A Midwest Minute With Matt

About A Midwest Minute With Matt

Simple Concussion Conversations That Just Make Sense Hosted by Matt Campbell, a brain injury specialist and founder of Midwest Concussion Clinic, this podcast breaks down recovery into clear, actionable insights—so you can better understand your symptoms, your progress, and your path forward. Making the Invisible Visible.

Publisher

Midwest Concussion Clinic - Matt Campbell

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Apr 2026

Latest episode

15 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

28 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Oct 2026

   Why Can't I Concentrate After A Concussion? - MMM - Ep. 27

   Episode 27: Why Can't I Concentrate After a Concussion? "I used to be able to do this. Why is it so hard now?" Maybe you're reading the same paragraph over and over. Maybe you lose track of conversations. Maybe you sit down to work and can't stay focused. Or maybe everyday tasks that used to feel automatic now leave you mentally exhausted. Difficulty concentrating after a concussion can be frustrating, overwhelming, and sometimes frightening. But here's something I want you to understand: Difficulty concentrating doesn't mean you've lost your intelligence. In Episode 27 of A Midwest Minute With Matt, we're exploring what people actually mean when they say they can't concentrate after a concussion. Because concentration isn't just one thing. Attention, processing, memory, environmental distractions, and cognitive fatigue can all influence how well we manage everyday tasks. And two people describing the same concentration problem may be experiencing very different challenges. In this episode, we'll explore: Why changes in concentration can feel so frightening. Why defining what "I can't concentrate" actually means is so important. How new concentration difficulties may differ from pre-existing challenges, including ADHD. The relationship between attention, processing, and memory. Why something as simple as a conversation can create significant cognitive demand. How noise, lights, movement, and competing tasks can contribute to cognitive overload. Why understanding patterns helps guide individualized concussion care. Sometimes what feels like a concentration problem is actually cognitive overload. And sometimes the most important first step isn't trying harder. It's understanding what's happening. If you've been struggling to focus after a concussion and wondering why your brain doesn't seem to work the way it used to, this episode is for you. A Midwest Minute With Matt Simple Concussion Conversations That Just Make Sense. Listen at mwconcussion.com/podcast. Explore our concussion education and resources at mwconcussion.com/resources. Making the Invisible Visible.

2. 

   8 Oct 2026

   Why Am I Nauseous After A Concussion? - MMM - Ep. 26

   Episode 26: Why Am I Nauseous After a Concussion? “Nausea is a concussion symptom.” You've probably heard that before. And while it's not necessarily wrong, it doesn't answer the question you're actually asking: “But WHY am I nauseous?” Maybe you wake up feeling sick. Maybe nausea hits after you eat. Maybe you're fine until you get into a car, walk through a grocery store, or start scrolling on your phone. Or maybe the nausea seems completely unpredictable. Here's what I want you to understand: Two people can experience the same symptom without having the same underlying problem. In Episode 26 of A Midwest Minute With Matt, we're taking a deeper look at nausea after concussion—not by giving you a list of quick fixes, but by walking through how I approach this symptom clinically. We'll explore: Why nausea doesn't necessarily have one cause. Why I start by asking when nausea happens. The difference between what you eat and when you eat. How visual and vestibular processing can contribute to nausea. The potential roles of autonomic regulation, cervical dysfunction, medications, and gut-brain communication. Why several factors may contribute to nausea at the same time. How identifying patterns helps guide individualized treatment. Because recognizing a symptom is only the beginning. Understanding what's contributing to it is how we begin building a plan. If you've been struggling with nausea after a concussion and feel like nobody has explained why it's happening, this episode is for you. And remember: Sometimes the next step isn't another treatment. It's asking a better question. A Midwest Minute With Matt Simple Concussion Conversations That Just Make Sense. Learn more about individualized concussion care and explore our free educational resources at mwconcussion.com/resources. Making the Invisible Visible.

3. 

   1 Oct 2026

   When Can I Drive Again After A Concussion? - MMM - Ep. 25

   Episode 25: When Can I Drive After a Concussion? Driving isn't just transportation. Driving is independence. It's how you get to work. Take your kids where they need to go. Make your appointments. Run errands. Participate in your life without having to ask someone else for another ride. So when a concussion takes driving away—even temporarily—it can feel like you've lost much more than your car keys. In Episode 25 of A Midwest Minute With Matt, we're answering one of the most difficult questions in concussion recovery: “When can I drive again?” The problem is there isn't one universal date or simple checklist that applies to everyone. Because driving asks a lot of your brain at the same time: vision, vestibular processing, depth perception, head movement, attention, processing speed, reaction time, decision-making, and coordination. As I tell my patients: “Driving is the masterclass of everything that bothers you after a concussion.” In this episode, we'll talk about why feeling better doesn't automatically mean you're ready for every driving environment, the symptoms I don't want you driving through, and the gradual “Be 16 Again” progression I use to think about returning to the road. We'll also break down the variables that can make one drive completely different from another—speed, traffic, distance, visual complexity, lighting, weather, and duration—and what to do if symptoms increase while you're behind the wheel. Most importantly, we're talking about the part of driving restrictions that often gets overlooked: The loss of independence. If you can't drive yourself to work, take your kids somewhere, get to an appointment, or simply go where you want without asking someone else for help, that's significant. Taking away someone's independence may be temporary. That doesn't make it insignificant. The goal isn't to get you behind the wheel as quickly as possible. And it isn't to keep you away from driving longer than necessary. The goal isn't to take away your independence. It's to help you safely get it back. 🎙️ A Midwest Minute With Matt Simple Concussion Conversations That Actually Make Sense. Learn more about Midwest Concussion Clinic and access our free concussion recovery resources at mwconcussion.com/resources. Making the Invisible Visible.

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