Chuck and Mary Hansen on CTE, Concussion Awareness, and Youth Sports Safety | Broken Brains Podcast Ep. 93

Send us Fan Mail  In this powerful episode of Broken Brains, host Bruce Parkman sits down with Chuck Hansen and Mary Hansen, founders of the Evan R. Hansen Legacy Foundation.Together, they share the story of their son Evan—a young athlete whose life and legacy are now driving awareness around CTE, concussion risks, and brain health in youth sports. This episode is a must-listen for parents, coaches, veterans, and anyone invested in protecting the brain health of future generations.Key Topics CoveredEvan Hansen’s life, football journey, and legacy The risks of repetitive head impacts in sports and military environments Understanding CTE and its connection to Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) The importance of brain donation for advancing research The role of parents, coaches, and medical professionals Community-driven advocacy and awareness campaigns Practical strategies to make youth sports safer 🎧 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 01:48 – Evan’s Story & The Hansen Foundation 05:42 – Understanding CTE and Its Impact 10:18 – Mental Health Challenges & Awareness 15:24 – Long-Term Effects of Head Impacts 20:40 – Role of Medical Professionals 25:08 – Community Efforts & Advocacy 30:43 – Youth Sports Safety Measures 35:54 – The Future of Contact Sports 39:16 – Evan’s Football Journey & Character 48:13 – Foundation Mission & Impact 56:47 – Honoring Evan’s Legacy Resources & LinksEvan R. Hansen Legacy Foundation 👉 https://erh32.org Concussion Legacy Foundation 👉 https://concussionfoundation.org Boston University CTE Center 👉 https://www.bu.edu/cte/ HeadSmart App 👉 https://headsmarts.com Books on Brain Trauma & CTE 👉 https://www.amazon.com/s?k=CTE+brain+trauma  Produced by Security Halt Media