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/…
Join Oscar-nominated filmmaker David O. Russell ("The Fighter") as he discusses "Silver Linings Playbook," his new film about a man who has lost everything after a stint in a mental institution. Written and directed by Russell, the film tells the story of Pat Solitano (Bradley Cooper) who moves back in with his parents (Jacki Weaver, Robert DeNiro), determined to rebuild his life and reunite with his ex-wife. When Pat meets Tiffany (Jennifer Lawrence), a mysterious girl with problems of her ...
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Join Oscar-nominated filmmaker David O. Russell ("The Fighter") as he discusses "Silver Linings Playbook," his new film about a man who has lost everything after a stint in a mental institution. Written and directed by Russell, the film tells the story of Pat Solitano (Bradley Cooper) who moves back in with his parents (Jacki Weaver, Robert DeNiro)…
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