The HeadRush Podcast with Paul Frase and Corey Berry

25+ concussions. Years of silence. Then everything collapsed—this is how Rico Petrini fought his way back.

What happens when decades of repeated head impacts finally catch up—and your brain starts to break down?

In this episode of The HeadRush Podcast, Paul Frase (11-year NFL veteran) and Corey Berry (former professional rodeo athlete) sit down with Rico Petrini, a former Oregon State linebacker who endured 25+ concussions and thousands of subconcussive hits before experiencing a life-altering neurological crash.

Years after football, Rico’s symptoms hit hard: severe depression, suicidal ideation, memory loss, sleep disrup...

What if the gear parents trust most is giving them a false sense of safety?

Not every product marketed to “protect” athletes is solving the real problem.

In this episode of The HeadRush Podcast, Paul Frase and Corey Berry break down the hard truth about brain trauma in contact sports, including football, rodeo, wrestling, hockey, and other activities involving repeated head impacts. They challenge the growing market of products and technologies promoted as concussion solutions and explain why reducing impact at the surface is not the same as protecting the brain inside the skull.

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Brain injury can isolate people fast. Tyler Ambrose explains why support, community, and hope can change everything.

When brain injury makes people feel isolated, support can become survival.

In this episode of The HeadRush Podcast, Paul Frase and Corey Berry sit down with Tyler Ambrose, Peer Support Coordinator at the Concussion & CTE Foundation, to talk about the real impact of peer support groups for people living with concussion, concussion symptoms, traumatic brain injury (TBI), suspected CTE, post-concussion syndrome (PCS), and repeated head impacts.

Tyler explains how support groups help patients and...

A 9/11 survivor with a fractured skull and years of concussion fallout, Mike Dempsey shares the real cost of trauma—and the tools, people, and hope that helped him rebuild his life.

Mike Dempsey’s life is the definition of resilience. Born and raised in Brooklyn, he chased elite athletics—football, baseball, even boxing—before building a successful corporate career. Then September 11, 2001 changed everything.

Mike was inside the World Trade Center complex when the first plane hit. Minutes later, near Tower One, he was knocked unconscious as the second plane struck—suffering a fractured skull and internal b...

This week, HeadRush goes across the pond with Roy Heaney and Rich Coates from the UK’s Marshalling CTE Foundation—former rugby players turned advocates confronting the realities of repeated head impacts (RHI), TBI, TES, and probable CTE.

Roy and Rich share what happens when elite and grassroots athletes hit a breaking point and are told it’s “just anxiety” or “just depression,” despite years of collisions, concussions, and sub-concussive hits. They break down the differences between rugby league and rugby union, the cumulative damage of contact sports, and why so many players—and their families—are left without answe...

Welcome to the HeadRush Podcast Year-End Review — a full recap of 2025 and a look ahead to what’s coming in 2026.

In this episode, Cristal Clark, MA, LPC-S, NBCC, CEAP, SAP (MC Wellness) joins Paul Frase and Corey Barry to reflect on a year of growth in awareness, hope, and community building around brain health — including:

🔹 TBI, concussions, and repeated head impacts
🔹 Brain health effects often misunderstood: brain fog, anxiety, mood disruption, and emotional challenges
🔹 How connection creates hope and why that matters for survival and recovery
🔹 The official launch of the HeadRush Foundation — apply...

What do professional cowboys and an NFL player have in common?

More than you might think.

In this episode of the HeadRush Podcast, Nick LaDuke, Corey Berry, and Paul Frase sit down for a wide-ranging, honest conversation that connects brain health, regenerative agriculture, neurodiversity, and faith — and why all of it matters for families, communities, and future generations.

This discussion explores:

How regenerative agriculture supports healthier land, healthier food, and healthier people

The role of brain health, ne...

In this powerful episode of the HeadRush Podcast, we sit down with Trip Harlan, CEO of the Bio Optimization Institute in Tampa, Florida, to explore groundbreaking approaches to brain injury recovery and high-performance optimization.

Trip breaks down how the Bio Optimization Institute uses five clinically proven modalities—including one that earned a 2019 Nobel Prize—to enhance neurological recovery, cognitive performance, and rehabilitation for both the brain-injured population and elite athletes.

We discuss:
How bio-optimization accelerates recovery from brain injury
Performance enhancement without shortcuts or gimmicks
The science behind Nobel Prize–winning technology
Bri...

Can we win the battle against demyelinating diseases? In this episode of the HeadRush Podcast, we sit down with Helen McCormack, Founder and CEO of Viotheia Biosciences, to explore the rapidly evolving world of precision medicine. Helen shares groundbreaking insights into diagnostic innovations and re-myelination techniques that could transform how demyelination diseases are detected and treated. This conversation offers hope, science, and a glimpse into the future of neurological care.

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In this powerful episode of the HeadRush Podcast, we sit down with Brandi Winans, wife of former NFL player Jeff Winans, and Susan Berry, wife of former professional Bareback Bronc rider Corey Berry, as they open up about the emotional, physical, and daily realities of being caregivers to loved ones living with brain injuries, CTE, TES, chronic pain, and the long-term effects of repeated head impacts.

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Tatyana McCall Wimberley joins the HeadRush Podcast for one of our most powerful episodes yet, sharing the life and legacy of her son Ray Lewis III, who tragically passed away and was later diagnosed with Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE).

As the mother of Ray Ray and former partner of NFL Hall-of-Famer Ray Lewis, Tatyana provides an unfiltered, emotional look into football culture, warning signs of brain trauma, and the devastating impact that repeated head impacts can have on athletes and families.

We talk about:

   •   Ray Lewis III’s life...

In this powerful interview, Karen and Doug Risha from the Patrick Risha CTE Awareness Foundation join Max Gray, creator of the CTE: Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy News Facebook community, to discuss the ongoing fight for awareness, education, and change. 💪

This conversation shines a light on the families, survivors, and advocates pushing for answers — and for hope.

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When you hear “psychiatry,” you probably think mental health — not brain injury. But the truth is, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) doesn’t just hurt the brain… it changes how we feel, think, and connect with the world.

Depression, apathy, addiction, even unprovoked anger — these aren’t just emotional struggles; they’re symptoms of an injured brain trying to heal.

In this powerful episode, two leading doctors share what’s really happening inside the injured brain — how genetics, chronic inflammation, and even nutraceuticals can shape recovery. You’ll also learn what a “neuro-permissive environment” is — and why it’s one of t...

Bruce and Perri Parkman lost their son, Mac Parkman when he took his own life. Mac had brain damage and mental health issues which were caused by Repeated Head Impacts from playing concussive sports for 10 months out of every year. Bruce and Perri speak about their tragedy, so no parent in the future will have to experience the same thing, IF they listen to the message. 

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Meet Nate Pope, cofounder of  NCX Brain Recovery and Cristal Clark, Corey's Therapist. 

Learn how experts in the field of post-concussion syndrome meet the difficulties of mild TBI and post-concussion syndrome head-on with a system called the multi-sensory integration approach. We are excited for this episode!

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Real Science: Predictable, Measurable, and able to be Replicated. Hear Andrew Marr’s journey of freeing himself from relying on 13 pharmaceutical medications after suffering from repeated blast exposures, following 3 tours as a Special Forces soldier. Witness first hand how anecdotal evidence is used for objective and factual results. 

Neurologist Dr. Victor Kaytser, Vestibular Therapist Samantha Johnson, and Cognitive Speech Therapist Kristi Ferguson join the HeadRush Podcast to discuss overstimulation, invisible illness, and brain flooding. During this episode, cohost Corey Berry personally experiences brain flooding, showing just how real and disruptive this condition can be. His healthcare team explains what happens in the brain and how these challenges impact daily life.

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Follow Alison Rockett through the labyrinth of rare disease, pharma, and a potential cure for a deadly disorder. This episode of the Headrush Podcast discusses how a therapy might one day be developed for CTE.

For more information, visit:
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https://myotubularmyopathy.org
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https://alwaysforthechildren.org
https://pleasedonate.org

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Join us as we hear the ravages of war first hand with Dr Donnelly Wilkes, retired US Navy Officer. We explore how traumatic experiences and Repeated Blast Exposure (RBE) affect the well being of our soldiers physically and emotionally, through PTSD and mental health issues. 

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NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre joins Paul Frase and Corey Berry on The HeadRush Podcast to discuss the realities of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) through his experiences in football. With candid insights into the lasting effects of head trauma, Favre shares his personal journey, the challenges of brain health, and the importance of raising awareness for CTE. Tune in for a powerful conversation about resilience, recovery, and the fight for support in high-impact sports.

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Introduces us to the family of Tyler Sash, and follows Tyler’s sports career starting from pee wee football to the pinnacle of the football world; A trip to the Super Bowl. This story is both riveting and tragic. It discusses the dangers of playing concussive sports and more importantly, the dangers of repeated head impacts and CTE.

Dr. Victor Kaytser talks about Traumatic Brain Injury like you've never heard before.  Get the Real Story from the experts about Traumatic Encephalopathy Syndrome, Chronic Traumatic Encepholopathy, Repeated Head Impacts, and Repeated Blast Exposure from Dr. Kaytser- Dr. of nuerology and psychiatry. 

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Dave Zabriskie wore the yellow shirt at all 3 European tours; Italy, France and Spain, and talks about his daily struggles after his RHI, traumatic brain injuries, concussions, and braking helmets from a life time of Cycling.  Scott also suffers RHI’s and concussions from Rugby, American Football and wrestling. 

Now their passion is Cognitive Protocol supplements. 

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Join us for a deep-dive discussion on TES, with Bruce Parkman, Green Beret of 18 years. Bruce has great expertise to share, and a fascinating story that you don’t want to miss!

Find More about our guests at:
 The Mac Parkman Foundation  

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Dr. James Kelly is the Chief Medical Officer of Oragenics, Inc. Dr. Kelly will navigate Oragenics through phase 2 clinical trials for an intranasal application to reduce inflammation post concussion. Among many things, Dr. Kelly served as the Executive Director of the Marcus Institute for Brain Health (MIBH), serving our military veterans. 

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Learn how a bronc rider still competes in his 40’s and maintains brain health and wellness through diet and exercise. In this episode, we focus on insulin sensitivity and increased oxygenation through healthy blood flow in the brain.

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Pete Kennedy experienced the thrill of the ride of rodeo. From a young age to adulthood, he portrayed the love of the western life, and importance of family and friends. 
Learn how repeated Head Impacts and concussions affected his psyche and probably led to his ultimate choice.

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Hear what Kevin Stevens, the former power forward from the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers, and former Harvard football player and WWF star Chris Nowinski who co-founded the Concussion Legacy Foundation and Boston University’s CTE Center have to say about TBI, CTE, repeated Head Impacts and addiction, and how they relate to head trauma!

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Talking about everything from genetics and hormones to vitamins, testosterone, and brain inflammation. Our guests, Dr. Mark Gordon—featured six times on the Joe Rogan Experience—and Dr. Mizyl Damayo, share expert insights on optimizing health and recovery. “There’s always HOPE, sometimes it takes a village.”

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Through the tragedy of suicide. These two foundations found away to bring Awareness and Hope to Repeated Head Impacts and CTE. They ARE the Pioneers and the Catalysts to bring a much needed change to the world of Contact sports for our youth and veterans. 

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https://www.facebook.com/themacparkmanfoundation

https://www.facebook.com/StopCTE

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Tyler Ambrose is in charge of many support groups for Concussion Legacy Foundation.

To give Hope and Awareness to those suffering and the caregivers of Suspected CTE, Post Concussion, Repeated Head Impacts and all things relating to Brain Injury.

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Talking about everything from genetics and hormones to vitamins, testosterone, and brain inflammation. Our guests, Dr. Mark Gordon—featured six times on the Joe Rogan Experience—and Dr. Mizyl Damayo, share expert insights on optimizing health and recovery. “There’s always HOPE, sometimes it takes a village.” 

#DrMarkGordon #DrMizylDamayo #JoeRoganExperience #BrainHealth #TestosteroneTherapy #Genetics #HormoneBalance #VitaminDeficiency #Inflammation #MentalHealth #FunctionalMedicine #TraumaticBrainInjury #CTE #HolisticHealing #Biohacking

Welcome to the HeadRush Podcast where we talk about everything related to brain trauma, and more specifically, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Chronic traumatic encephalopothy (CTE), traumatic encephalopothy syndrome (TES) Traumatic Encephalopothy Syndrome, Repetitive Head Impacts (RHI). 

Check out Paul Frase and Corey Berry on the Jeff Crilley Show as they share their experiences with Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) from years in football and rodeo. They also discuss the launch of The HeadRush Podcast, where they dive into the lasting effects of head trauma, personal stories, and the fight for awareness. Don’t miss it!