Wings4Heroes: Amputated Veteran Mental Health & Recovery

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Today, I sit down with Lyubim Kogan, founder of Wings4Heroes, to discuss a powerful and unconventional approach to veteran recovery. Mr. Kogan shares how witnessing the long-term effects of war—particularly amputation, trauma, and abandonment—led him to build a mission-driven program focused on restoring independence, dignity, and purpose to wounded veterans. 

In this conversation, I explore how Wings for Heroes combines controlled extreme experiences, physical rehabilitation, and immersive environments to interrupt deep psychological despair. Mr. Kogan explains why traditional systems often fail amputee veterans and how his program addresses gaps in physical therapy, mental health support, and long-term reintegration. We also discuss the importance of treating veterans as capable individuals rather than permanent patients. 

We also cover Mr. Kogan’s philosophy of mission over charity, transparency over bureaucracy, and action over rhetoric. From helping veterans relearn independence through international travel to scaling veteran-focused rehabilitation in both the United States and abroad, this episode highlights what it truly means to keep our promises to those who volunteered to defend freedom. This is a conversation about responsibility, service, and rebuilding life after unimaginable loss. 

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