Conversations with The Capones

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.

Publisher

The Capones

Category

education · health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

14 Apr 2026

Latest episode

4 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

16 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Aug 2026

   How a Navy SEAL Quit Drinking Overnight and Called It the Best Thing He Ever Did

   Marcus Capone spent most of his life drinking through military culture, then woke up one morning and quit for good. In this episode of Conversations with the Capones, Amber asks how he did it without a program, a group, or a single relapse. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Marcus and Amber Capone talk through what changed when Marcus stopped drinking after years inside a SEAL culture built around alcohol. Marcus describes waking up after one bad night and deciding drinking no longer served him, and why that decision held when two-week and two-month attempts never had. You will hear how sobriety reshaped his sleep, his workouts, his work at VETS and TaraMind, and his relationship with Amber and their kids. Marcus tracks the change on his Apple Watch and Whoop, and names the deep sleep and REM gains he saw once alcohol was gone. Amber brings the spouse vantage: what it is like to support a partner through sobriety when alcohol was part of the hardest years of a marriage, and why she was afraid to even ask about it. Together they walk through concrete steps for anyone weighing sobriety and for the partner standing beside them. EPISODE SUMMARY Marcus opens by naming alcohol as the number one killer and something many communities accept without question, while making clear he is not here to preach. He and Amber trace the role drinking played across their marriage, from his 21st birthday to college fights to the tough years that alcohol touched. Marcus grew up around parents who hid their drinking, then leaned on it once he began deploying. Alcohol followed him into the SEAL teams, where he describes it building tribes and camaraderie, giving people a way to open up about their deepest issues. Amber names Danny's, a dive bar where SEALs gathered, and the argument Marcus once had there about whether a bar is the place people should be working through what they carry home from deployment. The turning point came after Ibogaine in 2017 stopped his desire to drink for over a year, then a return to wine pulled him back. One morning after a bad hangover and a fight, Marcus said out loud that drinking did not serve him anymore, and has not had a drink since. He credits no class, no 12-step program, just the decision that Amber and the kids mattered more. Marcus is honest about what he misses: the bar conversation, the camaraderie, watching football with friends over drinks. He also names what improved once it was gone, from deep sleep and VO2 max to a softer face and a clearer relationship with his kids where ego no longer runs the room. Amber presses him for concrete guidance, and Marcus lands three things: fill the gap with something positive that gives you the same rush, do not believe your life is over, and get a group, a therapist, or a 12-step program if you need one. Amber adds the supporter's side: keep an open dialogue, never shame, and encourage. They close on VETS and its work supporting veterans through their own sobriety journeys. MEDICAL 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. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Why alcohol is the number one killer 1:33 — The moment something had to change 3:48 — How Marcus quit for good 9:36 — What sleep and metrics revealed 14:53 — Alcohol in SEAL and military culture 23:43 — Three things to do right now 33:34 — Three things for the supporter 37:13 — How VETS supports the sobriety journey If this conversation reaches someone weighing sobriety, share it with them. Subscribe to Conversations with the Capones for new episodes each week, and leave a comment about what helped you or someone you love turn things around. LINKS & RESOURCES VETS: https://vetsolutions.org/ TaraMind: https://taramind.com/ #ConversationsWithTheCapones #veteranmentalhealth #sobriety #alcoholusedisorder

2. 

   28 Jul 2026

   The Parenting Lessons We Learned the Hard Way

   Every parent gets things wrong. The question is whether we're willing to learn from it. In this episode: • Raising children while balancing career, marriage, and purpose • How childhood shapes the parents we become • Why strong-willed kids need guidance—not broken spirits • Learning from parenting mistakes instead of hiding them • The balance between discipline, grace, and advocacy • Why the legacy we leave begins long before our children become adults In this episode of Conversations with the Capones, Amber and Marcus have one of their most personal conversations yet. Looking back on raising two children while navigating military life, entrepreneurship, and everything in between, they share the parenting moments they're proud of—and the ones they wish they could do over. Marcus reflects on how years away serving as a Navy SEAL affected his role as a father, while Amber shares how her own childhood shaped the kind of parent she wanted to become. Together they explore discipline, forgiveness, co-parenting, advocating for children, and the reality that no parent gets every decision right. The conversation ultimately turns toward something bigger than parenting itself: the stories children begin writing from their earliest experiences, and the responsibility every parent has to help build a foundation of resilience, connection, and love. Whether you're raising young children, navigating adult relationships with your kids, or reflecting on your own upbringing, this episode is an honest conversation about growth, family, and the legacy we leave behind. Subscribe for new episodes every week. If this conversation resonates with you, share it with another parent or someone building the family they hope to leave behind. MEDICAL 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. ADVOCACY DISCLAIMER: VETS does not advocate for decriminalization or legalization of psychedelic modalities, but rather the monitored, clinical use of psychedelic-assisted therapy. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Welcome to the New Studio 1:40 – The Hardest Part of Parenting 6:45 – How Our Childhoods Shaped Us 9:17 – Seeing Our Parents Differently 13:25 – Career, Marriage & Raising Kids 15:00 – Learning to Co-Parent Better 19:24 – Strong-Willed Kids & Tough Lessons 23:00 – When Advocacy Matters Most 26:28 – The Parenting Mistake Marcus Never Forgot 29:22 – The Stories Children Carry 35:08 – Preparing Kids for the Real World 40:03 – Love, Legacy & What Really Matters CONNECT WITH AMBER AND MARCUS Website: (https://thecapones.com/)https://thecapones.com/ (https://thecapones.com/) VETS (Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions): (https://vetsolutions.org/)https://vetsolutions.org/ (https://vetsolutions.org/) Free VETS education e-course: available at (https://vetsolutions.org/)https://vetsolutions.org/ (https://vetsolutions.org/) Watch In Waves and War: (https://www.inwavesandwarfilm.com/)https://www.inwavesandwarfilm.com/ (https://www.inwavesandwarfilm.com/) Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/thecaponespodcast/)https://www.instagram.com/thecaponespodcast/ (https://www.instagram.com/thecaponespodcast/) Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/marcus_amber_capone/)https://www.instagram.com/marcus_amber_capone/ (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 honest reflection, Amber and Marcus explore what it means to build stronger relationships, healthier families, and a life aligned with purpose. #Parenting #Family #Marriage #Leadership #ConversationsWithTheCapones

3. 

   14 Jul 2026

   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 differ What regulated access screens for The aftercare and integration many clinics skip The real cost and access picture, plainly What a session looks like from preparation to integration What 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/ (https://vetsolutions.org/) Watch In Waves and War on Netflix: https://www.inwavesandwarfilm.com/ (https://www.inwavesandwarfilm.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaponespodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcus_amber_capone/ (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

4. 

   7 Jul 2026

   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.

5. 

   30 Jun 2026

   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.

6. 

   23 Jun 2026

   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.

7. 

   16 Jun 2026

   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

8. 

   9 Jun 2026

   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 psychedelic What the clinical ketamine therapy protocol actually involves, start to finish The four domains of healing and how they connect Why combat veterans and first responders need a different therapeutic approach The one-degree principle for sustainable change after a session Dr. 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. Disclaimers 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 DR. MIKE Truth Medicine Book: https://www.michaelsapiro.com/book (https://www.michaelsapiro.com/book) Website: https://www.michaelsapiro.com/ (https://www.michaelsapiro.com/) CONNECT with Amber and Marcus Website: 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 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. #ConversationsWithTheCapones #TruthMedicine #KetamineTherapy #VeteranHealing

9. 

   2 Jun 2026

   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 healing The difference between an intention and an expectation How psychedelics create a window of neuroplasticity for new habits The stock market ticker analogy for measuring progress Marcus's morning bounce-back — and what made it possible The "at least" technique for stopping negative spirals Why 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. Disclaimers 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 to Conversations with the Capones for new episodes every week. CONNECT with Amber and Marcus Website: 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 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. #ConversationsWithTheCapones #Integration #VeteranHealing #MarriageAndHealing

10. 

    26 May 2026

    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 LEARN Why military families face unique parenting challenges during deployment cycles and transition to civilian life The moment Marcus realized he wasn't looking at anyone's perspective but his own How "rules without relationship equals rebellion" transformed their approach to their teenage son What consistency and presence actually look like when rebuilding trust with your kids The 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 & RESOURCES Learn 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

11. 

    19 May 2026

    Mikal Vega: From the Darkest Version of Himself to Leading the Way for Others

    Mikal Vega — Navy SEAL, Kundalini Yoga instructor, and founder of the nonprofit Vital Warrior — joins Amber and Marcus for another foundational origin-story conversation. Mikal traces the path from a difficult childhood through 17 years in the Navy and two combat deployments to the Bikram studio moment that opened the door to Kundalini Yoga and his teacher Hari Jivan. Mikal also lays out his warrior-versus-war-fighter framework, shares the integration of grief after the loss of his son Seth, and closes with a simple breath teaching anyone can use the moment a situation tightens. Educational only. For information about treatment options, visit https://vetsolutions.org/.

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    12 May 2026

    Dr. Kirk Parsley: The Doctor Who Helped Start a Movement

    The Navy SEAL doctor who helped arrange Marcus Capone’s first ibogaine treatment is also the man who helped uncover the hidden physiological damage affecting countless special operations veterans. Subscribe for new episodes every week. In today’s episode of Conversations with the Capones, Amber and Marcus sit down with Dr. Kirk Parsley — Navy SEAL, physician, founder of Doc Parsley’s Sleep Remedy, and the man Marcus credits with sparking the entire VETS origin story. Kirk recounts the lunch meeting where he first heard about ibogaine, the three-hour vigil on a teammate’s couch where the only sound was a baseball game neither of them was watching, and the drive to Mexico that ended with a life saved, and a movement which would soon be launched. This conversation explores the origin of VETS and the early patterns Dr. Kirk Parsley observed in special operations veterans — patterns that closely parallel what is now formally known as Operator Syndrome. Kirk also makes the case that the majority of post-service mental health symptoms are actually traumatic brain injury masquerading as psychiatric disorders, and he traces the hormonal and metabolic damage experienced by many Special Operations Veterans. Kirk also shares the framework he developed at the SEAL teams: the 17-vial blood panel, the over-the-counter sleep protocol that replaced Ambien, and the discovery that 95% of testosterone production happens during sleep. He describes Western medicine’s stove-piped specialty model and why one veteran in his patient population was on 22 simultaneous medications. The episode closes with Kirk’s direct message to any veteran in a hard place: ask for help, and trust that tomorrow can be better than today. In this episode: • The lunch meeting that quietly changed the future of veteran healing • How Kirk stepped in when Marcus was at his lowest point, and helped guide him toward ibogaine treatment • The Mikal Vega transformation that opened Kirk’s eyes to psychedelic-assisted therapy • The physiological patterns Kirk observed in special operations veterans long before “Operator Syndrome” entered the mainstream conversation • The root cause issue hiding inside SEAL community testosterone numbers • What every veteran in a hard place needs to hear right now For veterans, military families, couples, first responders, and anyone navigating healing, growth, and reinvention. Subscribe for new episodes every week. DISCLAIMERS 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 to Conversations with the Capones for new episodes every week. CONNECT with Amber and Marcus Website: 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 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. #ConversationsWithTheCapones #VeteranHealing #OperatorSyndrome #PsychedelicTherapy

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    5 May 2026

    “We’re All Carrying Something Heavy” — Sara Wilkinson on Loss, Healing, and the Chad 1000X

    Sara Wilkinson lost her husband in 2018. Seven years later, she’s choosing to live big while still carrying what she’s lost. In today’s episode of Conversations with The Capones, Amber and Marcus sit down with Sara Wilkinson, Gold Star spouse and founder of the Step Up Foundation, for a deeply honest conversation about military life, grief, and the ongoing process of healing after loss. Raised in a military family and married to Navy SEAL Chad Wilkinson, Sara understands the unique pressures placed on service members and their families, from constant relocation to the realities of repeated deployments. After Chad’s suicide in 2018, she has become a thoughtful and respected voice in the veteran mental health space, sharing her experience with care while advocating for greater awareness and support. Sara reflects on the community built through CrossFit in Virginia Beach, the role that connection plays during and after service, and how grief evolves over time. She also shares the story behind Chad 1000X–a global fitness event inspired by Chad’s training–and how it has grown into a way for people around the world to honor loved ones and support veteran-focused organizations. The conversation also explores mental health and healing, including Sara’s personal experiences with therapy, journaling, and alternative approaches such as psilocybin and ibogaine. She highlights the quiet discipline of choosing to Live Big without pretending the hard parts don’t exist. This episode is for veterans, military families, and anyone navigating loss, identity, and rebuilding after life-changing events. Subscribe to Conversations with the Capones for new episodes every week. Learn more: https://thecapones.com/ VETS: https://vetsolutions.org/ Step Up Foundation: https://stepupfoundation.org/ Chad 1000X: https://chad1000x.com/ Disclaimers: 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.

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    28 Apr 2026

    Nearly A Decade of Work, One Signature: What the Psychedelic Therapy Executive Order Actually Means

    Amber and Marcus Capone share what it was like to stand in the Oval Office on April 18, 2026, as President Trump signed a historic executive order on psychedelic-assisted therapy. They answer the questions everyone has been asking since the news broke. How did you end up there? What was it actually like? And what does this executive order really do? In this conversation, Amber and Marcus walk through the executive order itself, the inside story of how they got on the guest list, the moment Caroline Leavitt pulled Marcus from the crowd when his name was missing from the lineup, what President Trump and Secretary Kennedy were like in person, the Joe Rogan text that set the timeline in motion, and a tribute to Dr. Nolan Williams and the Stanford ibogaine study that changed everything. The executive order directs the FDA to fast-track psychedelic therapies that have received Breakthrough Therapy designation, establishes a Right to Try pathway for eligible patients, commits $50 million in matching federal funds for state-level psychedelic research, expands VA clinical trial collaboration, and instructs the Attorney General to fast-track rescheduling after Phase 3 approval. This is not legalization. It is regulated, clinician-guided access, moved through the system years faster than business as usual. For veterans, military families, couples, first responders, and anyone navigating healing, growth, and reinvention. Disclaimers: 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.

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    21 Apr 2026

    Are We Thinking About Mental Health All Wrong? Marcus and Amber Capone on Real Healing

    When someone says “mental health,” most people freeze. Marcus and Amber Capone are changing the conversation. Subscribe for new episodes every week. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ✓ Why “mental wellness” opens doors that “mental health” closes ✓ What helped Marcus release the weight he’d been carrying for years ✓ What the default mode network has to do with repressed trauma ✓ Why healing as a couple requires both partners doing their own work ✓ The difference between mental toughness and mental wellness Marcus Capone, Navy SEAL veteran, CEO and Founder of Tara Mind, and co-founder of VETS (Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions), spent decades carrying the invisible wounds of war, until he found a path forward. After years of antidepressants, talk therapy, and brain clinics, in 2017, he underwent ibogaine treatment - an experience that fundamentally shifted how he understood his past. In this episode, Marcus describes how the psychedelic experience allowed him to see his childhood through a new lens, releasing self-blame he had carried since he was a boy. Amber Capone, co-host and co-founder of VETS, shares how faith, prayer, and daily practices supported her own growth alongside Marcus’ healing. The Capones explain why couples who heal separately but show up together create the strongest outcomes, and how the wrong environment can impact that progress. The Capones explain why couples who heal separately but show up together create the strongest outcomes, and how the wrong environment can impact that progress. The Capones reveal why individual healing - and mutual accountability - both matter in a relationship. They discuss the default mode network, how the ego builds narratives that keep trauma locked in place, and why vulnerability is the greatest show of strength. This conversation covers psychedelic therapy, ibogaine treatment, childhood trauma, and its connection to military service, mental wellness habits including meditation, breath work, journaling, and gratitude, and the critical role of spouse support in veteran healing. Marcus and Amber also preview upcoming episodes on bullying, gratitude practices, and deeper dives into integration tools. Subscribe to Conversations with the Capones for honest conversations about healing, resilience, and building a life worth living. ABOUT THE CAPONES Marcus Capone is a decorated Navy SEAL veteran, CEO and Founder of Tara Mind, and co-founder of VETS (Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions). Amber Capone is a veteran spouse advocate, co-founder of VETS, and leader in the movement to expand access to psychedelic-assisted therapy for veterans and their families. Together, they have helped thousands of veterans access life-changing treatments. FIND THE CAPONES HERE: Website: thecapones.com VETS: vetsolutions.org Tara Mind: taramind.com Instagram: @marcus_amber_capone #ConversationsWithTheCapones #MentalWellness #VeteranHealing #PsychedelicTherapy #Ibogaine

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    14 Apr 2026

    How We Got Here: Our Story, Our Marriage, and Why We’re Starting This Podcast

    In this debut episode of Conversations with the Capones, Amber and Marcus share the story behind nearly three decades together — from meeting in college, to the demands of military life, to the healing journey that ultimately changed the course of their family and their purpose. This conversation explores identity, marriage, trauma, healing, and why they are finally creating a space for the conversations people have been asking them about for years. CONNECT with Amber and Marcus Website: https://thecapones.com/ VETS: https://vetsolutions.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaponespodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcus_amber_capone/

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

13 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings