Precision Psychiatry for TBI: Dr. Mizyl Damayo on Brain Injury, Trauma & Real Treatment (Ep. 4)

Precision Psychiatry for TBI: Dr. Mizyl Damayo on Brain Injury, Trauma & Real Treatment (Ep. 4) This episode of Dr. PhilGood explores precision psychiatry, traumatic brain injury (TBI), CTE, and the biology behind mental health—challenging one of the most damaging beliefs in modern care: Behavior is not a moral failure. It’s a biological signal. Recorded in Punta Gorda, Florida, this in-person conversation features board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Mizyl Damayo of Paradise Behavioral Health, breaking down a root-cause approach to trauma, brain injury, and emotional health. Instead of asking, “What’s wrong with you?” Precision psychiatry asks: “What’s happening inside your biology?” ⸻ In this episode, we cover: • How genetics and lab work can reveal underlying imbalances • The role of hormones and neuroendocrine function in mood and behavior • How neuroinflammation affects decision-making and emotional control • Why suicidal thoughts and self-destructive patterns can have biological drivers • How traumatic brain injury (TBI) and possible CTE impact behavior and identity ⸻ Using David Carson’s real-life experience with trauma, impulsivity, and brain injury as a case study, this episode connects science to lived reality—showing how symptoms often have measurable biological causes. ⸻ You’ll learn: • What precision psychiatry actually means (in plain language) • Why traditional mental health approaches often miss root causes • How data replaces blame and creates direction • Where real hope begins when biology is addressed ⸻ This conversation is especially important for: • Trauma survivors who’ve been misunderstood or mislabeled • Families navigating traumatic brain injury (TBI) and behavioral changes • Anyone who knows healing requires more than “try harder” ⸻ This episode also marks a milestone for Dr. PhilGood—our first professionally recorded, in-person interview—capturing the depth that comes from slowing down and telling the truth. At its core, this episode offers a shift in perspective: When you understand the biology, you change the story. ⸻ 🩺 Guest Feature Dr. Mizyl Damayo — Paradise Behavioral Health Specializing in precision psychiatry and personalized treatment for trauma, brain injury, and complex mental health conditions. 👉 https://paradisebehavioral.com ⸻ 🎧 About Dr. PhilGood Dr. PhilGood is a trauma-informed podcast focused on traumatic brain injury (TBI), CTE, mental health, and real recovery—through lived experience, science, and faith. We explore how brain injury affects behavior, emotions, and identity—and what it actually takes to heal from the inside out. ⸻ 🤝 Sponsored by Patrick Risha CTE Awareness Foundation Dedicated to preventing CTE through education, early intervention, and support for families navigating brain injury and long-term neurological health. 👉 https://stopcte.org ⸻ ⚠️ Content Note This episode includes discussion of traumatic brain injury, mental health, and suicide-related topics.