Welcome to The Aging Well Podcast! In this enlightening episode, we explore the transformative journey of Neil Markey, co-founder, and CEO of Beckley Retreats. From serving as a captain in the U.S. Army Special Operations 2nd Ranger Battalion to becoming a passionate advocate for mindfulness and psychedelics, Neil’s story is a testament to the power of holistic healing. He delves into the spiritual importance of wellbeing, the responsible use of psychedelics, and the groundbreaking work of Beckley Retreats. Tune in to discover how these practices can reshape our understanding of Mental Health and overall wellbeing.Learn more about Beckley Retreats: https://www.beckleyretreats.com/why-beckley/
Jeff Armstrong is a professor of Exercise Science (Ph.D., Exercise Physiology) at Western Oregon University and host of the Aging Well Podcast. He authored the textbook, 'Pathophysiology & Exercise' (Kendall-Hunt) and teaches a breath of courses from this to Advanced Programming for Sport & Fitness. He is passionate about longevity, health, improving/maintaining performance (Spiritually, Physically, Intellectually, Emotionally, and Socially--what he refers to as "well-centered fitness") across the lifespan, and aging well.
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