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
In 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...
In 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 ba...
In 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 scho...
In 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 ...
In 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...
In 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 urg...
In 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 ...
In 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 inj...
In 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 Matt...
In 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...
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 di...
What 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 shar...
In 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 ...
In 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 neurodegenerat...
In 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 s...
In 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...
What 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, especial...
In 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, brai...
In 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...
In 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...
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