Z Z Archive 2017

The Eve of New Year's Eve .. Do You Believe?

Sun, 31 Dec 2017 03:00:00 +0000

Regular host Joey Giggles will be back next Saturday night .. But in the meantime, we have Saturday night and the Eve of New Year's Eve! What are we going to do about that? About to embark on a new beginning. What does that mean for you? Some of us have experienced sooooo many new beginnings, and have been blessed to do so. Join me tonight for Open Mic, Chat, Music and we prepare to let go of 2017 & move into the New Year! Kim J

Crushed And Alive on Surviving Head Trauma with Terry Smith

Fri, 29 Dec 2017 03:00:00 +0000

CRUSHED and ALIVE on SURVIVING HEAD TRAUMA with TERRY SMITH After another year of living on this planet, we’ve watched it change and remain the same simultaneously. Some people don’t get a chance to change and remain the same. They change and there is no turning back. Though no fault of their own, their change occurs at the carelessness of others. Often, they don’t see the danger approaching until it nearly kills them. That’s the case of our guest on this episode of Surviving Head Trauma with Terry Smith. Jessica Grosser will join us and share how she survived sitting in traffic in her own little world and was smashed inside her compact car at 85 miles-per-hour by an SUV. This episode needs you to see the photos on the show banner to comprehend what she survived. Her car looked like a crumbled tin can. Hear how her story is not unlike the ups and downs of 2017 and life as we know it on our planet in a world of Surviving Head Trauma. Listen LIVE online (link below), phone, satellite radio, or Skype. We stream to all 50 states and 36 countries. If you miss the live show, you can listen to the archived episode on the same link. Host, Terry Smith, is a 33-year post-TBI survivor and Award-Winning author of the book, Surviving Head Trauma. Please visit: TerrySmithBooks .com and LIKE on Facebook: @SurvivingHeadTrauma See you on-air, Terry

Keeping A Head with Jim Bono on Addictions and Brain Injury

Wed, 27 Dec 2017 03:00:00 +0000

Coping doesn’t always go as planned. Chronic pain, depression, etc… too often are dealt with in a manner that leads to more damage than good. Not exclusive to OUR community but, that’s the one we care about primarily. Join good friend Ed Devitt II and I as we discuss statistics, facts and personal experiences.

Christmas Can Feel Like Death

Tue, 26 Dec 2017 03:00:00 +0000

11 years ago 2006 12-24 11:39PM in my bathroom, with a calked gun pressed against my head I want to pull that trigger I was using all my strength but something had a hold of me and put these thoughts in my head showed me my daughter and a life of hell on earth, more pain and misery than I ever felt mind you I was months out of hospital abandoned by everyone, the sonic headaches with that pitch and teamers. I had the weight of the world on me and felt responsible for everything he made a deal with me in my head that they would have a chance if I would just follow what he has in store for me. I was still wanting it all to end then I had a vision of my youngest daughter who just turned 4, she was to be the one who would find me and suddenly my feet were swept from under me my back pounded against the floor the gun firing into the ceiling. On the ground I wrote my first song on toilet paper there on the floor, the songs are messages to me I think they have become haunting going away for sometime a couple of years and then they come back out of no where with a vengeance I can write sometime 20 to 50 in a week when they come, and sometimes I write other things of work on the web go and find others with a brain injury Maybe I am just cracked but I have kept my deal but I have been so ready for him to take me home this last 6 months has been the worst on july 34 I got hits by a semi the day after camp I went far away for the evaluation and testing still ended up with someone who knew who I was . the insurance company is freaking out they want to close this think I just want out. I don’t want to deal with any of them . So Christmas can be tough be we can be miserable as a group I guess or you can just listen to m and some music if I am on alone with no takers

Hypnotic Recovery Calms the Holiday Nerves

Sun, 24 Dec 2017 03:00:00 +0000

Many say after a brain injury we develop other parts of the brain while we many of us know about compensation, accommodating our new person, and some of the deficits. Some believe we gain access to parts of the brain that we were not able or did not know we could use. Skill with Hypnosis just one of many different abilities people all over the world discover they have. Live from London .. Keithanthony Taylor’s TBI story and NDE is remarkable making one wonder why do we sustain great losses after injury while often gaining great gifts, insights, and abilities that we didn’t before even dream of. Hypnotic recovery will prove to be interesting as we learn much more about ourselves by using and working with what we still can achieve rather than yearning for who we used to be. On this show Keithanthony will tell fantastic stories of recovery that would have been tragedies had he not previously pulled himself back from death. Thanks to Keithanthony's survival another dead man later bursts back into life while on another occasion Keithanthony in a launderette gives emergency aid to bring a new baby into the World. The birthing mother feels no pain because of Keithanthonys skilled voice of calm reassurance.

Baby it's Holly, Jolly COLD Outside!

Sat, 23 Dec 2017 03:00:00 +0000

Join me tonight for YOUR chance to talk about the holidays, or anything else that tickles your fancy .. Within Reason :) Wishing you Happy Holidays/Merry Christmas .. Peace and Love from the Hosts at Brain Injury Radio. Thank you for your support throughout the year, and hope we help you, as much as you help us!! KJ

Dream Catchers - I needed a Christmas Miracle - Les Paul Morgan

Wed, 20 Dec 2017 03:00:00 +0000

Dream Catchers - In need of a Christmas Miracle? - LesPaul Morgan A message of hope and a Christmas miracle may seem unreal and too far away for people who are struggling with a TBI, AVM, A Coma, Brain Aneurism, or any disAbility this Christmas season may feel like giving up but there is HOPE but there is hope the future and a brighter tomorrow if you dare to dream!!! Here is proof. It was December 18th 1984 I was 22 and in excellent health. I hugged and kissed my Mom and said goody and Brother Phil as I went out of the house to get into my 1976 Red fire Sport Edition Malibu Classic and turned on the Stereo and took off like a rocket feeling great and in perfect health. I was played Madonna’s break out like Virgin audio cassette tape wide open as I drove into work the album had just come out a month earlier I drove into the Factory I worked at as senior operator thinking life is good on a beautiful Day and fired up the Steel Wool Machine’s and I began sampling and adjusting the cutting blades that that cut steel wire into steel wool. Anyway I had no Idea of what was about to happen when suddenly I screamed feeling the most powerful pain I could have ever had and slammed into the cement floor soaking wet with sweat like a flood of water was gushing out of my body and I couldn’t move. I know my story may sound rough and hard but instead It in a very long time turned out to be my Christmas miracle ad with that being said that is my Christmas wish and new Year’s hope for all of you and never ever allow yourself to give up!!!

TBI One Love Show with James Durham

Tue, 19 Dec 2017 03:00:00 +0000

Wow too end the Year, we are having such an amazing guest! On tonight's show, we are blessed to have: Dr. Cameron Marshall from Canada, who is a Doctor of Chiropractic and sports injury specialist that holds a Fellowship through the Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences! Dr. Marshall’s primary research and clinic practice focuses on evidence-based treatment and management of concussion and post-concussion syndrome. Dr. Marshall has been a keynote speaker at several leading concussion conferences and continuing education seminars as well as serves as a Board member for Brain Injury Canada and Complete Concussion Management (CCM), which is a clinical network that Dr. Marshall founded a few years ago dedicated to providing evidence-based concussion care to athletes and concussed patients. The network started in Canada and is now expanding to the US, Australia, and UK this year! Such an exciting way to end the year, so please do not forget to tune in by visiting: www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2017/12/19/tbi-one-love-show-with-james-durham One love

Psycho Santa on Brain Injury Radio

Sun, 17 Dec 2017 03:30:00 +0000

Joey G's taep crashed, so join me for open Mic & some great Holiday tunes! It's your night ... Have trouble with Family and the extra stress of the holidays? I'll be sharing some tools that I'm sure you'll find useful. Hosted by: Kim Justus

"No Holds Barred" with Dixon and Bella the Blu Doberman

Sat, 16 Dec 2017 03:00:00 +0000

2nd Premiere Episode with host Dixon Judd and Bella the Blu Doberman

A meaningful life after TBI with David Grant, founder of TBI Hope Magazine

Fri, 15 Dec 2017 03:00:00 +0000

Join me and my co-host for the evening, sports and medical journalist/reporter Karon Cook, as we talk with David A. Grant, author of Metamorphosis, Surviving Brain Injury. In 2010, David was struck by a car while riding his bicycle. In brutally honest detail, David’s 2012 memoir chronicles the challenges he faced during the days and months immediately following his injury. David’s writing focuses on the importance of rebuilding a meaningful life after TBI. He founded the TBI Hope Network, a vibrant and online community for both people living with brain injury and their caregivers, and is also the founder and publisher of TBI Hope Magazine.

Distractibility and the Hell it Causes on Keeping A Head with Jim Bono

Wed, 13 Dec 2017 03:00:00 +0000

Holidays aren’t the only times people get overwhelmed but, the impact last a lifetime for some. This week we will be discussing distractibility, holiday travel, parties and preparing ahead of time to avoid issues. Join me with a couple good friends Kay Pratt and Ed Devitt II as we discuss, share tips and tricks to navigating the season and beyond.

Late Night With Joeygiggles

Sun, 10 Dec 2017 03:00:00 +0000

Please join us for great guests, loads of jokes and fun, and of course the great information you get from BIRN Internet Radio. Blogtalkradio Link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio Call in number: 1-424-243-9540 Call in anytime for questions and comments... Invite your friends, it's always a good time!

"Mess With MS" with guest Lloyd Tepper and the MS Bike Ride

Sun, 10 Dec 2017 01:30:00 +0000

My name is Lisa Dryer and I have been on the Brain Injury Radio Network a guest and on panel shows as of 2017 for 2 and 1/2 years as a host on "Mess With MS." When I was a child, I endured learning difficulties and had a seizure disorder. This was caused by a cardiac arrest and lack of oxygen to my brain a premmie. Until I finally realized as an adult, that what I thought was a "learning disability," was actually a brain injury! I had been struggling with health difficulties for a while.Then a CT scan,showed an abnormal brain reading , I laughed, saying,“I know I'm abnormal already! Tell me something I don’t know!” Then, they told me I had MS! MS is one of the most debilitating neurological diseases. When I discovered that I was diagnosed with it, it changed my life. I only knew to continue approaching life the way I always had: as a survivor! That does not imply that I did not make mistakes along the way - as people do when the road they thought they were taking in their life turns into a new one. Through friendship, family, spirituality, and the many MS role models I had, I began to beat back the monster of this disease. Their in, I opened up my life to a journey of adventure: Learning things any normal person can do to enhance their lives after MS&brain injury. I hope you will come along with my guests and I on this adventure and find the positive in what seems to be all negative at first! I choose guests that also live their lives with positivity and will teach YOU great tips and tricks to live a positive beautiful, full life despite your MS or BI or any issue you face today! ?

We Deserve Better - Dorrin Rosenfeld - DrD

Fri, 08 Dec 2017 03:00:00 +0000

Is chronic pain following your traumatic brain injury interfering with your life? There is a way to eliminate that pain and Joseph Jacobs, DPT, ASTR, has created some tools and a particular technique to help with just that. He is a cancer survivor who developed this technique to enhance his own situation, as well as to treat others whose lives have devolved into endless pain. His patients appreciate the immediate and long-lasting relief. He has read many materials about the causes of tissue pain, and has done extensive research on his own to discover the most effective type of treatment for bodily discomfort. He particularly studied the various connections and relationships of the various layers of soft tissue (joints, fascia, and connective tissue) in the human body. However, this pain is not due to one particular dysfunction, but arises from a variety of causes. He analyzed the 10 stages that most people go through following any type of trauma (from the inflammation and subsequent formation of scar tissue through the disturbance of muscles and related tissues to the eventual effect upon gait, balance, and life style). Dr. Jacobs believes that one of the reasons chronic pain sufferers go from Dr. to Dr. is that no one addresses the whole picture effectively. Through his study and research, he believes he has found such a treatment. He has named this treatment ASTR (Advanced Soft Tissue Release) and he will discuss why it works.

Dream Catchers - Learning to celebrate Christmas again - With Les Paul Morgan

Wed, 06 Dec 2017 03:00:00 +0000

I can barely believe how fast the year 2017 is going by and that this month we will celebrate Christmas followed by new years and 2017 will soon be history. I know a lot of people have a hard time celebrating Christmas and New Year’s and let me tell you I used to be the same way but I had a change of heart! I can totally understand if it’s hard on you myself! You see when I was only 8 Years old my brother David who was 21 years old who was muscular, handsome, and every girls Dream was out happily buying Christmas presents for my entire family. When suddenly my brother Phil and I found by my brother David dead on the floor in our den with a shotgun laying on his chest dead one week to the Day before Christmas. The Sheriff’s department ruled it a suicide while others said it was an impossible way to kill yourself. I have always wanted to know what happened to him and why. It took a very long time for my family and me especially me to be able to celebrate Christmas and the meaning of Christmas but I am here to say there is hope and healing if you begging to take the steps of recovery that are needed and so yes I know celebrate Christmas with love and joy in my heart and wish the very same to all of you! Topics, 1. Giving meaning and sharing the love this Christmas 2. Doing something special for those in need 3. Love Laughter and Joy 4. Shopping, Shipping and Giving 5. Remembering it’s better to give than to receive 6. Make a thankful list for all the good things this year 7. Being Grateful and filled with Gratitude for all that God has allowed us to do despite our disabilities

TBI One Love Show with James Durham

Tue, 05 Dec 2017 03:00:00 +0000

Another Fork in the Road: Can Massage, Meditation or Oils Help Brain Injury?

Mon, 04 Dec 2017 01:30:00 +0000

Can massage, essential oils, exercise, meditation, and good nutrition help brain injury survivors? And, if so, how? My guests, Fruit (Grace) Mauzy and her daughter, Janet Marley, and I will discuss how each of these helped Jamie, Fruit’s daughter and Janet’s sister heal after her brain injury. 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 some causes of traumatic brain injury. College plans, walking down the aisle in the perfect dress, or the coveted job quickly slip from reality as dreams turn to struggle. These unexpected life-happenings that divert one from his or her chosen path in life can be devastating. But as Yogi Berra once said, "If you come to a fork in the road, take it." Life is all about choices! To learn more about me, please visit my blogs. Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury Blog: survivingtraumaticbraininjury.com Donna's Blog: donnaodonnellfigurski.wordpress.com

Late Night With Joeygiggles

Sun, 03 Dec 2017 03:00:00 +0000

Guest: Friends from the UK talking about RSD CRPS event Please join us for great guests, loads of jokes and fun, and of course the great information you get from BIRN Internet Radio. Blogtalkradio Link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio Call in number: 1-424-243-9540 Call in anytime for questions and comments... Invite your friends, it's always a good time!

Never Give Up! - The Empowerment Zone - With LesPaul Morgan

Wed, 29 Nov 2017 03:00:00 +0000

You Never Give Up! - The Empowerment Zone - With LesPaul Morgan Tonight I want to talk on never giving up on your dream and inspiration’s as well as discuss quotes and statements that will help empower you to be an overcomer! 1. Samuel Beckett Nothing ever goes away until it has taught us what we need to learn. – Pema Chödrön 2. I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work. Thomas Edison Quotes to Motivate You to Never Give Up - Thomas Edison - I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work 3. Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway. – Earl Nightingale 4. Nothing in the world can take the place of perseverance. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost legendary. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Perseverance and determination alone are omnipotent. – Calvin Coolidge 5. Seek patience and passion in equal amounts. Patience alone will not build the temple. Passion alone will destroy its walls.

Understanding Brain Injury Making life easier- learning how to identify them in

Tue, 28 Nov 2017 03:00:00 +0000

This interview talks about the basics of brain injury, in our elderly and what to look for we will take calls after the first hour .. And what to look for as we slide into our investigate stories of lies, evil and money an how it ruined a support network in my state by deviate evil money power hungry people. Brain injury sucks the support systems suck because they see dollar signs on us rather than the person we are. We are profit and they want us bad to own us to control us to do what they say. The swamp is ever so clear in brain injury and disability as a whole. Th more money attached the more they want to control. They want every penny but when the money is gone they are done with us. Send us off to move us to another system so they can report all the good things they do and raise more money. The local organization are all about braiding themselves and are on to the next fund raiser right after they finish one. The are building up a nice sum of money the last time this organization had money it disappeared and they destroyed da pretty decent support system.. And went after facilitators who wre there for decades and destroyed the live. The establishment will lie and spread their lies like it is the truth with no recourse. Sadly there are some good people involved but the one or two who are pure evil are out to have their own private little club to control survivors

The Matt Duffin Show - Fall Fell. Cleaning Delay - TBI's ya know

Mon, 27 Nov 2017 03:00:00 +0000

Hello. Rakes defy me, not DEFINE me. Welcome to post-Thanksgiving in Milton. Rakes make terrific sudden canes though. Back out side and here's Jen. Work to do, its a balmy 48 degrees in the front yard. Hi y'all. Let's talk about Thanksgiving, what happened, what didn't. Christmas, stress, stress relief, HOLIDAY STRESS (yes, family stressers). Anything goes night dicussing how we TBI'ers "do" holidays or don't. Let's dive in to help each other in the midst of yet another holiday. Leaves. Walnuts. BAH HUMBUG...

Late Night With Joeygiggles

Sun, 26 Nov 2017 03:00:00 +0000

Guest: Gregory Kemmis talking about his story Please join us for great guests, loads of jokes and fun, and of course the great information you get from BIRN Internet Radio. Blogtalkradio Link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio Call in number: 1-424-243-9540 Call in anytime for questions and comments... Invite your friends, it's always a good time!

"Mess With MS" with with BBH With MS Megan Elizabeth!

Sun, 26 Nov 2017 01:30:00 +0000

The Second Odyssey on Surviving Head Trauma with Terry Smith

Fri, 24 Nov 2017 03:00:00 +0000

Surviving Head Trauma with Terry Smith Tonight’s Episode: The Second Odyssey DO you believe in supernatural, mystical, clairvoyant power? Do you believe in medical fact and physical evidence? We have both, Medical Doctor Tanya Harris and Clairvoyant Me Sah. Tonight we ‘re going deep into both worlds and see how they differ or simulate. You can listen LIVE Online (follow link, which also serves as ON-Demand later), Phone, Satellite, or Skype. We stream to all 50 states and 32 countries. Shows are also available at www.TerrySmithBooks. com The phone-in number is +1.424.243.9540 If you would like to ask a question or have a comment, press 1 on your phone. See you On-Air, Terry Smith Host, Terry Smith, is a 33 year post-TBI survivor and author of the award-winning book, Surviving Head Trauma. Please visit: TerrySmithBooks .com and LIKE on facebook: @SurvivingHeadTrauma

Adaptive Home for Military Family on Keeping A Head with Jim Bono

Wed, 22 Nov 2017 03:00:00 +0000

This week we are joined by Author, Caregiver, Proud Veteran Wife; Jeanette Davidson-Mayer. Not only is Jeanette a full time caregiver she is a very active part of The Elizabeth Dole Foundation which is all about caregivers and our greatly appreciated Veterans. We encourage our usual listeners to grab one caregiver or tune in yourself as the insight Jeanette brings is a perspective us survivors have really not experienced. Please, take this opportunity to find out what it is like on the other side of OUR world. A show about acceptance, adapting and overcoming.

TBI One Love Show with James Durham

Tue, 21 Nov 2017 03:00:00 +0000

Another Fork in the Road - Jeff Sebell - Brain Injury Survivor & Author

Mon, 20 Nov 2017 01:30:00 +0000

Jeff Sebell, author of “Learning to Live with Yourself After Brain Injury,” and a brain injury survivor since 1975 will share his thoughts on how to tackle life after brain injury. 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 some causes of traumatic brain injury. College plans, walking down the aisle in the perfect dress, or the coveted job quickly slip from reality as dreams turn to struggle. These unexpected life-happenings that divert one from his or her chosen path in life can be devastating. But as Yogi Berra once said, "If you come to a fork in the road, take it." Life is all about choices! To learn more about me, please visit my blogs. Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury Blog: survivingtraumaticbraininjury.com Donna's Blog: donnaodonnellfigurski.wordpress.com

Late Night With Joeygiggles

Sun, 19 Nov 2017 03:00:00 +0000

Guests: Kristina (RSD CRPS) and Danielle Becker (caregiver) Please join us for great guests, loads of jokes and fun, and of course the great information you get from BIRN Internet Radio. Blogtalkradio Link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio Call in number: 1-424-243-9540 Call in anytime for questions and comments... Invite your friends, it's always a good time!

TGIF Premier Show with Dixon Judd and Bella Blu

Sat, 18 Nov 2017 03:00:00 +0000

New Host Premiere Episode - with survivor Dixon Judd and Bella the Blu Doberman. Please join us and get to know their back story. This is a live show where it gets real people. The complete story of a life with substantial income in a high visibility career, and living inside the Hollywood "A" crowd of hot cars, private jets, and Multi-Million dollar mansions. From there to the crushing mental health breakdown, that was years in the making. A steep fall into 3 suicide attempts, PTSD, Bipolar 2, Sex Addiction, Alcoholism. We will explore the multiple lives, the unbelievable Manic experiences of buying expensive houses and cars during the day, with NO fore-thought on a whim. Now an expert Kung Fu artist/Bodyguard, successful Mentor in the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program, A "top level"' Sr. management consultant and more.. Bella's service and unconditional love are a large element in maintaining a path of recovery. The show will share the "NO HOLDS BARRED", journey of What It Was Like, What Happened and What's It Like Now, in the hopes that anyone touched by or struggling personally in secret with the same or similar issues, can know there is both hope and a way out.

Dream Catchers - Community Inclusion for all - with LesPaul Morgan

Wed, 15 Nov 2017 04:04:28 +0000

1. Dream Catchers - Community Inclusion for all - with LesPaul Morgan 2. Ending the bullying & Peer Pressure in the disability community 3. Focusing on What You Can Do -- Not What You Can't 4. Feeling comfortable in a new environments 5. Developing a clear mind set to help overcome peer pressure 6. Being prepared to enter the work force 7. Being prepared for work as Individuals with disabilities 8. Disability questions on the application form 9. Understanding civil rights are also disability rights under the ADA 10. Practace,Practace, Practic

Late Night With Joeygiggles

Sun, 12 Nov 2017 03:00:00 +0000

Reflection on Veterans Day Guest: Nicolenya Caltman talking on her chronic pain experience Please join us for great guests, loads of jokes and fun, and of course the great information you get from BIRN Internet Radio. Blogtalkradio Link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio Call in number: 1-424-243-9540 Call in anytime for questions and comments... Invite your friends, it's always a good time!

"Mess With MS" Lisa gives a personal update when her guests can't get in !

Sun, 12 Nov 2017 01:30:00 +0000

My name is Lisa Dryer and I have been on the Brain Injury Radio Network a guest and on panel shows as of 2017 for 2 and 1/2 years as a host on "Mess With MS." Their in, I opened up my life to a journey of adventure: Learning things any normal person can do to enhance their lives after MS&brain injury. I hope you will come along with my guests and I on this adventure and find the positive in what seems to be all negative at first! I choose guests that also live their lives with positivity and will teach YOU great tips and tricks to live a positive beautiful, full life despite your MS or BI or any issue you face today! We all know that relationships are tricky at the best of times!!! But when you have MS, it's even trickier! Tonight my guests and I are going to talk #real talk about the triumphs and pitfalls of an MS Relationship (whether it's one person with the MS -- or two! Don't MISS OUT!!!!!

A discussion with Dr. Warren Merrifield, founder of Neurodetect

Fri, 10 Nov 2017 03:00:00 +0000

Dr. Warren Merrifield, Experimental Psychologist and former Medical Service Corps Officer in the United States Army, is the CEO and founder of Neurodetect. Dr. Merrifield led functional brain imaging program at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, a state-of-the-art diagnostic, treatment, and research center for military service members with post-concussion syndrome and associated problems due to combat-related trauma. He has since developed a product that provides the latest and most innovative tools to evaluate brain function. Let's delve into Neurodetect and learn how it can help assess reaction time, balance and symptoms.

Keeping A Head with Jim Bono - Idea’s To Help Heal Your Brain

Wed, 08 Nov 2017 03:00:00 +0000

Anthony Aquan-Assee is a 20 Year Survivor, Motivational Speaker, Author, and Teacher and comes to us from Ontario, Canada. Anthony is one individual you will not soon forget as his approach to recovery is not Big Pharma, nor is it Yoga 24/7 (Sorry Yoga Fan’s). Tune in and take this opportunity to connect across borders with a distinctly different point of view that will bring you hope and new knowledge. www. anthonyaquan-assee.com

TBI One Love Show with James Durham

Tue, 07 Nov 2017 03:00:00 +0000

Please tune into our triple Monday #‎BrainInjuryRadio show: #‎TBIOneloveShow starting at 7pm PT/9CT/10Est on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Monday to discuss Survivor's unique TBI adventures, awareness/prevention, inspiring others and making a positive change Worldwide! To start the new Month, we are having two amazing guest! Our first guest is of one of Gulf Coast Regional's Brain and Spine Center: Dr. David Sinclair who is an amazing neurologist that attended Texas Christian University (TCU) in Fort Worth Texas. Dr. Sinclair is Board Certified in Neurology with additional dual subspecialty Board Certifications in Epilepsy from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and Electro Diagnostic Medicine from the American Board of Electro Diagnostic Medicine, and has a special interest in Epilepsy, Headache Medicine and Neuromuscular diseases. The next guest is: A Brain Injury Management Expert, Brain Health and Wellness Facilitator from Canada: Ms. Crystal Willms! She was a caregiver to a former common-law spouse who acquired a Severe Traumatic Brain Injury. "The experience was horrible for both of us. However, we worked hard to figure out how to mentally and emotionally function better. He returned to his pre-injury job, I learned how to care for myself to avoid burnout. If you have the right information and the right support at the right time, you can be a mentally, emotionally and physically healthier human." Tune in by visiting: www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2017/11/07/tbi-one-love-show-with-james-durham or to learn more about our guest at: (Dr. Sinclair) http://brainandspinecenterllc.com/david-sinclair.html, (Ms. Willms): https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystalwillms/ One love #‎TBIOneLove #BrainInjuryRadio #‎MotivationalMonday

Late Night With Joeygiggles

Sun, 05 Nov 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Tonight's Guest: Denise Love Talking on Chronic Pain Please join us for great guests, loads of jokes and fun, and of course the great information you get from BIRN Internet Radio. Blogtalkradio Link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio Call in number: 1-424-243-9540 Call in anytime for questions and comments... Invite your friends, it's always a good time!

We Deserve Better - Dorrin Rosenfeld - DrD

Fri, 03 Nov 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Depression is all too common, especially among head-injured survivors and their caregivers. Jay Milanoff can help us learn which of our thoughts to ignore and which to believe. He has studied this because he was forced to learn it while battling his own episode of depression. He admits that there is no way to control our random thoughts, but he can help teach us how to make appropriate choices about which of our thoughts we should listen to. Since he found the path out of his overwhelming episode, he has been on a path to teach and help others with similar problems. He suffered a major episode of depression verging on suicide for 6 months in 2015. He was unable to sleep, barely eating, and hating himself and his life. He discovered a technique to get his life back on track, and he is going to begin to teach us how we can each utilize our brains to move from depression to health. Jay is a writer by profession and a fashion entrepreneur for Bulgarias biggest men's jewelry brand. Since he found the path through his own darkness, he is on a mission to help others. Please tune in.

Dream Catchers - Disability a Trick or a Treat? - LesPaul Morgan

Wed, 01 Nov 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Since tonight is Halloween Night and Trick or Treat I decided to bring everyone into the realm of the disability movement to help everyone see that Trick or Treat can be a really scary and even more fun place to be and sometimes a lot more scary than a Friday the 13th movie because of the past and present treatment of people with disabilities. Well tonight we want to have sometimes spooky but also more serious dislodge about what Disability Trick or Treat means to everyone who calls in as well good things that have happened to you as a result of having a disability. So get ready for some ghoulish delight on get ready for Halloween Night at Dream Catches being broadcast live from the haunted Morgan mansion Ha,Ha,Ha,Ha,Ha!!! Happy Trick or Treat .everyone be safe and have fun!!!

The Scary Radio Show

Tue, 31 Oct 2017 21:30:00 +0000

Join the eei team and they interview some spookie people about employment and education and independance as we talk with these spooky creatures of the past from the realm over yonder and scare us to life. always learning new things ino ur life

TBI One Love Show with James Durham

Tue, 31 Oct 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Late Night With Joeygiggles

Sun, 29 Oct 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Guest: Chronic pain Patient Nichol Mitchell Please join us for great guests, loads of jokes and fun, and of course the great information you get from BIRN Internet Radio. Blogtalkradio Link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio Call in number: 1-424-243-9540 Call in anytime for questions and comments... Invite your friends, it's always a good time!

Behind BI Masks on Surviving Head Trauma with Terry Smith

Fri, 27 Oct 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Behind Brain Injury Masks SURVIVING HEAD TRAUMA with TERRY SMITH Celebrating Halloween is a fun time of year for many children and adults to dress up in costume and be someone or something else for a night of fun. For people with TBI, that mask is not always so easily removed. This episode is about TBI survivors living a dual life behind a mask of being normal while internally, a persistent wreck is occurring. On this show, we’ll talk about how to release inhibitions that TBI can inflict and thrive in feeling the power of inclusion. At the top of the show, Jill Hill, CPRS-F, Project AWARE Program Coordinator, Advocate, Speaker, Trainer, Mental Health America / Jacksonville System of Care Initiative/Federation of Families, will help children and adults remove their masks revealing themselves while living with an indescribable brain injury. Our next guest, Janet Elliott, is a Life Coach, Psychotherapist, and Care Coordinator at Sunshine State Health Plan, Inc. She will help us learn why survivors create masks to cover deficits and how learning to live through the scary first days of brain injury is vital to a lifetime of being mask free. She can be reached at: jelle7195@gmail.com Listen LIVE online (link below), phone, satellite radio, or Skype. We stream to all 50 states and 36 countries. If you miss the live show, you can listen to the archived episode at TerrySmithBooks . com. Host, Terry Smith, is a 33-year post-TBI survivor and Award-Winning author of the book, Surviving Head Trauma. Please visit: TerrySmithBooks .com and LIKE on Facebook: @SurvivingHeadTrauma See you On-Air, Terry

Keeping A Head with James Bono - Sustaining Brain Injury in High School

Wed, 25 Oct 2017 02:00:00 +0000

With High School Football on a decline, this week we decided to bring turn the show over to youth. While three sustained their concussions from High School sports, the third an effective High School Athlete sustained his TBI from an after school automotive accident. Simple logic: We want to engage today’s youth alone out there with one’s they can relate to. Individuals whom have walked the same walk and now are all in college and doing spectacular. A show about survival, adapting and overcoming. Guests include: Alex Hughes, Madeline Uretsky, Kendyll Martin, and Mirela Caron. Please, take this opportunity to connect across borders with this panel in their early 20’s, with both the similar and unique challenges they have faced.

Preview Swamp Northwest - get involved stop corruption

Tue, 24 Oct 2017 02:00:00 +0000

The Establishment is a collection of the rich and powerful, whose primary goal is to be the go to group so they can control all aspects of any given industry. And that control always leads to money, from fundraising to donations and pay to play type business relationships. As I began investigating one lead or source lead to multiple more, I have interviewed over 60 people now with stories that are going to blow your mind. However, I now have more leads and stories to capture than when I started. I remember as I began my journey in providing support, looking for my answers. There have been those that I thought were paranoid and other general craziness from some folks. Usually the most difficult people to serve, as well as the brightest and most intelligent. In the past I have wrote off their claims of someone spreading rumors, setting them up with bad reputation, failure and leading to being denied support and isolation as conspiracy theories. My heart goes out for not even being open to what they were saying as possible. Not only am I learning it is possible it is more common than one would think. We all are seeing what is going on in world of politics, the same thing is going on in the social service support world, keep in mind people with disabilities represent over 75 million people, billions, and billions of dollars providing this support and services. So if there is money involved there is established services. Not all established services are corrupt, but many are. Using their power to control and eliminate competition by any means. Turns out their greatest weapons are the self-advocates they control, they turn people against people, they now how to play us from the time we meet them. Read more here

Late Night With Joeygiggles with Angela McMillan

Sun, 22 Oct 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Guest: Angela McMillan live from Australi Please join us for great guests, loads of jokes and fun, and of course the great information you get from BIRN Internet Radio. Blogtalkradio Link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio Call in number: 1-424-243-9540 Call in anytime for questions and comments... Invite your friends, it's always a good time!

Disability and Accommodation

Thu, 19 Oct 2017 21:30:00 +0000

Sometimes success is just amater of figuring out how to make it work. We make things work with extreme obstacles and road blocks. With disabilities it is even more difficult from living to school to every aspect of life. we will be discussing employment to school iep and 504 to section 8 to service animals.And a special history of wheelchair.

Dream Catchers - Living the Dream survivor style! - LesPaul Morgan

Wed, 18 Oct 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Plain and simple I have waited my whole life time being told by professionals and others that it would be impossible to live and fulfill my own as well as your dreams too but I am here tonight to say OH YES YOU CAN I’m sure of if but you have to dig in deeper than ever and find all of the really good stuff that rests deep within you own mind that say YES I CAN over and over again and again!!! If we the survivors only knew we were in charge of our own lives and believed it we could transform the World together so tonight I am going to talk with you about how we all can!!! So Tonight I want people to call in and share their stories of empowerment with me Les Paul on Dream Catchers with Les Paul Morgan

TBI One Love with James Durham

Tue, 17 Oct 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Another Fork in the Road: Rosemary Rawlins Caregiver (rerun)

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 00:30:00 +0000

It only takes a split second for lives to change forever. Rosemary and Hugh Rawlins lives were turned upside down when Hugh was struck by a car during an afternoon bike ride. Rosemary was immediately thrust into caregiver mode as Hugh was reduced to helplessness. Rosemary’s book, “Learning by Accident: A Caregiver’s True Story of Fear, Family, and Hope,” details, in an easy-to-read story, how she and Hugh, with their two daughters, picked up the broken pieces of their lives and glued them 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 the roof, doing one more chin-up, or a door literally slamming one in the face are just some causes of traumatic brain injury. College plans, walking down the aisle in the perfect dress, or the coveted job quickly slip from reality as dreams turn to struggle. These unexpected life-happenings that divert one from his or her chosen path in life can be devastating. But as Yogi Berra once said, "If you come to a fork in the road, take it." Life is all about choices! To learn more about me, please visit my blogs. Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury Blog: survivingtraumaticbraininjury.com Donna's Blog: donnaodonnellfigurski.wordpress.com

Late Night With Joeygiggles

Sun, 15 Oct 2017 02:00:00 +0000

"Mess With MS" on Fall and Falling

Sun, 15 Oct 2017 00:30:00 +0000

There is a romance to Fall that is so unique that we make memes about it, change our fashion around Fall seasons, edit Starbucks orders, and start the rush toward all Holiday Shopping with Halloween. When you have MS/BI/TBI or any neurological conditions/Autoimmune conditions, depression such as SAD, you may feel very different about Fall. It may be the kickoff to a long, slow process of seasonal depression and sadness for you. Of fear of leaving your house because of the outside temperatures. Of feeling sicker and less competent. Of hurting MORE. Tonight my panelists and I are going to talk about this. Please call in to hear our varying points of view and stories from our lives and to talk to us at 424-293-9540 and if you are already at braininjuryradio.com join me in the chat room and let's talk while the show is going on! Don't Miss Out on this show -- You will learn a lot of great tips and tricks on Fall and how Falling can happen perhaps less or more...advantageously? ;-)

The Knockout Project talks about living with Post Concussion Syndrome

Fri, 13 Oct 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Jay Fraga, founder of The Knockout Project and a former BMX racer, and his wife, Jessica, a business executive and Jay's support system on his PCS journey, join me to talk about living with PCS, why he created The Knockout Project, and how his life has changed since being diagnosed with Post Concussion Syndrome. It's a show about acceptance, facing your fears and taking control of your life. Don't miss it!!

Essentials Needed for Inner Peace on Keeping A Head with Jim Bono

Wed, 11 Oct 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Dr. Diane Roberts Stoler, Ed. D is unlike most any other doctor you will find. Beyond the accolades of Neuropsychologist, Board Certified Health Psychologist, Board Certified Sports Psychologist, and Trauma Therapist with over 35 years’ experience. She is one of our own; a stroke survivor, suffered a tumor which required brain surgery, sustained two more concussions as well as cancer survivor. See drdiane.com Beyond co-authoring one of the most comprehensive books I have read (Coping with Mild and Traumatic Brain Injury). She is renowned for teaching as well as coaching on the matter. As always, we invite you to join in the discussion with questions at (424) 243-9540

Late Night With Joeygiggles

Sun, 08 Oct 2017 02:00:00 +0000

We Deserve Better - Dorrin Rosenfeld - DrD

Fri, 06 Oct 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Dr. Carole Petiet, clinical psychologist, registered nurse and accomplished athlete discusses her book - _The Day I Died - Brain Trauma and the journey back_. She will talk about her recovery process from a massive, near-fatal injury while ski racing with her daughter. Thie healing involved initially learning to cope with physical pain; and then her rehabilitation process involving integrative medicine and brain plasticity. Her book becomes an instruction manual laced with the emotions and activities that are familiar to all of us in the head-injury community: humor, acceptance, gratitude, mystery and miracles. She has spent 4 decades helping others, and she will discuss her own arduous task of trauma recovery. She has the advantage of being able to look at her own journey both personally and professionally during the healing process. It's awesome that the recovery process is so comprehensive, but all the aspects of the initial physical injury, personal relationships with friends and family, and the brain functions that change over time must be integrated into the consciousness of the person. It is an arduous journey, but Dr. Carole tells her story with the goal of helping to guide others on their own particular journeys.

Dream Catchers with Les Paul

Wed, 04 Oct 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Dream Catchers - God Bless the USA - LesPaul Morgan A special note prayer for all the people who were injured or died last Night as well as the Death of Rock Star and legend Tom Pettie. For many long dark and lonely years it felt like nothing great was happening for people with disabilities and that being said I became an employee as a brain Injury and aneurism survivor of an amazing disability rights and advocacy agency and yet I used to say even recently why so very slow of a snail’s pace is the World Changing that I couldn’t even see it that my life and World began to change right beneath my feet!!! I was wrong it is changing I am changing and you can change to as we all join hand together and start celebrating the adversity and diversity as global community of empowered survivors instead.

TBI One Love with James Durham

Tue, 03 Oct 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Please tune into our dual Monday #‎BrainInjuryRadio show: #‎TBIOneloveRadio starting at 7pm PT/9CT/10Est on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Monday to discuss Survivor's unique TBI adventures, awareness/prevention, inspiring others and making a positive change World wide! To kick off the new month, we are having TWO amazing guest from the Kemp Chiropractic that works on Functional Neurology after a Brain Injury! Our guest first guest will be: Dr. Ryan Fisher a director of Chiropratic, who looks forward to educating and treating patients with his knowledge of simple and complex neurological, metabolic, musculoskeletal conditions and is also a multiple Brain Injury Survivor! Followed by: Dr. David Kemp the head of Kemp Chiropractic that specializing in diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders, from traumatic brain injuries to social and learning neurobehavioral disorders! To tune in, please visit: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2017/10/03/tbi-one-love One love #‎TBIOneLove #BrainInjuryRadio #‎MotivationalMonday

Another Fork in the Road: Role Changes After Brain Injury

Mon, 02 Oct 2017 00:30:00 +0000

When a loved one has a brain injury, lives get turned upside down. Roles Change! Lisabeth Mackall, Grace (Fruit) Mauzy, and Barbara Asby will talk about how their lives changed and how they cope 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 one more chin-up, or a door literally slamming one in the face are just some causes of traumatic brain injury. College plans, walking down the aisle in the perfect dress, or the coveted job quickly slip from reality as dreams turn to struggle. These unexpected life-happenings that divert one from his or her chosen path in life can be devastating. But as Yogi Berra once said, "If you come to a fork in the road, take it." Life is all about choices! To learn more about me, please visit my blogs. Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury Blog: survivingtraumaticbraininjury.com Donna's Blog: donnaodonnellfigurski.wordpress.com

Late Night With Joeygiggles

Sun, 01 Oct 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Tonight's Guest is Krystal Sanford It's Hydrophelus Awareness Month Please join us for great guests, loads of jokes and fun, and of course the great information you get from BIRN Internet Radio. Blogtalkradio Link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio Call in number: 1-424-243-9540 Call in anytime for questions and comments... Invite your friends, it's always a good time!

After the Storms on Surviving Head Trauma with Terry Smith

Fri, 29 Sep 2017 02:00:00 +0000

AFTER THE STORMS SURVIVING HEAD TRAUMA with TERRY SMITH Are you or someone you love new to the world of Traumatic Brain Injury? Did you or someone you know live through one of the recent most catastrophic natural disasters of modern time? On this show, we’ll talk about pulling ourselves out of trauma and how to rise from the debris of our lives. At the top of the show, we’ll have Erin Kilpatrick, Counselor at Gwinnett County Public Schools, talking about transitioning from trauma back to school or work. Our next guest, Susan Wedgewood-Goudy, is a Public Speaker, Certified in Neuro-Physical Reprogramming, Bio-Energetic Synchronization Technique, has a Master’s Degree in Social Work, and Author of “The Journey From Fear To Love Is Shorter Than YOU Think” and "10 Ways To Eliminate Drama From Your Life." We’ll talk about transitioning from ashes back to vibrant life. Listen LIVE online (link below), phone, satellite radio, or Skype. We stream to all 50 states and 36 countries. Shows are archived at TerrySmithBooks . com. The phone-in number is +1.424.243.9540 (press 1 if you would like to speak on-air) Host, Terry Smith, is a 32 year post-TBI survivor and author of the award winning book, Surviving Head Trauma. Please visit: TerrySmithBooks .com and LIKE on facebook: @SurvivingHeadTrauma

Cannabis Compassion Project with Jim & Chrissy on Keeping A Head

Wed, 27 Sep 2017 02:00:00 +0000

This weeks guest is the one and only Mike Robinson, Mike back in '95 went 200MPH into a race track wall too grow back to become one of America's rising stars on ABI and Cannabis movement. Mike's approach to this topic is distinctly unique as he speaks with firsthand knowledge being an ABI Survivor, Founder of Cannabis Compassion Project as well one hell sharp guy when it comes to CBD and acquired brain injury from medical perspective. We will be touching on topics that is far from the normal "Weed Show", if you want to learn more, be shocked and gain a perspective from another angle join us! See http://tobtr.com/10290555 Hosted By Jim Bono & Chrissy Chernowski

Testing Testing Testing

Tue, 26 Sep 2017 02:00:00 +0000

7 years is a long time and going to explore new software and apps tonght your welcome to join as we do, check our facebook page right before the show and there will be some links to check out and our new shows and a investigating show series you won't want to miss call the brain injury swamp see you then

Late Night With Joeygiggles

Sun, 24 Sep 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Be Positive with Shannon Marie and friends

Fri, 22 Sep 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Jump right on the TBI train and enjoy the positive talk with TBI survivors!! My guests tonight have exciting news to share about three groups on Facebook. Scott Collier will give us the scoop on his new project "Global Brain Injury Association". It's mission is to bring an undeniable awareness to TBI globally. Annie Ricketts has two ongoing projects, which are "Pen Pals 4 US - TBI and All Disabilities Welcome" and the "Brain Injury Global Picnic". Please join and spread the news! The number to call if you have questions is: 1-424-243-9540 and press 1 to talk. 7 pm Pacific, 8 pm Mountain, 9 pm Central, 10 pm Eastern www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2017/09/22/be-positive-with-shannon-marie-and-friends

Dream Catchers - Good Things come to those who wait - LesPaul Morgan

Wed, 20 Sep 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Life in the Fast Laine is a great song with lots of rhythm & grove but living life with a TBI, Aneurism or any disability as far as that matters can be an entirely different situation that need a lot of TLC! Living with a TBI, Aneurism or any disABILITY can be hard but it doesn’t have to be when a team of survivors come together and don’t even care who the credit by staying one step, one Day at a time and getting focused to the best of you abilities and believe that you can make a difference in the World starting now! I have been on a journey of Empowerment myself a lot lately Megan and I are teaching classes for people with disABILITIES in the School Systems now and things are begging to change for students with disabilities as we speak so get ready for the future and a bold new way of Empowering yourself to overcome the negatives and accentuate your positives because the future has arrived and it’s time to get excited about positive changes in your life!!! Topics, 1. Dreams and how to bring themselves to life. 2. Educating yourself by knowing yourself 3. Being your own best advocate 4. Study your situation 5. Practice makes perfect 6. Learning wat you want to do 7. Taking back control 8. Open floor…

TBI One Love with Survivor James Durham

Tue, 19 Sep 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Please tune into our treble Monday #‎BrainInjuryRadio show: #‎TBIOnelove starting at 7pm PT/9CT/10Est on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Monday to discuss Survivor's unique TBI adventures, awareness/prevention, inspiring others and making a positive change to rebuild the World! To be towards the end of this Month, we were going to be having two amazing guest, but our First Guest: Dr. Bennet Omalu, unfortantely has been called away from Work today and has asked to postpone his interview to another time frame. So, lets please send out Prayers for his Family and him, we will keep you posted on his schedule! So, Tonight's guest will be: Ms. Cyndy Feasel the author of: After The Cheering Stops about CTE, a Sports induced degenerative Brain Disease about: An NFL Wife’s Story of Concussions, Loss, and the Faith that Saw Her Through her Husband: former NFL Player Grant Feasel's battle against CTE. Do not foget to tune in, by visiting: www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2017/09/19/tbi-one One love #‎TBIOneLove #BrainInjuryRadio #‎MotivationalMonday

Another Fork in the Road: Brain Injury from an HIV Infection - Richard Schooping

Mon, 18 Sep 2017 00:30:00 +0000

Richard Schooping met brain injury through a stroke and a brain infection from AIDS. During this bleak time, Richard was dragged to his depths, but he wouldn’t give up. He struggled to overcome both his brain injury and AIDS. We will learn how Richard’s music and his creative talents played a part in his recovery. We will learn how his partner, Cal, stood by him and is his soul mate. And, we will learn how, as Richard states, quote “forgiveness, self-love, and devotion promotes … healing. 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 some causes of traumatic brain injury. College plans, walking down the aisle in the perfect dress, or the coveted job quickly slip from reality as dreams turn to struggle. These unexpected life-happenings that divert one from his or her chosen path in life can be devastating. But as Yogi Berra once said, "If you come to a fork in the road, take it." Life is all about choices! To learn more about me, please visit my blogs. Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury Blog: survivingtraumaticbraininjury.com Donna's Blog: donnaodonnellfigurski.wordpress.com

Late Night With Joeygiggles

Sun, 17 Sep 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Return-to-Learn on Concussion Matters

Fri, 15 Sep 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Return-To-Learn - Learn the ins and outs of Return-to-Learn protocols when heading back to school after suffering a concussion. Join me as I welcome Brenda Eagan Brown, MEd, CBIS to talk about what is involved in RTL protocol, how to get your school team involved, RTL legislation, strategies for college accommodations and a host of other RTL issues. Brenda has worked in the field of pediatric traumatic brain injury for the past 22 years. She currently directs a statewide brain injury school consulting program, is an adjunct professor at The George Washington University, and is obtaining her doctorate at Johns Hopkins University in Mind, Brain & Teaching.. Brenda is published in the field of concussion in schools, presents nationally/ internationally, and has served on expert panels for both the CDC & IOM committees. She spearheaded the development of the Return to Learn Concussion Management Team Model in her state, training over 1,300+ school district academic focused concussion teams since 2013.

Keeping A Head w/Chrissy and Jim~ Types of Therapy after TBI..

Wed, 13 Sep 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Excited for our guests, Next Tuesday, Sept.12th, Nate Rosene is a brilliant Physical Therapst with Novacare Rehabilitation. Nate gained interest in physical therapy after tearing his own ACL. He has experience in many post-operative orthopedic injuries and spent a year shadowing a spinal specialist orthopedic surgeon and has an abundance of experience with post-concussion rehabilitation. Join us while we pick his brain about physical therapy and working with patients with brain injuries! HUG part in healing and the health of the brain after any brain injury, including concussions. Alana MacIntyre, Speech Pathologist, has over 20 years of experience working with ABI clients in the acute, rehabilitation and home setting. She has completed several post-graduate courses in Cognitive-Communication Disorders. Her current practice is based on assessing and treating individuals who have suffered both catastrophic and non-catastrophic injuries, including acquired brain injuries, and cognitive communication difficulties as a result of motorvehicle accidents or other mechanisms. Alana is also the Best Practice Consultant for Speech Language Pathologists for the Northern Ontario Heart and Stroke Network. She continues to participate in professional development through continuing education. Come share your thoughts with us! Questions are always welcome! 7pm Pac/10pm est 424-243-9540 call in to listen!

The Matt Duffin Show with Jen: PANIC! With TBI

Mon, 11 Sep 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Canal Days, Reunion and Docs. Passed on the Reunion at the last moment - whew! Too many faces (and when I don't recall the face, I hate it!) Tired off a long week, closing with Miracle Leage finals. While my team, made up mostly of MR's from a Group Home, did beyond wonderful and was trophy awarded for the season long play. We tide for first, learned well and played better - eventually. Jennifer Goodman and Mercadi Duffin joined in as Baseball Buddy's for the Rangers, and what an experience gained. Miracle League changed me this summer. I enjoyed every Saturday to the most. Being a buddy for those less fortunate, brought a happiness to my soul. I will forevermore attend and be a buddy for this League. The smiles, hugs, high fives are the most special I have ever experienced. I want to thank Cindy Brooks for allowing me in the best experience of the summer. Jen will have more to say tonight, trust me. Hurricane's, past NOW and future. 9/11 Past and NOW. N. Korea, sinking U.S. Ships. When is Trump declaring America Great Again? Hoping to bring an 'expert' on the subject on early. 'Nam Vet with PTSD and a life. America Great Again. Jeeesh. Wasn't that supposed to be declare within a few months of the election? Uh, didn't know it wasn't The highest mental patient in the country has about rung out his bell - for whom it tolls. We can talk wind and rain, sea tides, Remembering 9/11 or just about anything you want. Topic is open, but Current Events is a grand part of recovery... (424) 243-9540 let's talk; get TV updates by phone of Irma, remember in spirit of America on 9/11 as 12/5 sits on deck. . Or jam with Jennifer Goodman, but I control the YouTube switches....

Late Night With Joeygiggles

Sun, 10 Sep 2017 02:00:00 +0000

"Mess With MS" THE #MSbeautiful Show

Sun, 10 Sep 2017 00:30:00 +0000

#MSbeautiful is an organization that brings together women with MS for special events. We have a Facebook group made for women of any age with MS (and occasionally some others join in for special purposes) wanting to find the beauty in herself after MS. It was started in 2014 with the purpose of doing photo shoots for women with MS to help achieve that goal. We have done some photo shoots in Texas, Wisconsin and Ohio. You can find them in our photos. We are also asking women to be part of a video project with Mycounterpane.com. The most recent photo shoot has been in Denver. We have three photo shoots planned in other states now. I am so excited that this project I literally started by taking selfies on my couch has bloomed into this! It fills my heart with love! I do not ask for anything from anyone involved in this! It is free and will always remain so. I just want the ladies to have a day of beauty in our world which many times has been so turned upside down by our disease. Tonight, let's share and talk about it! If you HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN AN #MSbeautiful EVENT or just want to be, Please call in -- 424-293-9540 I'd love to talk to YOU!

We Deserve Better - Dorrin Rosenfeld - DrD

Fri, 08 Sep 2017 02:00:00 +0000

My guest tonight is Rebekah Harbour. We'll be discussing Zero Balancing which is wonderful at helping the body recover from trauma, accidents and injuries.What is Zero Balancing? Is it for you? Tune in and find out!! Zero Balancing is a powerful body-mind therapy that uses skilled touch to address the relationship between energy and structures of the body. It was developed by Fritz Smith, MD in the early 1970s. Following a protocol that typically lasts 30 to 45 minutes, the practitioner uses finger pressure and gentle traction on areas of tension in the bones, joints and soft tissue to create fulcrums, or points of balance, around which the body can relax and reorganize. Zero Balancing focuses primarily on key joints of our skeleton that conduct and balance forces of gravity, posture and movement. By addressing the deepest and densest tissues of the body along with soft tissue and energy fields, Zero Balancing helps to clear blocks in the body’s energy flow, amplify vitality and contribute to better postural alignment. A Zero Balancing session leaves you with a wonderful feeling of inner harmony and organization. Rebekah Harbour has been practicing Zero Balancing professionally for 13 years, and teaches other practitioners this system. She is also a yoga Instructor and brings the knowledge of these two complimentary systems together to support her clients in profound healing. She has a practice in Berkeley CA, and also travels and teaches internationally.

TBI One Love

Tue, 05 Sep 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Please tune into our dual Monday #‎BrainInjuryRadio show: #‎TBIOneloveRadio starting at 7pm PT/9CT/10Est on the 1st and 3rd Monday to discuss Survivor's unique TBI adventures, awareness/prevention, inspiring others and making a positive change World wide! To start this Month, we are having not one, but two inspirational quest! To first start off the show, we are having Ms. Paige Roberts from: On Point Performance Neuro Training! Ms. Roberts, uses Sports Psychology, Brainspotting, and hot & cold Photobiomodulation laser healing to provide Sports Injury intensive recovery sessions, and sports and life performance coaching that is currently assisting athletes all over the world in reaching their full sports and life performance potential! Our next guest is one of our unique TBI One Love Family Survivors whom is a Brain Bear Builder, Expert in NeuroPlasticity, and the Author of " Catch The Good Fish": Maylanda Joan Novemeber! Tune in by visiting: www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2017/09/05/tbi-one-love One love #‎TBIOneLove #BrainInjuryRadio #‎MotivationalMonday

Another Fork in the Road - Youth Football & CTE

Mon, 04 Sep 2017 00:30:00 +0000

What do Football & CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) have to do with Cyndy Feasel, Mary Seau, & Debra Pyka? They all lost loved ones to football and CTE. Cyndy's husband, Grant Feasel, and Mary's brother, Jr. Seau each were NFL players who died because of repetitive concussions on the field. Debra's son, who was much younger, also died of CTE from his football years. These women will have a lot to say about football and their uneccesary losses. 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 some causes of traumatic brain injury. College plans, walking down the aisle in the perfect dress, or the coveted job quickly slip from reality as dreams turn to struggle. These unexpected life-happenings that divert one from his or her chosen path in life can be devastating. But as Yogi Berra once said, "If you come to a fork in the road, take it." Life is all about choices! To learn more about me, please visit my blogs. Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury Blog: survivingtraumaticbraininjury.com Donna's Blog: donnaodonnellfigurski.wordpress.com

Late Night With Joeygiggles

Sun, 03 Sep 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Be Positive with Shannon Marie and friends

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Step right up to the positive thinking train and you'll enjoy a feel-good ride!! Listen to Terry Dukes tell his life changing story!

The Empowerment Zone - LesPaul Morgan - Brain Injury Radio Network

Wed, 30 Aug 2017 02:00:00 +0000

The motivational power of Empowerment for people with disabilities... The term empowerment refers to measures designed to increase the degree of autonomy and self-determination in people and in communities in order to enable them to represent their interests in a responsible and self-determined way, acting on their own authority. Empowerment as action refers both to the process of self-empowerment and to professional support of people, which enables them to overcome their sense of powerlessness and lack of influence, and to recognize and use their resources. In social work, empowerment forms a practical approach of resource-oriented intervention. In the field of citizenship education and democratic education, empowerment is seen [by whom?] as a tool to increase the responsibility of the citizen. Empowerment is a key concept in the discourse on promoting civic engagement. Empowerment as a concept, which is characterized by a move away from a deficit-oriented towards a more strength-oriented perception, can increasingly be found in management concepts, as well as in the areas of continuing education If you would like to call in and speak on the live broadcast dial 1-424-243-9540 and press #1 if you wish to speak on the live broadcast. A few minutes after the live show is over you can then download the show. Sincerly, LesPaul Morgan

"Mess With MS" with guest La Ron Williams Sr. and callers

Sun, 27 Aug 2017 00:30:00 +0000

My name is Lisa Dryer and I have been on the Brain Injury Radio Network a guest and on panel shows as of 2017 for 2 and 1/2 years as a host on "Mess With MS." When I was a child, I endured learning difficulties and had a seizure disorder. This was caused by a cardiac arrest and lack of oxygen to my brain a premmie. Until I finally realized as an adult, that what I thought was a "learning disability," was actually a brain injury! I had been struggling with health difficulties for a while.Then a CT scan,showed an abnormal brain reading , I laughed, saying,“I know I'm abnormal already! Tell me something I don’t know!” Then, they told me I had MS! MS is one of the most debilitating neurological diseases. When I discovered that I was diagnosed with it, it changed my life. I only knew to continue approaching life the way I always had: as a survivor! Their in, I opened up my life to a journey of adventure: Learning things any normal person can do to enhance their lives after MS&brain injury. I hope you will come along with my guests and I on this adventure and find the positive in what seems to be all negative at first! I choose guests that also live their lives with positivity and will teach YOU great tips and tricks to live a positive beautiful, full life despite your MS or BI or any issue you face today! ? LaRon Willams Sr. is starting MS TV and apparel! Let's see how he can enrich your life today with his story! Please remember that this is a call in show! If you have questions for myself or LaRon, please call in! 424-293-9540! If you are listening after the air date, Just enjoy the show!

Neurosculpting on Surviving Head Trauma with Terry Smith

Fri, 25 Aug 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Surviving Head Trauma with Terry Smith Guest: Lisa Wimberger Neurosculpting® Executive Coach and Author www.neurosculptinginstitute.com This episode invites Lisa Wimberger, founder of the Neurosculpting Institute, to discuss her extensive work and course with shaping the way we use our brain and how we control our perception of circumstance/well-being. We will also talk openly with our audience about the day-to-day hardcore realities of living and dying with traumatic brain injury. Listen LIVE online (link below), phone, satellite radio, or Skype. We stream to all 50 states and 36 countries. Shows are archived at TerrySmithBooks . com. The phone-in number is +1.424.243.9540 (press 1 if you would like to speak on-air) Host, Terry Smith, is a 32 year post-TBI survivor and author of the award winning book, Surviving Head Trauma. Please visit: TerrySmithBooks .com and LIKE on facebook: @SurvivingHeadTrauma See you on-air, Terry Smith

Keeping A Head w/Chrissy Chernosky~Stepping stones to accepting life with a TBI

Wed, 23 Aug 2017 02:00:00 +0000

My guest tonight is Rachel Orzoff, a friend and fellow survivor. Rachel was an Education Director for the Department of Corrections for 5 years (to say the least) prior to her accident. Tune in as we tell her story and uncover some helpful tips on living in the world today with a TBI...struggles and all. I'll also chat about domestic abuse and brain injuries...the facts and numbers will shock you! See you tonight...and tell your friends to tune in as well!! Jim will be back in next time!

Hypnotic Recovery on Brain Injury Radio

Tue, 22 Aug 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Regular Host Jimmy Jam Durham will be back in his Monday slot on Sept .. A Married Man!! Congratulations Jimmy & Alina! Tonight's sho Hosted by: Keithanthony (hypnotist) Many say after a brain injury we develop other parts of the brain, we all know about compensation, accommodating our new person and some of the deficits’, but some believe we gain new access to parts of the brain that we were not or did not know we used, hypnotism is just one of dozens of different abilities people all over the world say they have. This makes one wonder do we sustain great losses after injury? Why yes, but do we as well gain gifts, and abilities that we didn’t even know of. Hypnotic recovery will prove to be interesting as well we will learn much more about ourselves by using and working with what we can do rather by what we use to do. Join Keithanthony as he takes you along the path of peace during his show with 30 minutes of guided mental imagery with a relaxing musical backing. Also on this show Keithanthony will tell fantastic stories that would have been tragedies had he not previously pulled himself back from death. Thanks to Keithanthon's survival another dead man later bursts back into life while on another occasion Keithanthony in a launderette gives emergency aid to bring a new baby into the World. The birthing mother feels no pain because of Keithanthonys skilled voice of calm reassurance.

The Matt Duffin Show - No Hate, Just Love: CIAAH Conference

Mon, 21 Aug 2017 02:00:00 +0000

All HATERS and followers of Prejudice call us crazy? Jen and I went to the Central Indiana Alliance Against Hate conference in Indianapolis. The attendence, and speakers was national. "By far, the largests gathering of concerned people on hate ever put together,'' one traveling speaker announced. Jennifer Goodman and my Caregiver Kantessa made the fascinating 45 mile trip, after flanking off a 'strange' truck driver with a chain in my face - at 7:10 a.m.! I will never get up and leave the house again that early EVER. In fact, why get up before the sun's so bright? TONIGHT (Today after midnight) is Socar Eclipse of the Sun. America is uniting on an Orange Line painted across America; within a couple of hours from Milton. Jen and I plan on getting no closer - too many animals to put glasses on in the Afternoon. Call and talk (pushing #1 increases opportunity) (424) 243-9540 - a charge free number. Yes, I am brain injuryed (at least so told). So don't hate and Invisible Injury, just don't.

Another Fork in the Road - Author, Bonnie Nish, "Concussion & Mild Brain Injury"

Mon, 21 Aug 2017 00:30:00 +0000

Bonnie Nish, author of Concussion & Mild Brain Injury: Just Another Headline, will talk about her brain traumas - two of them and how she forged ahead to continue a productive life. Her book is a compilation of stories by other survivors. 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 some causes of traumatic brain injury. College plans, walking down the aisle in the perfect dress, or the coveted job quickly slip from reality as dreams turn to struggle. These unexpected life-happenings that divert one from his or her chosen path in life can be devastating. But as Yogi Berra once said, "If you come to a fork in the road, take it." Life is all about choices! To learn more about me, please visit my blogs. Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury Blog: survivingtraumaticbraininjury.com Donna's Blog: donnaodonnellfigurski.wordpress.com

Late Night With Joeygiggles

Sun, 20 Aug 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Totality is Coming Free Fall Friday! Do You Eclipse Your Brain Injury?

Sat, 19 Aug 2017 02:00:00 +0000

TGIF!! Special show tonight to first discuss our once in a lifetime event .. The Eclipse of Totality coming August 21, 2017. Find out what to expect, what makes this is so special, and how we as survivors .. Often eclipse our injuries, and stay in the dark ... On purpose, or by circumstance. Don't get burned on Monday by the eclipse, or any other time because you're a survivor! Let the light shine on the Silent Epidemic. Hosted by Kim and anyone who'd like to join me!

Be Positive with Shannon Marie and friends

Fri, 18 Aug 2017 02:00:00 +0000

B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ Choo Choo .... Step right up to the TBI Train and get your heaping dose of Positive talk!!! By tuning in to the "Be Positive with Shannon Marie and friends" show, you'll no doubt get the scoop on some of the habits of a happy brain! Also joining in the fun is my friend Dwight Roth, who will tell us how he is conquering Parkinson's with a one-two punch (kinda like Rocky). http://tobtr.com/10167511 The show times are as follows: 7 PM Pacific, 8 PM Mountain, 9 PM Central, 10 PM Eastern The number to call in is 1-424-243-9540 and press 1 if you want to ask a question. B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+

Dream Catchers - A Journey through TBI pain, Meds, and recovery - LesPaul

Wed, 16 Aug 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Dream Catchers - A Journey through pain, Meds, and recovery - LesPaul Ever since I first survived an Aneurism in December 1984 I have lived with great Pain! Pain that sometimes beyond belief and out of this World which was followed by several other Brain Injuries and sever rare Nero surgical procedures. Since then I have always been on a mission to fight the frequent and very severe pain that has followed me daily since then and to relieve the pain of it all as well as the symptoms that often put me in the bed with the lights out and getting someone to cover for me as I crash into the bed in deep pain! So tonight I want to cover the many ways pain in the Brain affects us all and the many things and ways to treat them I have tried over the years that almost all have done very little to help me or had horrible side effects that made me feel even worse.

Late Night With Joeygiggles

Sun, 13 Aug 2017 02:00:00 +0000

"Mess With MS" with guest CeCe Nolovesavage Rivera

Sun, 13 Aug 2017 00:30:00 +0000

Hi and welcome to "Mess with MS." My name is Lisa Dryer and I have been on the Brain Injury Radio Network a guest and on panel shows NOW for two and a half years as a host on "Mess With MS," on BIRN. When I was a child, I endured learning difficulties and had a seizure disorder. This was caused by a cardiac arrest lack of oxygen to my brain a premature infant. Until I was an adult, I finally realized that what I thought was a "learning disability" was actually a brain injury! I had been struggling with akward health difficulties for a while.Then a CT scan, I showed an abnormal brain reading , and I laughed, saying and ,“I know that already! Tell me something I don’t know!” Then, they told me I had MS, and I took the news with ease. Without knowing it is one of the most serious health complications there are! From my first interview I have said that my outlook on life would be, “Find the beautiful around you and stay calm.” That is where my movement #MSbeautiful came from. While it is important to acknowledge our MS or BI it is also important to remember to RELAX when we can! To Have Fun! To try to learn new coping mechanisms and to try to meet and communicate with the important or sometimes new people in our lives! MS is one of the most debilitating neurological diseases. When I discovered that I was diagnosed with it, it changed my life. As it did my guests...Let's find out how they rise above it! And find the POSITIVE!

One Step at a Time with Isis S.P. - What is FAMILY? : How To Chose Your Family?

Sat, 12 Aug 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Hello EVERYONE!!! I pray and hope that you and your loved ones are doing well. Please join me tonight, 7pm PCT/ 10pm EST. for a an awesome discussion about family... In life we are born into our blood families. Yet, not every family member may feel like bonded blood with you. Tonight, we are going to discuss the differences that family members may have that may result into feuds, hardships, and even separations. In light of that, we will talk about what healthy qualities to look for in someone that will change your friendship and turn into a bonded "family" member for your heart. Remember that YOU ARE NOT ALONE! TOGETHER WE ARE FAMILY! And we can build healthy bonds just by taking...ONE STEP AT A TIME. Please join me TONIGHT, at 7pm PCT / 10pm EST. by calling (Skype or phone) in (424) 243-9540 or chat with us by clicking the link below. Also, please note, in case you missed tonight's LIVE episode, this link also provides playback so you can listen at your leisure. Stay tuned and join us! I look forward to hearing from you tonight.

Concussion Matters with Jami Uretsky

Fri, 11 Aug 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Living with Post Concussion Syndrome on Concussion Matters with Jami Uretsky Thursday night, August 10th , 10pm EST – Hear what it’s like to live with Post Concussion Syndrome with 6 year survivor Madeline Uretsky. After spending almost a year bedridden in a dark room, Madeline emerged as an avid concussion/post concussion activist. Learn about different therapies, strategies and how life has changed for this concussion sufferer. Tune in and hear what has worked, and not worked, for her, as well as the brain research that she is doing. Concussion Matters is a show about all things concussion related. We will be talking about concussions and post-concussion syndrome, education, awareness and management, as well as therapies, and other related topics. We will also learn about acceptance, moving forward and living a new normal. Each week will feature a guest, concussions in the news, as well as an opportunity for call-ins and some easy-listening music. 10pm EST - #BrainInjuryRadio Access by clicking link below or calling 424-243-9540. All live shows are found on the same link On Demand after the show. http://tobtr.com/10146849 This show is featured on the SECOND Thursday of each month!

Keeping A Head with Chrissy and Jim! 2 very special guests!! Come chat!

Wed, 09 Aug 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Join Jim and I this Tuesday, Aug. 8th's radio show 9pm.. we have 2 great guests...so excited. Denise Pelletier, Founder of Expect Miracles, Author of Emma's Skiing Adventure, she is a TBI survivor of an ATV accident (no helmet) in Alberta, Canada. Secondly, Master Yoga Guru, Sahar Adams, Program Director for Fitness for 10 in Mankato, MN. Sahar will discuss the benefits of yoga and meditation when living with a TBI, the many ways yoga can balance your mind, body and soul. From beginners to advanced, Sahar teaches all levels and has tons of knowledge she will share with us! 7pm Pac/9pm UTC/10pm est - #BrainInjuryRadio Access by clicking link below or calling 424-243-9540. All live shows are found on the same link On Demand afterward

Who Needs Enemies with Nich Dee in For Jimmy Jam!

Tue, 08 Aug 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Regular host Jimmy Jam Durham is off for the month of August tying the knot in an exotic location!! We wish he and fiance' Alina, all our best wishes for a romantic wedding, and a happy life together. He will be back for his regular programming on Monday Sept 4th. Tonight in Jimmy's place .. We look back - ... I was thinking about how we self- sabotage and give up on personal things, but will fight to death any one else who impedes us because of the TBI. IE- Social Security, housing, relationships, employment etc... I make so many barriers for myself, it is pitiful, but get upset if others make them for me and will fight to the end. Since I just discovered this phenom so I am curious as to why I can't apply the same relentlessness to self made issues, I usually give up fighting on those. I have seen it time and time again with my fellow brain injured souls. INTRODUCING NICHOLE DEE .. One More Time! Nichole is a self advocate for TBI and will fight on every level to get the care and services needed to have a productive, full life. She has suffered multiple TBI’s, the first one due to a fall from a bicycle when she was 18 put her in a coma for about a month. The last one was Sept 11, 2010 resulting from a roll over ATV accident. She currently works part-time due to the limitations of her disability. She was recently married to another brain injured soul that she met through a TBI support group. Sharing that it can be done and we can have healthy relationships in spite of our injuries is a major focus in her life now.

Jen and Stanley Wotring making lemonade

Mon, 07 Aug 2017 02:00:00 +0000

This past Thursday, Matt and I attended the Dr. Lisa Thompson Tenth annual golf outing. What an anazing time we had. Meeting wonderful survivors. Matt is busy with baseball, but he is around. so I have got a amazing story. Jennifer has had a few years of great advice and tremendous help from my West Virginia survivor, Stanley Wotring. Brain Injuries don't always take away things,you take from it.His success seemed pre-ordained, a pre-med student with a history of academic achievement. October 7, 1981 helped me redefine what success is.

Another Fork in the Road - College After Brain Injury - Juliet & Karen

Mon, 07 Aug 2017 00:30:00 +0000

Survivors of brain injury, Juliet Madsen and Karen Dickerson will share their experiences of becoming college students after their brain injuries. They will discuss the complications and their accomodations to make this journey possible for them. They will also share their great accomplishments. 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 some causes of traumatic brain injury. College plans, walking down the aisle in the perfect dress, or the coveted job quickly slip from reality as dreams turn to struggle. These unexpected life-happenings that divert one from his or her chosen path in life can be devastating. But as Yogi Berra once said, "If you come to a fork in the road, take it." Life is all about choices! To learn more about me, please visit my blogs. Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury Blog: survivingtraumaticbraininjury.com Donna's Blog: donnaodonnellfigurski.wordpress.com

Late Night With Joeygiggles

Sun, 06 Aug 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Dream Catchers - A Brighter path to a better future - With LesPaul Morgan

Wed, 02 Aug 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Dream Catchers - A Brighter path to a better future - With LesPaul Morgan The title for my show is in no way related to this article from the book described below but it relates to what I am trying to convey on my show tonight so I thought I would include it in the topics of my show tonight. Abundance: The Future Is Better Than You Think is a book by Peter H. Diamandis and Steven Kotler that was published in 2012. The writers refer to the book's title as being a future where nine billion people have access to clean water, food, energy, health care, education, and everything else that is necessary for a first world standard of living, thanks to technological innovation. The book was a commercial success. It debuted at #1 on both Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble's bestseller lists. Anyway when thinking of the Title for this show I was thinking to myself how many Amazing, diverse and creative people I know and work with that do so much for so many and don’t even care who gets the credit so tonight I want to get you all thinking positive and creative about your future and we are a team so let’s all work together here at the Dream Catchers and In an upwards way of thinking my goal is to empower you to discover you own super powers and go for the gold and succeed in whatever you do to the best of your abilities!!! Topics, 1. Empowering and strengthening your thought processor 2. Understanding who you are and what you can do fully knowing and believing 3. Motivational Mind Games 4. Forgetting and removing the words can’t do out of you vocabulary 5. Living a self-directed life (Independent and in control of) 6. Team Work is crucial 7. The Medical Model verses the Independent Living Philosophy 8. Assistance and mentoring. This is your life not mine. Go and live it

TBI One Love with Survivor James "Jimmy Jam" Durham

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Please tune into our dual and 4 times a year now triple, Monday #‎BrainInjuryRadio show: #‎TBIOnelove starting at 7pm PT/9CT/10Est on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Monday to discuss Survivor's unique TBI adventures, awareness/prevention, inspiring others and making a positive change World wide! For our first 5th Monday, we are having two amazing guest that will shed light on Brain Injuries! Our first guest, will be: Ms. Deborah Giesler who is the Director of the Synapse House Organization, which is dedicated to providing long term support and services to those with acquired brain injuries! Our second guest will be, Mr. Tom Foster who is a 5 time Brain Injury Survivor with: Oxygen 8 American. This company, is a Hyperberican Oxygen Treatment (HBT) Organization that helps ALL Brain Injuries with the key element of Oxygen in life! Tune in by visiting: www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2017/08/01/tbi-one-love-radio-with-survivor-james-jimmy-jam-durham and to learn more about these amazing Companies, please visit: synapsehouse.org and oxygen8america.com One love #‎TBIOneLove #BrainInjuryRadio #‎MotivationalMonday

Late Night With Joeygiggles

Sun, 30 Jul 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Burning HOT on Surviving Head Trauma with Terry Smith

Fri, 28 Jul 2017 02:00:00 +0000

BURNING HOT SURVIVING HEAD TRAUMA with TERRY SMITH Does Summertime become your mortal nemesis? After your TBI, does being outside in heat make your body melt, drip, have seizures, and pain that kills parts of your spirit? In this show, we’ll talk with two survivors who have extreme neuro-heat fallouts. Survivors Barb George and Dr. Cheryl Campos will share their personal consequences of Brain Injury. Dr. Shelese Pratt, N.D. will explain medically what’s happening to us and how her medical practice specializes in minimizing the impact of TBI, even in the hottest parts of the year - like NOW. Listen LIVE online (link below), phone, satellite radio, or Skype. We stream to all 50 states and 36 countries. Shows are archived at TerrySmithBooks . com. The phone-in number is +1.424.243.9540 (press 1 if you would like to speak on-air) Host, Terry Smith, is a 33 year post-TBI survivor and author of the award winning book, Surviving Head Trauma. Please visit: TerrySmithBooks .com and LIKE on facebook: @SurvivingHeadTrauma See you on-air, Terry

Shining the Light on Suicide with Craig & Kevin

Tue, 25 Jul 2017 02:00:00 +0000

This show will focus on survivors' experiences with suicide, what they learned from them and how they have been thriving since. Kevin and Craig will share their own personal stories and unique perspectives on how they turned the lights on to thrive. Hosted by Craig Sicilia and Kevin Phillips

Late Night With Joeygiggles

Sun, 23 Jul 2017 02:00:00 +0000

"Mess With MS" with guest Madelyn Lopez - Muckfest mamma with a heart of gold!

Sun, 23 Jul 2017 00:30:00 +0000

Be Positive with Shannon Marie and friends

Fri, 21 Jul 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Come one, come all and jump aboard the TBI train where we are fueled by POSITIVE talk about being SURVIVORS!!! Pacific time = 7 PM Mountain time = 8 PM Central time = 9 PM Eastern time = 10 PM

Dream Catchers - Peer Support for uncertain times - LesPaul Morgan

Wed, 19 Jul 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Dream Catchers - Peer Support for uncertain times - LesPaul Morgan If life isn’t hard enough already for people without disabilities well just throw a Brain Injury or another disability into the mix and imagine just how hard life can be. It can be very hard especially if society either doesn’t seem to care, the Doctors and medical professionals and or Friends and Family have written you off or really could care less if you succeed or fall through the cracks or cease to exist at all! Well as a long time Peer Support Specialist and disability advocate I am trained to provide knowledge, experience, and emotional, social or practical help to each other. It commonly refers to an initiative consisting of trained supporters (although it can be provided by peers without training), and can take a number of forms such as peer mentoring, listening, or counseling. So when a survivors comes to meet with me in my office or calls me on the phone saying I have tried everything and no one cares, or wants to help me, or no one will listen to me, or I just turn around and say well I bet you haven’t been involved in peer support group have you? And next you will see there is a lot out there that we can do to change the World around us and we the survivors can truly change our mindset and take control of our lives one person one life at a time…

TBI One Love Radio

Tue, 18 Jul 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Please tune into our dual Monday #‎BrainInjuryRadio show: #‎TBIOneloveRadio starting at 7pm PT/9CT/10Est on the 1st and 3rd Monday to discuss Survivor's unique TBI adventures, awareness/prevention, inspiring others and making a positive change World wide! To get towards the end of the month, we are having a soon to be new TBI One Love Survivor: Ms. Katie Mayers, who had her first auto accident while she was in her itwenties resulting with a cervical injury, and then a slip and fall after surgery, then Last year (2016) she was in another auto accident that resulted with two chronic subdural hematomas. It was not until the time the Doctor's were doing more scans, that it wasn't her first brain injury and found an old mass of injury! Tune in by visiting: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2017/07/18/tbi-one-love One love #‎TBIOneLove #BrainInjuryRadio #‎MotivationalMonday

Another Fork in the Road - Free-For-All with Bob, GeorgeAnna, Frank, & Daniel

Mon, 17 Jul 2017 00:30:00 +0000

Due to a guest cancelation, who will be rescheuled, we are trying a new format. It's "Free-For-All Sunday. My guests will be caregiver, Bob Millsap, and survivors, Frank, Mackall, GeorgeAnna Bell, and Daniel Mollino. (maybe more) We are going to talk about whatever comes to our minds concerning brain injury. 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 some causes of traumatic brain injury. College plans, walking down the aisle in the perfect dress, or the coveted job quickly slip from reality as dreams turn to struggle. These unexpected life-happenings that divert one from his or her chosen path in life can be devastating. But as Yogi Berra once said, "If you come to a fork in the road, take it." Life is all about choices! To learn more about me, please visit my blogs. Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury Blog: survivingtraumaticbraininjury.com Donna's Blog: donnaodonnellfigurski.wordpress.com

Late Night with Joeygiggles

Sun, 16 Jul 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Late Night With Joeygiggles

Sun, 09 Jul 2017 02:00:00 +0000

"Mess With MS" with Staci Marie Bolt who returns tonight!

Sun, 09 Jul 2017 00:30:00 +0000

Hi and welcome to "Mess with MS." My name is Lisa Dryer and I have been on the Brain Injury Radio Network as a guest and on panel shows NOW for two and a half years and as a host on "Mess With MS," on BIRN. When I was a child, I endured learning difficulties and had a seizure disorder. This was caused by a cardiac arrest and lack of oxygen to my brain as a premature infant. Until I was an adult, I finally realized that what I thought was a "learning disability," was actually a brain injury! I had been struggling with akward health difficulties for a while.Then I had a CT scan, showing an abnormal brain reading , where I laughed, saying and ,“I know that already! Tell me something I don’t know!” Then, they told me I had MS, and I took the news with ease. Without knowing it is one of the most serious health complications there are! From my first interview I have said that my outlook on life would be, “Find the beautiful around you and stay calm.” That is where my movement #MSbeautiful came from! While it is important to acknowledge our MS or BI it is also important to remember to RELAX when we can! To Have Fun! To try to learn new coping mechanisms and to try to meet and communicate with the important,or sometimes new people, in our lives! MS is one of the most debilitating neurological diseases. When I discovered that I was diagnosed with it, it changed my life.

Joe Martin and Many Other Heroes Swing Back with Craig Sicilia

Sat, 08 Jul 2017 00:00:00 +0000

HEROES OF BRAIN INJURY - HOSTED BY CRAIG SICILIA In our TBI community in the last few years so many wonderful survivor and family leaders have emerged to to empower survivors and their families creating support and services that are real and meaningful, but most importantly driven by by those who need them. For years organizations which have lost their original mission of why they became gave us what they wanted to now we the people the survivors and families affected by brain injury are building real support. In this special we will have special guess Rick Franklin co-director of brain injury diologues, DJ Asslin, Penny Condoll director of the Brain Energy Support Team, Joe Martin admin from facebooks TBI Survivors Network I, Janet Novenger consultant and trainer for BISGN, David McGuire from run to remember, Patrick Donahue founder of the Sarah Jane Brain Project, Darcy Keith educator and inspirationalist helping those with brain injury, Craig Sears advocate and educator, Tammi Diaz on line support blogs the Cats Meow and much much more this is one show you dont want to miss

We Deserve Better - Dorrin Rosenfeld - DrD

Fri, 07 Jul 2017 02:00:00 +0000

There often comes a time in the healing process when there is no alternative but surgery. No one likes to get carved upon, but there are certain actions you can take to ensure the success of the operation. Peggy Huddleston, a graduate of Harvard Divinity School, has developed 5 steps to prepare for this circumstance. She has written a book, _Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster_, and created a relaxation CD in order to help you take control of this process. The irony is that the best control is established when the individual relinquishes this control. However, doing it it in a very focused, methodical manner (getting out of our own way). How do we do this? If we can effectively quiet our minds, fears, and stresses; we are in a much better place to heal after the fact. Peggy guides us through visualization, creation of a healing atmosphere, implementing the right mindset (in ourselves and those around us), and fully understanding the process we plan to undergo. For this last step, she suggests talking to the surgeon, anasthesiologist, and others concerned with the operation beforehand. Since most of us know very little about what surgeons actually do to us on the table, one of the steps to prepare involves talking to them. This show will explore these 5 steps in more detail and offer a way to ensure effective healing after an operation that we neither want nor fully understand. Even if it is something we want, the individual is almost always unprepared for the scope of the disruption and healing.

Dream Catchers - Hope Freedom & Independence - with Les Paul Morgan

Wed, 05 Jul 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Independence, Hope, Freedom, Peace, Liberty, and God Bless America and a special message to our wounded Warriors & Civilian Survivors Everywhere. To me Freedom is not always free it’s won by the sweat of the brow, the boldness and care of people we may never know and yet Men and Women who had a vision or a dream that one Day our Nation would be set free the tyranny and injustice from other Nations wishing to cast their will upon us and yet doesn’t that sound like what Brain Injury Survivors and people with disabilities have been forced to deal with for ever since the beginning of time? I say claim your Independence, feel your power and strength by taking bold new moves to break the chains of hurtfulness and that sadness that divides us and concur our most innermost fears for the Bible says the meek and the poor shall inherit the Earth and that means to me on this 4th of July we should be thankful for who we are, Where we are and just what we have made it through to survive here with me Les Paul Morgan, the Dream Catcher God Bless the USA!!!

TBI One Love Radio with Survivor James "Jimmy Jam" Durham

Tue, 04 Jul 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Please tune into our dual Monday #‎BrainInjuryRadio show: #‎TBIOneloveRadio starting at 7pm PT/9CT/10Est on the 1st and 3rd Monday to discuss Survivor's unique TBI adventures, awareness/prevention, inspiring others and making a positive change World wide! To start the new Month before the Independence Day Celebration (July 3rd) we are having Melissa Ashworth, who is one of our unique TBI Survivor's that on Novemeber 4th in 2007, was in a motorcycle accident going over 40 MPH while being a passenger, flew over 60 ft. from the motorcycle and the driver died on impact! To learn more about Melissa's story of hope, please visit: http://www.tbionelove.org/single-post/2016/10/18/TBI-One-Love-Survivor-Melissa-Ashworth and Tune in by visiting: www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2017/07/04/tbi-one-love-radio-with-survivor-james-jimmy-jam-durham One love #‎TBIOneLove #BrainInjuryRadio #‎MotivationalMonday

Another Fork in the Road - Dan Zimmerman & Lise Neer on Adaptive Cycling

Mon, 03 Jul 2017 00:30:00 +0000

Dan Zimmerman, stroke survivor, and his friend, Lise Neer, will talk about how adaptive cycling has changed their lives after Dan's stroke. Dan and Lise cycle the countryside to raise awareness of how adaaptive cycling can open the world to those with disabilities. Learn more about DanTrikeMan at http://www.spokesfightingstrokes.org/ 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 some causes of traumatic brain injury. College plans, walking down the aisle in the perfect dress, or the coveted job quickly slip from reality as dreams turn to struggle. These unexpected life-happenings that divert one from his or her chosen path in life can be devastating. But as Yogi Berra once said, "If you come to a fork in the road, take it." Life is all about choices! To learn more about me, please visit my blogs. Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury Blog: survivingtraumaticbraininjury.com Donna's Blog: donnaodonnellfigurski.wordpress.com

Late Night With Joeygiggles

Sun, 02 Jul 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Be Positive with Shannon Marie and friends

Fri, 30 Jun 2017 02:00:00 +0000

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Impact of Hobbies and Social Support w/Mary Pettigrew

Thu, 29 Jun 2017 23:00:00 +0000

MS & Me: The Impact of Hobbies and Social Support for Msers Tonight’s guest Mary Pettigrew of MSPals.org will join show co-hosts Heather Love Leffel and Erika Lyons Richardson to discuss the positive impact of hobbies and social support on those living with Multiple Sclerosis. MS & Me is a caller Q&A and featured quest show focusing on day to day living with multiple sclerosis. Host Erika Lyons Richardson has had Multiple Sclerosis and Lupus since childhood. Her PRMS went misdiagnosed for many years. Her experience as a former admin for the Lupus Foundation group led her to co-found SLE & ME, Erika's Health Warriors; MS, Lupus & Me; as well as her work with Heather's MS Family, Shezza & Her Amazing Warriors!, MSPals, and moderator/contributor for www.mspals.org. Although she is wheelchair bound and living with advanced MS, Erika lives a purposeful, active life. Co-host of MS & Me Heather Love Leffel knows MS all too well. Not only does she live with RRMS, but her mother and twin sister have MS as well. Heather is the founder of Heather's MS Family, MS Awareness Videos, and works with MS, Lupus & Me. Her Awareness videos, MS Vertigo Challenge, TV Interview, memes, YouTube channel and live Q&A shows have inspired many in the MS community. Heather’s thirst for knowledge has built her a reputation for being a valuable resource for the MS community.

The Empowerment Zone - LesPaul & Ken Collins

Wed, 28 Jun 2017 02:00:00 +0000

The Disability Empowerment Zone - LesPaul & Ken Collins Ken Collins is a long time disability Advocate who works in an Independent Living Center as an employee survivor and Warrior in Gallop New Mexico. Les Paul Morgan is a TBI, AVM and brain Injury Survivor in South Carolina. We are here tonight to speak about how the Independent Living Movement, disability Advocacy and learning your rights can help change your entire life much for the better. So tonight sit down and join in and listen to these 2 long time disability rights advocates share with you how the ADA and Centers for Independent Living can help you learn how to live a better life after a TBI or other related disability can become stronger more productive members of society!!!

The Hidden Epidemic with Craig Sicilia

Tue, 27 Jun 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Hidden Epidemic Written and Directed by Bill Brown We have been out for all most 2 years training thousands that are getting it, for the first time people are beginning to understand what it is. Ask you self before reading on what is a concussion….. It is a mild form of traumatic brain injury – did you know this or not be honest.. so somewhere along the line the words we use to discribe the injury do not fit the posible seriuosness. As more than 2,000 NFL players in more than 80 law suites could be more than 25 billion dollors with a flood of new lawsuites following these. The Hiddent Epidemic, Bill Brown and the Survivor Network teaming up with professionals, atheletes and schools developing a plan to launch this fall. a. As many as 30 million concussions in the US annually b. 20% of the population has the apo lipo protein E-4 gene which makes it more likely that you’ll have long term problems from a head injury/concussion. c. Fifty times more concussions occur outside of organized sports than within organized sports. Most of these concussions are undiagnosed and untreated. So much attention goes into sports that the real problems and solutions have been ignored for a variety of reasons listen in tonight and be the first to get a glimpe

Late Night With Joeygiggles

Sun, 25 Jun 2017 02:00:00 +0000

"Mess With MS" with guest author Bernadette Rottmann La Corte

Sun, 25 Jun 2017 00:30:00 +0000

Please welcome guests to this wonderful episode of "Mess With MS" with the wonderful Bernadette Rottman La Corte. She has written a wonderful new book, "Persist....live your dreams!: Living well with a Chronic Illness." It is all about positivity - let's all find out how she stays so positive! https://www.amazon.com/Persist-live-your-dreams-Chronic/dp/1520290799 is where you can get a copy of Bernadette's book here at Amazon! But, first, Please! Listen to this wonderful woman's story! She is a self described: "Teacher - Author - MS Warrior with an indomitable spirit - Animal Lover." Don't miss out!

Odyssey to Healing on Surviving Head Trauma with Terry Smith

Fri, 23 Jun 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Surviving Head Trauma with Terry Smith Tonight’s Episode: Odyssey to Healing DO you believe in supernatural, mystical, clairvoyant power? Do you believe in medical fact and physical evidence? We have both, Medical Doctor Tanya Harris and Clairvoyant Me Hah. Tonight we ‘re going deep into both worlds and see how they differ or simulate. You can listen LIVE Online (follow link), Phone, Satellite, or Skype. We stream to all 50 states and 32 countries. Shows are archived for future access. The phone-in number is +1.424.243.9540 Once connected, if you would like to ask a question or have a comment, press 1 on your phone. See you On-Air, Terry Smith Host, Terry Smith, is a 32 year post-TBI survivor and author of the award-winning book, Surviving Head Trauma. Please visit: TerrySmithBooks .com and LIKE on facebook: @SurvivingHeadTrauma

Dr Aaron Boster and Comprehensive Care

Thu, 22 Jun 2017 23:00:00 +0000

Dr Aaron Boster and Comprehensive Care

Dream Catchers - Unmasking Brain Injury Chelsea Boyette - LesPaul Morgan

Wed, 21 Jun 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Tonight I have a very special guest Chelsea Boyette (Chel-see Boy-et) who is a Certified and licensed Recreational Therapist and also a Certified Brain Injury Specialist. She is the Day Program Coordinator at Hinds' Feet Farm, which is a non-profit that serves adults with brain injuries. Chelsea is here today to talk about an awareness project that started at Hinds' Feet Farm called Unmasking Brain Injury. The mission of Unmasking Brain Injury is to promote awareness of the prevalence of brain injury; to give survivors a voice and the means to educate others of what it’s like to live with a brain injury; to show others that persons living with a disability due to their brain injury are like anyone else, deserving of dignity, respect, compassion and the opportunity to prove their value as citizens in their respective communities. Dream Catchers is a place to gather your thoughts, Dreams, Hopes and ambitions and bring them to life so I am excited to bring to you our wonderful guest tonight to share with you about the wonderful program called unmasking Brain Injury which is a wonderful way to tell the many stories of survivors in a bold new way!

TBI One Love with Survivor James "Jimmy Jam" Durham

Tue, 20 Jun 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Please tune into our dual Monday #‎BrainInjuryRadio show: #‎TBIOneloveRadio starting at 7pm PT/9CT/10Est on the 1st and 3rd Monday to discuss Survivor's unique TBI adventures, awareness/prevention, inspiring others and making a positive change World wide! To finish this Month (June 19th) we are having, Nurse, Caregiver and Advocate: Mrs. Crissie Schonefeld! As a Nurse, Caregiver of her husband: Mr. Brad Schonefeld and also Brain Injury Advocate, Mrs. Crissie focuses on Educating, Inspiring and have a BIG passion to help other TBI survivors and caregivers! To learn more about the Mr. Brad and Mrs. Crissie's support, please visit: www.tbionelove.org/single-post/2017/04/19/TBI-One-Love-Survivor-Brad-Schonefield Tune in by visiting: www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2017/06/20/tbi-one-love-radio-with-survivor-james-jimmy-jam-durham or you can call into the show at: (424)-243-9540 One love #‎TBIOneLove #BrainInjuryRadio #‎MotivationalMonday

Another Fork in the Road: Karen Leavitt, Author of The Resilient Soul

Mon, 19 Jun 2017 00:30:00 +0000

Karen Leavitt, author of The Resilient Soul will talk about how she survived a motor vehicle accident on I-95 - one of our country's busiest highways in the New England area. As a survivor with no viible effects of brain injury, Karen faces the difficult challenges of invisible brain injury. But, Karen avows, "Don’t let them define you through a diagnosis code." Brain injury doesn’t define who Karen is ... AND it should NOT define you either. 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 some causes of traumatic brain injury. College plans, walking down the aisle in the perfect dress, or the coveted job quickly slip from reality as dreams turn to struggle. These unexpected life-happenings that divert one from his or her chosen path in life can be devastating. But as Yogi Berra once said, "If you come to a fork in the road, take it." Life is all about choices! To learn more about me, please visit my blogs. Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury Blog: survivingtraumaticbraininjury.com Donna's Blog: donnaodonnellfigurski.wordpress.com

Late Night With Joeygiggles

Sun, 18 Jun 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Whatever with who ever

Sat, 17 Jun 2017 02:00:00 +0000

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Be Positive with Shannon Marie and Friends

Fri, 16 Jun 2017 02:00:00 +0000

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Living with MS in Midlife w/Guest Cathy Chester

Thu, 15 Jun 2017 23:00:00 +0000

Me & Me: Living with MS in Midlife with Guest Cathy Chester Tonight’s guest Cathy Chester, Blogger for the Huffington Post, MultipleSclerosis.net, and CMSC, will join us to discuss living with MS during midlife. Cathy’s blog An Empowered Spirit empowers readers to live a rich and full life after age 50 and despite living with a disability. MS & Me is a caller Q&A and featured guest show focusing on day to day living with multiple sclerosis. Host Erika Lyons Richardson has had Multiple Sclerosis and Lupus since childhood. Her PRMS went misdiagnosed for many years taking her eyesight several times and causing two strokes. She is the mother to two special needs sons, David & Ethan, who teach her every day how to stand up to life's challenges. Her experience as a former admin for the Lupus Foundation group led her to co-found SLE & ME, Erika's Health Warriors; MS, Lupus & Me; as well as her work with Heather's MS Family, Shezza & Her Amazing Warriors!, MSPals, writing articles for MS websites and her awareness videos on the MS & Me YouTube channel. Although she is wheelchair bound and living with advanced MS, Erika lives a purposeful and active life. Host of MS & Me Jessica Bias knows autoimmune disease all too well. Diagnosed with RRMS back in 2010, this young mother also lives with Lupus. Her family has a long history living with autoimmune disease including MS. Jessica stays active coaching her daughter Emma's softball team and loves outdoor sports. Jessica's work with Heather's MS Family brought her together with Erika and they have worked on the many MS & Me groups, pages, outreach programs, social media and radio show since 2016. Co-host Ted Michel UK Correspondent Shirley Benjamin

Dreamcatcher's with Les Paul Morgan on Music Therapy in Healing

Wed, 14 Jun 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Hosted by: Les Paul Morgan Karaoke as Music therapy for recovery. We have a special guest. Shelley McGee is currently the Minister of Music at Eureka First Baptist Church in Trenton, SC. After a successful career as an entertainer, with a brief 3-year musical journey to New Orleans, she has had the privilege to travel the East Coast singing and performing all genres of music since the age of 14. Some highlights of her career are singing with Tony Howard and performing at James Brown’s birthday party, being able to share the stage with many Country Music Acts like Mark Chesnutt, Daniel Peck, and her band opened up for The Atlanta Rhythm Section, Mother’s Finest and Craig Morgan. She was honored to be listed in Augusta’s Best Magazine 3 separate times in the early 2000’s. Les Paul Morgan, brings his unique stories and sharing s to those living with brain injury, Les is a survivor and a support group facilitator for the Brain Injury Association in Georgia and South Carolina as well works at a state independent living center. Les has a positive out look and has much to share about his journey dealing with brain injury for many years. Les is also on the board of directors for the TBI Survivors Network helping build strong survivor lead groups all over the world. Les will motivate you, make you think and leave you feeling inspired.

Late Night with Joeygiggles

Sun, 11 Jun 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Maintaining Function with Progressive MS w/Guest Dulci Hill

Thu, 08 Jun 2017 23:00:00 +0000

MS & ME: Maintaining Function with Progressive MS with Guest Dulci Hill Tonight’s guest Dulci Hill, Administrative Director at MS Frontiers, video blogger, and peer support group leader for NMSS will join show co-hosts Erika Lyons Richardson and Jessica Bias to discuss maintaining as much function as possible for progressive forms of Multiple Sclerosis. MS & Me is a caller Q&A and featured guest show focusing on day to day living with multiple sclerosis. Host Erika Lyons Richardson has had Multiple Sclerosis and Lupus since childhood. Her PRMS went misdiagnosed for many years taking her eyesight several times and causing two strokes. She is the mother to two special needs sons, David & Ethan, who teach her every day how to stand up to life's challenges. Her experience as a former admin for the Lupus Foundation group led her to co-found SLE & ME, Erika's Health Warriors; MS, Lupus & Me; as well as her work with Heather's MS Family, Shezza & Her Amazing Warriors!, MSPals, writing articles for MS websites and her awareness videos on the MS & Me YouTube channel. Although she is wheelchair bound and living with advanced MS, Erika lives a purposeful and active life. Host of MS & Me Jessica Bias knows autoimmune disease all too well. Diagnosed with RRMS back in 2010, this young mother also lives with Lupus. Her family has a long history living with autoimmune disease including MS. Jessica stays active coaching her daughter Emma's softball team and loves outdoor sports. Jessica's work with Heather's MS Family brought her together with Erika and they have worked on the many MS & Me groups, pages, outreach programs, social media and radio show since 2016. Co-Host Ted Michel UK Correspondent Shirley Benjamin

Dream Catchers - Alan Carte TBI Advocate/caregiver - Dream Catchers with LesPaul

Wed, 07 Jun 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Brain Injury found me through by wife’s auto accident on Sept 12, 1989. I nothing about brain injury and then began my journey to educate myself and in doing so I began helping other families and their survivor family member. It has not been easy as I am a Male and I have no female network as I have seen. When Mary’s accident occurred we had been married three years and she was 20 yoa. We lost an entire income when we live on two incomes. It has not been easy yet we are still together now 31 years. I love her very much. My world consists of survivors and families. Today, I advocate for them and educate everyone on brain injury. 1990 Established a Support Group for TBI survivors and Families in Valdosta Georgia. 1992 Georgia Brain Injury Assn. Family Council Award. 1993 Operated the largest support group in Georgia. 1993 Given a Proclamation for Brain Injury in Valdosta Georgia. 1994 Roosevelt Warm Springs Partnership Award for Treatment 1994 Served on the Governors Occupant Safety Task Force. 1994-2012 Worked to assist Survivors and Families in multiple ways. 2010-2016 Created a TBI Survivor based Therapy Dog school reading program. 2012 Established Brain Injury Advocate Services of Georgia 2012 Advocated for Brain Injury as a notation on the Georgia Driver’s License/Georgia I.D. Cards. 2012 Train All Law Enforcement throughout Georgia. 2014 Began assisting Military TBI survivors and families in Georgia/America. 2017 Bagan a monthly Brain Injury live radio segment. This the short list and or bio you requested. I hope this helps as I am not good at talking about myself. Thank you. Sincerely, Alan B. Carter Advocate Brain Injury Advocate Services of Georgia, Inc..

TBI One Love with Survivor James "Jimmy Jam" Durham

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Please tune into our dual Monday #‎BrainInjuryRadio show: #‎TBIOneloveRadio starting at 7pm PT/9CT/10Est on the 1st and 3rd Monday to discuss Survivor's unique TBI adventures, awareness/prevention, inspiring others and making a positive change World wide! To start this Month (June 5th) we are having, a Board of Directiors Member of: BIND: Brain Injury Network of Dallas Mr. Karl Heller who is also a TBI Survivor The Bind provides tools and a bridge of support to adult Brain Injury Survivors, so they can reconnect into life, the community and also the workplace! To learn more about the BIND, please visit: www.thebind.org and for Ms. Gotcher, please visit: www.facebook.com/vgotcher?lst=505430603%3A1560718044%3A1493048652 Tune in by visiting: www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2017/05/16/tbi-one-love-radio-with-survivor-james-jimmy-jam-durham or you can call into the show at: (424)-243-9540 One love #‎TBIOneLove #BrainInjuryRadio #‎MotivationalMonday

Another Fork in the Road - Panel: Jamie Crane-Mauzy & Sis & Brain Injury

Mon, 05 Jun 2017 00:30:00 +0000

You've met brain injury survivor & professional skier, Jamie Crane-Mauzy, on my show, "Another Fork in the Road" on November 20th, 2016 when she spoke of how she got her brain injury. Now Jamie joins her mother, "Fruit," (Yes, you will find out why she calls her mom, Fruit.) and her sister, Jænee, to learn how each of them approach life in the TBI Lane. Oops! Sorry, Fruit will not be able to join us, but we can still find out WHY Jamie calles her mother, Fruit. 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 some causes of traumatic brain injury. College plans, walking down the aisle in the perfect dress, or the coveted job quickly slip from reality as dreams turn to struggle. These unexpected life-happenings that divert one from his or her chosen path in life can be devastating. But as Yogi Berra once said, "If you come to a fork in the road, take it." Life is all about choices! To learn more about me, please visit my blogs. Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury Blog: survivingtraumaticbraininjury.com Donna's Blog: donnaodonnellfigurski.wordpress.com

Late Night with Joeygiggles : Intro to Best of Joeygiggles

Sun, 04 Jun 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Introduction to the Best of Joeygiggles Please join us for great guests, loads of jokes and fun, and of course the great information you get from BIRN Internet Radio. Blogtalkradio Link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio Call in number: 1-424-243-9540 Call in anytime for questions and comments... Invite your friends, it's always a good time!

We Deserve Better - Dorrin Rosenfeld - DrD

Fri, 02 Jun 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Medical Marijuana is becoming gradually adopted as a legal alternative in more and more states. Why? We've always heard (from the mainstream media) that Pot is known as a brain destroying substance that leads to more and more hard drugs. Or does it? This show will focus on an interview with Morgan Hannigan, who runs a health dispensary here in Vallejo, CA. Pot for medically overseen uses is proving to be more and more of a health and wellness benefit. Morgan and I will discuss some of the uses and benefits of the drug, and how it can help a person who is taking medically prescribed opiods for a specific condition. Often it is taken in addition to opiods; and just as often, it is used instead of these Dr.-prescribed pills. With opiod use damaging or killing thousands of people, we need an alternative. Cannabis provides such an alternative. It is easy to take and doesn't seem to interfere with the action of other drugs. And in spite of what the media and politicians would like us to believe, the side effects are very rare. What is the use of a health and wellness dispensary, you might be wondering. Such a place guarantees the quality and quantity of each dosage of cannabis to regulate the safety. And these dispensaries seem to be doing a good job, because there are no deaths associated with smoking pot. And the states that have legalized cannabis to sell are making money!

Tricia Jones and Approved Care

Thu, 01 Jun 2017 23:00:00 +0000

Tricia Jones and Approved Care

Why So Mis Understood - Dream Catchers - Les Paul Morgan

Wed, 31 May 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Why So Miss Understood - Dream Catchers - Les Paul Morgan Brain Injury and its Family of related DIS/abilities is a very such as oxygen deprivation, Stroke, Aneurisms, Comas, and oh so many other related disabilities can rake havoc on the Brain Mind Body and Soul! Sometimes we and even I don’t know where to turn to try to ketch up with myself and look in the mirror just to say high how are you doing to myself and then someone says you have a Brain Injury I could never tell… And Oh well here we go again on a journey of a Million miss understandings and a heart full of regrets but you know what that’s when I realize I need to reconnect with my Family and Friends here on the Brain Injury Radio Network! Topics are tonight: 1. Finding your own Mental Mojo 2. Knowing when it’s ok to hurt but not surrender 3. TBI is an often hidden disability which causes confusion by others 4. it’s not all in your Head problems relating to others 5. Learning to manage yourself in a sometimes Madding World 6. Creating a New Life Leaving the old one behind 7. being different can be cool and inspiring 8. ENCLUSION! Hanging out with people who don’t have the same disABILITY or people who don’t have one at all (I can’t stress this one enough!) 9. being happy involves us taking actions to promote a positive when we can and marching to the beat of your own drum whenever possible!!!

Veterans and Yoha changing lives with Lee Carlston

Tue, 30 May 2017 02:00:00 +0000

How different theropies are working with different sectors in the population stay tuned for after the show for some live chat

"Mess With MS," with Jessi Flagg (my good friend)

Sun, 28 May 2017 00:30:00 +0000

Jessi and I have known each other ever since she was diagnosed and that has been a strange miracle and a special priviledge. Two of our very best friends introduced us. It might be because of MS that we are friends, but, as I have said before on the show MS might suck but it has brought me some of the very best things and people into my life. Jessi Flagg and I have a lot in common: *We love theater. I don't know if she spells it with an "e" on the end! *We both were teachers. So, I'm assuming she loves the kids and I KNOW she loves CREATIVITY and WONDER! *We both love Northern California - She is lucky and gets to live there full time! *We both are Medical MMJ activists, however Jessi is a Consultant in a Medical Clinic and I am just an outspoken supporter. *And there is so much more...like crystals and fairies and, and, and!!!! DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS SHOW! You will get to know a very sweet and remarkable woman who I adore, and get to know about a side of MS life that might be new to you, but is a very fresh and positive perspective! Jessi is THE BEST! <3

Science and the Supernatural on Surviving Head Trauma with Terry Smith

Fri, 26 May 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Surviving Head Trauma with Terry Smith Science and the Supernatural On our Journey to Oz this month, we'll have two guests searching for the same objective from different directions. Our first guest is Tanya Harris, a Medical Doctor who specializes in Traumatic Brain Injuries. On the second half of the show, we'll have Me Sah, a Spiritual Clairvoyant who heals through energy and frequencies. We'll compare their approaches and hear the results. Host, Terry Smith, is a 32 year post-TBI survivor and author of the award-winning book, Surviving Head Trauma. Please visit: www.TerrySmithBooks .com and "LIKE" on facebook: @SurvivingHeadTrauma You can listen LIVE online (link below), Phone, Satellite, or Skype. We stream to all 50 states and 36 countries. The show begins at 10 p.m. (e.s.t.) and ends at Midnight. Shows are archived for future access. The phone-in number is +1.424.243.9540

Cheryl Bush Flowers and Dances with RRMS

Thu, 25 May 2017 23:00:00 +0000

MS & Me: Life with RRMS, Cosmetology and Floral Design are Her Career...Dancing Her Passion Tonight’s guest Cheryl Bush discusses living with RRMS and Crohn’s Disease. She works on her feet as a jack of all trades…hairstylist, candle maker and florist. She will discuss issues MSers have with their hair. Her real passion is dance…ballet, tap, and jazz. MS & Me is a caller Q&A and featured quest show focusing on day to day living with multiple sclerosis. Host Erika Lyons Richardson has had Multiple Sclerosis and Lupus since childhood. Her PRMS went misdiagnosed for many years taking her eyesight several times and causing two strokes. She is the mother to two special needs sons, David & Ethan, who teach her every day how to stand up to life's challenges. Her experience as a former admin for the Lupus Foundation group led her to co-found SLE & ME, Erika's Health Warriors; MS, Lupus & Me; as well as her work with Heather's MS Family, Shezza & Her Amazing Warriors!, MSPals, writing articles for MS websites and her awareness videos on the MS & Me YouTube channel. Although she is wheelchair bound and living with advanced MS, Erika lives a purposeful and active life. Host of MS & Me Jessica Bias knows autoimmune disease all too well. Diagnosed with RRMS back in 2010, this young mother also lives with Lupus. Her family has a long history living with autoimmune disease including MS. Jessica stays active, coached her daughter Emma's softball team and loves outdoor sports. Jessica's work with Heather's MS Family brought her together with Erika and they have worked on the many MS & Me groups, pages, outreach programs, social media and radio show since 2016. Co-host and Q&A Director Erin Scovell UK Correspondent Shirley Benjamin

UK Terrorist Attacks - Turning Tragedy into Triumph 3

Wed, 24 May 2017 02:00:00 +0000

I was watching the new so much yesterday that I said enough it enough and decided to go get on my computer instead. That’s when I saw that the Manchester Arena had been bombed in a terror attack in the UK. It seems today you just can’t even walk away from the TV without seeing or hearing that another terrorist attack has happened or another mass killing or something like that has happened and it feels way beyond unreal!!! As a TBI survivor and an American Patriot I want to say stay calm and pray for the injured and the Families of those who died and also say out loud WE COME IN PEACE FOR THE INJURED THE DEAD AND THE DISABLED TONIGHT SO PLEASE COME JOIN IN ON THE DISCUSSION WITH ME Les Paul on Dream Catchers on the Brain Injury Radio Network. Call in Number is 1-424-243-9540 and remember if you would like to talk press the number 1 1. Turning Tragedies into Triumph 2. Praying for the Injured and Dead 3. Protecting America and other Countries from this 4. Changing the Mindset and the Madness 5. BUILD THAT WALL!!! 6. DISCOVERING YOUR INNER HERO 7. LIVING A FEAR FREE LIFE 8. BEING PREPAIRED 9. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Another Fork in the Road - Cyndy Feasel - NFL Wife - An Exorbitant Price to Pay

Mon, 22 May 2017 00:30:00 +0000

An 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 the football field, head-buttings, and numerous concussions, Grant didn't retire with the glory of the cheering crowds. He spent his days in pain - both physical and emotional pain. Through self-medication to ease his agony, Grant brought on a more and lasting pain - addiction. This fork in his road led him down the path to an early demise. His wife, Cyndy Feasel, tells about the horrors that the NFL left her husband with and how she is coping with his loss. 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 some causes of traumatic brain injury. College plans, walking down the aisle in the perfect dress, or the coveted job quickly slip from reality as dreams turn to struggle. These unexpected life-happenings that divert one from his or her chosen path in life can be devastating. But as Yogi Berra once said, "If you come to a fork in the road, take it." Life is all about choices! To learn more about me, please visit my blogs. Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury Blog: survivingtraumaticbraininjury.com Donna's Blog: donnaodonnellfigurski.wordpress.com

Late Night with Joeygiggles

Sun, 21 May 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Hosted by Craig Sicilia with special guest Dixon Judd

Sat, 20 May 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Service Animals – what it really is - and what it takes Hosted by Craig Sicilia with special guest Dixon Judd Just because you have a dog and it’s a really good one that really don’t make it a service animal. Just because your pet makes you feel good that does not make it a service animal. It has to have a job, do a actual thing for you, if its just to make you feel good that’s could be a companion animal if it meets the standards. And then there are therapy dogs. Tonight we have a special guest who has been through one of the world’s foremost dog training schools. And training trainers down in California, who is now in the northwest and looking to use his talents I know there. Dixon Judd will share what it takes and how to maybe get that started up here. There are no quality training schools in the North West. Chime in let’s talk about it

Be Positive with Shannon Marie

Fri, 19 May 2017 03:00:00 +0000

Get your daily dose of positive thinking by listening to Tony Perez's inspiring survivor story!!! The number to call and listen in on the story is 1-424-243-9540. 7:00 PM Pacific Time Zone 8:00 PM Mountain Time Zone 9:00 PM Central Time Zone 10:00 PM Eastern Time Zone http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2017/05/19/be-positive-with-shannon-marie B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+

Blogger Roxy Ayers & Her Journey DMT/HSCT/CCSVI/Plasmapheresis

Thu, 18 May 2017 23:00:00 +0000

MS & Me: YouTube Blogger Roxy Ayers, Her Journey DMT/HSCT/CCSVI/Plasmapheresis Tonight's guest Roxy Ayers has shot to popularity as a YouTube blogger after years of working as a resident housing coordinator for senior housing.She will join show co-hosts Erika Lyons Richardson and Jessica Bias to discuss her treatment journey with DMTs, CCSVI, HSCT, and plasmapheresis. MS & Me is a caller Q&A and featured guest show focusing on day to day living with multiple sclerosis. Host Erika Lyons Richardson has had Multiple Sclerosis and Lupus since childhood. Her PRMS went misdiagnosed for many years taking her eyesight several times and causing two strokes. She is the mother to two special needs sons, David & Ethan, who teach her every day how to stand up to life's challenges. Her experience as a former admin for the Lupus Foundation group led her to co-found SLE & ME, Erika's Health Warriors; MS, Lupus & Me; as well as her work with Heather's MSFamily, Shezza & Her Amazing Warriors!, MSPals, writing articles for MS websites and her awareness videos on the MS & Me YouTube channel. Although she is wheelchair bound and living with advanced MS, Erika lives a purposeful and active life. Host of MS & Me Jessica Bias knows autoimmune disease all too well. Diagnosed with RRMS back in 2010, this young mother also lives with Lupus. Her family has a long history living with autoimmune disease including MS. Jessica stays active coached her daughter Emma's softball team and loves outdoor sports. Jessica's work with Heather's MS Family brought her together with Erika and they have worked on the many MS & Me groups, pages, outreach programs, social media and radio show since 2016. Co-Host and Q&A Director Erin Scovell UK Correspondent Shirley Benjamin

Turning the page on Yesterday - Dream Catchers - LesPaul Morgan

Wed, 17 May 2017 02:00:00 +0000

1. Letting go of the past 2. One Day at A time… 3. Changing or re thinking our mind set 4. The Can do Spirit 5. Recovery takes time learn how to enjoy the ride 6. Fighting Fear 7. Self Confidence 8. Learning to communicate and work with others 9. Life Skills teaching 10 Tomorrow is coming fast so strap your boots and get ready…… I am a Transitional Advocate for youth and Adults up to age 22 and a Peer supporter Advocate for people with TBI ad similar or related disabilities as well as work with people with any type of disability through the Independent Living Movement.

TBI One Love Radio with Survivor James "Jimmy Jam" Durham

Tue, 16 May 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Please tune into our dual Monday #‎BrainInjuryRadio show: #‎TBIOneloveRadio starting at 7pm PT/9CT/10Est on the 1st and 3rd Monday to discuss Survivor's unique TBI adventures, awareness/prevention, inspiring others and making a positive change World wide! To finish this Month (May 15th) we are having, TBI Coach Ms. Nathalie Kelly! As a TBI Coach, Ms. Kelly focuses on Educating, Inspiring and Connecting the Traumatic Brain Injury Community with her free YouTube Channel full of amazing resources for TBI! The YouTube channel covers strategies, tips for a better Brain, tips from people living with TBI and expert interviews. In addition, she is about to be starting the first international online support groups for TBI and caregivers! To learn more about the TBI Coach, please visit: www.theTBICoach.com and for Ms. Kelly, please visit: www.tbionelove.com/single-post/2016/05/27/TBI-One-Love-Survivor-Nathalie-Kelly-1 Tune in by visiting: www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2017/05/16/tbi-one-love-radio-with-survivor-james-jimmy-jam-durham or you can call into the show at: (424)-243-9540 One love #‎TBIOneLove #BrainInjuryRadio #‎MotivationalMonday

TMDS - Technical difficulties never stopped my mom........

Mon, 15 May 2017 03:02:33 +0000

Mother's Day from heaven, and someplaces hades. Tech problems, major. Co host having a Mother's Day off, too many problems to force her into a vat of screwy....

Late Night with Joeygiggles

Sun, 14 May 2017 02:00:00 +0000

"Mess With MS" with Jess the Hot Mess with MS! with Jessi Noel Nuss

Sun, 14 May 2017 00:30:00 +0000

Jessi Noel Nuss is a wonderful lady who will be on my show talking about MS and being a proud Autisms and Type 1 Diabetes Momma - Just in time for Mother's Day! We will also be talking about co-parenting (and her wonderful relationship that she has with her boyfriend who also has MS.) (They both have been guests on my show before I've just never gotten a PERSONAL INTERVIEW WITH JESS, but you can find their shows by looking up Matt Pineda and Jessi's names in my show logs!) She also is an incredible artist and person of whom other wonderful things can be said! Don't miss out on her show! Listen to it live or catch it on Brain Injury Radio, by looking up "Mess With MS with Jess - The Hot Mess With MS" later! Jess is AWESOME! I'm on at 5:30 pacific or 8:30 for you easterners. You can find Jess @ https://www.facebook.com/Hotmessjesswithms/ and https://www.instagram.com/bodybeautybyjessinoel/ and on her facebook under Jessi Noel Nuss!

Chronic Pain Survival Radio with Matt Williams

Fri, 12 May 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Chronic Pain Survival. On this program we will talk about learning to live one day at a time. My name is Matt Williams and I have suffered and survived chronic pain, TBI, anxiety, depression, PTSD (not just a veteran thing) ..Divorce and many more personal issues for 27 years. I don’t have all the answers, but together we will work to find some. This program was created to help people who suffer with anything and everything. You can be yourself and be understood here on TheChronic Pain Survival Show.. Living in today's world is a challenge to say the least, and Matt understands how you are feeling. Subscribe today and become a part of Survival Nation! If you’re not trying, you’re dying. Check out my art therapy! www.chronicpainart.com

Depression, Anxiety and Sleep Disorders with Dr. Pat Farrell

Thu, 11 May 2017 23:00:00 +0000

MS & Me: MS Related Depression, Anxiety & Sleep Disorders with Dr. Pat Farrell Tonight’s guest Dr. Pat Farrell, author of It's Not All in Your Head, SLEEP, and Work Stress, will join show co-hosts Erika Lyons Richardson and Jessica Bias to discuss depression, anxiety, and lack of sleep related to MS. Dr. Farrell is a licensed psychologist, consultant for media, WebMD anxiety/stress expert. MS & Me is a caller Q&A and featured guest show focusing on day to day living with multiple sclerosis. Host Erika Lyons Richardson has had Multiple Sclerosis and Lupus since childhood. Her PRMS went misdiagnosed for many years taking her eyesight several times and causing two strokes. She is the mother to two special needs sons, David & Ethan, who teach her every day how to stand up to life's challenges. Her experience as a former admin for the Lupus Foundation group led her to co-found SLE & ME, Erika's Health Warriors; MS, Lupus & Me; as well as her work with Heather's MS Family, Shezza & Her Amazing Warriors!, MSPals, writing articles for MS websites and her awareness videos on the MS & Me YouTube channel. Although she is wheelchair bound and living with advanced MS, Erika lives a purposeful and active life. Host of MS & Me Jessica Bias knows autoimmune disease all too well. Diagnosed with RRMS back in 2010, this young mother also lives with Lupus. Her family has a long history living with autoimmune disease including MS. Jessica stays active coaching her daughter Emma's softball team and loves outdoor sports. Jessica's work with Heather's MS Family brought her together with Erika and they have worked on the many MS & Me groups, pages, outreach programs, social media and radio show since 2016. Co-Host and Q&A Director Erin Scovell UK Correspondent Shirley Benjamin

Dream Catchers - One Life one Journey - Les Paul Morgan

Wed, 10 May 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Lots of times I have heard people say that they wished they had made more Friends and knew more people and I have to admit at one time that was me too but now I often say one life one journey which to me means we all want Friends, and relationships. I believe that we have to live in our own Body, Mind, and Soul and be comfortable with who we are and become our own best Friends 1st before we ever can make lasting Relationships and Friend Ships with others and then in the often used words of my very smart and wise Mother To thine own self be true!!! So tonight I want to talk about ways to be kinder to ourselves and start challenging you and I to reach out and catch our biggest Dreams ever along with me Les Paul the Dream Catcher….

TMDS 4th Annual Medical MJ Month of May: May We?

Mon, 08 May 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Sharen Wendy will release a fantastic song tonight Uniting People for Peace. And the beauty keeps on rolling thru the Downtown Milton Studio tonight. Debbie Wilson, of humongous Activist notoriety fame, is my hero turned dear friend. Deb & the lovely Amy Sue Root's mother Sue (uh, the lovely didn't fall from the nest) and I began "May is Medical Marijuana (Cannabis, sorry Deb - opps) Month" in association with the design of March being Brain Injury Awareness month in 2013. I believe both should be a 12-month program for Survivors. Caregivers and just everybody else too I suppose. But you don't have to smoke ''pot'' - I don't drink. Choices. American opportunity and choices. INDIANA opportunities and choices. Bobbie Young (yes, beautiful too) advocates and lobbies for Higher Fellowship at the Indiana Capitol. Hoosiers are NO LONGER subject to a State with no name in the medical obligations of all doctors. CBD made the lineup, or at least the team. Happy times, smoke 'em if you got 'em. I approve. That's for shows in the future of this month. Vet's and Political discussions upcoming too. As well invited the President of the United States to join in. The Obama's listened to YOU on their own accord, but I'll Tweet DJT before the show's start. Focus later on edibles, calming effects to Autism. Just a 'NORML' day, then Senators, Hippy's (if my Cuz calls) and a Docs that will go publicly on record are set for later in the month. Of course we will discuss any brain injury conversation you wish too, but not for long. It's all "GONE TO POT".... Be positive (424) 243-9540 is a toll free call into the studio. Press #1 to talk, if not barred!

Another Fork in the Road - Panel: Anoxic Brain Injury

Mon, 08 May 2017 00:30:00 +0000

When 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 will delve into both Anoxic Anemia and Toxic Anoxia. Guests, brain injury survivors, Shelley Taylor and her daughter Taylor Trammell, will talk about anoxic anemia and Barbara Asby will discuss toxic anoxia. Please come hear their amazing stories of survival. 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 some causes of traumatic brain injury. College plans, walking down the aisle in the perfect dress, or the coveted job quickly slip from reality as dreams turn to struggle. These unexpected life-happenings that divert one from his or her chosen path in life can be devastating. But as Yogi Berra once said, "If you come to a fork in the road, take it." Life is all about choices! To learn more about me, please visit my blogs. Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury Blog: survivingtraumaticbraininjury.com Donna's Blog: donnaodonnellfigurski.wordpress.com

Late Night with Joeygiggles

Sun, 07 May 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Caregivers Need Support - Brain Injury Communication with Host Michael Idell

Sat, 06 May 2017 00:30:00 +0000

Caregivers need to get their respect for all they have been through and what they go through caring for individuals with disabilities and neurological impairments including Brain Injury, hydrocephalus, autism, neuropathy, strokes, and many more. Caregivers put their lives aside to assist those in need but many people don't understand the ramifications that come along with that. Keep your routine. Get serious about self-care. Find an enjoyable physical pursuit. Reward yourself. Breathe!Watch out for symptoms of depression. A Simple Brain Injury Support Group Organization Inc. is not just A NON-PROFIT SUPPORT ORGANIZATION for brain injury survivors but for CAREGIVERS, families, loved ones, medical professionals, therapists, and more associated with all neurological impairments including TBI, ABI, Autism, Hydrocephalus, Neuropathy, Brain Tumors, Behavioral Health, and many more. Please join our website and read more information at www.ASBISG.org/calendar to see our online conference calls, chat rooms, and educational information.

We Deserve Better - Dorrin Rosenfeld - DrD

Fri, 05 May 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Everyone who's head-injured knows that sleeping falls somewhere between difficult to manage and impossible. Because a head trauma often involves the reticular activating system (the part of the brain responsible for sleep and waking cycles) the body becomes easily confused when the person is attempting to relax. Sleep is often the function that suffers when there is a body/brain injury. This show will be hosted and the guest will be Dorrin Rosenfeld, DC. She will discuss why the body needs to relax, why it cannot sometimes, and various solutions (and tricks) to help convince the brain to slow down and rest. These tricks are tried and true by one head-injury patient, who's had time (over 30 years) to explore different strategies and patterns to induce sleep. This show will focus on what is sleep, why we need it, how to achieve it, and the benefits we can expect from it.

Funding the Cure, Research and Funding with Dr. Travis Stiles

Thu, 04 May 2017 23:00:00 +0000

MS & Me: Funding the Cure, latest research and funding with Dr. Travis Stiles Tonight’s guest Dr. Travis Stiles, CEO of Novoron Bioscience Inc, will join show co-hosts Erika Lyons Richardson and Jessica Bias to discuss the latest MS research and funding. Novoron is a private biotech company developing novel therapeutic approaches in the treatment of multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, and glaucoma. MS & Me is a caller Q&A and featured quest show focusing on day to day living with multiple sclerosis. Host Erika Lyons Richardson has had Multiple Sclerosis and Lupus since childhood. Her PRMS went misdiagnosed for many years taking her eyesight several times and causing two strokes. She is the mother to two special needs sons, David & Ethan, who teach her every day how to stand up to life's challenges. Her experience as a former admin for the Lupus Foundation group led her to co-found SLE & ME, Erika's Health Warriors; MS, Lupus & Me; as well as her work with Heather's MS Family, Shezza & Her Amazing Warriors!, MSPals, writing articles for MS websites and her awareness videos on the MS & Me YouTube channel. Although she is wheelchair bound and living with advanced MS, Erika lives a purposeful and active life. Host of MS & Me Jessica Bias knows autoimmune disease all too well. Diagnosed with RRMS back in 2010, this young mother also lives with Lupus. Her family has a long history living with autoimmune disease including MS. Jessica stays active coaching her daughter Emma's softball team and loves outdoor sports. Jessica's work with Heather's MS Family brought her together with Erika and they have worked on the many MS & Me groups, pages, outreach programs, social media and radio show since 2016. Co-host and Q&A Director Erin Scovell

Dream Catchers - Finding Time... with Les Paul Morgan

Wed, 03 May 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Finding time disability or not is hard but with one it can be a major strugle so lets talk about just that! Time can be consuming Time can be your best friend and your worst enemy Love it or haite it Time is a matter of fact that we can choose to run from or run directly into and take it as a challenge so tonit I have just enough time to spend with you and run off into the next great adventue right after that in the nick of time.....

TBI One Love Radio with Survivor James "Jimmy Jam" Durham

Tue, 02 May 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Please tune into our dual Monday #‎BrainInjuryRadio show: #‎TBIOneloveRadio starting at 7pm PT/9CT/10Est on the 1st and 3rd Monday to discuss Survivor's unique TBI adventures, awareness/prevention, inspiring others and making a positive change World wide! To start this Month (May 1st) we are having, Vice President of: NeuroInternational Ms. Tammy Boyd! NeuroInternational is a TBI rehabilitation with a mission to empower people with neurologic impairment or catastrophic injuries to live an abundant life by offering the highest quality healthcare services, therapeutic living environments, and authentic love! To learn more about NeuroInterational , please visit: www.neurointernational.com and for Ms. Boyd, please visit: www.linkedin.com/in/tammyboyd/ Tune in by visiting: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2017/05/02/tbi-one-love-radio-with-survivor-james-jimmy-jam-durham or you can call into the show at: (424)-243-9540 One love #‎TBIOneLove #BrainInjuryRadio #‎MotivationalMonday

Late Night with Joeygiggles

Sun, 30 Apr 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Brain Injured in America on Surviving Head Trauma with Terry Smith

Fri, 28 Apr 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Surviving Head Trauma with Terry Smith What’s happening with Brain Injuries in the United States with The Brain Injury Association of America Thursday, April 27th 2017 10 p.m. until Midnight (Eastern) Phone-in number: +1-424-243-9540 We will hear what the preeminent Brian Injury Association is doing on Capitol Hill and across the USA for brain injury research, development, and raising Awareness about our silent epidemic. Guest: Will Dane Public Affairs Manager Brain Injury Association of America Will has served on staff at the Brain Injury Association of America for three years, joining in March 2014 as the Texas Division’s coordinator. Will has assumed two expanded roles, first as the Texas Division’s manager and most recently as public affairs manager. In his current position, Will oversees the association’s marketing and communications activities nationwide, including Brain Injury Awareness Month. He can be reached at wdane@biausa.org. Host, Terry Smith, is a 32 year post-TBI survivor and author of the award-winning book, Surviving Head Trauma. Please visit: www.TerrySmithBooks .com and "LIKE" on facebook: Surviving Head Trauma with Terry Smith Listen LIVE Online (link below), Satellite Radio, Phone, or Skype. We stream to all 50 states and 36 countries. Shows are archived for future access.

From RN to Writer and Crafter, Finding New Purpose Dorothyanne Brown

Thu, 27 Apr 2017 23:00:00 +0000

MS & Me: From RN to Writer & Felted Animal Crafter, Finding New Purpose with Guest Dorothyanne Brown Tonight’s guest Dorothyanne Brown will join show co-hosts Erika Lyons Richardson and Jessica Bias to discuss her life after MS that ended her nursing career. She has found new purpose in writing, crafting felted animals, and fundraising for MS. MS & Me is a caller Q&A and featured guest show focusing on day to day living with multiple sclerosis. Host Erika Lyons Richardson has had Multiple Sclerosis and Lupus since childhood. Her PRMS went misdiagnosed for many years taking her eyesight several times and causing two strokes. She is the mother to two special needs sons, David & Ethan, who teach her every day how to stand up to life's challenges. Her experience as a former admin for the Lupus Foundation group led her to co-found SLE & ME, Erika's Health Warriors; MS, Lupus & Me; as well as her work with Heather's MS Family, Shezza & Her Amazing Warriors!, MSPals, writing articles for MS websites and her awareness videos on the MS & Me YouTube channel. Although she is wheelchair bound and living with advanced MS, Erika lives a purposeful and active life. Host of MS & Me Jessica Bias knows autoimmune disease all too well. Diagnosed with RRMS back in 2010, this young mother also lives with Lupus. Her family has a long history living with autoimmune disease including MS. Jessica stays active coaching her daughter Emma's softball team and loves outdoor sports. Jessica's work with Heather's MS Family brought her together with Erika and they have worked on the many MS & Me groups, pages, outreach programs, social media and radio show since 2016. Co-Host Erin Scovell UK Correspondent Shirley Benjamin

Dream Catchers - How to Catch your Dreams - With LesPaul Morgan

Wed, 26 Apr 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Dream Catchers - How to Catch your Dreams - With LesPaul Morgan It’s hard to catch a dream after learning you have a TBI or a dis/ABILITY but once you realize who and what you are made of you will soon realize that you are made of the Right Stuff!!! We are going to talk about the meaning and understanding of living with a disability and discover together how to manage life anyway to the best of our ability!

are you playing games man, with nich dee

Tue, 25 Apr 2017 02:00:00 +0000

interacting with people is tough one could say its the game of life, not always an easy one, and that is with out a brain injury. Boy you add that to the mix all bests are off and here she goes. Were going to talk about a few things like this and see what happens in life stays in life. Life is the vegas of our soul enjoy

TMDS: Hallelujah! THE Jen's In Milton; THE Sailor Jerri; THE Hillbilly Jim & me

Mon, 24 Apr 2017 02:00:00 +0000

I'm 57 at Midnight, and Jen say's "wow - no way''. The Sailor in me says "way." Let's celebrate everyone's Birthday, in case I missed it or forgot. I'd go with #2. Jennifer Goodman has arrived in Indiana, and sits now in The Downtown Milton Studio awaiting the show. We're excited and had much fun already. Anticipating our Kansas City-Area trip to see Hillbilly Jim Smith and the "1st Annual Cooking for a Cure BBQ for Dementia/CTE. Our futures. Jen and Jim will discuss the BBQ, along with the stages of dementia. Jerri's a Navy Veteran from central Minnesota, currently serving in the US Navy as an AM (Aviation Mechanic) on F/A 18's with VFA 83 the Rampagers. Recently written and posted, the "Hallelujah Veterans Version" took flight on social media. She offered "I began performing for Veterans at the VA, and in different groups online where we meet to give each other support. Those Vets are the ones who pushed me to do this, and are 100% behind me. That is an amazing feeling." (424) 243-9540 and talk to all or one. Better than talking to one for all - not into Trump Media. BTW: Has anyone seen Bill O'Rielly?

Late Night With Joeygiggles

Sun, 23 Apr 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Tell Me About The Yoga Challenge: A Special "Mess With MS" with Heidi, and Suset

Sun, 23 Apr 2017 00:30:00 +0000

While it is important to acknowledge our MS or BI it is also important to remember to RELAX when we can! To Have Fun! To try to learn new coping mechanisms and to try to meet and communicate with the important or sometimes new people in our lives! That is why I absolutely LOVE Heidi and Suset - they remind me to kick back and relax to be able to enjoy my life! I am more than JUST ANYTHING NEGATIVE IN MY LIFE! I have been REALLY interested in their Facebook Yoga challenges since they started. Mainly, "How'd they do that?" "Can I do that?" "Could I do that?" Let's dish some dirt like friends do and find out tonight! I'm Very Excited!

Injustice of Survivors - Pain, Abuse, abandonment and those are the good days.

Sat, 22 Apr 2017 02:00:00 +0000

I will continue to be involved but the with youth off a little this year but I believe I can change some of them to have a better life the one I never got which makes me a bigger freak Brain injury sucks, and what makes it worse is the system or our loved ones exploiting the situation, and what’s sadder they think we are faking this, for the great prize haven’t figured out the great prizes in my case I am going to be talking about two real situation one similar to mine but a few years into it and the other has everything one parent don’t get to see the child while the one who exploited the situation and abandoned the other got the cake and to eat it too. Visitation have been made impossible and now they want to fix this injustice so anyone knowing south eastern united states law maybe some attorneys that could help and the cake eater has some money but its about the kid but money make the lawyer show up. The second case is labor and industry system the worst system there is for a survivor and this is going on for decade plus, rights were ignored, forced to do things against doctors’ orders, and that possibly hurt their maximum healing and time We need some direction in both these ill fill in more details but we can possible get some folks get some Justus in their lives some healing and closure I am not abading the grops just put the next generation group leaders iinto play some You can check out our new band profile and on May 21st the song that will explain everything and why http://www.theerinsane.com why it is this way but the last 3 deaths have just whacked me out and the loss of friendships have left me not caring to much right now but I do care and i need to release it and music is the only why i know how and if it kills me it is just meant to be and people have to be ok with it cause i am . ENJOY AND PLEASE HELP MORE INFO COMING

Be Positive with Shannon Marie and friends

Fri, 21 Apr 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Be sure to renew your dose of positive thinking by tuning into the show. braininjuryradio/2017/04/21/be-positive-with-shannon-marie-and-friends Pacific time zone 7 PM Mountain time zone 8 PM Central time zone 9 PM Eastern time zone 10 PM

Funlanthropy with Alice Laussade

Thu, 20 Apr 2017 23:00:00 +0000

Funlanthropy with Alice Laussade

Churches Buses, Landscaping and Food, Food is fun, eating out is great.

Thu, 20 Apr 2017 21:00:00 +0000

Three short segment by a media technology class for students with disabilities our lead journalist for this story is Tiffani Harvey, who interviewed Red Lobster her favorite place to eat. She loved the atmosphere, services and food. And went and talked with the managers why there so good.. We hope to have them join us, and explain why they are so amazing. And one of our co-authors, Dan Robert loves buses, he would like to ride the bus all day long, his dream job would be to be paid to ride the bus all day long. He hope to have a bus driver call in and talk about his job. The next co-anchor is Dale the snail and his fantastic spiritual tail , he is going to talk about fellowship, educations his mentor the pastor. That is his mentor because of the life he sees him live not the words he says And our third co-anchors, is mowing matt madness (MMM) as he interview a landscaper at the college. He picked him because of his landscaping abilities, he turn amess into a work of art.

Dream Catchers - Removing Barriers to Freedom - LesPaul Morgan

Wed, 19 Apr 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Dream Catchers - Removing Barriers to Freedom - LesPaul Morgan To me removing barriers for people with disabilities is another way to Accessing your Independent It’s high time we the people with disabilities take to the high road and start breaking down barriers for people with disabilities everywhere! Since there are several million people living with dis/ABILITIESin the USA alone I say the time to reach four our destiny is now!!! So tonight I am going to share with you some tips and tricks to help you get on your own adventure to discover who you are and what we the people made of the right stuff are all about… 1. Ready and able 2. Get ready for new things to happen now 3. Being part of the solution 4. Stop looking back 5. Never stop Dreaming!!!

TBI One Love Radio with Survivor James "Jimmy Jam" Durham

Tue, 18 Apr 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Please tune into our dual Monday ?#‎BrainInjuryRadio show: ?#‎TBIOneloveRadio starting at 7pm PT/9CT/10Est on the 1st and 3rd Monday to discuss Survivor's unique TBI adventures, awareness/prevention, inspiring others and making a positive change World wide! To end this Month (April 17th) we are having both, one our unique Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor's Ms. Shannon Carlson from #Lousiana that first sustained her Brain Injury from a Concussion in 2012, followed by a TBI upon her return from Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa, and also our other guest will be one of TIRR Memorial Hermann's Neuropsychologist: Dr. Kirstine Carter! To learn more about Ms. Carlson's Brain Injury please visit: tbionelove.org, and for Dr. Carter, please visit: linkedin.com/in/kirstine-carter-ph-d-1b8332a3/ Tune in by visiting: www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2017/04/18/tbi-one-love-radio-with-survivor-james-jimmy-jam-durham or you can call into the show at: (424)-243-9540 One love ?#‎TBIOneLove #BrainInjuryRadio ?#‎MotivationalMonday

Another Fork in the Road - Holidays are Challenging

Mon, 17 Apr 2017 00:30:00 +0000

When we think of holidays, we think of the 3Fs - Family & Friends & Fun. But these components can be lost to brain injury survivors. When a survivor thinks back to what once was before his or her injury or dwells on the imagined fun of others celebrating the holiday, he or she can feel quite bleak. Understandably so! This rerun show will discuss feelings and emotions and hopefully offer some suggestions on how folks can avoid the holiday blahs. 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 some causes of traumatic brain injury. College plans, walking down the aisle in the perfect dress, or the coveted job quickly slip from reality as dreams turn to struggle. These unexpected life-happenings that divert one from his or her chosen path in life can be devastating. But as Yogi Berra once said, "If you come to a fork in the road, take it." Life is all about choices! To learn more about me, please visit my blogs. Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury Blog: survivingtraumaticbraininjury.com Donna's Blog: donnaodonnellfigurski.wordpress.com

Late Night With Joeygiggles

Sun, 16 Apr 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Yoga w/ Mindy Eisenberg

Thu, 13 Apr 2017 23:00:00 +0000

Yoga w/ Mindy Eisenberg

Dream Catchers - Rack my Brain - in Loving Memory LesPaul

Wed, 12 Apr 2017 02:00:00 +0000

The song by Ringo Star Song Rack my Brain came to mind when I began to think about what tonight’s topics for the show and that’s when rack my brain the song started playing through my mind and so with all of that said Rack my Brain became a powerful explanation to me for many of the problems and helped me to understand many of the situations people with TBI and disabilities face on a daily bases. Make a great effort to think of or remember something.Synonyms: think hard, concentrate, try to remember; informal scratch one's head"I've racked my brain, but I still can't think of his name" Even though Tonight’s show was planned to be title Rack My Brain. I instead wanted to title it in Loving Memory in light of the devastation of the tragic School Shooting in San Bernardino gunman threatened wife, but no one predicted a school shooting Kimberly Phillips' 16-year-old son died seven years ago from an enlarged heart. When she heard a child died in Monday's shooting, she said she felt she had to join the prayer service for its victims. "I know it's a hard thing to deal with," said Phillips, 45. "When I heard it on the news, I just broke down and cried." One of the students had Williams who was only 8 years old and a survivor of Williams syndrome died as well so our thoughts and prayers go out across the Nation for those who died and for their Families and Friends

Brain Chat w/Nick and Dale

Tue, 11 Apr 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Brain Chat w/ Nick and Dale, the show that explores all things psychological, biological, and beyond. For the month of March 2017, we’ll be discussing a variety of topics related to Politics, Concussions, and Morality.

Late Night with Joeygiggles

Sun, 09 Apr 2017 02:00:00 +0000

"Mess With MS" with Scott Collier & ASK LINDA (call in question and answer)

Sun, 09 Apr 2017 00:30:00 +0000

Scott Collier joins me to talk about his own journey through TBI, and how that led to the Global Brain Injury Association, and to working with people who have all types of Brain Injuries. Also, Linda Sarnataro (who I adore and want to help go forward in her mission in life to find her new zazz for her zazzy personallity!) will be here for, "ASK LINDA," where you can call in and ASK QUESTIONS ABOUT ANYTHING @ 424-243-9540...MS related, or NOT. Please don't swear, OR be too vulgar on the "Mess With MS," because while we are here to entertain, we are here to inspire and educate, as well! Thank you! Our phone lines will be open and we will be waiting to chat, as we talk with Scott Collier about his mission in life! He is an amazing man! https://www.facebook.com/Global-Brain-Injury-Association-

We Deserve Better - Dorrin Rosenfeld

Fri, 07 Apr 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Flint Rehab's mission is to provide community, education, and tools for injury survivors of strokes, spinal cord injuries, and brain injuries. Dan Zondervan, the VP of Flint Rehabilitation Devices will discuss the company and their products. He is a Mechanical Engineer who co-founded the company in 2011. As the name suggests, this group specializes in low-cost technology to improve rehabilitation of nervous system injuries. The company has a special focus on creating products for individuals to use at home to supplement their often limited time with a therapist. This is a great time for this discussion as the company is introducing a new device (FitMi). More can be discovered at www.flintrehab.com. Their best known product is the MusicGlove, an innovative hand therapy tool that allows users to exercise on their own at home while playing a music based video game. We all wish our healing could be instantaneous and total, but after a short time, we realize that is not the case. We all discover our own paths to recovery and maximum function. This company produces some devices which allow us to find help on that route. We all compensate with various tools - conscious and unconscious, but practicing definitely speeds recovery and retraining. I wish this company had been availiable 30 years ago, as my Rt. hand still does not function with the speed and accuracy of my Lt. (and I am Rt. - handed).

Dream Catchers - Picking Up the Pices - LesPaul Morgan

Wed, 05 Apr 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Dream Catchers - Picking up the pieces! LesPaul Morgan Life is short and hard through in the struggles of having a disABILITY and your World can be turned upside down and inside out but it doesn’t have to be the solution’s and answers you are looking for are waiting just around the corner in the Dream Catchers Zone! Get ready to be exited and inspired at your new abilities and possibilities when you dare to dream BIG!!! So Join me every Tuesday Night for positive and exhilarating opportunities to be the best you can be along with me Les Paul on Dream Catchers!!!

TBI One Love Radio with Survivor James " Jimmy Jam" Durham

Tue, 04 Apr 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Please tune into our dual Monday ?#‎BrainInjuryRadio show: ?#‎TBIOneloveRadio starting at 7pm PT/9CT/10Est on the 1st and 3rd Monday to discuss Survivor's unique TBI adventures, awareness/prevention, inspiring others and making a positive change world wide! This month we are having Supportive friend and TBI advocate: Shanie Baitz that helped start her friend, one of our Survivors: Orah Mital's suportive page: Light for Orah! To learn more about Orah's Journey, please visit: www.tbionelove.org/single-post/2017/02/24/TBI-One-Love-Survivor-Orah-Mital View supportive page: www.facebook.com/Lightfororah/ To listen please visit: www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2017/04/04/tbi-one-love-radio-with-survivor-james-jimmy-jam-durham or you can call into the show at: (424)-243-9540 One love ?#‎TBIOneLove #BrainInjuryRadio ?#‎MotivationalMonday

Another Fork in the Road - “Roles of Caregivers” After Brain Injury

Mon, 03 Apr 2017 00:30:00 +0000

No two brain injuries are exactly alike. Brain injury affects different people in various ways depending on what part of the brain is damaged. No one can prepare for brain injury - not survivors, nor caregivers. Caregivers, Jeannette Davidson-Mayer and Bob Millsap, and survivor, Frank Mackall, join me on the panel, “Roles of Caregivers” on “Another Fork in the Road.” Some of the topics we will discuss are what it means to be a caregiver, what the caregiving job entails, how can caregivers best help their survivors, and how to avoid caregiving burnout. 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 some causes of traumatic brain injury. College plans, walking down the aisle in the perfect dress, or the coveted job quickly slip from reality as dreams turn to struggle. These unexpected life-happenings that divert one from his or her chosen path in life can be devastating. But as Yogi Berra once said, "If you come to a fork in the road, take it." Life is all about choices! To learn more about me, please visit my blogs. Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury Blog: survivingtraumaticbraininjury.com Donna's Blog: donnaodonnellfigurski.wordpress.com

Late Night With Joeygiggles

Sun, 02 Apr 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Hidden Epidemic - Brain Injury Awareness Month Final Day .. Except for Us

Sat, 01 Apr 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Final day of Brain Injury Awareness Month ..

Be Positive with Shannon Marie and friends

Fri, 31 Mar 2017 02:00:00 +0000

B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ Come one, come all and get your heaping dose of feel good chit chat with Shannon and friends! Learn the latest from the 2017 International Brain Injury Association World Congress in New Orleans, Louisiana. The show starts at the following times: 7 PM Pacific time 8 PM Mountain time 9 PM Central time 10 PM Eastern time You can listen to this show any time starting March 31, 2017 by clicking on the link below. braininjuryradio/2017/03/31/be-positive-with-shannon-marie-and-friends B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+

Become Your Own Care Advocate with Lisa Emrich

Thu, 30 Mar 2017 23:00:00 +0000

MS & ME: Learning to Become Your Own Care Advocate with guest Lisa Emrich Tonight’s guest, musician and writer Lisa Emrich of MS Health Central, will join show co-hosts Heather Love Leffel and Erika Lyons Richardson to discuss learning to become our own care advocate by managing our stress, fitness and nutrition, researching our treatment options, and staying on top of the latest MS news and research. MS & Me is a caller Q&A and featured quest show focusing on day to day living with multiple sclerosis. Host Erika Lyons Richardson has had Multiple Sclerosis and Lupus since childhood. Her PRMS went misdiagnosed for many years. Her experience as a former admin for the Lupus Foundation group led her to co-found SLE & ME, Erika's Health Warriors; MS, Lupus & Me; as well as her work with Heather's MS Family, Shezza & Her Amazing Warriors!, MSPals, and moderator/contributor for www.mspals.org. Although she is wheelchair bound and living with advanced MS, Erika lives a purposeful, active life. Co-host of MS & Me Heather Love Leffel knows MS all too well. Not only does she live with RRMS, but her mother and twin sister have MS as well. Heather is the founder of Heather's MS Family, MS Awareness Videos, and works with MS, Lupus & Me. Her Awareness videos, MS Vertigo Challenge, TV Interview, memes, YouTube channel and live Q&A shows have inspired many in the MS community. Heather’s thirst for knowledge has built her a reputation for being a valuable resource for the MS community. UK Correspondent Shirley Benjamin Caregivers Correspondent Rychelle Cross Director of Public Relations and On Air Talent Mary Pettigrew Director of Social Media Randy Patrick

Dream Catchers - Rocketing into The Future - LesPaul Morgan

Wed, 29 Mar 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Dream Catchers - Rocketing into The Future - LesPaul Morgan. As Brain Injury Awareness Month begins to wind down I say now it’s our time for us as survivors to kick it up several notches, and start making positive big and bold changes happen right now, and I mean now!!! If we don’t grab the bull by the horns right now it will never happen. So now not 15 years down the road in time so let’s stop kicking the can down the road while people are suffering and dying and bring it all up to a new level or we should forever shut up and quit and whimper into silence! For every person who has ever called in or listened to my shows I am talking to you! For every Family Member of a person with a disability I am talking to you and for every disability agency out there I am talking to you as well. Being s disability Advocate for nearly 20 years I have watcher disability organizations rise and fall but I am ready to call all their bluff and say hey people with disabilities we are more than 56 Million people strong in the USA alone. Lest get up off your, you know what’s and start busting a move big time for Brain Injury Survivors and people with disabilities everywhere right now like you mean it and never stop!!! I’m tired of waiting to be enlightened in some kind of imaginary supper guru and instead we the survivors real in the reins of power and just do it like there is no tomorrow but instead really start doing it today. 1. Stop waiting for a hero because there’s one living in you 2. Becoming a voice in your Community for Change 3. It only took 7 Years to decide to go to the moon 4. We shall overcome 5. Empowerment, Advocacy, and Peer Support 6. Is it really all? about you? Me? Everyone? Open Mic, Chat Room,Indi Music and Lively talk and chat all at your fingertips so if you would like to call in dial 1-424-243-9540. Press#1 to speak with host

My Brain Epiphany Hosted by Craig Sicilia

Tue, 28 Mar 2017 02:00:00 +0000

My Brain Epiphany Hosted by Craig Sicilia This is brain injury and developmental disability awareness month. What do you think people are aware of about your disability or injury? Do you think they know about what it is to live a life with your disability? Are you sharing what it’s like or is it someone else sharing. If it’s someone else I bet their not talking what it’s like, because it’s probably a profession of some sorts, like a doctor or law firm. So they probably talking cure or prevention. Not living a life better than the one previous or without disability. I know no one likes the label disability, but guess what no one is perfect, and in fact the greatest inventors, explorer and lovers were people with profound disabilities. Kind of like some of the best actors need help reading their scripts but know how to bring it to life. If everything was perfect we wouldn’t need to invent better ways or accommodations I can seriously say my injury was the best thing that happened to me, and the world I am part of. I would not be doing any of what I am doing if it were not because of my injury. I care deeply, love deeply in fact do everything from the heart but yes a big but, trust has been hard so many tried to find the fault in me the new me. To the point that death seamed the only option. It is hard and much meanness you will see but let it go that is their problem yours is to learn this new you. And live it.

Late Night With Joeygiggles 2nd anniversary show on BIRN

Sun, 26 Mar 2017 02:00:00 +0000

"Mess With MS," with Linda Sarnataro

Sun, 26 Mar 2017 00:30:00 +0000

Hi and welcome to "Mess with MS." This week my guest is Linda Sarnataro a very sweet and wonderful woman and a sure MS everyday superstar with an AMAZING story! Linda had been a Fitness Instructor at L.A. Fitness International while raising her two children by herself. She has just had to stop doing that due to her MS and must miss it. Her children are grown and her son just made her a grandma. I actually went to High School with her son who was in my Special ED PE Class (which he ended up teaching). Her son, Mike, is a bilateral amputee who lost both legs due to a rare birth defect. What you probably didn't guess is that Mike is one of the most popular, well known and well liked people I know - as I'm sure his Mother and Sister are! He is a really special person and I'm positive it is a family trait from how much I already adore Linda!I told Linda in a phone conversation the other day that she had done a lifes' work right there in being a Mom. She didn't think so. She has more to do! She wants to struggle beyond her adversity! I'd love to talk about her life, her outlook, her hope, and take a peek at her future! To Help Linda with her Go Fund Me http://www.gofundme.com/tq-i-want-my-life-back

Jimmy Lewis Off the Grid and On a Mission

Thu, 23 Mar 2017 23:00:00 +0000

MS & ME: Off the Grid and On a Mission with guest Jimmy Lewis Tonight’s guest Jimmy Lewis will join show co-hosts Erika Lyons Richardson and Heather Love Leffel to discuss his hike alone with only his pup along the eastern coastal states last year - 1165 miles in 4 months filled with scary adventures, relapses, no money, hungry, yet determined to complete his intended journey. He reached his personal goal while spreading awareness. He is now showing others how to live off the grid on disability funds. MS & Me is a caller Q&A and featured quest show focusing on day to day living with multiple sclerosis. Host Erika Lyons Richardson has had Multiple Sclerosis and Lupus since childhood. Her PRMS went misdiagnosed for many years. Her experience as a former admin for the Lupus Foundation group led her to co-found SLE & ME, Erika's Health Warriors; MS, Lupus & Me; as well as her work with Heather's MS Family, Shezza & Her Amazing Warriors!, MSPals, and moderator/contributor for www.mspals.org. Although she is wheelchair bound and living with advanced MS, Erika lives a purposeful, active life. Co-host of MS & Me Heather Love Leffel knows MS all too well. Not only does she live with RRMS, but her mother and twin sister have MS as well. Heather is the founder of Heather's MS Family, MS Awareness Videos, and works with MS, Lupus & Me. Her Awareness videos, MS Vertigo Challenge, TV Interview, memes, YouTube channel and live Q&A shows have inspired many in the MS community. Heather’s thirst for knowledge has built her a reputation for being a valuable resource for the MS community. UK Correspondent Shirley Benjamin Caregivers Correspondent Rychelle Cross Director of Public Relations and On Air Talent Mary Pettigrew Director of Social Media Randy Patrick

Dream Catchers - Catching the Wave of inclusion - LesPaul Morgan

Wed, 22 Mar 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Dream Catchers - Catching the Wave of inclusion - LesPaul Morgan Inclusion is a word people are often search for the answer for but to me as an employee of an ADA Center Walton Options Inclusion is a powerful and straight forward word with a lot of meat and potatoes meaning behind it and I am finally beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel for survivors so hold on and stay the course and fight for freedom and independence with us but we need you to become more active and involved! I often see and hear people say things are going at a snail’s pace but I truly can say I am seeing major changes happening right before my very eyes and things truly are getting better but it’s never at the pace we want so hold on stay true to your Dreams and never ever give up no matter what!!! I am helping out with promoting a new youth with disabilities program called OH YEAH in our South Carolina offices of Walton Options for example that will be working with transition age students preparing them for the future and life after school. There’s a big world out there so don’t be afraid of it come on down to Dream Catchers tonight with LesPaul and celebrate disability diversity and inclusion for all with us!!!

TBI One Love Radio with Survivor James " Jimmy Jam" Durham

Tue, 21 Mar 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Please tune into our dual Monday ?#‎BrainInjuryRadio show: ?#‎TBIOneloveRadio starting at 7pm PT/9CT/10Est on the 1st and 3rd Monday to discuss Survivor's unique TBI adventures, awareness/prevention, inspiring others and making a positive change world wide! We are ending this month of "Mindful March" with our first second show guest TBI advocate and supportive Mother of Survivor TJ Floyd: Mrs. Heather Floyd that has been making BIG changes since her son sustained his TBI in 2010! To learn more about TJ's Journey, please visit: www.tbionelove.org/single-post/2016/03/18/TBI-One-Love-Survivor-TJ-Floyd To listen please visit:www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2017/03/21/tbi-one-love-radio-with-survivor-james-jimmy-jam-durham or you can call into the show at: (424)-243-9540 One love ?#‎TBIOneLove #BrainInjuryRadio ?#‎MotivationalMonday #HelmetYourBrainAvoidthePain #ILoveMyBrain

Another Fork in the Road: Panel - George Visger - Former NFL Player & TBI

Mon, 20 Mar 2017 00:30:00 +0000

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 some causes of traumatic brain injury. College plans, walking down the aisle in the perfect dress, or the coveted job quickly slip from reality as dreams turn to struggle. These unexpected life-happenings that divert one from his or her chosen path in life can be devastating. But as Yogi Berra once said, "If you come to a fork in the road, take it." Life is all about choices! To learn more about me, please visit my blogs. Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury Blog: survivingtraumaticbraininjury.com Donna's Blog: donna

HELP .. I Need Somebody ..

Sun, 19 Mar 2017 03:00:00 +0000

Who can we count on when our world is turned upset down? Expectations can lead to disappointment. Disappointment can lead to conflict resolution and behavior modulation issues. Those things can lead to misunnderstandings and broken relationships. Know when to take responsibility, plan ahead, prioritize, keep our emotions in check, and when we slip .. Apologize. Learning these skills help us move from victims, to survivors and thrivers. Join regular Wednesday host Kim Justus and Fantastic Frank from the first Thursday of each month, as they discuss these issues that challenge us all. Special Edition Program .. Joey will be back next week!

Outdoor Sports & Remaining Active with MS guest Jessica Bias

Thu, 16 Mar 2017 23:00:00 +0000

MS & Me: Outdoor Sports and Remaining Active with MS featuring Jessica Bias Tonight’s guest Jessica Bias will join show co-hosts Heather Love Leffel and Erika Lyons Richardson to discuss her love of outdoor activities and staying active while living with MS.. MS & Me is a caller Q&A and featured quest show focusing on day to day living with multiple sclerosis. Host Erika Lyons Richardson has had Multiple Sclerosis and Lupus since childhood. Her PRMS went misdiagnosed for many years. Her experience as a former admin for the Lupus Foundation group led her to co-found SLE & ME, Erika's Health Warriors; MS, Lupus & Me; as well as her work with Heather's MS Family, Shezza & Her Amazing Warriors!, MSPals, and moderator/contributor for www.mspals.org. Although she is wheelchair bound and living with advanced MS, Erika lives a purposeful, active life. Co-host of MS & Me Heather Love Leffel knows MS all too well. Not only does she live with RRMS, but her mother and twin sister have MS as well. Heather is the founder of Heather's MS Family, MS Awareness Videos, and works with MS, Lupus & Me. Her Awareness videos, MS Vertigo Challenge, TV Interview, memes, YouTube channel and live Q&A shows have inspired many in the MS community. Heather’s thirst for knowledge has built her a reputation for being a valuable resource for the MS community. UK Correspondent Shirley Benjamin Caregivers Correspondent Rychelle Cross Director of Social Media Randy Patrick

Dream Catchers - Mapping Your Future - Les Paul Morgan

Wed, 15 Mar 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Tonight I want to talk about the conference I just got back from attending and how you too can gain a much better access and Independence by hooking up and getting connected with your Center for Independent Living and the Brain Injury Radio Network. Mpowering a Future is Able SC’s annual transition conference for professionals working with young adults with disabilities. Mapping Your Future is the free companion event for young adults with disabilities in transition and up to two family members. These conferences are intended to raise expectations, foster awareness of best practices, and build critical skills. Both conferences will be held at Furman University. Empowering a Future will run for a full day on Friday, March 10, 2017. Mapping Your Future will run for a full day on Saturday, March 11, 2017. If you’d like more information about registering, participating as a vendor, or sharing your transition knowledge as a presenter, you have come to the right place! Mapping Your Future and Empowering a Future 2017 are made possible through support from Able South Carolina, Transition Alliance of South Carolina, SC Department of Education, Family Connection of SC, Protection & Advocacy for People with Disabilities,

TMDS - Talk, We're Discussing Discussions the NON-TBI Way...

Mon, 13 Mar 2017 02:00:00 +0000

There are ways of BI recovery and other-ways of just recovering. Jen and I give examples of both professional and situational both each. We make a solid team, and I hired her because she's kind (TMDS could of used a touch of that) and because her experiences are shared alike - open and honest. Professional or Family guidance, you will heal. It's a given. It's called unaware - as in "my family is aware of TBI, let alone what to do?" Or professionally named "unguarded self-recovery." In Milton-speak: Like a hardened scab on the worker's labored arm - they just keep picking at it, every day after work. Never bandaged in the morning and always a bit "leaky". The open cut will remain, you'll brag about it being a 'sign of work' yet for months the wound will stay. Many will notice, some eventually "get used to it" and move along, knowing it will heal (to some degree). Same with the brain - hurt it and it takes more than humor or window dressings or just showing up for therapy. It takes effort then courage and the ability to place one's life in another, and another, and another's. But, as a lost mind that went literally back to ground zero, the Mom & Pop remedies are outdated, and slow and frustrating to all. In fact, you may find yourself in search of a Factory Outlet Store. Kinda like doing something 100 times and expecting different results is crazy? Those folks never had kids, and certainly never worked on brain injury improvement. Now who's "nuts".. (424) 243-9540. 10:15 the phone lines will be open, or Jen and I will talk. Thinking Eagles may be the feature group, or a fill in for your requests. Tell me, text me, PM me with your songs.

Late Night With Joeygiggles

Sun, 12 Mar 2017 03:00:00 +0000

Brain Injury Awareness Month Special - Share What You Want the World to Know

Sat, 11 Mar 2017 03:00:00 +0000

Regular host Isis Serran-Pagan is in the middle of a move, and will be back for her regular show on March 24th. Tonight we'll have open Mics to share what we'd like the world to know about Brain Injury, based on our own experience - Survivor or Caregiver. For us, every month is Brain Injury Awareness Month .. But for those not afflicted, they are payig more attention this month. Let's raise their awareness .. Because you just never know, as we found out .. Hosted by Kim J

Dream Catchers - Brain Injury Awareness Month/Struggles of TBI - LesPaul Morgan

Wed, 08 Mar 2017 03:00:00 +0000

As a survivor of both multiple Brain Injuries and 2 Aneurisms I take March which is Brain Injury awareness Month very seriously! It is a time to better explain the needs for better therapies, treatments, and education of survivors their families and especially the medical team that will be overseeing their recovery! Survivors paying it forward is what it will take to get thing going in the right direction too I feel I can better explain the differences and similarities of the 2 and reboot the general understanding of Brain Injury by using peer support and advocacy to motivate a new you into a life of discovery after disability because in my opinion survivors pay it forward for other survivors to discover a whole new and bold life empowered by the Brain Injury survivors Radio Network, Dream Catchers with LesPaul, and the ADA (The Americans with Disabilities Act) 1. Are you aware of your rights under the titles of the ADA? 2. Self-Directed Life (Independent Living) 3. Do people in general understand your disability and do you or I as well? 4. Did you remember to say it’s my Life Today to yourself? 5. Did you educate someone about your TBI Today? 6. Did you make more people aware today? 7. Rehabilitation, disability rights, and you. 8. Bringing aneurism and Brain Injury survivors closer together 9. Finding the right tools for you 10. Connecting with the right groups and organizations for your

TBI One Love Radio with Survivor James " Jimmy Jam" Durham

Tue, 07 Mar 2017 03:00:00 +0000

Please tune into our 1st dual month ?#‎BrainInjuryRadio show: ?#‎TBIOneloveRadio starting at 7pm PT/9CT/10Est on the 1st and 3rd Monday to discuss Survivor's unique TBI adventures, awareness/prevention, inspiring others and making a positive change world wide! We are starting "Mindful March" with our first guest Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor, Ms. Lynn Crisci Former POP Music Star & TBI Survivor of the Boston Marathon Bombing; named “one of the most inspirational women to ever run the Boston Marathon” by Self Magazine! To listen please visit: www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2017/03/07/tbi-one-love-radio-with-survivor-james-jimmy-jam-durham or you can call into the show at: (424)-243-9540 Peace & Love ?#‎TBIOneLove #BrainInjuryRadio ?#‎MotivationalMonday

Another Fork in the Road - Panel: Finding Purpose After Brain Injury

Mon, 06 Mar 2017 01:30:00 +0000

As many of us know, life changes drastically after a brain injury. Survivors are rarely able to return completely to the lives they once knew. Loss of abilities, jobs, and friends are just some of the calamities of brain injury. So what do survivors do now? Join me and my panel of survivors, Lisa Dryer and Cam Compton to see how they have approached their lives after brain injury. 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 some causes of traumatic brain injury. College plans, walking down the aisle in the perfect dress, or the coveted job quickly slip from reality as dreams turn to struggle. These unexpected life-happenings that divert one from his or her chosen path in life can be devastating. But as Yogi Berra once said, "If you come to a fork in the road, take it." Life is all about choices! To learn more about me, please visit my blogs. Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury Blog: survivingtraumaticbraininjury.com Donna's Blog: donnaodonnellfigurski.wordpress.com

Late Night With Joeygiggles with Kimberly June Jones on Brain Injury

Sun, 05 Mar 2017 03:00:00 +0000

Tonight our guest is Kimberly June Jones talking about her experience with brain injury Please join us for great guests, loads of jokes and fun, and of course the great information you get from BIRN Internet Radio. Blogtalkradio Link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio Call in number: 1-424-243-9540 Call in anytime for questions and comments... Invite your friends, it's always a good time!

Dream Catchers - The World through Rose Colored Glasses - LesPaul Morgan

Wed, 01 Mar 2017 03:27:43 +0000

Dream Catchers - The World through Rose Colored Glasses - LesPaul Morgan Living a Fulfilled life, when I was a young boy my Mom often called me a dreamer because I had such a big imagination and later on in life I was often told that I tend to see the World through Rose Colored Glasses because I didn’t always see the heart and heart ache in people but instead the Bold and Beauty waiting to be discovered in everyone I met.

TBI One Love Radio with Survivor James " Jimmy Jam" Durham

Tue, 28 Feb 2017 03:00:00 +0000

Please tune into the #BrainInjuryRadio show: #TBIOneLoveRadio starting at 7pm PT/9CT/10Est to discuss Survivor's unique TBI adventures, awareness/prevention, inspiring others and making a positive change world wide! This month we are having Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor, Jordynn Denness from #KamloopsBritishColumbia that sustained her TBI on October 14th of 2009 from being picked up by a student at her school resulting with immediately being dropped directly on her head! To listen please visit: www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2017/02/28/tbi-one-love-radio-with-survivor-james-jimmy-jam-durham Peace & Love #TBIOneLove #Worldwide #MotivationalMonday

Late Night With Joeygiggles

Sun, 26 Feb 2017 03:00:00 +0000

"Mess With M.S.," with guest David Lyons author and fitness guru

Sun, 26 Feb 2017 01:30:00 +0000

My guest February 25, 2017, is David Lyons. David has recently started a book tour for his recent book on multiple sclerosis, "Everyday Health and Fitness With MS," https://www.quartoknows.com/books/9781592337415/Everyday-Health-and-Fitness-with-Multiple-Sclerosis.html and is working on the http://www.msfitnesschallenge.com/ and at http://www.optimalbodypf.com/ He is on a mission to teach people with MS why exercise will only help you in your disease. I am so very pleased that he is able to come on the show with us and share his knowledge and his story. It is going to prove to be an amazing show. Don't miss out! My name is Lisa Dryer and I have been on the Brain Injury Radio Network as a guest and as a host for two years now. When I was a child, I endured learning difficulties and had a seizure disorder. This was caused by the cardiac arrest and the lack of oxygen to my brain as a premature infant in the Neonatal Care Unit. Until I was an adult, I finally realized that what I thought was a "learning disability" was actually a brain injury. I had been struggling with awkward health difficulties for a while.Then I had a CT scan, where I laughed when it showed an abnormal brain reading and said“I know I am abnormal already! Tell me something I don’t know!” Then, they told me I had M.S. It is one of the most serious health complications there are! But... From my first interview on Brain Injury Talk Radio, I have said that my outlook was, "the Find the beautiful around you and stay calm.” That kind of outlook is where my idea for the grassroots #MSbeautiful came from. It is how I find my guests to this day! I look for people with positive stories who have something to share with the world despite and because of their MS! We are heroes anyways! We have MS -- it doesn't have us!

Love, Sex, Romance on Surviving Head Trauma with Terry Smith

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 03:00:00 +0000

Surviving Head Trauma with Terry Smith Episode: Love, Sex, Romance After TBI Guests: Dr. Madeline DiPasquele - Clinical Neuropsychologist http://perspectives.einstein.edu/meet-madeline-dipasquale-phd Julia Leggett - Survivor, Salon Owner, Actress Dorothy M. Fox - Survivor, OTR/L In the romantic month of February, we will talk about how TBI changes a person in every respect – even love, sex, and romance Listen LIVE online (link below), phone, satellite radio, or Skype. We stream to all 50 states and 32 countries. Shows are archived at TerrySmithBooks . com. The phone-in number is +1.424.243.9540 (press 1 if you would like to speak on-air) Host, Terry Smith, is a 32 year post-TBI survivor and author of the award winning book, Surviving Head Trauma. Please visit: TerrySmithBooks .com and LIKE on facebook: @SurvivingHeadTrauma

Recipe for a Successful Life with Chef Violette Sanz

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Recipe for a Successful Life with Chef Violette Sanz

Dream Catchers - RECOVERING the REAL you! - With LesPaul Morgan

Wed, 22 Feb 2017 03:00:00 +0000

Dream Catchers - RECOVERING the REAL you! - With LesPaul Morgan Often in life we find ourselves searching and researching how other ground breaking and amazing people blazed their own trails and in my opinion that’s all fine and dandy but what do you do when your own one a kind self and personality have no answere? Well when you search for the serious answers and nothing out their fits the bill what do you do? That’s when you have to take a look in the mirror hold strong and firm to your beliefs and give it all you have and believe in yourself no matter what, No Matter who, No Mattere where. The whole thuith and nothing but the truith!!! Sometimes nobody else in the World will understand what you’re saying or trying to do but YOU DO! It’s hard to take on the world if the people in power have neglected you or the systems that were designed to be there as your safety net. Instesad the Sathey net turns against you and try’s to swallow you up spit you out and leave you there to die but that’s where each and every single one of us gets the opportunity to shine or fail but by coming here to Dream Catchers which I hope you feel is a safe and nurturing place we can all work together and take a stand against the bullies, nay Sayers, and people who have done us wrong or may have injured or seriously harmed the life of people who did nothing wrong. Become a voice for change for people with disabilities because there are millions of people around the World still waiting to hear that still silent Cry turn into a lion and ADVOCATE for justice and equality for people with disabilities and for those who have been taken advantage of, mistreated, and sexually abused by people who are sometimes thought of as leaders in the community and turn out to be offenders!

Hero's of Brain Injury with craig sicilia

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 03:00:00 +0000

everyone needs a hero, and brain injury is no different than anything else with the exceptions there are way more heros per capita than any other field, it is because we have to be to survivor this mess you have to learn how to survive and to survive you have to learn to be a hero and reach out

The Matt Duffin Show - The Higher Fellowship

Mon, 20 Feb 2017 03:00:00 +0000

Jennifer's nerveous I'll get her in trouble. But right beside me (Away down south, in Dixie) as we discuss the laws and ways of Medical Marijuana - from a professional Indiana State Lobbist/Advocate, Bobbie Young. She, and David Phipps group created a professional organization, office, and numerous trips inside the Indiana State House with Senate and Congress. Indiana is, or was, one of 6 states not to approach the use of Medical Marijuana. Yep, a red State. Or should I say RED. What's your opinion, knowlege or want to hear 'the other side' discuss the use of cannabis. Call me, Jen's studying up and hoping Mr. Kevin Phillips will join me later in the show. In case he doesn't know the number to Call-In, it.... (424) 243-9540 Toll Free. Check out the web site; join the Hoosier Caravan - The Higher Fellowship

Another Fork in the Road - Survivor, Amy Zellmer

Mon, 20 Feb 2017 01:30:00 +0000

Amy Zellmer is a brain injury survivor who is trying to get her message out. She is an advocate for brain injury and has written her story, "Life With a Traumatic Brain Injury: Finding the Road Back to Normal." Amy is also the compiler of "Surviving Brain Injury: Stories of Strength and Inspiration." In this book you can read the stories about one hundred survivors and caregivers. (You can find my story in that book on page 114.) 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 some causes of traumatic brain injury. College plans, walking down the aisle in the perfect dress, or the coveted job quickly slip from reality as dreams turn to struggle. These unexpected life-happenings that divert one from his or her chosen path in life can be devastating. But as Yogi Berra once said, "If you come to a fork in the road, take it." Life is all about choices! To learn more about me, please visit my blogs. Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury Blog: survivingtraumaticbraininjury.com Donna's Blog: donnaodonnellfigurski.wordpress.com

Late Night With Joeygiggles with Edna J. White

Sun, 19 Feb 2017 03:00:00 +0000

"Be Positive" with Shannon Marie and friends ~ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+

Fri, 17 Feb 2017 03:00:00 +0000

Step right up and board the TBI Train where positivity RULES! Tonight is an open mic show so the floor is open for TBI survivor's and caregiver's to call the show. Just dial the following number 1.424.243.9540 and press 1 to talk. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2017/02/17/be-positive-with-shannon-marie-and-friends-b-b-b-b-b B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+

Kim White Invincible Against MS

Fri, 17 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Kim White Invincible Against MS

Owner of the Lonely Heart .. Or Not?

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 03:30:00 +0000

Happy Valentine's Day or No? Call in and talk about relationships and your challenges with disability and love.

Late Night With Joeygiggles

Sun, 12 Feb 2017 03:00:00 +0000

Fatherhood After the Divorce w/Sam Skaggs

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0000

MS & Me: Can't Stop the Music - Fatherhood After the Divorce with Sam Skaggs Tonight’s guest, musician Sam Skaggs, will join show co-hosts Heather Love Leffel and Erika Lyons Richardson to surviving the storm of divorce and living with MS as a single father. MS & Me is a caller Q&A and featured quest show focusing on day to day living with multiple sclerosis. Host Erika Lyons Richardson has had Multiple Sclerosis and Lupus since childhood. Her PRMS went misdiagnosed for many years. Her experience as a former admin for the Lupus Foundation group led her to co-found SLE & ME, Erika's Health Warriors; MS, Lupus & Me; as well as her work with Heather's MS Family, Shezza & Her Amazing Warriors!, MSPals, and moderator/contributor for www.mspals.org. Although she is wheelchair bound and living with advanced MS, Erika lives a purposeful, active life. Co-host of MS & Me Heather Love Leffel knows MS all too well. Not only does she live with RRMS, but her mother and twin sister have MS as well. Heather is the founder of Heather's MS Family, MS Awareness Videos, and works with MS, Lupus & Me. Her Awareness videos, MS Vertigo Challenge, TV Interview, memes, YouTube channel and live Q&A shows have inspired many in the MS community. Heather’s thirst for knowledge has built her a reputation for being a valuable resource for the MS community. UK Correspondent Shirley Benjamin Caregivers Correspondent Rychelle Cross Director of Public Relations and On Air Talent Mary Pettigrew Director of Social Media Randy Patrick

Dream Catchers - Living life LARGE dis/ABILITY Style - LesPaul Morgan

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 03:00:00 +0000

Dream Catchers - Living life LARGE dis/ability Style - LesPaul Morgan Plain and simply put if you see yourself as a failure that can become a self-fulfilling prophecy but it doesn’t have to be that way! Self-empowerment is a tool to help you build up your strength from the inside to the outside that is a powerful tool to run away that negative self-talk that we as people with disabilities tend to lock ourselves up with but tonight I want to help you throw away the keys and lock all of it out hopefully forever tonight! I am an Independent Living Center Peer Supporter/Advocate and I work with consumers with disabilities who are also going through the struggles of life as a person EMPOWERD by the Independent Living Movement using the Americans with disabilities ACT using the laws, rules and regulations of the (ADA) Americans with disabilities Act and over 437 Centers for Independent Living that are led and ran by people with disabilities in all 50 States and US territories. The Brain Injury Radio Network is and amazing platform to advocate and Network for survivors and is also an amazing place for survivors like me to learn how to regain our voice for people all around the World as well!

TMDS - 15 MINUTES!!! Let me redo this...

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 03:30:00 +0000

Continuation of the TMDS 10 pm EST show...oppps. Broadcast error.

Another Fork in the Road - Employment-Related Challenges After Brain Injury

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 01:30:00 +0000

Everything is running smoothly in your life. You may have a job you like or love or maybe you hate it, but still it is a job. After brain injury so many survivors are not able to work. That poses a real problem for paying those bills that come in each month. It is problematic when there is little money to cover the basic needs of food, clothing, and shelter. Having no job often lowers the self esteem of survivors adding to the complications that life has already wreaked on them. Survivor, Cam Compton and survivor, Frank (the Tank) Mackall will join me this show to talk about those challenges and hopefully we can sus out some ideas and suggestions that can help. 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 some causes of traumatic brain injury. College plans, walking down the aisle in the perfect dress, or the coveted job quickly slip from reality as dreams turn to struggle. These unexpected life-happenings that divert one from his or her chosen path in life can be devastating. But as Yogi Berra once said, "If you come to a fork in the road, take it." Life is all about choices! To learn more about me, please visit my blogs. Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury Blog: survivingtraumaticbraininjury.com Donna's Blog: donnaodonnellfigurski.wordpress.com

Late Night With Joeygiggles

Sun, 05 Feb 2017 03:00:00 +0000

Let's Stop the Labels - Brain Injury Communication w Michael Idell

Sat, 04 Feb 2017 01:30:00 +0000

Stand up for yourself in a positive mindset. Focus should be on what the disabled can do, not what they can't do. This is how they excel. Stand together and join us to educate the public. Surviving a brain injury is hard enough, being stereotyped is not needed.

We Deserve Better - Dorrin Rosenfeld

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 03:00:00 +0000

Matthew Brensilver, PhD will discuss the proper techniques, and the purpose of meditation. This activity is something we can all do singly or with others at any place or time. Meditation is known to increase concentration, focus, and relaxation. This can be especially helpful when one has become chronically scattered or unfocused due to a brain trauma. We all strive to quiet the spontaneous noises of the mind; and a focused talk on why meditation is productive and how it can be best utilized has the potential to help a wide variety of people. Matthew exudes calmness and centeredness, and as such, is a great role model for what he talks about. I met him as the leader of a meditation talk at the local mindfulness organization. I wasn't sure if I'd find utility or meaning at this talk, but I decided to give it a chance. I was pleasantly surprised; and I came away with a sense of having used my time well. Matthew is an effective teacher and this is a subject that may be universally practiced for a positive outcome. During this interview, he will discuss the necessary steps to prepare, the expectations, and results that we often see. Then, he will lead a short meditation session. Lastly, he will take any questions to clarify.

Dream Catchers with LesPaul - Feeling the Freedom again - BIRN

Wed, 01 Feb 2017 03:00:00 +0000

Tonight I would like to talk about our personal Freedoms. As a Nation as a people and especially as an individual. A lot of times I feel that we forget the laws, liberty, and Justice that our forefathers worked so hard to put into place. Tonight I want us to talk about the liberty and justice that people with disabilities are fighting for and what you and I can do to make the World a better place for all people everywhere by doing so.

America Upside Down with Craig Sicilia

Tue, 31 Jan 2017 03:00:00 +0000

I think the US has lost its mind. Being a independent I guess I have a more objective view than someone tied into either party. In the past I have only voted for a demacrate president not because I was demacrate but I believee I was voting for the best candadate. This year I have done the same thing. I would have never voted for Hillary and I venture to say that I will never regret. If berny would have been the candadate my descission might have been different. As I watch whats going on I will never vote democrate we need another party they are litterally destroying their own party. The hate and spoiled attitude you are seeing is crazy and america is seing it most cant believe it. The rich and famous are getting millions worked up but what these worked up people are not seeing they are having the average posible democrated voter looking at this and going OMG. I did a poll all throught the election almost from day one and it was always close between trump and berny in our polls clinton wasn’t even in the top 5. I thought I was polling wrong we took out the double and like 100 votes from an ip in indiana and it was berny neck and neck with trump and when berny was out it was trump all the way. We estimated a 60% electorial win. Just did a sample poll after all this junkj and its not a 90% trump And the tens of millions this soros guy is putting in to causing this civil disrest and all the damage people are doing. And they wont even listen to someone who don’t aggree with them. Instanity or what. I don’t know but a civil war is in the works the demacrats are going to cause it.

Late Night With Joeygiggles

Sun, 29 Jan 2017 03:00:00 +0000

"Mess With M.S.," with guest Oleta Scott

Sun, 29 Jan 2017 01:30:00 +0000

This is about how M.S. changed my life and that of my guests. I was born a preemie. Shortly after my birth, I had a cardiac arrest, which led to my brain injury. This incident gave me a life of learning disabilities and health complications. When I turned 32-years old, I was diagnosed with M.S. M.S. is one of the most debilitating neurological disease. When I was diagnosed with it, it changed my life. I continued to approach life as I always had: as a survivor! That does not imply that I do not make mistakes along the way. All people do . . . when the road they are taking turns into a new one. And to find out you have a disease is a new road, indeed! Through friendship, family, spirituality, and the many M.S. role models I have, I am beating back the monster of this disease. I've opened up my life to a journey of adventure. Learning things any normal person can do to enhance their lives after M.S.& brain injury is my goal. It is a strange adventure, but it is an adventure! a "Mess with M.S." I'd love it if you'd join me in my journey, where we all can learn to be better versions of ourselves Call in at 424-243-9420 or go to braininjuryradio.com Please welcome Oleta Scott to the show! She has an amazing story and is a fighter! When I met her I knew that you all had to hear her positivity sparkle! She has learned to be stronger in her diagnosis! She takes strength in knowledge and tradition! What a wonderful lady! You'll really want to listen in!

Life in 2017 on Surviving Head Trauma with Terry Smith

Fri, 27 Jan 2017 03:00:00 +0000

Thursday, January 26th Surviving Head Trauma with Terry Smith Episode: Life in 2017 Doing the best we can on our journey to Oz ON the year's first show, we're going to talk about the realities of money and how to finance the reality of TBI. A survivor who navigated the road of finding financial aid became an entrepreneur in helping others find the same results. Sherry Kiskunas will talk with us about how to get financial assistance. We will also talk with survivor Alan Wilbar, who is spreading awareness through a stage play about TBI. Alan will talk about his phenomenal stage play, The Learning Man. We’ll get details on the countdown to opening night. We’ll close the show with survivor Rob Gangi. A real-estate agent who sells more than property; he gives away dreams and cowbells. The show begins at 10 p.m. and ends at Midnight (Eastern). Listen LIVE online (link below), phone, satellite radio, or Skype. We stream to all 50 states and 32 countries. Shows are archived for future access. The phone-in number is +1.424.243.9540 (press 1 if you would like to speak on-air) Host, Terry Smith, is a 32 year post-TBI survivor and author of the award winning book, Surviving Head Trauma. Please visit: TerrySmithBooks .com and LIKE on facebook: @SurvivingHeadTrauma

Friendships Through Social Media with Karl & Krista

Fri, 27 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0000

MS & Me: Forming Friendships Through Social Media Tonight’s guests Karl Gloeckner and Krista Cantrell Brennan will join show co-hosts Heather Love Leffel and Erika Lyons Richardson to discuss forming meaning friendships and support networks through social media. MS & Me is a caller Q&A and featured quest show focusing on day to day living with multiple sclerosis. Host Erika Lyons Richardson has had Multiple Sclerosis and Lupus since childhood. Her PRMS went misdiagnosed for many years. Her experience as a former admin for the Lupus Foundation group led her to co-found SLE & ME, Erika's Health Warriors; MS, Lupus & Me; as well as her work with Heather's MS Family, Shezza & Her Amazing Warriors!, MSPals, and moderator/contributor for www.mspals.org. Although she is wheelchair bound and living with advanced MS, Erika lives a purposeful, active life. Co-host of MS & Me Heather Love Leffel knows MS all too well. Not only does she live with RRMS, but her mother and twin sister have MS as well. Heather is the founder of Heather's MS Family, MS Awareness Videos, and works with MS, Lupus & Me. Her Awareness videos, MS Vertigo Challenge, TV Interview, memes, YouTube channel and live Q&A shows have inspired many in the MS community. Heather’s thirst for knowledge has built her a reputation for being a valuable resource for the MS community. UK Correspondent Shirley Benjamin Caregiver Correspondent Rychelle Cross Director of Public Relations & On Air Talent Mary Pettigrew

Dream Catchers - In The Blink of An Eye (2) - LesPaul Morgan

Wed, 25 Jan 2017 03:00:00 +0000

Life is short. Forget what you can not change and do something with what you can! We can all do much much better wheb we quit talking about what we want to do and just go do it!!!!

TBI One Love Radio with Survivor James " Jimmy Jam" Durham

Tue, 24 Jan 2017 03:00:00 +0000

Please tune into the #BrainInjuryRadio show: #TBIOneLoveRadio starting at 7pm PT/9CT/10Est to discuss Survivor's unique TBI adventures, awareness/prevention, inspiring others and making a positive change world wide! This month we are having Brain Injury Survivor, Elliot Frei (@slellm) from #Utah that sustained his Brain Injury 16 years ago from this September at the age of 9 from sustaining multiple an Arteriovenous Malformation's (AVM), which in short terms is just like a stroke! To listen please visit: www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2017/01/24/tbi-one-love Peace & Love #TBIOneLove #BrainInjuryRadio #MotivationalMonday

Late Night with Joeygiggles

Sun, 22 Jan 2017 03:00:00 +0000

What Do You Know About Brain Injury? Brain Injury Communication w/host Michael

Sat, 21 Jan 2017 01:30:00 +0000

Join host Michael Idell with guests to discuss different stories about brain injury. Want to learn about brain injuries? What someone to listen and learn about yours? Want people to open their minds? What they are? Who is affected? What they affect? What is a neurological impairment? What is a caregiver's responsibility and stresses? Who lives in the past more? Family? Friends? Survivors? How do you move forward? When is it time to listen? Where do you go for support? We have our brain injury radio shows on the first and third Friday of each month on Brain Injury Radio Network with Michael Idell We have weekly Open Mic Conference Calls for anyone to call in to learn on Tuesday nights at 8:00pm (New York Time) We have weekly Caregivers Only Conference Calls Thursday nights at 8:00pm (New York Time) www.asbisg.org/calendar Individual or personal group meetings can be setup at anytime by contacting us contact@asbisg.org Some people want to know who we are, what we do or don't know what these weekly calls are about. People know who I am as an old friend, classmates or are relatives of mine but don't know what we do. Our calls are funny, respectful and laid back to be casual. We are here for counseling, support and educating about life changing events impacting families, caregivers and survivors of neurological impairments in a positive community together.

Randy Patrick on Advocacy and Getting Involved

Fri, 20 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0000

MS Advocacy: How You Can Get Involved! with guest Randy Patrick Tonight’s guest Randy Patrick from #ChatMS will join show co-hosts Heather Love Leffel and Erika Lyons Richardson to discuss his advocacy for the MS community and how you can get more involved. MS & Me is a caller Q&A and featured quest show focusing on day to day living with multiple sclerosis. Host Erika Lyons Richardson has had Multiple Sclerosis and Lupus since childhood. Her PRMS went misdiagnosed for many years. Her experience as a former admin for the Lupus Foundation group led her to co-found SLE & ME, Erika's Health Warriors; MS, Lupus & Me; as well as her work with Heather's MS Family, Shezza & Her Amazing Warriors!, MSPals, and moderator/contributor for www.mspals.org. Although she is wheelchair bound and living with advanced MS, Erika lives a purposeful, active life. Co-host of MS & Me Heather Love Leffel knows MS all too well. Not only does she live with RRMS, but her mother and twin sister have MS as well. Heather is the founder of Heather's MS Family, MS Awareness Videos, and works with MS, Lupus & Me. Her Awareness videos, MS Vertigo Challenge, TV Interview, memes, YouTube channel and live Q&A shows have inspired many in the MS community. Heather’s thirst for knowledge has built her a reputation for being a valuable resource for the MS community. UK Correspondent Shirley Benjamin Caregiver Correspondent Rychelle Cross Director of Public Relations & On Air Talent Mary Pettigrew

Toastmasters -Wayne Murrah Certified Coach, Trainer, & Speaker on Dream Catchers

Wed, 18 Jan 2017 03:00:00 +0000

After overcoming a speech impediment as a child, Wayne Murrah has turned his biggest fear into his biggest form of freedom which is communication in the form of public speaking. Wayne Murrah has had the honor of sharing the stage with such greats as John Maxwell and Curtis Sliwa the founder of the Guardian Angels. Wayne’s leadership was tested and honed while serving in the United States Army as an Airborne Ranger at Ft Bragg N.C. Building on this experience and success Wayne has become a member on the world renowned John C Maxwell Team as a Certified Coach, Trainer, and Speaker. Wayne believes everything rises and falls on leadership. It’s how we grow organizations. Its how we impact lives and transform families. Yet, he also knows, leadership cannot be an idea we simply talk about; leadership is the action we must live out. The most challenging thing Wayne has faced as a leader, has been trying to convince his 16-year-old daughter Sarah, that he is smarter than she thinks he is. In October 1924, a group of men assembled by Dr. Ralph C. Smedley met in the basement of the YMCA in Santa Ana, California, U.S.A., forming a club “to afford practice and training in the art of public speaking and in presiding over meetings, and to promote sociability and good fellowship among its members.” The group took the name “Toastmasters.” We are a local chapter of Toastmasters International.

I Have a Dream!

Tue, 17 Jan 2017 04:00:00 +0000

Join Craig on Martin Luther King Day with "I've Got a Dream" ..

Another Fork in the Road: Daniel & Amber Mollino - Living with Brain Injury

Mon, 16 Jan 2017 01:30:00 +0000

TBI survivor, advocate, and cross-country cyclist, Daniel Mollino and his wife, Amber join me to talk about how life has changed for them when Daniel fell 25 feet resulting in his brain injury. We'll examine what they do to make their lives better and how they cope with what they cannot change. We'll learn about Daniel's goals for advocating for brain injury survivors through his cycling trips across America and his visits to Washington DC's Senators and Representatives. 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 some causes of traumatic brain injury. College plans, walking down the aisle in the perfect dress, or the coveted job quickly slip from reality as dreams turn to struggle. These unexpected life-happenings that divert one from his or her chosen path in life can be devastating. But as Yogi Berra once said, "If you come to a fork in the road, take it." Life is all about choices! To learn more about me, please visit my blogs. Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury Blog: survivingtraumaticbraininjury.com Donna's Blog: donnaodonnellfigurski.wordpress.com

Late Night With Joeygiggles

Sun, 15 Jan 2017 03:00:00 +0000

"Mess With M.S." with Complaisant star/writer/actor Tiffany Jaide Hightower

Sun, 15 Jan 2017 01:30:00 +0000

On today's show, we are very lucky to have a very special guest in Tiffany Jaide Hightower! I'm so happy to share Tiffany's story with you today and the story of Complaisant The Docudrama! I am very happy because it brings me a host of good feelings to know that there are actors out there beating back their diseases and making their dreams come true! It's what I used to do! When I was a child, I endured learning difficulties and had a seizure disorder. This was caused by the cardiac arrest and the lack of oxygen to her brain as a premature infant in the Neonatal Care Unit. Until I was an adult, I finally realized that what I thought was a "learning disability" was actually a brain injury with the complications Premature birth can have. I had been struggling with awkward health difficulties for a while.Then I computerized tomography (CT) scan, where I laughed and showed an abnormal brain reading, she laughed and said,“I know that already! Tell me something I don’t know!” Then, they told me I had M.S. and I took the news with ease. Without knowing it is one of the most serious health complications there are! From my first interview, I have said that my outlook on life would be, “Find the beautiful around you and stay calm.” That is where my movement #MSbeautiful came from. For while, it is important to acknowledge our M.S. or B.I. it is also important to remember to RELAX when we can! To Have Fun! To try to learn new coping mechanisms and to try to meet and communicate with the important or sometimes new people in our lives! Please tune in tonight to get the code tonight to watch the hit MS docudrama Complaisant for free!

Impact of Telling Our Story with Kate Milliken

Fri, 13 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Tonight’s guest the founder of Milligrace Productions and MyCounterpane Kate Milliken will join show co-hosts Heather Love Leffel and Erika Lyons Richardson to discuss how telling our story impacts our journey as well as others. MS & Me is a caller Q&A and featured quest show focusing on day to day living with multiple sclerosis. Host Erika Lyons Richardson has had Multiple Sclerosis and Lupus since childhood. Her PRMS went misdiagnosed for many years. Her experience as a former admin for the Lupus Foundation group led her to co-found SLE & ME, Erika's Health Warriors; MS, Lupus & Me; as well as her work with Heather's MS Family, Shezza & Her Amazing Warriors!, MSPals, and moderator/contributor for www.mspals.org. Although she is wheelchair bound and living with advanced MS, Erika lives a purposeful, active life. Co-host of MS & Me Heather Love Leffel knows MS all too well. Not only does she live with RRMS, but her mother and twin sister have MS as well. Heather is the founder of Heather's MS Family, MS Awareness Videos, and works with MS, Lupus & Me. Her Awareness videos, MS Vertigo Challenge, TV Interview, memes, YouTube channel and live Q&A shows have inspired many in the MS community. Heather’s thirst for knowledge has built her a reputation for being a valuable resource for the MS community. UK Correspondent Shirley Benjamin Caregiver Correspondent Rychelle Cross Director of Public Relations & On Air Talent Mary Pettigrew

Late Night With Joeygiggles Happy New Year / Birthday Show

Sun, 08 Jan 2017 03:00:00 +0000

We Deserve Better - Dorrin Rosenfeld

Fri, 06 Jan 2017 03:00:00 +0000

Dr. Robert M. Woolery is a survivor of the most trying circumstances. He came down with spinal meningitis at 3 years old. He was feverish for 2 weeks with temperatures as high as 107 degrees. He was given an experimental drug from some dirt in NJ which decreased the fever. (The drug was later named streptomycin.) Because the drug was new in the 1940's, the authorities never realized too much of it caused deafness. As a result, Bob has no hearing in his Lt. ear, but he survived. He had to start his "growing up" all over again, due to the trauma to his developing nervous system. Then when he was 10, he was a passanger in a major truck accident (before seat-belts were common in passanger cars). He was left with a gaping hole in his head, a shattered Lt. leg, and some other minor injuries which continued to plague him years later. I met Bob, when he decided (in his 40's) that he needed a change after a career of steamfitting; where one of the hazards was severe poisoning while working in Chemical Plants. He was retreading himself as a Doctor of Chiropractic. Due to his career in the industrial trades, he was a favored model in the practical classes, as he certainly could use the adjustments given by instructors and the practice by students. As another head-injured student, I could definitely relate to him (and we've been married for almost a quarter century.) During this episode, he will discuss his life as a handicapped individual from early childhood, what he's learned, and how he deals with the persistent and nagging problems we all face as brain damaged individuals.

Dream Catchers - 2017 Your Destiny awaits you! - LesPaul Morgan

Wed, 04 Jan 2017 03:00:00 +0000

Dream Catchers - 2017 Your Destiny awaits you! - LesPaul Morgan 2017 kicking it off with a fresh start! Last year was very hard on many people including myself Now that 2016 is gone it’s time to stop looking back in to the past and live life in the present and start thinking about the bright Days ahead in 2017 and beyond! Now let’s all get on the band wagon and start making the new year one of the best in history and it all begging’s right her on Dream Catchers with Les Paul and the Brain Injury Network!!!

Another Fork in the Road - New Year Expectaions with Craig Sicillia & Me

Mon, 02 Jan 2017 01:30:00 +0000

The old year is gone and the new year is upon us. With it, we close one door and open another. We open it with hope and expectations and dreams. The new year brings 365 days of new possibilities. Craig Sicillia, brain injury survivor and owner/manager/CEO of Brain Injury Radio Network, (BIRN) will join me to welcome in the New Year. I hope you will join us to talk about your expectations for the new year, 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 some causes of traumatic brain injury. College plans, walking down the aisle in the perfect dress, or the coveted job quickly slip from reality as dreams turn to struggle. These unexpected life-happenings that divert one from his or her chosen path in life can be devastating. But as Yogi Berra once said, "If you come to a fork in the road, take it." Life is all about choices! To learn more about me, please visit my blogs. Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury Blog: survivingtraumaticbraininjury.com Donna's Blog: donnaodonnellfigurski.wordpress.com