#5 Unseen Battles: Resilience and Healing with Green Beret Damone Brown

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Join us for a deeply moving conversation featuring Damone Brown, a decorated US Army Green Beret, Ranger, Special Forces Combat Diver, and chaplain, as he sheds light on the invisible injuries that plague our servicemen and women. Damon shares his personal experiences from multiple deployments, highlighting the unspoken challenges of recognizing and treating head injuries in the military. His new book, "Black Men Can't Swim," serves as a poignant backdrop to our discussion on mental resilience and the power of personal strength.
Damone bravely recounts his struggle with traumatic brain injury (TBI) from his time in service. His story underscores the long-term effects of head injuries, including the loss of photographic memory and the battle for medical recognition. Damone's experience illuminates the unwavering camaraderie and dedication within the military, as soldiers push through immense risks for the sake of their mission and brothers-in-arms.
This episode delves into the holistic approaches needed for veterans' mental health recovery. We explore alternative treatments and the crucial role of spiritual wellness, with Damone sharing his own healing journey through innovative therapies like Ibogaine and 5-MeO DMT. This conversation not only highlights the broader cultural context affecting African-Americans in fields like swimming and special operations but also emphasizes the importance of sharing one's story to inspire and empower others. Join us for an episode that honors the strength and resilience of our veterans while advocating for better recognition and treatment of head injuries.

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1. #5 Unseen Battles: Resilience and Healing with Green Beret Damone Brown (00:00:00)

2. Raising Awareness on Head Injuries (00:00:11)

3. Veteran Discusses Impact of Head Injuries (00:03:16)

4. Impact of Sports and Military Service (00:10:26)

5. Treatment Options for Veterans (00:22:09)

6. Chaplains Serving Soldiers and Civilians (00:33:58)

7. Overcoming Trauma and Finding Healing (00:38:04)

8. Black Men Can Achieve Anything (00:45:16)

9. Overcoming Challenges in Healing (00:53:41)