“I Didn’t Think I’d Still Be Here” | Retired FDNY Firefighter Shares His 9/11 Journey.

About this episode

Tim Sommerlad shares his health struggles and journey towards detox after being exposed to toxic debris as a first responder on September 11.

In the years that followed, Tim faced significant health challenges that deeply affected his quality of life. In this heartfelt interview, he shares his personal journey through those difficult years, the emotional toll of 9/11, and the path that eventually led him to Avini Health and Cell Defender. This is not a story about hype or quick fixes. It is a story of resilience, survival, hope, and one man’s experience searching for support after years of physical and emotional hardship. Today, Ti...

People in this episode

Host: David

Guest: Tim Sommerlad

Topics covered

• detox
• health challenges
• first responders
• toxic exposure
• personal journey

Keywords

• detox
• health
• first responders
• toxic exposure
• September 11
• firefighter
• Avini

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FDNY

Places: Twin Towers

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