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

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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 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 Trauma

02:17 Jacek Waliszewski's Background and Military Career

13:55 Understanding Traumatic Brain Injuries

26:42 The HERO Protocol and Healing Strategies

29:02 The Journey of Self-Discovery

32:05 Researching Natural Remedies

34:44 The Hero Protocol Development

37:54 Finding Solutions Through Natural Supplements

40:43 The Impact of Timing on Treatment

43:31 Measuring Success and Sharing Results

48:29 Creating a Support System for Recovery

58:48 The Omega Connection: Uncovering Research and Its Impact

01:07:06 The HERO Protocol: A New Hope for Veterans

01:16:52 Innovative Solutions: From Balloons to Breakthroughs

CONNECT:

HERO Protocol: https://theheroprotocol.com/

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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