E55 - The Stigma of Concussions featuring Kalley Armstrong and Brendan Hynes

How are we doing? Send us a message and let us know what content had impact, and what content may have missed the mark, and why.I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.Concussions happen.They keep happening, and while modern science has come a long way to understand how and when concussions happen, there is still a stigma that comes with people who have suffered concussions. And so, in this episode, you’ll hear from Kalley Armstrong, a PhD Student and a former hockey player for Harvard University and Brendan Hynes , a Canadian Army veteran, concussion advocate and entrepreneur, who will talk about their concussion stories, the stigma that comes with concussions, and how we can all help raise awareness of concussion safety and knowledge.Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is humbled to have been listed in the Top 20 for Best Canadian Leadership-themed podcasts in 2021.Reviews are the best way for us to know what we are doing right, what we are doing wrong, and what we should talk about in the future, so please click on the links below and let us know if this episode was helpful. Kalley’s Links:1. http://www.armstronghockey.ca/2. https://www.instagram.com/armstrong.hockey/?hl=en3. https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalley-armstrong-972a32bb/ Kalley’s Recommended Book/Movie List:Books:1. Finding Murph2. Playing with FireMovies:1. Indian Horse2. Tough Guy: The Bob Probert Story Brendan’s Link:The Best Coffee in Ottawa: https://yourdailyfixcoffee.comSupport the showTrench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is humbled to have been named #5 in the Top 20 for Best Canadian Leadership-themed podcasts for 2025.Connect to Trench Leadership:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYnaqOp1UvqTJhATzcizowATrench Leadership Website: www.trenchleadership.caLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trench-leadership-a-podcast-from-the-front/?viewAsMember=trueAre you looking for a podcast editor/producer? Do you enjoy the quality of the show? The editor of Trench Leadership, Jennifer Lee, is taking new clients. Reach out at https://www.itsalegitbusiness.com.Reviews are the best way for the show to know what is working, what needs improvement, and what to talk about in the future. If you have a topic that you're passionate to hear more about, feel free to reach out at [email protected] to connect and share your ideas.