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Dr. PhilGood – TBI, CTE & Brain Injury Recovery Podcast

Dr. PhilGood – TBI, CTE & Brain Injury Recovery Podcast

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 Dr. PhilGood is a trauma-informed podcast focused on traumatic brain injury (TBI), CTE, mental health, trauma recovery, and brain healing—restoring body, mind, and spirit from the inside out. Hosted by David and Fruzsina Carson, this show combines lived experience, science, and faith to explore real healing. We talk about: * Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and concussion recovery * Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) * Addiction, mental health, and suicide prevention * Nervous system regulation and brain healing * Real stories from survivors, athletes, veterans, and experts This is not surface-level conversation. This is real life after brain injury—what it feels like, what it takes to heal, and what no one tells you.Copyright 2026 All rights reserved.
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  • TBI & Trauma Q&A: Real Questions About Brain Injury, Healing & Recovery (Ep. 5)

    TBI & Trauma Q&A: Real Questions About Brain Injury, Healing & Recovery (Ep. 5)
    Apr 27 2026
    TBI & Trauma Q&A: Real Questions About Brain Injury, Healing & Recovery (Ep. 5) This episode of Dr. PhilGood answers real questions about traumatic brain injury (TBI), CTE, trauma, caregiver burnout, and faith—directly from listeners living it every day. Since launching the show, one thing is clear: People are carrying questions they’ve never had a safe place to ask. This episode steps out of the structured format and responds to honest, unfiltered questions about brain injury, nervous system dysregulation, mental health, and what healing actually looks like in real life. ⸻ In this episode, we cover: Trauma & Daily Function • Why do you feel exhausted even when you’re “doing everything right”? • Why do small triggers create big emotional reactions—and leave you with shame? We break down what’s happening in the nervous system and why these responses are common in trauma and TBI. ⸻ Caregiver Burnout & Resentment • How do you care for someone with traumatic brain injury without losing yourself? • Is it wrong to feel overwhelmed—or even want to walk away? This conversation gives language to what many caregivers feel but don’t say—and offers grounded ways to create space without guilt. ⸻ Faith, Doubt & Anger at God • What do you do when healing doesn’t happen the way you prayed for? • Is it wrong to feel angry at God? No clichés. No surface answers. Just honest conversation about faith, struggle, and staying in relationship with God through pain. ⸻ Where Do I Start? (Practical Steps) If you’re recognizing yourself in these conversations, here’s a starting point: • Stabilize sleep and daily rhythm • Support your body with consistent nourishment • Introduce safe, steady movement • Find one form of real human connection Not perfection—just direction. ⸻ This episode is a reminder: You’re not the only one asking these questions. And you’re not alone in what you’re feeling. We’ll continue doing Q&A episodes—so if you have questions, send them in. This show is being built with you, not just for you. ⸻ 🎧 About Dr. PhilGood Dr. PhilGood is a trauma-informed podcast focused on traumatic brain injury (TBI), CTE, mental health, and real recovery—through lived experience, science, and faith. We explore how brain injury affects behavior, emotions, and identity—and what it actually takes to heal from the inside out. ⸻ 🤝 Sponsored by Patrick Risha CTE Awareness Foundation Dedicated to preventing CTE through education, early intervention, and support for families navigating brain injury and long-term neurological health. 👉 https://stopcte.org ⸻ ⚠️ Content Note This episode includes discussion of traumatic brain injury, trauma, caregiver stress, faith struggles, and mental health.
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    55 min
  • Precision Psychiatry for TBI: Dr. Mizyl Damayo on Brain Injury, Trauma & Real Treatment (Ep. 4)

    Precision Psychiatry for TBI: Dr. Mizyl Damayo on Brain Injury, Trauma & Real Treatment (Ep. 4)
    Apr 27 2026
    Precision Psychiatry for TBI: Dr. Mizyl Damayo on Brain Injury, Trauma & Real Treatment (Ep. 4) This episode of Dr. PhilGood explores precision psychiatry, traumatic brain injury (TBI), CTE, and the biology behind mental health—challenging one of the most damaging beliefs in modern care: Behavior is not a moral failure. It’s a biological signal. Recorded in Punta Gorda, Florida, this in-person conversation features board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Mizyl Damayo of Paradise Behavioral Health, breaking down a root-cause approach to trauma, brain injury, and emotional health. Instead of asking, “What’s wrong with you?” Precision psychiatry asks: “What’s happening inside your biology?” ⸻ In this episode, we cover: • How genetics and lab work can reveal underlying imbalances • The role of hormones and neuroendocrine function in mood and behavior • How neuroinflammation affects decision-making and emotional control • Why suicidal thoughts and self-destructive patterns can have biological drivers • How traumatic brain injury (TBI) and possible CTE impact behavior and identity ⸻ Using David Carson’s real-life experience with trauma, impulsivity, and brain injury as a case study, this episode connects science to lived reality—showing how symptoms often have measurable biological causes. ⸻ You’ll learn: • What precision psychiatry actually means (in plain language) • Why traditional mental health approaches often miss root causes • How data replaces blame and creates direction • Where real hope begins when biology is addressed ⸻ This conversation is especially important for: • Trauma survivors who’ve been misunderstood or mislabeled • Families navigating traumatic brain injury (TBI) and behavioral changes • Anyone who knows healing requires more than “try harder” ⸻ This episode also marks a milestone for Dr. PhilGood—our first professionally recorded, in-person interview—capturing the depth that comes from slowing down and telling the truth. At its core, this episode offers a shift in perspective: When you understand the biology, you change the story. ⸻ 🩺 Guest Feature Dr. Mizyl Damayo — Paradise Behavioral Health Specializing in precision psychiatry and personalized treatment for trauma, brain injury, and complex mental health conditions. 👉 https://paradisebehavioral.com ⸻ 🎧 About Dr. PhilGood Dr. PhilGood is a trauma-informed podcast focused on traumatic brain injury (TBI), CTE, mental health, and real recovery—through lived experience, science, and faith. We explore how brain injury affects behavior, emotions, and identity—and what it actually takes to heal from the inside out. ⸻ 🤝 Sponsored by Patrick Risha CTE Awareness Foundation Dedicated to preventing CTE through education, early intervention, and support for families navigating brain injury and long-term neurological health. 👉 https://stopcte.org ⸻ ⚠️ Content Note This episode includes discussion of traumatic brain injury, mental health, and suicide-related topics.
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    1 ora e 3 min
  • TBI Misdiagnosis: How Brain Injuries Get Missed, Ignored, and Misunderstood (Ep. 3 part 2)

    TBI Misdiagnosis: How Brain Injuries Get Missed, Ignored, and Misunderstood (Ep. 3 part 2)
    Apr 27 2026
    TBI Misdiagnosis: How Brain Injuries Get Missed, Ignored, and Misunderstood (Ep. 3 – Part 2) This is Part 2 of David Carson’s story. If you haven’t listened to Episode 2, start there for full context. In this episode of Dr. PhilGood, we continue exploring traumatic brain injury (TBI), CTE, and the lived reality of being misunderstood when the real issue is neurological—not behavioral. This is the part of the story where everything looked like a character problem—but wasn’t. ⸻ What people saw: • Anger • Impulsivity • Shutdown • Inconsistency What they didn’t see: • A brain under pressure from traumatic brain injury (TBI) • A nervous system stuck in survival mode • A body trying to regulate something it didn’t understand ⸻ This episode focuses on the gap between perception and reality. For years, the labels came easy: “Lazy.” “Difficult.” “Not trying.” But those labels didn’t explain the cycles. They didn’t explain why emotions could shift rapidly. They didn’t explain why control could disappear. They didn’t explain why willpower wasn’t enough. ⸻ At the center of this episode is a shift in understanding: This wasn’t a behavior problem. It was a brain and body problem. ⸻ We also move into a turning point—meeting Fruzsina—and the beginning of recognizing patterns instead of reacting to them. Not a perfect moment. Not a sudden transformation. But the start of something different: • Awareness • Structure • The first real steps toward nervous system stability and healing ⸻ This episode reframes everything that came before—and begins to explain everything that follows. If you or someone you love has been labeled, misunderstood, or misdiagnosed, this conversation may help you see what’s really happening beneath the surface. ⸻ 🎧 About Dr. PhilGood Dr. PhilGood is a trauma-informed podcast focused on traumatic brain injury (TBI), CTE, mental health, and real recovery—through lived experience, science, and faith. We explore how brain injury affects behavior, emotions, and identity—and what it actually takes to heal from the inside out. ⸻ 🤝 Sponsored by Patrick Risha CTE Awareness Foundation Dedicated to preventing CTE through education, early intervention, and support for families navigating brain injury and long-term neurological health. 👉 https://stopcte.org ⸻ ⚠️ Content Note This episode includes discussion of traumatic brain injury, mental health, and emotional trauma.
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    58 min
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