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From Ejection to Empowerment: A Pilot's Journey with Kegan Gill
What does it take to survive the fastest ejection in Naval aviation history—and rise again with purpose?
In this powerful episode of The Alternative Flight Plan Podcast, host Dr. Kristin Barnes welcomes former Navy F-18 pilot and bestselling author Kegan “Smurf” Gill. After ejecting at nearly the speed of sound, Kegan endured catastrophic injuries, a long and painful recovery, misdiagnoses, and mental health crises that pushed him to the edge. But instead of giving up, he fought to reclaim his life—and is now helping others do the same.
Kegan’s story is a breathtaking look at the intersection of trauma, brain injury, psychedelics, and true resilience. He opens up about the limits of conventional medicine, the dark reality inside VA mental health facilities, and the healing power of sleep, nutrition, nature, and plant medicine. If you or someone you love is searching for hope through extreme adversity, this episode will stay with you.
📺 Watch the full episode of The Alternative Flight Plan Podcast with Dr. Kristin Barnes and guest Kegan Gill here: https://youtu.be/I-uIBYkpQzY
#TheAlternativeFlightPlan #KeganGill #PhoenixRevival #KristinBarnes #VeteranHealing #PsychedelicTherapy #MentalHealthAwareness #TraumaticBrainInjury #Resilience #NaturopathicMedicine #Veterans #Iboga #Ayahuasca #PTSDRecovery #TBIHealing #PodcastClip #HealingJourney
00:00 The Unthinkable Ejection
05:48 The Psychological Battle
11:52 The Struggles of Recovery
18:09 The Dark Side of Treatment
23:51 Finding Hope in Alternative Therapies
26:13 The Harsh Reality of Mental Health Facilities
30:04 The Role of Psychedelics in Healing
36:52 Integration: Building New Habits for Recovery
44:27 Sharing the Journey: The Importance of Storytelling
48:41 Creating a New Healthcare Model for Veterans
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By Kristin BarnesWhat does it take to survive the fastest ejection in Naval aviation history—and rise again with purpose?
In this powerful episode of The Alternative Flight Plan Podcast, host Dr. Kristin Barnes welcomes former Navy F-18 pilot and bestselling author Kegan “Smurf” Gill. After ejecting at nearly the speed of sound, Kegan endured catastrophic injuries, a long and painful recovery, misdiagnoses, and mental health crises that pushed him to the edge. But instead of giving up, he fought to reclaim his life—and is now helping others do the same.
Kegan’s story is a breathtaking look at the intersection of trauma, brain injury, psychedelics, and true resilience. He opens up about the limits of conventional medicine, the dark reality inside VA mental health facilities, and the healing power of sleep, nutrition, nature, and plant medicine. If you or someone you love is searching for hope through extreme adversity, this episode will stay with you.
📺 Watch the full episode of The Alternative Flight Plan Podcast with Dr. Kristin Barnes and guest Kegan Gill here: https://youtu.be/I-uIBYkpQzY
#TheAlternativeFlightPlan #KeganGill #PhoenixRevival #KristinBarnes #VeteranHealing #PsychedelicTherapy #MentalHealthAwareness #TraumaticBrainInjury #Resilience #NaturopathicMedicine #Veterans #Iboga #Ayahuasca #PTSDRecovery #TBIHealing #PodcastClip #HealingJourney
00:00 The Unthinkable Ejection
05:48 The Psychological Battle
11:52 The Struggles of Recovery
18:09 The Dark Side of Treatment
23:51 Finding Hope in Alternative Therapies
26:13 The Harsh Reality of Mental Health Facilities
30:04 The Role of Psychedelics in Healing
36:52 Integration: Building New Habits for Recovery
44:27 Sharing the Journey: The Importance of Storytelling
48:41 Creating a New Healthcare Model for Veterans