Robert Gallery on NFL Brain Trauma, Ibogaine, and the Future of Brain Health | Broken Brains Podcast Ep. 99

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when the hits stop, but the symptoms don't?In Episode 99 of the Broken Brains Podcast, Bruce Parkman sits down with former NFL offensive lineman Robert Gallery for a powerful conversation about repetitive brain trauma, life after football, and the innovative treatments helping athletes and veterans recover from the invisible wounds of brain injury.Robert shares his personal journey from elite athlete to brain health advocate, discussing the physical and emotional toll of contact sports, the challenges of living with traumatic brain injury (TBI), and how Ibogaine therapy helped transform his life. Together, Bruce and Robert explore the growing evidence surrounding brain trauma, neuroplasticity, CTE, and the urgent need for better education, prevention, and treatment options. 🎧 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/ Chapters00:00 Introduction to Repetitive Brain Trauma02:21 Robert Gallery: A Football Journey10:01 The Physical Toll of Football15:01 Mental Struggles and Identity Crisis24:30 Finding Healing and Hope29:19 Understanding the Impact of Trauma31:10 The Journey to Diagnosis and Acceptance33:28 The Role of Treatment and Healing37:10 Advocacy and Community Support41:48 The Need for Education and Awareness45:48 Addressing the Crisis in Contact Sports48:08 Evolving Safety in Sports57:13 Building a Supportive Community ResourcesAthletes for Care - https://athletesforcare.orgIbogaine Treatment at AMBO - https://ambowellness.comVets on Marcus Luttrell's Podcast - https://marcusluttrell.com/podcastStanford Study on Brain Injury - https://stanford.edu Produced by Security Halt Media