Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Broken Brains, host Bruce Parkman discusses the critical issue of repetitive brain trauma with expert Sheila Thelen. They explore the impact of vestibular training on brain health, mental well-being, and recovery from injuries. Sheila explains how the vestibular system affects balance, cognition, and sleep, and shares success stories of individuals who have bene...

Send us Fan Mail What does it really take to rebuild your life after a traumatic brain injury? Could your mental health struggles actually be caused by untreated brain trauma? In this groundbreaking episode of Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman, host Bruce Parkman interviews Dr. Mark Gordon, a world-renowned expert in neuroendocrinology, TBI, and neuroinflammation. Together, they dive deep into the...

Send us Fan Mail What does it really take to rebuild your life after a traumatic brain injury? In this compelling episode of Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman , host Bruce Parkman speaks with Gail Waitkun, a TBI survivor, brain health advocate, and educator, who shares her journey of resilience, recovery, and reinvention after a life-altering brain injury. Gail opens up about: The hidden struggles...

Send us Fan Mail What if the sport you loved left a permanent mark on your brain? In this powerful episode of Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman, we explore the life-altering impact of repetitive brain trauma in high-impact sports like football and rodeo. Bruce is joined by Paul Frase, former NFL player, and Corey Berry, former rodeo competitor, who both open up about their personal experiences with...

Send us Fan Mail 🎧 In this eye-opening episode of Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman , we sit down with Dr. Robert Baric, a leading expert in concussion care and brain wellness, to uncover the hidden crisis of repetitive brain trauma affecting veterans, athletes, and everyday people. Dr. Baric breaks down: 🧠 The long-term effects of untreated concussions and subconcussive impacts 🩺 Why early inte...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman , we dive into the urgent conversation around repetitive brain trauma in sports with Dr. Judith Gates—founder of HeadSafe Football and fierce advocate for athlete brain health. Dr. Gates opens up about the devastating impact of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) on her late husband, Bill Gates, a former professional...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman , host Bruce Parkman sits down with Sharon Gilmartin, Executive Director of the Safe States Alliance, to tackle one of the most urgent public health challenges of our time—repetitive brain trauma. Together, they break down the hidden dangers of head impacts in sports and everyday life, exposing the serious gaps in care,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Broken Brains, Bruce Parkman talks with retired Green Beret Pat Flatley, who shares his journey through traumatic brain injury, PTSD, and the shortcomings of traditional treatment. After years of pain, anger, and depression with little help from the VA, Pat found a breakthrough through psychedelic-assisted therapy with Ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT, supported by VETS.o...

Send us Fan Mail     🏈 In this powerful episode of Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman , former NFL player Matt Skura opens up about his journey from youth sports to the biggest stage in football—and the mental and physical battles that came with it. Matt shares raw insights into the toll that injuries, concussions, and the pressures of professional sports can take on an athlete’s brain health and e...

Send us Fan Mail In 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 in...

Send us Fan Mail    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 di...

Send us Fan Mail In 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 ac...

Send us Fan Mail 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 trau...

Send us Fan Mail 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 c...

Send us Fan Mail 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 h...

Send us Fan Mail 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, Alexand...

Send us Fan Mail 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 fro...

Send us Fan Mail 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 ou...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 b...

Send us Fan Mail 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 an...

Send us Fan Mail 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 a...

Send us Fan Mail 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 ve...