Chris Nowinski is a former football player at Harvard University and professional wrestler with WWE, World Wrestling Entertainment. After enduring a career-ending head injury, Chris has dedicated his professional life to serving patients and families affected by brain trauma, particularly Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that develops after repeated head injuries. Jay and Chris discuss the state of head injuries in American athletics, the difference between advocating for head safety at youth and professional levels, Chris’ newest research, and much more. Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (00:50) changes in the culture around concussions in the past two decades (02:39) padded helmet technology (03:55) concussion reporting in the NFL (10:35) Chris’ career path and concussion history (14:52) connecting with activists who haven’t themselves suffered a traumatic brain injury (17:42) SHAAKE - a new sign to identify concussions (20:53) Unions can help players advocate for safety policies (23:10) final thoughts and goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/…
Guitarist and music producer Ron Hagadone and singer-songwriter/flutist Sharine Borslien began working together way back in the twentieth century . . . 1993, to be exact! They recorded their first CD, "Songs of Secret Devotion," with Guy Marshall in 1996 in his Santa Monica, California bedroom studio. They've been blazing creative trails together ever since. Ron & Sharine's Creative Revolution Show takes issue with the cookie-cutter-meets-shock-show industrial entertainment complex, as they ...
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Jim Milligan talks about growing up, his family, playing music, athletics, and other cool creative stuff. We visited his creative space where he makes music, gardens, and does home projects. He plays slide guitar on a new song. Thank you for tuning in! You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss a video episode: https://www.yout…
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Ron and Sharine talk with Sherrie about the unique experience she had getting started making wine and what she is currently fermenting in the Paso Robles, California wine region! In specific, Sherrie outlines the process of making sparkling wine, a.k.a. "bubbles," not to be confused with Champagne. They discuss how they met (hint: it has to do with…
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Ron and Sharine interview Nathan Spooner, a musician, singer-songwriter, and all-around creative man. The video features clips from Nathan's most recent music video to his song "Pamela Jane" and another favorite, "Almost a Love Song." Nathan shares some of his history and fun stories, and he talks about the challenges of being an independent musici…
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Sharine and Ron perform 10 songs in their living room to inaugurate their concerts series. Audio engineering support from Phil Durt. SET LIST: Rainbow Brown-Eyed Girl Rocket Me You Don’t Own Me Here Comes The Sun Ashes Santa Baby You’re My Star Space Oddity Fly Me To The Moon Thank you for tuning in! You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel so…
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Ron and Sharine host the show from their living room to talk about all the creativity, cooking, travel, times with friends and family, and music that happened in their lives in 2022. The video episode features many photos and video clips! Thank you for tuning in! You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss a video episode: https…
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Sharine was in the kitchen to make a flavorful coleslaw for her clients. This short video shows less chopping and more stirring together of the nutritious ingredients for this colorful slaw. Note from Chef: "I'm not a doctor, but here is a quote from the book Eat to Live by Joel Fuhrman, M.D. that highlights the importance of vegetables, and especi…
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Ron and Sharine interview Jack Nageleisen to learn about how he got started racing cars, building engines, and opening a mechanic shop. There is some discussion about playing music, boating, and riding horses. Sharine talks about their latest creative endeavors including her recent chef-d'oeuvre of multi-cultural meals in the Va-Va-Vegan kitchen. I…
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Ron and Sharine interview musical instructor and professional guitarist Paul Schelly, disclosing the winding story of how they all met in the 90s in the Los Angeles area. Paul shares brief history and photographs of his days playing in rock bands and also teaching guitar. Sharine offers a quick round-up of what's cooking in the Va-Va-Vegan kitchen.…
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Hosts Ron and Sharine present a 47-second introduction to the show, which is all about finding, sharing, and inspiring authentic creativity. Thank you for tuning in! You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss a video episode: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8FXkKLuyl6wZDQ5s5m2grA…
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Hosts Ron and Sharine briefly share their creative histories and collaborative works, then preview a few of the guests slated to appear on the show! Thank you for tuning in! You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss a video episode: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8FXkKLuyl6wZDQ5s5m2grA…
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