Chris Nowinski is a former football player at Harvard University and professional wrestler with WWE, World Wrestling Entertainment. After enduring a career-ending head injury, Chris has dedicated his professional life to serving patients and families affected by brain trauma, particularly Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that develops after repeated head injuries. Jay and Chris discuss the state of head injuries in American athletics, the difference between advocating for head safety at youth and professional levels, Chris’ newest research, and much more. Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (00:50) changes in the culture around concussions in the past two decades (02:39) padded helmet technology (03:55) concussion reporting in the NFL (10:35) Chris’ career path and concussion history (14:52) connecting with activists who haven’t themselves suffered a traumatic brain injury (17:42) SHAAKE - a new sign to identify concussions (20:53) Unions can help players advocate for safety policies (23:10) final thoughts and goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/…
Candi Clare is a Comedy Booker. Single Mom. Dipping in early 40's. Steve Lipman is a Comedian. Actor. Dipping in early 20's. Together they balance the universe and know it ALL. This is the podcast to listen to when you need advice from political choices to what to wear on a date. Oh! and we'll diagnose that rash. Disclaimer: We know absolutely nothing.
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This week, Candi and Steve are joined by Steve's childhood friend, Jesse Cohen. Recently, Jesse left his steady job to pursue a career as a certified life coach. Listen as Jesse tells the duo all about his journey to following his passion, and find out whether any of the three would like to go to Mars. Figuring it Out is sponsored by Above Water CB…
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7/29/20 This week the hilarious Dean Edwards joins us to talk about how much we've lost our minds, breaking promises and if we've eaten food off of other humans. Of course.Por Paperhouse Network
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