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(00:00:00) - Podcast Introduction and Guest Background
(00:04:13) - Pinions and Pines Race Experience and Death Mud Challenges
(00:11:56) - Path to Physical Therapy and Passion for Neuroscience
(00:16:15) - Athletic Background and Shift to Adventure Filmmaking
(00:27:02) - Physical Therapy Philosophy and Concussion Insights
(00:38:43) - Brain Injury Mechanisms, Symptoms, and Treatment Challenges
(00:49:52) - Concussion Phases and Brain Energy Crisis
(01:02:14) - Healing Time, Patience, and Sustainability in Endurance Sports
(01:12:04) - Aging, Injuries, and First Bikepacking Race Experiences
(01:29:30) - Injury Risks, Dehydration, and Sleep Deprivation
(01:32:43) - Sports Equipment, Second Impact Syndrome, and Recovery
(01:43:56) - Personal Transformation After Brain Injury
(02:01:17) - Supplements, Safety, and Neuroprotection
(02:13:45) - Balancing Safety with Living Fully
(02:24:20) - Dysautonomia Diagnosis, Treatment, and Recovery
(02:38:05) - Helping Others Through Personal Experience
(02:40:23) - Reflections on Life, Purpose, and Aging
(02:46:35) - Podcast Closing and Promotions
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