Bethany Lewis on Concussions, Neuroplasticity & Protecting Kids from Brain Injury | Broken Brains Podcast Episode 88

Send us Fan MailBethany Lewis joins Bruce Parkman to discuss the realities of concussions, the dangers of repetitive brain trauma, and how parents can better protect their children.In This Episode, We Cover:Concussions and repetitive brain trauma Neuroplasticity and brain recovery Symptoms and warning signs of concussion Mental health and brain injury Advice for parents, coaches, and athletes Key Takeaways:Concussions are brain injuries, not “just headaches” Early awareness can improve recovery outcomes Neuroplasticity gives hope for healing Parents must prioritize brain health over sports performance Resources & Links:The Concussion Coach Head Smart App Repetitive Brain Trauma Summit 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts   📲 Be sure to follow, share, like, and subscribe to support brain health awareness and bring real treatments to those who need them most. Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman is sponsored by The Mac Parkman FoundationSupport The Mac Parkman Foundation by donating today!https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CR24MY2GDUCZL CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW! https://www.mpfact.com/headsmart-app/ Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Repetitive Brain Trauma 02:33 Bethany Lewis & Her Concussion Journey 05:07 The Problem with Concussion Education 10:48 Concussion Myths vs Reality 14:11 Why Parents Need More Awareness 18:43 The Fragility of the Human Brain 21:28 Neuroplasticity & Brain Healing 25:34 Changing the Conversation Around Concussions 28:27 Concussions in Female Athletes 32:02 New Treatments for Concussion Recovery 35:19 Recognizing Symptoms & Seeking Help 39:26 Mental Health After Brain Injury 44:23 Advice for Parents on Protecting Their Kids 🔗 Resources & Links:The Concussion Coach – https://theconcussioncoach.com/Head Smart App – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.headsmartRepetitive Brain Trauma Summit – https://usfhealth.usf.edu/braintrauma🎯 Subscribe for more conversations on brain health, concussion recovery, and mental resilience.Produced by Security Halt Media