Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman

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Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman

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. 

  1. #18: Healing Through Art: Jacqueline Jones on Art Therapy for PTSD and TBI

    3 DAYS AGO

    #18: Healing Through Art: Jacqueline Jones on Art Therapy for PTSD and TBI

    Send us a textIn this compelling episode of Broken Brains, host Bruce Parkman dives deep into the critical issues surrounding brain health and the lasting effects of repetitive head trauma on veterans. Joining him is Jacqueline Jones, a groundbreaking art therapist who has pioneered the use of art therapy as a tool to help veterans cope with PTSD and TBI. Together, they unpack the unique power of creative expression in mental health recovery and how art therapy can complement traditional trea...

    51 min
  2. #17 Brain Trauma and Hope: Exploring Alternatives Beyond Prescription Drugs

    NOV 11

    #17 Brain Trauma and Hope: Exploring Alternatives Beyond Prescription Drugs

    Send us a textIn this episode of Broken Brains, host Bruce Parkman joins Brandt McCartney to dive deep into the urgent and complex world of mental health and brain trauma, focusing on military veterans, athletes, and communities affected by repetitive head injuries. The discussion spans the impact of traumatic brain injuries, the unique challenges of blast exposure, and the transformative work at the Brain Optimization Lab and the 38 Challenge. Brandt shares his personal journey and highlight...

    43 min
  3. #16 Inside Brain Injuries with Dave Philipps: CTE, PTSD, and Psychedelic Treatments

    OCT 7

    #16 Inside Brain Injuries with Dave Philipps: CTE, PTSD, and Psychedelic Treatments

    Send us a textJoin us for a critical examination of the invisible wounds afflicted on our soldiers, athletes, and children. Renowned New York Times journalist Dave Phillips joins us to shed light on the often-overlooked traumatic brain injuries that our service members endure due to repetitive head impacts and blast exposures. These injuries, which lack a single identifiable incident, leave many veterans suffering severe PTSD-like symptoms, leading to misdiagnoses and sometimes unfair discipl...

    56 min
  4. #15 Dr. Chris Nowinski: Addressing CTE in sports and the NFL

    SEP 30

    #15 Dr. Chris Nowinski: Addressing CTE in sports and the NFL

    Send us a textIn this compelling episode of Broken Brains, host Bruce Parkman sits down with Dr. Chris Nowinski, co-founder of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, to discuss how repetitive head impacts in contact sports, blast exposure among veterans, and the growing crisis of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) are shaping the future of brain health. Dr. Nowinski shares groundbreaking insights into the progress of CTE research and the urgent need for solutions that diagnose CTE in living in...

    38 min
  5. #14 The Impact of Repetitive Head Impacts on Brain Health: A Conversation with Dr. Daniel Daneshvar

    SEP 23

    #14 The Impact of Repetitive Head Impacts on Brain Health: A Conversation with Dr. Daniel Daneshvar

    Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Daniel Daneshvar delves into the often misunderstood connection between repetitive head impacts (RHI) and brain health, shedding light on why concussions aren't the sole issue. Instead, RHI plays a significant role in the development of neurodegenerative diseases, such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). While concussions are easier to recognize due to their immediate symptoms, focusing only on them overlooks the cumulative damage caused by repeated h...

    50 min
  6. #13 Uncovering the Untold Impact of TBI on Women: A Conversation with Paula D. Walters

    SEP 16

    #13 Uncovering the Untold Impact of TBI on Women: A Conversation with Paula D. Walters

    Send us a textJoin us for a powerful episode as Paula D. Walters, a passionate advocate and survivor of traumatic brain injury (TBI), sheds light on the unique challenges women face in TBI recovery. Paula shares her personal journey of resilience, the gaps in trauma-informed care, and why education and awareness are critical for better support systems. Discover how her advocacy is changing the conversation around TBI in women and what we can do to help. Tune in for an inspiring and eye-openin...

    49 min
  7. #12 Cutting-Edge Brain Healing with Dr. Bronner Handwerger

    SEP 9

    #12 Cutting-Edge Brain Healing with Dr. Bronner Handwerger

    Send us a textDr. Bronner, a naturopathic doctor, shares his groundbreaking treatments for brain injuries. He discusses his use of regenerative therapies like platelet-rich plasma, stem cells, intranasal therapies, and nutraceuticals. Highlighting non-pharmaceutical options, such as transcranial LED light and the ketogenic diet, Dr. Bronner stresses the importance of early intervention and addressing brain inflammation. He also advocates for accessible TBI centers and a collaborative network ...

    52 min
  8. #11 Dr. Julie Stamm: The Hidden Dangers of repetitive Head trauma.

    SEP 2

    #11 Dr. Julie Stamm: The Hidden Dangers of repetitive Head trauma.

    Send us a textDr. Julie Stamm is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She received her doctorate from the Boston University School of Medicine in Anatomy and Neurobiology studying Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy and the long-term consequences of repetitive head impacts in youth sports at the Boston University CTE Center and Psychiatry Neuroimaging Laboratory at Harvard Medical School/Brigham and Women’s Hospital. She received...

    44 min
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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. 

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