How do first responders recover from traumatic events? Adam Markel introduces William Branum, the founder of a CBD company called Naked Warrior Recovery, SEAL sniper instructor, and retired Navy SEAL leader. William talks with Adam about how failures are the most precious lessons in your entire life. You can use failures to build resilience in yourself. William also talks about how when things get out of whack, chronic illness happens because of inflammation. That’s when CBD enters the picture because it helps fight inflammation and acts as a neuroprotector, helping you find healing mentally, emotionally, and psychologically. Listen to this episode to learn more about recovering from traumatic events.

Show Notes:

00:03:45 - Introduction of William Branum

00:09:37 - There’s so much you can’t control

00:13:33 - Learned how to be a better runner

00:17:39 - Build resilience in yourself

00:17:39 - You’ll get immediate feedback

00:17:39 - Went out of SEAL and started own company

00:28:16 - Trying out CBD

00:31:53 - The naked Underwater Demolition Team

00:39:33 - CBD is an anti-inflammatory

00:42:51 - Everyone's endocannabinoid system has different requirements.

00:46:15 - Studies on the effectiveness of CBD

00:50:27 - Be consistent with your bedtime.