Psychedelics, Pain & Purpose: Diego Ugalde on 5-MeO-DMT, Ego Death, and the Path to Healing

Author: Deny Caballero
Published: Fri 25 Apr 2025
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What happens when a Special Operations veteran confronts ego death, suffering, and healing through psychedelics?

In this deeply introspective episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Diego Ugalde, who shares his life-changing experiences with 5-MeO-DMT and other psychedelic therapies. Together, they explore the complex and often misunderstood world of plant medicine and its role in unlocking emotional resilience, self-discovery, and personal transformation.

Diego opens up about:

His initial skepticism and what led him to explore psychedelics
The powerful lessons he learned about ego, discipline, and common humanity
Why psychedelics are tools—not cures—for trauma and emotional pain
How storytelling, integration, and reflection play a role in sustainable healing
The importance of acceptance, suffering, and embracing pain as a path to growth

This conversation isn’t just about altered states—it’s about finding deeper meaning, breaking generational cycles, and creating space for radical awareness in our daily lives.

If you're curious about how psychedelics intersect with veteran healing, mental health, and personal growth, this episode offers raw, honest insights from someone who’s lived it.

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Chapters

00:00 The Healing Potential of Psychedelics

05:54 Diego's Journey into Psychedelics

12:01 Experiencing 5-MeO-DMT

18:06 Integration and Ego