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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 concussions, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), and the mental health consequences that followed.
Together, they discuss:
- The long-term risks of repeated subconcussive impacts
- How CTE symptoms affect everyday life, relationships, and identity
- The cultural resistance to change in sports communities
- The urgent need for education, awareness, and advocacy—especially for parents and youth programs
- Why mental health support and early intervention are critical for athletes, veterans, and survivors
This conversation is a wake-up call for athletes, families, coaches, and policymakers. If you care about the future of sports and the minds of those who play them, this episode is a must-listen.
🎧 Available now on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts
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Chapters
1. Introducing the Head Rush Podcast Hosts (00:00:00)
2. CTE: A Preventable Condition (00:16:43)
3. Rodeo Injuries and Broken Necks (00:29:24)
4. Changing the Culture of Contact Sports (00:40:15)
5. NFL Players and Their Children (00:48:41)
6. Closing Thoughts and Future Initiatives (00:59:02)
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