60: Complex PTSD, Somatics + Psychadelics with Matthew Bruce

From Special Forces to Somatic Healing with Matthew Bruce

This episode is a special one. I’m joined by Matthew Bruce, an ex-Army Veteran with 10 years of service, including active deployments to the Middle East and time with the Australian Special Forces. Now, Matthew is a somatic and trauma healing expert who guides others through powerful transformation using breathwork, yoga, meditation, sexuality work, and plant medicine.

✨ Topics Covered In This Episode

➡️ Matthew’s journey from military life to the healing arts

➡️ How trauma lives in the body and how to release it somatically

➡️ The power of breathwork, meditation, and embodiment practices

➡️ Exploring sexuality and plant medicine as tools for healing

➡️ Masculinity, vulnerability, and redefining strength

➡️ What it really looks like to do the inner work after trauma

This conversation is raw, powerful, and full of wisdom for anyone on a healing path—especially those who have worn armor (physically or emotionally) for too long.

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