#33 Ejecting from a Super Hornet and Psychedelic Redemption

Fighter pilot Kegan Gill’s story is one of survival against all odds. He holds the record for the fastest survived ejection in naval aviation history—a catastrophic event that should have ended his life. Instead, it set him on a journey through recovery, PTSD, and a battle with the medical system that almost destroyed him. From ejecting at nearly the speed of sound to navigating the failures of conventional treatment for traumatic brain injury, Kegan’s experience is a testament to resilience, unconventional healing, and the truth about PTSD.

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Phoenix Revival: The Aftermath of Naval Aviation's Fastest Survived Ejection

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Dr. Mark Gordon’s work on TBI & PTSD:

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Guest Info:

Kegan Gill is a former U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet pilot who survived the fastest ejection in naval aviation history. After a brutal recovery, he fought through misdiagnosed PTSD, pharmaceutical dependency, and the failures of conventional medicine to reclaim his life. Today, he is an advocate for better brain injury treatment and holistic healing approaches.

Standout Quotes:

-"PTSD isn’t just a mental health issue. It’s a symptom of a dysfunctional brain.

-"The Navy put me back in a jet, but the real battle came afterward."

- "The VA system isn’t broken—it’s working exactly as designed. And that’s the problem."

- "If I had gotten real TBI treatment early, I’d still be flying today."

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