Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Veterans: Healing TBI, PTSD, and Brain Health with Wren Murray
- Security Halt Podcast
- Apr 23
- 3 min read
In this powerful episode of the Security Halt Podcast, host Deny Caballero sits down with former Green Beret Wren Murray, founder of Revival Hyperbarics, to explore one of the most promising breakthroughs in veteran recovery: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT). From the science behind HBOT to the personal healing journey that led Wren to create his own clinic, this conversation is a must-listen for any veteran, caregiver, or advocate seeking alternatives to conventional mental health treatment.
From Special Forces to Hyperbaric Healing
After sustaining a traumatic brain injury during his time in Special Forces, Wren Murray tried the typical VA route—medications, therapies, and generic protocols. None of them offered real healing. That changed when he discovered Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. “It was like I had been underwater for years and finally came up for air,” he shares. The transformation was so profound that it inspired him to launch Revival Hyperbarics, a facility dedicated to helping other veterans experience the same level of recovery.
What Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)?
HBOT involves entering a pressurized chamber where patients breathe in pure oxygen. This environment increases oxygen saturation in the blood to levels up to 1200%, allowing oxygen to reach previously damaged or deprived brain tissue. Wren likens the process to turning a two-lane road into a 12-lane highway for oxygen delivery—especially crucial for veterans with TBI, PTSD, Lyme disease, and other complex conditions.
But the real power of HBOT lies in what happens after the treatment. The body initiates a Hypoxic Induced Factor (HIF-1) response, triggering the creation of new blood vessels in damaged areas. Over time, this regenerates brain tissue and restores function. Studies also show a dramatic increase in stem cell production and even a reversal of telomere shortening—an indicator of biological aging.
Healing That Goes Beyond the Brain
For many veterans, HBOT isn't just about treating TBI. It's about full-body and emotional recovery. Patients report improved sleep, memory, focus, mood regulation, and decreased dependency on medications. It's being used to support recovery from PTSD, long COVID, fibromyalgia, Lyme disease, and more. Wren shares that Lyme disease in particular requires deep-pressure protocols to stop bacteria from going dormant, showcasing how versatile and individualized HBOT treatment can be.
This therapy is giving new life to those who’ve been told there are no options left.
The Grassroots Movement Saving Lives
Despite overwhelming success stories, HBOT remains overlooked by most hospitals and insurance networks. Currently, it's only FDA-approved for conditions like diabetic wounds and radiation injuries, leaving many veterans to find alternative paths to treatment. Fortunately, grassroots efforts by organizations such as America’s Mighty Warriors and Silent Wounds Warriors are stepping in to help veterans access HBOT when the system won’t.
Wren’s mission is part of this growing movement—a veteran-led push to reimagine recovery and reintroduce hope into communities that have too long accepted decline as their fate.
A Message to Veterans from Wren Murray
“Don’t save the help for the next guy. You’re worth healing right now,” Wren says. The stigma that others are more deserving keeps too many veterans from seeking the care they need. If you're battling symptoms of PTSD, TBI, chronic fatigue, or cognitive decline—this episode is for you.
Learn how hyperbaric oxygen therapy is changing lives, one dive at a time, and how innovation, entrepreneurship, and community support are helping veterans reclaim their lives beyond service.
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