Hi, I’m Simone! Welcome to The Nutcracker Syndrome Podcast! This show is a labor of love. After receiving countless DMs as I navigated my own NCS journey, I realized a podcast would be the best way to connect. While it’s a solo-hosted show where I will share my personal story, I will bring in guests like doctors or fellow NCS warriors to help share other lived experiences. My goal is to offer insights into procedures & ease anxiety around scans. I suggest starting with episodes 1 & 2 for context regarding my specific journey. After that, you can choose episodes based on where you are in your NCS process. I hope this show helps you feel less alone as you navigate this space for either yourself or a loved one.Outside of hosting this show, I am a Clinical Associate Professor of Sport Psychology and the CEO and Founder of The Center for Optimal Psychological Education in Injury & Rehabilitation (The COPE Center). The COPE Center began as a passion project, which was created not only to p
