Dr. PhilGood – TBI, CTE & Brain Injury Recovery Podcast

Can the brain be rewired after trauma? In Episode 10 of Dr. PhilGood, David and Fruzsina Carson welcome back Danielle Matthews for a powerful conversation about neuroplasticity, synaptic pruning, nervous system regulation, and the healing potential of Yoga Nidra. After surviving a traumatic brain injury from a serious car accident, Danielle began searching for answers beyond what traditional medic...

What if many of the symptoms diagnosed as depression, anxiety, PTSD, or cognitive decline after a brain injury are actually signs of an underlying biological problem that has never been properly identified? In Episode 9 of Dr. PhilGood, David and Fruzsina Carson sit down with renowned neuroendocrinologist Dr. Mark Gordon, one of the pioneers in understanding the connection between traumatic brain...

What if recovery isn't just about treating symptoms? In Episode 8 of Dr. PhilGood, David and Fruzsina Carson sit down with Trip Harlan and Jason Griffasi from the Bio Optimization Institute to explore a growing movement focused on helping the body and brain function at a higher level through personalized recovery strategies, advanced wellness technologies, and nervous system optimization. This con...

What happens when conventional medicine tells you there are no more answers? In Episode 7 of Dr. PhilGood, David and Fruzsina Carson sit down with Danielle Matthews, a biology graduate, educator, and traumatic brain injury survivor whose life changed after a devastating car accident in 2012. After exhausting traditional treatment options, Danielle began exploring the science of neuroplasticity, ce...

What happens when the warning signs are there… but nobody fully understands what they mean? This episode of Dr. Philgood features Karen and Doug Zegel of the Patrick Risha CTE Awareness Foundation in one of the most personal and emotional conversations released on the show so far. This episode is not built around headlines or statistics. It’s built around Patrick Risha — who he was, what the peopl...

TBI & Trauma Q&A: Real Questions About Brain Injury, Healing & Recovery (Ep. 5) This episode of Dr. PhilGood answers real questions about traumatic brain injury (TBI), CTE, trauma, caregiver burnout, and faith—directly from listeners living it every day. Since launching the show, one thing is clear: People are carrying questions they’ve never had a safe place to ask. This episode steps...

Precision Psychiatry for TBI: Dr. Mizyl Damayo on Brain Injury, Trauma & Real Treatment (Ep. 4) This episode of Dr. PhilGood explores precision psychiatry, traumatic brain injury (TBI), CTE, and the biology behind mental health—challenging one of the most damaging beliefs in modern care: Behavior is not a moral failure. It’s a biological signal. Recorded in Punta Gorda, Florida, this in-person...

TBI Misdiagnosis: How Brain Injuries Get Missed, Ignored, and Misunderstood (Ep. 3 – Part 2) This is Part 2 of David Carson’s story. If you haven’t listened to Episode 2, start there for full context. In this episode of Dr. PhilGood, we continue exploring traumatic brain injury (TBI), CTE, and the lived reality of being misunderstood when the real issue is neurological—not behavioral. This is the...

TBI Survivor Story: What Life Is Really Like After Severe Brain Injury (Ep. 2) This episode of Dr. PhilGood dives deep into traumatic brain injury (TBI), CTE, and the lived reality of surviving severe brain trauma—and not understanding what’s happening inside your own mind and body. Before the science, before recovery, before healing—there was confusion. David Carson shares his full story: years o...

TBI & Trauma Recovery: Why Brain Injury Is NOT “Just in Your Head” This episode of Dr. PhilGood explores traumatic brain injury (TBI), CTE, trauma, and nervous system dysregulation—and why so many people struggle to heal even after therapy, medication, positive thinking, or prayer. If you’ve ever been told “it’s just in your head,” this conversation will change how you understand brain injury,...