DrMomCast
We are 6 Sports Neuropsychologists from across the US who tackle the flashy, and sometimes misleading headlines about youth sports, health, and safety in our efforts to educate the public, and to advocate. We talk among ourselves and with other experts, with infusions of science, common sense, humor, and our own experiences as working parents. We are working professionals, not professional influencers. Real science. Real moms. Real life.
Podcasting since 2023 • 18 episodes
DrMomCast
Latest Episodes
E17. Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL): Advancing women in sports
If you can see it, you can be it. This isn't just about girls in sports - it's about a pivotal moment for women and women's sports. It's about having a dream, the power of teamwork, and women getting it done. Did ...
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E16. Bad science+flashy headlines = consumer clickbait.
Springboarding from a recent attention-grabbing concussion headline, we discuss strategies to become more savvy consumers of science that affects our everyday lives. We talk about examples of ways that the popular press and social media can ske...
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E15. Concussion Technology for sale: Buyer Beware
True to our brand, we tackle some of the latest trends in concussion-prevention - specifically, protective helmet covers. As youth sports are increasingly monetized, savvy marketers play to parents safety-related concerns with all kinds of thin...
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E14. The injured athlete - When you can't just walk it off
10 years ago the Aspen Institute reported research indicating that risk of injury was the primary concern of parents surveyed about youth sports participation. The benefits of youth sports are so great, however, and most major risks can...
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