Former professional boxer, concussion awareness advocate, and founder of secondimpact.com Ray Ciancaglini shares his vulnerable cautionary tale of how the lack of education and knowledge of concussion and second impact syndrome was a gamble where the wager far exceeded the price. Ray has been instrumental in passing the 2010 Concussion Management Awareness Act in the state of New York and now spends his time leading the discussion on education, prevention awareness, and ending second impact.

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Find out more about Second Impact at their website by clicking below:

www.thesecondimpact.com

If you’re a healthcare professional with a need to standardize and optimize patient care in cognitive rehab, this week’s episode is made for you! Mark Watson, CEO of ABI Wellness, takes just a few minutes to tell you why you should sign up for our upcoming training session to add the Brain Enhance and Recovery System (BEARS) to your clinic.

Find out more and apply for training today: https://www.abiwellness.com/training

Our guest today is Michael Nikitin, the CTO and Co-Founder of Aida Healthcare, a visionary company that aims to align the needs of hospitals, patients, and payers through the power of technology. Aida Healthcare is breaking down barriers that impede access to care by harnessing existing innovative technologies and bridging the gap between healthcare systems and patients, ensuring that everyone receives the support they need. Michael has been at the forefront of driving innovation and leveraging cutting-edge tools to tackle the challenges faced by the healthcare ecosystem. He will shed light on the critical role technology plays in extending patient-centered care, ultimately promoting greater healing and recovery.

Aida Healthcare: aidahealhthcare.com

Michael Nikitin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mnikitin/

How does breathwork benefit our mental and physical performance? This week's expert guest is Josh Duntz, the founder of Stasis, a digital health company that helps people optimize their health and performance through breathwork.

As someone with a military background, Josh has witnessed the challenges that veterans face when they transition out of the military, particularly with their mental health. This experience has led him to recognize the benefits of breathwork and meditation in promoting better overall health and wellness. Josh shares some practical tips on how to improve breathing techniques to boost your performance and general wellness, regardless of one's profession or interests.

This podcast may contain content that could be triggering or upsetting, especially for those who have experienced mental health concerns. Listener discretion is advised.

Robb Nash, musician, storyteller and creator of the Robb Nash Project, dedicates his efforts to instilling hope in individuals who are grappling with addiction, depression, or suicidal ideation. Through his project, Robb and his team encourage people to recognize their own strength and understand that their struggles can be transformed into gifts that can benefit the world. Furthermore, Robb has formulated a curriculum for mental health education in schools, known as "Stories of Life through Darkness: A Living Curriculum" currently available through his website. This curriculum ensures that students are supported and guided towards mental wellness..

If you need support, Contact Kids Help Phone :1-800-886-6868 or text NASH to 686868

For this week’s episode, we hear from Taylor Johnson, a performance optimization coach who leads athletes, gamers, practitioners and academic experts to discover and enhance their health and wellness performance. Taylor shares his passion for health enhancement and his experience in traditional sports, esports, and technology. He discusses his person-first approach to work and life, promoting wellness and high achievement.

Check out Taylor's work here:

https://www.taylorjohnsonperformance.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylorjohnsonperformance

Jill Roberts - Clinical Director and Occupational Therapist at One Rehab Support Services, discussed the importance of accessible care and reliable treatment options for complex injury patients. Jill highlights the importance of strengthened collaboration and the need for support services outside of the traditional working hours. One Rehab Support Services, developed under the umbrella of Occupational Therapists, enhances collaborative support and implements a coordinated plan to help the client succeed in their recovery journey.

Learn more about one Rehab Services at onerehab.ca or you can reach out to Jill directly at [email protected]

Dr. Aaron Thompson, an occupational medicine specialist physician, explains what occupational medicine is and how it can benefit people with greatly varied needs and conditions. He discusses the importance of seeking treatment or assessment instead of ignoring symptoms and how physicians focus on helping people meet their specific activity goals to improve their daily quality of life.

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Mentioned by Aaron:

Choosing Wisely Campaign - https://www.choosingwisely.org/

James Geering, retired firefighter and paramedic and host of Behind the Shield podcast, shares a different perspective around mental ill health due to stresses of the first responder’s life. Compelled to action, he is on a mission to reduce the suffering in this world.

James discusses the importance of courage and leadership, and how investing in our uniformed personnel services will revolutionize the system and provide better working conditions and better emergency community services.

Follow James:

Website - https://www.jamesgeering.com/

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo3Viwg13qPrafoSlI0mSMw

Instagram - http://instagram.com/behindtheshield911

The Move 430 challenge gives you an opportunity to challenge yourself to be active for 30 minutes, every day in April, while raising funds to help children access community-based organized sports activities. Sign up is only $30! Engage your family, co-workers, or do it individually, it all matters. 100% of the funds go to the kids. Give the gift of sports and the lifelong benefits that come with it. Your body and brain will be thankful.

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