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.
Episodes
18 episodes
#18: Healing Through Art: Jacqueline Jones on Art Therapy for PTSD and TBI
In 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 groundbreaki...
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Episode 18
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50:44
#17 Brain Trauma and Hope: Exploring Alternatives Beyond Prescription Drugs
In 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 repetiti...
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Episode 17
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42:53
#16 Inside Brain Injuries with Dave Philipps: CTE, PTSD, and Psychedelic Treatments
Join 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 serv...
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Episode 16
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55:57
#15 Dr. Chris Nowinski: Addressing CTE in sports and the NFL
In 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,...
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Episode 15
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37:40
#14 The Impact of Repetitive Head Impacts on Brain Health: A Conversation with Dr. Daniel Daneshvar
In 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 d...
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Episode 14
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49:39
#13 Uncovering the Untold Impact of TBI on Women: A Conversation with Paula D. Walters
Join 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 i...
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Episode 13
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49:11
#12 Cutting-Edge Brain Healing with Dr. Bronner Handwerger
Dr. 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-pharma...
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Episode 12
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51:46
#11 Dr. Julie Stamm: The Hidden Dangers of repetitive Head trauma.
Dr. 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 Tra...
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Episode 11
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44:11
Dr. Eric Reis: How vulnerable is your brain?
Ever wondered how an athlete transforms into a leading brain health advocate? Join us as we sit down with Dr. Eric Reis, who shares his compelling journey from sports fields to the forefront of neuroscience. Dr. Reis sheds light on the silent e...
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Episode 10
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45:15
#9 Dr. Ann McKee: Are sports damaging our kids brains?
What if the very sports we cherish are putting our children's brains at risk? Join us for an enlightening discussion with Dr. Ann McKee, a leading neurologist and neuropathologist whose groundbreaking research on chronic traumatic encephalopath...
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Episode 9
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43:44
#8 Unlocking New Paths in Trauma Recovery with Dr. Janell Royster
Dr. Janelle Royster, a seasoned psychologist and Air Force veteran, takes us on an intimate journey through her evolution from conventional talk therapy to pioneering a revolutionary Trauma Recovery Intervention Protocol. With her profound expe...
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Episode 8
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54:14
#7 Navy SEAL Mark Greene: Football, Combat, and TBIs
What does it take to navigate the mental and physical challenges of a 20-year career as a US Navy SEAL? Join us this week as we sit down with Mark Greene, who shares his journey from the football field to the front lines, and beyond. Discover t...
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Episode 7
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1:07:15
#6 Dr. Mark Gordon: Unveiling the truth about Brain Trauma and Hormone Therapy
Can you imagine reversing multiple sclerosis (MS) with a specialized protocol? Join us as we spotlight Dr. Mark Gordon, a leading expert in subconcussive trauma, who reveals the biochemical mechanisms behind brain injuries and the freq...
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Episode 6
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1:10:33
#5 Unseen Battles: Resilience and Healing with Green Beret Damone Brown
Join us for a deeply moving conversation featuring Damone Brown, a decorated US Army Green Beret, Ranger, Special Forces Combat Diver, and chaplain, as he sheds light on the invisible injuries that plague our servicemen and women. Damon shares ...
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Episode 5
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56:43
#4 Pamela Tahim Thakur, founder and managing attorney of Thakur Law Firm
What if we told you that the safety protocols in contact sports, especially football, are not as robust as they should be, and that the health of young athletes is at stake? This week on Broken Brains, we sit down with Pamela Tahim Thakur, the ...
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Episode 4
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34:38
#3 Advocating for Brain Health: The Mac Parkman Foundation's Mission to Protect and Heal
Imagine dealing with the heart-wrenching reality of repeated head impacts and their devastating effects on loved ones. That's the reality for Bruce Parkman and Suzanne Lines. The brother and sister team created The Mac Parkman Foundation throug...
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Episode 3
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51:28
#2 Dr. Marissa McCarthy, Board Certified Brain Injury Specialist
Meet Dr. Marissa McCarthy, a dedicated specialist in brain injury medicine whose career was profoundly shaped by the events of 9-11 and her unwavering commitment to veterans. For over 16 years, Dr. McCarthy has served as a beacon of hope at the...
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Episode 2
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43:43
#1 What happened to Mac?
What if the signs of severe mental illness were hidden in plain sight? On this heart-wrenching episode of Broken Brains, producer Deny Caballero and I, Bruce Parkman, share the painful story of my son Mac's struggle with schizophrenia and depre...
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Episode 2
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40:19