Ret. Green Beret Zach Garner - Part 2 | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 139

About this video

Retired Green Beret Zach Garner recounts a series of medical crises following his military service, including recurring seizures that led to his medical discharge, being hit by a car during a triathlon, and developing compartment syndrome. Garner describes how he managed his epilepsy by weaning off prescription medications and using CBD, allowing him to work contract deployments overseas. He details his struggles with post-military identity, his cross-country bike ride to raise awareness for veteran causes, and the challenges of transitioning to civilian life.

Key takeaways

• Garner experienced recurring seizures after deployment that led to an epilepsy diagnosis and medical discharge; he reports controlling them with CBD after weaning off Keppra, which he says caused severe behavioral side effects
• Garner recounts being struck by a car during a triathlon, sustaining compartment syndrome that nearly resulted in leg amputation, requiring emergency surgery with a 24-inch incision
• Garner participated in contractor work overseas and describes his role facilitating a GPS tracker deployment in a high-value target operation, though he cannot disclose operational details

Episode details: published June 4, 2023 · 23.7K views · 1:31:06 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. Stories told by Mike Ritland’s podcast guests are the guests’ own accounts, attributed to them — not independently verified. Commentary is Ritland’s, presented as his analysis.

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