Podcast
MAX Afterburner
The MAX Afterburner Podcast with Whiz is a long-form conversation hosted by Matthew “Whiz” Buckley, featuring candid discussions with family, friends, leaders, and truth-tellers across veterans’ issues, markets, culture, and politics - always grounded in care for mind, body, and soul.
The podcast also serves as a platform for the missions of the No Fallen Heroes Foundation and Sacred Warrior Fellowship, amplifying conversations around healing, purpose, faith, and helping men and women who have served return home to themselves and to God.
- Non-Profit chart
- #79
- Episodes
- 161
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 1 hr 4 min
- On air since
- 2021
- Latest episode
- 1 week ago
Episodes
161 episodes, newest first
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43 min
Ep. 165 - How America Receives Its Heroes Home | Matthew Buckley Jr. and the Weight of the Dignified Transfer
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Whiz sits down with his oldest son, Matthew Buckley Jr., to debrief his active-duty tour with Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware — the single port of entry where America’s fallen come home.
Matthew walks through the process and the procedures: what happens from the moment an aircraft touches down, how our heroes are received, and the standard of care that never bends. He debriefs the high-profile dignified transfers he supported, including ones attended by the President, the Secretary of War, and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan “Razin” Caine.
He also debriefs his mission to Edwards Air Force Base following the June 15, 2026 crash of a B-52 Stratofortress — call sign Torch 11 — and the eight crew members lost. It is the heaviest part of this conversation and he does not flinch from it.
The two of them close on what comes next. The No Fallen Heroes Foundation was awarded the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant, and Matthew steps into a new role as Veteran Outreach Coordinator — from receiving the fallen to reaching the living before we lose them.
In this episode:
- Inside Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations at Dover
- How a dignified transfer actually works, start to finish
- The Edwards AFB B-52 crash and the eight lives of Torch 1-1
- The SSG Fox Suicide Prevention Grant and Matthew’s new role with NFHF
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51 min
Ep. 164 - Two Oceans Won't Save Us | 9/11 at 25, the FDA Opens the Door, and the Navy's Disgrace
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Whiz goes solo this week with a brief from Washington and a hard look at where we stand 25 years after September 11.
He starts with the FDA's public hearing on psychedelic therapeutics, held September 14 at the agency's White Oak headquarters. Whiz explains why he deliberately stayed away: commenters got two minutes apiece in front of a panel that asked no questions, and he's been making that case for over five years already. The pace of movement in the healing space right now is real and it is fast — but two minutes at a microphone isn't what moves it.
Then the warning. Twenty-five years after the towers fell, Whiz believes we are less safe today than we were on September 10th, 2001. Drones, UAVs, missiles, submarines — two oceans don't protect the homeland anymore. What we need is a whole-of-American-industry effort, from the defense primes to the AI companies, and we need it now. We cannot wait for what's coming.
Finally, the flamethrower. Whiz takes Navy leadership apart for refusing to look into the health of their most elite aviators — the story that landed him in the New York Times. The House Oversight Committee is now weighing whether to take it to the full Congress and force the Navy's hand through legislation. It should never have come to that. Whiz has been blazing this trail for over five years, raising awareness of what these aviators are carrying and the healing potential of psychedelic-assisted therapy.
In this episode:
The FDA hearing, why Whiz skipped it, and how fast the healing space is moving
Why the homeland is more exposed now than it was in 2001
The whole-of-industry effort we need before the next attack
Navy leadership, the New York Times story, and the fight over aviator health
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59 min
Ep. 163 - 39th Floor, Tower One: A 9/11 Survivor's Road Home with Psychedelics
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On September 11, 2001, John Kostick was working as an electrician on the 39th floor of Tower One. He got out. Then he went back and spent the next 12 to 18 months at Ground Zero doing rescue and recovery.
He carried it for decades: the smoke, the smells, the horrors. Then came the physical toll. In 2004 his voice started to fade, one of many injuries left by the trauma and toxins of that site. John also talks about a hard truth. Civilian 9/11 survivors never got the same standard of care as first responders.
In this episode, Whiz and John talk about how John finally found peace. Dr. Lance Cutsforth brought him to a retreat in Colorado with Mons Sana, where he met Whiz. Through ceremony and entheogenic medicine, John was cracked wide open. He purged 23 years of trauma and shame and came out with a new truth: 9/11 didn't happen to him. It happened for him.
Today John is on a new mission with the 9/11 Project (911project.org). He's building a full list of 9/11 memorials across the country. He makes a point of visiting the small, overlooked ones that mean the most to their local communities, so that no one's memory is lost.
In this episode:
Surviving the North Tower and the long months at Ground Zero
The health fallout and the gaps in care for civilian survivors
How medicine and community helped John heal his Post-Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI)
Why small memorials matter, and the work of 911project.org🔗 911project.org
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57 min
Ep. 162 - The Aviation Mindset: Why Pilots Hide—and How They Heal
Show notes
Aviation has advanced dramatically since Matthew “Whiz” Buckley first entered the cockpit nearly four decades ago. Aircraft are safer, technology is smarter, and training is more sophisticated—but approximately 80% of civilian and military aviation mishaps still involve human error.
For generations, aviators were taught to hide anything that might suggest they were struggling. Raising a hand and asking for help could mean being grounded—taking away the one thing that may have been keeping them alive. Pilots learned to compartmentalize, suppress, and keep everything from their flight surgeons.
Compartmentalization may be essential in the air. It can be devastating on the ground.
In this powerful episode of MAX Afterburner, Whiz sits down with Dr. Abigail Powell to explore mental health throughout the aviation community, how far the culture has come, and how far it still needs to go. Whiz also discusses becoming one of the first aviators to speak publicly about his own healing through psychedelic-assisted therapy—and why vulnerability, honesty, and asking for help are signs of courage, not weakness.
Dr. Powell explains the holistic approach she takes with her patients—mind, body, and soul. Their conversation covers everything from diet, exercise, and sleep to stress, burnout, trauma, transitions, and the psychological demands of a high-performance career.
Dr. Abigail Powell, PhD, is a Texas-licensed psychologist and the founder of The Aviation Therapist. She specializes in aviation psychology, mental performance, burnout, and the unique mental health challenges faced by pilots and aviation professionals. As the spouse of a former Navy SEAL turned pilot, she also brings a personal understanding of the demands placed on military families and the aviation community.
Through her upcoming platform, The Aviation Mindset, Dr. Powell combines psychology, neuroscience, human performance, and wellness to help aviators build resilience and perform at their best—without sacrificing their mental health.
Instagram: @TheAviationTherapist
Website: https://theaviationtherapist.com/
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1 hr 4 min
Ep. 161 - Thirty Days That Changed Everything
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August 2026 will be remembered as the month the institutions finally caught up to the warriors who went first. In this episode, Whiz Buckley walks through thirty days that would have been unthinkable five years ago. The VA Secretary reported his department is making real strides on psychedelic therapy for veterans. The Department of War formally recognized Operator Syndrome — the cumulative toll carried by the men and women who spent careers at the tip of the spear. The New York Times ran a piece on Americans facing danger seeking treatment at clinics outside the country. And hours later, a federal report from SAMHSA landed telling states to start preparing now for FDA approval of psychedelics — the clearest signal yet that this is no longer a question of if.
Whiz also connects a thread most people missed. A year and a half ago he sat down with VA Secretary Doug Collins and told him to go get the ibogaine research Dr. Deborah Mash had done in the early 1990s — work that had been sitting on a shelf for three decades. This month, the President announced the University of Miami had handed that entire investigational drug application over to the federal government.
He closes where the whole thing started. Five years ago he was lying on a mattress in Mexico. This year he stood in the Oval Office for an executive order signing. No one is ever truly broken — God does not make imperfect things — and August proved the machine is finally moving.
Fight's On!
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1 hr 4 min
Ep. 160 - From Wall Street to the Warfighter: A Critical Update
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In Episode 160 of the MAX Afterburner Podcast, former Navy TOPGUN fighter pilot, Wall Street executive, and No Fallen Heroes Foundation Founder Matthew "Whiz" Buckley delivers a powerful update on two worlds that are rapidly converging: the evolution of psychedelic medicine and the realities of modern combat.
Buckley begins with a deeply personal reflection on his son's demanding service in the United States Air Force, honoring the men and women who care for wounded warriors and support the families of America's fallen heroes.
He then explores the unprecedented momentum in the psychedelic space, including Big Pharma's entrance into the field, groundbreaking industry developments, and what these advances could mean for millions suffering from trauma. While celebrating the progress, Buckley also offers candid warnings about the challenges and risks that accompany rapid commercialization.
The episode then shifts to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, where hundreds of U.S. service members have already been injured, many with traumatic brain injuries and other life-altering wounds. Buckley explains why organizations like the No Fallen Heroes Foundation are preparing now to help these heroes heal when they return home and why emerging psychedelic therapies may offer one of the most promising frontiers for treating TBI and the invisible wounds of war.
Equal parts market intelligence, national security briefing, and message of hope, Episode 160 challenges listeners to think differently about the future of warrior care, mental health, and America's responsibility to those who serve.
This is an episode every veteran, first responder, policymaker, healthcare professional, investor, and patriot should hear.
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42 min
Ep. 159 - Operation Epic Fury: Why Proportional Warfare Is for Losers
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In Episode 159 of the MAX Afterburner Podcast, Matthew “Whiz” Buckley delivers an unfiltered SITREP on Operation Epic Fury, the escalating conflict with Iran, and the daily confusion surrounding negotiations, red lines, and America's strategic objectives.
Pulling no punches, Whiz argues that proportional warfare is for losers and contends that the radical Islamic regime in Iran began its war against the United States nearly five decades ago. He examines President Trump's stated desire to finish that fight while questioning whether current negotiations and military strategy are achieving the desired outcome.
Drawing on his experience as a TOPGUN fighter pilot who spent a lot of time in the region, Whiz discusses the dangers of prolonged military operations, the risks faced by America's young servicemembers, and why he believes dragging conflicts out can carry costs measured not only in lives lost, but in lives forever changed.
He highlights the recent shootdown of a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter by Iranian forces. By the grace of God, both aviators survived. Yet Whiz challenges the notion that America should only respond decisively after fatalities occur. He argues that traumatic brain injuries, life-altering wounds, and invisible injuries suffered by servicemembers matter just as much as casualty statistics.
As the founder of the No Fallen Heroes Foundation, Whiz has spent years working with veterans carrying the unseen wounds of war. He points out that repeated drone, missile, and proxy attacks don't have to kill American troops to inflict devastating consequences. Every attack risks creating another generation of warriors who return home carrying physical, emotional, and moral injuries that can last a lifetime.
Whiz also challenges the idea that America's adversaries can be negotiated with as if they were business partners across a Manhattan real estate table. He questions whether mixed messaging, shifting red lines, and prolonged operations are putting more American lives at risk rather than bringing the conflict to a decisive conclusion.
But this episode is about more than strategy and geopolitics.
As always, Whiz speaks from the heart, reminding listeners that war is the ultimate failure of the human condition. Beneath the flags, politics, religions, and borders, we are all human beings. While he calls for decisive action when necessary, he also calls for peace—and for leaders to never forget the human cost paid by those sent into harm's way.
Passionate. Provocative. Thought-provoking.
This is an episode that will challenge assumptions, spark debate, and leave listeners thinking long after the debrief is over.
Fight's On!
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52 min
Ep. 158 - Healing Heroic Family Members at Home
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🔁 ENCORE EPISODE — In case you missed it, we're bringing back one of our favorites!
Suzi hosts her second MAX Afterburner podcast with Carolina Rifenbury — known as Coco — who comes from an Army family and was part of the very first No Fallen Heroes Foundation retreat held in the United States last October in Colorado.
Coco's journey was whole — loving and comforting, yet deeply challenging at times. She discovered that many of her actions in life were driven by fear when there was no need to fear. Spirit manifested as a beautiful white horse she rode, guiding her along her path. She shares how her integration process allowed her to understand the messages she received and how she is applying those powerful changes to her everyday life.
If this one moved you the first time, let it move you again. 🐎
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58 min
Ep. 157 - Healing as a Couple with Psychadelics
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Suzi joins whiz on this special episode to discuss how important integration is after a psychedelic experience. They share personal details of the highs and lows as they've navigated their healing journeys on their own and as a couple. They also talk about "holding space" for loved ones and how No Fallen Heroes will launch a family support program this year. In the end "it's fine, it's always fine."
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1 hr 14 min
Ep. 156 - Five Years Reborn: Whiz Debriefs the Mission, the Cost, and What Comes Next
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Five years ago to the day, Matthew "Whiz" Buckley woke up on a mattress on the floor of a home in Mexico overlooking the Pacific — and met the man he had always been. Decades of abuse, shame, trauma, addiction, sadness, and depression were gone. In their place: the most profound spiritual experience of his life. A reconnection with God. With his sister. With his father. A clarity of purpose that would launch a five-year mission no one could have scripted.
In this deeply personal anniversary episode, Whiz debriefs all of it — the highs, the lows, the people and organizations who came and went, the situations that broke him open and built him back up. He reflects on what that single weekend set in motion: hundreds of veterans, first responders, and their families healed. The founding of Sacred Warrior Fellowship. Standing in the White House for the President's executive order signing. Conversations at Harvard Law and Harvard Divinity School. A meeting with the Secretary of the VA. National news appearances. And underneath all of it — a man reconnected to purpose, family, and faith.
Whiz doesn't shy away from the cost. He talks honestly about the losses, the betrayals, the seasons of doubt, and the gratitude he now holds for every ounce of suffering that brought him here. He looks ahead to the next five years, but refuses to grip the future too tightly. Everything that is supposed to happen will happen when it is supposed to. He trusts God's plan.
This one is for anyone carrying a burden they think they have to carry alone. For the warrior wondering if healing is even possible. For the family member who has been watching someone they love disappear. Share it with someone who needs to hear it.Fight's On!
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1 hr 6 min
Ep. 155 - 30 Year Police Officer Finds Healing & Peace in Psychedelic Assisted Therapy
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Michael “Morgs” Morgan is a 30-year veteran of law enforcement who honorably served the citizens of Atlanta, Georgia, and Suffolk County, New York. In this riveting episode Morgs shares some of the heartbreaking trauma he experienced, starting with his first night as a trainee. As a warrior and law enforcement officer he was forced to compartmentalize and press forward, with each incident adding a layer of pain and trauma. The drowning of a 2-year-old child he ‘helped save’ caused unbelievable grief. Later in his career he is taken off the streets because of a back injury. He got hooked on the pain reliever Tramadol and ended up in rehab. A couple years ago he saw tier one operators on podcasts sharing their healing journeys with psychedelic assisted therapy and felt the call of the medicine. He sat with Ayahuasca in Florida, and it completely saved and changed his life. He was given a new mission to put the ladder down to help save and change the lives of other first responder heroes and their families. Follow Morg on Instagram team_morgs_inc
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1 hr 4 min
Ep. 154 - Combat Veteran Wives: Healing Through the Unknown
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Join us in this illuminating episode of the Max Afterburner Podcast episode 141 as host Theresa Noach interviews Tommi Kirkpatrick, a combat veteran's wife and homeschooling mother of six, who recently embarked on a transformative journey with the Sacred Warrior Fellowship. Following her husband’s own life-changing ceremony, Tommi bravely confronts the dark secrets of her childhood navigating the complexities of motherhood, faith, and personal healing.
In this heartfelt conversation, Tommi opens up about her struggles with identity, often hidden behind beautiful dresses and smiles and helping others, and the pain of feeling lost in the world. A dedicated mentor to women in her community, Tommi reflects on her journey of self-discovery that led her to explore her healing needs through a psilocybin ceremony—a choice initially seen as taboo within her cultural and faith background.
Listen as Tommi and Theresa share relatable experiences about the challenges many women face when prioritizing the needs of others while neglecting their own healing journeys. Discover how Tommi's courageous decision has not only changed her personal narrative but also the trajectory of her family's legacy.
Tune in for an inspiring discussion that encourages reflection, growth, and the importance of embracing one’s true self.
Keywords: Tommi Kirkpatrick, Combat Veteran Wife, Homeschooling Mother, Personal Healing, Psilocybin Ceremony, Sacred Warrior Fellowship, Women’s Mentorship, Faith Community, Overcoming Dark Secrets, Personal Growth, Family Legacy, Mental Health, Transformative Journey, Podcast Interview.
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43 min
Ep. 153 - It's Fine, It's Always Fine (and she's right...always)
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Whiz has a VERY special guest on this podcast (his beautiful bride Suzi) who debriefs her journey with the medicine. She briefs the factors (mainly Whiz) that led to the medicine calling her, the preparation phase, the journey, and her integration. Suzi talks about navigating her journey and how any darkness wasn't really darkness once she let go, "everything is fine, it's always fine." Once again we learn that the power of healing is available to everyone, at any time, and that true love is eternal.
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1 hr 8 min
Ep. 152 - Whiz at the White House: The End of the Beginning
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Five years. Closed doors. A mattress on the floor of a home in Mexico. Visits to DC where the "leaders" weren't ready. Retreats. God moments. Sweat and tears and everything in between.
Then - a phone call on a Friday afternoon. By Saturday morning, Whiz was standing in the Oval Office with the President of the United States for the historic signing of the Executive Order on psychedelic therapies for veterans.
In this episode, Whiz debriefs one of the most extraordinary stretches of his life.It started in a cockpit over Colorado - flying Eric Trump in the No Fallen Heroes fighter jet. Days later he was standing in the Chapel at Harvard Divinity School, the same room where Emerson delivered his famous address, reflecting on faith, mission, and what it means to keep pushing when the doors stay closed. One week after that - the Oval Office.
Fighter pilot. Veteran. Founder. And now, a witness to history.
Whiz breaks down what this Executive Order actually means for veterans - and calls out the Americans turning a life-or-death mission into a political football. He addresses Joe Rogan directly: a man who has never sat with ibogaine, but who had the platform to shine a spotlight on what veterans and organizations like No Fallen Heroes Foundation have been doing quietly for years. Healing Our Heroes.
He shares what this moment means, what it doesn't mean, and why he's calling it the end of the beginning. Because the policy may have changed — but the real work is just getting started.
Through it all, Whiz finds gratitude in the suffering. Every closed door. Every hard year. Every low moment. It's exactly what carried him from a mattress on the floor of a home in Mexico to the White House.
Fight's On!
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1 hr 4 min
Ep. 151 - Inside the Easter Rescue – Airpower, War Crimes Debate, and the Road Ahead
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In Episode 151 of MAX Afterburner, Matthew “Whiz” Buckley takes listeners inside one of the most intense and emotional elements of modern combat operations, the rescue of downed U.S. Air Force aviators during Operation Epic Fury.
Drawing from inside sources and his own experience as a combat aviator, Whiz delivers a behind-the-scenes debrief of how these rescue missions actually unfold. He breaks down the coordination, risk, and courage required to bring American aircrew home when everything goes sideways, reminding listeners what “so that others may live” truly looks like in real time.
Then, in classic Whiz fashion, he takes direct aim at critics accusing the President of potential war crimes for considering strikes on Iranian infrastructure. He dismantles the narrative with a clear, unapologetic explanation of how successful air campaigns are actually conducted. From the opening phases of Operation Desert Storm to modern doctrine, he explains why targeting infrastructure early is not only strategic, it’s often essential to ending conflict faster and saving lives.
Whiz connects the dots between past and present, offering his unfiltered assessment of where this conflict is headed, what it means for global stability, and how markets, military strategy, and geopolitics are all intertwined.
He closes the episode not with more fire, but with faith, ending in a powerful prayer for peace.
This is more than a debrief.
This is a must-listen episode.
A classic Whiz rant with purpose, perspective, and conviction.Fight’s On!
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1 hr 6 min
Ep. 150 - Attack in Any Direction, God Leads the Way
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In one of his most personal and wide-ranging episodes yet, former fighter pilot and No Fallen Heroes founder Matthew “Whiz” Buckley targets everything happening across his world - from global conflict to the home front, from the halls of power to the sacred space of a healing retreat.
Whiz opens with a full intel brief on Operation EPIC FURY, laying out the current threat picture with characteristic clarity - and delivers a hard truth: things are likely to get worse before they get better.
He pauses the mission brief for something deeply personal - saying goodbye to his oldest son, who has left home for active duty service in the United States Air Force.
Back on mission, Whiz debrief the most recent Sacred Warrior Fellowship retreat - the sacred work of bringing veterans and first responders back to themselves, back to God, back home.
He then turns to Washington, where bipartisan talk of psychedelics for veterans continues to grow louder on Capitol Hill. Whiz gives the unfiltered assessment: bipartisan support sounds good on paper, but words from senators mean absolutely nothing until warriors are actually getting healed.
In a significant debrief, Whiz recounts his flight with Eric Trump - breaking down how he briefed him on the mission of No Fallen Heroes Foundation and Sacred Warrior Fellowship, and why he's doing everything in his power to get that message all the way to the Oval Office.
He's attacking in every direction to bring healing to America's heroes at home.
Whiz closes Episode 150 with a call for close air support - asking fellow Americans to lock in and fund the foundation and the church, because the mission doesn't run on goodwill alone.
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1 hr 6 min
Ep. 149 - Confident in Christ: Becky's Path to Emotional Freedom With Psilocybin
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In this episode of the MAX Afterburner podcast, host Theresa Noach had the pleasure of speaking with Becky Gallagher. As the wife of a Marine Combat Veteran and a devoted mother of five, Becky embodies strength and resilience. With a Master's degree and a steadfast Christian faith, she candidly shares the challenges that many face when the answers to their health and emotional freedom seem elusive despite countless prayers and declarations. Becky’s personal journey highlights how her unwavering trust in Jesus empowered her to approach each situation with confidence. Join us as we delve into her inspiring story and explore the transformative power of faith in the face of adversity.
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55 min
Ep. 148 - SHOCKING Ayahuasca experience in the jungle!
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In this powerful episode of The Max After Burner Show, host Theresa Noach sits down with Rita McGowan to explore her incredible journey deep into the Amazon and her transformative experience with Ayahuasca. Rita's story is one of resilience and hope, navigating a childhood marred by mental, physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, as well as the trauma of losing her home to a fire. Married to a law enforcement officer who embarked on his own Ayahuasca journey, Rita found the courage to confront her past and pursue healing.
This conversation is not just about Ayahuasca; it’s about overcoming fear and skepticism, as Rita shares her inspiring transformation from a skeptic to a believer. Since her retreat, she has managed to stay off pharmaceutical medications, and her life has been profoundly changed.
Please be advised that this episode contains graphic trauma information regarding sexual abuse, which may be triggering for some listeners.
For more resources and support, visit www.nofallenheroes.org (http://www.nofallenheroes.org) and www.sacredwarriorfellowship.com (http://www.sacredwarriorfellowship.com). Don’t miss this extraordinary tale of hope and healing—tune in now!
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1 hr 15 min
Ep. 147 - War, Honor, and the Warrior’s Soul
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In Episode 147 of MAX Afterburner, former U.S. Navy TOPGUN fighter pilot Matthew “Whiz” Buckley delivers a powerful and wide-ranging debrief covering air combat, current military operations, the cultural divide in America, and the spiritual path of the warrior.
Whiz breaks down the shocking report of a Kuwaiti F/A-18 Hornet shooting down three U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles, explaining how an engagement like this could unfold and what it reveals about the realities of modern aerial warfare. He also shares his thoughts on Operation Epic Fury and the broader strategic picture as military tensions escalate.
The conversation then shifts to the growing cultural and political divide in America, highlighted by the backlash Olympic hockey gold medalists received simply for taking a congratulatory call from the President and attending the State of the Union.
From there, Whiz dives into a deeper discussion about religious freedom, tolerance, and the difficult questions the West must confront when dealing with radical Islam. Drawing from his own combat aviation experience and years of service defending the Constitution, he explores the tension between America’s commitment to religious liberty and the reality of confronting extremist ideologies that reject those same freedoms. It’s an honest, thoughtful conversation about faith, freedom, and the values worth defending.
Whiz also honors the courage of two extraordinary American aviators who were awarded the Medal of Honor, reflecting on the warrior ethos that defines those who willingly fly into harm’s way.
He then shares details about the upcoming Sacred Warrior Fellowship retreat taking place March 27–29, where veterans, first responders, and seekers gather in disciplined formation to reconnect with God and begin the journey of healing.
The episode closes with a heartfelt prayer asking for peace on earth and God’s guidance during uncertain times.
In this episode:
• Tactical debrief of the Kuwaiti F/A-18 shooting down three U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles
• Analysis of Operation Epic Fury and what it signals strategically
• The growing partisan divide and the reaction to Olympic gold medalists speaking with the President
• A discussion on religious freedom, tolerance, and confronting radical Islamic extremism
• Honoring two American aviators awarded the Medal of Honor
• Sacred Warrior Fellowship retreat announcement (March 27–29)
• A closing prayer for peace, wisdom, and guidanceSubscribe to MAX Afterburner on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and watch the full episode on the No Fallen Heroes YouTube channel.
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1 hr 5 min
Ep. 146 - Ceremony Chronicles: No Judgement, We All have a Past. Memorable moments that produce lasting change.
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On this episode, the Sacred Warrior Fellowship team shares some very funny and memorable experiences they’ve had during ceremony. Often, people struggle in life, wondering if they are good enough. Ceremony can lead to a profound transformation on the inside, leaving individuals feeling connected to themselves and to their sense of value. Our members have stated how amazing it feels when they arrive at our retreats, sensing that there is absolutely no judgment. We are all imperfect people; we all have a past. The more seriously an individual takes the spiritual process, the more they will get out of the ceremonial experience. If you have been a part of Sacred Warrior Fellowship ceremonies and are ready to pay it forward, please share this video. If you are able to make a financial contribution, you can rest assured that your investment will help someone else make a fellowship connection that can change their lives.
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