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Surviving Iraq: A Soldier's PTSD Battle with Nahum Vizakis - E90
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- Home of Healthspan
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- Mar 16, 2026
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- 2708
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Summary
What happens when you survive war but can't escape the battle inside your own mind? How does a soldier heal from a lifetime of trauma? Mental health is a cornerstone in our overall wellbeing, and a key piece in extending our healthspans. We all have our different challenges, and for some, that includes overcoming intensely traumatic experiences. His early life was marked by instability, moving through foster homes, running with gangs, and experiencing periods of homelessness. Searching for direction, today's guest enlisted in the military and eventually found himself on the frontlines in Iraq. When he returned home, the war didn't end. Like many soldiers, he was left facing PTSD and the long road of trying to understand - and heal from - the trauma that had shaped his life. In this episode, we explore the step-by-step journey away from trauma and into his spiritual awakening. From overcoming PTSD, addiction, and identity struggles, to harnessing tools like somatic therapy, hormone optimization, and spiritual practices, our guest demonstrates how rebuilding from the inside leads to lasting vitality - physically and mentally. Nahum Vizakis is an athlete, combat veteran, and healer whose life bridges strength and spirituality. A former U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal operator, his spiritual awakening began during a 2010 deployment to Baghdad. After leaving the military, he studied healing and human potential with shamans, biohackers, and spiritual mentors worldwide. A competitive bodybuilder with multiple NPC titles, Nahum now works as an entheogenic healer and coach, blending biohacking, plant medicine, and emotional healing. He has also authored two books, 'The Biohacker's Guide to Spiritual Bodybuilding' and 'The Indigo Flame', where he shares his journey from wa…