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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

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53:20

NFL Veteran Matt Skura on Brain Trauma, Resilience &...

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2025/08/11

Send us a text 🏈 In this powerful episode of Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman, former NFL player Matt Skura opens up about his journey from youth sports to the biggest stage in football—and the mental and physical battles that came with it. Matt shares raw insights into the toll that injuries, concussions, and the pressures of professional sports can take on an athlete’s brain health and emotional well-being. From navigating life-changing injuries to redefining his identity afte...

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55:22

From Super Bowl to Brain Trauma: Ben Utecht’s Fight...

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2025/08/04

Send us a text In this powerful episode of Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman, presented by the Mac Parkman Foundation, host Bruce Parkman sits down with Super Bowl Champion and former NFL tight end Ben Utecht to uncover the harsh realities of repetitive brain trauma and life after the NFL. Ben shares his deeply personal journey through concussions, memory loss, and identity struggles—offering insight into how brain injuries can alter not just performance, but purpose. Now an author, spe...

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48:16

Brigadier General (Ret.) Kathleen Flarity on TBI,...

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2025/07/28

Send us a text In this powerful episode of Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman, host Bruce Parkman sits down with Brigadier General Kathleen Flarity to discuss the devastating effects of repetitive brain trauma on veterans, athletes, and first responders. Drawing on her expertise and the groundbreaking work of the Marcus Institute for Brain Health, Kathleen sheds light on the complexities of diagnosing traumatic brain injury (TBI), the impact of blast exposure, and the critical conn...

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67:03

Dr. Michael Lewis on Omega-3s, Brain Trauma & TBI...

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2025/07/21

Send us a text In this compelling episode of Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman, host Bruce sits down with Dr. Michael Lewis—renowned brain health expert and founder of the Brain Health Education and Research Institute—to unpack the devastating impact of repetitive brain trauma, especially among veterans, athletes, and youth in contact sports. Dr. Lewis reveals the science behind omega-3 fatty acids and their potential to reduce inflammation, support traumatic brain injury (TBI) recovery, and i...

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46:50

TBI Recovery & HBOT with Green Beret Wren Murray

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2025/07/14

Send us a text In this compelling episode of Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman, we’re joined by former U.S. Army Green Beret and co-founder of Revival Hyperbarics, Wren Murray, for a powerful discussion on traumatic brain injury (TBI), PTSD, and the groundbreaking role of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in veteran recovery. Wren shares his deeply personal experience with repetitive brain trauma from combat and training, and how HBOT changed the trajectory of his life. He unpacks the sc...

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69:12

Chris & Marcia Lessard: Healing TBI, PTSD, and Trauma...

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2025/07/07

Send us a text In this powerful episode of Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman, retired U.S. Army Green Beret Chris Lessard and his wife, former police officer Marcia Lessard, open up about their deeply personal battles with traumatic brain injury (TBI), PTSD, and the mental health crisis affecting veterans and first responders. Chris shares the harsh reality of living with invisible wounds from combat, while Marcia explains how her background in law enforcement led her to explore functional med...

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50:40

Repetitive Brain Trauma: Protecting Athletes &...

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2025/06/30

Send us a text In this episode of Broken Brains, host Bruce Parkman engages with Dr. Annabelle Shaffer, a neurosurgery resident, to discuss the critical issues surrounding repetitive brain trauma, particularly in youth sports. They explore the impact of concussions, the importance of education for coaches and parents, and the ongoing research into brain health. Dr. Shaffer shares insights from her studies on concussions in high school athletes and emphasizes the need for awareness and prevent...

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48:35

From Ballet to Brain Advocacy: Alexandra de Roos’s...

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2025/06/23

Send us a text In this episode of "Broken Brains," host Bruce Parkman welcomes Alexandra de Roos, a former pre-professional ballerina turned brain injury advocate. Alexandra shares her journey from the prestigious School of American Ballet to her unexpected pivot towards advocacy after a severe concussion ended her dance career. Now a student at the University of South Florida, Alexandra is on a mission to raise awareness about traumatic brain injuries and mental health. She discusses the imp...

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80:46

Christi Myers on Ketamine Therapy, PTSD, and Healing...

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2025/06/16

Send us a text In this transformative episode of Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman, host Bruce Parkman sits down with Christi Myers, founder of Flow Integrative and a leader in psychedelic-assisted therapy, to explore how ketamine therapy is revolutionizing mental health care for veterans and first responders suffering from repetitive brain trauma and PTSD. Christi shares her personal journey from working in emergency medical services to pioneering psychedelic wellness, and the science behind ...

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64:13

Dino Garner : The Truth About PTSD, Brain Trauma &...

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2025/06/09

Send us a text In this groundbreaking episode of Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman, host Bruce Parkman sits down with author, scientist, and veteran advocate Dino Garner to expose what’s really happening inside the brains of those affected by repetitive trauma, PTSD, and invisible injuries. Dino brings a rare combination of military experience and scientific expertise to the table, challenging outdated mental health treatments and urging a shift in focus toward the molecular and neurological r...

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50:19

Green Beret Nicholas Allen on TBI, Veteran Resilience...

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2025/06/02

Send us a text In this powerful episode of Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman, host Bruce dives deep into the hidden wounds of war with U.S. Army veteran and mental health advocate Nicholas Allen. From a life-altering training accident to living with traumatic brain injury (TBI), Nicholas shares his raw, unfiltered journey through pain, purpose, and personal growth. You’ll hear firsthand about the long-term effects of repetitive brain trauma, the barriers veterans face in seeking care, and the ...

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60:59

Dr. Michael Lovich on Concussions, Brain Trauma, and...

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2025/05/26

Send us a text In this episode of Broken Brains, host Bruce Parkman welcomes Dr. Michael Lovich, a concussion specialist and expert in neurological rehabilitation, to explore the hidden complexities of repetitive brain trauma. From the sidelines of youth sports to the frontlines of military training, concussions and sub-concussive impacts are often overlooked—and underestimated. Dr. Lovich dives deep into the science behind brain injury recovery, breaking down phenomena like dysautonomia and ...

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56:38

Brandt McCartney on CTE, The 38 Challenge, and...

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2025/05/19

Send us a text In this emotional and eye-opening episode of Broken Brains, host Bruce Parkman is joined by Brandt McCartney—founder of The 38 Challenge—for an in-depth conversation about the devastating effects of repetitive brain trauma, Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), and the mental health crisis among athletes and veterans. Brandt shares the deeply personal story of his brother, Navy football player and Marine Captain Matthew Brewer, whose tragic passing inspired The 38 Challenge. ...

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54:28

Todd Strader: The Silent Toll of Blast Exposure in...

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2025/05/12

Send us a text In this compelling episode of Broken Brains, host Bruce Parkman sits down with U.S. Army veteran and C3M policy advocate Todd Strader to confront one of the military’s most urgent and overlooked crises: repetitive brain trauma from blast overpressure. Strader shares his personal journey—from enduring chronic headaches and memory issues to becoming a leading voice in the push for blast injury recognition and legislative reform. The discussion explores the hidden costs of trainin...

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56:57

How Sleep Heals the Brain | Dr. Leah Kaylor on...

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2025/05/05

Send us a text In this episode of Broken Brains, host Bruce Parkman is joined by clinical psychologist and sleep expert Dr. Leah Kaylor to explore the hidden links between repetitive brain trauma, sleep, and mental health—especially in veterans and athletes. Dr. Kaylor unpacks the overlooked dangers of sub-concussive impacts, the neurological toll of poor sleep, and how trauma affects memory and cognition over time. Together, they discuss evidence-based, alternative therapies such as EMDR and...

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51:47

Daniel Carcillo: Healing Brain Trauma with Psilocybin...

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2025/04/28

Send us a text What happens when a former NHL enforcer turns his battle with brain trauma into a mission for mental health advocacy? In this powerful episode of Broken Brains, host Bruce Parkman sits down with Daniel Carcillo, former NHL player and founder of Wesana Health, to discuss the long-term impacts of concussions, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), and the mental health struggles faced by athletes and veterans alike. Daniel shares his deeply personal journey from the highs of professiona...

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49:10

Healing Concussions with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy:...

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2025/04/21

Send us a text In this powerful episode of Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman, we dive deep into the future of concussion treatment and brain trauma recovery with trailblazing physician Dr. Daphne Denham, one of the nation’s leading experts in hyperbaric medicine. Dr. Denham shares her pioneering approach to treating repetitive brain injuries—particularly in athletes, youth sports, and military veterans—using Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT). Discover how this cutting-edge treatment works at th...

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57:16

Is tackle football putting our children’s brains at...

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2025/04/14

Send us a text In this eye-opening episode of Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman, we sit down with brain injury advocate Keana McMahon to explore the devastating effects of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) and repetitive brain trauma — especially in youth sports like football. Kiana courageously shares her personal story, reflecting on the tragic loss of her late ex-husband, NFL player Justin Strzelczyk, to CTE — a neurodegenerative disease caused by repeated head injuries. Together, Bruc...

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45:02

Stem Cells for Brain Recovery: How Regenerative...

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2025/04/07

Send us a text In this cutting-edge episode of Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman, host Bruce Parkman sits down with Sean Berman and Kevin Ferber of American Cell Technology to explore one of the most promising frontiers in brain injury recovery: autologous stem cell therapy. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI), PTSD, and chronic neuroinflammation continue to plague veterans, athletes, and civilians alike. This episode dives deep into the science of regenerative medicine, breaking down how your own ...

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44:13

Revolutionizing Sports Safety: How the X Sport...

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2025/03/31

Send us a text In this eye-opening episode of Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman, host Bruce Parkman sits down with Siegfried "Sig" Settele, co-owner of Bridge the Gap and the innovator behind the cutting-edge X Sport Mouthguard—a revolutionary device designed to protect athletes from concussions and oral trauma. From youth athletes to elite professionals, concussions continue to threaten long-term brain health in sports. Sig shares his powerful mission to change the game with smart safety tech...

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