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EPISODE · Feb 16, 2026 · 1H 26M

Brain Trauma, TBI & the HERO Protocol: A Special Forces Medic's Path to Cognitive Recovery

from Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman · host Bruce Parkman

Send us Fan MailCould repetitive brain trauma be the hidden cause of mental illness in veterans — and could a Special Forces medic have accidentally found the answer?Bruce Parkman sits down with Chief Warrant Officer Jacek — Special Forces medic, TBI survivor, and creator of the HERO Protocol — for a conversation about brain trauma, cognitive recovery, and what happens when the military can't help you heal. IN THIS EPISODE:•       How Jacek's Special Forces career shaped his understanding of brain injuries•       The real relationship between TBI and mental illness in veterans•       Why the Army couldn't treat his vestibular nerve injury — and what he did instead•       The neuroscience behind the HERO Protocol•       How omega-3 type and timing affects brain recovery•       A 150% improvement in vestibular nerve function — documented•       The veteran emails that confirmed something was working Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Repetitive Brain Trauma02:17 Jacek Waliszewski's Background and Military Career13:55 Understanding Traumatic Brain Injuries26:42 The HERO Protocol and Healing Strategies29:02 The Journey of Self-Discovery32:05 Researching Natural Remedies34:44 The Hero Protocol Development37:54 Finding Solutions Through Natural Supplements40:43 The Impact of Timing on Treatment43:31 Measuring Success and Sharing Results48:29 Creating a Support System for Recovery58:48 The Omega Connection: Uncovering Research and Its Impact01:07:06 The HERO Protocol: A New Hope for Veterans01:16:52 Innovative Solutions: From Balloons to Breakthroughs CONNECT:HERO Protocol: https://theheroprotocol.com/ Broken Brains Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/broken_brains_podcast/Security Halt Media: www.securityhaltmedia.com DISCLAIMER: This episode discusses supplements and recovery. Always consult a medical professional before beginning any supplement regimen.Produced by Security Halt Media

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Send us Fan Mail Could repetitive brain trauma be the hidden cause of mental illness in veterans — and could a Special Forces medic have accidentally found the answer? Bruce Parkman sits down with Chief Warrant Officer Jacek — Special Forces medic, TBI survivor, and creator of the HERO Protocol — for a conversation about brain trauma, cognitive recovery, and what happens when the military can't help you heal. IN THIS EPISODE: • How Jacek's Special Forces caree...

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