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Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanFrom Super Bowl to Brain Trauma: Ben Utecht’s Fight for Awareness & RecoverySend us a textIn 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, speaker, and brain health advocate, Ben talks about building “championship culture” off the field and usi...2025-08-0455 min
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanBrigadier General (Ret.) Kathleen Flarity on TBI, PTSD & Brain Trauma RecoverySend 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 connection between TBI and mental health challenges like PTSD.They explore innovative treatment modalities, research initiatives, and the barriers that prevent ma...2025-07-2848 min
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanDr. Michael Lewis on Omega-3s, Brain Trauma & TBI RecoverySend us a textIn 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 improve overall mental health. Together, they discuss the silent nature of brain injuries, the underdiagnosis of TBI, and the urge...2025-07-211h 06
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanTBI Recovery & HBOT with Green Beret Wren MurraySend us a textIn 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 science behind neuroinflammation, the hurdles of getting alternative treatments recognized in traditional medicine, and the...2025-07-1446 min
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanChris & Marcia Lessard: Healing TBI, PTSD, and Trauma Through Holistic Brain TherapySend us a textIn 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 medicine and holistic healing.Together, they founded a clinic offering cutting-edge treatments like Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy...2025-07-071h 08
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanRepetitive Brain Trauma: Protecting Athletes & Veterans with Dr. Annabelle ShafferSend us a textIn 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 preventive measures to protect young athletes from long-term neuropsychiatric effects. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the risks associated with contact...2025-06-3049 min
Lesser Known Operators46 - Traumatic Brain Injuries, Broken Brains, & Bruce ParkmanEpisode Sponsor: Precision Wellness Group Website Instagram – @precisionwellnessgroupMilitary & Police Fitness and Combatives Training (MPFACT) WebsiteInstagram – @broken_brains_podcastIn this conversation, Nicholas Allen and Bruce Parkman explore the complexities of military life, personal growth, and the challenges faced by veterans. They discuss the importance of support, the impact of alcohol culture, and the need for better mental health resources for service members. The dialogue also touches on gender dynamics within the military, the evolution of training practices, and the role of leadership in fostering a healthy environment for soldiers. Ultimately, the conv...2025-06-232h 07
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanFrom Ballet to Brain Advocacy: Alexandra de Roos’s Inspiring JourneySend us a textIn 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 importance of brain health, the challenges of recovery, and her work with nonprofit organizations like the Blue Project. Tune in...2025-06-2347 min
Scott Sloan On Demand6-20-25 Scott Sloan ShowScott talks with Councilman Jeff Cramerding about the city budget. Also Dr Saby George explains how the new cancer injectable works. Finally Bruce Parkman breaks down how we can prevent and treat youth head injuries.2025-06-201h 41
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanChristi Myers on Ketamine Therapy, PTSD, and Healing Brain TraumaSend us a textIn 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 how ketamine promotes neuroplasticity, emotional regulation, and trauma healing. The conversation dives deep into the physiological effects of trauma, including adrenal fatigue...2025-06-161h 19
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanDino Garner : The Truth About PTSD, Brain Trauma & Why Mental Health Needs a Scientific RevolutionSend us a textIn 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 roots of trauma—particularly neuroinflammation. He explains why so many veterans and athletes are suffering in silence and how scie...2025-06-091h 04
UK Health Radio PodcastThe Sports Doctor Radio Show with Dr Robert Weil - Episode 114
Episode 114 - Chris Lee Maher, former Navy Seal, now Mind Body Chinese Medicine Healer and author of ‘Free for Life’ returns with Bruce Parkman, Founder of Blue Fusion Technologies and President of Mac Parkman Foundation.
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Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanGreen Beret Nicholas Allen on TBI, Veteran Resilience & the Fight for Mental Health ReformSend us a textIn 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 cultural stigma that prevents many from speaking up. Nicholas unpacks how alcohol became a temporary cr...2025-06-0250 min
The HeadRush Podcast with Paul Frase and Corey BerryNavigating Traumatic Encephalopathy Syndrome, diagnosis and reimbursementJoin us for a deep-dive discussion on TES, with Bruce Parkman, Green Beret of 18 years. Bruce has great expertise to share, and a fascinating story that you don’t want to miss!Find More about our guests at: The Mac Parkman Foundation To find out more about our sponsors, visit:https://stopcte.org/https://paradisebehavioral.com/https://tbihelpnow.org/#headrushpodcast #Millinniumhealth #StopCTE.org #Paradisebehavioral #Stopsuicide #CTEAwareness #BrainHealth #ConcussionPrevention #YouthSports #VeteranSupport #MentalHealthMatters #TBI #SuicidePrevention #SportsSafety #AthleteWellness #BrainInjury #CTEResearch #FootballSafety #ProtectOurAthletes #EndCTE2025-05-261h 22
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanDr. Michael Lovich on Concussions, Brain Trauma, and Holistic Healing for TBISend us a textIn 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 glutamate excitotoxicity, and why observation and nuanced assessment are essential for early diagnosis.They discuss the long-term effects of concussions, the da...2025-05-261h 00
The Sports Doctor with Dr Robert WeilThe Sports Doctor, May 21, 2025Guests, Christopher Lee Maher and Bruce Parkman2025-05-2253 min
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanBrandt McCartney on CTE, The 38 Challenge, and Healing from Invisible InjuriesSend us a textIn 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. Together, Bruce and Brandt unpack the link between repeated head impacts, emotional volatility, and CTE, while challenging the silence around mental health stru...2025-05-1956 min
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanTodd Strader: The Silent Toll of Blast Exposure in the MilitarySend us a textIn 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 training and combat-related blast exposure, and how this silent epidemic has gone unaddressed for far too...2025-05-1255 min
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanHow Sleep Heals the Brain | Dr. Leah Kaylor on Trauma, Memory, and RecoverySend us a textIn 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 brain spotting, as well as the vital role sleep plays in detoxifying the brain and restoring emotional balance. Dr. Ka...2025-05-0557 min
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanDaniel Carcillo: Healing Brain Trauma with Psilocybin | Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanSend us a textWhat 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 professional hockey to the devastating effects of repetitive brain trauma—and how psilocybin therapy offered him a...2025-04-2852 min
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanHealing Concussions with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: Dr. Daphne Denham on Brain Trauma & RecoverySend us a textIn 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 the cellular level to heal the brain, reduce inflammation, and restore cognitive function after concussions. From her early e...2025-04-2149 min
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanIs tackle football putting our children’s brains at risk?Send us a textIn 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, Bruce and Kiana break down the dangers of concussions in youth football, the resistance from sports culture to confront brain health, and why...2025-04-1457 min
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanStem Cells for Brain Recovery: How Regenerative Medicine Is Transforming TBI Treatment | Broken Brains PodcastSend us a textIn 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 body’s cells can be harvested and reintroduced to repair damaged brain tissue, reduce inflammation, and support long-term mental he...2025-04-0745 min
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanRevolutionizing Sports Safety: How the X Sport Mouthguard Is Protecting Young AthletesSend us a textIn 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 technology that combines precision dental fitting with AI-powered sensors to track and report impact data in real-time. This forward-thinking ap...2025-03-3144 min
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanRewiring the Brain: Dr. Joe Dituri on Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy & Veteran TBI RecoverySend us a textWhat if healing from traumatic brain injury (TBI) didn’t rely solely on medication? In this eye-opening episode of Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman, Bruce sits down with Dr. Joe Dituri—retired U.S. Navy officer, renowned researcher, and leader in the field of hyperbaric medicine—to explore the groundbreaking science behind Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) and its potential to revolutionize TBI treatment, especially for veterans and athletes.Dr. Dituri shares his personal journey of surviving and recovering from a brain injury, and how HBOT helped him find hope and healing...2025-03-2450 min
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanCTE & Black Athletes: The Hidden Dangers of Football & Brain Trauma | Broken Brains PodcastSend us a textIn this thought-provoking episode of Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman, we take a deep dive into the long-term effects of brain trauma in contact sports, with a particular focus on CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy) and its disproportionate impact on Black athletes.Joining host Bruce Parkman is Alexis “Lexi” Alston, a dedicated pre-med student and advocate, who is passionate about raising awareness around CTE, brain trauma, and the socioeconomic factors influencing youth sports participation.🔹 Why Are Black Athletes at Greater Risk? – Exploring the systemic issues and cultural factors that increase CTE risks...2025-03-1745 min
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanFighter Pilot to Healing Advocate: Wiz Buckley on PTSD, Trauma & PsychedelicsSend us a textIn this powerful episode of Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman, we dive deep into the mental and physical toll of repetitive brain trauma, particularly among fighter pilots and military veterans. Host Bruce Parkman sits down with former Navy fighter pilot and Wall Street entrepreneur, Matthew ‘Wiz’ Buckley, to explore his extraordinary journey—from soaring through the skies to battling PTSD, addiction, and personal loss.🔹 The Hidden Cost of Service – Wiz shares his firsthand experience with repetitive brain injuries, the stigma around mental health in the military, and the struggles of transitioning to civilian...2025-03-101h 10
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanThe Future of PTSD & Brain Trauma Recovery: TMS, Ketamine & Breakthrough TreatmentsSend us a textIn this powerful episode of Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman, we dive deep into the hidden dangers of repetitive brain trauma and the groundbreaking treatments reshaping mental health recovery.Bruce sits down with Sam Peterson, a retired EOD technician, mental health advocate, and founder of Mind Spa, to explore revolutionary approaches to PTSD and brain injury healing. From Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and deep TMS to experiential ketamine therapy, Sam shares firsthand insights into the cutting-edge treatments transforming lives—especially for veterans struggling with PTSD, depression, and neuroinflammation. 💡...2025-03-0352 min
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanA New Way to Heal PTSD: Dr. Pam Arnell’s Game-Changing Therapy for VeteransSend us a textVeterans and first responders face alarming suicide rates due to repetitive brain trauma and PTSD—but what if healing didn’t require reliving the trauma? In this eye-opening episode of Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman, we sit down with Dr. Pam Arnell, Executive Director of 22-0, to explore innovative therapy methods that are changing the way we treat trauma and mental health.🚨 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ The shocking realities of brain trauma and PTSD in veterans & first responders ✅ Why traditional therapy models often fail those suffering from trauma2025-02-2443 min