What happens when you must walk away from the game you love? In this episode, I sit down with my brother, Cody Foppe, a former high-level hockey player whose dream was cut short by concussions. Now an assistant golf professional in Salt Lake City, Cody reflects on the hit that changed everything, the physical symptoms, the mental fog, and the identity crisis that followed. Together, we unpack the silence around head injuries, the things nobody knows about healing, and the long road to finding yourself again. It’s a candid, emotional conversation about loss, resilience, and redefining who you are when you step off the ice.

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Prepare for Impact dives into the real-life aftermath of sports-related head injuries, with a focus on concussions and CTE. Hosted by Kennedy Foppe, each episode will feature personal stories and expert insights that explore how concussions and CTE affect athletes, families, and the culture of sports themselves. From identity loss and mental health struggles to the ripple effects on teammates and loved ones, this podcast goes beyond the research to ask: What does recovery really look like and where do we go from here? Whether you're an athlete, a parent, or just someone trying to understand the invisible impact of concussions, Prepare for Impact offers empathy, education, and a space to rethink our approach to protecting athletes from youth leagues to the pros.