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.
Episodes
18 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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30:04
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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25:55
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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27:54
E13. Bypassing the BS with Christine Golic
We are joined by Christine Golic, CEO of the Golic family and wife of former NFL player and long-time sports personality Mike Golic. She's also mother to Mike, Jake, and Sydney - all graduates of the University of Notre Dame and former D...
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38:26
E12. Ready to Launch!
Our tips for a successful launch to college - from Dr. Sone’s Tips for Girls to safety, drinking, mental health, privacy, letting go, and more.
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32:03
E11. Sport Nutrition with Leslie Bondi. Be a foodie, not a feudie.
Leslie J. Bonci , MPH,RD,CSSD, LDN, is a registered dietitian, board certified specialist in sports dietetics and the the sports nutrition consultant for the 2020 and 2023 Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs. We enjoyed...
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33:04
E10. Digital addiction and social media: Part 2
Response to our conversation with Dr. Ed Spector was overwhelming and really challenged some of our beliefs about gaming, and what we should say to our kids, and when. Naturally it segued into social media, and more about what we can do a...
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20:31
E9. Digital Addiction with Dr. Ed Spector
Listen in on our conversation with parent, psychologist, and nationally recognized expert on gaming disorder, Dr. Ed Spector. We learned so much and we know you will too, talk...
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47:38
E8. Sex differences in sports injury
Have a quick listen - like a healthy snack, we offer up some morsels of science+common-sense parenting. When it comes to risks, rates, and treatments of sports injuries, does one size fit all? Is what’s good for the gander reall...
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24:07
E7. Bullying & hazing - prevalence in sports surprising?
All this attention about bullying - c’mon, are kids maybe just too sensitive and are things really that bad? The short answers are No. And YES.Truth is, it really is prevalent. Not only do we see alarming...
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27:03
E6. Parenthood, love, invisible disabilities, and finding community with Kate Swenson
We're delighted to be joined by Kate Swenson, fellow hockey mom and founder of Finding Cooper's Voice, an online and in-person community where families of children with disabilities can come together to celebrate, laugh, cry, learn and...
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51:37
E5. Concussion Part 1
What's a concussion, really, and do you really have to sit in a dark room without your cell phone? How many are too many? How long should it really take to recover? We offer plain talk and practical information to help listeners un...
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29:56
E4. Taking Back the Game, continued
In order to change the narrative, we need to start the discussion.. so we did! We couldn't stop thinking about the questions & issues Linda Flanagan raised in her book and discussed with us last episode, so we kept the conversation ...
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30:08
E3. Taking Back the Game, with author Linda Flanagan
Conversation with parent, coach and author Linda Flanagan and her recent book Take Back the Game - How Money and Mania Are Ruining Kids' Sports - And Why It ...
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46:54
E2. Resilience
Listen to Dr. Sonia Mosch teach us all about resilience - what it is, how we can model it as parents, and how we can nurture it in our children in sports and in everyday life. Setbacks can suck, and Dr. Mosch reminds us that it's ok to sit i...
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