How a Couple Used their Brains to Escape an Active Shooter at Route 91, with Troy & Shannon ZeemanHow a Couple Used their Brains to Escape an Active Shooter at Route 91, with Troy & Shannon Zeeman
The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast
Police Officer Troy Zeeman was not on duty when he and his wife Shannon began dodging bullets during the Las Vegas Route 91 shooting, but that didn’t keep him from using both his training and his instincts to guide his wife, along with many others,...
14:10•7 Jan 2020
Surviving Chaos: How One Couple's Quick Thinking Saved Lives During a Shooting
“I had a plan where I felt like troy wouldn't leave people. How I was going to pull him out to safety, like I was trying to do that. And then, at another point, was where your fight or flight comes in, and I was like you got to be kidding me if this guy comes around the corner.”
Picture yourself at a concert, enjoying the music, when suddenly, chaos erupts. This is what Troy and Shannon Zeeman faced during the Las Vegas Route 91 shooting. In this gripping episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen sit down with the Zeemans to recount their harrowing experience. Troy, an off-duty police officer, used his training to guide not just his wife but also others to safety.
Meanwhile, Shannon kept her cool amidst the mayhem, relying on practical strategies to stay calm. The episode isn't just about their escape; it delves into how past traumas can shape our responses to new ones and why having a plan in emergencies is crucial. The Zeemans share actionable tips on staying level-headed when everything around you is falling apart. Their story is both terrifying and inspiring, offering valuable lessons in emergency preparedness and resilience. Dr.
Daniel Amen emphasizes the importance of this episode by stating, 'We never know when we might face such unpredictable events'. If you're looking for insights on how to stay calm under pressure and prepare for the unexpected, this episode is a must-listen.
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