Podcasts by Faces of TBI
A podcast dedicated to traumatic brain injury (TBI) and concussion awareness. Created by survivors for survivors. Hear from survivors, caregivers, medical professionals, and others!
Further podcasts by Amy Zellmer
Podcast on the topic Gesundheit und Fitness
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Overcoming Mental Health Challenges Post TBI w/ Dr. Henry Zaremba from 2023-12-12T18:00
Dr. Henry Zaremba (or Dr. Z if you like) is a board-certified chiropractic neurologist with over 5 years of experience as the lead clinician at a top brain rehabilitation clinic. With over 500 hour...
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Life Participation&Aphasia with Carly Cauley from 2023-12-11T17:00
Carly Cauley is a speech-language-pathologist and group facilitator for MnCAN (Minnesota Connect Aphasia Now), a non-profit providing support and programs for people with aphasia and their families...
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Small moves BIG RESULTS with Brisa Alfaro from 2023-12-06T18:00
Brisa's story has been featured by several media outlets including; The Doctors TV Show, The Washington Post, Woman's World Magazine, FOX, NBC, CBS, and her #1 International bestselling book "Limit...
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What I have learned having Post-Concussion with Cynthia Wall from 2023-11-29T18:00
Cynthia, a skilled psychotherapist and social worker for 45 years, is a survivor of several car accidents over 55 years, causing whiplash and more severe brain injuries. In 2006 a surprise brain su...
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Top 3 Reasons You Still Have Post-Concussion Symptoms w/ Dr. Michael Hennes from 2023-11-28T16:30
Dr. Michael Hennes is a Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine and Board-Certified Chiropractic Neurologist at The Neural Connection. He received his Doctorate in Chiropractic from Northwestern Health Sci...
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Craniosacral Therapy and Brain Injury with Leigh Ankrum from 2023-11-22T16:00
Leigh Ankrum, the founder and director of the Ankrum Institute, is a craniosacral therapist and bodywork practitioner with 34 years of experience in teaching and private practice. Ankrum’s ability ...
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Is It Possible to Live a Meaningful Life with Alzheimer's? with Lisa Skinner from 2023-09-27T17:00
Author Lisa Skinner is a behavioral specialist with expertise in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. In her 30+year career working with family members and caregivers, Lisa has taught them how...
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From the Boxing Ring to the Ashram: One woman's story with Deborah Charnes from 2023-09-12T15:00
Deborah Charnes, one of the first bilingual certified yoga therapists, traveled the world to learn from a diverse group of gurus how to foster optimal well-being. She vowed to never stop learnin...
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Chronicles of Adversities and Resiliency with Ethan A. Poetic from 2023-09-04T17:00
Ethan was facing a mathematical equation of 99% of death vs 1% of life with a high-risk surgery at Lancaster General Hospital. Ethan woke up and was declared a walking living miracle. Ethan graduat...
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The Role of a Speech-Language Pathologist with Elizabeth Barbin from 2023-08-30T16:30
Elizabeth (“Liz”) Barbin is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network’s Portsmouth, NH location. Since joining the organization nearly 10 years ago, she has helped ...
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The Importance of Physical Therapy with Tricia Desrocher from 2023-08-23T16:30
Tricia Desrocher joined Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network in New Hampshire more than 35 years ago. A Physical Therapist by Training, Tricia also has a Master of Science in Healthcare Admini...
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Tips from an Occupational Therapist with Zoe McLean from 2023-08-16T16:30
Zoe McLean, MS,OTR/L, CSRS, CBIS is an Occupational Therapist at Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital, an Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation Hospital with four locations in New Hampshire. Zoe has achieved...
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Hydration Tips from a Dietitian with Wendy Jeffco from 2023-08-02T15:00
Wendy Jeffco MS, RDN, LD, CNSC is currently the Clinical Nutrition Manager for Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network (NRHN). Since joining NRHN in 2012, Wendy has been providing nutrition suppo...
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The emerging field of bioelectric medicine with Guy Odishaw from 2023-05-31T17:00
All of us want to keep our memory and other brain functions as we age. New research offers promise for preventing cognitive decline by suggesting that non-invasive, non-harmful electrical stimulati...
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Lifetime Effects of TBIs with John Corrigan, PhD, ABPP from 2023-05-15T15:00
John D. Corrigan, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Ohio State University and Director of the Ohio Valley Center for Brain Injury Prevention and Rehab...
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Paralysis to purpose: A Strokehacker’s Story with Sean Entin from 2023-05-08T17:00
After graduating from the University of Southern California, Sean successfully built two large businesses in public companies. He also found himself in the mixed martial arts world and became one o...
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Life Beyond TBI with Kristin Abello from 2023-02-27T18:00
Advocate, philanthropist, and writer Kristin Abello has made it her life’s mission to share her story with the world and is passionate about changing the narrative of the TBI community. Although ev...
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Can You Recover From a TBI with Dr. Perry Maynard from 2023-02-14T00:00
Dr. Perry Maynard is a board certified chiropractic neurologist that specializes in the management of complex neurological cases, including post concussive syndrome, vertigo, balance disorders, mo...
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Understanding what causes dizziness after brain injury with Dr. Perry Maynard from 2023-02-01T20:00
Dr. Perry Maynard is a board certified chiropractic neurologist that specializes in the management of complex neurological cases, including post concussive syndrome, vertigo, balance disorders, mo...
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TBI and Vision -- There Is More than Meets the Eye with Dr. Michael DeStefano from 2023-01-25T16:00
Dr. Michael DeStefano is a neuro-developmental optometrist practicing at Visual Symptoms Treatment Center in Arlington Heights, IL. Dr. DeStefano received his Bachelor of Science in biology and his...
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Resilience After Brain Injury with Dr. Shane Steadman from 2023-01-04T17:00
Dr. Shane Steadman became a Chiropractic Neurologist in 2003 and is one of only a small handful of Chiropractic Neurologists in the entire state of Colorado. Dr. Steadman is the owner of Integrated...
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Retired Police Officer, Chuck Gallop, Discusses his TBI from 2022-12-12T18:00
Chuck Gollop grew up in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota. Chuck was a policeman for nearly 25 years, and worked assignments ranging from 911 operator, patrol, SWAT, traffic, motors, and sergeant. ...
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More Than You Can See with Barbara Rubin from 2022-10-31T16:00
Barbara Rubin writes this story of joy and sorrow mixed with humor and rage as both mother and advocate for her injured daughter, Jenn. Emotionally invested in this narrative, she had the advantage...
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Social Security Disability Revealed with lawyer Spencer Bishins from 2022-10-26T16:00
Spencer Bishins has a master’s degree from the London School of Economics, and a law degree from Florida State University. After law school, he worked in the private sector for two years prior to j...
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NeuroLaw with Bruce Stern from 2022-09-27T15:00
Bruce H. Stern is a shareholder and member of the Personal Injury Group of Stark & Stark. He concentrates his practice in the area of trucking and construction litigation, brain and spinal cord inj...
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Treating TBI and Concussion by Healing the Brain with Dr. Mohammed Elamir from 2022-09-13T15:00
Dr. Elamir is an Aviv Clinics physician with over 10 years of experience in Internal Medicine. Prior to joining Aviv Clinics, he spent five years practicing Internal Medicine at the MM Jersey City ...
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The Miracle Child: Traumatic Brain Injury and Me w/ Mike and Kelly Lang from 2022-07-27T15:00
Kelly Lang, co-author of The Miracle Child: Traumatic Brain Injury and Me is a brain injury survivor and caregiver to her daughter who sustained a traumatic brain injury in 2001. Kelly is a member ...
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Concussions: I've Gone Home and Rested, Now What? w/ Dr. Shaun Kornfeld from 2022-04-12T17:00
Dr. Shaun Gregory Kornfeld is an experienced chiropractic neurologist and functional neurology practitioner. He has completed over 500 hours of postdoctoral training in neurology and hyperbaric med...
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Brain Health Recovery with Matthew Bennett from 2022-03-23T17:00
Matthew Bennett was already working as an athletic therapist with NHL teams when Sidney Crosby suffered his career altering injury in 2011. Bennett had been treating various athletes, helping them ...
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Traumatic Brain Injury with Sherry Thomas from 2022-03-21T16:00
Sherry is a music journalist and podcaster. In 2011, she was hit head-on in an auto accident and suffered a severe concussion and several injuries. Although she continues to struggle with multiple ...
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Focus on progress, not perfection with Brandon Wright from 2022-03-14T17:00
Born and raised in rural Utah, Brandon Wright is a TBI survivor, motorcycle enthusiast and small business owner Brandon suffered a TBI in during his third year of college when he was hit while ridi...
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Long COVID and Post-Concussion Symptoms with Arianna Kaminski from 2022-03-09T18:00
Arianna endured a concussion during her junior year of high school. Through persistence and determination, she recovered during 5 long years. She was 95% back to normal when she contracted coronavi...
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Traumatic Brain Injury with Dr. Jonathan Hartman from 2022-02-28T17:00
A chiropractic neurologist with more than a decade of experiences using gold-standard diagnostics and advanced therapeutics to develop individualized treatment plans for concussion, TBI and ABI. Dr...
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Real Answers for Families Confronting Catastrophic Injury or Death w Kyle Bachus from 2022-02-21T17:00
A founding partner of the law firm Bachus Schanker, Kyle Bachus limits his practice to representing individuals and families in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases nationwide. www.kyleba...
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Heavy Metal Headbang: a TBI Memoir with Melissa Meszaros from 2022-02-14T17:30
Born and raised in rural Pennsylvania, Melissa Meszaros has set the precedent for breaking tropes and forging the way for the modern nomadic. As tenured entertainment industry publicist, Melissa is...
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Fire Up Your Brain with Trent McEntire from 2022-01-12T16:00
For more than two decades, Trent McEntire has been helping people gain back their mobility – a story he knows well. Born with a mild form of Cerebral Palsy, Trent experienced pain and stiffness eve...
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The Healing Power of Essential Oils w/ Dr. Eric Zielinski from 2021-09-15T16:00
DR. ERIC ZIELINSKI is the author of the national bestseller The Healing Power of Essential Oils and The Essential Oils Apothecary Dr. Z has pioneered natural living and biblical health education si...
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Cannabis and TBI with Nikki Lawley from 2021-06-15T15:00
Nikki, a NY state resident, has always been a proud and diligent worker. She’s served as an HVAC filtration salesperson, later starting her own company, then as a casino dealer, and most recently, ...
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Making Sense of Suicide After Brain Injury with author Reid Forgrave from 2021-06-07T15:00
REID FORGRAVE has written about sports and other topics for GQ, the New York Times Magazine, and Mother Jones, among other publications. His specialty is long-form, narrative storytelling. He has c...
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Chronic pain and stress, negativity bias with Donna Masing from 2021-06-02T21:00
In October 2016 while on a surfing holiday overseas, Donna Masing fell off a wave and the tail of her own board collided with her temple. The force of that impact broke bones in her neck and rattle...
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Anatomy of a Survivor with author Dr. Joyce Mikal-Flynn from 2021-06-01T15:00
A marathoner and triathlete, in 1990 Dr. Mikal-Flynn survived a sudden-death event requiring twenty-two minutes of CPR to return to life. Already a nurse practitioner and dismayed at the focus of h...
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TBI Recovery with Kristin Moran from 2021-05-10T16:00
Kristin Moran is an educator, writer, and concussion-advocate living in Portland, OR. Her work has appeared in Entropy Magazine, Getting Smart, and Scholastic Administrator. She is currently workin...
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The brain, body, and emotional components of TBIs w/ Christine Altom from 2021-05-03T17:00
I am a TBI survivor, stay-at-home mom, author of the blog "Beacon of Hope: A Resource for Holistic Healing from Traumatic Brain Injury," and an avid cyclist with a background in exercise physiology...
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Hope After TBI with survivor Kristy Barkley from 2021-04-27T15:00
Once you are told you are dying, you can’t help but live a more purposeful life—A life where you take nothing for granted and find the joy in every moment. I have made it my life’s goal to help eve...
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Using CBD for TBI with Hyla Cass MD from 2021-04-06T17:00
Dr. Hyla Cass is nationally recognized expert and educator in integrative medicine and psychiatry. She is board-certified in psychiatry and neurology (ABPN) as well as in integrative and holistic m...
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200th Episode -- Top 10 Common Concussion Misconceptions and Myths from 2021-03-30T16:30
In this episode, Faces of TBI founder and podast host, Amy Zellmer, shares her top 10 concussion misconceptions and myths. Amy Zellmer is an award-winning author, speaker, and traumatic brain inju...
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Dolphins, Healing&Concussions with Dr. Michael K Bagnell from 2021-03-23T15:00
Dr. Bagnell has been in practice for 31 years in South Florida. He has a personal history with a family member who suffered a brain injury in the 70's which is one factors that motivates him to hel...
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Essential Oils to Boost the Brain with Jodi Cohen from 2021-03-19T23:30
Jodi Sternoff Cohen is a bestselling author, award-winning journalist, functional practitioner and founder of Vibrant Blue Oils, where she has combined her training in nutritional therapy and aroma...
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Living with Post Concussion Syndrome with Jennifer Buonantony from 2021-03-10T17:00
Jennifer is the Founder & CEO of entertainment news platform, Press Pass LA. She also launched PPLA Social + PR to provide clients with services in public relations, social media, branding, digital...
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Julianna Harpine shares her journey from gymnast to Doctor of Physical Therapy from 2021-03-05T20:30
JULIANNA HARPINE was a gymnast since she was a child. Several concussions caused severe headaches and pain, such that she was ready to take her own life. She describesthe feeling of two cinder bloc...
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Former Green Beret, Andrew Marr, shares his story of TBI and PTSD from 2021-03-02T18:00
ANDREW MARR, Sergeant First Class & Special Forces Green Beret, is the Co-Founder of the Warrior Angels Foundation, and co-author of Tales from the Blast Factory. His two tours in Afghanistan left ...
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Self-care and self-compassion after concussion with Vanessa Woodburn from 2021-03-02T16:30
Vanessa is a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and best-selling author of the book Bounce Back: Reclaim Your Life After a Concussion. She shifted from a career in education to holistic h...
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Former Special Forces Engineer, Kevin Flike, shares his story of TBI and PTSD from 2021-03-01T15:00
KEVIN FLIKE, Special Forces Engineer assigned to the 1st Special Forces Group and deployed to the Philippines, Thailand and twice to Afghanistan was shot and almost died. The severe pain he endured...
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Jerri Sher 2-time Emmy award-winning filmmaker talks about "Quiet Explosions" from 2021-02-26T20:00
JERRI SHER is a 2-time EMMY Award-winning filmmaker. A member of the DGA since 1998, she has completed 22 film and television projects. LIVE LIFE (healing through alternative medicine) the 12-part ...
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Anoxic Brain Injury Survivor, Alan Sher, Shares his Story of Recovery from 2021-02-26T19:00
ALAN SHER was in prolonged surgery at the age of 50, undergoing a quadruple bypass after a severe heart attack. He lost his short term memory and had brain impairment being in surgery for 8+ hours ...
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Musician Billy McLaughlin shares his story of Focal Dystonia from 2021-02-24T16:30
Billy McLaughlin is recognized internationally as a world-class guitarist, Emmy Award winning composer and inspirational keynote speaker who has appeared on Billboard’s Top-Ten Chart. Previously si...
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Super Bowl MVP, Mark Rypien, shares his brain injury struggles from 2021-02-23T22:00
MARK RYPIEN was the Super Bowl XXVI MVP winner and quarterback for the WashingtonRedskins. After a stellar career playing football Rypien suffered severe traumatic brain injury and PTSD. He is one ...
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"Warrior Mom" with Author&Celebrity Nutrition and Fitness Expert, JJ Virgin from 2021-02-18T20:30
In September 2012, celebrity Nutrition and Fitness Expert JJ Virgin got the call that every parent dreads: her 16-year-old son, Grant, had been the victim of a horrific hit-and-run. His injuries we...
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"STAND" with professional cyclist and author, Kathryn Bertine from 2021-02-16T16:00
Kathryn Bertine built her professional cycling career as a three-time Caribbean Champion, six-time national champion of St. Kitts and Nevis (SKN) and five-year veteran of professional cycling, who ...
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Mindfulness, Movement, and Making Space with Dr. Mallory Fox from 2021-02-01T16:30
Dr. Mallory Fox is a native Phoenician & business owner of Foxy FIT where she helps busy people make time for self care through mindful movement. Mallory loves to use her educational background as ...
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Three Lessons for Care Coaches with Dawn Landry from 2021-01-28T18:00
Dawn F. Landry is an award-winning and respected business professional. She has spent over half of her 27-year career in Houston's corporate real estate industry, excelling in business development ...
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Reconnecting the Central Nervous System after TBI with Sharik Peck, PT from 2021-01-26T16:30
Sharik Peck, PT, MRC Founder/CEO Sharik has advanced degrees in physical therapy and counseling. • Over 27 years helping people eliminate pain from their lives. • Sharik experienced several disabli...
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LearningRx Brain Training with Dr. Amy Moore from 2021-01-19T16:00
Dr. Moore is a cognitive psychologist for LearningRx in Colorado Springs, CO at the headquarters of the largest network of brain training centers in the world. She specializes in cognitive rehabili...
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The Compassionate Snob, with AVM survivor Sheri McIntyre from 2021-01-11T16:00
My name is Sheri mcintyre I’m 56 I had an AVM rupture in my cerebellum. This Happened 4 yrs ago.I a had a craniotomy, (Hemmoragic Stroke,TBI,invisible-illness) now mostly physical. My speach has be...
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Understanding Peptide for Concussion Recovery w/ Dr. Spencer Zimmerman from 2021-01-05T16:00
Dr. Zimmerman is a Nurse Practitioner and Chiropractor in Meridian Idaho. Over the last 8 years he has helped individuals regain their lives from a variety of neurological and autoimmune conditions...
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Persistent Post Concussive Symptoms, Signs,&Treatment with James Masterson D.O from 2020-12-29T16:30
My name is Jim Masterson, and I am the Director of Sports Medicine, and The Concussion Center at Excela Health in Greensburg, PA. We have an extremely busy concussion program, seeing local high sch...
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Self Advocacy with Amanda Burrill from 2020-12-22T16:00
Amanda grew up in Maine and studied archaeology at Boston University before serving eight years in the United States Navy. She later obtained a culinary arts Grand Diplome from Le Cordon Bleu, mast...
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Equestrian Athletes - NeuroPerformance&Concussions w/Dr. Tatiana Habanova from 2020-12-01T16:00
Dr. Tatiana Habanova is a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist practicing in Wellington, Florida. She is the Clinical Director of Palm Beach Brain Center, a premier state of the art NeuroPerfor...
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Living with a traumatic brain injury with Kelsey Boyer from 2020-11-16T17:30
My name is Kelsey Boyer and I am 27 years young. I am from originally from Pennsylvania and currently reside in Salt Lake City, Utah. I've spent most of my life following my passion of being a slop...
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What TBI&Non-Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors Have In Common w Kristina Kotlus from 2020-11-09T16:00
Kristina Kotlus is the author of "I Quit: Facing Cancer with Faith, Family & Friends" (Morgan James Publishing, 2020) and the host of the "Y'all Should Be Friends" podcast. Kristina is a two-time c...
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Virtual Speech Therapy for TBI with Avivit Ben-Aharon from 2020-11-04T16:30
Avivit is the Founder and Clinical Director at Great Speech, Inc, founded in 2014. She trailblazed virtual access to speech therapy, allowing anyone who is committed to improving their communicatio...
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Understanding HBOT with Dr. Ted Cole from 2020-10-28T15:00
My undergrad degree was in Psychobiology with a minor in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. I received my graduate degree with a double major in Clinical and Experimental Psychology. I then worked...
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Hope, Humor, and Inspiration after brain injury with Holly Kostrzewski from 2020-10-19T20:30
Holly’s path forever changed, when at the age of 18 she sustained a life-changing traumatic brain injury, as a result of a motor vehicle crash. Significant challenges followed, during her ongoing r...
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Healing from the inside out with Shelley Kaplar from 2020-10-06T15:00
Shelley Kaplar PhD is the owner of Vitality Optimizer and creator of the Kaplar Method. This method works to break the symptomatic cycle of chronic illness and brain injuries. Her 3 favorite season...
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Understanding Vision Problems After Brain Injury w/ Dr. Terry Trinka, OD from 2020-09-29T15:00
Dr. Trinka has studied extensively in the fields of vision and health. After receiving a Bachelor of Science from University of Illinois, he went on to graduate from the Illinois College of Optomet...
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Understanding Dizziness and Vertigo After Concussion with Dr. Perry Maynard from 2020-09-24T15:30
Dr. Perry Maynard is a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist that specializes in the management of complex neurological cases, including Post Concussive Syndrome, Vertigo, Balance Disorders, Mov...
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Concussion recovery cannot be a protocol Dr. Taylor Eaves DC, MS from 2020-09-22T15:00
Dr. Eaves is a licensed Chiropractic Physician from Beaumont, TX. Dr. Eaves received his bachelors in Exercise Physiology from the University of Arkansas at Monticello where he played college baseb...
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Gardening Your Way to Brain Health with Compassion and Grace from 2020-09-15T15:00
Natalie Forstbauer is a TEDx speaker, award-winning entrepreneur, author, organic/biodynamic farmer and traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivor. She is passionate about human potential and seeing peo...
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Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injury with Dr. Kester Nedd from 2020-08-24T15:00
Dr. Kester Nedd is a Board-Certified Neurologist with subspecialty training in treating Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injuries. He received his medical training from the Kansas City University of...
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3 Steps to Relieve Eye Fatigue After Your Concussion w/ Dr. Titus Chiu from 2020-08-05T17:30
Dr. Titus Chiu is a #1 bestselling author, award-winning international speaker, and Functional Neurologist who is on a mission to transform the face of healthcare for the millions of people around ...
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Neuroplasticity and Change with Dr. Jerome Lubbe, DC, DACNB from 2020-08-03T15:00
I had my first debilitating migraine when I was 17. Since then, I’ve averaged about 100 migraines per year. My life has been a journey of victory and defeat, despair and hope, faith and doubt. A...
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Calming my Storm after Concussion with Aanya Patel from 2020-07-28T15:00
My name is Aanya Patel, and I will be a junior in high school. In January 2018, I sustained a non-athletic concussion. As a result, I suffer from Post-Concussion Syndrome and lasting neurological c...
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How the Heart Can Heal the Brain with Amanda Evans from 2020-07-20T15:00
Amanda Evans is passionate about supporting children and families to be their happiest and healthiest selves! Her own healing journey taught her so much about the extraordinary healing powers of pl...
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Commonly missed symptoms after a concussion with Dr. Sarah Vose, PT, DPT from 2020-07-14T16:00
Dr. Sarah earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2007 from Northeastern University and has over 10 years of experience as a physical therapist. She also earned her Master of Science in phy...
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Living with a TBI and after effects with Alexa Randolph from 2020-07-09T15:00
Alexa Randolph is a Podcast host and blogger of With Love, Alexa. She is an advocate for invisible illness due to understanding what it’s like to be in pain 24/7 from a mild TBI and chronic pain. S...
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Traumatic Brain Injury - with Brain Tumor Survivor Lynn McLaughlin from 2020-06-29T15:00
After the diagnosis of a brain tumour in 2013 and the subsequent surgery and recovery, she was able to gradually move back into her complex role as a Superintendent of Education. It meant finding d...
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Expand or Contract with survivor Leslie Gainer from 2020-06-24T15:00
Startled by the sound of two consecutive home runs as they bounced off the concrete walls of San Francisco’s Oracle Park on Christmas Night 2013, she felt the balls colliding with her head. The fre...
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Neuropsychological Evaluation of TBI with Emin Gharibian from 2020-06-22T15:00
I am a licensed psychologist in California specializing in neuropsychological and forensic evaluations. I have 10 years of education and training in clinical psychology and neuropsychology and exte...
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TBI treatments, recovery and resiliency with survivor Lynn Julian from 2020-06-17T15:00
Lynn Julian Crisci wears more hats than a Hydra has heads: Survivor (Boston Marathon Bombing, 4/15/13); Author & Speaker in 6 books & 100s of articles, Boston Actress, pop superhero, and SEO consul...
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Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation and the Recovery of the Visual System from 2020-06-11T15:00
Dr. Megan Lott is a functional neuro-optometrist in Hattiesburg, MS. She performs visual examinations that go beyond 20/20 eyesight. She performs neuro-optometic rehabilitation for patients who hav...
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What research tells us about brain regeneration w/ Claudie Pomares from 2020-06-09T15:00
Claudie Pomares has worked in hospitals, day cares and educational settings in France, Canada and the USA for over 30 years. Her university studies lead her to develop an expertise in sensory stimu...
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Moving the Science and Educating the Field of TBI with Eric Hipple from 2020-06-03T15:00
Eric Hipple is a former National Football League (NFL) quarterback whose ten year career was spent with the Detroit Lions. Born in Lubbock, Texas and raised in Downey California, Eric graduated fro...
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Understanding rTMS and Brain Injury with Shauna Hahn from 2020-05-28T16:00
Shauna Hahn is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who practices at Framework TMS, which is part of Northwest Functional Neurology. For most of her career, she worked in community mental...
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The Role Of The Vestibular System in TBI w/ Dr. Glen Zielinski from 2020-05-18T16:00
Dr. Glen Zielinski is a Chiropractic Physician and Board Certified Functional Neurologist. He received his doctorate in chiropractic from Parker University in Dallas, Texas. He completed his neurol...
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Stress, Hormones,&Solutions with Dr. Stephanie Barbakoff from 2020-05-14T17:30
Dr. Barbakoff is a board-certified Doctor of Chiropractic and a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Neurology Board (DACNB). She is the co-founder of Oculus Brain Centers, a functional neurology...
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Concussion and Dysautonomia with Dr. Nathan Keiser from 2020-05-11T15:00
Dr. Keiser is a Chiropractic Neurologist specializing in helping people regain function after traumatic brain injuries with a special focus in the integration of the autonomic nervous system. Dr. K...
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Taking the mystery out of TBI through research with Dr. Randall Benson from 2020-05-08T16:00
Dr. Randall Benson is a globally regarded behavioral neurologist and imaging neuroscientist who is recognized for his advances in the diagnosis and treatment of brain disorders. During fellowship a...
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Balance and Gait with Dr. Janine Crifasi from 2020-05-01T15:00
My practice is designed to use post doctoral clinical neuroscience rehabilitative procedures to care for patients with dizziness, post-concussion syndrome, balance disorders and some neurodegenerat...
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Cognitive Decline and Neurodegeneration with Dr. Kassie Kaas from 2020-04-29T15:00
Dr. Kassie Kaas earned her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Minnesota-Duluth where she graduated with honors. After graduating, she spent a year ...
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Helping Your Brain Heal Itself with Dr. Gregory Frick from 2020-04-27T15:00
Dr. Frick is a board-certified chiropractic neurologist and emphasizes engaging the “master control system” of your health–your brain and nervous system–for optimal healing and functioning. Constan...
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Neuroinflammation and TBI with Dr. Shane Steadman from 2020-04-22T15:00
Dr. Steadman is the owner of Integrated Brain Centers in Denver Colorado. Over his 16 years in practice, he has been feature or mentioned in 3 books as well as interview on TV, radio and podcasts. ...
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Creating Daily Habits with Dr. Erik Reis from 2020-04-20T15:00
Dr. Erik Reis is an international speaker and educator, with over 6 years of clinical experience as a Doctor of Chiropractic and board-certified Functional Neurologist, working with some of the mos...
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Mental Health in Brain Injury with Dr. David Traster from 2020-04-17T16:00
Dr. Traster is a globally recognized expert in the field of neurological rehabilitation. He lectures and consults for doctors of all specialties across the world relating to patients with a variety...
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Dizziness and Vertigo After Concussion with Dr. Perry Maynard from 2020-04-14T15:00
Dr. Perry Maynard is a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist that specializes in the management of complex neurological cases, including Post Concussive Syndrome, Vertigo, Balance Disorders, Mov...
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Re-Thinking Mental Health: Brain-based therapies for mood w/ Dr. Joseph Little from 2020-04-10T15:00
Dr. Little is a northeast Ohio-based chiropractic physician with a focus on working with complex neurological and metabolic conditions. His clinic, Ohio Brain and Pain Center, works with a wide-var...
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Home Accommodations After Brain Injury with Dr. Emily Reilly from 2020-04-08T15:00
Dr. Reilly is the founder and CEO of Purposefully Home. She is a licensed occupational therapist and holds an executive certificate in home modifications. Her passion for empowering people that hav...
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Upper Cervical Care After Concussion with Dr. Jonathan Chung from 2020-04-07T14:00
Dr. Chung is an upper cervical chiropractor in Wellington, Florida with a practice focused on patients with traumatic head and neck injuries. He's published several scientific papers and abstracts ...
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Understanding Your Legal Rights After TBI with Jeffrey Heller from 2020-04-01T15:30
Jeffrey M. Heller is a trial attorney with the law firm of Nurenberg, Paris, Heller & McCarthy Co., L.P.A., in Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Heller frequently represents traumatic brain injury survivors in ...
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Understanding Functional Neurology with Dr. Michael Lovich from 2020-04-01T14:30
Michael Lovich DC DACNB DACBSP is a Board Certified Chiropractic Functional Neurologist, and Board Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician. He holds a MS in sports medicine with additional training...
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Lessons learned in the transition from patient to doctor w/ Dr Jacob Plasker from 2020-03-30T15:00
Dr. Jacob is a board certified chiropractic neurologist who suffered a head injury when he was ten-months old that left him partially paralyzed. Doctors said that he would never walk or talk. Throu...
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"A Crown of Hornets" with Author Marcia Pelletiere from 2020-02-24T17:00
Marcia is a poet, musician, presenter, and interdisciplinary artist. Her most recent poetry collection is “A Crown of Hornets” (Four Way Books, 2019), which deals with her experience with and recov...
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The Resolution Zone Diet with Dr. Barry Seals from 2020-02-18T16:30
Dr. Barry Sears has dedicated the last 35 years of his research career to studying the links between diet, hormones, and health and is dedicated to restoring a state of health that can be controlle...
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Domestic Violence and Brain Injury with Nneka MacGregor from 2020-02-17T16:30
Nneka MacGregor is an advocate who works with government and other organizations to eradicate violence against women. She is the co-founder and Executive Director of the Women’s Centre for Social J...
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Concussion Rescue with Dr. Kabran Chapek from 2020-02-10T18:00
Dr. Kabran Chapek has been a staff physician at Amen Clinics since 2013. As a graduate of Bastyr University in the Seattle area, he is an expert in the use of functional and integrative treatments ...
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Creating Positive Change in the TBI Community with Brandon Seigel from 2020-02-03T16:00
Brandon Seigel is the President of Wellness Works Management Partners. Seigel is a published author and brings over fifteen years of executive leadership experience. Throughout his storied career, ...
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Treating Behavioral Problems After Brain Injury with Puja Trivedi Parikh from 2020-01-20T17:00
I am a Licensed Psychotherapist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst with a private practice in Midtown Manhattan where I work with adults and children to address mental health disorders such as An...
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Defending Yourself Post-TBI with Attorney Joseph Hoelscher from 2020-01-06T16:00
Joseph Hoelscher is an attorney who regularly represents clients with TBI and other disabilities in criminal and civil court. He's a well-recognized and award-winning DUI/DWI lawyer and family lawy...
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Neurologics: the Intersection of Mainstream Neuroscience&Medicine Tech from 2019-12-16T16:30
Karen Odell-Barber completed her master’s degree in counseling at San Francisco State University, with post graduate training in addiction treatment from UC Berkeley. Odell-Barber was Milieu Manage...
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From Olympic Weight Lifter to Stroke Survivor w/ Vince Holland from 2019-12-03T16:30
I was 28 years old when I had a stroke. I was living an active lifestyle competing in martial arts, Olympic style weightlifting and generally working to be healthy. After an ischemic stroke, I spen...
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How to be Well When You're Not w/ author&TBI Survivor Ariane Resnick from 2019-11-25T16:30
Ariane Resnick is a special diet chef and certified nutritionist whose private chef clientele has included an array of celebrities. Ariane writes books and articles, and consults for individuals, b...
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Stroke Forward with author Marcia Moran from 2019-11-19T16:00
After 20 years in business, Marcia Moran successfully built Performance Architect & Positive Business DC in 2012. As an in-demand business strategist, Marcia thought she had the world by the tail. ...
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Headstrong with author JoAnne Jones from 2019-11-05T16:30
JoAnne Jones is Professor Emeritus at Springfield College in Massachusetts, where she worked for twenty-five years. While at Springfield College, Dr. Jones served as Associate Dean of the School of...
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Understanding Concussion Protocols with Dr. Vernon Williams, MD from 2019-09-16T14:30
Vernon Williams, MD, is a board-certified sports neurologist and founding director of the Center for Sports Neurology and Pain Medicine at Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute in Los Angeles, CA and ...
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What Lies Beneath Concussion with photographer Martha Hoelzer from 2019-09-05T15:00
Photographer Martha Hoelzer explores the intersection of art and bodily trauma through “What Lies Beneath Concussion.” In a series of images and video, she considers how multiple concussions have i...
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Understanding Grief and Brain Injury with Psycho Therapist Rita Coalson from 2019-08-26T15:30
Rita has worked extensively with kids and adults suffering loss due to parental and/or spousal completion of suicide, murder and death due to natural causes. She has participated as a member of mu...
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Domestic Violence and Brain Injury, with Paula Walters from 2019-08-06T15:30
Paula Walters is the Founder and President of Standing Courageous, Inc. In her role, Paula has developed and leads the team that provides education and awareness about domestic violence, sexual ass...
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A New Trick for Brain Tumor Survivor and Pro BMX Rider Josh Perry from 2019-08-05T14:30
Today Josh Perry is a happy, healthy 30-year-old man with his whole life ahead of him. Nine years ago, shortly after achieving a lifelong goal of becoming a professional BMX athlete, he received hi...
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Growing Wild, with author Kathryn Vigness from 2019-07-30T15:30
Kathryn Vigness is a speaker, author, and life coach. She is a #boymama, yogi, and lover of all things happy. As an avid writer, Kathryn is a featured contributor to multiple online journals and is...
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Overcoming Brain Injury with Damien Rosen from 2019-07-23T15:30
Damien Rosen survived a snowboarding accident at the age of 13 which catapulted him into a lifelong struggle with Traumatic Brain Injury. Through years of persistence and a relentless dedication...
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How Concussions Impact Communication w/ Audiologist Heidi Hill from 2019-07-22T15:30
Dr. Heidi Hill, an audiologist, is an expert in the evaluation and management of hearing disorders. Dr. Hill has owned and operated Hearing Health Clinic, an audiology private practice in Osseo, MN...
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Neuroplasticity and Synaptic Connections After Brain Injury w/ Jamie Crane-Mauzy from 2019-07-18T16:00
Jamie grew up on the East Coast, USA, skiing since she could walk. By the time Jamie was 18 years old, she had won Junior World Championships in New Zealand and moved to Utah to become a profession...
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Stroke Survivor Chuck Rockey Shares How Coaching Helps with the Road to Recovery from 2019-07-16T15:30
Chuck Rockey is a Princeton-educated engineer turned life coach with a passion for helping clients achieve inner happiness and joy though enriching their personal relationships. These steps forward...
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Author Mimi Hayes: It'll Be OK, It's Just a Hole in my Head from 2019-07-08T15:00
Mimi Hayes is a New York-based comedian and author of the memoir "I'll Be OK, It's Just a Hole in My Head." A former high school teacher, Hayes wrote her first humorous memoir while recovering from...
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The path to discovering the "New You" after brain injury with Markelle Harden from 2019-06-18T15:30
In addition to being a Mom, wife, and digital marketing professional, Markelle is a brain injury survivor who hopes to partner with others to turn brain injury awareness into action that helps othe...
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Author Shane Etter Shares his Stroke Story from 2019-06-12T15:30
Shane Etter is a former high tech sales professional who started writing fiction to improve his brain after suffering a stroke. He has six published novels including a series of supernatural thrill...
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A Stroke Survivor Shares Her Inspiring Journey: Rachel Butler-Green from 2019-06-10T17:30
Rachel Butler-Green is a Health Entrepreneur based in Los Angeles, CA. As a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, she spent 10 years growing her business and working with leading physical...
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Vision Rehabilitation for Brain Injury with Dr. Charles Shidlofsky from 2019-05-06T15:30
Dr. Shidlofsky completed his Pre-Optometry studies at the University of Texas at Austin in 1984. He then attended Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tenn. where he received his BS in 1986 an...
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Functional Medicine For Healing Brain Injury with Dr. Brandon Nutt from 2019-04-29T15:30
Brandon Nutt, DC, is a dedicated and compassionate chiropractor helping patients from the Dallas-Fort Worth area at The Wellness Institute of Dallas. Dr. Nutt and his team provide natural and minim...
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The Impact of TBI On the Gut&Other Function with Dr. Shane Steadman from 2019-04-24T14:30
Dr. Shane Steadman, DC, DACNB, DCBCN, FACFN, FAAIM, CNS, CCCN, DCCN is an expert in chiropractic neurology and functional medicine. Dr. Steadman is a leading practitioner in the area of concussions...
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Miss Thousand Islands 2018 -- Joelle Leek Shares Her Concussion Journey from 2019-04-17T15:30
Joelle Leek is a sophomore at Syracuse University. In her freshman year of high school (2015), she was diagnosed with Post Concussive Syndrome after sustaining a whiplash injury during a basketball...
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LoveYourBrain Yoga for TBI recovery, with Karley Brouwer from 2019-04-10T15:30
Karley graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Therapeutic Recreation at Grand Valley State University in 2017. She has previous work experience in a physical inpatient sub-acute rehabilitation c...
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A Spouse's Perspective After Brain Injury -- with Author Abby Maslin from 2019-04-05T21:00
Abby Maslin shares an inspiring story of resilience and commitment in a deeply affecting new memoir. After her husband suffered a traumatic brain injury, the couple worked together as he recovered—...
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Eye Tracking May Be Key to Detecting&Treating Concussions, Brain Injuries from 2019-01-14T19:00
Dr. Uzma Samadani founded Oculogica in 2013, and her laboratory has developed the eye-tracking methodology and published six papers on its utility. She is currently the Rockswold Kaplan Endowed Cha...
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Taking over the controls of your central nervous system with Sharik Peck from 2019-01-09T17:02:05
A licensed physical therapist with a Master’s degree in counseling, Sharik has dedicated his career to finding natural ways to heal the brain and body. His passion for natural healing developed out...
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The Long Term Recovery From Traumatic Brain Injury With author Deb Brandon from 2018-12-18T16:00
DEB BRANDON is a weaver, respected textile artist and enthusiast, and writer. She’s been an active volunteer with Weave a Real Peace (WARP), including serving multiple terms as a board member as we...
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The Benefits of CBD Oil After Brain Injury w/ Dean&Joe from Entangled Biome from 2018-12-10T20:00
Dean Foor, is the founder of Oregon Medi Hemp and the proprietor of Entangled Biome product line. Dean has a wide professional background that makes him a much sought after expert in the field of M...
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Cognitive Changes After Brain Injury w/ Juliane TImmreck from 2018-12-10T16:30
I am a graduate of Michigan State University and I have been a practicing speech-language pathologist since 2014. I have worked in skilled nursing facilities and in hospitals in acute care and inp...
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How the Brain Can Naturally Recover with Lee Gerdes from 2018-12-03T15:00
Lee Gerdes is the founder of Cereset, a wellness company that helps clients manage stress, restore hope and finally achieve restful sleep through patented BrainEcho™ technology. Gerdes, an experien...
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Understanding Behavioral Problems After Brain Injury w/ Dr. Sarah Wice from 2018-11-20T16:00
Dr. Wice graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a PhD in Clinical Psychology in 2012. She has provided treatment and assessment services to adults, couples, and families in a variety of he...
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Shifting Your Perspective with Becky Henry from 2018-11-15T15:00
Becky Henry is changing the way parents & other caregivers are supported by helping them have SHIFT HAPPEN! With lived experience and professional coaching training, Becky guides caregivers to r...
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Brain Tumor Survivor, Elisabeth Wilson, Shares Her Story of Recovery&Advocacy from 2018-11-13T16:30
Elisabeth Wilson is an acquired brain injury survivor, a brain health advocate, an attorney, and a licensed occupation therapist. She was a busy litigation attorney when she began experiencing nume...
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Dating after brain injury with Linda Wells from 2018-11-06T16:30
Linda is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Origami Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center. She graduated from Michigan State University for both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Linda has worked in...
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Concussion Care&Awareness with Dr. Rebecca Wyatt from 2018-11-01T15:00
Rebecca Wyatt is a physician specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR) at Michigan State University. She received a Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine/Athletic Training from C...
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Managing Migraines with Hart Shafer from 2018-10-30T16:30
Hart Shafer is the founder and CEO of TheraSpecs Company, makers of precision-tinted glasses that help relieve migraine, post-concussion syndrome, and other issues triggered or worsened by light. T...
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How a Case Manager can help you navigate after a brain injury w/ Michael Hagen from 2018-10-29T15:00
Michael is a 2002 graduate of Michigan State University. At Michigan State, he received a bachelor’s of science in Psychology along with the completion of premedical tracking. He started working a...
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The Sky is the Limit with Meridith Alexander from 2018-10-24T16:09:06
On February 19, 2016, a group of tourists were frolicking in the waters of Colombia, South America. The merriment was interrupted when a boulder came crashing down on top of them. All but one made ...
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Getting Back to Work and School with Kathie Martin from 2018-09-11T15:30
Kathie is an Occupational Therapist and certified as an Employment Training Specialist. She graduated from Eastern Michigan University and has been practicing in the Lansing area for over twenty ye...
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Occupational Therapists Role in Every Day Tasks with Mackenzie Patterson from 2018-09-06T15:30
Mackenzie is a 2013 Michigan State University kinesiology graduate and received her Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from Western Michigan University in 2015. Since working at Origa...
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Community and Long Term Resources for Survivors, with Amanda Lopez from 2018-08-28T15:30
Amanda Lopez is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Origami Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center. She graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy in 2011 with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. ...
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Sister of the late INXS front-man, Michael Hutchence, shares his struggle w/ TBI from 2018-08-27T17:30
Tina Hutchence was born in Australia and lived in Hong Kong as a teenager, finally making California her home for the past 46 years. Her background is in Makeup for motion picture but when her brot...
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Understanding Vestibular Therapy with Arica Button from 2018-08-21T15:45:17
Arika Button graduated from Grand Valley State University in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences then went on to receive her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Grand Valley in 2008. S...
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Understanding Vision Therapy, with Kara Christy from 2018-08-14T15:30
Kara Christy is an occupational therapist and certified brain injury specialist with eight years of experience working with individuals who have sustained a brain injury at Origami Brain Injury Reh...
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Alternatives to Pain Management, A Physical Therapy Approach w/ Mariah Moncada from 2018-08-07T15:30
Mariah Moncada graduated from the University of Michigan in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Movement Science and then received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Central Michigan University ...
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Driving&Community Integration After Brain injury with Natasha Huffine from 2018-07-24T15:30
Natasha Huffine is an occupational therapist and Certified Brain Injury Specialist with eleven years of experience working with people who have sustained traumatic brain injuries at Origami Brain I...
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The Gift of Depression with Former Hockey Player, Brady Kramer from 2018-07-19T14:00
Brady Kramer born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Kramer received a full athletic scholarship to play hockey at Providence college he was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens out of high school. His at...
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Understanding the Importance of "Return to Learn" with Roni Robinson from 2018-06-28T16:00
Roni L. Robinson, MSN, CRNP is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. She works with the Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Center for Sports Medicine and Performance C...
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Manual Regulation Therapy with Dr. Ronald Murray from 2018-06-27T15:00
Dr. Ronald Murray s a Phyiscal Therapist ,Traditional Naturopathy, and holds a Doctorate in Integrative Medicine.He is the director of the of The Asclepeion Center of Body Mind Therapy in Silver Sp...
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An Incredible Journey of Determination&Recovery w/ Stroke Survivor Ted Baxter from 2018-06-26T17:00
TED W. BAXTER was born and grew up on Long Island in New York. He got his bachelor of business administration in three years at Hofstra University in 1984 where he majored in public accountancy. ...
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Understanding Repetitive Brain Trauma and CTE After Concussion, Dr. Robert Stern from 2018-06-05T16:00
Dr. Robert Stern is Professor of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Anatomy and Neurobiology at Boston University (BU) School of Medicine, where he is also Director of the Clinical Core of the BU Alzheim...
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Medical Cannabis Use In Brain Injuries with Maggie Fauver from Canna Care Docs from 2018-05-29T16:00
Maggie Fauver joined Canna Care Docs in January 2015 as a member of the company’s mid-Atlantic expansion team. She worked closely with Delaware’s Office of Medical Marijuana during the implementati...
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Ali Epperson discusses CTE Hope, Zac Easter, and graduating law school from 2018-05-23T15:30
Alison Epperson received her Bachelor of Arts in Politics and International Studies from Centre College in Danville, KY and received her Juris Doctor from Case Western Reserve University School of ...
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"Birdies 4 Brains" with Brian Eder from 2018-05-17T16:00
Brian Eder is the founder of Birdies 4 Brains, a 501c3 organization that raises money to benefit Minnesotans affected by brain injury. Brian’s passion for this cause stems from him personal connec...
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Understanding Your Legal Rights After Brain Injury with Michael Kaplen from 2018-05-16T14:00
Michael V. Kaplen is a senior partner in the New York personal injury law firm, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP. His practice focuses on personal injury and medical malpractice with an emphasis on represent...
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"From Tragedy to Triumph" -- With Paralympian, Ryan Boyle from 2018-05-14T16:00
In 2003 Ryan Boyle was dragged by a truck causing him immediately to go into a coma. After emergency brain surgery, where they removed a portion of his brain, it seemed like all hope was gone. Proo...
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Understanding Cognitive Challenges After Brain Injury with Molly&Lisa from 2018-05-11T15:30
Lisa Rocks is a certified speech-language pathologist who has been practicing for over 8 years. Her experience is in a variety of settings, including primarily acute care and acute rehab. She recen...
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TV Sports Reporter, Edward Egros, discusses: "Concussions in the Headlines" from 2018-05-07T15:00
Edward Egros is a television sports reporter and anchor with Fox 4 in Dallas, TX and a sports analytics enthusiast. While his work in television has always involved telling meaningful stories about...
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Blending Eastern and Western Medicine with Dr. Ivan Figueroa-Otero from 2018-05-02T15:00
After almost four decades of practice as a pediatric surgeon and nearly a decade of practicing holistic medicine, Dr. Ivan Figueroa-Otero now heals people through the guiding principles and empower...
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Sports concussions in children with Dr. Alison Alford from 2018-04-16T16:00
Join host Amy Zellmer as she speaks with Dr. Alison Alford. I was born and raised in Lancaster, PA. I attended undergraduate at University of Miami obtaining a BS in Psychobiology. I then attend...
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The Superhuman Mind: Free the Genius in Your Brain w/ Berit Brogaard from 2018-04-04T16:00
Join host Amy Zellmer as she speaks with author Berit Brogaard. “Brit” is a Professor of Philosophy with joint appointments in the Departments of Philosophy and Psychology at the University of Mia...
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Being a caregiver who did not know what to expect, but didn't expect what I got from 2018-04-02T16:00
Join host Amy Zellmer as she speaks with Pat Stanford. Pat Stanford was born in Philadelphia, but moved to Florida with her farming family when she was one. She has poetry published in several ant...
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The uniqueness of brain injuries, how no 2 injuries or people present the same from 2018-02-26T16:00
Join host Amy Zellmer as she speaks with Tiffany B. Cobb, Ph.D. Dr. Tiffany Cobb is a pediatric neuropsychologist at Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare in St. Paul, Minnesota. She received...
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Regenerative medicine for repair&remodeling of the damaged CNS w/ Ira Pastor from 2018-02-22T17:00
Join host Amy Zellmer as she speaks with Ira Pastor. Ira Pastor - Chief Executive Officer – Bioquark Inc. (www.bioquark.com) - Over 30 years of experience across multiple sectors of the pharmaceut...
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Dr. Barry Sears Discusses the Importance Of Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition from 2018-02-21T17:00
Join host Amy Zellmer as she chats with Dr. Barry Sears Dr. Barry Sears is a leading authority on the dietary control of hormonal response. A former research scientist at the Boston University Sch...
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"But my brain had other ideas" with TBI survivor Deb Brandon from 2018-02-13T17:00
Join host Amy Zellmer as she speaks with TBI survivor Deb Brandon. I was born in England, raised in Israel, Switzerland, and England, and now live in the United States. I’m a math professor at C...
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How nutrition can play a role in healing&rehab after TBI w/ Dr. Carolyn Dean from 2018-02-12T19:30
Join host Amy Zellmer as she chats with Dr. Carolyn Dean Carolyn Dean, MD, ND is a brain health, diet and nutrition expert, author of "365 Ways to Boost Your Brain Power: Tips, Exercise, Advice" a...
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Cognitive Delays&Post Traumatic Growth after Mild TBI w/ Dr. Joyce Mikal-Flynn from 2018-02-07T17:00
Join host Amy Zellmer as she speaks with Dr. Joyce Mikal-flynn Dr. Joyce Mikal-Flynn has firsthand experience with trauma. An avid marathon runner and triathlete, in 1990 she survived a sudden dea...
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The Use and Ethical Issues of Neuroprosthetics to Treat Brain Injury from 2018-02-06T17:00
Join host Amy Zellmer as she chats with Dr. James Giordano Dr. James Giordano is Professor in the Departments of Neurology and Biochemistry, and Chief of the Neuroethics Studies Program of the Pel...
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Survivor Matt Faulkner Shares his Story and Discusses Documentary Film from 2018-01-29T16:30
Join host Amy Zellmer as she chats with survivor Matt Faulkner. Matt Faulkner is the co-author of Most Likely to Survive (2013) and the subject of the documentary film, Recovery (2016), both of wh...
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Musician&TBI Survivor Jarrod Pedone Shares His Recovery Through Music from 2018-01-22T16:00
Join host Amy Zellmer as she chats with Jarrod Pedone Before 9/2/12, Jarrod Pedone was a full time musician, recording engineer & composer. On that evening, while out for a run, he was struck by a...
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Conquering Concussion with Mary Lee Etsy from 2018-01-17T17:00
Join host Amy Zellmer as she chats with Mary Lee Etsy. Mary Lee Esty, LCSW-C, PhD, is President of the Brain Wellness and Biofeedback Center of Washington, Bethesda, MD, and a Senior Fellow of the...
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"Care for the Caregiver" with caregiver and mother, Kimberly Jones from 2018-01-15T17:00
Join host Amy Zellmer as she chats with Kimberly Jones Kim is the mother of a 24 year old TBI survivor, Jeffry Lovell. Jeffry’s TBI was acquired in a motor vehicle accident at the age of 13, and...
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Joy Kieffer discusses her son's death, and CTE in Veterans from 2018-01-10T20:30
Join host Amy Zellmer as she chats with Joy Kiefrer Joy Kieffer is a lifelong educator, Bachelor of Science in Education from university of Wisconsin- Eau Claire, Masters Degree in Special Educati...
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Understanding Anxiety and Depression with Dr. Alina Fong from 2018-01-09T17:30
Join host Amy Zellmer as she chats with Dr. Alina Fong about Depression and axniety after brain injury. Alina K. Fong received her PhD in Clinical Neuropsychology with an emphasis in neuroradiolog...
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The Chemistry of Joy&Overcoming Depression with Dr. Henry Emmons from 2018-01-08T16:00
Join host Amy Zellmer as she chats with Dr. Henry Emmons. Henry Emmons, MD, is a psychiatrist who integrates mind-body and natural therapies, mindfulness and neuroscience into his clinical work. ...
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Dr. David Traster Discusses Vestibular Rehabilitation Post Concussion from 2017-12-20T18:00
Join host Amy Zellmer as she chats with Dr. David Traster. Dr. David Traster is a licensed chiropractor with a Master’s Degree in Sports Health Science. Dr. Traster is the CEO of South Florida In...
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Pediatric Neuro Psychologist Dr. Joseph Cleary discusses the Neuro psych exam from 2017-12-18T18:30
Join host Amy Zellmer as she chats with Dr. Joseph Cleary. Dr. Joseph Cleary is a pediatric neuropsychologist at Mt Washington Pediatric Hospital. He is a graduate of Widener University, where he ...
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NY Times Best-selling author&TBI survivor Mira Bartók publishes new book from 2017-12-11T16:00
Join host Amy Zellmer as she chats with Mira Bartók Mira Bartók is the author of the New York Times best-selling memoir The Memory Palace, which won a National Book Critics Circle Award for Autobi...
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Understanding Dizzy and Balance Problems After Concussion, TBI w Christy Sands from 2017-12-05T17:00
Join host Amy Zellmer as she chats with Christy Sands of Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital. Christy Sands, PT, DPT Christy Sands has been a physical therapist at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospita...
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Advocating "Return to Learn" Policies with Rekha and Jash from 2017-12-04T21:30
Join host Amy Zellmer as she chats with advocates Rekha Iyer and Jash Desai. Rekha Iyer is a junior at Neuqua Valley High School, and an avid advocate for students that have suffered traumatic bra...
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I Get By With a Little Help From My Friends | My 2 year Podcast anniversary from 2017-11-29T17:00
This is a special epsisode for me -- my two-year podcast anniversary! I will be joined by several of my fellow TBI friends who have been instrumental in my advocacy work: Paul Bosworth, Toni Popkin...
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Preparing Students&Schools for "Return to Learn" after TBI w/ Lindie McDonough from 2017-11-28T19:00
Join host Amy Zellmer as she chats with Lindie McDonough from Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital. Lindie McDonough, CTRS, CBIS, CPST Lindie McDonough attended Stevenson University and George Wa...
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Robert Sherman of Iron Neck Discusses Neck Strength and Concussion Recovery from 2017-11-20T17:00
Join host Amy Zellmer as she chats with Robert Sherman of Iron Neck. Robert Sherman is co-owner of Iron Neck, a company that makes a neck training device used by high school, college and pro teams...
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Working on Strengthening the Memory w/ Darryl Powe, speech-language pathologist from 2017-11-15T16:00
Join host Amy Zellmer as she chats with Darryl L. Powe Darryl Powe is a speech-language pathologist with more than 20 years of experience. He has worked in a variety of settings including acute an...
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Regaining Independence Post TBI with Mozghan Hines, PT, DPT from 2017-11-13T19:00
Join Host Amy Zellmer as she chats with Mozghan Hines. Mozghan Hines, PT, DPT, Director of Therapy Operations at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Middletown. Mozghan Hines graduated from...
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Understanding TBI with Jessica Heimall, PT&Brain Injury Specialist from 2017-11-07T16:00
Join host Amy Zellmer as she chats with jessica Heimall from Health South. Jessica Heimall, PT, DPT, C/NDT, CBIS, Physical Therapist and Brain Injury Program Co-Champion at HealthSouth Rehabilitat...
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"No Helmet, No Ride" founders, Mary and Willi Bosch from 2017-10-30T21:00
Willi Bosch was an avid hockey and lacrosse player in elementary and middle school. He played for his local association as well as AAA hockey teams. On July 7, 2014 Willi fell while riding his lo...
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Brain Injury Survivor Cheryl Green Releases Feature-Length Documentary from 2017-10-24T16:00
Join host Amy Zellmer as she chats with Cheryl Green. Cheryl Green, MFA, MS integrates her training in Performance As Public Practice and Speech-Language Pathology to explore how story can be used...
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Super Bowl Champ Ben Utecht Discusses Book, Travels, NFL, and More from 2017-10-12T16:00
Ben has always chased his dreams, finding his way from a small river town in Minnesota to a Super Bowl championship field. He has established himself as a prominent corporate and motivational s...
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Tim Healy, CEO of TackleBar, aims to make youth football safer w/o concussions from 2017-10-11T16:00
Tim Healy has been passionate about football for all of his life as a fan, player and coach. After playing four years at St. John’s University in Collegeville, MN, Tim signed a free agent contract ...
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Understanding Dizziness After Brain Injury with Bridgett Wallace, PT, DPT from 2017-09-25T15:00
Join host Amy Zellmer as she chats with Bridgett Wallace. Bridgett Wallace, PT, DPT is President of 360 Balance & Hearing and brings more than fifteen years experience to treating patients with di...
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Author Tim Laskowski talks about his novel on TBI and living in a group home from 2017-09-21T16:00
Join host Amy Zellmer as she chats with author Tim Laskowski. Tim Laskowski was born and raised in Erie, Pennsylvania and has worked in social services for most of his adult life. He also has a P...
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Alternative Modalities for Concussion Rehabilitation with Dr. Dan Engle from 2017-09-14T18:00
Join host Amy Zellmer as she chats with Dr. Dan Engle Dr. Dan Engle is Board Certified in Psychiatry and Neurology, with a clinical practice that combines aspects of regenerative medicine, orthom...
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National Concussion Awareness Day Sept. 15th with Dr. Stephanie&Brooke Mills from 2017-09-13T16:30
Join host Amy Zellmer as she chats with Dr. Stephanie Mills and Brooke Mills about National Concussion Awareness Day -- September 15, 2017. Dr. Stephanie Mills is a chiropractor and mother to Bro...
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Dr. Omalu discuses his recent memoir, CTE, the NFL and concussions from 2017-09-08T14:30
Join host Amy Zellmer as she chats with Dr. Bennet Omalu about his new memoir, CTE, concussions, and the NFL. Dr. Bennet Omalu is a Nigerian-American physician, forensic pathologist and neuropath...
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New Hope for Concussion, PTSD&TBI with Dr. Larry Komer from 2017-08-28T16:30
Join host Amy Zellmer as she chats with Dr. Larry Komer. Dr. Komer is a sought-after expert and authority in restoring hormones, health, performance, happiness and vitality. This new area of medic...
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Understanding the Neuronal Basis of Post-Concussion Syndrome with Dr. Fong from 2017-08-22T16:00
Join host Amy Zellmer as she chats with Dr. Fong from Cognitive Fx Alina K. Fong received her PhD in Clinical Neuropsychology with an emphasis in neuroradiology from Brigham Young University. She ...
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Where Hope Lies with TBI Survivor and Author, Hope Alcocer from 2017-08-16T15:30
Join host Amy Zellmer as she chats with Hope Alcocer. Hope Alcocer, Chicago born, Michigan raised, is a Midwest export who fell in love with New York City 3 years ago and currently resides in Broo...
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Brain injury survivor, Mark Glaser, shares his journey after a motorcycle accid from 2017-08-14T16:00
Join hosst Amy Zellmer as she chats with brain injury survivor and author, Mark Glasser. Mark Glaser, author of 58 Feet: The Second That Changed Our Lives, grew up in the small ranching town of...
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Film maker Diane Musselman creates moving video portraying young stroke patient from 2017-08-07T16:00
Join host Amy Zellmer as she chats wtih film maker, Diane Musselman. Born and raised in southern Illinois, Diane Musselman participated in music and drama throughout her childhood years. This incl...
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"Hope for the Journey" with TBI survivor and author, Patti Foster from 2017-07-26T15:00
Join host Amy Zellmer as she chats with TBI survivor, Patti Foster. Patti Foster was a media personality and voice talent for more than a decade...until she horrifically suffered a severe traumati...
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"To Root and to Rise" with TBI survivor and author, Carole Starr from 2017-07-25T16:00
Join host Amy Zellmer as she chats with Carole Starr about her TBI journey and her newly released book. Carole Starr's life changed forever in 1999 when she sustained a brain injury in a car acci...
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Restoring balance: A physical therapist’s mission to keep patients on their feet from 2017-06-19T17:00
Saloni Agarwal, PT, is certified in vestibular rehabilitation, and works with patients at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altamonte Springs to rehabilitate vestibular disorders through patie...
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Author&Stroke Survivor, Mark Moore, Discusses Self-Motivation During Recovery from 2017-05-22T17:00
Join host Amy Zellmer of Faces of TBI as she chats with author and stroke survivor, Mark Moore. Mark is a philanthropist and successful businessman. Along with his wife Brenda, a former nurse, Mar...
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Dr. Mario Dulay Discusses Apathy After Traumatic Brain Injury from 2017-05-11T15:00
Listen in as host Amy Zellmer chats with Dr. Mario Dulay.Dr. Dulay conducts neuropsychological assessments on adults with various neurological diagnoses including dementia and traumatic brain injur...
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A Mother's Journey of Finding Hope for Her Elite Snowboarder Son After TBI from 2017-04-27T22:00
Join host Amy Zellmer as she chats with Judy Chase. Judy Chase is the mother of an elite snowboarder that survived several traumatic brain injuries. Her son, Matt, was a sponsored snowboarder, and...
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A Mother's Story of her son's Soccer Concussion from 2017-03-03T16:00
Join host Amy Zellmer as she chats with Jami Benz, mother to Braden. Braden is a gifted child who is diligent about wearing a helmet on the family's ATV. Jami was unaware of the dangers lurking on...
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How nutritionists work with SLPs to create a diet for patients with dysphagia from 2017-02-17T16:00
Certain neurological conditions, including stroke, brain injury, and Parkinson’s disease, cause muscles in the head and neck to have decreased strength, range of motion, coordination and/or speed, ...
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Understanding How the Eyes Are Affected After a Brain Injury w/ Dr. Zelinsky from 2017-02-16T17:00
Join host Amy Zellmer as she chats with Dr. Deborah Zelinsky about how eyes are affected after a brain injury. Deborah Zelinsky, O.D., F.N.O.R.A., F.C.O.V.D. graduated from the Illinois College o...
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Dr. Michael Lewis discusses Omega 3's and how they help after brain injury from 2017-01-25T16:00
Join host Amy Zellmer as she chats with Dr. Michael Lewis. Michael is an expert on nutritional and nonpharmaceutical interventions for brain health, particularly the prevention, management, and re...
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Survivor Sam Black Shares Her Story of Becoming Self Employed After Brain Injury from 2017-01-05T15:00
Join host Amy Zellmer as she chats with survivor Sam Black. In early 2013, Sam was a passenger in a car that was hit by an impaired driver, and from that moment her life changed forever. Sufferin...
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self-care and mindfulness for TBI survivors and caregivers from 2016-12-02T18:00
Join host Amy Zellmer as she chats with Becky Henry about self-care and mindfulness for TBI survivors and caregivers. Becky Henry inspires people to reclaim joy. In 2003, Becky created Hope Netwo...
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Driving Independence: How physical rehabilitation keeps TBIsurvivors on the road from 2016-12-01T20:00
Join host Amy Zellmer as she chats with Penny Eissenberg of Health South. While driving may be second nature to most, it is a privilege that requires sharp physical, visual and mental skills. As w...
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Happy Podcast-aversary!! Celebrating One Year of Podcasting TBI Awareness from 2016-11-22T15:30
Join Amy as she reflects on this past year, and all of the wonderful advocacy work she has been able to do ... as well as the fantastic TBI survivors she has met!
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Former NFL Wife, Cyndy Feasel, Talks About the NFL, CTE, and her late husband from 2016-10-20T21:00
Join host Amy Zellmer as she chats with former NFL wife, Cyndy Feasel, about the NFL, CTE, and her late husband, Grant Feasel, who played for six years with the Seatle Seahawks. Feasel died on Sund...
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NFL Champ Ben Utecht Talks About Losing His Memory After Multiple Concussions from 2016-09-26T16:30
Join host Amy Zellmer as she chats with NFL Indianapolis Colts SuperBowl champ, Ben Utecht, about his newly released book, and how he is losing his memories after muliptle concussions. As an infl...
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TBI Survivor Adam Pepiton Shares His Recovery After Being Shot in the Head from 2016-07-26T17:30
Join host Amy Zellmer as she chats with TBI survivor, Adam Pepiton. Adam Pepiton, a graduate of Cesar Chavez High School, was living a full life as a college student studying Criminal Justice, wor...
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Former Miss Oregon, Ali Wallace, shares her TBI story from 2016-07-25T17:00
Join host Amy Zellmer as she chats with 2015 Miss Oregon & TBI survivor, Ali Wallace. Ali recently turned her crown over to the new 2016 Miss Oregon, but TBI awareness is still part of her daily p...
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Speech Therapist Richard DuBose discusses Patient Advocacy for TBI - Concussion from 2016-06-15T16:00
Join host Amy Zellmer as she chats with Speech Therapist, Richard DuBose. Richard has has 11 years of experience working directly with a primarily TBI population. Richard came about his calling to...
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Yoga as Rehab with Yoga Specialist and Physical Therapist Emily Fiocchi from 2016-06-10T15:00
Join host Amy Zellmer as she chats with EmilyFiocchi, a yoga specialist and physical therapy assistant at HealthSouth Geisinger Rehabilitation Hospital and hatha yoga instructor. Emily Fiocchi is...
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SchaOn Blodgett talks about a healers own concussion rehab from 2016-06-08T16:30
Join host Amy Zellmer as she chats with SchaOn Blodgett about his own rehabilitation from multiple concussions. SchaOn specializes in relaxation & de-stressing therapies, as well as working with ...
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Instructor Laura Erdman Luntz talks about the powerful healing benefits of yoga from 2016-05-31T19:00
Join Amy Zellmer as she chats with yoga instructor, Laura Erdman-Luntz, about the powerful healing benefits of yoga, and how yoga played an important part in Amy's TBI rehab. Experienced Yoga Educ...
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Finding the Right Doctor for Your Child's Concussion with Dr. Richard Senelick from 2016-04-19T15:00
Join Amy Zellmer as she chats with Dr. Richard Senelick about finding the right doctor for your child when they suffer a concussion. Richard C. Senelick M.D. is a physician specializing in both ne...
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Understanding Aphasia with speech therapist Rachel Katz from 2016-04-07T15:00
Join Amy Zellmer as she chats with speech therapist, Rachel Katz M.S., CCC-SLP, about what Aphasia and how to communicate with patients who suffer from it. Aphasia, which is most often the result...
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The Art of Writing a Book with TBI Survivor and author Mike Strand from 2016-04-05T14:00
Join Amy Zellmer as she chats with TBI Survivor and author Mike Strand about the art and magic of writing a book. Mike has seen brain injury not only through his own experience, but through listen...
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Sandeep Vaishnavi, MD, PhD discusses traumatic brain injury TBI from 2016-01-22T20:00
Join Amy Zellmer as she chats with Sandeep Vaishnavi, MD, PhD. about Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and his recent book "The Traumatized Brain" - Director, Neuropsychiatric Clinic, Carolina Partners...
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Certified Brain Injury Specialist Kristen Schreier talks about Caregiver Support from 2016-01-21T20:00
Join Amy Zellmer as she chats with with Kristen Schreier, MA, CCC-SLP about caregiver support. “It is hard to be a patient with a brain injury, but it is harder to be a caregiver, “says Kristen ...
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Setting Positive Intention for the New Year from 2016-01-02T18:30
Join Amy Zellmer as she talks about Setting Positive Intention for the New Year, and how to have an "Attitude of Gratitude" as you move into the new year. Understand that traumatic brain injury (TB...
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Personal Injury Attorney James Heuer discusses TBI patient's legal rights from 2015-12-14T20:00
Join Amy Zellmer as she chats with James Heuer about TBI patient's legal rigths. Personal injury matters when it affects your life. That is the driving philosophy of James A Heuer, Jr, principal a...
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Anne Forrest talks about Neuroplasticity of the brain&long-term TBI recovery from 2015-12-04T21:00
Join Amy Zellmer as she chats with Anne Forrest from Austin, TX. Anne is an 18 year TBI survivor from an auto accident. She was a Ph.D. living in Washington DC when her world was turned upside down...
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TBI Survivor Paul Bosworth Talks About HBOT Therapy&how it Helped His Recovery from 2015-12-03T17:00
Join Amy Zellmer as she interviews TBI survivor Paul Bosworth about Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) and how it helped his recovery. Paul is located in Louisiana and has founded BBQ4TBI.org in whic...
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TBI survivor Stephanie Freeman talks about the "Power of Never Giving Up" from 2015-11-30T14:00
Join Amy Zellmer as she interviews TBI survivor Stephanie Freeman from Georgia about the "power of never giving up." Stephanie shares how she received a TBI from a car accident 22 years ago and wa...
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