Concussions are bad enough for football players, but research has found all of those smaller hits can add up to massive brain trauma later in life too, leading to a condition called chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a condition the NFL sought to cover up.
Oct 2024
Reducing the risks of brain injury, with Kim Gorgens, PhD
Every year, there are more than 2.8 million traumatic brain injuries in the U.S. The risks of brain injury among youth athletes, pro football players and military veterans have all made headlines in recent years. But other populations are at increased risk as well – including peo ... Show More
43m 50s
Aug 2024
Moment 174: Trauma Doctor Reveals Every Type Of Trauma & It’s Effects In 10 Minutes
In this moment, world-renowned trauma expert, Paul Conti discusses the different forms that trauma can take.
Paul defines trauma as anything that overwhelms your coping mechanisms, which in turn changes the structure of your brain.
Trauma can be broken down into 3 types: acute, ... Show More
10m 31s
Apr 2018
Everyday Neuro 004: Brain Injury, Cognitive Functioning and Concussion in Sport
In this episode, I discuss brain injury and how it affects the brain, physical abilities, cognition and behaviour. There is a particular focus on traumatic brain injury and how concussion in sport is an area receiving interest from researchers. I interview Brodie Ingham who has i ... Show More
20m 33s
Mar 2021
trauma & generational healing: are you actually wise or is it the childhood trauma?
<p>it's the trauma talking. in this week's episode of Goes Without Saying, sephy & wing are unpacking childhood trauma, generational imbalances, and the desire to heal from the past. from problematic parenting styles to trauma bonding, we're deep diving into personal traumas ... Show More
57m 27s
Aug 2024
What is trauma? The author of “The Body Keeps the Score” explains | Bessel van der Kolk | Big Think
Contrary to popular belief, trauma is extremely common. We all have jobs, life events, and unpleasant situations causing us daily stress. But when your body continues to re-live that stress for days, weeks, months, or even years, that stress changes your brain, creating trauma in ... Show More
8m 48s
Sep 2025
327. How trauma gets trapped in the body
We often think of trauma as something extreme - a dramatic, life-altering event. But trauma isn’t just what happened to us. It’s also how our body learned to survive. It can be quiet, subtle, and long-lasting, shaping how we live, cope, and exist in the world, often unconsciously ... Show More
54m 6s
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Traumatic Brain Injury is a major cause of death, disability, and cognitive decline. Thankfully, evolving research is helping us protect our heads and lessen the long-term impacts of TBIs.</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode of 'Your Brain On...' we dis ... Show More
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We briefly talked about the death cycle of winter and rebirth in the "Trauma & the Holidays" episode, but today,</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Trauma Rewired</span></em> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">is addressing how trauma inh ... Show More