The HeadRush Podcast with Paul Frase

The problem was not a lack of information. It was turning that information into something a patient—especially one experiencing cognitive impairment—could understand and follow.Dr. Mizyl Damayo has built a system that combines genetics, laboratory results, hormones, inflammation markers, nutrition, medical history, and lifestyle factors into one clear, personalized roadmap.Precision medicine is only useful if the patient can understand and act on it.In Paul Frase’s first solo episode as host of The HeadRush Podcast, Dr. Mizyl Damayo returns to reveal the precision-psychiatry system she spent months building from years of clinical knowledge and patient experience.Dr. Damayo regularly works with professional athletes, individuals affected by brain trauma, and patients struggling with complicated mental-health symptoms. Her challenge was clear: how could she take an overwhelming amount of medical information and turn it into a plan that patients and caregivers could realistically manage?Working with her brother and using AI-assisted tools, Dr. Damayo developed a system that brings genetics, laboratory results, inflammation, hormones, metabolism, nutrition, exercise, environmental exposures, and medical history together in one place.Using Paul’s health information as a live demonstration, she shows how the system can produce:• A personalized genetic and laboratory analysis• Prioritized areas of concern• An individualized supplement schedule• Nutrition, meal, and grocery plans• Gradual fasting and exercise protocols• Short-form and detailed treatment summaries• Video explanations and exercise demonstrations• A 90-day roadmap with daily checklistsThe episode also explores why patients cannot be treated according to one gene, one laboratory result, or one symptom. Dr. Damayo explains how genetic variants can interact, why a supplement that helps one person may create problems for another, and why treatment must remain individualized.Most importantly, this system is designed to make complicated information usable—especially for patients experiencing memory problems, brain fog, executive-function difficulties, or cognitive impairment.Paul’s results provide the example. Dr. Damayo’s ability to connect the information and translate it into an understandable plan is the real story.Follow The HeadRush Podcast and share this episode with an athlete, veteran, caregiver, healthcare professional, or anyone searching for a clearer approach to brain and mental health.THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS• Patrick Risha CTE Awareness Foundation — Providing education and resources to help families understand, live with, and prevent CTE and damage caused by repeated head impacts. Learn more at https://stopcte.org.• Millennium Health Centers — Advancing individualized approaches to brain health, neuroinflammation, hormonal disruption, and cognitive and mental wellness through the Millennium Protocol. Learn more at https://tbihelpnow.org.• Millennium Health Store — Offering products developed to support brain health, cognition, cellular function, and the body’s response to inflammation. Visit https://millenniumhealthstore.com.• Paradise Behavioral Health — Brain Well Program — Providing personalized brain- and behavioral-health care guided by genetics, hormones, biomarkers, medical history, and environmental factors. Learn more at https://paradisebehavioral.com.• MC Wellness — Cristal Clark, MA, LPC-S — Providing mental-health counseling, education, and support for individuals, families, veterans, first responders, and others navigating trauma and behavioral-health challenges.• Ambio Life Sciences — Providing medically supervised ibogaine programs and contributing to emerging research involving addiction, trauma, traumatic brain injury, and complex neurological conditions. Ibogaine remains experimental and is not approved as a treatment for neurodegenerative disease. Learn more at https://ambio.life.• Vielight, Inc. — Advancing transcranial and intranasal photobiomodulation technology designed to support brain wellness.Use discount code HEADRUSHVL when purchasing through Vielight: https://vielight.com.

After losing her son Ray Anthony Lewis III, Tiana McCall Wimberley transformed unimaginable grief into a mission to protect other families through CTE education, informed consent, and the RL3 Foundation.Tiana McCall Wimberley joins Paul Frase and former co-host Corey Berry to share the life and legacy of her son, Ray Anthony Lewis III—affectionately known as Ray Ray.Tiana opens up about raising her sons in a football family, what she wishes she had understood about repeated head impacts, and how Ray Ray’s CTE diagnosis changed the direction of her life. She also discusses the difficult decisions families face when children want to play contact sports, why awareness must extend beyond diagnosed concussions, and how her surviving sons now approach football differently.Through the RL3 Foundation, Tiana and her family are carrying forward Ray Ray’s love of children, football, music, and people. Their work includes CTE education, mental-health awareness, prevention grants for high-school football programs, community events, and advocacy for stronger informed-consent protections in youth sports.This is a deeply personal conversation about grief, faith, accountability, and a mother’s determination to ensure that her son’s life—and his death—lead to meaningful change.Production note: This previously recorded episode features Corey Berry and was filmed before his departure from The HeadRush Podcast.Learn more about the RL3 Foundation at RL3Foundation.com.Podcast SponsorsThe HeadRush Podcast proudly recognizes:Patrick Risha CTE Awareness Foundation — Learn about repeated head impacts, CTE prevention, family resources, and brain-healthy teams at StopCTE.org.Millennium Health Centers — Helping veterans, athletes, first responders, and others address the underlying effects of brain trauma through the Millennium Protocol. Visit TBIHelpNow.org.Millennium Health StoreParadise Behavioral Health — BrainWell Program — Led by Dr. Maizel DeMaio and focused on personalized approaches to brain and behavioral health. Visit ParadiseBehavioral.com.MC Wellness — Cristal Clark, MA, LPC-SAmbio Life Sciences — Learn more about its work with ibogaine and neurodegenerative conditions at Ambio.life.Vielight, Inc. — A leader in transcranial and intranasal photobiomodulation technology. Use discount code HEADRUSHVL when purchasing through Vielight.

They helped build the NFL. Now some former players are fighting just to get the care, benefits and answers they believe they were promised.Nearly a decade into the NFL concussion settlement, members of the NFL Player Advocacy Committee say retired players and their families are still navigating delays, denials, medical reviews, legal complexity and a system many struggle to understand.So who fights for the players when they can no longer fight for themselves?That last sentence is especially important because Roxanne describes wives becoming advocates after seeing players with brain injuries who could no longer effectively advocate for themselves.Former NFL players spent years putting their bodies—and their brains—on the line for the game.But what happens after football ends?In this episode of The HeadRush Podcast, Paul Frase and Corey Berry sit down with members of the NFL Player Advocacy Committee (PAC)—Roxanne McCrae, Ricky Ray and former NFL offensive lineman and coach Irv Eatman—for an unfiltered conversation about the NFL concussion settlement and the former players and families still trying to navigate it.The PAC was created to advocate for fairness, transparency and accountability while helping former players understand a process its members describe as difficult, confusing and inconsistent. The conversation explores a settlement involving roughly 20,000 former players and the obstacles that can stand between a player, a diagnosis and compensation. Paul, Corey and the panel discuss:Why former players need independent advocacyThe complexity of the NFL concussion settlementDelays, denials, appeals and medical evaluationsParkinson’s, ALS, TBI and repeated head impactsThe enormous burden placed on wives, caregivers and familiesWhy some players simply give up fightingWhat the PAC believes needs to changeWhat today’s players can learn from the generations who came before themAt one point, the panel states that approximately 20,000 former players registered for the settlement while only about 10% had received compensation, illustrating the scale of the challenge they believe remains. This isn't simply a conversation about football.It's about what happens after the cheering stops—and who stands beside the people who helped build the game.Follow The HeadRush Podcast and share this episode. The person who needs this information may be a former player, teammate, spouse, caregiver or family member who doesn't know where to turn.Proudly Supported ByPatrick Risha CTE Awareness Foundation — raising awareness of repetitive head impacts and CTE and helping families better understand the risks associated with brain trauma.Millennium Health Centers — advancing approaches to brain health and neurological wellness through the Millennium Protocol.Millennium Health StoreParadise Behavioral Health — Brain Well ProgramMC Wellness — Cristal Clark, MA, LPC-SAmbio Life Sciences — exploring innovative approaches for individuals living with neurological and neurodegenerative challenges. Ambio Life Sciences is also featured during this episode. Vielight, Inc. — advancing photobiomodulation technology for brain wellness.Use discount code HEADRUSHVL when purchasing through Vielight.PROGRAM NOTE: This episode was recorded before Corey Berry's departure from The HeadRush Podcast.

Football gave Paul Frase an 11-year NFL career. Decades later, it forced him to confront the unseen cost of thousands of repeated head impacts—and the question every parent, coach and athlete needs to face.Former NFL defensive lineman Paul Frase joins Vince and Stevie D of the OW Sports Network for a direct conversation about football, repeated head impacts and protecting the next generation.Paul looks back on his journey from Syracuse University to the New York Jets, Jacksonville Jaguars, Green Bay Packers and Baltimore Ravens—including the teammates, rivalries and unforgettable moments that shaped his career.But the most important part of this conversation begins after football.Paul shares what happened when episodes of uncontrolled rage began affecting his life at age 47, how learning about the possible effects of repeated head impacts changed his understanding of those symptoms, and why that experience helped inspire the HeadRush Podcast.The conversation examines:Why repeated head impacts—not only diagnosed concussions—matterThe risks facing children in football, hockey, soccer and other contact sportsHow parents and coaches can reduce unnecessary contactWhy athletes must be allowed to report symptoms without being shamedThe roles of nutrition, sleep and emerging brain-health therapiesWhy people struggling after brain trauma should never assume their lives are overFollow the HeadRush Podcast and share this episode with an athlete, parent, coach or caregiver who needs to hear it.Special thanks to Vince and Stevie D of the OW Sports Network for hosting this important conversation.HeadRush Podcast sponsors:Patrick Risha CTE Awareness FoundationMillennium Health CentersMillennium Health StoreParadise Behavioral Health – Brain Well ProgramMC Wellness – Cristal Clark, MA, LPC-SAmbio Life SciencesVielight, Inc. — Save with discount code HEADRUSHVLThis episode is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Brain trauma doesn’t only affect the athlete. It can reshape a marriage, a family, and the life of the person standing beside them.What does it really mean to care for someone living with the long-term effects of repeated head impacts and brain trauma?In this deeply personal episode of the HeadRush Podcast, Paul Frase and Corey Berry are joined by Corey’s wife, Susan Berry, and Brandi Winans, wife of former NFL player Jeff Winans, for an honest conversation about the side of brain trauma that is too often overlooked: the caregiver.Susan shares what nearly 27 years beside Corey has looked like through cognitive changes, frightening neurological episodes, anger, memory loss, isolation, and his eventual diagnosis of Traumatic Encephalopathy Syndrome (TES). Brandi reflects on decades beside Jeff as his physical and neurocognitive health declined, as well as the advocacy work that grew from her family's experience.Together, they talk candidly about caregiver exhaustion, walking on eggshells, raising children around neurological changes, protecting relationships, asking for help, finding support groups, and staying connected to the person you love while brain trauma changes life around you.This episode refresh isn't simply about professional athletes. It is about spouses, parents, children, veterans, first responders, and families trying to understand what may be happening to someone they love.Because awareness can change how a family responds.And caregivers need support too.THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS• Patrick Risha CTE Awareness Foundation — Raising awareness about the dangers of repeated head impacts and helping families understand, live with, and prevent CTE.• Millennium Health Centers — Supporting brain health through the Millennium Protocol and its work addressing neuroinflammation and hormone disruption.• Paradise Behavioral Health — BrainWell Program — Providing individualized support for brain health, mental health, and neurological wellness.• MC Wellness — Cristal Clark, MA, LPC-S• Ambio Life Sciences — Advancing exploration of ibogaine and its potential applications involving neurological health.• Vielight, Inc. — Advancing photobiomodulation technology for brain health and wellness.Use discount code HEADRUSHVL when purchasing from Vielight.Thank you to every organization helping HeadRush continue the conversation around brain trauma, research, treatment, education, and hope.HeadRush Podcast — Brain Trauma. Brain Health. Hope.

George Visger nearly died after multiple brain surgeries, battled decades of neurological challenges, helped influence NFL concussion safety rules, and became one of the earliest advocates for brain injury awareness.In this unforgettable conversation, Paul Frase and Corey Berry sit down with the former NFL defensive tackle to discuss CTE, repeated head impacts, addiction, brain health, Dr. Bennet Omalu, and why hope still exists for those living with traumatic brain injuries.Former NFL defensive tackle George Visger has survived what few people ever could.After playing for the San Francisco 49ers, George endured a knee injury and three emergency brain surgeries within an eight-month period during his second season. Despite those injuries, he did not qualify for NFL benefits because he had only two credited seasons and was not vested. He would ultimately undergo nine brain surgeries and become an outspoken advocate for brain injury awareness.In this episode of the HeadRush Podcast, George joins Paul Frase and Corey Berry to discuss:His NFL journey with the Jets and 49ersSurviving nine brain surgeriesLiving with traumatic brain injuryThe truth about CTE and repeated head impactsHow addiction can be a symptom—not the causeHis work alongside Dr. Bennet OmaluHelping influence NFL concussion safety rulesHyperbaric oxygen therapy, Omega-3s, red light therapy and other promising brain health strategiesWhy education, research and hope matter more than everIf you care about brain health, concussion recovery, veterans, athletes, first responders, or anyone affected by neurological injury, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Learn more about our sponsors:• Vielight, Inc. – Photobiomodulation devices designed to support brain health. Save with discount code HEADRUSHVL.• Patrick Risha CTE Awareness Foundation• Millennium Health Centers• Millennium Health Store• Paradise Behavioral Health – Brain Well Program• MC Wellness – Cristal Clark, MA, LPC-S• Ambio Life SciencesPlease subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode to help spread awareness about brain trauma, brain health, and hope.

A new federal executive order, millions of dollars in research funding, and growing momentum behind ibogaine are changing the conversation around brain injury, PTSD, addiction, and neurological recovery.In this episode, Ambio Life Sciences co-founder Trevor Millar joins Paul and Corey to explain why ibogaine is receiving unprecedented attention, how patient safety is handled, what current research is revealing, and why Corey has decided to undergo treatment himself.This is an honest discussion about hope, science, preparation, and the future of brain health.Could one of the world's most controversial plant medicines become one of the most important breakthroughs in brain health?In this episode of the HeadRush Podcast, Paul Frase and Corey Berry welcome back Trevor Millar, co-founder of Ambio Life Sciences, to discuss the rapidly changing landscape surrounding ibogaine therapy.Topics include:• The recent executive order accelerating psychedelic research• Federal funding for ibogaine research• Why Texas has become a leader in advancing ibogaine studies• How Ambio screens patients and prioritizes safety• Why certain medical conditions and medications matter before treatment• Corey's personal decision to undergo ibogaine therapy• Setting intentions instead of expectations• What recovery may look like after treatment• The future of brain injury care, neuroplasticity, PTSD, addiction, and neurological recoveryWhether you're a veteran, athlete, first responder, caregiver, or someone searching for hope after brain trauma, this conversation explores where science is heading and why so many people are paying attention.SponsorsThis episode is made possible by:• Patrick Risha CTE Awareness Foundation• Millennium Health Centers• Millennium Health Store• Paradise Behavioral Health – Brain Well Program• MC Wellness – Cristal Clark, MA, LPC-S• Ambio Life Sciences• Vielight, Inc. — Use discount code HEADRUSHVL when purchasing your Vielight device.Please Like, Subscribe, Share, and help us continue bringing awareness, education, and hope to those affected by brain injury.

What happens when the cheering stops—but the brain injuries don't?Former NHL All-Star Ales Hemsky spent 16 seasons at the highest level of professional hockey, represented the Czech Republic on the world stage, and competed in a Stanley Cup Final.Behind that success was a different story.Repeated concussions. Memory problems. Vertigo. Depression. Addiction. Thoughts of giving up.In this deeply personal conversation, Ales shares what life looked like after hockey, the struggles few people saw, and the journey that helped him begin finding hope again.Former NHL star Ales Hemsky joins Paul Frase and Corey Berry for one of the most honest conversations ever featured on the HeadRush Podcast.After 16 NHL seasons with the Edmonton Oilers, Ottawa Senators, Dallas Stars, and Montreal Canadiens, plus representing the Czech Republic at the Olympics and World Championships, Ales achieved what many athletes only dream about.But repeated head impacts came with a cost.In this episode, Ales discusses:• Growing up in the Czech Republic and reaching the NHL• Playing in the Stanley Cup Final• Living through multiple concussions and post-concussion symptoms• Vertigo, memory loss, depression, addiction, and the difficult transition into retirement• How brain trauma affected his family and daily life• His experience searching for answers after traditional treatments fell short• Why hope matters for athletes, veterans, first responders, and anyone living with brain injuryThis conversation reminds us that brain trauma is often invisible—but no one has to face it alone.Special thanks to our sponsors:• Patrick Risha CTE Awareness Foundation• Millennium Health Centers• Millennium Health Store• Paradise Behavioral Health – Brain Well Program• MC Wellness – Cristal Clark, MA, LPC-S• Ambio Life Sciences• Vielight, Inc. – Learn more about photobiomodulation (red light therapy) and save with discount code HEADRUSHVL➡️ Subscribe for more conversations bringing awareness, education, and hope to athletes, veterans, first responders, and families affected by brain trauma.

Everyone has heard about CTE.But what if that's only one piece of the puzzle?In this episode, former NFL player Paul Frase and former professional rodeo athlete Corey Berry examine growing research connecting repeated head impacts and blast exposure to neurodegenerative diseases including ALS, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and more.From football and rodeo to soccer, boxing, hockey, rugby, military service, and domestic violence, they discuss why brain trauma isn't confined to one sport—and why education may be the greatest form of prevention.If you're an athlete, parent, coach, veteran, first responder, caregiver, or simply want to better understand brain health, this conversation could change how you think about repeated head impacts forever.Everyone knows about CTE—but far fewer people realize that repeated head impacts may also increase the risk of ALS, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and other neurodegenerative conditions.In this episode of the HeadRush Podcast, former NFL player Paul Frase and former professional rodeo athlete Corey Berry explore the expanding body of research surrounding repeated head impacts (RHI), repeated blast exposure (RBE), and long-term brain health.The discussion covers:• Why CTE is only part of the brain injury conversation• The connection between repeated head impacts and ALS, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and dementia• Why football isn't the only sport at risk• Brain trauma in soccer, rodeo, hockey, rugby, boxing, military service, and domestic violence survivors• Why age of first exposure matters• Genetics, hormones, inflammation, and recovery• Personal stories from decades in professional sports• Hope through education, research, treatment, and faithThe HeadRush Podcast exists to educate, raise awareness, and provide hope for individuals and families affected by brain trauma.Please Follow, Subscribe, Like, Share, and Leave a Review. Every share helps someone learn that brain injuries are treatable, brain health matters, and hope is real.Thank You to Our SponsorsThe HeadRush Podcast is made possible through the generous support of:• Patrick Risha CTE Awareness Foundation• Millennium Health Centers• Millennium Health Store• Paradise Behavioral Health – Brain Well Program• MC Wellness – Cristal Clark, MA, LPC-S• Vielight, Inc. — Learn more about photobiomodulation (PBM) and save 10% by using discount code HEADRUSHVL.• Ambio Life Sciences

What if the future of treating brain injuries isn't another medication—but light?Former BYU Hall of Fame linebacker Dr. Larry Carr shares how brain trauma nearly destroyed his life before an experimental light therapy changed everything. Today, he's helping lead groundbreaking research showing measurable improvements in brain inflammation, cognition, mood, and athletic performance.From football and CTE to PTSD, depression, and the future of brain recovery, this conversation explores why many experts believe we're entering a completely new era of brain health.For decades we've been told that brain injuries simply have to be managed.What if that isn't true?In this powerful episode of the HeadRush Podcast, Paul Frase and Corey Berry sit down with former BYU Hall of Fame linebacker and exercise physiologist Dr. Larry Carr to discuss his remarkable journey—from debilitating symptoms believed to be related to repetitive head trauma to becoming part of groundbreaking research into photobiomodulation (near-infrared light therapy).Dr. Carr shares:• His football career and the cognitive demands of elite athletes• The devastating symptoms that forced him to retire• Meeting Dr. Ann McKee and Dr. Robert Stern at Boston University• How photobiomodulation changed his own life• The University of Utah research• The BYU football study showing remarkable MRI findings• What inflammation really means after repetitive head impacts• Why athletes, veterans, first responders, and others living with brain trauma deserve hopeWhether you're an athlete, veteran, first responder, caregiver, or simply interested in brain health, this episode offers an honest discussion about emerging science and the future of recovery.Please Like, Subscribe, Follow and Share. Every share helps us reach someone who may be searching for hope.A special thank you to our incredible sponsors:• Patrick Risha CTE Awareness Foundation• Millennium Health Centers• Millennium Health Store• Paradise Behavioral Health• MC Wellness – Cristal Clark, MA, LPC-S• Ambio Life Sciences• Vielight, Inc.Interested in photobiomodulation?Visit Vielight, Inc. and use discount code:HEADRUSHVLto receive your exclusive HeadRush community discount.

When former NFL player Aldon Smith passed away, public conversation quickly shifted toward his past struggles. But is that the complete story?In this episode of the HeadRush Podcast, Paul Frase, Corey Berry, and former Oregon State linebacker Rico Petrini explore the growing tendency to blame character before considering brain health. Together they discuss repeated head impacts (RHI), CTE, addiction, impulsivity, mood changes, and why neurological injury deserves serious consideration—not dismissal.The conversation also examines recent public comments questioning CTE, why broad assumptions can harm families seeking answers, and why compassion and scientific investigation should come before judgment.This episode isn't about excusing harmful behavior.It's about recognizing the complex relationship between brain injury, mental health, addiction, and the lives of former athletes.Special thanks to our sponsors who help make these conversations possible:• Patrick Risha CTE Awareness Foundation• Ambio Life Sciences• Millennium Health Centers• Millennium Health Store• Paradise Behavioral Health – Brain Well Program• MC Wellness – Cristal Clark, MA, LPC-STogether, we remain committed to one mission:How to Cope. Find Hope.

What happens when memory loss, depression, brain fog, impulsive behavior, balance problems, and even suicidal thoughts start becoming part of everyday life?In this episode, Paul Frase and Corey Berry break down the symptoms commonly associated with CTE, TES, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), and repeated head impacts (RHI). Drawing from their own experiences and current research, they discuss how these symptoms can affect thinking, emotions, relationships, daily functioning, and overall quality of life.More importantly, they explore the question many people are asking:Are these symptoms simply mental health struggles—or could they be signs of brain injury?Memory loss.Brain fog.Depression.Mood swings.Difficulty concentrating.Suicidal thoughts.Balance problems.Are these simply mental health challenges—or could they be connected to a history of brain trauma?In this episode of The HeadRush Podcast, former NFL player Paul Frase and former professional rodeo athlete Corey Berry discuss the symptoms commonly associated with:🧠 Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)🧠 Traumatic Encephalopathy Syndrome (TES)🧠 Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)🧠 Repeated Head Impacts (RHI)🧠 Repeated Blast Exposure (RBE)Using research from institutions like Boston University and the Mayo Clinic, alongside their own lived experiences, Paul and Corey explore how brain injuries can affect memory, executive function, emotional regulation, impulsivity, depression, addiction, movement disorders, Parkinsonism symptoms, and overall brain health.They also discuss the therapies, treatments, and strategies that have helped them continue moving forward while living with the long-term effects of brain trauma.If you're dealing with brain injury symptoms—or supporting someone who is—this episode is for you.The HeadRush Podcast's mission remains simple:How to Cope and Find Hope.This episode is made possible by the support of:• Patrick Risha CTE Awareness Foundation• Millennium Health Centers• Millennium Health Store• Paradise Behavioral Health & BrainWell Program• MC Wellness – Cristal Clark, MA, LPC-S• Ambio Life SciencesSubscribe for more conversations about brain health, recovery, education, and hope.#CTE #TES #TBI #BrainInjury #BrainHealth #Concussion #MentalHealth #NeuroHealth #HeadRushPodcast

For the first time, Paul Frase and Corey Berry sit down to openly discuss what's changed over the last six months.From the Brain Well Program and hormone testing to photobiomodulation, supplements, nutrition, and brain injury recovery, they share the therapies they're using, the progress they've seen, and the challenges they still face every day.If you've ever wondered whether healing is possible after repeated head impacts, traumatic brain injury, or years of neurological struggles, this conversation is for you.What happens when two former athletes stop accepting "this is just how life is now" and start searching for answers?In this episode, Paul Frase and Corey Berry take a deep dive into their personal brain health journeys and discuss the therapies, treatments, and lifestyle changes they've explored.They share their experiences with:• The Brain Well Program with Dr. Mizell DeMayo• Precision Psychiatry and personalized treatment plans• The Millennium Protocol and hormone optimization• Bloodwork, genetics, biomarkers, and inflammation• Supplements and nutrition strategies• Photobiomodulation (red light therapy)• Mental health versus brain health• Finding doctors who understand repeated head impacts• Helping others navigate traumatic brain injury recovery• Why hope matters when recovery feels impossibleThey also discuss helping individuals and families affected by traumatic brain injury, repeated head impacts, blast exposure, TES, and CTE find resources, treatment options, and support. Throughout the conversation, they share lessons learned from their own recovery journeys and explain why continuing to fight for better brain health matters.A major theme of this episode is simple:There is hope.Recovery may not happen overnight, but there are doctors, researchers, treatments, and communities working every day to help people reclaim their lives after brain injury.Special Thanks To Our Sponsors🧠 Patrick Risha CTE Awareness Foundation🧠 Millennium Health Centers🧠 Millennium Health Store🧠 Paradise Behavioral Health🧠 MC Wellness – Cristal Clark, MA, LPC-S🧠 Ambio Life SciencesThe HeadRush Foundation helps individuals and families affected by traumatic brain injury, repeated head impacts, blast exposure, and related neurological challenges access education, resources, support, and hope.Because our mission remains the same:How to Cope. How to Find Hope.

A year after rodeo legend Pete Kennedy's death, his family finally received answers.His brain was donated to researchers at the University of Pittsburgh, where scientists searched for evidence of CTE and the lasting effects of repeated head impacts.What they discovered brought validation, new questions, and a deeper understanding of the invisible struggles Pete faced.When rodeo cowboy Pete Kennedy tragically lost his life, his family was left searching for answers.In this powerful follow-up episode, Pete's son KC Kennedy returns to The HeadRush Podcast alongside neuropathologist Dr. Julia Kofler from the University of Pittsburgh Department of Pathology—the physician who personally examined Pete's brain after it was donated for research.Together, they walk through the brain donation process, the autopsy findings, what researchers discovered, and the difficult reality that science is still uncovering the full impact of repeated head trauma.This conversation explores CTE, traumatic brain injury, mental health, grief, brain donation, and the urgent need for continued research. It also highlights the courage of families who choose to turn tragedy into knowledge that may help future generations of athletes, veterans, and anyone exposed to repeated head impacts.Whether you're a parent, athlete, coach, veteran, medical professional, or someone seeking answers about brain health, this episode is an important reminder that awareness, research, and hope continue to move us forward.Topics Covered:• Pete Kennedy's brain donation• CTE research and diagnosis• Repeated head impacts in rodeo• Mental health and brain trauma• Brain banking and autopsy science• The role of families in advancing research• Hope for future generationsSupported by:Patrick Risha CTE Awareness Foundation | Millennium Health Centers | Millennium Health Store | Paradise Behavioral Health | MC WellnessIf these conversations matter to you, please support The HeadRush Foundation and help us continue raising awareness, education, and hope for those affected by brain trauma.

A champion rodeo cowboy. A loving father. A man of faith.Then the memory loss, rage, depression, confusion, and suicidal thoughts began to take over.In one of the most emotional episodes of The HeadRush Podcast, the family of rodeo athlete Pete Kennedy shares the heartbreaking reality of repetitive head trauma, suspected CTE/TES, and the devastating impact brain injuries can have long after the arena lights go dark.This isn’t just about sports anymore. It’s about survival.What happens when repeated head trauma changes the person you love?In this deeply emotional episode of The HeadRush Podcast, former NFL player Paul Frase and former professional rodeo athlete Corey Berry sit down with the family of rodeo cowboy Pete Kennedy to discuss the devastating realities of brain trauma, suspected CTE, Clinically Diagnosed TES, depression, memory loss, addiction, rage, and suicide.Pete’s son KC and fiancée Kelly openly share the warning signs they witnessed, the personality changes that emerged over time, and the emotional aftermath of losing someone they loved to suicide after years of repetitive head impacts and concussions in rodeo.The conversation also dives into:CTE and TES symptomsBrain trauma in rodeo athletesSuicide ideation and neurological damageAddiction and dopamine dysregulationMemory loss, emotional instability, and rageFaith, recovery, and finding hopeWhy awareness and early intervention matterThis episode is raw, painful, educational, and necessary.If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of brain trauma, depression, or suicidal thoughts, please reach out for help. You are not alone.Supported by: Patrick Risha CTE Awareness Foundation | Paradise Behavioral Health | Millennium Health Centers | Millennium Health Store | MC Wellness | Ambio Life Sciences🎧 Learn more about The HeadRush Foundation and support brain trauma awareness.📲 Follow The HeadRush Podcast on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn.

What if depression, anxiety, and even suicidal thoughts aren’t “mental health issues”…—but signs of a damaged brain that can actually heal?This might be one of the most important conversations we’ve had.In this episode of The HeadRush Podcast, we sit down with world-renowned psychiatrist and brain health pioneer Dr. Daniel Amen—a physician who has analyzed over 300,000 brain scans across 155 countries.His message flips everything you’ve been told:👉 Mental illness isn’t a “mind problem”… it’s a brain problem👉 CTE is not always a death sentence👉 And if your brain is damaged… you can make it betterWe go deep into:The real impact of repeated head trauma (NFL, rodeo, military)Why helmets don’t prevent brain damageHow SPECT scans reveal hidden brain injuriesThe link between brain damage and depression, anger, and memory loss Why the “CTE is untreatable” narrative is dangerously incomplete Practical ways to start healing your brain todayDr. Amen also breaks down:Neuroinflammation and brain recoverySupplements, therapies, and lifestyle changes that actually workThe role of faith, purpose, and mindset in healingWhy you should never believe every thought you thinkAnd one of the biggest takeaways:“You are not stuck with the brain you have—you can make it better.” If you or someone you love is struggling with:TBI, CTE, PTSD, depression, anxiety, or brain fog…this episode could change how you see everything.

What if the signs were there… and everyone missed them?In this powerful episode, families who lost loved ones to brain trauma share the moments they now recognize as early warnings—and why awareness alone isn’t enough.This episode of The HeadRush Podcast comes from the M. Parkman Foundation Summit on Repeated Head Impacts—where conversations go beyond headlines and into real-life consequences.Featuring Karen and Doug Zagel of the Patrick Risha CTE Awareness Foundation and Max Gray of CTE News, this discussion pulls back the curtain on what brain trauma actually looks like before it’s too late.Not just in professional athletes—but in high school players, college athletes, and everyday lives.You’ll hear:The early behavioral changes families dismissed as “normal”How repeated head impacts can lead to mental health decline and suicideWhy “there is no safe age” when it comes to brain traumaThe dangerous gap between diagnosis and directionWhat parents, athletes, and coaches need to start recognizing nowThis isn’t just about CTE.It’s about awareness, missed signs, and the cost of not knowing.If you’re a parent, athlete, veteran, or someone searching for answers—this episode matters.If you believe in helping people find hope through education, treatment access, and brain health advocacy, support The HeadRush Foundation.Donate here: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/SSTCMZF9E4Y2CSupported by:Patrick Risha CTE Awareness Foundation | Millennium Health Centers | Millennium Health Store | Paradise Behavioral Health | MC Wellness

What if depression, PTSD, and brain fog aren’t psychological… but biological—and measurable?For decades, brain trauma has been misunderstood.Veterans, athletes, and everyday people have been told their symptoms—depression, anxiety, brain fog—are psychological… or worse, dismissed entirely.But what if the real issue is neuroinflammation—and we’ve just never had the tools to measure it?In this episode of The HeadRush Podcast, Mark Gordon and Jeremy Bowlingjoin Paul and Corey to break down:-The biological root of brain trauma and why it’s often missed-How new biomarker testing is changing diagnosis and treatment-Why traditional approaches focus on symptoms—not causes-The connection between inflammation, mental health, and recovery-Real stories of veterans finally finding answers after years of struggleThis isn’t just a conversation about trauma—it’s about hope, healing, and redefining how we treat the brain.If you’ve ever felt like something was off—but couldn’t prove it—this episode is for you.

CTE, TBI, TES, repeated head impacts, and blast exposure aren’t just sports problems—they’re life problems. In this episode, Paul Frase and Corey Berry break down the foundations leading the fight for awareness, treatment, and real hope.Brain trauma doesn’t end when the game is over.In this powerful episode of The HeadRush Podcast, former NFL player Paul Frase and former professional rodeo athlete Corey Berry shine a light on the foundations and organizations working every day to help people affected by CTE, TES (Traumatic Encephalopathy Syndrome), TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury), RHI (Repeated Head Impacts), and repeated blast exposure.They discuss the missions and impact of organizations like the Mac Parkman Foundation, Patrick Risha CTE Awareness Foundation, Concussion and CTE Foundation, Marshalling CTE, RL3 Foundation, Cowboys Helping Cowboys, and the growing mission of the HeadRush Foundation.From youth athletes and veterans to former pros and families navigating the devastating effects of neurological injury, this episode is about education, prevention, advocacy, and action.They also discuss:• why repeated head impacts matter long before the professional level• how families are driving national legislation and awareness• tools like red light therapy, neurofeedback, and precision psychiatry• why finding the right neurologist can change everything• the long-term vision behind the HeadRush Foundation’s neurological retreat centerThis isn’t just about concussions.It’s about saving lives.How to cope. How to find hope.Please like, subscribe, and share to help raise awareness and support the mission.Supported by: Patrick Risha CTE Awareness Foundation | Millennium Health Centers | Millennium Health Store | Paradise Behavioral Health | MC Wellness – Cristal Clark | Ambio Life SciencesDonate to the HeadRush Foundation:https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/SSTCMZF9E4Y2C

What if the symptoms you’ve been told to “just live with” — brain fog, PTSD, depression, addiction, and repeated head trauma — could actually be reversed?Can ibogaine help heal traumatic brain injury, PTSD, addiction, and even symptoms linked to CTE?In this powerful episode of The HeadRush Podcast, Paul Frase and Corey Berry sit down with Trevor Millar, co-founder of Ambio Life Sciences, to break down one of the most controversial and promising conversations in modern brain health: ibogaine therapy.Trevor shares how Ambio Life Sciences is helping veterans, former NFL players, special forces operators, and trauma survivors address traumatic brain injuries, repeated head impacts, neuroinflammation, addiction recovery, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and neurological dysfunction through plant-derived medicine and intensive therapeutic protocols.They dive deep into the Stanford-backed ibogaine study involving special forces veterans with diagnosed TBI, where post-treatment fMRI scans showed significant improvements in blood flow and major reductions in PTSD, depression, anxiety, and disability scores. Trevor also shares real-world stories from Navy SEALs, former professional athletes, and severe TBI patients whose lives dramatically changed after treatment.The conversation also explores how ibogaine differs from psilocybin, ayahuasca, and other psychedelic therapies, why states like Texas, Mississippi, Tennessee, and New Hampshire are pushing legislation forward, and why many believe ibogaine could become one of the most important breakthroughs in brain trauma recovery.If you’ve been told “it’s all in your head,” this episode may change everything.Because at The HeadRush Podcast, the mission remains the same:How to cope and find hope.Supported by: Patrick Risha CTE Awareness Foundation | Millennium Health Centers | Millennium Health Store | Paradise Behavioral Health | McWellness – Cristal Clark | Ambio Life SciencesSupport and Donate to the Headrush Foundation here:https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/SSTCMZF9E4Y2CDISCLAIMER: This podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of medicine. The use of this information and the materials linked to this podcast is at the users' own risk. The content on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard and delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they have, and they should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.

A single executive order just cracked open decades of restriction on psychedelic medicine—could this finally change the future of PTSD, addiction, and brain trauma?A major shift just hit the medical and mental health world.In this episode of The HeadRush Podcast, Paul Frase and Corey Berry react in real time to a newly signed executive order from Donald Trump directing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to accelerate the review and research of psychedelic therapies—specifically focusing on Ibogaine.For decades, substances like Ibogaine and psilocybin have been heavily restricted. Now, with federal funding, expedited clinical pathways, and renewed scientific attention, the conversation has shifted from prohibition… to possibility.Paul and Corey break down:What the executive order actually does (and what it doesn’t)Why Ibogaine is gaining attention for PTSD, addiction, and brain traumaThe role of veterans and real-world case stories in pushing this forwardThe science behind neuroplasticity, dendritic growth, and brain recoveryWhy traditional treatments like SSRIs often fall shortThe risks, safety concerns, and why this is NOT a free-for-all solutionWhat this means for the future of mental health treatment in the U.S.This episode is raw, real, and grounded in lived experience—from two men who understand the long-term effects of repeated head trauma.⚠️ Important: This conversation is for awareness and discussion only. Paul and Corey are not doctors and are not recommending or prescribing any treatment. Always consult a qualified medical professional.If this research delivers on its promise, it could reshape how we approach brain health, addiction recovery, and trauma healing.But the question remains…Is this the beginning of a breakthrough—or just the first step into unknown territory?Supported by:Patrick Risha CTE Awareness Foundation | Millennium Health Centers | Millennium Health Store | Paradise Behavioral Health | McWellness – Cristal Clark

Most mental health treatments fail—not because patients are broken, but because the root cause is being missed.Dr. Mizyl Damayo, Medical Director of Paradise Behavioral Health, returns to The HeadRush Podcast to break down why traditional psychiatry often fails—and what it actually takes to create lasting healing.After a decade in conventional practice, Dr. Damayo saw the same pattern over and over: patients cycling through medications with little to no long-term improvement. That realization led her to develop a precision-based approach—one that looks beyond symptoms and into the real drivers of mental health struggles.In this episode, we go deep into:Why up to 75% of psychiatric medications fail for patientsThe role of genetics (MTHFR, COMT, BDNF) in mental health treatmentHow neuroinflammation, hormones, and gut health impact the brainWhy SSRIs don’t work for everyone—and what to do insteadThe connection between brain injury, mood disorders, and cognitive declineHow the BrainWell Program combines traditional and integrative psychiatryWhy “treatment-resistant depression” may be a misdiagnosisWhat it really means to create a “neuropermissive” environment for healingDr. Damayo also shares how tools like TMS, hormone optimization, genetic testing, and targeted supplementation can help patients who feel like they’ve tried everything.If you’ve ever been told “it’s all in your head” but know something deeper is going on—this conversation will change how you think about mental health.Supported by:Patrick Risha CTE Awareness FoundationMillennium Health CentersMillennium Health StoreParadise Behavioral HealthMcWellness – Cristal Clark, MA, LPC-S

Corey Berry and Paul Frase pull back the curtain on the mission behind the HeadRush Foundation and why this work matters so deeply to them. In this episode of The HeadRush Podcast, they talk openly about repeated head impacts, TBI, TES, suspected CTE, the long-term effects of brain trauma, and the very real challenges facing athletes, veterans, first responders, and others living with neurological symptoms that too often get ignored.They also break down the vision for the HeadRush Foundation as an official 501(c)(3), including plans to help people access treatment, education, emotional support, and real-world resources. Corey and Paul share why the Foundation exists, who it aims to help, and how they hope to grow it into something much bigger, including long-term support options and a future neuro-rehab model built around hope, healing, and access to care.This conversation also explores several recovery modalities and therapies they are researching or personally experiencing, including TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation), red light therapy / photobiomodulation, neurofeedback, vestibular therapy, cold exposure, and other emerging treatment conversations around brain health. They speak from lived experience, not from a physician’s chair, and repeatedly stress the importance of doing your own research and working with qualified medical professionals.Along the way, Paul shares perspective from his 11-year NFL career, including what contracts looked like before today’s massive deals, while Corey brings the lens of professional rodeo, chronic symptoms, and his diagnosis journey. The bigger message is simple: this is about hope, awareness, access, and action for people living with the fallout of repeated head trauma.If you or someone you love is dealing with the effects of repeated head impacts, brain injury symptoms, overstimulation, depression, memory issues, rage, anxiety, or neurological decline, this episode is for you.To learn more, visit headrushfoundation.org and headrushpodcast.com.Supported by: Patrick Risha CTE Awareness Foundation | Millennium Health Centers | Millennium Health Store | Paradise Behavioral Health | McWellness – Cristal Clark

25+ concussions. Years of silence. Then everything collapsed—this is how Rico Petrini fought his way back.What happens when decades of repeated head impacts finally catch up—and your brain starts to break down?In this episode of The HeadRush Podcast, Paul Frase (11-year NFL veteran) and Corey Berry (former professional rodeo athlete) sit down with Rico Petrini, a former Oregon State linebacker who endured 25+ concussions and thousands of subconcussive hits before experiencing a life-altering neurological crash.Years after football, Rico’s symptoms hit hard: severe depression, suicidal ideation, memory loss, sleep disruption, tremors, tinnitus, explosive anger, cognitive decline, and sensitivity to light and sound. What looked like a normal post-athletic life turned into a fight for survival.Rico opens up about:Living with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and suspected CTEThe delayed impact of repeated head trauma (RHI)Neuroinflammation and its role in brain dysfunctionBrain scans, white matter damage, and nervous system breakdownWhy so many athletes feel dismissed or misdiagnosedDiet, sleep, and anti-inflammatory recovery strategiesHis experience with photobiomodulation (red light therapy) through a University of Utah studyMost importantly—he shares what actually helped him start rebuilding his brain, restoring function, and finding hope again.This episode is for:Athletes (football, hockey, rodeo, wrestling, rugby, etc.)Veterans and anyone exposed to repeated head impactsPeople struggling with post-concussion symptomsFamilies and caregivers navigating behavioral or cognitive changesAnyone dealing with depression, brain fog, or emotional instability after traumaIf you’ve ever been told “you’re fine” but know something isn’t right—this conversation matters.At The HeadRush Podcast, the mission stays the same: cope and find hope.Supported by:Patrick Risha CTE Awareness FoundationMillennium Health CentersMillennium Health StoreParadise Behavioral HealthMcWellness – Cristal Clark🎧 Watch the full conversation:👉 https://headrushpodcast.com📲 Follow HeadRush Podcast on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn👍 Like | 🔁 Share | 💬 Comment to help amplify conversations that matter

What if the gear parents trust most is giving them a false sense of safety?Not every product marketed to “protect” athletes is solving the real problem.In this episode of The HeadRush Podcast, Paul Frase and Corey Berry break down the hard truth about brain trauma in contact sports, including football, rodeo, wrestling, hockey, and other activities involving repeated head impacts. They challenge the growing market of products and technologies promoted as concussion solutions and explain why reducing impact at the surface is not the same as protecting the brain inside the skull.This conversation digs into Guardian Caps, youth football, practice contact, concussion risk, repeated head impacts, CTE, traumatic brain injury, and the dangerous false sense of security that can come from gear marketed as “safer.” Paul and Corey also discuss why limiting contact in practice, delaying exposure to concussive sports, and educating parents and coaches may matter more than expensive add-ons.If you are a parent, coach, athlete, caregiver, veteran, or someone concerned about brain health, TBI, CTE, concussion prevention, and repeated head impacts, this is a conversation you need to hear.Supported by: Patrick Risha CTE Awareness Foundation | Millennium Health Centers | Millennium Health Store | Paradise Behavioral Health | McWellness – Cristal Clark#HeadRushPodcast #CTEAwareness #ConcussionAwareness #BrainHealth #TBI #YouthSports #FootballSafety #HeadInjury #AthleteSafety #ProtectTheBrain #SportsSafety #ConcussionPrevention #BrainTrauma #GuardianCaps #ContactSports #ParentsOfAthletes

Brain injury can isolate people fast. Tyler Ambrose explains why support, community, and hope can change everything.When brain injury makes people feel isolated, support can become survival.In this episode of The HeadRush Podcast, Paul Frase and Corey Berry sit down with Tyler Ambrose, Peer Support Coordinator at the Concussion & CTE Foundation, to talk about the real impact of peer support groups for people living with concussion, concussion symptoms, traumatic brain injury (TBI), suspected CTE, post-concussion syndrome (PCS), and repeated head impacts.Tyler explains how support groups help patients and caregivers feel heard, understood, and less alone while providing real resources, connection, and hope.The conversation covers CTE awareness, brain trauma, caregiver stress, suicidal ideation, memory struggles, emotional volatility, recovery support, and why community matters so much when someone is fighting to hold onto life and identity.The Concussion & CTE Foundation, co-founded by Dr. Chris Nowinski and Dr. Robert Cantu, works with leading physicians and professionals connected to Boston University to advance research and support for people affected by CTE, TBI, and repeated head impacts. In this episode, Tyler shares how that mission shows up in real life through peer-to-peer connection and support.If you or someone you love is dealing with brain injury, concussion recovery, suspected CTE, or caregiver burnout, this episode is a reminder that you are not alone.Supported by:Patrick Risha CTE Awareness Foundation | Millennium Health Centers | Millennium Health Store | Paradise Behavioral Health | MC Wellness – Cristal Clark, MA, LPC-SFollow, share, and leave a review to help us spread awareness around brain health, concussion recovery, CTE, TBI, caregiver support, and hope.#HeadRushPodcast #TylerAmbrose #ConcussionAndCTEFoundation #CTE #TBI #BrainInjury #ConcussionRecovery #PostConcussionSyndrome #PCS #RepeatedHeadImpacts #BrainHealth #MarshallingCTE #MentalHealth #CaregiverSupport #CTEAwareness #ChrisNowinski #RobertCantu #BostonUniversity #PatrickRishaFoundation #StopCTE #MillenniumHealthCenters #ParadiseBehavioralHealth #MCWellness 

A 9/11 survivor with a fractured skull and years of concussion fallout, Mike Dempsey shares the real cost of trauma—and the tools, people, and hope that helped him rebuild his life.Mike Dempsey’s life is the definition of resilience. Born and raised in Brooklyn, he chased elite athletics—football, baseball, even boxing—before building a successful corporate career. Then September 11, 2001 changed everything.Mike was inside the World Trade Center complex when the first plane hit. Minutes later, near Tower One, he was knocked unconscious as the second plane struck—suffering a fractured skull and internal bleeding. What followed wasn’t just survival. It was years of navigating PTSD, memory loss, brain fog, vertigo, executive function challenges, and the terrifying experience of not recognizing your own brain.In this powerful episode of The HeadRush Podcast, Paul Frase and Corey Berry sit down with Mike to unpack:What it was like inside the WTC on 9/11The hidden aftermath of traumatic brain injury (TBI)Repeated head impacts (RHI) and long-term brain healthA later concussion that “broke the camel’s back”The darkest months—and how he fought backNeurofeedback therapy and emerging recovery modalitiesWhy “finding your helpers” can save your lifeThis conversation is raw, honest, and hopeful. If you or someone you love is dealing with TBI symptoms, PTSD, anxiety, depression, or post-trauma life, this episode delivers clarity and courage.Mantra: How to cope and find hope.👉 Learn more about Mike: themikedempsey.com👉 More episodes & resources: headrushpodcast.comProudly Supported By:• Patrick Risha CTE Awareness Foundation• Millennium Health Centers• Millennium Health Store• Paradise Behavioral Health• McWellness – Cristal ClarkDisclaimer: This podcast/video is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.#9/11survivor #WorldTradeCenter #traumaticbraininjury #TBIrecovery #PTSDrecovery #brainfog #neurofeedbacktherapy #concussions #repeatedheadimpacts #CTEawareness #traumarecovery #executivefunction #mentalhealthsupport

This week, HeadRush goes across the pond with Roy Heaney and Rich Coates from the UK’s Marshalling CTE Foundation—former rugby players turned advocates confronting the realities of repeated head impacts (RHI), TBI, TES, and probable CTE.Roy and Rich share what happens when elite and grassroots athletes hit a breaking point and are told it’s “just anxiety” or “just depression,” despite years of collisions, concussions, and sub-concussive hits. They break down the differences between rugby league and rugby union, the cumulative damage of contact sports, and why so many players—and their families—are left without answers or support.This conversation goes beyond sport. It addresses the families, spouses, and caregivers who carry the weight alongside those suffering, and why the Marshalling CTE Foundation was created as a support-first community when institutions, leagues, and healthcare systems fall short.If you’ve experienced brain fog, rage, depression, anxiety, memory loss, or personality changes after head trauma—and felt dismissed or unheard—this episode is for you.You are not weak. You are not alone. And this is not just in your head.Mantra of the episode: Stronger together.If you’ve been told “it’s all in your head,” but you know something is wrong—listen closely.👍 Like, comment, and share to help this reach the people who need it. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly conversations on brain health, trauma, recovery, and hope.👉Learn more and explore all episodes at headrushpodcast.com#MarshallingCTEFoundation #RoyHeaney #RichCoates #HeadRushPodcast #CTE #BrainHealth #Rugby #TBI #Concussion #MentalHealth #Neuroinflammation #HeadTrauma #TES #RHI #BrainHealth #MentalWellness #AddictionRecovery #StopStigma #BrainInjuryAwareness #StopCTE #TBIRecovery #VeteranSupport #MentalResilience #health #mentalhealth #MillenniumHealth #MillenniumHealthStore #ParadiseBehavioralHealth #tripharlan #PatrickRishaCTEAarenessFoundation #McWellness #VeteranStrong 

Welcome to the HeadRush Podcast Year-End Review — a full recap of 2025 and a look ahead to what’s coming in 2026.In this episode, Cristal Clark, MA, LPC-S, NBCC, CEAP, SAP (MC Wellness) joins Paul Frase and Corey Barry to reflect on a year of growth in awareness, hope, and community building around brain health — including:🔹 TBI, concussions, and repeated head impacts🔹 Brain health effects often misunderstood: brain fog, anxiety, mood disruption, and emotional challenges🔹 How connection creates hope and why that matters for survival and recovery🔹 The official launch of the HeadRush Foundation — applying for 501(c)(3) status to expand access to support, education, and therapies not always covered by insuranceBig takeaway:Connection → Hope → Awareness → Support🎧 Watch more episodes at: https://headrushpodcast.comProudly sponsored by:• MC Wellness – Cristal Clark, MA, LPC-S, NBCC, CEAP, SAP• Patrick Risha CTE Awareness Foundation (StopCTE.org)• Millennium Health Centers• Millennium Health Store• Paradise Behavioral Health👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔁 Share | ✅ Subscribe#HeadRushPodcast #YearInReview #BrainHealth #BrainInjuryAwareness #TBI #ConcussionAwareness #CTE #RepeatedHeadImpacts #MentalHealthSupport #CommunityHope #StopCTE #PatrickRishaCTEAwareness #MillenniumHealthCenters #MillenniumProtocol #MCWellness #LPCS #MentalHealthEducation #StayAlertStayAlive

What do professional cowboys and an NFL player have in common?More than you might think.In this episode of the HeadRush Podcast, Nick LaDuke, Corey Berry, and Paul Frase sit down for a wide-ranging, honest conversation that connects brain health, regenerative agriculture, neurodiversity, and faith — and why all of it matters for families, communities, and future generations.This discussion explores:How regenerative agriculture supports healthier land, healthier food, and healthier peopleThe role of brain health, neurodiversity, and SPECT imaging in performance and recoveryWhat elite athletes and ranchers understand about discipline, responsibility, and stewardshipWhy God, family, and community remain foundational values — on the field, on the ranch, and in everyday lifeRather than chasing trends or talking points, this episode focuses on long-term thinking: how we care for our minds, our bodies, our land, and each other.Whether you’re an athlete, rancher, parent, coach, or someone searching for deeper purpose beyond performance, this conversation offers perspective, humility, and insight grounded in lived experience.🎧 Listen on all major podcast platforms🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube🌐 Learn more at HeadRushPodcast.comVisit HeadRushPodcast.com for episodes, resources, and ways to support brain injury awareness.Follow and connect with us on social media:🔹 LinkedIn🔹 Facebook🔹 Instagram🔹 YouTube👉 Please like, share, comment, and subscribe to help spread awareness and support the mission of HeadRush.#HeadRushPodcast #RegenerativeAgriculture #BrainHealth#Neurodiversity #SPECTImaging #CTEAwareness#FaithFamilyCommunity #GodFirst #ranchinglifestyle #NFLVoices #CowboyCulture #VeteranMindset#TBIRecovery #MentalHealthMatters #PurposeDriven#PodcastLife #LongFormPodcast #YouTubePodcast

In this powerful episode of the HeadRush Podcast, we sit down with Trip Harlan, CEO of the Bio Optimization Institute in Tampa, Florida, to explore groundbreaking approaches to brain injury recovery and high-performance optimization.Trip breaks down how the Bio Optimization Institute uses five clinically proven modalities—including one that earned a 2019 Nobel Prize—to enhance neurological recovery, cognitive performance, and rehabilitation for both the brain-injured population and elite athletes.We discuss:How bio-optimization accelerates recovery from brain injuryPerformance enhancement without shortcuts or gimmicksThe science behind Nobel Prize–winning technologyBridging the gap between rehabilitation and peak human performanceWhether you’re navigating TBI, CTE, repeated head impacts, or striving for elite performance, this episode delivers science-backed insight you don’t want to miss.👉 Learn more and explore additional episodes at:https://headrushpodcast.com👍 Like this episode🔁 Share it with someone who needs it📲 Follow HeadRush Podcast on all platforms:YouTubeInstagramFacebookLinkedInTogether, we’re changing the conversation around brain health, recovery, and human performance.Hashtags#MillenniumHealth #PatrickRishaCTEawarenessfoundation #ParadiseBehavioralHealth #StopCTE#HeadRushPodcast #BioOptimization #BrainHealth #TBIRecovery #CTEAware#NeuroRecovery #ElitePerformance #BrainInjuryAwareness #HumanOptimization#SportsScience #Rehabilitation #HighPerformanceAthlete #Neuroscience#BrainOptimization #PodcastEpisode

Can we win the battle against demyelinating diseases? In this episode of the HeadRush Podcast, we sit down with Helen McCormack, Founder and CEO of Viotheia Biosciences, to explore the rapidly evolving world of precision medicine. Helen shares groundbreaking insights into diagnostic innovations and re-myelination techniques that could transform how demyelination diseases are detected and treated. This conversation offers hope, science, and a glimpse into the future of neurological care.👉 Learn more and explore all episodes at HeadRushPodcast.com🔔 Follow HeadRush Podcast on LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram

In this powerful episode of the HeadRush Podcast, we sit down with Brandi Winans, wife of former NFL player Jeff Winans, and Susan Berry, wife of former professional Bareback Bronc rider Corey Berry, as they open up about the emotional, physical, and daily realities of being caregivers to loved ones living with brain injuries, CTE, TES, chronic pain, and the long-term effects of repeated head impacts.#HeadRushPodcast #millenniumhealthproducts#patrickrishaCTEawareness#paradisebehavioral#stopCTE#CaregiverStories #BrainInjuryAwareness #CTEAwareness #CaregiverSupport #FamilyCaregivers #MentalHealthMatters #BrainHealth #TraumaticBrainInjury #NFLFamilies #VeteranSupport #CTECommunity #BrainInjuryStories #BehindTheScenes #CaregivingJourney #UnseenHeroes

Tatyana McCall Wimberley joins the HeadRush Podcast for one of our most powerful episodes yet, sharing the life and legacy of her son Ray Lewis III, who tragically passed away and was later diagnosed with Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE).As the mother of Ray Ray and former partner of NFL Hall-of-Famer Ray Lewis, Tatyana provides an unfiltered, emotional look into football culture, warning signs of brain trauma, and the devastating impact that repeated head impacts can have on athletes and families.We talk about:   •   Ray Lewis III’s life, spirit, and athletic journey   •   The symptoms and struggles that often go unnoticed before a CTE diagnosis   •   The emotional and mental toll on families   •   The urgent need for education, research, and safer sports practices   •   The creation and mission of the RL3 Foundation at RL3Foundation.com, dedicated to protecting and supporting athletesThis episode honors Ray Ray’s life while pushing forward the fight for athlete mental health, brain-injury awareness, and real change in sports.Learn more or support the mission at RL3Foundation.com#RL3Foundation #RayLewisIII #HeadrushPodcast#TatyanaMcCallWimberley #CTEAwareness #HeadRushPodcast #BrainInjuryAwareness #FootballSafety #AthleteMentalHealth #ConcussionAwareness #RepeatedHeadImpactsPlus all our regular hashtags.

In this powerful interview, Karen and Doug Risha from the Patrick Risha CTE Awareness Foundation join Max Gray, creator of the CTE: Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy News Facebook community, to discuss the ongoing fight for awareness, education, and change. 💪This conversation shines a light on the families, survivors, and advocates pushing for answers — and for hope.🎧 Learn more and get involved at: https://www.headrushpodcast.com👉 Like, share, and follow HeadRush Podcast on all social media platforms for more stories, expert interviews, and powerful discussions about brain health, CTE, and recovery.#CTE #BrainInjury #CTEAwareness #PatrickRishaFoundation #BrainHealth #ConcussionAwareness #HeadTrauma #HeadrushPodcast #NeuroScience #BrainInjuryAwareness #VeteranHealth #AthleteSafety #MentalHealth #TBI #NeuroRecovery #SportsSafety #BrainTrauma #Advocacy #CognitiveHealth #ChronicTraumaticEncephalopathy🧠 HeadRush Podcast — Your source for brain injury awareness, research, and recovery insight.

When you hear “psychiatry,” you probably think mental health — not brain injury. But the truth is, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) doesn’t just hurt the brain… it changes how we feel, think, and connect with the world.Depression, apathy, addiction, even unprovoked anger — these aren’t just emotional struggles; they’re symptoms of an injured brain trying to heal.In this powerful episode, two leading doctors share what’s really happening inside the injured brain — how genetics, chronic inflammation, and even nutraceuticals can shape recovery. You’ll also learn what a “neuro-permissive environment” is — and why it’s one of the most important keys to long-term healing.🧠 You’ll discover:How psychiatry plays a vital role in brain injury recoveryWhy inflammation can cause mental health symptomsHow your genes affect your brain’s ability to healThe science behind supplements that support recovery🎙️ Brought to you by The HeadRush PodcastLearn more at HeadRushPodcast.com#TBI #BrainInjury #MentalHealth #HeadRushPodcast #BrainHealing #CTEAwareness #Neuroscience #Psychiatry #BrainRecovery #BrainHealth

Bruce and Perri Parkman lost their son, Mac Parkman when he took his own life. Mac had brain damage and mental health issues which were caused by Repeated Head Impacts from playing concussive sports for 10 months out of every year. Bruce and Perri speak about their tragedy, so no parent in the future will have to experience the same thing, IF they listen to the message. #MacParkman #CTEAwareness #ConcussionPrevention #BrainHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #YouthSportsSafety #AthleteWellness #SportsSafety #HeadTrauma #AthleteMentalHealth #CTE #SportsInjury #SuicidePrevention #ProtectOurAthletes #BrainInjuryAwareness

Meet Nate Pope, cofounder of  NCX Brain Recovery and Cristal Clark, Corey's Therapist. Learn how experts in the field of post-concussion syndrome meet the difficulties of mild TBI and post-concussion syndrome head-on with a system called the multi-sensory integration approach. We are excited for this episode!#Concussion #TBI #PostConcussionSyndrome #ConcussionRecovery #ConcussionAwareness #BrainHealth #BrainInjury #SensoryIntegration #NeuroTherapy #AthleteHealth #SportsInjury #BrainRecovery #AthleteRecovery #MultisensoryIntegration #TraumaticBrainInjury

Real Science: Predictable, Measurable, and able to be Replicated. Hear Andrew Marr’s journey of freeing himself from relying on 13 pharmaceutical medications after suffering from repeated blast exposures, following 3 tours as a Special Forces soldier. Witness first hand how anecdotal evidence is used for objective and factual results. 

Neurologist Dr. Victor Kaytser, Vestibular Therapist Samantha Johnson, and Cognitive Speech Therapist Kristi Ferguson join the HeadRush Podcast to discuss overstimulation, invisible illness, and brain flooding. During this episode, cohost Corey Berry personally experiences brain flooding, showing just how real and disruptive this condition can be. His healthcare team explains what happens in the brain and how these challenges impact daily life.#CoreyBerry #HeadRushPodcast #BrainFlooding #Overstimulation #InvisibleIllness #Neurology #SpeechTherapy #VestibularTherapy #SensoryOverload #BrainHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #NeuroHealth #HealthcareProfessionals #PodcastInterview #LivingWithInvisibleIllness

Follow Alison Rockett through the labyrinth of rare disease, pharma, and a potential cure for a deadly disorder. This episode of the Headrush Podcast discusses how a therapy might one day be developed for CTE.For more information, visit:https://joshuafrase.orghttps://myotubularmyopathy.orghttps://alisonrockett.comhttps://alwaysforthechildren.orghttps://pleasedonate.orgTo find out more about our sponsors, visit:https://stopcte.org/https://paradisebehavioral.com/https://tbihelpnow.org/#joshuafrasefoundation #gamechanger #RareDisease #AlisonRockett #HeadrushPodcast #CTE #HealthPodcast #RareDiseaseResearch #Pharma #MedicalResearch #PatientAdvocacy #Healthcare #RareDisorders #SciencePodcast #HealthAwareness

Join us as we hear the ravages of war first hand with Dr Donnelly Wilkes, retired US Navy Officer. We explore how traumatic experiences and Repeated Blast Exposure (RBE) affect the well being of our soldiers physically and emotionally, through PTSD and mental health issues. To find out more about our sponsors, visit:https://stopcte.org/https://paradisebehavioral.com/https://tbihelpnow.org/#Veterans #PTSD #MilitaryTrauma #DrDonnellyWilkes #MentalHealth #CombatStories #NavyVeteran #BlastExposure #RBE #VeteranCare #WarInjuries #TraumaAwareness #InvisibleWounds #MilitaryLife #VeteranSupport

NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre joins Paul Frase and Corey Berry on The HeadRush Podcast to discuss the realities of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) through his experiences in football. With candid insights into the lasting effects of head trauma, Favre shares his personal journey, the challenges of brain health, and the importance of raising awareness for CTE. Tune in for a powerful conversation about resilience, recovery, and the fight for support in high-impact sports.To find out more about our sponsors, visit:https://stopcte.org/https://paradisebehavioral.com/https://tbihelpnow.org/#BrettFavre #CTE #NFL #FootballInjuries #HeadTrauma #ConcussionAwareness #HeadRushPodcast #BrainHealth #LifeAfterFootball #SportsInjuries #PaulFrase #CoreyBerry #AthleteHealth #FootballLegends #PlayerSafety

Introduces us to the family of Tyler Sash, and follows Tyler’s sports career starting from pee wee football to the pinnacle of the football world; A trip to the Super Bowl. This story is both riveting and tragic. It discusses the dangers of playing concussive sports and more importantly, the dangers of repeated head impacts and CTE.

Dr. Victor Kaytser talks about Traumatic Brain Injury like you've never heard before.  Get the Real Story from the experts about Traumatic Encephalopathy Syndrome, Chronic Traumatic Encepholopathy, Repeated Head Impacts, and Repeated Blast Exposure from Dr. Kaytser- Dr. of nuerology and psychiatry.  #braininjuryawareness   #repeated #traumaticencephalopathysyndrome #Risha #millinniumhealth #patrickrishacteawarenessfoundation #stopcte #braininjury #Patrick #stopsuicide #repeatedheadimpacts #cte #head #tbirecovery #repeatedblastexposure #headrushpodcast

Dave Zabriskie wore the yellow shirt at all 3 European tours; Italy, France and Spain, and talks about his daily struggles after his RHI, traumatic brain injuries, concussions, and braking helmets from a life time of Cycling.  Scott also suffers RHI’s and concussions from Rugby, American Football and wrestling. Now their passion is Cognitive Protocol supplements. To find out more about our sponsors, visit:https://stopcte.org/https://paradisebehavioral.com/https://tbihelpnow.org/#DaveZabriskie #BrainHealth #TBIRecovery #CognitiveProtocol #ConcussionAwareness #CyclingInjuries #RHI #SportsInjuries #BrainWellness #ScottThompson #ProCyclist #TraumaticBrainInjury #SupplementsForBrainHealth #AthleteRecovery #NeuroHealth

Join us for a deep-dive discussion on TES, with Bruce Parkman, Green Beret of 18 years. Bruce has great expertise to share, and a fascinating story that you don’t want to miss!Find More about our guests at: The Mac Parkman Foundation  To find out more about our sponsors, visit:https://stopcte.org/https://paradisebehavioral.com/https://tbihelpnow.org/#headrushpodcast #Millinniumhealth #StopCTE.org #Paradisebehavioral #Stopsuicide #CTEAwareness #BrainHealth #ConcussionPrevention #YouthSports #VeteranSupport #MentalHealthMatters #TBI #SuicidePrevention #SportsSafety #AthleteWellness #BrainInjury #CTEResearch #FootballSafety #ProtectOurAthletes #EndCTE

Dr. James Kelly is the Chief Medical Officer of Oragenics, Inc. Dr. Kelly will navigate Oragenics through phase 2 clinical trials for an intranasal application to reduce inflammation post concussion. Among many things, Dr. Kelly served as the Executive Director of the Marcus Institute for Brain Health (MIBH), serving our military veterans. #DrJamesKelly #ConcussionCare #Oragenics #BrainHealth #IntranasalTherapy #ClinicalTrials #VeteranHealth #Neuroinflammation #PostConcussion #MilitaryMedicine #MIBH #MedicalInnovation #BrainRecovery #HealthcareLeadership #ConcussionResearch

Learn how a bronc rider still competes in his 40’s and maintains brain health and wellness through diet and exercise. In this episode, we focus on insulin sensitivity and increased oxygenation through healthy blood flow in the brain.To find out more about our sponsors, visit:https://stopcte.org/https://paradisebehavioral.com/https://tbihelpnow.org/#BrainTrauma #CTEAwareness #MentalHealth #HeadRushPodcast #TBIRecovery #longlivecowboys #BrainInjury #AmenClinics #SaddleBroncRider #BrainHealthMatters #CTESupport #TraumaticBrainInjury #NeuroRecovery #PodcastInterview #StopCTE

Pete Kennedy experienced the thrill of the ride of rodeo. From a young age to adulthood, he portrayed the love of the western life, and importance of family and friends. Learn how repeated Head Impacts and concussions affected his psyche and probably led to his ultimate choice.To find out more about our sponsors, visit:https://stopcte.org/https://paradisebehavioral.com/https://tbihelpnow.org/