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More than 69 million people in the world live with a brain injury, and millions of folks, the actual number is unknown, are caregivers for those survivors.

If you are a survivor, a caregiver, or just someone who wants to learn more about brain injury, you’ve come to the right place.

Another Fork in the Road airs every 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month at 5:30pm Pacific Time.

Please join us.

donna
donnaodonnellfigurski@gmail.com]]>enEducationBrain Injury Radio 2009https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/711e5339a0e91ab3ae51491a538fbf27.jpghttp://www.braininjuryradio.comThu, 11 Dec 2025 12:36:34 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiCraig Siciliadonnaodonnellfigurski@gmail.comNEWS FROM THE CAREGIVER'S PERSPECTIVE: More than 69 million people in the world live with a brain injury, and millions of folks, the actual number is unknown, are caregivers for those survivors. If you are a survivor, a caregiver, or just someone...
More than 69 million people in the world live with a brain injury, and millions of folks, the actual number is unknown, are caregivers for those survivors.

If you are a survivor, a caregiver, or just someone who wants to learn more about brain injury, you’ve come to the right place.

Another Fork in the Road airs every 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month at 5:30pm Pacific Time.

Please join us.

donna
donnaodonnellfigurski@gmail.com]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-welcome-back-it-s-all-about-brain-injury--65866408
Deb is a survivor of brain injury. I am the caregiver for my husband, David, who had a TBI in January of 2005. And together, Deb and I will discuss how brain injury has affected each of our lives.


Hi!   And welcome to the Brain Injury Radio Network. My name is Donna O’Donnell Figurski and I’ll be your host on my show, “Another Fork in the Road.”  

“Another Fork in the Road” is for anyone with a brain injury, anyone who is caring for a brain-injured person, or anyone with any interest in learning more about brain injury.

On “Another Fork in the Road,” I want to raise awareness of brain injury and to help others to understand what survivors and caregivers experience.

I will interview brain injury survivors and caregivers … delving into their journeys . . . to see how they traverse their worlds of brain injury.  

I will have guests such as authors, therapists, or medical professionals to tap into their expertise.  

I will openly discuss any pertinent topic related to BI—depression, fatigue, anger management, and flooding, to name a few.  

I hope that you will find my show fun . . . and informative.  

Now, let’s get started...
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65866408Fri, 02 May 2025 23:34:52 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiThis show launches a new era for "Another Fork in the Road." Today I will tiptoe onto a new platform, SPREAKER––and jump in with my guest, my friend, and co-author, Deb Brandon. Deb is a survivor of brain injury. I am the caregiver for my husband,...
Deb is a survivor of brain injury. I am the caregiver for my husband, David, who had a TBI in January of 2005. And together, Deb and I will discuss how brain injury has affected each of our lives.


Hi!   And welcome to the Brain Injury Radio Network. My name is Donna O’Donnell Figurski and I’ll be your host on my show, “Another Fork in the Road.”  

“Another Fork in the Road” is for anyone with a brain injury, anyone who is caring for a brain-injured person, or anyone with any interest in learning more about brain injury.

On “Another Fork in the Road,” I want to raise awareness of brain injury and to help others to understand what survivors and caregivers experience.

I will interview brain injury survivors and caregivers … delving into their journeys . . . to see how they traverse their worlds of brain injury.  

I will have guests such as authors, therapists, or medical professionals to tap into their expertise.  

I will openly discuss any pertinent topic related to BI—depression, fatigue, anger management, and flooding, to name a few.  

I hope that you will find my show fun . . . and informative.  

Now, let’s get started...
]]>3731anotherforkintheroad,birn,braininjury,braininjurypodcast,caregivers,caregiving,donnaodonnellfigurski,prisonerswithoutbars,tbi,traumaticbraininjuryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-welcome-launch--64924927https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64924927Sun, 23 Mar 2025 16:08:05 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiWelcome to Another Fork in the Road on the Brain Injury Radio Network.789a,another,bars,bars:,birn,brain,caregiver's,donna,figurski,fork,in,injury,o'donnell,prisoners,road,tale,tbi,the,traumatic,withoutfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-let-s-talk-turkey-the-holidays-after-brain-injury--63374729http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2024/12/16/another-fork-in-the-road-lets-talk-turkey-the-holidays-after-brain-injuryMon, 16 Dec 2024 01:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiHolidays can be a stressful time of the year for anyone. Many extra responsibilities are thrust upon us. Buying presents, cooking special dinners, entertaining extended family members, and frolicking at office or family parties are some of the things...4805brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse72370fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-guest-survivor-rob-baugh-podcast-host--63374739http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2024/10/21/another-fork-in-the-road--guest-survivor-rob-baugh-podcast-hostMon, 21 Oct 2024 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiI'm going to try again. This will be the fourth attempt to chat with survivor, Rob Baugh on my show. For the past three months, we have run into technical difficulties in the studio. Hope tonight will be successful. Please join us.   Every TBI...5044brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse72283fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-panel-talk-about-it--63374757http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2024/10/07/another-fork-in-the-road--panel-talk-about-itMon, 07 Oct 2024 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiLet's talk about IT! Panelists, Deb Brandon, Gail Waitkun, Dawn Corbelli, and Kelly Tuttle join me to talk about brain injury and all that it entails.   Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has diverted his or...4494brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse72282fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-guest-survivor-rob-baugh-podcast-host--63374778http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2024/09/16/another-fork-in-the-road--guest-survivor-rob-baugh-podcast-hostMon, 16 Sep 2024 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiGuest- Survivor, Rob Baugh, joins the show tonight to talk about how he is living with and adapting to his brain injury. Rob is the host of the podcast, Life Re-Wired: the Brain Injury Podcast. Rob recently celebrated his 4-year anniversary of...2325brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse72281fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-panel-changing-relationships-after-brain-injury--63374787http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2024/09/02/another-fork-in-the-road--panel--changing-relationships-after-brain-injuryMon, 02 Sep 2024 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiChanging Relationships After Brain Injury––It's bound to happen. So how do you live with it?   Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has diverted his or her life-plan. A car accident, a fall from the roof, doing...4912brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse72280fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-panel-staying-healthy-after-brain-injury--63374773http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2024/08/05/another-fork-in-the-road--panel-staying-healthy-after-brain-injuryMon, 05 Aug 2024 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiEveryone wants to enjoy good health, but that's not always easy to achieve, especially if you are living with a brain injury. Join me and my panelists to talk about the eight dimensions of health. Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a...4747brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse72278fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-behavioral-problems-after-brain-injury--63374796http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2024/07/08/another-fork-in-the-road--behavioral-problems-after-brain-injuryMon, 08 Jul 2024 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiBrain Injury causes a variety of problems and poses many challenges for survivors, but changes in a survivor's behavior or personality can present huge difficulties for, not only the survivor, but also for his or her family and friends. Three...4900brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse72276fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-coping-with-adl-activities-of-daily-living--63374829http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2024/06/17/another-fork-in-the-road--coping-with-adl--activities-of-daily-livingMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiCoping with ADL - Activities of Daily Living. Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has diverted his or her life-plan. A car accident, a fall from the roof, doing one more chin-up, or a door literally slamming one...4740brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse72275fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road--63374820http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2024/06/03/another-fork-in-the-road-Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiLET"S TALK ABOUT IT! Talk about anything! Talk about everything! If it's about brain injury, we'll talk about it. Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has diverted his or her life-plan. A car accident, a fall...4807brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse72274fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-coping-with-physical-disabilities-after-brain-injury--63374847http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2024/05/20/another-fork-in-the-road--coping-with-physical-disabilities-after-brain-injuryMon, 20 May 2024 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiBrain injury comes in all shapes and sizes. It affects everyone differently. It is unique! Some brain injury is visible. Some is not. We call that "invisible" brain injury. I often talk about "invisible" brain injury on my shows. But, on tonight's...5047brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse72273fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-mimi-hayes-survivor-author-comedienne--63374848http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2024/05/06/another-fork-in-the-road--mimi-hayes--survivor-author-comedienneMon, 06 May 2024 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiMeet Mimi Hayes - Brain Injury Survivor, Author, & Comedienne. Mimi had her brain injury when she was only 22 years old. While on a blind date, Mimi had a migraine. A week later she began to have weird symptoms and her life ws forever changd....4767brain,brain injury,mimi hayes,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse72266fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-talk-about-it-040724--63374816http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2024/04/08/another-fork-in-the-road--talk-about-it-040724Mon, 08 Apr 2024 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiSometimes you just want to be random. You don't want to follow a plan. That's exactly what will happen on tonight's show. Stop by! Say hi!   . Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has diverted his or her...4795brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse72254fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-coping-with-irritability-after-brain-injury-part-2--63374844http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2024/03/18/another-fork-in-the-road--coping-with-irritability-after-brain-injury-part-2Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiThis is part 2. It is a continuation of the March 3, 2024 show with Host, Donna O'Donnell Figurski and Guest, Deb Brandon. Many survivors experience forms of irritability after a brain injury. It's not surprising. But irritability, angst, agitation,...4780brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse72241fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-coping-with-irritability-after-brain-injury--63374907http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2024/03/04/another-fork-in-the-road--coping-with-irritability-after-brain-injuryMon, 04 Mar 2024 01:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiMany survivors experience forms of irritability after a brain injury. It's not surprising. But irritability, angst, agitation, and frustration, no matter what you call them, can turn a person's daily life upside down. It not only affects the survivor,...4585brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse72229fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-panel-talk-about-it-021824--63374861http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2024/02/19/another-fork-in-the-road--panel--talk-about-it-021824Mon, 19 Feb 2024 01:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiJoin me for random talk. My guest/s and I will talk about whatever topics of brain injury that we want to. Come listen in.   Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has diverted his or her life-plan. A car accident,...4637brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse72219fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-guest-dawn-corbelli-help-survivors-in-hospital--63374882http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2024/02/05/another-fork-in-the-road--guest-dawn-corbelli--help-survivors-in-hospitalMon, 05 Feb 2024 01:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiHospital patients can all benefit from support from family and friends, but if you are hospitalized because of a brain injury, it's imperative to have an advocate by your side. Survivor and caregiver, Dawn Corbelli and I discuss the importance of this...4823brain,brain injury,dawn corbelli,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse72212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-what-does-normal-life-after-brain-injury-look-like-2--63374860http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2024/01/22/another-fork-in-the-road-what-does-normal-life-after-brain-injury-look-like-2Mon, 22 Jan 2024 01:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiWhat Does a “Normal” Life After Brain Injury Look Like?” REALLY!!?? Is there ever a normal life after brain injury. We'll hear from three survivors to get their thoughts on that qEvery TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that...4569brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse72206fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-panel-another-year-thoughts-about-resolutions--63374921http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2024/01/08/another-fork-in-the-road--panel-another-year-thoughts-about-resolutionsMon, 08 Jan 2024 01:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiAnother Year has begun. I hope it doesn't fly by as fast as the old one did. Let's talk about naking resolutions. or NOT!   Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has diverted his or her life-plan. A car accident, a...4658brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse72196fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-gratitude-attitude--63374838http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2023/12/18/another-fork-in-the-road--gratitude-attitudeMon, 18 Dec 2023 01:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiYou have a brain injury. Your whole life has been upended. You want to scream at the world. Go ahead and scream. Scream and yell and stamp your feet and . . . do it again. Then breathe! It seems hard to find anything good about your life being turned...675attitude,bi,brain injury,gratitude,tbifalse72186fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-tis-the-season-to-be-jolly-even-with-a-brain-injury--63374900http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2023/12/04/another-fork-in-the-road--tis-the-season-to-be-jolly-even-with-a-brain-injuryMon, 04 Dec 2023 01:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiTis the Season to Be Jolly - Even with a Brain Injury?? We'll focus on talking about the holidays, how we prepare for them, what we expect them to be, how we deal with them after brain injury, and how we can survive them – and have fun.   Every TBI...4591brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse72175fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-acceptance-what-it-looks-like--63374901http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2023/11/20/another-fork-in-the-road--acceptance-what-it-looks-likeMon, 20 Nov 2023 01:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell Figurski            Acceptance & What it Looks Like!  Acceptance of a new normal after brain injury does not mean to Give Up. It's more like making lemonade from lemons. Acceptance is how others welcome back the survivor to their world despite their...4608acceptance after brain injury,brain,brain injury,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse72171fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-panel-talk-about-it-with-kelly-110523--63374846http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2023/11/06/another-fork-in-the-road--panel--talk-about-it-with-kelly-110523Mon, 06 Nov 2023 01:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiAnything Goes! We're talking about anything B--R-A-I-N- I-N-J-U-R-Y! Be a fly on the wall and listen in.   Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has diverted his or her life-plan. A car accident, a fall from the...4786brain injury,brain injury radio network,david figurski,donna o'donnell figurskifalse72157fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-talk-about-it-with-survivor-deb-brandon--63375639http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2023/10/16/another-fork-in-the-road--talk-about-it--with-survivor-deb-brandonMon, 16 Oct 2023 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiAnything Goes! We're talking about anything B--R-A-I-N- I-N-J-U-R-Y! Be a fly on the wall and listen in.   Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has diverted his or her life-plan. A car accident, a fall from the...4538brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse72138fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-panel-changing-relationships-after-brain-injury--63375634http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2023/10/02/another-fork-in-the-road--panel--changing-relationships-after-brain-injuryMon, 02 Oct 2023 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiRelationships are tricky at the best of times. Throw a brain injury into the mix and the relationship equation may be completely upset.  Tune In to hear my panel discuss their changing relationships. Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a...4897brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse72137fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-kelly-tuttle-survivor-author-after-the-crash--63375646http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2023/09/18/another-fork-in-the-road--kelly-tuttle--survivor-author-after-the-crashMon, 18 Sep 2023 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiJoin me to hear survivor, Kelly Tuttle talk about her experience with brain injury. Learn more about her book, "After the Crash."   Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has diverted his or her life-plan. A car...4573brain injury,brain injury radio network,donnaodonnellfigurski.wordpres,survivingtraumaticbraininjury.,traumatic brain injuryfalse72125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-living-with-exhaustion-after-brain-injury--63375631http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2023/09/04/another-fork-in-the-road--living-with-exhaustion-after-brain-injuryMon, 04 Sep 2023 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiWhat is neuro-fatigue? Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has diverted his or her life-plan. A car accident, a fall from the roof, doing one more chin-up, or a door literally slamming one in the face are just...4671brain injury,brain injury radio network,donnaodonnellfigurski.wordpres,survivingtraumaticbraininjury.,traumatic brain injuryfalse72103fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-what-survivors-caregivers-want-don-t-want-to-hear--63375648http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2023/08/21/another-fork-in-the-road--what-survivors-caregivers-wantdont-want-to-hearMon, 21 Aug 2023 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiSurvivors and caregivers want to have support. They crave empathy and understanding. They want to be heard, but they do not want common platitudes. Often folks don't know what to say to a survivor or caregiver when any kind of serious event happens....4438brain injury,brain injury radio network,donnaodonnellfigurski.wordpres,survivingtraumaticbraininjury.,traumatic brain injuryfalse72102fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-dealing-with-emotional-changes-after-brain-injury--63375632http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2023/08/07/another-fork-in-the-road--dealing-with-emotional-changes-after-brain-injuryMon, 07 Aug 2023 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiDo you ever feel the up and down swings of emotional imbalance? Most people do at various times in their lives. It's natural. Emotions play a huge role in everyone's life, but when emotions fall out of balance, they can make life really tough. For...4413brain injury,brain injury radio network,donnaodonnellfigurski.wordpres,survivingtraumaticbraininjury.,traumatic brain injuryfalse72101fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-bob-millsap-caregiver-author-shake-yourself-free--63375640http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2023/07/17/another-fork-in-the-road--bob-millsap--caregiverauthor-shake-yourself-freeMon, 17 Jul 2023 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiBob Millsap is no stranger to calamities in his life. In his book, SHAKE YOURSELF FREE: Take Control of Your Life to Move Through the Pain, Bob writes about how he lost his fiancée who was killed in a car accident, how he lost his prestigious job as a...4565brain injury,brain injury radio network,donna o'donnell figurski,speak out!false72084fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-free-for-all-talk-about-it-talk-about-it-070223--63375629http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2023/07/03/another-fork-in-the-road-free-for-all--talk-about-it-talk-about-it-070223Mon, 03 Jul 2023 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiTonight’s show is one of those open-ended talk shows. My panelist and I will talk about whatever pops up in our conversation. Come listen in! We don't mind.   Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has diverted his...4464false72075fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-balancing-life-after-a-parent-s-brain-injury--63375659http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2023/06/19/another-fork-in-the-road-balancing-life-after-a-parents-brain-injuryMon, 19 Jun 2023 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiJanna Leyde Hockenjos, author of He Never Liked Cake, shares her life as a teenager after her father had a brain injury. She talks of trying to understand the new normal in her life all the while balancing her teenage years.   Every TBI survivor and...4632bi,brain injury,donna o’donnell figurski,prisoners without bar’s: a car,surviving traumatic brain injufalse72058fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-panel-rehabilitation-recovery-after-brain-injury--63375689http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2023/06/05/another-fork-in-the-road-panel--rehabilitation-recovery-after-brain-injuryMon, 05 Jun 2023 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiEvery brain injury is different. So is every manner of rehabilitation and recovery. Join my panel to hear more.   Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has diverted his or her life-plan. A car accident, a fall from...4763bi,brain injury,donna o’donnell figurski,prisoners without bar’s: a car,surviving traumatic brain injufalse72051fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-norma-myers-grief-ambiguous-loss--63375641http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2023/05/22/another-fork-in-the-road-norma-myers--grief-ambiguous-lossMon, 22 May 2023 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiWe all know grief when we lose a loved one. But what happens when a person survives a brain injury with a completely different personality and becomes unrecognizable? How do we deal with that? Norma Myers knows all too well the repercussions of grief...4787brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse72039fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-dealing-with-cognitive-disabilities-after-brain-injury--63375643http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2023/05/08/another-fork-in-the-road-dealing-with-cognitive-disabilities-after-brain-injuryMon, 08 May 2023 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiBrain injury comes with so many problems, but when it affects your thinking brain, you're in trouble. Survivors, Deb Brandon and Meghan Beaudry, join me to talk about this issue. Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road...4905brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse72005fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-edition--63375637http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2023/04/24/special-editionMon, 24 Apr 2023 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiM.S. survivor, Lisa Dryer, (host of Mess With M.S.) and Stroke survivor, Cam Compton, (host of Cam's Corner,) will sit in for me. They will discuss the similarities and differfences of each of their brain injuries and how they approach life from...4586brain injury radio,facebook,lisa dryer,mess with ms,twitterfalse72021fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-jeannette-davidson-mayer-please-don-t-judge-me--63375636http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2023/04/17/another-fork-in-the-road-jeannette-davidson-mayer-please-dont-judge-meMon, 17 Apr 2023 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiLife is a journey, and each journey is different. We all face joys, hard times, and challenges as we walk our winding paths. We simply can't know what monsters others have slain on their paths or what ones they are yet to face. I urge you to be kind...4344false72004fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-what-bi-survivors-caregivers-do-not-want-to-hear--63375601http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2023/04/03/another-fork-in-the-road-what-bi-survivors-caregivers-do-not-want-to-hearMon, 03 Apr 2023 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiLet's clear up some misconceptions about living in the brain injury world. What brain injury survivors and caregivers do NOT want to hear.   Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has diverted his or her life-plan....194false72001fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-tamar-rodney-phd-rn-pmhnp-bc-cne-on-neurofatigue--63375660http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2023/03/20/another-fork-in-the-road-tamar-rodney-phd-rn-pmhnp-bc-cne-on-neurofatigue-1Mon, 20 Mar 2023 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiSo excited to chat with Tamar Rodney about Neurofatigue after Brain Injury. How is it different from the everyday exhaustion that so many of us feel? AND...I want to know what all those letters mean after her name. Don't You?     PhD, PMHNP-BC, CNE ...4794brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse71990fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-panel-support-groups-yes-or-no--63375664http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2023/03/06/another-fork-in-the-road-panel--support-groups--yes-or-noMon, 06 Mar 2023 01:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiFor many support groups carry them through their days, weeks, and months. Others find them useless. Which are you?   Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has diverted his or her life-plan. A car accident, a fall...4797brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse71979fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-norma-myers-caregiver-author-advocate--63375675http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2023/02/20/another-fork-in-the-road-norma-myers--caregiver-author-advocateMon, 20 Feb 2023 01:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiMy guest tonight, Norma Myers, an author, an advocate for brain injury, and a mom, is going to talk about a horrific situation that happened in her life with her two sons. In 2012, her sons’ lives were changed forever when they were in a car accident...4738brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse71964fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-free-for-all-talk-about-it-talk-about-it-020523--63375680http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2023/02/06/another-fork-in-the-road-free-for-all--talk-about-it-talk-about-it-020523Mon, 06 Feb 2023 01:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiTime to Talk About IT! Anything and Everything - Brain Injury-related with panelists––survivor, Deb Brandon, and caregivers, Bob Millsap and Jeannette Davidson-Mayer...and of course, your host, Donna O'Donnell Figurski.   Every TBI survivor and...4596brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse71954fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-panel-let-s-talk-about-it--63376618http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2023/01/16/another-fork-in-the-road-panel-lets-talk-about-itMon, 16 Jan 2023 01:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiSometimes you just don't want to have a topic. You just want to have a random conversation. That's what we're going to do on Another Fork in the Road tonight. We're just going to TALK! Please join us.   Every TBI survivor and caregiver has...4633brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse71935fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-natural-paths-towards-healing-fruit-grace-mauzy--63376621http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2023/01/02/another-fork-in-the-road-natural-paths-towards-healing--fruit-grace-mauzyMon, 02 Jan 2023 01:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiAnother Fork in the Road: Natural Paths Towards Healing - Fruit (Grace) Mauzy This show is a continuation of "Another Fork in the Road: Can Massage, Meditation or Oils Help Brain Injury?" You can listen to the first show, which aired on December 3,...4837brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse71921fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-panel-mish-mosh-revisited--63376608http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2022/12/19/another-fork-in-the-road-panel-mish-mosh-revisitedMon, 19 Dec 2022 01:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiMish Mosh with caregiver, Fruit Grace Mauzy and survivor, Deb Brandon - and Me, caregiver, Donna O'Donnell Figurski, author of PRISONERS WITHOUT BARS: A CAREGIVER'S TALE, of course. Tonight we get to talk about anything Deb and Fruit want to. I'll...4894brain,brain injury,donna figurski,donna o'donnell figurski,traumatic brain injuryfalse71915fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-emotional-issues-the-holidays-after-brain-injury--63376616http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2022/12/05/another-fork-in-the-road-emotional-issues-the-holidays-after-brain-injuryMon, 05 Dec 2022 01:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiThe holidays can be emotional. For some they bring happiness with many family visits. But for others, they can cause much stress. My panelists and I will talk about how we deal with the holidays.   Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a...4620brain injury,emotional,happiness,holidays,stressfalse71721fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-caregiver-jenifer-fallert-speaks-out-about-caregiving--63376665http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2022/11/21/another-fork-in-the-road-caregiver-jenifer-fallert-speaks-out-about-caregivingMon, 21 Nov 2022 01:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiCaregiving is not for the faint of heart. Of course, neither is having a brain injury. Pair them together and you’ve got lives completely upended. Jenifer Fallert speaks out about her caregiving role when her daughter, Jordan, had a brain injury.....4383brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse71720fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-panel-coping-with-memory-loss-after-brain-injury--63376681http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2022/11/07/another-fork-in-the-road-panel--coping-with-memory-loss-after-brain-injuryMon, 07 Nov 2022 01:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiWith brain injury comes many debilitating issues. Memory loss is one of them. Can you imagine forgetting who you are or who your friends and family members are? What about forgetting your doctor's appointment, where you put your keys or forgetting to...4903brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse71719fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-guest-survivor-jordan-fallert--63376772http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2022/10/17/another-fork-in-the-road-guest--survivor-jordan-fallertMon, 17 Oct 2022 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiWhen brain injury happens, it's devastating. But it's even more horrifying when it happens to a young person. Jordal Fallert was only 23 years old when a speeding car struck hers and changed her life forever. Jordan shares her story and how she is...4560brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse71718fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-what-does-recovery-look-like-after-brain-injury--63376790http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2022/10/03/another-fork-in-the-road-what-does-recovery-look-like-after-brain-injuryMon, 03 Oct 2022 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiAnyone who knows anything about brain injury knows that there are no two brain injuries exactly alike. Think of snowflakes or fingerprints. They are unique too. So it must follow that each recovery will look different too. Every TBI survivor and...4747brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse71717fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-free-for-all-talk-about-it-talk-about-it-091822--63376755http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2022/09/19/another-fork-in-the-road-free-for-all--talk-about-it-talk-about-it-091822Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiSometimes you just have to shake things up. Break the flow. That's what we're doing tonight on this show. We're going ot talk about whatever comes up. I hope you will join us.   Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road...4671brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse71716fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-edition--63376758http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2022/09/12/special-editionMon, 12 Sep 2022 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiAnother Fork in the Road: Panel - Impulse vs. Logic After Brain Injury: Brain injury comes with so many changes - some very confusing. A person who was able to tap into logical thinking before an injury often loses that ability. It is often replaced...4649brain injury radio,donnaodonnellfigurski,facebook,lisa dryer,twitterfalse71840fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-who-am-i-where-did-i-go-finding-myself--63376788http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2022/09/05/another-fork-in-the-road-who-am-i-where-did-i-go-finding-myselfMon, 05 Sep 2022 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiOftentimes survivors wonder Who Am I? or Where Did I Go? After brain injury, it often takes a survivor some time to figure out the answers to those questions, The lives of caregivers change too, and they are in that same struggle mode. Every TBI...4782brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse71715fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-greg-payan-caregiver-author-shares-his-story--63377324http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2022/08/22/another-fork-in-the-road-greg-payan-caregiver-author-shares-his-storyMon, 22 Aug 2022 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiGreg Payan was living his best life with his best friend, Holly, when everything turned upside down. Holly woke up with a beyond severe headache, which sent her to the hospital. Tests quickly showed that Holly had a ruptured brain aneurysm. That...4512brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse71714fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-help-folks-understand-living-with-a-brain-injury--63377330http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2022/08/08/another-fork-in-the-road-help-folks-understand--living-with-a-brain-injuryMon, 08 Aug 2022 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiMost folks don't know what it's like to live with a brain injury. They are the lucky ones. I hope they never have to know. But those who wake up each morning with a brain injury know that it has drastically changed their lives. In today's conversation...4425brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse71713fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-free-for-all-talk-about-it-talk-about-it--63377402http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2022/07/18/another-fork-in-the-road-free-for-all--talk-about-it-talk-about-itMon, 18 Jul 2022 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiFree for All - Talk About It! Talk About It! If you are a survivor of brain injury or a caregiver for or a family member or friend of a person with brain injury, I know you must have a lot of questions. So, Let's Talk About It! Join my panel and me...4521brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse71712fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-losing-family-friends-after-brain-injury--63377457http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2022/07/04/another-fork-in-the-road-losing-family-friends-after-brain-injuryMon, 04 Jul 2022 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiAren't there enough problems for survivors of brain injury without having to add on losing family and friends? Folks seem to rally and offer help at the onset of the injury, but when the survivor is not able to keep up with pre-injury activities and...4607brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse71711fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-bill-gasiamis-stroke-survivor-podcaster--63377428http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2022/06/20/another-fork-in-the-road-bill-gasiamis--stroke-survivor-podcasterMon, 20 Jun 2022 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiWhen Bill Gasiamis felt he wasn't receiving adequate care after his stroke, he took matters into his own hands. He not only became an advocate for himself, but he opened his heart to help others. Bill has a podcast where he interviews other brain...4565brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse71710fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-free-for-all-panelists-deb-karina-meghan-gail--63377547http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2022/05/16/another-fork-in-the-road-free-for-all-panelists-deb-karina-meghan-gailMon, 16 May 2022 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiCANCELLATION - To Be Rescheduled - Bill Gasiamis New Show! FREE-for-ALL Panelists Deb Brandon, Karina Seda, Meghan Beaudry, & Gail Waikun. Join us to see what pops up. Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has...4564brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse71708fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-returning-to-work-school-after-brain-injury--63377458http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2022/05/02/another-fork-in-the-road-returning-to-workschool-after-brain-injuryMon, 02 May 2022 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiMost survivors of brain injury can't wait to return to their old lives. That includes going back to work or school. But returning to work or school for many is impossible. For some, it may include many accommodations. Tonight's panel is going to look...4508brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse71707fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-self-care-for-caregivers-they-need-it-rr--63377404http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2022/04/18/another-fork-in-the-road-self-care-for-caregivers-they-need-it-rrMon, 18 Apr 2022 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiCaregivers are a special class of people. They are folks who give up their lives to help others. Somerimes it's by choice. Most times it's by circumstances. My guests this evening, Lisabeth Evans & Jeannette Davidson-Mayer, were thrust into their...4609brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse71706fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-adjusting-to-personality-changes-after-brain-trauma--63377558http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2022/04/04/another-fork-in-the-road-adjusting-to-personality-changes-after-brain-traumaMon, 04 Apr 2022 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiMany survivors feel like they lost the person they were after their brain injury. They find they don’t know themselves anymore. Have you had a brain injury or know someone who has? Can you relate? Join me and my panel to examine the topic of...4948brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse71691fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-survivor-author-casey-chaffey-chronic-illness-pain--63377538http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2022/03/21/another-fork-in-the-road-survivorauthor-casey-chaffey--chronic-illness-painMon, 21 Mar 2022 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiSurvivor/Author Casey Chaffey talks about chronic illness and pain and how she faces these challenges in her life. Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has diverted his or her life-plan. A car accident, a fall from...4416brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse71664fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-panel-what-do-you-miss-most-about-yourself--63377456http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2022/03/07/another-fork-in-the-road-panel--what-do-you-miss-most-about-yourselfMon, 07 Mar 2022 01:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiSurvivors of brain injury, Meghan Beaudry, Gail Waitkun, and Barbara Wilson join me to talk about how brain injury has affected their lives and what they miss about  themselves before their injury became a prevalent part of who they are.   Every...4611brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse71667fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-karina-seda-life-stroke-coach--63377511http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2022/02/21/another-fork-in-the-road-karina-seda--life-stroke-coachMon, 21 Feb 2022 01:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiWhen Karina Seda was a teenager, she had a stroke, which completely turned her life upside down. "But Karina said "The effect of this tragedy was the start of a new life." Karina is the founder of Living Without Limits and her  positive attitude is...4481brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse71653fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-pros-cons-of-new-year-s-resolutions--63377591http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2022/02/07/another-fork-in-the-road-pros-cons-of-new-years-resolutionsMon, 07 Feb 2022 01:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiFolks make resolutions every January 1st as if it is a magical day. They follow up on some and toss others by the wayside. My panel and I will discuss the Pros & Cons of New Year's Resolutions. Did you make a resolution this year? How's that going...4558bi,brain injury,donna o’donnell figurski,prisoners without bar’s: a car,surviving traumatic brain injufalse71639fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-survivor-author-dawn-wasserman-corbelli--63377528http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2022/01/17/another-fork-in-the-road-survivor-author--dawn-wasserman-corbelliMon, 17 Jan 2022 01:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiDawn Wasserman Corbelli  is the author of A Miracle a Day, One Day at a Time: Hope After Traumatic Brain Injury. Dawn and her daughter Veronica are both survivors of a near fatal car accident. Dawn will share her and her daughter's stories of...4498brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse71613fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-another-new-year-getting-through-the-holidays--63378266http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2022/01/03/another-fork-in-the-road-another-new-year--getting-through-the-holidaysMon, 03 Jan 2022 01:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiThe holidays should be fun, but for many they are a real challenge. Celebrations, family visits, presents, and good tidings abound for many, but not for all. The holidays can be a real downer when folks face serious health issues. Join me and my panel...4721brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse71607fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-guest-survivor-gail-waitkun--63378267http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2021/12/20/another-fork-in-the-road-guest--survivor--gail-waitkunMon, 20 Dec 2021 01:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiJoin me and my guest, Gail Waitkun to discuss her road back to recovery from multiple brain injuries.   Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has diverted his or her life-plan. A car accident, a fall from the roof,...4546brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse71596fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-panel-what-good-has-come-from-your-brain-injury--63378271http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2021/12/06/another-fork-in-the-road-panel--what-good-has-come-from-your-brain-injuryMon, 06 Dec 2021 01:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiCan survivors of brain injury find any good in their lives afer brain injury? Listen to Barbara Wilson, Jamie Crane-Mauzy, and me talk about the good we find in life after brain injury.   Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in...4737brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse71582fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-guest-survivor-aaron-avila--63378270http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2021/11/22/another-fork-in-the-road-guest--survivor--aaron-avilaMon, 22 Nov 2021 01:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiMeet Aaron Avila survivor of an aneurysm and a stroke. Aaron will talk about how he put his life back together.   Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has diverted his or her life-plan. A car accident, a fall from...4517brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse71572fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-depression-suicidal-thoughts-after-brain-injury--63378275http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2021/11/08/another-fork-in-the-road-depression-suicidal-thoughts-after-brain-injuryMon, 08 Nov 2021 01:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiSurvivors, Melissa Cronin, Meghan Beaudry, and Deb Brandon, bare their souls as we  discuss “Depression and Suicidal Thoughts After Brain Injury.” Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has diverted his or her...4888coping with depression after b,depression,depression after brain injury,suicide,suicide after brain injuryfalse71556fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-caregiver-drew-niemann-survivor-terry-niemann--63378282http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2021/10/18/another-fork-in-the-road-caregiver-drew-niemann-survivor-terry-niemannMon, 18 Oct 2021 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiTerry Niemann has had three brain injuries. Her husband, Drew Niemann, is not only her spouse and friend, but he's also her caregiver. Drew and Terry join together in their podcast, "A Battle Within" to raise awareness of brain injury. I was a...4671brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse71543fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-what-does-a-normal-life-after-brain-injury-look-like--63378269http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2021/10/04/another-fork-in-the-road-what-does-a-normal-life-after-brain-injury-look-likeMon, 04 Oct 2021 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiWhat Does a “Normal” Life After Brain Injury Look Like?” REALLY!!?? Is there ever a normal life after brain injury. We'll hear from three survivors to get their thoughts on that qEvery TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that...4540brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse71524fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-jamie-crystal-fairles--63378348http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2021/09/20/another-fork-in-the-road-jamie-crystal-fairlesMon, 20 Sep 2021 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiI t took two brain tumors to make a love story. It was unlikely that Jaime and Crystal would have met had they not each suffered a brain tumor. But they did have brain tumors and they did meet . . . with a little help from their friends. An email...5409brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse71508fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-expectations-survivors-caregivers-after-brain-injury--63378287http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2021/09/06/another-fork-in-the-road-expectations-survivorscaregivers-after-brain-injuryMon, 06 Sep 2021 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiSurvivor, Meghan Beaudry and Caregiver, Jeannette Davidson-Mayer discuss the needs and expectations of both survivors and caregivers. Though many expectations overlap, some are specific to each person. Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered...4425brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse71455fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-survivor-laura-miller-ptsd-yoga-instructor--63378374http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2021/08/16/another-fork-in-the-road-survivor-laura-miller-ptsd-yoga-instructorMon, 16 Aug 2021 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiSo many brain injury survivors suffer from PTSD-related issues after their event. Survivor, Laura Miller, PTSD & Yoga Instructor, will discuss how the practice of yoga can help with PTSD symptoms.   Every TBI survivor and caregiver has...4668another fork in the road,donna figurski,donna o'donnell figurski,prisoners without bars,prisoners without bars: a carefalse71454fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-role-changes-know-your-partner-s-jobs--63378378http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2021/08/02/another-fork-in-the-road-role-changes--know-your-partners-jobsMon, 02 Aug 2021 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiYou  never know when you might become unable to cope with normal living because of a disability. It's best to be prepared. Knowing your partner's jobs and being able to execute them will relieve some stress from an unexpected event. Caregiver, Bob...4756another fork in the road,donna figurski,donna o'donnell figurski,prisoners without bars,prisoners without bars: a carefalse71453fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-caregiver-author-kate-washington-caregiver-burnout--63378377http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2021/07/19/another-fork-in-the-road-caregiver-author-kate-washington-caregiver-burnoutMon, 19 Jul 2021 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiIf you are a caregiver, you know how all-consuming that job can be. You're not only guiding your life, but also that of a loved one. Kate Washington, who is the caregiver for her seriously-ill spouse, tells all in her book, Already Toast: Caregiving...4540another fork in the road,donna figurski,donna o'donnell figurski,prisoners without bars,prisoners without bars: a carefalse71452fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-panel-support-groups-yes-or-no--63378402http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2021/07/05/another-fork-in-the-road-panelsupport-groups--yes-or-noMon, 05 Jul 2021 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiTo Support Group or NOT Support Group. That is the question! Many folks, both survivors and caregivers depend on the help of support groups. But many folks prefer to go it alone. What is your choice? Tune in to hear me and my panel, Deb Brabdon and...4869brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse71427fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-survivor-author-marcia-pelletiere--63378406http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2021/06/21/another-fork-in-the-road-survivor-author-marcia-pelletiereMon, 21 Jun 2021 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiSurvivor & Author of A CROWN OF HORNETS, Marcia Pelletiere, joins me to talk about her brain injury and how she is moving forward. Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has diverted his or her life-plan. A car...4939brain,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse71422fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-self-care-for-caregivers-they-need-it--63378419http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2021/06/07/another-fork-in-the-road-self-care-for-caregivers-they-need-it-1Mon, 07 Jun 2021 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiCaregivers are a special class of people. They are folks who give up their lives to help others. Somerimes it's by choice. Most times it's by circumstances. My guests this evening, Lisabeth Evans & Jeannette Davidson-Mayer, were thrust into their...4879bi,brain injury,donna o’donnell figurski,prisoners without bar’s: a car,surviving traumatic brain injufalse71393fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-survivor-danielle-skranak-soldier-to-beauty-queen--63379606http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2021/05/17/another-fork-in-the-road-survivor-danielle-skranak-soldier-to-beauty-queenMon, 17 May 2021 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiDanielle will talk about her road from trying to make her life better, joining the military, getting a brain injury, and reaching her current goals. Danielle says. "How you start isn’t how you have to end. We all have struggles and difficulties; but...4826danielle skranak,military,miss gilbert,tbi,troopfalse71392fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-good-attitude-coupled-with-gratitude--63379965http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2021/05/03/another-fork-in-the-road-good-attitude-coupled-with-gratitudeMon, 03 May 2021 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiBrain injury is hard to take. It comes with various hardships. So how do survivors and their caregivers get by? I learned that having a good attitude and being grateful has helped David and me through the past 16+ years. Join me tonight to hear how...4750another fork in the road,birn,brain injury,prisoners without bars: a care,tbifalse71363fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-panel-survivor-annie-ricketts-gbia--63379627http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2021/04/19/another-fork-in-the-road-panel-survivor-annie-ricketts-gbiaMon, 19 Apr 2021 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiAnnie Ricketts is a survivor of brain injury, but she does not let that stop her. Annie is the founder of Brain Injury Global Picnic and GBIA. Her mission is to bring awareness about brain injury to everyone. Every TBI survivor and caregiver has...4936bi,brain injury,donna o’donnell figurski,prisoners without bar’s: a car,surviving traumatic brain injufalse71330fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-edition-lisa-dryer-on-another-fork-in-the-road--63379633http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2021/04/11/special-edition-lisa-dryer-on-another-fork-in-the-roadSun, 11 Apr 2021 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiPlease come join me, Lisa Dryer, and my friends on "Another Fork In The Road!" I am a guest on this show, and I think that you will agree that my friend Donna (the host) is excellent at her craft! She is my Arizona neighbor, she trained me as a host,...4369braininjuryradio,facebook,lisa dryer,ms,twitterfalse71372fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-caregiver-heather-sivori-floyd--63379629http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2021/04/05/another-fork-in-the-road-caregiver-heather-sivori-floydMon, 05 Apr 2021 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiHeather Sivori Floyd was already a mother, which means she was a automatic caregiver. But when one of her children had a brain injury, her caregiving skills rose to a higher level. Hear Heather talk about how to juggle caring for her son with brain...4839author,brain injury,caregiver,donna o'donnell figurski,prisoners without bars: a carefalse71362fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-survivor-meghan-beaudry--63379589http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2021/03/22/another-fork-in-the-road-survivor-meghan-beaudryMon, 22 Mar 2021 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiGuest ~ Survivor, Meghan Beaudry Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has diverted his or her life-plan. A car accident, a fall from the roof, doing one more chin-up, or a door literally slamming one in the face...4858bi,brain injury,donna o’donnell figurski,prisoners without bar’s: a car,surviving traumatic brain injufalse71329fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-panel-talk-about-the-unmet-needs-of-caregiver-s--63379702http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2021/03/08/another-fork-in-the-road-panel-talk-about-the-unmet-needs-of-caregiversMon, 08 Mar 2021 01:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiSo many caregiers step up to care for their loved ones. They give their all - even putting their needs on the back burner. It's human nature, I think. BUT...Caregivers have needs too! Caregiver and author, Jeannette Davidson-Mayer joins me to talk...4801bi,brain injury,donna o’donnell figurski,prisoners without bar’s: a car,surviving traumatic brain injufalse71328fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-caregiver-author-ashley-bendiksen-alzheimer-s--63379715http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2021/02/22/another-fork-in-the-road-caregiverauthor-ashley-bendiksen-alzheimersMon, 22 Feb 2021 01:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiAlzheimer's is a disease of the brain that causes the brain to atrophy, (shrink.) It kills off brain cells. Ashley Bendiksen knows all too well about Alzheimer’s disease as she was a prominent caregiver for her mother, who had the disease . Every TBI...4890bi,brain injury,donna o’donnell figurski,prisoners without bar’s: a car,surviving traumatic brain injufalse71318fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-what-do-you-want-your-caregiver-survivor-to-know--63379764http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2021/02/08/another-fork-in-the-road-what-do-you-want-your-caregiversurvivor-to-knowMon, 08 Feb 2021 01:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiSurvivors and caregivers each have specific roles to play in this dance called brain injury. Survivor, what do you want your caregiver to know?  Caregiver, what do you want your survivor to know? Guests Deb Brandon (survivor) and Jamie Crane-Mauzy...4894brain injury,deb brandon,donna o'donnell figurski,jamie crane-mauzy,traumatic brain injuryfalse71277fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-caregiver-drew-niemann-survivor-terry-niemann--63379782http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2021/01/18/another-fork-in-the-road-caregiver-drew-niemann-survivor-terry-niemannMon, 18 Jan 2021 01:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiTerry Niemann has had three brain injuries. Her husband, Drew Niemann, is not only her spouse and friend, but he's also her caregiver. Drew and Terry join together in their podcast, "A Battle Within" to raise awareness of brain injury. I was a guest...4762braininjury,donna o'donnell figurski,drew niemann,tbi,terry niemannfalse71220fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-panel-what-s-new-in-the-new-year--63379704http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2021/01/04/another-fork-in-the-road-panel--whats-new-in-the-new-yearMon, 04 Jan 2021 01:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiAnother year gone–a new one to look forward to. Well, that's what we hope, anyway. We hope the problems of 2020, which will go down in history, will fade away, and the new year will open up to happy haappenings. Crossing fingers and toes.   Every...4779donna o'donnell figurski,donnfigurski.com,new year,prisoners without bars: a care,survivingtraumaticbraininjury.false71219fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-guest-dr-alauna-trauma-psychiatrist-author--63379763http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2020/12/21/another-fork-in-the-road-guest-dr-alauna-trauma-psychiatrist-authorMon, 21 Dec 2020 01:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiDr Alauna, trauma psychiatrist & author of "WAKE UP: To Your Brains, Biology and Behavior," will share her expertise on empathy skills. Dr Alauna's mission is, "... to educate every person on how to heal from and break the trauma cycle ...."...4714author,dr alauna,empathy,prisoners without bars: a care,wake up: to your brains biologfalse71218fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-panel-getting-ready-for-holidays-covid-19-style--63379664http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2020/12/07/another-fork-in-the-road-panel--getting-ready-for-holidays-covid-19-styleMon, 07 Dec 2020 01:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiThe holidays can be stressful for anyone, but throw a brain injury into the mix and that shakes it all up. Holidays usually mean fun–a time to meet up with family and friends, a time to party, a time to be merry. But for those living with a brain...5064bi,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,stress & holidays,tbifalse71217fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-harriet-hodgson-caregiver-advocate-author--63379776http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2020/11/16/another-fork-in-the-road-harriet-hodgson--caregiver-advocate-authorMon, 16 Nov 2020 01:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiCaregiver, Advocate & Author, Harriet Hodgson joins me to talk about her long journey as caregiver for her husband, John. Harriet is also the author of many books focusing on caregiveing.   Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork...4812brain injury,caregiver,donna o'donnell figurski,harriet hodgson,tbifalse71216fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-transition-from-recovery-to-living-with-brain-injury--63379769http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2020/11/02/another-fork-in-the-road-transition-from-recovery-to-living-with-brain-injuryMon, 02 Nov 2020 01:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiTransitioning from recovery from brain injury to settling into life after brain injury is no doubt difficult. Reshaping and rebuilding a new life to accommodate the changes caused by brain injury can be challenging. Tonight's panel, survivor, Deb...4841bi,brain injury,donna o’donnell figurski,prisoners without bar’s: a car,surviving traumatic brain injufalse71201fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-craig-j-phillips-survivor-of-brain-injury--63379783http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2020/10/19/another-fork-in-the-road-craig-j-phillips--survivor-of-brain-injuryMon, 19 Oct 2020 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiCraig J. Phillips, survivor of brain injury, (Rehabilitation Counselor, NeuroPlasticity Motivator, Author, Advocate, Keynote Speaker) joins me tonight to tell his story of his journey  and to offer suggestions that worked for him.   Every TBI...4896bi,brain injury,donna o’donnell figurski,prisoners without bar’s: a car,surviving traumatic brain injufalse71175fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-panel-mish-mosh--63380575http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2020/10/05/another-fork-in-the-road-panel--mish-moshMon, 05 Oct 2020 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiMish Mosh with caregiver, Fruit Grace Mauzy and survivor, Deb Brandon - and Me, caregiver, Donna O'Donnell Figurski, author of PRISONERS WITHOUT BARS: A CAREGIVER'S TALE, of course. Tonight we get to talk about anything Deb and Fruit want to. I'll...4897bi,brain injury,donna o’donnell figurski,prisoners without bar’s: a car,surviving traumatic brain injufalse71174fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-panel-abby-maslin-caregiver-author--63380577http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2020/09/21/another-fork-in-the-road-panel--abby-maslin--caregiver-authorMon, 21 Sep 2020 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiAbby Maslin is the caregiver for her husband, TC. who was brutally beaten and left for dead. TC now lives with a traumatic brain injury. Abby tells their story of how they are piecing their lives back together again.   Every TBI survivor and...4926bi,brain injury,donna o’donnell figurski,prisoners without bar’s: a car,surviving traumatic brain injufalse71173fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-panel-faulty-cognitive-thinking-brain-injury-part2--63380587http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2020/09/07/another-fork-in-the-road-panel--faulty-cognitive-thinking-brain-injury-part2Mon, 07 Sep 2020 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiBrain Injury causes all kinds of issues. It can cause emotional and behavioral problems, It can cause many physical disabilities and it also can interfere with cognitive thinking. Planning and organization skills are just some of the things that are...4931bi,brain injury,donna o’donnell figurski,prisoners without bar’s: a car,surviving traumatic brain injufalse71141fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-nolan-mcdonnell-survivor-of-brain-injury--63380618http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2020/08/17/another-fork-in-the-road-nolan-mcdonnell--survivor-of-brain-injuryMon, 17 Aug 2020 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiYou never know what life will offer. Sometimes it presents unexpected happy events like running into a long, lost friend. Other times it slaps you in the face with unwanted events like falling on a prickly cactus on a desert hike. Sometimes it puts...4853bi,brain injury,donna o’donnell figurski,prisoners without bar’s: a car,surviving traumatic brain injufalse71140fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-panel-delayed-symptoms-of-brain-injury--63380628http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2020/08/03/another-fork-in-the-road-panel--delayed-symptoms-of-brain-injuryMon, 03 Aug 2020 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiEffects of brain injury don't always appear at the onset of the injury. Sometimes they take time to make themselves known. Some weeks, months, or years after the event headaches/migraines may appear. Dizziness and seizures may happen. These events can...5072brain injury,brain injury radio netwok,delayed symptoms of brain inju,donna o"donnell figurski,tbifalse71128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-a-little-bit-of-this-a-little-bit-of-that-after-bi--63380636http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2020/07/20/another-fork-in-the-road-a-little-bit-of-this--a-little-bit-of-that-after-biMon, 20 Jul 2020 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiHost, Donna O'Donnell Figurski and panelists, survivor, Deb Brandon and caregiver, Fruit Grace Mauzy are going rogue. We are going to talk about whatever pops into our brains. It's bound to be a fun and an intersting show. Every TBI survivor and...4892another fork in the road,deb brandon,donna o'donnell figurski,fruit grace mauzy,prisoners without bars: a carefalse71116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-panel-going-back-to-work-school-after-brain-injury--63380662http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2020/07/06/another-fork-in-the-road-panel--going-back-to-workschool-after-brain-injuryMon, 06 Jul 2020 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiBrain injury has a way of disrupting a survivor's life in many ways. Many survivors live with a plethora of physical disabilities. Some live with various cognitive disabilities. And, some have a combination of both. For these survivors, re-entering...4807brain injury,deb brandon,fruit grace mauzy,return to work after brain inj,surviving traumatic brain injufalse71102fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-ken-collins-survivor-of-brain-injury--63380695http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2020/06/22/another-fork-in-the-road-ken-collins--survivor-of-brain-injuryMon, 22 Jun 2020 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiKen Collins was a young man in his mid-20s when brain injury became a serious part of his life. As I always say in my show, brain injury is not discriminating and can happen anywhere, anytime and to anyone. It can happen when you least expect it. It...4898another fork in the road,bi,brain injury,ken collins,tbifalse71081fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-panel-faulty-cognitive-thinking-after-brain-injury--63380666http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2020/06/08/another-fork-in-the-road-panel--faulty-cognitive-thinkingafter-brain-injuryMon, 08 Jun 2020 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiBrain Injury causes all kinds of issues. It can cause emotional and behavioral problems, It can cause many physical disabilities and it also can interfere with cognitive thinking. Planning and organization skills are just some of the things that are...4974another fork in the road,donna figurski,donna o'donnell figurski,prisoners without bars: a care,surviving traumatic brain injufalse71047fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-mimi-hayes-brain-injury-survivor-author-comedienne--63380691http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2020/05/18/another-fork-in-the-road-mimi-hayes-brain-injury-survivor-author-comedienneMon, 18 May 2020 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiMeet Mimi Hayes - Brain Injury Survivor, Author, & Comedienne. Mimi had her brain injury when she was only 22 years old. While on a blind date, Mimi had a migraine. A week later she began to have weird symptoms and her life ws forever changd....4969another fork in the road,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,mimi hayes,tbifalse71046fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-panel-finding-purpose-in-life-after-brain-injury--63380737http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2020/05/04/another-fork-in-the-road-panel--finding-purpose-in-life-after-brain-injuryMon, 04 May 2020 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiBoth caregivers and survivors join me for this show on Finding Purpose in Life After Brain Injury. Survivors, Deb Brandon and Su Meck join caregiver, Bob Millsap and me to talk about how life goes on with purpose and dignity after brain injury has...4891brain injury radio network,caregiver,donna o’donnell figurski,prisoners without bars: a care,traumatic brain injuryfalse7868fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-bi-survivor-columbia-prof-dr-david-figurski-covid19--63380722http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2020/04/20/another-fork-in-the-road-bi-survivorcolumbia-prof-dr-david-figurski-covid19Mon, 20 Apr 2020 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiDr. David H. Figurski, Professor Emeritus - Department of Microbiology and Immunology - Columbia University talks about corona.virus. Many brain injury survivors were already prepared for the shelter-in-place orders that many states have invoked....5133coronavirus,covid19,donna o'donnell figurski,pandemic,pandemic and brain injuryfalse71019fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-correlation-between-brain-injury-homelessness--63380767http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2020/04/06/another-fork-in-the-road-correlation-between-brain-injury-homelessnessMon, 06 Apr 2020 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiHave you ever wondered about why there are so many homeless people? I have! Have you ever wondered if there is a correlation to brain injury and homelessness. I have! So I asked Carrie Collins-Fadell, Executive Director of Brain Injury Alliance of...4737another fork in the road,carrie collins-fadell,donna figurski,donna o'donnell figurski,prisoners without bars: a carefalse71006fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-caregiver-and-author-harriet-hodgson--63381520http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2020/03/16/another-fork-in-the-road-caregiver-and-author-harriet-hodgsonMon, 16 Mar 2020 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiHarriet Hodgson is the author of more than 36 books circling around the topics of caregiving, grief, and taking charge again. She was the caregiver for her mother, her grandchildren, and her husband. She knows what she is talking about when she talks...5105another fork in the road,donna o'donnell figurski,harriet hodgson,surviving traumatic brain inju,the family caregiver's guidefalse7931fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-emotional-behavioral-problems-after-brain-injury-2--63381602http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2020/03/02/another-fork-in-the-road-emotional-behavioral-problems-after-brain-injury-2Mon, 02 Mar 2020 01:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiBrain injury cause many issues for its survivors. Two big problem areas are emotional and behavioral changes. It can completely change a survivor's personality so that family and friends no longer recognize the person they love. Often, the survivor...4788behavioral changes,brain injury,emotional changes,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse7964fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-kristina-tommy-hopkins-living-with-brain-injury--63381625http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2020/02/17/another-fork-in-the-road-kristina-tommy-hopkins-living-with-brain-injuryMon, 17 Feb 2020 01:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiWhile serving his country in Iraq, Tommy Hopkin's life was forever changed. So was the life of Tommy's wife Kristina. When Tommy's camp was attacked, his head was injured causing a brain injury that will be with him forever. Kristina feels that folks...4825another fork in the road,birn,brain injury radio network,donna o'donnell figurski,prisoners without bars: a carefalse7930fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-panel-gratitude-attitude--63381629http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2020/02/03/another-fork-in-the-road-panel--gratitude-attitudeMon, 03 Feb 2020 01:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiYou have a brain injury. Your whole life has been upended. You want to scream at the world. Go ahead and scream. Scream and yell and stamp your feet and . . . do it again. Then breathe! It seems hard to find anything good about your life being turned...4851attitude and gratitude,caregiver,donna o’donnell figurski,prisoners without bars: a care,traumatic brain injuryfalse7867fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-we-re-moving-forward-with-ronda-alcorn-caregiver--63381674http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2020/01/20/another-fork-in-the-road-were-moving-forward-with-ronda-alcorn-caregiverMon, 20 Jan 2020 01:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiRonda Alcorn, caregiver to her son, Austin, is one of three founders of "We're Moving Forward." This non-profit organization was formed to enhance the lives of brain injury survivors, their caregivers, and family and is located in Phoenix, AZ. It...4915donna o'donnell figurski,ronda alcorn,tbi,traumatic brain injury,we're moving forwardfalse7925fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-panel-a-new-year-new-resolutions--63381607http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2020/01/06/another-fork-in-the-road-panel--a-new-year-new-resolutionsMon, 06 Jan 2020 01:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell Figurski365 days pass and a new year begins. It happens every year at this time. It's a new beginning. It feels fresh and you vow to improve your life. You make resolutions or promises to exercise, eat well, write more, finish that project that you started...4957another fork in the road,birn,brain injury,donna o’donnell figurski,tbifalse7866fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-with-author-caregiver-jeannette-davidson-mayer--63381671http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2019/12/16/another-fork-in-the-road-with-author-caregiver-jeannette-davidson-mayerMon, 16 Dec 2019 01:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiJeannette Davidson-Mayer has been a guest and a regular panelist on my show for many years. Jeannette’s husband, DeWayne, had 5 brain injuries while serving in Iraq. DeWayne’s brain injuries have not only changed his life forever but also the lives of...5401bi,brain injury,our central command post: an a,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse7813fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prisoners-without-bars-jamie-crane-mauzy-author-donna-o-donnell-figurski--63381666http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2019/12/09/prisoners-without-bars-jamie-crane-mauzy-author-donna-odonnell-figurskiMon, 09 Dec 2019 01:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiPrisoners without Bars Donna is the host of the Podcast “Another Fork in the Road” on the Brain Injury Radio Network. I was interviewing on her show last year which is what developed into me having a show.  Donna is the caregiver of a person who...5274donna o'donnell figurski,jamie crane-mauzy,prisoners without barsfalse7887fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-let-s-talk-turkey-the-holidays-after-brain-injury--63381659http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2019/12/02/another-fork-in-the-road-lets-talk-turkey-the-holidays-after-brain-injuryMon, 02 Dec 2019 01:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiHolidays can be a stressful time of the year for anyone. Many extra responsibilities are thrust upon us. Buying presents, cooking special dinners, entertaining extended family members, and frolicking at office or family parties are some of the things...4772another fork in the road,birn,brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,survivingtraumaticbraininjury.false7865fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-melissa-cronin-author-chicken-soup-for-the-soul-2--63381591http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2019/11/18/another-fork-in-the-road-melissa-cronin-author-chicken-soup-for-the-soul-2Mon, 18 Nov 2019 01:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiMelissa Cronin was strolling through the Santa Monica Farmer’s Market when an elderly man lost control of his car and barreled into the crowd. That changed her life forever. Now Melissa lives with ‘invisible bruises.” But Melissa picked up the pieces...5400brain injury,chick soup for the soul,donna o'donnell figurski,melissa cronin,prisoners wothout bars: a carefalse7827fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-emotional-behavioral-problems-after-brain-injury--63381733http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2019/11/04/another-fork-in-the-road-emotional-behavioral-problems-after-brain-injuryMon, 04 Nov 2019 01:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiEvery TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has diverted his or her life-plan. A car accident, a fall from the roof, doing one more chin-up, or a door literally slamming one in the face are just some causes of traumatic...4913brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,emotional behavior,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse7842fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-cyndy-feasel-nfl-wife-an-exorbitant-price-to-pay--63381702http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2019/10/21/another-fork-in-the-road--cyndy-feasel--nfl-wife--an-exorbitant-price-to-payMon, 21 Oct 2019 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiAn 8-year-old boy's dream of playing National League Fooball comes true, but ends in tragedy. Cyndy Feasel and her college-sweetheart, husband, Seattle Hawk #54, Grant Feasel, paid the highest price for his dream. After years of abuse of his body on...5401cyndy feasel,donna o'donneell figurski,football,grant feasel,nflfalse7826fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-coping-with-physical-disabilities-after-brain-injury--63381707http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2019/10/07/another-fork-in-the-road-coping-with-physical-disabilities-after-brain-injuryMon, 07 Oct 2019 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiBrain injury comes in all shapes and sizes. It affects everyone differently. It is unique! Some brain injury is visible. Some is not. We call that "invisible" brain injury. I often talk about "invisible" brain injury on my shows. But, on tonight's...5015brain injury,david h. figurski phd,doctor david figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse7812fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-with-brain-injury-survivor-alisa-marie--63641867http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2019/09/16/another-fork-in-the-road-with-brain-injury-survivor-alisa-marieMon, 16 Sep 2019 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiAlisa Marie survived not only one brain injury, but she had three. She is no stranger to rehab. She has had occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy many times both as an inpatient and as an outpatient. Alisa Marie likes to remind...5048alisa marie,bi,braininjury,braininjuryradio,tbi. brain injuryfalse7793fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-self-perception-after-brain-injury--63641911http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2019/09/02/another-fork-in-the-road-self-perception-after-brain-injuryMon, 02 Sep 2019 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiAnother Fork in the Road:  Self-Perception After Brain Injury Has your perception of yourself changed after your brain injury? Do you feel more or less confident? Has your self-esteem been damaged? How do you see your "new" self after your brain...5400bi,bi survivor,brain injury survivor,donna o'donnell figurski,tbifalse7768fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-courtney-clark-brain-injury-survivor-author--63641921http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2019/08/19/another-fork-in-the-road-courtney-clark--brain-injury-survivor-authorMon, 19 Aug 2019 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiCourtney Clark joins me again. this time to discuss her book, "The Giving Prescription: A Personal Plan for Healing Through Helping."  Since Courtney's life was derailed with her brain injury, she has focused on how to not only heal herself, but also...4944bi,brain injury,courtney clark,donna o'donnell figurski,traumatic brain injuryfalse7758fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-cognitive-dysfunction-after-brain-injury-cont--63641937http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2019/08/05/another-fork-in-the-road-cognitive-dysfunction-after-brain-injury-contMon, 05 Aug 2019 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiThere are many dire symptoms of brain injury including cognitive dysfunction. That simply means problems with what I like to call the "thinking brain." It's the part of the brain that allows one to think, comprehend, and make valid decisions based on...4954another fork in the road,bi. brain injury,birn,survivingtraumaticbraininjury.,traumatic brain injuryfalse7757fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-lynn-mclaughlin-survivor-author--63641939http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2019/07/22/another-fork-in-the-road-lynn-mclaughlin--survivor-authorMon, 22 Jul 2019 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiLynn Mclaughlin - Survivor & Author In 2013, Lynn discovered she had a brain tumor, the size of a golfball, lodged inside her brain. That tumor turned her life upside down. Lynn writes about her experience in her book, "Steering Through It:...4925bi,birn,donna o'donnell figurski,lynn mclaughlin,steering through itfalse7734fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-cognitive-dysfunction-after-brain-injury--63641874http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2019/07/08/another-fork-in-the-road-cognitive-dysfunction-after-brain-injuryMon, 08 Jul 2019 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiThere are many dire symptoms of brain injury including cognitive dysfunction. That simply means problems with what I like to call the "thinking brain." It's the part of the brain that allows one to think, comprehend, and make valid decisions based on...5044bi,cognitive dysfunction,memory loss,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse7720fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-panelist-deb-brandon-fatigue-after-brain-injury--63641923http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2019/06/17/another-fork-in-the-road-panelist-deb-brandon--fatigue-after-brain-injuryMon, 17 Jun 2019 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiWe all complain about being tired or exhausted every now and then. It happens. Life gets way too busy. Deadlines loom. But when a person with a brain injury complains about being tired or exhausted, they are talking about a completely different level...4919deb brandon,donna figurski,donna o'donnell figurski,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse7702fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-kayce-stevens-hughlett-psychotherapist-life-coach--63641933http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2019/06/03/another-fork-in-the-road-kayce-stevens-hughlett--psychotherapist-life-coachMon, 03 Jun 2019 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiKayce Stevens Hughlett wears many hats. She is a psychotherapist, life coach, author, spiritual director, and speaker. Kayce is also a soulful and adventurous woman who is the author of “SoulStroller: experiencing the weight, whispers, & wings of...4863author,kayce stevens hughlett,life coach,psychotherapist,spiritual directorfalse7690fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-carrie-collins-fadell-brain-injury-alliance-of-az--63641976http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2019/05/20/another-fork-in-the-road-carrie-collins-fadell--brain-injury-alliance-of-azMon, 20 May 2019 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiCarrie Collins-Fadell, Executive Director of the Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona (BIAAZ), will be my guest. The goal of the BIAAZ is to reach out and offer help to survivors of brain injury and their caregivers; family, and friends throughout...5401biaaz,brain injury alliance of arizo,carrie collins-fadell,rays of hope conference,run-walk-rollfalse7661fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-panel-how-to-handle-special-days-after-brain-injury--63642012http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2019/05/06/another-fork-in-the-road-panel--how-to-handle-special-days-after-brain-injuryMon, 06 May 2019 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiMost people look forward to holidays and special days because they are fun. It often means getting together with family and friends for jolly times. I'm not only talking about the BIG holidays in the month of December, but specific specila days like...4933brain injury,d onna o'donnell figurski,special days,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalse7660fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-su-meck-survivor-author-of-i-forgot-to-remember-2--63641988http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2019/04/22/another-fork-in-the-road-su-meck-survivor-author-of-i-forgot-to-remember-2Mon, 22 Apr 2019 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiA freak accident in her home caused a brain injury for life for Su Meck. Su Meck, a recent graduate from Smith College is also the author of “I Forgot to Remember: A Memoir of Amnesia.” I wonder how many survivors here can relate? Read Su’s...4907donna figurski,donna o'donnell figurski,su meck,tbi,traumatic brain injury survivofalse7579fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-panel-support-groups-after-brain-injury--63642000http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2019/04/08/another-fork-in-the-road-panel--support-groups-after-brain-injuryMon, 08 Apr 2019 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiThere are support groups for just about everything. Do you think survivors of brain injury should join a support group? What about their caregivers? Can support groups help caregivers too? What is the best kind of support group? Is a local, in-person...4962brain injury,deb brandon,jeannette davidson-mayer,support groups,tbifalse7628fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-courtney-clark-bi-survivor-motivational-speaker--63642060http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2019/03/18/another-fork-in-the-road-courtney-clark-bi-survivor-motivational-speakerMon, 18 Mar 2019 00:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiCourtney Clark was fighting a diagnosis of cancer when her doctor found an arteriovenous malformation in her brain. An AVM, a tangled mass of blood vessels is congenital, meaning that it is present at birth. It is likened to a time bomb and can...4984arteriovenous malformation,avm,brain injury,courtney clark,donna o'donnell figurskifalse7602fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-panel-anoxic-brain-injury--63642033http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2019/03/04/another-fork-in-the-road-panel--anoxic-brain-injuryMon, 04 Mar 2019 01:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiWhen the brain is deprived of oxygen for four minutes or longer, brain injury can occur. This is called, anoxic brain injury. There are four types of anoxic brain injury - Anoxic Anemia, Anoxic Anoxia, Toxic Anoxia, and Stagnant Anoxia. This show...4933anoxic brain injury,barbara asby,brain injury,shelley taylor,taylor trammellfalse7578fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-survivor-jason-westhoff-shares-his-story-mom-dad--63648453http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2017/12/18/another-fork-in-the-road-survivor-jason-westhoff-shares-his-story-momdadMon, 18 Dec 2017 01:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiJason was in the wrong place at the wrong time and it changed his life forever. Jason's positive attitude and the help of his loving parents, Sheria and Darryl help him to face his challenges and move forward in life.   Every TBI survivor and...4985brain injury,darryl eubanks,jason westhoff,sheria eubanks,tbifalse294fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-how-do-children-deal-with-brain-injury-of-a-parent--63648468http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2017/11/06/another-fork-in-the-road--how-do-children-deal-with-brain-injury-of-a-parentMon, 06 Nov 2017 01:30:00 +0000Donna O'Donnell FigurskiIt's hard enough for children to navigate their normal lives through early years, preteen years, and their tulmultuous teen years, but when a parent has a brain injury that alters the dynamics of the family, it can turn a child's life upside down. ...4835bi,birn,brain injury,children of brain-injured pare,tbifalse235full