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/…
Podcast by 2 dads. One of us believes in the power of Science. The other in the power of Jesus. But both of us believe in the power of an ice cold Beer.
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Speaking in Tongues - ft Amber - Ep110
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46:47Anyway this is actually real? Can the Deacon do it?Kirjoittanut Doc and the Deacon
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Pump You Up - Steroids - Ep109
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33:12Jesus did not do steroids. We discuss the harms and benefits of the juice.Kirjoittanut Doc and the Deacon
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Do jinx me. We discuss common sports and medical jinxes.Kirjoittanut Doc and the Deacon
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Mono is a virus. And yes you can get it from kissing. We hear about kissing in the Bible.Kirjoittanut Doc and the Deacon
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We explain the world of those interested in anthropomorphic animals. We get into mascots. And encounters are everyone to hug a furry.Kirjoittanut Doc and the Deacon
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Don’t Tax Ya Liver - Ep105
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29:56Time to discuss fatty liver disease. What causes it and what we need to do to combat this liver disease.Kirjoittanut Doc and the Deacon
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Stalking Jesus - ft Tawn Tawn - Ep104
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44:17We discuss stalkers and the stalkees. Mrs Doc joins the show to discuss her experience getting stalked. #babyreindeer #stalking #podcastKirjoittanut Doc and the Deacon
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Another deadly sin discussed. #envy #green #philadelphiaeagles #bibleKirjoittanut Doc and the Deacon
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What was Agent Orange and how did it negatively affect the body.Kirjoittanut Doc and the Deacon
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Moses - The Life of Moses - Ep101
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32:22Moses was a complex character. And we discuss his life starting with his ride in a baby ark.Kirjoittanut Doc and the Deacon
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Doc, Deacon and the Dentist - S6 - Ep100
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37:52All you need to know about Dentistry. Maybe not all. But a lot. Featuring Dr. Emilie Drumm.Kirjoittanut Doc and the Deacon
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The Book of Proverbs - S6 - Ep99
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32:28We break down proverbs from the Bible. And discuss medical and mainstream as m proverbs.Kirjoittanut Doc and the Deacon
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Palliative Care - S6 - Ep 98
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46:09We have a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Chris Colette-Hansen on the show to discuss everything palliative care related.Kirjoittanut Doc and the Deacon
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Salem Witch Trials -S6 - Ep97
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27:09What went wrong in Salem and why. We break down the year 1692 and the mayhem from the Witch Trials.#Salemwitchtrials #witches #docandthedeacon #familymedicineKirjoittanut Doc and the Deacon
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Megachurches - S6 - Ep96
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38:33Megachurches bring music and entertainment. But are they more a business or house of God?Kirjoittanut Doc and the Deacon
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Safe Words - God is a Masochist - S6 - Ep95
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30:28Can a little pain be good for you? We break down masochism.Kirjoittanut Doc and the Deacon
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Ayahuasca - The Aaron Rodgers Saga - S6 - Ep94
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27:36#aaronrodgers #nfl #focandthedeacon #ayahuascaKirjoittanut Doc and the Deacon
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The Body & Blood (Clot) of Christ -S6 - Ep93
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29:48Someone gets a blood clot. He survives and we all learn from it.Kirjoittanut Doc and the Deacon
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Tranq Dope - Xylazine - S6 - Ep92
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31:52We break down the adulterant Xylazine.Kirjoittanut Doc and the Deacon
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The Wrath of Karen - S6 - Ep91
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34:27Another of the seven deadly sins. Anger is one thing. But wrath is a whole new level.Kirjoittanut Doc and the Deacon
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Sloth - Satan’s Playground - S6 - Ep90
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31:06We discuss sloth as a sin. And then dive into what we all want to know about. Sloth’s the animals.Kirjoittanut Doc and the Deacon
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Featuring Dr.Muscarella. The best podiatrist comes to discuss bunions.Kirjoittanut Doc and the Deacon
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RSV is back this season. We explain the virus and how to avoid it.Kirjoittanut Doc and the Deacon
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Stop Being Greedy - S6 - Ep87
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32:20Greed is everywhere. Including both the Church and Healthcare.Kirjoittanut Doc and the Deacon
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Zippety Do Da - Disney World - S6 -Ep86
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29:54How dangerous is it to go to Disney World? #disney #magickingdomKirjoittanut Doc and the Deacon
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Pride - A Mortal Sin - S6 -Ep85
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33:33We break down Pride. It is considered. Mortal sin and we learn the Doc is a sinner.Kirjoittanut Doc and the Deacon
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How and why did OxyContin find its way into our communities. Featuring Dr. Joseph Calamia.Kirjoittanut Doc and the Deacon
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Voice of God - S6 - Ep83
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36:39We discuss vocal cord dysfunction. How it presents in patients. Also who has the best voice of all time.Kirjoittanut Doc and the Deacon
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There are viruses everyone. This one was more famous in 2015 but still lingers in our memory.Kirjoittanut Doc and the Deacon
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We discuss lie detector tests. Do they work? What does the Deacon lie about?Kirjoittanut Doc and the Deacon
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What Does the Fox “Really” Say - S6 - Ep80
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31:05There are foxes trying to attack Murray. Are foxes evil? We discuss the diseases they cause.Kirjoittanut Doc and the Deacon
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What is Monkeypox? Should we be afraid? We answer these questions.Kirjoittanut Doc and the Deacon
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Microdosing - LSD - S6 - Ep78
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32:08Patients will try anything to feel better mentally and spiritually. We discuss the history of LSD and how it is being used now.Kirjoittanut Doc and the Deacon
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Sponge Baths by Nurse Deacon - S6 - Ep77
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29:06We discuss the hygiene hypothesis and the Deacon discusses giving his wife a sponge bath.Kirjoittanut Doc and the Deacon
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Narrating Prematurely - S6 - Ep76
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39:12We have Dr Rachel Fleishman on the show to discuss Narrative Medicine. We learn about the complications of premature births.Kirjoittanut Doc and the Deacon
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We break down the history of prohibition. Why did it happen and how physicians responded.Kirjoittanut Doc and the Deacon
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Birds and the Bees - S5 - Ep74
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32:51When should kids learn about sex? The Deacon recently gave the talk to his daughter. The Doc weighs in.Kirjoittanut Doc and the Deacon
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There was a recent Hepatitis A outbreak in our area. Panic has set in. We break down the virus and the panic.Kirjoittanut Doc and the Deacon
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Lights, Camera, Benediction S5 - Ep72
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48:46We discuss movies with Executive Producer John Wollman. We discuss the process of movie making. And break down some religious and medical movies.Kirjoittanut Doc and the Deacon
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Running With The Devil - S5 Ep71
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28:18Is running dangerous? We discuss common running injuries. And find out if the Deacon has ever run from Jesus.Kirjoittanut Doc and the Deacon
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Parental advisory needed as we break down cursing. Does the Deacon curse? How many times during this episode will the Doc say the F word?Kirjoittanut Doc and the Deacon
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Featuring Dr Angie Nicholas. She tells her process of grieving and the death of a loved one. Rest In Peace to John.Kirjoittanut Doc and the Deacon
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Stop Crying - The Deacon Cries - S5 - Ep68
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32:45Is crying good for you? What makes us cry? And singing. We always sing.Kirjoittanut Doc and the Deacon
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Do No Harm - The Story of Dr. Death - S5 - Ep67
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35:48The story of Doctors gone wrong.Kirjoittanut Doc and the Deacon
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Smoke Em If You Got Em - S5 - Ep - 66
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28:17Celebrity couples smoke. So does our favorite Mare. We get renamed Degan and Crawn Crawn. And discuss new lung cancer screening guidelines.Kirjoittanut Doc and the Deacon
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Spin Me Right Round - Rejoice For Vertigo - S5 - Ep65
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31:17We learn to rejoice medically. What causes vertigo? The Doc and the Deacon preach.Kirjoittanut Doc and the Deacon
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The Bidet of Christ - S5 - Ep64
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26:34Are Bidets good for the environment? Is is better for your health to use a bidet? These questions are answered today.Kirjoittanut Doc and the Deacon
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We bring Dr. Ray Singer to discuss the God Complex. How can you save a life and not develop a God Complex. How do you know if you have it? What to do yo prevent it.Kirjoittanut Doc and the Deacon
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Can You Smell What the Deacon is Cooking -S5 Ep62
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26:33We break down anosmia. And why we think covid causes loss of smell.Kirjoittanut Doc and the Deacon
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Long December - Winter Depression S5 - Ep61
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41:00Seasonal affective disorder is discussed and the difficulties of a long winter in a pandemic.Kirjoittanut Doc and the Deacon
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