#49 When the Job Breaks You – and What Comes After

In this in-person episode, TMFK! and Hucky Bear sit down with Logan Brokaw and Mike Maynard—two longtime friends and veterans of the special operations community. What starts with sharp humor and shared memories turns into a raw, deeply personal conversation about survival, recovery, and brotherhood.

Logan shares the story of a catastrophic freefall accident that changed the trajectory of his life and career. Logan turned to alternative medicine—specifically Ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT—as a last-ditch effort to reset his life.Mike, who witnessed the impact firsthand, brings his perspective on loyalty, trauma, and showing up when it matters most. Together, they unpack the physical, emotional, and mental toll of elite military service—and how the bonds formed in the most intense environments can carry someone through their darkest chapters.

This episode is about more than just the military—it’s about identity, resilience, and the quiet strength found in true friendship.

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Standout Quotes:

“You just know. The second I hit the ground, I knew I broke my back.”
“That was the first time in my life I got tunnel vision from something someone said.”
“This is the only time in the Army I was just trying to chill... not better myself.”

👥 Guest Info

Logan Brokaw – Former 160th SOAR member and Special Mission Unit operator. Logan shares the intense story of a freefall training accident that left him with a spinal cord injury. His experience is a testament to resilience, recovery, and the strength found in community.

Mike Maynard – Former 160th SOAR member and Special Mission Unit operator. Mike brings a grounded, unfiltered perspective on service, loyalty, and what it means to show up for your teammates—especially when things go sideways.

Keywords: Ibogaine, 5-MeO-DMT, psychedelic therapy, veteran healing, psychedelic healing, trauma recovery, special operations, PTSD, veteran mental health, post-traumatic growth, plant medicine, psychedelics for trauma, Ibogaine for PTSD, 5-MeO-DMT experience, elite military recovery, psychedelic-assisted therapy, freefall accident recovery, spinal cord injury, combat trauma healing, alternative medicine for veterans