The Marine Turned Coach: How to Channel Your Pain into Purpose

What happens when a man unravels everything—his marriage, his health, his identity—and chooses to rebuild from the ground up? 

This is the story of Michael Vasconez, a former Marine who spiraled into self-destruction and found his way back through truth, healing, and purpose. From the battlefield to the medicine circle, Michael shares a jaw-dropping account of war trauma, addiction, infidelity, and illness—and how plant medicine, radical honesty, and divine guidance helped him piece his life back together.

Today, he’s a transformational coach helping others detox their bodies, heal their relationships, and reconnect with their true selves. In this deeply moving episode, you’ll hear: 

• How ayahuasca cracked him open and saved his life 
• The raw process of healing his marriage after betrayal 
• His battle with heavy metal poisoning and deep physical detox 
• What it means to live a purpose-led, sensitive life after trauma 
• How deep coaching shaped the way he now serves others 

Whether you’re on your own healing path or supporting others on theirs, this episode is a powerful reminder: no matter how far you’ve fallen, wholeness is always possible.

⏰ Timestamps: 
01:04 – Meet Michael Vasconez 
02:25 – A Journey of Fragmentation and Healing 
04:04 – Military Life and Its Aftermath 
08:02 – The Awakening with Ayahuasca 
18:22 – The Path to Healing and Reconciliation 
27:39 – A Second Chance in Love 
29:27 – The Turning Point 
31:44 – Healing from Heavy Metal Exposure
32:28 – Detoxing and Cleansing 
35:00 – The Path to Recovery 
37:47 – Living a Sensitive Life 
39:45 – Teaching and Coaching 
41:39 – Optimizing Health: Top Tips 
44:45 – Deep Coaching Explained 
46:31 – Transformation and Respect 
48:19 – Future Aspirations 

🔗 Resources Mentioned: 
- Michael’s Website: www.michaelvasconez.com 
- Instagram: @michael.vasconez 
- Dr. Bernard Jensen – Pioneer in deep detox and colon cleansing 
- Hippocrates Health Institute – Holistic health training center 
- Iontophoresis Treatment – Advanced detox method used in Switzerland

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