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Green Beret Nicholas Allen on TBI, Veteran Resilience & the Fight for Mental Health Reform
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In this powerful episode of Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman, host Bruce dives deep into the hidden wounds of war with U.S. Army veteran and mental health advocate Nicholas Allen. From a life-altering training accident to living with traumatic brain injury (TBI), Nicholas shares his raw, unfiltered journey through pain, purpose, and personal growth.
You’ll hear firsthand about the long-term effects of repetitive brain trauma, the barriers veterans face in seeking care, and the cultural stigma that prevents many from speaking up. Nicholas unpacks how alcohol became a temporary crutch—and how storytelling and service helped him reclaim his path. He also discusses his work with the Lesser Known Operators podcast and his impactful TEDx talk on resilience.
Together, Bruce and Nicholas tackle the urgent need for better TBI awareness, mental health advocacy, and veteran-centered innovation—from peer support to nonprofit impact and beyond.
👉 Don’t miss this eye-opening conversation about healing, courage, and the battle beyond the battlefield.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Repetitive Brain Trauma
02:26 Nicholas Allen's Journey to the Army
07:24 Experiencing TBI: The Training Accident
14:59 Navigating Military Support and Mental Health
21:12 Advocacy and Recovery Journey
22:59 The Weight of Sacrifice
24:21 Lesser Known Operators Podcast
27:13 Gaps in TBI Treatment
32:38 The Role of Nonprofits
35:58 Innovative Treatments for Mental Health
40:00 Nicholas Allen's TEDx Talk
43:52 Empowering Veterans Through Storytelling
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Podcast: Lesser Known Operators
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Chapters
1. Meet Nicholas Allen, Green Beret (00:00:00)
2. Training Accident and Multiple Concussions (00:11:27)
3. Impact on Military Career (00:19:37)
4. Mental Health and Sobriety Journey (00:28:09)
5. Supporting Special Operations Veterans (00:37:17)
6. Veteran Advocacy and Lesser Known Operators (00:43:54)
7. Episode Closing and Foundation Information (00:49:36)
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