EP17 | PTSD Is Not Forever | Guest: Juan Perez, Marine Veteran, Retired Police Officer

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Brain, Hope, Reality: PTSI not PTSD | Hosted by Dr. Eugene Lipov

Dr. Eugene Lipov

22 episodes

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Many survivors of severe psychological trauma suffer from a diverse set of troubling emotions that are compounded by harrowing behavioral conditions. And too often, the impact takes a destructive toll on lives. When identified, the condition of post-traumatic stress (PTS) is usually thought of / talked about / diagnosed as a “disorder.” That’s unfortunate and it’s incorrect. Brain, Hope, Reality: PTSI not PTSD, a new podcast by Dr. Eugene Lipov, shines a light on a relatively new understanding that connects the mental and emotional struggles of post-traumatic stress (PTS) to a biological change — one that is observable and measurable in the brains of survivors. And yes, it’s treatable! Throughout the series, you can expect to hear from patients that Dr. Lipov cares for, trauma experts, and even some insights from the world of neuroscience — all presented in an easily digestible, non-clinical way. Stay tuned!

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EP17 | PTSD Is Not Forever | Guest: Juan Perez, Marine Veteran, Retired Police Officer

Brain, Hope, Reality: PTSI not PTSD | Hosted by Dr. Eugene Lipov

35 minutes 43 seconds

2 months ago

EP17 | PTSD Is Not Forever | Guest: Juan Perez, Marine Veteran, Retired Police Officer

Marine veteran and retired officer Juan Perez joins Dr. Lipov to talk identity, chaos, and why PTSD isn’t a life sentence — it’s an injury with a path to healing.

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In this raw and revealing episode of Brain Hope Reality, Dr. Eugene Lipov sits down with Juan Perez, a Marine Corps veteran and retired Chicago police officer better known as JP, The Veteran Coach. A combat veteran of Afghanistan and former scout sniper, JP opens up about the long arc of trauma in his life—how military culture taught him to suppress pain, how years in law enforcement kept him in survival mode, and how admitting he had PTSD felt like admitting defeat. Together, he and Dr. Lipov unravel the damaging narrative that PTSD is a life sentence, instead presenting it as a biological injury that’s both measurable and treatable.

JP shares his experience receiving a stellate ganglion block (SGB) as part of his journey toward healing, reflecting on the immediate sense of calm he felt and the possibilities it opens for veterans still suffering in silence. Dr. Lipov details the science behind SGB and the fight to change the name from PTSD to PTSI (Post-Traumatic Stress Injury)—not just for accuracy, but to save lives by reducing stigma. Their conversation ranges from chaos addiction and secondary PTSD to the physiology of trauma, aging, and norepinephrine overload. With clarity, conviction, and mutual respect, the episode is a rallying cry for change, a dose of science-backed hope, and a powerful reminder that trauma may be part of your story—but it doesn’t have to define your future.