
Neil Markey – Beckley Retreats
March 4, 2025
Featuring: Neil Markey
In this episode, Joe Moore sits down with Neal Markey, CEO of Beckley Retreats, to explore the transformative power of psychedelic retreats. Neal shares his personal journey from Army Ranger to consultant to leading one of the most respected psychedelic retreat organizations, detailing how meditation and psychedelic therapy helped him heal from trauma.

In this episode, Joe Moore sits down with Neal Markey, CEO of Beckley Retreats, to explore the transformative power of psychedelic retreats. Neal shares his personal journey from Army Ranger to consultant to leading one of the most respected psychedelic retreat organizations, detailing how meditation and psychedelic therapy helped him heal from trauma.
The conversation covers:
- Neal’s military background and his path to psychedelics
- The mission and structure of Beckley Retreats, an offshoot of the Beckley Foundation
- How their retreats integrate meditation, preparation, and integration for long-lasting benefits
- The legal landscape of psilocybin in Jamaica and the Netherlands
- Challenges and lessons from running a psychedelic retreat business
- The future of psychedelics, from global access to potential federal policy shifts
Whether you’re curious about immersive psychedelic retreats, the intersection of mental health and psychedelics, or the evolving legal landscape, this episode is packed with insight.
Learn more about Beckley Retreats here.
Hear more from Neil on Psychedelics Today here.