Podcasts about TBI

What does infinite banking look like in the real world? From bankers and veterans to city kids buying their first ranch — here's a glimpse into the conversations happening behind closed doors. In Episode 364 of the Farming Without the Bank podcast, Mary Jo Irmen shares a candid recap of recent client meetings that span the full spectrum of agriculture and financial planning — and proves that it doesn't matter where you start, it matters how you think. In this episode, you'll hear about: Two bankers whose own clients brought them the infinite banking book — and what they learned A real enforced illustration breakdown on a universal life insurance policy (the numbers are eye-opening) Why military veterans MUST get whole life insurance before any PTSD or TBI diagnosis A mobile vet couple running their ranch like a true business with smart LLC structure A veteran looking to buy land — and the insurable interest challenge that comes with PTSD A mobile home repair entrepreneur dominating a four-state niche Hired hands getting a leg up by running cattle through a feedlot A nurse with a dream to build a rural hospice center And the story of a city kid with zero farming background who bought land, found a mentor, and built a real cattle operation from scratch

Send us Fan MailAaron and Peaches sit down to talk Blue Angels flyovers, testosterone testing, military medicine, height-to-waist standards, and why the military has to get serious about health before people break.The episode starts with the Blue Angels beach flyover debate and whether something can be technically questionable while still being completely awesome. Then the guys get into the bigger conversation around the Department of War pushing testosterone checks for men over 30, why the military medical system has resisted basic hormone testing for years, and how operator syndrome, traumatic brain injuries, cortisol dysfunction, vitamin D deficiency, and low free testosterone can wreck performance and mental health.Aaron talks through his own fight to get blood work done, what the military missed, and why private-sector care finally helped him understand the difference between total testosterone and free testosterone.The conversation also hits height-to-waist standards, fat bodies in uniform, why some people will get flagged unfairly, and why most people need to stop making excuses. The bottom line: fitness is not just about looking good in uniform. It affects mental health, cognitive performance, readiness, durability, and who you become after the military.Check out Tasty Gains:TastyGains.comRegister for Operator Training Summit:OperatorTrainingSummit.comChapters:00:00 - Intro, Tasty Gains, and Operator Training Summit03:02 - Blue Angels Flyover Controversy03:39 - Unsafe vs. Inappropriate05:00 - Why Professionals Change the Risk Equation06:59 - Was the Flyover Necessary?08:22 - Pensacola, Nellis, and Airshow Culture09:20 - Testosterone Testing in the Military10:37 - What the Headlines Are Missing11:14 - Operator Syndrome and Low Testosterone12:11 - Fighting the Military Medical System12:55 - Vitamin D Deficiency in the Military14:34 - The Problem With “Normal” Testosterone Ranges16:00 - Trying to Raise Testosterone Naturally17:14 - Total Testosterone vs. Free Testosterone18:08 - TBI, Free Test, and Feeling Broken18:57 - Whoop Blood Work and Better Data19:19 - Breaking Down Institutional Resistance20:12 - Why This Could Lead to Better Screening21:02 - How the Referral System Fails People22:08 - Why Baseline Testing Matters22:34 - Trauma Medicine vs. Clinical Medicine23:55 - Military Medicine, COVID, and Bad Advice26:35 - Readiness Pressure and Medical Liability27:30 - SSRIs, Mental Health, and Missed Questions29:26 - The Military Health System Problem30:33 - Women, Hormones, and HRT30:42 - What to Ask Before Accepting Medication31:29 - Akron Bar Fight Story34:46 - Air Force Height-to-Waist Ratio35:11 - Body Composition Standards Come Back Around36:52 - Old BMI Standards and Fat Boy Programs37:19 - Height and Weight Charts39:41 - Peaches Tests the Calculator41:16 - When the Standard Misses Body Type42:40 - Trent's Monster Habit43:29 - Strategic Energy Drinks43:56 - Ten-Year-Old Crushes the Army PT Test45:30 - Kids, Discipline, and Internet Boundaries47:34 - Coaching Kids Through Hard Things48:25 - Wrestling Coach Motivation50:38 - Height-to-Waist and Job Performance51:40 - Human Performance and Mental Health52:34 - Obesity, COVID, and Comorbidities53:54 - Water, Sunlight, Nutrition, and Fitness55:26 - What People Cut First When Life Gets Busy55:42 - Sleep as a Performance Enhancer56:43 - Why Fitness Improves Mental Health58:26 - Confidence, Attraction, and Looking Better59:45 - Extrinsic Motivation Still Counts01:01:12 - Final Thoughts and Members-Only PreviewSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page:  HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit:  OperatorTrainingSummit.comFind an Air Force Recruiter: AirForce.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code:  ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code):  ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYDFND Apparel...

Panelists: Josh Anderson, Belva Smith and Brian Norton ATFAQ205: Q1. Multiple Sclerosis and office work, Q2. Sensory tools for loud environments, Q3. Screen Mag and accessibility tools for the computer, Q4. TBI memory and organizational tools, Q5. Future of autonomous transportation

Send us Fan MailPeaches sits down with retired SOF-TACP Clint “Dragon” to talk TACP, Special Tactics, mission planning, leadership, problem solving, and what separates a good operator from someone who just looks good on paper.Dragon walks through growing up around Fort Bragg, joining the Air Force in 2006, originally looking at CCT, choosing TACP, starting at the 15th ASOS, assessing for the 17th STS, and spending the majority of his career in the Special Operations side of the TACP world.The conversation gets into the difference between conventional and SOF-TACP life, the mindset shift in the career field, entitlement, grit, the danger of over-reliance on technology, and why the next generation is more capable than people give them credit for — but still needs to be led.Dragon also breaks down mission planning, danger close strikes, JTAC creativity, command presence, briefing under pressure, training younger guys, taking a knee when family life is burning down, and why the best operators are complex problem solvers who can still win a fight.The episode also covers retirement, fatherhood, false accusations, private sector friction, writing a book, TBI and PTSD treatment options, and why passing lessons to the next generation still matters.Check out Tasty Gains:TastyGains.comRegister for Operator Training Summit:OperatorTrainingSummit.comTrain with Modern Athlete Strength Systems:OnesReady.comChapters:00:00 - Intro, Tasty Gains, Operator Training Summit, and Modern Athlete03:24 - Meet Clint “Dragon”03:39 - Growing Up Around Fort Bragg04:06 - Choosing TACP Over CCT06:36 - How the TACP Pipeline Has Changed07:32 - 15th ASOS, Deployments, and Assessing for SOF-TACP08:14 - Conventional TACP vs SOF-TACP09:05 - Mindset Changes in the TACP Career Field12:06 - PhDs Who Can Win Bar Fights13:00 - Grit, Diva Mentality, and Human Performance Support14:14 - You Are Never Fully Ready15:20 - Building Problem Solving Skills16:49 - Briefing, Command Presence, and Pressure18:21 - Training and Equipping the Team19:03 - Team Sergeant Challenges21:25 - Knowing When to Take a Knee23:21 - Death, Mission Focus, and Moving Forward25:24 - TCCC, Emotions, and Critical Thinking27:35 - Mission Planning and JTAC Expertise29:39 - Danger Close and When Things Go Wrong32:26 - Quiet Professional vs Silent Professional33:45 - Lessons Learned From Mistakes35:20 - Attention to Detail in Training37:58 - Translating SOF Lessons to Real Life40:33 - The Next Generation of Warfighters42:26 - Technology as a Tool, Not a Crutch43:57 - Training, Leadership, and Knowing Your People46:02 - Keep It Simple and Master the Basics47:16 - Stress Inoculation and Staying Calm48:59 - Managing the Stack and Target Area Chaos49:40 - Retirement, Family, and Recovery51:30 - Where to Find Dragon52:37 - Private Sector, Business, and Protecting Ideas54:27 - Writing a Book and Giving People Their Flowers56:23 - False Accusations and Career Damage59:24 - Reconnecting After Retirement01:00:29 - MERT, TMS, PTSD, and TBI Treatment01:02:44 - Outreach Project and Veteran Support01:04:10 - Final Thoughts and Wrap-UpSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page:  HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit:  OperatorTrainingSummit.comFind an Air Force Recruiter: AirForce.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code:  ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code):  ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYDFND Apparel...

Porter Charles is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapist, and a workplace therapist. He is also a TBI survivor, bringing both professional expertise and lived experience to his work.He is the founder and CEO of Smooth Stone Counseling, where he supports individuals in navigating life and work imbalances. He specializes in shifting clients out of fear-based thinking into more grounded and sustainable ways of living. Porter offers virtual one-on-one sessions and workplace workshops and is passionate about creating accessible educational content to support emotional wellness and recovery. He currently serves as a board member for the Boston College School of Social Work Alumni and works with clients ranging from Harvard and MIT staff to executives, parents, and high schoolers.In this episode, host Bethany Lewis, the Concussion Coach, interviews Porter Charles, a former colleague from Cognitive FX. Porter shares his deeply personal journey of suffering a traumatic brain injury from a white-water rafting accident and the long, challenging road to recovery.The conversation covers the wide range of debilitating symptoms he experienced, including panic attacks, cognitive issues, and the "T" (trauma) part of the TBI. Porter discusses the difficulties of navigating a lack of understanding from medical professionals, the isolation of an "invisible injury," and the importance of finding effective treatments.He highlights the turning point at Cognitive FX, the importance of therapies like occupational therapy and EMDR, and how his experience ultimately guided his career path as a therapist. The episode provides hope for those suffering from concussions and offers practical advice for both survivors and their caregivers on the importance of addressing both the physiological and psychological aspects of recovery.Resources Mentioned and Contact InformationPorter Charles' Website: Smooth Stone CounselingPorter's email: info@smoothstonecounseling.comPorter's Facebook Handle: https://www.facebook.com/SmoothStoneCounseling Porter's Instagram Handle: https://www.instagram.com/talktoporter_/ Porter's TikTok Handle: https://www.tiktok.com/@talktoporter The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): nami.orgEMDRIA (EMDR International Association): emdria.orgBrain Sparks (Nonprofit mentioned): brainsparx.org Cognitive FX (Treatment center mentioned): cognitivefxusa.comConnect with Bethany:Website: https://theconcussioncoach.com/Free Guide: "5 Best Ways to Support Your Loved One Dealing with a Concussion" on the websiteFree Consultation: https://theconcussioncoach.com/free-consultation

Dr. Allyssa Memmini, host of Concussions in Women podcast, joins Lauren to talk about her background, her interest in concussions, return-to-learn after concussion, concussion and performing arts, and more! Allyssa and Lauren had ther research hats on and really dug into those areas and thought about potential new research areas; including Allyssa's increased interest in qualitative research.This podcast was recorded in early/mid June.FYI - According to Google, "The Valsalva maneuver is a breathing technique performed by exhaling forcefully against a closed airway"PLEASE SHARE, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE! WHATEVER THOSE OTHER PODCASTS AND YOUTUBE CHANNELS ASK YOU TO DO FOR THEM, DO FOR US TOO!Check us out on Youtube, Instagram and Facebook! @concussiontalk & @lziaksThank you!Subscribe and leave a review!Visit https://www.concussiontalk.com/ for more!Follow and subscribe! @concussiontalk on YouTube, Instagram & Facebook 2014 e-book, Detour: https://leanpub.com/detourFollow Lauren on Instagram @lziaksConcussion Talk Podcast discusses traumatic brain injury (TBI) by featuring interviews with experts (physiotherapists, doctors, researchers, athletes, community leaders, etc.) and people who have experienced TBI first-hand.Chronically dives deeper into concussions and brain injury as I team up with Lauren Ziaks; a DPT, ATC, and wealth of knowledge of chronic health conditions post-concussion. Join us as we interview more experts, spread awareness of brain injury and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"No matter what happens in your life... you're still the same person and everybody still loves you and you're worthy of being loved."In this powerful episode of Your Next Mission®, SMA (R) Tilley sits down with U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, two-time world champion, and Paralympic silver medalist, Dennis Connors. Dennis opens up about his nine years of service as a cryptologic linguist and counter-intelligence Marine, enduring three combat tours in Iraq, and the hidden struggles of severe PTSD and TBIs.The conversation chronicles Dennis's incredible path to the world stage, detailing how he survived a severe second stroke in 2020 that left his left side paralyzed, only to fight through nine months of physical therapy and learn to race on a tricycle. Dennis also breaks down his "Four Pillars of Perseverance"—Vulnerability, Self-Love, Disciplined Action, and Community—a framework he uses to conquer adversity and set his sights on a gold medal at the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.How do Military Veterans overcome undiagnosed PTSD and TBI?Who is Paralympic silver medalist Dennis Connors?What are the Four Pillars of Perseverance by Dennis Connors?How can Disabled Veterans transition into competitive adaptive sports?What is the process for a Disabled Veteran to join the Paralympics?How does endurance cycling help stroke survivors recover mobility?What is it like racing a tricycle in the Paralympic games?How did Marine Veteran Dennis Connors win a silver medal in Paris?What resources are available for Veterans struggling with mental health crises?How to qualify for Team USA adaptive sports programs?Support Your Next Mission® & The American Freedom Foundation: Website: yournextmission.org Explore our Job Board in partnership with  ⁨  @recruitmilitary   and OPLIGN to build your profile and match with careers in real-time.Follow SMA (R) Jack L. Tilley: Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Don't forget to click the SUBSCRIBE button and hit the BELL icon to receive notifications for all upcoming video podcasts, #1 Video Podcast for Military Transition and Leadership.#YourNextMission #DennisConnors #TeamUSA #Paralympics #MarineCorps #StrokeSurvivor #AdaptiveCycling #Perseverance 

“And He (Jesus) awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.” -Mark 4:39   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   On this episode host Sandra Flach talks with returning guest favorite, Dr. Jerrod Brown. Dr. Brown has 6 PhD's and specializes in topics related to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), confabulation, suggestibility, trauma and other life adversities, alexithymia, executive dysfunction, criminal recidivism, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and youth firesetting. You can check out his full bio on our website along with dozens of our bonus episodes feating Dr. Brown.   Here Dr. Brown unpacks the prevalence of migraine headaches among children with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Listen in or watch on our YouTube channel to learn risk factors, symptoms, and lifestyle medicine choices to improve outcomes.   You can find episode 539 wherever you get your podcasts!    Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it on your social media.   Links mentioned in this episode: Dr. Jerrod Brown's Email See Available Trainings The Adoption & Foster Care Journey AFCJ on YouTube justicefororphansny.org justicefororphansny.org/hope-community     Email:  sandraflach@justicefororphansny.org sandraflach.com Soul Care Saturday—52 Devotions for Foster and Adoptive Moms Orphans No More—A Journey Back to the Father book on Amazon

According to the Pew Research Center, approximately 30% of U.S. veterans believe the government provides them with too little help, while only 46% say the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is doing an excellent or good job of meeting veterans' needs. Those numbers highlight a troubling reality: too many veterans are struggling to access the benefits and support they have earned through their service. Every veteran has earned the right to the care and benefits they deserve—but far too many never receive them because they simply don't know where to begin. This week on Let's Have This Conversation, I sit down with Army veteran Cory Gold, whose life changed forever after a parachute failure left him with a broken back and a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Despite qualifying for VA disability benefits, Cory spent four years unaware those benefits even existed. Rather than allowing that experience to define him, he turned it into a mission by founding Worth Their Weight, a nonprofit dedicated to finding the veterans the system has overlooked and connecting them with the benefits they've earned—completely free of charge. During our conversation, Cory explains why VA disability benefits are not charity but compensation earned through service and sacrifice. We discuss the barriers that prevent so many veterans from accessing those benefits, the frustrations of navigating the VA claims process, and why no veteran should have to face that journey alone. Cory also shares how Worth Their Weight is creating meaningful change through its Search & Rescue program, where Field Scouts build trust within local communities, identify veterans who have fallen through the cracks, address immediate needs such as transportation, shelter, or communication, and connect them with VA-accredited Veteran Service Organization (VSO) partners who guide them through the claims process. We also explore the organization's upcoming Vet Connect initiative, which aims to bridge the digital divide by providing veterans with tablets and hands-on training so they can access the benefits, services, and resources available to them. This is more than a conversation about veteran benefits. It's a discussion about leadership, resilience, advocacy, and restoring dignity to the men and women who have sacrificed so much in service to our country. Whether you're a veteran, have a loved one who served, or simply want to better understand the challenges facing those who wore the uniform, this episode offers valuable insight and hope.  Tune in to hear how one veteran transformed his own struggle into a nationwide mission to ensure no veteran is left behind.     Call (833) WTWVets For more information: https://worththeirweight.org/ Follow: @WorthTheirWeight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Schuyten shares her experience working with female patients as a physical therapist, describes some pre- and post-injury risk factors which could prolong recovery, and offers a few clinical considerations for clinicians when working with female athletes after concussion. PLEASE SHARE, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE! WHATEVER THOSE OTHER PODCASTS AND YOUTUBE CHANNELS ASK YOU TO DO FOR THEM, DO FOR US TOO!Check us out on Youtube, Instagram and Facebook! @concussiontalkThank you!Subscribe and leave a review!Visit https://www.concussiontalk.com/ for more!Follow and subscribe! @concussiontalk on YouTube, Instagram & Facebook 2014 e-book, Detour: https://leanpub.com/detourFollow Lauren on Instagram @lziaksConcussion Talk Podcast discusses traumatic brain injury (TBI) by featuring interviews with experts (physiotherapists, doctors, researchers, athletes, community leaders, etc.) and people who have experienced TBI first-hand.Chronically dives deeper into concussions and brain injury as I team up with Lauren Ziaks; a DPT, ATC, and wealth of knowledge of chronic health conditions post-concussion. Join us as we interview more experts, spread awareness of brain injury and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stroke survivor Shalini Aggarwal shares her powerful story of sudden stroke, intensive recovery, and rebuilding her life step by step. She talks about the early challenges, the importance of support, and how faith and mindset keep her moving forward. A moving reminder that recovery is ongoing, and resilience is built along the way. Guest Social Media info -  https://youtube.com/@booboowithshamuoyeah and https://www.instagram.com/shaliniaggarwal  Send us Fan MailSupport the showYou can find this episode's transcript here.New episodes drop every other Thursday everywhere you listen to podcasts. 

“Accommodation” is a loaded word. On one hand, we want to provide reasonable accommodations in K-12 so kids can access their education.But determining what is “reasonable” accommodation or modification can be messy.Both parents and educators can unintentionally “overaccommodate” in the moment without realizing it, which over time can impede a child's ability to work through daily challenges and solve problems on their own. This can be in the context of adding too many “cookie-cutter” accommodations on a 504 Plan or IEP, or it can be unofficial accommodations in the way we interact with kids. My colleagues who work on college campuses are seeing the impact of this “overhelping” in K-12. And it's not just kids with neurodevelopmental disorders. It's the neurotypical kids too. That's why I invited my colleague, Jill Fahy, back to De Facto Leaders to talk about the state of college readiness, the upstream impacts of what's happening in K-12 on success both during and after college. Jill Fahy, Professor in the Department of Communication Disorders & Sciences, serves as the Director of STEP, a transitional education program for EIU students with autism. STEP programming supports the development of executive functions, social communication, self-appraisal, and self-regulatory skills to facilitate students' management of their academic and university living demands. Ms. Fahy specializes in the assessment of executive dysfunction, particularly as it is associated with concomitant disorders of language, cognition, or social/pragmatics. She is a widely-known lecturer in the area of executive functions, speaking nationally and internationally on aspects of evaluation and treatment of executive dysfunction, and the role of language in executive functions. Ms. Fahy is co-author of The Source for Development of Executive Functions, 2nd edition, and various articles on self-talk and executive functions.  Ms. Fahy teaches graduate courses in Aphasia/Right Hemisphere Dysfunction,  Cognitive-Communication and Executive Function Disorders, and Medical Grand Rounds. She previously taught undergraduate courses in Neurology and Advanced Clinical Practicum and Diagnostics. Prior to teaching at EIU, Ms. Fahy worked for several years as a medical SLP providing services for patients with acquired neurological deficits resulting from stroke and TBI, including those in acute care, inpatient and day rehabilitation, and home health. In this conversation, we discuss:✅ The difference between accommodations and modifications, what “overhelping” looks like, and why it impedes development of important metacognitive skills.✅ The state of college student mental health, and how it relates to the opportunities students have to practice self-regulation and experiencing failure.✅ Skills many college students are lacking, including managing due dates, extended writing assignments, study skills, working through conflict, and managing their daily life.✅ How and when to start fading supports, and how to recognize if you've been “overaccommodating” for a studentYou can connect with Jill at jkfahy@eiu.edu or on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-fahy-250478b/Learn more about the Students with Autism Transitional Education Program (STEP) Program at Eastern Illinois University here: https://www.eiu.edu/step/Be sure to listen to my first interview with Jill on De Facto Leaders here: Executive Functioning for College Students: Beyond Checklists and Planners (with Jill Fahy)Link here: https://drkarendudekbrannan.com/ep-122-executive-functioning-for-college-students-beyond-checklists-and-planners-with-jill-fahy/You can also listen to my commentary on her first interview in this episode: Balancing Language, Academic Content Areas, and Executive Functioning (featuring Jill Fahy)Link here: https://drkarendudekbrannan.com/ep-232-balancing-language-academic-content-areas-and-executive-functioning-featuring-jill-fahy/In this episode, I mentioned Language Therapy Advance Foundations, my program that gives speech pathologists a scalable framework for building language skills needed to thrive in school, social situations, and daily life. You can learn more about the program here: https://drkarenspeech.com/languagetherapyI also mentioned School of Clinical Leadership, my program that helps related service providers design scalable executive functioning interventions to ensure students get the scaffolding they need across the school day. You can learn more about the program here: https://drkarendudekbrannan.com/clinicalleadership

Episode 92: Traumatic brain injuries can affect far more than the body. In this episode, host Debra Slossexplores how TBI can impact mental health, identity, memory, concentration, sleep and emotional well-being. Guest JoAnne Jones, author of Headstrong: Surviving a Traumatic Brain Injury, shares her experience of surviving a violent assault and adapting to life after a severe brain injury. Rehabilitation physician Dr. Jennifer Yu explains symptoms, treatment, and recovery. The episode also features an “In Your Voice” story from Jinx Deruisa about being heard, believed, and supported after brain injury.

Joel Del Rosario enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2005 because a girl asked him to. She left him with a Dear John letter while he was deployed to Iraq. Then an IED nearly killed him. His mother received an incorrect killed-in-action notification and believed her son was dead for 24 hours.   When Joel came to after the blast, shrapnel in his body and a traumatic brain injury that erased most of his memories, he was not relieved. He was angry that he survived. That disgust with his own reaction became the turning point. He chose ownership. Nobody forced him to enlist. That was his decision. And from that moment, he committed to 21 years of service instead of coasting to the exit.   Joe De Sena sits down with Joel to talk about growing up in the Dominican Republic, a tough Latina single mother in Providence, the blast that rewired his brain, and the law-enforcement fitness mission he now runs alongside his wife, Rebecca, through Iron Stronghold LLC and MCHN.   Things You Will Learn: Why taking ownership of a bad decision matters more than the decision itself. The difference between surviving hardship and choosing to build from it. A simple daily framework for building mental toughness without needing a traumatic event. Tools & Frameworks Covered: Daily Hard Thing Protocol: Pick one hard thing each day and do it. Hard is relative. Consistency compounds. Ownership After the Blast: Stop blaming the circumstance. You made the choice. Now make the next one count. Recovery as Performance: Sleep and recovery are not optional. Emotional regulation, resilience, and physical capacity all degrade without them.   If this episode moved you, do not just listen. Do something about it. Sign up. Show up. Do the work. Spartan.com. No more excuses.   Chapters:   00:00 Intro: Joel Del Rosario, retired Marine and kettlebell athlete 01:53 Growing up in the Dominican Republic and low-income housing in Providence 04:02 Hard mode: why childhood adversity resets the scale 04:56 Drugs, a tough Latina mom, and consequences that stuck 08:07 Joining the Marines for a girl and the cost of that decision 09:45 Boot camp, School of Infantry, and deploying to Iraq in 2007 11:56 His mom was told he was killed in action for 24 hours 13:18 The TBI erased most of his life before the blast 17:01 Bloom where you're planted and one foot in front of the other 18:50 The kettlebell: compact training for deployments on a Navy ship 21:44 Why law enforcement faces worse than most military and gets less support 25:17 Using Spartan events as target dates for uniformed services 25:48 Three things to do every day: hard thing, push harder, get sleep 28:31 Set your alarm at night, not in the morning   Joel Del Rosario is an elite endurance athlete specializing in trail running, mountain racing, and obstacle course competitions, known for consistently pushing his physical and mental limits in extreme environments. Through his journey, he represents resilience, discipline, and community, using his platform to inspire others to embrace discomfort, pursue adventure, and grow through consistent effort and challenge.   Connect to Joel:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joellerblades/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Joellerblades

Army veteran Cory Brown watched 17 people from his cavalry troop die by suicide after returning from Iraq. The loss of his closest battle buddy became a turning point. His response was "Eat Your Feelings," a YouTube cooking and storytelling show that uses food to lower the walls around grief, identity, and veteran mental health — without ever calling it therapy. Cory joins co-host Sam Nathews, a  civilian and friend who brings his own experience with loss to every episode. Together they join Tango Alpha Lima hosts Adam Marr and Joe Worley to talk about why connection beats intervention, what it really takes to get veterans to open up, and how a shared meal can do what a counselor's office sometimes can't.Also in this episode: the landmark executive order accelerating psychedelic therapy research for veterans, and new science on blast injuries and cumulative TBI that is changing how the military thinks about invisible wounds.National Commander praises executive order that expedites psychedelic treatments for mental healthLearn more about Executive Order 14401

In this episode of The Addictive Mind Podcast, host Duane Osterlind sits down with Dr. Brody Miller, a brain rehabilitation researcher and author of Brain Rescue. Dr. Brody shares his incredible journey from suffering a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) and deep addiction to uncovering the life-changing power of Neuroplasticity.They dive into the invisible link between brain trauma and substance abuse, how mindfulness physically rewires brain structures, and why massive life transformation actually starts with tiny, everyday "pinky moves."Key TakeawaysThe TBI & Addiction Connection: Research shows that individuals who experience brain injuries or trauma have a significantly higher propensity toward addictive behaviors. When the brain isn't functioning properly, it struggles to produce stable mood-regulating neurotransmitters (like dopamine and serotonin), leading individuals to self-medicate.The Power of 56 Days: Dr. Brody highlights a Harvard study demonstrating that just 56 days of consistent meditation can physically alter the structure of the brain, lowering stress and improving concentration.The Brain Only Cares About Repetition: The brain doesn't differentiate between positive or negative habits; it simply reinforces whatever path you repeat. Whether it's taking pills or going for a walk, repetition builds neural superhighways.Accountability Over Shame: Healing requires looking honestly at your current reality without letting shame keep you stuck. Swallowing the hard pill of accountability is the first step toward building a new identity.Neuroplasticity in Practice: The Power of "Pinky Moves"If you feel overwhelmed by the idea of changing your life, Dr. Brody emphasizes taking micro-steps rather than trying to climb the mountain in one day.Interrupt the Default Mode Network: Humans have a natural negativity bias wired for survival. You can begin to interrupt these automatic negative thoughts simply by shifting your internal self-talk.Combine Thought with Action: True neural change requires backing up your thoughts with behavior. Your brain will "call BS" on positive thinking if it isn't paired with action.Start Small: Dr. Brody recommends James Clear's Atomic Habits. Committing to a simple 10-minute walk or 5 minutes of breathing exercises daily creates an upward spiral of positive momentum.Words of Wisdom"Just because you feel this way today does not mean that you have to feel this way for the rest of your life. If you start to make small changes, I promise you—from someone who has lived exactly what you're going through—you can start today and make a big change over time." — Dr. Brody MillerResources & Links MentionedBooksBrain Rescue by Dr. Brody MillerAtomic Habits by James ClearBreaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Dr. Joe DispenzaThe Biology of Belief by Dr. Bruce LiptonThe Answer by John AssarafPrograms & ConnectAddiction Rescue Course: Addiction Rescue Team (A neuroscience-backed recovery program co-created with Sean David Cohen).Website: Dr. Brody Miller Official WebsiteInstagram: @Dr.BrodyMillerFollow and Review: We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.Supporting Resources:If you live in California and are looking for counseling or therapy please check out Novus Mindful Life Counseling and Recovery CenterNovusMindfulLife.comWe want to hear from you. Leave us a message or ask us a question: https://www.speakpipe.com/addictedmindDisclaimerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A traumatic brain injury can change your life in an instant—but it doesn't have to define the rest of your story. In this episode of Light Body Radio, Dr. Lara May sits down with author, journalist, and longtime Zen practitioner Lee Carlson to discuss his remarkable journey of recovering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and how writing, rehabilitation, and Zen practice became essential parts of his healing process. After surviving a serious accident that left him in a coma, facing memory loss, learning to walk again, and rebuilding his ability to think and communicate, Lee discovered that healing is about much more than physical recovery. Through mindfulness, resilience, and the guidance of Zen teachers, he found a path toward acceptance, clarity, and renewed purpose. Together, they explore how meditation supports brain health, why traumatic brain injuries are often misunderstood as an "invisible disability," and the profound role that compassion, community, and spiritual practice can play in long-term recovery. Whether you're navigating your own healing journey or supporting someone through theirs, this inspiring conversation offers hope, perspective, and practical wisdom for healing both the brain and the spirit. © Light Body Radio-Podcast, 2026. All rights reserved. This podcast features background music by ScottHolmes Music. We have obtained the necessary licenses for the use of this music. Our license was renewed on May 7, 2024, and we have been using ScottHolmes Music since 2017. Unauthorized use or distribution of this podcast, including but not limited to the background music, is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action. For more information or to request permissions, please contact scott@scottholmesmusic.com.

In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, the disappearance of Layla Santanello follows a young mother's barefoot escape from a Kingsport motel and a timeline that only gets stranger. What starts with a tense relationship, a missing report filed before she was last seen, a police arrival that sent her running, and warehouse workers spotting her near the Greenbelt quickly turns into a possible ice cream shop sighting, Cash App threats traced back to Michael Thompson, TBI involvement, search warrants, TikTok awareness, another missing woman nearby, and a mother refusing to let Layla fade away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jay Gunkelman is handed one clue — the patient is 17 — and reads the EEG blind. From the brainwave patterns alone, he explains why the recording points toward a right-hemisphere traumatic brain injury and discusses the cortical hyperexcitability that may follow. Before the cold-read, a published study flips addiction treatment on its head: treat the brain's EEG phenotype instead of the DSM label. In a 30-person case series, this was associated with an average General Intellectual Ability (GIA) increase from 99 to 120 over one year, as discussed in the episode.

In this episode of the Prolonged Field Care Podcast, Dennis sits down with Jeff to tackle one of the most time-sensitive and under-appreciated threats in tactical and austere medicine: anoxic brain injury. They break down exactly what it is, how fast it can progress from unnoticed hypoxia to devastating outcomes, and why the MARCH algorithm plus aggressive prevention of secondary injury are your most powerful tools when oxygen and resources are limited.Key Takeaways:Anoxic brain injury exists on a spectrum — brief drops in SpO2 can cause real damage, and recovery (when it happens) can take days, weeks, months, or even years of rehab.The landmark Arizona pre-post TBI study showed hypoxia and hypotension each increase mortality 2–3×; combined they increase it 5–6×. Updated analysis reveals harm begins at SpO2

Senior Director of Research at the NFL, Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Director of the Center for Cognitive Neurosurgical Studies and the Co-Director of the Vanderbilt Sports Concussion Center (VSCC). Dr. Douglas Terry, or Doug, knows a lot about concussions and neuropsychology, and loves research.Concluding our great conversation in part 2, we talk about the NFL spotters, fans' expectations on professional athletes; to be able to watch them after buying a ticket and how bad a collision or play looks as compared to the actual effect, long-term effects and the very interesting research into sleep apnea, including potential new research questions sparked by Nick's question! PLEASE SHARE, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE! WHATEVER THOSE OTHER PODCASTS AND YOUTUBE CHANNELS ASK YOU TO DO FOR THEM, DO FOR US TOO!Check us out on Youtube, Instagram and Facebook! @concussiontalk & @lziaksThank you!#nfl #concussions #tbi #concussionconequences #sleepapneaSubscribe and leave a review!Visit https://www.concussiontalk.com/ for more!Follow and subscribe! @concussiontalk on YouTube, Instagram & Facebook 2014 e-book, Detour: https://leanpub.com/detourFollow Lauren on Instagram @lziaksConcussion Talk Podcast discusses traumatic brain injury (TBI) by featuring interviews with experts (physiotherapists, doctors, researchers, athletes, community leaders, etc.) and people who have experienced TBI first-hand.Chronically dives deeper into concussions and brain injury as I team up with Lauren Ziaks; a DPT, ATC, and wealth of knowledge of chronic health conditions post-concussion. Join us as we interview more experts, spread awareness of brain injury and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gloria Nesloney on Faith, Healing, and Helping Veterans Find Hope I had the honor of speaking with fellow Marine veteran Gloria Nesloney, whose story is one of resilience, faith, healing, and purpose. In this episode of Oscar Mike Radio, Gloria shares her journey from military service through some of the most difficult challenges a veteran can face, including PTSD, military sexual trauma (MST), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and a suicide attempt. Her story is both heartbreaking and inspiring, revealing the realities many veterans face after service and the strength required to move forward. Gloria spoke openly about the pain she carried and the turning point that changed her life: accepting Jesus Christ and beginning a path toward healing, restoration, and renewed purpose. Through faith, she found the courage to confront her past and build a future centered on helping others. One of the most powerful themes from our conversation was the importance of speaking your truth. Gloria believes healing begins when we find the courage to share our stories and bring our struggles into the light. That belief has become the foundation of her work with veterans, helping them process trauma, discover hope, and reclaim their lives. We also discussed her involvement in veterans’ retreats, where she helps create safe spaces for veterans to connect, heal, and experience freedom from burdens they may have carried for years. Her commitment to serving others is evident in everything she does. In addition to her advocacy work, Gloria is an accomplished author who has contributed to 32 books. Writing became an important part of her own healing journey, and today she helps other veterans tell their stories as a path toward healing, restoration, and strength. What stood out most to me was Gloria’s unwavering message that no matter how dark life may seem, hope is always possible. Her story reminds us that healing can happen when we find the courage to speak, connect, and believe in a better future. Learn more about Gloria’s ministry at: https://glotalksreal.com/ Thank you, Gloria, for joining me on Oscar Mike Radio and for your continued mission to help veterans heal through faith, storytelling, and service.

On episode 2, Claire discusses how she first became involved in athletic training, shares her insights into the differences between male and female concussion reporting, and offers a few clinical pearls for clinicians when working with female athletes after concussion.PLEASE SHARE, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE! WHATEVER THOSE OTHER PODCASTS AND YOUTUBE CHANNELS ASK YOU TO DO FOR THEM, DO FOR US TOO!Check us out on Youtube, Instagram and Facebook! @concussiontalkThank you!Subscribe and leave a review!Visit https://www.concussiontalk.com/ for more!Follow and subscribe! @concussiontalk on YouTube, Instagram & Facebook 2014 e-book, Detour: https://leanpub.com/detourFollow Lauren on Instagram @lziaksConcussion Talk Podcast discusses traumatic brain injury (TBI) by featuring interviews with experts (physiotherapists, doctors, researchers, athletes, community leaders, etc.) and people who have experienced TBI first-hand.Chronically dives deeper into concussions and brain injury as I team up with Lauren Ziaks; a DPT, ATC, and wealth of knowledge of chronic health conditions post-concussion. Join us as we interview more experts, spread awareness of brain injury and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Senior Director of Research at the NFL, Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Director of the Center for Cognitive Neurosurgical Studies and the Co-Director of the Vanderbilt Sports Concussion Center (VSCC). Dr. Douglas Terry, or Doug, knows a lot about concussions and neuropsychology, and loves research.In part 1, we talk about the differences between amateur and professional athletes, neuropsychology, and the impact of headaches, especially migraines, in brain injury recovery.Stay tuned for part 2.PLEASE SHARE, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE! WHATEVER THOSE OTHER PODCASTS AND YOUTUBE CHANNELS ASK YOU TO DO FOR THEM, DO FOR US TOO!Check us out on Youtube, Instagram and Facebook! @concussiontalk & @lziaksThank you!#nfl #concussions #tbi #headaches #neuropsychologySubscribe and leave a review!Visit https://www.concussiontalk.com/ for more!Follow and subscribe! @concussiontalk on YouTube, Instagram & Facebook 2014 e-book, Detour: https://leanpub.com/detourFollow Lauren on Instagram @lziaksConcussion Talk Podcast discusses traumatic brain injury (TBI) by featuring interviews with experts (physiotherapists, doctors, researchers, athletes, community leaders, etc.) and people who have experienced TBI first-hand.Chronically dives deeper into concussions and brain injury as I team up with Lauren Ziaks; a DPT, ATC, and wealth of knowledge of chronic health conditions post-concussion. Join us as we interview more experts, spread awareness of brain injury and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when a former CFL player and combat veteran turns his lived experience with brain trauma into a mission to help others? In this conversation, I sit down with Ryan Carey — former professional football player, retired Army officer with combat experience in Afghanistan, and advocate with the Concussion Legacy Foundation — to talk about one of the most overlooked injuries affecting veterans and athletes today: mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI).

After 53 years of waiting, the New York Knicks are NBA champions — and for those of us living with a traumatic brain injury, a moment this big hits differently. In this solo episode, I'm talking about what the Knicks' championship meant to me personally, how the excitement, the crowds, and the emotional rollercoaster affected my TBI symptoms, and what I learned from simply letting myself feel joy.We spend so much of life with TBI in survival mode — managing symptoms, fighting through hard days, and bracing for the next setback. But the Knicks reminded me of something important: we have to take our wins. Absorb them. Sit in them. Let them fill us up. Whether it's a championship or a small personal victory, those moments matter — and we deserve to receive them fully.

Redefining “Normal” After Traumatic Brain Injury: Dr. Maria Stella Bonn on Disability, Advocacy, and ChecklistsOn The Girl Doc Survival Guide, Dr. Maria Stella Bonn, Associate Professor of Information Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, discusses her 2011 bicycle accident–related traumatic brain injury and her writing on disability and “normal,” including the idea that everyone's baseline varies. She reflects on unpredictable health changes, including a breast cancer diagnosis two years after her TBI, and how recovery reshaped her views on capability and judgment. Bonn says she wishes others would assume people are okay and let actions demonstrate abilities, offering a story of walking her kindergarten-aged child to school during recovery. She emphasizes the importance of an advocate, describing how her husband ensured therapies occurred, pushed her to persist, and helped expedite replacement of her skull flap after an emergency craniectomy. She also discusses improving information handoffs in healthcare and co-parenting through simple checklists.00:00 Meet Dr Maria Bonn00:35 The Bike Accident01:27 Normal Versus Disabled03:26 Life Can Change Fast05:05 Cancer After TBI07:02 What Disability Means08:37 Recovery With Her Child09:17 Why You Need An Advocate11:29 Medical Handoffs And Checklists13:28 Closing Thanks

Welcome to the Pat Iyer Podcast! In this special episode, we celebrate the launch of an insightful new book on traumatic brain injury (TBI) by Mary Ann, a seasoned legal nurse consultant and founder of Cyborg and Associates. Drawing on her deep clinical experience in critical care, med-surg, forensic nursing, and legal consulting, Mary Ann brings fresh perspective and practical guidance for legal nurse consultants, attorneys, and case reviewers navigating complex TBI cases. Join us as Mary Ann breaks down why traumatic brain injuries are uniquely challenging to diagnose, assess, and litigate. She shares real-world examples, including cases that seemed invisible at first glance but carried devastating, lifelong impacts for victims. Discover her structured approach for analyzing medical records, building timelines, and explaining the nuanced interplay between the location of a brain injury and a patient's specific deficits critical knowledge for anyone dealing with legal cases involving brain trauma. Whether you're a legal nurse consultant searching for a systematic evaluation framework, an attorney seeking to strengthen your TBI cases, or a healthcare professional aiming to understand the full scope of this “invisible injury,” this episode equips you with actionable strategies and expert insight to make a meaningful difference for clients and patients alike. What You'll Learn in This Episode on Unveiling the Invisible Injury: TBI Case Strategies for Legal Nurse Consultants Here are 5 discussion questions answered in the podcast: Based on the stories shared in the podcast, how can subtle or “invisible” brain injuries have long-term, life-altering consequences for patients? What strategies did Mary Ann recommend for constructing a systematic approach to reviewing complex medical records in TBI cases? How does Mary Ann's book specifically address the needs of legal professionals and legal nurse consultants, distinguishing it from books written for clinicians or patients? What types of red flags did Mary Ann advise legal nurse consultants to look for when reviewing TBI records, and why are these significant? How can legal nurse consultants support attorneys or insurance companies in ensuring TBI patients receive appropriate treatment or compensation? Get the free transcripts and also learn about other ways to subscribe. Go to Legal Nurse Podcasts subscribe options by using this short link: http://LNC.tips/subscribepodcast. Your Presenter for Unveiling the Invisible Injury: TBI Case Strategies for Legal Nurse Consultants Pat Iyer Pat Iyer is a seasoned legal nurse consultant and business coach, renowned for her expertise in guiding new legal nurse consultants to successfully break into the field. As the host of the Legal Nurse Podcast, Pat addresses critical challenges that legal nurse consultants face, such as difficulty in landing clients and a lack of response from attorneys. Through her insightful episodes, she emphasizes the importance of effectively communicating one's value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdles and thrive in their careers. Connect with Pat Iyer by email at patiyer@legalnusebusiness.com Mary Ann Mary Ann Seibold is a registered nurse with over 12 years of experience in the healthcare field both clinically and administratively. After graduating with a BSN in nursing; she went to work as a medical-surgical and critical care nurse. After a few years MaryAnn went back to earn an MBA in Healthcare Administration; education she took to the insurance side of healthcare to review cases for the Medicare Advantage population. Currently, she owns and operates her own legal nurse consulting business Seibold and Associates Consulting Agency. Here she uses all her various experiences providing focused, insightful reviews for attorney clients. Connect with Mary Ann by email at seiboldandassociatesclnc@gmail.com

Send us Fan MailWe talk with Marine veteran Freddie Mendez about why veteran mental health care breaks down after treatment and how better behavioral health software can give clinicians time back to actually listen. We dig into outcomes data, privacy, and aftercare systems that spot relapse risk early without turning veterans into numbers. • Freddie's Marine background and what he learned overseas about culture and hard choices • The “void” of transition and why adrenaline chasing can slide into addiction • Why he walked away from pharma and toward behavioral health and addiction recovery work • How Sunwave aims to cut clinician charting time and reduce burnout • Outcomes measurement for PTSD, addiction, and depression using structured data points • Alumni aftercare check-ins that trigger early outreach before relapse • Data security concerns and avoiding third-party PHI leakage • Partnering with nonprofits through conversations about pain points and workflows • Why listening and cultural competence matter more than perfect scripts My email is Freddie at sunwavehealth.com. Like, Subscribe and Share. If you have comments or suggestions email us at: vetsconnectionpodcast@gmail.com. You can also find the video of this podcast on our YouTube Channel - Vetsconnection Podcast

Episode 252 of the Transition Drill Podcast, traumatic brain injury recovery, veteran transition, and rebuilding identity for veterans, first responders, and anyone navigating life after service, injury, or high-performance careers. You'll hear Chrisanne Gordon on the hidden cost of brain injury, the fight to be believed, and what it takes to turn personal adversity into a mission that changes lives.Dr. Chrisanne Gordon didn't arrive in the veteran community through military service. She arrived through medicine, personal hardship, and a realization she couldn't ignore. Chrisanne followed generations of family medicine into becoming a physician. She worked emergency medicine, then later moved into rehabilitation medicine, driven by a simple question she couldn't let go of: what happens to patients after they leave the ER?That question became personal after suffering a traumatic brain injury herself. As a physician suddenly becoming the patient, she experienced something she'd spent a career treating but had never fully understood. Cognitive changes, loss of speech, identity disruption, depression, and the realization that medicine didn't yet have all the answers changed how she viewed recovery and the people living through it.Then she read reports suggesting returning veterans with traumatic brain injuries were being dismissed, misunderstood, or categorized incorrectly. What started as concern turned into action. Chrisanne volunteered at the VA in Ohio expecting to help however she could. Instead, she found herself evaluating veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan and witnessing firsthand how difficult recovery, diagnosis, and transition could become when invisible injuries met institutional systems. Her work eventually challenged accepted practices and redirected her professional life entirely. From there came advocacy, research initiatives, congressional outreach, documentary filmmaking, and eventually the creation of a nonprofit focused on supporting veterans living with traumatic brain injury. Along the way she helped elevate awareness, pushed for recognition of TBI as a defining wound of modern conflict, and continued listening directly to veterans rather than speaking for them.Today, Chrisanne's mission extends through speaking, education, books including Guarding Our Guardians: Guaranteeing America's Veterans a Future from Deployment to Employment, and ongoing support for veterans and their families.CONNECT WITH THE PODCAST:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulpantani/WEBSITE: https://www.transitiondrillpodcast.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulpantani/SIGN-UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER:https://transitiondrillpodcast.com/home#aboutQUESTIONS OR COMMENTS:paul@transitiondrillpodcast.comSPONSORS:GRND Collective: Premium, veteran-owned sportswear built for those who show up, outwork the excuses, and give 100%. Score 15% off your order at thegrndcollective.com using promo code TRANSITION15 at checkoutBlue Line Roasting: Premium, law-enforcement-owned coffee roasted to fuel the shift. A portion of every order directly supports law enforcement families facing line-of-duty injury or loss. Save 10% at bluelineroasting.com with promo code Transition10Frontline Optics: Premium eyewear founded by a firefighter and built to withstand the job. Every single purchase helps support the First Responders Children's Foundation, serving families who've paid the ultimate price. Save 10% off your pair at frontlineoptics.com using promo code Transition10

Today we have Dr. Dominic D'Agostino, who over the past 10 years has been a frequent guest on STEM-Talk. Today Dom joins us to give us an update on his recent research into ketogenic metabolic therapies, ketone supplements as well as hyperbaric oxygen therapy for traumatic brain injuries. Dom and his lab at the University of South Florida have published more than 20 papers since his last appearance on STEM-Talk in 2023. Dom is an Associate Professor in the Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology at South Florida's Morsani College of Medicine. Dom has a background in neuroscience, molecular pharmacology, nutrition and physiology. In addition to developing and testing metabolic-based therapies, Dom's lab also investigates seizure disorders, brain cancer, neurodegenerative diseases and rare genetic-metabolic disorders. Show notes: [00:03:28] Dawn welcomes Dom back to the show and explaining that he has been quite busy since his last appearance, authoring or co-authoring more than 20 papers. Over the past several years, Dom has been helping to advance the science and application of ketogenic metabolic therapy (KMT) with colleagues at Moffitt Cancer Center, particularly focusing on using KMT to enhance immune-based therapies for certain types of cancers. Dawn asks Dom about this collaboration. [00:05:04] Dawn explains that ketogenic metabolic therapy is a dietary approach that focuses on a high-fat/low-carb diet to reduce glucose availability for cancer cells, potentially slowing their growth and improving treatment outcomes. It has been explored as a complimentary treatment for a variety of cancers including gliomas by shifting the metabolism of tumor cells away from glucose. Dawn asks Dom to explain what is involved in KMT. [00:06:58] Dawn clarifies that KMT requires less than 20-25 grams of carbohydrates per day, and that ketosis is a metabolic state in which the body switches from glucose metabolism to metabolizing fats in the form of ketones. Dawn goes on to explain that cancer cells typically consume glucose at a higher rate than normal cells. However, cancer cells are also very adaptable, and Dawn asks Dom to talk about this feature of cancer cells. [00:09:14] Ken explains that KMT has shown the most promise in treating high-grade gliomas, or brain cancers, such as glioblastoma, which is the most aggressive primary brain tumor in adults. Ken explains that Dom was part of a massive review titled “Clinical research framework proposal for ketogenic metabolic therapy in glioblastoma,” which proposed guidelines for the management of glioblastoma based on an understanding of cancer as a metabolic disease, particularly involving mitochondria. Ken asks Dom to talk about this review. [00:11:21] From a patient advocacy perspective, Ken notes that the review recommends that there should be an aggressive education campaign that can arm patients with knowledge about KMT and other novel therapies. Ken asks Dom to talk about that recommendation. [00:13:15] Ken asks about the process of cutting the review from upwards of 200 pages down to around 50 pages with 49 authors. [00:15:04] Dawn mentions that Dom was part of another paper in 2024 titled “Targeting the mitochondrial stem cell connection in cancer treatment – a hybrid orthomolecular protocol.” Dawn explains that this paper looked at the mitochondrial stem cell connection theory (MSCC), which argues that cancer originates from chronic oxidative phosphorylation insufficiency in stem cells. This insufficiency leads to the formation of cancer stem cells and abnormal energy metabolism ultimately resulting in malignancy. There were 16 research centers and organizations involved in this paper which introduced a hybrid orthomolecular protocol to target the mitochondrial stem-cell connection. Dawn asks Dom to give an overview of MSCC. [00:18:26] Dawn explains that in this paper Dom and his co-authors propose a protocol that would enhance oxidative phosphorylation and inhibit the primary fuels of cancer, glucose and glutamine. This would target both cancer stem cells and metastasis. Dawn asks Dom to explain why this concept is attracting so much interest as a potential therapeutic approach for cancer. [00:20:48] Dawn asks if Dom could discuss the orthomolecular protocol, which is an approach that focuses on preventing and treating diseases by correcting nutritional balances in the body. [00:24:41] Ken asks if the proposed dietary intervention in the orthomolecular approach is different from a standard or typical ketogenic diet. [00:26:48] Ken shifts the discussion to talk about ketone supplements, explaining that Dom recently published a paper titled “Divergent hepatic outcomes of chronic ketone supplementation.” Ken goes on to explain that ketone salts preserve liver health, while some ketone esters and precursors appear to drive inflammation and steatosis. There is a lot of interest in ketone supplementation because they substantially elevate circulating ketones without having to restrict carbohydrates as strictly. The problem, as Ken explains, is that the long-term hepatic safety of ketone supplements remains unclear. In the aforementioned paper, Dom's rodent study evaluated the formulation-dependent impact of chronic ketone supplementation on liver histopathology, inflammatory signaling and systemic biomarkers. Ken asks Dom to discuss this paper and its findings and to give an overview of the various ketone supplements currently available. [00:30:49] Dawn asks Dom to dive into the methods and findings of the rodent study. [00:34:36] Ken asks Dom what his confidence is in the rodent model used in this study, and what are the next step for further research. [00:37:47] Regarding the two different doses given to rats in the study, Ken asks Dom how these doses correlate to doses in humans [00:40:23] Ken mentions that Ben Bikman, who was our guest on episode 143, published a study in February which Dom helped co-author. It examined the effects of ketone supplements on liver function. Ken asks Dom to discuss this study. [00:44:38] Dawn pivots to ask about a joint paper that Dom did with Andrew Koutnik, who was our guest on episode 185, on carbohydrates and physical performance titled “Carbohydrate ingestion on exercise metabolism and physical performance.” Dawn asks Dom to talk about this paper, which showed that a small amount of carbohydrates is sufficient to fuel athletic performance, and how additional carbohydrate intake showed diminishing returns. [00:49:18] Ken follows up on the finding that endurance athletes who rely on carb loading can tend toward pre-diabetes. [00:51:39] Ken asks Dom about the University of South Florida trial that Dom is an advisor for on traumatic brain injury and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. [00:54:41] Dawn mentions that Dom recently had an editorial in Frontiers that gave an overview of the emerging applications of hyperbaric/hyperbaric-oxygen therapy in the treatment of different neurological disorders. Dawn asks Dom what the key points in that editorial were. [00:59:06] Dawn explains that Dom recently gave a lecture at IHMC (available to view on IHMC's YouTube page), on traumatic brain injury and the populations at greatest risk in that context. Dawn asks Dom to give an overview of how an injury to the brain can result in neurometabolic crisis. [01:02:53] Ken asks Dom, excluding occupation demographics, what demographic is most at risk for traumatic brain injury (TBI) and why. [01:04:45] Ken mentions that it is understandable the risk that young people face with TBI due to the activities that young people engage in. Older people, however, have increased risk of TBI from falling as well as an additional age-related biological component that young people are not subject to. Ken asks Dom to elaborate on this. [01:07:12] Dawn mentions that several years ago, Dom and his wife bought some acreage in the countryside and started farming and asks Dom how the farm life is going. [01:07:57] Dawn closes the interview asking how Dom's wife is doing.

 Meet Angela Standridge, Director of the Texas Technology Access Program (TTAP) at the University of Texas. The program helps people with disabilities get access to assistive technology so they can live more independently.What is Assistive Technology (AT)? is any device, equipment, software program, or product that helps a person with a disability improve or maintain their ability to function.TTAP makes these tools easy to find and use. They not only have a library of available devices but also provide product demonstrations, 35-day loaner devices, recycled equipment, and information about national loan programs. Angela explains that the tool itself is not the full solution—the real solution is how the person uses it in their own environment to meet their specific needs. Listen in and find out how this amazing program allows those of us with disabilities to live a more independent life.Guest Social Media info - Website: https://ttap.disabilitystudies.utexas.edu/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UTTTAP @UTTTAPInsta: https://www.instagram.com/txtechaccess/?hl=en @txtechaccessYouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZXFb_pP3efgjRrTT4nMoeQ @texastechnologyaccessprogramBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/txtechnologyaccess.bsky.social @txtechnologyaccess.bsky.socialSend us Fan MailSupport the showYou can find this episode's transcript here.New episodes drop every other Thursday everywhere you listen to podcasts. 

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy or HBOT is one of the most scientifically validated yet underutilized treatments in modern medicine. And Dr. Scott Sherr has spent his career proving exactly why. In this episode, Dr. Sherr board certified internal medicine physician, hyperbaric oxygen specialist, and COO of Troscriptions breaks down everything you need to know about HBOT: how it works at the cellular level, which conditions it treats, how to access it, and how to combine it with cutting-edge molecules like methylene blue for maximum results. Whether you're dealing with brain fog, chronic fatigue, long COVID, TBI, or simply want to optimize your health and slow down aging this episode is for you.

Vision therapy and prism lenses are so misunderstood. For starters, vision therapy isn’t about how clearly you can see.  It’s about how your eyes work together to send information to your brain and how your brain is actually using that information. And for a lot of people dealing with vestibular conditions or TBI, this is a game-changer that often gets overlooked. This is one of those topics that doesn’t get nearly enough attention in the vestibular space, and it’s time to change that! In this episode, we'll dig into: What vision therapy actually is and how it can help How your eyes, brain, and vestibular system work together The symptoms that could point to a vision therapy need Why you might be struggling now even if you were fine before your vestibular condition What to look for when finding a provider for vision therapy or prisms The difference between vision therapy and prism lenses A free screening tool to see if binocular vision dysfunction might be at play for you It can be tough to find the right treatments, but remember—if a treatment doesn't work, you are not failing anything. It just wasn't the right option for you. If you have questions about this or you want support as you explore vision therapy and prism lenses, join us in Vestibular Group Fit (use code GROUNDED)! (We have hours of interviews with specialists inside the membership.) Links Mentioned: Vestibular Group Fit (code GROUNDED at checkout for 15% off!): https://thevertigodoctor.com/vestibular-group-fit Citations: American Optometric Association. “Vision Therapy.” Aoa.org, 2023, www.aoa.org/practice/specialties/vision-therapy. russ. “What Is Vision Therapy?” Optometrists.org, www.optometrists.org/vision-therapy/guide-to-vision-therapy/what-is-vision-therapy/. “Binocular Vision Dysfunction Test | Vision Specialists.” NeuroVisual Medicine, 29 May 2025, vision-specialists.com/vision-health/testing-diagnostics/binocular-vision-dysfunction-test/. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026. Free Resources: ⁠The 4 Steps to Managing Vestibular Migraine: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/cb5js0y78n ⁠The PPPD Management Masterclass⁠: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/new-pppd ⁠What your Partner Should Know About Living with Dizziness⁠: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/partnership ⁠The FREE Mini VGFit Workout⁠: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/minifit ⁠The FREE POTS – safe Workouts⁠: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/pots Connect with Dr. Madison (@TheVertigoDoctor): https://instagram.com/thevertigodoctor Work with Dr. Madison: For 1:1 Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy, email madison@thevertigodoctor.com Otherwise, I'll see ya in Vestibular Group Fit! Connect with Dr. Jenna (@dizzy.rehab.therapist): https://www.instagram.com/dizzy.rehab.therapist/ Learn about the Oak Method: http://thevertigodoctor.com/why-vestibular-group-fit Love what you heard?Consider leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more vestibular warriors like you! This podcast is for informational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical professional before trying or implementing any information read here. ————————————— vision therapy, vision therapy and chronic dizziness, vision therapy and vertigo, vestibular group fit, living with vestibular migraine, optometrist, occupational therapist, prism lenses, chronic dizziness, Binocular Vision Dysfunction, therapy for vestibular disorders

Dr. Abud Bakri, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician and expert in the science and clinical use of peptides. We discuss the history, uses, sourcing and safety of BPC-157, GHK-Cu, pinealon, epithalon, GLP-1s, retatrutide, melanotan and growth hormone-promoting peptides. We discuss the gap that exists between animal and human data and meaningful differences in the sources for different peptides. For those interested in peptides, Dr. Bakri provides a grounded look at the science, risks and uncertainties shaping the field today. Read the show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Lingo: https://hellolingo.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Abud Bakri (00:03:33) What are Peptides?, Receptors (00:06:26) BPC-157, Discovery, Animal Proteins (00:11:19) BPC-157, Animal Data, Regeneration (00:12:27) Sponsors: Eight Sleep & Lingo (00:14:51) BPC-157, Regeneration & Healing, Neurological Effects (00:19:27) Adverse Events, Clinical Trials & Legality of BPC-157 (00:29:41) GLPs & Compounding Pharmacy; Peptides & Gray Market (00:35:25) Manufacturing, Compounding Pharmacies, Gray Market, Black Market (00:41:32) Peptides & Tumor Growth?; Angiogenesis (00:45:17) Sponsor: AG1 (00:47:01) Pharmaceutical Patents, Clinical Trials for BPC-157, Potential Outcomes (00:54:19) BPC-157 Healing, Patient Experiences (01:01:22) Physician Counsel, FDA Legality, Malpractice (01:07:25) Pinealon, Epithalon, Discovery; Sleep & Cognitive Performance, Risks (01:18:17) Sponsor: Function (01:19:55) Pineal Age Deterioration, Epithalon, Eye Health (01:29:38) Thymus, Age Shrinkage; Thymosin Alpha-1, Immune Function (01:38:13) TB-500; Pet Health; Thymic Peptide Doses, Thymulin, Zinc (01:49:13) Sponsor: LMNT (01:50:33) GHK-Cu (Copper GHK), Collagen (01:55:32) Illness Recovery, Thymic Score, Tool: Blood Test & Immune Cell Counts (02:04:01) Growth Hormone Secretagogues, Age Decline, Cancer Risk, Insulin (02:15:36) GHK-Cu, Topical Cream, Red Light Therapy (02:20:25) GLPs, Discovery, Physical & Cognitive Long-Term Effects, Fertility (02:33:53) Retatrutide; Drug Patents & Nomenclature (02:39:03) Peptides: Women Reproductive Disorders; TBI, Neurologic Effect; Safe Sources (02:45:34) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this inspiring episode of the Brian Roberts Podcast, we sit down with Austin Hatch, a young man who miraculously survived two horrific plane crashes. Austin opens up about the incomprehensible loss of his family members in crashes that occurred when he was just eight and sixteen years old. He details his grueling recovery from a level seven traumatic brain injury (TBI) and how he emerged from a two-month coma with a "go big or go home" mindset instilled by his late father. Timestamps: 2:58 - The unimaginable first plane crash 4:55 - The tragic second crash 6:41 - How Austin's dad taught him to simply rise to the occasion 9:35 - A level seven Traumatic Brain Injury recovery 14:17 - Coach John Beilein's incredible integrity 17:01 - Choosing faith and perseverance 18:24 - Meeting his wife Abby 20:56 - Austin's foundational advice for anyone facing adversity 22:41 - Defining G.R.I.T.

Send us Fan MailWe reconnect with my friend and fellow veteran Delton Walker and talk about the road from military life and hard memories to healing through connection, therapy, and music. He shares how a saxophone became his church, his career, and his way to give peace back to other veterans. • meeting through the Herd Foundation Freedom Patch program and why it changes lives • using humor to cover pain and calling out the “trauma Olympics” mindset • life on the flightline, fighter jets, noise exposure, and what service feels like • choosing the Air Force, going overseas, and growing up fast away from home • dealing with racism on base and the long tail of hypervigilance • culture shock returning stateside and why trust can disappear overnight • the rough edges of transition out of the military and why support matters • picking up sax later, practicing relentlessly, and finding a real voice • getting endorsed, working with Walter Beasley, and hearing his music went to space • playing at the VA hospital to give other veterans a break from the noise If you like it, share it  Like, Subscribe and Share. If you have comments or suggestions email us at: vetsconnectionpodcast@gmail.com. You can also find the video of this podcast on our YouTube Channel - Vetsconnection Podcast

What if there was an exogenous ketone that didn't go through the liver, didn't cause the GI distress of other ketones, and delivered bioidentical BHB directly to your cells? In this episode, Lisa sits down with Mike Chesne, founder of Tecton and retired US Army Special Forces combat medic, who spent 25 years in special operations before developing R3HBG — a patented ketone molecule that's categorically different from everything else on the market. Mike's journey from battlefield medicine to biotech is extraordinary. After suffering multiple traumatic brain injuries from IED blasts during nearly three years of combat, he went through brain injury rehabilitation and discovered the neuroprotective potential of ketones. He asked one question that changed everything: "If I had been in ketosis when I got blown up, how much better would my outcome have been?" That question led him to Oxford University, to Dr Kieran Clarke's lab, and eventually to designing his own molecule — drawing it on a napkin and spending over a decade turning it into a manufactured, FDA-reviewed product. In this deep-dive episode we cover: Mike's military career and the brain injuries that changed his path The DARPA project that spent $10 million searching for a supplement to boost performance and cognition by 30% Why the brain in Alzheimer's and TBI can't access glucose but can still take up ketones R3HBG explained: how lipase (not alcohol dehydrogenase) breaks it down, and why that matters The differences between BHB salts, R-1,3-butanediol, the original ketone ester, and R3HBG The NLRP3 inflammasome and how BHB blocks the inflammatory cascade driving neurodegeneration HDAC inhibition and how BHB switches on your body's own antioxidant and longevity genes NDI #1354 and what FDA New Dietary Ingredient acceptance means The GLP-1 agonist connection for weight management and metabolic health Therapeutic dosing for cognition, endurance, and recovery Mike's vision to license R3HBG to every ketone company willing to use it Lisa's experience using ketones with her mother's brain injury and cancer recovery This is the most comprehensive ketone science episode we've ever produced. TECTON KETONES: Use this link for a discount https://tectonketones.com/discount/TAMATI While you're optimising your brain and metabolic health, give your body foundational support with Re:juvenate Pro, my advanced cellular health and longevity formula (https://shop.lisatamati.com/pages/rejuvenate), and explore my full curated range of anti-aging and longevity supplements at shop.lisatamati.com. CONNECT WITH LISA Website: lisatamati.com Shop: shop.lisatamati.com Newsletter: www.lisatamati.com/lisa Podcast: https://www.lisatamati.com/ptl-podcast/ Books: https://shop.lisatamati.com/collections/books Pushing the Limits is brought to you by Lisa Tamati and the team at lisatamati.com.  

Jay Gunkelman goes in BLIND on Case 9 — an 18-year-old's eyes-open EEG, age only, no history. Joshua Moore bet his car on a left posterior concussion. Jay sees something deeper: a thalamocortical dysrhythmia at the anterior cingulate, slow and fast rhythms coupled together, beta spindling above 30 Hz that most databases can't even see. Left-side mu disconnect shutting down the language hemisphere. Posterior insula, left side. After half a million EEGs, Jay's verdict isn't a diagnosis — it's a phenotype that tells you how to treat it, not what to call it.

This episode includes themes of combat trauma, mental health, and suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.Meet Richard Casper

In this episode of Talk Dizzy To Me, Dr. Dani Tolman, PT and Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS welcome back Sarah Renberg for her third appearance on the podcast. Sarah shares an inspiring update on her journey after a traumatic brain injury (TBI), vestibular dysfunction, autonomic dysfunction, ocular motor challenges, and more — and how she is now navigating medical school while continuing to manage her health. Sarah offers a powerful patient perspective on recovery, self-advocacy, support systems, and redefining progress after brain injury.Episode Resources: -Instagram: @Sren20-Sarah's 1st TDTM Episode 2021-Sarah's 2nd TDTM Episode 2023 Sarah's Team on TDTM:-Dr. Appelbaum-Dr. KeiserHosted by:

What is molecular hydrogen? It's defined as “a naturally occurring, tiny, colorless, odorless and tasteless gas that is essentially two hydrogen atoms bonded together”. Because it's so small, it can easily travel around the body in our bloodstream and it's able to cross the membranes of our cells.Here are a few benefits from using molecular hydrogen:It's a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agentIt supports natural healingIt can aid in the recovery of TBI's and improve cognition

In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast co-host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by musician Amy Grant. Amy discusses her inspiring journey of recovery following a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in 2022. She shares her personal stories of resilience, the symptoms she felt and how she dealt with them, and how music continues to be a source of connection and healing. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Shae Datta, co-director of the NYU Langone Concussion Center. Dr. Datta shares expert knowledge on concussion and TBI management, recovery, and innovative therapies, highlighting how personalized care can make a difference in prognosis.   Additional Resources Amy Grant After a Traumatic Brain Injury, Work Challenges May Last Longer Than Expected Surviving and Thriving After a Traumatic Brain Injury   Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on Similar Topics Veteran Lindsay Gutierrez is Reaching New Heights with Traumatic Brain Injury U.S. Soccer Legend Briana Scurry on Concussion and Mental Health   We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? ·       Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206 ·       Email us at BLpodcast@brainandlife.org   Social Media Guests: Amy Grant @amygrantofficial; Dr. Datta @nyulangone Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT): Beyond the Bends—Wounds, Stroke Recovery, Radiation Injury, and Performance. Nicole Garrett, founder and COO of Under Pressure Hyperbarics, details hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). She explains how HBOT treats divers' decompression sickness by recompressing nitrogen bubbles and reducing inflammation, and how therapeutic benefits depend on reaching adequate pressure (commonly around 2.0 atmospheres or more; diver treatment may begin at 2.8). Garrett describes HBOT's history, FDA-approved uses such as diabetic wound healing, radiation injury, and sudden sensorineural hearing loss (often combined with steroids), and off-label use for stroke/TBI recovery, cognitive issues, autoimmune flares, Crohn's disease, athletic recovery, anti-aging research (including telomere findings), and adjunctive cancer care. She contrasts “soft” chambers with higher-pressure medical chambers, discusses treatment courses (often 10–60 sessions), safety and contraindications (ears, pneumothorax, retinal bubble procedures), and practical barriers like cost, insurance coverage, and facility/oxygen regulations.

He survived explosions, gunfire, and Afghanistan. But the hardest battle happened inside his own brain. Now he's trying to change PTSD treatment forever.Episode 112 of The Wild Chaos Podcast features Brenden Borrowman, a Purple Heart Army veteran who survived explosions and gunfire in Afghanistan — then spent years fighting the invisible injuries that followed.To watch this episode in studio, visit: https://youtu.be/if1KpSl1xy0After severe traumatic brain injury, organ damage, and years inside a Warrior Transition Battalion, Brenden became obsessed with one question:What if PTSD is more physical than people realize?This conversation dives into the science behind trauma, TBI, addiction, and suicide prevention. Brenden explains how brain blood flow, oxygen use, and the limbic system may keep people trapped in fight-or-flight mode long after combat ends.We discuss:• PTSD and traumatic brain injury (TBI)• Veteran suicide prevention• Why some people struggle with traditional therapy• Addiction relapse and nervous system dysfunction• Brain physiology and trauma recovery• VR-based neuroimmersive therapy• Neurova Labs and cognitive rehabilitation• First responder and veteran mental healthWe also break down the cutting-edge work Brendan and his team are doing with Neurova Labs, using cardio, cognitive load, and VR-based training to help retrain the brain and improve emotional regulation.If you know someone struggling with PTSD, TBI symptoms, burnout, addiction, or suicidal thoughts, this conversation could change how you understand trauma and healing.Check out Brenden and follow along on his journey on Instagram @borrowmanneuro or visit https://www.neurovalabs.com/ or check them out on Instagram at ‪@NeurovaLabs‬

Whatsup Nerdles! This week we are joined by our friend and personal trainer Justin Barnes! Justin suffered a TBI in 2016 from a tree trimming accident and joins us to share his experience of living with a TBI and not only working on his own fitness, but while being a caregiver for his wife Shawna.Join our Patreon for monthly workouts, challenges, recipes, and to become part of the Cut The Crap Community! Become a member today for exclusive content and to support our podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cutthecrappodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thank you Cured Nutrition for sponsoring our Podcast! Save 20% on all Cured Nutrition products with our code 'CTCPOD'!Follow Justin on Instagram: ⁠@countrystrengthFollow the pod: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cutthecrapwithbethandmatt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow your hosts:Beth: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bethferacofitness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mattlaarfit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send us a DM! Let us know what you think of this one, and with episode ideas! If we use your comment or suggestion, we'll give you a shoutout on the podcast!

Marcus and Amber Capone are the subjects of the Netflix documentary “In Waves and War” and founders of Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions. We discuss Marcus's 13 years in Naval Special Operations, the TBI and suicidal ideation that followed six combat deployments, the marriage that nearly didn't survive, the Stanford research into ibogaine treatment, and the mission they've built for veterans who are out of options. I also share — publicly for the first time — my own experience with iboga, 19 days prior. Marcus and Amber are remarkable examples of service. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today's Sponsors: Rivian: Electric vehicles that keep the world adventurous forever

This is one of the BEST interviews we've ever done on supplements and cutting-edge supplement technology... We had Dr. Scott Sherr on the podcast — a board-certified internal medicine physician who practices health optimization medicine and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. This guy KNOWS his stuff and we break down some of the most powerful compounds you can get your hands on to improve cognitive function, athletic performance, and longevity. Here's the reality... 94% of US adults are metabolically UNHEALTHY. That means your mitochondria — the powerhouses of your cells — are struggling to produce the energy you need. Dr. Sherr explains exactly why this happens, how it connects to everything from anxiety and depression to fat loss struggles, and what you can actually DO about it. We dive DEEP into methylene blue — the first drug ever registered with the FDA back in 1897 — and why it's become one of the most powerful tools for supporting mitochondrial function and energy production. But it doesn't stop there... We cover the GABAergic system and why most people are walking around GABA deficient (hello anxiety, insomnia, and mood issues), the synergy between methylene blue and red light therapy, how to use these compounds for travel, and a complete sleep optimization stack that could finally get you those 90+ Oura Ring scores. If you're tired of being tired, stressed about being stressed, or just want to understand how to actually support your body at a cellular level — this episode is a MUST listen. MAPS PPL — https://mapsppl.com (code: ppl) SPONSORS Troscriptions — https://troscriptions.com/mindpump (code: mindpump) Seed — https://seed.com/mindpump (code: 25mindpump) 00:00 — Intro 5:56 — Dr. Scott Sherr's background and health optimization medicine framework 10:42 — Strengths and weaknesses of conventional vs alternative medicine 16:34 — Why 94% of US adults are metabolically unhealthy 22:30 — The 'sympathetic spiral of doom' and why doing MORE isn't better 25:48 — Deep dive into methylene blue — history and mechanisms 35:09 — MAO inhibition, serotonin syndrome risk, and dosing protocols 42:43 — Methylene blue and red light therapy synergy 48:55 — GABA system, B3-GABA, and the TroCalm formula explained 59:58 — Complete sleep optimization stack and nighttime routine 67:30 — Cordycepin benefits and immune support protocols PEOPLE MENTIONED Dr. Scott Sherr — Guest — board-certified internal medicine physician, health optimization medicine practitioner, co-founder of Troscriptions Dr. Ted Achacoso — Founder of Troscriptions and the Health Optimization Medicine nonprofit, mentor to Dr. Sherr Alan Sherr — Dr. Sherr's father — chiropractor for 45+ years who influenced his alternative medicine philosophy Francisco Gonzalez Lima — Researcher at University of Texas Austin studying methylene blue for Alzheimer's, TBI, and stroke Thomas DeLauer — Mutual friend who uses methylene blue 2-3 times per week on high-stress days Paul Stamets — Referenced regarding mushroom knowledge and Amanita Muscaria/Santa Claus connection

Bill Clark is a former DEVGRU military working dog handler — one of the first brought into the program when it launched around 2002. He grew up in chaos. His father was a Vietnam-era Marine door gunner. His mother married five times. His stepfathers were abusive. He played Division I football, joined the Marines, switched to the Navy for a dog handler slot, and ended up spending 13 years at the command across 13 deployments. He ran over 350 operations and logged more than 200 bites. He survived late-stage colon cancer at 37 — linked to battlefield exposures — and now leads executive protection for Ethereum co-founder Charles Hoskinson, who is building what may become the largest stem cell treatment hub in America at his clinic in Gillette, Wyoming. Dr. Bob Harmon calls himself a cow doctor. He started as a large-animal veterinarian out of UC Davis, got pulled into doing clinical trials for pharma companies, and then one day watched stem cells beat like a heart in a petri dish — no electrical stimulation, just cells that had been told what to become. That moment changed the trajectory of his career. He built a veterinary stem cell company that has now treated over 25,000 patients across 60 species. He developed stem cell therapy for the Navy's dolphins and sea lions. And he became the first person in the history of biopharma to take only veterinary data to the FDA and get approval for a human clinical trial. His company, Personalized Stem Cells, is now treating humans under the Federal Right to Try Act and the newly signed Wyoming Stem Cell Freedom Act. We talk about the night Bill's dog Axe took a round through the skull and kept trying to get back in the fight. What it looks like to laze a door from 300 yards and send a dog into a compound full of armed fighters. How big pharma's animal and human divisions refuse to talk to each other. Why your own fat holds young stem cells at any age — even at 92. The difference between your own cells and donor cells. The ten COVID ICU patients who all walked out. How stem cells make their own morphine-like painkiller and could break the opioid addiction cycle. The TBI pilot study coming for veterans. And what it would take to get stem cells on the sideline of an NFL game or in a medic's backpack on the battlefield.  https://www.personalizedstemcells.com/   Today's Sponsors:  Black Rifle Coffee: https://www.blackriflecoffee.com   David: David is offering our listeners a special deal: buy 4 cartons and get the 5th free when you go to https://www.davidprotein.com/CLEAREDHOT   

This week's stories: *Bartonella Hides in Cat Scratches — and It Might Be Why You Feel Like Garbage A stealth bacterial infection transmitted by everyday cat scratches and flea dirt has been quietly linked to chronic fatigue, brain fog, and neurological symptoms for decades. Dave breaks down how Bartonella slips past standard testing, why it's almost never on a conventional doctor's radar, and the specific PCR protocol you need to actually find it. Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ *High Tyrosine Levels May Be Cutting Years Off Men's Lives A Mendelian randomization study of 270,000 UK Biobank participants found that elevated tyrosine is causally linked to nearly a full year of lost lifespan in men — with zero effect in women. The culprit appears to be an inflammatory oxidation pathway that men metabolize very differently. Dave examines what this means for every guy stacking L-tyrosine nootropics or eating high-protein keto. Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41045493/ https://www.aging-us.com/news-room/high-tyrosine-levels-linked-to-shorter-lifespan-in-men https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2026-02-27/study-suggests-one-common-amino-acid-may-affect-how-long-men-live *Blue Light Blocking Contact Lenses Are a Legitimate Vision Upgrade ALTIUS Vision's tinted contact lenses aren't just blue light filters — they cut chromatic aberration by 53% and improve motion tracking and contrast sensitivity in ways that software filters simply can't replicate. Dave covers the mechanism, who benefits most (screen workers, TBI recovery, gamers), and how to find a provider. Sources: https://altiusvision.com/chromatic-aberration/ https://altiusvision.com/science-of-altius/ https://www.westvalleyvision.com/-altius--performance-tinted-contact-lenses *Taurine Plus B Vitamins Actually Moves the Needle on Motivation A randomized crossover trial found that a daily stack of taurine, B6, folate, and B12 sustained effort-reward motivation and cut cognitive lapses significantly compared to placebo — and the mechanism runs through glutathione production in brain astrocytes. Dave breaks down why this combo works when either ingredient alone doesn't. Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41889717/ https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2026.1711478/full https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2026/03/23/taurine-and-b-vitamins-bost-motivation-and-focus/ *30 Seconds of Smelling Flowers Resets Your Nervous System Research out of the Monell Chemical Senses Center confirms what your grandmother knew: a slow, deep floral inhale measurably lowers heart rate and activates the parasympathetic nervous system — and it works because olfaction bypasses the cortex entirely and hits the limbic system directly. Dave makes the case for building a daily scent ritual. Sources: https://time.com/ https://www.southtabor.com/healthy-living-tip-stop-and-smell-the-flowers/ This episode is designed for biohackers, longevity seekers, and high-performance listeners who want mechanism-level clarity on infection-driven cognitive decline, amino acid optimization, sensory performance, and evidence-based supplementation. Host Dave Asprey connects emerging clinical research, Mendelian randomization data, and real-world protocols into actionable frameworks for extending healthspan and sharpening performance. New episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. 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