Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast
Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast, discusses all things concussion. From the physiology, effects, treatment and rehabilitation process. All with the aim of providing the tools and education to help patients.
DISCLAIMER:
All information discussed and provided is not a substitute for professional medical advice of doctors or healthcare practitioners. If a listener believes they are suffering from a similar injury to one discussed by the author, please seek medical care of your doctor or physician and do not rely on the author's advice.
Podcasting since 2023 • 119 episodes
Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast
Latest Episodes
Head in The Game: Sociocultural Analyses of Brain Trauma in Sport with Dr Stephen Townsend
Welcome back to HeadFirst: A Concussion Podcast. Today Back by popular demand, we’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Stephen Townsend. A Lecturer and Research Fellow at Queensland University’s School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, D...
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Episode 119
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53:15
The Physiology of the Action Potential and Neuronal Signaling with Professor Amanda Ellison
In this episode, we’re honoured to be re-joined by Professor Amanda Ellison who disced all things about the brain and headaches on episode 92, Splitting: The Inside Story on Headaches Professor Ellison has published more than 80 pee...
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Episode 118
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1:11:02
Concussion, Autonomy and Care Giver Burden of Neurodegenerative Disease with Dr Deana Simonetto and Dr Daniel Sailofsky
Dr. Deana Simonetto is a sociologist and Assistant Professor of History and Sociology at UBC Okanagan. Her research examines crime and deviance, gender, families, and sport, with a focus on how women navigate public identities while married to ...
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Episode 117
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1:02:36
Antonio Lo Lacono’s Legacy, Concussion Advocacy and Happy Lids with Wendy Smith
Wendy Smith is a dedicated advocate for concussion awareness, athlete wellbeing, and brain safety in sport. Following the tragic loss of her son, Antonio Lo Lacono, in 2023 after a head injury on the sporting field, Wendy transformed profound h...
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Episode 116
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30:24
NFL and Light Helmets with CEO Nicholas Esayian and Engineer Kodiak Brush
Nick is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 20 years of success founding and leading innovative marketing and technology companies, with background spaning direct-to-consumer marketing, advanced media analytics, and high-performance sports, bring...
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Episode 115
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49:10
