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Are concussion prevention devices truly protecting young athletes?

In this episode, Bruce Parkman discusses:

• Brain trauma in youth sports
• The truth behind the Q-Collar
• Why developing brains are vulnerable
• Long-term effects of repetitive impacts
• What parents need to understand

Protecting the brain protects the future.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Brain Trauma Awareness

02:47 Critique of the Q-Collar Device

05:54 The Importance of Brain Health in Youth Sports

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Retired Special Forces Master Sergeant Geoff Dardia joins Broken Brains to discuss the devastating impact of traumatic brain injury and toxic exposure on veterans.

Geoff shares his personal journey and explains how functional medicine, family support, and innovative treatments are helping veterans recover and rebuild their lives.

This episode is a powerful reminder that healing the brain requires treating the whole person.

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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Geoff Dardia and Veteran Brain Health
00:59 Geoff Dardia’s Special Forces Journey and Resilience
04:33 Overcoming Failure and Finding Purpose After Military Service
07:24 Understanding TBI and Brain Injury in Veterans
10:33 How Toxic Exposure Impacts Veteran Mental Health
13:25 Why Veterans Must Advocate for Their Own Health
16:32 Toxic Exposure Risks in Military Service
19:32 The Link Between Brain Injury and Mental Health Disorders
22:27 Neurological Dysfunction and Sensory Processing in Veterans
25:33 Hormone Dysfunction and Brain Injury Effects
28:27 Trauma, Military Service, and Long-Term Brain Health
31:17 The Comprehensive Operator Maintenance Program Explained
37:39 Treating Root Causes Instead of Symptoms
40:00 Comprehensive Rehabilitation and Functional Medicine
42:48 Managing Inflammation and Toxic Exposure Recovery
45:09 Lifestyle Changes That Improve Brain Health
48:00 Alternative Therapies for Brain Injury Recovery
51:13 Navigating the Medical System as a Veteran
56:43 Why Family Support Is Critical for Veteran Recovery

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Could repetitive brain trauma be the hidden cause of mental illness in veterans — and could a Special Forces medic have accidentally found the answer?

Bruce Parkman sits down with Chief Warrant Officer Jacek — Special Forces medic, TBI survivor, and creator of the HERO Protocol — for a conversation about brain trauma, cognitive recovery, and what happens when the military can't help you heal.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• How Jacek's Special Forces career shaped his understanding of brain injuries

• The real relationship between TBI and mental illness in veterans

• Why the Army couldn't treat his vestibular nerve injury — and what he did instead

• The neuroscience behind the HERO Protocol

• How omega-3 type and timing affects brain recovery

• A 150% improvement in vestibular nerve function — documented

• The veteran emails that confirmed something was working

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Repetitive Brain Trauma

02:17 Jacek Waliszewski's Background and Military Career

13:55 Understanding Traumatic Brain Injuries

26:42 The HERO Protocol and Healing Strategies

29:02 The Journey of Self-Discovery

32:05 Researching Natural Remedies

34:44 The Hero Protocol Development

37:54 Finding Solutions Through Natural Supplements

40:43 The Impact of Timing on Treatment

43:31 Measuring Success and Sharing Results

48:29 Creating a Support System for Recovery

58:48 The Omega Connection: Uncovering Research and Its Impact

01:07:06 The HERO Protocol: A New Hope for Veterans

01:16:52 Innovative Solutions: From Balloons to Breakthroughs

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DISCLAIMER: This episode discusses supplements and recovery. Always consult a medical professional before beginning any supplement regimen.

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