Geoff Dardia on TBI, Toxic Exposure, and Functional Medicine for Veteran Brain Health

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Retired Special Forces Master Sergeant Geoff Dardia joins Broken Brains to discuss the devastating impact of traumatic brain injury and toxic exposure on veterans.

Geoff shares his personal journey and explains how functional medicine, family support, and innovative treatments are helping veterans recover and rebuild their lives.

This episode is a powerful reminder that healing the brain requires treating the whole person.

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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Geoff Dardia and Veteran Brain Health
00:59 Geoff Dardia’s Special Forces Journey and Resilience
04:33 Overcoming Failure and Finding Purpose After Military Service
07:24 Understanding TBI and Brain Injury in Veterans
10:33 How Toxic Exposure Impacts Veteran Mental Health
13:25 Why Veterans Must Advocate for Their Own Health
16:32 Toxic Exposure Risks in Military Service
19:32 The Link Between Brain Injury and Mental Health Disorders
22:27 Neurological Dysfunction and Sensory Processing in Veterans
25:33 Hormone Dysfunction and Brain Injury Effects
28:27 Trauma, Military Service, and Long-Term Brain Health
31:17 The Comprehensive Operator Maintenance Program Explained
37:39 Treating Root Causes Instead of Symptoms
40:00 Comprehensive Rehabilitation and Functional Medicine
42:48 Managing Inflammation and Toxic Exposure Recovery
45:09 Lifestyle Changes That Improve Brain Health
48:00 Alternative Therapies for Brain Injury Recovery
51:13 Navigating the Medical System as a Veteran
56:43 Why Family Support Is Critical for Veteran Recovery

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