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/…
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This episode is with someone I met at work, her name is Jacqueline Caesar and she's a very interesting person. When you first get to know her, you immediately know that she is her own individual, and there's no one like her. Take it or leave it she says how she really feels, and for someone like me I absolutely respect that. In the episode, we talk about the stroke she had, and how it has changed life for her. We talk about advocacy, mental health, it's so much more.…
Tima is a guy I met through work. I heard a lot about him through other people, so I figured I'd try to introduce myself, and here he is. He was born in Russia, and he has spina bifida. In the episode, he talked about his condition, maintaining a decent weight, mental health, advocacy, independence, and more. Tima is a very strong individual, and I have so much respect for him as a person and a disability warrior.…
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Riproduci in seguito Riproduci in seguito Liste Like Like aggiuntoWith 40 years experience in the world of low vision and injury trauma, Bob Williams shares powerful and personal insights with those affected by visual impairments either directly or indirectly. Whether in the public domain or the private sector, Bob advocates for the sight loss community. He also advises and consults with organizations who want to be more inclusive of the visually impaired. Bob is a survivor of a gun shot injury that caused the loss of his right eye and heavily damaged his left eye, Bob has spent over 40 years living in the half seen world of low vision. His experiences will help inform and connect persons interested and/or inflicted by visual impairment. His website https://www.resilientvisionconsulting.com…
Jennifer shares her powerful story of struggling with alcoholism, the toll it took on her life, and the multiple rehabs she underwent before achieving sobriety. She talks about the turning points in her journey, including a high-speed chase that led to her final wake-up call and a transformative hospital stay. Jennifer’s story highlights the importance of support systems, faith, and the commitment to recovery, offering hope and inspiration to others in similar situations Her website https://www.jenalaisobercoach.com/…
Lots of people live as prisoners to their past traumas, but it doesn't have to be that way. Jamie Fleming is a survivor of sexual abuse and was healed from 34 years of childhood sexual trauma in just 8 hours using psychedelic-assisted therapy (Ibogaine & 5MeO DMT). Now, she shares her incredible true life healing story and what it's like to live life without a trauma filter everyday and helps others find healing in their own lives. We discuss all the she went through as a kid, all the sexual abuse , that led to crippling trauma. Her website www.AfterTraumaArt.com…
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Riproduci in seguito Riproduci in seguito Liste Like Like aggiuntoThis episode is with Douglas Katz, he's a West Point graduate, disabled Army veteran, and adaptive product innovator on a mission to change lives in the kitchen. With an extensive career spanning the military, telecom, and lending, Doug has brought his problem-solving skills to a new frontier—adaptive technology. Inspired by his personal experiences as a disabled veteran and as a caretaker for an octogenarian, Doug set out to create the NULU knife, an adaptive kitchen tool designed to empower people of all abilities to cook safely and confidently. I really enjoy talking to him because he's got a big heart, and he's found a niche on how to make an impact, and help those who have disabilities. His website https://linktr.ee/dougkatz His TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@nuluing His Instagram https://www.instagram.com/d.m.katz/ His YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@gnulou…
This episode is with Katherine Knight. I met her on Facebook. It was a random day when I was just perusing through random videos when I stumbled upon her. She was so forthcoming and transparent that I instantly loved and respected her just through the videos alone. She was born with Proximal femoral focal deficiency (PFFD), a rare birth defect that affects the upper thigh, bone, or femur. It's also known as congenital femoral deficiency. She is a disability advocate, who doesn't shy away from how she really feels, she talks about the differences in how she was treated because of her disability, and how all that made her feel, and it made her the advocate that she is today.…
Our next guest is John Holland. He's like my little brother, I met him at a job we used to work at, and we instantly became friends. We bonded over sports, movies, and TV shows; of course, we both had visual impairments. When we were paired together, I got to see how he works, with all his ailments on display, and I was very impressed. Because of a birth defect, he was born with missing bones in his left arm, and wrist, which affects the mobility of his arm tremendously. But where most people would allow that to get them down, John keeps it moving, and will still try to lift whatever he has asked to lift. If there's one thing you can take from John story is that he is not a quitter, he has many health issues that are affecting him currently, but he still gets up every day and puts in a quality effort…
Our next episode features Chris Westbrook. Chris has the trifecta of disabilities: He's totally blind, partially deaf, and has mobility issues. Though Chris may have his troubles, he's very independent, outspoken, and a good representative of those with disabilities. In the episode, we discussed accessible technology, Chris's upbringing, mental health, and a lot more.…
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Riproduci in seguito Riproduci in seguito Liste Like Like aggiuntoOur next episode is with Deborah and Brian. They are partners, and they are here to share their own individual stories and experiences with hopelessness and the eventual attempt at suicide. Though they have two different stories, two different backgrounds, they have the same common goal, and that is to let you know that Suicide is NEVER an act of selfishness or a cry for help. Rather it is an act of pure desperation. They didn't mean to leave all that hurt behind for their family and friends. They just became overwhelmed. And we don't refer to a death from suicide as a "successful attempt" Rather we refer to it as having been "completely overcome." They were completely overcome by hopelessness. And hopelessness will keep coming back until it wins.…
1 Doing it the Erin way 1:14:32
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Riproduci in seguito Riproduci in seguito Liste Like Like aggiuntoThis next episode is with Erin Miller. She is a strong woman who faces many challenges but thrives while doing so. Erinb has the condition Arthrogryposis multiplex congenital (AMC). AMC is a term used to describe a group of congenital (present at birth) conditions characterized by joint contractures in two or more joints of the body. Therefore, AMC is a descriptive term for over 400 conditions rather than a single diagnosis. In the episode, we discuss health, family loss, and so much more. I've actually had the personal pleasure of watching her navigate life with this condition, and though she makes it look easy, it is not. https://amcsupport.org…
1 Thriving while struggling 1:27:18
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Riproduci in seguito Riproduci in seguito Liste Like Like aggiuntoThis episode is with Rebecca Sparks. I first noticed her on TikTok. I was impressed by her openness to talking about her struggles. She embodies what a mental health warrior is. We talk about her past, depression, suicide, anxiety, and so much more. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK(8255) Her Instagram @conspiracytheoriesofabeautiful mind…
Gina's life story makes her a captivating and inspiring speaker for all audiences. Through raw vulnerability, she shares how she overcame immense adversity—enduring multiple surgeries from childhood, devastating loss, a crisis of faith leading her to join and later leave the convent, the grips of alcoholism, and the struggles of tumultuous relationships. Yet, Gina's unwavering resilience, strengthened by her profound spirituality, enabled her to reclaim her life's purpose. Gina's very presence is a testament to the power of the human spirit to persevere. Her story reminds us that hope can be discovered even in our darkest moments and will leave an audience inspired. Her website https://www.ginaecon.com…
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Riproduci in seguito Riproduci in seguito Liste Like Like aggiuntoOur next guest is Andrea she is a woman who I met on TikTok, who is making very powerful , informational, and honest videos about her life, and her health. She has rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus. She is a teacher, a hippie, a mother, and a lover of animals. She is a woman who struggles, but also thrives at the same time. You can follow her on TikTok at scentsiblehippie…
1 The Swiss Army knife of disability advocacy 1:00:57
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Riproduci in seguito Riproduci in seguito Liste Like Like aggiuntoJohn Fela (Felageller) is the Ministry Relations Manager at Joni and Friends Chicago, working with churches to equip and train them to help the disabled in their communities. Previous to that, he spent almost 20 years in education, working with children from Infants to Middle School, serving in a variety of roles including Teacher, Mentor Teacher and School Director. John lives in Lyons, IL, is married to his wife Faith and father to his son Christopher (ASD). He is a public speaker, multiple podcast guest, and regular contributor to Key Ministry’s Special Needs Family blog, as well as other special needs blogs including Hope Anew and The Mighty…
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