What if the memory stays… but the panic response doesn’t?

In this episode of Old Ranger New Dad, I sit down with Dan Jarvis, who breaks down a powerful approach to trauma healing that’s helping veterans and first responders reclaim their lives. We talk about a 9/11 first responder who lived with Severe PTSD for 19 years—until meeting Dan and learning how the brain can process and “re-file” traumatic memories so they no longer trigger a fight-or-flight reaction.

This isn’t hype. It isn’t mystical. It’s a practical conversation about how the brain (much of which science still can't quite explain) stores trauma,

why the body keeps sounding the alarm,

and what it can look like to move from constant triggers to real peace.

In this episode:

• Why trauma can feel “present” even decades later
• How memory reprocessing works (in plain English)
• What “invisible wounds” can look like in real life
• Why hope is not naïve — it’s necessary
• Who this approach may help (and what realistic expectations look like)

If you’re carrying unseen burdens—or love someone who is—this one is worth your time.

Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. If you’re in crisis or considering self-harm, call/text 988 in the U.S. or contact local emergency services.

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