Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman
Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman is presented by The Mac Parkman Foundation
The 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
Episodes
133 episodes
Spencer Hawkswell Spencer Hawkswell on Psilocybin, Mental Health and the Future of Psychedelic Medicine | Broken Brains Ep. 109
What happens when people searching for relief through psilocybin face legal, regulatory, and financial barriers to accessing it?In Episode 109 of the Broken Brains Podcast, Bruce Parkman sits down with psilocybin advocate Spencer Hawkswe...
Bruce Parkman on Concussion Prevention Myths, Youth Sports and Protecting the Developing Brain | Broken Brains
Can a supplement, helmet, mouthguard, gummy, or new technology actually prevent a concussion?In this solo episode of the Broken Brains Podcast, Bruce Parkman challenges concussion-prevention claims surrounding contact sports and explains...
Tony Crescenzo on Neuroplasticity, PTSD, TBI and the Future of Brain Health | Broken Brains Ep. 108
Can technology help the brain become more resilient after trauma, PTSD, or traumatic brain injury?In Episode 108 of the Broken Brains Podcast, Bruce Parkman sits down with Marine Corps veteran and Peak Neuro founder Tony Crescenzo to exp...
Remembering Brant McCarthy: Why We Have to Reach Out Before It’s Too Late | Bruce Parkman
What happens when someone who dedicated himself to helping others is quietly fighting his own battle?In this deeply personal solo episode of the Broken Brains Podcast, Bruce Parkman remembers Brant McCarthy and reflects on his life, his ...
Mark Kingsboro on Blast Exposure, Brain Health and His Road to Recovery | Broken Brains Ep. 107
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 se...
Bruce Parkman on Veteran Suicide, Brain Injury and the Fight for Better Treatment | Broken Brains
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 an...
Bruce Parkman on the Brain Health Summit and the Fight Against Repetitive Brain Trauma | Broken Brains
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 p...
Brock Trammell & Connor Scott on Blast Exposure, Brain Health and Thumos | Broken Brains Ep. 106
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 C...
The Brain Trauma Crisis We Can No Longer Ignore
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, a...
Anthony Smith on TBI, CTE and the Hidden Brain Trauma of Naval Special Warfare | Broken Brains Ep. 105
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 ...
The Hidden Brain Trauma Affecting Military Service Members | Bruce Parkman
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 Gu...
Matthew “Whiz” Buckley on Fighter Pilots, PTSD, Brain Trauma and Psychedelic Healing | Broken Brains Ep. 104
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 Heroe...
You Asked, Bruce Answered: Concussions, TBI & Brain Trauma | Broken Brains
A concussion may happen in an instant, but its effects aren't always limited to that moment.In this educational solo episode of Broken Brains, host Bruce Parkman examines the long-term consequences of concussions, repetitive head impacts...
Trevor Millar on Ibogaine, Brain Trauma & Psychedelic Therapy | Broken Brains Ep. 103
For veterans and athletes living with the effects of repetitive brain trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, or addiction, conventional approaches don't always provide the answers they're looking for.Could ibogaine become part of a new appro...
Bruce Parkman on Contact Sports, CTE, and Protecting the Next Generation from Brain Trauma | Broken Brains Podcast
What if one of the leading causes of mental illness is also one of the most preventable?In this powerful episode of Broken Brains, host Bruce Parkman explores the growing brain health crisis caused by repetitive head impact...
Daniel Carcillo on Brain Trauma, Psilocybin Therapy, and the Future of Mental Health | Broken Brains Podcast Ep. 102
What happens when one of the toughest players in professional hockey begins speaking openly about brain trauma?In Episode 102 of Broken Brains, Bruce Parkman welcomes former NHL player, mental health advocate, and entrepreneur ...
Why the Third International Summit on Repetitive Brain Trauma Could Change the Future of Brain Health | Broken Brains Podcast
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 t...
Dr. Chris Frueh on Operator Syndrome, Brain Trauma & Veteran Mental Health Episode 101 (Season 1 Remix)
Dr. Chris Frueh on Operator Syndrome, Brain Trauma & Veteran Mental HealthWhat 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...
The Hidden Brain Risks of Soccer: What Every Parent, Coach, and Player Needs to Know | Broken Brains Podcast
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 ex...
Episode 100: A Legacy of Hope — Thank You for Joining the Fight Against Brain Trauma
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 ...
Bruce Parkman on Why Brain Injury Research Isn't Enough: The Urgent Need for Action | Broken Brains Podcast
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 ath...
Robert Gallery on NFL Brain Trauma, Ibogaine, and the Future of Brain Health | Broken Brains Podcast Ep. 99
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 ...
Bruce Parkman on Brain Health, Contact Sports, and Protecting the Most Important Organ You'll Ever Own | Broken Brains Podcast
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, fr...
How Contact Sports May Harm Young Brains: A Personal Story
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 rais...
Todd Strader on Blast Exposure, Brain Injury, and the Future of Veteran Brain Health | Broken Brains Podcast Ep. 97
What if the greatest threat to a warfighter's brain isn't a visible injury—but the cumulative effects of blast exposure over time?In Episode 97 of the Broken Brains Podcast, Bruce Parkman sits down with Todd Strader to discuss the...
