Episodes 84
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Since Jun 2024
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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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. 


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S2 Brain Trauma, TBI, and the Hidden Crisis Facing Veterans

Mar 05, 2026 9m Transcript

Send a textIn this episode of Broken Brains, Bruce Parkman discusses the devastating impact of repetitive brain trauma and traumatic brain injury (TBI) on the veteran community.Many veterans…

S2E84 Ben Askins on Psychedelics, Ketamine, and the Truth About Veteran Brain Trauma

Mar 03, 2026 1h Transcript

Send a text In this episode of Broken Brains, Bruce Parkman speaks with veteran and Physician Associate Ben Askins about repetitive brain trauma and emerging treatment options.Ben explains how…

S2 Brain Trauma & Youth Sports: The Reality Behind the Q-Collar and Concussion Prevention

Feb 26, 2026 6m Transcript

Send a textAre concussion prevention devices truly protecting young athletes?In this episode, Bruce Parkman discusses:• Brain trauma in youth sports • The truth behind the Q-Collar • Why developing…

S2E83 Geoff Dardia on TBI, Toxic Exposure, and Functional Medicine for Veteran Brain Health

Feb 24, 2026 1h 8m Transcript

Send a textRetired Special Forces Master Sergeant Geoff Dardia joins Broken Brains to discuss the devastating impact of traumatic brain injury and toxic exposure on veterans.Geoff shares his personal…

S1E82 Brain Trauma, TBI & the HERO Protocol: A Special Forces Medic's Path to Cognitive Recovery

Feb 16, 2026 1h 26m Transcript

Send a textCould repetitive brain trauma be the hidden cause of mental illness in veterans — and could a Special Forces medic have accidentally found the answer?Bruce Parkman sits down with Chief…

S1E81 Broken Brains: Integrative Neurology, Trauma, and the Future of Brain Health

Feb 09, 2026 57m Transcript

Send a textDr. Ken Sharlin joins Broken Brains to explain how integrative neurology and functional medicine redefine mental health by treating the brain’s root causes—trauma, inflammation, and…

S1E80 Repetitive Brain Trauma, Moral Injury, and the Cost of War

Feb 02, 2026 1h 9m Transcript

Send a textFrank Larkin joins Bruce Parkman to discuss veteran brain trauma, moral injury, suicide prevention, and systemic failures following 9/11. A powerful call to action for reform and…

S1E79 Waves, War, And The Hidden Cost

Jan 26, 2026 49m Transcript

Send a text  What is the hidden cost of fighting wars at sea? In this episode of The Broken Brains Podcast, host Bruce Parkman sits down with retired U.S. Navy SWCC operator Anthony Smith to expose…

S1E78 When the Game Ends: Brain Trauma, Mental Health, and Life After Sports

Jan 19, 2026 43m Transcript

Send a textWhat happens to the brain—and identity—when the game ends? In this episode of Broken Brains, host Bruce Parkman sits down with Kurt A. David, Emmy Award–winning TV host, producer, and…

S1E77 Repetitive Brain Trauma, Sleep, and the Hidden Risks Facing Young Athletes

Jan 12, 2026 51m Transcript

Send a textWhat happens when brain trauma starts earlier than we realize—and recovery never truly begins? In this episode of The Broken Brains Podcast, host Bruce Parkman sits down with…

S1E76 Breaking the Silence: Brain Trauma, Blast Exposure & Veteran Mental Health

Jan 05, 2026 54m Transcript

Send a textIn this episode of Broken Brains, host Bruce Parkman sits down with Daniel Pace, CEO of Invicta Prospects Group, to confront the growing crisis of repetitive brain trauma in the military.…

S1E75 From the NFL to Advocacy: George Visger on Brain Trauma, Mental Health & Resilience

Dec 29, 2025 1h 2m Transcript

Send a text  In this episode of Broken Brains, host Bruce Parkman sits down with George Visger, former NFL player and brain injury advocate, to expose the long-term consequences of repetitive brain…

S1E74 Understanding Brain Trauma & Concussions with Dr. Drew Thodeson

Dec 15, 2025 55m Transcript

Send a textIn this episode of Broken Brains, Bruce Parkman speaks with Dr. Drew Thodeson, a pediatric neurologist specializing in concussions and brain trauma. Together, they explore the hidden…

S1E73 Healing Brain Trauma Through Psychedelics with Dr. Pamela Kryskow

Dec 09, 2025 33m Transcript

Send a textIn this episode of Broken Brains, Bruce Parkman speaks with physician and psychedelic researcher Dr. Pamela Kryskow to explore the powerful connection between brain trauma, mental health,…

S1E72 Understanding the Suicide Crisis with Dr. Helen Epstein

Dec 01, 2025 50m Transcript

Send a textIn this episode of Broken Brains, Bruce Parkman speaks with public health expert Dr. Helen Epstein about the rising suicide crisis and the complex mental health challenges driving it. They…

S1E71 Protecting Kids: Brain Trauma, Flag Football & the Future of Youth Sports

Nov 24, 2025 55m Transcript

Send a textIn this episode of Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman, Bruce speaks with Bruce Bottorff, Board Chair of Manatee PAL, about the growing concerns surrounding repetitive brain trauma in youth…

S1E70 Travis Wilson on Brain Trauma, Healing, and Project R3CON

Nov 17, 2025 56m Transcript

Send a textIn this powerful episode of Broken Brains, Bruce Parkman is joined by Travis Wilson—a 20-year Army veteran and former Green Beret—to explore the harsh realities of brain trauma in…

S1E69 The Legacy of Ray Ray: Fighting for Safer Youth Sports"

Nov 10, 2025 40m Transcript

Send a textIn this emotional and insightful episode, Bruce Parkman speaks with Tatiana McCall Wimberly, founder of the RL3 Foundation, about the tragic loss of her son Ray Ray and her mission to…

S1E68 Operator Syndrome, Brain Trauma & the Fight for Veteran Mental Health

Nov 03, 2025 58m Transcript

Send a textIn this episode of Broken Brains, host Bruce Parkman talks with Dr. Chris Frueh, a leading authority on Operator Syndrome, brain trauma, and mental health among veterans and first…

S1E67 The Healing Potential of Ibogaine: Brain Trauma, PTSD & Recovery with Trevor Millar

Oct 27, 2025 55m Transcript

Send a textIn this episode of Broken Brains, Bruce Parkman speaks with Trevor Millar, a leading advocate and expert in ibogaine therapy. They explore the powerful potential of this psychedelic…

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