Healing Our Heroes: Rebuilding Trust, Trauma Recovery & Psychedelic Therapy with Dr. Tony Reigle
“Healing begins with trust.”
That’s the heart of what psychotherapist, educator, and first responder Dr. Tony Reigle shared in this deeply moving episode series of the Mind Body Detox Podcast.
As a veteran himself, Dr. Reigle knows firsthand what it means to carry invisible wounds — and how hard it can be for veterans and first responders to trust again after years of trauma, adrenaline, and survival mode. But his message is one of hope: that healing is not only possible, it’s already happening.
A New Approach to Healing Trauma
Dr. Reigle’s work blends psychotherapy, trauma education, and psychedelic-assisted therapy to create a whole-person approach to healing. He emphasizes that trauma isn’t just “in the mind.” It lives in the body, nervous system, and relationships — and therefore, the healing process must touch all three.
Through his work with ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, Dr. Reigle is helping clients reconnect to safety, release stored trauma, and rebuild the trust that trauma once broke.
“So many of our heroes have been failed by systems that didn’t see them, didn’t hear them. Psychedelic therapy helps open a doorway back to trust — in themselves, in others, and in life.” — Dr. Tony Reigle
The Cost of Survival
Veterans and first responders often operate in constant crisis. Years of high-stress environments can cause the nervous system to get stuck in survival mode, leading to symptoms like:
- Hypervigilance and anxiety
- Emotional numbness
- Nightmares and sleep disturbance
- Disconnection from family and community
Dr. Reigle reminds us that healing this level of trauma requires more than just medication — it requires community, compassion, and reconnection.
The Promise of Psychedelics
While still controversial in mainstream medicine, psychedelic-assisted therapies are gaining recognition for their ability to support trauma recovery. Substances like ketamine, when used in a safe therapeutic setting, can help clients access deeply buried emotions, reframe painful memories, and rewire the brain’s response to stress.
Dr. Reigle is part of a growing movement of professionals bridging ancient wisdom, modern neuroscience, and somatic healing — reminding us that healing isn’t just about symptom management, it’s about restoring wholeness.
Healing Through Connection
Throughout the conversation, one theme kept emerging: trust and connection. Healing is not something we do alone — it happens in safe spaces, through supportive relationships, and with guidance from compassionate practitioners.
“When we give someone safety and presence, we’re giving them back the foundation of healing. That’s what our heroes need most.” — Dr. Tony Reigle
Listen & Share
This episode of the Mind Body Detox Podcast is a must-listen for anyone who works in trauma recovery, mental health, or simply wants to understand how we can support those who have given everything to serve others.
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Learn More About Dr. Tony and his practice
Check out Dr. Tony on Fox 43 News & Wgal
Learn more about the Central Pennsylvania Psychedelic Society
