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How Sleep Heals the Brain | Dr. Leah Kaylor on Trauma, Memory, and Recovery
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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 brain spotting, as well as the vital role sleep plays in detoxifying the brain and restoring…
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