Concussion Talk Podcast

Nick Mercer

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Concussion Talk Podcasts will feature interviews with; doctors, physiotherapists, who work in the field of concussion and brain injury, others in the medical field, athletes, trainers, coaches, others in sport, athletics and exercise (such as Pilates, Yoga, and other exercise instructors), and community brain injury and concussion groups, and others! Get bonus content on Patreon

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Why did you start this show?

I wanted to spread more awareness of brain injury and I I had been listening to podcasts for years and I knew they were really good at sharing information. Podcasting seemed like a good way to reach more people and for me to meet people in the brain injury field, whether they be researchers, medical professionals (doctors, physios, ATs, other therapists), community organizers, athletes and others!

What do you hope listeners gain from listening to your show?

More awareness around brain injury. The brain is essential to everything we do, from opening our eyes in the morning to closing them at night. People know this, but the idea of it ever being injured doesn't seem to occur to many. I hope by listening to the podcast they will understand of common it is and how much it affects everyday living.

Which episode should someone start with?

Any. The affects of concussion and brain injury are unique to every individual, so there will be interest in many different areas! That being said, many important areas are under-studied and need more awareness brought to them. Maybe it's recency bias, but episodes 150 talks about concussions in kids and episode 151 talks about traumatic brain injury resulting from intimate partner violence. I think these are two important issues.

How did you come up with the name for your podcast?

I named my blog Concussion Talk. I wrote on that for five years before the podcast. I guess it was lack of imagination combined with serendipity .

Tell us a bit about yourself

I am from St. John's, NL, Canada. I did an undergrad in Biology at Queen's University, Canada and after graduating I cycled across Canada with 2 friends. I had played water polo since I was 13, but tried triathlon when I started my MPA at UVic, BC, Canada in Jan 2003. After accepting a work term in Ottawa, I was on a bike ride, crashed into a tree, in a 2-week coma, and sustained a severe brain injury. I worked for 4 1/2 years in Ottawa (EDC) and St. John's, then started blogging and podcasting.

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