Ben Askins on Psychedelics, Ketamine, and the Truth About Veteran Brain Trauma | Broken Brains Podcast | EP 84
Episode Description
In this episode of Broken Brains, Bruce Parkman speaks with veteran and Physician Associate Ben Askins about repetitive brain trauma and emerging treatment options.
Ben explains how ketamine therapy, neuroplasticity, and new approaches to mental health care may help veterans recover.
This episode explores the future of brain healing.
In This Episode:
• Understanding repetitive brain trauma
• How ketamine therapy supports healing
• The role of neuroplasticity
• Supporting veterans and families
• The future of mental health treatment
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Veteran Brain Trauma
01:28 Ben Askins Military and Medical Background
06:17 Mental Health Challenges in Veterans
09:00 Caregiver Fatigue and Trauma
17:32 Psychedelic Therapy and Brain Healing
18:49 Ketamine Therapy Explained
29:13 Trauma Recovery and Emotional Processing
30:57 Finding Meaning After Trauma
32:22 Neuroplasticity and Brain Recovery
35:02 Brain Healing Science Explained
40:01 Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy for Veterans
49:17 Accessing Treatment Options
56:13 The Future of Veteran Brain Health
Connect with Ben:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-%E2%80%9Cdoc%E2%80%9D-askins-8b80bb27a/
Produced by Security Halt Media