What if the toughest sport on earth could help solve one of the biggest problems in brain health?

Today on Mind Matters, we’re continuing our conversation with Chris Cannon of M2MMA, diving into how combat sports are driving cutting-edge research, AI-powered data collection, and smarter protocols for concussion prevention. From athlete safety to real-world applications like car crashes and military injuries, this episode explores how innovations born in the Octagon could change the future of brain injury care for everyone.

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Can MMA be made safer without changing the sport we love?

On this episode of Mind Matters, host Kiley Como from Shane Smith Law sits down with Chris Cannon, General Manager of M2 MMA, a combat sports league using AI and real-time data to tackle one of the biggest challenges in sports today—traumatic brain injury. From sparring protocols to cutting-edge technology, we explore how innovation could reshape fighter safety and help protect athletes for the long term.

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Life-changing injuries can take everything you thought you knew about yourself—and force you to rebuild from the ground up. In this powerful Mind Matters episode, we welcome back

Michael Mashkevich as he shares his deeply personal journey through severe traumatic brain injury, long-term recovery, and redefining purpose after loss. From life-altering medical setbacks to meditation, lifestyle changes, career shifts, and advocacy, this conversation offers hope, insight, and practical wisdom for TBI survivors, caregivers, and anyone navigating life after trauma.

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A Friday night drive. A split-second decision. And a life forever changed.

In today’s episode, we sit down with Michael Mashkevich, a web developer, tennis player, and coach whose world was turned upside down after a devastating car accident left him with a traumatic brain injury. From waking up in a coma to fighting through pain, memory loss, and vision challenges, Michael shares his powerful journey of survival, recovery, and rediscovering his identity. This is a story of resilience, support, and starting over after a brain injury.

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Imagine your entire world being turned upside down by a traumatic brain injury. Recovery isn’t just about healing the body—it’s about rediscovering who you are, finding new purpose, and redefining what it means to truly live. In this episode of Mind Matters, we continue Dawn’s journey through the long road of TBI recovery, exploring breakthroughs, therapies, and the resilience it takes to come back stronger. Let’s dive in.

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Imagine waking up one day and your life changes in an instant. Familiar routines feel confusing, and every day brings new challenges. Today on Mind Matters, we’re diving into the real-life story of Dawn, a traumatic brain injury survivor. From the shock of her injury to the perseverance, advocacy, and hope she’s found, this conversation uncovers the realities of brain injury recovery. Let’s get started.

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Today, we continue our powerful conversation with brain injury survivor Joe Wilson as he opens up about the real, moment-by-moment experience of recovery — rebuilding identity, overcoming emotional and physical challenges, and discovering purpose after trauma. If you missed Joe’s first episode, make sure to watch it, because it sets the foundation for this incredible story of resilience and healing.

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Hi everyone, Kiley Como here, and welcome to Mind Matters. Today, we’re sharing the incredible story of Joe Wilson, who survived a life-changing brain injury at just 15. From a coma to recovery, and the amazing support from his family, Joe’s journey is inspiring—and you’re about to hear it in his own words.

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