Sharon Gilmartin on Brain Trauma, Sports Safety, and Public Health Solutions
Description
In this powerful episode of Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman, host Bruce Parkman sits down with Sharon Gilmartin, Executive Director of the Safe States Alliance, to tackle one of the most urgent public health challenges of our time—repetitive brain trauma. Together, they break down the hidden dangers of head impacts in sports and everyday life, exposing the serious gaps in care, education, and prevention.
Sharon shares key insights into how brain injuries affect not just athletes and veterans, but families, communities, and the nation’s economy. The conversation highlights why advocacy, awareness, and collaboration across healthcare, sports organizations, and policymakers are essential to protecting brain health.
If you care about mental health, athlete safety, and creating real change, this is a must-listen episode.
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