About this episode
Zach Garner's career as a Green Beret was on thin ice. Following his first seizure, he quickly discovered that something deeper was beginning to rise to the surface - a cavalcade of medical maladies that nobody could've predicted. Fortunately, Zach's no quitter, so he shifted gears, transitioning seamlessly into contract work and participating in Iron Man marathons around the country. But sometimes there's more to life than simply being resilient, and some illnesses aren't so easily remedied - especially when it comes to an invisible enemy so horrifying that it eats its victims from the inside. Time for some medical miracles. ---------- Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:21 - Seizures 11:14 - Non-Pharmaceutical Solutions 15:51 - Four Deployments in Contract Work 20:14 - Don't Trip Over Objects in the Rearview Mirror 23:53 - Hit By a Car on a Half Iron Man 41:05 - Flesh-Eating Bacteria 55:52 - Addicted to Opiods 01:08:06 - Bad Decisions 01:15:42 - Living with Pain Management 01:23:36 - What's Next ---------- Support Zach Garner: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zack_next_door YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@zacharygarner LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-garner-253605170 ---------- Sponsors: BUBS Naturals The BUBS namesake derives from Glen ‘BUB’ Doherty, who was heroically killed in Benghazi, Libya in 2012. In addition to remembering Glen for the patriot he is, the BUBS ethos centers around the passionate and adventure seeking life that Glen lived. BUBS Naturals products are rooted in sustainably sourced ingredients and controlled consistency to provide our customers with the highest quality Collagen Protein & MCT Oil Powder that help you feel amazing and live a fuller life. Our mission is simple. FEEL GREAT. DO GOOD. 10% always goes back to charity, helping military men and women transition back into civilian life. Go to bubsnaturals.com and use code MIKEDROP for 20% off your order. ---------- Strikeman Right now, get 25% OFF by using the code RITLAND when you go to TRAINWITHSTRIKEMAN.COM. ---------- 1st Phorm 1stphorm.com/mikedrop Free shipping on all orders over $75 when you use the link. --------- Fueled by TeamDog | www.mikeritlandco.com | @Teamdog.pet ALL THINGS MIKE RITLAND: SHOP for Fueled By Team Dog Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel, Accessories, and Protection dogs - MikeRitlandCo.com - https://www.MikeRitlandCo.com Team Dog Online dog training - TeamDog.pet - https://www.TeamDog.pet This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5531509/advertisement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices