http://www.braininjuryradio.comenAlternative Health2009 Brain Injury Radiohttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/434082d967630da27f2a21a1be583c17.jpghttp://www.braininjuryradio.comThu, 11 Dec 2025 12:36:34 +0000Lori Purdy FaitelBrain Injury Radiofeeds@spreaker.comIt takes a lot of work and effort to be happy after a brain injury, some would say it is a science.  Survivor/advocate and occupation theroy bring Lori to where she is today.false03bff436-525a-5952-ab31-ca5875c5b850episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/set-backs-in-brain-injury-with-craig-lori-and-tonia--63651024http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2015/11/17/set-backs-in-brain-injury-with-craig-lori-and-toniaTue, 17 Nov 2015 03:00:00 +0000Lori Purdy FaitelSet-Backs of Brain Injury Brain injury is a rollercoaster in lifes roads, ups and downs and downs. Each set back can have a huge effect on our emotions our stability and the very essence of who we are. It can question the very fiber of who we are.  ...5876brain injury radio,brain injury radio network,craig sicilia,live brain injury support,lori faitelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/straight-out-of-brain-injury-with-lori-tonia-craig--63651076http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2015/10/20/straight-out-of-brain-injury--with-lori-tonia-craigTue, 20 Oct 2015 02:00:00 +0000Lori Purdy FaitelNo one would ever know, how sometimes seemingly small things can set into motion a emotional catastrophic series of events. How we can be emotionally and mentally destabilized in a flash!!   Tonight 3 survivors will share their emotional and...9847braininjuryradio,craig sicilia,live online support,lori faitel,tonia wittoverfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-defining-light-with-craig-lori-and-tonia--63652963http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2015/06/16/the-defining-light--with-craig-lori-and-toniaTue, 16 Jun 2015 02:00:00 +0000Lori Purdy FaitelThe Defining Light Join in this group as they bring you unique guests and perspectives of what it means to live with a brain injury.  But more important how we define ourselves after a brain injury.  Everyone is different and everyone has their way...10803brain injury radio,brain injury radio network,craig sicilia,lori purdy faitel,tonia wittkowerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-happiness-have-you-ever-considered-karate--63654156http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2015/04/09/the-science-of-happiness-have-you-ever-considered-karateThu, 09 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0000Lori Purdy FaitelMy name is Lori Purdy Faitel and I am your host for The Science of Happiness. This show airs on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. I am a brain injury survivor from 1986.  I was in a car accident on a local freeway one morning on my drive to...5503brain injury,karate,recuperation,redevelopment,rehabfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-happiness-don-t-let-anything-stop-your-happiness--63654191http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2015/03/12/the-science-of-happinessdont-let-anything-stop-your-happinessThu, 12 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0000Lori Purdy Faitel  My name is Lori Purdy Faitel and I am a Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor. And I am your host for THE SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS.I suffered a TBI many years ago, when I was 24 years old. As I speak to you tonight I am 52 years old and very happy to share...5373brain injury,brain injury radio network,closed head injury,rehabilitation,traumatic brain injuryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-happiness-listen-to-a-survivor-tell-how-this-community-helped-her--63654219http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2015/02/26/the-science-of-happiness-listen-to-a-survivor-tell-how-this-community-helped-herThu, 26 Feb 2015 01:00:00 +0000Lori Purdy FaitelMy name is Lori Purdy Faitel and I am your host for The Science of Happiness. I will be joined tonight with Tonia Wittkower my ongoing co-host. I am a Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor. I was in a car accident back in 1986, I was almost 25 years old. I...5219hope,life,love,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-happines-guests-bart-joel-goldstein-a-survivor-and-father--63654229http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2015/02/12/the-science-of-happines-guests-bart-joel-goldstein-a-survivor-and-fatherThu, 12 Feb 2015 01:00:00 +0000Lori Purdy Faitel  My name is Lori Purdy Faitel and I am your host for The Science of Happiness. I will be joined tonight with Tonia Wittkower my ongoing co-host. Our guests for tonight will be Bart, a survivor and Joel his father. Bart has survived a Traumatic Brain...5377happiness,recuperation,rehabilitation,stress,traumatic brain injuryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-happiness-treatments-and-memory-improvement-increased-happiness--63654250http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2015/01/15/the-science-of-happinesstreatments-and-memory-improvementincreased-happinessThu, 15 Jan 2015 01:00:00 +0000Lori Purdy FaitelMy name is Lori Purdy Faitel and I am your host for The Science of Happiness. I will be joined tonight with Tonia Wittkower my ongoing, co-host. We are Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor's. I was in a car accident back in 1986, I was almost 25 years old....5344chi,closed head injury,learning disability - reading,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-tonia-lori-show-happy-new-years-eve-clean-comedy--63654322http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2015/01/01/the-tonia-lori-show-happy-new-years-eve-clean-comedyThu, 01 Jan 2015 01:00:00 +0000Lori Purdy FaitelJoin New Years Eve at 8PM Eastern, 7 PM Central, 6 PM Mountain and 5 PM Pacific for a clean funny espisode of The Tonia & Lori Show here on Brain Injury Radio. You can listen to this broadcast at the time of airing or anytime after  the show ends...5507andy beningo,christian comedy,comedy,lori purdy faitel,tonia wittkowerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-happiness-christmas-eve--63654340http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2014/12/25/the-science-of-happiness-christmas-eveThu, 25 Dec 2014 01:00:00 +0000Lori Purdy Faitel    My name is Lori Purdy Faitel and I will host Tonights Christmas Eve Broadcast with a wonderful co-host Tonia Wittkower.  On this night we will bring Christmas love and good cheer with things like music, Sermons on the Nativity, Jesus Birth and...6148brain development,brain injury,christmas,rehab,tbifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-happiness-learning-will-increase-happiness--63654580http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2014/12/11/the-science-of-happinesslearning-will-increase-happinessThu, 11 Dec 2014 01:00:00 +0000Lori Purdy Faitel  My name is Lori Purdy Faitel and I am your host. I am joined by Tanya Wittkower who is my permanent co-host; we both are successful survivors of a traumatic brain injury/tbi. Many people who are struggling after tbi have said that happiness is...5342chi,closed head injury,happiness,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-happiness-holiday-stress--63654606http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2014/11/27/the-science-of-happiness-holiday-stressThu, 27 Nov 2014 01:00:00 +0000Lori Purdy Faitel8:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, 7 Central, 6 Mountain & 5 Pacific join me on THE SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS Bipolar disorder.  Listen to a person who suffers from bipolar disorder, how she learned she had it, how she deals with it and how it is a type of...6446depression,happiness,holiday,suicide,taumatic brain injuryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-happiness-a-tbi-survivor-who-gives-back--63654703http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2014/10/09/the-science-of-happinessa-tbi-survivor-who-gives-backThu, 09 Oct 2014 00:00:00 +0000Lori Purdy FaitelMy name is Lori Purdy Faitel,I am a Traumatic Brain Injury/TBI Survivor. And I am your host for THE SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS.I suffered a TBI many years ago, when I was 24 years old. As I speak to you I am 52 years old and very happy to share my age. Like...5971happiness,recupertion,self control,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-happiness-would-you-be-happier-if-you-understood-social-security--63654647http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2014/08/28/the-science-of-happinesswould-you-be-happier-if-you-understood-social-securityThu, 28 Aug 2014 00:00:00 +0000Lori Purdy Faitel Wednesday August 27th at 8PM Eastern Standard Time, 7 Central, 6 Mountain & 5 Pacific     My name is Lori Purdy Faitel and I am a Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor. And I am your host for THE SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS.I suffered a TBI many years ago,...6162social security,social security disability,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-happiness-if-you-become-overwhelmed-you-are-just-normal--63654760http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2014/08/14/the-science-of-happiness-if-you-become-overwhelmed-you-are-just-normalThu, 14 Aug 2014 00:00:00 +0000Lori Purdy FaitelMy name is Lori Purdy Faitel and I am a Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor. And I am your host for THE SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS.I suffered a TBI many years ago, when I was 24 years old. As I speak to you I am 52 years old and very happy to share my age. Like...6402god,happiness,learning,life,tbifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-happiness-with-guest-chris-neistroy-the-father-of-a-survivor--63655234http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2014/07/24/the-science-of-happiness-with-guest-chris-neistroy-the-father-of-a-survivorThu, 24 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +0000Lori Purdy FaitelMy name is Lori Purdy Faitel and I am a Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor. And I am your host for THE SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS.I suffered a TBI many years ago, when I was 24 years old. As I speak to you tonight I am 52 years old and very happy to share my...6069brain injury,happiness,live,love,recuperationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-happiness-addresses-ptsd--63655238http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2014/07/10/the-science-of-happiness-addresses-ptsdThu, 10 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +0000Lori Purdy FaitelMy name is Lori Purdy Faitel and I am a Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor. And I am your host for THE SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS.I suffered a TBI many years ago, when I was 24 years old. As I speak to you tonight I am 52 years old and very happy to share my...6399chi,life,love,ptsd,tbifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-happiness-relax-and-enjoy-the-good-in-life--63655246http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2014/06/26/the-science-of-happiness-relax-and-enjoy-the-good-in-lifeThu, 26 Jun 2014 00:00:00 +0000Lori Purdy FaitelMy name is Lori Purdy Faitel. I am a SURVIVOR of a traumatic Brain Injury/TBI which happened in a car accident back in 1986. This show airs on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday's of each month, listen to different techniques used to create you own...6151brain,chi,health,relaxation,tbifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-happiness-hear-other-tbi-survivors-their-view-of-happiness--63655267http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2014/06/12/the-science-of-happiness-hear-other-tbi-survivors-their-view-of-happinessThu, 12 Jun 2014 00:00:00 +0000Lori Purdy FaitelMy name is Lori Purdy Faitel and I am your host. I am a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/ COTA and I have worked in Metro Detroit Since 1992.  I went to college for OT with one thing in mind and that was to work with the brain injured.  In the...6282brain,chi,friends,love,tbifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-happines-yes-we-can-be-happy-after-brain-injury--63655242http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2014/05/29/the-science-of-happines-yes-we-can-be-happy-after-brain-injuryThu, 29 May 2014 00:00:00 +0000Lori Purdy Faitel      My name is Lori Purdy Faitel; I am a survivor from a car wreck/TBI/7 day coma back in 1986, and I am a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/ COTA. I have worked in Metro Detroit Since 1992.  I went to college for OT with one thing in mind...6295brain,chi,god,injury,tbifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-happiness--63655357http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2014/05/15/the-science-of-happinessThu, 15 May 2014 00:00:00 +0000Lori Purdy FaitelWelcome to THE SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS - There can be happiness after brain injury. My name is LoriPurdy Faitel and I am tonight's host. I am a TBI survivor from a car accident that happened in 1986, a car accident on my way to work as a secretary....6318brain,god,happiness,life,tbifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-happiness-can-we-control-happiness--63655346http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2014/04/24/the-science-of-happiness-can-we-control-happinessThu, 24 Apr 2014 00:00:00 +0000Lori Purdy FaitelTONIGHT AT 8 PM EASTERN, LISTEN TO THE SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS WITH HOST LORIPURDY FAITEL     Lori is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/ COTA,Since 1992.  In 1986 Lori, was in a car accident on her way to work as an Executive Secretary, she was...6315brain injury,chi,life,rehab,tbifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-happiness-should-we-try-to-be-happy--63655379http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2014/04/10/the-science-of-happinessshould-we-try-to-be-happyThu, 10 Apr 2014 00:00:00 +0000Lori Purdy FaitelMy name is LoriPurdy Faitel and I am your host.   I am a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/ COTA and I have worked in Metro Detroit Since 1992.  I went to college for OT with one thing in mind and that was to work with the brain injured.  In...6175anthony robbins,chi,god,motivation,tbifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-happiness-with-loripurdy-faitel-cota--63655363http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2014/03/27/the-science-of-happiness-with-loripurdy-faitel-cotaThu, 27 Mar 2014 00:00:00 +0000Lori Purdy FaitelYeah! At the last minute I have found the interview I did with Mia Dalene. My name is LoriPurdy Faitel and I am a Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor from a car accident in 1986. God is Good and I know I was not allowed to die because God had a plan for...5295chi,closed head injury,tbi,trauma,traumatic brain injuryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-happiness-with-loripurdy-faitel--63655946http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2014/02/27/the-science-of-happiness-with-loripurdy-faitelThu, 27 Feb 2014 01:00:00 +0000Lori Purdy FaitelTonight I interview Mia Dalene, a TBI Survivor. Listen to her story, Mia was hit by a car as she was riding her bicycle to work.  The brain injury changed her life and she lost her dream job. Mia tells that her doctors told her that 99.9% of TBI...6356awareness,brain injury,nutritition,raw foods,supportfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-happiness-life-after-tbi-yes-happiness--63656035http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2014/01/30/the-science-of-happiness-life-after-tbi-yes-happinessThu, 30 Jan 2014 01:00:00 +0000Lori Purdy FaitelMy name is LoriPurdy Faitel and I am your host for THE SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS.  I am a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Survivor from a car accident in 1986. I was pulled from my car by the jaws of life and admitted to the hospital in a coma with a TBI....6294chi,closed head injury,rehab,tbi,traumatic brain injuryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-happiness-yes-there-is-happiness-after-tbi--63655992http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2014/01/23/the-science-of-happinessyes-there-is-happiness-after-tbiThu, 23 Jan 2014 01:00:00 +0000Lori Purdy FaitelMy name is LPF and I am a Survivor. We are all survivors or we wouldn’t be here. Welcome to my fellow brain injury survivors, caregivers and health conscious listeners. I survived a Traumatic Brain Injury in 1986, I was in what I guess could best be...6386brain injury,chi,god,happiness,tbifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-happiness-let-s-be-a-huge-christmas-family--63656071http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2013/12/26/the-science-of-happiness-lets-be-a-huge-christmas-familyThu, 26 Dec 2013 01:00:00 +0000Lori Purdy FaitelMerry Christmas, My name is LoriPurdy Faitel and I am your host for this early Christmas Evening Show-THE SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS I am a traumatic brain injury survivor from a car accident in 1986, I was driving to work as a secretary.  I was in a coma...6329family,happiness,holiday,jesus christ,traumatic brain injuryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-happiness--63656081http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2013/12/12/the-science-of-happinessThu, 12 Dec 2013 01:00:00 +0000Lori Purdy FaitelWelcome to THE SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS - There can be happiness after brain injury. My name is LoriPurdy Faitel and I am tonight's host. I am a TBI survivor from a car accident that happened in 1986, a car accident on my way to work as a secretary....6327eyewear,military,optical,pain,traumatic brain injuryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-happiness-there-is-life-after-tbi--63656011http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2013/11/28/the-science-of-happiness--there-is-life-after-tbiThu, 28 Nov 2013 01:00:00 +0000Lori Purdy FaitelMy name is LoriPurdy Faitel and I am a survivor of a traumatic brain injury TBI; that occured in a car accident in 1986. I have healed in the sense that I function well in the world of the non-brain injured (the normals as I call them) Join me tonight...4634brain injury,development,disability,discussion,insightfulfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-happiness-there-is-life-after-brain-injury--63656098http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2013/11/14/the-science-of-happiness-there-is-life-after-brain-injuryThu, 14 Nov 2013 01:00:00 +0000Lori Purdy FaitelWelcome The Science of Happiness, There is Life After Brain Injury My name is LoriPurdy Faitel and I am your host I am a Survivor of a Traumatic Brain Injury & 7 Day Coma, 6 years before I felt like a regular person again.   I am a state...4824brain injury,education,happiness,life,motivationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-happiness--63656830http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2013/10/24/the-science-of-happinessThu, 24 Oct 2013 00:00:00 +0000Lori Purdy FaitelHello and Happy Fourth week of October! I am the host, My name is LoriPurdy Faitel and I am the host for “THE SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS” I have successfully survived a traumatic brain injury from a car accident in 1986. I also am a (self) published Author,...5202brain injury,development,happiness,life,tbifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-happiness--63656856http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2013/10/10/the-science-of-happinessThu, 10 Oct 2013 00:00:00 +0000Lori Purdy FaitelHi I am a brain injury SURVIVOR. By the name of my show you would think this show would be only sunshine and puppy dog tails.  Well no its not!  I suffered many hardships in my climb to return to the world of the "Normals". I was injured in a car...5593brain injury,god,happiness,pain,rehabfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-happiness--63656864http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2013/09/26/the-science-of-happinessThu, 26 Sep 2013 00:00:00 +0000Lori Purdy FaitelHello and Happy Forth week of September! My name is LoriPurdy Faitel and I am the host for “THE SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS” I have successfully survived a traumatic brain injury from a car accident in 1986. I also am a (self) published Author, an...6271brain injury,happiness,mental health,philanthropy,tbifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-happiness-hosted-by-loripurdy-faitel--63656850http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2013/09/12/the-science-of-happiness-hosted-by-loripurdy-faitelThu, 12 Sep 2013 00:00:00 +0000Lori Purdy FaitelLori  was in a car accident in 1986. She says she is alive today because a State Police officer salvaged her body with the jaws of life.  She was admitted to a hospital in a coma with the diagnosis of TBI.  About 7 days after the injury her alertness...6335brain,mental health,recuperation,survivor,tbifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-happiness-with-loripurdy-faitel--63656861http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2013/08/29/the-science-of-happiness-with-loripurdy-faitelThu, 29 Aug 2013 00:00:00 +0000Lori Purdy FaitelLori is an Author, a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, a Wife, a Functional Person in Society and last; but not least, a Survivor from a Traumatic Brain Injury/7 day coma. When she became alert from the coma she had amnesia to all functioning...5244brain,chiropractic,happiness,head injury,tbifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-happiness-with-loripurdy-faitel--63656897http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2013/08/15/the-science-of-happiness-with-loripurdy-faitel-1Thu, 15 Aug 2013 00:00:00 +0000Lori Purdy FaitelLori is an Author, a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, a Wife, a Functional Person in Society and last; but not least, a Survivor from a Traumatic Brain Injury/7 day coma. When she became alert from the coma she had amnesia to all functioning...6161after tbi,brain injury,happiness,recuperation,tbifalsefull