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/…
Just a regular black girl and a regular white guy talking about God, the Church and all of life. With host Sharlene Provilus and Jamie Tobler. NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY
Just a regular black girl and a regular white guy talking about God, the Church and all of life. With host Sharlene Provilus and Jamie Tobler. NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY
Jamie and Sharlene tackle the idea of “Privilege”. Tune in as they explore what it means and what it looks like in our culture today. Now watch us on Youtube.
The recent killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery has ignited our world to the streets in protest of racial injustice. Many people's eyes have been opened and we can't look away this time. Sharlene and Jamie begin a discussion to help move this conversation forward and spark action.…
If you want to find something...you have to look for it. Even in the midst of a crisis, you can still find things to be grateful and thankful for...you just have to look. #gratefulthankful
Learning how to share your faith with others can be difficult at times. But it's so worth it. Every day we are surrounded by people who have yet to know Jesus. We have an opportunity to make Him known. In this episode, Jamie and Sharlene talk about their experience sharing their faith with others. From almost getting arrested to carrying around bags of rice at The Rocky Horror Picture Show, their stories get stranger and stranger.…
This episode catches us in the middle of a conversation preparing for the previous week's episode. We enjoyed the conversation and thought you might as well. Let us know what you think!
It’s the year 2020 and we are in a full-blown pandemic crisis known as COVID 19. The impoverished and wealthy are both being infected. Our world is now embracing the concept of social distancing. The U.S. may be facing one of the largest economic collapses because of this outbreak and no one knows how long this will go on. In today’s episode, Jamie and Sharlene talk about what’s happening and offer perspective on how Christians can respond during this crisis.…
Jesus and therapy are becoming a necessity for Christians. In today's episode, Jamie and Sharlene talk about mental health. This conversation is all about how Christians can live spiritually and emotionally healthy lives.
From foster care to full-time ministry. In this episode, Sharlene gets personal. Listen in as Sharlene shares some of her most vulnerable memories and painful disappointments. You'll understand why her relationship with God is what ultimately saved her life.
When you look for your identity in all the wrong places, it never turns out well. In this episode, Jamie shares his personal story. A radical encounter with God changed his life forever and he's never looked back.
If going to church is so important, why are fewer and fewer people showing up? This week Jamie and Sharlene have a candid discussion around the relevance of church attendance in the life of Christians today.
Jamie and Sharlene talk about why diversity in your life is so important. Race, age, culture, we have so much to learn from each other! Also, Jamie misquotes scripture and Sharlene gently brings the correction.
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