Burning Bear Podcast

Welcome to the Burning Bear Podcast. I am your host, Anthony Canania, aka Buring Bear, and I'd like to tell you a story. A long time ago, a young veteran had just returned from fighting a war in a foreign land. Long before the time of PTSD diagnosis, veteran-led outreach, and public awareness. Mentally and emotionally damaged, our veteran was sent home to embark on his next challenge, the journey of life. He went on to get married, have children, go to college, start a career, and eventually hear the calling of ministry. As you may have already surmised, it wasn’t long before the divorce came, the kids were traumatized, and our humble pastor had left the faith. Lost and floundering, the next few years were plagued with depression, suicidal ideation, and a drinking habit that would make any Irishman proud. It was dark times full of pain, misery, regret, and despair. Then, one day, an old wizard appeared selling a magic potion of spiritual awakening and healing called Ayahuasca. Our v