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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…
Episodes
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanDr. Nicole F. Roberts on Repetitive Brain Trauma, Youth Sports Safety and Concussion Prevention | Broken Brains Ep. 113
Send us Fan Mail Why do we continue to overlook repetitive brain trauma in youth sports, even as awareness of concussions and long-term neurological health…
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanBruce Parkman on Youth Contact Sports, Concussion Prevention and Protecting Children's Brains | Broken Brains
Send us Fan Mail Are youth football and other contact sports putting children's developing brains at unnecessary risk? In this solo episode of the Broken…
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanJordan Wilkins on Military Blast Exposure, Brain Trauma, TMS and Veteran Mental Health | Broken Brains Ep. 112
Send us Fan Mail What happens when the repeated blasts and invisible injuries of military service begin affecting a veteran's brain, mental health, and ability…
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Bruce Parkman on Psychedelic Therapy, Trauma Healing and Spiritual Transformation | Broken Brains
Send us Fan Mail Can psychedelic experiences help people confront trauma, process painful memories, and discover a deeper understanding of themselves? In this…
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanDr. Daniel Avesar on Brain Injury Recovery, Neuroplasticity and Mental Health | Broken Brains Ep. 111
Send us Fan Mail Can the brain recover after a traumatic brain injury, and what role does neuroplasticity play in healing? In Episode 111 of the Broken Brains…
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanBruce Parkman on Repetitive Brain Trauma, Concussion Warning Signs and Mental Health | Broken Brains
Send us Fan Mail Can repetitive head impacts and explosive blast exposure affect your mental health even when you don't realize you've suffered a brain injury?…
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanDr. Melissa McCart on Childhood Brain Injury, Concussions and Mental Health | Broken Brains Ep. 110
Send us Fan Mail Can an undiagnosed brain injury contribute to behavioral, emotional, or mental health problems in children? In Episode 110 of the Broken…
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanBruce Parkman: What the NFL Is Teaching Us About Football & Brain Health
Send us Fan Mail What can the NFL’s evolving approach to player safety teach parents, coaches, and youth sports organizations about protecting the developing…
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanSpencer Hawkswell Spencer Hawkswell on Psilocybin, Mental Health and the Future of Psychedelic Medicine | Broken Brains Ep. 109
Send us Fan Mail What happens when people searching for relief through psilocybin face legal, regulatory, and financial barriers to accessing it? In Episode…
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanBruce Parkman on Concussion Prevention Myths, Youth Sports and Protecting the Developing Brain | Broken Brains
Send us Fan Mail Can a supplement, helmet, mouthguard, gummy, or new technology actually prevent a concussion? In this solo episode of the Broken Brains…
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanTony Crescenzo on Neuroplasticity, PTSD, TBI and the Future of Brain Health | Broken Brains Ep. 108
Send us Fan Mail Can technology help the brain become more resilient after trauma, PTSD, or traumatic brain injury? In Episode 108 of the Broken Brains…
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanRemembering Brandt McCartney: Why We Have to Reach Out Before It’s Too Late | Bruce Parkman
Send us Fan Mail What happens when someone who dedicated himself to helping others is quietly fighting his own battle? In this deeply personal solo episode of…
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanMark Kingsboro on Blast Exposure, Brain Health and His Road to Recovery | Broken Brains Ep. 107
Send us Fan Mail What happens to the brain after years of blast exposure—and what options exist when conventional approaches aren't enough? In Episode 107 of…
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanBruce Parkman on Veteran Suicide, Brain Injury and the Fight for Better Treatment | Broken Brains
Send us Fan Mail 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…
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanBruce Parkman on the Brain Health Summit and the Fight Against Repetitive Brain Trauma | Broken Brains
Send us Fan Mail 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…
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanBrock Trammell & Connor Scott on Blast Exposure, Brain Health and Thumos | Broken Brains Ep. 106
Send us Fan Mail What happens to the brain after years of repetitive blast exposure, high-impact boat rides, and the physical demands of military service? In…
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The Brain Trauma Crisis We Can No Longer Ignore
Send us Fan Mail 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…
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanAnthony Smith on TBI, CTE and the Hidden Brain Trauma of Naval Special Warfare | Broken Brains Ep. 105
Send us Fan Mail What happens to the brain after years of repeated high-impact maritime operations? In Episode 105 of Broken Brains, Bruce Parkman sits down…
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The Hidden Brain Trauma Affecting Military Service Members | Bruce Parkman
Send us Fan Mail What if military brain trauma isn't limited to combat, explosions, or diagnosed concussions? In this solo episode of Broken Brains, Bruce…
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanMatthew “Whiz” Buckley on Fighter Pilots, PTSD, Brain Trauma and Psychedelic Healing | Broken Brains Ep. 104
Send us Fan Mail What happens when the mental and physical demands of military aviation follow you long after you leave the cockpit? In Episode 104 of Broken…
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You Asked, Bruce Answered: Concussions, TBI & Brain Trauma | Broken Brains
Send us Fan Mail A concussion may happen in an instant, but its effects aren't always limited to that moment. In this educational solo episode of Broken…
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanTrevor Millar on Ibogaine, Brain Trauma & Psychedelic Therapy | Broken Brains Ep. 103
Send us Fan Mail For veterans and athletes living with the effects of repetitive brain trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, or addiction, conventional approaches…
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Bruce Parkman on Contact Sports, CTE, and Protecting the Next Generation from Brain Trauma | Broken Brains Podcast
Send us Fan Mail 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…
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanDaniel Carcillo on Brain Trauma, Psilocybin Therapy, and the Future of Mental Health | Broken Brains Podcast Ep. 102
Send us Fan Mail What happens when one of the toughest players in professional hockey begins speaking openly about brain trauma? In Episode 102 of Broken…
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Why the Third International Summit on Repetitive Brain Trauma Could Change the Future of Brain Health | Broken Brains Podcast
Send us Fan Mail For years, the conversation surrounding repetitive brain trauma focused almost entirely on the problem. Today, there's something we've never…
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanDr. Chris Frueh on Operator Syndrome, Brain Trauma & Veteran Mental Health Episode 101 (Season 1 Remix)
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Chris Frueh on Operator Syndrome, Brain Trauma & Veteran Mental Health What if what we've been calling PTSD is only part of the story? In…
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The Hidden Brain Risks of Soccer: What Every Parent, Coach, and Player Needs to Know | Broken Brains Podcast
Send us Fan Mail 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…
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanEpisode 100: A Legacy of Hope — Thank You for Joining the Fight Against Brain Trauma
Send us Fan Mail One hundred episodes. Countless conversations. One mission. In this special milestone episode of Broken Brains, Bruce Parkman pauses to…
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Bruce Parkman on Why Brain Injury Research Isn't Enough: The Urgent Need for Action | Broken Brains Podcast
Send us Fan Mail How much more research do we need before we start taking meaningful action to protect brains? In this solo episode of the Broken Brains…
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanRobert Gallery on NFL Brain Trauma, Ibogaine, and the Future of Brain Health | Broken Brains Podcast Ep. 99
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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Bruce Parkman on Brain Health, Contact Sports, and Protecting the Most Important Organ You'll Ever Own | Broken Brains Podcast
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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How Contact Sports May Harm Young Brains: A Personal Story
Send us Fan Mail What happens when personal tragedy becomes a mission to save lives? In this episode of the Broken Brains Podcast, Bruce Parkman shares the…
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanTodd Strader on Blast Exposure, Brain Injury, and the Future of Veteran Brain Health | Broken Brains Podcast Ep. 97
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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How to Protect Your Child's Brain in Youth Sports: 7 Essential Tips
Send us Fan Mail Bruce Parkman discusses how parents can navigate youth sports to prioritize children's brain health, emphasizing the importance of choosing…
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanScott Roessler on Ibogaine, PTSD Recovery, and Brain Healing | The Broken Brains Podcast Ep. 96
Send us Fan Mail What happens when traditional treatments fail veterans suffering from trauma, PTSD, and repetitive brain injury? In Episode 96 of The Broken…
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Bruce Parkman on Hidden Mental Health Struggles in Children, Parenting Vigilance, and Suicide Prevention | Broken Brains Podcast
Send us Fan Mail In this deeply personal solo episode of Broken Brains, Bruce Parkman shares a powerful and emotional story about his son’s mental health…
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanDr. Mark Gordon on Neuroinflammation, TBI, and Advanced Brain Health Protocols | Broken Brains Podcast Ep. 95
Send us Fan Mail In Episode 95 of Broken Brains, host Bruce Parkman sits down with Mark Gordon, a pioneer in treating traumatic brain injuries through a…
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Bruce Parkman on Parenting, Resilience, and Letting Kids Be Kids | Broken Brains Podcast
Send us Fan Mail Are we raising tough kids—or are we raising resilient ones? In this powerful solo episode of Broken Brains, Bruce Parkman shares raw, honest…
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanWilliam Person on G-Forces, Brain Trauma, and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy | Broken Brains Podcast Ep. 94
Send us Fan Mail In Episode 94 of Broken Brains, host Bruce Parkman sits down with William Person, a former Team USA Olympic bobsledder turned brain health…
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The Mac Parkman Foundation Florida Veterans Brain Health & Suicide Prevention Program.
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman, Bruce dives deep into cutting-edge mental health treatments transforming the lives of…
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanChuck and Mary Hansen on CTE, Concussion Awareness, and Youth Sports Safety | Broken Brains Podcast Ep. 93
Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Broken Brains, host Bruce Parkman sits down with Chuck Hansen and Mary Hansen, founders of the Evan R. Hansen…
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Mac Parkman Foundation webinar built specifically for veterans, families, and clinicians
Send us Fan Mail What if the rage, depression, and suicidal thoughts so many veterans carry are not PTSD at all, but physical brain damage from blast exposure?…
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanRepetitive Brain Trauma, PTSD, and the Treatments Actually Working for Veterans and Athletes | Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman Ep. 92
Send us Fan Mail Episode 92 of Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman features Dr. Shauna Springer, one of the most respected voices in trauma psychology and veteran…
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Bruce Parkman on CTE, Brain Damage, and Preventing Repetitive Head Trauma | Broken Brains Podcast
Send us Fan Mail What is really causing CTE—and can it be prevented? In this episode, Bruce Parkman discusses: What CTE is and why it matters The role of…
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanCorey Russell and Peyton Smith on Brain Trauma, Blast Exposure, and ROE Lab | Broken Brains Podcast Ep. 91
Send us Fan Mail What are repetitive blasts and head impacts really doing to the brain? In Episode 91, Corey Russell and Peyton Smith join the show to discuss…
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Bruce Parkman on Contact Sports, Concussions, and Brain Safety for Kids | Broken Brains Podcast
Send us Fan Mail What should parents know before putting their kids into contact sports? In this episode, Bruce Parkman discusses: Brain trauma and concussions…
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanKimberly Archie on Youth Sports, Cheerleading, and Repetitive Brain Trauma | Broken Brains Podcast Ep. 90
Send us Fan Mail What if the sports we encourage our children to play are creating long-term risks for brain injury? Bruce Parkman sits down with Kimberly…
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Bruce Parkman on 7 Daily Habits to Protect Your Brain for Life | Broken Brains Podcast
Send us Fan Mail Bruce Parkman discusses practical habits that can improve brain health, reduce inflammation, and support long-term cognitive performance. In…
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanStephanie Samuels on Brain Trauma, PTSD & Mental Health in First Responders, Ep 89
Send us Fan Mail Stephanie Samuels joins Bruce Parkman to discuss repetitive head trauma, PTSD, concussions, and the mental health challenges affecting first…
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Bruce Parkman on Concussion Recovery, Brain Healing & the 30-Day Rule | Broken Brains Podcast
Send us Fan Mail Episode Summary: Bruce Parkman discusses why proper recovery after a concussion is essential and why returning to activity too quickly can…
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanBethany Lewis on Concussions, Neuroplasticity & Protecting Kids from Brain Injury | Broken Brains Podcast Episode 88
Send us Fan Mail Bethany Lewis joins Bruce Parkman to discuss the realities of concussions, the dangers of repetitive brain trauma, and how parents can better…
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Bruce Parkman on The Truth About Helmets & Brain Injury in Contact Sports | Broken Brains Podcast
Send us Fan Mail Bruce Parkman breaks down the limitations of helmets in contact sports and explains why they fail to prevent brain injury. This episode…
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanTait Fletcher on Brain Injury, Mental Health & Recovery from Trauma | Broken Brains Podcast | EP 87
Send us Fan Mail TaitFletcher joins Bruce Parkman to discuss the impact of traumatic brain injury, the hidden dangers of subconcussive trauma, and innovative…
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Bruce Parkman on Preventing Brain Trauma and the Mission of the Mac Parkman Foundation
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Broken Brains, Bruce Parkman discusses the mission and ongoing work of the Mac Parkman Foundation, an organization focused…
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanTom Christian on Instrumented Mouth Guards and the Future of Brain Safety in Sports | Broken Brains Podcast | EP 86
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Broken Brains, Bruce Parkman speaks with Tom Christian from HitIQ about the role of technology in improving athlete safety…
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Bruce Parkman on Concussion Caps, Brain Health, and Protecting Kids in Contact Sports
Send us Fan Mail Bruce Parkman on Concussion Caps and Brain Safety in Youth Sports In this episode of Broken Brains, Bruce Parkman examines the effectiveness…
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanColin Lightfoot on Blast Exposure, TBI, and the Hidden Brain Injuries Veterans Face | Broken Brains Podcast | EP 85
Send us Fan Mail What really happens to the brain after years of blast exposure in combat? In this episode of Broken Brains, host Bruce Parkman speaks with…
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Brain Trauma, TBI, and the Hidden Crisis Facing Veterans
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Broken Brains, Bruce Parkman discusses the devastating impact of repetitive brain trauma and traumatic brain injury (TBI)…
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanBen Askins on Psychedelics, Ketamine, and the Truth About Veteran Brain Trauma | Broken Brains Podcast | EP 84
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Broken Brains, Bruce Parkman speaks with veteran and Physician Associate Ben Askins about repetitive brain trauma and…
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Brain Trauma & Youth Sports: The Reality Behind the Q-Collar and Concussion Prevention
Send us Fan Mail Are concussion prevention devices truly protecting young athletes? In this episode, Bruce Parkman discusses: • Brain trauma in youth sports •…