EP 86: Why your concussion patients aren't progressing: Common Pitfalls & Fixes
Release Date: 06/02/2025
EP 96: Breaking Through Chronic Pain: Insights from Dr. Becca Timko
The Concussion Nerds Podcast
Are you or your patients still struggling with lingering pain long after a concussion or injury? Too often, people are told their symptoms are “just in their head” or that they’ll have to live with chronic pain forever. Clinicians may treat the obvious issues but miss what’s really fueling the pain—and patients are left frustrated, exhausted, and stuck in survival mode. But what if the missing link isn’t just about the body, but the brain? In this episode, Dr. Becca Timko shares how she built her clinic, Clarity Brain and Body, around functional neurology and a patient...
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EP 95: The Power of Nutrition Healing: A Discussion with Danielle Blasko
The Concussion Nerds Podcast
Have you ever felt like you’re “doing all the right things” when it comes to your health—but still not seeing results? Here’s the truth: nutrition isn’t just about willpower or following a cookie-cutter plan. Many people unknowingly spin their wheels because they’re missing the root causes hiding beneath symptoms. That’s where today’s guest, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner Danielle Blasko, comes in. She blends lab testing with personalized protocols to help clients cut through the guesswork and finally move toward healing. If you’ve ever been overwhelmed by...
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EP 94: Accessibility in Action: How Headquarters is Changing Concussion Treatment with Lucas Johnston
The Concussion Nerds Podcast
What if the advice you’ve been given about concussions is not only outdated—but actually slowing down your recovery? Far too many people are still told to “sit in a dark room and wait it out” after a concussion. The problem? That approach is not just unhelpful, it can delay healing, increase frustration, and leave people feeling isolated. The truth is: concussion care has evolved. Access to the right treatment, at the right time, can make all the difference in recovery. And today’s guest, Lucas Johnson, co-founder and CEO of Headquarters (a virtual concussion clinic), is on a mission...
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EP 93: Standing out in a World of Fitting in with Kelsie Watts
The Concussion Nerds Podcast
Ever felt like you’re chasing a dream that just keeps slipping through your fingers? You’ve given it everything—your time, your energy, even your savings—only to feel like you’re still miles away from where you want to be. Maybe you’ve even convinced yourself it’s safer not to dream at all, because disappointment hurts too much. But what if you could hear from someone who’s been there—facing rejection, setbacks, and moments of “this is never going to happen”—and still found a way forward? In this episode, Natasha sits down with Broadway performer and independent artist...
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EP 92: Breaking Boundaries: Redefining Concussion Treatment with Passion and Purpose
The Concussion Nerds Podcast
Are you stuck treating symptoms when you know there’s something deeper going on? Here’s the truth: too many clinicians are caught in a loop—taking course after course, trying to get “certified,” but still walking into treatment sessions unsure how to actually help their concussion clients thrive. I’ve seen it. I’ve lived it. And I knew something had to change. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and taking you behind the scenes of why this podcast, this community, and this entire movement even exists. Spoiler: it’s not just about education—it’s about reshaping...
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EP 91: Understanding POTS and Mast Cell Activation with Dr. Zachary Spiritos
The Concussion Nerds Podcast
Are your symptoms being brushed off as “just anxiety” when you know something deeper is going on? If you've been told your labs are “normal,” but your body feels anything but — you’re not alone. So many people with complex, overlapping symptoms like fatigue, GI issues, dizziness, brain fog, and medication sensitivities are stuck in a loop of misdiagnosis and dismissal. And it’s exhausting. In this episode of the Concussion Nerds Podcast, Dr. Zachary Spiritos — neurogastroenterologist and founder of Ever Better Medicine — pulls back the curtain on two highly misunderstood and...
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EP 90: Unlocking Relief: Addressing Sound Sensitivity in Concussion Recovery
The Concussion Nerds Podcast
Is sound sensitivity slowing down your concussion recovery—more than you even realize? For many people on a healing journey (and the clinicians who support them), sound sensitivity becomes an exhausting, confusing hurdle. Whether it’s struggling to be in noisy environments, feeling constantly overstimulated, or relying on earplugs 24/7, this issue doesn’t just make life harder—it often gets overlooked or misunderstood altogether. But what if sound sensitivity is more than just an annoying symptom… and instead, a clue pointing to deeper dysregulation in the nervous system? In this...
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EP 89: Unlocking Brain Power: Discovering Photobiomodulation with Chris Garvin
The Concussion Nerds Podcast
What if healing the brain wasn’t just about rest and rehab—but light? Most people think of concussion treatment as pacing, physio, maybe some cognitive rehab… but what if we’ve been missing a powerful, science-backed tool this whole time? Let’s be real: Photobiomodulation sounds like something straight out of a sci-fi film. And if you’re a clinician or someone on a healing journey, you might be wondering—how could a helmet that shines light on your head actually make a difference? In this episode of the Concussion Nerds Podcast, Natasha is joined by Chris Garvin from Neuronic, a...
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EP 88: Transforming Brain Health: The Secret Behind Cortex Revealed!
The Concussion Nerds Podcast
What if you could see how your nervous system is responding in real time—right in your clinic? Most practitioners are doing their best with the tools they’ve got. But let’s be honest: when you’re only tracking symptoms, you’re often flying blind. There’s a huge gap between what a patient feels and what’s actually happening in the brain—and without objective data, it’s easy to miss what truly needs to be addressed. Now imagine if you had technology that not only helped track brain activity and nervous system responses in real time… but did it in a simple, accessible, and...
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EP 87: Challenging Migraine Myths: A Conversation With Dr. Thompson Maesaka
The Concussion Nerds Podcast
Is it really just a headache—or is your brain trying to tell you something deeper? If you've ever shrugged off recurring headaches or mislabeled your pain as a "migraine" without really knowing the difference, you're not alone. The truth is, many people—and even some clinicians—still don’t fully understand what makes a migraine different from a headache. And that misunderstanding? It leads to missed diagnoses, mistreatment, and a whole lot of people suffering in silence, thinking, “This is just my new normal.” But what if the pain isn’t your final story? In this episode, we’re...
info_outlineAre you unknowingly sabotaging your client's concussion recovery by doing too much too soon—or doing the wrong “right” thing?
Here’s the hard truth: even the best rehab tools fall flat when clients lack the capacity to actually use them. And far too often, clinicians mistake “more” for “better,” piling on protocols without pausing to ask if the nervous system can actually handle it.
In this episode of The Concussion Nerds Podcast, we’re diving into the 3 biggest mistakes that keep both clinicians and clients spinning their wheels—mistakes that leave progress stalled and everyone frustrated. If you’ve ever wondered why someone “should” be getting better… but isn’t? This episode is your lightbulb moment.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:
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Why your client’s perceived capacity may not match their actual nervous system capacity—and why that matters
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The common therapist trap of doing too much, too soon (and how to course correct without losing momentum)
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How “just keep doing it” exercise advice can backfire—and what to do instead
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Real-world examples of misdiagnosed exercise intolerance and the nuanced rehab strategies that actually helped
Whether you’re a clinician or someone walking your own healing path, this episode will challenge you to rethink your approach, slow down with intention, and start working with the nervous system instead of steamrolling it.
🎉 ANNOUNCEMENT: Don't forget—Rethink Rehab Live is happening June 27th!
This hands-on workshop is for clinicians who are ready to lead the future of concussion care. You'll walk away with the confidence and clarity to treat complex cases with skill—and start creating epic outcomes. Click here to learn more + save your spot.
Until next time, keep being the forward-thinking provider your clients need. 💥
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