The NHL Has A Head Trauma Problem
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English - May 08, 2024 04:10 - 1 hour - 67.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 463 ratingsComedy cancer comedy cysticfibrosis depression diabetes entertainmentone eone health healthawareness laughter Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
When the game ends but the battle just begins, former NHL player Daniel Carcillo lays bare the hard-hitting truth about sports concussions and the healing journey beyond the rink. Carcillo joins the fellas for a compelling chat surrounding his intense struggle with mental health following repetitive head trauma and the lack of proactive education and support from the NHL and its Players' Association (NHLPA). Delving deeper, he underscores the necessity of informed consent and advocates for the continuation of physical aspects of hockey, albeit with greater transparency about their risks. Carcillo's personal recovery story transitions into an exploration of unconventional therapies, highlighting his transformative experiences with psychedelics, particularly psilocybin, and their integration with talk therapy.
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