Chris Nowinski is a former football player at Harvard University and professional wrestler with WWE, World Wrestling Entertainment. After enduring a career-ending head injury, Chris has dedicated his professional life to serving patients and families affected by brain trauma, particularly Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that develops after repeated head injuries. Jay and Chris discuss the state of head injuries in American athletics, the difference between advocating for head safety at youth and professional levels, Chris’ newest research, and much more. Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (00:50) changes in the culture around concussions in the past two decades (02:39) padded helmet technology (03:55) concussion reporting in the NFL (10:35) Chris’ career path and concussion history (14:52) connecting with activists who haven’t themselves suffered a traumatic brain injury (17:42) SHAAKE - a new sign to identify concussions (20:53) Unions can help players advocate for safety policies (23:10) final thoughts and goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/…
A podcast by two people who know a little bit about a lot, but there's a lot they only know a little about. Either way, we know a little. ig: @mizerandrockyareuneducated tw: @mizerandrocky weareuneducated@gmail.com
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You're a Plant!
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1:03:30"You've worked at the plant so long, you're a plant." Eminem - 8 MileWhat is up listeners, this is Mizer and Rocky comin' at you with another ep! This week we talk about some of our passions, plants and coffee. We also get hostile with Siri and have a special challenge for you guys where you can win moneyyy! So tune in ya weenie and get uneducated,…
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Shady's Back, Back Again
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1:10:56Hey guys, we're back! Took a few weeks off, did some travelling, handled some business and jumped right back in with a highly requested topic: mental health/illness. While we are not experts in this field, we have experiences and opinions to share with you in the hopes that you find your confidence and your voice. We are here with you and for you! …
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