#103 Beyond PTSD: The Path to Post-Traumatic Growth with Egan De Los Campos

What happens when the very body you've dedicated your life to using to save others begins to break down?

In th episode, Jon sits down with fellow firefighter/paramedic and trauma-informed health coach Egan De Los Campos to explore his personal journey through autoimmune disease, PTSD, and the path toward reclaiming his physical and mental health.

Egan shares how his experiences led him to look beyond physical symptoms and explore the deeper connections between the mind, body, gut, and nervous system. Through his own healing journey, he discovered the importance of addressing unresolved trauma, chronic stress, and the patterns that influence our overall well-being.

We dive into the transition from PTSD to post-traumatic growth, the relationship between gut health and mental health, and how first responders can begin taking a more proactive approach to their health both on and off duty.

This conversation challenges the traditional approach of simply managing symptoms and returning to business as usual. Instead, we explore what it means to take personal responsibility for our health, develop greater self-awareness, and create sustainable changes that support long-term healing.

Egan's story is a reminder that our experiences do not have to define our future and that adversity can become an opportunity for profound personal transformation.