{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The HeadRush Podcast with Paul Frase","title":"From “Walking Dead” to Alive: Nicholas LaDuke’s Road Back","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4863,"description":"Professional saddle bronc rider Nicholas LaDuke knew something was wrong—he no longer felt like himself. Brain imaging gave him answers, but changing how he lived gave him hope.\nProfessional saddle bronc rider Nicholas LaDuke reached a point where he felt “walking dead.” Years of physical punishment, cognitive struggles and declining mental health had left him searching for answers.\nNicholas joins Paul Frase and Corey Berry to discuss what his SPECT brain scans revealed and how nutrition, reducing sugar, exercise, faith and other lifestyle changes became part of his personal journey forward. He also explains why receiving tangible evidence of his brain’s condition helped him stop guessing and begin rebuilding his life.\nToday, Nicholas is still competing—and says he feels more alive than he did four years ago.\nFollow The HeadRush Podcast and share this episode with someone searching for answers, understanding or hope after brain trauma.\nPlease support the mission of the HeadRush Foundation as we continue raising awareness, sharing resources and helping people affected by repetitive head impacts and traumatic brain injuries.\nOur Sponsors\nPatrick Risha CTE Awareness Foundation — Learn more about repetitive head impacts and CTE prevention at StopCTE.org\nMillennium Health Centers and Millennium Store\nParadise Behavioral Health – Brain Well Program\nMC Wellness — Cristal Clark, MA, LPC-S\nAmbio Life Sciences\nVielight, Inc. — Use discount code HEADRUSHVL\nThis episode shares Nicholas LaDuke’s personal experiences and opinions. It is intended for general informational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/NjrmzZaTagXj-R-bVK3-S68yVZIoWQ_Fi-H6bjhL9d0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jYWVm/OGY1OWVhZjA2MTNk/Yzg1ZWFjMmRjMWUy/ZWZjNC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}