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Episode 252 of the Transition Drill Podcast, traumatic brain injury recovery, veteran transition, and rebuilding identity for veterans, first responders, and anyone navigating life after service, injury, or high-performance careers. You'll hear Chrisanne Gordon on the hidden cost of brain injury, the fight to be believed, and what it takes to turn personal adversity into a mission that changes lives.Dr. Chrisanne Gordon didn't arrive in the veteran community through military service. She arrived through medicine, personal hardship, and a realization she couldn't ignore. Chrisanne followed generations of family medicine into becoming a physician. She worked emergency medicine, then later moved into rehabilitation medicine, driven by a simple question she couldn't let go of: what happens to patients after they leave the ER?That question became personal after suffering a traumatic brain injury herself. As a physician suddenly becoming the patient, she experienced something she'd spent a career treating but had never fully understood. Cognitive changes, loss of speech, identity disruption, depression, and the realization that medicine didn't yet have all the answers changed how she viewed recovery and the people living through it.Then she read reports suggesting returning veterans with traumatic brain injuries were being dismissed, misunderstood, or categorized incorrectly. What started as concern turned into action. Chrisanne volunteered at the VA in Ohio expecting to help however she could. Instead, she found herself evaluating veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan and witnessing firsthand how difficult recovery, diagnosis, and transition could become when invisible injuries met institutional systems. Her work eventually challenged accepted practices and redirected her professional life entirely. From there came advocacy, research initiatives, congressional outreach, documentary filmmaking, and eventually the creation of a nonprofit focused on supporting veterans living with traumatic brain injury. Along the way she helped elevate awareness, pushed for recognition of TBI as a defining wound of modern conflict, and continued listening directly to veterans rather than speaking for them.Today, Chrisanne's mission extends through speaking, education, books including Guarding Our Guardians: Guaranteeing America's Veterans a Future from Deployment to Employment, and ongoing support for veterans and their families.CONNECT WITH THE PODCAST:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulpantani/WEBSITE: https://www.transitiondrillpodcast.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulpantani/SIGN-UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER:https://transitiondrillpodcast.com/home#aboutQUESTIONS OR COMMENTS:paul@transitiondrillpodcast.comSPONSORS:GRND Collective: Premium, veteran-owned sportswear built for those who show up, outwork the excuses, and give 100%. Score 15% off your order at thegrndcollective.com using promo code TRANSITION15 at checkoutBlue Line Roasting: Premium, law-enforcement-owned coffee roasted to fuel the shift. A portion of every order directly supports law enforcement families facing line-of-duty injury or loss. Save 10% at bluelineroasting.com with promo code Transition10Frontline Optics: Premium eyewear founded by a firefighter and built to withstand the job. Every single purchase helps support the First Responders Children's Foundation, serving families who've paid the ultimate price. Save 10% off your pair at frontlineoptics.com using promo code Transition10
Today we have Dr. Dominic D'Agostino, who over the past 10 years has been a frequent guest on STEM-Talk. Today Dom joins us to give us an update on his recent research into ketogenic metabolic therapies, ketone supplements as well as hyperbaric oxygen therapy for traumatic brain injuries. Dom and his lab at the University of South Florida have published more than 20 papers since his last appearance on STEM-Talk in 2023. Dom is an Associate Professor in the Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology at South Florida's Morsani College of Medicine. Dom has a background in neuroscience, molecular pharmacology, nutrition and physiology. In addition to developing and testing metabolic-based therapies, Dom's lab also investigates seizure disorders, brain cancer, neurodegenerative diseases and rare genetic-metabolic disorders. Show notes: [00:03:28] Dawn welcomes Dom back to the show and explaining that he has been quite busy since his last appearance, authoring or co-authoring more than 20 papers. Over the past several years, Dom has been helping to advance the science and application of ketogenic metabolic therapy (KMT) with colleagues at Moffitt Cancer Center, particularly focusing on using KMT to enhance immune-based therapies for certain types of cancers. Dawn asks Dom about this collaboration. [00:05:04] Dawn explains that ketogenic metabolic therapy is a dietary approach that focuses on a high-fat/low-carb diet to reduce glucose availability for cancer cells, potentially slowing their growth and improving treatment outcomes. It has been explored as a complimentary treatment for a variety of cancers including gliomas by shifting the metabolism of tumor cells away from glucose. Dawn asks Dom to explain what is involved in KMT. [00:06:58] Dawn clarifies that KMT requires less than 20-25 grams of carbohydrates per day, and that ketosis is a metabolic state in which the body switches from glucose metabolism to metabolizing fats in the form of ketones. Dawn goes on to explain that cancer cells typically consume glucose at a higher rate than normal cells. However, cancer cells are also very adaptable, and Dawn asks Dom to talk about this feature of cancer cells. [00:09:14] Ken explains that KMT has shown the most promise in treating high-grade gliomas, or brain cancers, such as glioblastoma, which is the most aggressive primary brain tumor in adults. Ken explains that Dom was part of a massive review titled “Clinical research framework proposal for ketogenic metabolic therapy in glioblastoma,” which proposed guidelines for the management of glioblastoma based on an understanding of cancer as a metabolic disease, particularly involving mitochondria. Ken asks Dom to talk about this review. [00:11:21] From a patient advocacy perspective, Ken notes that the review recommends that there should be an aggressive education campaign that can arm patients with knowledge about KMT and other novel therapies. Ken asks Dom to talk about that recommendation. [00:13:15] Ken asks about the process of cutting the review from upwards of 200 pages down to around 50 pages with 49 authors. [00:15:04] Dawn mentions that Dom was part of another paper in 2024 titled “Targeting the mitochondrial stem cell connection in cancer treatment – a hybrid orthomolecular protocol.” Dawn explains that this paper looked at the mitochondrial stem cell connection theory (MSCC), which argues that cancer originates from chronic oxidative phosphorylation insufficiency in stem cells. This insufficiency leads to the formation of cancer stem cells and abnormal energy metabolism ultimately resulting in malignancy. There were 16 research centers and organizations involved in this paper which introduced a hybrid orthomolecular protocol to target the mitochondrial stem-cell connection. Dawn asks Dom to give an overview of MSCC. [00:18:26] Dawn explains that in this paper Dom and his co-authors propose a protocol that would enhance oxidative phosphorylation and inhibit the primary fuels of cancer, glucose and glutamine. This would target both cancer stem cells and metastasis. Dawn asks Dom to explain why this concept is attracting so much interest as a potential therapeutic approach for cancer. [00:20:48] Dawn asks if Dom could discuss the orthomolecular protocol, which is an approach that focuses on preventing and treating diseases by correcting nutritional balances in the body. [00:24:41] Ken asks if the proposed dietary intervention in the orthomolecular approach is different from a standard or typical ketogenic diet. [00:26:48] Ken shifts the discussion to talk about ketone supplements, explaining that Dom recently published a paper titled “Divergent hepatic outcomes of chronic ketone supplementation.” Ken goes on to explain that ketone salts preserve liver health, while some ketone esters and precursors appear to drive inflammation and steatosis. There is a lot of interest in ketone supplementation because they substantially elevate circulating ketones without having to restrict carbohydrates as strictly. The problem, as Ken explains, is that the long-term hepatic safety of ketone supplements remains unclear. In the aforementioned paper, Dom's rodent study evaluated the formulation-dependent impact of chronic ketone supplementation on liver histopathology, inflammatory signaling and systemic biomarkers. Ken asks Dom to discuss this paper and its findings and to give an overview of the various ketone supplements currently available. [00:30:49] Dawn asks Dom to dive into the methods and findings of the rodent study. [00:34:36] Ken asks Dom what his confidence is in the rodent model used in this study, and what are the next step for further research. [00:37:47] Regarding the two different doses given to rats in the study, Ken asks Dom how these doses correlate to doses in humans [00:40:23] Ken mentions that Ben Bikman, who was our guest on episode 143, published a study in February which Dom helped co-author. It examined the effects of ketone supplements on liver function. Ken asks Dom to discuss this study. [00:44:38] Dawn pivots to ask about a joint paper that Dom did with Andrew Koutnik, who was our guest on episode 185, on carbohydrates and physical performance titled “Carbohydrate ingestion on exercise metabolism and physical performance.” Dawn asks Dom to talk about this paper, which showed that a small amount of carbohydrates is sufficient to fuel athletic performance, and how additional carbohydrate intake showed diminishing returns. [00:49:18] Ken follows up on the finding that endurance athletes who rely on carb loading can tend toward pre-diabetes. [00:51:39] Ken asks Dom about the University of South Florida trial that Dom is an advisor for on traumatic brain injury and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. [00:54:41] Dawn mentions that Dom recently had an editorial in Frontiers that gave an overview of the emerging applications of hyperbaric/hyperbaric-oxygen therapy in the treatment of different neurological disorders. Dawn asks Dom what the key points in that editorial were. [00:59:06] Dawn explains that Dom recently gave a lecture at IHMC (available to view on IHMC's YouTube page), on traumatic brain injury and the populations at greatest risk in that context. Dawn asks Dom to give an overview of how an injury to the brain can result in neurometabolic crisis. [01:02:53] Ken asks Dom, excluding occupation demographics, what demographic is most at risk for traumatic brain injury (TBI) and why. [01:04:45] Ken mentions that it is understandable the risk that young people face with TBI due to the activities that young people engage in. Older people, however, have increased risk of TBI from falling as well as an additional age-related biological component that young people are not subject to. Ken asks Dom to elaborate on this. [01:07:12] Dawn mentions that several years ago, Dom and his wife bought some acreage in the countryside and started farming and asks Dom how the farm life is going. [01:07:57] Dawn closes the interview asking how Dom's wife is doing.
Meet Angela Standridge, Director of the Texas Technology Access Program (TTAP) at the University of Texas. The program helps people with disabilities get access to assistive technology so they can live more independently.What is Assistive Technology (AT)? is any device, equipment, software program, or product that helps a person with a disability improve or maintain their ability to function.TTAP makes these tools easy to find and use. They not only have a library of available devices but also provide product demonstrations, 35-day loaner devices, recycled equipment, and information about national loan programs. Angela explains that the tool itself is not the full solution—the real solution is how the person uses it in their own environment to meet their specific needs. Listen in and find out how this amazing program allows those of us with disabilities to live a more independent life.Guest Social Media info - Website: https://ttap.disabilitystudies.utexas.edu/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UTTTAP @UTTTAPInsta: https://www.instagram.com/txtechaccess/?hl=en @txtechaccessYouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZXFb_pP3efgjRrTT4nMoeQ @texastechnologyaccessprogramBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/txtechnologyaccess.bsky.social @txtechnologyaccess.bsky.socialSend us Fan MailSupport the showYou can find this episode's transcript here.New episodes drop every other Thursday everywhere you listen to podcasts.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy or HBOT is one of the most scientifically validated yet underutilized treatments in modern medicine. And Dr. Scott Sherr has spent his career proving exactly why. In this episode, Dr. Sherr board certified internal medicine physician, hyperbaric oxygen specialist, and COO of Troscriptions breaks down everything you need to know about HBOT: how it works at the cellular level, which conditions it treats, how to access it, and how to combine it with cutting-edge molecules like methylene blue for maximum results. Whether you're dealing with brain fog, chronic fatigue, long COVID, TBI, or simply want to optimize your health and slow down aging this episode is for you.
Vision therapy and prism lenses are so misunderstood. For starters, vision therapy isn’t about how clearly you can see. It’s about how your eyes work together to send information to your brain and how your brain is actually using that information. And for a lot of people dealing with vestibular conditions or TBI, this is a game-changer that often gets overlooked. This is one of those topics that doesn’t get nearly enough attention in the vestibular space, and it’s time to change that! In this episode, we'll dig into: What vision therapy actually is and how it can help How your eyes, brain, and vestibular system work together The symptoms that could point to a vision therapy need Why you might be struggling now even if you were fine before your vestibular condition What to look for when finding a provider for vision therapy or prisms The difference between vision therapy and prism lenses A free screening tool to see if binocular vision dysfunction might be at play for you It can be tough to find the right treatments, but remember—if a treatment doesn't work, you are not failing anything. It just wasn't the right option for you. If you have questions about this or you want support as you explore vision therapy and prism lenses, join us in Vestibular Group Fit (use code GROUNDED)! (We have hours of interviews with specialists inside the membership.) Links Mentioned: Vestibular Group Fit (code GROUNDED at checkout for 15% off!): https://thevertigodoctor.com/vestibular-group-fit Citations: American Optometric Association. “Vision Therapy.” Aoa.org, 2023, www.aoa.org/practice/specialties/vision-therapy. russ. “What Is Vision Therapy?” Optometrists.org, www.optometrists.org/vision-therapy/guide-to-vision-therapy/what-is-vision-therapy/. “Binocular Vision Dysfunction Test | Vision Specialists.” NeuroVisual Medicine, 29 May 2025, vision-specialists.com/vision-health/testing-diagnostics/binocular-vision-dysfunction-test/. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026. Free Resources: The 4 Steps to Managing Vestibular Migraine: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/cb5js0y78n The PPPD Management Masterclass: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/new-pppd What your Partner Should Know About Living with Dizziness: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/partnership The FREE Mini VGFit Workout: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/minifit The FREE POTS – safe Workouts: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/pots Connect with Dr. Madison (@TheVertigoDoctor): https://instagram.com/thevertigodoctor Work with Dr. Madison: For 1:1 Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy, email madison@thevertigodoctor.com Otherwise, I'll see ya in Vestibular Group Fit! Connect with Dr. Jenna (@dizzy.rehab.therapist): https://www.instagram.com/dizzy.rehab.therapist/ Learn about the Oak Method: http://thevertigodoctor.com/why-vestibular-group-fit Love what you heard?Consider leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more vestibular warriors like you! This podcast is for informational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical professional before trying or implementing any information read here. ————————————— vision therapy, vision therapy and chronic dizziness, vision therapy and vertigo, vestibular group fit, living with vestibular migraine, optometrist, occupational therapist, prism lenses, chronic dizziness, Binocular Vision Dysfunction, therapy for vestibular disorders
Did you know you can still file a claim for a hit-and-run accident, even if the driver who fled the scene wasn't identified? One of our firm's Partners Griff, joins us to unpack the complex nature of hit and run claims. Learn more about hit and run accidents here: https://cooperhurley.com/virginia-injury/car-accident-lawyer/hit-and-run/ABOUT COOPER HURLEY INJURY LAWYERSCooper Hurley Injury Lawyers helps those injured in car, truck, and motorcycle wrecks or other serious injury and wrongful death cases. Our Virginia-based firm is located in Norfolk, Virginia with client meeting locations in all of the cities of Hampton Roads and on the Eastern Shore.Our partners, John Cooper, Jim Hurley, Bill O'Mara, Griff O'Hanlon, and John Baker, have decades of experience and have secured millions for accident, TBI, railroad, slip and fall, and medical malpractice victims.Injured in a car, truck, or motorcycle accident in Hampton Roads? Get help now at 757-333-3333.Or, visit us online at: https://cooperhurley.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VirginiaBeachinjurylawyerTwitter: https://twitter.com/CooperHurleyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cooper-hurley-injury-lawyers/
Dr. Abud Bakri, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician and expert in the science and clinical use of peptides. We discuss the history, uses, sourcing and safety of BPC-157, GHK-Cu, pinealon, epithalon, GLP-1s, retatrutide, melanotan and growth hormone-promoting peptides. We discuss the gap that exists between animal and human data and meaningful differences in the sources for different peptides. For those interested in peptides, Dr. Bakri provides a grounded look at the science, risks and uncertainties shaping the field today. Read the show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Lingo: https://hellolingo.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Abud Bakri (00:03:33) What are Peptides?, Receptors (00:06:26) BPC-157, Discovery, Animal Proteins (00:11:19) BPC-157, Animal Data, Regeneration (00:12:27) Sponsors: Eight Sleep & Lingo (00:14:51) BPC-157, Regeneration & Healing, Neurological Effects (00:19:27) Adverse Events, Clinical Trials & Legality of BPC-157 (00:29:41) GLPs & Compounding Pharmacy; Peptides & Gray Market (00:35:25) Manufacturing, Compounding Pharmacies, Gray Market, Black Market (00:41:32) Peptides & Tumor Growth?; Angiogenesis (00:45:17) Sponsor: AG1 (00:47:01) Pharmaceutical Patents, Clinical Trials for BPC-157, Potential Outcomes (00:54:19) BPC-157 Healing, Patient Experiences (01:01:22) Physician Counsel, FDA Legality, Malpractice (01:07:25) Pinealon, Epithalon, Discovery; Sleep & Cognitive Performance, Risks (01:18:17) Sponsor: Function (01:19:55) Pineal Age Deterioration, Epithalon, Eye Health (01:29:38) Thymus, Age Shrinkage; Thymosin Alpha-1, Immune Function (01:38:13) TB-500; Pet Health; Thymic Peptide Doses, Thymulin, Zinc (01:49:13) Sponsor: LMNT (01:50:33) GHK-Cu (Copper GHK), Collagen (01:55:32) Illness Recovery, Thymic Score, Tool: Blood Test & Immune Cell Counts (02:04:01) Growth Hormone Secretagogues, Age Decline, Cancer Risk, Insulin (02:15:36) GHK-Cu, Topical Cream, Red Light Therapy (02:20:25) GLPs, Discovery, Physical & Cognitive Long-Term Effects, Fertility (02:33:53) Retatrutide; Drug Patents & Nomenclature (02:39:03) Peptides: Women Reproductive Disorders; TBI, Neurologic Effect; Safe Sources (02:45:34) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this inspiring episode of the Brian Roberts Podcast, we sit down with Austin Hatch, a young man who miraculously survived two horrific plane crashes. Austin opens up about the incomprehensible loss of his family members in crashes that occurred when he was just eight and sixteen years old. He details his grueling recovery from a level seven traumatic brain injury (TBI) and how he emerged from a two-month coma with a "go big or go home" mindset instilled by his late father. Timestamps: 2:58 - The unimaginable first plane crash 4:55 - The tragic second crash 6:41 - How Austin's dad taught him to simply rise to the occasion 9:35 - A level seven Traumatic Brain Injury recovery 14:17 - Coach John Beilein's incredible integrity 17:01 - Choosing faith and perseverance 18:24 - Meeting his wife Abby 20:56 - Austin's foundational advice for anyone facing adversity 22:41 - Defining G.R.I.T.
Send us Fan MailWe reconnect with my friend and fellow veteran Delton Walker and talk about the road from military life and hard memories to healing through connection, therapy, and music. He shares how a saxophone became his church, his career, and his way to give peace back to other veterans. • meeting through the Herd Foundation Freedom Patch program and why it changes lives • using humor to cover pain and calling out the “trauma Olympics” mindset • life on the flightline, fighter jets, noise exposure, and what service feels like • choosing the Air Force, going overseas, and growing up fast away from home • dealing with racism on base and the long tail of hypervigilance • culture shock returning stateside and why trust can disappear overnight • the rough edges of transition out of the military and why support matters • picking up sax later, practicing relentlessly, and finding a real voice • getting endorsed, working with Walter Beasley, and hearing his music went to space • playing at the VA hospital to give other veterans a break from the noise If you like it, share it Like, Subscribe and Share. If you have comments or suggestions email us at: vetsconnectionpodcast@gmail.com. You can also find the video of this podcast on our YouTube Channel - Vetsconnection Podcast
What if there was an exogenous ketone that didn't go through the liver, didn't cause the GI distress of other ketones, and delivered bioidentical BHB directly to your cells? In this episode, Lisa sits down with Mike Chesne, founder of Tecton and retired US Army Special Forces combat medic, who spent 25 years in special operations before developing R3HBG — a patented ketone molecule that's categorically different from everything else on the market. Mike's journey from battlefield medicine to biotech is extraordinary. After suffering multiple traumatic brain injuries from IED blasts during nearly three years of combat, he went through brain injury rehabilitation and discovered the neuroprotective potential of ketones. He asked one question that changed everything: "If I had been in ketosis when I got blown up, how much better would my outcome have been?" That question led him to Oxford University, to Dr Kieran Clarke's lab, and eventually to designing his own molecule — drawing it on a napkin and spending over a decade turning it into a manufactured, FDA-reviewed product. In this deep-dive episode we cover: Mike's military career and the brain injuries that changed his path The DARPA project that spent $10 million searching for a supplement to boost performance and cognition by 30% Why the brain in Alzheimer's and TBI can't access glucose but can still take up ketones R3HBG explained: how lipase (not alcohol dehydrogenase) breaks it down, and why that matters The differences between BHB salts, R-1,3-butanediol, the original ketone ester, and R3HBG The NLRP3 inflammasome and how BHB blocks the inflammatory cascade driving neurodegeneration HDAC inhibition and how BHB switches on your body's own antioxidant and longevity genes NDI #1354 and what FDA New Dietary Ingredient acceptance means The GLP-1 agonist connection for weight management and metabolic health Therapeutic dosing for cognition, endurance, and recovery Mike's vision to license R3HBG to every ketone company willing to use it Lisa's experience using ketones with her mother's brain injury and cancer recovery This is the most comprehensive ketone science episode we've ever produced. TECTON KETONES: Use this link for a discount https://tectonketones.com/discount/TAMATI While you're optimising your brain and metabolic health, give your body foundational support with Re:juvenate Pro, my advanced cellular health and longevity formula (https://shop.lisatamati.com/pages/rejuvenate), and explore my full curated range of anti-aging and longevity supplements at shop.lisatamati.com. CONNECT WITH LISA Website: lisatamati.com Shop: shop.lisatamati.com Newsletter: www.lisatamati.com/lisa Podcast: https://www.lisatamati.com/ptl-podcast/ Books: https://shop.lisatamati.com/collections/books Pushing the Limits is brought to you by Lisa Tamati and the team at lisatamati.com.
Jay Gunkelman goes in BLIND on Case 9 — an 18-year-old's eyes-open EEG, age only, no history. Joshua Moore bet his car on a left posterior concussion. Jay sees something deeper: a thalamocortical dysrhythmia at the anterior cingulate, slow and fast rhythms coupled together, beta spindling above 30 Hz that most databases can't even see. Left-side mu disconnect shutting down the language hemisphere. Posterior insula, left side. After half a million EEGs, Jay's verdict isn't a diagnosis — it's a phenotype that tells you how to treat it, not what to call it.
This episode includes themes of combat trauma, mental health, and suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.Meet Richard Casper
In this episode of Talk Dizzy To Me, Dr. Dani Tolman, PT and Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS welcome back Sarah Renberg for her third appearance on the podcast. Sarah shares an inspiring update on her journey after a traumatic brain injury (TBI), vestibular dysfunction, autonomic dysfunction, ocular motor challenges, and more — and how she is now navigating medical school while continuing to manage her health. Sarah offers a powerful patient perspective on recovery, self-advocacy, support systems, and redefining progress after brain injury.Episode Resources: -Instagram: @Sren20-Sarah's 1st TDTM Episode 2021-Sarah's 2nd TDTM Episode 2023 Sarah's Team on TDTM:-Dr. Appelbaum-Dr. KeiserHosted by:
"Insurance bad faith cases provide an opportunity for those attorneys to get seven- or potentially eight- or even nine-figure results on cases that would otherwise be perceived as low-limit cases," says George Sidiropolis, a West Virginia trial lawyer who focuses his practice on these unique cases. In this episode recorded from TLU's recent bootcamp in Hermosa Beach, George joins host Dan Ambrose to share insights about how he holds insurance companies accountable. A must-listen episode for anyone interested in unlocking the potential of these cases.Train and Connect with the Titans☑️ George Sidiropolis | LinkedIn☑️ The Injury Right Law Firm | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook☑️ Trial Lawyers University☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube2026 Programming☑️ TLU Beach, June 3-6, Huntington Beach, CAEpisode SnapshotAs a newly minted law school graduate, George discovered that the go-to expert witness in a major bad faith case was being prosecuted for child molestation — forcing him, with no expert-finding experience, to cold-call Gary Fye, the "godfather of unfair claims settlement practices."George ultimately earned an in-person meeting with Fye that "changed my life" and opened up the inner workings of major insurance companies.George unpacks his motorcycle double-amputation case where his client was accused of driving drunk without a helmet and crossing a center line.His trial team prevailed on a motion to exclude “11th-hour” testimony from a state police officer who said that he had watched a pole cam video showing the client driving erratically; the team reframed the officer as a hero who identified the mark in the road that the crash reconstructionalist had ignored – and that would have proven that George's client was in his lane.The jury returned an $82 million verdict, driven in part by the "sheer horrificness" of a double amputation plus TBI.George warns of a trend in which insurance companies are using AI — including photo claim assessment software and generative AI to set reserve amounts — to adjust claims, "sometimes without an adjuster." “It's really unhinged,” he says.Produced and Powered by LawPods
What is molecular hydrogen? It's defined as “a naturally occurring, tiny, colorless, odorless and tasteless gas that is essentially two hydrogen atoms bonded together”. Because it's so small, it can easily travel around the body in our bloodstream and it's able to cross the membranes of our cells.Here are a few benefits from using molecular hydrogen:It's a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agentIt supports natural healingIt can aid in the recovery of TBI's and improve cognition
On Epispde 1, host Dr. Allyssa Memmini PhD, LAT, ATC, Assistant Professor, Athletic Training, at the University of New Mexico talks to PhD student and Research Assistant at the University of Virginia, Emily McIndoe.Emily shares her current research interests (influence of the menstrual cycle on women with concussion), discusses key considerations for medical providers working with female patients, as well as highlights a few research studies on how concussions may present differently in women than men.PLEASE SHARE, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE! WHATEVER THOSE OTHER PODCASTS AND YOUTUBE CHANNELS ASK YOU TO DO FOR THEM, DO FOR US TOO!Check us out on Youtube, Instagram and Facebook! @concussiontalkThank you!Subscribe and leave a review!Visit https://www.concussiontalk.com/ for more!Follow and subscribe! @concussiontalk on YouTube, Instagram & Facebook 2014 e-book, Detour: https://leanpub.com/detourFollow Lauren on Instagram @lziaksConcussion Talk Podcast discusses traumatic brain injury (TBI) by featuring interviews with experts (physiotherapists, doctors, researchers, athletes, community leaders, etc.) and people who have experienced TBI first-hand.Chronically dives deeper into concussions and brain injury as I team up with Lauren Ziaks; a DPT, ATC, and wealth of knowledge of chronic health conditions post-concussion. Join us as we interview more experts, spread awareness of brain injury and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast co-host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by musician Amy Grant. Amy discusses her inspiring journey of recovery following a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in 2022. She shares her personal stories of resilience, the symptoms she felt and how she dealt with them, and how music continues to be a source of connection and healing. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Shae Datta, co-director of the NYU Langone Concussion Center. Dr. Datta shares expert knowledge on concussion and TBI management, recovery, and innovative therapies, highlighting how personalized care can make a difference in prognosis. Additional Resources Amy Grant After a Traumatic Brain Injury, Work Challenges May Last Longer Than Expected Surviving and Thriving After a Traumatic Brain Injury Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on Similar Topics Veteran Lindsay Gutierrez is Reaching New Heights with Traumatic Brain Injury U.S. Soccer Legend Briana Scurry on Concussion and Mental Health We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? · Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206 · Email us at BLpodcast@brainandlife.org Social Media Guests: Amy Grant @amygrantofficial; Dr. Datta @nyulangone Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
On May 19, 2026, 914INC. proudly celebrated its 16th annual Wunderkinds Awards with a special cocktail reception at the Mamaroneck Beach & Yacht Club. This year's event honored 26 exceptional professionals under the age of 35 who were handpicked by the magazine's editors for their standout talent, innovative thinking, and meaningful contributions to the Westchester community. Featured in the May/June 2026 issue, these rising stars represent the future of the region's business landscape. A warm congratulations goes out to all of this year's honorees, along with a sincere thank you to the event sponsors who helped make this memorable celebration possible.Westchester Talk Radio host Joan Franzino Ryan Hirt, the Development Director for the Access Supports for Living Foundation, where he oversees fundraising and connects individuals to critical services across 16 New York counties. Ryan's commitment to the non-profit sector is personal; after overcoming a traumatic brain injury (TBI) from a childhood baseball accident, he dedicated his career to human services. He helps fundraise for programs spanning developmental disabilities, mental health, substance abuse, and a major new $5 million campaign centered around the Institute for Suicide Prevention and QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) training.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT): Beyond the Bends—Wounds, Stroke Recovery, Radiation Injury, and Performance. Nicole Garrett, founder and COO of Under Pressure Hyperbarics, details hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). She explains how HBOT treats divers' decompression sickness by recompressing nitrogen bubbles and reducing inflammation, and how therapeutic benefits depend on reaching adequate pressure (commonly around 2.0 atmospheres or more; diver treatment may begin at 2.8). Garrett describes HBOT's history, FDA-approved uses such as diabetic wound healing, radiation injury, and sudden sensorineural hearing loss (often combined with steroids), and off-label use for stroke/TBI recovery, cognitive issues, autoimmune flares, Crohn's disease, athletic recovery, anti-aging research (including telomere findings), and adjunctive cancer care. She contrasts “soft” chambers with higher-pressure medical chambers, discusses treatment courses (often 10–60 sessions), safety and contraindications (ears, pneumothorax, retinal bubble procedures), and practical barriers like cost, insurance coverage, and facility/oxygen regulations.
On this episode of The Broker Link Podcast, Cristal Bustillos and Chris Newberry from the life department break down the growing opportunity around life settlements and how agents can use them to better serve clients. The discussion explains that a life settlement allows a client to sell an unwanted or unaffordable life insurance policy on the secondary market. In return, the client receives compensation and no longer has to pay ongoing premiums. However, ownership of the policy and the death benefit transfer to the buyer. Cristal and Chris highlight situations where life settlements can be especially valuable, including: Business-owned policies Key person coverage Clients with non-liquid assets who need quick access to cash Policies that are no longer needed or affordable They also walk through how the process works at TBI, starting with a qualifying worksheet to help determine whether a policy may have value. From there, medical records are reviewed to establish life expectancy, and settlement brokers negotiate offers on the client's behalf. The episode also emphasizes how agents can position life settlements as another strategic planning tool for clients, while TBI provides guidance, support, and free resources throughout the process. Learn more about partnering with The Brokerage Inc. by visiting our website, www.thebrokerageinc.com. Remember to like, share, and subscribe to our show! New episodes are available every Tuesday. Join our Community! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-brokerage-inc-/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebrokerageinc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrokerageinc/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBrokerageIncTexas Website: https://thebrokerageinc.com/
He survived explosions, gunfire, and Afghanistan. But the hardest battle happened inside his own brain. Now he's trying to change PTSD treatment forever.Episode 112 of The Wild Chaos Podcast features Brenden Borrowman, a Purple Heart Army veteran who survived explosions and gunfire in Afghanistan — then spent years fighting the invisible injuries that followed.To watch this episode in studio, visit: https://youtu.be/if1KpSl1xy0After severe traumatic brain injury, organ damage, and years inside a Warrior Transition Battalion, Brenden became obsessed with one question:What if PTSD is more physical than people realize?This conversation dives into the science behind trauma, TBI, addiction, and suicide prevention. Brenden explains how brain blood flow, oxygen use, and the limbic system may keep people trapped in fight-or-flight mode long after combat ends.We discuss:• PTSD and traumatic brain injury (TBI)• Veteran suicide prevention• Why some people struggle with traditional therapy• Addiction relapse and nervous system dysfunction• Brain physiology and trauma recovery• VR-based neuroimmersive therapy• Neurova Labs and cognitive rehabilitation• First responder and veteran mental healthWe also break down the cutting-edge work Brendan and his team are doing with Neurova Labs, using cardio, cognitive load, and VR-based training to help retrain the brain and improve emotional regulation.If you know someone struggling with PTSD, TBI symptoms, burnout, addiction, or suicidal thoughts, this conversation could change how you understand trauma and healing.Check out Brenden and follow along on his journey on Instagram @borrowmanneuro or visit https://www.neurovalabs.com/ or check them out on Instagram at @NeurovaLabs
What happens after the war ends, and why are so many veterans left behind?In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with Dr. Chrisanne Gordon, physician, brain injury survivor, and founder of the Resurrecting Lives Foundation, to unpack the hidden reality of traumatic brain injury and the broken systems veterans face when they return home.After suffering a traumatic brain injury herself, Dr. Gordon brings a rare perspective, both as a doctor and a patient. She explains why many brain injuries go undetected, how veterans have been mislabeled or dismissed, and why the gap between the Department of Defense and the VA creates real consequences for recovery.This conversation goes beyond policy and into lived experience. From losing the ability to speak to rebuilding a new normal, Dr. Gordon shares what recovery looks like, why language matters, and how redefining “mental health” as “brain health” changes everything.You'll also hear what the system gets wrong, what needs to change, and how everyday people can help support veterans in a more meaningful way.This is a conversation about responsibility, awareness, and what it takes to truly take care of those who served.⏱️ Timestamps / Chapters00:00 Intro and guest welcome00:48 Dr. Gordon's traumatic brain injury story02:01 The moment everything changed03:25 What recovery from TBI really looks like05:43 Long term effects of brain injury07:06 The moment she connected her story to veterans09:13 What “malingering” means and why it matters10:11 Inside the VA system and early experiences14:31 The gap between military and veteran care16:06 Why the system is broken18:35 Why brain injuries are misunderstood22:10 What happens when veterans return home25:27 The emotional reality veterans face25:51 What the system gets wrong at its core28:37 Why care access is still slow31:26 Brain health vs mental health explained34:54 What shocked her most while writing the book36:26 How you can help veterans today
Whatsup Nerdles! This week we are joined by our friend and personal trainer Justin Barnes! Justin suffered a TBI in 2016 from a tree trimming accident and joins us to share his experience of living with a TBI and not only working on his own fitness, but while being a caregiver for his wife Shawna.Join our Patreon for monthly workouts, challenges, recipes, and to become part of the Cut The Crap Community! Become a member today for exclusive content and to support our podcast: https://www.patreon.com/cutthecrappodcastThank you Cured Nutrition for sponsoring our Podcast! Save 20% on all Cured Nutrition products with our code 'CTCPOD'!Follow Justin on Instagram: @countrystrengthFollow the pod: @cutthecrapwithbethandmattFollow your hosts:Beth: @bethferacofitnessMatt: @mattlaarfitSend us a DM! Let us know what you think of this one, and with episode ideas! If we use your comment or suggestion, we'll give you a shoutout on the podcast!
What actually happens during a panic attack?In this throwback NeuroNoodle live Q&A, Jay Gunkelman, Joy Lunt, John McCormick, and Anthony Ramos dive into panic attacks, neurofeedback, PTSD, TBI recovery, brain fog after surgery, vagus nerve stimulation, and the hidden neurological patterns behind anxiety.One of the most talked-about moments:Joy Lunt explains how she stopped a patient's panic attack in about 9 minutes using neurofeedback training.
[TRIGGER WARNING]: This episode includes discussion of a traumatic car crash and associated trauma (TBI). Listener discretion is advised, especially for those with past experiences related to car crashes. Alright everybody, that was a ripping chat with Damien Cole, who is an absolute legend and hammering towards his destiny. The core thread we pulled on was the difference between external labels—like his name, Damien or Damo—and what's actually going on inside, which led us into this heavy territory about whether love or blood ties should carry more gravitas when talking about family roles. The dude got real about escaping the Society Lie and the ideologies that trap you, pointing out that our society is just one option out of infinite possibilities. Damien's main approach to life, rooted in a Walt Whitman quote, is: Be curious, not judgmental. He was living this fear-based life for his entire 20s, working in the offshore mining industry and making "ridiculous money," which he called Escaping Blood Money. He finally bailed at 28 to jokingly/sincerely "save the world". We talked about his environmental Hippie Roots—his dad Maurice Cole co-founded Surfrider Foundation Europe in 1991, and Damien's first protest was at age 8 against French nuclear bombing. This led to a key takeaway on how to deal with overwhelming global crises like the Pacific Garbage Patch: don't get frozen by fear, you gotta Localize the Impact—think global, but act local. We shut down the haters who call you a hypocrite when you change your path, recognizing that a commitment to growth means you Embrace Evolution. The biggest piece of gold came when Damo shared the story of his traumatic car crash (which gave him a TBI) and the moment in a San Pedro ceremony where he chose Forgiveness is Self-Care. He realized holding onto anger toward the drunk driver, Samantha Hartwell, was just keeping a "black ball" of hatred inside himself. The final kernel of wisdom, mate, is that while we don't control outside things, we get to choose whether we react (leading with emotion and losing control) or respond (maintaining control and taking a beat). Pull your finger out of your ass, get engaged, and go do something! Damo & Mason Discuss: Ditch the Labels: Damien started leaning into his full name, Damien, as a new chapter, realizing that a name—or any external label—doesn't matter as much as what's going on internally. You are so much more than just your name. Love Over Blood: We dove into whether love should carry more gravitas than blood ties, especially when talking about family roles and who really steps up. It's about the energetic role, not just the blood role. The Society Lie: Don't get trapped by ideologies! The world we live in is just one option out of infinite possibilities, so you've got to be aware and curious about what could have been. Curiosity is the Key: Damien lives by the Walt Whitman quote: "Be curious, not judgmental." Every choice strips back to one core approach: lead with love or lead with fear (which breeds jealousy, anger, and frustration). Escaping Blood Money: Damo spent his entire 20s in the offshore mining industry making "ridiculous money," but it was "soul destroying" and led to low self-worth. He finally bailed at 28 to jokingly/sincerely "save the world". The Hippie Roots: This dude was influenced by his huge-character dad, Maurice Cole, who co-founded Surfrider Foundation Europe in 1991. Damien's first protest was at age 8 against French nuclear bombing, showing that connection between surfers and farmers. Localize the Impact: Don't get frozen by fear over the global plastics crisis (like the huge Pacific Garbage Patch). Think global, but act local. If you pick up a few bits of rubbish, that's four less bits that won't go into a turtle—that small action is where the true power is. Embrace Evolution: Don't let the haters call you a hypocrite! When people questioned Damien's jump from the mines to environmentalism, he shut them down—it's called evolution, and it's a never-ending path of growth. It's okay to fail and be wrong. Forgiveness is Self-Care: Damien talked about the gnarly car crash that gave him a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and led to a moment in a San Pedro ceremony where he chose to forgive the drunk driver, Samantha Hartwell. He realized holding onto anger was just keeping a "black ball" of hatred inside himself. Respond, Don't React: This is the kernel of wisdom, mate. We don't control outside things, but we choose whether to react (leading with emotions and losing control) or to respond (maintaining control and taking a beat). References: Guest Links DAMIEN COLE - CHOOSING THE RIGHT SIDE OF HISTORY Damo Instagram Connect With Us SuperFeast Instagram SuperFeast Facebook SuperFeast TikTok
My friend Eric Jansen Government Affairs Coordinator for Balanced Veterans Network. Eric took the time to walk me through current legislation focused on removing barriers for veterans to access Innovative Therapies. That's the term being used now but we know what we're talking about.. Psychedelics. Eric isn't just talking about it, he's in Washington doing the work. Lobbying. Networking. Advocating at a high level. Pushing to cut through the red tape that's been holding veterans back from the full spectrum of care they've earned. We shouldn't need permission to heal. This isn't theory. It's backed by top tier research and real data. The results speak for themselves. Innovative Therapies are showing real impact for veterans dealing with PTSD, TBI, depression, Parkinson's, anxiety, and more. If you're not paying attention to this space yet, you should be. Download the BVN App, available on all platforms, and see what's being built. BVN.vet
Eleanna Varangis is assistant professor of Movement Science in the School of Kinesiology at the University of Michigan, director of the ATHINA lab, and member of the Faculty Council at the Michigan Concussion Center,How does your brain change over your life and adapt to new environments and circumstances? Eleanna's is examining these questions and to find ways we can live our healthiest lives, no matter age or circumstance. In part 2, we talk about the importance of social support and interaction when recovering from a brain injury, Eleanna talks about the commonality of CTE and Alzheimers, she explains and fMRI machine and what their doing at her ATHINA Lab at the University of Michigan.PLEASE SHARE, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE! WHATEVER THOSE OTHER PODCASTS AND YOUTUBE CHANNELS ASK YOU TO DO FOR THEM, DO FOR US TOO!Check us out on Youtube, Instagram and Facebook! @concussiontalk & @lziaksThank you!Subscribe and leave a review!Visit https://www.concussiontalk.com/ for more!Follow and subscribe! @concussiontalk on YouTube, Instagram & Facebook 2014 e-book, Detour: https://leanpub.com/detourFollow Lauren on Instagram @lziaksConcussion Talk Podcast discusses traumatic brain injury (TBI) by featuring interviews with experts (physiotherapists, doctors, researchers, athletes, community leaders, etc.) and people who have experienced TBI first-hand.Chronically dives deeper into concussions and brain injury as I team up with Lauren Ziaks; a DPT, ATC, and wealth of knowledge of chronic health conditions post-concussion. Join us as we interview more experts, spread awareness of brain injury and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
“Just hearing, 'You died twice,' and you have no recollection of it— it was a lot for me to go through.” Daniel Bohner woke up on a breathing machine after crashing into the front-end of a vehicle on his motorcycle. When he flew off his bike, he took the handlebars and gas tank with him. His pelvis split in half, his arm was broken, and several internal organs were damaged. "I thought I could make it," is what the at-fault driver told the police officer who responded to the scene of the crash. Thankfully, a friend recommended our firm to Daniel. We became very involved in his case right away and fought for him to receive justice for his injuries. After negotiating the reduction of his $80,000 medical debt, Daniel walked away with the money he needed to recover and peace of mind knowing his case was handled properly. "Very welcoming and heartfelt," is how Daniel describes his experience with Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers and his attorney, Jim Hurley. "Having someone genuinely interested in how I was doing gave me the support to get better." ABOUT COOPER HURLEY INJURY LAWYERSCooper Hurley Injury Lawyers helps those injured in car, truck, and motorcycle wrecks or other serious injury and wrongful death cases. Our Virginia-based firm is located in Norfolk, Virginia with client meeting locations in all of the cities of Hampton Roads and on the Eastern Shore.Our partners, John Cooper, Jim Hurley, Bill O'Mara, Griff O'Hanlon, and John Baker, have decades of experience and have secured millions for accident, TBI, railroad, slip and fall, and medical malpractice victims.Injured in a car, truck, or motorcycle accident in Hampton Roads? Get help now at 757-333-3333.Or, visit us online at: https://cooperhurley.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VirginiaBeachinjurylawyerTwitter: https://twitter.com/CooperHurleyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cooper-hurley-injury-lawyers/
Welcome to season 4 episode 7 of A Friend for the Long Haul - A Long Covid Podcast! What can tarot have to do with rebuilding your sense of self after chronic illness? More than you might think.I sat down with Megan Hamilton, a professional tarot reader, speaking coach, musician, and host of the Embracing Enchantment podcast, for a conversation about identity loss, the grief of realizing you can't go back to who you were, and why the safety we thought we had was maybe never quite real to begin with.Megan introduced me to a concept called self-efficacy, which is the idea that keeping the promises you make to yourself, even tiny ones, builds the kind of trust with yourself that actually sticks. We talked about why celebrating a small win is genuinely neurological rewiring, not toxic positivity. And somehow we ended up at a very personal confession about how long I sometimes wait to go to the bathroom.We also got into tarot as a tool for accessing truth you can't reach through thinking alone, why ritual doesn't have to be elaborate to be meaningful, and what it actually looks like to find magic inside a life that's been turned upside down.Megan is one of those people who makes you feel immediately at ease and then quietly rearranges how you see things before you've realized it's happened. This one is for anyone who is learning, slowly and imperfectly, to treat themselves like someone worth taking care of.Find Megan's podcast information at embracingenchantment.com and follow Embracing Enchantment wherever you get your podcasts. If you'd like to book a reading with Megan, or work with her as a coach, check out https://www.impactwitch.com/ Resources & mentions in this episode:Mundane Magic by Molly Donlan (Megan mentions "pub day" for this new book. We recorded this a few months ago and I've been delayed in releasing new episodes because of my TBI symptoms.) Self-efficacy: concept introduced by psychologist Albert BanduraConnect with A Friend for the Long Haul:Email: afriendforthelonghaul@gmail.comLong Haul Line: 720-432-9368Substack: f4lh.substack.comMerch: Bonfire shopAmazon storefrontAnd on Instagram at both https://www.instagram.com/impactwitch and https://www.instagram.com/embracingenchantmentpod This show is just me. One AuDHD, queer, disabled lady with multiple chronic illnesses and one very mildly decent mic. I do everything you just watched with no team, no network, and no budget, which is either impressive or unhinged. Possibly both. If this episode meant something to you, I'd appreciate your kind support by sharing it with someone who would also enjoy it. You can also leave a review wherever you're listening, spoons permitting. It genuinely changes what this little show can do. There's also merch and a chaotic Amazon wishlist that help loads if you want to support that way. Okay. That's it. Low budget, high love, always. I'll see you next time.Connect with Beth:Email: afriendforthelonghaul@gmail.comLong Haul Line: 720-432-9368Substack: f4lh.substack.comMerch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/a-friend-for-the-long-haul/My Amazon WishlistVenmo: @afriend4thelonghaul
In Part 2 of this conversation, retired Army Major Jeff Frankart goes deeper into the science of chronic pain recovery revealing the movement method, why "no pain, no gain" is one of the most dangerous myths in medicine, and the simple truth that animals have always known: move or die. Whether you're dealing with chronic pain, recovering from injury, or trying to stay active after 65 this episode will change the way you think about healing forever. In this episode: -The movement method -Why "no pain, no gain" is 100% wrong and what to do instead -How scar tissue weakens with every re-injury and how to train in 3 dimensions to prevent it -The neurodynamic exercises developed for Special Forces that work for everyone -Why animals heal faster than humans and the one lesson we can learn from them -Move or die: why stopping movement is the worst thing you can do for chronic pain -How statins may be causing your pain and what to do about it -TBI in combat: how cumulative brain injuries affect vision, balance, and movement -Gait analysis after 65 what a physical therapist looks for and why it matters
On this Make A Difference Minute, retired U.S. Marshal Jerry Peters shares the mission behind Operation Life Support, a nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals and families impacted by traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress. Drawing from decades of crisis intervention work and his own experience as a TBI survivor, Jerry is working to connect people with the support and resources they need to move forward. This MADM is brought to you by Bankston Motor Homes, proudly supporting stories and the people who make our communities strong. Real stories. Real people. Real impact. News That Unites!™️
Eleanna Varangis is assistant professor of Movement Science in the School of Kinesiology at the University of Michigan, director of the ATHINA lab, and member of the Faculty Council at the Michigan Concussion Center,How does your brain change over your life and adapt to new environments and circumstances? Eleanna's is examining these questions and to find ways we can live our healthiest lives, no matter age or circumstance. In part 1 of our interview Eleanna talks about the importance of exercise/being active as a very important component of concussion recovery and overall brain health. Please tune in next week as we finish our conversation!PLEASE SHARE, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE! WHATEVER THOSE OTHER PODCASTS AND YOUTUBE CHANNELS ASK YOU TO DO FOR THEM, DO FOR US TOO!Check us out on Youtube, Instagram and Facebook! @concussiontalk & @lziaksThank you!Subscribe and leave a review!Visit https://www.concussiontalk.com/ for more!Follow and subscribe! @concussiontalk on YouTube, Instagram & Facebook 2014 e-book, Detour: https://leanpub.com/detourFollow Lauren on Instagram @lziaksConcussion Talk Podcast discusses traumatic brain injury (TBI) by featuring interviews with experts (physiotherapists, doctors, researchers, athletes, community leaders, etc.) and people who have experienced TBI first-hand.Chronically dives deeper into concussions and brain injury as I team up with Lauren Ziaks; a DPT, ATC, and wealth of knowledge of chronic health conditions post-concussion. Join us as we interview more experts, spread awareness of brain injury and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
BCIA would mark this EEG wrong — Jay Gunkelman calls it vascular ischemia anyway. Jay goes in **blind** — no diagnosis, no report — and disagrees with Joshua's TBI read on the exact same 50-year-old EEG. Joshua reviewed it live on The Brain Bar the night before. The next day on Thursday Carnac, Jay cold-reads the slow alpha at PZ, lands on hyperbaric + 40 Hz photobiomodulation, and shows how neurofeedback fits into the treatment plan. Read the brain, treatment follows the brain. The story doesn't matter.
Imagine leaving your career with Boeing Aerospace and NASA's JPL to care for your mom after her Alzheimer's diagnosis, then moving to a new state with no support, just before the COVID-19 lockdown.Meet Kendra Glass. She did exactly that, and her journey led her to create Wellness Checks 4U, a service that provides personalized wellness checks and companionship so caregivers can rest, knowing their loved one is safe and cared for.Kendra shares her story and the inspiration behind her innovative approach to supporting both individuals with disabilities and their caregivers. Guest Social Media info :https://www.instagram.com/wellnesschecks4u/ https://www.facebook.com/people/Wellness-Checks-4U/61559893197314/ Send us Fan MailSupport the showYou can find this episode's transcript here.New episodes drop every other Thursday everywhere you listen to podcasts.
In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I sit down with creatine researcher Dr. Darren Candow from the University of Regina to break down what the research actually says about creatine for muscle, performance, and body composition—plus the newer interest in brain health, aging, and longevity. We dig into practical dosing (including higher-dose ideas for bone and brain), why timing probably doesn't matter much, and what the data shows on safety, side effects, and common myths like hair loss. We also talk about creatine in special contexts like sleep deprivation, jet lag, concussion/TBI potential, and vegan or low-creatine diets, along with how caffeine might (or might not) interfere. If you want an evidence-based, real-world guide to creatine, this one's for you. Sponsors: Daily Fitness Insider Newsletter: https://flex-diet.kit.com/bfa1510fa8 Available now: Grab a copy of the Triphasic Training II book I co-wrote with Cal Deitz here. Episode Chapters: 04:00 How Candow Started Creatine 06:10 Glutamine Reality Check 07:17 Top Supplements Today 08:23 NAD Hype vs Evidence 11:36 Creatine Dosing and Timing 15:06 Brain Uptake and Sleep Loss 18:17 Safety Diet and Essentiality 21:49 Harris Studies and Dose Ranges 24:30 Creatine for Concussion Prevention 26:31 High Dose Game Prep 27:12 Creatine Beyond Sports 29:16 Soccer Cognition Hits 31:38 Caffeine Creatine Myth 35:11 Caffeine Dosing Timing 37:32 Creatine Bone Findings 39:22 Bone Research Reality 43:39 Heart Health Potential 44:20 Creatine Forms Hype 46:30 Future Creatine Research 47:51 Wrap Up Resources 48:37 Conference Manual Plug 51:29 Medical Disclaimer Outro Flex Diet Podcasts you may enjoy: Episode 351: Brain Rehab that Works: Tools for Concussions and Migraines with Dr. Ayla Wolf YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUcFEjpj8mA Episode 318: Could GAA be the Next Creatine with Dr. Guillermo Escalante YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTlU7RLnEhg Connect with Dr Candow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.darrencandow Website: https://creatineforhealth.com/prof-darren-candow-phd Get In Touch with Dr Mike: Instagram: Drmiketnelson YouTube: @flexdietcert Email: Miketnelson.com/contact-us
On this episode of the Neurologic Wellness Podcast, Dr. David Traster sits down with Chris Cannon of M2MMA to discuss how technology is transforming safety in combat sports. We explore how AI, real-time biometric tracking, and centralized medical data are improving our understanding of concussions and traumatic brain injury (TBI). With innovations like smart gloves and mouthguards, athletes can train smarter, recover better, and extend their careers. We also address the cultural and financial barriers that prevent fighters from reporting injuries, and why shifting toward a brain-first approach is critical for the future of combat sports. Neurologic Wellness Institute: Boca Raton, FL | Chicago, IL | Waukesha, WI | Wood Dale, IL This is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.
No Airman Left Behind. Inside the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, that promise is more than words. It is a mission that never ends. On this episode of the Your Next Mission® video podcast, SMA Tilley goes inside the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2) with MSG (R) Marsha Hoskins of AFW2, Leslie Santiago Rodriguez and CMSgt (R) Jason David of Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Federal Employee Program, and to reveal exactly how this program is changing lives and why no Airman is ever left behind.The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2) is the lifeline for wounded, ill, and injured Airmen, Guardians, and their Families. From the moment of injury through every stage of recovery, AFW2 walks alongside warriors with personalized care, advocacy, mentorship, and a community that refuses to let anyone heal alone. And when partners like Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program stand shoulder to shoulder with that mission, the impact multiplies. This is the inside look every Airman, Guardian, caregiver, Veteran, and Military Family needs to hear.CMSgt (R) Jason David shares the warrior's perspective. Marsha Hoskins breaks down how the program actually works and who it serves. Leslie Santiago Rodriguez explains how Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP partners with AFW2 to extend care and resources to those who served. Three voices. One mission. Zero filters. Because heroes don't heal alone, and no Airman is ever left behind.LEARN MORE / GET INVOLVEDAir Force Wounded Warrior Program: https://www.woundedwarrior.af.milBlue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program: https://www.fepblue.orgWhat you will hear in this episodeInside the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program and exactly who qualifies for AFW2 supportHow AFW2 walks with warriors and Families from the moment of injury through every stage of recoveryWhy CMSgt (R) Jason David says the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program saved more than just his careerHow Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program partners with AFW2 to extend care, advocacy, and lifelong resourcesWhat caregivers and Military Families need to know about the support available to them right nowWhy the transition from active duty to civilian life is one of the hardest battles a wounded warrior fightsThe role adaptive sports, mentorship, and community play in the healing process inside AFW2How the partnership between BCBS FEP and the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program is reaching Airmen who did not know help existedWhy corporate America stepping up matters and what real partnership looks like in actionThe honest truth about what wounded warriors and their Families need most and how you can be part of the solutionHow to connect a wounded, ill, or injured Airman or Guardian to AFW2 todayWhy no Airman is ever left behind and what every Veteran should know about asking for helpWhat is the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program?Who qualifies for AFW2 support?How does the Air Force support wounded, ill, and injured Airmen?What does No Airman Left Behind mean in the Air Force?How does Blue Cross Blue Shield partner with the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program?What benefits do wounded warriors get through Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program?How does AFW2 help with the transition to civilian life?What support is available for Air Force wounded warrior families?How do I connect a wounded Airman to the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program?What is the role of caregivers in AFW2?How do adaptive sports help wounded warriors heal?What resources are available for Air Force veterans with PTSD or TBI?How does the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program work with the VA?What is the impact of AFW2 on Airmen and Guardians?How can civilians support wounded warrior programs?What does Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP cover for federal employees and veterans?#NoAirmanLeftBehind #AirForceWoundedWarrior #AFW2 #BlueCrossBlueShield #BCBSFEP #FederalEmployeeProgram #WoundedWarrior #YourNextMission #SMATilley
Let us know what you think! A lot of veterans, first responders, and law enforcement officers never start treatment for PTSD, TBI, or substance dependency for one reason: they can't afford it. Frontline Healing Foundation exists to remove that financial barrier and fund the therapies that actually work, including magnetic e-resonance therapy. This episode breaks down who qualifies, how to access support, and how listeners can help fund recovery for the people who served.About the Foundation Frontline Healing Foundation is a nonprofit that pays for evidence-based treatment for active-duty military, veterans, law enforcement, and first responders dealing with PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and substance dependency. Funded therapies include magnetic e-resonance therapy (MeRT) and other proven brain health protocols. The foundation also supports reintegration so recovery doesn't end at discharge from a program.Key Topics CoveredWhy financial barriers stop military and first responders from getting careWhat treatments Frontline Healing Foundation funds, including MeRTWho qualifies (hint: you don't have to be special operations)Reintegration support after treatmentHow individuals can fund recovery for warriorsWhy This Matters The system has gaps. Insurance denies, VA waitlists stretch out, and private treatment runs into five and six figures. While the bureaucracy moves, the warrior doesn't. Foundations like this are the bridge between what the system covers and what actually saves lives.Call to Action Listen, follow Security Halt! Podcast, and share this episode with one veteran, first responder, or family member who needs to hear it. Donate or learn more at frontlinehealingfoundation.org.
"Patience is not just a virtue; it's a necessity when you're on a journey of recovery."In this episode, Adrienne Falcone shares her inspiring story of overcoming two life-changing brain injuries, navigating recovery, and turning her passion for cooking into a vibrant career. Her insights shed light on resilience, the importance of patience, and cultivating mental health through movement and purpose. Adrienne's story exemplifies how resilience, community, and purpose can transform adversity into inspiring achievements. Her ongoing advocacy and creative projects make her a valuable resource for anyone navigating recovery or seeking mental health support through meaningful activities.As You Listen: (00:00) - Introduction to her inspiring recovery story (01:23) - The 1987 car accident and its impact on Adrienne's life (02:33) - Subsequent injuries and their effects on cognitive and physical abilities (04:47) - Lessons learned: accepting lifelong changes and developing new coping mechanisms (06:14) - The importance of writing things down for better retention (07:00) - Patience as a key advice for caregivers of TBI survivors (08:22) - Understanding brain plasticity and ongoing recovery years after injury (09:48) - Effective communication strategies with caregivers and loved ones (11:23) - Adrienne's daily movement routines and nutrition tips for brain health (13:15) - Adrienne's upcoming recognitions, projects, and her entrepreneurial journey (14:30) - Adrienne's advice for bad days: breathe and give yourself grace (15:53) - Connecting with Adrian for cooking tips and mental health supportTakeaways: -Her traumatic brain injury (TBI) experience and recovery journey -Strategies for adapting and learning post-injury, including writing things down and patience -The role of movement and nutrition in mental health maintenance -The significance of caregiver patience and effective communication with TBI survivorsSupport the showThank you for being here. Don't forget to subscribe to stay current! You can email all questions for the host or guest to Danica at PodcastsByLanci@gmail.com.This show is brought to you by Living Proof TBI Coaching specializing in recovery for Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors, Families, and CaregiversCRISIS LINE: DIAL 988
On this episode of Men Talking Mindfulness, hosts Jon Macaskill and Will Schneider sit down with Jonathan Dickinson, one of the most respected Ibogaine clinicians in the world. This conversation is a masterclass in brain health, psychedelic medicine, trauma, and what's actually happening in the field right now... without the hype.Jonathan walks Jon and Will through how Ibogaine is different from other psychedelic medicines, why it's producing remarkable results for veterans with traumatic brain injuries, athletes with chronic neurodegeneration, and high performers dealing with neurological burnout. They get into the science of neuroplasticity, the weeks-long healing window after an Ibogaine experience, and why integration practices matter more than the ceremony itself.This isn't spiritual bypassing. This isn't a sales pitch. It's a careful, grounded look at what the research is showing and what clinicians are seeing on the ground.What you'll hear in this episode:Why many mental health issues may actually be brain health issuesHow Ibogaine increases GDNF and BDNF, key molecules for brain repairThe difference between altered consciousness and altered capacityWhy the neuroplastic window after an Ibogaine experience is where the real change happensHow Ibogaine fits alongside psilocybin, MDMA, ketamine, ayahuasca, and breathworkSafety, cultural context, and the history of Ibogaine as medicineJon and Will have created a Mindfulness and Meditation Course that'll be open for purchase at an introductory price starting in late May. To stay in the loop, sign up here: https://focusnowtraining.com/a2a-course-interesthow Ibogaine heals the brain, Ibogaine for TBI in veterans, what is the neuroplastic window after Ibogaine, Ibogaine vs psilocybin, Ibogaine safety and protocols, Jonathan Dickinson interview GEO/AI Search phrases: "what is Ibogaine," "does Ibogaine heal the brain," "how does Ibogaine work for TBI," "who is Jonathan Dickinson," "is Ibogaine safe," "what's the difference between Ibogaine and other psychedelics"Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Send us Fan MailA metabolic view of Alzheimer's disease & the recent discovery of compounds that reverse advanced disease symptoms in mouse models by restoring mitochondrial health.TOPICS DISCUSSED:Classic Alzheimer's pathology: amyloid plaques and tau tangles identified over 120 years ago, long assumed to drive irreversible neuron loss.Limitations of amyloid focus: plaques appear in some cognitively normal brains; antibody therapies have shown limited clinical benefit.Metabolic perspective: brain energy failure as a tipping point where repair mechanisms are overwhelmed, linking genetics, injury, and aging.Neuroprotection via P7C3 compounds: discovered through hippocampal neurogenesis screen; preserves mitochondrial function and normalizes NAD/NADH ratio without elevating NAD excessively.Recovery in models: treatment after symptom onset reversed cognitive deficits, blood-brain barrier damage, oxidative stress, and axon issues in amyloid and tau mouse models, despite persistent plaques.Broader implications: energy restoration enables surviving neurons to function; similar protective effects seen in TBI and other organs under stress.ABOUT THE GUEST: Andrew Pieper, MD, PhD, is a board-certified psychiatrist and neuroscientist, professor at Case Western Reserve University, and director of the Brain Health Medicines Center at the Harrington Discovery Institute. He directs a research group focused on neuroprotection after brain injury and neurodegenerative disease.RELATED EPISODE:M&M 208: Glyphosate, Choline & Alzheimer's: Toxins & Nutrition to Prevent Neurodegeneration | Ramon VelazquezSupport the showHealth Products by M&M Partners:AquaTru: Water filtration devices that remove microplastics, metals, bacteria, and more from your drinking water. Through link, $100 off AquaTru Carafe, Classic & Under Sink Units; $300 off Freestanding models.OmegaQuant: At-home blood testing to see fatty acid profiles, including omega-3 fatty acids. Use link to see options and support M&M.SiPhox Health: Comprehensive, cost-effective bloodwork from the comfort of home. Use code TRIKOMES for 20% off.KetoCitra—Ketone body BHB + electrolytes formulated for kidney health. Use code MIND20 for 20% off any subscription (cancel anytime)Seed Oil Scout: Find restaurants with seed oil-free options, scan food products to see what they're hiding, with this easy-to-use mobile app.SporesMD: Premium mushrooms products (gourmet mushrooms, nootropics, research). Use code 'nickjikomes' for 20% off.For all the ways you can support my efforts
Jamie MoCrazy is a former professional freestyle skier, X Games record-setter, and critical traumatic brain injury survivor. Once known for pushing the limits in big air and slopestyle, her life changed dramatically during a competition in Whistler, Canada. Now, she uses her platform to raise awareness about the long-term effects of TBI and the importance of proper diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.Grace “Fruit” Mauzy (MA in Psychology, PhD candidate in Mind-Body Medicine) is Jamie's mother, who played a critical role as both a caregiver and researcher throughout Jamie's recovery. She brings a unique dual perspective, combining academic expertise with lived experience navigating the complexities of brain injury care.In this powerful episode of the Concussion Coach Podcast, host Bethany Lewis sits down with Jamie and Grace MoCrazy to discuss their remarkable journey through severe traumatic brain injury and recovery. Jamie shares the story of her 2015 skiing accident—which left her in a coma with a death report written before she left the mountain—and how she has no memory of the event or the two months following. Grace describes the harrowing moment she received the call, the breaking of protocol in stimulating Jamie's system in ways that contradicted hospital protocol (touching, singing, massaging, playing music), and the science that supported those instincts.Together, they explore the similarities and differences between severe TBI and concussion, and why healing cannot happen when the nervous system is stuck in sympathetic (fight/flight) mode. Grace explains the gut-brain axis, how the microbiome shrinks under stress and craves processed foods, and why nausea is the gut telling the brain it isn't healing. Jamie introduces her powerful reframing tool: “Let's stop and look at the view”—a strategy that transforms guilt into grace. The episode closes with details on the MoCrazy Method (a 6-week virtual mind-body therapy program) and the iFly Alive to Thrive in-person event, both designed to help brain injury survivors and their caregivers rebuild connection, joy, and a thriving “2.0” life.Resources MentionedMoCrazy Strong Foundation (Jamie & Grace):Website: www.MoCrazyStrong.orgEmail: jamie@mocrazystrong.org | info@mocrazystrong.orgInstagram: @MoCrazyStrongFoundationFacebook: @MoCrazy Strong Brain Injury FoundationUpcoming Events (as of recording):The MoCrazy Method (6-week virtual mind-body therapy program with psychoeducation)Starts: April 29, 2026 | Wednesdays, 6:00–7:00 PM MTRegistration: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/mocrazy-method-spring--2026iFly Alive to Thrive (indoor skydiving + lunch + social connection)Date: May 14, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM MT (skydiving 9:30–11:00 AM)Location: Ogden, UT (iFly + Ogden Library)Cost: $45 (lunch included; scholarships available)Registration: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/alive-to-thriveConnect with Bethany:Website: https://theconcussioncoach.com/Free Guide: "5 Best Ways to Support Your Loved One Dealing with a Concussion" on the websiteFree Coaching Consultation: https://theconcussioncoach.com/free-consultation
Marcus and Amber Capone are the subjects of the Netflix documentary “In Waves and War” and founders of Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions. We discuss Marcus's 13 years in Naval Special Operations, the TBI and suicidal ideation that followed six combat deployments, the marriage that nearly didn't survive, the Stanford research into ibogaine treatment, and the mission they've built for veterans who are out of options. I also share — publicly for the first time — my own experience with iboga, 19 days prior. Marcus and Amber are remarkable examples of service. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today's Sponsors: Rivian: Electric vehicles that keep the world adventurous forever
Need financing for your next investment property? Visit: https://www.academyfund.com/ Want to join us in Charleston, SC on June 1st & 2nd? Visit: https://www.10xvets.com/events ____ Bret Petkus and Russell Toll are Army veterans and co-founders of Compassion Neurohealth, a neuroscience-driven brain health practice focused on changing how mental health is measured and treated. As an accomplished healthcare executive, Bret brings significant P&L leadership across medical and life science companies, while Russ, a Stanford-trained neuroscientist and combat veteran, leads the scientific development behind their technology. Their paths into this work were shaped by distinct but deeply personal experiences. Bret's own traumatic brain injury exposed gaps in how neurological damage is identified and addressed, while Russ witnessed the long-term impact of blast exposure during his service in Iraq. Their shared commitment to improving brain health led to a partnership grounded in both mission and medicine. In this episode of the SABM podcast, Scott chats with Bret & Russell about: Battlefield to Brain Science: Russell's experience with blast exposure and Army medicine, and how it shaped his commitment to advancing neurological care. The Injury You Can't See: Bret's unexpected discovery of his own TBI decades later and the mission it sparked. Precision Starts with Data: How EEG data and the Halo platform map dysregulated brain networks before prescribing precision TMS. Engineering Long-Term Recovery: Tracking outcomes through ongoing assessments and follow-up scans to maintain remission and intervene early. Mission Beyond Medicine: Their nonprofit initiative supports Gold Star families and expands access to care for those who cannot afford treatment. Timestamps: 00:38 Brett's Background and TBI Discovery 02:01 Russ's Combat Experience and Shift into Brain Health 04:26 Connecting on LinkedIn and Building the Clinic Partnership 05:59 Personalized TMS and the Halo Mapping Platform 08:03 Suicide Loss and the Cockpit Metaphor 13:26 How Halo Identifies the Right Brain Networks 17:51 Patient Stories and the "Veterans Aren't Broken" Perspective 19:35 Durability, Follow-Ups, and Long-Term Monitoring 32:56 Scaling Clinics, SaaS Expansion, and Heroes in Mind Connect with Bret & Russell: LinkedIn | Bret Petkus LinkedIn | Russell Toll Compassion Neuroscience bpetkus@gmail.com If you found value in today's episode, don't keep it to yourself—share it with a colleague or friend who could benefit. And if you're a Service Academy graduate ready to elevate your business, we'd love for you to join our community and get started today. Make sure you never miss an episode. Subscribe now and help support the show: Apple Podcasts Spotify Leave us a 5-star review! A special thank you to Bret and Russell for joining me this week. Until next time! -Scott Mackes, USNA '01
This is one of the BEST interviews we've ever done on supplements and cutting-edge supplement technology... We had Dr. Scott Sherr on the podcast — a board-certified internal medicine physician who practices health optimization medicine and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. This guy KNOWS his stuff and we break down some of the most powerful compounds you can get your hands on to improve cognitive function, athletic performance, and longevity. Here's the reality... 94% of US adults are metabolically UNHEALTHY. That means your mitochondria — the powerhouses of your cells — are struggling to produce the energy you need. Dr. Sherr explains exactly why this happens, how it connects to everything from anxiety and depression to fat loss struggles, and what you can actually DO about it. We dive DEEP into methylene blue — the first drug ever registered with the FDA back in 1897 — and why it's become one of the most powerful tools for supporting mitochondrial function and energy production. But it doesn't stop there... We cover the GABAergic system and why most people are walking around GABA deficient (hello anxiety, insomnia, and mood issues), the synergy between methylene blue and red light therapy, how to use these compounds for travel, and a complete sleep optimization stack that could finally get you those 90+ Oura Ring scores. If you're tired of being tired, stressed about being stressed, or just want to understand how to actually support your body at a cellular level — this episode is a MUST listen. MAPS PPL — https://mapsppl.com (code: ppl) SPONSORS Troscriptions — https://troscriptions.com/mindpump (code: mindpump) Seed — https://seed.com/mindpump (code: 25mindpump) 00:00 — Intro 5:56 — Dr. Scott Sherr's background and health optimization medicine framework 10:42 — Strengths and weaknesses of conventional vs alternative medicine 16:34 — Why 94% of US adults are metabolically unhealthy 22:30 — The 'sympathetic spiral of doom' and why doing MORE isn't better 25:48 — Deep dive into methylene blue — history and mechanisms 35:09 — MAO inhibition, serotonin syndrome risk, and dosing protocols 42:43 — Methylene blue and red light therapy synergy 48:55 — GABA system, B3-GABA, and the TroCalm formula explained 59:58 — Complete sleep optimization stack and nighttime routine 67:30 — Cordycepin benefits and immune support protocols PEOPLE MENTIONED Dr. Scott Sherr — Guest — board-certified internal medicine physician, health optimization medicine practitioner, co-founder of Troscriptions Dr. Ted Achacoso — Founder of Troscriptions and the Health Optimization Medicine nonprofit, mentor to Dr. Sherr Alan Sherr — Dr. Sherr's father — chiropractor for 45+ years who influenced his alternative medicine philosophy Francisco Gonzalez Lima — Researcher at University of Texas Austin studying methylene blue for Alzheimer's, TBI, and stroke Thomas DeLauer — Mutual friend who uses methylene blue 2-3 times per week on high-stress days Paul Stamets — Referenced regarding mushroom knowledge and Amanita Muscaria/Santa Claus connection
Bill Clark is a former DEVGRU military working dog handler — one of the first brought into the program when it launched around 2002. He grew up in chaos. His father was a Vietnam-era Marine door gunner. His mother married five times. His stepfathers were abusive. He played Division I football, joined the Marines, switched to the Navy for a dog handler slot, and ended up spending 13 years at the command across 13 deployments. He ran over 350 operations and logged more than 200 bites. He survived late-stage colon cancer at 37 — linked to battlefield exposures — and now leads executive protection for Ethereum co-founder Charles Hoskinson, who is building what may become the largest stem cell treatment hub in America at his clinic in Gillette, Wyoming. Dr. Bob Harmon calls himself a cow doctor. He started as a large-animal veterinarian out of UC Davis, got pulled into doing clinical trials for pharma companies, and then one day watched stem cells beat like a heart in a petri dish — no electrical stimulation, just cells that had been told what to become. That moment changed the trajectory of his career. He built a veterinary stem cell company that has now treated over 25,000 patients across 60 species. He developed stem cell therapy for the Navy's dolphins and sea lions. And he became the first person in the history of biopharma to take only veterinary data to the FDA and get approval for a human clinical trial. His company, Personalized Stem Cells, is now treating humans under the Federal Right to Try Act and the newly signed Wyoming Stem Cell Freedom Act. We talk about the night Bill's dog Axe took a round through the skull and kept trying to get back in the fight. What it looks like to laze a door from 300 yards and send a dog into a compound full of armed fighters. How big pharma's animal and human divisions refuse to talk to each other. Why your own fat holds young stem cells at any age — even at 92. The difference between your own cells and donor cells. The ten COVID ICU patients who all walked out. How stem cells make their own morphine-like painkiller and could break the opioid addiction cycle. The TBI pilot study coming for veterans. And what it would take to get stem cells on the sideline of an NFL game or in a medic's backpack on the battlefield. https://www.personalizedstemcells.com/ Today's Sponsors: Black Rifle Coffee: https://www.blackriflecoffee.com David: David is offering our listeners a special deal: buy 4 cartons and get the 5th free when you go to https://www.davidprotein.com/CLEAREDHOT
This week's stories: *Bartonella Hides in Cat Scratches — and It Might Be Why You Feel Like Garbage A stealth bacterial infection transmitted by everyday cat scratches and flea dirt has been quietly linked to chronic fatigue, brain fog, and neurological symptoms for decades. Dave breaks down how Bartonella slips past standard testing, why it's almost never on a conventional doctor's radar, and the specific PCR protocol you need to actually find it. Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ *High Tyrosine Levels May Be Cutting Years Off Men's Lives A Mendelian randomization study of 270,000 UK Biobank participants found that elevated tyrosine is causally linked to nearly a full year of lost lifespan in men — with zero effect in women. The culprit appears to be an inflammatory oxidation pathway that men metabolize very differently. Dave examines what this means for every guy stacking L-tyrosine nootropics or eating high-protein keto. Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41045493/ https://www.aging-us.com/news-room/high-tyrosine-levels-linked-to-shorter-lifespan-in-men https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2026-02-27/study-suggests-one-common-amino-acid-may-affect-how-long-men-live *Blue Light Blocking Contact Lenses Are a Legitimate Vision Upgrade ALTIUS Vision's tinted contact lenses aren't just blue light filters — they cut chromatic aberration by 53% and improve motion tracking and contrast sensitivity in ways that software filters simply can't replicate. Dave covers the mechanism, who benefits most (screen workers, TBI recovery, gamers), and how to find a provider. Sources: https://altiusvision.com/chromatic-aberration/ https://altiusvision.com/science-of-altius/ https://www.westvalleyvision.com/-altius--performance-tinted-contact-lenses *Taurine Plus B Vitamins Actually Moves the Needle on Motivation A randomized crossover trial found that a daily stack of taurine, B6, folate, and B12 sustained effort-reward motivation and cut cognitive lapses significantly compared to placebo — and the mechanism runs through glutathione production in brain astrocytes. Dave breaks down why this combo works when either ingredient alone doesn't. Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41889717/ https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2026.1711478/full https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2026/03/23/taurine-and-b-vitamins-bost-motivation-and-focus/ *30 Seconds of Smelling Flowers Resets Your Nervous System Research out of the Monell Chemical Senses Center confirms what your grandmother knew: a slow, deep floral inhale measurably lowers heart rate and activates the parasympathetic nervous system — and it works because olfaction bypasses the cortex entirely and hits the limbic system directly. Dave makes the case for building a daily scent ritual. Sources: https://time.com/ https://www.southtabor.com/healthy-living-tip-stop-and-smell-the-flowers/ This episode is designed for biohackers, longevity seekers, and high-performance listeners who want mechanism-level clarity on infection-driven cognitive decline, amino acid optimization, sensory performance, and evidence-based supplementation. Host Dave Asprey connects emerging clinical research, Mendelian randomization data, and real-world protocols into actionable frameworks for extending healthspan and sharpening performance. New episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. 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Join the conversation for an inspiring and eye-opening exploration of mediumship and intuition with special guest Maria Gonçalves. After suffering a severe traumatic brain injury at the age of 30, Maria's life completely shifted as she unexpectedly awakened to profound spiritual abilities and began connecting with the other side. Listeners will discover: * The Awakening: How a devastating fall and TBI led to Maria's spiritual opening, bringing her from a place of isolation to seeing and communicating with spirits. * Psychic vs. Medium: A clear, easy-to-understand breakdown of the difference between reading a person's living energy (aura) and connecting with loved ones who have crossed over. * Tools for Intuition: How Maria uses tarot not as a fortune-telling device, but as a powerful mirror to unlock natural intuition and connect with the spirit world. * Navigating the Unseen: Comforting advice on how to recognize signs from the afterlife, understand spirit communication, and build a relationship with your own unseen team of helpers. * The Intuitive Tarot Workbook: Insights from Maria's new book designed to help beginners confidently awaken their own spiritual potential and trust their inner voice. Links: Find out more about Maria and her work at https://mariagoncalvesmedium.com/ Explore all of Maria's links at https://linktr.ee/mariagoncalvesmedium CONNECT WITH SANDRA CHAMPLAIN: Don't miss my "Shades of the Afterlife' Podcast with the BEST of all topics about the afterlife: https://omny.fm/shows/shades-of-the-afterlife * Website (Free book by joining the 'Insiders Club, Free empowering Sunday Gatherings with medium demonstration, Mediumship Classes & more): http://wedontdie.com *Patreon (Early access, PDF of over 800 episodes & more visit https://www.patreon.com/wedontdieradio Thank you for listening!
From Victim to Victor: Wendi Rees on Faith, Trauma, and Unexpected Paths to HealingWhat if the tools for healing were already placed within God's creation? And what if the journey toward restoration could be both deeply spiritual and profoundly transformative?This week's Team Never Quit Podcast guest, Wendi Rees, is an author, speaker, and podcast host who brings a powerful testimony of faith, resilience, and healing. In her new book, The Christian's Guide to Psychedelics: Finding Hope and Healing Through God's Creation, Wendi explores a thoughtful and faith-centered perspective on the role certain substances—such as Ibogaine, Psilocybin, MDMA, and Ketamine—may play in addressing trauma, addiction, and depression.But at the heart of Wendi's story is not a substance—it's Jesus Christ.A survivor of childhood sexual abuse beginning at age 11, Wendi spent decades wrestling with the lasting effects of trauma, shame, and identity. Through faith, prayer, and a long journey of surrender, she discovered a powerful truth: the Bible does not define believers as victims, but as victors through Christ.In this deeply honest conversation, Wendi shares how learning to see herself through God's eyes rather than the lens of trauma became a turning point in her life. She opens up about the difficulty of trusting others after abuse, the challenge of releasing burdens to God, and the transformative power of understanding the unconditional love of the Father.Wendi explains that her work and writing are not about promoting psychedelics—but about exploring whether some of God's creations, when approached prayerfully and responsibly, might serve as tools that point people back to the ultimate source of healing: Jesus.Today, she helps individuals and groups walk through journeys of resilience, faith, and holistic wellness—encouraging people to move from pain toward restoration and from victimhood to victory.In this episode you will hear:• I grew up believing: drinking, drugs, and anything sexual was a one-way ticket to hell. (9:25) • When we moved to Texas, I was shocked to find out that not only were my parents getting divorced, but this other couple from our church was also getting divorced, and my dad was marrying her, and my mom was marrying him. So, they just swapped partners. (9:55)• Being the oldest kid, I provided the most sermon examples. (13:45)• Our corporal punishment, today would be [considered] child abuse. (14:01)• This was all going on while he was molesting me. (15:48)• I had five abusers. I did not have relationships with these other people like I did with my dad. (19:31)• I ended up in a topless bar almost over 2 years, trying to get back control over my body & my sexuality that had been stolen from me. (23:22)• When your dancing, you're not praying. (25:20)• I saw God through the eyes of my father, very scary and ready to smite me at any time. (25:51)• A lot of people don't talk about it. It's like a taboo thing. They feel the shame of it as if somehow, it's a reflection of them. (29:41)• I needed a lot of healing. I had a TBI, complex PTSD, nothing was working. (35:41)• When I decided to try Ibogaine as a last resort, it was so profoundly God's presence. He literally came and rescued me. (36:06)• God met me and gave me what I needed in that moment. (46:12)• We make it so hard as Christians to even communicate with God. (52:01)• Jesus is the only answer. Iboga is the tool that He used in my life. (57:18)• There's nothing wrong with needing help. (84:37)
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