and growth. Rooted in lived experience, this podcast is for anyone committed to evolving — no matter their past, present circumstances, or where they are starting from. Through real conversations, hard-earned lessons, and the questions people have been asking for years, Amber and Marcus explore what it truly means to level up in life, love, and purpose. This is about doing the work, becoming unstuck, and building a life aligned with who you are meant to become. #ConversationsWithTheCapones #Integration #VeteranHealing #MarriageAndHealing

  8. May 26

    Breaking Generational Cycles: A Military Family's Story

    Marcus and Amber Capone open up about their hardest seasons as parents—and the one thing that finally brought their family back together. WHAT YOU'LL LEARNWhy military families face unique parenting challenges during deployment cycles and transition to civilian lifeThe moment Marcus realized he wasn't looking at anyone's perspective but his ownHow "rules without relationship equals rebellion" transformed their approach to their teenage sonWhat consistency and presence actually look like when rebuilding trust with your kidsThe programs VETS offers to support families navigating similar struggles Parenting is never easy—but when you're carrying pain, trauma, or just trying to survive, it can feel impossible. In this deeply honest conversation, Marcus and Amber Capone share what parenting looked like during their most difficult years, how healing changed their family dynamic, and what they'd tell any parent who feels like they're failing. Amber reflects on raising two kids largely alone during Marcus's 250-300 days away each year, and how the children learned to rely solely on her. Marcus opens up about the frustration of feeling invisible in his own home—and the hard realization that he hadn't considered anyone's perspective but his own. They discuss the crushing years when their son Caden was a teenager and the family was in crisis, the turning point when Marcus sought treatment in Mexico in 2017, and how that decision set an example that rippled through the entire family. As Caden says in their Netflix documentary "In Waves and War": "When my dad started working on himself, the whole family started to change." The Capones also share how their completely different upbringings—Amber raised by a single mom with extended family, Marcus with two parents and constant activities—created confusion about parenting style. They never had conversations about how to parent because Marcus was gone so much. But they figured it out. For parents listening who feel like they're barely holding it together: It's not too late. With consistency, presence, and a willingness to put on your own oxygen mask first, you can rebuild trust and connection with your kids—no matter how many walls have gone up. If this conversation resonated with you, please subscribe and share it with another parent who might need to hear it. Your support helps us reach more families navigating these challenges. LINKS & RESOURCESLearn more about VETS and family support programs: https://vetsolutions.org/"In Waves and War" documentary on Netflix: https://www.inwavesandwarfilm.com/Connect with Marcus and Amber: https://www.instagram.com/thecaponespodcast/ #ConversationsWithTheCapones #MilitaryFamily #ParentingThroughTrauma #VeteranFamilies #HealingJourney

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Amber and Marcus Capone are the co-founders of VETS (Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions). Marcus is the Co-Founder and Chairman of VETS and a former Navy SEAL who served 13 years, including multiple combat deployments. Amber is the Co-Founder and CEO of VETS, entrepreneur, and a leading voice in mental health advocacy and human transformation. Conversations with the Capones is a space for honest conversations about relationships, healing, leadership, identity, and growth. Rooted in lived experience, this podcast is for anyone committed to evolving — no matter their past, present circumstances, or where they are starting from. Through real conversations, hard-earned lessons, and the questions people have been asking for years, Amber and Marcus explore what it truly means to level up in life, love, and purpose. This is about doing the work, becoming unstuck, and building a life aligned with who you are meant to become.

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