156 | The Concussion That Changed Everything: Dr. Shawn Eagle's Path to Purpose

About this episode

Dr. Shawn Eagle discusses his journey from a collegiate athlete to a leading expert on concussion and traumatic brain injury.

About the Guest Dr. Shawn Eagle is an assistant professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh, where he is regarded as a global expert on concussion and traumatic brain injury. With more than 150 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Eagle’s work has significantly influenced how concussion and brain injuries are understood, treated, and recovered from. His journey from a collegiate athlete suffering injuries to a prominent researcher underscores his dedication ...

People in this episode

Host: Toby Brooks

Guest: Dr. Shawn Eagle

Topics covered

• concussion
• traumatic brain injury
• health
• research
• athletics
• self improvement

Keywords

• concussion
• brain injury
• neurological surgery
• research
• athlete
• treatment
• recovery

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Pittsburgh

Books & works: Becoming UnDone

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