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#326 Kegan Gill - F-18 Pilot Survives Two Hours in the Atlantic With a Broken Neck

Jul 30, 2026 ยท 3h 0m

Topics discussed

Sponsorships and show introduction Guest introduction: Navy pilot and Phoenix Revival Critique of the VA and medical system greed Childhood, family values, and early life stories Growing up: bullying, schools, and self-sufficiency Decision to join the Navy and flight training Navy training, Super Hornet, and squadron life The crash: high-G maneuver and ocean impact Ejection, survival in the water, and rescue Hospitalization, surgeries, and initial recovery VA treatment, medication issues, and board review UAP encounters and military secrecy discussions Spiritual perspective on UAPs and life advice Return to flying, decompression sickness, and PTSD Psychotic episodes, paranoia, and VA bureaucracy Inpatient facility experiences and system failures Recovery journey: community, nature, and mindset Psychedelic experiences and the Hope Project Current work: coaching, tech, and advocacy Meditation, relationships, and closing remarks
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