What really happens when the game ends — and the pain begins?

In this episode of The NEXT BIG THING with Keith D. Terry, Harvard researcher Dr. Alicia Whittington pulls back the curtain on the hidden cost of football. From college stadiums to the NFL, she exposes the human reality behind the glory — chronic pain, CTE fears, and the silent battles families fight long after the lights go out.

💡 You’ll learn:
• Why 80% of former players live with daily pain and lose up to 10 years of health span
• How family legacy and race shape player health outcomes
• What the Football Players Health Study at Harvard is revealing about life after the game
• The real connection between body, brain, and belonging — and how change begins with awareness

🎙️ This isn’t about touchdowns. It’s about truth.

Whether you’re a fan, athlete, caregiver, or someone who simply loves the game, this conversation will make you rethink what football really costs — and what we can do about it.

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Because understanding the truth is the next big thing.

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Every three seconds, someone in the world develops dementia — and behind every diagnosis is a family holding on to hope. In this powerful conversation, host Keith D. Terry sits down with Brian Braggs, Army medic veteran and franchise owner of Right at Home Peoria, and Tierney Burdett, a devoted family caregiver turned advocate. Together, they unpack the emotional, financial, and spiritual weight that dementia places on families — and how the Medicare GUIDE Program is reshaping support for caregivers across the country.

Listeners will hear how the program offers 24/7 nurse access, respite care at no cost, and a structured path for caregivers who have too often walked this journey alone. From personal stories of love and resilience to practical insights about navigating healthcare systems, this episode bridges the human and policy sides of one of today’s most pressing health challenges.

🎧 Key themes:

• Understanding dementia vs. Alzheimer’s
• How caregiving impacts families emotionally and financially
• Inside the new Medicare GUIDE Program for dementia care
• Why respite matters for caregiver survival
• Leadership and purpose in healthcare delivery
• The future of home-based dementia support and technology

📌 If you’re a caregiver, healthcare professional, or simply someone who wants to understand what’s ahead, this episode is for you.

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Mushrooms may be the most underestimated force in healthcare. In this episode, Keith D. Terry explores how Mushnoom’s founders, Dr. Siva Gandhu and Dr. Renaldo Jarrell, are leading a mushroom revolution that could transform medicine, wellness, and the future of preventative health.

What if mushrooms could do more than sit on your plate? What if they could fight disease, sharpen your mind, and even change the future of healthcare?

In this episode of The NEXT BIG THING, Keith D. Terry sits down with Dr. Siva Gandu and Dr. Renaldo Jarrell, the physicians behind Mushnoom, a company on a mission to transform mushrooms from ancient folklore into modern, science-backed medicine.

Together, we explore:

• Why is preventative health often overlooked in traditional medicine?
• The compounds inside mushrooms (beta-glucans, triterpenes, ergothioneine, cordycepin) could support immunity, energy, and chronic disease management.
• The challenge of consumer education in a marketplace full of mushroom “hype.”
• Supply chain and sourcing challenges that impact product quality.
• Mushnoom’s bold vision for the future of integrative medicine and community impact.

This isn’t just about supplements. It’s about innovation, entrepreneurship, and the possibility that mushrooms could reshape the future of healthcare.

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Keith D. Terry and JJaed Productions, LLC produced this episode. www.jjaedproductions.com

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