Military veterans who participated in naturalistic retreats involving psilocybin or ayahuasca reported significant emotional benefits, including reduced PTSD symptoms, greater psychological flexibility, and increased emotional regulation. In this qualitative study of 16 participants, many described their psychedelic experience as spiritually meaningful, helping them reframe trauma and reconnect with life. While anecdotal, the findings echo broader calls for integrating culturally informed, non-clinical psychedelic healing into veteran care models.