Zack Garner is a former Green Beret, Protection Specialist and I would argue the walking example of resilience. We discuss his journey into the military, his work with the Special Forces, the Epilepsy and TBI that forced him out of active duty, the Ride to Valhalla, the power of plant medicine, his near fatal bicycle accident, the flesh eating bacteria that almost killed him, his powerful mental health story, 7x and so much more.

Zack Garner - Episode 724

Brandt McCartney is a Gold Star sibling, brain health advocate and the man behind The 38 Challenge. We discuss the impact his older brother Cpt. Matthew Brewer had on his childhood, their shared love of football, Matthew's journey into the Marines, Matthew's suicide, grief, traumatic brain injury and mental health and so much more

Brandt McCartney - Episode 734

Kegan Gill is and F-18 fighter pilot and the only man to survive an ejection at the speed of sound. We discuss his journey into aviation, entering the military, his near death experience, the physical rehabilitation road, his powerful mental health story, traumatic brain injury, psychedelics and so much more.

Kegan Gill - Episode 737

Brendan Quisenberry is an Army Special Forces veteran and former 101st Airborne Division Parachute Demonstration Team member. He met his wife Nikki during war time and like many military and first repsonder marriages, they were exposed to the physiological and psychological traumas of service.

We discuss Brendan's journey into the military, how they met, traumatic brain injury, mental health, infidelity, rebuilding trust, exogenous testosterone and health, the Human Performance Project, bodybuilding and so much more.

Brendan And Nikki Quisenberry - Episode 747

Restore Nate is a documentary about a college student who was in a serious skateboard accident and suffered a traumatic brain injury. It's a film about perseverance and finding faith and joy though serious traumatic and life changing events. Writer, director and editor Josiah Solis and producer and administator Kate Panichi join Utalk host Steve for a conversation about the film. For more follow us on social media @utalkradio or go to our website utalkradio.com.

Struggling Well

In a first of its kind interview, Jenny interviews her mom to find out how she healed from a traumatic brain injury more than 40 years ago when Jeanette Anchondo was pregnant with Jenny. 

In a logging accident when she was three months pregnant, Jeanette  suffered a fractured skull, a broken shoulder, broken ribs, a ruptured spleen, nerve damage and, most impactful, a traumatic brain injury. 
 
She was told she'd never work again, never drive again, and that the prognosis for her Jenny wasn't great. She's proven a lot of people wrong over the years and in this episode, she details what kept her going and how she learned to read and write again, went back to work and went on to have two more successful pregnancies.

Ep. 263: Traumatic Brain Injury chat with Jenny's mama

Jessie Gould is a former Army Ranger and the founder of Heroic Hearts Project. We discuss his journey into finance, 9/11, joining the military, his perspective on war, traumatic brain injury, his powerful mental health story, finding plant medicine, the healing power of psychedelics and so much more.

Jessie Gould - Episode 771

Kelsi Sheren is a Canadian Army Veteran and the founder of Brass and Unity. 

We discuss her childhood martial arts story, the dark side of parental trust, her journey into the military, losing brothers in arms, compassion fatigue, her powerful mental health story, art therapy, entrepreneurialship, catharsis through podasting, her new book and so much more.

Kelsi Sheren - Episode 772

Ken Corigliano is a world record holder athlete, 20 year service member and the man known as "Air Force Ken". 

We discuss trauma and homelessness as a child, his journey into the military, his perpective on war, the failure that drove him to physical excellence, the TBI that left him with Synesthesia, leadership, artificial intelligence and so much more.

Ken Corigliano - Episode 773

Mark Watson spent the early part of his career in education before transitioning into cognitive rehabilitation.

We discuss his own learning challenges as a child, his journey into teaching, physical education, traumatic brain injury, strokes, neuroplasticity, reahabilitation programming and much more.

Mark Watson -  Episode 789

I Wanna Fuck a Retard in a Wheelchair

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Bringing the greatest minds in mental and physical wellness to the men and women who serve our communities.

Heath Oakes is a millennial mogul whose Ignorance on Fire led him to fail his way to success.

Jenny Anchondo is an Emmy-award winning journalist whose sharp eye and biting wit have led to her storied career in television.

Together, they tackle today’s headlines —  in way only an odd couple with a dash of perfect opposite can.

The headlines are a jumping off point and this duo takes it from there, to give the audience a “Second Shot” and pull a life lesson from the news of the day. The goal is inspiration, motivation and up-leveling your life.

So kick back, relax, and join the conversation. This is Second Shot, with your hosts, Heath Oakes and Jenny Anchondo.

Utalk Radio is you talking to us. It's solutions, special features, and celebrity interviews.  It’s unique, authentic and compelling. Teens and young adults will be able to speak their minds, ask the tough questions, get solutions to life challenges and make comments. 

New tracks tagged #traumaticbraininjury