Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman

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. 3d ago

    Why the Third International Summit on Repetitive Brain Trauma Could Change the Future of Brain Health | Broken Brains Podcast

    Send us Fan Mail For years, the conversation surrounding repetitive brain trauma focused almost entirely on the problem. Today, there's something we've never had before—hope. In this episode of Broken Brains, Bruce Parkman shares why the upcoming Third International Summit on Repetitive Brain Trauma represents a major turning point in how we understand, prevent, diagnose, and treat brain injuries. Bringing together world-renowned physicians, neuroscientists, military leaders, researchers, policymakers, and advocates, the summit will address one of the most pressing public health challenges affecting veterans, athletes, first responders, and millions of Americans living with the long-term effects of repetitive head impacts and blast exposure. Bruce also discusses why brain health should become as routine as cardiovascular health, the importance of early intervention, and how collaboration across medicine, sports, education, and government is creating real momentum toward better outcomes. If you care about protecting brains, preventing injury, and improving lives, this is an episode you won't want to miss.   🎧 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 the Third International Summit Matters 01:13 Inside the Summit: Speakers, Research, and Innovation 02:11 From Tragedy to Hope in Brain Health 03:08 Protecting Veterans from Blast-Related Brain Trauma 04:55 Making Contact Sports Safer for Future Generations 06:55 Why Brain Optimization Is the Future of Healthcare 07:48 How to Attend and Support the Summit 09:17 The Brain Health Golf Open and Community Impact 10:44 Final Thoughts: Building a Healthier Future Together   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

  2. 6d ago

    Dr. Chris Frueh on Operator Syndrome, Brain Trauma & Veteran Mental Health Episode 101 (Season 1 Remix)

    Send us Fan Mail Dr. Chris Frueh on Operator Syndrome, Brain Trauma & Veteran Mental Health What if what we've been calling PTSD is only part of the story? In this Season 1 Remix of Broken Brains, Bruce Parkman revisits one of the podcast's most impactful conversations with Dr. Chris Frueh, a nationally recognized expert on Operator Syndrome, brain trauma, and veteran mental health. Originally released in Season 1, this episode remains as relevant today as ever. Dr. Frueh explains how repetitive blast exposure, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), hormonal dysfunction, and chronic stress can create symptoms that are often misdiagnosed or misunderstood. Together, Bruce and Dr. Frueh discuss why a more comprehensive approach to brain health is essential for veterans, special operations forces, first responders, and anyone exposed to repeated head trauma. They also explore emerging treatment options—including ketamine and psychedelic-assisted therapies—and why innovation is critical in addressing today's mental health crisis. If you care about brain health, veteran wellness, or the future of mental health treatment, this is an episode you don't want to miss. In This Episode What is Operator Syndrome?The relationship between PTSD and traumatic brain injuryThe long-term effects of repetitive blast exposureHormonal health and its role in recoveryWhy many veterans aren't receiving the right treatmentKetamine and psychedelic-assisted therapy for healingA holistic approach to improving brain healthThe future of mental health care for veterans and first responders🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. 📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube. If this conversation helped you better understand brain health, please like, subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode. Every share helps spread awareness and supports those searching for answers. Support The Mac Parkman Foundation Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman is proudly sponsored by The Mac Parkman Foundation. The Mac Parkman Foundation is committed to advancing awareness, research, education, and treatment for repetitive brain trauma, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and blast-related injuries affecting veterans, first responders, athletes, and their families. Donate today: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CR24MY2GDUCZL Learn more about the HeadSmart App: https://www.mpfact.com/headsmart-app/ Produced by Security Halt Media

    Dr. Chris Frueh on Operator Syndrome, Brain Trauma & Veteran Mental Health Episode 101 (Season 1 Remix)

  3. Jul 23

    The Hidden Brain Risks of Soccer: What Every Parent, Coach, and Player Needs to Know | Broken Brains Podcast

    Send us Fan Mail Soccer is often viewed as one of the safest youth sports. But what if one of its most fundamental skills—heading the ball—is causing damage that lasts a lifetime? In this episode of Broken Brains, host Bruce Parkman explores the science behind repetitive brain trauma in soccer and why more researchers, physicians, and former professional players are sounding the alarm. Bruce breaks down how repetitive headers—even those that don't result in a diagnosed concussion—can create cumulative brain damage over time. He discusses the growing body of research surrounding chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), neuroinflammation, and the unique risks facing youth athletes whose brains are still developing. The conversation also examines why soccer should be recognized as a contact sport, the physics behind high-speed ball impacts, and practical steps parents, coaches, and organizations can take to reduce unnecessary brain trauma without sacrificing the game itself.   If you have a child who plays soccer, coach youth sports, or simply care about protecting brain health, this episode is an important conversation that could change the way you think about the world's most popular sport.   🎧 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 Risks of Soccer 00:29 Why Soccer Is a Contact Sport 01:27 What Happens to the Brain During a Header? 02:27 High-Speed Impacts and Repetitive Brain Trauma 04:25 What Research Says About Soccer and CTE 05:20 Why Youth Soccer Should Limit Headers 06:47 Safer Ways to Protect Young Athletes 07:45 Final Advice for Parents, Coaches, and Players   Resources MPFACT – Repetitive Brain Impact in Youth Sports  https://www.mpfact.org Learn More Mac Parkman Foundation  https://www.mpfact.org  Support the Mission If you found this episode valuable, share it with a parent, coach, athletic trainer, teacher, or anyone involved in youth sports.     Subscribe to Broken Brains on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen to podcasts as we continue bringing awareness to repetitive brain trauma, blast exposure, concussion research, and brain health.   Produced by Security Halt Media

  4. Jul 21

    Episode 100: A Legacy of Hope — Thank You for Joining the Fight Against Brain Trauma

    Send us Fan Mail One hundred episodes. Countless conversations. One mission. In this special milestone episode of Broken Brains, Bruce Parkman pauses to reflect on the incredible journey that brought the podcast to its 100th episode. What began as a way to honor the life and legacy of Mac Parkman has grown into a movement dedicated to raising awareness about repetitive brain trauma, repetitive head impacts, and blast exposure. Bruce shares a heartfelt message of gratitude to the listeners, supporters, guests, and advocates who have helped spread awareness and bring hope to families, veterans, athletes, and anyone impacted by brain injuries. He reminds us that education saves lives—and that every conversation has the power to change someone's future. This episode isn't about celebrating a number. It's about celebrating a community united by one purpose: preventing unnecessary suffering and ensuring no family faces these challenges alone. Chapters 00:00 – Welcome to Episode 100 00:32 – Why Broken Brains Was Created 01:28 – Millions Are Still Suffering in Silence 02:14 – Honoring Mac Parkman's Legacy 03:18 – How Listeners Are Changing Lives 04:18 – A Message of Gratitude 05:12 – Looking Ahead to the Next 100 Episodes 🎧 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/ Produced by Security Halt Media

    Episode 100: A Legacy of Hope — Thank You for Joining the Fight Against Brain Trauma

  5. Jun 18

    Bruce Parkman on Why Brain Injury Research Isn't Enough: The Urgent Need for Action | Broken Brains Podcast

    Send us Fan Mail How much more research do we need before we start taking meaningful action to protect brains? In this solo episode of the Broken Brains Podcast, Bruce Parkman delivers a powerful message about the growing brain health crisis affecting athletes, veterans, first responders, and millions of families across America. While decades of research have confirmed the dangers of repetitive head impacts, concussions, and traumatic brain injuries, Bruce argues that society has failed to turn that knowledge into meaningful action. This episode explores the gap between research and implementation, the consequences of inaction, and why protecting brain health requires urgent changes in policy, education, treatment, and prevention. 🎧 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 Importance of Action Over Research 02:58 Failures in Research and the Need for Change 05:45 The Call to Action for Mental Health and Brain Health Produced by Security Halt Media

  6. Jun 16

    Robert Gallery on NFL Brain Trauma, Ibogaine, and the Future of Brain Health | Broken Brains Podcast Ep. 99

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when the hits stop, but the symptoms don't? In Episode 99 of the Broken Brains Podcast, Bruce Parkman sits down with former NFL offensive lineman Robert Gallery for a powerful conversation about repetitive brain trauma, life after football, and the innovative treatments helping athletes and veterans recover from the invisible wounds of brain injury. Robert shares his personal journey from elite athlete to brain health advocate, discussing the physical and emotional toll of contact sports, the challenges of living with traumatic brain injury (TBI), and how Ibogaine therapy helped transform his life. Together, Bruce and Robert explore the growing evidence surrounding brain trauma, neuroplasticity, CTE, and the urgent need for better education, prevention, and treatment options.   🎧 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 to Repetitive Brain Trauma 02:21 Robert Gallery: A Football Journey 10:01 The Physical Toll of Football 15:01 Mental Struggles and Identity Crisis 24:30 Finding Healing and Hope 29:19 Understanding the Impact of Trauma 31:10 The Journey to Diagnosis and Acceptance 33:28 The Role of Treatment and Healing 37:10 Advocacy and Community Support 41:48 The Need for Education and Awareness 45:48 Addressing the Crisis in Contact Sports 48:08 Evolving Safety in Sports 57:13 Building a Supportive Community   Resources Athletes for Care - https://athletesforcare.org Ibogaine Treatment at AMBO - https://ambowellness.com Vets on Marcus Luttrell's Podcast - https://marcusluttrell.com/podcast Stanford Study on Brain Injury - https://stanford.edu   Produced by Security Halt Media

    Robert Gallery on NFL Brain Trauma, Ibogaine, and the Future of Brain Health | Broken Brains Podcast Ep. 99

  7. Jun 13

    Bruce Parkman on Brain Health, Contact Sports, and Protecting the Most Important Organ You'll Ever Own | Broken Brains Podcast

    Send us Fan Mail What if the biggest threat to your long-term health isn't what you eat or how much you exercise—but the impacts your brain experiences every day? In this solo episode of The Broken Brains Podcast, Bruce Parkman explores the complexity, fragility, and importance of the human brain. Drawing from years of research into traumatic brain injury, repetitive head impacts, and neurological health, Bruce explains why brain protection should be a top priority for parents, athletes, coaches, and anyone concerned with long-term cognitive performance. From youth sports to professional athletics, this episode challenges conventional thinking about contact sports and highlights the growing body of evidence connecting repetitive impacts to long-term mental health and neurological challenges. Chapters 00:00 The Importance of the Brain 05:07 Understanding Brain Fragility and Sports Risks 🎧 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/ Produced by Security Halt Media

  8. Jun 4

    How Contact Sports May Harm Young Brains: A Personal Story

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when personal tragedy becomes a mission to save lives? In this episode of the Broken Brains Podcast, Bruce Parkman shares the heartbreaking story behind the creation of the Mac Parkman Foundation and his ongoing fight to raise awareness about repetitive brain trauma, CTE, and youth sports safety. Following the loss of his son, Mac, Bruce dedicated his life to understanding the science behind brain injuries and advocating for changes that could help prevent future tragedies. This conversation explores the link between repetitive head impacts and long-term brain health, the growing body of research surrounding CTE, and why education and prevention are critical for parents, coaches, and athletes. Bruce also discusses the importance of early detection, policy reform, and practical steps families can take to better protect young athletes from unnecessary brain trauma. CHAPTERS00:00 Why Brain Health Matters More Than Ever 00:27 The Story Behind the Mac Parkman Foundation 01:57 Grief, Loss, and Turning Pain Into Purpose 04:28 Understanding CTE and Repetitive Brain Trauma 09:33 The Link Between Brain Injury and Mental Health 10:44 How We Prevent Future Brain Trauma in Youth Sports 13:30 Early Detection and Intervention for Brain Injuries 16:45 Why Parents Must Understand Concussion Risks 20:12 The Future of Youth Sports Safety and Policy Reform Produced by Security Halt Media

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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
    117
  • Rating
    Explicit
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