The Battle Isn't Just In Deployment | Kenny Robertson

Today we sit down with retired U.S. Army Special Forces Medical Sergeant Kenny Robertson for one of the most powerful conversations we've had on The Sidney Gordon Podcast. From 22 years in Special Forces and multiple combat deployments to healing from trauma through plant medicine, this episode explores what happens after the mission ends.

Kenny shares incredible stories from his time as an 18D Green Beret medic, including life saving moments under fire, the realities of combat medicine, and the mental toll that years of war can leave behind. He also opens up about his personal battle with PTSD, alcohol, purpose after military service, and the journey that ultimately led him to found Waypoint Six, a nonprofit dedicated to helping veterans heal and rebuild their lives.

This conversation goes beyond military service. It's about trauma, resilience, faith, healing, and finding purpose after life's darkest moments.

We talk on:

How Kenny became a Special Forces medic

What it's really like treating casualties under fire

The mindset required to operate in combat

The physical and mental cost of multiple deployments

Why so many veterans struggle after leaving the military

The shortcomings of traditional PTSD treatment

How plant medicine changed Kenny's life

The role of ibogaine, ayahuasca, and personal transformation