Brain Bros

Brain Bros Podcast
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Our podcast dives into everything concussion—what it is, how it affects people, and the latest resources and initiatives making a difference. Through expert insights and real stories, we aim to make concussion science and support accessible to everyone.

Episodes

  1. Jun 2

    Episode 3 - Dr. Nick Reed

    Episode 3: Dr. Nick Reed — From Athlete to Clinician-Scientist In this episode of the Brain Bros Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Nick Reed, occupational therapist, clinician-scientist, Canada Research Chair in Pediatric Concussion, and one of Canada's leading voices in concussion research and rehabilitation. Dr. Reed shares his journey from a young athlete navigating injuries and concussion to becoming a researcher and clinician dedicated to improving outcomes for children and youth. We discuss the evolving landscape of concussion care, the importance of helping young people return to the activities they need, want, and love to do, and how research can be translated into meaningful real-world impact. Whether you're a clinician, researcher, student, athlete, coach, parent, or simply interested in brain health, this conversation offers valuable insights into the future of concussion care and the power of community-driven research. Listen now and join the conversation. #BrainBrosPodcast #Concussion #BrainHealth #PediatricConcussion #OccupationalTherapy #Neuroscience #SportsMedicine #Rehabilitation #Research #KnowledgeTranslation

    58 min

  2. 2025-12-08

    Episode 2 - Dr. Roger Zemek

    In this episode of Brain Bros, we sit down with Dr. Roger Zemek, a leading pediatric emergency physician-scientist whose work has reshaped modern concussion care. We explore his path into pediatric emergency medicine, what drew him to concussion research, and how projects like the 5P prediction tool and large multi-centre collaborations have improved diagnosis, prognosis, and recovery for young people with concussion. Dr. Zemek also shares insights on the changing landscape of concussion management—from debunking rest-only myths to embracing early, safe activity—and discusses the vision behind the TRANSCENDENT program, a transformative effort to identify new markers of recovery. He reflects on translating research into real-world practice, the future of concussion care, and the big questions that continue to drive his work.

    1h 1m
  3. Episode 1: Concussion Awareness Week

    2025-10-01

    Episode 1: Concussion Awareness Week

    Welcome to the first episode of our podcast on concussions! We kick things off by looking back at the history of concussion, sharing key resources and initiatives in Canada, and giving you a sense of what you can expect from future episodes.

    22 min
  4. Episode 3 - Dr. Nick Reed

    1970-01-01

    Episode 3 - Dr. Nick Reed

    Brain Bros

    58 min
  • 4 Episodes

About

Our podcast dives into everything concussion—what it is, how it affects people, and the latest resources and initiatives making a difference. Through expert insights and real stories, we aim to make concussion science and support accessible to everyone.

Information

  • Creator
    Brain Bros Podcast
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Brain Bros Podcast
  • Show Website
    Brain Bros