Change Your Brain Every Day

From Vodka to Victory: How the Real "Jerry Maguire" Hit Rock Bottom, Rebuilt His Life, and Stood Up to the NFL


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Sports super-agent Leigh Steinberg—the real-life inspiration for Jerry Maguire—joins Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about the hidden brain costs of America's favorite game and how he rebuilt his life from the inside out. From representing half the starting quarterbacks in the NFL to hosting the first-ever Concussion Brain Health Summit in 1994, Leigh has spent decades sounding the alarm about traumatic brain injury in sports—and fighting for real change. He also opens up about his own battle with addiction, the moment he hit rock bottom, and the brain imaging and recovery tools that helped him find his purpose again. His story is a raw and inspiring reminder that even the most successful people can lose their way—and that with the right help, you can come back stronger than ever. In this episode, you'll discover: · The shocking truth about what the NFL knew—and denied—about concussions · Why athletes (and their families) often ignore symptoms of brain injury · How Leigh hit rock bottom with alcoholism and turned his life around · The science-backed tools (including brain imaging, HBOT, and stem cells) that helped him heal · Why protecting young athletes' brains could change the future of sports · How "The Comeback" isn't just his new book—it's a roadmap for resilience
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