America is reaching an emotional breaking point. Quiet suffering, relentless stress, hidden trauma, and burnout are reshaping families, workplaces, and communities across the nation.

In this urgent and deeply human episode of The NEXT BIG THING with Keith D. Terry, nationally respected clinician Khalid B. Scott, LCSW joins Keith for a raw conversation about the mental health emergency most people are living through but rarely talk about.

Together, they unpack:

• The real emotional state of America
• Why trauma, silence, and burnout are accelerating in every demographic
• How high achievers, leaders, and caregivers can protect their mental and emotional health
• The impact of unresolved trauma on families, relationships, and identity
• Practical tools for resilience, self-awareness, and inner recovery

This is not therapy. This is truth, clarity, and a roadmap for emotional strength in a time of national pressure.

If you believe in living with purpose, power, and peace of mind, this conversation is for you.

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What really happens when the game ends — and the pain begins?

In this episode of The NEXT BIG THING with Keith D. Terry, Harvard researcher Dr. Alicia Whittington pulls back the curtain on the hidden cost of football. From college stadiums to the NFL, she exposes the human reality behind the glory — chronic pain, CTE fears, and the silent battles families fight long after the lights go out.

💡 You’ll learn:
• Why 80% of former players live with daily pain and lose up to 10 years of health span
• How family legacy and race shape player health outcomes
• What the Football Players Health Study at Harvard is revealing about life after the game
• The real connection between body, brain, and belonging — and how change begins with awareness

🎙️ This isn’t about touchdowns. It’s about truth.

Whether you’re a fan, athlete, caregiver, or someone who simply loves the game, this conversation will make you rethink what football really costs — and what we can do about it.

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Because understanding the truth is the next big thing.

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Every three seconds, someone in the world develops dementia — and behind every diagnosis is a family holding on to hope. In this powerful conversation, host Keith D. Terry sits down with Brian Braggs, Army medic veteran and franchise owner of Right at Home Peoria, and Tierney Burdett, a devoted family caregiver turned advocate. Together, they unpack the emotional, financial, and spiritual weight that dementia places on families — and how the Medicare GUIDE Program is reshaping support for caregivers across the country.

Listeners will hear how the program offers 24/7 nurse access, respite care at no cost, and a structured path for caregivers who have too often walked this journey alone. From personal stories of love and resilience to practical insights about navigating healthcare systems, this episode bridges the human and policy sides of one of today’s most pressing health challenges.

🎧 Key themes:

• Understanding dementia vs. Alzheimer’s
• How caregiving impacts families emotionally and financially
• Inside the new Medicare GUIDE Program for dementia care
• Why respite matters for caregiver survival
• Leadership and purpose in healthcare delivery
• The future of home-based dementia support and technology

📌 If you’re a caregiver, healthcare professional, or simply someone who wants to understand what’s ahead, this episode is for you.

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Keith D. Terry and JJaed Productions, LLC produced this episode. www.jjaedproductions.com

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