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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On HorseWorld Today we welcome Cliff Swanson. Cliff is a founding member and also serves on the advisory board as well as a dedicated supported of the Western Dressage Association of America. He has outlined and piloted a series of skill Set Clinics for Western Dressage. Cliff is one of the founding trainers for the Train the Trainers program where…
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On HorseWorld Today we welcome The Vermont Morgan Horse Association. VMHA is one of the most active Morgan organizations offering more than a dozen activities a year. From The Vermont Spring Classic to The Vermont Morgan Heritage Days to The Morgan Mile Trotting Races, VMHA brings it all to you! This 30 minute LIVE SHOW will be jam packed with info…
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Denny Emerson, trainer, coach, auther, leader and activist, has been an influential force in the equestrian community for over half a century.On this episode of HorseWorld Today Denny talks about how the Morgan Horse was his first love. He gives his interesting insight comparing young riders of today to those equestrians of fifty years ago. We also…
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The Founding Members Of The Lippitt Club Are you a big fan of the Lippitt Morgan? On this episode of HorseWorld Today find out how the Lippitt Club was started. Seven of the original founding members get together to expain how it all begain. The audio is from the DVD "A Visit In Time With Lippitt Founding Members" produced by Denlore Inc. and broug…
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Jeff Morse, carriage driving trainer, clinician and keeper of the flame of the historic Green Meads Morgan Horse Farm is our guest this week. There have been horses on Green Meads Farm since 1927 when Darwin and Kate Morse first set up their home in Richmond, Massachusetts. Abbington of Shadey Lawn, the 1949 National Champion Mare and their first M…
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