What does it take to return to combat after losing a leg and come back stronger than ever?

Jon & Will sit down with Nick Lavery, a U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret and the first above-the-knee amputee to return to combat after surviving an insider attack in Afghanistan. Nick shares his extraordinary journey of resilience, sacrifice, and personal growth, emphasizing the power of discipline over fleeting motivation, the importance of mindset in overcoming adversity, and the role of intentional failure in development. He discusses the critical value of support systems, both in the military and at home, and how competition and self-leadership drive progress. Through humility, patience, and a relentless commitment to his mission, Nick demonstrates what it takes to face the impossible and inspire others by leading from the front.

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:48 - The Attack That Changed Everything
10:04 - Rebuilding a Life After Loss
20:14 - Why Mindset Beats Motivation
29:47 - Returning to War with One Leg
39:56 - Humility Is a Superpower
41:46 - Why Failing on Purpose Works
44:57 - The People Who Got Me Through
50:43 - Finding Purpose After the Pain
56:02 - Discipline Means Sacrifice
01:00:00 - Leading Through Pain and Purpose
01:03:39 - What Comes After the Mission

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Tim Kennedy describes the effort and grit it takes to go after your greatness.

Listen to his full Podcast "Mental Toughness Unleashed: Insights from Tim Kennedy" here: https://pod.fo/e/2b3e7f

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What if the root cause of anxiety, memory loss, or chronic fatigue after a brain injury isn’t psychological, but hormonal?

Will and Jon sit down with Dr. Mark Gordon, MD a trailblazer in neuroendocrinology, to uncover how traumatic brain injury (TBI) and chronic inflammation disrupt hormonal balance, often mimicking or masking conditions like PTSD. Dr. Gordon explains the science behind hormone therapy, the overlooked role of gut health, and why a 28-point biomarker panel could be the key to reclaiming brain function, especially for veterans.

Find out more about Dr. Mark Gordon here - https://tbihelpnow.org/ or here: https://millenniumhealthstore.com/

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
02:47 - Neuroendocrinology’s Role in Brain and Mood
09:16 - CTE and Hormonal Disruption Explained
12:03 - Hormonal Feedback Loops and Brain Function
13:20 - Hormones, Inflammation, and Brain Health
17:00 - Neuroinflammation and Cognitive Impact
20:46 - Head Trauma and Long-Term Brain Decline
26:29 - Inflammation’s Lasting Effects on Healing
28:50 - Subconcussive Hits, Gut Health, and the Brain
33:31 - Boosting Brain Resilience: Military Lessons
37:09 - Blast Exposure and Neurological Damage
41:32 - Rethinking TBI and PTSD Treatment Options
47:17 - Veteran Brain Health: Science Meets Policy
50:18 - Ibogaine Therapy: Success in Alternative Care
52:18 - Revisiting Testosterone’s Role in Vitality
55:28 - NSAIDs, Testosterone, and Better Alternatives
58:58 - Nutrition, Selenium, and Hormone Support
01:01:42 - NSAIDs, Pregnancy, and Endocrine Disruption
01:07:35 - Libido Boosting with Testosterone and PT-141
01:11:30 - New Approaches to Testosterone Therapy
01:14:18 - Detox and Hormone Optimization
01:15:57 - Clomiphene vs. Injectables: What Works?
01:17:01 - TRT: Dosing Strategies and Side Effects
01:19:02 - Balancing Testosterone and Estradiol
01:22:42 - Why Hormone Balance Matters
01:28:26 - Biomarker Testing for Brain Injury Recovery

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