The Concussion Nerds Podcast

Have you ever looked in the mirror after an injury and wondered where the "real you" went? When a concussion strikes, we tend to pour all our energy into tracking physical symptoms and managing clinical protocols. But...

Are you struggling to navigate your child's concussion recovery without a clear roadmap from their doctors? Most parents are left feeling overwhelmed by a confusing healthcare system that wasn't built for family...

Are you relying on subjective symptom reports to clear your post-concussion patients, only to have them relapse or struggle with lingering issues? Many clinicians fall into the trap of using basic screening tools like...

Are post-concussion relationship struggles leaving you and your loved ones feeling distant, misunderstood, or completely exhausted? You or someone you love might be falling into the trap of treating post-concussion...

Are you giving your complex concussion clients your absolute best care, or are you secretly running out of ideas when they hit a plateau? It's an uncomfortable truth: while every healthcare provider goes into practice...

Have you ever wondered why some of your concussion clients suddenly hit a total plateau in their recovery, or why bringing up an insurance claim or lawsuit creates an immediate wall of tension in the room? Navigating...

Have you ever pulled into your driveway and suddenly realized you don't even remember the actual drive home? We've all gone on autopilot during a routine commute, but behind the wheel, your brain is actually running a...

Did you know that a child's brain doesn't fully mature until they are 25 years old—and that this completely changes how they recover from a concussion? As parents and clinicians, we often treat a youth concussion as if...

Have you ever noticed your concussion symptoms get worse right before a storm, in bright light, or on a hot day? If so, you're not imagining it. It's easy to brush these moments off as coincidence or assume you just...

Have you ever wondered if your concussion symptoms are really from your brain injury, or if something else could be contributing to the way you're feeling? Many people assume problems like poor focus, forgetfulness...

Have you ever wondered why recovering from a concussion after a car accident can feel so much harder than recovering from a sports injury? Many people assume that all concussions follow the same recovery path. As a...

Have you ever found yourself trying to explain your concussion symptoms—only to be met with doubt, confusion, or the dreaded "But you look fine"? Living with an invisible injury can be incredibly isolating. Whether it's...

Could your elderly patient or loved one be living with a concussion that no one ever diagnosed? Too often, we associate falls in older adults with broken hips or "just getting older," overlooking the possibility of a...

<p>Have you been told your dizziness is "just anxiety" — and wondered why you still don't feel like yourself months or even years later?</p> <p>Many people living with persistent dizziness make the mistake of assuming...

<p >Have you ever wondered why your brain feels completely exhausted after answering emails, sitting in a Zoom meeting, or trying to multitask after a concussion?</p> <p >So many people think they're "resting" after a...