523 Changing Lives from the Inside Out with Mark McNeice

Did you know that brain injuries are often undiagnosed in high-risk populations? Marc McNeice is on a mission to change that. Sharing his expertise as both a brain injury specialist and survivor, Marc offers a ground-breaking perspective on how hidden brain injuries impact addiction, mental health and recovery. Discover eye-opening statistics, the importance of proper screening and why awareness alone isn't enough—action matters too. Bringing empathy and education to the forefront, Marc shares stories of survival, advocacy and hope revealing how he's changing lives through brain injury awareness.    KEY TAKEAWAY "I find that the more we understand our brains and the more we understand each other, the more empathy we have from one another. There's always something going on in someone's life, so be kind."   ABOUT THE GUEST – MARK MCNEICE Marc McNeice is a Brain Injury Specialist, neuroeducator and public speaker focused on the intersection of brain injury, addiction, trauma, and high-risk populations. Drawing from both professional expertise and lived experience as a survivor of multiple traumatic brain injuries, Marc works within substance use treatment systems implementing brain injury screening, psychoeducation, and neurologically informed recovery strategies. He has screened over 350 individuals using the NASHIA OBISSS brain injury screening tool and has contributed to training and awareness efforts within substance use, criminal justice, and law enforcement settings. Through speaking, education, and advocacy, Marc is helping advance awareness of the hidden neurological factors underlying addiction, behavioural struggles, homelessness, and justice involvement.   CONNECT WITH MARK  https://linkedin.com/in/marc-mcneice-124606107 https://www.facebook.com/marc.mcneice      ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a purpose and fulfilment coach, author, podcast strategist and mastermind host who empowers purpose-driven leaders to boost productivity, engagement and meaning in life and work. Through transformational conversations, Amy helps individuals overcome overwhelm and live with clarity, building living legacies along the way.   WORK WITH AMY If you're interested in how purpose can help you and/or your business, please book a free 30 min call via https://calendly.com/amyrowlinson/call    KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter    CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson    BUY AMY'S BOOK (Finalist in the 2025 Business Book Awards)* Focus on Why by Amy Rowlinson with George F. Kerr – https://amzn.eu/d/6W02HWu    HOSTED BY AMY ROWLINSON   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence.  *As an Amazon Associate, Amy earns from qualifying purchases.