Colin Lightfoot on Blast Exposure, TBI, and the Hidden Brain Injuries Veterans Face | Broken Brains Podcast | EP 85

Send us Fan Mail  What really happens to the brain after years of blast exposure in combat?In this episode of Broken Brains, host Bruce Parkman speaks with military veteran Colin Lightfoot about the hidden impact of blast exposure, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and combat trauma on brain health. Colin shares his personal journey from military service to recovery, discussing how brain injuries often go unrecognized and untreated among veterans. This conversation explores the importance of recognizing TBI symptoms, improving military mental health resources, and finding effective treatment and recovery pathways for veterans suffering from the long-term effects of combat.🎧 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts  📲 Be sure to follow, share, like, and subscribe to support brain health awareness and bring real treatments to those who need them most. Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman is sponsored by The Mac Parkman FoundationSupport The Mac Parkman Foundation by donating today!https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CR24MY2GDUCZL CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW! https://www.mpfact.com/headsmart-app/ Chapters00:00 Introduction to Veteran Brain Trauma 01:28 Ben Askins Military and Medical Background 06:17 Mental Health Challenges in Veterans 09:00 Caregiver Fatigue and Trauma 17:32 Psychedelic Therapy and Brain Healing 18:49 Ketamine Therapy Explained 29:13 Trauma Recovery and Emotional Processing 30:57 Finding Meaning After Trauma 32:22 Neuroplasticity and Brain Recovery 35:02 Brain Healing Science Explained 40:01 Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy for Veterans 49:17 Accessing Treatment Options 56:13 The Future of Veteran Brain Health  Connect with Ben:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-%E2%80%9Cdoc%E2%80%9D-askins-8b80bb27a/ Produced by Security Halt Media