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Brain Health
Ep 876 – The Hits, Injuries & Insanity of NFL Life w/ Eben Britton: Part 2
The hits stop when your NFL career ends. But what happens when the effects don’t? Eben Britton and John dig into brain health, head trauma and the hidden cost of years spent playing one of the most violent sports on earth.
Ep 875 – The Hits, Injuries & Insanity of NFL Life w/ Eben Britton: Part 1
John is joined by Eben Britton to pull back the curtain on life in the NFL, trading stories about brutal injuries, hard lessons and what it really takes to survive professional football. This is the side of the league you don’t see on Sundays.
Ep 874 – The Hidden Cost of an NFL Career w/ Robert Gallery
NFL veteran Robert Gallery opens up about the mental health battle he never saw coming after football. From brain health and recovery to alternative treatments and the power of community, he shares what it took to rebuild his life when the game, structure, and identity of the NFL were suddenly gone.
Ep 871 – The Brain Health Playbook
Learn how to build a healthier brain with the best insights on neuroplasticity, longevity and cognitive performance. This special Best of Power Athlete Radio brings together the most impactful conversations with Dr Sean O’Mara, Dr Hunter Waldman and Dr Tommy Wood, covering brain health, concussion recovery, cognitive resilience and the daily habits that help you stay sharp, perform at a higher level and age without slowing down.
Ep 870 – The Biggest Muscle You’re Not Training w/ Dr Tommy Wood
Most people train their body but neglect the organ that controls everything. Dr. Tommy Wood breaks down the science of neuroplasticity, brain health and healthy aging, revealing how simple changes to training and lifestyle can unlock better performance for years to come.
Ep 867 – Training for Longevity w/ Tom Newman
Think performance is built in the weight room? That’s only part of the picture. John and Tom Newman dive into the connection between strength, brain health, recovery, nutrition, and athlete development, revealing why the best performers train the entire system, not just the muscles. If you want to perform longer, recover faster, and build real resilience, this conversation is one you don’t want to miss.
Ep 833 – Micro-Impacts & Brain Health w/ Dr Hunter Waldman
Certified Power Athlete Coach, Dr Hunter Waldman, breaks down the hidden world of micro-impacts, those sub-concussive hits that slowly chip away at your brain health, focus, and performance. In this talk from the Power Athlete Coach Collective, Hunter dives into what the latest research says about repeated head trauma, the role of nutrition and supplements in recovery, and how athletes can build true brain resilience for the long game.
Ep 782 – Life on The Ice & Recovering From Head Hits
Former pro hockey player and founder of MADabolic, Brandon Cullen, joins John to share his journey from the rink to redefining fitness. They talk brain trauma recovery, building MADabolic, and what sets it apart from the competition.
Ep 746 – Unlocking Brain Power
Unravel the mysteries of Neuroscience as we talk Xosomes, Stem Cells and Barometric Advances I’m deep diving…
Ep 647 – How Exercise Changes Your Brain
Discover the link between exercise, optimism, and other qualities like empathy and resilience. Power Athlete likes to…