Best Brain Injury Bites Podcasts (2025)

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31. An Interview with Emma Pilling: Life Beyond Diagnosis 32:30

22d ago32:30

32:30

In this follow-up episode of Brain Injury Bites, Brooke and Ashwini continue their conversation with Emma Pilling, who shares more about life after her son Charlie’s diagnosis of an acquired brain injury. Emma discusses the vital support provided by the Child Brain Injury Trust, how small acts of inclusion can make a big difference and her journey …

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15 Practices That Helped My Traumatic Brain Injury with Jim Kwik 12:26

1d ago12:26

12:26

Is it possible to recover from a traumatic brain injury? Many of you know I suffered from several traumatic brain injuries when I was younger. Over the years, I’ve discovered strategies and tactics that have helped me recover. Healing a TBI requires a science-based approach to ensure you’re supporting your brain’s natural healing process. This is a…

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Iz King on balancing gravel racing and pregnancy 1:11:10

1d ago1:11:10

1:11:10

When Iz King got pregnant six months ago, she wasn’t sure how it would affect her career as a gravel racer. Like many female athletes who want to have a baby at some point, she was all too aware that pregnancy, like being an elite-level cyclist, is contingent on a finite biological window. She knew right away that she wanted to continue racing, but…

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Allison Pritchard and Phil Meinkoth – Surveillance, Strategy, and a $240K Slip-and-Fall Verdict 53:55

4d ago53:55

53:55

When a 68-year-old woman shattered her kneecap after slipping in Walmart, defense attorneys expected an easy win—ignoring that surveillance footage revealed employees had walked past the water spill without action for 30 minutes. Allison Pritchard and Phil Meinkoth of Olson Personal Injury Lawyers reveal to host Keith Fuicelli how they meticulously…

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The Best Mindset Won’t Work If You’re Missing This with Dean Graziosi 19:56

8d ago19:56

19:56

We often focus intensely on mindset, but what if the real key to unlocking your next level lies deeper, within your heart? I explore this with Dean Graziosi, who shares a powerful, previously untold story about hitting rock bottom and how shifting his perspective—not his circumstances—fuelled an incredible comeback. Discover how connecting with pur…

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Biju Thomas on fueling the US Olympic team in Paris and cooking 900 pounds of chicken at Sea Otter 1:14:25

8d ago1:14:25

1:14:25

Chef Biju Thomas made a major impact on cycling when he co-founded Skratch Labs with his friend Allen Lim, but these days, you're most likely to find him cooking for cyclists at large events. For example, he was part of the squad that fueled the US cycling team at the Paris Olympics last summer. More recently, he was busy making several thousand me…

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Cold Exposure & Female Brain: Hormones, Stress, Pregnancy with Laura & Isabelle Hof 19:56

16d ago19:56

19:56

How does cold exposure and breathwork transform the body and mind? The Wim Hof method has helped people all over the world harness the power of cold and breath to achieve the extraordinary. These methods have transformed lives by unlocking the body’s restorative ability to heal itself. While cold exposure and breathwork are beneficial for everyone,…

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Anneke Beerten on her years as a four-cross champion, retiring after a brain injury, and becoming a top skills coach 1:18:30

16d ago1:18:30

1:18:30

Anneke Beerten was one of the top mountain bikers in the world for a decade, starting her career as a two-time BMX world champion before dominating the 4 cross circuit with three world titles. She’s gone through many career transitions over the years, embracing Enduro and Crankworx to earn even more accolades. In early 2020, just after finishing he…

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How to Memorize Information When You Can't Write it Down with Jim Kwik 8:03

23d ago8:03

8:03

How do you remember important content when listening to an audiobook? Audiobooks are a fantastic productivity hack. You can listen to experts divulge decades of knowledge while you walk, drive, clean the house, work out, and more. But that also means you may not have your hands free to write down the information you’re consuming. In today’s episode…

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Courtney Samuel – Train Like Your Practice Depends On It 24:15

23d ago24:15

24:15

Lawyers have a stressful job and, as host Keith Fuicelli explains, “keeping our bodies in peak optimal performance is critical to success.” That’s why he invites his personal trainer, Courtney Samuel, to the show to encourage lawyers to take up a physical fitness regimen. Courtney lays out why maintaining muscle mass becomes increasingly crucial as…

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Sea Otter recap with Hayley Preen and Simon Pellaud 1:03:40

23d ago1:03:40

1:03:40

The Life Time Grand Prix is back, which means we've got a whole new season of recap episodes on the way. To kick things off, we’ve got South African rider Hayley Preen and Swiss rider Simon Pellaud here to take us inside their races. Hayley just won the South African Gravel Nationals shortly after grabbing third place at the Cape Epic and is on her…

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How Chasing Uncertainty Fuels Continuous Learning with Alex Hutchinson 19:55

30d ago19:55

19:55

What if the key to unlocking your potential lies not in certainty, but in deliberately seeking the unknown? I sat down with Alex Hutchinson, author of 'The Explorer's Gene: Why We Seek Big Challenges, New Flavors, and the Blank Spots on the Map,' to really dig into the science behind our innate drive to explore. We explore why our brains actually c…

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Allied ABLE is here: CEO Drew Medlock and Director of Product and Engineering Sam Pickman on the new gravel bike 1:34:43

1M ago1:34:43

1:34:43

Today, Allied Cycle Works released its long-awaited ABLE gravel bike. Payson has been test riding it for a year now and is pretty sure it's going to redefine gravel racing. He sits down with Allied CEO Drew Medlock and Director of Product and Engineering Sam Pickman to break down exactly what makes the bike so different, including that 57mm tire cl…

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High Functioning Depression & 5 Steps to Overcome It with Dr. Judith Joseph 19:55

1M ago19:55

19:55

Ever wonder if your relentless productivity is hiding a deeper pain? Our host & CEO Alexis Banc has been there—juggling the roles of caregiver, entrepreneur and nurturer while feeling an underlying emptiness that no amount of busyness can erase. In this episode, we'll dive deep into the science of happiness and uncover how our brains can trick us i…

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Alana Anzalone and Melanie Stuckey – Securing $2.2M for a Client with Herniated Discs 54:32

1M ago54:32

54:32

A seemingly routine case turned extraordinary when Alana Anzalone and Melanie Stuckey secured a $2.2 million verdict in Adams County for a 22-year-old client with herniated discs. Their victory is even more remarkable considering this was Melanie's first trial after transitioning from paralegal to attorney, and they faced a defendant who shockingly…

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Welcome to With Pace 25:58

1M ago25:58

25:58

Instagram: @withpacepod YouTube: Payson McElveenBy Payson McElveen

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Brayden Johnson on his disastrous factory team experience in 2024 and taking the 2025 season into his own hands 1:09:12

1M ago1:09:12

1:09:12

Brayden Johnson landed his dream situation in 2024 when he signed a contract with a factory team. As a third-year U23 rider, it was a crucial opportunity on his way to the elite field. He had already shown his potential, winning National Champs and podiuming at World Cups. Soon after moving to Italy for the new team, however, Brayden started to not…

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Leading With Vulnerability: Radical Honesty, Facing Conflict & Less Authority with Keith Ferrazzi 19:55

1M ago19:55

19:55

How do you build a team that genuinely cares for each other? You already know how important building your positive peer group is for your brain. The same principles apply to your team within the workplace. It’s common to look at your coworkers or employees as a group of individuals. But what if there was a way to turn your team into a cohesive, col…

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5 Evidence Based Resets to Support Positive Stress Levels with Dr. Aditi Nerurkar 19:55

2M ago19:55

19:55

Is there a difference between unhealthy stress and healthy stress? Stress is a natural part of your life. In fact, a healthy amount of stress is important. You need it to develop a strong adaptive response to life’s demands. So why does stress so often feel like it’s the enemy when it comes to your productivity and health? Our guest today is a phys…

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Gwendalyn Gibson on her unlikely path to World Cup racing and bringing a fresh perspective to the 2025 season 1:45:39

2M ago1:45:39

1:45:39

Gwen Gibson is one of the best World Cup XCO racers in the world, but she almost didn’t make it into the professional ranks. In college, she juggled racing with a full class schedule and held down three jobs to make ends meet. When she graduated, she thought it was probably time to quit her dreams of being a World Cup racer and find a ‘real’ career…

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How to Control Your Emotions & Benefit from Negative Ones with Ethan Kross 19:54

2M ago19:54

19:54

How do you manage your emotions so that they don’t manage you? Emotions are often viewed as something you have to control if you want to be successful. The truth is emotions—both positive and negative—are simply tools you can use to navigate the world. They influence everything from relationships to motivation and productivity. Yet, for all their p…

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Rosa Klöser on joining Canyon-SRAM and the future of gravel 50:14

2M ago50:14

50:14

Reigning Queen of Gravel Rosa Klöser returns to the show to talk about some of the major developments in her career since we spoke with her after her surprise win at Unbound last year. That victory launched her into the spotlight as a major new player in the gravel scene, but her spur-of-the-moment decision to race German Road Nationals really brou…

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Deep Brain Rest: Activate Your Default Mode Network with Jim Kwik 10:03

2M ago10:03

10:03

How can you rest your brain throughout the day to keep it functioning at its best? When thinking about ways to rest your body and mind, you probably think of things like sleep, meditation, breathwork, stretching, or other forms of relaxation. And while those are all incredibly valuable resources, there is one other type of cognitive rest that you a…

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Bjorn Riley on Scott-SRAM training camp, painting, and his near-fatal snake bite 1:38:58

2M ago1:38:58

1:38:58

Payson stops by XCO National Champion Bjorn Riley’s apartment in Girona to hear about his training camp in South Africa with his new team, the one and only Scott-SRAM. They also discuss the part of winning a race that people don’t often talk about: the terrifying moment when you decide to throw caution to the wind and just go for it. Then, Bjorn pu…

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Menopausal Brain: What Every Woman Needs to Know with Tamsen Fadal 19:55

2M ago19:55

19:55

What happens to the brain and body during menopause? Every woman who lives long enough will eventually reach menopause. Right now, there are around 75 million women in the US who are perimenopausal, menopausal, or post-menopausal. And yet, despite millions of women experiencing similar symptoms, you may still feel lost, alone, confused, less confid…

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Sahara Gravel stage 4 recap with Petr Vakoč 30:54

3M ago30:54

30:54

The final stage of Sahara Gravel in Morocco ended in a sand pit that left some riders sprinting on foot across the line. Payson sits down on a windy sand dune to chat with stage winner Petr Vakoč about how the event went for him over the past four days -- the highs, lows, and his favorite type of tagine. He also talks about his plans for the rest o…

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Sahara Gravel stage 3 recap with Maddy Nutt and the GRL PCK 51:16

3M ago51:16

51:16

Stage 3 of Sahara Gravel in Morocco was harder than pretty much anyone was anticipating. Despite seeming to have hardly any climbing, it proved to be the toughest day yet and the first stage that took the riders deep into the Sahara Desert. Payson sat down with British rider Maddy Nutt, who has been battling for first place with Luise Valentin sinc…

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#578. Unlocking Your Potential with an After Action Review with Dr. Alex Auerbach 7:21

3M ago7:21

7:21

Want to unlock your potential on and off the court? Dr. Alex Auerbach, former Senior Director of Wellness for the Toronto Raptors, reveals how the world's top performers analyze their games to accelerate improvement. Drawing from the Blue Angels' renowned debrief process, Dr. Auerbach shares a simple yet powerful framework that transforms how playe…

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Sahara Gravel stage 2 recap with Oti Zolati and Janosch Wintermantel 33:30

3M ago33:30

33:30

It's day two of Sahara Gravel and the general consensus is that the scenery was pretty mind-blowing on this 68 mile mountain stage. Payson sits down with Oti Zolati, the only Moroccan in the race, to talk about being a tourist in his own country and his bikepacking trip across Africa that got him hooked on cycling. Then he talks to the founder of t…

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Sahara Gravel stage 1 recap with Luise Valentin and Matteo Fontana 37:19

3M ago37:19

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It's stage one of the four-day Sahara Gravel stage race in Morocco and Payson is sitting down with the stage winners Luise Valentin and Matteo Fontana. They tell us how their days unfolded, what they do when they're not training (Luise is an engineer in Zurich and Matteo is a former triathlete and bike fitter outside Milan), and how they're feeling…

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Maintain a Thriving Mind Through Life's Messy Moments with Dr. Julie Smith 19:55

3M ago19:55

19:55

How do you maintain an inner sense of calm during overwhelming and difficult situations? Sometimes, it can feel like life does nothing but throw curveballs at you. When that happens, it might feel like your life is spinning out of control. The thing you need most is to be able to find a place of calmness, strength, and positivity. But those are oft…

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#576. Becoming an Anchored Dad with Former CIA Operator Jeff Banman 13:15

3M ago13:15

13:15

Former CIA operative Jeff Banman reveals the profound connection between nervous system regulation and effective fatherhood. Drawing from his unique background in high-stress environments and his personal journey as a father, Jeff shares transformative insights about creating genuine safety and stability for our children. In this intimate conversat…

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#575. Win More Pickleball Tournaments | 3 Things Your Practice Sessions are Missing with Dr. Alex Auerbach 8:05

3M ago8:05

8:05

Want to perform better in pickleball tournaments? Dr. Alex Auerbach, former Senior Director of Wellness for the Toronto Raptors, reveals why most players' practice routines fail to prepare them for competitive pressure. Drawing from his experience with NBA playoffs and high-stakes competitions, Dr. Auerbach shares a revolutionary three-part practic…

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12 Tips for Developing Consistent Learning Habits with Jim Kwik 12:44

3M ago12:44

12:44

How can you make lifelong learning a habit? If you’ve been part of our community for a while, you’ve heard me say, the faster you learn, the faster you can earn. You can clearly see this when looking at the career trajectory of the most successful people. They embrace learning and personal growth which leads to their success. But how do you make it…

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#574. How Dental Health Impacts Your Brain and Longevity with Dr. Namrata Patel 29:08

3M ago29:08

29:08

Did you know your oral health could be the key to preventing serious diseases? Dr. Namrata Patel, founder of Green Dentistry, reveals groundbreaking research on how your mouth impacts your entire body's well-being. In this illuminating conversation, she shares evidence-based insights on the oral-systemic connection and explains why traditional dent…

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Alison Jackson on collecting stories and finding her winning attitude 1:19:40

3M ago1:19:40

1:19:40

If you’ve seen two-time Olympian Alison Jackson in the media, chances are she was either dancing, standing on top of the Paris-Roubaix podium, or both. The EF rider won Roubaix in 2023 and quickly became a fan favorite for her joyful social media presence and finish-line celebrations. She caught up with Payson in Girona this week shortly after brea…

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#573. CIA Veteran Reveals: Why Anxiety is a Threat Response System | The 3 Components of Stress & More with Jeff Banman 31:31

3M ago31:31

31:31

Discover how a former CIA operative's groundbreaking approach to stress could transform your life. Jeff Banman, drawing from his 30+ years in high-stress environments including the Fire Service, US Army, and CIA, shares revolutionary insights about the nervous system's role in managing stress and achieving peak performance. In this profound convers…

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