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What does it really take to rebuild your life after a traumatic brain injury?
Could your mental health struggles actually be caused by untreated brain trauma?
In this groundbreaking episode of Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman, host Bruce Parkman interviews Dr. Mark Gordon, a world-renowned expert in neuroendocrinology, TBI, and neuroinflammation. Together, they dive deep into the science behind traumatic brain injury, its long-term mental health consequences, and the treatment gaps that continue to fail veterans and athletes.
Dr. Gordon explains:
- The devastating effects of cytokine storms and neuroinflammation on the brain
- How neurotransmitter imbalances drive depression, anxiety, and cognitive decline
- Why traditional medicine is slow to adopt evidence-based, hormone-focused protocols
- How his work has changed lives for veterans suffering from invisible wounds
- The importance of moving from research to action—and making cutting-edge treatments accessible now
This episode is essential listening for veterans, athletes, caregivers, and anyone ready to explore what's really going on inside the injured brain—and what can be done to heal it.
🎧 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
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Chapters
1. Setting the Stakes: RHI and Blasts (00:00:00)
2. Meet Dr. Mark Gordon (00:02:10)
3. Redefining “TBI” and Hidden Trauma (00:03:40)
4. Inflammation’s Cascade: From Hits to CTE (00:06:45)
5. Translational Medicine vs Endless Research (00:11:25)
6. Cytokines, Microglia, and the “Storm” (00:15:40)
7. Gut–Brain Axis and Sleep, Mood, Energy (00:19:10)
8. Risks: Parkinson’s, ALS, Alzheimer’s (00:23:20)
9. Biomarker Panels and Inflammation Testing (00:26:40)
10. Non-Pharma Protocols and Hormones (00:30:20)
11. Outcomes, Insurance, and System Barriers (00:35:10)
12. COVID, Microbiome, and Non-Responders (00:39:10)
13. Regeneration: BDNF, T3, GH, Myelin (00:43:30)
14. Action Over Academia: What’s Next (00:47:20)
15. Prevention, Helmets, and Resiliency (00:51:00)
16. Resources, Peptides, and How to Get Help (00:55:40)
17. Closing, Book Updates, and Army–Navy Event (01:01:00)
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