Uploaded August 2022 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
CLF co-founder and medical director Dr. Robert Cantu, one of the world’s leading experts on concussion, joins us to explain what is happening inside the brain during a concussion (2:40), what to do after you think you suffered a concussion (7:15), and busts some common myths about concussion (17:00-22:00). Former Boston University soccer player George Abunaw also shares his experience recovering from a concussion his sophomore year at BU and offers advice and hope for those currently in recovery.
Concussion Game Plan, an official podcast from the Concussion Legacy Foundation, is designed to help patients and caregivers navigate acute concussion recovery. The top experts in the field lend their expertise to help guide you through the concussion symptoms you can expect, how long they may last, and how to best manage them. Each episode also features advice from someone who has suffered a concussion and handled the ups and downs of recovery. Concussion can be an isolating, confusing injury.
Concussion Game Plan is here to help, and remind you, you are not alone.
Concussion Game Plan is hosted by CLF CEO Dr. Chris Nowinski and produced by Julia Manning and Brandon Boyd. Subscribe to Concussion Game Plan wherever you get your podcasts!
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/5PzFMzE78YxDvayAnNVC7p?si=7ca7c38fdca94a06
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/concussion-game-plan/id1611186756
Google Podcasts: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9TSDdJdTN2dA?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjy8frf1eT5AhWGGVkFHS5aBhYQ4aUDegQIARAD
Amazon Music: music.amazon.com/podcasts/6a4c5a6b-8e09-4320-aa48-df8c89ffd998/concussion-game-plan
2:41 - What is happening in the brain during a concussion
4:06 - The most common immediate symptoms of a concussion
5:27 - George Abunaw on his experience with concussion symptoms
7:16 - The most important thing to do if you think you may have just experienced a concussion
10:26 - When to see a doctor or concussion specialist
11:31 - Importance of an athlete seeing a doctor before returning back to play
12:24 - What to do if symptoms do not subside
12:58 - George Abunaw on the importance of being open and honest about the concussion recovery progress
15:13 - Moderate and gradual exercise in concussion recovery
17:15 - Common misconceptions about concussions
19:02 - Do you have to "black-out" to have a concussion?
19:34 - Do you have to hit your head to have a concussion?
20:08 - Does a concussion impact your mental health?
20:50 - Can a concussion show up on a brain scan?
21:20 - Is it okay to take medication after a concussion?
CLF co-founder and medical director Dr. Robert Cantu, one of the world’s leading experts on concussion, joins us to explain what is happening inside the brain during a concussion (2:40), what to do after you think you suffered a concussion (7:15), and busts some common myths about concussion (17:00-22:00). Former Boston University soccer player George Abunaw also shares his experience recovering from a concussion his sophomore year at BU and offers advice and hope for those currently in recovery.
Concussion Game Plan, an official podcast from the Concussion Legacy Foundation, is designed to help patients and caregivers navigate acute concussion recovery. The top experts in the field lend their expertise to help guide you through the concussion symptoms you can expect, how long they may last, and how to best manage them. Each episode also features advice from someone who has suffered a concussion and handled the ups and downs of recovery. Concussion can be an isolating, confusing injury.
Concussion Game Plan is here to help, and remind you, you are not alone.
Concussion Game Plan is hosted by CLF CEO Dr. Chris Nowinski and produced by Julia Manning and Brandon Boyd. Subscribe to Concussion Game Plan wherever you get your podcasts!
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/5PzFMzE78YxDvayAnNVC7p?si=7ca7c38fdca94a06
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/concussion-game-plan/id1611186756
Google Podcasts: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9TSDdJdTN2dA?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjy8frf1eT5AhWGGVkFHS5aBhYQ4aUDegQIARAD
Amazon Music: music.amazon.com/podcasts/6a4c5a6b-8e09-4320-aa48-df8c89ffd998/concussion-game-plan
2:41 - What is happening in the brain during a concussion
4:06 - The most common immediate symptoms of a concussion
5:27 - George Abunaw on his experience with concussion symptoms
7:16 - The most important thing to do if you think you may have just experienced a concussion
10:26 - When to see a doctor or concussion specialist
11:31 - Importance of an athlete seeing a doctor before returning back to play
12:24 - What to do if symptoms do not subside
12:58 - George Abunaw on the importance of being open and honest about the concussion recovery progress
15:13 - Moderate and gradual exercise in concussion recovery
17:15 - Common misconceptions about concussions
19:02 - Do you have to "black-out" to have a concussion?
19:34 - Do you have to hit your head to have a concussion?
20:08 - Does a concussion impact your mental health?
20:50 - Can a concussion show up on a brain scan?
21:20 - Is it okay to take medication after a concussion?
