In this episode, Jordan Ryan talks with Branden Vriens about his journey from a Navy career to holistic healing. Branden shares insights from his time as an EOD tech attached to SEAL Team 7, discussing blast trauma, PTSD, and TBI. They explore his transition to civilian life, focusing on heart rate variability, art therapy, and psychedelics in brain injury recovery. Branden also touches on mental health, personal growth, and prayer, while addressing veterans' healthcare challenges and societal issues. The episode wraps up with a discussion on Wind and Sea Coffee products.

(0:00) Introduction and Branden Vriens' background

(3:49) Surfing experiences and pollution awareness

(5:24) Branden’s Navy career and BUDS training

(10:06) Hell Week and transition to EOD

(13:10) EOD training and responsibilities

(20:53) EOD missions in San Diego and differences in teams

(26:55) SEAL Team 7 deployments and experiences in Iraq

(33:49) Understanding blast trauma and brain health

(45:00) Hospitalization and overlapping symptoms of PTSD and TBI

(52:10) Transition to civilian life and therapeutic tools

(54:33) Heart rate variability research and therapy with horses

(59:46) Art therapy, leatherwork, and cowboy arts

(1:09:22) Psychedelic therapy for brain injury and holistic health

(1:18:53) Managing rage, anxiety, and spiritual health

(1:25:09) Branden's mental health journey and turning to faith

(1:36:07) Personal growth, miraculous experiences, and the power of prayer

(1:40:07) Veterans' healthcare challenges and institutional failures

(1:45:05) Government control, conspiracy theories, and the new world order

(1:53:11) Societal vulnerabilities, warfare ethics, and internet content

(2:02:05) Pornography's impact on technology and California insurance issues

(2:17:15) Urban sprawl, smart cities, and environmentalism

(2:23:01) Prophecy, spiritual preparedness, and the power of gratitude

(2:33:24) Spiritual experiences with psychedelics

(2:36:29) Wind and Sea Coffee product discussion and closing thoughts