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In this episode of Broken Brains, host Bruce Parkman sits down with researchers Gracie Recht and Claire Buddenbaum to unpack the hidden dangers of repetitive brain trauma in contact sports. They explore the mental health crisis emerging in former athletes, the science behind Traumatic Encephalopathy Syndrome (TES), and the urgent need for more research—especially involving women. With personal stories and cutting-edge findings, this conversation sheds light on how education, prevention, and awareness can protect future generations from the long-term effects of neurotrauma.
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Chapters
1. Mission And Scope Of Broken Brains (00:00:00)
2. Meet Grace Recht And Claire Boudenbaum (00:00:57)
3. Gracie’s Concussion Story And Path To CTE Research (00:02:52)
4. Claire’s Entry Into Neurotrauma And Motivation (00:06:20)
5. Why Study Midlife Former Athletes (00:09:02)
6. Study Design: Who, What, And How (00:11:06)
7. Mental Health Findings And Income Effects (00:13:16)
8. The Missing Question In Clinics (00:15:40)
9. TES Explained As A Living Diagnosis (00:16:57)
10. From Protocol To Practice: Validation Gap (00:19:03)
11. Brain Changes: Cortical Thinning In Contact Athletes (00:21:01)
12. Regions Linked To Mental Health Decline (00:23:05)
13. Culture, Stigma, And Why Change Lags (00:24:22)
14. Safer Sports: Reduce Impacts And Rethink Practice (00:26:05)
15. Education For Coaches, Parents, And Players (00:28:07)
16. Action Paths: Policy, Screening, And Tools (00:29:49)
17. What’s Next: New Studies And Open Access (00:31:10)
18. Closing Notes And Community Support (00:33:10)
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