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#165 How a Former JTF2 Sniper Rewires His Mind with Meditation & Psychedelics | Dallas Alexander


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In this episode of Hart2Heart, Dr. Mike Hart sits down with Dallas Alexander, a musician, former JTF2 special forces operator, and record-holding sniper to discuss how to cultivate the life you want post war. Dallas discusses PTSD and his opinion on how some veterans struggle while others grow, the role of meditation, journaling, and fitness in mental health. He also expresses his how psilocybin helped him process trauma, grief, and gain new perspectives. Lastly, Dallas talks about why he turned to music after leaving the military, his creative process, and finding purpose beyond the battlefield.

Guest Bio and Links:

Dallas Alexander is a former JTF2 special forces sniper, best known for his record-breaking 2.2-mile sniper shot during a mission in Iraq. After an intense career in the military, he transitioned into a new passion music and songwriting. Now based in Nashville, Tennessee, Dallas channels his experiences into powerful lyrics and storytelling.

Listeners can learn more about Dallas Alexander at his website, on IG @iamdallasalexander, and on YouTube @dallasalexandermusic

Show Notes:

  • (0:00) Welcome back to the Hart2Heart Podcast with Dr. Mike Hart

  • (0:15) Dr. Hart introduces guest, Dallas Alexander to the show

  • (1:00) Dallas gives a brief background of himself

  • (3:30) Life in the military

  • (5:00) Mental resilience & PTSD

  • (9:00) The role of meditation and journaling

  • (15:00) The benefits of reading and preparation of war

  • (21:00) Experiences of PTSD vs. PTG

  • (23:00) Challenges of a victim mindset and isolation

  • (26:30) How psilocybin helped process personal loss and trauma

  • (35:00) Solo experiences with psilocybin

  • (36:30) Facing the darkest parts of the mind

  • (37:15) The reset and forming new habits

  • (40:30) Peptides and hormone optimization

  • (41:30) From military to music

  • (51:30) How to cultivate a passionate community

  • (53:00) Do percentages of gender representation really matter in the military

  • (57:00) The legendary 2.2 mile sniper shot

  • (1:30:30) Closing thoughts

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Dr. Mike Hart is a Cannabis Physician and Lifestyle Strategist. In April 2014, Dr. Hart became the first physician in London, Ontario to open a cannabis clinic. While Dr. Hart continues to treat patients at his clinic, his primary focus has shifted to correcting the medical cannabis educational gap that exists in the medical community.

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