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Invite a Leading Voice in Psychedelics, Longevity & Human Potential.

Meet Neil Markey

CEO & Co-Founder of Beckley Retreats
Former U.S. Army Ranger & McKinsey Consultant
Mindfulness teacher & resilience expert


After combat deployments and corporate burnout, Neil turned to mindfulness and psychedelics to heal PTSD and rebuild a life of purpose.

Now, as the CEO of Beckley Retreats – the only psychedelic retreat program backed by 25+ years of scientific research – he speaks globally on psychedelic wellbeing – inviting audiences to explore the intersection of science and spirituality.

Topics He Speaks On

Transformational Healing & Inner Evolution

From Burnout to Breakthrough
A raw and inspiring story of healing from PTSD through mindfulness and psychedelics – and what it reveals about human potential.

Rewiring the Mind for Lasting Change
How contemplative practices and neuroplasticity can reshape our inner worlds – and transform how we live and relate.

Ancient Wisdom, Modern Mind
Where Indigenous knowledge meets cutting-edge neuroscience – and how both point us home to ourselves.

Why Book Neil?


Grounded in Research

Neil bridges 25+ years of Beckley Foundation research with real-world experience in military leadership, corporate strategy, and holistic wellbeing.


Relatable Storyteller

With humility and power, Neil shares a personal transformation journey that resonates deeply – from Special Ops to spiritual growth.


Cutting-Edge Insight

He delivers high-performance frameworks rooted in psychedelics, neuroscience, and mindfulness – tailored to visionary audiences.


Ready to Bring Neil to Your Audience?

About Beckley Retreats

Grounded in Research. Guided by Integrity.

Our programs are built on over 25 years of psychedelic science through the Beckley Foundation, and are delivered with the highest standards of safety and ethics. We collaborate with world-class researchers to contribute to the broader understanding of consciousness, resilience, and human flourishing.

In partnership with leading researchers from:

Why It Matters

As the fields of wellness, longevity, and mental health continue to evolve, Beckley Retreats stands at the intersection of science and tradition. Our work contributes to a growing body of knowledge on how psychedelics, when used responsibly and intentionally, can improve quality of life and catalyze personal and collective transformation.

In The Press

Amanda Feilding – 100 People Transforming Business

The psychedelics industry is experiencing a renaissance, but Feilding is no stranger to the potential that compounds like psilocybin and LSD have for consciousness and mental health. Read more >

Ketamine, psilocybin and ecstasy are coming to the medicine cabinet

The formal lawns and topiary of the garden in which Amanda Feilding, Countess of Wemyss and March, is sitting embody a perfect English orderliness; beyond its edge lies a wilderness… Read more >

Amanda Feilding – The First Lady of LSD

A low mist is hovering above the fens on either side of the mile-long track to Beckley Park. This patchwork of marshland is said to have inspired Lewis Carroll’s mind-bending… Read more >

How ‘Magic Mushrooms’ Helped Me to Face My Grief

I’m sitting in a room on a converted farm in the Dutch countryside 25 miles from Amsterdam with 15 people I have only just met when I am handed a cup of psychedelic truffles. Read more >

Are Psychedelic Retreats the Future of Wellness Travel?

Statistics show incredible opportunity at the intersection of psychedelics and tourism, especially in the form of retreats. But why are people drawn to them in the first place? Read more >