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

Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman is a health podcast hosted by Bruce Parkman, with 132 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Bruce Parkman hosts Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman, a health show with 132 episodes published.

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  Bruce Parkman: What the NFL Is Teaching Us About Football & Brain Health

  Oct 1, 202612 minS2

  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 brain? In this solo episode of the Broken Brains Podcast, Bruce Parkman examines football, concussions, repetitive head impacts, and the ongoing effort to reduce brain trauma in contact sports. Bruce discusses recent NFL safety measures and what those changes reveal about the growing focus on reducing unnecessary head impacts. The conversation then moves beyond professional football to the athletes Bruce believes deserve even greater attention: children and teenagers. He explores why repetitive head impacts matter, how the developing brain differs from the adult brain, and why delaying contact may be one strategy for reducing cumulative exposure during childhood. This episode examines football safety, youth sports, concussions, repetitive brain trauma, player safety, mental health, and practical ways parents, coaches, and sports organizations can think differently about protecting young athletes. Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts Be sure to follow, share, like, and subscribe to support brain health awareness and bring real treatments to those who need them most. Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman is sponsored by The Mac Parkman Foundation Support The Mac Parkman Foundation by donating today! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CR24MY2GDUCZL CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW! https://www.mpfact.com/headsmart-app/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and the impact of football on brain health 02:13 NFL's recent safety measures and their limitations 04:06 The importance of reducing head impacts in youth sports 05:56 Mental health issues among NFL and college players 08:14 Science of brain impacts and the need for policy change 09:38 Practical steps for parents and coaches to make sports safer 11:05 Conclusion: Learning from the NFL to protect young athletes Support Broken Brains Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman is sponsored by the Mac Parkman Foundation. Mac Parkman Foundation Donate to the Mac Parkman Foundation Produced by Security Halt Media

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  Episode #109

  Spencer Hawkswell Spencer Hawkswell on Psilocybin, Mental Health and the Future of Psychedelic Medicine | Broken Brains Ep. 109

  Sep 29, 202645 minS2

  Send us Fan Mail What happens when people searching for relief through psilocybin face legal, regulatory, and financial barriers to accessing it? In Episode 109 of the Broken Brains Podcast, Bruce Parkman sits down with psilocybin advocate Spencer Hawkswell to explore psychedelic medicine, mental health, end-of-life care, brain health, and the fight to expand legal access to psilocybin in Canada. Spencer shares the personal story that led him into advocacy and explains how patients and advocates have challenged Canada's psychedelic drug policies through medical exemptions, the Special Access Program, public advocacy, and continued pressure for reform. Bruce and Spencer also discuss the psychedelic therapeutic process, including preparation, the psychedelic experience, and integration; barriers to clinical research; veteran mental health; trauma; neuroplasticity; and emerging questions about whether psychedelics could eventually have applications in traumatic brain injury and repetitive brain trauma. The conversation examines both the potential and the unanswered questions surrounding psychedelic medicine while exploring what safe, legal, medically supervised access could look like in the future. Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts Be sure to follow, share, like, and subscribe to support brain health awareness and bring real treatments to those who need them most. Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman is sponsored by The Mac Parkman Foundation Support The Mac Parkman Foundation by donating today! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CR24MY2GDUCZL CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW! https://www.mpfact.com/headsmart-app/ Chapters 00:00 Meet Spencer Hawkswell 01:10 The Personal Story Behind Spencer’s Psilocybin Advocacy 02:23 Psychedelic Policy & Legal Access in Canada 03:44 Medical Exemptions & Canada’s Special Access Program 06:24 How Public Advocacy Changed the Conversation 07:51 Accessing Psilocybin in Canada 10:11 Government Policy & the Fight for Reform 12:20 Legal Access, Underground Use & Safety 14:21 Preparation, Psychedelic Therapy & Integration 17:30 Psilocybin for Mental Health & Vulnerable Populations 20:42 Psilocybin, TBI & Neuroplasticity 24:42 Psychedelic Research, Funding & Clinical Trials 28:32 Patient Experiences, Evidence & the Right to Access 33:34 Why Psychedelic Research Needs Policy Reform 36:02 Veterans, PTSD & Psilocybin Research 38:08 Athletes, Brain Trauma & Psychedelic Medicine 41:20 Advocacy, Social Media & Changing Public Opinion 42:38 Training Clinicians & the Future of Psychedelic Medicine 44:00 Final Thoughts & How to Get Involved Support Broken Brains Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman is sponsored by the Mac Parkman Foundation. Mac Parkman Foundation Donate to the Mac Parkman Foundation Produced by Security Halt Media

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  Bruce Parkman on Concussion Prevention Myths, Youth Sports and Protecting the Developing Brain | Broken Brains

  Sep 24, 20268 minS2

  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 Podcast, Bruce Parkman challenges concussion-prevention claims surrounding contact sports and explains why parents should be skeptical of products marketed as protecting the brain from the forces created by repetitive head impacts. Bruce discusses how the brain moves inside the skull during impacts, the difference between reducing certain risks and claiming to prevent brain injury, and why repetitive head impacts remain an important concern in youth contact sports. He also examines supplements and other products marketed around brain protection and argues that no pill or product can eliminate the physical forces acting on the brain. The episode explores concussion prevention, repetitive head impacts, CTE, youth sports safety, the developing brain, and alternatives such as flag football and touch rugby for families looking to reduce exposure to repetitive impacts. Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts Be sure to follow, share, like, and subscribe to support brain health awareness and bring real treatments to those who need them most. Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman is sponsored by The Mac Parkman Foundation Support The Mac Parkman Foundation by donating today! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CR24MY2GDUCZL CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW! https://www.mpfact.com/headsmart-app/ Chapters 00:00 The Truth About Concussion Prevention 02:23 Are Parents Being Sold False Hope? 03:20 What Happens to the Brain During an Impact? 04:19 Supplements, Technology & Concussion Prevention Claims 05:18 Safer Youth Sports & Protecting the Developing Brain 06:17 What Parents Need to Know Support Broken Brains Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman is sponsored by the Mac Parkman Foundation. Mac Parkman Foundation Donate to the Mac Parkman Foundation Produced by Security Halt Media

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  Episode #108

  Tony Crescenzo on Neuroplasticity, PTSD, TBI and the Future of Brain Health | Broken Brains Ep. 108

  Sep 21, 20261h 9mS2

  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 Podcast, Bruce Parkman sits down with Marine Corps veteran and Peak Neuro founder Tony Crescenzo to explore neuroplasticity, brain resilience, neurotechnology, and emerging approaches to PTSD and TBI. Tony shares his journey from the Marine Corps into brain health innovation and explains the technology behind Peak Neuro, including neuro biomodulation, personalized protocols, and the use of AI to better understand and influence brain activity. Bruce and Tony discuss how trauma can affect the brain, the role neuroplasticity may play in recovery, challenges surrounding research and FDA approval, and the potential applications of non-invasive brain technology for veterans, athletes, first responders, and civilians. The conversation also looks toward the future of personalized and remote brain health care and what emerging neurotechnology could mean for people living with the effects of trauma and brain injury. Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts Be sure to follow, share, like, and subscribe to support brain health awareness and bring real treatments to those who need them most. Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman is sponsored by The Mac Parkman Foundation Support The Mac Parkman Foundation by donating today! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CR24MY2GDUCZL CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW! https://www.mpfact.com/headsmart-app/ Chapters 00:00 Repetitive Brain Trauma & Blast Exposure 00:55 Meet Tony Crescenzo 02:29 From Marine Counterintelligence to Civilian Life 08:31 Veteran Advocacy & the Journey Into Brain Health 12:06 The Mission Behind Peak Neuro 16:04 Trauma, PTSD & Neuroplasticity 19:10 How Peak Neuro & Neuromodulation Work 21:16 Sleep, Brain Health & Recovery 22:17 AI & Personalized Brain Health 29:29 Expanding Access for Veterans 31:33 EEG, Brain Mapping & Military Research 36:13 Building Brain Resilience Before Trauma 37:14 Cognitive Warfare & Human Performance 42:06 Self-Regulation, Resilience & Trauma Recovery 48:17 Neuroinflammation & Brain Research 50:17 Peak Neuro Research & Results 54:10 Barriers to Brain Health Treatment 61:29 Peak Neuro Resources & Veteran Support 65:53 The Future of Brain Health 68:09 Final Thoughts Support Broken Brains Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman is sponsored by the Mac Parkman Foundation. Mac Parkman Foundation Donate to the Mac Parkman Foundation Produced by Security Halt Media

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  Remembering Brant McCarthy: Why We Have to Reach Out Before It’s Too Late | Bruce Parkman

  Sep 17, 202624 minS2

  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 the Broken Brains Podcast, Bruce Parkman remembers Brant McCarthy and reflects on his life, his mental health advocacy, his commitment to suicide prevention, and the impact he made on the people around him. Bruce shares his personal connection with Brant and discusses the silent mental health struggles that can affect young people, veterans, families, and people who may appear successful or strong from the outside. He explores vulnerability, trauma, community, suicide prevention, and why waiting for someone who is struggling to ask for help may not be enough. Above all, this episode is about Brant’s legacy and a simple message for anyone struggling or worried about someone they love: reach out, stay connected, and remind people they do not have to suffer alone. Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts Be sure to follow, share, like, and subscribe to support brain health awareness and bring real treatments to those who need them most. Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman is sponsored by The Mac Parkman Foundation Support The Mac Parkman Foundation by donating today! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CR24MY2GDUCZL CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW! https://www.mpfact.com/headsmart-app/ Chapters 00:00 Why Bruce Needed to Tell Brant McCarthy’s Story 00:30 Remembering Brant McCarthy 01:22 Why So Many People Suffer in Silence 02:19 Brant’s Story & Mission for Mental Health 04:23 Meeting Brant Through the Concussion Legacy Foundation 06:34 Matthew McCarthy, Trauma & the Impact of Loss 07:47 The 38 Challenge & Turning Pain Into Advocacy 09:07 Brant’s Work in Concussion & Mental Health Awareness 11:16 Entrepreneurship, Purpose & Helping Others 13:22 Why Community & Connection Can Matter 17:45 Kratom, Substance Use & Mental Health Struggles 18:33 Psychedelics & Brant’s Search for Healing 19:43 Why We Have to Reach Out 21:06 Remembering the People We’ve Lost 22:27 A Message of Hope for Anyone Struggling 23:23 Carrying Brant McCarthy’s Legacy Forward Brain Health Golf Open https://givebutter.com/brain-health-golf-open-5vzj5v 3rd Annual International Summit on Repetitive Brain Trauma https://givebutter.com/brain-health-golf-open-5vzj5v Support Broken Brains Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman is sponsored by the Mac Parkman Foundation. Mac Parkman Foundation Donate to the Mac Parkman Foundation Produced by Security Halt Media

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