Episode Details

A Navy F/A-18E pilot’s near-fatal ejection, brain injury, and psychedelic-fueled recovery reveal what healing from trauma can really look like. In this condensed recap of Shawn Ryan Show with host Shawn Ryan and guest Kegan Gill, listeners get the key story from the full episode in a quick, time-saving format. Gill walks through the 2014 training accident that sent him out of a Super Hornet at nearly 695 mph, the catastrophic injuries, TBI, PTSD, addiction, and psychiatric collapse that followed, and the rehab strategies that helped him rebuild. He also explains why he believes the medical system often misses traumatic brain injury, how MDMA, ibogaine, ayahuasca, and lifestyle changes supported his recovery, and why he’s advocating for veterans, first responders, and better mental health treatment. The recap also touches on UAP sightings, carrier aviation, and the mindset that carried him through survival and reinvention. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.