What does it take to keep going after war, trauma, chronic pain, and a life-changing injury?
In this powerful episode of the Corey Anderson Show, Dr. Trent Nessler joins the conversation around the extraordinary story of Kalob Creighton, a former Green Beret with the 5th Special Forces Group.
Kalob shares his experiences from multiple combat deployments to Syria fighting ISIS, along with the life-changing trauma he faced after returning home. During an attempted car theft at his home, Kalob was shot while his wife and two-year-old son were in the room. The gunshot fractured his pelvis and left a bullet lodged in his spine.
This episode explores Kalob’s close calls during combat, the night he was shot, and the intense road to walking again. It also dives into his physical and emotional recovery, including his experience with stem cells, peptides, working with Dr. Trent Nessler of The Athlete Lab, and the role DMT and Ibogaine played in helping him address PTSD and mental health challenges.
Hear Kalob’s recovery journey through stem cells, peptides, work with Dr. Trent Nessler, and the role that DMT and Ibogaine played in his healing process and mental health journey. This episode speaks to people who may be struggling with:
- Recovering from severe trauma or injury
- Chronic pain and loss of mobility
- PTSD and other mental health challenges
- The emotional toll of life-changing events
For those feeling overwhelmed by a long recovery process or searching for hope when traditional approaches have fallen short, our work at the Athlete Lab may be your answer.
We’d love the opportunity to be a part of your recovery journey.
Listen to the powerful story of former Green Beret Kalob Creighton’s journey through combat, trauma, PTSD, severe injury, and recovery, and the hope he found along the way.
This is more than a story about injury; it’s a story about survival, resilience, and the fight to reclaim life after trauma.
This episode offers a raw and honest look at recovery after combat and violence, while encouraging those facing physical or mental health struggles. It also gives insight into the challenges of PTSD and traumatic injury, offers hope to anyone navigating a difficult healing journey, and shares a meaningful conversation about perseverance, treatment, and healing.
Whether you are an athlete, veteran, healthcare provider, caregiver, or someone facing your own recovery journey, this episode delivers a powerful reminder that healing is rarely simple — but it is possible.