#016 Egan de los Cobos: The Body Remembers, The Soul Responds: A Firefighter’s Journey Through PTSD, Transformation, & Healing

Send us a textA devastating accident forever changed firefighter paramedic Egan De Los Cobos' life when a car plowed through a coffee shop patio where he sat with his three-year-old son. Though they survived physically, the psychological trauma triggered a cascade of mysterious health problems no doctor could explain. For years, Egan suffered silently with undiagnosed PTSD and progressively worsening autoimmune disease, afraid that seeking help might end his career.Egan shares the raw reality of what happens when trauma takes root in both mind and body. With remarkable candor, he details his journey from debilitating pain and emotional dysregulation to finding answers through EMDR therapy and holistic health approaches. His turning point came when he finally understood that physical symptoms weren't separate from mental health struggles—they were deeply interconnected through stress pathways affecting every system in his body.What makes this conversation truly powerful is Egan's transformation from suffering to purpose. Now a health coach and peer support coordinator, he uses his experience to help other first responders navigate their own healing journeys. His message combines practical wisdom about sleep, nutrition, and exercise with profound insights about nervous system regulation and the courage to face trauma head-on. Through his story, we learn how even our deepest wounds can become tools for growth and connection.Whether you're a first responder, someone struggling with unexplained health issues, or simply interested in the fascinating mind-body connection, Egan's journey illuminates the path from trauma to resilience. Connect with Egan on social media @EganFirstWellness or visit firstwellnesshealth.com to explore his work supporting first responder health. 🔥Let's Be Friends https://www.facebook.com/share/1EjJ6tMtyk/?mibextid=wwXIfr https://www.instagram.com/sitaroundthefire.co?igsh=MTN2OTljNTNqYjJwaw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr https://www.tiktok.com/@sitaroundthefire.co?_t=ZP-8zNMiGL9hl8&_r=1