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If you can see it, you can be it. This isn't just about girls in sports - it's about a pivotal moment for women and women's sports. It's about having a dream, the power of teamwork, and women getting it done. Did you know that the fastest-growing audiences on TV are for women's sports? (Forbes 11/28/22)Join us as we hear from hockey royalty Annie Camins - standout prep and collegiate player, now a wife and mom with 2 decades of NHL experience prior to joining the team that launched...

Springboarding from a recent attention-grabbing concussion headline, we discuss strategies to become more savvy consumers of science that affects our everyday lives. We talk about examples of ways that the popular press and social media can skew the actual scientific data....and discuss resources that can help listeners become informed consumers and find fact-based resources to guide decisions regarding youth sports, health, and safety. We want you to remember, too, that headlines may se...

True to our brand, we tackle some of the latest trends in concussion-prevention - specifically, protective helmet covers. As youth sports are increasingly monetized, savvy marketers play to parents safety-related concerns with all kinds of things to diagnose or prevent concussions. While something as simple as a padded helmet cover may seem harmless enough, is it really? Science doesn't always keep pace with production of the latest-and-greatest, but there's much we do know. We share wit...

10 years ago the Aspen Institute reported research indicating that risk of injury was the primary concern of parents surveyed about youth sports participation. The benefits of youth sports are so great, however, and most major risks can be effectively mitigated or managed. That doesn't mean that visible and invisible injuries are pain-free, though, and their impact can extend beyond the playing field, gym, ice, course, or pitch for many athletes and regardless of age or status, ju...

We are joined by Christine Golic, CEO of the Golic family and wife of former NFL player and long-time sports personality Mike Golic. She's also mother to Mike, Jake, and Sydney - all graduates of the University of Notre Dame and former D-1 Athletes, and Grandmother to 1-year-old Jackson. Christine has served on both the Heads Up Advisory Board and the Pop Warner Football board. She is an advocate for youth sports and its importance to the development and health of our young people. Christine ...

Our tips for a successful launch to college - from Dr. Sone’s Tips for Girls to safety, drinking, mental health, privacy, letting go, and more. Follow us on Instagram @DrMomCast and send us your questions and any topics about which you'd like to learn more.