Ep 2: Brain Safety in Sports: Protecting the Unseen Hero with Judith McMinn of Rezon

Creating a Positive Impact

Welcome to the "Creating Positive Impact" podcast, where we explore remarkable individuals, businesses, and organisations striving to make the world a better place. In today's episode, we delve into the critical topic of brain safety in sports and how one innovative company, Rezon, is making strides to protect athletes' most valuable asset: their brains.

Episode Highlights:

• Discover the importance of addressing brain safety in sports, a topic often overlooked.

• Meet our guest, Judith McMinn, a corporate professional turned advocate for sports brain safety.

• Explore Judith's journey from playing hockey in school to founding Rezon, a company dedicated to creating innovative brain protection solutions.

• Learn about Rezon's groundbreaking product, the first of its kind globally, with CE and UKCA marks, and recipient of the Product Innovation of the Year award.

• Understand why protecting the brain in sports is essential and why conventional headgear falls short in safeguarding athletes.

• Gain insights into the challenges and obstacles Judith faced while developing brain protection solutions for athletes.

• Hear about Rezon's commitment to British innovation, design, and manufacturing, exemplified by their recent B Corp status.

• Uncover the misconceptions surrounding head injuries in sports and the critical distinction between head and brain injuries.

In this enlightening conversation, Judith McMinn sheds light on the often-neglected aspect of sports safety and the groundbreaking work being done by Rezon to protect athletes from brain injuries. Whether you're an athlete, a sports enthusiast, or simply concerned about safety in sports, this episode offers valuable insights that can change lives.

Join us in this thought-provoking discussion as we explore the intersection of sports, safety, and innovation. It's time to prioritise the protection of the unseen hero: the human brain.

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