What happens when trauma collides with hidden brain injuries? In this episode of If Your Mouth Could Talk, Dr. Bahar Esmaili sits down with Ryan, whose life was upended after discovering a friend's overdose. That emotional shock, layered on years of undiagnosed concussions, triggered crippling anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and dizziness.

Ryan opens up about his journey from rock bottom to resilience—how he found answers in chiropractic neurology, rewired his brain through targeted rehab, and turned his pain into purpose. Together, he and Dr. Bahar explore the deep connections between the vestibular system, sleep, emotional trauma, and healing.

Key themes include:

• The hidden impact of "emotional concussions"
• How the vestibular system drives anxiety, balance, and focus
• Why true healing means addressing root causes, not symptoms

Ryan's story is proof that healing is possible—and that the brain can be retrained to find safety again.

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