CTE TALK Podcast

12/09/2023

Hi everyone,

On Monday we were joined by Chris Boyce. Chris is a former ice hockey player who is living with suspected CTE. After a countless number of hits over the years, Chris struggles with anger, paranoia, and memory loss. Although these symptoms are challenging to deal with, Chris speaks out about his story to let others know that they are not alone.

Please find a link to Chris's foundation/support group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/164998687455984/?ref=share_group_link

Link to the episode:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/georgia-young9/episodes/Ep--4-The-flip-side-of-playing-contact-sport----ft--Chris-Boyce-e2963to

https://ctetalkpodcast.podbean.com/e/ep4-the-flip-side-of-playing-contact-sport-ft-chris-boyce/

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/cte-talk-podcast/id1658308674?i=1000627457571

I hope you enjoy this week's episode!
See you next week.
Georgia

05/09/2023

EPISODE THREE AIRED YESTERDAY!!

This week we were joined by Bruce Parkman, who shares the story of his son, Mac Parkman. Bruce also discusses youth sports and the changes we need to make.

A very insightful listen!
If you want to have a look at the Mac Parkman Foundation, follow this link: https://www.mpfact.com/

Links to the episode:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/georgia-young9/episodes/Ep-3-Are-the-parents-the-problem--Why-we-need-to-change-youth-sports-ft--Bruce-Parkman-e28t014

https://ctetalkpodcast.podbean.com/e/ep3-are-the-parents-the-problem-why-we-need-to-change-youth-sports-ft-bruce-parkman/

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/cte-talk-podcast/id1658308674?i=1000626687954



See you next week!
Georgia x

29/08/2023

Hi Everyone,

Episode 2 aired yesterday if you haven't listened to it yet!

Yesterday we were joined by former NFL player, Paul Frase who came on to share his experiences in playing professional sport, and what it is like to be living with suspected CTE.
This is all about the player's perspective, which is an important conversation to have.

Find the episode here:
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/georgia-young9/episodes/Ep--2-The-player-perspective-ft--Paul-Frase-e28k76n

https://ctetalkpodcast.podbean.com/e/ep-2-the-player-perspective-ft-paul-frase/

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/cte-talk-podcast/id1658308674?i=1000625924627

See you next week!
Georgia & Trisha

21/08/2023

Episode 1 of season two is live!!

Today we are joined by Vicky and David Vermillion, the father and step mum to Scott Vermillion.

Scott started playing soccer at 5 years old and by 13 he was playing with the U15 National Team Program. He continued playing with the National Team program all the way up to the full team. While doing that he also, played at the University of Virginia where they went to two final fours. Scott left Virginia a year early and entered the MLS under the Project 40 program and was assigned to Kansas City. In his 5 year career, he played for Kansas City, Colorado, and DC United. Scott was the first Soccer player to be diagnosed with CTE and sadly passed away on the 25th of December 2020.

We hope you enjoy today's episode!
See you next week,
Georgia and Trisha x

Listen here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/georgia-young9/episodes/Ep--1-The-first-Major-League-Soccer-player-to-be-diagnosed-with-CTE-e28b78c

https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-vxkw9-1486c6f

07/08/2023

SEASON TWO IS COMING... AUGUST 21st!!

CTE TALK PODCAST is coming back for another series! Talking all things CTE, concussion culture in sports, and life as a family member.

This series is going to bring a new perspective! We will be joined by ex-athletes to discuss their thoughts on CTE and the concussion culture within professional sports as well as former family members who will share their tips and tricks to support your loved ones through a challenging time!

If you want to get involved, reach out to [email protected] 🧠

See you all soon!

24/04/2023

Season one is over and out 🎙️

Thank you to everyone who has listened! We appreciate the support so much, and we hope you have been able to learn something new and understand CTE a little bit better!

Thank you to the inspiring and brave family members, and incredible doctors that joined us this season.

We couldn’t do this without you!❤️

We will be back in May for season 2🎙️

19/04/2023

Check out the latest episode on Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tODhFF9yik

18/04/2023

Don't forget to catch up on the latest episode of CTE TALK. This is actually the final episode of season one!

On this episode, we are joined by Chuck and Mary Hansen, who sadly lost their son Evan Hansen in September 2018 from CTE.

Chuck and Mary bravely share their son's story and discuss the importance of a culture change in high-impact sports.

You can listen here:

https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-xx99m-13dbe73

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2DBWdLCJYLD8VuUT3Sthag?si=d32fced7b77b482d

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/cte-talk-podcast/id1658308674?i=1000608159271

See you next season!!

06/04/2023

It’s ok, not to be ok”
A simple statement that has SO much impact.

Mental health is just as important as physical health and sometimes we need to remind ourselves of that!

On the latest episode, Bill Benedict speaks about the importance of opening up if you feel like you are struggling. Him and his wife Anne are spreading this message to resume the battle their son, Matthew Benedict sadly went though❤️

Listen here:
https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-r83tf-13c8aea

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1fqWkxIurlOaGLL7zn2wfK?si=00dc55ae78194c19

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/cte-talk-podcast/id1658308674?i=1000606029216

04/04/2023

Catch up on the latest episode where we are joined by Cyndy Feasel!

Links here:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/178GwTglJFiXsh8JjRpiz2?si=44a53f6b48bf46d5

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/cte-talk-podcast/id1658308674?i=1000606904762

Podbean: https://ctetalkpodcast.podbean.com/e/ep-14-is-the-love-for-the-game-really-worth-it-ft-cyndy-feasel/

30/03/2023

Send us in YOUR questions for tomorrow's episode ☺️

Comment them below, email us at [email protected] or DM us on one our socials!

Anything you want to know about CTE, concussions, caregiving, being a family member- anything you want to know...

Thank you for the support!!❤️

28/03/2023

The latest episode of the CTE TALK Podcast was a tough one.
When people think of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's/Dementia, the association is normally to those over the age of 60+. However, with CTE this is just NOT the case.

Bill Benedict, joined us to talk about how his son, Matthew Benedict ended his life at just 26 years old. From the outside, Matthew looked like he had it all; Thriving in his sporting endeavors, in the midst of his law degree, a loving family, and a new relationship.. but sadly the effects of his concussions led him to an extremely vulnerable position. Sadly, this is not uncommon for those suffering from post-concussive syndrome or suspected CTE. We need to realise how VITAL it is to protect our brains from a young age. It is through incredible individuals like Bill, and his wife, Anne sharing his son's legacy that we get to raise awareness and educate others on the realities of CTE.

For more information, you can listen to the full episode here:

PODBEAN: https://lnkd.in/ebk-vuST

SPOTIFY: https://lnkd.in/eqSzWCgG

APPLE PODCAST: https://lnkd.in/eAYYe8Gi

28/03/2023

LINK TO OUR LATEST YOUTUBE VIDEO HERE:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r719UhTWlqI

We would love for you to comment with your thoughts and any questions you may have ☺️

27/03/2023

Episode 13 is now live!!

TRIGGER WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS REFERENCES TO SU***DE. IF YOU FIND THIS TRIGGERING, PLEASE REFER TO ANOTHER EPISODE TO LISTEN TO. LINKS CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE WWW.CTETALK.COM IF YOU NEED TO REACH OUT FOR SUPPORT.

Today we are joined by Bill Benedict who shares the story of his 26-year-old son Matthew. On July 1, 2019, Matthew died by su***de at age 26. His parents Anne and Bill share his story today to raise awareness of the seriousness of the symptoms of concussion, erase the stigma surrounding those who suffer from mental health issues, and help other student-athletes struggling with Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS) so they understand they are not alone.

We hope you enjoy the episode!

See you next week,

Georgia and Trisha x

23/03/2023

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Check out our channel & subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/

We really appreciate all the support so far on the podcast 💕💕

21/03/2023

It’s time we talk about hope…
Check out our latest episode with Dr. Amen where he speaks about his 80% success rate of players getting better after treatment.

www.ctetalk.com

20/03/2023

EPISODE 12 IS NOW LIVE!

Catch Dr. Amen talking through the psychiatric symptoms of CTE, the importance of brain health, and having hope.

FOR PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-9ct2y-13be878

FOR SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2y6ZszydnxYL0sMZQJDjg7?si=48ca837c5f254497

FOR APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/cte-talk-podcast/id1658308674?i=1000604849597

19/03/2023

A sneak peek of tomorrows episode with Dr Amen!

This one’s for the caregivers.

16/03/2023

Is this something you’ve experienced?

Let us know in the comments 👇

13/03/2023

Episode 11 is live!!

Today we are joined by Joy Dice, who shares the story of her son Kevin, who passed away in 2017 from CTE as a result from exposures to blasts during his three tours of duty from 2003-2012.

Joy explains the importance of sharing the stories of the everyday individual, and provides some great advice to those who may be unsure in doing so.

Links here:
PODBEAN: https://ctetalkpodcast.podbean.com/e/ep11-the-stories-of-an-everyday-individual-ft-joy-kieffer-dice/

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0UBpLTNLjjNoQBdqzHynuD?si=1d3b6b87aad048db

APPLE PODCAST:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/cte-talk-podcast/id1658308674?i=1000603886555

06/03/2023

Make sure to listen to today’s episode where we are joined by the incredible Sylvia Mackey!

Links here:
https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-32thx-13a96f8

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7d2SEyT2hIkbgXfVovMe62?si=3bdb1e025dae4eee

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/cte-talk-podcast/id1658308674?i=1000602766636

02/03/2023

DR DANIEL AMEN will be joining us on Saturday to discuss the psychiatric symptoms of CTE compared to other dementias.

We would LOVE for you to send in your questions for us to discuss on the episode!

Either comment below or send them to [email protected] 😊

01/03/2023

Here’s the research our host Georgia has undertaken for her PhD project✍🏼

The first two studies have concluded the experiences CTE caregivers go through during and after their roles. This has included looking at spouses and those with differing relationships to the care recipient (parents, siblings, and children). From this Georgia has determined the KEY factors associated with caregiver burden.

Her third study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a supporting caregiver resource, in the hope to eliminate the elements of burden determined in the first two studies. If you would like to be a part of this, please each out on [email protected] 👍🏼

As always, thank you for all the incredible individuals who have taken part in these studies. I couldn’t do them without you all!

Let me know if you would like me to make a video with the study outcomes📑

I hope all CTE caregivers, including previous, current, and future will benefit from this work in some way.

01/03/2023

The family of Irv Cross is announcing his stage 4 (of 4) diagnosis today, exactly two years after he passed away. The former star went on to become a sportscasting pioneer. He was the first Black person to work full-time as a sports analyst on national television and in 2009, the first Black person to win the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Pete Rozelle Award.

Irv’s wife Liz says the disease triggered depression, mood swings, paranoia & severe memory loss. For the last few years of his life, he did not want to be around people and struggled with his balance and had delusions.

Irv was an advocate for our cause, pledging to donate his brain to CLF in 2018, and promoting our flag football under 14 program.

Today we remember Irv’s amazing life and thank his family for sharing his diagnosis publicly to help others.

27/02/2023

Hi Everyone,

Today we are joined by Mindi Blanchard who shares the story of her husband, and former NFL player Carey Blancard. Carey was a kicker who played eight years for five teams: the New York Jets for his first two years, the Indianapolis Colts after taking 1994 off, the Washington Redskins in 1998, the New York Giants in 1999, and the Arizona Cardinals in his final season.

Mindi talks about how CTE made him into a man, she and their three children didn't recognize.

LINKS:
Podbean- https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-2swef-13a0755
Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/episode/1mqZorE7g5r9bWyg9sJOPA?si=aeed14d8daa840f4
Apple Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/cte-talk-podcast/id1658308674?i=1000601659300

Enjoy the episode!
See you next week,
Georgia & Trisha

23/02/2023

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22/02/2023

Family members and caregivers need to remember to take time for themselves too.

Looking after someone with CTE can be one of the hardest roles, so it’s vital that you prioritize yourself too❤️

I know that can be easier said than done, but start small and build it up. Whether that’s doing a face mask before bed, going out to your favourite restaurant, or meeting a friend for a coffee… you NEED an outlet!

Looking after yourself will help to take care of your loved one🥰

21/02/2023

Did you know that CTE isn’t just about concussions?

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20/02/2023

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