Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman

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Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman is presented by The Mac Parkman FoundationThe mission of this show and the foundation is To serve as a source of information, resources, and communications to the community of parents, coaches/Athletic trainers, medical staff, and athletes that are affected by sports-related concussions and to raise awareness of the long-term implications of concussive and sub-concussive trauma to our children.Broken Brains will also explore how Concussive Trauma impacts our Service Members and Veterans.Join us every week as Bruce interviews leaders and experts in various Medical fields, as well as survivors of Concussive trauma.  Produced by Security Halt Media

  1. 13h ago

    Mark Kingsboro on Blast Exposure, Brain Health and His Road to Recovery | Broken Brains Ep. 107

    Send us Fan Mail What happens to the brain after years of blast exposure—and what options exist when conventional approaches aren't enough? In Episode 107 of the Broken Brains Podcast, Bruce Parkman sits down with Mark Kingsboro to discuss his military service, exposure to blasts during route clearance missions, and the physical and psychological struggles that followed him home. Mark shares his journey through mental health challenges and self-medication before discovering a broader approach to brain health that included hyperbaric oxygen therapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation, nutrition, sleep, exercise, and other interventions. Bruce and Mark explore repetitive blast exposure, PTSD, traumatic brain injury, barriers to diagnosis and treatment, and why addressing veteran brain health may require looking beyond symptoms toward the underlying physical, psychological, and lifestyle factors affecting recovery.   🎧 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts   📲 Be sure to follow, share, like, and subscribe to support brain health awareness and bring real treatments to those who need them most.   Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman is sponsored by The Mac Parkman Foundation Support The Mac Parkman Foundation by donating today! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CR24MY2GDUCZL  CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW!  https://www.mpfact.com/headsmart-app/   Chapters 00:00 Meet Mark Kingsboro  00:28 Military Service & Repetitive Blast Exposure  00:56 Route Clearance, EFPs & the Reality of Combat  01:22 The Physical & Psychological Toll of Blast Exposure  01:50 Mental Health, Self-Medication & Searching for Answers  02:00 Discovering Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy  02:06 HBOT, TMS & the Brain  02:08 Sleep, Diet, Exercise & Holistic Brain Health  02:16 Making Brain Health Treatment Accessible to Veterans  02:21 The Future of Veteran Brain Health & Policy  02:35 Mark’s Message to Veterans & First Responders  02:37 Resources, Recovery & Final Thoughts   Brain Health Golf Open https://givebutter.com/brain-health-golf-open-5vzj5v   3rd Annual International Summit on Repetitive Brain Trauma https://givebutter.com/brain-health-golf-open-5vzj5v   Support Broken Brains Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman is sponsored by the Mac Parkman Foundation. Mac Parkman Foundation Donate to the Mac Parkman Foundation Produced by Security Halt Media

    Mark Kingsboro on Blast Exposure, Brain Health and His Road to Recovery | Broken Brains Ep. 107

  2. Sep 8

    Bruce Parkman on Veteran Suicide, Brain Injury and the Fight for Better Treatment | Broken Brains

    Send us Fan Mail How much is a veteran’s life worth? In this solo episode of the Broken Brains Podcast, Bruce Parkman confronts the veteran mental health and brain health crisis—and asks why those who served are still struggling to access better answers and emerging treatment options. Bruce discusses veteran suicide, PTSD, repetitive blast exposure, traumatic brain injury, toxic exposures, the limitations of conventional treatment, and the need for broader systemic reform. He also examines legislation such as the PACT Act and discusses emerging and alternative approaches, including ketamine and ibogaine, while arguing that veterans deserve greater access to research, treatment options, and healthcare that recognizes the complexity of military trauma.   This episode is a call for accountability, urgency, and action.   🎧 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts   📲 Be sure to follow, share, like, and subscribe to support brain health awareness and bring real treatments to those who need them most.   Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman is sponsored by The Mac Parkman Foundation Support The Mac Parkman Foundation by donating today! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CR24MY2GDUCZL  CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW!  https://www.mpfact.com/headsmart-app/   Chapters 00:00 How Much Is a Veteran’s Life Worth? 00:21 Veteran Suicide & a Crisis We Can’t Ignore 01:20 Where Is the Leadership on Veteran Mental Health? 02:15 Toxic Exposure, Combat & the Cost of Military Service 03:18 What Is a Veteran’s Health Worth? 04:00 Where Current PTSD & Mental Health Treatments Fall Short 05:28 Ketamine, Ibogaine & Emerging Treatment Options 07:19 The PACT Act & the Fight for Systemic Reform 11:38 Why Veterans Need Us to Demand Change 13:34 Turning Outrage Into Action   3rd Annual International Summit on Repetitive Brain Trauma https://givebutter.com/brain-health-golf-open-5vzj5v   Support Broken Brains Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman is sponsored by the Mac Parkman Foundation. Mac Parkman Foundation Donate to the Mac Parkman Foundation   Produced by Security Halt Media

    Bruce Parkman on Veteran Suicide, Brain Injury and the Fight for Better Treatment | Broken Brains

  3. Sep 3

    Bruce Parkman on the Brain Health Summit and the Fight Against Repetitive Brain Trauma | Broken Brains

    Send us Fan Mail What if one of the most overlooked threats to long-term brain health is also one we have the power to reduce? In this solo episode of Broken Brains, Bruce Parkman addresses the growing concern surrounding repetitive brain trauma and its potential connection to long-term neurological and mental health problems. Bruce discusses why repetitive impacts can go unnoticed, the lack of awareness among parents and professionals, and why education and early intervention matter for veterans, athletes, children, and families. He also previews the upcoming Brain Health Summit in Tampa, an event designed to bring together experts, advocates, families, veterans, and others affected by brain trauma to share knowledge and push for meaningful change. The message is urgent: we can't prevent every brain injury, but greater awareness and smarter decisions around repetitive impacts can help reduce unnecessary exposure.   🎧 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts   📲 Be sure to follow, share, like, and subscribe to support brain health awareness and bring real treatments to those who need them most.   Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman is sponsored by The Mac Parkman Foundation Support The Mac Parkman Foundation by donating today! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CR24MY2GDUCZL  CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW!  https://www.mpfact.com/headsmart-app/   Chapters 00:00 Why Bruce Is Sounding the Alarm on Brain Trauma  02:25 Inside the Tampa Brain Health Summit  03:23 Veterans, Athletes & Families: Who This Summit Is For  04:22 Why Brain Trauma Awareness Needs to Change  05:21 Preventing Repetitive Head Impacts Before It's Too Late  06:22 How to Get Involved & Help Drive Change   3rd Annual International Summit on Repetitive Brain Trauma https://givebutter.com/brain-health-golf-open-5vzj5v   Support Broken Brains Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman is sponsored by the Mac Parkman Foundation. Mac Parkman Foundation Donate to the Mac Parkman Foundation Produced by Security Halt Media

    Bruce Parkman on the Brain Health Summit and the Fight Against Repetitive Brain Trauma | Broken Brains

  4. Sep 1

    Brock Trammell & Connor Scott on Blast Exposure, Brain Health and Thumos | Broken Brains Ep. 106

    Send us Fan Mail What happens to the brain after years of repetitive blast exposure, high-impact boat rides, and the physical demands of military service? In Episode 106 of Broken Brains, Bruce Parkman sits down with former Navy SEALs Brock Trammell and Connor Scott to discuss their experiences with repetitive brain trauma and the journey that led them to develop Thumos, a supplement designed around supporting brain health. They explore the cumulative nature of brain trauma, the connection between brain and gut health, the science and ingredients behind Thumos, and why they believe service members shouldn't wait until symptoms appear to start thinking about long-term brain health. This conversation is about moving brain health upstream—from reacting to problems to thinking proactively about protecting and supporting the brain across a lifetime.   🎧 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts   📲 Be sure to follow, share, like, and subscribe to support brain health awareness and bring real treatments to those who need them most.   Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman is sponsored by The Mac Parkman Foundation Support The Mac Parkman Foundation by donating today! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CR24MY2GDUCZL  CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW!  https://www.mpfact.com/headsmart-app/   Chapters 00:00 Meet Brock Trammell & Connor Scott 01:26 Navy SEALs, Military Service & Brain Trauma 04:24 How High-Speed Boats Impact the Brain 09:03 Hours of Repetitive Impacts at Sea 12:56 Brain Trauma, PTSD & Mental Health 17:20 Why Brock and Connor Created Thumos 19:30 The Science Behind the Thumos Formula 23:37 The Gut-Brain Axis & Brain Health 28:25 Research, Testimonials & Future Studies 32:28 Growing Thumos & Expanding Access 34:17 Building a Brain Health Community 41:56 The Future of Thumos & Final Thoughts   Brain Health Golf Open https://givebutter.com/brain-health-golf-open-5vzj5v   3rd Annual International Summit on Repetitive Brain Trauma https://givebutter.com/brain-health-golf-open-5vzj5v   Support Broken Brains Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman is sponsored by the Mac Parkman Foundation. Mac Parkman Foundation Donate to the Mac Parkman Foundation Produced by Security Halt Media

    Brock Trammell & Connor Scott on Blast Exposure, Brain Health and Thumos | Broken Brains Ep. 106

  5. Aug 27

    The Brain Trauma Crisis We Can No Longer Ignore

    Send us Fan Mail What if we're trying to solve a mental health crisis without fully addressing the health of the brain? In this solo episode of Broken Brains, Bruce Parkman examines repetitive brain trauma, its potential relationship with mental health, and why better diagnosis, treatment, research, and public awareness are urgently needed. From veterans exposed to blasts to athletes experiencing thousands of repetitive head impacts, Bruce explores the limitations of current approaches and emerging areas of treatment, including non-invasive brain stimulation and psychedelic-assisted therapies. He also makes the case that improving brain health could have implications far beyond individual patients—potentially affecting families, communities, and broader societal challenges.   🎧 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts   📲 Be sure to follow, share, like, and subscribe to support brain health awareness and bring real treatments to those who need them most.   Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman is sponsored by The Mac Parkman Foundation Support The Mac Parkman Foundation by donating today! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CR24MY2GDUCZL  CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW!  https://www.mpfact.com/headsmart-app/   Chapters 00:00 — The Repetitive Brain Trauma Crisis  01:00 — How Brain Injuries Impact Society  01:59 — The Overlooked Cost of Brain Trauma  02:55 — Why We Still Know So Little About the Brain  03:53 — Where Current Brain Injury Treatments Fall Short  04:52 — Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation & Emerging Treatments  10:00 — Psychedelics, Neuroplasticity & Brain Recovery  11:55 — Treatment Barriers & Policy Reform  14:47 — Why Brain Health Is a Societal Issue  17:11 — Awareness, Education & Action   Brain Health Golf Open https://givebutter.com/brain-health-golf-open-5vzj5v   3rd Annual International Summit on Repetitive Brain Trauma https://givebutter.com/brain-health-golf-open-5vzj5v     Support Broken Brains Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman is sponsored by the Mac Parkman Foundation. Mac Parkman Foundation Donate to the Mac Parkman Foundation Produced by Security Halt Media

  6. Aug 25

    Anthony Smith on TBI, CTE and the Hidden Brain Trauma of Naval Special Warfare | Broken Brains Ep. 105

    Send us Fan Mail What happens to the brain after years of repeated high-impact maritime operations? In Episode 105 of Broken Brains, Bruce Parkman sits down with Anthony Smith to examine the hidden neurological toll facing Naval Special Warfare personnel and other service members exposed to repetitive high-G impacts. Anthony discusses research into neurotrauma among Special Warfare Combat Crewmen (SWCC), the cumulative effects of high-speed maritime operations, and concerning findings involving TBI, neuroinflammation, neurodegeneration, and CTE. They also explore emerging approaches to detection and treatment, including blood biomarkers, neuroimaging, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy, while making the case for earlier intervention and greater institutional awareness.   🎧 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts   📲 Be sure to follow, share, like, and subscribe to support brain health awareness and bring real treatments to those who need them most.   Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman is sponsored by The Mac Parkman Foundation Support The Mac Parkman Foundation by donating today! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CR24MY2GDUCZL  CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW!  https://www.mpfact.com/headsmart-app/   Chapters 00:00 — Introduction & the SWCC Brain Trauma Problem  02:58 — Life as a Special Warfare Combat Crewman  04:21 — How High-Speed Boats Impact the Brain  08:36 — The Evolution of the SWCC Community  09:27 — Post-9/11 Deployments & Increased Exposure  14:26 — The CTE Case That Changed Everything  17:54 — Groundbreaking SWCC Brain Trauma Research  19:23 — Study Findings: TBI & Neurological Symptoms  21:41 — PTSD, Chronic Pain & Suicide Risk  22:35 — Biomarkers, Brain Scans & Future Research  24:42 — TBI Diagnosis & VA Disability Gaps  25:53 — HBOT, TMS, Ketamine & Treatment Options  31:00 — Connecting Affected Operators to Care  33:43 — Treatment Costs & Access Barriers  36:43 — Connect With Anthony & Follow the Research  40:47 — Hope, Awareness & Action     Brain Health Golf Open https://givebutter.com/brain-health-golf-open-5vzj5v   3rd Annual International Summit on Repetitive Brain Trauma https://givebutter.com/brain-health-golf-open-5vzj5v   Support Broken Brains Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman is sponsored by the Mac Parkman Foundation. Mac Parkman Foundation Donate to the Mac Parkman Foundation Produced by Security Halt Media

    Anthony Smith on TBI, CTE and the Hidden Brain Trauma of Naval Special Warfare | Broken Brains Ep. 105

  7. Aug 20

    The Hidden Brain Trauma Affecting Military Service Members | Bruce Parkman

    Send us Fan Mail What if military brain trauma isn't limited to combat, explosions, or diagnosed concussions? In this solo episode of Broken Brains, Bruce Parkman examines the growing concern surrounding repetitive head impacts among military and Coast Guard service members, including the potential effects associated with high-speed boat operations and repeated exposure to waves and impacts. Bruce discusses emerging research, findings from brain imaging, work involving the military brain bank, new technologies designed to detect neurological changes earlier, and why protecting service members may ultimately require changes in both policy and military culture. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts   📲 Be sure to follow, share, like, and subscribe to support brain health awareness and bring real treatments to those who need them most. Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman is sponsored by The Mac Parkman Foundation Support The Mac Parkman Foundation by donating today! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CR24MY2GDUCZL  CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW!  https://www.mpfact.com/headsmart-app/ CHAPTERS: 00:00 The Hidden Brain Trauma Affecting Service Members 01:55 What Brain Scans Are Revealing in Coast Guard Personnel 03:51 High-Speed Boats, Waves and Repetitive Brain Trauma 09:03 Inside Military Brain Research and the Brain Bank 11:57 New Technology for Detecting Brain Changes Earlier 14:52 Why Military Policy and Culture Need to Change 17:46 The Future of Military Brain Health and Treatment 20:56 Awareness, Support and Preventing Further Damage 23:58 Progress, Policy and Hope for the Future Brain Health Golf Open https://givebutter.com/brain-health-golf-open-5vzj5v  3rd Annual International Summit on Repetitive Brain Trauma https://givebutter.com/brain-health-golf-open-5vzj5v Produced by Security Halt Media

  8. Aug 18

    Matthew “Whiz” Buckley on Fighter Pilots, PTSD, Brain Trauma and Psychedelic Healing | Broken Brains Ep. 104

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when the mental and physical demands of military aviation follow you long after you leave the cockpit? In Episode 104 of Broken Brains, Bruce Parkman sits down with former Navy fighter pilot, entrepreneur, and No Fallen Heroes Foundation founder Matthew “Whiz” Buckley for a deeply personal conversation about repetitive brain trauma, PTSD, addiction, military mental health, and psychedelic-assisted healing. Whiz shares his journey from military aviation to Wall Street, the personal losses and struggles that followed him into civilian life, and how psychedelic therapies, including ibogaine, became part of his path toward healing. Today, he has transformed those experiences into a mission to help veterans and others struggling with trauma, addiction, and mental health challenges.   🎧 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts   📲 Be sure to follow, share, like, and subscribe to support brain health awareness and bring real treatments to those who need them most.   Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman is sponsored by The Mac Parkman Foundation Support The Mac Parkman Foundation by donating today! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CR24MY2GDUCZL  CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW!  https://www.mpfact.com/headsmart-app/   Chapters 00:00 Repetitive Brain Trauma and the Hidden Cost of Service 02:57 Life as a Navy Fighter Pilot 06:04 Why Mental Health Is Difficult to Discuss in Aviation 09:07 Repetitive Head Injuries and Brain Health 11:55 Bringing Attention to the Fighter Pilot Brain Health Crisis 15:00 Military Culture, Institutions and Mental Health 17:51 The Personal Reality of Trauma 21:08 Leaving the Military and Entering Civilian Life 32:32 Loss, Trauma and Years of Compartmentalization 34:29 From Fighter Pilot to Wall Street 36:25 Turning Professional Success Into a Greater Purpose 37:51 Discovering Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy 39:42 Healing, Transformation and Reconnecting With Faith 41:04 Why Whiz Founded No Fallen Heroes 43:53 How Healing Changed His Perspective on Life 46:11 The Growing Psychedelic Therapy Movement 49:07 Ibogaine, Addiction and Breaking Destructive Cycles 51:35 Whiz’s Experience With Psychedelic Medicine 54:01 Turning Personal Healing Into Service 57:22 Fighting for Better Options for Veterans 01:00:14 The Future of Veteran Mental Health and Healing     Brain Health Golf Open https://givebutter.com/brain-health-golf-open-5vzj5v   3rd Annual International Summit on Repetitive Brain Trauma https://givebutter.com/brain-health-golf-open-5vzj5v     Connect with Matthew “Whiz” Buckley Matthew “Whiz” Buckley on LinkedIn Whiz Buckley on Instagram Whiz Buckley Website Support Broken Brains Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman is sponsored by the Mac Parkman Foundation. Mac Parkman Foundation Donate to the Mac Parkman Foundation Produced by Security Halt Media

    Matthew “Whiz” Buckley on Fighter Pilots, PTSD, Brain Trauma and Psychedelic Healing | Broken Brains Ep. 104
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Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman is presented by The Mac Parkman FoundationThe mission of this show and the foundation is To serve as a source of information, resources, and communications to the community of parents, coaches/Athletic trainers, medical staff, and athletes that are affected by sports-related concussions and to raise awareness of the long-term implications of concussive and sub-concussive trauma to our children.Broken Brains will also explore how Concussive Trauma impacts our Service Members and Veterans.Join us every week as Bruce interviews leaders and experts in various Medical fields, as well as survivors of Concussive trauma.  Produced by Security Halt Media

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  • Creator
    Bruce Parkman
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    129
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman
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