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I will share a special tidbit of info   about how the tables turned and I was my Mother's caregiver.      "Be Positive with Shannon Marie" starts at 9 PM Central Time,                                                                     7 PM Pacific Time                                                                     8 PM Mountain Time                                                                    10 PM Eastern Time  www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2017/03/17/be-positive-with-shannon-marie-my-story  BE + BE + BE + BE + BE + BE + BE + BE + BE + BE + BE + BE +]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2017/03/17/be-positive-with-shannon-marie-my-story</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2017 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649394/be_positive_with_shannon_marie_my_story.mp3" length="86767535" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Please tune in and get your get your daily dose of positive and feel-good messages  while my Mother shares story of my recovery. I will share a special tidbit of info   about how the tables turned and I was my Mother's caregiver.      "Be Positive...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Please tune in and get your get your daily dose of positive and feel-good messages  while my Mother shares story of my recovery. I will share a special tidbit of info   about how the tables turned and I was my Mother's caregiver.      "Be Positive with Shannon Marie" starts at 9 PM Central Time,                                                                     7 PM Pacific Time                                                                     8 PM Mountain Time                                                                    10 PM Eastern Time  www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2017/03/17/be-positive-with-shannon-marie-my-story  BE + BE + BE + BE + BE + BE + BE + BE + BE + BE + BE + BE +]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5423</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>family,mother's love,peer support,recovery,tbi</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0c7624df593761331628e6d34ffd3b0c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Living for a Cure with Kit Minden</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/living-for-a-cure-with-kit-minden--63649403</link><description><![CDATA[Living for a Cure with Kit Minden]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2017/03/10/living-for-a-cure-with-kit-minden</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649403/living_for_a_cure_with_kit_minden.mp3" length="117447411" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Living for a Cure with Kit Minden</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Living for a Cure with Kit Minden]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7341</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>autoimmune,ms,multiple sclerosis,self help,writing</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2669d7145f9a1b52524a8eca490d85eb.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Destination Inspiration with Pam Hays</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/destination-inspiration-with-pam-hays--63649423</link><description><![CDATA[JOIN US FOR BRAND NEW SHOW premiering on January 20, 2017!!  New year! New show! Same Pam-always growing and always inspiring! Join us on the 3rd Friday of each month to share, learn, inspire and be inspired. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2017/01/21/destination-inspiration-with-pam-hays</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2017 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649423/destination_inspiration_with_pam_hays.mp3" length="114453569" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>JOIN US FOR BRAND NEW SHOW premiering on January 20, 2017!!  New year! New show! Same Pam-always growing and always inspiring! Join us on the 3rd Friday of each month to share, learn, inspire and be inspired. </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[JOIN US FOR BRAND NEW SHOW premiering on January 20, 2017!!  New year! New show! Same Pam-always growing and always inspiring! Join us on the 3rd Friday of each month to share, learn, inspire and be inspired. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7154</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>advocacy,brain injury radio network,destination inspiration,ispiration,pam hays</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f8511fc3a28d0879b2a83b3b97fc21d1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>+++"Be Positive" with Shannon Marie and John +++</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-positive-with-shannon-marie-and-john--63649466</link><description><![CDATA[Shannon Marie Hilbert &amp; I are happy to announce our line-up for the first two hours of tonight's Be Positive! blogtalk radio show!   (Simply call 424-243-9540 between 9 pm &amp; midnight Central to hear the show!)  Rodney L Barnes will tell us his incredibly inspiring story, the role that faith has played in his recovery, what led him to write his well-received book, and the status of the screenplay that was due to start shooting! (On the Be Positive! show we operate under the assumption that nothing is impossible and that it ain't over until Shannon &amp; I say it's over, and we want to see your movie!)  Dr Curtis Kuhn will rivet us all by sharing just a fraction of the life he has led these 62 years! Death has been turned away downcast from his door empty-handed too many times for It to consider. For example, for years he was a private investigator in Las Vegas -- a PI, a gumshoe, Humphrey Bogart, basically an American icon -- a colorful city if ever there was one. His unique approach to healthy recoveries from many conditions will be our major topic of discussion.   Be + &amp; Tune in!!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2017/01/20/be-positive-with-shannon-marie-and-john</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2017 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649466/be_positive_with_shannon_marie_and_john.mp3" length="173665429" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Shannon Marie Hilbert &amp;amp; I are happy to announce our line-up for the first two hours of tonight's Be Positive! blogtalk radio show!   (Simply call 424-243-9540 between 9 pm &amp;amp; midnight Central to hear the show!)  Rodney L Barnes will tell us his...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Shannon Marie Hilbert &amp; I are happy to announce our line-up for the first two hours of tonight's Be Positive! blogtalk radio show!   (Simply call 424-243-9540 between 9 pm &amp; midnight Central to hear the show!)  Rodney L Barnes will tell us his incredibly inspiring story, the role that faith has played in his recovery, what led him to write his well-received book, and the status of the screenplay that was due to start shooting! (On the Be Positive! show we operate under the assumption that nothing is impossible and that it ain't over until Shannon &amp; I say it's over, and we want to see your movie!)  Dr Curtis Kuhn will rivet us all by sharing just a fraction of the life he has led these 62 years! Death has been turned away downcast from his door empty-handed too many times for It to consider. For example, for years he was a private investigator in Las Vegas -- a PI, a gumshoe, Humphrey Bogart, basically an American icon -- a colorful city if ever there was one. His unique approach to healthy recoveries from many conditions will be our major topic of discussion.   Be + &amp; Tune in!!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10855</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>be psrt of the movement!,brain injury radio network,peer-to-peer support,rehabilitation hospitals,tbi</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7b97ac68e09a2ffdba96eee6042bfd62.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>WTF? (Where's The Focus?) w/Kevin A. Phillips - 2016 in Review!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/wtf-where-s-the-focus-w-kevin-a-phillips-2016-in-review--63649787</link><description><![CDATA[Join us on the last episode of 2016 for WTF? (Where's The Focus?) as we review the highlights and some of the pitfalls of the past 12 months with LIFE with a TBI. Call in LIVE and share your successes if you dare, just keep it clean and lets have fun on the FINAL FRIDAY of 2016!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/12/31/wtf-wheres-the-focus-wkevin-a-phillips--2016-in-review</guid><pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649787/wtf_wheres_the_focus_wkevin_a_phillips_2016_in_review.mp3" length="86938480" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join us on the last episode of 2016 for WTF? (Where's The Focus?) as we review the highlights and some of the pitfalls of the past 12 months with LIFE with a TBI. Call in LIVE and share your successes if you dare, just keep it clean and lets have fun...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join us on the last episode of 2016 for WTF? (Where's The Focus?) as we review the highlights and some of the pitfalls of the past 12 months with LIFE with a TBI. Call in LIVE and share your successes if you dare, just keep it clean and lets have fun on the FINAL FRIDAY of 2016!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5434</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>kevin a. phillips,ptsd,tbi,usmc,veteran</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4098bd5afbc71fa69e8220d5bd8dae83.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Be Positive with Shannon Marie and John</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-positive-with-shannon-marie-and-john--63649882</link><description><![CDATA[Join us tonight from 9:00 to midnight Central time on the Be Positive show with me &amp; Shannon Marie Hilbert as your hosts! See call-in number on picture.  Joining us in the 1st hour will be TBI survivor &amp; advocate Tracey Fauquier Truby who will share her brave story of recovering her brain &amp; her life after a nasty car crash about 6 years ago involving the violent intrusion of a deer through her windshield. She has big plans for paying it forward to the brain-injury community in the new year, and she's going to tell us all about it!  Next up we will play an interview we recorded earlier today with the inimitable Robert Brazzale who will talk with us about lessons he has learned along the way after fighting his way through a number of potentially devastating &amp; fatal conditions. He &amp; his wife Jaye Brazzale are very active in creating &amp; leading support groups &amp; mentoring programs in NJ.  Shannon will be interviewing someone who has some interesting perspectives to share on advocacy, and then we complete the final hour with the always informative &amp; insighful Robert Lee who will summarize highlights of this past year, and some treatments for TBI that we can look forward to in 2017!  We will also be featuring Angie Schulke whose passion runs deep as a victim advocate in the legal world.  Join us, and we will give you all kinds of reasons to feel hopeful as each of us prepared to step into our Destinies, without fear ... and full of optimism!  Be sure you have a safe New Years Eve!!!  You can catch our show by clicking the link below.    www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/12/30/be-positive-with-shannon-marie-and-john   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/12/30/be-positive-with-shannon-marie-and-john</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649882/be_positive_with_shannon_marie_and_john.mp3" length="172704541" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join us tonight from 9:00 to midnight Central time on the Be Positive show with me &amp;amp; Shannon Marie Hilbert as your hosts! See call-in number on picture.  Joining us in the 1st hour will be TBI survivor &amp;amp; advocate Tracey Fauquier Truby who will...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join us tonight from 9:00 to midnight Central time on the Be Positive show with me &amp; Shannon Marie Hilbert as your hosts! See call-in number on picture.  Joining us in the 1st hour will be TBI survivor &amp; advocate Tracey Fauquier Truby who will share her brave story of recovering her brain &amp; her life after a nasty car crash about 6 years ago involving the violent intrusion of a deer through her windshield. She has big plans for paying it forward to the brain-injury community in the new year, and she's going to tell us all about it!  Next up we will play an interview we recorded earlier today with the inimitable Robert Brazzale who will talk with us about lessons he has learned along the way after fighting his way through a number of potentially devastating &amp; fatal conditions. He &amp; his wife Jaye Brazzale are very active in creating &amp; leading support groups &amp; mentoring programs in NJ.  Shannon will be interviewing someone who has some interesting perspectives to share on advocacy, and then we complete the final hour with the always informative &amp; insighful Robert Lee who will summarize highlights of this past year, and some treatments for TBI that we can look forward to in 2017!  We will also be featuring Angie Schulke whose passion runs deep as a victim advocate in the legal world.  Join us, and we will give you all kinds of reasons to feel hopeful as each of us prepared to step into our Destinies, without fear ... and full of optimism!  Be sure you have a safe New Years Eve!!!  You can catch our show by clicking the link below.    www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/12/30/be-positive-with-shannon-marie-and-john   ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10795</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain inuruy association of am,chronic conditions,optimistic attitude,tbi,united states brain injury all</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7b97ac68e09a2ffdba96eee6042bfd62.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Daniel Smith - Wounded Veteran helping wounded veterans - Dream Catchers</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/daniel-smith-wounded-veteran-helping-wounded-veterans-dream-catchers--63649877</link><description><![CDATA[Daniel Smith - Veteran helping wounded veterans - Dream Catchers   Tonight we are have a very special guest Daniel Smith a high level Brain Injury survivor who is a personal friend as well as an amazing hero to many military veterans and civilian survivors like myself.   Daniel Smith is a US Army veteran who loves Helping Other Wounded Veterans Augusta, Georgia Area and across the Country. As he puts it “I Am a Wounded Veteran Who Helps Others To Find There New Way Of Life!”   In his own words, After Being Injured in Combat from A IED (Roadside Bomb) in May Of 2006 , I really didn't know JUST HOW BAD I WAS HURT , But I was A SOLDIER , I Brushed the Dirt off Wiped the Blood Off from My Ear , And tried to TOUGH IT OUT !! , After about two months I starting Having Serious Back AND Neck Pain Headaches, Well YOU KNOW THE DRILL, MOTRIN AND DRINK MORE WATER!!! Chain Of Command Didn't Think Nothing Was Wrong With Me! Went to THE DOC. AND HAD BROKEN MY BACK IN TWO PLACES , HERNIATED A DISK IN MY NECK , AND HAD SERVERE NERVE DAMAGE TO MY LOWER BACK , I ALSO WAS DIAGNOSED WITH POST CONCUSION MIGRAIN HEADACHES !!! OTHERWISE KNOWN AS TBI TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY!!! BUT I STILL TRIED TO STAY , TO HELP WITH ANYTHING TO HELP OUT WITH THE MISSIONS , BUT I WAS MEDIVACED BACK TO THE STATES , AND ON PURPOSE MY CHAIN OF COMMAND SENT ME BACK TO FORT LEWIS ,WASHINGTON . WHEN THEY COULD HAVE SENT ME TO FORT GORDON GA!! I WASN'T THERE AT FT LEWIS LONG BECAUSE THE LORD WAS LOOKING AFTER ME!!   Life Experience. Purple Heart Recipient, Senior Veteran Mentor Back to Life Campaign, Brain Injury Survivor and much, much more on Dream Catchers with LesPaul Morgan!      ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/12/28/daniel-smith--wounded-veteran-helping-wounded-veterans--dream-catchers</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649877/daniel_smith_wounded_veteran_helping_wounded_veterans_dream_catchers.mp3" length="177695809" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Daniel Smith - Veteran helping wounded veterans - Dream Catchers   Tonight we are have a very special guest Daniel Smith a high level Brain Injury survivor who is a personal friend as well as an amazing hero to many military veterans and civilian...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Daniel Smith - Veteran helping wounded veterans - Dream Catchers   Tonight we are have a very special guest Daniel Smith a high level Brain Injury survivor who is a personal friend as well as an amazing hero to many military veterans and civilian survivors like myself.   Daniel Smith is a US Army veteran who loves Helping Other Wounded Veterans Augusta, Georgia Area and across the Country. As he puts it “I Am a Wounded Veteran Who Helps Others To Find There New Way Of Life!”   In his own words, After Being Injured in Combat from A IED (Roadside Bomb) in May Of 2006 , I really didn't know JUST HOW BAD I WAS HURT , But I was A SOLDIER , I Brushed the Dirt off Wiped the Blood Off from My Ear , And tried to TOUGH IT OUT !! , After about two months I starting Having Serious Back AND Neck Pain Headaches, Well YOU KNOW THE DRILL, MOTRIN AND DRINK MORE WATER!!! Chain Of Command Didn't Think Nothing Was Wrong With Me! Went to THE DOC. AND HAD BROKEN MY BACK IN TWO PLACES , HERNIATED A DISK IN MY NECK , AND HAD SERVERE NERVE DAMAGE TO MY LOWER BACK , I ALSO WAS DIAGNOSED WITH POST CONCUSION MIGRAIN HEADACHES !!! OTHERWISE KNOWN AS TBI TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY!!! BUT I STILL TRIED TO STAY , TO HELP WITH ANYTHING TO HELP OUT WITH THE MISSIONS , BUT I WAS MEDIVACED BACK TO THE STATES , AND ON PURPOSE MY CHAIN OF COMMAND SENT ME BACK TO FORT LEWIS ,WASHINGTON . WHEN THEY COULD HAVE SENT ME TO FORT GORDON GA!! I WASN'T THERE AT FT LEWIS LONG BECAUSE THE LORD WAS LOOKING AFTER ME!!   Life Experience. Purple Heart Recipient, Senior Veteran Mentor Back to Life Campaign, Brain Injury Survivor and much, much more on Dream Catchers with LesPaul Morgan!      ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>11106</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio network,dreamcatchers,lespaul morgan,veteran,wounded veterans</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0f5d6ad64c1135e2bb7036e4d39a963e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TBIOne Love Radio with Survivor James "Jimmy Jam"Durham</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tbione-love-radio-with-survivor-james-jimmy-jam-durham--63649808</link><description><![CDATA[ After a change of events, our previous guest: Brooke may not be free tonight to call in, so please tune into tonight to the monthly #BrainInjuryRadio show: #TBIOneLoveRadio starting at 7pm PT/9CT/10Est featuring Karen Pye from Arizona! Karen is a Recovery Coach for those that have been affected by brain injuries who want to heal more efficiently, regain indpenedence along with turning Trauma into something positive!   To listen please visit: www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/12/27/tbi-one-love-radio-with-survivor-james-jimmy-jamdurham  Peace &amp; Love  #TBIOneLove #BrainInjuryRadio #MotivationalMonday #HealthierHabitsHealthierBrain      ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/12/27/tbione-love-radio-with-survivor-james-jimmy-jamdurham</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649808/tbione_love_radio_with_survivor_james_jimmy_jamdurham.mp3" length="108625965" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle> After a change of events, our previous guest: Brooke may not be free tonight to call in, so please tune into tonight to the monthly #BrainInjuryRadio show: #TBIOneLoveRadio starting at 7pm PT/9CT/10Est featuring Karen Pye from Arizona! Karen is a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[ After a change of events, our previous guest: Brooke may not be free tonight to call in, so please tune into tonight to the monthly #BrainInjuryRadio show: #TBIOneLoveRadio starting at 7pm PT/9CT/10Est featuring Karen Pye from Arizona! Karen is a Recovery Coach for those that have been affected by brain injuries who want to heal more efficiently, regain indpenedence along with turning Trauma into something positive!   To listen please visit: www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/12/27/tbi-one-love-radio-with-survivor-james-jimmy-jamdurham  Peace &amp; Love  #TBIOneLove #BrainInjuryRadio #MotivationalMonday #HealthierHabitsHealthierBrain      ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6790</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>braininjuryradio,changeperspectives#changelife,motivation,tbioneloveradio,whatwefeedourminddeterminesapp</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1da2f1006f6f79ddd512d68b0819d9cc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Matt Duffin Show - "So This Is Christmas..."</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matt-duffin-show-so-this-is-christmas--63649917</link><description><![CDATA[Christmas Day.  I hope yours was gifting, recieving and loving.  And if you sat alone, there isn't any thing wrong with getting yourself a treasure.  Maybe you forgot about buying it, and Santa DID bring it!       Misunderstandings, TBI folks and misunderstandings.   Focus turns to frustrations, which turns into anger.  Then we forget what we are mad about, just know we are mad.  Can't explain why, or even try - just mad.  Also, we laugh, we cry, we're human beings, for pete's sake.  And not every human has PBA.  Unless, of course, you are a Professional Bowler Association member (laugh! it's Sunday).    Then again, not every human has survived a TBI.  Why cry, laugh, avoid or ignore?  Brain Lobe crossings.  No big word, just simple science.  PART OF YOUR BRAIN IS DEAD, gone, never to return.  Let's recover, let's be aware of brain injury.  Build neurons back in a proper and correct way.  Is it hard?  OMG - I thought you've met me before!  Ho! Ho! Ho!  (424) 243-9540.  Call, chat, request Christmas ROCK.  10 pm Eastern to, oh, 1 a.m, maybe 2...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/12/26/the-matt-duffin-show--so-this-is-christmas</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649917/the_matt_duffin_show_so_this_is_christmas.mp3" length="221175685" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Christmas Day.  I hope yours was gifting, recieving and loving.  And if you sat alone, there isn't any thing wrong with getting yourself a treasure.  Maybe you forgot about buying it, and Santa DID bring it!       Misunderstandings, TBI folks and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Christmas Day.  I hope yours was gifting, recieving and loving.  And if you sat alone, there isn't any thing wrong with getting yourself a treasure.  Maybe you forgot about buying it, and Santa DID bring it!       Misunderstandings, TBI folks and misunderstandings.   Focus turns to frustrations, which turns into anger.  Then we forget what we are mad about, just know we are mad.  Can't explain why, or even try - just mad.  Also, we laugh, we cry, we're human beings, for pete's sake.  And not every human has PBA.  Unless, of course, you are a Professional Bowler Association member (laugh! it's Sunday).    Then again, not every human has survived a TBI.  Why cry, laugh, avoid or ignore?  Brain Lobe crossings.  No big word, just simple science.  PART OF YOUR BRAIN IS DEAD, gone, never to return.  Let's recover, let's be aware of brain injury.  Build neurons back in a proper and correct way.  Is it hard?  OMG - I thought you've met me before!  Ho! Ho! Ho!  (424) 243-9540.  Call, chat, request Christmas ROCK.  10 pm Eastern to, oh, 1 a.m, maybe 2...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>13824</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio,matt duffin show,merry christmas day,tbi survivors network</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fb4f78048ce8cfd9eade363ee322c3d7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Not a Creature was Stirring, How Bout' Your House?!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/not-a-creature-was-stirring-how-bout-your-house--63649857</link><description><![CDATA[Twas the night before Christmas .. Not ready for bed, checking the radio, see what's happening instead!  The stockings are hung by the chimney with care, never know in brain injury land, if we thought to fill them, or nothing will be there! Also hoping St Nick, doesn't singe his hair! Such are the trials in the world we live, but ready to celebrate the holiday to give.  Details for Christmas, planned out by now .. And before nothing is stirring, we'll hear from Craig's mouse .. Unless the cat got it's gift already!?   Come spend Christmas Eve if you're ready for friends, before your other festivities start. You jut never know what surprises will be unwrapped. :)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/12/25/not-a-creature-was-stirring-how-bout-your-house</guid><pubDate>Sun, 25 Dec 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649857/not_a_creature_was_stirring_how_bout_your_house.mp3" length="171680123" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Twas the night before Christmas .. Not ready for bed, checking the radio, see what's happening instead!  The stockings are hung by the chimney with care, never know in brain injury land, if we thought to fill them, or nothing will be there! Also...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Twas the night before Christmas .. Not ready for bed, checking the radio, see what's happening instead!  The stockings are hung by the chimney with care, never know in brain injury land, if we thought to fill them, or nothing will be there! Also hoping St Nick, doesn't singe his hair! Such are the trials in the world we live, but ready to celebrate the holiday to give.  Details for Christmas, planned out by now .. And before nothing is stirring, we'll hear from Craig's mouse .. Unless the cat got it's gift already!?   Come spend Christmas Eve if you're ready for friends, before your other festivities start. You jut never know what surprises will be unwrapped. :)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10730</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>braininjuryradio,christmas eve,fun,memories,support</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/98f6cf2d2df98a9bc29ce54d3fdf8dc3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>"Mess With M.S." The Holiday Party with host and illuminous guests!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mess-with-m-s-the-holiday-party-with-host-and-illuminous-guests--63649774</link><description><![CDATA[During the holiday season many people with MS, Brain Injury, TBI, Autoimmune diseases, depression, addictions, and mental disorders feel alone. They can feel hopeless, scared, unsure of how they got to that point in their lives or where they are going from there.  I want to have this broadcast of, "Mess With M.S.," to be a Holiday Party for anyone who is feeling disinfranchised this Holiday Season.   Let us talk about what we most love, like and dislike about the Holidays in the Past and Present. Let's Talk!  Those that are to come, and why!   PERHAPS we should focus both on living in the moment (while) dreaming about what can positively happen in the future! That is right! The Holiday Season is a MAGICAL time of year and I said that you should give yourself permission to be POSITIVE!   Tonight I will be explaining the roots of the holidays we celebrate, talking to anyone who cares to call in, speaking of my best and worst holiday's, sharing tips and tricks from others, AND since I have fully accepted being sick and realizing what the confines of my life within being sick are....I have changed the expectations of myself. But, there is still SO MUCH that I can do as a “sick person,” and that involves reaching out to others in my community.  The #sickkid community. We are people who live on the edges, in some ways.   This includes on the HOLIDAYS. When I was a little girl, there was nothing greater for me than this time of year. Do I still feel that way? Do any of us still feel that way?   I would love the focus to be on our community and how it needs such Holiday Tidings!   Giving gives YOU the most and most often doesn't cost a dime.   Let's Celebrate our Uniqueness!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/12/25/mess-with-ms-the-holiday-party-with-host-and-illuminous-guests</guid><pubDate>Sun, 25 Dec 2016 01:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649774/mess_with_ms_the_holiday_party_with_host_and_illuminous_guests.mp3" length="76262967" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>During the holiday season many people with MS, Brain Injury, TBI, Autoimmune diseases, depression, addictions, and mental disorders feel alone. They can feel hopeless, scared, unsure of how they got to that point in their lives or where they are going...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[During the holiday season many people with MS, Brain Injury, TBI, Autoimmune diseases, depression, addictions, and mental disorders feel alone. They can feel hopeless, scared, unsure of how they got to that point in their lives or where they are going from there.  I want to have this broadcast of, "Mess With M.S.," to be a Holiday Party for anyone who is feeling disinfranchised this Holiday Season.   Let us talk about what we most love, like and dislike about the Holidays in the Past and Present. Let's Talk!  Those that are to come, and why!   PERHAPS we should focus both on living in the moment (while) dreaming about what can positively happen in the future! That is right! The Holiday Season is a MAGICAL time of year and I said that you should give yourself permission to be POSITIVE!   Tonight I will be explaining the roots of the holidays we celebrate, talking to anyone who cares to call in, speaking of my best and worst holiday's, sharing tips and tricks from others, AND since I have fully accepted being sick and realizing what the confines of my life within being sick are....I have changed the expectations of myself. But, there is still SO MUCH that I can do as a “sick person,” and that involves reaching out to others in my community.  The #sickkid community. We are people who live on the edges, in some ways.   This includes on the HOLIDAYS. When I was a little girl, there was nothing greater for me than this time of year. Do I still feel that way? Do any of us still feel that way?   I would love the focus to be on our community and how it needs such Holiday Tidings!   Giving gives YOU the most and most often doesn't cost a dime.   Let's Celebrate our Uniqueness!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4767</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>disability,holidayseason,lisa dryer,messwithm.s,ms</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b3d0a869aad290f69077f62f986b6073.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Surviving Life on Surviving Head Trauma with Terry Smith</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/surviving-life-on-surviving-head-trauma-with-terry-smith--63649819</link><description><![CDATA[                                                    Surviving Head Trauma with Terry Smith                                                                   2016 End of Year Wrap                                                                           Surviving Life  Guest:  Richard Schooping  Music Producer; Author; Humanitarian; Brain Infection, TBI, Stroke, Cancer, and AIDS Survivor  This month we will talk about what we can endure when we have no choice but to do so. Reflections of our seasons past and projections of our future will be more clearly revealed when we share a journey to Oz with the amazing life of Richard Schooping. www. RichardSchooping .com                                               The show begins at 10 p.m. and ends at Midnight (e.s.t.)  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  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   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/12/23/surviving-life-on-surviving-head-trauma-with-terry-smith</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649819/surviving_life_on_surviving_head_trauma_with_terry_smith.mp3" length="114597765" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>                                                    Surviving Head Trauma with Terry Smith                                                                   2016 End of Year Wrap                                                                        ...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[                                                    Surviving Head Trauma with Terry Smith                                                                   2016 End of Year Wrap                                                                           Surviving Life  Guest:  Richard Schooping  Music Producer; Author; Humanitarian; Brain Infection, TBI, Stroke, Cancer, and AIDS Survivor  This month we will talk about what we can endure when we have no choice but to do so. Reflections of our seasons past and projections of our future will be more clearly revealed when we share a journey to Oz with the amazing life of Richard Schooping. www. RichardSchooping .com                                               The show begins at 10 p.m. and ends at Midnight (e.s.t.)  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  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   ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7163</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury,love,surviving head trauma,survivors,tbi</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b3a57455207b64dd545d893873434d5c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Serving our Country with guest Charlotte Bell-Hutchinson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/serving-our-country-with-guest-charlotte-bell-hutchinson--63649820</link><description><![CDATA[Serving our Country and Living with MS with guest Charlotte Bell-Hutchinson  Tonight’s guest Charlotte Bell-Hutchinson will join show co-hosts Heather Love Leffel and Erika Lyons Richardson to discuss serving her country and living with MS.  We will invite others to call in to add to the discussion of being a military family and battling MS.  MS &amp; Me is a caller Q&amp;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 &amp; ME, Erika's Health Warriors; MS, Lupus &amp; Me; as well as her work with Heather's MS Family, Shezza &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; Me.  Her Awareness videos, MS Vertigo Challenge, TV Interview, memes, YouTube channel and live Q&amp;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.  Health &amp; Wellness Correspondent Heidi Lynn Tamm  UK Correspondent Shirley Benjamin]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/12/23/serving-our-country-with-guest-charlotte-bell-hutchinson</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2016 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649820/serving_our_country_with_guest_charlotte_bell_hutchinson.mp3" length="116844714" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Serving our Country and Living with MS with guest Charlotte Bell-Hutchinson  Tonight’s guest Charlotte Bell-Hutchinson will join show co-hosts Heather Love Leffel and Erika Lyons Richardson to discuss serving her country and living with MS.  We will...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Serving our Country and Living with MS with guest Charlotte Bell-Hutchinson  Tonight’s guest Charlotte Bell-Hutchinson will join show co-hosts Heather Love Leffel and Erika Lyons Richardson to discuss serving her country and living with MS.  We will invite others to call in to add to the discussion of being a military family and battling MS.  MS &amp; Me is a caller Q&amp;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 &amp; ME, Erika's Health Warriors; MS, Lupus &amp; Me; as well as her work with Heather's MS Family, Shezza &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; Me.  Her Awareness videos, MS Vertigo Challenge, TV Interview, memes, YouTube channel and live Q&amp;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.  Health &amp; Wellness Correspondent Heidi Lynn Tamm  UK Correspondent Shirley Benjamin]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7303</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ms,msawareness,multiplesclerosis,selfhelp,support</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9123b4d96800522c3d4aa2b4bd2f0a7d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dream Catchers - So Much to Fight For!!! Les Paul Morgan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dream-catchers-so-much-to-fight-for-les-paul-morgan--63649792</link><description><![CDATA[I have so much to be thankful for so many reasons to get out of bed even though their was once a time all I could think of is waking up dead. I am so thankful for the strength I get from you my friendss and fellow survivors on my show Dream Catchers with LesPaul Morgan. I say thank you for you all lets make next year the best ever for survivors and find bold new Dreams along the way!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/12/21/dream-catchers--so-much-to-fight-for-les-paul-morgan</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649792/dream_catchers_so_much_to_fight_for_les_paul_morgan.mp3" length="91219218" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I have so much to be thankful for so many reasons to get out of bed even though their was once a time all I could think of is waking up dead. I am so thankful for the strength I get from you my friendss and fellow survivors on my show Dream Catchers...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I have so much to be thankful for so many reasons to get out of bed even though their was once a time all I could think of is waking up dead. I am so thankful for the strength I get from you my friendss and fellow survivors on my show Dream Catchers with LesPaul Morgan. I say thank you for you all lets make next year the best ever for survivors and find bold new Dreams along the way!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5702</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>advocacy,brain injury radio network,disability,dreamcatchers,service</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bd0a6b67cb54533956fa7ca0176ad49c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What the Hell? Wake Up America!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-the-hell-wake-up-america--63649836</link><description><![CDATA[Host Craig Sicilia will be discussing the impact of the continued whining about the results of the election. As Americans, we can disagree .. But the results of the election call for us to fall in and hope for a smooth transition. We need to support our new President and his staffers, and accept reality without projecting negative things that may never come to fruition.   We ALL want  "A Better America" .. To build on the good, and refine the not so good. In that we are United. The division comes in what the best way to get that job done is. Somewhere we have to meet in between.    Electoral College members began casting their ballets in state capitals across the nation today, results expected by the time this show airs. Trump was still leading without threat of change in the late afternoon.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/12/20/what-the-hell-wake-up-america</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2016 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649836/what_the_hell_wake_up_america.mp3" length="115187924" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Host Craig Sicilia will be discussing the impact of the continued whining about the results of the election. As Americans, we can disagree .. But the results of the election call for us to fall in and hope for a smooth transition. We need to support...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Host Craig Sicilia will be discussing the impact of the continued whining about the results of the election. As Americans, we can disagree .. But the results of the election call for us to fall in and hope for a smooth transition. We need to support our new President and his staffers, and accept reality without projecting negative things that may never come to fruition.   We ALL want  "A Better America" .. To build on the good, and refine the not so good. In that we are United. The division comes in what the best way to get that job done is. Somewhere we have to meet in between.    Electoral College members began casting their ballets in state capitals across the nation today, results expected by the time this show airs. Trump was still leading without threat of change in the late afternoon.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7200</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>attitude,brain injury radio,craig sicilia,politics,whining</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/98f6cf2d2df98a9bc29ce54d3fdf8dc3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Matt Duffin Show - Is it Winter, yet?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matt-duffin-show-is-it-winter-yet--63649858</link><description><![CDATA[Sing it with me Jennifer, "Merry Christmas - Ho Ho Ho!"  Before the Russians kick me off the air waves, on my 'wish list' is a Hacky-Sak and a good leg.   Does, anyone have a sack they can hack into?    This tremendously UGLY election  is over, yes.  That won't unite a Nation.  What's forward?  Any agenda for Brain Injury Survivors on the slate?  How about a Ball at the inaugural - anything set up for the mentally disabled?   No reports at this time.    The reason's our community has been (almost) totally against a Trump presidency is founded on just that - he's no president.  A tax-avoiding liar who makes fun of handicapped people, for starters.  Except his son, the Trump family tries try to keep him hidden.  NOT a GOOD insight to our futures, is it?  I am NOT WISHY-WASHY on this subject, as many have relayed to me, BIRN hosts swing back and forth.  HEY! It's hard to make up a BI mind, given choices.  So callers, please don't make them sway!  I do not care for the situation, and it's not who's been choosen as President-neglect, opps, President-SELECT as much the fact I am gravely concerned about the future of TBI Study, Recovery and Coping, Social and Couples Ability.  Grants for humanity, not grants to go into China.  We, as a society make NO MONEY TO CONTRIBUTE to the American efforts.  Most pay as much tax as The Don.  Can't win an election on SSDI income.    I know, it will take some time for recovery, though we want it now, it won't happen that way.  Baby Steps.  We learn, relearn, fail, do so with undertanding that we will fail again while we learn again.   You have 'that sight', that 'look' as if from another world; because you are.  Navidah, y'all.  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/12/19/the-matt-duffin-show--is-it-winter-yet</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649858/the_matt_duffin_show_is_it_winter_yet.mp3" length="173501171" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Sing it with me Jennifer, "Merry Christmas - Ho Ho Ho!"  Before the Russians kick me off the air waves, on my 'wish list' is a Hacky-Sak and a good leg.   Does, anyone have a sack they can hack into?    This tremendously UGLY election  is over, yes....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sing it with me Jennifer, "Merry Christmas - Ho Ho Ho!"  Before the Russians kick me off the air waves, on my 'wish list' is a Hacky-Sak and a good leg.   Does, anyone have a sack they can hack into?    This tremendously UGLY election  is over, yes.  That won't unite a Nation.  What's forward?  Any agenda for Brain Injury Survivors on the slate?  How about a Ball at the inaugural - anything set up for the mentally disabled?   No reports at this time.    The reason's our community has been (almost) totally against a Trump presidency is founded on just that - he's no president.  A tax-avoiding liar who makes fun of handicapped people, for starters.  Except his son, the Trump family tries try to keep him hidden.  NOT a GOOD insight to our futures, is it?  I am NOT WISHY-WASHY on this subject, as many have relayed to me, BIRN hosts swing back and forth.  HEY! It's hard to make up a BI mind, given choices.  So callers, please don't make them sway!  I do not care for the situation, and it's not who's been choosen as President-neglect, opps, President-SELECT as much the fact I am gravely concerned about the future of TBI Study, Recovery and Coping, Social and Couples Ability.  Grants for humanity, not grants to go into China.  We, as a society make NO MONEY TO CONTRIBUTE to the American efforts.  Most pay as much tax as The Don.  Can't win an election on SSDI income.    I know, it will take some time for recovery, though we want it now, it won't happen that way.  Baby Steps.  We learn, relearn, fail, do so with undertanding that we will fail again while we learn again.   You have 'that sight', that 'look' as if from another world; because you are.  Navidah, y'all.  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10844</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>birn,jennifer goodman,matt duffin,merry christmas,tbi surivivors network</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6634e699aa898de2ff253d211a9a85d3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Another Fork in the Road - Survivor/Artist Freya Perry</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-survivor-artist-freya-perry--63649794</link><description><![CDATA[Is your home safe? We like to think ours is. Most folks do feel safe in their own homes. It's familiar and they don't expect anything bad to happen, but do you know that according to WebMD tens of thousands of folks die from injuries sustained in their own homes. Another seven million are left with injuries that leave them disabled. Falls are the biggest culprit of death and injury followed by poisonings, fire, suffocation, and drowning.  Tonight’s guest, Freya Perry, will talk about how her life changed, in her own home, when a sculpture fell out of the sky – hitting her on the head. Well, it didn’t really fall out of the sky, but it did topple off a high kitchen shelf and it did land on her head causing her brain injury, which has altered her life tremendously.  Tune in to find out how she has reinvented her life through art.     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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/12/19/another-fork-in-the-road--survivorartist-freya-perry</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2016 01:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649794/another_fork_in_the_road_survivorartist_freya_perry.mp3" length="77740035" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Is your home safe? We like to think ours is. Most folks do feel safe in their own homes. It's familiar and they don't expect anything bad to happen, but do you know that according to WebMD tens of thousands of folks die from injuries sustained in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Is your home safe? We like to think ours is. Most folks do feel safe in their own homes. It's familiar and they don't expect anything bad to happen, but do you know that according to WebMD tens of thousands of folks die from injuries sustained in their own homes. Another seven million are left with injuries that leave them disabled. Falls are the biggest culprit of death and injury followed by poisonings, fire, suffocation, and drowning.  Tonight’s guest, Freya Perry, will talk about how her life changed, in her own home, when a sculpture fell out of the sky – hitting her on the head. Well, it didn’t really fall out of the sky, but it did topple off a high kitchen shelf and it did land on her head causing her brain injury, which has altered her life tremendously.  Tune in to find out how she has reinvented her life through art.     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]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4859</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,freya perry,tbi,traumatic brain injury</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b9ae1041827aeb69775ba34252a29878.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Fa La La La .. The Holiday is Near!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/fa-la-la-la-the-holiday-is-near--63649880</link><description><![CDATA[Join me, so we can make an us!   Regular Saturday host Joey, is away for December .. So this is a holiday pick up show. Whether it's a Very Merry time, or not so much .. Join ME &amp; make it a WE for others out there looking for a place to BE!  Pretty much a lack of structure, some chat, some music .. It live, so jive so come along and let your voice be heard.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/12/18/fa-la-la-la-the-holiday-is-near</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 Dec 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649880/fa_la_la_la_the_holiday_is_near.mp3" length="172500995" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join me, so we can make an us!   Regular Saturday host Joey, is away for December .. So this is a holiday pick up show. Whether it's a Very Merry time, or not so much .. Join ME &amp;amp; make it a WE for others out there looking for a place to BE!...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join me, so we can make an us!   Regular Saturday host Joey, is away for December .. So this is a holiday pick up show. Whether it's a Very Merry time, or not so much .. Join ME &amp; make it a WE for others out there looking for a place to BE!  Pretty much a lack of structure, some chat, some music .. It live, so jive so come along and let your voice be heard.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10782</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio,discussion,holidays,music,saturday night</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/98f6cf2d2df98a9bc29ce54d3fdf8dc3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>"Be Positive" with Shannon Marie and John</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-positive-with-shannon-marie-and-john--63649810</link><description><![CDATA[B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B +  Tune in and be inspired as you listen to an experienced diver from the UK who experienced a TBI a long, long way from home. Also learn about the new ground breaking way of communicating - Chabble - from the inventor himself - Mr. Martin Harris also from the UK.  The show is at 9:00 PM to 11:30 PM Central Time.  10:00 PM Eastern Time  9:00 PM Central Time  8:00 PM Mountain Time  7:00 PM Pacific Time    www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/12/16/be-positive-with-shannon-marie   B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B +]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/12/16/be-positive-with-shannon-marie-and-john</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649810/be_positive_with_shannon_marie_and_john.mp3" length="100245465" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B +  Tune in and be inspired as you listen to an experienced diver from the UK who experienced a TBI a long, long way from home. Also learn about the new ground breaking way of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B +  Tune in and be inspired as you listen to an experienced diver from the UK who experienced a TBI a long, long way from home. Also learn about the new ground breaking way of communicating - Chabble - from the inventor himself - Mr. Martin Harris also from the UK.  The show is at 9:00 PM to 11:30 PM Central Time.  10:00 PM Eastern Time  9:00 PM Central Time  8:00 PM Mountain Time  7:00 PM Pacific Time    www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/12/16/be-positive-with-shannon-marie   B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B + B +]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6266</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>concussion,mild tbi,rehabilitation,speech therapy,tbi</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/acf6b9957594a2d39867b70d0e343ad2.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dream Catchers - Christmas &amp; TBI awareness make good sense! - LesPaul Morgan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dream-catchers-christmas-tbi-awareness-make-good-sense-lespaul-morgan--63649837</link><description><![CDATA[As a survivor of multiple head injuries and procedures myself I want this Christmas season to be the most joyful and jolly that you have ever had but like my Mother often said An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! Think about all the Adults and Kids who are excited about getting to tryout the next big thing in say skating cycling stunts outdoors like even drones and simply just about anything!!!  So tonight let’s talk about holiday safety and injury prevention!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/12/14/dream-catchers--christmas-tbi-awareness-make-good-sense--lespaul-morgan</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649837/dream_catchers_christmas_tbi_awareness_make_good_sense_lespaul_morgan.mp3" length="136427356" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>As a survivor of multiple head injuries and procedures myself I want this Christmas season to be the most joyful and jolly that you have ever had but like my Mother often said An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! Think about all the Adults...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[As a survivor of multiple head injuries and procedures myself I want this Christmas season to be the most joyful and jolly that you have ever had but like my Mother often said An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! Think about all the Adults and Kids who are excited about getting to tryout the next big thing in say skating cycling stunts outdoors like even drones and simply just about anything!!!  So tonight let’s talk about holiday safety and injury prevention!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8527</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>awakenning,brain injury radio network,christmas,lespaul morgan,toys</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/088eeb4da611cd50e12723e9daa4a395.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Matt Duffin Show -  Snow, Santa &amp; STRESS</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matt-duffin-show-snow-santa-stress--63649900</link><description><![CDATA[Jeffifer Goodman is staying with me as Co-host; so far.  Tonight we wish to discuss the Holiday Season - Ho Ho Ho! and all the STRESSORS associated with it.  The moods, the mood swings, the laughter, the tears, the grins and growls.  Then, us with a TBI get to be included too!    "Wait until we trim THAT tree.    Got the tree, just waiting to trim it.    Where?  With what?  With who?  Oh - ARE THEY coming over too?"  Never ending stress Christmas brings many TBI survivors.  So regardless, my fellow survivors, that if wrong present was bought or given, the  wrong size selected, the wrong person is around or a wrong time seems appropriate for The Season this season - cool down (inside, not outside) in a calm manner, and be ever so pleased you can be involved with the seasonal process.     You have a brain injury.  Possibly traumatic.  Squeezed, poked, pop or stroke - you have a brain injury.  Relax and take it all in.  Folks this time of the year are WAY to busy to be concerned of you, again.  Except me, and I know Jennifer isn't either.    (424) 243-9540 or Skype TMDS from the Set.  Or, I just may drop by anyway if you are online FB..  Call and talk, discuss, share, care to share.  Us?  She's coming prepared for the show, I'm coming  to Rock Christmas!     ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/12/12/the-matt-duffin-show--snow-santa-stress</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649900/the_matt_duffin_show_snow_santa_stress.mp3" length="209642520" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jeffifer Goodman is staying with me as Co-host; so far.  Tonight we wish to discuss the Holiday Season - Ho Ho Ho! and all the STRESSORS associated with it.  The moods, the mood swings, the laughter, the tears, the grins and growls.  Then, us with a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jeffifer Goodman is staying with me as Co-host; so far.  Tonight we wish to discuss the Holiday Season - Ho Ho Ho! and all the STRESSORS associated with it.  The moods, the mood swings, the laughter, the tears, the grins and growls.  Then, us with a TBI get to be included too!    "Wait until we trim THAT tree.    Got the tree, just waiting to trim it.    Where?  With what?  With who?  Oh - ARE THEY coming over too?"  Never ending stress Christmas brings many TBI survivors.  So regardless, my fellow survivors, that if wrong present was bought or given, the  wrong size selected, the wrong person is around or a wrong time seems appropriate for The Season this season - cool down (inside, not outside) in a calm manner, and be ever so pleased you can be involved with the seasonal process.     You have a brain injury.  Possibly traumatic.  Squeezed, poked, pop or stroke - you have a brain injury.  Relax and take it all in.  Folks this time of the year are WAY to busy to be concerned of you, again.  Except me, and I know Jennifer isn't either.    (424) 243-9540 or Skype TMDS from the Set.  Or, I just may drop by anyway if you are online FB..  Call and talk, discuss, share, care to share.  Us?  She's coming prepared for the show, I'm coming  to Rock Christmas!     ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>13103</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d269f669a9b3ac6d130874fc036bbf78.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Transitioning with Lisa Dryer - Brain Injury Communication w/Host Michael Idell</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/transitioning-with-lisa-dryer-brain-injury-communication-w-host-michael-idell--63649785</link><description><![CDATA[Transitioning into the community after a brain injury has enough personal bouts of their own with physical and/or neurological impairments. Getting assistance is very dificult where we can go, who to talk to, and finding people who understand. Family and friends many times don't have the patience. Government offices don't have much to offer to people with cognitive disabilities. State brain injury centers have a limited amount of resources to offer or don't communicate well with many individuals.   Lisa Dryer and Michael Idell have both lived in different parts of the country since having their brain injuries. They have found a number of people in their support groups nationally who have had all of these problems and more. They advocate for change and would like to get the word out to medical professionals by survivors, caregivers and the public who are knowledgable with the disabled community.   Please join us and speak together in a positive, uplifting atmosphere to share and tell our stories. We are alive and have accomplished so much. Let's start educating the public that we do exist and to keep an open mind this could be anyone we know at any given moment. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/12/11/transitioning-with-lisa-dryer--brain-injury-communication-whost-michael-idell</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2016 04:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649785/transitioning_with_lisa_dryer_brain_injury_communication_whost_michael_idell.mp3" length="85581534" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Transitioning into the community after a brain injury has enough personal bouts of their own with physical and/or neurological impairments. Getting assistance is very dificult where we can go, who to talk to, and finding people who understand. Family...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Transitioning into the community after a brain injury has enough personal bouts of their own with physical and/or neurological impairments. Getting assistance is very dificult where we can go, who to talk to, and finding people who understand. Family and friends many times don't have the patience. Government offices don't have much to offer to people with cognitive disabilities. State brain injury centers have a limited amount of resources to offer or don't communicate well with many individuals.   Lisa Dryer and Michael Idell have both lived in different parts of the country since having their brain injuries. They have found a number of people in their support groups nationally who have had all of these problems and more. They advocate for change and would like to get the word out to medical professionals by survivors, caregivers and the public who are knowledgable with the disabled community.   Please join us and speak together in a positive, uplifting atmosphere to share and tell our stories. We are alive and have accomplished so much. Let's start educating the public that we do exist and to keep an open mind this could be anyone we know at any given moment. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5349</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>asbisg.org,brain injury support,lisa dryer,michael idell,ms</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8a3b0545193643c24cba8f1d5cc09548.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Best of Late Night with Joeygiggles</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/best-of-late-night-with-joeygiggles--63649847</link><description><![CDATA[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!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/12/11/best-of-late-night-with-joeygiggles</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649847/best_of_late_night_with_joeygiggles.mp3" length="169399738" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10588</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/images.spreaker.com/nuvolari-assets/blue_square_mic.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Marriage-Advocacy w/guests Dan and Jennifer Digmann</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/marriage-advocacy-w-guests-dan-and-jennifer-digmann--63649825</link><description><![CDATA[Marriage-Advocacy w/guests Dan and Jennifer Digmann]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/12/09/marriage-advocacy-wguests-dan-and-jennifer-digmann</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2016 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649825/marriage_advocacy_wguests_dan_and_jennifer_digmann.mp3" length="117191202" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Marriage-Advocacy w/guests Dan and Jennifer Digmann</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Marriage-Advocacy w/guests Dan and Jennifer Digmann]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7325</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>advocacy,autoimmune,ms,multiple sclerosis,support</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/72b27ad4902155a43f13db18be9bfa8f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dream Catchers - Loving life again after disability - LesPaul Morgan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dream-catchers-loving-life-again-after-disability-lespaul-morgan--63649754</link><description><![CDATA[Dream Catchers - Loving life again after disability - LesPaul Morgan  Ba-Humbug some people might say but I’m getting ready for Christmas in a jolly old fashioned way and for people living their lives with a TBI or any disability I would say never give up and you will win, win, win in, in an ultra-extraordinary way!!!  Some people are nay Sayers And negative to the core but what I love is when I someone discover that they can take back control of their lives and before you know it your beginning to find you mission and purpose in life in a bold new way!     Topics:     1. Re writing your destiny  2. Alter the future forget past  3. How to find your key strengths  4. helping others helps yourself  5. Helping others with disabilities smile again  7. dedicated to a life of service  8. We are a community of survivors  9. heealing the anger pain and loss]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/12/07/dream-catchers--loving-life-again-after-disability--lespaul-morgan</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649754/dream_catchers_loving_life_again_after_disability_lespaul_morgan.mp3" length="7981393" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dream Catchers - Loving life again after disability - LesPaul Morgan  Ba-Humbug some people might say but I’m getting ready for Christmas in a jolly old fashioned way and for people living their lives with a TBI or any disability I would say never...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dream Catchers - Loving life again after disability - LesPaul Morgan  Ba-Humbug some people might say but I’m getting ready for Christmas in a jolly old fashioned way and for people living their lives with a TBI or any disability I would say never give up and you will win, win, win in, in an ultra-extraordinary way!!!  Some people are nay Sayers And negative to the core but what I love is when I someone discover that they can take back control of their lives and before you know it your beginning to find you mission and purpose in life in a bold new way!     Topics:     1. Re writing your destiny  2. Alter the future forget past  3. How to find your key strengths  4. helping others helps yourself  5. Helping others with disabilities smile again  7. dedicated to a life of service  8. We are a community of survivors  9. heealing the anger pain and loss]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>499</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury,happy,lonliness,love,sad</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8194203d0dbc4979a4e0fc2050f4244c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>overwelmed and underpaid</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/overwelmed-and-underpaid--63649815</link><description><![CDATA[is it better late than never, they say is it, is it really well we will have to see busy busy busy know what i mean share a little nothing with anyone.  so if you wan a show call if not i'll go so it will be short so let us know see you there or not to see you there is the question or is it. lets just call this randmon monday weirdness i think ok nice talking to you see you or not]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/12/06/overwelmed-and-underpaid</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2016 04:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649815/overwelmed_and_underpaid.mp3" length="106460936" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>is it better late than never, they say is it, is it really well we will have to see busy busy busy know what i mean share a little nothing with anyone.  so if you wan a show call if not i'll go so it will be short so let us know see you there or not...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[is it better late than never, they say is it, is it really well we will have to see busy busy busy know what i mean share a little nothing with anyone.  so if you wan a show call if not i'll go so it will be short so let us know see you there or not to see you there is the question or is it. lets just call this randmon monday weirdness i think ok nice talking to you see you or not]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6654</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>gonecrazy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a4c54a75e60a8cbdce751aea96824850.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Matt Duffin Show - Introducing Jennifer Goodman, Y'all...</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matt-duffin-show-introducing-jennifer-goodman-y-all--63649918</link><description><![CDATA[Jennifer Goodman, a regular, normal lady from Alabama with a child, a single life and a brain injury from an auto accident in 1994.  I think.  She's a recent Author, a BIRD fan (not Larry, Max, a real bird), enjoys Alabama football, well, Alabama in general.  She has many ways and thoughts on recovery from TBI - she's did it!       In a rush and can't reach her at this moment, but we will talk about her life, our life and more.  Y'all....]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/12/05/the-matt-duffin-show--introducing-jennifer-goodman-yall</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649918/the_matt_duffin_show_introducing_jennifer_goodman_yall.mp3" length="208809945" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jennifer Goodman, a regular, normal lady from Alabama with a child, a single life and a brain injury from an auto accident in 1994.  I think.  She's a recent Author, a BIRD fan (not Larry, Max, a real bird), enjoys Alabama football, well, Alabama in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jennifer Goodman, a regular, normal lady from Alabama with a child, a single life and a brain injury from an auto accident in 1994.  I think.  She's a recent Author, a BIRD fan (not Larry, Max, a real bird), enjoys Alabama football, well, Alabama in general.  She has many ways and thoughts on recovery from TBI - she's did it!       In a rush and can't reach her at this moment, but we will talk about her life, our life and more.  Y'all....]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>13051</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio,indiana brain injury associati,jennifer goodman,matt duffin,tmds</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e1106e4092e3090df8bf626bef9d61d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Another Fork in the Road - It's All About David - That's Why I'm Here</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-it-s-all-about-david-that-s-why-i-m-here--63649841</link><description><![CDATA[Another Fork in the Road - It's All About David - That's Why I'm Here!     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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/12/05/another-fork-in-the-road--its-all-about-david--thats-why-im-here</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2016 01:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649841/another_fork_in_the_road_its_all_about_david_thats_why_im_here.mp3" length="86407254" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Another Fork in the Road - It's All About David - That's Why I'm Here!     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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Another Fork in the Road - It's All About David - That's Why I'm Here!     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]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5401</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/images.spreaker.com/nuvolari-assets/blue_square_mic.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Late Night with Joeygiggles Christmas and New Years Special</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/late-night-with-joeygiggles-christmas-and-new-years-special--63649859</link><description><![CDATA[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!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/12/04/late-night-with-joeygiggles-christmas-and-new-years-special</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Dec 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649859/late_night_with_joeygiggles_christmas_and_new_years_special.mp3" length="171534255" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10721</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christmas,chronic pain,crps,pain,rsd</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/images.spreaker.com/nuvolari-assets/blue_square_mic.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How Do I Move Forward? Brain Injury Communication with Host Michael Idell</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-do-i-move-forward-brain-injury-communication-with-host-michael-idell--63649781</link><description><![CDATA[Life is not falling to pieces unless we let things get the best of us.Those of us who do not see the positive side of situations, need motivation and friends to pick each other up in this community. We must stand together!  Drugs don't fix anything but create a temporary fix. A pharmaceutical "bandaids" are only temporary but can lead to a permanent problem. Chemical dependencies, prescriptions, and doctors pharmaceutical coping strategies do not permanently fix problems we encounter. Coping strategies within groups and individual counseling services help individuals work past dilemmas.   This weeks show is going to address how far we have come, where we have been and paying attemntion to the accomplishments we made to get there, not cry in our sorrows but rejoice what we do have. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/12/03/how-do-i-move-forward-brain-injury-communication-with-host-michael-idell</guid><pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2016 01:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649781/how_do_i_move_forward_brain_injury_communication_with_host_michael_idell.mp3" length="73308998" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Life is not falling to pieces unless we let things get the best of us.Those of us who do not see the positive side of situations, need motivation and friends to pick each other up in this community. We must stand together!  Drugs don't fix anything...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Life is not falling to pieces unless we let things get the best of us.Those of us who do not see the positive side of situations, need motivation and friends to pick each other up in this community. We must stand together!  Drugs don't fix anything but create a temporary fix. A pharmaceutical "bandaids" are only temporary but can lead to a permanent problem. Chemical dependencies, prescriptions, and doctors pharmaceutical coping strategies do not permanently fix problems we encounter. Coping strategies within groups and individual counseling services help individuals work past dilemmas.   This weeks show is going to address how far we have come, where we have been and paying attemntion to the accomplishments we made to get there, not cry in our sorrows but rejoice what we do have. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4582</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>asbisg.org,brain injury communication,counseling,michael idell,support</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9c03d8fdbaf60f6feb697a64c877643e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>We Deserve Better with Dorrin Rosenfeld</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-deserve-better-with-dorrin-rosenfeld--63649795</link><description><![CDATA[Vincent Pampanin lives by the motto of "If they can do it, I can do it too." He models optimism, self-awareness, and love for his job. He exudes an air of a successful business man excited to be alive. Upon meeting him, you don't even notice neither of his arms/hands work normally. (I certainly didn't...) He makes such good use of his working parts, it's often not obvious that certain anatomical features are non-functional. After his traumatic accident in 2013, which effected his brain and physical body, he got back up on his feet again with a successful business.   Vincent is the guy to call when your computer breaks down and you have no idea why. He has been interested in computers since he was a small child and he didn't let a serious motorcycle accident deter him. Immediately after his accident, he was very depressed, but he found effective alternative ways to do things and now goes 100 mph. He is 29, and has learned and incorporated many life lessons into his business.He had to take stock of what he could and could not do, and if it was in the latter category, he searched for a tool or a device to allow him to do it. One of the truly remarkable things about him is that he still avidly rides a motorcycle.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/12/02/we-deserve-better-with-dorrin-rosenfeld</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649795/we_deserve_better_with_dorrin_rosenfeld.mp3" length="93824776" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Vincent Pampanin lives by the motto of "If they can do it, I can do it too." He models optimism, self-awareness, and love for his job. He exudes an air of a successful business man excited to be alive. Upon meeting him, you don't even notice neither...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Vincent Pampanin lives by the motto of "If they can do it, I can do it too." He models optimism, self-awareness, and love for his job. He exudes an air of a successful business man excited to be alive. Upon meeting him, you don't even notice neither of his arms/hands work normally. (I certainly didn't...) He makes such good use of his working parts, it's often not obvious that certain anatomical features are non-functional. After his traumatic accident in 2013, which effected his brain and physical body, he got back up on his feet again with a successful business.   Vincent is the guy to call when your computer breaks down and you have no idea why. He has been interested in computers since he was a small child and he didn't let a serious motorcycle accident deter him. Immediately after his accident, he was very depressed, but he found effective alternative ways to do things and now goes 100 mph. He is 29, and has learned and incorporated many life lessons into his business.He had to take stock of what he could and could not do, and if it was in the latter category, he searched for a tool or a device to allow him to do it. One of the truly remarkable things about him is that he still avidly rides a motorcycle.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5865</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adaptations,dorrin rosenfeld,motorcycle accident,paralysis,vincent pampanin</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/images.spreaker.com/nuvolari-assets/blue_square_mic.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Being Radically Real - The Empowerment Zone with LesPaul Morgan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/being-radically-real-the-empowerment-zone-with-lespaul-morgan--63649893</link><description><![CDATA[Being a survivor of multiple Brain Injuries and aneurisms and several radical Brain Surgeries   I used to feel like my life had no meaning, purpose, hope, or chance of living a bold and empowered life again but I am here to tell you that everyone including myself was wrong!!! You can do all of this and much, much more if you stop doubting yourself and start believing in the real transformation of I Can’t INTO I CAN!!!   Stop waiting for a hero and become the hero you have been waiting for for all of your life!   I used to say disability can kick your ass but in reality it’s really up to us us the survivors doing that not the disability and in fact if we as a people don’t stand up and start fighting for our rights in reality it will be we the people with disabilities who didn’t dare to reach out and catch our drams and goals of inclusion for all that failed so I am here tonight say be strong , be brave, be bold and never give up and you will be on your way to starting a whole new life!!!!   Topics,   1. Searching without restriction’s     2. To thine own self be true   3. I have a disability- So what- Now start Living again   4. Being Radically Real about myself   5. Getting nay Sayers out of my life   6. A Community of survivors   7. Disability agencies   8. A bold me taking back control   9. A future full of hope and greatness awaits you!   10. Lively talk, Chat, and commentary and call in as well at 1-424-243-9540 and press the number #1 if you would like to speak.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/11/30/being-radically-real--the-empowerment-zone-with-lespaul-morgan</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649893/being_radically_real_the_empowerment_zone_with_lespaul_morgan.mp3" length="183920058" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Being a survivor of multiple Brain Injuries and aneurisms and several radical Brain Surgeries   I used to feel like my life had no meaning, purpose, hope, or chance of living a bold and empowered life again but I am here to tell you that everyone...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Being a survivor of multiple Brain Injuries and aneurisms and several radical Brain Surgeries   I used to feel like my life had no meaning, purpose, hope, or chance of living a bold and empowered life again but I am here to tell you that everyone including myself was wrong!!! You can do all of this and much, much more if you stop doubting yourself and start believing in the real transformation of I Can’t INTO I CAN!!!   Stop waiting for a hero and become the hero you have been waiting for for all of your life!   I used to say disability can kick your ass but in reality it’s really up to us us the survivors doing that not the disability and in fact if we as a people don’t stand up and start fighting for our rights in reality it will be we the people with disabilities who didn’t dare to reach out and catch our drams and goals of inclusion for all that failed so I am here tonight say be strong , be brave, be bold and never give up and you will be on your way to starting a whole new life!!!!   Topics,   1. Searching without restriction’s     2. To thine own self be true   3. I have a disability- So what- Now start Living again   4. Being Radically Real about myself   5. Getting nay Sayers out of my life   6. A Community of survivors   7. Disability agencies   8. A bold me taking back control   9. A future full of hope and greatness awaits you!   10. Lively talk, Chat, and commentary and call in as well at 1-424-243-9540 and press the number #1 if you would like to speak.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>11495</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>emotions,energy,enthusiasm,lespaul morgan,radically real</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e63a1830408de21186211efc6c2a454.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TBI One Love Radio with Survivor James "Jimmy Jam" Durham</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tbi-one-love-radio-with-survivor-james-jimmy-jam-durham--63649821</link><description><![CDATA[ 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 and Author: Ms. Gianna (Anna) Link from #WestVirginia that sustained two TBI's first starting off by falling unconscious onto a cement floor followed by the second occurring with an intracranial (within the skull) subarachnoid hemorrhage (bleeding around the entire brain) from a closed head TBI!   To Listen Please Visit: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/11/29/tbi-one-love-radio-with-survivor-james-jimmy-jam-durham  Peace &amp; Love   #TBIOneLove #BrainInjuryRadio #MotivationalMonday]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/11/29/tbi-one-love-radio-with-survivor-james-jimmy-jam-durham</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649821/tbi_one_love_radio_with_survivor_james_jimmy_jam_durham.mp3" length="114245426" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle> 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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[ 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 and Author: Ms. Gianna (Anna) Link from #WestVirginia that sustained two TBI's first starting off by falling unconscious onto a cement floor followed by the second occurring with an intracranial (within the skull) subarachnoid hemorrhage (bleeding around the entire brain) from a closed head TBI!   To Listen Please Visit: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/11/29/tbi-one-love-radio-with-survivor-james-jimmy-jam-durham  Peace &amp; Love   #TBIOneLove #BrainInjuryRadio #MotivationalMonday]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7141</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>braininjuryradio,inspiringotherstobeinspiring,tbioneloveradio</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/df990d640407e136180792402151b8cc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Matt Duffin Show - Happy, Joyful, Merry &amp; Chipper Holiday's...</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matt-duffin-show-happy-joyful-merry-chipper-holiday-s--63649926</link><description><![CDATA[The freedom of America, means the coping with the freedoms of Holiday's.  Mid-week, long weekend, week off, just drag me where you need me to be.  And the people, don't it make you feel like you are supposed to smile and wave?  And the PEOPLE, the caring but not so understanding PEOPLE you find yourself around.       I know, it's tough.  Baby step practice makes ya miss your chair.  Just rather not get involved.  Now, some I'm told want to be center stage.  See, us with TBI are MUCH like our 'normals', even smarter during holiday gatherings.  As much as I love to talk, around others, I quiet down, afraid to step on another's conversation, or look "stupid".  The drawback of being social.  It's just an unpracticed lesson and gap.  Let's work on it.  424  243-9540     If you can catch me between my Christmas songs with Bing and the Boys.  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/11/28/the-matt-duffin-show--happy-joyful-merry-chipper-holidays</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649926/the_matt_duffin_show_happy_joyful_merry_chipper_holidays.mp3" length="222873854" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The freedom of America, means the coping with the freedoms of Holiday's.  Mid-week, long weekend, week off, just drag me where you need me to be.  And the people, don't it make you feel like you are supposed to smile and wave?  And the PEOPLE, the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The freedom of America, means the coping with the freedoms of Holiday's.  Mid-week, long weekend, week off, just drag me where you need me to be.  And the people, don't it make you feel like you are supposed to smile and wave?  And the PEOPLE, the caring but not so understanding PEOPLE you find yourself around.       I know, it's tough.  Baby step practice makes ya miss your chair.  Just rather not get involved.  Now, some I'm told want to be center stage.  See, us with TBI are MUCH like our 'normals', even smarter during holiday gatherings.  As much as I love to talk, around others, I quiet down, afraid to step on another's conversation, or look "stupid".  The drawback of being social.  It's just an unpracticed lesson and gap.  Let's work on it.  424  243-9540     If you can catch me between my Christmas songs with Bing and the Boys.  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>13930</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio,downtown milton studio,matt duffin,people 1st of spokane,tbi survivors nework</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4fa4b8a8b6c102bebb8d76d75feb1e7c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Late Night With Joeygiggles</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/late-night-with-joeygiggles--63649879</link><description><![CDATA[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!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/11/27/late-night-with-joeygiggles</guid><pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649879/late_night_with_joeygiggles.mp3" length="168229452" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10515</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>chronic pain,crps,pain,rsd</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/images.spreaker.com/nuvolari-assets/blue_square_mic.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Mess With M.S., Susan Plummer :-)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mess-with-m-s-susan-plummer--63649780</link><description><![CDATA[This is about how M.S. changed my life and my guests.  I was born a premmie. 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 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.  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.&amp; 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 Susan Plummer to the show! She has an amazing story and is a fighter! She has learned to be stronger in her diagnosis with her family, love, and through her social media exposure -- telling her story of M.S.  You really want to listen tonight!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/11/27/mess-with-ms-susan-plummer-</guid><pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2016 01:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649780/mess_with_ms_susan_plummer.mp3" length="75031241" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is about how M.S. changed my life and my guests.  I was born a premmie. 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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is about how M.S. changed my life and my guests.  I was born a premmie. 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 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.  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.&amp; 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 Susan Plummer to the show! She has an amazing story and is a fighter! She has learned to be stronger in her diagnosis with her family, love, and through her social media exposure -- telling her story of M.S.  You really want to listen tonight!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4690</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>call in talk show,life after diagnosis,lisa dryer,mess with m.s.,positivity</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/674c7769654df4e80c79c4bd6c3509dd.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Why We're Thankful on Surviving Head Trauma with Terry Smith</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-we-re-thankful-on-surviving-head-trauma-with-terry-smith--63649813</link><description><![CDATA[                                                          Surviving Head Trauma with Terry Smith                                                                        WHY WE'RE THANKFUL                                                                 (Despite the HARD reality of TBI)  This month, Thanksgiving night, we have Alan Wilber and Alisa Marie of The Learning Man stageplay on the first half of the show. On the second half, we have Stephen Babis and Wendy Walding talking about why we're thankful after TBI. Guests share  inspiratinal stories of triumph over the near death experience of TBI.  Host, Terry Smith, is a 32 year post-TBI survivor and author of the award-winning book, Surviving Head Trauma. Please visit: Terry Smith Books .com  and "LIKE" on facebook: @SurvivingHeadTrauma  You can listen LIVE online (link below), Satellite Radio, or Skype. We stream to all 50 states and 32 countries. The show begins at 10 p.m. (eastern) and ends at Midnight. Shows are archived for future access.  The phone-in number is +1.424.243.9540]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/11/25/why-were-thankful-on-surviving-head-trauma-with-terry-smith</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649813/why_were_thankful_on_surviving_head_trauma_with_terry_smith.mp3" length="114200704" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>                                                          Surviving Head Trauma with Terry Smith                                                                        WHY WE'RE THANKFUL                                                               ...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[                                                          Surviving Head Trauma with Terry Smith                                                                        WHY WE'RE THANKFUL                                                                 (Despite the HARD reality of TBI)  This month, Thanksgiving night, we have Alan Wilber and Alisa Marie of The Learning Man stageplay on the first half of the show. On the second half, we have Stephen Babis and Wendy Walding talking about why we're thankful after TBI. Guests share  inspiratinal stories of triumph over the near death experience of TBI.  Host, Terry Smith, is a 32 year post-TBI survivor and author of the award-winning book, Surviving Head Trauma. Please visit: Terry Smith Books .com  and "LIKE" on facebook: @SurvivingHeadTrauma  You can listen LIVE online (link below), Satellite Radio, or Skype. We stream to all 50 states and 32 countries. The show begins at 10 p.m. (eastern) and ends at Midnight. Shows are archived for future access.  The phone-in number is +1.424.243.9540]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7138</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury,head trauma,surviving head trauma with ter,tbi,terrysmithbooks.com</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/574e4b2296559f34216cdb6a5847886f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Jake Overstreet - Your Life in your Hands - Dream Catchers LesPaul Morgan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/jake-overstreet-your-life-in-your-hands-dream-catchers-lespaul-morgan--63649832</link><description><![CDATA[Jake Overeet Noticed the gun had been sitting beside him this whole time still moving around, I had shifted weight on the bed accidently making the gun fall off the bed. I tried to catch it before it hit the ground but too late the gun had landed on the ground and landed on its hammer and fired a round off into my head. Things we will talk about: What life was like before my accident and what changed when it happened, religious life, What are my long term goals, words of inspiration for those with brain injuries, and how my accident impacted my life.   Summary of accident: I was cleaning a revolver and once I was finished, I had it sitting beside me to put it away for later after loading it back up because I got caught up into a program on TV.    I was laying on the bed and I shifted positions I was sitting on the end of my bed at this point) and the gun happened to be sitting at the edge too and I had forgotten about it. After sitting in the same position for about thirty minutes or so I decided to change positions. I moved and I noticed the gun had been sitting beside me this whole time still moving around, I had shifted weight on the bed accidently making the gun fall off the bed.   I tried to catch it before it hit the ground but too late the gun had landed on the ground and landed on its hammer and fired a round off into my head. Things we could talk about: How life was before my accident and what changed when it happened- religious life - and long term goals- words of inspiration for those with brain injuries- how my accident impacted my life]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/11/23/jake-overstreet--your-life-in-your-hands--dream-catchers-lespaul-morgan</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649832/jake_overstreet_your_life_in_your_hands_dream_catchers_lespaul_morgan.mp3" length="131062849" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jake Overeet Noticed the gun had been sitting beside him this whole time still moving around, I had shifted weight on the bed accidently making the gun fall off the bed. I tried to catch it before it hit the ground but too late the gun had landed on...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jake Overeet Noticed the gun had been sitting beside him this whole time still moving around, I had shifted weight on the bed accidently making the gun fall off the bed. I tried to catch it before it hit the ground but too late the gun had landed on the ground and landed on its hammer and fired a round off into my head. Things we will talk about: What life was like before my accident and what changed when it happened, religious life, What are my long term goals, words of inspiration for those with brain injuries, and how my accident impacted my life.   Summary of accident: I was cleaning a revolver and once I was finished, I had it sitting beside me to put it away for later after loading it back up because I got caught up into a program on TV.    I was laying on the bed and I shifted positions I was sitting on the end of my bed at this point) and the gun happened to be sitting at the edge too and I had forgotten about it. After sitting in the same position for about thirty minutes or so I decided to change positions. I moved and I noticed the gun had been sitting beside me this whole time still moving around, I had shifted weight on the bed accidently making the gun fall off the bed.   I tried to catch it before it hit the ground but too late the gun had landed on the ground and landed on its hammer and fired a round off into my head. Things we could talk about: How life was before my accident and what changed when it happened- religious life - and long term goals- words of inspiration for those with brain injuries- how my accident impacted my life]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8192</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio network,dreamcatchers,dream catchers,guns,lespaul morgan</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e63a1830408de21186211efc6c2a454.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>WORLD GONE CRAZY - WITH CRAIG SICILIA (THANKFULNESS)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/world-gone-crazy-with-craig-sicilia-thankfulness--63649867</link><description><![CDATA[A WORLD GONE CRAZY – WITH CRAIG SICILIA  Weather we want it to or not everything changed in a flash for most of us.  But on the realm of things the world has changed, I don’t know if I have been to brain damaged or self-loathing, but the last 10 years things are happening on a epic rate.  The last 100 years more so than all the past years combined.  So what is going on, are we cursing to the end or oblivion,    Our brain injuries took us out of the time line or story board of the world and if you pay attention you’ll see things and notice things that we didn’t see before.  You’ll understand or sympathize with all around you.  You’ll take stands that you might not have taken before.  You either become a kinder gentler understanding person.  Or it does seem we become evil and cold killers.  I think it can go either way.    Let’s explore the world since your brain injury things you notice well and bad and how you’re different in this world on auto piolet.  What happened when you got out of the ship, everyone think you lost it, yep same here, but guess what my there is we already lost it and reality took us in for a new view, a new hope an new world.  Maybe we are the last chance for a world gone crazy.  Where the evil grows and the meek try to stay out of the way.  Greed, power, money, lust all control people.    Tonight’s main question what controls you now and in before and what controls those around you.  THANKSGIVING MAYBE WE TRULY HAVE MORE TO BE THANKFUL THAN ANYONE REALIZES   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/11/22/world-gone-crazy--with-craig-sicilia-thankfulness</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649867/world_gone_crazy_with_craig_sicilia_thankfulness.mp3" length="172439555" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A WORLD GONE CRAZY – WITH CRAIG SICILIA  Weather we want it to or not everything changed in a flash for most of us.  But on the realm of things the world has changed, I don’t know if I have been to brain damaged or self-loathing, but the last 10 years...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A WORLD GONE CRAZY – WITH CRAIG SICILIA  Weather we want it to or not everything changed in a flash for most of us.  But on the realm of things the world has changed, I don’t know if I have been to brain damaged or self-loathing, but the last 10 years things are happening on a epic rate.  The last 100 years more so than all the past years combined.  So what is going on, are we cursing to the end or oblivion,    Our brain injuries took us out of the time line or story board of the world and if you pay attention you’ll see things and notice things that we didn’t see before.  You’ll understand or sympathize with all around you.  You’ll take stands that you might not have taken before.  You either become a kinder gentler understanding person.  Or it does seem we become evil and cold killers.  I think it can go either way.    Let’s explore the world since your brain injury things you notice well and bad and how you’re different in this world on auto piolet.  What happened when you got out of the ship, everyone think you lost it, yep same here, but guess what my there is we already lost it and reality took us in for a new view, a new hope an new world.  Maybe we are the last chance for a world gone crazy.  Where the evil grows and the meek try to stay out of the way.  Greed, power, money, lust all control people.    Tonight’s main question what controls you now and in before and what controls those around you.  THANKSGIVING MAYBE WE TRULY HAVE MORE TO BE THANKFUL THAN ANYONE REALIZES   ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10778</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain crazy,braininjuryradio,brain injury support,craig sicilia,live radio</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c227e7b128da718929eb26e531ad40ba.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Matt Duffin Show - My Recent Brain Injury Conference Notes...</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matt-duffin-show-my-recent-brain-injury-conference-notes--63649846</link><description><![CDATA[Good plans, bad afternoon.  I fell into what once was a floor chair at Market Square Arena, now it's Studio seating.  I just fell out of no where; been doing that a lot.  I'm hoping to go over some updated information of both the Indiana and Illinios Brain Injury Associations, and our trip to Chicago for the BIG CONFERENCE.         I got to stop bleeding first, probably nap so if one of the other hosts wanna get this going, I will be back...  This has been a bitch.  Double bitch.  Be strong, fight it, fight yourself too.  Survive.   There are good decision's in bad choices - make 'em...                                                                       ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/11/21/the-matt-duffin-show--my-recent-brain-injury-conference-notes</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649846/the_matt_duffin_show_my_recent_brain_injury_conference_notes.mp3" length="149771538" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Good plans, bad afternoon.  I fell into what once was a floor chair at Market Square Arena, now it's Studio seating.  I just fell out of no where; been doing that a lot.  I'm hoping to go over some updated information of both the Indiana and Illinios...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Good plans, bad afternoon.  I fell into what once was a floor chair at Market Square Arena, now it's Studio seating.  I just fell out of no where; been doing that a lot.  I'm hoping to go over some updated information of both the Indiana and Illinios Brain Injury Associations, and our trip to Chicago for the BIG CONFERENCE.         I got to stop bleeding first, probably nap so if one of the other hosts wanna get this going, I will be back...  This has been a bitch.  Double bitch.  Be strong, fight it, fight yourself too.  Survive.   There are good decision's in bad choices - make 'em...                                                                       ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9361</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio,courage,tbi survivors network,the matt duffin show,wisdom</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0c7ed1a0ba6c4bb7cc660643bb65c01d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Another Fork in the Road: Survivor &amp; Freeskier, Jamie Crane-Mauzy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-survivor-freeskier-jamie-crane-mauzy--63649790</link><description><![CDATA[Survivor &amp; Freeskier, Jamie Crane-Mauzy was doing what she loved best - skiing the World Skiing Invitational/AFP World Tour Finals in Whistler, B.C, when she had an accident that changed her life. Jamie will talk about her life as a professional freeskier, how her life changed instantly because of an accident causing her brain injury, and how she is adjusting to her new life and helping others.     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   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/11/21/another-fork-in-the-road-survivor-freeskier-jamie-crane-mauzy</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2016 01:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649790/another_fork_in_the_road_survivor_freeskier_jamie_crane_mauzy.mp3" length="77688626" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Survivor &amp;amp; Freeskier, Jamie Crane-Mauzy was doing what she loved best - skiing the World Skiing Invitational/AFP World Tour Finals in Whistler, B.C, when she had an accident that changed her life. Jamie will talk about her life as a professional...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Survivor &amp; Freeskier, Jamie Crane-Mauzy was doing what she loved best - skiing the World Skiing Invitational/AFP World Tour Finals in Whistler, B.C, when she had an accident that changed her life. Jamie will talk about her life as a professional freeskier, how her life changed instantly because of an accident causing her brain injury, and how she is adjusting to her new life and helping others.     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   ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4856</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>jamie crane-mauzy,professional skier,skiing accident,tbi,world skiing invitational/afp</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e70f90d939b36106d98d2ed02ff14bb4.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Late Night with Joeygiggles Stories of Chronic Pain</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/late-night-with-joeygiggles-stories-of-chronic-pain--63649864</link><description><![CDATA[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!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/11/20/late-night-with-joeygiggles-stories-of-chronic-pain</guid><pubDate>Sun, 20 Nov 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649864/late_night_with_joeygiggles_stories_of_chronic_pain.mp3" length="169177801" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10574</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>chronic pain,crps,health,pain,rsd</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/images.spreaker.com/nuvolari-assets/blue_square_mic.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Be Positive with Shannon Marie and John ~ Come on board the TBI Train</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-positive-with-shannon-marie-and-john-come-on-board-the-tbi-train--63649876</link><description><![CDATA[Get your daily dose of positive thinking by joining us on the TBI train!!! We have scheduled four guests tonight for the show.   Eastern Time 10:00 PM  Central Time 9:00 PM  Mountain Time 8:00 PM  Pacific Time 7:00 PM  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/11/18/be-positive-with-shannon-marie-and-john-come-on-board-the-tbi-train  Remember Be Positive!!!! B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/11/18/be-positive-with-shannon-marie-and-john-come-on-board-the-tbi-train</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649876/be_positive_with_shannon_marie_and_john_come_on_board_the_tbi_train.mp3" length="172225142" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Get your daily dose of positive thinking by joining us on the TBI train!!! We have scheduled four guests tonight for the show.   Eastern Time 10:00 PM  Central Time 9:00 PM  Mountain Time 8:00 PM  Pacific Time 7:00 PM...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Get your daily dose of positive thinking by joining us on the TBI train!!! We have scheduled four guests tonight for the show.   Eastern Time 10:00 PM  Central Time 9:00 PM  Mountain Time 8:00 PM  Pacific Time 7:00 PM  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/11/18/be-positive-with-shannon-marie-and-john-come-on-board-the-tbi-train  Remember Be Positive!!!! B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10765</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>recovery,rehabilitation hospital,tbi,veterans</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0c7624df593761331628e6d34ffd3b0c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dating, Marriage &amp; Parenting the Habels</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dating-marriage-parenting-the-habels--63649839</link><description><![CDATA[Dating, Marriage &amp; Parenting while living with MS with guests Bill &amp; Brandy Habel  Tonight’s guests Bill &amp; Brandy Habel will join show co-hosts Heather Love Leffel and Erika Lyons Richardson to discuss dating, marriage, and parenting while living with MS.  MS &amp; Me is a caller Q&amp;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 &amp; ME, Erika's Health Warriors; MS, Lupus &amp; Me; as well as her work with Heather's MS Family, Shezza &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; Me.  Her Awareness videos, MS Vertigo Challenge, TV Interview, memes, YouTube channel and live Q&amp;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.  Health &amp; Wellness Correspondent Heidi Lynn Tamm  UK Correspondent Shirley Benjamin]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/11/18/dating-marriage-parenting-the-habels</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649839/dating_marriage_parenting_the_habels.mp3" length="116825070" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dating, Marriage &amp;amp; Parenting while living with MS with guests Bill &amp;amp; Brandy Habel  Tonight’s guests Bill &amp;amp; Brandy Habel will join show co-hosts Heather Love Leffel and Erika Lyons Richardson to discuss dating, marriage, and parenting while...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dating, Marriage &amp; Parenting while living with MS with guests Bill &amp; Brandy Habel  Tonight’s guests Bill &amp; Brandy Habel will join show co-hosts Heather Love Leffel and Erika Lyons Richardson to discuss dating, marriage, and parenting while living with MS.  MS &amp; Me is a caller Q&amp;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 &amp; ME, Erika's Health Warriors; MS, Lupus &amp; Me; as well as her work with Heather's MS Family, Shezza &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; Me.  Her Awareness videos, MS Vertigo Challenge, TV Interview, memes, YouTube channel and live Q&amp;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.  Health &amp; Wellness Correspondent Heidi Lynn Tamm  UK Correspondent Shirley Benjamin]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7302</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>autoimmune,health,ms,multiple sclerosis,support</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/42b435c58868b9ea6a1c71714ff715b8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dream Catchers - Chasing the bad dreams away! Les Paul Morgan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dream-catchers-chasing-the-bad-dreams-away-les-paul-morgan--63649775</link><description><![CDATA[When I had my Brain Injuries I felt like my life was over but as time progressed and very slowly I began to recover I fell into a bold new life and new ways of thinking. Join me tonight and share your stories as well as be part of the disability movement that I also work in called the Independent Living movement which is the Nation’s largest Cross disability agency led by people with disabilities.  Because of this I get to see and hear a lot of the latest disability news and as an advocate get to see and be involved first hand in the Americans with disabilities movement. Join me LesPaul Morgan tonight on Dream Catchers. (Special note Due to the large wild fires in the USA effecting the air quality in my area I may have to do a shorter show. It all depends on the constantly changing winds and how it effects my vocal cords)   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/11/16/dream-catchers--chasing-the-bad-dreams-away-les-paul-morgan</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649775/dream_catchers_chasing_the_bad_dreams_away_les_paul_morgan.mp3" length="85672482" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When I had my Brain Injuries I felt like my life was over but as time progressed and very slowly I began to recover I fell into a bold new life and new ways of thinking. Join me tonight and share your stories as well as be part of the disability...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When I had my Brain Injuries I felt like my life was over but as time progressed and very slowly I began to recover I fell into a bold new life and new ways of thinking. Join me tonight and share your stories as well as be part of the disability movement that I also work in called the Independent Living movement which is the Nation’s largest Cross disability agency led by people with disabilities.  Because of this I get to see and hear a lot of the latest disability news and as an advocate get to see and be involved first hand in the Americans with disabilities movement. Join me LesPaul Morgan tonight on Dream Catchers. (Special note Due to the large wild fires in the USA effecting the air quality in my area I may have to do a shorter show. It all depends on the constantly changing winds and how it effects my vocal cords)   ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5355</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain,brain injury radio network,lespaul morgan,music,tbi survivors network</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64aab61e1ebea6eeadf1974add277797.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Matt Duffin Show - Late; but let's Rock &amp; Talk Coping Skills</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matt-duffin-show-late-but-let-s-rock-talk-coping-skills--63649927</link><description><![CDATA[(424) 243-9540 and say Hi Matt, or Trump Won Matt, or "How do I get out of this corner I sit in, every day Matt."  We can talk Stuttering, Wobbeling, Hobbeling and all issues caused by Brain Injury, even to the core the brain.  People don't live with shots directly an totaly through the middle - I did; twice.  No reason, no medical theory - as my Trauma Surgeon said "sometimes even I can see God's work.  I did all that could be done, by your brothers and sister's choice, I had to pull your plug and  then by God, you looked at me, real smug.   It got more and more miraculous from there....once you decided to wake up.  Oh the wait.  You're a stubbern man Matt Duffin."  No, just determined.  With a Goal.  My Goal.  God's Goal.  Dori Call, then Joni Goins began the path to that goal, after of course I agreed with God's suggustion.  It was either that, or turn over, go to back to sleep and do it with a memory of my daughter and father in tears.  Nope.    What is your goal, your personal reach in which you have became so determined, work so much towards that your TBI takes second fiddle?  Uh, sometimes it is a mistake - we drive too much and in my case; fall down and go boom.  A lot.  Welcome to the Super Moon days, and the last days of a Presidency that we understand...      ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/11/14/the-matt-duffin-show--late-but-lets-rock-talk-coping-skills</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649927/the_matt_duffin_show_late_but_lets_rock_talk_coping_skills.mp3" length="228799679" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>(424) 243-9540 and say Hi Matt, or Trump Won Matt, or "How do I get out of this corner I sit in, every day Matt."  We can talk Stuttering, Wobbeling, Hobbeling and all issues caused by Brain Injury, even to the core the brain.  People don't live with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[(424) 243-9540 and say Hi Matt, or Trump Won Matt, or "How do I get out of this corner I sit in, every day Matt."  We can talk Stuttering, Wobbeling, Hobbeling and all issues caused by Brain Injury, even to the core the brain.  People don't live with shots directly an totaly through the middle - I did; twice.  No reason, no medical theory - as my Trauma Surgeon said "sometimes even I can see God's work.  I did all that could be done, by your brothers and sister's choice, I had to pull your plug and  then by God, you looked at me, real smug.   It got more and more miraculous from there....once you decided to wake up.  Oh the wait.  You're a stubbern man Matt Duffin."  No, just determined.  With a Goal.  My Goal.  God's Goal.  Dori Call, then Joni Goins began the path to that goal, after of course I agreed with God's suggustion.  It was either that, or turn over, go to back to sleep and do it with a memory of my daughter and father in tears.  Nope.    What is your goal, your personal reach in which you have became so determined, work so much towards that your TBI takes second fiddle?  Uh, sometimes it is a mistake - we drive too much and in my case; fall down and go boom.  A lot.  Welcome to the Super Moon days, and the last days of a Presidency that we understand...      ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>14300</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio,downtown milton studio,matt duffin,tbi survivors network,tmds</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5addd9ea38c9b320a846384bd8b5804d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Late Night With Joeygiggles</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/late-night-with-joeygiggles--63649848</link><description><![CDATA[We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST   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!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/11/13/late-night-with-joeygiggles</guid><pubDate>Sun, 13 Nov 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649848/late_night_with_joeygiggles.mp3" length="170198876" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST   Please join us for great guests, loads of jokes and fun, and of course the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST   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!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10638</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>awareness month,crps,november,orange,rsd</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/images.spreaker.com/nuvolari-assets/blue_square_mic.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Mess With M.S.; Megan Elizabeth</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mess-with-m-s-megan-elizabeth--63649776</link><description><![CDATA[This is about how M.S. changed my life and 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 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.  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.&amp; 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 Megan Elizabeth to the show! She has an amazing story and is a fighter! She has learned to be stronger in her diagnosis with her family, divorce, and her blog (BBH with MS) -- telling her story of M.S.  You really want to listen tonight!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/11/13/mess-with-ms-megan-elizabeth</guid><pubDate>Sun, 13 Nov 2016 01:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649776/mess_with_ms_megan_elizabeth.mp3" length="74928841" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is about how M.S. changed my life and 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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is about how M.S. changed my life and 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 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.  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.&amp; 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 Megan Elizabeth to the show! She has an amazing story and is a fighter! She has learned to be stronger in her diagnosis with her family, divorce, and her blog (BBH with MS) -- telling her story of M.S.  You really want to listen tonight!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4684</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>blogs,facebook,lisa dryer,megan elizabeth,multiple sclerosis</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5bbea88ff6768ce4ce240b29340457c7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Becoming a Caregiver and Advocate with Guest Rychelle Cross</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/becoming-a-caregiver-and-advocate-with-guest-rychelle-cross--63649822</link><description><![CDATA[Becoming a Caregiver and Advocate with Guest Rychelle Cross]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/11/11/becoming-a-caregiver-and-advocate-with-guest-rychelle-cross</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649822/becoming_a_caregiver_and_advocate_with_guest_rychelle_cross.mp3" length="117614177" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Becoming a Caregiver and Advocate with Guest Rychelle Cross</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Becoming a Caregiver and Advocate with Guest Rychelle Cross]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7351</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio,heather love leffel,ms,multiple sclerosis,support</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9123b4d96800522c3d4aa2b4bd2f0a7d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Presedintial Election Night 2016 - Dream Catchers - Hope for the American Dream</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/presedintial-election-night-2016-dream-catchers-hope-for-the-american-dream--63649928</link><description><![CDATA[LET’S TALK ABOUT THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION TONIGHT  NO ANGRY OR CONFRONTATIONAL TALK ALLOWED but in a positive way that brings hope for the future and the Dreams of people with disabilities to the forefront!  No arguing no my party is right your party is wrong but a real discussion about everyone’s hopes, Dreams, and aspirations of people with disabilities and the issues that we all would like to see addressed. (NO ARGUMENTS PLEASE)  My real hope is that no matter who wins the presidential elections that it brings about a dialog or discussion that will bring the disability rights movement into the forefront and into the light for all to see!!!  Topics,  1. What are the most important Election issues to you?  2. How can we as people with disabilities come together for real changes?  3.  The Big Picture  4.  Bold Ideas  5. If you could talk to the new president what would you ask?  6. Crating better choices for people with disabilities  7. Confect resolution  8. Learning that you have a voice a vote and a chance  9. Up to date election coverage and commentary  10. Educating the new president on the wants and needs of people with disabilities from A to Z  11. Making sure that the American’s with disabilities act is better understood by the candidates    Dream Catchers with Les Paul Morgan. Call in by dialing 1424-243-9540 and press the #1 if you want to speak]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/11/09/presedintial-election-night-2016--dream-catchers--hope-for-the-american-dream</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649928/presedintial_election_night_2016_dream_catchers_hope_for_the_american_dream.mp3" length="229297886" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>LET’S TALK ABOUT THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION TONIGHT  NO ANGRY OR CONFRONTATIONAL TALK ALLOWED but in a positive way that brings hope for the future and the Dreams of people with disabilities to the forefront!  No arguing no my party is right your party...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[LET’S TALK ABOUT THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION TONIGHT  NO ANGRY OR CONFRONTATIONAL TALK ALLOWED but in a positive way that brings hope for the future and the Dreams of people with disabilities to the forefront!  No arguing no my party is right your party is wrong but a real discussion about everyone’s hopes, Dreams, and aspirations of people with disabilities and the issues that we all would like to see addressed. (NO ARGUMENTS PLEASE)  My real hope is that no matter who wins the presidential elections that it brings about a dialog or discussion that will bring the disability rights movement into the forefront and into the light for all to see!!!  Topics,  1. What are the most important Election issues to you?  2. How can we as people with disabilities come together for real changes?  3.  The Big Picture  4.  Bold Ideas  5. If you could talk to the new president what would you ask?  6. Crating better choices for people with disabilities  7. Confect resolution  8. Learning that you have a voice a vote and a chance  9. Up to date election coverage and commentary  10. Educating the new president on the wants and needs of people with disabilities from A to Z  11. Making sure that the American’s with disabilities act is better understood by the candidates    Dream Catchers with Les Paul Morgan. Call in by dialing 1424-243-9540 and press the #1 if you want to speak]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>14332</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>donald trump,election 2016,hillary clinton,presidential election,presidential race</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/974adbb1dc12430c197710ea8eff4cce.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>My Life Time -</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-life-time--63649755</link><description><![CDATA[My Life Time - up close and personal  To call into the show dial 424-243-9540 talk or listen  To do this online go to braininjuryradio.com  Today we explore the lives of several different people.  First we will learn a little more about Kelly Long who is a beacon of hope for those coming through the door at the community colleges of Spokane PACE Services and its many classes and programs.  Tune in list to to this on demand after the show airs live let Kelly know you were listening   Second we will hear from a local artist and writer who shares her journey through this place we call earth, home or whatever it is that you call it.  She will share her motivation and passion for the books that she has written.  And last we will listen to 3 panels as they share their passions in their life from work to play, to adventure to relaxing.  The group picked 3 main headlines and divided to the ones that interested them and then each person takes it to a personal place and what they get from what they do.   We hope you enjoy todays show as we explore some of the passions that we got involved with listen or not you’ll have to figure your passion.  Life without passion is just death while living.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/11/08/my-life-time-</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2016 21:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649755/my_life_time.mp3" length="25717909" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>My Life Time - up close and personal  To call into the show dial 424-243-9540 talk or listen  To do this online go to braininjuryradio.com  Today we explore the lives of several different people.  First we will learn a little more about Kelly Long who...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[My Life Time - up close and personal  To call into the show dial 424-243-9540 talk or listen  To do this online go to braininjuryradio.com  Today we explore the lives of several different people.  First we will learn a little more about Kelly Long who is a beacon of hope for those coming through the door at the community colleges of Spokane PACE Services and its many classes and programs.  Tune in list to to this on demand after the show airs live let Kelly know you were listening   Second we will hear from a local artist and writer who shares her journey through this place we call earth, home or whatever it is that you call it.  She will share her motivation and passion for the books that she has written.  And last we will listen to 3 panels as they share their passions in their life from work to play, to adventure to relaxing.  The group picked 3 main headlines and divided to the ones that interested them and then each person takes it to a personal place and what they get from what they do.   We hope you enjoy todays show as we explore some of the passions that we got involved with listen or not you’ll have to figure your passion.  Life without passion is just death while living.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1608</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>eeinews,kelly long,lifetime,live radio</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/81e6793964c4c7eaa0098293172380cd.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>60 DAYS - A WORLD TO FAR GONE with craig and anyone who will join</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/60-days-a-world-to-far-gone-with-craig-and-anyone-who-will-join--63649824</link><description><![CDATA[CALL IN TONIGHT AND SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON OUR CRAZY TIMES  Ok not that I am just realizing this but I am a nut, not because of my brain injury but the long hours for over 2 months without a day off.  I am dingy.  I have so many loose ends and unfinished things it is crazy.  I am beyond cognitive anything and I voted.  As I reflected on my vote I am realizing it probably don’t matter but I do it anyway.  Why because it is every Americas responsibility.   The reason our country is so screwed up has nothing to do with who was or is president.  It has everything to do with we don’t volte really and when we do we don’t know what or who we are voting for.  I don’t know if I had a epiphany or what but it has been messed up for some time, probably before I was born but people are just realizing were screwed.  Change is coming and soon, probably not in any of the candidates now for sure not Clinton but people are pissed, they are fed up with the corruption hell I might be able to run for president the way things are going.  Things are so messy they are going to fall apart on the next president big time, and we the people are going to have some hard times.  But like in the French time of revolution heads will roll, .  No I state I am the one with the brain injury, I see it you see it everyone sees it except the Politian’s they like it the way it is, they life a life that is fantasy.  What do we need to do, what is going to happen, who is going to cause what.  But most importantly what are you going to do and why..  We are going to be 2 x survivors let’s roll…..  CALL IN TONIGHT AND SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON OUR CRAZY TIMES]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/11/08/60-days--a-world-to-far-gone-with-craig-and-anyone-who-will-join</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2016 03:15:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649824/60_days_a_world_to_far_gone_with_craig_and_anyone_who_will_join.mp3" length="110435310" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>CALL IN TONIGHT AND SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON OUR CRAZY TIMES  Ok not that I am just realizing this but I am a nut, not because of my brain injury but the long hours for over 2 months without a day off.  I am dingy.  I have so many loose ends and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[CALL IN TONIGHT AND SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON OUR CRAZY TIMES  Ok not that I am just realizing this but I am a nut, not because of my brain injury but the long hours for over 2 months without a day off.  I am dingy.  I have so many loose ends and unfinished things it is crazy.  I am beyond cognitive anything and I voted.  As I reflected on my vote I am realizing it probably don’t matter but I do it anyway.  Why because it is every Americas responsibility.   The reason our country is so screwed up has nothing to do with who was or is president.  It has everything to do with we don’t volte really and when we do we don’t know what or who we are voting for.  I don’t know if I had a epiphany or what but it has been messed up for some time, probably before I was born but people are just realizing were screwed.  Change is coming and soon, probably not in any of the candidates now for sure not Clinton but people are pissed, they are fed up with the corruption hell I might be able to run for president the way things are going.  Things are so messy they are going to fall apart on the next president big time, and we the people are going to have some hard times.  But like in the French time of revolution heads will roll, .  No I state I am the one with the brain injury, I see it you see it everyone sees it except the Politian’s they like it the way it is, they life a life that is fantasy.  What do we need to do, what is going to happen, who is going to cause what.  But most importantly what are you going to do and why..  We are going to be 2 x survivors let’s roll…..  CALL IN TONIGHT AND SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON OUR CRAZY TIMES]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6903</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>62 no days off,braininjuryradio,craig sicilia,election headquarters lol,is the world to far gone</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9db9556b9daf3f281c6ff2cc3a8fcb10.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Matt Duffin Show - Cope, Patience &amp; Vote!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matt-duffin-show-cope-patience-vote--63649863</link><description><![CDATA[Brain Injury Coping Skills...  My world, my success, my recovery.  Every day of course, but it works.  I've got off the 'beaten' path, and with all the baby steps, and all the survivors - the path along our journey is certainly beaten down.  Because skills work, and people want to share them.  I'm a produced Mentor in these fields - 7 five month long classes under my belt.  Well, under Dr. Backhouse's belt.  Yes, please feel sorry for the Angel of Mercy.  She's had me for over 7-years!  In fact, in the morning there is an appointment.  BICS, I should share more often, but this star-thing just makes me want to grab and grope!     *intro into election day*  Vote!  Vote for your local officials, vote state or national, laws and judges too - just vote.  Vote your opinion of the morning, but vote.  It's your American Veteran Earned Right to hold, VOTE.    Now, call me at (424) 243-9540 and talk Coping, Voting or simply Rock N' Roll...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/11/07/the-matt-duffin-show--cope-patience-vote</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649863/the_matt_duffin_show_cope_patience_vote.mp3" length="171814288" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Brain Injury Coping Skills...  My world, my success, my recovery.  Every day of course, but it works.  I've got off the 'beaten' path, and with all the baby steps, and all the survivors - the path along our journey is certainly beaten down.  Because...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Brain Injury Coping Skills...  My world, my success, my recovery.  Every day of course, but it works.  I've got off the 'beaten' path, and with all the baby steps, and all the survivors - the path along our journey is certainly beaten down.  Because skills work, and people want to share them.  I'm a produced Mentor in these fields - 7 five month long classes under my belt.  Well, under Dr. Backhouse's belt.  Yes, please feel sorry for the Angel of Mercy.  She's had me for over 7-years!  In fact, in the morning there is an appointment.  BICS, I should share more often, but this star-thing just makes me want to grab and grope!     *intro into election day*  Vote!  Vote for your local officials, vote state or national, laws and judges too - just vote.  Vote your opinion of the morning, but vote.  It's your American Veteran Earned Right to hold, VOTE.    Now, call me at (424) 243-9540 and talk Coping, Voting or simply Rock N' Roll...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10739</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio,courage awardee,matt duffin,super survivor 2012,tmds</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/da4f6813fc609aa2bb31cd4145c052da.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Another Fork in the Road - Panel - Cognitive Disabilities After Brain Injury</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-panel-cognitive-disabilities-after-brain-injury--63649786</link><description><![CDATA[Cognitive disabilities, after brain injury, can vary so vastly from one survivor to another. On this show my panel, caregiver, Jeannette Davidson-Mayer and survivor, Lisa Dryer, will talk about how cognitive disabilities affect them and their families.  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   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/11/07/another-fork-in-the-road--panel--cognitive-disabilities-after-brain-injury</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2016 01:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649786/another_fork_in_the_road_panel_cognitive_disabilities_after_brain_injury.mp3" length="78802905" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Cognitive disabilities, after brain injury, can vary so vastly from one survivor to another. On this show my panel, caregiver, Jeannette Davidson-Mayer and survivor, Lisa Dryer, will talk about how cognitive disabilities affect them and their...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Cognitive disabilities, after brain injury, can vary so vastly from one survivor to another. On this show my panel, caregiver, Jeannette Davidson-Mayer and survivor, Lisa Dryer, will talk about how cognitive disabilities affect them and their families.  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   ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4926</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cognitive disabilities,donna o'donnell figurski,survivingtraumaticbraininjury.,tbi,traumatic brain injury</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e70f90d939b36106d98d2ed02ff14bb4.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Late Night with Joeygiggles on RSD/CRPS awareness month and Politics</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/late-night-with-joeygiggles-on-rsd-crps-awareness-month-and-politics--63649884</link><description><![CDATA[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!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/11/06/late-night-with-joeygiggles-on-rsdcrps-awareness-month-and-politics</guid><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649884/late_night_with_joeygiggles_on_rsdcrps_awareness_month_and_politics.mp3" length="170621850" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10664</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>awareness,awareness month,crps,politics,rsd</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b01020962283d1893524ad07eac538a9.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>WTF? (Where's The Focus?) w/Kevin A. Phillips (Listeners Choice)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/wtf-where-s-the-focus-w-kevin-a-phillips-listeners-choice--63649770</link><description><![CDATA[What have you always wanted to know about MyTBILIFE but were afraid to ask? Join us tonight as we answer those queryies that have been submitted over the past few weeks. If you have a query you can call in LIVE or share it on the Chat. LIFE wasn't meant to be easy, so how does one make it in MyTBILIFE? ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/11/05/wtf-wheres-the-focus-wkevin-a-phillips-listeners-choice</guid><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649770/wtf_wheres_the_focus_wkevin_a_phillips_listeners_choice.mp3" length="86357935" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What have you always wanted to know about MyTBILIFE but were afraid to ask? Join us tonight as we answer those queryies that have been submitted over the past few weeks. If you have a query you can call in LIVE or share it on the Chat. LIFE wasn't...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What have you always wanted to know about MyTBILIFE but were afraid to ask? Join us tonight as we answer those queryies that have been submitted over the past few weeks. If you have a query you can call in LIVE or share it on the Chat. LIFE wasn't meant to be easy, so how does one make it in MyTBILIFE? ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5398</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>kevin a. phillips,ptsd,tbi,usmc,veteran</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4995387cb57c2364d42ba48a0eb1fed7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>We deserve better</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-deserve-better--63649782</link><description><![CDATA[Tonight we will explore how a concussion impacts the victim, as well as the victim's family, friends, and lother oved ones. Melinda Richard suffered an accident in her 30's while teaching pre-school at a Waldorf school in Northern CA after 7 years. After her concussion, she was forced to take a sabbatical in what became a life altering event in her teaching career. That was difficult as this was her dream position (as the innovator who had spear-headed the pre-school department for the Marin Waldorf).    She is the mother of 4 and her aunt, Sandra Berrios, became her caregiver. That partially defines Sandra's life as she comes from a very large Puerto Rican family, and has been placed into that role before. Sandra is a family-oriented individual and is often in the position of caring for the various family members.  Melinda suffered the common, but disoriwnting effects of brain trauma in the form of persistent or severe headaches; the cognitive effects of amnesia, sleepiness,and mental confusion; the gastrointestinal symptoms of nausea and vomiting; the sensory problems of ringing in the ears and sensitivity to light; the physical effects such as blackout, fatigue, or poor balance; and the emotional trauma of irritability and mild depression.  Sanda will discuss the changes seen and experienced, the persistence of these events and the strategies for dealing with the reality of the head-trauma.   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/11/04/we-deserve-better</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2016 02:40:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649782/we_deserve_better.mp3" length="85775718" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Tonight we will explore how a concussion impacts the victim, as well as the victim's family, friends, and lother oved ones. Melinda Richard suffered an accident in her 30's while teaching pre-school at a Waldorf school in Northern CA after 7 years....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tonight we will explore how a concussion impacts the victim, as well as the victim's family, friends, and lother oved ones. Melinda Richard suffered an accident in her 30's while teaching pre-school at a Waldorf school in Northern CA after 7 years. After her concussion, she was forced to take a sabbatical in what became a life altering event in her teaching career. That was difficult as this was her dream position (as the innovator who had spear-headed the pre-school department for the Marin Waldorf).    She is the mother of 4 and her aunt, Sandra Berrios, became her caregiver. That partially defines Sandra's life as she comes from a very large Puerto Rican family, and has been placed into that role before. Sandra is a family-oriented individual and is often in the position of caring for the various family members.  Melinda suffered the common, but disoriwnting effects of brain trauma in the form of persistent or severe headaches; the cognitive effects of amnesia, sleepiness,and mental confusion; the gastrointestinal symptoms of nausea and vomiting; the sensory problems of ringing in the ears and sensitivity to light; the physical effects such as blackout, fatigue, or poor balance; and the emotional trauma of irritability and mild depression.  Sanda will discuss the changes seen and experienced, the persistence of these events and the strategies for dealing with the reality of the head-trauma.   ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5361</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>care-giver,concussion,dorrin rosenfeld,pre-school teacher,sandra berrios</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/images.spreaker.com/nuvolari-assets/blue_square_mic.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>SINISTER HOSTED BY Craig Siclia</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sinister-hosted-by-craig-siclia--63649840</link><description><![CDATA[SINISTER WITH Craig Sicilia    Sinister just begins to scratch the surface of what a brain injury is like.  Imagine you essence being taken over by aliens and you are trapped inside your body with them and you see, hear and think everything that is going on the inside of you.  Except it happens in slow motion and plays the highlights over and over again to maximize pain. .      Here is the big kicker you look like you, you look fine, and you try to be fine but you will crash again and again.  People you were close to begin to think your psychotic even crazy.  You don’t make it any easier by blurting out every random thought that comes to mind.  And this whole time you hardly even notice it, you try like hell to be fine.  But you just keep crashing and crashing.  You have seizures that cloud your mind more, you hear like a humming and crickets in your ears you develop super hearing to where you can hear incest’s feet pitter padded.     Stimulation like sound, light, smells and more put you over the top, and all the while you look fine but you are not who you were and you are trying to put on the act of a live time.  To try to be you.  In time you will forget who you were, and not even care.  But the people you once knew will be a constant reminder of someone you once knew and they will all think you’re an odd duck and keep their distance.    This is the beginning journey of brain injury as it gets worse for what seems to be a life time.  But somehow you gained these super powers to survive.  It is not your time so you carry on doing the best you can.  Many times a lone, isolated and in pain.  We are not alone there are so many survivors reach out find each other.   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/11/01/sinister-hosted-by-craig-siclia</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649840/sinister_hosted_by_craig_siclia.mp3" length="132900198" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>SINISTER WITH Craig Sicilia    Sinister just begins to scratch the surface of what a brain injury is like.  Imagine you essence being taken over by aliens and you are trapped inside your body with them and you see, hear and think everything that is...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[SINISTER WITH Craig Sicilia    Sinister just begins to scratch the surface of what a brain injury is like.  Imagine you essence being taken over by aliens and you are trapped inside your body with them and you see, hear and think everything that is going on the inside of you.  Except it happens in slow motion and plays the highlights over and over again to maximize pain. .      Here is the big kicker you look like you, you look fine, and you try to be fine but you will crash again and again.  People you were close to begin to think your psychotic even crazy.  You don’t make it any easier by blurting out every random thought that comes to mind.  And this whole time you hardly even notice it, you try like hell to be fine.  But you just keep crashing and crashing.  You have seizures that cloud your mind more, you hear like a humming and crickets in your ears you develop super hearing to where you can hear incest’s feet pitter padded.     Stimulation like sound, light, smells and more put you over the top, and all the while you look fine but you are not who you were and you are trying to put on the act of a live time.  To try to be you.  In time you will forget who you were, and not even care.  But the people you once knew will be a constant reminder of someone you once knew and they will all think you’re an odd duck and keep their distance.    This is the beginning journey of brain injury as it gets worse for what seems to be a life time.  But somehow you gained these super powers to survive.  It is not your time so you carry on doing the best you can.  Many times a lone, isolated and in pain.  We are not alone there are so many survivors reach out find each other.   ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8307</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injuiry support,braininjuryradio,craig sicilia,sinister</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/126910ce5dc53b80c6d2128601ff3adc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Matt Duffin Show - Ramblin'</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matt-duffin-show-ramblin--63649907</link><description><![CDATA[Too much, too little, but on time.  Commitments, Desire, Determination.    I have NO thoughts, just yet, still clearing the mind.  Broken ribs and more, hospital, Home PT, past Rosebud Rehab Village (nice Billboard y'all) roll a double and land on NRC Indianapolis for a State Leadership Meeting of the BIAIndiana.  Stop on Milton, let's put up a house.  Community Chest says visit the TV Studio for a meeting, Norco in hand, then double doubles will circle me  back to Milton, and collect $400.  It will be needed, three  rolls later and you find yourself headed for Chicago and the 'thrills' of living like a king, er, Doctor for a couple of nights at the Illinois Brain Injury Association State Convention.       I'm tired.  Drained mentally.  So, that's whats on the table.  Or what ever you wish to talk about.  Or, what song do you want to hear?  I'm sure we'll Rock.  Did I mention Illinois is a Medical Marjuana Legal State?  OMG.  I'll try to avoid that ramble, it may get personal.  Nice speakers though... (Courage, Wisdom, KINDNESS - right 'Coach', er, uh,  Miss Berry?)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/10/31/the-matt-duffin-show--ramblin</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649907/the_matt_duffin_show_ramblin.mp3" length="218733550" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Too much, too little, but on time.  Commitments, Desire, Determination.    I have NO thoughts, just yet, still clearing the mind.  Broken ribs and more, hospital, Home PT, past Rosebud Rehab Village (nice Billboard y'all) roll a double and land on...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Too much, too little, but on time.  Commitments, Desire, Determination.    I have NO thoughts, just yet, still clearing the mind.  Broken ribs and more, hospital, Home PT, past Rosebud Rehab Village (nice Billboard y'all) roll a double and land on NRC Indianapolis for a State Leadership Meeting of the BIAIndiana.  Stop on Milton, let's put up a house.  Community Chest says visit the TV Studio for a meeting, Norco in hand, then double doubles will circle me  back to Milton, and collect $400.  It will be needed, three  rolls later and you find yourself headed for Chicago and the 'thrills' of living like a king, er, Doctor for a couple of nights at the Illinois Brain Injury Association State Convention.       I'm tired.  Drained mentally.  So, that's whats on the table.  Or what ever you wish to talk about.  Or, what song do you want to hear?  I'm sure we'll Rock.  Did I mention Illinois is a Medical Marjuana Legal State?  OMG.  I'll try to avoid that ramble, it may get personal.  Nice speakers though... (Courage, Wisdom, KINDNESS - right 'Coach', er, uh,  Miss Berry?)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>13671</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio,courage awardee,matt duffin,tbi network,traumatic brain injury survivo</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0c7ed1a0ba6c4bb7cc660643bb65c01d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Late Night with Joeygiggles</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/late-night-with-joeygiggles--63649865</link><description><![CDATA[We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST   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!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/10/30/late-night-with-joeygiggles</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Oct 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649865/late_night_with_joeygiggles.mp3" length="170869282" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST   Please join us for great guests, loads of jokes and fun, and of course the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST   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!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10680</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>chronicpain,crps,ms,pain,rsd</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f550f4f435b3d010ae7c49f50cb5e8be.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TBI is A Family Affair on Surviving Head Trauma with Terry Smith</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tbi-is-a-family-affair-on-surviving-head-trauma-with-terry-smith--63649823</link><description><![CDATA[                                                                               Surviving Head Trauma with Terry Smith  Episode:            TBI is A Family Affair   This month, we have Ryan Troutman and his mother, Lisa Leon. Ryan was ejected from a car at 100 miles per hour and sustained a Tramatic Brain Injury. His mother and he will discuss the effect TBI has had on their family and his new book, "Second Chance."  Julia Fox Garrison will join us as a Suvivor, Award Winning Author of "Don't Leave Me This Way," and HarperCollins Speaker. She's going to share her family ripples after her TBI.  Wrapping up the show is Ed Fuzzy Manning, a TBI  survivor, and Founder &amp; CEO | Wellness Coach | Heart-Centered Intuitive. He will help us understand the dynamics and perhaps soulutions for families dealing with the "new" person after TBI.  Host, Terry Smith, is a 32 year post-TBI survivor and author of the award winning book, Surviving Head Trauma, as well as other books, plays, Hollywood television shows, and films. Please visit: Terry Smith Books .com  and "LIKE" on facebook: @SurvivingHeadTrauma  You can listen LIVE online (link below), Satellite Radio XM, 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 at wwwTerrySmithBooks.com.  The phone-in number is +1.424.243.9540]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/10/28/tbi-is-a-family-affair-on-surviving-head-trauma-with-terry-smith</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649823/tbi_is_a_family_affair_on_surviving_head_trauma_with_terry_smith.mp3" length="116973027" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>                                                                               Surviving Head Trauma with Terry Smith  Episode:            TBI is A Family Affair   This month, we have Ryan Troutman and his mother, Lisa Leon. Ryan was ejected from a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[                                                                               Surviving Head Trauma with Terry Smith  Episode:            TBI is A Family Affair   This month, we have Ryan Troutman and his mother, Lisa Leon. Ryan was ejected from a car at 100 miles per hour and sustained a Tramatic Brain Injury. His mother and he will discuss the effect TBI has had on their family and his new book, "Second Chance."  Julia Fox Garrison will join us as a Suvivor, Award Winning Author of "Don't Leave Me This Way," and HarperCollins Speaker. She's going to share her family ripples after her TBI.  Wrapping up the show is Ed Fuzzy Manning, a TBI  survivor, and Founder &amp; CEO | Wellness Coach | Heart-Centered Intuitive. He will help us understand the dynamics and perhaps soulutions for families dealing with the "new" person after TBI.  Host, Terry Smith, is a 32 year post-TBI survivor and author of the award winning book, Surviving Head Trauma, as well as other books, plays, Hollywood television shows, and films. Please visit: Terry Smith Books .com  and "LIKE" on facebook: @SurvivingHeadTrauma  You can listen LIVE online (link below), Satellite Radio XM, 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 at wwwTerrySmithBooks.com.  The phone-in number is +1.424.243.9540]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7311</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury talk radio networ,ryan troutman,surviving head truama with ter,tbi,terry smith</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b3a57455207b64dd545d893873434d5c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Working and Living</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/working-and-living--63649826</link><description><![CDATA[Working and Living]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/10/27/working-and-living</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2016 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649826/working_and_living.mp3" length="115213419" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Working and Living</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Working and Living]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7201</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>autoimmune,brain injury radio,ms,msandme,multiple sclerosis</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9123b4d96800522c3d4aa2b4bd2f0a7d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dream Catcher - The key Notes Attitude! - With Megan &amp; LesPaul</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dream-catcher-the-key-notes-attitude-with-megan-lespaul--63649796</link><description><![CDATA[Dream Catcher - The key Notes Attitude! - With Megan &amp; LesPaul  Put you head up high and be proud of who you are! Don’t let people put you down, life is too short today to just let go you are important, your life is important. You are not alone. Not give up on life keep going and live your life big and love yourself and have fun in life. You got so many people that love you so much.  That way you can Dream Big Dreams and Watch them come true…]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/10/26/dream-catcher--the-key-notes-attitude--with-megan-lespaul</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649796/dream_catcher_the_key_notes_attitude_with_megan_lespaul.mp3" length="74894151" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dream Catcher - The key Notes Attitude! - With Megan &amp;amp; LesPaul  Put you head up high and be proud of who you are! Don’t let people put you down, life is too short today to just let go you are important, your life is important. You are not alone....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dream Catcher - The key Notes Attitude! - With Megan &amp; LesPaul  Put you head up high and be proud of who you are! Don’t let people put you down, life is too short today to just let go you are important, your life is important. You are not alone. Not give up on life keep going and live your life big and love yourself and have fun in life. You got so many people that love you so much.  That way you can Dream Big Dreams and Watch them come true…]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4681</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>keynotes,lespaul morgan,megan jones,music therapy,williams syndrome</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e63a1830408de21186211efc6c2a454.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TBI One Love Radio with Survivor James "Jimmy Jam" Durham</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tbi-one-love-radio-with-survivor-james-jimmy-jam-durham--63649807</link><description><![CDATA[ Please tune into the #‎BrainInjuryRadio show: #‎TBIOneloveRadio starting at 7:30pm PT/9CT/10:30Est to discuss Survivor's unique TBI adventures, awareness/prevention, inspiring others and making a positive change world wide!  This months guest is, Mr. Rikk Ott from #Colorado that sustained his TBI in 1995 when trying to avoid a car accident that happened in front of him by swerving around it, but it resulted with his truck hitting the median, bouncing around in the truck until he was thrown out the passenger side against on coming traffic!  To listen please visit: www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/10/25/tbi-one-love-radio-with-survivor-james-jimmy-jam-durham or you can call into the show at:  (424)-243-9540    Peace &amp; Love    #TBIOneLove #BrainInjuryRadio #MotivationalMonday]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/10/25/tbi-one-love-radio-with-survivor-james-jimmy-jam-durham</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2016 02:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649807/tbi_one_love_radio_with_survivor_james_jimmy_jam_durham.mp3" length="86414360" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle> Please tune into the #‎BrainInjuryRadio show: #‎TBIOneloveRadio starting at 7:30pm PT/9CT/10:30Est to discuss Survivor's unique TBI adventures, awareness/prevention, inspiring others and making a positive change world wide!  This months guest...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Please tune into the #‎BrainInjuryRadio show: #‎TBIOneloveRadio starting at 7:30pm PT/9CT/10:30Est to discuss Survivor's unique TBI adventures, awareness/prevention, inspiring others and making a positive change world wide!  This months guest is, Mr. Rikk Ott from #Colorado that sustained his TBI in 1995 when trying to avoid a car accident that happened in front of him by swerving around it, but it resulted with his truck hitting the median, bouncing around in the truck until he was thrown out the passenger side against on coming traffic!  To listen please visit: www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/10/25/tbi-one-love-radio-with-survivor-james-jimmy-jam-durham or you can call into the show at:  (424)-243-9540    Peace &amp; Love    #TBIOneLove #BrainInjuryRadio #MotivationalMonday]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5401</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>braininjuryradio,inspireotherstobeinspiring,letsendthesilence,motivationalmonday,tbionelove</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/dc32ad10de8c624712e25d020e54a35b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Matt Duffin Show - I MAY BE A REDNECK, IF I HAVE A TRUMP SIGN IN MY YARD</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matt-duffin-show-i-may-be-a-redneck-if-i-have-a-trump-sign-in-my-yard--63649922</link><description><![CDATA[Sorry for the opening Jeff Foxworthy, but geeeesh.  Say it!  We're gonna talk about brain injury's for sure tonight - Donald Trump and Mike Pence is the subject!!!  Sorry, I beleive in mankind, which is a cheap sale.  Gonna Rock my ear off (yes, the one I have left) tonight in anticipation of the upcoming American Election.  Is the choices considered weak?  Not really.  Just one bad apple can spoil the basket - and he is quite deplorable, dispicable and dislikened.    He attacks women, blacks, Latino's and people like you and me - the disabled.  But you are able to vote.    Upcoming Leadership Conference on Monday in Indianapolis, followed by a weekend in Chicago for the Illinios State Brain INjury Assiociation Educational Conference.  Busy week and yep, these ribs are still broken.  Be easy on me, please.  Sugguestions always welcome.  Donald Trump fans are not.  (424) 243-9540 and lets discuss the election process, and what it does to the mentally disabled.  I find myself letting go of "friends" on FaceBook, because they can't let go of the deciet tossed by Trump.  The Republican candidate that the Republicans or RNC don't even support.    I MAY BE A REDNECK, IF I HAVE A TRUMP SIGN IN MY YARD.... ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/10/24/the-matt-duffin-show--i-may-be-a-redneck-if-i-have-a-trump-sign-in-my-yard</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649922/the_matt_duffin_show_i_may_be_a_redneck_if_i_have_a_trump_sign_in_my_yard.mp3" length="219432378" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Sorry for the opening Jeff Foxworthy, but geeeesh.  Say it!  We're gonna talk about brain injury's for sure tonight - Donald Trump and Mike Pence is the subject!!!  Sorry, I beleive in mankind, which is a cheap sale.  Gonna Rock my ear off (yes, the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sorry for the opening Jeff Foxworthy, but geeeesh.  Say it!  We're gonna talk about brain injury's for sure tonight - Donald Trump and Mike Pence is the subject!!!  Sorry, I beleive in mankind, which is a cheap sale.  Gonna Rock my ear off (yes, the one I have left) tonight in anticipation of the upcoming American Election.  Is the choices considered weak?  Not really.  Just one bad apple can spoil the basket - and he is quite deplorable, dispicable and dislikened.    He attacks women, blacks, Latino's and people like you and me - the disabled.  But you are able to vote.    Upcoming Leadership Conference on Monday in Indianapolis, followed by a weekend in Chicago for the Illinios State Brain INjury Assiociation Educational Conference.  Busy week and yep, these ribs are still broken.  Be easy on me, please.  Sugguestions always welcome.  Donald Trump fans are not.  (424) 243-9540 and lets discuss the election process, and what it does to the mentally disabled.  I find myself letting go of "friends" on FaceBook, because they can't let go of the deciet tossed by Trump.  The Republican candidate that the Republicans or RNC don't even support.    I MAY BE A REDNECK, IF I HAVE A TRUMP SIGN IN MY YARD.... ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>13715</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio network,courage,matt duffin,people 1st of spokane,tbi survivors network</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/184350873d03b823b1de37b524cdc72e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Late Night with Joeygiggles LIVE With Author Edna J. White</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/late-night-with-joeygiggles-live-with-author-edna-j-white--63649862</link><description><![CDATA[We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST   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!  Tonight's Guest is Author Edna J.White 11:30-12:30 PM EST LIVE]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/10/23/late-night-with-joeygiggles-live-with-author-edna-j-white</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Oct 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649862/late_night_with_joeygiggles_live_with_author_edna_j_white.mp3" length="172242696" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST   Please join us for great guests, loads of jokes and fun, and of course the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST   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!  Tonight's Guest is Author Edna J.White 11:30-12:30 PM EST LIVE]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10766</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>author,authors,book,books,publishing</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b2e5b206520aa3b734df3d5322e2ea81.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Mess With M.S.: The Relationship Show #1</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mess-with-m-s-the-relationship-show-1--63649806</link><description><![CDATA[          Join us this Saturday to discuss M.S. and Relationships with Matt Pineda, Jessi Noel Nuss, Belinda Oiler, Kix Peace, Susan Plummer and Megan Elizabeth Lewellyn! Different people with different experiences of M.S. and Relationships!  Mess With M.S.   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/10/23/mess-with-ms-the-relationship-show-1</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Oct 2016 00:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649806/mess_with_ms_the_relationship_show_1.mp3" length="72336240" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>          Join us this Saturday to discuss M.S. and Relationships with Matt Pineda, Jessi Noel Nuss, Belinda Oiler, Kix Peace, Susan Plummer and Megan Elizabeth Lewellyn! Different people with different experiences of M.S. and Relationships!  Mess...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[          Join us this Saturday to discuss M.S. and Relationships with Matt Pineda, Jessi Noel Nuss, Belinda Oiler, Kix Peace, Susan Plummer and Megan Elizabeth Lewellyn! Different people with different experiences of M.S. and Relationships!  Mess With M.S.   ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4522</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>facebook,guests,lisa dryer,talk show,twitter</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2dcae775bc6d8d40d84e400bd73668a5.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>"BE POSITIVE" with Shannon Marie and John ~ "TBI Train"</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-positive-with-shannon-marie-and-john-tbi-train--63649853</link><description><![CDATA[Step right up here aboard the "TBI Train" to get different perspectives of what TBI recovery is and how to make your life worth living!!!  I know it sounds skeptical but a life can blossom into a bouquet of flowers!!!  Attitude is the crucial ingredient in the mix.       braininjuryradio/2016/10/21/be-positive-with-shannon-marie-and-john-tbi-train     TIME ZONES = 10 PM Eastern, 9 PM Central, 8 PM Mountain, 7PM Pacific  If you have a question please call 424-243-9540 and press "1" to speak.  BE POSITIVE!!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/10/21/be-positive-with-shannon-marie-and-john-tbi-train</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649853/be_positive_with_shannon_marie_and_john_tbi_train.mp3" length="156050957" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Step right up here aboard the "TBI Train" to get different perspectives of what TBI recovery is and how to make your life worth living!!!  I know it sounds skeptical but a life can blossom into a bouquet of flowers!!!  Attitude is the crucial...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Step right up here aboard the "TBI Train" to get different perspectives of what TBI recovery is and how to make your life worth living!!!  I know it sounds skeptical but a life can blossom into a bouquet of flowers!!!  Attitude is the crucial ingredient in the mix.       braininjuryradio/2016/10/21/be-positive-with-shannon-marie-and-john-tbi-train     TIME ZONES = 10 PM Eastern, 9 PM Central, 8 PM Mountain, 7PM Pacific  If you have a question please call 424-243-9540 and press "1" to speak.  BE POSITIVE!!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9754</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>attitude,recovery,rehabilitation,self-respect,tbi</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/images.spreaker.com/nuvolari-assets/blue_square_mic.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dream Catchers - Diamond and Silk Make America Great Again - LesPaul</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dream-catchers-diamond-and-silk-make-america-great-again-lespaul--63649901</link><description><![CDATA[Living the American Dream with a disability. Is it possible? Is it practacle? I say yes!!! Are we willing to try to try no matter what? Well I am am and I hope you are willing to do the same too. Join me on a journey of discovery tonight on Dream Catchers with LesPaul as we discover new hope and opourtunities for a better life. Tonight we will have a disscussion with 2 wildly popular guests on Dream Catchers with Les Paul Morgan.  I strongly belive that Donald Trump can help bring about positive changes for people all across America with and without disabilities so join me tonight for a fun and very informational guests Diamond and Silk on Dream Catchers with Les Paul Morgan.   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/10/19/dream-catchers--diamond-and-silk-make-america-great-again--lespaul</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649901/dream_catchers_diamond_and_silk_make_america_great_again_lespaul.mp3" length="175335594" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Living the American Dream with a disability. Is it possible? Is it practacle? I say yes!!! Are we willing to try to try no matter what? Well I am am and I hope you are willing to do the same too. Join me on a journey of discovery tonight on Dream...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Living the American Dream with a disability. Is it possible? Is it practacle? I say yes!!! Are we willing to try to try no matter what? Well I am am and I hope you are willing to do the same too. Join me on a journey of discovery tonight on Dream Catchers with LesPaul as we discover new hope and opourtunities for a better life. Tonight we will have a disscussion with 2 wildly popular guests on Dream Catchers with Les Paul Morgan.  I strongly belive that Donald Trump can help bring about positive changes for people all across America with and without disabilities so join me tonight for a fun and very informational guests Diamond and Silk on Dream Catchers with Les Paul Morgan.   ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10959</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>american dream,better life,hope,polotics,trump</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a65a99aacb665c5b825a04c90d7a388c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Beyond These Eyes</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-these-eyes--63649793</link><description><![CDATA[One of the hard truths with brain injury, especially from those who once knew us, they still see the old person and in many cases refuse to even concider this new creature that is developing behind the eyes of what they believe to be true so anything else is a lie.   Or those folks who say "I tell you what by looking at you I would never know anything is wrong with you." Got to love that one too...  But the hardest reality is of us as we look into the miror and expect to see who we were and try to recognize and understand who we have become.  As I meet people all over the world I begin to realize how lucky I am, though I was stuck for years inside of someone else I eventually broke free,  I became unstuck, And so many folks never had the oppurtunity or chance to free their oldself from their new being and and spend decades or a life time stuck in the shadows of who they once were, never discovering or living to the potential of this wonderful new person.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/10/18/beyond-these-eyes</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649793/beyond_these_eyes.mp3" length="60391803" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>One of the hard truths with brain injury, especially from those who once knew us, they still see the old person and in many cases refuse to even concider this new creature that is developing behind the eyes of what they believe to be true so anything...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[One of the hard truths with brain injury, especially from those who once knew us, they still see the old person and in many cases refuse to even concider this new creature that is developing behind the eyes of what they believe to be true so anything else is a lie.   Or those folks who say "I tell you what by looking at you I would never know anything is wrong with you." Got to love that one too...  But the hardest reality is of us as we look into the miror and expect to see who we were and try to recognize and understand who we have become.  As I meet people all over the world I begin to realize how lucky I am, though I was stuck for years inside of someone else I eventually broke free,  I became unstuck, And so many folks never had the oppurtunity or chance to free their oldself from their new being and and spend decades or a life time stuck in the shadows of who they once were, never discovering or living to the potential of this wonderful new person.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3775</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio,hope for tomorrow,lost in brain injury</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c777c0971620776a3d987afe44b36fd1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Matt Duffin Show, Live from the Joint .. Again  :(</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matt-duffin-show-live-from-the-joint-again--63649812</link><description><![CDATA[Matt's got the Rehab blues again .. Poor guy can't get a break!   He'll be checking in to give us a report on his current status, and then you feel free to call with what's on your mind &amp; heart.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/10/17/the-matt-duffin-show-live-from-the-joint-again</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2016 02:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649812/the_matt_duffin_show_live_from_the_joint_again.mp3" length="101015346" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt's got the Rehab blues again .. Poor guy can't get a break!   He'll be checking in to give us a report on his current status, and then you feel free to call with what's on your mind &amp;amp; heart.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt's got the Rehab blues again .. Poor guy can't get a break!   He'll be checking in to give us a report on his current status, and then you feel free to call with what's on your mind &amp; heart.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6314</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio,healing,matt duffin,recovery,support.</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/721f0bfab9daa8c2d89062ab2250958c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Another Fork in the Road: Meet the Millsaps</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-meet-the-millsaps--63649788</link><description><![CDATA[Brain injury can happen to anyone, anywhere, and at any time. But, when it happens in your own kitchen by a freak accident – a very freak accident, you have to wonder. Shelly was just walking to her refrigerator when an event changed her life and that of her family forever. Her husband, Bob, has stood by her side and says they have even grown closer as a family.     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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/10/17/another-fork-in-the-road-meet-the-millsaps</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2016 00:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649788/another_fork_in_the_road_meet_the_millsaps.mp3" length="78806249" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Brain injury can happen to anyone, anywhere, and at any time. But, when it happens in your own kitchen by a freak accident – a very freak accident, you have to wonder. Shelly was just walking to her refrigerator when an event changed her life and that...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Brain injury can happen to anyone, anywhere, and at any time. But, when it happens in your own kitchen by a freak accident – a very freak accident, you have to wonder. Shelly was just walking to her refrigerator when an event changed her life and that of her family forever. Her husband, Bob, has stood by her side and says they have even grown closer as a family.     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]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4926</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bob millsap,exploding soda can,shelly millsap,tbi,traumatic brain injury</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e70f90d939b36106d98d2ed02ff14bb4.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>One Step at a Time With Isis S.P - Am I A  Uniter Or  Divider?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-step-at-a-time-with-isis-s-p-am-i-a-uniter-or-divider--63649842</link><description><![CDATA[Hello EVERYONE!!! I pray and hope that you and your loved ones are doing well. In today's crazy times within our global community, we have seen both roles in people (communities) that lead to prosperity or more corruption, deception and division within our world. Please join me tonight, 7pm PCT/ 10pm EST. to discuss how to recognize the differences between Uniters and Dividers within ourselves and our society.  We can breakdown any unclear barriers that lead to unhealthy divisions.  Let's continue to help eachother understand one another and as we help ourselves to a healthier "ME" and "WE".  We can do this  just by taking One Step At a Time...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/10/15/one-step-at-a-time-with-isis-sp--am-i-a-uniter-or-divider</guid><pubDate>Sat, 15 Oct 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649842/one_step_at_a_time_with_isis_sp_am_i_a_uniter_or_divider.mp3" length="136580329" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Hello EVERYONE!!! I pray and hope that you and your loved ones are doing well. In today's crazy times within our global community, we have seen both roles in people (communities) that lead to prosperity or more corruption, deception and division...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hello EVERYONE!!! I pray and hope that you and your loved ones are doing well. In today's crazy times within our global community, we have seen both roles in people (communities) that lead to prosperity or more corruption, deception and division within our world. Please join me tonight, 7pm PCT/ 10pm EST. to discuss how to recognize the differences between Uniters and Dividers within ourselves and our society.  We can breakdown any unclear barriers that lead to unhealthy divisions.  Let's continue to help eachother understand one another and as we help ourselves to a healthier "ME" and "WE".  We can do this  just by taking One Step At a Time...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8537</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury talk radio,dividing,one step at a time with isis s,uniting</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/525d012f9b6e19ee1e771a7d970dcf2a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dream Catchers - Life on the Run - Live it, love it, enjoy it - LesPaul Morgan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dream-catchers-life-on-the-run-live-it-love-it-enjoy-it-lespaul-morgan--63649895</link><description><![CDATA[Sometimes Life is just hard and it is what it is!!! Tonight I want to have people with Disabilities call in and share what it is to live life with a disparity and then weather you are new to it are it has been lifelong or recently happened share your struggles and accomplishments to help others get a feel of what it is like having a disability or whatever blessing or something that has happened good in your life as well.  Topics.  1. How do you feel tonight?  2. What are your struggles?  3. How do you cope with stressful situations?  4. What Barriers have you faced?  5 Are u an over comer?  6. Together we stand United we fall  7. Becoming your Dream  8. Minifying your positives  9. Destroying your negatives  10. Living life to the maximum potential  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/10/12/dream-catchers--life-on-the-run--live-it-love-it-enjoy-it--lespaul-morgan</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649895/dream_catchers_life_on_the_run_live_it_love_it_enjoy_it_lespaul_morgan.mp3" length="195446536" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Sometimes Life is just hard and it is what it is!!! Tonight I want to have people with Disabilities call in and share what it is to live life with a disparity and then weather you are new to it are it has been lifelong or recently happened share your...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sometimes Life is just hard and it is what it is!!! Tonight I want to have people with Disabilities call in and share what it is to live life with a disparity and then weather you are new to it are it has been lifelong or recently happened share your struggles and accomplishments to help others get a feel of what it is like having a disability or whatever blessing or something that has happened good in your life as well.  Topics.  1. How do you feel tonight?  2. What are your struggles?  3. How do you cope with stressful situations?  4. What Barriers have you faced?  5 Are u an over comer?  6. Together we stand United we fall  7. Becoming your Dream  8. Minifying your positives  9. Destroying your negatives  10. Living life to the maximum potential  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>12216</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>dreamcatchers,dream catchers,les paul morgan,lespaul morgan,live talk</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9664b1b00ff03ae2c55d96d94e2aa272.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Matt Duffin Show  - Lynn Julian, Actress, Model &amp; Boston Strong</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matt-duffin-show-lynn-julian-actress-model-boston-strong--63649905</link><description><![CDATA[Our continuing saga’s of women with TBI’s who have made it their decision to give back to life, not watch it go by continues with Actress, Model, Singer, Songwriter  Lynn Julian, of Boston.  Like former guest Sharen Wendy, she’s Boston Strong!  Surviving her second TBI at the 2013 Boston Marathon finish line explosion, previous a 2006 stage accident caused initial TBI.  You may have rocked her songs as Cookie Cutter Girl, a Superhero in 21st Century’s “Girl Power Pop” shows.   “On 4.15.2013, I survived the Boston Marathon attack, along with my boyfriend of 13 years, escaping with a painful, chronic low back injury, frontal lobe brain injury, hearing loss, extreme tinnitus and severe PTSD.  I trained to run for the 1st time, having never run at all in my life, struggling with daily, severe, chronic pain and panic attacks.  I finished 2014 Boston Marathon, and was named one of the "Most Inspirational Women to Ever Run The" Boston Marathon by SELF MAGAZINE,  and Most Resilient by MORE MAGAZINE.  My 6lb Service Dog is also a Boston Marathon Survivor.  I believe he is the only "animal survivor," and he was left him afraid of sudden or loud noises.  Her daily struggle’s with chronic pain inspired me to volunteer as the Director of Medical Marijuana Advocacy for Leaftopia, also the Massachusetts Ambassador for the US Pain Foundation, on the Advisory Panel of the MA Resiliency Center.  Her message is one of INSPIRATION and HOPE. (Now you can see why she’s on TMDS).   “I fought my way out of that wheelchair, and I fought my way across that finish line.  If I can do it, so can you. Never give up HOPE!”  424  243-9540]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/10/10/the-matt-duffin-show--lynn-julian-actress-model-boston-strong</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649905/the_matt_duffin_show_lynn_julian_actress_model_boston_strong.mp3" length="183709824" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Our continuing saga’s of women with TBI’s who have made it their decision to give back to life, not watch it go by continues with Actress, Model, Singer, Songwriter  Lynn Julian, of Boston.  Like former guest Sharen Wendy, she’s Boston Strong! ...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our continuing saga’s of women with TBI’s who have made it their decision to give back to life, not watch it go by continues with Actress, Model, Singer, Songwriter  Lynn Julian, of Boston.  Like former guest Sharen Wendy, she’s Boston Strong!  Surviving her second TBI at the 2013 Boston Marathon finish line explosion, previous a 2006 stage accident caused initial TBI.  You may have rocked her songs as Cookie Cutter Girl, a Superhero in 21st Century’s “Girl Power Pop” shows.   “On 4.15.2013, I survived the Boston Marathon attack, along with my boyfriend of 13 years, escaping with a painful, chronic low back injury, frontal lobe brain injury, hearing loss, extreme tinnitus and severe PTSD.  I trained to run for the 1st time, having never run at all in my life, struggling with daily, severe, chronic pain and panic attacks.  I finished 2014 Boston Marathon, and was named one of the "Most Inspirational Women to Ever Run The" Boston Marathon by SELF MAGAZINE,  and Most Resilient by MORE MAGAZINE.  My 6lb Service Dog is also a Boston Marathon Survivor.  I believe he is the only "animal survivor," and he was left him afraid of sudden or loud noises.  Her daily struggle’s with chronic pain inspired me to volunteer as the Director of Medical Marijuana Advocacy for Leaftopia, also the Massachusetts Ambassador for the US Pain Foundation, on the Advisory Panel of the MA Resiliency Center.  Her message is one of INSPIRATION and HOPE. (Now you can see why she’s on TMDS).   “I fought my way out of that wheelchair, and I fought my way across that finish line.  If I can do it, so can you. Never give up HOPE!”  424  243-9540]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>11482</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio,courage,lynn julian,matt duffin,tbi survivors network</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1fceb35ed99a66058a76ef32acb44702.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Saturday Night Rocks Your Socks - Open Mic &amp; Mix</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/saturday-night-rocks-your-socks-open-mic-mix--63649835</link><description><![CDATA[Join Us For Free For All Saturday!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/10/09/saturday-night-rocks-your-socks--open-mic-mix</guid><pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2016 03:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649835/saturday_night_rocks_your_socks_open_mic_mix.mp3" length="116611493" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join Us For Free For All Saturday!</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join Us For Free For All Saturday!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7289</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injusy radio,music,open mic</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3a19cb7b18f48e6de28bcb0fbed875b2.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Mess With M.S., Countrygirl Morgan and M.S. travel tips</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mess-with-m-s-countrygirl-morgan-and-m-s-travel-tips--63649778</link><description><![CDATA[This is about how M.S. changed my life.  MS is the most debilitating neurological disease. 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.  I opened up my life to a journey of adventure: Learning things any normal person can do to enhance their lives after MS&amp;brain injury.   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!   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/10/09/mess-with-ms-countrygirl-morgan-and-ms-travel-tips</guid><pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2016 00:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649778/mess_with_ms_countrygirl_morgan_and_ms_travel_tips.mp3" length="66385338" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is about how M.S. changed my life.  MS is the most debilitating neurological disease. 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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is about how M.S. changed my life.  MS is the most debilitating neurological disease. 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.  I opened up my life to a journey of adventure: Learning things any normal person can do to enhance their lives after MS&amp;brain injury.   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!   ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4150</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>facebook,guests,lisa dryer,mess with ms,twitter</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b3d0a869aad290f69077f62f986b6073.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>WTF? (Where's The Focus?) w/Kevin A. Phillips - 2016 NFL Boycott</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/wtf-where-s-the-focus-w-kevin-a-phillips-2016-nfl-boycott--63649801</link><description><![CDATA[What do you call 1,696 people who generate over $80 Billion dollars (annually) for a "non-profit" Organization that compensates participants with; pennies on the dollar, legal fees, and terminated contracts on the whims of those more ignorant than them? Football players   It's Oct 2016, How many more football players need to kill themselves before people start PAYING ATTENTION instead of paying for season tickets? CTE has been acknowledged by the NFL but 'swept-under-the-rug' as though those participating need not concern themselves with it.    While it's been said, "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.", when did 'good men', DO NOTHING?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/10/08/wtf-wheres-the-focus-wkevin-a-phillips--2016-nfl-boycott</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Oct 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649801/wtf_wheres_the_focus_wkevin_a_phillips_2016_nfl_boycott.mp3" length="84841997" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What do you call 1,696 people who generate over $80 Billion dollars (annually) for a "non-profit" Organization that compensates participants with; pennies on the dollar, legal fees, and terminated contracts on the whims of those more ignorant than...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What do you call 1,696 people who generate over $80 Billion dollars (annually) for a "non-profit" Organization that compensates participants with; pennies on the dollar, legal fees, and terminated contracts on the whims of those more ignorant than them? Football players   It's Oct 2016, How many more football players need to kill themselves before people start PAYING ATTENTION instead of paying for season tickets? CTE has been acknowledged by the NFL but 'swept-under-the-rug' as though those participating need not concern themselves with it.    While it's been said, "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.", when did 'good men', DO NOTHING?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5303</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>kevin a. phillips,ptsd,tbi,usmc,veteran</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/16ee2574961356b9671be7d2d84b8737.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Support Services are Here - Brain Injury Communication with Host Michael Idell</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/support-services-are-here-brain-injury-communication-with-host-michael-idell--63649791</link><description><![CDATA[Caregivers need support  Survivors need to know others are here who understand.  We need to stick together to create and continue a positive support service for each other.  Sometimes it's someone to just listen, someone to learn and someone to be there!  Please Join Host Michael Idell and Special Guest Carrie Macdougall share there stories with fellow members of our organization how beneficial teamwork and companionship are for us all to grow together,  ___________________________________________________________________________  ASBISG.org Is a Neurological Impairments 501c3 Non-Profit Organization for Peer Counseling, Support Services, Networking Tool and Educational Establishment for Caregivers, Families, Survivors and Public Brain Injury Awareness Education.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/10/08/support-services-are-here--brain-injury-communication-with-host-michael-idell</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Oct 2016 00:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649791/support_services_are_here_brain_injury_communication_with_host_michael_idell.mp3" length="58394794" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Caregivers need support  Survivors need to know others are here who understand.  We need to stick together to create and continue a positive support service for each other.  Sometimes it's someone to just listen, someone to learn and someone to be...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Caregivers need support  Survivors need to know others are here who understand.  We need to stick together to create and continue a positive support service for each other.  Sometimes it's someone to just listen, someone to learn and someone to be there!  Please Join Host Michael Idell and Special Guest Carrie Macdougall share there stories with fellow members of our organization how beneficial teamwork and companionship are for us all to grow together,  ___________________________________________________________________________  ASBISG.org Is a Neurological Impairments 501c3 Non-Profit Organization for Peer Counseling, Support Services, Networking Tool and Educational Establishment for Caregivers, Families, Survivors and Public Brain Injury Awareness Education.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3650</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>asbisg.org,brain injury,michael idell,ptsd,support services</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3d2bee080d8668618ccc9aef1c797bb0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>We Deserve Better - Dorrin Rosenfeld</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-deserve-better-dorrin-rosenfeld--63649764</link><description><![CDATA[Marvin Ray Risen was born with mild right side spastic hemilegia cerebral palsy. He is now in his mid 40's and over the years, has learned some tricks in coping with this acquired brain injury. He describes himself as learning very slowly with trouble remembering different things. He has been on his own since he was 17, and during that time has learned what he can and cannot do. He has worked to improve himself mentally, physically, and emotionally.  His major stressor - and satisfaction - comes from his marriage of 17 yrs with two children. He happily reports that his kids do not have cerebral palsy at all. His wife was diagnosed with Bell's Palsy as well as other disabilities. He mentions that getting older is more difficult than it is for the average person; he has to take it easier now.  Because the symptoms are focused on his Rt. side, he practices constantly to relax the tightened muscles. One of the major activities concerns writing, just his name or practicing penmanship. Another activity he does is he pushes himself to handle stressful activities and people. Since we all live in this world with others, that is a constant battle. One of his major struggles, though, is regulatig his own mood and overcoming depression. This battle has been a life-long struggle, but he has obviously found a successful compromise with life.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/10/07/we-deserve-better--dorrin-rosenfeld</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649764/we_deserve_better_dorrin_rosenfeld.mp3" length="44461707" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Marvin Ray Risen was born with mild right side spastic hemilegia cerebral palsy. He is now in his mid 40's and over the years, has learned some tricks in coping with this acquired brain injury. He describes himself as learning very slowly with trouble...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Marvin Ray Risen was born with mild right side spastic hemilegia cerebral palsy. He is now in his mid 40's and over the years, has learned some tricks in coping with this acquired brain injury. He describes himself as learning very slowly with trouble remembering different things. He has been on his own since he was 17, and during that time has learned what he can and cannot do. He has worked to improve himself mentally, physically, and emotionally.  His major stressor - and satisfaction - comes from his marriage of 17 yrs with two children. He happily reports that his kids do not have cerebral palsy at all. His wife was diagnosed with Bell's Palsy as well as other disabilities. He mentions that getting older is more difficult than it is for the average person; he has to take it easier now.  Because the symptoms are focused on his Rt. side, he practices constantly to relax the tightened muscles. One of the major activities concerns writing, just his name or practicing penmanship. Another activity he does is he pushes himself to handle stressful activities and people. Since we all live in this world with others, that is a constant battle. One of his major struggles, though, is regulatig his own mood and overcoming depression. This battle has been a life-long struggle, but he has obviously found a successful compromise with life.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2779</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>aquired brain injury,cerebral palsy,marvin risen,photography,spastic hemiplegia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/images.spreaker.com/nuvolari-assets/blue_square_mic.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>From Flawed to Fantastic with Fantastic Frank Interviewing Scott Gallmeyer</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-flawed-to-fantastic-with-fantastic-frank-interviewing-scott-gallmeyer--63649802</link><description><![CDATA[Could miraculus healing results in a dog lead to next breakthrough in TBI treatment? Scott Gallmeyer is a material scientist who created the HOPE formula to save his dog's life in 2012 - and succeeded! Made of all natural ingredients, the HOPE formula has had positive results treating dementia in Scott's family members, and has the potential to treat TBI as well. Tune it for the latest on this hot topic!     ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/10/07/from-flawed-to-fantastic-with-fantastic-frank-interviewing-scott-gallmeyer</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649802/from_flawed_to_fantastic_with_fantastic_frank_interviewing_scott_gallmeyer.mp3" length="87042134" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Could miraculus healing results in a dog lead to next breakthrough in TBI treatment? Scott Gallmeyer is a material scientist who created the HOPE formula to save his dog's life in 2012 - and succeeded! Made of all natural ingredients, the HOPE formula...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Could miraculus healing results in a dog lead to next breakthrough in TBI treatment? Scott Gallmeyer is a material scientist who created the HOPE formula to save his dog's life in 2012 - and succeeded! Made of all natural ingredients, the HOPE formula has had positive results treating dementia in Scott's family members, and has the potential to treat TBI as well. Tune it for the latest on this hot topic!     ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5441</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>dogs,fantastic frank johnson,science,scott gallmeyer,tbi treatment</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/52c2f3ffd9a7018dca5c96585593043d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Katie Iocona - sports and leisure programs #2 - Dream Catchers</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/katie-iocona-sports-and-leisure-programs-2-dream-catchers--63649898</link><description><![CDATA[Katie Iocona - sports and leisure programs coordinator - Dream Catchers   Hello everyone we have a great guest tonight on Dream Catchers with LesPaul; Katie Iocona is the adaptive sports and leisure programs coordinator for Walton Foundation for Independence in Augusta GA. If you would like to talk with Katie or have something you would like to speak about dial 424-243-9540 and press the number #1 if you would like to speak because this is a call in show tonight!!!   I wanted her to come on tonight and share with everyone about how very important it is for people with disabilities to be involved in sports and leisure programs for and overall Independence and healthy living! Want to get out and stay active? We’ve got you covered.  Make new friends and learn new skills in our adaptive sports programs led by trained volunteers—all offered completely free, thanks to grants, donations from the local community and more. To top all that off, ALL of these events are FREE for individuals with physical disabilities including spinal cord injuries, amputations, TBI, Cerebral Palsy, PTSD, Visual impairments, and others.  All we ask is for each of the clinics you have closed toed shoes and wear comfortable clothing (preferably a collared polo shirt or exercise clothing to keep you cool). For More Information about Walton Foundation For Independence please visit http://www.waltonfoundation.net/ for more information about all of their wonderful services]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/10/05/katie-iocona--sports-and-leisure-programs-2--dream-catchers-1</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649898/katie_iocona_sports_and_leisure_programs_2_dream_catchers_1.mp3" length="171660479" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Katie Iocona - sports and leisure programs coordinator - Dream Catchers   Hello everyone we have a great guest tonight on Dream Catchers with LesPaul; Katie Iocona is the adaptive sports and leisure programs coordinator for Walton Foundation for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Katie Iocona - sports and leisure programs coordinator - Dream Catchers   Hello everyone we have a great guest tonight on Dream Catchers with LesPaul; Katie Iocona is the adaptive sports and leisure programs coordinator for Walton Foundation for Independence in Augusta GA. If you would like to talk with Katie or have something you would like to speak about dial 424-243-9540 and press the number #1 if you would like to speak because this is a call in show tonight!!!   I wanted her to come on tonight and share with everyone about how very important it is for people with disabilities to be involved in sports and leisure programs for and overall Independence and healthy living! Want to get out and stay active? We’ve got you covered.  Make new friends and learn new skills in our adaptive sports programs led by trained volunteers—all offered completely free, thanks to grants, donations from the local community and more. To top all that off, ALL of these events are FREE for individuals with physical disabilities including spinal cord injuries, amputations, TBI, Cerebral Palsy, PTSD, Visual impairments, and others.  All we ask is for each of the clinics you have closed toed shoes and wear comfortable clothing (preferably a collared polo shirt or exercise clothing to keep you cool). For More Information about Walton Foundation For Independence please visit http://www.waltonfoundation.net/ for more information about all of their wonderful services]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10729</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio network,disabilities,disability,walton foundation,walton options</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e63a1830408de21186211efc6c2a454.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Matt Duffin Show - Smart Goals &amp; Stress Management</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matt-duffin-show-smart-goals-stress-management--63649934</link><description><![CDATA[We interupt this continuing TMDS format of challeging success stories of women in a fight against TBI.  We WILL continue next week with a star of big screen name, but my interuption became this week's interuption, and faster than you can say "Caps Lock", the problem is now fixed and we're rolling into STRESS MANAGEMENT and Smart Goals.  Our success with TBI's goals begins smartly.  And so do we.     I'm late, MAJOR computer OPERATOR ERRORS today, so let's roll with the show.  Of course we will rock and roll, it makes me smile and the search for songs with TBI meaning goes on and on.  Rock Steady! ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/10/03/the-matt-duffin-show--smart-goals-stress-management</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649934/the_matt_duffin_show_smart_goals_stress_management.mp3" length="224416541" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We interupt this continuing TMDS format of challeging success stories of women in a fight against TBI.  We WILL continue next week with a star of big screen name, but my interuption became this week's interuption, and faster than you can say "Caps...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We interupt this continuing TMDS format of challeging success stories of women in a fight against TBI.  We WILL continue next week with a star of big screen name, but my interuption became this week's interuption, and faster than you can say "Caps Lock", the problem is now fixed and we're rolling into STRESS MANAGEMENT and Smart Goals.  Our success with TBI's goals begins smartly.  And so do we.     I'm late, MAJOR computer OPERATOR ERRORS today, so let's roll with the show.  Of course we will rock and roll, it makes me smile and the search for songs with TBI meaning goes on and on.  Rock Steady! ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>14027</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bics,brain injury radio,matt duffin,stress and goals,tbi survivors network</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8a624acce0bc50d71ccb48099f8f291c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Another Fork in the Road: Do Support Groups Help After Brain Injury?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-do-support-groups-help-after-brain-injury--63649809</link><description><![CDATA[Where do you turn after brain injury for support. Hopefully your family and friends will stick around. But it is also helpful to know and interact with others who are going through a similar situation as you are. This is where support groups come in. How do you find a support group to meet your needs? My panelists, survivors, GeorgeAnna Bell and Lisa Dryer, and caregiver, Jeannette Davidson-Mayer will join me to discuss this topic. We hope to offer some god ideas about support groups.     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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/10/03/another-fork-in-the-road-do-support-groups-help-after-brain-injury</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2016 00:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649809/another_fork_in_the_road_do_support_groups_help_after_brain_injury.mp3" length="78060191" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Where do you turn after brain injury for support. Hopefully your family and friends will stick around. But it is also helpful to know and interact with others who are going through a similar situation as you are. This is where support groups come in....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Where do you turn after brain injury for support. Hopefully your family and friends will stick around. But it is also helpful to know and interact with others who are going through a similar situation as you are. This is where support groups come in. How do you find a support group to meet your needs? My panelists, survivors, GeorgeAnna Bell and Lisa Dryer, and caregiver, Jeannette Davidson-Mayer will join me to discuss this topic. We hope to offer some god ideas about support groups.     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]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4879</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>georgeanna bell,jeannette davidson-mayer,lisa dryer,support groups,tbi</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4a449d90a2d536c103a8be90870fe6b9.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Late Night with Joeygiggles</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/late-night-with-joeygiggles--63649902</link><description><![CDATA[Tonight's show is going to be on Leadership and Team Building... Please come join us... ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/10/02/late-night-with-joeygiggles</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Oct 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649902/late_night_with_joeygiggles.mp3" length="172139042" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Tonight's show is going to be on Leadership and Team Building... Please come join us... </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tonight's show is going to be on Leadership and Team Building... Please come join us... ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10759</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>leader,leaders,leadership,manage,management</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a4331e90882b50e3c50d4fbb2c3af48e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>"Be Positive" with Shannon Marie and John ~ What is InternetMedicine.com???</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-positive-with-shannon-marie-and-john-what-is-internetmedicine-com--63649890</link><description><![CDATA[Hey~Hey~Hey get in line for the GOOD STUFF!!!  What you say???  The GOOD NEWS of living life today!!! So put your feet up and listen to the interesting words we have to say.   The show starts at 7 pm Pacific, 8 pm Mountain,  9 pm Central, and 10 pm Eastern. If you can't listen live ~ don't cry ~ the download is below so you can listen anytime after tonight. If you have a question and want to call in the number is 424-243-9540 and press 1 to talk.  www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/09/30/be-positive-with-shannon-marie-and-john-what-is-internetmedicinecom                                                               SO COME ON AND BE POSITIVE!!!!!!!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/09/30/be-positive-with-shannon-marie-and-john-what-is-internetmedicinecom</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649890/be_positive_with_shannon_marie_and_john_what_is_internetmedicinecom.mp3" length="164505854" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Hey~Hey~Hey get in line for the GOOD STUFF!!!  What you say???  The GOOD NEWS of living life today!!! So put your feet up and listen to the interesting words we have to say.   The show starts at 7 pm Pacific, 8 pm Mountain,  9 pm Central, and 10 pm...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hey~Hey~Hey get in line for the GOOD STUFF!!!  What you say???  The GOOD NEWS of living life today!!! So put your feet up and listen to the interesting words we have to say.   The show starts at 7 pm Pacific, 8 pm Mountain,  9 pm Central, and 10 pm Eastern. If you can't listen live ~ don't cry ~ the download is below so you can listen anytime after tonight. If you have a question and want to call in the number is 424-243-9540 and press 1 to talk.  www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/09/30/be-positive-with-shannon-marie-and-john-what-is-internetmedicinecom                                                               SO COME ON AND BE POSITIVE!!!!!!!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10282</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>hurt,internetmedicine.com,mild brain injury,rehabilitation hospital,tbi</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a34abb25c095ad93fbf106685fbb6c6b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Brain Injury Radio Host Lisa Dryer and Call-in Q&amp;A</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/brain-injury-radio-host-lisa-dryer-and-call-in-q-a--63649833</link><description><![CDATA[Tonight’s special guest Lisa Dryer from Mess with MS will join show co-hosts Heather Love Leffel and Erika Lyons Richardson to discuss the sometimes difficult transition from working to living on disability with MS.  MS &amp; Me is a caller Q&amp;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 &amp; ME, Erika's Health Warriors; MS, Lupus &amp; Me; as well as her work with Heather's MS Family, Shezza &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; Me.  Her Awareness videos, MS Vertigo Challenge, TV Interview, memes, YouTube channel and live Q&amp;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.  Health &amp; Wellness Correspondent Heidi Lynn Tamm  UK Correspondent Shirley Benjamin]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/09/29/brain-injury-radio-host-lisa-dryer-and-call-in-qa</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2016 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649833/brain_injury_radio_host_lisa_dryer_and_call_in_qa.mp3" length="113990053" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Tonight’s special guest Lisa Dryer from Mess with MS will join show co-hosts Heather Love Leffel and Erika Lyons Richardson to discuss the sometimes difficult transition from working to living on disability with MS.  MS &amp;amp; Me is a caller Q&amp;amp;A...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tonight’s special guest Lisa Dryer from Mess with MS will join show co-hosts Heather Love Leffel and Erika Lyons Richardson to discuss the sometimes difficult transition from working to living on disability with MS.  MS &amp; Me is a caller Q&amp;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 &amp; ME, Erika's Health Warriors; MS, Lupus &amp; Me; as well as her work with Heather's MS Family, Shezza &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; Me.  Her Awareness videos, MS Vertigo Challenge, TV Interview, memes, YouTube channel and live Q&amp;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.  Health &amp; Wellness Correspondent Heidi Lynn Tamm  UK Correspondent Shirley Benjamin]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7125</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>autoimmune,health,ms,multiple sclerosis,wellness</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9123b4d96800522c3d4aa2b4bd2f0a7d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Katie Iocona - sports and leisure programs coordinator at Walton Foundation for</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/katie-iocona-sports-and-leisure-programs-coordinator-at-walton-foundation-for--63649765</link><description><![CDATA[Katie Iocona - sports and leisure programs coordinator - on Dream Catchers  Hello everyone we have a great guest tonight on Dream Catchers with LesPaul; Katie Iocona is the adaptive sports and leisure programs coordinator for Walton Foundation for Independence in Augusta GA.  I wanted her to come on tonight and share with everyone about how very important it is for people with disabilities to be involved in sports and leisure programs for and overall Independence and healthy living! Want to get out and stay active? We’ve got you covered.  Make new friends and learn new skills in our adaptive sports programs led by trained volunteers—all offered completely free, thanks to grants, donations from the local community and more.  To top all that off, ALL of these events are FREE for individuals with physical disabilities including spinal cord injuries, amputations, TBI, Cerebral Palsy, PTSD, Visual impairments, and others.  All we ask is for each of the clinics you have closed toed shoes and wear comfortable clothing (preferably a collared polo shirt or exercise clothing to keep you cool).  For More Information about Walton Foundation for Independence please visit http://www.waltonfoundation.net/ for more inf]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/09/28/katie-iocona--sports-and-leisure-programs-coordinator-at-walton-foundation-for</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649765/katie_iocona_sports_and_leisure_programs_coordinator_at_walton_foundation_for.mp3" length="71076094" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Katie Iocona - sports and leisure programs coordinator - on Dream Catchers  Hello everyone we have a great guest tonight on Dream Catchers with LesPaul; Katie Iocona is the adaptive sports and leisure programs coordinator for Walton Foundation for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Katie Iocona - sports and leisure programs coordinator - on Dream Catchers  Hello everyone we have a great guest tonight on Dream Catchers with LesPaul; Katie Iocona is the adaptive sports and leisure programs coordinator for Walton Foundation for Independence in Augusta GA.  I wanted her to come on tonight and share with everyone about how very important it is for people with disabilities to be involved in sports and leisure programs for and overall Independence and healthy living! Want to get out and stay active? We’ve got you covered.  Make new friends and learn new skills in our adaptive sports programs led by trained volunteers—all offered completely free, thanks to grants, donations from the local community and more.  To top all that off, ALL of these events are FREE for individuals with physical disabilities including spinal cord injuries, amputations, TBI, Cerebral Palsy, PTSD, Visual impairments, and others.  All we ask is for each of the clinics you have closed toed shoes and wear comfortable clothing (preferably a collared polo shirt or exercise clothing to keep you cool).  For More Information about Walton Foundation for Independence please visit http://www.waltonfoundation.net/ for more inf]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4443</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adaptive golf,adaptive sports,brain injury awareness walk ca,sports &amp; leisure,wheelchair tennis</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b072b825edfbd6485ac6f538a1404196.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TBI One Love Radio with Survivor James "Jimmy Jam" Durham</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tbi-one-love-radio-with-survivor-james-jimmy-jam-durham--63649829</link><description><![CDATA[ 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 a young Severe Traumatic Brain Injury, Survivor Emilie Saltzman along with her Mother (Caregiver) Mrs. Renee from #NewYork, that on October 14th of 2015 when she was 7 years old Emilie fell off a horse during a riding lesson and she was not breathing sustaining 4 different brain injuries and was placed on life support!  To listen please visit: www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/09/27/tbi-one-love-radio-with-survivor-james-jimmy-jam-durham  Peace &amp; Love   #TBIOneLove #BrainInjuryRadio #MotivationalMonday]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/09/27/tbi-one-love-radio-with-survivor-james-jimmy-jam-durham</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649829/tbi_one_love_radio_with_survivor_james_jimmy_jam_durham.mp3" length="114350751" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle> 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 a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[ 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 a young Severe Traumatic Brain Injury, Survivor Emilie Saltzman along with her Mother (Caregiver) Mrs. Renee from #NewYork, that on October 14th of 2015 when she was 7 years old Emilie fell off a horse during a riding lesson and she was not breathing sustaining 4 different brain injuries and was placed on life support!  To listen please visit: www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/09/27/tbi-one-love-radio-with-survivor-james-jimmy-jam-durham  Peace &amp; Love   #TBIOneLove #BrainInjuryRadio #MotivationalMonday]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7147</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>braininjuryradio,inspireotherstobeinspring,sharethelove,tbionelove</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8a44162811ebffe23b366ea996cb5814.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>That Matt Duffin Show - Sharen Wendy - One of Us, But Still ROCKS...</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/that-matt-duffin-show-sharen-wendy-one-of-us-but-still-rocks--63649896</link><description><![CDATA[I'm so happy, I love returning guests over the years so we can all catch up.  Well Sharen Wendy Robertson, a single mom who put herself through Harvard University, raised four children, was the star of Boston childrens ''The Story Train" television shows, a singer/song writer who released International Chart Topper "It's Love" right here on TMDS a couple years back - with FULL permission.   The goofy DJ on TMDS likes to ROCK, in fact, all our songs are promoted by YouTube, occasionally Spotfly and  Pandora.  (It's also how we learn).    In March of 2016, Sharen was discovered to have 3 aneurysms repaired by a two following proceedures, and gets around fairly well she tells me now.  I bit light headed, not always comprehending what she had before.  Not returned to the song stage just yet, but dancing her heart into a smile.    Perhaps a few folks that have survived Aneruysms can call in and share the care.  I care about you, and all would feel 'just a touch' better chiming in.  (424)  243-9540 and Press '1' to talk with Sharen and myself.  Maybe more.     ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/09/26/that-matt-duffin-show--sharen-wendy--one-of-us-but-still-rocks</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649896/that_matt_duffin_show_sharen_wendy_one_of_us_but_still_rocks.mp3" length="186148616" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I'm so happy, I love returning guests over the years so we can all catch up.  Well Sharen Wendy Robertson, a single mom who put herself through Harvard University, raised four children, was the star of Boston childrens ''The Story Train" television...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I'm so happy, I love returning guests over the years so we can all catch up.  Well Sharen Wendy Robertson, a single mom who put herself through Harvard University, raised four children, was the star of Boston childrens ''The Story Train" television shows, a singer/song writer who released International Chart Topper "It's Love" right here on TMDS a couple years back - with FULL permission.   The goofy DJ on TMDS likes to ROCK, in fact, all our songs are promoted by YouTube, occasionally Spotfly and  Pandora.  (It's also how we learn).    In March of 2016, Sharen was discovered to have 3 aneurysms repaired by a two following proceedures, and gets around fairly well she tells me now.  I bit light headed, not always comprehending what she had before.  Not returned to the song stage just yet, but dancing her heart into a smile.    Perhaps a few folks that have survived Aneruysms can call in and share the care.  I care about you, and all would feel 'just a touch' better chiming in.  (424)  243-9540 and Press '1' to talk with Sharen and myself.  Maybe more.     ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>11635</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio,dr lisa thompson foundation,matt duffin,sharen wendy robertson,the story train</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/deaf2e078e111b71088c0d2cbc4ed5df.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Late Night with Joeygiggles with Author Nick Arnette</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/late-night-with-joeygiggles-with-author-nick-arnette--63649874</link><description><![CDATA[Tonight on BIRN Internet Radio with have best selling author Nick Arnette LIVE from 11:30-12:30 AM EST. I will be discussing an empowering number of topics and how to donate to JGF Organization  Website: NickArnette.com      ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/09/25/late-night-with-joeygiggles-with-author-nick-arnette</guid><pubDate>Sun, 25 Sep 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649874/late_night_with_joeygiggles_with_author_nick_arnette.mp3" length="170255300" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Tonight on BIRN Internet Radio with have best selling author Nick Arnette LIVE from 11:30-12:30 AM EST. I will be discussing an empowering number of topics and how to donate to JGF Organization  Website: NickArnette.com      </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tonight on BIRN Internet Radio with have best selling author Nick Arnette LIVE from 11:30-12:30 AM EST. I will be discussing an empowering number of topics and how to donate to JGF Organization  Website: NickArnette.com      ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10641</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>author,authors,book,books,publishing</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ce095faf5de8746349914b90b1b47c5c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Mess With M.S., With Special guest Matt Pineda</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mess-with-m-s-with-special-guest-matt-pineda--63649804</link><description><![CDATA[M.S. is the most debilitating neurological disease. 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 M.S. 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 M.S.&amp;brain injury.   I'd love it if you'd join me in my journey; where we all can learn to be better versions of ourselves! Matt was also a guest on March 26th! It was a great show about how Staci Mari Bolt's video changed all of our lives!  Please join me in the studio tonight September 24th, 2016 with our very special guest,Matt Pineda, and we will discuss M.S. and how it can change your life! But what positive, life-affirming steps you can take! Matt's story got me started on the road to recovery -- see if he can do the same for you! ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/09/25/mess-with-ms-with-special-guest-matt-pineda</guid><pubDate>Sun, 25 Sep 2016 00:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649804/mess_with_ms_with_special_guest_matt_pineda.mp3" length="74793422" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>M.S. is the most debilitating neurological disease. 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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[M.S. is the most debilitating neurological disease. 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 M.S. 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 M.S.&amp;brain injury.   I'd love it if you'd join me in my journey; where we all can learn to be better versions of ourselves! Matt was also a guest on March 26th! It was a great show about how Staci Mari Bolt's video changed all of our lives!  Please join me in the studio tonight September 24th, 2016 with our very special guest,Matt Pineda, and we will discuss M.S. and how it can change your life! But what positive, life-affirming steps you can take! Matt's story got me started on the road to recovery -- see if he can do the same for you! ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4675</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio network,lisa dryer,matt pineda,mess with m.s.,multiple sclerosis</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7afa4e3ec992e413944304368d2c7a64.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TBI Support on Facebook on Surviving Head Trauma with Terry Smith</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tbi-support-on-facebook-on-surviving-head-trauma-with-terry-smith--63649830</link><description><![CDATA[                                                                                                    Thursday, September 22nd                                                                                           Episode: TBI Support on Facebook  Guests:  Debbie Hampton, Author and fb page: The Best Brain Possible  Elizabeth Croke, Caregiver and fb page: Family of Brain Injury Survivors  Gianna Link, M.D., Ph.D and fb page: Anna Jordan A Guide To Enligtenment   The show begins at 10 p.m. (Eastern) and ends at Midnight.    Listen LIVE online (link below), phone, satellite radio, or Skype.   We stream to all 50 states and 36 countries. Shows are archived for future access.                                                                            The phone-in number for listening or commenting is +1.424.243.9540  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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/09/23/tbi-support-on-facebook-on-surviving-head-trauma-with-terry-smith</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649830/tbi_support_on_facebook_on_surviving_head_trauma_with_terry_smith.mp3" length="110477106" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>                                                                                                    Thursday, September 22nd                                                                                           Episode: TBI Support on Facebook...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[                                                                                                    Thursday, September 22nd                                                                                           Episode: TBI Support on Facebook  Guests:  Debbie Hampton, Author and fb page: The Best Brain Possible  Elizabeth Croke, Caregiver and fb page: Family of Brain Injury Survivors  Gianna Link, M.D., Ph.D and fb page: Anna Jordan A Guide To Enligtenment   The show begins at 10 p.m. (Eastern) and ends at Midnight.    Listen LIVE online (link below), phone, satellite radio, or Skype.   We stream to all 50 states and 36 countries. Shows are archived for future access.                                                                            The phone-in number for listening or commenting is +1.424.243.9540  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]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6905</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>debbie hampton,facebook,surviving head trauma with ter,tbi,the best brain possible</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/44244fe7e1ec0ebdce2e9b9497ffdf93.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dream Catchers - Living life to the fullest - Dream Catchers with LesPaul Morgan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dream-catchers-living-life-to-the-fullest-dream-catchers-with-lespaul-morgan--63649892</link><description><![CDATA[We have to decide which side of the fence we are on. I am so tired of talking with people disability or not who want to see their word change but don’t even lift a finger to do anything about it. Are we just living life waiting to die or are we dying to live and willing to do whatever it takes no matter what to learn new life skills and create new goals so help me God until we all take our final breath.   Well I am hoping you will come tonight seeking knowledge and enlightenment by understanding that you nor I have all the answers but by us all coming here tonight here in a safe nurturing place we can begin to pick up the pieces one person or group at a time and collaborate on new ways to help people access whatever is available to live a much better and more powerful life with a disability   1.  Overcoming Trauma and Fear   2. Tearing Down the Walls   3.  To thine own self be true   4.  Overcoming obstacles   5.  Beating the Odds   6.  Becoming an advocate   7. Living life to the fullest   Open Mic, Chat Room with live call in’s and Music Dial 1424-243-9543 and if you wish to speak press #1    ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/09/21/dream-catchers--living-life-to-the-fullest--dream-catchers-with-lespaul-morgan</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649892/dream_catchers_living_life_to_the_fullest_dream_catchers_with_lespaul_morgan.mp3" length="184247738" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We have to decide which side of the fence we are on. I am so tired of talking with people disability or not who want to see their word change but don’t even lift a finger to do anything about it. Are we just living life waiting to die or are we dying...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We have to decide which side of the fence we are on. I am so tired of talking with people disability or not who want to see their word change but don’t even lift a finger to do anything about it. Are we just living life waiting to die or are we dying to live and willing to do whatever it takes no matter what to learn new life skills and create new goals so help me God until we all take our final breath.   Well I am hoping you will come tonight seeking knowledge and enlightenment by understanding that you nor I have all the answers but by us all coming here tonight here in a safe nurturing place we can begin to pick up the pieces one person or group at a time and collaborate on new ways to help people access whatever is available to live a much better and more powerful life with a disability   1.  Overcoming Trauma and Fear   2. Tearing Down the Walls   3.  To thine own self be true   4.  Overcoming obstacles   5.  Beating the Odds   6.  Becoming an advocate   7. Living life to the fullest   Open Mic, Chat Room with live call in’s and Music Dial 1424-243-9543 and if you wish to speak press #1    ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>11516</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio network,dreamcatchers,lespaul morgan,mindfulness,mind over matter</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/974adbb1dc12430c197710ea8eff4cce.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>From the Depth - stories of true hardship Hosted by Craig Sicilia</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-depth-stories-of-true-hardship-hosted-by-craig-sicilia--63649931</link><description><![CDATA[FROM THE DEPTH AND NO APPARENT WAY OUT Hosted by Craig Sicili  Brain injury changes everything in a flash, or quicker sometimes...  Listen to real stories from people who spent years maybe decades stuck and cant get out, people who are fighting with everything they have, the loss, the anger the lonelyness of brain injury.  Mondays show is spit into 3 sections first A man i ran accross on one of our pages who hopes to sell some shirts to better his life, his story his journey.  the second hour some folks who are just stuck, think that everyone and everything is against them, and deep down they know the most of it comes from them and when it is real they are the primary cause but still have to try to make the world responsible and nont take responsibility for change, so rather than things slowly getting better the slowly get worse year after year.  Anyone wanting to share their story of constant decline are welcome, maybe together we can find the spark to ignite change and responsibility.  Third hour Dj from florida a long time listener and past host trying to recover from his second brian injury, found himself homless and abandoned fighting his way out of a spiral trying to get to a place that is healthy wants to shre some things he has learned over the years here is a link to what he will talk about  https://www.synthroid.com/hypothyroidism/definition?cid=ppc_ppd_ggl_synth_bv_2015_hypothyroid_Phrase_6051818802  The bottom line is that brain injury takes time and some a lot of time the key is finding purpose and all our guest tonight are doing just that reaching out to find that purpose, join in and support them in their journey from the depths of the hell that is brain injury ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/09/20/from-the-depth--stories-of-true-hardship-hosted-by-craig-sicilia</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649931/from_the_depth_stories_of_true_hardship_hosted_by_craig_sicilia.mp3" length="217842043" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>FROM THE DEPTH AND NO APPARENT WAY OUT Hosted by Craig Sicili  Brain injury changes everything in a flash, or quicker sometimes...  Listen to real stories from people who spent years maybe decades stuck and cant get out, people who are fighting with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[FROM THE DEPTH AND NO APPARENT WAY OUT Hosted by Craig Sicili  Brain injury changes everything in a flash, or quicker sometimes...  Listen to real stories from people who spent years maybe decades stuck and cant get out, people who are fighting with everything they have, the loss, the anger the lonelyness of brain injury.  Mondays show is spit into 3 sections first A man i ran accross on one of our pages who hopes to sell some shirts to better his life, his story his journey.  the second hour some folks who are just stuck, think that everyone and everything is against them, and deep down they know the most of it comes from them and when it is real they are the primary cause but still have to try to make the world responsible and nont take responsibility for change, so rather than things slowly getting better the slowly get worse year after year.  Anyone wanting to share their story of constant decline are welcome, maybe together we can find the spark to ignite change and responsibility.  Third hour Dj from florida a long time listener and past host trying to recover from his second brian injury, found himself homless and abandoned fighting his way out of a spiral trying to get to a place that is healthy wants to shre some things he has learned over the years here is a link to what he will talk about  https://www.synthroid.com/hypothyroidism/definition?cid=ppc_ppd_ggl_synth_bv_2015_hypothyroid_Phrase_6051818802  The bottom line is that brain injury takes time and some a lot of time the key is finding purpose and all our guest tonight are doing just that reaching out to find that purpose, join in and support them in their journey from the depths of the hell that is brain injury ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>13616</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury,braininjuryradio,hell,live brain injury support</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9d0517803b8cec3be77176a636dc045c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Matt Duffin Show - Jean Driskoll, America's Golden Wheelchair Athlete</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matt-duffin-show-jean-driskoll-america-s-golden-wheelchair-athlete--63649920</link><description><![CDATA[TMDS (and me) new sidekick, Megan, traveled to RHI (be it ever SO humble, there's no place like home) for a small gathering to meet...  8-TIME BOSTON MARATHON WINNER AND PARALYMPIAN JEAN DRISCOLL will be honored at INDY WOMEN’S HALF MARATHON &amp; 5K RACE where she will was recognized as a "Phenomenal Woman".  The Indy Women’s Half Marathon and 5K, owned and produced by Carmel Road Racing Group, further will recognize Jean Driscoll as one of three Phenomenal Women to be introduced at this year’s race on Saturday, September 17, 2016.  Indiana State Fair stage collapse survivor Andrea Villenga and national health advocate Tonya Lewis Lee were announced earlier.  Andrea is a beautiful woman, TMDS is in waiting for her to talk to 'her community."  We talked, she's not quite ready yet, but getting so stronger.  Jean Driscoll was born with spina bifida and has been in a wheelchair since the age of fifteen. She is an 8-time winner of the Boston Marathon, has won two Olympic medals and 12 Paralympic medals and, in 2012, was inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame. Jean retired from her racing career in 2000 and now travels the world speaking about overcoming obstacles in life. She is a motivating voice for hundreds of thousands of people.  “Jean is one of the most phenomenal women I know,” says race director Todd Oliver. “We first engaged with her at the 2016 Carmel Marathon when we invited her to come and speak to school children in the Indianapolis area as well as to runners and sponsors of the marathon. She captivates her audience when she shares her story of overcoming adversity and achieving your dreams. She is one of the most inspiring leaders in women’s sports, inspiring both athletes and non-athletes and those with and without physical disabilities.”    Call me following 11:30 Eastern to discuss or chat.  (424)243-9540]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/09/19/the-matt-duffin-show--jean-driskoll-americas-golden-wheelchair-athlete</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649920/the_matt_duffin_show_jean_driskoll_americas_golden_wheelchair_athlete.mp3" length="225875218" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>TMDS (and me) new sidekick, Megan, traveled to RHI (be it ever SO humble, there's no place like home) for a small gathering to meet...  8-TIME BOSTON MARATHON WINNER AND PARALYMPIAN JEAN DRISCOLL will be honored at INDY WOMEN’S HALF MARATHON &amp;amp; 5K...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[TMDS (and me) new sidekick, Megan, traveled to RHI (be it ever SO humble, there's no place like home) for a small gathering to meet...  8-TIME BOSTON MARATHON WINNER AND PARALYMPIAN JEAN DRISCOLL will be honored at INDY WOMEN’S HALF MARATHON &amp; 5K RACE where she will was recognized as a "Phenomenal Woman".  The Indy Women’s Half Marathon and 5K, owned and produced by Carmel Road Racing Group, further will recognize Jean Driscoll as one of three Phenomenal Women to be introduced at this year’s race on Saturday, September 17, 2016.  Indiana State Fair stage collapse survivor Andrea Villenga and national health advocate Tonya Lewis Lee were announced earlier.  Andrea is a beautiful woman, TMDS is in waiting for her to talk to 'her community."  We talked, she's not quite ready yet, but getting so stronger.  Jean Driscoll was born with spina bifida and has been in a wheelchair since the age of fifteen. She is an 8-time winner of the Boston Marathon, has won two Olympic medals and 12 Paralympic medals and, in 2012, was inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame. Jean retired from her racing career in 2000 and now travels the world speaking about overcoming obstacles in life. She is a motivating voice for hundreds of thousands of people.  “Jean is one of the most phenomenal women I know,” says race director Todd Oliver. “We first engaged with her at the 2016 Carmel Marathon when we invited her to come and speak to school children in the Indianapolis area as well as to runners and sponsors of the marathon. She captivates her audience when she shares her story of overcoming adversity and achieving your dreams. She is one of the most inspiring leaders in women’s sports, inspiring both athletes and non-athletes and those with and without physical disabilities.”    Call me following 11:30 Eastern to discuss or chat.  (424)243-9540]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>14118</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bbc,brain injury radio,jean driskoll,tbi survivors network,the matt duffin show</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7a4dcaa73ed20d4f66f0e71d2df908f8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Another Fork in the Road: David &amp; Sarah Grant - TBI Hope &amp; Inspiration</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-david-sarah-grant-tbi-hope-inspiration--63649805</link><description><![CDATA[Survivor, David A. Grant and his wife, Sarah join me to talk about how traumatic brain injury has changed their lives. David is the author of several books, inciuding, "Metamorphosis Surviving Brain Injury." David's articles has been included in Brainline.org and in "Chicken Soup for the Soul." David and Sarah publish the online magazine, "TBI Hope &amp; Inpsiration," each month. (I'm proud to have my articles published there.)     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   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/09/19/another-fork-in-the-road-david-sarah-grant--tbi-hope-inspiration</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2016 00:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649805/another_fork_in_the_road_david_sarah_grant_tbi_hope_inspiration.mp3" length="77603362" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Survivor, David A. Grant and his wife, Sarah join me to talk about how traumatic brain injury has changed their lives. David is the author of several books, inciuding, "Metamorphosis Surviving Brain Injury." David's articles has been included in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Survivor, David A. Grant and his wife, Sarah join me to talk about how traumatic brain injury has changed their lives. David is the author of several books, inciuding, "Metamorphosis Surviving Brain Injury." David's articles has been included in Brainline.org and in "Chicken Soup for the Soul." David and Sarah publish the online magazine, "TBI Hope &amp; Inpsiration," each month. (I'm proud to have my articles published there.)     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   ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4851</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>another fork in the road,brain injury,david grant,donna o'donnell figurski,sarah grant</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e04ec2c0162bab94c4ce9805c6fa4f59.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Late Night with Joeygiggles with Cordelia Gaffar</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/late-night-with-joeygiggles-with-cordelia-gaffar--63649888</link><description><![CDATA[Join me on BIRN (Brain Injury Radio Network) for my next show with Cordelia Gaffar 10PM -1AM EST Please join me for questions and comments, invite youre friends   Website: http://workoutaroundmyday.com/  Email: cordelia@workoutaroundmyday.com   Bio of Cordelia Gaffar from her Wesbite  -------------------------------------------------------------   Workout Around My Day, Inc. is a total system of self-nurturing for mothers. I help moms to take a stand for their health…and stress-less. I am the Renewal Fitness Specialist there for you with quick tips whether with meltdowns, healthy meals, fitness or sanity.   I am a nutrition and exercise fanatic who has spent the better part of 15 years researching (reading, implementing and experimenting) with various techniques to maintain fitness. I am the mother of six children (yes that was by choice!). This is “Part of my experiment to see if I can get back into my size 4 custom fit dress I purchased when I was 24 after having two kids over the age of forty.    My years of research can be found in three published books, two available on Amazon. The Guide: How to Get Started with Workout Around My Day, Ramadan Food Hacks and Nutritional Hacks for Pregnancy: Nourishing Your Baby and Body. She also mentors moms to stress less and stay ahead of overwhelm with action packed food and simple movement changes.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/09/18/late-night-with-joeygiggles-with-cordelia-gafar</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 Sep 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649888/late_night_with_joeygiggles_with_cordelia_gafar.mp3" length="171851904" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join me on BIRN (Brain Injury Radio Network) for my next show with Cordelia Gaffar 10PM -1AM EST Please join me for questions and comments, invite youre friends   Website: http://workoutaroundmyday.com/  Email: cordelia@workoutaroundmyday.com   Bio of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join me on BIRN (Brain Injury Radio Network) for my next show with Cordelia Gaffar 10PM -1AM EST Please join me for questions and comments, invite youre friends   Website: http://workoutaroundmyday.com/  Email: cordelia@workoutaroundmyday.com   Bio of Cordelia Gaffar from her Wesbite  -------------------------------------------------------------   Workout Around My Day, Inc. is a total system of self-nurturing for mothers. I help moms to take a stand for their health…and stress-less. I am the Renewal Fitness Specialist there for you with quick tips whether with meltdowns, healthy meals, fitness or sanity.   I am a nutrition and exercise fanatic who has spent the better part of 15 years researching (reading, implementing and experimenting) with various techniques to maintain fitness. I am the mother of six children (yes that was by choice!). This is “Part of my experiment to see if I can get back into my size 4 custom fit dress I purchased when I was 24 after having two kids over the age of forty.    My years of research can be found in three published books, two available on Amazon. The Guide: How to Get Started with Workout Around My Day, Ramadan Food Hacks and Nutritional Hacks for Pregnancy: Nourishing Your Baby and Body. She also mentors moms to stress less and stay ahead of overwhelm with action packed food and simple movement changes.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10741</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fc50d16196e95a6b957f25e1d1e398a3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>"Be Positive" with Shannon Marie &amp; John : You will be knocked out by our guests!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-positive-with-shannon-marie-john-you-will-be-knocked-out-by-our-guests--63649883</link><description><![CDATA[Hey you - get a super dose of positive thinking running thru you by listening to our show online!  Pacific Time 7 PM  Mountain Time 8 PM  Central Time 9 PM  Eastern Time 10 PM  www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/09/16/be-positive-with-shannon-marie-john-you-will-be-knocked-out-by-our-guests  The number to call in and ask questions is 424-243-9540 and please press 1 if you would like to speak.  B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/09/16/be-positive-with-shannon-marie-john-you-will-be-knocked-out-by-our-guests</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649883/be_positive_with_shannon_marie_john_you_will_be_knocked_out_by_our_guests.mp3" length="163093987" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Hey you - get a super dose of positive thinking running thru you by listening to our show online!  Pacific Time 7 PM  Mountain Time 8 PM  Central Time 9 PM  Eastern Time 10 PM...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hey you - get a super dose of positive thinking running thru you by listening to our show online!  Pacific Time 7 PM  Mountain Time 8 PM  Central Time 9 PM  Eastern Time 10 PM  www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/09/16/be-positive-with-shannon-marie-john-you-will-be-knocked-out-by-our-guests  The number to call in and ask questions is 424-243-9540 and please press 1 if you would like to speak.  B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+ B+]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10194</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>concussion,cte,head injury,tbi,traumatic brain injury</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5e4dc62d851bb370edad27b17c37f084.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Stroke Survivor, Susan Emily Guillebeau -  Dream Catchers LesPaul</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/stroke-survivor-susan-emily-guillebeau-dream-catchers-lespaul--63649936</link><description><![CDATA[Susan Emily Guillebeau is a stroke survivor that I met at our Augusta GA Brain Injury Support group meeting recently. It’s a sad and crushing story but filled with hope and encouragement too... Susan had a massive stroke in the early morning on December 27, 2015. Due to swelling of the brain she had to have emergency surgery and had part of her skull removed. The family has been at the hospital 24/7. Hospital eating and expenses can get very costly. They have 3 kids and family that want to remain at the hospital to continue to be by Susan’s side.   She and was only 32 years old at the time. In her words she said it felt like someone hit me in the head with a hammer. As a result she also has two blood clotting disorders. Her life was changed in an instant!!!   Susan was transferred to Sheppard Rehab in Atlanta. Beginning to walk, moving the "dead" arm (as Susan calls it). Right now the discharge date from Sheppard for Susan to come home is Feb 10, 2016.  Without the generosity of family and friends making donations, David would not have been able to stay out of work to be there for support, courage and a motivator for Susan.   Susan is on a mission to educate and advocate for stroke injury awareness and prevention and is on a personal journey of recovery and wants people to be much more aware of the signs and symptoms of stroke so be ready to be inspired!!!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/09/14/stroke-survivor-susan-emily-guillebeau--dream-catchers-lespaul</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649936/stroke_survivor_susan_emily_guillebeau_dream_catchers_lespaul.mp3" length="175782810" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Susan Emily Guillebeau is a stroke survivor that I met at our Augusta GA Brain Injury Support group meeting recently. It’s a sad and crushing story but filled with hope and encouragement too... Susan had a massive stroke in the early morning on...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Susan Emily Guillebeau is a stroke survivor that I met at our Augusta GA Brain Injury Support group meeting recently. It’s a sad and crushing story but filled with hope and encouragement too... Susan had a massive stroke in the early morning on December 27, 2015. Due to swelling of the brain she had to have emergency surgery and had part of her skull removed. The family has been at the hospital 24/7. Hospital eating and expenses can get very costly. They have 3 kids and family that want to remain at the hospital to continue to be by Susan’s side.   She and was only 32 years old at the time. In her words she said it felt like someone hit me in the head with a hammer. As a result she also has two blood clotting disorders. Her life was changed in an instant!!!   Susan was transferred to Sheppard Rehab in Atlanta. Beginning to walk, moving the "dead" arm (as Susan calls it). Right now the discharge date from Sheppard for Susan to come home is Feb 10, 2016.  Without the generosity of family and friends making donations, David would not have been able to stay out of work to be there for support, courage and a motivator for Susan.   Susan is on a mission to educate and advocate for stroke injury awareness and prevention and is on a personal journey of recovery and wants people to be much more aware of the signs and symptoms of stroke so be ready to be inspired!!!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10987</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio network,dreamcatchers,stroke,stroke awareness,stroke recovery</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d9073031c11710503322ab3eea17198f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Matt Duffin Show - Start of the 5th Season</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matt-duffin-show-start-of-the-5th-season--63649930</link><description><![CDATA[The Matt Duffin Show begins it's 5th Season tonight at 10 pm, EDT, 7 pm beside the Pacific.   I've spent a LOT of time researching the 'history' of BrainInjuryRadio.com this week. THis should be Show #1989 show of all time tonight.  Craig Sicillia is the 'creator' and my "Boss" still (we all should have at least one Boss). Him and Kevin along with Lee Carson and the LOVELY Nich Dee aired, slowly for the first two years, sometimes once, perhaps two shows a month. It was all NEW TO ALL OF US IN OUR SOCIETY!  In Six Programing Years, BIRadio has had over 60 hosts, a few Co-hosts, Several Wanna-be Hosts and one in charge of the overall clean up committee. That would be THE LISTENERS.  Thank you so, for keeping me afloat on Sunday's.  What will be discussed tonight?  Please, I'm working on 3 TV shows to do this week and it's not even NOON yet...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/09/12/the-matt-duffin-show--start-of-the-5th-season</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649930/the_matt_duffin_show_start_of_the_5th_season.mp3" length="157186970" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Matt Duffin Show begins it's 5th Season tonight at 10 pm, EDT, 7 pm beside the Pacific.   I've spent a LOT of time researching the 'history' of BrainInjuryRadio.com this week. THis should be Show #1989 show of all time tonight.  Craig Sicillia is...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Matt Duffin Show begins it's 5th Season tonight at 10 pm, EDT, 7 pm beside the Pacific.   I've spent a LOT of time researching the 'history' of BrainInjuryRadio.com this week. THis should be Show #1989 show of all time tonight.  Craig Sicillia is the 'creator' and my "Boss" still (we all should have at least one Boss). Him and Kevin along with Lee Carson and the LOVELY Nich Dee aired, slowly for the first two years, sometimes once, perhaps two shows a month. It was all NEW TO ALL OF US IN OUR SOCIETY!  In Six Programing Years, BIRadio has had over 60 hosts, a few Co-hosts, Several Wanna-be Hosts and one in charge of the overall clean up committee. That would be THE LISTENERS.  Thank you so, for keeping me afloat on Sunday's.  What will be discussed tonight?  Please, I'm working on 3 TV shows to do this week and it's not even NOON yet...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9825</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>4 years in the books!,brain injuiry radio,downtown milton studio,tbi survivors network,the matt duffin show</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d9eac7fa794267d57a127d81e4baf930.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Late Night with Joeygiggles: 9/11 Memorial and Remembrance Show</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/late-night-with-joeygiggles-9-11-memorial-and-remembrance-show--63649933</link><description><![CDATA[Join me on BIRN (Brain Injury Radio Network) for my annual 9/11 memorial and remembrance show 10PM -1AM EST Please join me and talk about your experiences   I will be doing my annual 9/11 show on September 10th on Brain Injury Radio Network ... During this very serious show I talk about my first hand experiences, the themes of 9/11 and how we lost those themes today in our society and we will honor and remember those who were lost with great American Music and Military Music...   People look forward to this show every year... new things come back every year I do this show... Some things I have seen a person should never want to see... we go into full detail on this show on my experiences... Please join me and call in to shout out your memorials and tell us your experiences #JGF #WIRN #BIRN #internetradio #radio]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/09/11/late-night-with-joeygiggles-911-memorial-and-remembrance-show</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Sep 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649933/late_night_with_joeygiggles_911_memorial_and_remembrance_show.mp3" length="171151405" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join me on BIRN (Brain Injury Radio Network) for my annual 9/11 memorial and remembrance show 10PM -1AM EST Please join me and talk about your experiences   I will be doing my annual 9/11 show on September 10th on Brain Injury Radio Network ... During...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join me on BIRN (Brain Injury Radio Network) for my annual 9/11 memorial and remembrance show 10PM -1AM EST Please join me and talk about your experiences   I will be doing my annual 9/11 show on September 10th on Brain Injury Radio Network ... During this very serious show I talk about my first hand experiences, the themes of 9/11 and how we lost those themes today in our society and we will honor and remember those who were lost with great American Music and Military Music...   People look forward to this show every year... new things come back every year I do this show... Some things I have seen a person should never want to see... we go into full detail on this show on my experiences... Please join me and call in to shout out your memorials and tell us your experiences #JGF #WIRN #BIRN #internetradio #radio]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10697</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>9/11,9/11 never forget,never forget,september,september 11</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6fd90947f1987a424ab5c813d9174804.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Mess With M.S.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mess-with-m-s--63649860</link><description><![CDATA[M.S. is the most debilitating neurological disease. 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 M.S. 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 M.S.&amp;brain injury.   I'd love it if you'd join me in my journey; where we all can learn to be better versions of ourselves!  Please join me in the studio tonight August 13 2016 with our very special guest, Susset Healgirl Married Marcantoni, and we will discuss M.S. and howit can change your life! But what positive, life affiming steps you can take!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/09/11/mess-with-ms</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Sep 2016 00:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649860/mess_with_ms.mp3" length="74532616" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>M.S. is the most debilitating neurological disease. 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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[M.S. is the most debilitating neurological disease. 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 M.S. 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 M.S.&amp;brain injury.   I'd love it if you'd join me in my journey; where we all can learn to be better versions of ourselves!  Please join me in the studio tonight August 13 2016 with our very special guest, Susset Healgirl Married Marcantoni, and we will discuss M.S. and howit can change your life! But what positive, life affiming steps you can take!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4659</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>facebook,healthtalk,lisadryer,messwithms,twitter</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b3d0a869aad290f69077f62f986b6073.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dream Catchers - It’s OK to be DIFFERENT! - LesPaul Morgan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dream-catchers-it-s-ok-to-be-different-lespaul-morgan--63649950</link><description><![CDATA[Dream Catchers - It’s OK to be DIFFERENT! - LesPaul Morgan   After I started coming out of my lost and lonely self after surviving a ruptured Brain Aneurism caused by a rather large AVM in my brain I really felt like I didn’t belong anywhere anymore because the old me was gone and the new me was but a shell of a lost and almost obliterated past.   I was lost in my head and I couldn’t seem to find my way out or maybe was too afraid and confused to even try to discover the new me but my dear Mom and Brothers wouldn’t allow me to surrender no matter how hard or painful life felt like it was to me.   I only wish my Family and I would have had the resources, peer support, and advocacy, that the Brain Injury Radio Network has at our finger tips and all the amazing hosts or the 1st Day I began volunteering to form a support group at Walton Options when I couldn’t see what they saw in me which was a survivor wanting to make a difference if only someone would give me a chance and teach me how.   Like in tonight’s show title it’s ok to be different in fact it’s really cool and amazing now to see myself and others strive to thrive and live life to our fullest and to the best of our abilities!!!   Topics.   1.  Stop living in the past &amp; start being in the now   2.  Discovering your other talents and abilities   3.  Baby steps to recovery   4.  Listening, living, and enjoying life   5.  Learning how to live and laugh   6.  Marching to a brand new beat   7.  The new you your way]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/09/07/dream-catchers--its-ok-to-be-different--lespaul-morgan</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649950/dream_catchers_its_ok_to_be_different_lespaul_morgan.mp3" length="186270660" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dream Catchers - It’s OK to be DIFFERENT! - LesPaul Morgan   After I started coming out of my lost and lonely self after surviving a ruptured Brain Aneurism caused by a rather large AVM in my brain I really felt like I didn’t belong anywhere anymore...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dream Catchers - It’s OK to be DIFFERENT! - LesPaul Morgan   After I started coming out of my lost and lonely self after surviving a ruptured Brain Aneurism caused by a rather large AVM in my brain I really felt like I didn’t belong anywhere anymore because the old me was gone and the new me was but a shell of a lost and almost obliterated past.   I was lost in my head and I couldn’t seem to find my way out or maybe was too afraid and confused to even try to discover the new me but my dear Mom and Brothers wouldn’t allow me to surrender no matter how hard or painful life felt like it was to me.   I only wish my Family and I would have had the resources, peer support, and advocacy, that the Brain Injury Radio Network has at our finger tips and all the amazing hosts or the 1st Day I began volunteering to form a support group at Walton Options when I couldn’t see what they saw in me which was a survivor wanting to make a difference if only someone would give me a chance and teach me how.   Like in tonight’s show title it’s ok to be different in fact it’s really cool and amazing now to see myself and others strive to thrive and live life to our fullest and to the best of our abilities!!!   Topics.   1.  Stop living in the past &amp; start being in the now   2.  Discovering your other talents and abilities   3.  Baby steps to recovery   4.  Listening, living, and enjoying life   5.  Learning how to live and laugh   6.  Marching to a brand new beat   7.  The new you your way]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>11642</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio network,dreamcatchers,dream catchers,lespaul morgan,tbisn</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9664b1b00ff03ae2c55d96d94e2aa272.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>6 Year Birthday - Hosted by founder Craig Sicilia and Cheryl Green</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-year-birthday-hosted-by-founder-craig-sicilia-and-cheryl-green--63649910</link><description><![CDATA[Happy Birthday to us, happy birthday to us, Oh happy birthday day to us.  Can you believe it it has been 6 years this is episode # 1958 the year my dad was born.  Not such a good year for me, or my mom I think.  You see all that past crap seem so long ago, I haven’t talked to my dad since the year of my injury and my mom a few years longer than that.  Messes with one’s head, not even sure if my mom or dad are  even alive, and I am pretty sure if they are the same holds true for them.  I don’t remember much about them a little about my dad except meeting him at around 14 to be exploited for years and none really about my mom except she’s a drunk or was or whatever.     Ok I got one for you what do you get from a messed up individual who was put into foster homes from a baby, then finally gets in to his grandmas home who loved him to shortly after be exploited by his father for hopes of a parent and peace and after years comes to grips with all of that and finally finds some inner peace and hope then sustains a brain injury to lose all since of reality.  That’s how brain injury radio was born from a person so lost, so scared, who started over with no one again.  Everything he loved fell apart because that mix was too much for his finally found family to handle.    That’s why and where this show comes from, the deepest loss, the hardest of journeys, and through talking about it and leaning about it, it has help me an many others survive another day.  To find some peace inside that this universe has some sort of purpose.  And my fellow survivors have been and are the purpose of life to this point. I have learned more form the audience than I could have ever learned in the medical field.  You have kept me purposeful.  Let’s share what peer support means to you and I hope hosts present and past share tonight too.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/09/06/6-year-birthday--hosted-by-founder-craig-sicilia-and-cheryl-green</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649910/6_year_birthday_hosted_by_founder_craig_sicilia_and_cheryl_green.mp3" length="143760867" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Happy Birthday to us, happy birthday to us, Oh happy birthday day to us.  Can you believe it it has been 6 years this is episode # 1958 the year my dad was born.  Not such a good year for me, or my mom I think.  You see all that past crap seem so long...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Happy Birthday to us, happy birthday to us, Oh happy birthday day to us.  Can you believe it it has been 6 years this is episode # 1958 the year my dad was born.  Not such a good year for me, or my mom I think.  You see all that past crap seem so long ago, I haven’t talked to my dad since the year of my injury and my mom a few years longer than that.  Messes with one’s head, not even sure if my mom or dad are  even alive, and I am pretty sure if they are the same holds true for them.  I don’t remember much about them a little about my dad except meeting him at around 14 to be exploited for years and none really about my mom except she’s a drunk or was or whatever.     Ok I got one for you what do you get from a messed up individual who was put into foster homes from a baby, then finally gets in to his grandmas home who loved him to shortly after be exploited by his father for hopes of a parent and peace and after years comes to grips with all of that and finally finds some inner peace and hope then sustains a brain injury to lose all since of reality.  That’s how brain injury radio was born from a person so lost, so scared, who started over with no one again.  Everything he loved fell apart because that mix was too much for his finally found family to handle.    That’s why and where this show comes from, the deepest loss, the hardest of journeys, and through talking about it and leaning about it, it has help me an many others survive another day.  To find some peace inside that this universe has some sort of purpose.  And my fellow survivors have been and are the purpose of life to this point. I have learned more form the audience than I could have ever learned in the medical field.  You have kept me purposeful.  Let’s share what peer support means to you and I hope hosts present and past share tonight too.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8986</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury,brain injury chat,brain injury support,brain radio,survivors</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3be00370e0cc91d6c8c26df9a240e8c3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Matt Duffin Show - Closing Before Opening</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matt-duffin-show-closing-before-opening--63649943</link><description><![CDATA[I dunno.  Feeling good after feeling TBI horrible during vacation, but following yesterday's day at the Miracle League Ballparks, I'm on my way back.  Well, doctor Backhaus helped 'repair' me as "back sliding" knocked on the door, strolled on in and became controlling.  I hate controlling.  Relationships loose their relationship status and become "his/her-ships".  Divorceships soon follow.  Now what?  Uh, rained a LOT during my time off, yet enjoyed Milton as is - small town America.  Went to horse track/casino for a couple days - I'll tell ya about it.  Rain took away baseball for THREE STRAIGHT WEEKS!  Milton Days was a rain out, yet still kicked off the 8 community Fall Festivals around this neck of the woods.  Hoping SOME YEAR to get Brain Injury Awareness booth for the festival's fun run.  Coming home.  This should be nice.  424   243-9540 to call me, be sure to press 1, or occasisonally I randomly pick a quiet caller.  LET'S TALK and Rock.  Oh.  Rae and I no longer date one another.  But, it was fun having a girlfriend for a summer.  Been a loooooong time.   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/09/05/the-matt-duffin-show--closing-before-opening</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649943/the_matt_duffin_show_closing_before_opening.mp3" length="225855156" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I dunno.  Feeling good after feeling TBI horrible during vacation, but following yesterday's day at the Miracle League Ballparks, I'm on my way back.  Well, doctor Backhaus helped 'repair' me as "back sliding" knocked on the door, strolled on in and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I dunno.  Feeling good after feeling TBI horrible during vacation, but following yesterday's day at the Miracle League Ballparks, I'm on my way back.  Well, doctor Backhaus helped 'repair' me as "back sliding" knocked on the door, strolled on in and became controlling.  I hate controlling.  Relationships loose their relationship status and become "his/her-ships".  Divorceships soon follow.  Now what?  Uh, rained a LOT during my time off, yet enjoyed Milton as is - small town America.  Went to horse track/casino for a couple days - I'll tell ya about it.  Rain took away baseball for THREE STRAIGHT WEEKS!  Milton Days was a rain out, yet still kicked off the 8 community Fall Festivals around this neck of the woods.  Hoping SOME YEAR to get Brain Injury Awareness booth for the festival's fun run.  Coming home.  This should be nice.  424   243-9540 to call me, be sure to press 1, or occasisonally I randomly pick a quiet caller.  LET'S TALK and Rock.  Oh.  Rae and I no longer date one another.  But, it was fun having a girlfriend for a summer.  Been a loooooong time.   ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>14116</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio,copiing skills,matt duffin,social skills,tbisurvivors network</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/942b708e6ec245ec8340a6a319476547.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Another Fork in the Road: Panel - Impulse vs. Logic After Brain Injury</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-panel-impulse-vs-logic-after-brain-injury--63649906</link><description><![CDATA[Brain injury comes with so many changes - some very confusing. A person who was able to tap into logical thinking before an injury often loses that ability. It is often replaced with a broken filter resulting in impulse thinking. The filter that governs most folks does not work properly and often leads to foot-in-mouth disease. Some survivors even begin to engage in impulse online buying of things they don't need or never would have bought before their injury. Tonight's panel will discuss the disadvantages of impulse thinking vs. logical thing with me. Please tune in or listen to the archived show after air time.     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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/09/05/another-fork-in-the-road-panel--impulse-vs-logic-after-brain-injury</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2016 00:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649906/another_fork_in_the_road_panel_impulse_vs_logic_after_brain_injury.mp3" length="76793775" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Brain injury comes with so many changes - some very confusing. A person who was able to tap into logical thinking before an injury often loses that ability. It is often replaced with a broken filter resulting in impulse thinking. The filter that...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Brain injury comes with so many changes - some very confusing. A person who was able to tap into logical thinking before an injury often loses that ability. It is often replaced with a broken filter resulting in impulse thinking. The filter that governs most folks does not work properly and often leads to foot-in-mouth disease. Some survivors even begin to engage in impulse online buying of things they don't need or never would have bought before their injury. Tonight's panel will discuss the disadvantages of impulse thinking vs. logical thing with me. Please tune in or listen to the archived show after air time.     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]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4800</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e70f90d939b36106d98d2ed02ff14bb4.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>WTF? (Where's The Focus?) w/Kevin A. Phillips - LABOR DAY PAINS</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/wtf-where-s-the-focus-w-kevin-a-phillips-labor-day-pains--63649913</link><description><![CDATA[During the first weekend of September, people celebrate a holiday called "LABOR DAY", in which little to no 'labor' is produced by those choosing to celebrate this day. With unemployment higher today than it was during the "GREAT DEPRESSION", why is this day even celebrated in 2016? For those of us with Traumatic Brain Injuries, unable to acquire traditional employment, how do you choose to enjoy LABOR DAY, if at all? Joint us tonight @7pm PDT to talk about how you can make the most of this weekend, in spite of the overwhelming ignorance about TBI's and unemployablity.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/09/03/wtf-wheres-the-focus-wkevin-a-phillips--labor-day-pains</guid><pubDate>Sat, 03 Sep 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649913/wtf_wheres_the_focus_wkevin_a_phillips_labor_day_pains.mp3" length="114311463" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>During the first weekend of September, people celebrate a holiday called "LABOR DAY", in which little to no 'labor' is produced by those choosing to celebrate this day. With unemployment higher today than it was during the "GREAT DEPRESSION", why is...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[During the first weekend of September, people celebrate a holiday called "LABOR DAY", in which little to no 'labor' is produced by those choosing to celebrate this day. With unemployment higher today than it was during the "GREAT DEPRESSION", why is this day even celebrated in 2016? For those of us with Traumatic Brain Injuries, unable to acquire traditional employment, how do you choose to enjoy LABOR DAY, if at all? Joint us tonight @7pm PDT to talk about how you can make the most of this weekend, in spite of the overwhelming ignorance about TBI's and unemployablity.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7145</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>kevin a. phillips,tbi,usmc,veteran,wtf?</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0833971797166ba939ac2269bbfb749d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Calling for Caregivers - Brain Injury Communication with Host Michael Idell</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/calling-for-caregivers-brain-injury-communication-with-host-michael-idell--63649872</link><description><![CDATA[Calling for caregivers!!!!   We need to hear both sides of the story from caregivers and the survivors. We are in this together!   Please join us on Brain Injury Radio Network this Friday to catch up and chat about moving forward after having brain injuries affect your life!   5:30pm-6:50pm Pacific Time   8:30pm-9:50pm Eastern Time   424-243-9540]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/09/03/calling-for-caregivers--brain-injury-communication-with-host-michael-idell</guid><pubDate>Sat, 03 Sep 2016 00:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649872/calling_for_caregivers_brain_injury_communication_with_host_michael_idell.mp3" length="58730833" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Calling for caregivers!!!!   We need to hear both sides of the story from caregivers and the survivors. We are in this together!   Please join us on Brain Injury Radio Network this Friday to catch up and chat about moving forward after having brain...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Calling for caregivers!!!!   We need to hear both sides of the story from caregivers and the survivors. We are in this together!   Please join us on Brain Injury Radio Network this Friday to catch up and chat about moving forward after having brain injuries affect your life!   5:30pm-6:50pm Pacific Time   8:30pm-9:50pm Eastern Time   424-243-9540]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3671</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>abi,asbisg.org,caregivers,michael idell,tbi</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e5d2eccf9bf353526f2352e5153128fd.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The difference in perspective between us and them.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-difference-in-perspective-between-us-and-them--63649916</link><description><![CDATA[Representing "us" will be Nathan Gates who was the passenger and the only suvivor of the automobile when it was crushed by an AMTRAK train earlier this year. He was looking forward to a soccer scholarship to enter college. His outlook has radically changed because, in the accident, his ankle was destroyed. He was briefly unconscious, but the surgeons specifically gave him drugs to prolong the coma while he recovered. He was in the hospital for 2 months; but now he lives with his parents in the family home. His mother is Kay Fielding, and she will represent "them" because although she takes care of him and monitors his progress every day, she is still a member of the outside world. She will discuss the difficulties she sees in the altered circumstances for each of them, since her son's accident, both for him and for her. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/09/02/the-difference-in-perspective-between-us-and-them</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649916/the_difference_in_perspective_between_us_and_them.mp3" length="114629530" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Representing "us" will be Nathan Gates who was the passenger and the only suvivor of the automobile when it was crushed by an AMTRAK train earlier this year. He was looking forward to a soccer scholarship to enter college. His outlook has radically...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Representing "us" will be Nathan Gates who was the passenger and the only suvivor of the automobile when it was crushed by an AMTRAK train earlier this year. He was looking forward to a soccer scholarship to enter college. His outlook has radically changed because, in the accident, his ankle was destroyed. He was briefly unconscious, but the surgeons specifically gave him drugs to prolong the coma while he recovered. He was in the hospital for 2 months; but now he lives with his parents in the family home. His mother is Kay Fielding, and she will represent "them" because although she takes care of him and monitors his progress every day, she is still a member of the outside world. She will discuss the difficulties she sees in the altered circumstances for each of them, since her son's accident, both for him and for her. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7165</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain trauma,family,head injury,train accident,victim</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/be171d184dff765b12b10127057744bf.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Get Groovy with it, Dream Catchers and the Gang tonight!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/get-groovy-with-it-dream-catchers-and-the-gang-tonight--63649947</link><description><![CDATA[It’s time to express yourself and get grooving with us so hop on board the Dream Catchers Train with Megan, LesPaul, and the Gang!!!   Tonight we want you to throw your troubles to the side and get up with us and take a slide to the Wild side with us!!! It’s time to enjoy our Abilities and throw our cares and troubles away because papas got a brand new bag and it’s here to stay!!! So No more Mr. Pity Party and just sit down and relax and have a good time with us.   We will have music, Fun, and even at times serious stuff but more than anything I want to say it’s time to take a chill pill put on a smile and have some fun, laughter and whatever come into the mix because sometimes that best thing to do when you have a disability is to sit back reelect and then remember to have a good time!!!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/08/31/get-groovy-with-it-dream-catchers-and-the-gang-tonight</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649947/get_groovy_with_it_dream_catchers_and_the_gang_tonight.mp3" length="172603813" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It’s time to express yourself and get grooving with us so hop on board the Dream Catchers Train with Megan, LesPaul, and the Gang!!!   Tonight we want you to throw your troubles to the side and get up with us and take a slide to the Wild side with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It’s time to express yourself and get grooving with us so hop on board the Dream Catchers Train with Megan, LesPaul, and the Gang!!!   Tonight we want you to throw your troubles to the side and get up with us and take a slide to the Wild side with us!!! It’s time to enjoy our Abilities and throw our cares and troubles away because papas got a brand new bag and it’s here to stay!!! So No more Mr. Pity Party and just sit down and relax and have a good time with us.   We will have music, Fun, and even at times serious stuff but more than anything I want to say it’s time to take a chill pill put on a smile and have some fun, laughter and whatever come into the mix because sometimes that best thing to do when you have a disability is to sit back reelect and then remember to have a good time!!!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10788</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>comedy,fun,funny skits,groovy,laughter</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e0ef95746ca00cb5bcc583349c54bdfe.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Whatever show - With Craig Sicilia</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-whatever-show-with-craig-sicilia--63649948</link><description><![CDATA[you ever just think like what ever, who cares, go away, get out of my face,. sure but you ever think that while brushing your teeth looking in the mirror.  How about have that feeling alot, and you just cant slide it.  Well dont let like hold you down forever you need to take ricks at times and go for it. as hard as it is at times it just is what it is.  in one of those modes that thinks are important but i dont care enough on some days to carry myself through.    but it is not like we have a choice look at the alternative that will really scare the piss out of you if you can really think about it.  some people will be fake and move on keep hurting people.  others will sink in their hell or rise to their destiny.  which are you, you know it is all up to you.       lets talk about the choices and where and how we want to get there it is not the destination that counts it is the path you take that matters.  Fun a good race my friends.  but we dont have a choice we must the alterniative sucks        but it ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/08/30/the-whatever-show--with-craig-sicilia</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649948/the_whatever_show_with_craig_sicilia.mp3" length="171245027" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>you ever just think like what ever, who cares, go away, get out of my face,. sure but you ever think that while brushing your teeth looking in the mirror.  How about have that feeling alot, and you just cant slide it.  Well dont let like hold you down...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[you ever just think like what ever, who cares, go away, get out of my face,. sure but you ever think that while brushing your teeth looking in the mirror.  How about have that feeling alot, and you just cant slide it.  Well dont let like hold you down forever you need to take ricks at times and go for it. as hard as it is at times it just is what it is.  in one of those modes that thinks are important but i dont care enough on some days to carry myself through.    but it is not like we have a choice look at the alternative that will really scare the piss out of you if you can really think about it.  some people will be fake and move on keep hurting people.  others will sink in their hell or rise to their destiny.  which are you, you know it is all up to you.       lets talk about the choices and where and how we want to get there it is not the destination that counts it is the path you take that matters.  Fun a good race my friends.  but we dont have a choice we must the alterniative sucks        but it ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10703</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury,craig sicilia,craig sicillia,live,support</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f7493f96e3559018cbcff98dac45edd.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Late Night With Joeygiggles Saturday LIVE</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/late-night-with-joeygiggles-saturday-live--63649937</link><description><![CDATA[We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST   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!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/08/28/late-night-with-joeygiggles-saturday-live</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Aug 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649937/late_night_with_joeygiggles_saturday_live.mp3" length="169457416" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST   Please join us for great guests, loads of jokes and fun, and of course the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST   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!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10592</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/images.spreaker.com/nuvolari-assets/blue_square_mic.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Mess With M.S.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mess-with-m-s--63649856</link><description><![CDATA[M.S. is the most debilitating neurological disease. 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 M.S. 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 M.S. &amp; brain injury.   I'd love it if you'd join me in my journey; where we all can learn to be better versions of ourselves!  Please join me in the studio tonight 8/27 with our very special guest Erika Lyons Richardson and we will discuss M.S. and how they can change your life - especially when you are given more than one diagnosis! But we will also discuss the power of family, and what it is like to be an MS Pals Administrator, to have your own group on FaceBook, to do MS Walks, and how swimming can be great for anyone!    ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/08/28/mess-with-ms</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Aug 2016 00:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649856/mess_with_ms.mp3" length="45963852" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>M.S. is the most debilitating neurological disease. 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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[M.S. is the most debilitating neurological disease. 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 M.S. 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 M.S. &amp; brain injury.   I'd love it if you'd join me in my journey; where we all can learn to be better versions of ourselves!  Please join me in the studio tonight 8/27 with our very special guest Erika Lyons Richardson and we will discuss M.S. and how they can change your life - especially when you are given more than one diagnosis! But we will also discuss the power of family, and what it is like to be an MS Pals Administrator, to have your own group on FaceBook, to do MS Walks, and how swimming can be great for anyone!    ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2873</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio,erika lyons richardson,lisa dryer,mess with ms,twitter</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b3d0a869aad290f69077f62f986b6073.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>"Cam's Corner "-what- does our cargiver do?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cam-s-corner-what-does-our-cargiver-do--63649899</link><description><![CDATA[My friend Jeff an I discuss the the difficulties being a caregiver to us as a TBI/ABI SURVIVOR  Inspiration, education and just all around information that I want you to know about stroke.  You have a journey of stroke recovery and each of us is different.  Listen as others tell their stories and struggles, or the information I find interesting put here.  So check ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/08/27/cams-corner-what-does-our-cargiver-do</guid><pubDate>Sat, 27 Aug 2016 00:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649899/cams_corner_what_does_our_cargiver_do.mp3" length="69279705" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>My friend Jeff an I discuss the the difficulties being a caregiver to us as a TBI/ABI SURVIVOR  Inspiration, education and just all around information that I want you to know about stroke.  You have a journey of stroke recovery and each of us is...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[My friend Jeff an I discuss the the difficulties being a caregiver to us as a TBI/ABI SURVIVOR  Inspiration, education and just all around information that I want you to know about stroke.  You have a journey of stroke recovery and each of us is different.  Listen as others tell their stories and struggles, or the information I find interesting put here.  So check ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4330</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>advocacy,brain injury,rehab,self help,tbi</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/images.spreaker.com/nuvolari-assets/blue_square_mic.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Non-Traditional TBIs on Surviving Head Trauma with Terry Smith</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/non-traditional-tbis-on-surviving-head-trauma-with-terry-smith--63649923</link><description><![CDATA[                                                                                 Surviving Head Trauma with Terry Smith                                                                                                   Nontraditional TBI  This month, we have Lynn Julian, Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor, Angela  Halgrimson, Author of Lenny the Crow, and Abdullah Rufus, President at Bedrock Communications, Inc. Guests will talk about their nontraditional TBIs and their lives since then.  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), Satellite Radio XM, or Skype. We stream to all 50 states and 36 countries. The show begins at 10 p.m. (Eastern) and ends at Midnight. Shows are archived for future access.  The phone-in number is +1.424.243.9540]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/08/26/non-traditional-tbis-on-surviving-head-trauma-with-terry-smith</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649923/non_traditional_tbis_on_surviving_head_trauma_with_terry_smith.mp3" length="114588152" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>                                                                                 Surviving Head Trauma with Terry Smith                                                                                                   Nontraditional TBI  This month,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[                                                                                 Surviving Head Trauma with Terry Smith                                                                                                   Nontraditional TBI  This month, we have Lynn Julian, Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor, Angela  Halgrimson, Author of Lenny the Crow, and Abdullah Rufus, President at Bedrock Communications, Inc. Guests will talk about their nontraditional TBIs and their lives since then.  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), Satellite Radio XM, or Skype. We stream to all 50 states and 36 countries. The show begins at 10 p.m. (Eastern) and ends at Midnight. Shows are archived for future access.  The phone-in number is +1.424.243.9540]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7162</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>abdullah rufus,angela halgrimson,brain injury talk radio,surviving head trauma,terry smith</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/94ed27bc0007f3f3af58dcc710ee582d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TBI One Love Radio with Survivor James "Jimmy Jam" Durham</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tbi-one-love-radio-with-survivor-james-jimmy-jam-durham--63649929</link><description><![CDATA[ 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 a young Severe Traumatic Brain Injury, Survivor Sierra Badgley from #Canada that in 2015 was riding her dirtbike in an open field practicing her skills, but next thing you know she hit a groundhog hole and flew over the handlebars across the field!    To listen please visit: www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/08/23/tbi-one-love-radio-with-survivor-james-jimmy-jam-durham     Peace &amp; Love   #TBIOneLove #BrainInjuryRadio #MotivationalMonday]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/08/23/tbi-one-love-radio-with-survivor-james-jimmy-jam-durham</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649929/tbi_one_love_radio_with_survivor_james_jimmy_jam_durham.mp3" length="114875708" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle> 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 a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[ 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 a young Severe Traumatic Brain Injury, Survivor Sierra Badgley from #Canada that in 2015 was riding her dirtbike in an open field practicing her skills, but next thing you know she hit a groundhog hole and flew over the handlebars across the field!    To listen please visit: www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/08/23/tbi-one-love-radio-with-survivor-james-jimmy-jam-durham     Peace &amp; Love   #TBIOneLove #BrainInjuryRadio #MotivationalMonday]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7180</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>braininjuryradio,inspireotherstobeinspiring,tbionelove,worldwide</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fd2cb0c2ebaf375e405a484b55a62335.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Another Fork in the Road: Raine Turner - Author, "Only Son ... Only Child"</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-raine-turner-author-only-son-only-child--63649915</link><description><![CDATA[How does a mother cope when doctors say, "Pull the plug"?     Raine Turner - Author of "Only Son ... Only Child: a journey through love," tells the story of her son's journey through brain injury with her by his side.     Raine's son, Ryan Pohle, will join us to tell of his experienes.Raine Turner - Author of "Only Son ... Only Child: a journey through love," tells the story of her son's journey through brain injury with her by his side.     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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/08/22/another-fork-in-the-road-raine-turner--author-only-son-only-child</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2016 00:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649915/another_fork_in_the_road_raine_turner_author_only_son_only_child.mp3" length="78055176" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>How does a mother cope when doctors say, "Pull the plug"?     Raine Turner - Author of "Only Son ... Only Child: a journey through love," tells the story of her son's journey through brain injury with her by his side.     Raine's son, Ryan Pohle, will...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[How does a mother cope when doctors say, "Pull the plug"?     Raine Turner - Author of "Only Son ... Only Child: a journey through love," tells the story of her son's journey through brain injury with her by his side.     Raine's son, Ryan Pohle, will join us to tell of his experienes.Raine Turner - Author of "Only Son ... Only Child: a journey through love," tells the story of her son's journey through brain injury with her by his side.     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]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4879</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury,donna o'donnell figurski,raine turner,tbi,traumatic brain injury</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b9ae1041827aeb69775ba34252a29878.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Be Positive with Shannon Marie and John ~ It's a whole new game now!!!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-positive-with-shannon-marie-and-john-it-s-a-whole-new-game-now--63649949</link><description><![CDATA[Get your required dose of positive therapy by tuning into this show.   All systems are go for tonight's Be Positive With Shannon Marie and me on Brain Injury Radio! We have some amazing guests lined up, and we are really looking forward to an open discussion on some serious issues.   9:00 - 10:30 Central  ==&gt; CTE and football's concussion crisis  ==&gt; Speech Language Pathology  10:30 - midnight Central  The Sexualization of Society, and the Traumatization of Individuals  We will talk with four women whose lives have been shaped and life's work have been determined by this topic.  Call 424-243-9540 to listen!     http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/08/19/be-positive-with-shannon-marie-and-john-its-a-whole-new-game-now     BE POSITIVE ~ BE POSITIVE ~ BE POSITIVE ~ BE POSITIVE ~ BE POSITIVE]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/08/19/be-positive-with-shannon-marie-and-john-its-a-whole-new-game-now</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649949/be_positive_with_shannon_marie_and_john_its_a_whole_new_game_now.mp3" length="167093439" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Get your required dose of positive therapy by tuning into this show.   All systems are go for tonight's Be Positive With Shannon Marie and me on Brain Injury Radio! We have some amazing guests lined up, and we are really looking forward to an open...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Get your required dose of positive therapy by tuning into this show.   All systems are go for tonight's Be Positive With Shannon Marie and me on Brain Injury Radio! We have some amazing guests lined up, and we are really looking forward to an open discussion on some serious issues.   9:00 - 10:30 Central  ==&gt; CTE and football's concussion crisis  ==&gt; Speech Language Pathology  10:30 - midnight Central  The Sexualization of Society, and the Traumatization of Individuals  We will talk with four women whose lives have been shaped and life's work have been determined by this topic.  Call 424-243-9540 to listen!     http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/08/19/be-positive-with-shannon-marie-and-john-its-a-whole-new-game-now     BE POSITIVE ~ BE POSITIVE ~ BE POSITIVE ~ BE POSITIVE ~ BE POSITIVE]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10444</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>abel sports management,asha,rehabilitation,speech language therapy,tbi</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5e4dc62d851bb370edad27b17c37f084.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dream Catchers - Dear Brain Can you hear me - LesPaul Morgan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dream-catchers-dear-brain-can-you-hear-me-lespaul-morgan--63649941</link><description><![CDATA[Dream Catchers - Dear Brain Can you hear me? - LesPaul Morgan   For such a long time I felt so alone and lost in my head after my Brain Injuries that It was all I could do to feel like I had a meaning for my very existence or had anything left to fight for.   If not for the love of my Mother and Brothers and a few friends I promise you I would not be the person sitting here behind the microphone but I had a Mother and Brothers that truly cared for me so much that they would not let me give up even though I so badly wanted too! So here is my question to you all.   I actually started thinking to myself I have no voice but it was because I wasn’t speaking up. When you have a brain Injury or another disability it’s very hard to find the courage to believe in yourself again but I am here as a witness that I know you can even if it’s very hard so join in tonight and share your trials and tribulations on what did and didn’t work as we sail down the Dream Catchers highway loving every minute of it   1.  No more I’m sorriest   2. It is what it is   3. Why not you or me   4. Am I the reason no one hears me   5. Shy and TBI   6. A new you   7. Reflections, Memories, and Friendships during nearly 6 years on the Brain Injury Radio Network]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/08/17/dream-catchers--dear-brain-can-you-hear-me--lespaul-morgan</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649941/dream_catchers_dear_brain_can_you_hear_me_lespaul_morgan.mp3" length="177690376" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dream Catchers - Dear Brain Can you hear me? - LesPaul Morgan   For such a long time I felt so alone and lost in my head after my Brain Injuries that It was all I could do to feel like I had a meaning for my very existence or had anything left to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dream Catchers - Dear Brain Can you hear me? - LesPaul Morgan   For such a long time I felt so alone and lost in my head after my Brain Injuries that It was all I could do to feel like I had a meaning for my very existence or had anything left to fight for.   If not for the love of my Mother and Brothers and a few friends I promise you I would not be the person sitting here behind the microphone but I had a Mother and Brothers that truly cared for me so much that they would not let me give up even though I so badly wanted too! So here is my question to you all.   I actually started thinking to myself I have no voice but it was because I wasn’t speaking up. When you have a brain Injury or another disability it’s very hard to find the courage to believe in yourself again but I am here as a witness that I know you can even if it’s very hard so join in tonight and share your trials and tribulations on what did and didn’t work as we sail down the Dream Catchers highway loving every minute of it   1.  No more I’m sorriest   2. It is what it is   3. Why not you or me   4. Am I the reason no one hears me   5. Shy and TBI   6. A new you   7. Reflections, Memories, and Friendships during nearly 6 years on the Brain Injury Radio Network]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>11106</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio network,lespaul morgan,power,strength,tbi</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/974adbb1dc12430c197710ea8eff4cce.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>the chosen ones</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-chosen-ones--63649952</link><description><![CDATA[the universe works in weird ways welcome to the twilight zone that is brain injry]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/08/16/the-chosen-ones</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649952/the_chosen_ones.mp3" length="172674197" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>the universe works in weird ways welcome to the twilight zone that is brain injry</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[the universe works in weird ways welcome to the twilight zone that is brain injry]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10793</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/images.spreaker.com/nuvolari-assets/blue_square_mic.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Frustrated with Disability Benefits? LIVE Special Edition May Hold Solutions-</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/frustrated-with-disability-benefits-live-special-edition-may-hold-solutions--63649940</link><description><![CDATA[Regular Sunday Host Matt Duffin will be returning from his adventures in September. In the meantime, we wll host some SPECIAL EDITION SHOWS. This one hosted by Fantastic Frank Johnson &amp; Kim Justus, with a great guest &amp; information you won't want to miss!  Nancy Cavey has spent her career working tirelessly on behalf of many who have not received fair treatment or promised benefits. In August of 2004, her legal peers selected her to serve as Chair of the Workers Compensation Section of the Florida Bar. She is a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claims Representatives (NOSSCR), the American Association for Justice, the Employee Benefit Section of the American Bar Association and the National Employment Lawyers Association, and the Florida Bar.  She has extensive experience in disability cases and have helped clients with medical conditions such as heart disease, hypertension, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, spinal injuries, post traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury.  As a disability attorney for the past 30 years who personally knows the devastating physical and financial consequences of disability on a family. Nancy helps ERISA and private disability insurance policyholders get the disability benefits they paid for when they purchased their policy. She also helps Florida residents get their Social Security disability benefits. See: caveylaw.com   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/08/15/frustrated-with-disability-benefits-live-special-edition-may-hold-solutions-</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649940/frustrated_with_disability_benefits_live_special_edition_may_hold_solutions.mp3" length="174949818" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Regular Sunday Host Matt Duffin will be returning from his adventures in September. In the meantime, we wll host some SPECIAL EDITION SHOWS. This one hosted by Fantastic Frank Johnson &amp;amp; Kim Justus, with a great guest &amp;amp; information you won't...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Regular Sunday Host Matt Duffin will be returning from his adventures in September. In the meantime, we wll host some SPECIAL EDITION SHOWS. This one hosted by Fantastic Frank Johnson &amp; Kim Justus, with a great guest &amp; information you won't want to miss!  Nancy Cavey has spent her career working tirelessly on behalf of many who have not received fair treatment or promised benefits. In August of 2004, her legal peers selected her to serve as Chair of the Workers Compensation Section of the Florida Bar. She is a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claims Representatives (NOSSCR), the American Association for Justice, the Employee Benefit Section of the American Bar Association and the National Employment Lawyers Association, and the Florida Bar.  She has extensive experience in disability cases and have helped clients with medical conditions such as heart disease, hypertension, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, spinal injuries, post traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury.  As a disability attorney for the past 30 years who personally knows the devastating physical and financial consequences of disability on a family. Nancy helps ERISA and private disability insurance policyholders get the disability benefits they paid for when they purchased their policy. She also helps Florida residents get their Social Security disability benefits. See: caveylaw.com   ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10935</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>attorney,brain injury,braininjuryradio,disability benefits,social security</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/98f6cf2d2df98a9bc29ce54d3fdf8dc3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Caregivers - Angels Among Us with Ashok Rajamani</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/caregivers-angels-among-us-with-ashok-rajamani--63649887</link><description><![CDATA[Joey Giggles will be back for his regular Saturday Night Shows on August 27th!      Special Edition Brain Injury Radio - CAREGIVERS - ANGELS AMONG US   Ashok Rajamani, author of the upcoming memoir BRAIN KARMA, returns for his third episode for Brain Injury Radio: “Caregivers: Angels Among Us.” As the title reflects, this show is a celebration and discussion about the people who help survivors of brain injury. How does proper care affect brain injury recovery? What are the goals of the caregivers? What are the psychological and physical affects of seeing a loved one in pain?   Caregivers include: Parents, children, other family members, nurses, caretakers, therapists, friends, and any loved ones who help bring the brain injury survivor back to life. All of these helping healers are invited to call – as well as patients and survivors who want to converse about their caregivers. We look forward to discussing your experiences,your sorrows, and your joys in the world of caregiving.  www.ashokrajamani.com]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/08/14/caregivers--angels-among-us-with-ashok-rajamani</guid><pubDate>Sun, 14 Aug 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649887/caregivers_angels_among_us_with_ashok_rajamani.mp3" length="57830549" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Joey Giggles will be back for his regular Saturday Night Shows on August 27th!      Special Edition Brain Injury Radio - CAREGIVERS - ANGELS AMONG US   Ashok Rajamani, author of the upcoming memoir BRAIN KARMA, returns for his third episode for Brain...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Joey Giggles will be back for his regular Saturday Night Shows on August 27th!      Special Edition Brain Injury Radio - CAREGIVERS - ANGELS AMONG US   Ashok Rajamani, author of the upcoming memoir BRAIN KARMA, returns for his third episode for Brain Injury Radio: “Caregivers: Angels Among Us.” As the title reflects, this show is a celebration and discussion about the people who help survivors of brain injury. How does proper care affect brain injury recovery? What are the goals of the caregivers? What are the psychological and physical affects of seeing a loved one in pain?   Caregivers include: Parents, children, other family members, nurses, caretakers, therapists, friends, and any loved ones who help bring the brain injury survivor back to life. All of these helping healers are invited to call – as well as patients and survivors who want to converse about their caregivers. We look forward to discussing your experiences,your sorrows, and your joys in the world of caregiving.  www.ashokrajamani.com]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3615</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ashokrajamani,awareness,brain injury,braininjuryradio,caregiving</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7ca54e2a15d45bce639de6f10fbe1b0e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Mess With M.S.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mess-with-m-s--63649914</link><description><![CDATA[M.S. is the most debilitating neurological disease. 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 M.S. 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 M.S.&amp;brain injury. I'd love it if you'd join me in my journey; where we all can learn to be better versions of ourselves!  Please join me in the studio tonight August 13 2016 with our very special guest and we will discuss M.S. and how they can change your life!    ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/08/14/mess-with-ms</guid><pubDate>Sun, 14 Aug 2016 00:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63649914/mess_with_ms.mp3" length="75302079" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>M.S. is the most debilitating neurological disease. 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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[M.S. is the most debilitating neurological disease. 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 M.S. 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 M.S.&amp;brain injury. I'd love it if you'd join me in my journey; where we all can learn to be better versions of ourselves!  Please join me in the studio tonight August 13 2016 with our very special guest and we will discuss M.S. and how they can change your life!    ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4707</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>chatms,facebook,instagram,livechat,mess with m.s.</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b3d0a869aad290f69077f62f986b6073.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dream Catchers - The Art of Recovery - LesPaul Morgan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dream-catchers-the-art-of-recovery-lespaul-morgan--63650402</link><description><![CDATA[Dream Catchers - The Art of Recovery - LesPaul Morgan   When it comes to living, thriving, or barely surviving for a person with a disability I have discovered there is an ART OF THE DEAL when it comes to defining how, who, what you are made of and what and what it takes make with yourself before recovery can begin!   When you start TAKE BACK CONTROL you get to DECIDE NOT OTHERS to the best of your ABILITY who and what is allowed or your life! That’s when a real healing begins!!!   In my own Recovery which was very slow. I had people both good and bad try to manipulate what and what I could not do and after I began see that they wanted full control of my life I had to start fighting back to regain control of my life. That was the beginning of a long and slow but steady climb of recovering my own Identity and Independence. Tonight I want to help you and others do the same.   Tonight we will talk about;   1. The healing begins when?   2. Starting over from scratch   3. Standing Tall   4. Control Freaks   5. Learning to live life free and Independently of others   6. Regaling Control is an attitude adjustment   7. Open Floor, open Mic…    ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/08/10/dream-catchers--the-art-of-recovery--lespaul-morgan</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650402/dream_catchers_the_art_of_recovery_lespaul_morgan.mp3" length="176571081" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dream Catchers - The Art of Recovery - LesPaul Morgan   When it comes to living, thriving, or barely surviving for a person with a disability I have discovered there is an ART OF THE DEAL when it comes to defining how, who, what you are made of and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dream Catchers - The Art of Recovery - LesPaul Morgan   When it comes to living, thriving, or barely surviving for a person with a disability I have discovered there is an ART OF THE DEAL when it comes to defining how, who, what you are made of and what and what it takes make with yourself before recovery can begin!   When you start TAKE BACK CONTROL you get to DECIDE NOT OTHERS to the best of your ABILITY who and what is allowed or your life! That’s when a real healing begins!!!   In my own Recovery which was very slow. I had people both good and bad try to manipulate what and what I could not do and after I began see that they wanted full control of my life I had to start fighting back to regain control of my life. That was the beginning of a long and slow but steady climb of recovering my own Identity and Independence. Tonight I want to help you and others do the same.   Tonight we will talk about;   1. The healing begins when?   2. Starting over from scratch   3. Standing Tall   4. Control Freaks   5. Learning to live life free and Independently of others   6. Regaling Control is an attitude adjustment   7. Open Floor, open Mic…    ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>11036</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio network,dreamcatchers,independent living centers,lespaul morgan,walton options</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/974adbb1dc12430c197710ea8eff4cce.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>My Shadow and Me: Brain Injury Misconceptions Cont'd</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-shadow-and-me-brain-injury-misconceptions-cont-d--63650386</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to the show that explores everything psychological and biological, this is My Shadow and Me.  In tonight’s show, titled “TBI Misconceptions - Part Two”, we'll be discussing the notion of what it means to be disabled and the value one should have in our society.  In addition, our discussion will include a primer about our upcoming Haunted House sponsored by the TBI Network and an overview of a upcoming children's book called Timmy Meets the Sock Monster. Please join Nick and Producer Dale, as they have a bit of fun and discuss deeply important issues.  Thanks for listening.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/08/09/my-shadow-and-me-brain-injury-misconceptions-contd</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650386/my_shadow_and_me_brain_injury_misconceptions_contd.mp3" length="172516877" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to the show that explores everything psychological and biological, this is My Shadow and Me.  In tonight’s show, titled “TBI Misconceptions - Part Two”, we'll be discussing the notion of what it means to be disabled and the value one should...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to the show that explores everything psychological and biological, this is My Shadow and Me.  In tonight’s show, titled “TBI Misconceptions - Part Two”, we'll be discussing the notion of what it means to be disabled and the value one should have in our society.  In addition, our discussion will include a primer about our upcoming Haunted House sponsored by the TBI Network and an overview of a upcoming children's book called Timmy Meets the Sock Monster. Please join Nick and Producer Dale, as they have a bit of fun and discuss deeply important issues.  Thanks for listening.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10783</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>braininjurymisconceptions,braininjuryradio,discussion</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1e987fb7669a73af77734eec7cd6a864.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>"TMDS on  Vacation" Early Day Blasts from the Past</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tmds-on-vacation-early-day-blasts-from-the-past--63650384</link><description><![CDATA[Tonight's episode on 'Crimminal Injustice - Who is really Brain Injured?" has been postponed, as has a 'certain' court date.  (if they can wait, I can wait.  Job handed me his book to read while I was in God's waiting room..       Depression takes a back seat this week; why strip others of their good nature?  So while we are waiting for yet another offering from a wronged system, and preparing for Trauma #4 (or is it 5? Six!!  Geesh), I woke up with love and tenderness on my heart and a grin on my face.  No need in feeling 'glomy' when the sun is shining.  Therefore, as a Brain Injury Copiing Skill subject tonight, let's skip stress management skills for now, and jump right in to common adult conversation - SEX!!    Or more common place in the BI world, 'the lack there of'.            The changes emothionally, psychologically; if not physical.  Sexual behaviors (yes, unfortunately, some horrific) and desires.  Another 'change of life' encountered, but can be overtaken with love, respect, and my favorite - repeaded practice.  Or we can talk about what you wish - but this ol' bartender will get our conversation going talking about sex!    On BI Radio too boot!  Well also have the Trauma Sports Segment, give an update on TMDS  Band contract negociatgions and remind everyone the East Central Indiana Brain Injury Support Group meets Tuesday at the Milton Christian Church, beginning at 6:30. Now that's something to get excited about!!!!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/08/08/tmds-on-vacation-early-day-blasts-from-the-past</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650384/tmds_on_vacation_early_day_blasts_from_the_past.mp3" length="197784600" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Tonight's episode on 'Crimminal Injustice - Who is really Brain Injured?" has been postponed, as has a 'certain' court date.  (if they can wait, I can wait.  Job handed me his book to read while I was in God's waiting room..       Depression takes a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tonight's episode on 'Crimminal Injustice - Who is really Brain Injured?" has been postponed, as has a 'certain' court date.  (if they can wait, I can wait.  Job handed me his book to read while I was in God's waiting room..       Depression takes a back seat this week; why strip others of their good nature?  So while we are waiting for yet another offering from a wronged system, and preparing for Trauma #4 (or is it 5? Six!!  Geesh), I woke up with love and tenderness on my heart and a grin on my face.  No need in feeling 'glomy' when the sun is shining.  Therefore, as a Brain Injury Copiing Skill subject tonight, let's skip stress management skills for now, and jump right in to common adult conversation - SEX!!    Or more common place in the BI world, 'the lack there of'.            The changes emothionally, psychologically; if not physical.  Sexual behaviors (yes, unfortunately, some horrific) and desires.  Another 'change of life' encountered, but can be overtaken with love, respect, and my favorite - repeaded practice.  Or we can talk about what you wish - but this ol' bartender will get our conversation going talking about sex!    On BI Radio too boot!  Well also have the Trauma Sports Segment, give an update on TMDS  Band contract negociatgions and remind everyone the East Central Indiana Brain Injury Support Group meets Tuesday at the Milton Christian Church, beginning at 6:30. Now that's something to get excited about!!!!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>12362</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio,replay of the early days.,replays are our plays,the matt duffin show</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/50506dae6b2af62cda7bc2b48707f668.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Another Fork in the Road: Panel - Benefit of Service Animals After Brain Injury</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-panel-benefit-of-service-animals-after-brain-injury--63650340</link><description><![CDATA[Brain injury wreaks havoc in so many survivors lives. But did you know that dogs, special service dogs, can help a survivor with just about anything in their lives? They actually become an integral part of the survivor's family. On this show, survivors, Juliet Madsen and GeorgeAnna Bell will discuss how their service dogs have helped them.  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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/08/08/another-fork-in-the-road-panel--benefit-of-service-animals-after-brain-injury</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2016 00:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650340/another_fork_in_the_road_panel_benefit_of_service_animals_after_brain_injury.mp3" length="78465612" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Brain injury wreaks havoc in so many survivors lives. But did you know that dogs, special service dogs, can help a survivor with just about anything in their lives? They actually become an integral part of the survivor's family. On this show,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Brain injury wreaks havoc in so many survivors lives. But did you know that dogs, special service dogs, can help a survivor with just about anything in their lives? They actually become an integral part of the survivor's family. On this show, survivors, Juliet Madsen and GeorgeAnna Bell will discuss how their service dogs have helped them.  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]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4905</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>another fork in the road,donna o'donnell figurski,georgeanna bell,juliet madsen,survivingtraumaticbraininjury.</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4a449d90a2d536c103a8be90870fe6b9.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Late Night with Joeygiggles Saturday Live (Special Olympic Edition)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/late-night-with-joeygiggles-saturday-live-special-olympic-edition--63650382</link><description><![CDATA[We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST    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!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/08/07/late-night-with-joeygiggles-saturday-live-special-olympic-edition</guid><pubDate>Sun, 07 Aug 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650382/late_night_with_joeygiggles_saturday_live_special_olympic_edition.mp3" length="172676538" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST    Please join us for great guests, loads of jokes and fun, and of course the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST    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!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10793</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain,entertainment,injury,internet radio,radio</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/dff2b40fda05f331f3f4dfd0087af81d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>We Deserve Better with Dorrin Rosenfeld</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-deserve-better-with-dorrin-rosenfeld--63650360</link><description><![CDATA[W. Joseph Stegner is a 2-time survivor of subarachnoid hemorrages.The first was when he was pre-teen and the second was almost 40 years later when he was an adult after several years of working as a 9-1-1 Paramedic in N. CA. As an emergency medical tech, he spent years dealing with the immediate aftermath of a variety of incidents. Because of his work as a trauma-care specialist, he knew immediately what to do for himself after this unexpected hemorrhage, so he had the best chance of recovery. During the time period between his two personal traumas, he watched a friend of his recover from a brain injury. He was able to see, for the first time, what these 9-1-1 patients of his actually appeared like to the outside world. In his spare time, as a creative outlet to see the outside world better, Joseph composes poetry.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/08/05/we-deserve-better-with-dorrin-rosenfeld</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650360/we_deserve_better_with_dorrin_rosenfeld.mp3" length="111757733" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>W. Joseph Stegner is a 2-time survivor of subarachnoid hemorrages.The first was when he was pre-teen and the second was almost 40 years later when he was an adult after several years of working as a 9-1-1 Paramedic in N. CA. As an emergency medical...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[W. Joseph Stegner is a 2-time survivor of subarachnoid hemorrages.The first was when he was pre-teen and the second was almost 40 years later when he was an adult after several years of working as a 9-1-1 Paramedic in N. CA. As an emergency medical tech, he spent years dealing with the immediate aftermath of a variety of incidents. Because of his work as a trauma-care specialist, he knew immediately what to do for himself after this unexpected hemorrhage, so he had the best chance of recovery. During the time period between his two personal traumas, he watched a friend of his recover from a brain injury. He was able to see, for the first time, what these 9-1-1 patients of his actually appeared like to the outside world. In his spare time, as a creative outlet to see the outside world better, Joseph composes poetry.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6985</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>paramedic,poetry,subarachnoid hemorrhage,survivor,w. joseph stegner</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/be171d184dff765b12b10127057744bf.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>In the Blink of an Eye - Dream Catchers - LesPaul Morgan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-the-blink-of-an-eye-dream-catchers-lespaul-morgan--63650381</link><description><![CDATA[Tonight we are going to be talking about how anyone who has faced a life altering disability or near death defying time in their life can in the bling of an eye turn adversity into Triumph and weakness into strength!!!   Yes you Can, Yes you can, and yes you can!!! That’s the story of America!  One born out of a burning yearning  desire for Freedom, Independence, recovery and equality for all so if you’re fed up and tired of all the nay Sayers saying no to no matter what your Dream, Dream big Dream strong and never Surrender!   1. HOLD YOU’RE Head UP   2. In the blink of an eye finding your destiny    BELIVE YOU CAN ACHIVE   3. THE POWER OF SELF DETERMINATION   4. Creating Safe and effective boundaries   5. Never giving up   6. Join forces with other likeminded people and organizations   7. Collaboration and creation   8. Open floor open Mic after about 30 to 45 minutes    ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/08/03/in-the-blink-of-an-eye--dream-catchers--lespaul-morgan</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650381/in_the_blink_of_an_eye_dream_catchers_lespaul_morgan.mp3" length="183092498" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Tonight we are going to be talking about how anyone who has faced a life altering disability or near death defying time in their life can in the bling of an eye turn adversity into Triumph and weakness into strength!!!   Yes you Can, Yes you can, and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tonight we are going to be talking about how anyone who has faced a life altering disability or near death defying time in their life can in the bling of an eye turn adversity into Triumph and weakness into strength!!!   Yes you Can, Yes you can, and yes you can!!! That’s the story of America!  One born out of a burning yearning  desire for Freedom, Independence, recovery and equality for all so if you’re fed up and tired of all the nay Sayers saying no to no matter what your Dream, Dream big Dream strong and never Surrender!   1. HOLD YOU’RE Head UP   2. In the blink of an eye finding your destiny    BELIVE YOU CAN ACHIVE   3. THE POWER OF SELF DETERMINATION   4. Creating Safe and effective boundaries   5. Never giving up   6. Join forces with other likeminded people and organizations   7. Collaboration and creation   8. Open floor open Mic after about 30 to 45 minutes    ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>11444</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio network,dreamcatchers,dream catchers,lespaul morgan,tbisn</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/images.spreaker.com/nuvolari-assets/blue_square_mic.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Matt Duffin Show - August Miracle's</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matt-duffin-show-august-miracle-s--63650423</link><description><![CDATA[A boatload of trauma and survival, change and improvements, pitfalls and baby steps come August...Certainly in my world.    Recovery leaps as well.  August 16, 2008 I crashed and rolled.  Flipped too.  Cracked my head from 51' measured feet away, and soon met God, then I met you.  I like the new me.  So I'm confident (not cocky) and hope to display that feeling to a world full of listening brain injured survivers.  I thank them.  I love you.  You are what I asked God to allow me to attempt to do.  He evidently did.  Add 'em up, six recorded deaths, six months of in-house recovery and six months of thought, and 6 months of attemp to go back to work.   Six National, State or International TBI Awards during said time.  I had to retire, resign, stop, ok, quit writing sports.  Support Group waned, I joined during the better times though, after SIX attempts to start one.  Six more years of my dad's life, and without him the number adds to zero.  He wanted it (me) to keep it up.  TV bound, sixes on hold as the premier is this thursday, the same day as the Dr Lisa Thompson Golf Outing To Remember, our annual foundation golf day for the wealthy (and good good folks, let me add.).       Then, doctor, doctor, doctor, doctor, doctor, doctor annual reports on my TBI.  And I'm staying away from the Researchers for now.  Of the biggest miracles of the upteenth surgery's of doctors  who worked on me in August past, of Recovery joys and foundations is the New Castle Miracle Baseball League.   All are welcome on our diamonds, however mental disabilities are a solid requirement.  I smile with them all, one legged or two adults who have battled mental health chronically, all their lives. Break Time.   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/08/01/the-matt-duffin-show--august-miracles</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650423/the_matt_duffin_show_august_miracles.mp3" length="221079555" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A boatload of trauma and survival, change and improvements, pitfalls and baby steps come August...Certainly in my world.    Recovery leaps as well.  August 16, 2008 I crashed and rolled.  Flipped too.  Cracked my head from 51' measured feet away, and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A boatload of trauma and survival, change and improvements, pitfalls and baby steps come August...Certainly in my world.    Recovery leaps as well.  August 16, 2008 I crashed and rolled.  Flipped too.  Cracked my head from 51' measured feet away, and soon met God, then I met you.  I like the new me.  So I'm confident (not cocky) and hope to display that feeling to a world full of listening brain injured survivers.  I thank them.  I love you.  You are what I asked God to allow me to attempt to do.  He evidently did.  Add 'em up, six recorded deaths, six months of in-house recovery and six months of thought, and 6 months of attemp to go back to work.   Six National, State or International TBI Awards during said time.  I had to retire, resign, stop, ok, quit writing sports.  Support Group waned, I joined during the better times though, after SIX attempts to start one.  Six more years of my dad's life, and without him the number adds to zero.  He wanted it (me) to keep it up.  TV bound, sixes on hold as the premier is this thursday, the same day as the Dr Lisa Thompson Golf Outing To Remember, our annual foundation golf day for the wealthy (and good good folks, let me add.).       Then, doctor, doctor, doctor, doctor, doctor, doctor annual reports on my TBI.  And I'm staying away from the Researchers for now.  Of the biggest miracles of the upteenth surgery's of doctors  who worked on me in August past, of Recovery joys and foundations is the New Castle Miracle Baseball League.   All are welcome on our diamonds, however mental disabilities are a solid requirement.  I smile with them all, one legged or two adults who have battled mental health chronically, all their lives. Break Time.   ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>13818</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio,matt duffin,tbi survivors network,trauma,vacation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/527519bb48051c4a0f9a26950cf5416e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Late Night With Joey Giggles  Saturday Live</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/late-night-with-joey-giggles-saturday-live--63650383</link><description><![CDATA[We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST    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!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/07/31/late-night-with-joey-giggles-saturday-live</guid><pubDate>Sun, 31 Jul 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650383/late_night_with_joey_giggles_saturday_live.mp3" length="169627525" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST    Please join us for great guests, loads of jokes and fun, and of course the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST    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!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10602</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio network,discussion,entertainment,joeygiggles,music</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0ab4b5dd6900a81717b1498e3ad144ad.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Nontraditional TBIs on Surviving Head Trauma with Terry Smith</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/nontraditional-tbis-on-surviving-head-trauma-with-terry-smith--63650330</link><description><![CDATA[                                                                                 Surviving Head Trauma with Terry Smith                                                                                                   Nontraditional TBI  This month, we have Debbie Hampton, writer for the Huffington Post, MindBodyGreen, and The Best Brain Possible. Author G.J. Link, M.D., Ph.D will join us her studies of near death experience. We also have Abdullah Rufus, President at www.BedRockCommunications.com. Guests will talk about their nontraditional TBIs and their lives since then.  Host, Terry Smith, is a 32 year post-TBI survivor and author of the award winning book, Surviving Head Trauma, as well as other books, plays, Hollywood television shows, and films. Please visit: www.TerrySmithBooks.com  and "LIKE" on facebook: @SurvivingHeadTrauma  You can listen LIVE online (link below), Satellite Radio XM131, 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   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/07/29/nontraditional-tbis-on-surviving-head-trauma-with-terry-smith</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650330/nontraditional_tbis_on_surviving_head_trauma_with_terry_smith.mp3" length="886118" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>                                                                                 Surviving Head Trauma with Terry Smith                                                                                                   Nontraditional TBI  This month,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[                                                                                 Surviving Head Trauma with Terry Smith                                                                                                   Nontraditional TBI  This month, we have Debbie Hampton, writer for the Huffington Post, MindBodyGreen, and The Best Brain Possible. Author G.J. Link, M.D., Ph.D will join us her studies of near death experience. We also have Abdullah Rufus, President at www.BedRockCommunications.com. Guests will talk about their nontraditional TBIs and their lives since then.  Host, Terry Smith, is a 32 year post-TBI survivor and author of the award winning book, Surviving Head Trauma, as well as other books, plays, Hollywood television shows, and films. Please visit: www.TerrySmithBooks.com  and "LIKE" on facebook: @SurvivingHeadTrauma  You can listen LIVE online (link below), Satellite Radio XM131, 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   ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>56</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>abdulah rufus,debbie hampton,nontraditional tbi,npr,tbi</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b3a57455207b64dd545d893873434d5c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dream Catchers - The only true disability is a crushed spirit! - LesPaul Morgan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dream-catchers-the-only-true-disability-is-a-crushed-spirit-lespaul-morgan--63650415</link><description><![CDATA[Dream Catchers - The only trued disability is a crushed spirit! - Les Paul Morgan   A Crushed spirit doesn’t see beauty nor does it see the power in the human spirit to overcome the obstacles and barriers placed before us in life. A crushed spirit doesn’t see or feel hope or see beauty of living life with a disability.   A person who truly feels the power of the Independent Living Movement lives life as it is, and feels the power of being who we are now not who we used to be, and where we are in life no matter what life throws at us and we feel the power of the ADA, and the hope, Dreams and Aspirations of people with disabilities everywhere taking charge of our lives and making our own choices in how we live them!   Dream Catchers is a place for people to come who are in search for life changing Ideas, and new ways to encourage and motivate people with disabilities to live life on a higher plain and to break down the barriers that divide us.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/07/27/dream-catchers--the-only-true-disability-is-a-crushed-spirit--lespaul-morgan</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650415/dream_catchers_the_only_true_disability_is_a_crushed_spirit_lespaul_morgan.mp3" length="192733563" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dream Catchers - The only trued disability is a crushed spirit! - Les Paul Morgan   A Crushed spirit doesn’t see beauty nor does it see the power in the human spirit to overcome the obstacles and barriers placed before us in life. A crushed spirit...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dream Catchers - The only trued disability is a crushed spirit! - Les Paul Morgan   A Crushed spirit doesn’t see beauty nor does it see the power in the human spirit to overcome the obstacles and barriers placed before us in life. A crushed spirit doesn’t see or feel hope or see beauty of living life with a disability.   A person who truly feels the power of the Independent Living Movement lives life as it is, and feels the power of being who we are now not who we used to be, and where we are in life no matter what life throws at us and we feel the power of the ADA, and the hope, Dreams and Aspirations of people with disabilities everywhere taking charge of our lives and making our own choices in how we live them!   Dream Catchers is a place for people to come who are in search for life changing Ideas, and new ways to encourage and motivate people with disabilities to live life on a higher plain and to break down the barriers that divide us.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>12046</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>advocacy,crushed spirt,disability,independent music,overcoming adversity</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/35b900b5b94883024b49aea72f1cf26b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TBI One Love Radio with Survivor James "Jimmy Jam" Durham</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tbi-one-love-radio-with-survivor-james-jimmy-jam-durham--63650361</link><description><![CDATA[ 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, Severe Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor, Inspirational Speaker and Author, Ms. Bridgid Ruden from #Iowa that will be talking about not only how she sustained her TBI in 2008 from falling from a bicycle accident, but also about the hard work she does being a motivational and inspirational speaker whom provides triumph despite tragedy and numerous presentations internationally!  To listen please visit: www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/07/26/tbi-one-love-radio-with-survivor-james-jimmy-jam-durham or you can call into the show at:  (424)-243-9540   Peace &amp; Love  ?#‎TBIOneLove #BrainInjuryRadio ?#‎MotivationalMonday]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/07/26/tbi-one-love-radio-with-survivor-james-jimmy-jam-durham</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650361/tbi_one_love_radio_with_survivor_james_jimmy_jam_durham.mp3" length="114205302" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle> 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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[ 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, Severe Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor, Inspirational Speaker and Author, Ms. Bridgid Ruden from #Iowa that will be talking about not only how she sustained her TBI in 2008 from falling from a bicycle accident, but also about the hard work she does being a motivational and inspirational speaker whom provides triumph despite tragedy and numerous presentations internationally!  To listen please visit: www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/07/26/tbi-one-love-radio-with-survivor-james-jimmy-jam-durham or you can call into the show at:  (424)-243-9540   Peace &amp; Love  ?#‎TBIOneLove #BrainInjuryRadio ?#‎MotivationalMonday]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7138</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>braininjuryradio,inspireotherstobeinspiring,positivemindequalspositivelife,tbionelove</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/eb31849097e3df93bf972f9b1dfd28fd.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Matt Duffin Show - Being Assertive</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matt-duffin-show-being-assertive--63650407</link><description><![CDATA[Post TBI, we search for who we are in a barrel of confusion.  Communication, usually misunderstood, can be a jungle of frustration.  We become overwhelmed, and attack with our voices, or possibly become overwhelmed and simply 'give up' on the daily life of recovery.  Or at least want to.       Most of us use three styles of communication - Aggressive, Passive or Assertive  - depending on the situation, who we are inteacting with, the topic or our mood.  Key word being 'our mood'.  OK, that's two words, but hang with me please.  We can be Aggresive in nature or the moment, or if we don't need our feelings be known, possibly don't feel his 'being' or 'rights' are not as important as others.  That would be a Passive form of communication, albeit little communication at best.     Assertive communication attacks the problem, not the person.  You may be angry or upset, but the anger is up front and appropriate for the problem.  Assertive folks stand up for their rights, but without stepping on the rights of others.     (424) 243-9540 and we will talk about the three types of behavior you may have, how to work with each and to form assertivenss from thoughts of both passive and aggressive thoughts,     It's SUMMER indeed across the country.  That danged global warmking has turn HOT!  Give me a song, let's rock,,,,     ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/07/25/the-matt-duffin-show--being-assertive</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650407/the_matt_duffin_show_being_assertive.mp3" length="171824319" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Post TBI, we search for who we are in a barrel of confusion.  Communication, usually misunderstood, can be a jungle of frustration.  We become overwhelmed, and attack with our voices, or possibly become overwhelmed and simply 'give up' on the daily...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Post TBI, we search for who we are in a barrel of confusion.  Communication, usually misunderstood, can be a jungle of frustration.  We become overwhelmed, and attack with our voices, or possibly become overwhelmed and simply 'give up' on the daily life of recovery.  Or at least want to.       Most of us use three styles of communication - Aggressive, Passive or Assertive  - depending on the situation, who we are inteacting with, the topic or our mood.  Key word being 'our mood'.  OK, that's two words, but hang with me please.  We can be Aggresive in nature or the moment, or if we don't need our feelings be known, possibly don't feel his 'being' or 'rights' are not as important as others.  That would be a Passive form of communication, albeit little communication at best.     Assertive communication attacks the problem, not the person.  You may be angry or upset, but the anger is up front and appropriate for the problem.  Assertive folks stand up for their rights, but without stepping on the rights of others.     (424) 243-9540 and we will talk about the three types of behavior you may have, how to work with each and to form assertivenss from thoughts of both passive and aggressive thoughts,     It's SUMMER indeed across the country.  That danged global warmking has turn HOT!  Give me a song, let's rock,,,,     ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10740</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>being assertive,birn,matt duffin,tbisn,tmds</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/716429a9b3664d3efadacc9b4d3efc65.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Late Night with Joey Giggles!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/late-night-with-joey-giggles--63650396</link><description><![CDATA[We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team weekly.. Late Night with Joeygiggles will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST.    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!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/07/24/late-night-with-joey-giggles</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Jul 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650396/late_night_with_joey_giggles.mp3" length="169510497" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team weekly.. Late Night with Joeygiggles will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST.    Please join us for great guests, loads of jokes and fun, and of course the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team weekly.. Late Night with Joeygiggles will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST.    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!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10595</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio network,entertainment,humor,joeygiggles,laughter</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9130cca54348bfbdc272d2a55a38c30f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>People with disabilities can stop the Bloodshed in America now!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/people-with-disabilities-can-stop-the-bloodshed-in-america-now--63650420</link><description><![CDATA[People with disabilities can stop the Bloodshed in America now!   America is at a major cross roads with violence and death all over the place and law enforcement being attacked and killed and not being respected because of the bad actions of a few officers but they are being taken out or attacked by many who hate and despise law and order.  The Bible says the meek and the poor shall inherit the Earth. If that’s the case and truly believe it is then we need to start working together and begin speaking up and out by saying murdering our law enforcement is wrong and as people with disabilities we say enough is enough!!!   I often say to myself that if America was to start using the vast resources and knowledge of people with disabilities across America in every way our Nation would begin a great healing. We are 56 Million people strong and yet we want to do everything possible in the name of peace and love to honor our fellow citizens and protect one another. So join in on the discussion and be part of the solution starting now!!!   1. Stop the Violence Now   2. Respecting Law enforcement   3. Protecting one another   4. The Bible Says…   5. Un-ashamed and standing for Freedom   6. Unity &amp; Justice for all   7. In Memory of the people who lost their lives]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/07/20/people-with-disabilities-can-stop-the-bloodshed-in-america-now</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650420/people_with_disabilities_can_stop_the_bloodshed_in_america_now.mp3" length="226612498" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>People with disabilities can stop the Bloodshed in America now!   America is at a major cross roads with violence and death all over the place and law enforcement being attacked and killed and not being respected because of the bad actions of a few...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[People with disabilities can stop the Bloodshed in America now!   America is at a major cross roads with violence and death all over the place and law enforcement being attacked and killed and not being respected because of the bad actions of a few officers but they are being taken out or attacked by many who hate and despise law and order.  The Bible says the meek and the poor shall inherit the Earth. If that’s the case and truly believe it is then we need to start working together and begin speaking up and out by saying murdering our law enforcement is wrong and as people with disabilities we say enough is enough!!!   I often say to myself that if America was to start using the vast resources and knowledge of people with disabilities across America in every way our Nation would begin a great healing. We are 56 Million people strong and yet we want to do everything possible in the name of peace and love to honor our fellow citizens and protect one another. So join in on the discussion and be part of the solution starting now!!!   1. Stop the Violence Now   2. Respecting Law enforcement   3. Protecting one another   4. The Bible Says…   5. Un-ashamed and standing for Freedom   6. Unity &amp; Justice for all   7. In Memory of the people who lost their lives]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>14164</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bible,police,stop violence,terorism,violence</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/739e74a83421d398bedaa90031ac30f3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Matt Duffin Show - Body Behavior &amp; Campaign '16</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matt-duffin-show-body-behavior-campaign-16--63650443</link><description><![CDATA[Two weeks until vacation, er, The New Castle Miracle League season.    Understanding body language following a 'fall' is down right difficult, has to be learned and practiced.  And, yes, of course, it will be a wee bit different than 'before TBI'.  Let's comment on such, listen to music, er, educatoinal audio 'films', talk Politics (let's get it over with) the "American" way and decide if you live in a 'Blue State' or "Red State".  I suppose the Libertarians every carry a state, it would be a Green State.  And we'll talk Trump, Mr. Stackhouse and I saw him 'Live' in Indy, Clinton (Hillary, Bill's offf limits)and the supported by TMDS and our RECOMMENDED SELECTION for President of the United State, Mr. Bill Johnson.  Discussing Body Language after TBI, and the struggles to identify BL.  Presidential Campaign is everywhere; here too.  The struggles to identify it, period....]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/07/18/the-matt-duffin-show--body-behavior-campaign-16</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650443/the_matt_duffin_show_body_behavior_campaign_16.mp3" length="228443160" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Two weeks until vacation, er, The New Castle Miracle League season.    Understanding body language following a 'fall' is down right difficult, has to be learned and practiced.  And, yes, of course, it will be a wee bit different than 'before TBI'....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Two weeks until vacation, er, The New Castle Miracle League season.    Understanding body language following a 'fall' is down right difficult, has to be learned and practiced.  And, yes, of course, it will be a wee bit different than 'before TBI'.  Let's comment on such, listen to music, er, educatoinal audio 'films', talk Politics (let's get it over with) the "American" way and decide if you live in a 'Blue State' or "Red State".  I suppose the Libertarians every carry a state, it would be a Green State.  And we'll talk Trump, Mr. Stackhouse and I saw him 'Live' in Indy, Clinton (Hillary, Bill's offf limits)and the supported by TMDS and our RECOMMENDED SELECTION for President of the United State, Mr. Bill Johnson.  Discussing Body Language after TBI, and the struggles to identify BL.  Presidential Campaign is everywhere; here too.  The struggles to identify it, period....]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>14278</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury association of in,brain injury radio,matt duffin,tbi survivors network</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4efbac4c842cbe2bc3356916f4b7ac95.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Another Fork in the Road: Recovery After Stroke - Substitute Host, Cam Compton</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-recovery-after-stroke-substitute-host-cam-compton--63650342</link><description><![CDATA[Cam Compton Sits in for Donna O'Donnell Figurski     Cam will interview Avi who was an up and coming EMT/paramedic, with many experiences. But at the age of 33, he suffered a stroke during surgery. While Avi still has balance issues and problems with aphasia, he continues to move forward. His expressive aphasia is what he says frustrates him the most but, he works daily in trying to overcome it. He works as a EMT/paramedic and volunteers his time also. His mission is in aphagia advocacy  and  in helping people with disabilities experience all sorts of outdoor activities with his group, New York Outdoors Disabilities. As Avi says, the sky is the limit. He believes that you join for adventure and find confidence, encouragement, excitement, inspiration, and joy through outdoor activities and sports, which New York Outdoors Disabilities promotes.       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!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/07/18/another-fork-in-the-road-recovery-after-stroke--substitute-host-cam-compton</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2016 00:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650342/another_fork_in_the_road_recovery_after_stroke_substitute_host_cam_compton.mp3" length="73373197" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Cam Compton Sits in for Donna O'Donnell Figurski     Cam will interview Avi who was an up and coming EMT/paramedic, with many experiences. But at the age of 33, he suffered a stroke during surgery. While Avi still has balance issues and problems with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Cam Compton Sits in for Donna O'Donnell Figurski     Cam will interview Avi who was an up and coming EMT/paramedic, with many experiences. But at the age of 33, he suffered a stroke during surgery. While Avi still has balance issues and problems with aphasia, he continues to move forward. His expressive aphasia is what he says frustrates him the most but, he works daily in trying to overcome it. He works as a EMT/paramedic and volunteers his time also. His mission is in aphagia advocacy  and  in helping people with disabilities experience all sorts of outdoor activities with his group, New York Outdoors Disabilities. As Avi says, the sky is the limit. He believes that you join for adventure and find confidence, encouragement, excitement, inspiration, and joy through outdoor activities and sports, which New York Outdoors Disabilities promotes.       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!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4586</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>another fork in the road,avi,cam compton,donna o'donnell figurski,new york outdoors disabilities</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/34c42a2135930dcc4682f62821d04133.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Matt Duffin Show - Act 1, Take 101.  I did it!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matt-duffin-show-act-1-take-101-i-did-it--63650431</link><description><![CDATA[We taped the first two episodes of The Brain Mechanics, with Matt Duffin, The Recovery from TBI side.  Co-Host Mahlon Whitiker,From the CareGiver side.  Darcy Keith, guest #2 (one, officially) , but replaces my guest spot from show #1.  I can do this Host thing, surely....]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/07/11/the-matt-duffin-show--act-1-take-101-i-did-it</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650431/the_matt_duffin_show_act_1_take_101_i_did_it.mp3" length="219316603" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We taped the first two episodes of The Brain Mechanics, with Matt Duffin, The Recovery from TBI side.  Co-Host Mahlon Whitiker,From the CareGiver side.  Darcy Keith, guest #2 (one, officially) , but replaces my guest spot from show #1.  I can do this...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We taped the first two episodes of The Brain Mechanics, with Matt Duffin, The Recovery from TBI side.  Co-Host Mahlon Whitiker,From the CareGiver side.  Darcy Keith, guest #2 (one, officially) , but replaces my guest spot from show #1.  I can do this Host thing, surely....]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>13708</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>birn,matt duffin show,tbi survivors network,the brain mechanics,tmds</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b6ba914f9b69e498319f55d3afa7d083.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Late Night with Joey Giggles and The Vulcan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/late-night-with-joey-giggles-and-the-vulcan--63650374</link><description><![CDATA[We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    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!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/07/10/late-night-with-joey-giggles-and-the-vulcan-1</guid><pubDate>Sun, 10 Jul 2016 02:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650374/late_night_with_joey_giggles_and_the_vulcan_1.mp3" length="144766477" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    Please join...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    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!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9048</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fcc837416eae950043a274103fbde42d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Mess With M.S.; How to live with Changes in your condition, Heather Love Leffel</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mess-with-m-s-how-to-live-with-changes-in-your-condition-heather-love-leffel--63650343</link><description><![CDATA[TONIGHT PLEASE TUNE IN TO,  "MESS WITH M.S.!"    THIS WILL BE A VERY SPECIAL SHOW WITH MYSELF AND THE ONLY HEATHER LOVE LEFFEL -- I MISS HER, SO I'M EXCITED AND YOU SHOULD BE TO!    I WILL BE TAKING CALLS! PLEASE HAVE GOOD INFO TO SHARE, OR PLEASANTRIES TO SAY! XOXO    AND WE WILL BE TALKING ABOUT WHAT I MYSELF, AND WHAT I THINK MOST OF US AT SOME POINT GO THROUGH WITH M.S.    IT IS A STRUGGLE TO DEAL WITH LIFE AS AN ADULT WITH DISABILITY AND BRAIN INJURY -    * BUT *   HOW DO YOU DO IT LEADING A LIFE OF OPTIMISM AND HOPE?    IF YOU NEED TO TAKE MEDICATIONS, LIKE I HAVE BEEN NEEDING TO;  FOR SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES,      WHAT ONE NEEDS TO DO WHEN SSI CHANGES ARE NECESARY, OR DISABILITY CHANGES, SUCH AS IF YOU GO THROUGH VISION LOSS, OR ANY OTHER CIRCUMSTANCE THAT M.S. CAN THROW AT YOU FOR A CURVE BALL,      HOW STRESS CAN AFFECT YOU,      HOW YOU CAN BEAT BACK AT THAT,   WHAT TIPS AND TRICKS TO USE DAILY,      WHERE TO FIND TRANSPORTATION,      AND PRODUCTS FOR THE TBI ADULT \     WHERE TO FIND #MSBEAUTIFUL PHOTO SHOOT INFORMATION      AND HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN THIS LIFE CHANGING MOVEMENT!      ALL DISCUSSED TONIGHT!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/07/10/mess-with-ms-how-to-live-with-changes-in-your-condition-heather-love-leffel</guid><pubDate>Sun, 10 Jul 2016 00:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650343/mess_with_ms_how_to_live_with_changes_in_your_condition_heather_love_leffel.mp3" length="85193919" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>TONIGHT PLEASE TUNE IN TO,  "MESS WITH M.S.!"    THIS WILL BE A VERY SPECIAL SHOW WITH MYSELF AND THE ONLY HEATHER LOVE LEFFEL -- I MISS HER, SO I'M EXCITED AND YOU SHOULD BE TO!    I WILL BE TAKING CALLS! PLEASE HAVE GOOD INFO TO SHARE, OR...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[TONIGHT PLEASE TUNE IN TO,  "MESS WITH M.S.!"    THIS WILL BE A VERY SPECIAL SHOW WITH MYSELF AND THE ONLY HEATHER LOVE LEFFEL -- I MISS HER, SO I'M EXCITED AND YOU SHOULD BE TO!    I WILL BE TAKING CALLS! PLEASE HAVE GOOD INFO TO SHARE, OR PLEASANTRIES TO SAY! XOXO    AND WE WILL BE TALKING ABOUT WHAT I MYSELF, AND WHAT I THINK MOST OF US AT SOME POINT GO THROUGH WITH M.S.    IT IS A STRUGGLE TO DEAL WITH LIFE AS AN ADULT WITH DISABILITY AND BRAIN INJURY -    * BUT *   HOW DO YOU DO IT LEADING A LIFE OF OPTIMISM AND HOPE?    IF YOU NEED TO TAKE MEDICATIONS, LIKE I HAVE BEEN NEEDING TO;  FOR SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES,      WHAT ONE NEEDS TO DO WHEN SSI CHANGES ARE NECESARY, OR DISABILITY CHANGES, SUCH AS IF YOU GO THROUGH VISION LOSS, OR ANY OTHER CIRCUMSTANCE THAT M.S. CAN THROW AT YOU FOR A CURVE BALL,      HOW STRESS CAN AFFECT YOU,      HOW YOU CAN BEAT BACK AT THAT,   WHAT TIPS AND TRICKS TO USE DAILY,      WHERE TO FIND TRANSPORTATION,      AND PRODUCTS FOR THE TBI ADULT \     WHERE TO FIND #MSBEAUTIFUL PHOTO SHOOT INFORMATION      AND HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN THIS LIFE CHANGING MOVEMENT!      ALL DISCUSSED TONIGHT!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5325</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio,facebook,lisa dryer,mess with m.s.,twitter</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3d523d64337da2ca0405306a6b317a4d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What is a common result when a person has PTSD on We Deserve Better</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-a-common-result-when-a-person-has-ptsd-on-we-deserve-better--63650355</link><description><![CDATA[Dale Pierce is currently an advocate for veterans and firefighters. He was formerly a firefighter himself. He is also the father of one of our soldiers who joined the Iraq war 2 days after 9-11.  After 2 tours in Iraq, his son was discharged to return home. This was after an IED expolded nearby impacting several soldiers in the vicinity. This was added to the trauma of his daily activities. These duties included going door-to-door, shooting the men and boys who lived in the houses.  Upon his return, he found that no one could relate to him, so he took his own life a year later. While in Iraq, and upon his return, he used to write poetry. Dale will share some of that writing with us.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/07/08/what-is-a-common-result-when-a-person-has-ptsd-on-we-deserve-better</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650355/what_is_a_common_result_when_a_person_has_ptsd_on_we_deserve_better.mp3" length="91359235" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dale Pierce is currently an advocate for veterans and firefighters. He was formerly a firefighter himself. He is also the father of one of our soldiers who joined the Iraq war 2 days after 9-11.  After 2 tours in Iraq, his son was discharged to return...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dale Pierce is currently an advocate for veterans and firefighters. He was formerly a firefighter himself. He is also the father of one of our soldiers who joined the Iraq war 2 days after 9-11.  After 2 tours in Iraq, his son was discharged to return home. This was after an IED expolded nearby impacting several soldiers in the vicinity. This was added to the trauma of his daily activities. These duties included going door-to-door, shooting the men and boys who lived in the houses.  Upon his return, he found that no one could relate to him, so he took his own life a year later. While in Iraq, and upon his return, he used to write poetry. Dale will share some of that writing with us.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5710</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>dale pierce,iraq,ptsd,suicide,veteran</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/12299584b30e38d6f9c60da7e534defc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Disability - Fredom, Liberty, &amp; Justice - Dream Catchers - LesPaul Morgan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/disability-fredom-liberty-justice-dream-catchers-lespaul-morgan--63650405</link><description><![CDATA[We learn how to all stand together we begin learning the skills to learn how to stand alone in order to appreciate Independence the beauty of Freedom, Liberty, &amp; Justice for people living a life with a disability. We are going to talk about how we all can find new ways to do just that.   It’s time for Brain Injury and all disability survivors to take our lives and communities back!   On a sad Note last Night while Megan and myself were at a large 4th of July celebration In Augusta GA at the Rive Walk Park gun shots were heard and 4 people were severely injured just as the show ended so we must all work together to stop these crazy acts of violence in which one person was shot in the head.   (News Article) This is a time of great unrest in America and I say it is a time to stop the violence and keep the peace!!! Riverwalk shooting Updated:  5:26 PM 7-5-2016 - New restaurants and shops have been opening on Broad Street. The city is hoping people head to Augusta's Riverwalk, but some leaders say last night's shooting was a step back.   Topics,   1. Freedom   2. Liberty   3. Justice   4. Safety &amp; Security   5. Justice   6. Becoming a voice of   7. Lasting &amp; Meaningful solutions   8. Personnel discovery   9. Awaking our potential!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/07/06/disability--fredom-liberty-justice--dream-catchers--lespaul-morgan</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650405/disability_fredom_liberty_justice_dream_catchers_lespaul_morgan.mp3" length="176518418" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We learn how to all stand together we begin learning the skills to learn how to stand alone in order to appreciate Independence the beauty of Freedom, Liberty, &amp;amp; Justice for people living a life with a disability. We are going to talk about how we...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We learn how to all stand together we begin learning the skills to learn how to stand alone in order to appreciate Independence the beauty of Freedom, Liberty, &amp; Justice for people living a life with a disability. We are going to talk about how we all can find new ways to do just that.   It’s time for Brain Injury and all disability survivors to take our lives and communities back!   On a sad Note last Night while Megan and myself were at a large 4th of July celebration In Augusta GA at the Rive Walk Park gun shots were heard and 4 people were severely injured just as the show ended so we must all work together to stop these crazy acts of violence in which one person was shot in the head.   (News Article) This is a time of great unrest in America and I say it is a time to stop the violence and keep the peace!!! Riverwalk shooting Updated:  5:26 PM 7-5-2016 - New restaurants and shops have been opening on Broad Street. The city is hoping people head to Augusta's Riverwalk, but some leaders say last night's shooting was a step back.   Topics,   1. Freedom   2. Liberty   3. Justice   4. Safety &amp; Security   5. Justice   6. Becoming a voice of   7. Lasting &amp; Meaningful solutions   8. Personnel discovery   9. Awaking our potential!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>11033</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>avm,brain injury,coma,disability awareness,lespaul morgan</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9664b1b00ff03ae2c55d96d94e2aa272.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>HAPPY DEPENDENCE DAY SPECIAL - Hosted by Craig Sicilia</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/happy-dependence-day-special-hosted-by-craig-sicilia--63650370</link><description><![CDATA[HAPPY DEPENDENCE DAY Hosted by Craig Sicilia  JULY 4TH LIVE SPECIAL – 7PM PACIFIC      THE DEPENDANT LIVING MOVEMENT:  A Country in crisis  Going to be an interesting show folks many may get insulted but most the people who I work with and associate with are doers and thinkers not excusers of why nots, and how comes looking for something for nothing.  Everyone can do something.  I am here to tell you living with a brain injury or any cognitive disability especially one that is as invisible as brain injury sucks raw eggs.  It is not fair, it can devastate a live in months, and everyone around you never understands.  You are a lone and isolated and often left with no one in your life.  Which as harsh as that sounds those are the ones who have learned to live again.  Not saying that those who still have people in their lives didn’t but many have learned to use their disability as an excuse, for being lazy, unaccountable, and feeling free to do whatever they want with no required to anyone else on earth.  I think there is a bigger reason that the incarcerated population has a 70% brain injury rate was it because they were good people with bad luck, no it was becuase they made poor choices over and over again and finally were held accountable for things they did to other people..    It has been a tough year and it will be a interesting show join in tonight, maybe you get pissed of but one mans opinion that to many use there disability to get out of doing anything in live, and a excuse not to try any more, while pharmacuticals are getting rich and taking all our money out of the country.  READ MORE CLICK HERE http://tbisn.org/group/braininjuryradio/page/happy-dependance-day-special-with-craig-sicilia]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/07/05/happy-dependence-day-special--hosted-by-craig-sicilia</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650370/happy_dependence_day_special_hosted_by_craig_sicilia.mp3" length="103891323" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>HAPPY DEPENDENCE DAY Hosted by Craig Sicilia  JULY 4TH LIVE SPECIAL – 7PM PACIFIC      THE DEPENDANT LIVING MOVEMENT:  A Country in crisis  Going to be an interesting show folks many may get insulted but most the people who I work with and associate...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[HAPPY DEPENDENCE DAY Hosted by Craig Sicilia  JULY 4TH LIVE SPECIAL – 7PM PACIFIC      THE DEPENDANT LIVING MOVEMENT:  A Country in crisis  Going to be an interesting show folks many may get insulted but most the people who I work with and associate with are doers and thinkers not excusers of why nots, and how comes looking for something for nothing.  Everyone can do something.  I am here to tell you living with a brain injury or any cognitive disability especially one that is as invisible as brain injury sucks raw eggs.  It is not fair, it can devastate a live in months, and everyone around you never understands.  You are a lone and isolated and often left with no one in your life.  Which as harsh as that sounds those are the ones who have learned to live again.  Not saying that those who still have people in their lives didn’t but many have learned to use their disability as an excuse, for being lazy, unaccountable, and feeling free to do whatever they want with no required to anyone else on earth.  I think there is a bigger reason that the incarcerated population has a 70% brain injury rate was it because they were good people with bad luck, no it was becuase they made poor choices over and over again and finally were held accountable for things they did to other people..    It has been a tough year and it will be a interesting show join in tonight, maybe you get pissed of but one mans opinion that to many use there disability to get out of doing anything in live, and a excuse not to try any more, while pharmacuticals are getting rich and taking all our money out of the country.  READ MORE CLICK HERE http://tbisn.org/group/braininjuryradio/page/happy-dependance-day-special-with-craig-sicilia]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6494</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>braininjuryradio,brain injury radio,craig sicilia,july 4th,live brain injury support</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8a93ec49208db2e60443db606f210e31.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Matt Duffin Show - 4th Day of July ROCKS!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matt-duffin-show-4th-day-of-july-rocks--63650399</link><description><![CDATA[2016, 240 years young, the U.S. of A.   Long weekend will see TMDS contribute with 'noise' of the 4th, a look back on a Summer Concert just attended (yep, can rock and roll now, finally) and whatever is on your minds, or shoulders may TBI add.    We can do Coping Skills tonight if you request, any topic.  We can play your favorite Rock Song as well, any band.  Or, just a freindly chat and listen.  Key word lately for me has been 'LISTEN' as my mouth was running away from me, again.  Danged TBI.  But I will give out hints of help.  Call me, Call Matt, Call 'Hey, Mouthy', Call Matt Duffin.     Oh,  (424)  243-9540 is the studio number to call...    ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/07/04/the-matt-duffin-show--4th-day-of-july-rocks</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jul 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650399/the_matt_duffin_show_4th_day_of_july_rocks.mp3" length="164253824" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>2016, 240 years young, the U.S. of A.   Long weekend will see TMDS contribute with 'noise' of the 4th, a look back on a Summer Concert just attended (yep, can rock and roll now, finally) and whatever is on your minds, or shoulders may TBI add.    We...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[2016, 240 years young, the U.S. of A.   Long weekend will see TMDS contribute with 'noise' of the 4th, a look back on a Summer Concert just attended (yep, can rock and roll now, finally) and whatever is on your minds, or shoulders may TBI add.    We can do Coping Skills tonight if you request, any topic.  We can play your favorite Rock Song as well, any band.  Or, just a freindly chat and listen.  Key word lately for me has been 'LISTEN' as my mouth was running away from me, again.  Danged TBI.  But I will give out hints of help.  Call me, Call Matt, Call 'Hey, Mouthy', Call Matt Duffin.     Oh,  (424)  243-9540 is the studio number to call...    ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10266</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brin,independence day,matt duffin,tbisn,tmds</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9835330622d5b29fa03a5e070789afa2.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Another Fork in the Road: Recovery &amp; Rehabilitation After Brain Injury</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-recovery-rehabilitation-after-brain-injury--63650344</link><description><![CDATA[Having a brain injury is just the beginning. The road to recovery and rehabilitation is a very LONG road of healing. There is no one-way road. It's a winding path with many obstacles in the way. It's the survivor's job and that or his or her caregiver's to conquer the many stumbling blocks along the way. It's NOT Easy.  My panelists, caregiver, Lisabeth Evans Mackall, survivor, Juliet Madsen,and MS survivor, Chris Morris will throw around ideas with me on how we each handle recovery and rehabilitation 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  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/04/04/another-fork-in-the-road-panel--living-coping-with-ptsd   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/07/04/another-fork-in-the-road-recovery-rehabilitation-after-brain-injury</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jul 2016 00:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650344/another_fork_in_the_road_recovery_rehabilitation_after_brain_injury.mp3" length="76730245" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Having a brain injury is just the beginning. The road to recovery and rehabilitation is a very LONG road of healing. There is no one-way road. It's a winding path with many obstacles in the way. It's the survivor's job and that or his or her...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Having a brain injury is just the beginning. The road to recovery and rehabilitation is a very LONG road of healing. There is no one-way road. It's a winding path with many obstacles in the way. It's the survivor's job and that or his or her caregiver's to conquer the many stumbling blocks along the way. It's NOT Easy.  My panelists, caregiver, Lisabeth Evans Mackall, survivor, Juliet Madsen,and MS survivor, Chris Morris will throw around ideas with me on how we each handle recovery and rehabilitation 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  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/04/04/another-fork-in-the-road-panel--living-coping-with-ptsd   ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4796</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/537a44531b498af8043e1323b90b6ba7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Late Night with Joey Giggles and The Vulcan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/late-night-with-joey-giggles-and-the-vulcan--63650394</link><description><![CDATA[We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    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!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/07/03/late-night-with-joey-giggles-and-the-vulcan</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 Jul 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650394/late_night_with_joey_giggles_and_the_vulcan.mp3" length="170991744" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    Please join...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    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!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10687</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio network,entertainment,joeygiggles,kimmy simonsen,the vulcan</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0c0e3c557422f5c15c7b83424a16671e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dream Catchers - ABUSE BY AGENCIES and services for people with disabilities</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dream-catchers-abuse-by-agencies-and-services-for-people-with-disabilities--63650401</link><description><![CDATA[Dream Catchers - ABUSE BY AGENCIES providing services for people with disabilities - LesPaul Morgan  Tonight I want to talk about how over the many years I have been involved in the disability rights movement I have seen far too many bad things happen to people who have gone to their local disability board or agency only to discover that the agency and its employees have a very bad holeyer than thou attitude and could care less about helping anyone other than themselves and that’s a cold hard fact!!!   Simple Definition of holier–than–thou: having or showing the annoying attitude of people who believe that they are morally better than other people.  I would like us the survivors to start being more Independent by taking charge of our Destiney by holding the staff, Managers, and agencies more accountable by making sure that they are serving US the people with disabilities by using a new were no gone take it any more approach using the civil rights movement and the Americans with Disabilities Act to push out the bad and bring in the good!  If an agency doesn’t employee people with disabilities they shouldn’t have the right to 501c3 status in my opinion. Centers for                Independent Living have to employ a minimum of 51% people with disabilities so people with disabilities always are the majority! So tonight I would like too hear from you!  The Call In no. is 424-243-9540  1.   holier–than–thou:  2.  Non Profit agency watch  3.  be careful who you give your Information too  4.  Survivors taking control  5.  Researching the agencies that provide services  6.  A new way of life  7.  Mentoring others to carry on the momentum  8.  Survivors paying it forward]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/06/29/dream-catchers--abuse-by-agencies-and-services-for-people-with-disabilities</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650401/dream_catchers_abuse_by_agencies_and_services_for_people_with_disabilities.mp3" length="179816534" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dream Catchers - ABUSE BY AGENCIES providing services for people with disabilities - LesPaul Morgan  Tonight I want to talk about how over the many years I have been involved in the disability rights movement I have seen far too many bad things happen...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dream Catchers - ABUSE BY AGENCIES providing services for people with disabilities - LesPaul Morgan  Tonight I want to talk about how over the many years I have been involved in the disability rights movement I have seen far too many bad things happen to people who have gone to their local disability board or agency only to discover that the agency and its employees have a very bad holeyer than thou attitude and could care less about helping anyone other than themselves and that’s a cold hard fact!!!   Simple Definition of holier–than–thou: having or showing the annoying attitude of people who believe that they are morally better than other people.  I would like us the survivors to start being more Independent by taking charge of our Destiney by holding the staff, Managers, and agencies more accountable by making sure that they are serving US the people with disabilities by using a new were no gone take it any more approach using the civil rights movement and the Americans with Disabilities Act to push out the bad and bring in the good!  If an agency doesn’t employee people with disabilities they shouldn’t have the right to 501c3 status in my opinion. Centers for                Independent Living have to employ a minimum of 51% people with disabilities so people with disabilities always are the majority! So tonight I would like too hear from you!  The Call In no. is 424-243-9540  1.   holier–than–thou:  2.  Non Profit agency watch  3.  be careful who you give your Information too  4.  Survivors taking control  5.  Researching the agencies that provide services  6.  A new way of life  7.  Mentoring others to carry on the momentum  8.  Survivors paying it forward]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>11239</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury,brain injury radio network,disability news,disability rights,disability services</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/974adbb1dc12430c197710ea8eff4cce.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TBI One Love Radio with Survivor James "Jimmy Jam" Durham</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tbi-one-love-radio-with-survivor-james-jimmy-jam-durham--63650364</link><description><![CDATA[Tune in to the #BrainInjuryRadio show: #TBIOneloveRadio starting at 7pm PT/9CT/10Est to discuss Survivors unique TBI adventures, awareness/prevention, inspiring others and making a positive change world wide!  This Month's guest will be:  Professional Surfer Harley Taich(@harley_rosee) from California that will be talking about not only how she sustained her TBI during the  NVBC Point Mugu Surf Contest in Ventura, but also about the helpful concussions book for children titled, "Heads Up", which is an inspirational book of a boy’s struggle with injury, recovery and learning to keep a positive attitude in the face of adversity!  To listen please visit: www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/06/28/tbi-one-love-radio-with-survivor-james-jimmy-jam-durham   or you can call in to the show by calling 424-243-9540   Peace &amp; Love  #TBIOneLove #BrainInjuryRadio            ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/06/28/tbi-one-love-radio-with-survivor-james-jimmy-jam-durham</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650364/tbi_one_love_radio_with_survivor_james_jimmy_jam_durham.mp3" length="114156818" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Tune in to the #BrainInjuryRadio show: #TBIOneloveRadio starting at 7pm PT/9CT/10Est to discuss Survivors unique TBI adventures, awareness/prevention, inspiring others and making a positive change world wide!  This Month's guest will be:  Professional...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tune in to the #BrainInjuryRadio show: #TBIOneloveRadio starting at 7pm PT/9CT/10Est to discuss Survivors unique TBI adventures, awareness/prevention, inspiring others and making a positive change world wide!  This Month's guest will be:  Professional Surfer Harley Taich(@harley_rosee) from California that will be talking about not only how she sustained her TBI during the  NVBC Point Mugu Surf Contest in Ventura, but also about the helpful concussions book for children titled, "Heads Up", which is an inspirational book of a boy’s struggle with injury, recovery and learning to keep a positive attitude in the face of adversity!  To listen please visit: www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/06/28/tbi-one-love-radio-with-survivor-james-jimmy-jam-durham   or you can call in to the show by calling 424-243-9540   Peace &amp; Love  #TBIOneLove #BrainInjuryRadio            ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7135</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>awareness,braininjuryradio,headsup,prevention,tbioneloveradio</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6e77ad5317486426252a442bafc2ee5d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Matt Duffin Show - Developing Social Confidence</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matt-duffin-show-developing-social-confidence--63650421</link><description><![CDATA[Hello from Milton Indiana, where the sun is shining and a few trees lay on the groud,  Could be worse, because the storm that passed overhead cruised into overdirve at the West Virginia state lines.  Flooding, lot's of flooding.  10-inches of raiin will do that.  We on TMDS wish all safety and recovery from the mud that flows.     Let's dicuss Social Skills, or the lack there of.  Believe it or not, I didn't feel like talking.  Just didn't like being slow, behind the statements to far or simply unable to focus.  Still struggle, but we can help you develope social skills within yourself.  Social Skills is a class taken, and will share from the book, and of course my mouth.     (424)  243-9540 and let's talk.  Socially.  Or, same number, ya can just listen to the show on your phone...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/06/27/the-matt-duffin-show--developing-social-confidence</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650421/the_matt_duffin_show_developing_social_confidence.mp3" length="212528946" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Hello from Milton Indiana, where the sun is shining and a few trees lay on the groud,  Could be worse, because the storm that passed overhead cruised into overdirve at the West Virginia state lines.  Flooding, lot's of flooding.  10-inches of raiin...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hello from Milton Indiana, where the sun is shining and a few trees lay on the groud,  Could be worse, because the storm that passed overhead cruised into overdirve at the West Virginia state lines.  Flooding, lot's of flooding.  10-inches of raiin will do that.  We on TMDS wish all safety and recovery from the mud that flows.     Let's dicuss Social Skills, or the lack there of.  Believe it or not, I didn't feel like talking.  Just didn't like being slow, behind the statements to far or simply unable to focus.  Still struggle, but we can help you develope social skills within yourself.  Social Skills is a class taken, and will share from the book, and of course my mouth.     (424)  243-9540 and let's talk.  Socially.  Or, same number, ya can just listen to the show on your phone...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>13284</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio,downtown milton studio,tbi survivors network,the matt duffin show,tmds</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/images.spreaker.com/nuvolari-assets/blue_square_mic.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Late Night With Joeygiggles and The Vulcan presents: SUPERNATURAL ROUNDTABLE</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/late-night-with-joeygiggles-and-the-vulcan-presents-supernatural-roundtable--63650400</link><description><![CDATA[We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    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!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/06/26/late-night-with-joeygiggles-and-the-vulcan-presents-supernatural-roundtable</guid><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jun 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650400/late_night_with_joeygiggles_and_the_vulcan_presents_supernatural_roundtable.mp3" length="173680058" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    Please join...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    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!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10855</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio network,joeygiggles,kimmy simonsen,supernatural roundtable,the vulcan</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/04fc1e23d1b5587f84691d8fb3025fa9.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>"Cam's Corner" - This and That</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cam-s-corner-this-and-that--63650339</link><description><![CDATA[Join me as we talk about sleep and getting a healthy nights sleep.  In my case just getting a better nights sleep is what I look for.  Your sleep can be a problem with health issues, stroke]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/06/25/cams-corner--this-and-that</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jun 2016 00:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650339/cams_corner_this_and_that.mp3" length="72052028" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join me as we talk about sleep and getting a healthy nights sleep.  In my case just getting a better nights sleep is what I look for.  Your sleep can be a problem with health issues, stroke</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join me as we talk about sleep and getting a healthy nights sleep.  In my case just getting a better nights sleep is what I look for.  Your sleep can be a problem with health issues, stroke]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4504</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/images.spreaker.com/nuvolari-assets/blue_square_mic.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>It Happened. Who Are You Now? Surviving Head Trauma with Terry Smith</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-happened-who-are-you-now-surviving-head-trauma-with-terry-smith--63650371</link><description><![CDATA[                                                  Surviving Head Trauma with Terry Smith                                                          It Happened. Who Are You Now?  We will discuss with guests, all TBI survivors, Catherine Brubaker, founder of Hope For Trauma (www.hopefortrauma.org), Debbie Wilson Ph.D, founder of Brain Injury Awareness (www.DebbieMWilson.com), and Dorothy Fox, Occupational Therapist, the pivotal point when "it" happened to them and who they have become since then. Each story reveals the resilience and tenacity of survivors and various ways lives are affected by TBI.  Host, Terry Smith, is a 32 year post-TBI survivor and author of the award winning book, Surviving Head Trauma, as well as other books, plays, Hollywood television shows, and films. Please visit: www.TerrySmithBooks.com  and LIKE on facebook: @SurvivingHeadTrauma]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/06/24/it-happened-who-are-you-now-surviving-head-trauma-with-terry-smith</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650371/it_happened_who_are_you_now_surviving_head_trauma_with_terry_smith.mp3" length="113215574" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>                                                  Surviving Head Trauma with Terry Smith                                                          It Happened. Who Are You Now?  We will discuss with guests, all TBI survivors, Catherine Brubaker,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[                                                  Surviving Head Trauma with Terry Smith                                                          It Happened. Who Are You Now?  We will discuss with guests, all TBI survivors, Catherine Brubaker, founder of Hope For Trauma (www.hopefortrauma.org), Debbie Wilson Ph.D, founder of Brain Injury Awareness (www.DebbieMWilson.com), and Dorothy Fox, Occupational Therapist, the pivotal point when "it" happened to them and who they have become since then. Each story reveals the resilience and tenacity of survivors and various ways lives are affected by TBI.  Host, Terry Smith, is a 32 year post-TBI survivor and author of the award winning book, Surviving Head Trauma, as well as other books, plays, Hollywood television shows, and films. Please visit: www.TerrySmithBooks.com  and LIKE on facebook: @SurvivingHeadTrauma]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7076</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>catherine brubaker,debbie wison ph.d,dorothy fox,surviving head trauma with ter,terry smith</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/12299584b30e38d6f9c60da7e534defc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Hope for the Future - Dream Catchers - Les Paul Morgan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/hope-for-the-future-dream-catchers-les-paul-morgan--63650353</link><description><![CDATA[Hope for the Future - Dream Catchers - Les Paul Morgan   There are a lot of people out their sitng on the side lines of life who have brain injuries and other   disable’s that just want someone, somewhere to give them a chance but some#mes help seems know   where in sight.   Let tell you that can be enough to make a grown Man cry and just want to give-up but let me tell you   something! Hope and Help are on the way and I want you to know I am willing to give it my all to help   you understand that here on Dream Catchers and the Brain Injury Radio Network we don’t understand   the word quit or give up so get ready to shoot for the stars and develop a whole new a?tude towards   breaking free and taking your place in life and living it to your fullest poten#al star#ng right now!!!   Well Tonight we will be discussing:   1. I’m sick and #red of being sick and #red   2. Concepts and origins in posi#ve thinking   3. To thyme own self be true   4. Taking back Control of your life   5. Mo#va#on, Innova#on, and self determina#on   6. Life Skills and Job Skills coaches   7. Living a Self-Directed Independent Life   Open Mic, Music,]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/06/22/hope-for-the-future--dream-catchers--les-paul-morgan</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650353/hope_for_the_future_dream_catchers_les_paul_morgan.mp3" length="114199032" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Hope for the Future - Dream Catchers - Les Paul Morgan   There are a lot of people out their sitng on the side lines of life who have brain injuries and other   disable’s that just want someone, somewhere to give them a chance but some#mes help seems...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hope for the Future - Dream Catchers - Les Paul Morgan   There are a lot of people out their sitng on the side lines of life who have brain injuries and other   disable’s that just want someone, somewhere to give them a chance but some#mes help seems know   where in sight.   Let tell you that can be enough to make a grown Man cry and just want to give-up but let me tell you   something! Hope and Help are on the way and I want you to know I am willing to give it my all to help   you understand that here on Dream Catchers and the Brain Injury Radio Network we don’t understand   the word quit or give up so get ready to shoot for the stars and develop a whole new a?tude towards   breaking free and taking your place in life and living it to your fullest poten#al star#ng right now!!!   Well Tonight we will be discussing:   1. I’m sick and #red of being sick and #red   2. Concepts and origins in posi#ve thinking   3. To thyme own self be true   4. Taking back Control of your life   5. Mo#va#on, Innova#on, and self determina#on   6. Life Skills and Job Skills coaches   7. Living a Self-Directed Independent Life   Open Mic, Music,]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7138</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio network,dreamcatchers,dream catchers,dreams,les paul morgan</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9664b1b00ff03ae2c55d96d94e2aa272.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Let's Get Political pt 8 Politics upside down</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-s-get-political-pt-8-politics-upside-down--63650358</link><description><![CDATA[LETS GET POLITICAL PT 9 POLITICS UPSIDE DOWN  Hosted By Craig Sicilia    Boy oh boy what a political thing we have going on.  Want to hear your input tonight as it looks the people have picked their candidates in the two major parties and some third parties have as well.  You will be hearing some new names that maybe you haven’t heard before but hey there running for president too.  As always we will invite all who we are or will be taking about to the show.    We will have to talk about Sanders he is still campaigning but he has pretty much lost unless he can get every vote out of California he will not be running as the democrat nominee, Clinton has that raped up.  But the people don’t like it Berny has all the energy.  And Trump has the republican wrapped up but other Politian’s don’t like that.  They had their agenda and none of the candidates who know how to kiss their booties just the way they like are in.  Now there are a lot of 3rd party people running but tonight were going to talk about 2 of Them Gary Johnson and Jill Stein they seem to have the most popularity among voters.  You the audience is welcome to bring in any candidate you want and share what you know about them    I have the opportunity to sit down with a couple of dozen first time voters that are currently in school, and ill share the data who they want for president and how they will vote depending who is running.  And their choice for a third party candidates and why.  One of our youth was the republican primary chair in his area.  These kids are bright and make since when you talk to them and have real reason why they are going to vote a particular way.t   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/06/21/lets-get-political-pt-8-politics-upside-down</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650358/lets_get_political_pt_8_politics_upside_down.mp3" length="92515728" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>LETS GET POLITICAL PT 9 POLITICS UPSIDE DOWN  Hosted By Craig Sicilia    Boy oh boy what a political thing we have going on.  Want to hear your input tonight as it looks the people have picked their candidates in the two major parties and some third...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[LETS GET POLITICAL PT 9 POLITICS UPSIDE DOWN  Hosted By Craig Sicilia    Boy oh boy what a political thing we have going on.  Want to hear your input tonight as it looks the people have picked their candidates in the two major parties and some third parties have as well.  You will be hearing some new names that maybe you haven’t heard before but hey there running for president too.  As always we will invite all who we are or will be taking about to the show.    We will have to talk about Sanders he is still campaigning but he has pretty much lost unless he can get every vote out of California he will not be running as the democrat nominee, Clinton has that raped up.  But the people don’t like it Berny has all the energy.  And Trump has the republican wrapped up but other Politian’s don’t like that.  They had their agenda and none of the candidates who know how to kiss their booties just the way they like are in.  Now there are a lot of 3rd party people running but tonight were going to talk about 2 of Them Gary Johnson and Jill Stein they seem to have the most popularity among voters.  You the audience is welcome to bring in any candidate you want and share what you know about them    I have the opportunity to sit down with a couple of dozen first time voters that are currently in school, and ill share the data who they want for president and how they will vote depending who is running.  And their choice for a third party candidates and why.  One of our youth was the republican primary chair in his area.  These kids are bright and make since when you talk to them and have real reason why they are going to vote a particular way.t   ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5783</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bernie sanders,donald trump,gary johnson,hillary clinton,jill stein</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6f21bad25c226370ed1869f0da598841.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Matt Duffin Show - Happy Father's Day; I Miss Him</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matt-duffin-show-happy-father-s-day-i-miss-him--63650427</link><description><![CDATA[Father's Day 2016.  One in Afghanistan, One 'At the Track' and One, well, we're coming home from a Ballgame.  Duffin tradition in the Woody house, I'd been at a ballpark since 1965 with my Pop, until last season, and Mercadi has went to a Ballpark with me since she was 2 - she's now 22.  We took last year off because 'The Coach' couldn't be with us.  He frowned from heaven, and told me to get my ass back to the baseball games.    So, as American's who enjoy a day at the Park - we did.  After a visit "up the hill" to check on Poppie first, humbly think about the times that was, and how precious Dad made them as is.  Lot's, LOT'S of folks have solid relationships with their father (HI) and some don't really know the man.  Learn him, before it's too late.  Call and let's all talk about Dad's, Father's, Pop's and what ever "ya want to work on".  That makes my dad happy...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/06/20/the-matt-duffin-show--happy-fathers-day-i-miss-him</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650427/the_matt_duffin_show_happy_fathers_day_i_miss_him.mp3" length="225435107" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Father's Day 2016.  One in Afghanistan, One 'At the Track' and One, well, we're coming home from a Ballgame.  Duffin tradition in the Woody house, I'd been at a ballpark since 1965 with my Pop, until last season, and Mercadi has went to a Ballpark...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Father's Day 2016.  One in Afghanistan, One 'At the Track' and One, well, we're coming home from a Ballgame.  Duffin tradition in the Woody house, I'd been at a ballpark since 1965 with my Pop, until last season, and Mercadi has went to a Ballpark with me since she was 2 - she's now 22.  We took last year off because 'The Coach' couldn't be with us.  He frowned from heaven, and told me to get my ass back to the baseball games.    So, as American's who enjoy a day at the Park - we did.  After a visit "up the hill" to check on Poppie first, humbly think about the times that was, and how precious Dad made them as is.  Lot's, LOT'S of folks have solid relationships with their father (HI) and some don't really know the man.  Learn him, before it's too late.  Call and let's all talk about Dad's, Father's, Pop's and what ever "ya want to work on".  That makes my dad happy...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>14090</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio,father's day,matt duffin,tbi survivors network,the matt duffin show</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1ca10ee5ded9f9c87b32c15af2475c10.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Another Fork in the Road: Joel &amp; Bart Goldstein - Father/Son Tackle Brain Injury</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-joel-bart-goldstein-father-son-tackle-brain-injury--63650350</link><description><![CDATA[What better day than Father's Day to meet, father and son, Joel and Bart Goldstein! Joel has been fighting and advocating for his son, Bart, ever since Bart was in a motor vehicle accident when he was sixteen-years-old. That accident caused Bart's brain injury.  Joel is the author of "No Stone Unturned: A Father’s Memoir of His Son’s Encounter with Traumatic Brain Injury." Both Joel and Bart will share their ups and downs with us as they traverse the maze of brain injury.  Please join us.    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  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/04/04/another-fork-in-the-road-panel--living-coping-with-ptsd   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/06/20/another-fork-in-the-road-joel-bart-goldstein--fatherson-tackle-brain-injury</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2016 00:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650350/another_fork_in_the_road_joel_bart_goldstein_fatherson_tackle_brain_injury.mp3" length="80525315" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What better day than Father's Day to meet, father and son, Joel and Bart Goldstein! Joel has been fighting and advocating for his son, Bart, ever since Bart was in a motor vehicle accident when he was sixteen-years-old. That accident caused Bart's...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What better day than Father's Day to meet, father and son, Joel and Bart Goldstein! Joel has been fighting and advocating for his son, Bart, ever since Bart was in a motor vehicle accident when he was sixteen-years-old. That accident caused Bart's brain injury.  Joel is the author of "No Stone Unturned: A Father’s Memoir of His Son’s Encounter with Traumatic Brain Injury." Both Joel and Bart will share their ups and downs with us as they traverse the maze of brain injury.  Please join us.    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  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/04/04/another-fork-in-the-road-panel--living-coping-with-ptsd   ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5033</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bart goldstein,joel goldstein,"no stone unturned",tbi,traumatic brain injury</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b9ae1041827aeb69775ba34252a29878.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Late Night with Joey Giggles and The Vulcan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/late-night-with-joey-giggles-and-the-vulcan--63650410</link><description><![CDATA[We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    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!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/06/19/late-night-with-joey-giggles-and-the-vulcan</guid><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jun 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650410/late_night_with_joey_giggles_and_the_vulcan.mp3" length="172747173" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    Please join...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    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!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10797</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio network,entertainment,joeygiggles,kimmy simonsen,the vulcan</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3b7e3b8df1ed50531ce0037ce83791f4.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Matt Duffin Show - 'Broken Hip, Not Lip'...</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matt-duffin-show-broken-hip-not-lip--63650367</link><description><![CDATA[We interupt this program's content to discuss the future of America's freedom and safety.  ISIS on the Orlando "gay front", just a few miles away from Mickey Mouse's Disney abode in Florida's World-away-from-Land.  50 dead, 53 more injured at 'press time', considered to be rampaged by a singular, boastful lunatic, or ISIS follower.  Add in a dose of Donald Trump's anti-Muslim words and the future of American Muslims may well be at stake.  For their own safety, as the 2nd Admendment is reverend for such like conditions of protection of what is you, yours and ours throughout the United States of America; with honest ownership unless your a felon (please, uh YES felon's would have weapons in committing crimes) and mentally disabled (TBI safety net).    Wait a second.  Time out.  I am a decorated American Veteran, with skills proven in pistols and markmanship, sees age and my head was banged around tell me I can no longer understand weapons?  A little shakey, sure, but teach and we will destroy.  Positive side of the show, I have returned to The Downtown Milton Studio, released from Rosebud Village a couple days ago.  Slow settling in, but home.  Maybe I should of stayed another week or two, but missing summer time was driving me crazy.  Though the Rae of Sunshine was so bright while "Moving Forward".    The Greatest has been put to rest, at last.  In retrospect of Muhammad Ali's life and times, it was a show of show's in human ways.  No Islam to attack us, just the sting of a bee became the Greatest while mired in racist world of anti-American Muslims. However, the group was not sneaking up and pulling off sabatages of life ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/06/13/the-matt-duffin-show--broken-hip-not-lip</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650367/the_matt_duffin_show_broken_hip_not_lip.mp3" length="120241886" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We interupt this program's content to discuss the future of America's freedom and safety.  ISIS on the Orlando "gay front", just a few miles away from Mickey Mouse's Disney abode in Florida's World-away-from-Land.  50 dead, 53 more injured at 'press...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We interupt this program's content to discuss the future of America's freedom and safety.  ISIS on the Orlando "gay front", just a few miles away from Mickey Mouse's Disney abode in Florida's World-away-from-Land.  50 dead, 53 more injured at 'press time', considered to be rampaged by a singular, boastful lunatic, or ISIS follower.  Add in a dose of Donald Trump's anti-Muslim words and the future of American Muslims may well be at stake.  For their own safety, as the 2nd Admendment is reverend for such like conditions of protection of what is you, yours and ours throughout the United States of America; with honest ownership unless your a felon (please, uh YES felon's would have weapons in committing crimes) and mentally disabled (TBI safety net).    Wait a second.  Time out.  I am a decorated American Veteran, with skills proven in pistols and markmanship, sees age and my head was banged around tell me I can no longer understand weapons?  A little shakey, sure, but teach and we will destroy.  Positive side of the show, I have returned to The Downtown Milton Studio, released from Rosebud Village a couple days ago.  Slow settling in, but home.  Maybe I should of stayed another week or two, but missing summer time was driving me crazy.  Though the Rae of Sunshine was so bright while "Moving Forward".    The Greatest has been put to rest, at last.  In retrospect of Muhammad Ali's life and times, it was a show of show's in human ways.  No Islam to attack us, just the sting of a bee became the Greatest while mired in racist world of anti-American Muslims. However, the group was not sneaking up and pulling off sabatages of life ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7516</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>courage,kindness,knowledge,land of the free,the matt duffin show</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7f1e0758c92393e4e15e3cb60b728174.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Late Night with Joey Giggles and The Vulcan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/late-night-with-joey-giggles-and-the-vulcan--63650389</link><description><![CDATA[We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    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!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/06/12/late-night-with-joey-giggles-and-the-vulcan</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jun 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650389/late_night_with_joey_giggles_and_the_vulcan.mp3" length="172000698" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    Please join...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    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!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10751</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio network,humor,joeygiggles,kimmy simonsen,the vulcan</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/39ef47b9f08c3d56d44ede68cf8cfef9.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>talk about lost in the dark</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/talk-about-lost-in-the-dark--63650334</link><description><![CDATA[nothing like being in a time warp and having time sucked away from you but sometimes things just are how they are, or are not. to are or not to are tiss the question]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/06/07/talk-about-lost-in-the-dark</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650334/talk_about_lost_in_the_dark.mp3" length="55635009" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>nothing like being in a time warp and having time sucked away from you but sometimes things just are how they are, or are not. to are or not to are tiss the question</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[nothing like being in a time warp and having time sucked away from you but sometimes things just are how they are, or are not. to are or not to are tiss the question]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3478</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/images.spreaker.com/nuvolari-assets/blue_square_mic.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Matt Duffin Show - From The Rosebud Studio's</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matt-duffin-show-from-the-rosebud-studio-s--63650362</link><description><![CDATA[Love is a Rose, but you better not pick it....Or, is that Nose?  Regardless, pick it at will, just don't let us see.  This Rehab facility is so nice, observant and caring, I bet if the 'Call Button' is pushed by a patient that person's nose may be picked upon request.  (Now then, could you do that?  Really!)Still lost amongst the Richmond Rosebud's, or like Dorothy, the Lion, Scarecrow and Tinman was swirling around the Poppy flowers in the Wizard of Oz.  24" rod, a couple of Angels spikes, here a nail, there a nail and WHA-LA, almost healed the broken hip/leg already.  Doctor was literally amazed at the repair process my body has.  Told him it was a God thing. One more week of in-patient therapy then BACK across the street for out-patient.  OK, ket word being OUT.  Also, on my class of BICS to attend, and have made up the ground running, er, hobbling along.  Mr. Stackhous' mother passed away this week, Sara was a good woman.  RIP doll baby.  What else to discuss, ROOTS was again on TV all week, a much different view of the 1978 version of Kunta Kenta's life.  I'm open for talk there too.  Cassius, er, Mohamad Ali also passed over the weekend.  A boxing legend, as well as a fool.  Banged that head repeatedly for money late in his career.  We all know him, more openings.  Brain Injury Coping Skills "something" I'll share as time lingers with OUT music system.  What else, uh, Muncie Indiana police on a shooting rampage, IMO, 3 folks in a month, the last because an assalent who was brain damaged was gunned down in the middle of the street, armed with a knife and a rock.  PLEASE stop the killing because obviously, THEY JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND.  (424) 243-9540 and lets all talk.  Just pick up the phone, push a button an let's be LIVE! From the Rosebud Studio's of BIRN!!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/06/06/the-matt-duffin-show--from-the-rosebud-studios</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650362/the_matt_duffin_show_from_the_rosebud_studios.mp3" length="130203943" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Love is a Rose, but you better not pick it....Or, is that Nose?  Regardless, pick it at will, just don't let us see.  This Rehab facility is so nice, observant and caring, I bet if the 'Call Button' is pushed by a patient that person's nose may be...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Love is a Rose, but you better not pick it....Or, is that Nose?  Regardless, pick it at will, just don't let us see.  This Rehab facility is so nice, observant and caring, I bet if the 'Call Button' is pushed by a patient that person's nose may be picked upon request.  (Now then, could you do that?  Really!)Still lost amongst the Richmond Rosebud's, or like Dorothy, the Lion, Scarecrow and Tinman was swirling around the Poppy flowers in the Wizard of Oz.  24" rod, a couple of Angels spikes, here a nail, there a nail and WHA-LA, almost healed the broken hip/leg already.  Doctor was literally amazed at the repair process my body has.  Told him it was a God thing. One more week of in-patient therapy then BACK across the street for out-patient.  OK, ket word being OUT.  Also, on my class of BICS to attend, and have made up the ground running, er, hobbling along.  Mr. Stackhous' mother passed away this week, Sara was a good woman.  RIP doll baby.  What else to discuss, ROOTS was again on TV all week, a much different view of the 1978 version of Kunta Kenta's life.  I'm open for talk there too.  Cassius, er, Mohamad Ali also passed over the weekend.  A boxing legend, as well as a fool.  Banged that head repeatedly for money late in his career.  We all know him, more openings.  Brain Injury Coping Skills "something" I'll share as time lingers with OUT music system.  What else, uh, Muncie Indiana police on a shooting rampage, IMO, 3 folks in a month, the last because an assalent who was brain damaged was gunned down in the middle of the street, armed with a knife and a rock.  PLEASE stop the killing because obviously, THEY JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND.  (424) 243-9540 and lets all talk.  Just pick up the phone, push a button an let's be LIVE! From the Rosebud Studio's of BIRN!!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8138</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>beyond trauma super hero,brain injury radio,courage award winner,matt duffin,tbi survivors network</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1a2b4c0088c5c15a496cebeee89b1658.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Another Fork in the Road: Panel - Cognitive &amp; Memory  Deficits</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-panel-cognitive-memory-deficits--63650346</link><description><![CDATA[Memory loss and cognitive deficits are both prevalent for many survivors after brain injury. Memory loss literally leaves many folks feeling a loss of control over their lives. Cognitive deficits can leave one feeling less than whole.  My panel, caregiver, Lisabeth Mackall and survivors, Juliet Madsen and GeorgeAnna Bell will join me to talk about how memory loss and cognitive deficits hinder them and how they deal with them.  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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/06/06/another-fork-in-the-road-panel--cognitive-memory-deficits</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2016 00:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650346/another_fork_in_the_road_panel_cognitive_memory_deficits.mp3" length="78471045" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Memory loss and cognitive deficits are both prevalent for many survivors after brain injury. Memory loss literally leaves many folks feeling a loss of control over their lives. Cognitive deficits can leave one feeling less than whole.  My panel,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Memory loss and cognitive deficits are both prevalent for many survivors after brain injury. Memory loss literally leaves many folks feeling a loss of control over their lives. Cognitive deficits can leave one feeling less than whole.  My panel, caregiver, Lisabeth Mackall and survivors, Juliet Madsen and GeorgeAnna Bell will join me to talk about how memory loss and cognitive deficits hinder them and how they deal with them.  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]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4905</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cognitive deficits,donna o'donnell figurski,juliet madsen,lisabeth mackall,memory loss</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4a449d90a2d536c103a8be90870fe6b9.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Late Night with Joey Giggles and The Vulcan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/late-night-with-joey-giggles-and-the-vulcan--63650377</link><description><![CDATA[We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    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!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/06/05/late-night-with-joey-giggles-and-the-vulcan</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jun 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650377/late_night_with_joey_giggles_and_the_vulcan.mp3" length="174109302" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    Please join...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    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!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10882</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio network,humor,joeygiggles,kimmy simonsen,the vulcan</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/07b8db29675d1f8f1b4c97dfa32efdd9.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Jeff Sebell, Author and Survivor on Survivor's Deserve Better</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/jeff-sebell-author-and-survivor-on-survivor-s-deserve-better--63650357</link><description><![CDATA[Jeff Sebell will talk from his 1st-hand knowledge of someone living with a TBI. He will discuss situations that have presented themselves over the years for him. and will continue to do so. He will talk about the differences he has found in the initial recovery period vs. the later stages of living with a TBI. What questions do we need to ask and how do we respond to different types of situations. This is something every brain damaged individual must come to terms with for themselves, and the answers may be as unique as the various people involved. When we think that we are acting correctly, we may or may not be (in the perception of those aroud us); and its crucial to resolve the conflicts within our own minds, as well as those within the non-head injured world in which we live. This show will focus on the style and writings of one individual living in the "normal universe" with an abnormal condition. This is something that plagues every TBI victim daily and the solutions are not obvious. This will apply to all sorts of conflicts and promises to be a tale we need to listen to!  Hosted by Dorrin &amp; Marlon]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/06/03/jeff-sebell-author-and-survivor-on-survivors-deserve-better</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650357/jeff_sebell_author_and_survivor_on_survivors_deserve_better.mp3" length="93483721" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jeff Sebell will talk from his 1st-hand knowledge of someone living with a TBI. He will discuss situations that have presented themselves over the years for him. and will continue to do so. He will talk about the differences he has found in the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jeff Sebell will talk from his 1st-hand knowledge of someone living with a TBI. He will discuss situations that have presented themselves over the years for him. and will continue to do so. He will talk about the differences he has found in the initial recovery period vs. the later stages of living with a TBI. What questions do we need to ask and how do we respond to different types of situations. This is something every brain damaged individual must come to terms with for themselves, and the answers may be as unique as the various people involved. When we think that we are acting correctly, we may or may not be (in the perception of those aroud us); and its crucial to resolve the conflicts within our own minds, as well as those within the non-head injured world in which we live. This show will focus on the style and writings of one individual living in the "normal universe" with an abnormal condition. This is something that plagues every TBI victim daily and the solutions are not obvious. This will apply to all sorts of conflicts and promises to be a tale we need to listen to!  Hosted by Dorrin &amp; Marlon]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5843</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>author,brain injury radio,jeff sebell,survivor,tbi survivor network</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/12299584b30e38d6f9c60da7e534defc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dream Catchers - Brain Injured at Birth - with LesPaul</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dream-catchers-brain-injured-at-birth-with-lespaul--63650391</link><description><![CDATA[Dream Catchers - Brain Injured at Birth - with LesPaul   Krystal Sanford; will be my guest tonight she says I had had a Bleed on the brain which caused birth injury and what’s so unusual about that is my sister had the same thing happen to her. Crystal has been searching for resources, such as Peer Support, and all kinds of ways find a better life. She has Hydrocephalous of the Brain which is sometimes is known as water on the brain which is the buildup of too much Cerebririal fluid in the cranial area of the brain.   She would like to speak about:   1.  What it was like growing up with a disability from such a young age   2.  Understanding hydrocephalous   3. Hard time finding resources &amp; Support   4. She likes researching the internet for resources and information   5. Open mic, chat, and other topics and Music too.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/06/01/dream-catchers--brain-injured-at-birth--with-lespaul</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650391/dream_catchers_brain_injured_at_birth_with_lespaul.mp3" length="175649063" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dream Catchers - Brain Injured at Birth - with LesPaul   Krystal Sanford; will be my guest tonight she says I had had a Bleed on the brain which caused birth injury and what’s so unusual about that is my sister had the same thing happen to her....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dream Catchers - Brain Injured at Birth - with LesPaul   Krystal Sanford; will be my guest tonight she says I had had a Bleed on the brain which caused birth injury and what’s so unusual about that is my sister had the same thing happen to her. Crystal has been searching for resources, such as Peer Support, and all kinds of ways find a better life. She has Hydrocephalous of the Brain which is sometimes is known as water on the brain which is the buildup of too much Cerebririal fluid in the cranial area of the brain.   She would like to speak about:   1.  What it was like growing up with a disability from such a young age   2.  Understanding hydrocephalous   3. Hard time finding resources &amp; Support   4. She likes researching the internet for resources and information   5. Open mic, chat, and other topics and Music too.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10979</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain,brain injury radio,brain injury radio network,lespaul morgan,tbi</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9664b1b00ff03ae2c55d96d94e2aa272.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Hero's of Brain Injury</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/hero-s-of-brain-injury--63650354</link><description><![CDATA[Hero's of brain injury  Being memorial day i thought sharing some of our survivor heroes past would be great  There are so many great survivor's out there all trying to change how people with brain injury are treated, medically, socialy, employment and by the community at large.  We have made great strides but our work is cut out for us and we have a long way to go. Enjoy the many wonderful leaders you shall hear from tonight they each have much to share with us.  Pretty Jammed packed list of guest hosts, so chances are you will just have to listen to their stories and you might not get a call in chance.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/05/31/heros-of-brain-injury</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650354/heros_of_brain_injury.mp3" length="86741204" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Hero's of brain injury  Being memorial day i thought sharing some of our survivor heroes past would be great  There are so many great survivor's out there all trying to change how people with brain injury are treated, medically, socialy, employment...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hero's of brain injury  Being memorial day i thought sharing some of our survivor heroes past would be great  There are so many great survivor's out there all trying to change how people with brain injury are treated, medically, socialy, employment and by the community at large.  We have made great strides but our work is cut out for us and we have a long way to go. Enjoy the many wonderful leaders you shall hear from tonight they each have much to share with us.  Pretty Jammed packed list of guest hosts, so chances are you will just have to listen to their stories and you might not get a call in chance.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5422</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury,brain injury radio network,heros of brain injury</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21e436b52f588de52bf573782b3d2392.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Matt Duffin Show with a Tear and a Smile</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matt-duffin-show-with-a-tear-and-a-smile--63650351</link><description><![CDATA[Join Matt LIVE from Rehab for his own health update and observance of Memorial Day and Music ..]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/05/30/the-matt-duffin-show-with-a-tear-and-a-smile</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650351/the_matt_duffin_show_with_a_tear_and_a_smile.mp3" length="84698219" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join Matt LIVE from Rehab for his own health update and observance of Memorial Day and Music ..</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join Matt LIVE from Rehab for his own health update and observance of Memorial Day and Music ..]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5294</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio,matt dufin show,memorial day,memories,rehab</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/721f0bfab9daa8c2d89062ab2250958c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Late Night With Joeygiggles and The Vulcan presents: SUPERNATURAL ROUNDTABLE</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/late-night-with-joeygiggles-and-the-vulcan-presents-supernatural-roundtable--63650440</link><description><![CDATA[We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    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!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/05/29/late-night-with-joeygiggles-and-the-vulcan-presents-supernatural-roundtable</guid><pubDate>Sun, 29 May 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650440/late_night_with_joeygiggles_and_the_vulcan_presents_supernatural_roundtable.mp3" length="173946298" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    Please join...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    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!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10872</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>birn,brain injury radio network,joeygiggles,kimmy simonsen,the vulcan</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b0a954139ef49fecabc9d71ae343b376.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Mess With M.S.; call in guests!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mess-with-m-s-call-in-guests--63650352</link><description><![CDATA[M.S. is the most debilitating neurological disease. 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 M.S. 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 M.S.&amp;brain injury. I'd love it if you'd join me in my journey; where we all can learn to be better versions of ourselves!  Please join me in the studio tonight 5/28 for a late Birthday Celebration with me to discuss where I am on my journey now and we will discuss M.S. and how they can change your life! But we will also discuss the power of #MSbeautiful, finding your passion, and healing yourself.    ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/05/29/mess-with-ms-call-in-guests</guid><pubDate>Sun, 29 May 2016 00:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650352/mess_with_ms_call_in_guests.mp3" length="13575777" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>M.S. is the most debilitating neurological disease. 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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[M.S. is the most debilitating neurological disease. 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 M.S. 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 M.S.&amp;brain injury. I'd love it if you'd join me in my journey; where we all can learn to be better versions of ourselves!  Please join me in the studio tonight 5/28 for a late Birthday Celebration with me to discuss where I am on my journey now and we will discuss M.S. and how they can change your life! But we will also discuss the power of #MSbeautiful, finding your passion, and healing yourself.    ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>849</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>braininjuryradio##,messwithms,ms,msbeautiful,mschangedme</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/19e079b92b8edb588ea24a592cf79267.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Surviving Head Trauma with Terry Smith</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/surviving-head-trauma-with-terry-smith--63650413</link><description><![CDATA[Surviving Head Trauma with Terry Smith                                                                          The Beginning, Middle, and Lifelong Date with TBI  The Beginning:   We will talk with Jackie Sunshine Smith, CEO of Sunshine Boxing, Inc, about a sport where the sole objective is for two people to hit each other until one is unconscious.  She will be joining us live from Beijing, China, as she is there on business expanding boxing in the East.  Her Web site is: www.SunshineBoxing.com.  The Middle:   Juanita Franklin, an Exceptional Education Support Facilitator who has been recognized by the commissioner of Florida as a top educator in the state of Florida, will discuss the complexities of educating brains born with disorders and brains affected by various causes of TBI. She can be reached through Linkedin.  The Lifelong:   Rounding out our show will be Wendy Lariviere, a Regional Merchandising Manager of a large wholesale nursery who graduated with a degree in horticulture from the University of Maine. She has been wife/caregiver to a severe TBI survivor for the past 11 years. Prior to meeting her husband, she had no TBI awareness.  She will talk about what it’s like living on a daily with a TBI survivor.  Host, Terry Smith, is a 32 year post-TBI survivor and author of the award winning book, Surviving Head Trauma, as well as other books, plays, Hollywood television shows, and films. Please visit: www.TerrySmithBooks.com  and LIKE on facebook: @SurvivingHeadTrauma   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/05/27/surviving-head-trauma-with-terry-smith</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650413/surviving_head_trauma_with_terry_smith.mp3" length="115085942" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Surviving Head Trauma with Terry Smith                                                                          The Beginning, Middle, and Lifelong Date with TBI  The Beginning:   We will talk with Jackie Sunshine Smith, CEO of Sunshine Boxing, Inc,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Surviving Head Trauma with Terry Smith                                                                          The Beginning, Middle, and Lifelong Date with TBI  The Beginning:   We will talk with Jackie Sunshine Smith, CEO of Sunshine Boxing, Inc, about a sport where the sole objective is for two people to hit each other until one is unconscious.  She will be joining us live from Beijing, China, as she is there on business expanding boxing in the East.  Her Web site is: www.SunshineBoxing.com.  The Middle:   Juanita Franklin, an Exceptional Education Support Facilitator who has been recognized by the commissioner of Florida as a top educator in the state of Florida, will discuss the complexities of educating brains born with disorders and brains affected by various causes of TBI. She can be reached through Linkedin.  The Lifelong:   Rounding out our show will be Wendy Lariviere, a Regional Merchandising Manager of a large wholesale nursery who graduated with a degree in horticulture from the University of Maine. She has been wife/caregiver to a severe TBI survivor for the past 11 years. Prior to meeting her husband, she had no TBI awareness.  She will talk about what it’s like living on a daily with a TBI survivor.  Host, Terry Smith, is a 32 year post-TBI survivor and author of the award winning book, Surviving Head Trauma, as well as other books, plays, Hollywood television shows, and films. Please visit: www.TerrySmithBooks.com  and LIKE on facebook: @SurvivingHeadTrauma   ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7193</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>awareness,brain injury radio,healing,surviving head trauma,terry smith</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fb4cfca35c29bc98809b6fd5df84a87f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Cristopher Maple - Life Flight, motor Cycles, and Mirracles - Les Paul</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cristopher-maple-life-flight-motor-cycles-and-mirracles-les-paul--63650432</link><description><![CDATA[Cristopher Maple will be my guest on Dream Catchers with Les Paul   He was riding his Motor Cycle close to evening time when he had to make a split second choice to go around a pot hole or just hit it because there was a truck coming. He started to go around it and saw there was a huge pot whole and hit it and I began to slide and turn as I heard what sounded like an explosion in my head with a big bright flash of light and all of a sudden I went into another World.   It felt like an out of body expense or a dream but felt very real!!! All I remember is I was on the side of the road and people were standing all around me.   Such a sever accident had to be life flighted away from the seen by   1.  Motor Cycle Safety   2.  PTSD   3. Trauma physical or Mental   4.  Shock Awe and Aware   5.  The Miracle of God   6.  My Interview will be followed by open mic lively talk, healthy chat, and great information from callers and people in our chat room so come on down and hop on board the Dream Catcher Train with me Les Paul the Dream Catcher]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/05/25/cristopher-maple--life-flight-motor-cycles-and-mirracles--les-paul</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650432/cristopher_maple_life_flight_motor_cycles_and_mirracles_les_paul.mp3" length="133762448" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Cristopher Maple will be my guest on Dream Catchers with Les Paul   He was riding his Motor Cycle close to evening time when he had to make a split second choice to go around a pot hole or just hit it because there was a truck coming. He started to go...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Cristopher Maple will be my guest on Dream Catchers with Les Paul   He was riding his Motor Cycle close to evening time when he had to make a split second choice to go around a pot hole or just hit it because there was a truck coming. He started to go around it and saw there was a huge pot whole and hit it and I began to slide and turn as I heard what sounded like an explosion in my head with a big bright flash of light and all of a sudden I went into another World.   It felt like an out of body expense or a dream but felt very real!!! All I remember is I was on the side of the road and people were standing all around me.   Such a sever accident had to be life flighted away from the seen by   1.  Motor Cycle Safety   2.  PTSD   3. Trauma physical or Mental   4.  Shock Awe and Aware   5.  The Miracle of God   6.  My Interview will be followed by open mic lively talk, healthy chat, and great information from callers and people in our chat room so come on down and hop on board the Dream Catcher Train with me Les Paul the Dream Catcher]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8361</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>helmets,life on the edge,mirracles,motor cycle accident,saftey</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9664b1b00ff03ae2c55d96d94e2aa272.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TBI One Love Radio with Survivor James " Jimmy Jam" Durham</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tbi-one-love-radio-with-survivor-james-jimmy-jam-durham--63650426</link><description><![CDATA[ Tune in to the #BrainInjuryRadio show: #TBIOneloveRadio starting at 7pm PT/9CT/10Est to discuss Survivors unique TBI adventures, starting off we will be opening the show with a segment from regular contributor Celebrity Personal Trainer:  Ms. Shawnee Harkins (@shawneeharkins) that will be discussing nutrition along with exercise, the helpful effects on brain injury, and overall good health!    For more information please visit her website at: www.shawneeharkins.com!   Our featured guest Mr. Paul Spence from England will be arriving right after Ms. Shawnee, for since he is calling in from England thought we would let him sleep a while longer! Mr. Paul will be discussing not only how he sustained his TBI, but also his big movement on ending the silence and helping inspring others with his charity organization that was founded by Paul himself!  To view more about Mr. Paul's charity: Paul for Brain Recovery please visit : www.paulforbrainrecovery.co.uk  To listen please visit braininjuryradio.com by using  www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/04/26/tbi-one-love-radio   or you can call in to the show by dialing 424-243-9540     Peace &amp; Love     #TBIOneLove #BrainInjuryRadio(BIR)         ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/05/24/tbi-one-love-radio-with-survivor-james-jimmy-jam-durham</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650426/tbi_one_love_radio_with_survivor_james_jimmy_jam_durham.mp3" length="93138905" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle> Tune in to the #BrainInjuryRadio show: #TBIOneloveRadio starting at 7pm PT/9CT/10Est to discuss Survivors unique TBI adventures, starting off we will be opening the show with a segment from regular contributor Celebrity Personal Trainer:  Ms. Shawnee...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Tune in to the #BrainInjuryRadio show: #TBIOneloveRadio starting at 7pm PT/9CT/10Est to discuss Survivors unique TBI adventures, starting off we will be opening the show with a segment from regular contributor Celebrity Personal Trainer:  Ms. Shawnee Harkins (@shawneeharkins) that will be discussing nutrition along with exercise, the helpful effects on brain injury, and overall good health!    For more information please visit her website at: www.shawneeharkins.com!   Our featured guest Mr. Paul Spence from England will be arriving right after Ms. Shawnee, for since he is calling in from England thought we would let him sleep a while longer! Mr. Paul will be discussing not only how he sustained his TBI, but also his big movement on ending the silence and helping inspring others with his charity organization that was founded by Paul himself!  To view more about Mr. Paul's charity: Paul for Brain Recovery please visit : www.paulforbrainrecovery.co.uk  To listen please visit braininjuryradio.com by using  www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/04/26/tbi-one-love-radio   or you can call in to the show by dialing 424-243-9540     Peace &amp; Love     #TBIOneLove #BrainInjuryRadio(BIR)         ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5822</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brainfit,brainhealth,braininjuryradio,paulforbrainrecovery,tbioneloveradio</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/12299584b30e38d6f9c60da7e534defc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Matt Duffin Show - Brain Injury Coping Skills</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matt-duffin-show-brain-injury-coping-skills--63650372</link><description><![CDATA[Dr Samatha Backhaus explains the brain, it funtioning parts and NON-funtioning parts recorded from inside my personal origional Brain Injury Coping Skills (BICS) classes.    I'm  hospitalized (yet the show must go on, and since THE show is titled under my name- well...), following MAJOR by-pass surgery last Thursday (93 damned staples worth).  Its the beginning of my "Brain Injury Radio Hospital Tour", with next week's (or three) coming from the to-be current stay at the Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana.  I was fooled at first (dagnabbed TBI), but RHI is where my return to life found it's footing (Or at least the building where  I learned my name, eventually - after 'sleeping for 54 days in 2008!).  A quote from one of the smartest men I know - "work hard to play hard and have fun.  Don't ever quit - believing or on 'the team'.....]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/05/23/the-matt-duffin-show--brain-injury-coping-skills</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650372/the_matt_duffin_show_brain_injury_coping_skills.mp3" length="63004884" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dr Samatha Backhaus explains the brain, it funtioning parts and NON-funtioning parts recorded from inside my personal origional Brain Injury Coping Skills (BICS) classes.    I'm  hospitalized (yet the show must go on, and since THE show is titled...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr Samatha Backhaus explains the brain, it funtioning parts and NON-funtioning parts recorded from inside my personal origional Brain Injury Coping Skills (BICS) classes.    I'm  hospitalized (yet the show must go on, and since THE show is titled under my name- well...), following MAJOR by-pass surgery last Thursday (93 damned staples worth).  Its the beginning of my "Brain Injury Radio Hospital Tour", with next week's (or three) coming from the to-be current stay at the Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana.  I was fooled at first (dagnabbed TBI), but RHI is where my return to life found it's footing (Or at least the building where  I learned my name, eventually - after 'sleeping for 54 days in 2008!).  A quote from one of the smartest men I know - "work hard to play hard and have fun.  Don't ever quit - believing or on 'the team'.....]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3938</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio,matt duffin,matt duffin show,support,tbi survivor</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/12299584b30e38d6f9c60da7e534defc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Late Night with Joey Giggles and The Vulcan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/late-night-with-joey-giggles-and-the-vulcan--63650471</link><description><![CDATA[We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    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!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/05/22/late-night-with-joey-giggles-and-the-vulcan</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650471/late_night_with_joey_giggles_and_the_vulcan.mp3" length="174329566" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    Please join...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    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!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10896</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>birn,brain injury radio network,joeygiggles,kimmy simonsen,the vulcan</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3b7e3b8df1ed50531ce0037ce83791f4.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dream Catchers - Flying by the seat of my pants! - Les Paul Morgan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dream-catchers-flying-by-the-seat-of-my-pants-les-paul-morgan--63650451</link><description><![CDATA[Flying by the seat of my pants is not just a statement but it’s a fact of life for me at this very moment because I wasn’t even sure I could even do tonight’s show because of everything I had to do to get ready for my first ever colostomy that is also over 4 years late and done today! Men out their please take time to have yours done on your 50th Birthday and don’t wait like I did because your life can be in the balance!!!   That being said my stomach was upset all Day and Night as I sincerely considered cancelling tonight’s episode of Dream Catchers when out of nowhere I heard a voice in my head saying do the show if at all possible even as my stomach still grumbles I am going to get back in the saddle again and Dream On!!!!   Topics:   1.  Diversity verses Destiney   2.  Shattering perceptions   3. Men’s Health/Colon Health   4.  Decetion among us   5. Chat, discussion, Music   6. Living the Dream   7. Bold and new Attitude]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/05/18/dream-catchers--flying-by-the-seat-of-my-pants--les-paul-morgan</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650451/dream_catchers_flying_by_the_seat_of_my_pants_les_paul_morgan.mp3" length="150382177" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Flying by the seat of my pants is not just a statement but it’s a fact of life for me at this very moment because I wasn’t even sure I could even do tonight’s show because of everything I had to do to get ready for my first ever colostomy that is also...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Flying by the seat of my pants is not just a statement but it’s a fact of life for me at this very moment because I wasn’t even sure I could even do tonight’s show because of everything I had to do to get ready for my first ever colostomy that is also over 4 years late and done today! Men out their please take time to have yours done on your 50th Birthday and don’t wait like I did because your life can be in the balance!!!   That being said my stomach was upset all Day and Night as I sincerely considered cancelling tonight’s episode of Dream Catchers when out of nowhere I heard a voice in my head saying do the show if at all possible even as my stomach still grumbles I am going to get back in the saddle again and Dream On!!!!   Topics:   1.  Diversity verses Destiney   2.  Shattering perceptions   3. Men’s Health/Colon Health   4.  Decetion among us   5. Chat, discussion, Music   6. Living the Dream   7. Bold and new Attitude]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9399</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>destiny,freedom,happy,rogh ride,seat of your pants</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e63a1830408de21186211efc6c2a454.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>LET'S GET POLITICAL - EDITION #7 WITH CRAIG SICILIA</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-s-get-political-edition-7-with-craig-sicilia--63650442</link><description><![CDATA[LET’S GET POLITICAL  Hosted By Craig Sicilia - Edition 7  We are now down to 4 people running 2 on the republican side and 2 on the democratic side.  It looks like it is going to be Trump and Clinton race.  1 in 7 PEOPLE IN THE UNITED STATES LIVES WITH DISABILITY.  The 2010 us census calls it the largest minority group in the history of the US.  But it would seem that the candidates have not figured that out yet.  Those of us living with disability can rock the vote.  We could decide the next president of the United States.    I will invite all 4 candidates on the show and we will see if any will show up.  Even though we have one of the greatest reaches in the country.  Maybe they are afraid of us, maybe they don’ care.  Maybe who knows, but we will keep trying.    So let’s get political, let figure out who has the best plan, who will do the best for people with disabilities.  If our country keeps going the way it is now, there will be no money to support those who need it the most.  We are so far in to debt it will take generations to recover.  As a nation we need to become independent again, our people need to have good jobs that support our families.   We cannot help everyone in the world.  Who will get the economy right again?  Who will keep us safe?      So let talk about it, lets begin to pick the right person who can get our great nation back to its greatness.  Let us not become another Greece that we are so owned by other countries that we to become a country of nothingness.  Who would be the best president for those 1 in 7 who live with a disability   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/05/17/lets-get-political--edition-7-with-craig-sicilia</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650442/lets_get_political_edition_7_with_craig_sicilia.mp3" length="119386324" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>LET’S GET POLITICAL  Hosted By Craig Sicilia - Edition 7  We are now down to 4 people running 2 on the republican side and 2 on the democratic side.  It looks like it is going to be Trump and Clinton race.  1 in 7 PEOPLE IN THE UNITED STATES LIVES...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[LET’S GET POLITICAL  Hosted By Craig Sicilia - Edition 7  We are now down to 4 people running 2 on the republican side and 2 on the democratic side.  It looks like it is going to be Trump and Clinton race.  1 in 7 PEOPLE IN THE UNITED STATES LIVES WITH DISABILITY.  The 2010 us census calls it the largest minority group in the history of the US.  But it would seem that the candidates have not figured that out yet.  Those of us living with disability can rock the vote.  We could decide the next president of the United States.    I will invite all 4 candidates on the show and we will see if any will show up.  Even though we have one of the greatest reaches in the country.  Maybe they are afraid of us, maybe they don’ care.  Maybe who knows, but we will keep trying.    So let’s get political, let figure out who has the best plan, who will do the best for people with disabilities.  If our country keeps going the way it is now, there will be no money to support those who need it the most.  We are so far in to debt it will take generations to recover.  As a nation we need to become independent again, our people need to have good jobs that support our families.   We cannot help everyone in the world.  Who will get the economy right again?  Who will keep us safe?      So let talk about it, lets begin to pick the right person who can get our great nation back to its greatness.  Let us not become another Greece that we are so owned by other countries that we to become a country of nothingness.  Who would be the best president for those 1 in 7 who live with a disability   ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7462</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>clinton,disability vote,kasich 2016,sanders2016,trump</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/80751b697f7e23149738378b083a17c0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>L ive from Rosebud &amp; .. Don't Mean the Reservation 0n the Matt Duffin Show</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/l-ive-from-rosebud-don-t-mean-the-reservation-0n-the-matt-duffin-show--63650444</link><description><![CDATA[Join Matt Duffin tonight as he broadcast's live from the rehab center, or in this case .. A wing of the Nursing Home. So many challenges in being a brain injury survivor .. Then after repeated medical setbacks, and additional accidents .. This survivor has has more than his  his share of tragedy in the past year, but hasn't given up hope. With past experience, dogged determination, and working to maintain a good attitude .. Matt is like EverRead, takes a lickingy and keeps on ticking!   Join Matt &amp; his partner running controls for the night, reg Wednesday Host, Kim Justus .. As they discuss how Matt's done it. What helps you keep plugging along? We welcome you to join us in Open Mic by calling in.   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/05/16/l-ive-from-rosebud--dont-mean-the-reservation-0n-the-matt-duffin-show</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650444/l_ive_from_rosebud_dont_mean_the_reservation_0n_the_matt_duffin_show.mp3" length="115367646" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join Matt Duffin tonight as he broadcast's live from the rehab center, or in this case .. A wing of the Nursing Home. So many challenges in being a brain injury survivor .. Then after repeated medical setbacks, and additional accidents .. This...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join Matt Duffin tonight as he broadcast's live from the rehab center, or in this case .. A wing of the Nursing Home. So many challenges in being a brain injury survivor .. Then after repeated medical setbacks, and additional accidents .. This survivor has has more than his  his share of tragedy in the past year, but hasn't given up hope. With past experience, dogged determination, and working to maintain a good attitude .. Matt is like EverRead, takes a lickingy and keeps on ticking!   Join Matt &amp; his partner running controls for the night, reg Wednesday Host, Kim Justus .. As they discuss how Matt's done it. What helps you keep plugging along? We welcome you to join us in Open Mic by calling in.   ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7211</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>attitude,brain injury radio,challenge,healing,matt duffin show</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/12299584b30e38d6f9c60da7e534defc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Another Fork in the Road: Substitute Hosts, Lisa &amp; Cam - M.S. Meets Stroke</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-substitute-hosts-lisa-cam-m-s-meets-stroke--63650430</link><description><![CDATA[Please welcome my substitute hosts while I need to be otherwise engaged.  M.S. survivor, Lisa Dryer, (host of Mess With M.S.) and Stroke survivor, Cam Compton, (host of Cam's Corner,) will sit in for me. They will discuss the similarities and differfences of each of their brain injuries and how they approach life from slightly different angles.    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   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/05/16/another-fork-in-the-road-substitute-hosts-lisa-cam--ms-meets-stroke</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2016 00:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650430/another_fork_in_the_road_substitute_hosts_lisa_cam_ms_meets_stroke.mp3" length="73018350" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Please welcome my substitute hosts while I need to be otherwise engaged.  M.S. survivor, Lisa Dryer, (host of Mess With M.S.) and Stroke survivor, Cam Compton, (host of Cam's Corner,) will sit in for me. They will discuss the similarities and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Please welcome my substitute hosts while I need to be otherwise engaged.  M.S. survivor, Lisa Dryer, (host of Mess With M.S.) and Stroke survivor, Cam Compton, (host of Cam's Corner,) will sit in for me. They will discuss the similarities and differfences of each of their brain injuries and how they approach life from slightly different angles.    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   ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4564</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cam compton,lisa dryer,m.s.,multiple sclerosis,stroke</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/34c42a2135930dcc4682f62821d04133.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Late Night with Joey Giggles and The Vulcan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/late-night-with-joey-giggles-and-the-vulcan--63650453</link><description><![CDATA[We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    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!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/05/15/late-night-with-joey-giggles-and-the-vulcan</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 May 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650453/late_night_with_joey_giggles_and_the_vulcan.mp3" length="170587160" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    Please join...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    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!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10662</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio network,joeygiggles,kimmy simonsen,late night with joey giggles a,the vulcan</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/62676355c59eb0c56731456f1a468798.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Mess With M.S.; With Shirley Benjamin</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mess-with-m-s-with-shirley-benjamin--63650376</link><description><![CDATA[.  M.S. is the most debilitating neurological disease. 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 M.S. 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 M.S.and  brain injury. I'd love it if you'd join me in my journey; where we all can learn to be better versions of ourselves!    Shirley has really touched me with her friendship! get to know her by joining Sheeza and Her Amazing Warrior's on Facebook or on her Facebook page! She does LIVE chats and is a marvel! Love this lady!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/05/15/mess-with-ms-with-shirley-benjamin</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 May 2016 00:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650376/mess_with_ms_with_shirley_benjamin.mp3" length="1258938" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>.  M.S. is the most debilitating neurological disease. 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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[.  M.S. is the most debilitating neurological disease. 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 M.S. 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 M.S.and  brain injury. I'd love it if you'd join me in my journey; where we all can learn to be better versions of ourselves!    Shirley has really touched me with her friendship! get to know her by joining Sheeza and Her Amazing Warrior's on Facebook or on her Facebook page! She does LIVE chats and is a marvel! Love this lady!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>79</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>facebook,lisa dryer,multiple sclerosis,shirley benjamin</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/19e079b92b8edb588ea24a592cf79267.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dream Catchers - The value of people with disabilities - Les Paul &amp; Friends</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dream-catchers-the-value-of-people-with-disabilities-les-paul-friends--63650490</link><description><![CDATA[Dream Catchers - The value people with disabilities - Les Paul &amp; Friends   There was an old saying that people with disabilities can't be anything. What is wrong with this picture? Well I’ve got news for them it’s called a disability wakeup call! First of all they are absolutely wrong to say that and that’s why we all must fight together side by side, and one by one to break down the Walls and barriers of discrimination against people with disabilities at all levels across the land!   The Brain Injury Radio Network and Radio Ability platforms were created to further the causes of freedom and empowerment for all people with disabilities across the land so tonight we are going to have a discussion to better help educate people with disabilities that there is hope, independence, Freedom for those who Dare To Dream here with me Les Paul Morgan the Dream Catcher   Topics,   1.  Shattering the old bringing in the new   2.  My new Life   3.  Yes there is real hope   4.  Understanding the new versus the old you   5.  Winning the fight   6.   Gratitude versus anger and hate   7. Open Mic, great chat and conversation]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/05/11/dream-catchers--the-value-of-people-with-disabilities--les-paul-friends</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650490/dream_catchers_the_value_of_people_with_disabilities_les_paul_friends.mp3" length="171833932" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dream Catchers - The value people with disabilities - Les Paul &amp;amp; Friends   There was an old saying that people with disabilities can't be anything. What is wrong with this picture? Well I’ve got news for them it’s called a disability wakeup call!...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dream Catchers - The value people with disabilities - Les Paul &amp; Friends   There was an old saying that people with disabilities can't be anything. What is wrong with this picture? Well I’ve got news for them it’s called a disability wakeup call! First of all they are absolutely wrong to say that and that’s why we all must fight together side by side, and one by one to break down the Walls and barriers of discrimination against people with disabilities at all levels across the land!   The Brain Injury Radio Network and Radio Ability platforms were created to further the causes of freedom and empowerment for all people with disabilities across the land so tonight we are going to have a discussion to better help educate people with disabilities that there is hope, independence, Freedom for those who Dare To Dream here with me Les Paul Morgan the Dream Catcher   Topics,   1.  Shattering the old bringing in the new   2.  My new Life   3.  Yes there is real hope   4.  Understanding the new versus the old you   5.  Winning the fight   6.   Gratitude versus anger and hate   7. Open Mic, great chat and conversation]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10740</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ada,americans with disabilities ac,civil rights,dreamcatchers,dream catchers</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/088eeb4da611cd50e12723e9daa4a395.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Late Night with Joey Giggles and The Vulcan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/late-night-with-joey-giggles-and-the-vulcan--63650484</link><description><![CDATA[We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    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!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/05/08/late-night-with-joey-giggles-and-the-vulcan</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 May 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650484/late_night_with_joey_giggles_and_the_vulcan.mp3" length="172929821" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    Please join...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    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!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10809</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio network,joeygiggles,kimmy simonsen,late night with joey giggles a,the vulcan</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/07b8db29675d1f8f1b4c97dfa32efdd9.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dream Catchers -Living Life Without Limits - Les Paul Morgan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dream-catchers-living-life-without-limits-les-paul-morgan--63650501</link><description><![CDATA[Dream Catchers - Living Life Without Limits - Les Paul Morgan   Disability can be tough but so what! I want to see us the survivors of disabilities living the Bold new life in spite of having a disability or not! Wouldn’t it be cool if we could lay our title down at the door and just be cool no matter how badly disability has affected us?   Well I will say a bit of kindness and a whole lot of care about what we can do to help others and ourselves along the way can be a big part of the cure to that!   In my own opinion I have discovered through peer support and advocacy and love for people going through hard times I have grown into a better more understanding person who is in search each for much of the same things everybody else wants such as; a happy life, a good relationship, with Friends, Family, a great job or carrier, and to live the American Dream to name just a few!   Can I say seeming many people with disabilities? Well yes like grabbing a Bull by the horns and saying no more fear I am who I am and I am happy to be me!!! Tats what I mean.   Topics Include:   1.  Just getting by or ready to Fly   2.  Its, my life my choices   3.  Personnel Empowerment versus Empowerment   4.  What being a Dream Catcher means to me versus what it means to you   5.  it’s all about finding and realizing their dreams catching them   6. Open Mic, open chat room, and cool comment from survivors and caregivers            ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/05/04/dream-catchers-living-life-without-limits--les-paul-morgan</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650501/dream_catchers_living_life_without_limits_les_paul_morgan.mp3" length="173041416" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dream Catchers - Living Life Without Limits - Les Paul Morgan   Disability can be tough but so what! I want to see us the survivors of disabilities living the Bold new life in spite of having a disability or not! Wouldn’t it be cool if we could lay...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dream Catchers - Living Life Without Limits - Les Paul Morgan   Disability can be tough but so what! I want to see us the survivors of disabilities living the Bold new life in spite of having a disability or not! Wouldn’t it be cool if we could lay our title down at the door and just be cool no matter how badly disability has affected us?   Well I will say a bit of kindness and a whole lot of care about what we can do to help others and ourselves along the way can be a big part of the cure to that!   In my own opinion I have discovered through peer support and advocacy and love for people going through hard times I have grown into a better more understanding person who is in search each for much of the same things everybody else wants such as; a happy life, a good relationship, with Friends, Family, a great job or carrier, and to live the American Dream to name just a few!   Can I say seeming many people with disabilities? Well yes like grabbing a Bull by the horns and saying no more fear I am who I am and I am happy to be me!!! Tats what I mean.   Topics Include:   1.  Just getting by or ready to Fly   2.  Its, my life my choices   3.  Personnel Empowerment versus Empowerment   4.  What being a Dream Catcher means to me versus what it means to you   5.  it’s all about finding and realizing their dreams catching them   6. Open Mic, open chat room, and cool comment from survivors and caregivers            ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10816</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio network,independent living centers,life without limits,people power,power to the people</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9211f22e77d74be387caeac9d316d80e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Matt Duffin Show - Medical Marijuana Month, Trump'ed...</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matt-duffin-show-medical-marijuana-month-trump-ed--63650508</link><description><![CDATA[My TBI is on 'hold' for the busy busy week's of April - so I could enjoy it!  Post Gala-days, scootin' with BICS and talking on the Indiana Capital steps on a bright, sunny 4/20 day.  Branden drove the 'bus' to Indy for both presentations this eve, and it simply rocked.  My thoughts to Sara.    Lots of interviews, lots of talks and discussions and speeches for the Indiana challenge towards making AT LEAST Medical Marijuana legal - and soon.  Maybe.  I sit in as the Patient Rep, and even spoke to the crowd of around 75-100 comfortable, but smokeless, advocates.  We had fun, for certain and passed along a good message.  We passed other items as well - more than a dozen in celebration.     Donald Trump interupted our interview with Govnor Mike Pence, who is easily interupted by life in general.  They had coffee, the hallway doors to his office was open on this nice day, so 'somebody' heard us.  Unless they all had tea together.  Many had many items together afterwords, even the finest law officers in the United States had laughs together.  It was all in good nature with a purpose.  Mercadi took the WALK, I hobbled to a bench and 'prepared' my speech.  It was TBI special, I must admit.  Only one 'chase away' from the story, and I was given 3 minutes after the Congressman Carter.  They all dressed accordingly, I dressed in comfort of shorts and Astros Ball Jersey #7, Craig BIGGIO!     Regardless, Vote.  But remember, The Buckeye found Indiana 'not worthy' of his campaign, and Cruz stood in the middle of the gym used for HOOSIERS and called the hoop/goal a "basketball ring"..  The Donald brought in Bobby Knight -tough one to top in this State.  Bernie has the pot vote, if those folks remember to vote.  No MJ ballots at this time - but JUST WAIT...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/05/02/the-matt-duffin-show--medical-marijuana-month-trumped</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650508/the_matt_duffin_show_medical_marijuana_month_trumped.mp3" length="178622007" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>My TBI is on 'hold' for the busy busy week's of April - so I could enjoy it!  Post Gala-days, scootin' with BICS and talking on the Indiana Capital steps on a bright, sunny 4/20 day.  Branden drove the 'bus' to Indy for both presentations this eve,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[My TBI is on 'hold' for the busy busy week's of April - so I could enjoy it!  Post Gala-days, scootin' with BICS and talking on the Indiana Capital steps on a bright, sunny 4/20 day.  Branden drove the 'bus' to Indy for both presentations this eve, and it simply rocked.  My thoughts to Sara.    Lots of interviews, lots of talks and discussions and speeches for the Indiana challenge towards making AT LEAST Medical Marijuana legal - and soon.  Maybe.  I sit in as the Patient Rep, and even spoke to the crowd of around 75-100 comfortable, but smokeless, advocates.  We had fun, for certain and passed along a good message.  We passed other items as well - more than a dozen in celebration.     Donald Trump interupted our interview with Govnor Mike Pence, who is easily interupted by life in general.  They had coffee, the hallway doors to his office was open on this nice day, so 'somebody' heard us.  Unless they all had tea together.  Many had many items together afterwords, even the finest law officers in the United States had laughs together.  It was all in good nature with a purpose.  Mercadi took the WALK, I hobbled to a bench and 'prepared' my speech.  It was TBI special, I must admit.  Only one 'chase away' from the story, and I was given 3 minutes after the Congressman Carter.  They all dressed accordingly, I dressed in comfort of shorts and Astros Ball Jersey #7, Craig BIGGIO!     Regardless, Vote.  But remember, The Buckeye found Indiana 'not worthy' of his campaign, and Cruz stood in the middle of the gym used for HOOSIERS and called the hoop/goal a "basketball ring"..  The Donald brought in Bobby Knight -tough one to top in this State.  Bernie has the pot vote, if those folks remember to vote.  No MJ ballots at this time - but JUST WAIT...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>11164</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bobby knight,brain injury radio,indiana primary tuesday,matt duffin,tbi survivors network</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a58d4419eceba5f10aabd5f2624c95fb.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Another Fork in the Road: Panel - Behavioral &amp; Emotional Changes &amp; Brain Injury</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-panel-behavioral-emotional-changes-brain-injury--63650434</link><description><![CDATA[One of the most difficult aftereffects of brain injury is losing oneself. Depending on the injury and which part of the brain is impacted determines the type of emotional and behavioral change in one’s personality. A person who was agreeable, complacent, reasonable, and calm before the injury may change drastically to one who is violent, depressive, or struggles with anger management. These effects are not easy for others to understand – BUT, have you thought how difficult it must be for the survivor? My panel, M. S. survivor, Lisa Dryer and Brain Injury survivor, GeorgeAnna Bell will join me to discuss this sensitive topic.     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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/05/02/another-fork-in-the-road-panel--behavioral-emotional-changes-brain-injury</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2016 00:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650434/another_fork_in_the_road_panel_behavioral_emotional_changes_brain_injury.mp3" length="76527117" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>One of the most difficult aftereffects of brain injury is losing oneself. Depending on the injury and which part of the brain is impacted determines the type of emotional and behavioral change in one’s personality. A person who was agreeable,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[One of the most difficult aftereffects of brain injury is losing oneself. Depending on the injury and which part of the brain is impacted determines the type of emotional and behavioral change in one’s personality. A person who was agreeable, complacent, reasonable, and calm before the injury may change drastically to one who is violent, depressive, or struggles with anger management. These effects are not easy for others to understand – BUT, have you thought how difficult it must be for the survivor? My panel, M. S. survivor, Lisa Dryer and Brain Injury survivor, GeorgeAnna Bell will join me to discuss this sensitive topic.     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]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4783</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>another fork in the road,donna o'donnell figurski,emotional change after brain i,m.s.,tbi</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4a449d90a2d536c103a8be90870fe6b9.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Late Night With Joeygiggles and The Vulcan presents:TEEN SUPERNATURAL ROUNDTABLE</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/late-night-with-joeygiggles-and-the-vulcan-presents-teen-supernatural-roundtable--63650515</link><description><![CDATA[We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    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!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/05/01/late-night-with-joeygiggles-and-the-vulcan-presentsteen-supernatural-roundtable</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650515/late_night_with_joeygiggles_and_the_vulcan_presentsteen_supernatural_roundtable.mp3" length="172299956" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    Please join...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    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!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10769</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio network,joeygiggles,joseph aquilino,kimmy simonsen,the vulcan</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/87daf0ef29ee8e14a7ac00d8d9d0e2b0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Special Edition Miracle Friday .. Won't You Join In and Hear a Miracle Too!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-edition-miracle-friday-won-t-you-join-in-and-hear-a-miracle-too--63650469</link><description><![CDATA[Twice a month, long time Friday host Kevin Phillips, is on leave until July. We wish he and his co-host Marvelous Maggie, smooth sailing and well wishes in their time away! Kevin has been most recently doing shows on the 1, 3, 5th Friday ... And Isis Sarran-Pagan has been artfully acting as the 2nd &amp; 4th Friday Host since last fall. Isis has graciously volunteered to step in as temporary host every Friday! If you've met her, you'll love to hear more of her; if you haven't met her yet, this is a great time on Friday nights!  This arrangement will begin in May. You guessed it. That means tonight was open as the last Friday of April! Regular weekly Wednesday night host, Kim Justus, will be sitting in the first chair.   As an opener, we have the pleasure of hearing an incredible story from Dale Hayes, founder of the band Garfan. If you don't believe in miracles, this is one you won't want to miss! From a tragic situation after his wife's brain injury, there's a poerful message of hope! Hear about what's going on with Deb, as well as good news about Garfan's new release - Hot off the press!  For their music, see www.Garfan.com and Like on facebook.com/garfanband  Hope to have you join me to ring in the weekend!!     ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/04/30/special-edition-miracle-friday-wont-you-join-in-and-hear-a-miracle-too</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650469/special_edition_miracle_friday_wont_you_join_in_and_hear_a_miracle_too.mp3" length="131028577" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Twice a month, long time Friday host Kevin Phillips, is on leave until July. We wish he and his co-host Marvelous Maggie, smooth sailing and well wishes in their time away! Kevin has been most recently doing shows on the 1, 3, 5th Friday ... And Isis...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Twice a month, long time Friday host Kevin Phillips, is on leave until July. We wish he and his co-host Marvelous Maggie, smooth sailing and well wishes in their time away! Kevin has been most recently doing shows on the 1, 3, 5th Friday ... And Isis Sarran-Pagan has been artfully acting as the 2nd &amp; 4th Friday Host since last fall. Isis has graciously volunteered to step in as temporary host every Friday! If you've met her, you'll love to hear more of her; if you haven't met her yet, this is a great time on Friday nights!  This arrangement will begin in May. You guessed it. That means tonight was open as the last Friday of April! Regular weekly Wednesday night host, Kim Justus, will be sitting in the first chair.   As an opener, we have the pleasure of hearing an incredible story from Dale Hayes, founder of the band Garfan. If you don't believe in miracles, this is one you won't want to miss! From a tragic situation after his wife's brain injury, there's a poerful message of hope! Hear about what's going on with Deb, as well as good news about Garfan's new release - Hot off the press!  For their music, see www.Garfan.com and Like on facebook.com/garfanband  Hope to have you join me to ring in the weekend!!     ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8190</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>awareness,brain injury,braininjuryradio,kim justus,support</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c08326beecadd59ce614d2751cf9b5d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Veterans Voice with Scott Bloom</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/veterans-voice-with-scott-bloom--63650418</link><description><![CDATA[Topics surrounding Veterans will be discussed with a focus on brain injuries and resources.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/04/29/veterans-voice-with-scott-bloom</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650418/veterans_voice_with_scott_bloom.mp3" length="38696378" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Topics surrounding Veterans will be discussed with a focus on brain injuries and resources.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics surrounding Veterans will be discussed with a focus on brain injuries and resources.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2419</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>resources,spinal cord injury,veteran,veterans,veteransvoice</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/12299584b30e38d6f9c60da7e534defc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dream Catchers - Independence and Freedom for all - LesPaul Morgan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dream-catchers-independence-and-freedom-for-all-lespaul-morgan--63650489</link><description><![CDATA[Today is Advocacy Day for Access &amp; Independence in South Carolina so Tonight’s Topics will be   Independence, Freedom, and Equality FOR ALL that’s what Dream Catchers is all about regardless of what disability you have! That’s also why the ADA (The Americans with Disabilities Act) was fought so hard for! Disability Rights are Civil Rights and there for are protected under this law.   Although I am a Man with multiple Brain Injuries, and Aneurysms I first and foremost consider myself a cross disability survivor working to help others find their way through the maze working at a Center for Independent Living where at least 51% of the employees have a disability.   I truly believe that if we start working with Centers for Independent Living and keeping the uniqueness of the Brain Injury Radio Network at the same time to develop Life Skills, Goals, learn the great values’ of becoming a Certified Peer Supporter and oh so much more I believe we could strengthen the disability communityre!!!   Dream Catchers started with a Dream, A Dream much like that of Doctor Martin Luther Kings. One of Freedom, Justice and Equality for all regardless of Race or disability! Free at Last Free at Last!!!!   1.  Today in SC is Advocacy Day for Access and Independence we will talk about that   2.  Disability Rights are human Rights   3.  Independent Living Centers have a federal Mandate   4.  Inclusion for all not the few   5.  Discrimination issues and federal laws   6. Helping Navigate the Maze   7. Community Choice   8.  Healthy living, Healthy food choices   Open Chat, Live Music, and taking your calls… dial 1424-243-9540 and press the Number 1 and we will take your calls.    ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/04/27/dream-catchers--independence-and-freedom-for-all--lespaul-morgan</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650489/dream_catchers_independence_and_freedom_for_all_lespaul_morgan.mp3" length="177547852" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today is Advocacy Day for Access &amp;amp; Independence in South Carolina so Tonight’s Topics will be   Independence, Freedom, and Equality FOR ALL that’s what Dream Catchers is all about regardless of what disability you have! That’s also why the ADA...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today is Advocacy Day for Access &amp; Independence in South Carolina so Tonight’s Topics will be   Independence, Freedom, and Equality FOR ALL that’s what Dream Catchers is all about regardless of what disability you have! That’s also why the ADA (The Americans with Disabilities Act) was fought so hard for! Disability Rights are Civil Rights and there for are protected under this law.   Although I am a Man with multiple Brain Injuries, and Aneurysms I first and foremost consider myself a cross disability survivor working to help others find their way through the maze working at a Center for Independent Living where at least 51% of the employees have a disability.   I truly believe that if we start working with Centers for Independent Living and keeping the uniqueness of the Brain Injury Radio Network at the same time to develop Life Skills, Goals, learn the great values’ of becoming a Certified Peer Supporter and oh so much more I believe we could strengthen the disability communityre!!!   Dream Catchers started with a Dream, A Dream much like that of Doctor Martin Luther Kings. One of Freedom, Justice and Equality for all regardless of Race or disability! Free at Last Free at Last!!!!   1.  Today in SC is Advocacy Day for Access and Independence we will talk about that   2.  Disability Rights are human Rights   3.  Independent Living Centers have a federal Mandate   4.  Inclusion for all not the few   5.  Discrimination issues and federal laws   6. Helping Navigate the Maze   7. Community Choice   8.  Healthy living, Healthy food choices   Open Chat, Live Music, and taking your calls… dial 1424-243-9540 and press the Number 1 and we will take your calls.    ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>11097</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>access,barriers,equality,freedom,independence</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e63a1830408de21186211efc6c2a454.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TBI One Love Radio</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tbi-one-love-radio--63650463</link><description><![CDATA[Survivors and Caregivers,  Tune in on April 25th to the #BrainInjuryRadio show: #TBIOneloveRadio to discuss Survivors unique TBI adventures starting off with our first Survivor, Ms. Shawnee Harkins (@shawneeharkins) who is a TBI Survivor that is now a Celebrity Personal Trainer, Consultant, Motivational Speaker and more along with other Survivors calling in and sharing their unique TBI stories of hope that will truly help elimatine the silence, spread awareness/prevention, inspire others, have a position impact that will save lives and truly make a difference for those touched by Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).   To listen please visit braininjuryradio.com   Peace &amp; Love  #TBIOneLove #BrainInjuryRadio(BIR)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/04/26/tbi-one-love-radio</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650463/tbi_one_love_radio.mp3" length="114738200" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Survivors and Caregivers,  Tune in on April 25th to the #BrainInjuryRadio show: #TBIOneloveRadio to discuss Survivors unique TBI adventures starting off with our first Survivor, Ms. Shawnee Harkins (@shawneeharkins) who is a TBI Survivor that is now...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Survivors and Caregivers,  Tune in on April 25th to the #BrainInjuryRadio show: #TBIOneloveRadio to discuss Survivors unique TBI adventures starting off with our first Survivor, Ms. Shawnee Harkins (@shawneeharkins) who is a TBI Survivor that is now a Celebrity Personal Trainer, Consultant, Motivational Speaker and more along with other Survivors calling in and sharing their unique TBI stories of hope that will truly help elimatine the silence, spread awareness/prevention, inspire others, have a position impact that will save lives and truly make a difference for those touched by Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).   To listen please visit braininjuryradio.com   Peace &amp; Love  #TBIOneLove #BrainInjuryRadio(BIR)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7172</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>braininjuryradio,helpoutpeopleeverywhere(hope),letseliminatethesilence,tbioneloveradio,tbistoriesofhope</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f34922be8bc2a65c568ec393661585a9.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Matt Duffin Show - "They Say It's Your Birthday..."</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matt-duffin-show-they-say-it-s-your-birthday--63650529</link><description><![CDATA[In the year of our Lord, 1960, on this date of April 24th, Woodrow and Georgetta Duffin gave birth to their fifth and final child.  The dear Angles, it took them from 1946 until then to get it right.  And did they ever.  2 boys, 2 girls.  It's said mom wanted something different on her final child, and boy, did she EVER recieve her wishes.     We'll talk baseball, TBI's, birthday's, my former sex life - what ever you wish.  Call, join in.  424  243-9540.  Have a piece of cake, grab some punch - it's party time at The Downtown Milton Studio!   We all have them, once a year - call me, let me wish you a GOOD DAY.  That will make mine whole...     Did you know that there are SO MANY versions of Happy Birthday, Rock N' Roll style?  Even Country, but no Hip Hop.  At least I didn't look for any...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/04/25/the-matt-duffin-show--they-say-its-your-birthday</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650529/the_matt_duffin_show_they_say_its_your_birthday.mp3" length="228553083" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the year of our Lord, 1960, on this date of April 24th, Woodrow and Georgetta Duffin gave birth to their fifth and final child.  The dear Angles, it took them from 1946 until then to get it right.  And did they ever.  2 boys, 2 girls.  It's said...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the year of our Lord, 1960, on this date of April 24th, Woodrow and Georgetta Duffin gave birth to their fifth and final child.  The dear Angles, it took them from 1946 until then to get it right.  And did they ever.  2 boys, 2 girls.  It's said mom wanted something different on her final child, and boy, did she EVER recieve her wishes.     We'll talk baseball, TBI's, birthday's, my former sex life - what ever you wish.  Call, join in.  424  243-9540.  Have a piece of cake, grab some punch - it's party time at The Downtown Milton Studio!   We all have them, once a year - call me, let me wish you a GOOD DAY.  That will make mine whole...     Did you know that there are SO MANY versions of Happy Birthday, Rock N' Roll style?  Even Country, but no Hip Hop.  At least I didn't look for any...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>14285</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>april 24,birn,matt duffin,the matt duffin show,tmds</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4fa4b8a8b6c102bebb8d76d75feb1e7c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Late Night with Joey Giggles and The Vulcan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/late-night-with-joey-giggles-and-the-vulcan--63650464</link><description><![CDATA[We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    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!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/04/24/late-night-with-joey-giggles-and-the-vulcan</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650464/late_night_with_joey_giggles_and_the_vulcan.mp3" length="174934353" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    Please join...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    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!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10934</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio,joeygiggles,joseph aquilino,kimmy simonsen,the vulcan</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/94749a17cb394d73f1d1def835c81d81.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dream Catchers - Breaking the Mold - LesPaul Morgan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dream-catchers-breaking-the-mold-lespaul-morgan--63650498</link><description><![CDATA[Dream Catchers - Breaking the Mold - LesPaul Morgan   If you have a disability and feel like you are alone in life with nowhere to go well I say it’s time we all start working together regardless of what disability we have and start working with others to break the mold for everyone with a disability and dare to be different! To me a Dream Catchers is someone who wants to make new things happen and are willing to fight for our rights under the Americans with Disabilities act which was created by and for people with Disabilities to live and feel the American Dream!   We want to help you break away from the old way and boldly join us for a new Day one in which you fill strength, empowerment, inclusion, and Independence as we boldly go where no survivors have ever gone before!!!!   1.  Martin Luther King had a Dream, How about you   2.  The meat and potatoes of Advocacy and working together with common goals for all   3.  Creating a life worth living using community support systems   4.  CIL,s or Centers for Independent Living are cross disability agenceise with at least 51% of the empoyees or more having disabilities and follow guide lines as they are laid out in the ADA   5.  We can do this together but it takes team work   6.  Creating a better more meningful life by creating a broader base of advoctes and that means everyone with a disability being involved   Open Floor...Dial 1-424-143-9540 and press 1# if you would like to call in and speak and that lets me know you have your hand up and would like to speak!    ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/04/20/dream-catchers--breaking-the-mold--lespaul-morgan</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650498/dream_catchers_breaking_the_mold_lespaul_morgan.mp3" length="175686680" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dream Catchers - Breaking the Mold - LesPaul Morgan   If you have a disability and feel like you are alone in life with nowhere to go well I say it’s time we all start working together regardless of what disability we have and start working with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dream Catchers - Breaking the Mold - LesPaul Morgan   If you have a disability and feel like you are alone in life with nowhere to go well I say it’s time we all start working together regardless of what disability we have and start working with others to break the mold for everyone with a disability and dare to be different! To me a Dream Catchers is someone who wants to make new things happen and are willing to fight for our rights under the Americans with Disabilities act which was created by and for people with Disabilities to live and feel the American Dream!   We want to help you break away from the old way and boldly join us for a new Day one in which you fill strength, empowerment, inclusion, and Independence as we boldly go where no survivors have ever gone before!!!!   1.  Martin Luther King had a Dream, How about you   2.  The meat and potatoes of Advocacy and working together with common goals for all   3.  Creating a life worth living using community support systems   4.  CIL,s or Centers for Independent Living are cross disability agenceise with at least 51% of the empoyees or more having disabilities and follow guide lines as they are laid out in the ADA   5.  We can do this together but it takes team work   6.  Creating a better more meningful life by creating a broader base of advoctes and that means everyone with a disability being involved   Open Floor...Dial 1-424-143-9540 and press 1# if you would like to call in and speak and that lets me know you have your hand up and would like to speak!    ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10981</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio network,breaking news,breaking the mold,creativity,lespaul morgan</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/images.spreaker.com/nuvolari-assets/blue_square_mic.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>LETS GET POLITICAL 2 - LIVE FROM 2016 TBI CONFERENCE WITH CRAIG SICILIA</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/lets-get-political-2-live-from-2016-tbi-conference-with-craig-sicilia--63650494</link><description><![CDATA[LETS GET POLITICAL 2 - LIVE FROM 2016 TBI CONFERENCE WITH CRAIG SICILIA  Wow! What an election cycle. As I observe the candidate’s, but more important the system, the parties, the game. Some call it the establishment, or democrats or republicans. It don’t matter what you call it, everyone gets it’s a mess. It is not a mess because of the current candidate’s it’s a mess because of all of the politicians. Politicians are worried, the massive special interests are worried, and the people who control things are panicking!   Let’s start off that as Bernie says it’s rigged. It is, your vote really don’t count unless they want it to. The Dems have super delegates to have the process go their way. The Rep have the contested convention. And all the powers and money that be are conspiring to take out the idealists Sanders and Trump. There is the 3rd party ticket Trump and Sanders screw the democrats and republicans. If those two could find common ground and put it together. There really not that far off from each other, maybe they would be balance to one another.   One never knows right! Any way lots going on the democrats are trying to silence the republicans and demonize them. The republicans haven’t been able to make any big deals. Nothing of significance is coming out of the republican held house and senate. And a president who pushes executive order to change society the way he sees fit. What a mess. Now there are 50 million people with disabilities in the U.S. Let’s get smart, let’s be part of taking back our country. How can we influence, change in a way that makes our country shine.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/04/19/lets-get-political-2--live-from-2016-tbi-conference-with-craig-sicilia</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650494/lets_get_political_2_live_from_2016_tbi_conference_with_craig_sicilia.mp3" length="121308100" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>LETS GET POLITICAL 2 - LIVE FROM 2016 TBI CONFERENCE WITH CRAIG SICILIA  Wow! What an election cycle. As I observe the candidate’s, but more important the system, the parties, the game. Some call it the establishment, or democrats or republicans. It...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[LETS GET POLITICAL 2 - LIVE FROM 2016 TBI CONFERENCE WITH CRAIG SICILIA  Wow! What an election cycle. As I observe the candidate’s, but more important the system, the parties, the game. Some call it the establishment, or democrats or republicans. It don’t matter what you call it, everyone gets it’s a mess. It is not a mess because of the current candidate’s it’s a mess because of all of the politicians. Politicians are worried, the massive special interests are worried, and the people who control things are panicking!   Let’s start off that as Bernie says it’s rigged. It is, your vote really don’t count unless they want it to. The Dems have super delegates to have the process go their way. The Rep have the contested convention. And all the powers and money that be are conspiring to take out the idealists Sanders and Trump. There is the 3rd party ticket Trump and Sanders screw the democrats and republicans. If those two could find common ground and put it together. There really not that far off from each other, maybe they would be balance to one another.   One never knows right! Any way lots going on the democrats are trying to silence the republicans and demonize them. The republicans haven’t been able to make any big deals. Nothing of significance is coming out of the republican held house and senate. And a president who pushes executive order to change society the way he sees fit. What a mess. Now there are 50 million people with disabilities in the U.S. Let’s get smart, let’s be part of taking back our country. How can we influence, change in a way that makes our country shine.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7582</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bernie sanders,donald trump,hillary clinton,john kasich,ted cruz</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/298d8fdb5395f2020dedb37a307b1f19.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Matt Duffin Show - Visions of Victory Gala</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matt-duffin-show-visions-of-victory-gala--63650474</link><description><![CDATA[Rose Hullermann was the Queen of the Ball, a deserved honor of her US Paralympian Wheelchair Basketball in 2016.  Rose is from Minnesota, and at the age of 15 became of the youngest people to ever make Team USA Wheelchair Basketball in 2011.  Now 20, Rose recieved a full scholorship from the Univsity of Texas at Arlington, where she studies Elementary Education for Disabled youth.  At age 5, she lost two brothers in the accident that has impaired her spine for life.       RHI Sports Gala, now having completed 21 years, is of the cornerstones of donations for the Sports  Program, headed by Addi King.  Dedicated to providing competitive and non-competitive athletic opportunities to folks with physical disablities, helping enhance the quality of life, promote fitness, introduce recreational wheelchair sports and challenge participants to perform at a competitive level.       We had a blast, and I even sorta/kinda 'dressed up'.  Well, no baseball jersey or hat anyway...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/04/18/the-matt-duffin-show--visions-of-victory-gala</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650474/the_matt_duffin_show_visions_of_victory_gala.mp3" length="133270510" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Rose Hullermann was the Queen of the Ball, a deserved honor of her US Paralympian Wheelchair Basketball in 2016.  Rose is from Minnesota, and at the age of 15 became of the youngest people to ever make Team USA Wheelchair Basketball in 2011.  Now 20,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Rose Hullermann was the Queen of the Ball, a deserved honor of her US Paralympian Wheelchair Basketball in 2016.  Rose is from Minnesota, and at the age of 15 became of the youngest people to ever make Team USA Wheelchair Basketball in 2011.  Now 20, Rose recieved a full scholorship from the Univsity of Texas at Arlington, where she studies Elementary Education for Disabled youth.  At age 5, she lost two brothers in the accident that has impaired her spine for life.       RHI Sports Gala, now having completed 21 years, is of the cornerstones of donations for the Sports  Program, headed by Addi King.  Dedicated to providing competitive and non-competitive athletic opportunities to folks with physical disablities, helping enhance the quality of life, promote fitness, introduce recreational wheelchair sports and challenge participants to perform at a competitive level.       We had a blast, and I even sorta/kinda 'dressed up'.  Well, no baseball jersey or hat anyway...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8330</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>(424) 243-9540 tbi talk radio,brain injury radio,matt duffin,tbi survivors network,the matt duffin show</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0c0e4071947bd8b821fcfc0058e9cd70.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Another Fork in the Road: Julie Kintz on Clubhouses for the Brain-Injured</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-julie-kintz-on-clubhouses-for-the-brain-injured--63650456</link><description><![CDATA[   Many folks who have had a brain injury are left with many residual effects. Therapies such as physical, occupational, and speech are offered in hospitals and rehab centers. Neuropsych is also offered, but the services for each of these therapies is limited. So what do folks do who still have needs? Tonight Julie Kintz, brain-injury survivor, will focus on the needs of the brain-injured. She will talk to us about the "Clubhouse" model, which provides a safe haven for those who live with mental illness after brain injury. Zachary Stilwell, a member of the Clubhouse in Fort Wayne, Indiana, will stop by to share his thoughts, too.  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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/04/18/another-fork-in-the-road-julie-kintz-on-clubhouses-for-the-brain-injured</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2016 00:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650456/another_fork_in_the_road_julie_kintz_on_clubhouses_for_the_brain_injured.mp3" length="79266004" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>   Many folks who have had a brain injury are left with many residual effects. Therapies such as physical, occupational, and speech are offered in hospitals and rehab centers. Neuropsych is also offered, but the services for each of these therapies is...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[   Many folks who have had a brain injury are left with many residual effects. Therapies such as physical, occupational, and speech are offered in hospitals and rehab centers. Neuropsych is also offered, but the services for each of these therapies is limited. So what do folks do who still have needs? Tonight Julie Kintz, brain-injury survivor, will focus on the needs of the brain-injured. She will talk to us about the "Clubhouse" model, which provides a safe haven for those who live with mental illness after brain injury. Zachary Stilwell, a member of the Clubhouse in Fort Wayne, Indiana, will stop by to share his thoughts, too.  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]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4955</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury,clubhouse,donna o'donnell figurski,julie kintz,mental illness</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/141ff1a579c9a13637ffe8467b103868.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Late Night with Joey Giggles and The Vulcan Jam Session</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/late-night-with-joey-giggles-and-the-vulcan-jam-session--63650428</link><description><![CDATA[We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    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!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/04/17/late-night-with-joey-giggles-and-the-vulcan-jam-session</guid><pubDate>Sun, 17 Apr 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650428/late_night_with_joey_giggles_and_the_vulcan_jam_session.mp3" length="87440449" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    Please join...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    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!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5466</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio network,kimmy simonsen,music</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e762264f8a132902d6c0ba87623117ee.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>WTF? (Where's The Focus?) w/Kevin A. Phillips - Emergency Preparedness</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/wtf-where-s-the-focus-w-kevin-a-phillips-emergency-preparedness--63650438</link><description><![CDATA[Greetings and Welcome! Tonights episode is about Emergency preparedness after a TBI. Most never planned to acquire a TBI, but with some Prior Proper Planning, you can ensure progress is not delayed as long as it would be for those who fail to tune into tonights show...  :D   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/04/16/wtf-wheres-the-focus-wkevin-a-phillips--emergency-preparedness</guid><pubDate>Sat, 16 Apr 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650438/wtf_wheres_the_focus_wkevin_a_phillips_emergency_preparedness.mp3" length="86472038" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Greetings and Welcome! Tonights episode is about Emergency preparedness after a TBI. Most never planned to acquire a TBI, but with some Prior Proper Planning, you can ensure progress is not delayed as long as it would be for those who fail to tune...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Greetings and Welcome! Tonights episode is about Emergency preparedness after a TBI. Most never planned to acquire a TBI, but with some Prior Proper Planning, you can ensure progress is not delayed as long as it would be for those who fail to tune into tonights show...  :D   ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5405</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>kevin a. phillips,ptsd,tbi,usmc,veteran</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7503c7fea4ed41d4ade1cccad6dee844.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dream Catchers - Turning pain into Passion - LesPaul Morgan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dream-catchers-turning-pain-into-passion-lespaul-morgan--63650476</link><description><![CDATA[As I pondered creating the topics for Tonight’s episode of Dream Catchers when all of a sudden I was hit with a powerful very bad upset stomach to the point I nearly went to the hospital as I began to feel very ill from early Morning and it is still bad but finally beginning to get a little better.   I got so ill on my way to lead our local chapter of Dream Catchers that I had to totally cancel that meeting and go home.   I don’t usually allow bad situations to get me down but today and tonight proved to be very challenging to my health and yet here I am creating a topic list and preparing to do a 3 hour show using my passion for advocating for positive real changes for people with disabilities as well as learning to accept that some time I just have to stop, crash, and hit the reset button and go back jack and do it again and start over but never allow myself to surrender but instead spoke with Friends and loved ones to get the support I needed!   1.  Accepting and learning to love who we are after a disability   2.  Turning pain into acceptance and Empowerment   3. We are a global Community lets work together   4.  improving my outlook on life are now   5.  Learning how to help each other helps us   7.  Creating new life goals   8.  Understanding what Independent Living movement can do to motivate TBI and other disability survivors to live a better life            ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/04/13/dream-catchers--turning-pain-into-passion--lespaul-morgan</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650476/dream_catchers_turning_pain_into_passion_lespaul_morgan.mp3" length="173540459" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>As I pondered creating the topics for Tonight’s episode of Dream Catchers when all of a sudden I was hit with a powerful very bad upset stomach to the point I nearly went to the hospital as I began to feel very ill from early Morning and it is still...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[As I pondered creating the topics for Tonight’s episode of Dream Catchers when all of a sudden I was hit with a powerful very bad upset stomach to the point I nearly went to the hospital as I began to feel very ill from early Morning and it is still bad but finally beginning to get a little better.   I got so ill on my way to lead our local chapter of Dream Catchers that I had to totally cancel that meeting and go home.   I don’t usually allow bad situations to get me down but today and tonight proved to be very challenging to my health and yet here I am creating a topic list and preparing to do a 3 hour show using my passion for advocating for positive real changes for people with disabilities as well as learning to accept that some time I just have to stop, crash, and hit the reset button and go back jack and do it again and start over but never allow myself to surrender but instead spoke with Friends and loved ones to get the support I needed!   1.  Accepting and learning to love who we are after a disability   2.  Turning pain into acceptance and Empowerment   3. We are a global Community lets work together   4.  improving my outlook on life are now   5.  Learning how to help each other helps us   7.  Creating new life goals   8.  Understanding what Independent Living movement can do to motivate TBI and other disability survivors to live a better life            ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10847</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>dream catchers,healing,lespaul morgan,pain,wellness</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a9680fa8152c19abbc5602e7374f8b85.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Matt Duffin Show - Moving Life Forward - Goals &amp; "Stuff"</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matt-duffin-show-moving-life-forward-goals-stuff--63650530</link><description><![CDATA[TBI or not, or EQUAL Brain Injury - our life must \set goals.  Or just sit there.  Even getting to the kitchen is a goal at times.  Perhaps a short goal, but yes, us Survivors have to move to get there.  Even move to open the fridge door!  One good stratigy for many recovery settings in goals.  Just a bit more, not to much, but a bit.  That's how one attacks a PT visit, not going through the motions.  TALK with your PT as  you work, be social.  It's not much different than walking and talking.     Goals, part of Moving Forward in Your Recovery,  Returning to work, relearning how to drive.  Important, wishful goal setting.  Go slow.  Always baby step.  Babies can still take one more step.   Set a goal, small or large, short or small, but be 'S'pecific,  Define how the goal will be 'M'easured - length, timely, what?  It has to be challenging, a positive challenge me.  Teach you pet a trick, paint a picture, learn to throw a baseball (I'll try one more time) so it's 'Attainable'.  Know and YOU understand why this goal will be 'R'elevant to your progress/life skills.  It has to be set in some measureable distance, or (the word I've always disliked) in a 'Timely' manner.  Late, like the word Dead Line was always my personal struggle.  SMART goals.   You should of seen my Dad.  In a Goal setting, its usually OK to extend your goal, as you may accomplish feat early.  His vs  Her Concussion  talk.  Call me, let's make a show.  (424)  243-9540 and it's Toll Free people!  My daughter is recovering nicely, thank you.  Oh, I'll rock and roll to.  The music of the '80s wasn't the greatys - ok, but kinda Pop.  Why do you think songs before that is called "Classic Rock"... ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/04/11/the-matt-duffin-show--moving-life-forward--goals-stuff</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650530/the_matt_duffin_show_moving_life_forward_goals_stuff.mp3" length="226892531" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>TBI or not, or EQUAL Brain Injury - our life must \set goals.  Or just sit there.  Even getting to the kitchen is a goal at times.  Perhaps a short goal, but yes, us Survivors have to move to get there.  Even move to open the fridge door!  One good...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[TBI or not, or EQUAL Brain Injury - our life must \set goals.  Or just sit there.  Even getting to the kitchen is a goal at times.  Perhaps a short goal, but yes, us Survivors have to move to get there.  Even move to open the fridge door!  One good stratigy for many recovery settings in goals.  Just a bit more, not to much, but a bit.  That's how one attacks a PT visit, not going through the motions.  TALK with your PT as  you work, be social.  It's not much different than walking and talking.     Goals, part of Moving Forward in Your Recovery,  Returning to work, relearning how to drive.  Important, wishful goal setting.  Go slow.  Always baby step.  Babies can still take one more step.   Set a goal, small or large, short or small, but be 'S'pecific,  Define how the goal will be 'M'easured - length, timely, what?  It has to be challenging, a positive challenge me.  Teach you pet a trick, paint a picture, learn to throw a baseball (I'll try one more time) so it's 'Attainable'.  Know and YOU understand why this goal will be 'R'elevant to your progress/life skills.  It has to be set in some measureable distance, or (the word I've always disliked) in a 'Timely' manner.  Late, like the word Dead Line was always my personal struggle.  SMART goals.   You should of seen my Dad.  In a Goal setting, its usually OK to extend your goal, as you may accomplish feat early.  His vs  Her Concussion  talk.  Call me, let's make a show.  (424)  243-9540 and it's Toll Free people!  My daughter is recovering nicely, thank you.  Oh, I'll rock and roll to.  The music of the '80s wasn't the greatys - ok, but kinda Pop.  Why do you think songs before that is called "Classic Rock"... ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>14181</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury association of in,brain injury radio,dr lisa thompson foundation,matt duffin,tbi survivors network</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/de825c50804e2994528b5cd6d834430f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Late Night with Joey Giggles and The Vulcan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/late-night-with-joey-giggles-and-the-vulcan--63650522</link><description><![CDATA[We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    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!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/04/10/late-night-with-joey-giggles-and-the-vulcan</guid><pubDate>Sun, 10 Apr 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650522/late_night_with_joey_giggles_and_the_vulcan.mp3" length="173589778" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    Please join...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    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!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10850</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio network,joe aquilino,joeygiggles,kimmy simonsen,the vulcan</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8df0b8c64f2dc912dea5e151c47afda0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Mess With M.S.; call in guests!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mess-with-m-s-call-in-guests--63650475</link><description><![CDATA[M.S. is the most debilitating neurological disease. 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 M.S. 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 M.S.and  brain injury. I'd love it if you'd join me in my journey; where we all can learn to be better versions of ourselves!    How all my guests have taken forays into grassroots politics, YouTube videos, social groups online, how they   got be very sucessful fighter's of the M.S. Monster!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/04/10/mess-with-ms-call-in-guests</guid><pubDate>Sun, 10 Apr 2016 00:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650475/mess_with_ms_call_in_guests.mp3" length="75088920" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>M.S. is the most debilitating neurological disease. 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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[M.S. is the most debilitating neurological disease. 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 M.S. 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 M.S.and  brain injury. I'd love it if you'd join me in my journey; where we all can learn to be better versions of ourselves!    How all my guests have taken forays into grassroots politics, YouTube videos, social groups online, how they   got be very sucessful fighter's of the M.S. Monster!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4694</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury rsdio,messwithm.s.,msbeautiful,sharingourstories,vertigoproject</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/19e079b92b8edb588ea24a592cf79267.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>We Deserve Better with Marlon &amp; Dorrin</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-deserve-better-with-marlon-dorrin--63650458</link><description><![CDATA[Our guest on April 7th is Shawn Steel. He is a Personal Injury Attorney in San Francisco who specializes in Chiropractic cases with a particular emphasis in Traumatic Brain Injury caused in these accidents. He's particularly knowledgeable about the types of damage caused by a TBI and their ramifications.   He comes from a family of 3 generations of Chiropractors. So although he is an attorney, he is surrounded by a non-drug healing approach. He teaches Ethics and Jurisprudence at Palmer West and Southern California University.   He always makes sure each of his clients has had any potential TBI detected and measured to determine primary and secondary levels of damage. He is knowledgeable about the specialists needed to establish the proper diagnosis; and the type of Dr. a patients should see for treatment after the diagnosis is established.   He can be reached at www.shawnsteel.com."   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/04/08/we-deserve-better-with-marlon-dorrin</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650458/we_deserve_better_with_marlon_dorrin.mp3" length="112971904" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Our guest on April 7th is Shawn Steel. He is a Personal Injury Attorney in San Francisco who specializes in Chiropractic cases with a particular emphasis in Traumatic Brain Injury caused in these accidents. He's particularly knowledgeable about the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our guest on April 7th is Shawn Steel. He is a Personal Injury Attorney in San Francisco who specializes in Chiropractic cases with a particular emphasis in Traumatic Brain Injury caused in these accidents. He's particularly knowledgeable about the types of damage caused by a TBI and their ramifications.   He comes from a family of 3 generations of Chiropractors. So although he is an attorney, he is surrounded by a non-drug healing approach. He teaches Ethics and Jurisprudence at Palmer West and Southern California University.   He always makes sure each of his clients has had any potential TBI detected and measured to determine primary and secondary levels of damage. He is knowledgeable about the specialists needed to establish the proper diagnosis; and the type of Dr. a patients should see for treatment after the diagnosis is established.   He can be reached at www.shawnsteel.com."   ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7061</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>attorney,brain injury,braininjuryradio,chiropractors,we deserve better</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/33d7f376dafe26bad6ed02e8226aa194.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dream Catchers - Possibilities not Disabilities - Les Paul Morgan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dream-catchers-possibilities-not-disabilities-les-paul-morgan--63650481</link><description><![CDATA[Dream Catchers - Possibilities not Disabilities - Les Paul Morgan   I am an American Citizen doing all I can to find the American Dream who just also happens to have a disability. Disability is not a bad word it’s the way people have used the word to create so many negative stereotypes that I cannot stand! The fact is I am one single person living with a disability on a journey of discovery to help myself and hopefully many, many others will discover their possibilities and turn them into a lifelong Dream Come True!   Because I work for a Center for Independent Living which is a Civil Rights for people with disabilities organization while I am at work I am working in the very heart of the disability rights movement as a peer supporter and advocate for person with disabilities as a person with a disability. I feel this gives me a great eyes view of ways to help people find ways to overcome the many problems of living with a Brain Injury or any other type of disability so I hope we together can concur the illusion that we can’t do something great because I know we can!!!   Tonight’s Topics,   1.  Now Brain Injury Awareness Month is over so what?   2.  What is a Self-directed, Self-Controlled life?   3.  Self-Esteem   4.  Confidence building   5. Attending Life Skills Classes   6. Letting your possibilities overcome disabilities   7. Live Chat, Interactive talk, Music as Therapy, and positive Conversation’s  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/04/06/dream-catchers--possibilities-not-disabilities--les-paul-morgan</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650481/dream_catchers_possibilities_not_disabilities_les_paul_morgan.mp3" length="159596087" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dream Catchers - Possibilities not Disabilities - Les Paul Morgan   I am an American Citizen doing all I can to find the American Dream who just also happens to have a disability. Disability is not a bad word it’s the way people have used the word to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dream Catchers - Possibilities not Disabilities - Les Paul Morgan   I am an American Citizen doing all I can to find the American Dream who just also happens to have a disability. Disability is not a bad word it’s the way people have used the word to create so many negative stereotypes that I cannot stand! The fact is I am one single person living with a disability on a journey of discovery to help myself and hopefully many, many others will discover their possibilities and turn them into a lifelong Dream Come True!   Because I work for a Center for Independent Living which is a Civil Rights for people with disabilities organization while I am at work I am working in the very heart of the disability rights movement as a peer supporter and advocate for person with disabilities as a person with a disability. I feel this gives me a great eyes view of ways to help people find ways to overcome the many problems of living with a Brain Injury or any other type of disability so I hope we together can concur the illusion that we can’t do something great because I know we can!!!   Tonight’s Topics,   1.  Now Brain Injury Awareness Month is over so what?   2.  What is a Self-directed, Self-Controlled life?   3.  Self-Esteem   4.  Confidence building   5. Attending Life Skills Classes   6. Letting your possibilities overcome disabilities   7. Live Chat, Interactive talk, Music as Therapy, and positive Conversation’s  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9975</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>dreams,mindset,positive,positive thinking,recovery</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7c74411319af173e4511809e2c5d5eb3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Matt Duffin Show - Who Made Who?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matt-duffin-show-who-made-who--63650510</link><description><![CDATA[If you are going to get mad at me, get over it.  I'm going to discuss all the frustrations, or a lot of the mental pain of losing you, and becoming you.    Therapist, Doctors, family and friends are great, more than great - we need them for EVERYTHING, and that's where you are going to start getting mad.  Admit it, you need help, in some regard, or your challenge isn't completely sound.  "Project" looks good to us, and maybe another and even a 'normal', but will it last and work?  I doubt it.  Needs works.  Say, as my show is.  I do it, each week, but need help I don't have.  Maybe two helps and we'd really rock.    But it's just me.  We still rock, but I  i've a TBI as well.  I could never find "me" after the wreck.  Still today, I look to no discovery of what was me.  But, this is me.  I'm making me, as time goes on.  With or without Outpatient Therapy, we begin to see a new 'me'.  And like it or not, it's. you.  If you want people to like you, like yourself first.  Let's talk positivily, and of course rock.  Looks like The Who and AC/DC will be on the playlist.  Call for your pick.  (424) 243-9540.  Oh yeah, ah hummm.  (424) 243-9540 to discuss Brain Injury's, and aspect there of.  That's my job...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/04/04/the-matt-duffin-show--who-made-who</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650510/the_matt_duffin_show_who_made_who.mp3" length="201299218" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>If you are going to get mad at me, get over it.  I'm going to discuss all the frustrations, or a lot of the mental pain of losing you, and becoming you.    Therapist, Doctors, family and friends are great, more than great - we need them for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[If you are going to get mad at me, get over it.  I'm going to discuss all the frustrations, or a lot of the mental pain of losing you, and becoming you.    Therapist, Doctors, family and friends are great, more than great - we need them for EVERYTHING, and that's where you are going to start getting mad.  Admit it, you need help, in some regard, or your challenge isn't completely sound.  "Project" looks good to us, and maybe another and even a 'normal', but will it last and work?  I doubt it.  Needs works.  Say, as my show is.  I do it, each week, but need help I don't have.  Maybe two helps and we'd really rock.    But it's just me.  We still rock, but I  i've a TBI as well.  I could never find "me" after the wreck.  Still today, I look to no discovery of what was me.  But, this is me.  I'm making me, as time goes on.  With or without Outpatient Therapy, we begin to see a new 'me'.  And like it or not, it's. you.  If you want people to like you, like yourself first.  Let's talk positivily, and of course rock.  Looks like The Who and AC/DC will be on the playlist.  Call for your pick.  (424) 243-9540.  Oh yeah, ah hummm.  (424) 243-9540 to discuss Brain Injury's, and aspect there of.  That's my job...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>12582</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio,brin,matt duffin,tmds,who made who?</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/50030e13b5965a19ab9e4d3b2aa8da74.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Another Fork in the Road: Panel - Living &amp; Coping with PTSD</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-panel-living-coping-with-ptsd--63650452</link><description><![CDATA[Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a condition that many people experience who are involved in traumatic events such as physical assaults, traffic accidents, or any life-threatening trauma. PTSD is common among troops returning from war with what was once called battle-fatigue. Folks living with brain injury are often affected with PTSD. My panel, Lisa Dryer, Julie Kintz, Juliet Madsen, and I will discuss this topic tonight and hope to shed some light on what it is and how survivors 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   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/04/04/another-fork-in-the-road-panel--living-coping-with-ptsd</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2016 00:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650452/another_fork_in_the_road_panel_living_coping_with_ptsd.mp3" length="80009553" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a condition that many people experience who are involved in traumatic events such as physical assaults, traffic accidents, or any life-threatening trauma. PTSD is common among troops returning from war with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a condition that many people experience who are involved in traumatic events such as physical assaults, traffic accidents, or any life-threatening trauma. PTSD is common among troops returning from war with what was once called battle-fatigue. Folks living with brain injury are often affected with PTSD. My panel, Lisa Dryer, Julie Kintz, Juliet Madsen, and I will discuss this topic tonight and hope to shed some light on what it is and how survivors 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   ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5001</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>donna o'donnell figurski,julie kintz,lisa dryer,post traumatic stress disorder,ptsd</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/141ff1a579c9a13637ffe8467b103868.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>No Giggles Tonight, Some Laughs with an April Fool on Social Media &amp; Depression</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-giggles-tonight-some-laughs-with-an-april-fool-on-social-media-depression--63650517</link><description><![CDATA[No it's not an April Fool that the past two night's shows haven't been live. TONIGHT IS, with Kim Justus and a Spring Thang! Call in and help with the discussion, a few laughs ... Or next time it'll be another tape :)    Unfortunately Joey Giggles has a bad case of seasonal allergies and lost his voice. Ms Kimmy the Vulcan is MIA tonight, but they'll be back next week when the Claritin kicks in!  Tonight is the night for you to shine. CALL IN &amp; let's make it a party!! One thing we'll discuss is a study that poses the question, Could Excessive Time on Social Media Be Linked to Depression?  I tell you what the study determined, and you can weigh in on that, or anything else on your mind. Good talk, good tunes.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/04/03/no-giggles-tonight-some-laughs-with-an-april-fool-on-social-media-depression</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 Apr 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650517/no_giggles_tonight_some_laughs_with_an_april_fool_on_social_media_depression.mp3" length="165671542" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>No it's not an April Fool that the past two night's shows haven't been live. TONIGHT IS, with Kim Justus and a Spring Thang! Call in and help with the discussion, a few laughs ... Or next time it'll be another tape :)    Unfortunately Joey Giggles has...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[No it's not an April Fool that the past two night's shows haven't been live. TONIGHT IS, with Kim Justus and a Spring Thang! Call in and help with the discussion, a few laughs ... Or next time it'll be another tape :)    Unfortunately Joey Giggles has a bad case of seasonal allergies and lost his voice. Ms Kimmy the Vulcan is MIA tonight, but they'll be back next week when the Claritin kicks in!  Tonight is the night for you to shine. CALL IN &amp; let's make it a party!! One thing we'll discuss is a study that poses the question, Could Excessive Time on Social Media Be Linked to Depression?  I tell you what the study determined, and you can weigh in on that, or anything else on your mind. Good talk, good tunes.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10355</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>abi,brain injury radio,kim justus,stroke,tbi</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7ca54e2a15d45bce639de6f10fbe1b0e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dream catchers - Bucking the System - Les Paul &amp; Friends</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dream-catchers-bucking-the-system-les-paul-friends--63650531</link><description><![CDATA[Dream catchers - Bucking the System - Les Paul &amp; Friends   Over the years there have been Bold and courageous people who stood out And bucked against the system A repressive system of people. Tonight I want people with disabilities To see who we the people with them really are, people of encouragement people of power, People of importance, That is when you dare to dream The Impossible Dream and become a dreamcatcher with us!   (http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/buck+the+system) See this link for explanation.   So tonight if you are feeling left out of the system so join us because we are people who are strong brave and proud that is once we all begin to see we hold the keys to the questions and the answers right between our ears so be strong no matter what you face tonight join us here on the Dream Catcher Train where people come to discover a new life after disability and a mission of purpose as we all travel around the World at the speed of light!   Topics.   1. Inclusion versus exclusion   2. Understanding our selves   3. Finding our purpose   4. Luring to lean   5. Willing to Breaking Free   6. Don’t let opportunities’ pass you buy   7. Faith, Fellowship, and Indecency    ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/03/30/dream-catchers--bucking-the-system--les-paul-friends</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650531/dream_catchers_bucking_the_system_les_paul_friends.mp3" length="171624116" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dream catchers - Bucking the System - Les Paul &amp;amp; Friends   Over the years there have been Bold and courageous people who stood out And bucked against the system A repressive system of people. Tonight I want people with disabilities To see who we...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dream catchers - Bucking the System - Les Paul &amp; Friends   Over the years there have been Bold and courageous people who stood out And bucked against the system A repressive system of people. Tonight I want people with disabilities To see who we the people with them really are, people of encouragement people of power, People of importance, That is when you dare to dream The Impossible Dream and become a dreamcatcher with us!   (http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/buck+the+system) See this link for explanation.   So tonight if you are feeling left out of the system so join us because we are people who are strong brave and proud that is once we all begin to see we hold the keys to the questions and the answers right between our ears so be strong no matter what you face tonight join us here on the Dream Catcher Train where people come to discover a new life after disability and a mission of purpose as we all travel around the World at the speed of light!   Topics.   1. Inclusion versus exclusion   2. Understanding our selves   3. Finding our purpose   4. Luring to lean   5. Willing to Breaking Free   6. Don’t let opportunities’ pass you buy   7. Faith, Fellowship, and Indecency    ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10727</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio network,buckingthe system,buck the system,dream catchers,les paul morgan</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e63a1830408de21186211efc6c2a454.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TBI One Love Radio with Survivor James " Jimmy Jam" Durham</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tbi-one-love-radio-with-survivor-james-jimmy-jam-durham--63650447</link><description><![CDATA[Tune into #TBIOneLoveRadio tonight starting at 7pm PT/9CT/10 Est to discuss Survivor's unique Traumatic Brain Injury's (TBI) story's of hope, what Survivors and/or Caregivers did during this month of Brain Injury Awareness to spread awareness in effort to bring hope and inspiration to those touched by Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), along with helping make a positive change to save lives.     To listen please visit braininjuryradio.com by using the link below or to call in please call 424-243-9540.     Peace &amp; Love     #TBIOneLove     http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/03/29/tbi-one-love-radio]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/03/29/tbi-one-love-radio-with-survivor-james-jimmy-jam-durham-1</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650447/tbi_one_love_radio_with_survivor_james_jimmy_jam_durham_1.mp3" length="54927405" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Tune into #TBIOneLoveRadio tonight starting at 7pm PT/9CT/10 Est to discuss Survivor's unique Traumatic Brain Injury's (TBI) story's of hope, what Survivors and/or Caregivers did during this month of Brain Injury Awareness to spread awareness in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tune into #TBIOneLoveRadio tonight starting at 7pm PT/9CT/10 Est to discuss Survivor's unique Traumatic Brain Injury's (TBI) story's of hope, what Survivors and/or Caregivers did during this month of Brain Injury Awareness to spread awareness in effort to bring hope and inspiration to those touched by Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), along with helping make a positive change to save lives.     To listen please visit braininjuryradio.com by using the link below or to call in please call 424-243-9540.     Peace &amp; Love     #TBIOneLove     http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/03/29/tbi-one-love-radio]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3433</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury,braininjuryradio,james jimmy jam durham,tbi,tbionelove</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/12299584b30e38d6f9c60da7e534defc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TMDS - ReResurrected...  Opps, Easter Continued</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tmds-reresurrected-opps-easter-continued--63650470</link><description><![CDATA[As Jackie Gleason would say, "And away we go...."]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/03/28/tmds--reresurrected-opps-easter-continued</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2016 02:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650470/tmds_reresurrected_opps_easter_continued.mp3" length="131686027" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>As Jackie Gleason would say, "And away we go...."</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[As Jackie Gleason would say, "And away we go...."]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8231</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>biai,birn,btf,tbisn,tmds</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/images.spreaker.com/nuvolari-assets/blue_square_mic.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Matt Duffin Show - Resurrection?  It's a Society</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matt-duffin-show-resurrection-it-s-a-society--63650429</link><description><![CDATA[Resurrection is the rising again from the dead, the resumption of life.   By this definition, we shall treat only of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, in the year 00 A.D., but the Resurrection of the Body, which in rare but real cases, well, uh, (how do I say this?) - becomes REALITY.  Unreasonalbe Belief, shall I say.  The fact of Christ's Resurrection bemoans the scientific  theories opposed to this 'unbelievable' fact, its characteristics, and the reasons for its importance must be considered.    Sure.  But sometimes the unreal is the real, as is found many, many of Traumatic Brain Injury cases.  Nine-of-Ten TBI's died.  You my listeners, and myself, we lived, some where no others have before.   Some flatlined, sure.  Some of us SIX damned times!  But, come trauma, Angels, hell or high water, we floated back to the shores.  For the first time ever recorded (again, 00 A.D. - no phones to take pics with yet), Jesus Christ became resurrected.  And on top of that, some how the danged heavy stone was removed from blocking the caved-coffin as well.    No tombstones for us just yet.  (424) 243-9540 and Press #1.  Egg Hunt, Bunny Basket, TBI?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/03/28/the-matt-duffin-show--resurrection-its-a-society</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650429/the_matt_duffin_show_resurrection_its_a_society.mp3" length="19433475" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Resurrection is the rising again from the dead, the resumption of life.   By this definition, we shall treat only of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, in the year 00 A.D., but the Resurrection of the Body, which in rare but real cases, well, uh, (how...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Resurrection is the rising again from the dead, the resumption of life.   By this definition, we shall treat only of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, in the year 00 A.D., but the Resurrection of the Body, which in rare but real cases, well, uh, (how do I say this?) - becomes REALITY.  Unreasonalbe Belief, shall I say.  The fact of Christ's Resurrection bemoans the scientific  theories opposed to this 'unbelievable' fact, its characteristics, and the reasons for its importance must be considered.    Sure.  But sometimes the unreal is the real, as is found many, many of Traumatic Brain Injury cases.  Nine-of-Ten TBI's died.  You my listeners, and myself, we lived, some where no others have before.   Some flatlined, sure.  Some of us SIX damned times!  But, come trauma, Angels, hell or high water, we floated back to the shores.  For the first time ever recorded (again, 00 A.D. - no phones to take pics with yet), Jesus Christ became resurrected.  And on top of that, some how the danged heavy stone was removed from blocking the caved-coffin as well.    No tombstones for us just yet.  (424) 243-9540 and Press #1.  Egg Hunt, Bunny Basket, TBI?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1215</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>birn,braininjuryradionetwork,tbi survivors network,the matt duffin show,tmds</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5defeb0ee4a0bb1310de8a07bdb186d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Late Night With Joeygiggles and The Vulcan presents: SUPERNATURAL ROUNDTABLE</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/late-night-with-joeygiggles-and-the-vulcan-presents-supernatural-roundtable--63650512</link><description><![CDATA[We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio...  Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    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!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/03/27/late-night-with-joeygiggles-and-the-vulcan-presents-supernatural-roundtable</guid><pubDate>Sun, 27 Mar 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650512/late_night_with_joeygiggles_and_the_vulcan_presents_supernatural_roundtable.mp3" length="173843480" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio...  Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    Please...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio...  Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    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!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10866</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio network,joeygiggles,kimmy simonsen,supernatural roundtable,the vulcan</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/16c161811010e32bfdf0d44093a8e7f1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>"Mess with M.S."; how one video inspired so many people, with guests Staci Marie</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mess-with-m-s-how-one-video-inspired-so-many-people-with-guests-staci-marie--63650492</link><description><![CDATA[M.S. is the most debilitating neurological disease. 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 M.S. &amp; brain injury. Id love it if you'd join me in my journey; where we all can learn to be better versions of ourselves!  One of my role models was Staci Marie Bolt. Early on in my diagnosis, I was told to start a blog and the video log that I did start. I contacted Staci and asked her for pointers in the very beginning. Now we are friends!   This show talks about how her one video changed the lives of so many people and inspired them to take creative action. As this is spring and it is Easter weekend, I felt it relevant to talk about the rebirth of the individual. How can you be reborn after your diagnosis? These people took action and continues to take action...Thanks to Staci!  One tiny action can inspire a huge change in 1 million lives or 50!   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/03/27/mess-with-ms-how-one-video-inspired-so-many-people-with-guests-staci-marie</guid><pubDate>Sun, 27 Mar 2016 00:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650492/mess_with_ms_how_one_video_inspired_so_many_people_with_guests_staci_marie.mp3" length="73741001" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>M.S. is the most debilitating neurological disease. 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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[M.S. is the most debilitating neurological disease. 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 M.S. &amp; brain injury. Id love it if you'd join me in my journey; where we all can learn to be better versions of ourselves!  One of my role models was Staci Marie Bolt. Early on in my diagnosis, I was told to start a blog and the video log that I did start. I contacted Staci and asked her for pointers in the very beginning. Now we are friends!   This show talks about how her one video changed the lives of so many people and inspired them to take creative action. As this is spring and it is Easter weekend, I felt it relevant to talk about the rebirth of the individual. How can you be reborn after your diagnosis? These people took action and continues to take action...Thanks to Staci!  One tiny action can inspire a huge change in 1 million lives or 50!   ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4609</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>facebook,lisadryer,ms,multiplesclorosis,stacimariebolt</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/dc35765b27815bc6c7b94a07b95228e8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dream Catchers - Live, Love, and caring about others - Les Paul</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dream-catchers-live-love-and-caring-about-others-les-paul--63650514</link><description><![CDATA[Dream Catchers - Live Love and caring about others - Les Paul       I hope everyone is having a good Day but if not but I also want to help you and everyone else out there to remember to live, love, laugh and be happy and to be thankful just to be alive!!! Tonight we want to have live talk &amp; chat and share positive thoughts on ways survivors can help motivate and change the World!   At the same time to be thankful to be here today as we all are reminded of just how short life can be after learning of the Brussels attack at 5:30 AM this Morning so we also want to remember all of the people who were Injured or killed in this brutal terrorist attacks in Brussels in a moment of silence!   We people who have disabilities should be a shining light and a beacon of hope for people out there who are in need of support care and kindness.      Open mic - open Forum and chat Night here on Dream Catchers with Les Paul and Friends]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/03/23/dream-catchers--live-love-and-caring-about-others--les-paul</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650514/dream_catchers_live_love_and_caring_about_others_les_paul.mp3" length="176881708" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dream Catchers - Live Love and caring about others - Les Paul       I hope everyone is having a good Day but if not but I also want to help you and everyone else out there to remember to live, love, laugh and be happy and to be thankful just to be...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dream Catchers - Live Love and caring about others - Les Paul       I hope everyone is having a good Day but if not but I also want to help you and everyone else out there to remember to live, love, laugh and be happy and to be thankful just to be alive!!! Tonight we want to have live talk &amp; chat and share positive thoughts on ways survivors can help motivate and change the World!   At the same time to be thankful to be here today as we all are reminded of just how short life can be after learning of the Brussels attack at 5:30 AM this Morning so we also want to remember all of the people who were Injured or killed in this brutal terrorist attacks in Brussels in a moment of silence!   We people who have disabilities should be a shining light and a beacon of hope for people out there who are in need of support care and kindness.      Open mic - open Forum and chat Night here on Dream Catchers with Les Paul and Friends]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>11056</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>freedom,friendship,healing,recovery,tragedy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9211f22e77d74be387caeac9d316d80e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Who is the best president for people with disabilities with Craig Sicilia</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-is-the-best-president-for-people-with-disabilities-with-craig-sicilia--63650516</link><description><![CDATA[Hosted by Craig Sicilia  LET’S GET POLITICAL 2  Wow!  What an election cycle.  As I observe the candidate’s, but more important the system, the parties, the game.  Some call it the establishment, or democrats or republicans.  It don’t matter what you call it, everyone gets it’s a mess.  It is not a mess because of the current candidate’s it’s a mess because of all of the politicians.  Politicians are worried, the massive special interests are worried, and the people who control things are panicking!  Let’s start off that as Bernie says it’s rigged.  It is, your vote really don’t count unless they want it to.  The Dems have super delegates to have the process go their way.  The Rep have the contested convention.  And all the powers and money that be are conspiring to take out the idealists Sanders and Trump.  There is the 3rd party ticket Trump and Sanders screw the democrats and republicans.  If those two could find common ground and put it together.  There really not that far off from each other, maybe they would be balance to one another.     One never knows right!  Any way lots going on the democrats are trying to silence the republicans and demonize them.  The republicans haven’t been able to make any big deals.  Nothing of significance is coming out of the republican held house and senate.  And a president who pushes executive order to change society the way he sees fit.  What a mess.  Now there are 50 million people with disabilities in the U.S.  Let’s get smart, let’s be part of taking back our country.  How can we influence, change in a way that makes our country shine.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/03/22/who-is-the-best-president-for-people-with-disabilities-with-craig-sicilia</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650516/who_is_the_best_president_for_people_with_disabilities_with_craig_sicilia.mp3" length="162903481" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Hosted by Craig Sicilia  LET’S GET POLITICAL 2  Wow!  What an election cycle.  As I observe the candidate’s, but more important the system, the parties, the game.  Some call it the establishment, or democrats or republicans.  It don’t matter what you...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hosted by Craig Sicilia  LET’S GET POLITICAL 2  Wow!  What an election cycle.  As I observe the candidate’s, but more important the system, the parties, the game.  Some call it the establishment, or democrats or republicans.  It don’t matter what you call it, everyone gets it’s a mess.  It is not a mess because of the current candidate’s it’s a mess because of all of the politicians.  Politicians are worried, the massive special interests are worried, and the people who control things are panicking!  Let’s start off that as Bernie says it’s rigged.  It is, your vote really don’t count unless they want it to.  The Dems have super delegates to have the process go their way.  The Rep have the contested convention.  And all the powers and money that be are conspiring to take out the idealists Sanders and Trump.  There is the 3rd party ticket Trump and Sanders screw the democrats and republicans.  If those two could find common ground and put it together.  There really not that far off from each other, maybe they would be balance to one another.     One never knows right!  Any way lots going on the democrats are trying to silence the republicans and demonize them.  The republicans haven’t been able to make any big deals.  Nothing of significance is coming out of the republican held house and senate.  And a president who pushes executive order to change society the way he sees fit.  What a mess.  Now there are 50 million people with disabilities in the U.S.  Let’s get smart, let’s be part of taking back our country.  How can we influence, change in a way that makes our country shine.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10182</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bernie sanders,donald trump,john kasich,marco rubio,ted cruz</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/12b9c6f3c6d51dcf13066fb3d9a069d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Matt Duffin Show - Queens Darcy &amp; Olivia Keith</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matt-duffin-show-queens-darcy-olivia-keith--63650532</link><description><![CDATA[As Jackie would say "And away we go!"  FINALLY, again, I can’t wait.  My friend in TBI, fellow Hoosier, Brain Injury Advocate, Queen, Mom, Wife, Darcy Keith joins us.  Olivia too.   There are more identifying names for Darcy, but let’s go with that.  I’ll add Lion from Rushville, the city where as a visitor, I tossed a no-hitter in 1977.  Tony Stewart calls it home – the Rushville Rocket.  I met the beautiful Mrs Keith at a convention years ago, and had NO IDEA of her work.  She’ll off recaps of her advocacy and brain injury awareness over the years.  She’s been on the BIAI board for nine years, 23 years speaking for ThinkFirst, speaking for NFL Rookie Success Program (thus the COLTS and Ravens pictures), contributing author of my story in four books (including Grammy-winning artist Gloria Gaynor), numerous speaking engagements (I’m going for BIRN as her favorite – I’ve tried to align a show for YEARS for her).   Numerous radio interviews as well as passing of two Indiana state laws.   Also, her daughter, the real Queen.  Just wait.  Olivia’s work, as a youth, is remarkable.  She’s so cool. Smart, pretty.  Get away fella’s – she’s a kid.  Her work on brain health and injury prevention organizations. ·  Let’s focus then on EHT – Keeping our brain healthy.       My helper, my daughter.  Mercadi 'Saddi' Duffin, the reason and way I'm alive still, was in an accident Monday afternoon.  Hydroplaned her car in a storm, rolled 3 times in a cornfield.  WOW you should see her - nearly as perfect as before.  God spoke.  She's listening, in RHI, my "home" hospital of recovery and working on her strained body.  Trauma'd body. Remember those days?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/03/21/the-matt-duffin-show--queens-darcy-olivia-keith</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650532/the_matt_duffin_show_queens_darcy_olivia_keith.mp3" length="229505695" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>As Jackie would say "And away we go!"  FINALLY, again, I can’t wait.  My friend in TBI, fellow Hoosier, Brain Injury Advocate, Queen, Mom, Wife, Darcy Keith joins us.  Olivia too.   There are more identifying names for Darcy, but let’s go with that. ...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[As Jackie would say "And away we go!"  FINALLY, again, I can’t wait.  My friend in TBI, fellow Hoosier, Brain Injury Advocate, Queen, Mom, Wife, Darcy Keith joins us.  Olivia too.   There are more identifying names for Darcy, but let’s go with that.  I’ll add Lion from Rushville, the city where as a visitor, I tossed a no-hitter in 1977.  Tony Stewart calls it home – the Rushville Rocket.  I met the beautiful Mrs Keith at a convention years ago, and had NO IDEA of her work.  She’ll off recaps of her advocacy and brain injury awareness over the years.  She’s been on the BIAI board for nine years, 23 years speaking for ThinkFirst, speaking for NFL Rookie Success Program (thus the COLTS and Ravens pictures), contributing author of my story in four books (including Grammy-winning artist Gloria Gaynor), numerous speaking engagements (I’m going for BIRN as her favorite – I’ve tried to align a show for YEARS for her).   Numerous radio interviews as well as passing of two Indiana state laws.   Also, her daughter, the real Queen.  Just wait.  Olivia’s work, as a youth, is remarkable.  She’s so cool. Smart, pretty.  Get away fella’s – she’s a kid.  Her work on brain health and injury prevention organizations. ·  Let’s focus then on EHT – Keeping our brain healthy.       My helper, my daughter.  Mercadi 'Saddi' Duffin, the reason and way I'm alive still, was in an accident Monday afternoon.  Hydroplaned her car in a storm, rolled 3 times in a cornfield.  WOW you should see her - nearly as perfect as before.  God spoke.  She's listening, in RHI, my "home" hospital of recovery and working on her strained body.  Trauma'd body. Remember those days?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>14345</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>birn,darcy keith,matt duffin,olivia keith,tbisn</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f0e3dd22d635ae41688afa0b37450657.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Another Fork in the Road: Jim Proebstle Author</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-jim-proebstle-author--63650450</link><description><![CDATA[Jim Proebstle, author of "Unintended Impact: One Athlete's Journey From Concussions in Amateur Football to CTE Dementia," tells the story of his older brother, Dick, who didn't get the fame and fortune of some NFL Football players, but did get the repercussions as he received countless head injuries while playing high school and college football. Jim wants to raise awareness of the dangers of all head injuries.       Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has diverted his or her life-plan. A car accident, a fall from the roof, 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   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/03/21/another-fork-in-the-road-jim-proebstle-author</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2016 00:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650450/another_fork_in_the_road_jim_proebstle_author.mp3" length="77030423" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jim Proebstle, author of "Unintended Impact: One Athlete's Journey From Concussions in Amateur Football to CTE Dementia," tells the story of his older brother, Dick, who didn't get the fame and fortune of some NFL Football players, but did get the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jim Proebstle, author of "Unintended Impact: One Athlete's Journey From Concussions in Amateur Football to CTE Dementia," tells the story of his older brother, Dick, who didn't get the fame and fortune of some NFL Football players, but did get the repercussions as he received countless head injuries while playing high school and college football. Jim wants to raise awareness of the dangers of all head injuries.       Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has diverted his or her life-plan. A car accident, a fall from the roof, 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   ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4815</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>amateur football,cte,high shcool football,jim proebstle,"unintended impact: one athlet</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c28554267a74888088edb062fd9d7d0d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Late Night with Joey Giggles and The Vulcan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/late-night-with-joey-giggles-and-the-vulcan--63650509</link><description><![CDATA[We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio...  Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    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!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/03/20/late-night-with-joey-giggles-and-the-vulcan</guid><pubDate>Sun, 20 Mar 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650509/late_night_with_joey_giggles_and_the_vulcan.mp3" length="173201159" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio...  Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    Please...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio...  Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    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!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10826</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>birn,brain injury radio,joe aquilino,joey giggles,the vulcan</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b694c5090d6c6540a93d5075fb8b8863.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Matt Duffin Show - "Brain Crained"</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matt-duffin-show-brain-crained--63650526</link><description><![CDATA[We're gonna talk about Identifying Depression, but understanding this well, I dispise depression.  Nears the S-ide-word we don't mention.    Other than that, and we've been here before, I have whats called Creative Cramp.  Writers Block.  Producetion Pouts..  TMDS is at a blockade in thought, or is it too much thought?  Brain Injury Awareness Month rolls on smoothly so far, TBI 101 Conference and 'speaking engagemtent' on deck soon.  BICS, BICS, and well, BICS has taken over.  Sliding in some PT is like a break.    Sit down, watch the Election being Trumped on one side, and a late-start stop-start on the other.  And fallen hero's from the past glare in.  Race (as always) is driving George Wallace type speaches and battles; its gonna get ugly.  But, we've agreed to that for months, haven't we.  Load what ya got, keep what ya got.  Fire on what's needed.  Is that actually the way this country needs directed?  Or, has it simply not been stern enough.   My Kid's boots are on the ground.  I don't have a penny in this election, nor will I ever be needed on foriegn soil again.  The 'America Back to Strong' is wearing me down.  Donald, we are strong.  Just not stupid.  Even Brain Injury folks know that much.  I'm overloaded in my mind, and would enjoy your words, your thoughts.  424    243-9540  Survivors, Friends, Family (Margo) we're doing so well, and today's lesson is about IDENTIFYING DEPRESSION.  We've all done it.  It's a forte` I believe in.  Rollin' up my sleeves right now...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/03/14/the-matt-duffin-show--brain-crained</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650526/the_matt_duffin_show_brain_crained.mp3" length="174801943" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We're gonna talk about Identifying Depression, but understanding this well, I dispise depression.  Nears the S-ide-word we don't mention.    Other than that, and we've been here before, I have whats called Creative Cramp.  Writers Block.  Producetion...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're gonna talk about Identifying Depression, but understanding this well, I dispise depression.  Nears the S-ide-word we don't mention.    Other than that, and we've been here before, I have whats called Creative Cramp.  Writers Block.  Producetion Pouts..  TMDS is at a blockade in thought, or is it too much thought?  Brain Injury Awareness Month rolls on smoothly so far, TBI 101 Conference and 'speaking engagemtent' on deck soon.  BICS, BICS, and well, BICS has taken over.  Sliding in some PT is like a break.    Sit down, watch the Election being Trumped on one side, and a late-start stop-start on the other.  And fallen hero's from the past glare in.  Race (as always) is driving George Wallace type speaches and battles; its gonna get ugly.  But, we've agreed to that for months, haven't we.  Load what ya got, keep what ya got.  Fire on what's needed.  Is that actually the way this country needs directed?  Or, has it simply not been stern enough.   My Kid's boots are on the ground.  I don't have a penny in this election, nor will I ever be needed on foriegn soil again.  The 'America Back to Strong' is wearing me down.  Donald, we are strong.  Just not stupid.  Even Brain Injury folks know that much.  I'm overloaded in my mind, and would enjoy your words, your thoughts.  424    243-9540  Survivors, Friends, Family (Margo) we're doing so well, and today's lesson is about IDENTIFYING DEPRESSION.  We've all done it.  It's a forte` I believe in.  Rollin' up my sleeves right now...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10926</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio network,information on brain injury,matt duffin,support,tbi survivors network</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/632508a81cb1990f381fde9923a650f9.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Late Night with Joey Giggles and The Vulcan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/late-night-with-joey-giggles-and-the-vulcan--63650497</link><description><![CDATA[We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio...  Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    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!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/03/13/late-night-with-joey-giggles-and-the-vulcan</guid><pubDate>Sun, 13 Mar 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650497/late_night_with_joey_giggles_and_the_vulcan.mp3" length="174951990" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio...  Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    Please...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio...  Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    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!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10935</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>birn,brain injury radio network,joe aquilino,joeygiggles,the vulcan</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b694c5090d6c6540a93d5075fb8b8863.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>"Mess with M.S.; With Staci Marie Bolt (" The Face of MS")</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mess-with-m-s-with-staci-marie-bolt-the-face-of-ms--63650460</link><description><![CDATA[ "Mess with M.S." ; With Staci Marie Bolt (" The Face of MS") an inspiring woman with an incredible story! ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/03/13/mess-with-ms-with-staci-marie-bolt-the-face-of-ms</guid><pubDate>Sun, 13 Mar 2016 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650460/mess_with_ms_with_staci_marie_bolt_the_face_of_ms.mp3" length="45169812" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle> "Mess with M.S." ; With Staci Marie Bolt (" The Face of MS") an inspiring woman with an incredible story! </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[ "Mess with M.S." ; With Staci Marie Bolt (" The Face of MS") an inspiring woman with an incredible story! ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2824</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>lisa dryer,staci marie bolt</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/images.spreaker.com/nuvolari-assets/blue_square_mic.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Chris Conner - Living with seizure disorders or Epilepsy - Dream Catchers</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/chris-conner-living-with-seizure-disorders-or-epilepsy-dream-catchers--63650507</link><description><![CDATA[My guest tonight will be Chris Conner. He’s been living with a disability for over 15 years now.  He doesn’t call it a disability though, He calls it a bump in life that he overcame with positivity.   Chris has seizure disorders or Epilepsy.  It started back in 2000 just out of the blue. I served in the Marine Corps back in the early 1990's my disorder didn't stem from my time in service. My brain just decided to bring on the disability.   Again I just call it a bump in life's road.  Yes at times it does make me jump over a big bump remaining positive each and every day and having support from FAMILY AND FRIENDSHIP makes the bumps more like jumping over a pebbles instead.   So each day I strive to give back what has been given to me SUPPORT AND FRIENDSHIP.  That's what we should do for all of us with disabilities.  When we meet new friends we don't think about our disability, we think about making friendships...   He will be ready tonight to give help and support to others out there that have or know people with seizure disorders.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/03/09/chris-conner--living-with-seizure-disorders-or-epilepsy--dream-catchers</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650507/chris_conner_living_with_seizure_disorders_or_epilepsy_dream_catchers.mp3" length="188197535" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>My guest tonight will be Chris Conner. He’s been living with a disability for over 15 years now.  He doesn’t call it a disability though, He calls it a bump in life that he overcame with positivity.   Chris has seizure disorders or Epilepsy.  It...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[My guest tonight will be Chris Conner. He’s been living with a disability for over 15 years now.  He doesn’t call it a disability though, He calls it a bump in life that he overcame with positivity.   Chris has seizure disorders or Epilepsy.  It started back in 2000 just out of the blue. I served in the Marine Corps back in the early 1990's my disorder didn't stem from my time in service. My brain just decided to bring on the disability.   Again I just call it a bump in life's road.  Yes at times it does make me jump over a big bump remaining positive each and every day and having support from FAMILY AND FRIENDSHIP makes the bumps more like jumping over a pebbles instead.   So each day I strive to give back what has been given to me SUPPORT AND FRIENDSHIP.  That's what we should do for all of us with disabilities.  When we meet new friends we don't think about our disability, we think about making friendships...   He will be ready tonight to give help and support to others out there that have or know people with seizure disorders.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>11763</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>friendships,seizure,seizure disorders,seizures,support</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a605774606bc1d988113af953b4aa51d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Happy Brain Injury Awareness Month with Craig  &amp; Cheryl</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/happy-brain-injury-awareness-month-with-craig-cheryl--63650527</link><description><![CDATA[Here we are in another March, celebrating brain injury awareness, it is a time to share our stories and tell the world what it is like living with a brain injury.  It is a journey that is hard and and leaves most of us isolated and lonely.  It is a loneliness than most will never understand.  Pray you never understand.  Never the less we must find a way to learn to live a life that has meaning.  Finding meaning is harder than it sounds, ultimatly we must figure out how to live in a way we can hold our head up high.  Tongith share how you find purpose, how you make it day to day.  How you find a reason to get up every morning.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/03/08/happy-brain-injury-awareness-month-with-craig--cheryl</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650527/happy_brain_injury_awareness_month_with_craig_cheryl.mp3" length="143375174" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Here we are in another March, celebrating brain injury awareness, it is a time to share our stories and tell the world what it is like living with a brain injury.  It is a journey that is hard and and leaves most of us isolated and lonely.  It is a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Here we are in another March, celebrating brain injury awareness, it is a time to share our stories and tell the world what it is like living with a brain injury.  It is a journey that is hard and and leaves most of us isolated and lonely.  It is a loneliness than most will never understand.  Pray you never understand.  Never the less we must find a way to learn to live a life that has meaning.  Finding meaning is harder than it sounds, ultimatly we must figure out how to live in a way we can hold our head up high.  Tongith share how you find purpose, how you make it day to day.  How you find a reason to get up every morning.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8961</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury chat room,braininjuryradio,craig sicilia,live brain injury support</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cfd7d2c29b55d5a704e632febc6e0a2d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Matt Duffin Show -  Awareness? Awareness...</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matt-duffin-show-awareness-awareness--63650504</link><description><![CDATA[   Self-awareness - ideas about consciousness suggest the phenomenon describes a condition of being aware of one's awareness or, self-awareness. Efforts to describe consciousness in neurological terms have focused on describing networks in the brain that develop awareness.  There is much to be AWARE of when discussing the body parts above your shoulder.  Hurt, pre-hurt, adolesent and adult, education and experiences.  Then there are the MEDICAL concepts.  Aware we have a brain injury?  Uh, yeah, we are.  Aware of the reasons, why's and what's wrongs?  Dunno, I'm learning.  Since 2008 I'm learning.  Traumatic Brain Injury is a battle 'on common, identifiable soil'.  Fight your fight, prepare and expect the unexpected.  Smile each moment you can...     (424) 243-9540 and discuss your week, your day, your moment or tomorrow.  It's about all us Survivors need to concentrate on....  And remember - SOLVE the entire political poison in America - remember to write in Vote for President of the United States, Matt Duffin.  Opps, James M. Duffin...forgot my name. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/03/07/the-matt-duffin-show--awareness-awareness</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650504/the_matt_duffin_show_awareness_awareness.mp3" length="224456330" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>   Self-awareness - ideas about consciousness suggest the phenomenon describes a condition of being aware of one's awareness or, self-awareness. Efforts to describe consciousness in neurological terms have focused on describing networks in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[   Self-awareness - ideas about consciousness suggest the phenomenon describes a condition of being aware of one's awareness or, self-awareness. Efforts to describe consciousness in neurological terms have focused on describing networks in the brain that develop awareness.  There is much to be AWARE of when discussing the body parts above your shoulder.  Hurt, pre-hurt, adolesent and adult, education and experiences.  Then there are the MEDICAL concepts.  Aware we have a brain injury?  Uh, yeah, we are.  Aware of the reasons, why's and what's wrongs?  Dunno, I'm learning.  Since 2008 I'm learning.  Traumatic Brain Injury is a battle 'on common, identifiable soil'.  Fight your fight, prepare and expect the unexpected.  Smile each moment you can...     (424) 243-9540 and discuss your week, your day, your moment or tomorrow.  It's about all us Survivors need to concentrate on....  And remember - SOLVE the entire political poison in America - remember to write in Vote for President of the United States, Matt Duffin.  Opps, James M. Duffin...forgot my name. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>14029</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio,matt duffin,tbi survivors network,tmds,traumatic brain injury survivo</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/05a81393c8fdedfdac6112138ed04eae.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Another Fork in the Road: Panel - Grief After Brain Injury</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-panel-grief-after-brain-injury--63650505</link><description><![CDATA[This evening, my panel – Sandra Williams (both survivor and caregiver), Dr. David Figurski (survivor), and Lisabeth Mackall (caregiver), joins me to discuss the topic of GRIEF. Grief is experienced not only by the survivor, who may have lost his or her “old” self and is trying to adjust to his or her new world, but also by those who have frequent contact with the survivor. As we know, brain injury affects ALL members of the family, who are often the caregivers. We will examine the feelings of the family as they adjust to their loved one’s change.  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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/03/07/another-fork-in-the-road-panel--grief-after-brain-injury</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2016 01:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650505/another_fork_in_the_road_panel_grief_after_brain_injury.mp3" length="77495612" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This evening, my panel – Sandra Williams (both survivor and caregiver), Dr. David Figurski (survivor), and Lisabeth Mackall (caregiver), joins me to discuss the topic of GRIEF. Grief is experienced not only by the survivor, who may have lost his or...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This evening, my panel – Sandra Williams (both survivor and caregiver), Dr. David Figurski (survivor), and Lisabeth Mackall (caregiver), joins me to discuss the topic of GRIEF. Grief is experienced not only by the survivor, who may have lost his or her “old” self and is trying to adjust to his or her new world, but also by those who have frequent contact with the survivor. As we know, brain injury affects ALL members of the family, who are often the caregivers. We will examine the feelings of the family as they adjust to their loved one’s change.  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]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4844</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>another fork in the road,brain injury,caregivers,grief after brain injury,tbi survivors</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e70f90d939b36106d98d2ed02ff14bb4.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Late Night with Joey Giggles and The Vulcan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/late-night-with-joey-giggles-and-the-vulcan--63650511</link><description><![CDATA[I'm proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio...  Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    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!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/03/06/late-night-with-joey-giggles-and-the-vulcan</guid><pubDate>Sun, 06 Mar 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650511/late_night_with_joey_giggles_and_the_vulcan.mp3" length="174975814" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I'm proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio...  Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    Please join...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I'm proud to announce our partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio...  Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    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!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10936</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio network,comedy,joeygiggles,kimmy simonsen,the vulcan</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/51ffb25b1e5fd5ccee41accb962d19c1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>WTF? (Where's The Focus?) w/Kevin Phillips - TBI Awareness Month 2016</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/wtf-where-s-the-focus-w-kevin-phillips-tbi-awareness-month-2016--63650513</link><description><![CDATA[While the United States Government may recognize the month of March for Traumatic Brian Injury Awareness (month), for those of us with TBI's, it's become more like TBI AWARENESS LIFE. So, what are some things you are doing to improve the understanding people have of TBI &amp; PTSD? Join us tonight as Kevin, the Marvelous Maggie and others call in and share their ideas on how we can improve our World just a little bit more.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/03/05/wtf-wheres-the-focus-wkevin-phillips--tbi-awareness-month-2016</guid><pubDate>Sat, 05 Mar 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650513/wtf_wheres_the_focus_wkevin_phillips_tbi_awareness_month_2016.mp3" length="137048944" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>While the United States Government may recognize the month of March for Traumatic Brian Injury Awareness (month), for those of us with TBI's, it's become more like TBI AWARENESS LIFE. So, what are some things you are doing to improve the understanding...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[While the United States Government may recognize the month of March for Traumatic Brian Injury Awareness (month), for those of us with TBI's, it's become more like TBI AWARENESS LIFE. So, what are some things you are doing to improve the understanding people have of TBI &amp; PTSD? Join us tonight as Kevin, the Marvelous Maggie and others call in and share their ideas on how we can improve our World just a little bit more.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8566</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>kevin a. phillips,ptsd,tbi,usmc,veteran</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2b437beeeb300997819bba5b86d014cd.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>SURVIVORS DESERVE BETTER!!!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/survivors-deserve-better--63650525</link><description><![CDATA[In recognition of BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH the March 3rd is just around the corner! Surviviors Deserve Better puts it's best foot forward with mind-music, a return interview with Dr. Matthew Wright from UCLA, new resources from other shows, and talk about making life better. You can plan to be part of this special show too as a live call-in. Of course there will be practical ways for you to make life better with a guided mindfullness medication session, too!  So, please plan to tune in http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/03/04/survivors-deserve-better to at 7pm Pacific to Surviviors Deserve Better on the Brain Injury Radio Network. You can hear it live, and even call-in. Or, listen to the archived copy a few minutes after the show finishes. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/03/04/survivors-deserve-better</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650525/survivors_deserve_better.mp3" length="166563550" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In recognition of BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH the March 3rd is just around the corner! Surviviors Deserve Better puts it's best foot forward with mind-music, a return interview with Dr. Matthew Wright from UCLA, new resources from other shows, and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In recognition of BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH the March 3rd is just around the corner! Surviviors Deserve Better puts it's best foot forward with mind-music, a return interview with Dr. Matthew Wright from UCLA, new resources from other shows, and talk about making life better. You can plan to be part of this special show too as a live call-in. Of course there will be practical ways for you to make life better with a guided mindfullness medication session, too!  So, please plan to tune in http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/03/04/survivors-deserve-better to at 7pm Pacific to Surviviors Deserve Better on the Brain Injury Radio Network. You can hear it live, and even call-in. Or, listen to the archived copy a few minutes after the show finishes. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10411</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>football,mind music,neuroscience,soccer,sports injuries</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/images.spreaker.com/nuvolari-assets/blue_square_mic.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dream Catchers - Navigating the new you after disability - LesPaul and Friends</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dream-catchers-navigating-the-new-you-after-disability-lespaul-and-friends--63650959</link><description><![CDATA[Dream Catchers - Navigating the new you after disability - LesPaul   Special apearance by Ken Collins Program Director at San Juan Center for Independence, Gallup, New Mexico he will be speakin about why Ceners for Independent Living &amp; the ADA are so important to know about during Brain Injury Awareness Month and the Imporance of Mindfulness   You know as I sit at my desk right on my job right now typing up the topics for tonight’s show working at a center for independent living where I work helping people with disabilities like myself find the information and resources needed to find whatever is available to help people with disabilities sitting here knowing that there is a great need and hurt all across America to find support systems for people with disabilities to regain or reclaim our lives in such a way to be able to be the very best we can be even in the darkest of days!   HOPE is often a distant and fleeing thought when we find ourselves caught in the Mudale of the middle of the deep and often lonely times that come from fighting to find yourself again during our recovery but a HOPE of A FUTURE and letting go of the Painful past can help all us no matter what our disability is, no matter how hard life slams you down and knocks you to the floor into a belief that together as a team of strivers and survivors that we can make it a life worth living!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   Topics:   1.  Stop beating up on yourself and claiming your strength   2.  Perseverance over diversity   3.  No more Nay Sayers banging down your Door!!!   4.  The power of hope, prosperity, and Independence   5.  Taking on Bullies Head on be it Family, Friends, or just nasty people   6.  The Americans with Disabilities Act and you   7.  Living life to the fullest on your own terms]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/03/02/dream-catchers--navigating-the-new-you-after-disability--lespaul-and-friends</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650959/dream_catchers_navigating_the_new_you_after_disability_lespaul_and_friends.mp3" length="135094567" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dream Catchers - Navigating the new you after disability - LesPaul   Special apearance by Ken Collins Program Director at San Juan Center for Independence, Gallup, New Mexico he will be speakin about why Ceners for Independent Living &amp;amp; the ADA are...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dream Catchers - Navigating the new you after disability - LesPaul   Special apearance by Ken Collins Program Director at San Juan Center for Independence, Gallup, New Mexico he will be speakin about why Ceners for Independent Living &amp; the ADA are so important to know about during Brain Injury Awareness Month and the Imporance of Mindfulness   You know as I sit at my desk right on my job right now typing up the topics for tonight’s show working at a center for independent living where I work helping people with disabilities like myself find the information and resources needed to find whatever is available to help people with disabilities sitting here knowing that there is a great need and hurt all across America to find support systems for people with disabilities to regain or reclaim our lives in such a way to be able to be the very best we can be even in the darkest of days!   HOPE is often a distant and fleeing thought when we find ourselves caught in the Mudale of the middle of the deep and often lonely times that come from fighting to find yourself again during our recovery but a HOPE of A FUTURE and letting go of the Painful past can help all us no matter what our disability is, no matter how hard life slams you down and knocks you to the floor into a belief that together as a team of strivers and survivors that we can make it a life worth living!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   Topics:   1.  Stop beating up on yourself and claiming your strength   2.  Perseverance over diversity   3.  No more Nay Sayers banging down your Door!!!   4.  The power of hope, prosperity, and Independence   5.  Taking on Bullies Head on be it Family, Friends, or just nasty people   6.  The Americans with Disabilities Act and you   7.  Living life to the fullest on your own terms]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8444</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio network,csra dream catchers,dreamcatchers,empowerment zone,lespaul morgan</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d67f7eacad67f15a5c58e6a5628c563a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Leap of Faith - Leap day special with Craig Sicilia</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/leap-of-faith-leap-day-special-with-craig-sicilia--63650965</link><description><![CDATA[There is no question that brain injury is hard, it is a difficult journey for the survivor and friends and family of the survivor.  But never the less it is the survivor that has to figure the way out, the road to the new us.  Sometimes it is a simple leap of faith.  Taking a chance reaching out, reaching for a hope that we feel in our heart.   Many times in our journey we may lose hope along the way, keep that hope, hanging on to that little piece of hope can help us make it day to day.  A life without hope is a life of pain.  We must find ways to hang on to that little bit of hope.  For it is that little bit of hope that will carry us through the day, the week and our life. Tonight let us share how we find hope, how we follow it and what to do when we lose hope, how to get it back.  TAKE A LEAP OF FAITH ON LEAP DAY]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/03/01/leap-of-faith--leap-day-special-with-craig-sicilia</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650965/leap_of_faith_leap_day_special_with_craig_sicilia.mp3" length="144703030" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>There is no question that brain injury is hard, it is a difficult journey for the survivor and friends and family of the survivor.  But never the less it is the survivor that has to figure the way out, the road to the new us.  Sometimes it is a simple...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[There is no question that brain injury is hard, it is a difficult journey for the survivor and friends and family of the survivor.  But never the less it is the survivor that has to figure the way out, the road to the new us.  Sometimes it is a simple leap of faith.  Taking a chance reaching out, reaching for a hope that we feel in our heart.   Many times in our journey we may lose hope along the way, keep that hope, hanging on to that little piece of hope can help us make it day to day.  A life without hope is a life of pain.  We must find ways to hang on to that little bit of hope.  For it is that little bit of hope that will carry us through the day, the week and our life. Tonight let us share how we find hope, how we follow it and what to do when we lose hope, how to get it back.  TAKE A LEAP OF FAITH ON LEAP DAY]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9044</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>braininjuryradio,craig sicilia,leap day special,live brain injury support,live chatroom</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2f156e4257668d36ed7cbe5e93b1fc1b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Matt Duffin Show - Family, Caregivers or Hell</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matt-duffin-show-family-caregivers-or-hell--63650995</link><description><![CDATA[Brain Injury.  The reason.  The 'Call'.  The Wait.  Oh the wait.  Hard to imagine 'the wait' unless you've lived it, traumaticly.  No matter the accident, stoke or immediant brain issue, unless you lived one and survived, well you probably slept while all or most was going on around you.  Inner Trauma, if you will.  So it is very common to believe the brain injury mostly affects only the survivor, seeing how  they seem to be the only one with tubes running in and out.  Following most injuries out societ is used to paying attention to only the patients needs - if the handicap is obvious.  TBI's usually aren't visual to the 'naked' eye.      However, for those that has actually esperienced an ABI/TBI, you may have learned differnetly.  Most learn on their own accords of experience.  Brain Injury affects the whole family, normally.  Yes, some families simply don't care to get involved, and roll away.  Blow them away as fast as you can, you have a life you are relearning.  Let's not learn that family is a bad thing.  "They are what they are."  But tonight, get over  yourself, if you can for a moment.  Lets focus on a better understand what the family, and why it is important to p;aly attention to their needs as well.  They love you, and we are ALL confused.  When Dr. Backhaus taught me this years ago, I started moving forward faster.  My family?  Stuck in the slow lane, per usual.  They don't care about anything but theirself.  I lost my primary Caregiver to death last year, but the beat goes on in my family.  Mercadi Duffin, my youngest daughter, stays with me or stops in often, just "checking on me".  By my side since the beginning.  She's in the Studio now. Talk to her, (424) 243-9540.   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/02/29/the-matt-duffin-show--family-caregivers-or-hell</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Feb 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650995/the_matt_duffin_show_family_caregivers_or_hell.mp3" length="225250452" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Brain Injury.  The reason.  The 'Call'.  The Wait.  Oh the wait.  Hard to imagine 'the wait' unless you've lived it, traumaticly.  No matter the accident, stoke or immediant brain issue, unless you lived one and survived, well you probably slept while...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Brain Injury.  The reason.  The 'Call'.  The Wait.  Oh the wait.  Hard to imagine 'the wait' unless you've lived it, traumaticly.  No matter the accident, stoke or immediant brain issue, unless you lived one and survived, well you probably slept while all or most was going on around you.  Inner Trauma, if you will.  So it is very common to believe the brain injury mostly affects only the survivor, seeing how  they seem to be the only one with tubes running in and out.  Following most injuries out societ is used to paying attention to only the patients needs - if the handicap is obvious.  TBI's usually aren't visual to the 'naked' eye.      However, for those that has actually esperienced an ABI/TBI, you may have learned differnetly.  Most learn on their own accords of experience.  Brain Injury affects the whole family, normally.  Yes, some families simply don't care to get involved, and roll away.  Blow them away as fast as you can, you have a life you are relearning.  Let's not learn that family is a bad thing.  "They are what they are."  But tonight, get over  yourself, if you can for a moment.  Lets focus on a better understand what the family, and why it is important to p;aly attention to their needs as well.  They love you, and we are ALL confused.  When Dr. Backhaus taught me this years ago, I started moving forward faster.  My family?  Stuck in the slow lane, per usual.  They don't care about anything but theirself.  I lost my primary Caregiver to death last year, but the beat goes on in my family.  Mercadi Duffin, my youngest daughter, stays with me or stops in often, just "checking on me".  By my side since the beginning.  She's in the Studio now. Talk to her, (424) 243-9540.   ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>14079</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio,matt duffin,mercadi duffin,tbi survivors network,tmds</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/814247b4a9de9a0065da5aa01fa818b7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Late Night With Joeygiggles and The Vulcan presents: SUPERNATURAL ROUNDTABLE</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/late-night-with-joeygiggles-and-the-vulcan-presents-supernatural-roundtable--63650986</link><description><![CDATA[We're proud to announce our partnership with the amazing Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles and the Vulcan (Joe Aquilino and Kim Simonsen) will be airing LIVE every Saturday night from 10:00pm -1:00 am EST.  Please join us tonight for Supernatural Roundtable! Our panelists this evening are Dave Scott from Spaced Out Radio, Reverend Fate Mr. Tony Sanchelli,  metaphysical analyst and occult researcher Rob Hibbard, and Newman himself, Joseph Aquilino.      Blogtalkradio Link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio  Call in number: 1-424-243-9540  This is an open discussion with a group of paranormal experts who will be asked a series of thought provoking question ranging from spirituality to cryptozoology. Any questions or comments will be welcome at the end of the show.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/02/28/late-night-with-joeygiggles-and-the-vulcan-presents-supernatural-roundtable</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650986/late_night_with_joeygiggles_and_the_vulcan_presents_supernatural_roundtable.mp3" length="171633394" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We're proud to announce our partnership with the amazing Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles and the Vulcan (Joe Aquilino and Kim Simonsen) will be airing LIVE every Saturday night from 10:00pm -1:00 am EST.  Please...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're proud to announce our partnership with the amazing Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio. Late Night with Joeygiggles and the Vulcan (Joe Aquilino and Kim Simonsen) will be airing LIVE every Saturday night from 10:00pm -1:00 am EST.  Please join us tonight for Supernatural Roundtable! Our panelists this evening are Dave Scott from Spaced Out Radio, Reverend Fate Mr. Tony Sanchelli,  metaphysical analyst and occult researcher Rob Hibbard, and Newman himself, Joseph Aquilino.      Blogtalkradio Link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio  Call in number: 1-424-243-9540  This is an open discussion with a group of paranormal experts who will be asked a series of thought provoking question ranging from spirituality to cryptozoology. Any questions or comments will be welcome at the end of the show.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10728</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cryptozoology,hauntings,paranormal,spiritual,supernatural</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d7dbce3c219e5411f3f56219f6578564.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Mess With M.S.; Heather Love Lefell and call in guests!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mess-with-m-s-heather-love-lefell-and-call-in-guests--63650927</link><description><![CDATA[Hi guys I have a radio show tonight and my guests is Heather Love Leffel!  Would you do me the honor of calling in? I will leave time before we tune out for callers!  I hope you'll join me this Saturday on "Mess With M.S." with Heather Love Leffel to discuss her journey, share what worked for her, with hopes that some of the information gleaned from her story can make your life just a bit easier on your M.S. Journey!  The show airs on the Brain Injury Radio Network at 5:30 PM Pacific time. That's 630 MT, 730 CT, and 830 ET. We hope to see you there.  We will be on at blogtalkradio.com Brain Injury Radio Network at 5:30pm Pacific time to listen to the show on your computer. OR call, 424-243-9540    ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/02/28/mess-with-ms-heather-love-lefell-and-call-in-guests</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2016 01:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650927/mess_with_ms_heather_love_lefell_and_call_in_guests.mp3" length="72366417" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Hi guys I have a radio show tonight and my guests is Heather Love Leffel!  Would you do me the honor of calling in? I will leave time before we tune out for callers!  I hope you'll join me this Saturday on "Mess With M.S." with Heather Love Leffel to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hi guys I have a radio show tonight and my guests is Heather Love Leffel!  Would you do me the honor of calling in? I will leave time before we tune out for callers!  I hope you'll join me this Saturday on "Mess With M.S." with Heather Love Leffel to discuss her journey, share what worked for her, with hopes that some of the information gleaned from her story can make your life just a bit easier on your M.S. Journey!  The show airs on the Brain Injury Radio Network at 5:30 PM Pacific time. That's 630 MT, 730 CT, and 830 ET. We hope to see you there.  We will be on at blogtalkradio.com Brain Injury Radio Network at 5:30pm Pacific time to listen to the show on your computer. OR call, 424-243-9540    ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4523</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio,heather love lefell,lisa dryer,mess with m.s.,m.s.</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e9ccb3e91295da63dfb0fd175b417373.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Veterans Voice with  Scott Bloom</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/veterans-voice-with-scott-bloom--63650938</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome new host Scott Bloom (Veteran) as he launches this new show to help other Veteran's find resources and support.  Topics surrounding Veterans will be discussed with a focus on brain injuries and resources.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/02/26/veterans-voice-with-scott-bloom</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650938/veterans_voice_with_scott_bloom.mp3" length="81059550" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome new host Scott Bloom (Veteran) as he launches this new show to help other Veteran's find resources and support.  Topics surrounding Veterans will be discussed with a focus on brain injuries and resources.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome new host Scott Bloom (Veteran) as he launches this new show to help other Veteran's find resources and support.  Topics surrounding Veterans will be discussed with a focus on brain injuries and resources.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5067</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio,brain injury radio network,veteran,veterans</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/12299584b30e38d6f9c60da7e534defc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dream Catchers - Joel Goldstein - Emerging Alternitive Therapies - Les Paul</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dream-catchers-joel-goldstein-emerging-alternitive-therapies-les-paul--63650974</link><description><![CDATA[No Stone Unturned (Introduction to Joel Goldstein) After teenage son Bart survived a catastrophic car accident resulting in severe brain Injury, the Goldstein’s left no stone unturned searching for remedies, both conventional and alternative, to Bart’s grave injuries. No Stone Unturned (University of Nebraska.   Joel has spoken about TBI and recovery from grave illness on NPR, public Television and to audiences from Medical Societies to the NYS Assembly. Joel resides in New Paltz, NY with his wife, Reiki Master Dayle Groudine.   The Goldstein’s are in process of forming a foundation to explore and promote theuse of alternative therapies for brain injuries, The BART Foundation Bart Goldstein was adopted from Korea at age five months.    He attended the nation’s largest Korean Heritage Camp, Camp Mujigae, from ages five though sixteen, as a camper, CIT and Junior Counselor. When almost 17, Bart suffered a severe traumatic brain injury in an auto accident.  He is the subject and hero of the No StoneUnturned (University of Nebraska Press), which recounts the family saga of his remarkable recovery from TBI.  He is a graduate of New Paltz High School and attended Maria College.  Currently he lives in his own apartment in Delmar, NY, works part-time, has made new friends, and moved on with his life. He contributes to awareness of TBI through advocacy in BIA NYS and Brain Injury Radio Network.  Recently he testified about alternative therapies before the NYS Assembly.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/02/24/dream-catchers--joel-goldstein--emerging-alternitive-therapies--les-paul</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650974/dream_catchers_joel_goldstein_emerging_alternitive_therapies_les_paul.mp3" length="177303429" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>No Stone Unturned (Introduction to Joel Goldstein) After teenage son Bart survived a catastrophic car accident resulting in severe brain Injury, the Goldstein’s left no stone unturned searching for remedies, both conventional and alternative, to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[No Stone Unturned (Introduction to Joel Goldstein) After teenage son Bart survived a catastrophic car accident resulting in severe brain Injury, the Goldstein’s left no stone unturned searching for remedies, both conventional and alternative, to Bart’s grave injuries. No Stone Unturned (University of Nebraska.   Joel has spoken about TBI and recovery from grave illness on NPR, public Television and to audiences from Medical Societies to the NYS Assembly. Joel resides in New Paltz, NY with his wife, Reiki Master Dayle Groudine.   The Goldstein’s are in process of forming a foundation to explore and promote theuse of alternative therapies for brain injuries, The BART Foundation Bart Goldstein was adopted from Korea at age five months.    He attended the nation’s largest Korean Heritage Camp, Camp Mujigae, from ages five though sixteen, as a camper, CIT and Junior Counselor. When almost 17, Bart suffered a severe traumatic brain injury in an auto accident.  He is the subject and hero of the No StoneUnturned (University of Nebraska Press), which recounts the family saga of his remarkable recovery from TBI.  He is a graduate of New Paltz High School and attended Maria College.  Currently he lives in his own apartment in Delmar, NY, works part-time, has made new friends, and moved on with his life. He contributes to awareness of TBI through advocacy in BIA NYS and Brain Injury Radio Network.  Recently he testified about alternative therapies before the NYS Assembly.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>11082</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alternitive,brain,brain injury,brain injury radio network,tbi survivors network</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7096799a1e5cde10e0e911f6b7e0430f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Matt Duffin Show - The Human Brain</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matt-duffin-show-the-human-brain--63650969</link><description><![CDATA[The Human Brain.  Or as I call it - ''The America's of Human Kind".  Pretty tough physically - for a mush of sponge material.  Knows all (ask my ex-wives), does all and can conquer all for individuals.  Mine?  I once considered it strong, then an "Isis-like attack" took place, and 7-years later, I'm still in the M*A*S*H unit it seems.  Being rebuilt, at its own, turtle-slow pace.  Take the bad with the new found good - FIND IT.  The causing bad will drift and the good becomes life.  FIND IT.  Will it be the same you?  Social Security Number-wise you are you, just differently you.  FIND YOURSELF.  Besides, the 'Old" you evidently didn't finish the life performance on a good note.    As soon as you are ready following your recovery - which is less than a year, normally it just makes sense to "look inside your brain".  , you MUST learn about the effects of the brain injury and strategies for dealing with those effects, its needed to learn about how a healthy brain functions. Today we are going to spend some time talking about parts of the brain and how they function. The goal of this discussion is not to make you think you need to learn all the parts of the brain, but merely to help you understand how  complex it is and why you may be experiencing particular challenges.  So class, take your seats and, well, listen.  Then Call (424) 243-9540 and let's go inside your crainium.  Oxygen needs, connections and the 50-50 part of the brain.  Deep Brain, neighbor a Brain Stem.  Pons, not involved with the game of Chess; or are they?  Five Lobes rolled around different matters that matter.  My current study in BICS.  I like them, but not interested in touching one.  Bring headphones, music allowed in class.  We'll ROCK!  Better than commercials...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/02/22/the-matt-duffin-show--the-human-brain</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650969/the_matt_duffin_show_the_human_brain.mp3" length="164080454" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Human Brain.  Or as I call it - ''The America's of Human Kind".  Pretty tough physically - for a mush of sponge material.  Knows all (ask my ex-wives), does all and can conquer all for individuals.  Mine?  I once considered it strong, then an...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Human Brain.  Or as I call it - ''The America's of Human Kind".  Pretty tough physically - for a mush of sponge material.  Knows all (ask my ex-wives), does all and can conquer all for individuals.  Mine?  I once considered it strong, then an "Isis-like attack" took place, and 7-years later, I'm still in the M*A*S*H unit it seems.  Being rebuilt, at its own, turtle-slow pace.  Take the bad with the new found good - FIND IT.  The causing bad will drift and the good becomes life.  FIND IT.  Will it be the same you?  Social Security Number-wise you are you, just differently you.  FIND YOURSELF.  Besides, the 'Old" you evidently didn't finish the life performance on a good note.    As soon as you are ready following your recovery - which is less than a year, normally it just makes sense to "look inside your brain".  , you MUST learn about the effects of the brain injury and strategies for dealing with those effects, its needed to learn about how a healthy brain functions. Today we are going to spend some time talking about parts of the brain and how they function. The goal of this discussion is not to make you think you need to learn all the parts of the brain, but merely to help you understand how  complex it is and why you may be experiencing particular challenges.  So class, take your seats and, well, listen.  Then Call (424) 243-9540 and let's go inside your crainium.  Oxygen needs, connections and the 50-50 part of the brain.  Deep Brain, neighbor a Brain Stem.  Pons, not involved with the game of Chess; or are they?  Five Lobes rolled around different matters that matter.  My current study in BICS.  I like them, but not interested in touching one.  Bring headphones, music allowed in class.  We'll ROCK!  Better than commercials...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10256</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio,downtown milton studio,matt duffin,people's 1st of spokane,tbi survivors network</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/05a81393c8fdedfdac6112138ed04eae.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Another Fork in the Road: Jessica Taylor Survivor/Author</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-jessica-taylor-survivor-author--63650940</link><description><![CDATA[Jessica Taylor learned about brain injury the hard way when she fell down a flight of concrete stairs. That event changed her life forever. Jessica had to pick up the pieces and glue them back together. She details her life with brain injury in her book, "From Tragedy to Triumph: Journey Back from the Edge." She will share her story and tell of how she advocates for brain injury survivors now.     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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/02/22/another-fork-in-the-road-jessica-taylor-survivorauthor</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2016 01:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650940/another_fork_in_the_road_jessica_taylor_survivorauthor.mp3" length="79880487" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jessica Taylor learned about brain injury the hard way when she fell down a flight of concrete stairs. That event changed her life forever. Jessica had to pick up the pieces and glue them back together. She details her life with brain injury in her...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jessica Taylor learned about brain injury the hard way when she fell down a flight of concrete stairs. That event changed her life forever. Jessica had to pick up the pieces and glue them back together. She details her life with brain injury in her book, "From Tragedy to Triumph: Journey Back from the Edge." She will share her story and tell of how she advocates for brain injury survivors now.     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]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4993</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>donna o'donnell figurski,jessica taylor,surviving traumatic brain inju,survivingtraumaticbraininjury.,"tragedy to triumph: journey b</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/276936d0e9d65b9542bc9ebf5d61c120.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Late Night with Joey Giggles and The Vulcan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/late-night-with-joey-giggles-and-the-vulcan--63650971</link><description><![CDATA[I'm proud to announce my partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio...  Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST... featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    Please join us for great guests, lots of jokes and fun... and of course the great knowledge and information you get from WIRN 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!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/02/21/late-night-with-joey-giggles-and-the-vulcan</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650971/late_night_with_joey_giggles_and_the_vulcan.mp3" length="172656141" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I'm proud to announce my partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio...  Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST... featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    Please...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I'm proud to announce my partnership with the Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio...  Late Night with Joeygiggles and The Vulcan will air every Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am EST... featuring The Vulcan, Miss Kimmy Simonsen.    Please join us for great guests, lots of jokes and fun... and of course the great knowledge and information you get from WIRN 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!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10792</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0f2a5df008f5d8f2baad29c2937d5e48.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dream Catchers - Survivor Turns challenges into a better life - Les Paul &amp; Tae</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dream-catchers-survivor-turns-challenges-into-a-better-life-les-paul-tae--63650966</link><description><![CDATA[Dream Catchers - Alexander Posner - Survivor Turns challenges into way to help others. Join us tonight to see how he made his Dream Come true!!!  In our show this week we will hear from a brain injury survivor that has taken his experience and turned it into a business where he helps others. Alexander Posner runs a business called Posner Home Care. He uses his personal experience to provide care such as reading to the visually impaired and driving to appointments that helps his customers live a more independent life  A regular topic on our show is the discussion of independent living.  Les Paul's work at an Independent Living Centers, the Americans with Disabilities act and related organizations provide us an opportunity to tell stories that give examples of the benefits of collaborating with these types of Centers as we work with brain injury challenges.  History will be interesting and provide our listeners with a unique perspective on how Alexander has turned his challenges into a way to help others and help others with Disabilities find new ways to live better more prosperous life!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/02/17/dream-catchers--survivor-turns-challenges-into-a-better-life--les-paul-tae</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650966/dream_catchers_survivor_turns_challenges_into_a_better_life_les_paul_tae.mp3" length="152643837" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dream Catchers - Alexander Posner - Survivor Turns challenges into way to help others. Join us tonight to see how he made his Dream Come true!!!  In our show this week we will hear from a brain injury survivor that has taken his experience and turned...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dream Catchers - Alexander Posner - Survivor Turns challenges into way to help others. Join us tonight to see how he made his Dream Come true!!!  In our show this week we will hear from a brain injury survivor that has taken his experience and turned it into a business where he helps others. Alexander Posner runs a business called Posner Home Care. He uses his personal experience to provide care such as reading to the visually impaired and driving to appointments that helps his customers live a more independent life  A regular topic on our show is the discussion of independent living.  Les Paul's work at an Independent Living Centers, the Americans with Disabilities act and related organizations provide us an opportunity to tell stories that give examples of the benefits of collaborating with these types of Centers as we work with brain injury challenges.  History will be interesting and provide our listeners with a unique perspective on how Alexander has turned his challenges into a way to help others and help others with Disabilities find new ways to live better more prosperous life!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9541</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alexander posner,employment,empowerment,survivor,thrivers</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/974adbb1dc12430c197710ea8eff4cce.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Who's the best president for persons with disabilities - With Craig Sicilia</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-s-the-best-president-for-persons-with-disabilities-with-craig-sicilia--63650957</link><description><![CDATA[Who will make the best president for persons living with disabilities?  Hosted by Craig Sicilia  Wow what a political cycle we have going on.  With candidates representing the extreme of both liberal and conservative.  So many people I talk to have such a wide range of concerns.  When it comes to disability there have only been a few things said.  I think this is a huge mistake for the candidate’s as 1 in 7 people are living with a disabilities.  And with social media people with disabilities can so sway the vote.  We can very easily rock the vote, and no one for some reason see it.     I am here to tell you when the time comes many advocacy organizations will start making a stand for some of these men and women running for the office of president of the United States.  I am planning on sharing this show, it’s achieve and with everyone and anyone who will listen.  So here’s the deal in order for this to be effective I need persons with disabilities opinions on who but most important why.     So tonight let’s share the issues that are important and concern us.  Who do you think is best for the disability population?  What do you want from the next president?  Why you believe this  (Let’s be respectful, to the point and remember everyone has their own opinion.  So let’s see what people with disability think)  I will invite all the candidate’s let’s see if any show up.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/02/16/whos-the-best-president-for-persons-with-disabilities--with-craig-sicilia</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650957/whos_the_best_president_for_persons_with_disabilities_with_craig_sicilia.mp3" length="121552689" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Who will make the best president for persons living with disabilities?  Hosted by Craig Sicilia  Wow what a political cycle we have going on.  With candidates representing the extreme of both liberal and conservative.  So many people I talk to have...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Who will make the best president for persons living with disabilities?  Hosted by Craig Sicilia  Wow what a political cycle we have going on.  With candidates representing the extreme of both liberal and conservative.  So many people I talk to have such a wide range of concerns.  When it comes to disability there have only been a few things said.  I think this is a huge mistake for the candidate’s as 1 in 7 people are living with a disabilities.  And with social media people with disabilities can so sway the vote.  We can very easily rock the vote, and no one for some reason see it.     I am here to tell you when the time comes many advocacy organizations will start making a stand for some of these men and women running for the office of president of the United States.  I am planning on sharing this show, it’s achieve and with everyone and anyone who will listen.  So here’s the deal in order for this to be effective I need persons with disabilities opinions on who but most important why.     So tonight let’s share the issues that are important and concern us.  Who do you think is best for the disability population?  What do you want from the next president?  Why you believe this  (Let’s be respectful, to the point and remember everyone has their own opinion.  So let’s see what people with disability think)  I will invite all the candidate’s let’s see if any show up.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7598</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bernie sanders,donald trump,hillary clinton,jeb bush,marco rubio</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/926a0108f05fd74273910bd3a62575ae.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Matt Duffin Show - Numerology with Donetta , Pt II</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matt-duffin-show-numerology-with-donetta-pt-ii--63651001</link><description><![CDATA[The show went for 15 mins, gonna reset.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/02/15/the-matt-duffin-show--numerology-with-donetta-pt-ii</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2016 03:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63651001/the_matt_duffin_show_numerology_with_donetta_pt_ii.mp3" length="213102469" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The show went for 15 mins, gonna reset.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The show went for 15 mins, gonna reset.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>13319</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>birn,damn,donetta,matt,nurmerology</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/images.spreaker.com/nuvolari-assets/blue_square_mic.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Matt Duffin Show - What's Your Number?  What's It Mean?  Numerology</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matt-duffin-show-what-s-your-number-what-s-it-mean-numerology--63650925</link><description><![CDATA[My Valentine for the first time since 6th grade (dangit, Dan took her for life - and what a 'ride' (will touch on show cars too).  About The Author, other than her distant California life, has touched the live's of  many in CanalTown; her family as well.    TNDS Announcer asked for the night of Love off, and Lefty can't talk so allow me to introduce 'once local' sweetheart Donetta Huffman (www.semicirclenumerology.com) a professional numerologist and author of Semi-Circle Numerology cards. She has studied numerology for many years and  specializes in personal readings. She has counseled many clients in their careers, personal lives and business decisions. Donetta also specializes in compatibility, helping each individual understand themselves and others on a much deeper level. She lectures and conducts events throughout the US and Canada.  Call in (424) 243-9540 Toll Free.  Talk with Donetta, offer a birthdate and an exact name from a birth certificate, Donetta will share information in regards to your: Life Path:Mission, who you are intended to be. Soul:Passions, secret desires, hopes and dreams. Personality:Impression you make on others. Destiny:Course of your life, who you will evolve to be. Please join us for an evening of fun. Tell your friends. You will laugh and be amazed. Donetta loves to share her knowledge. With her cards you too can begin to do readings for your spouse, your kids, your friends! You will find yourself asking everyone you know….   WHAT’S YOUR NUMBER?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/02/15/the-matt-duffin-show--whats-your-number-whats-it-mean-numerology</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650925/the_matt_duffin_show_whats_your_number_whats_it_mean_numerology.mp3" length="25088545" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>My Valentine for the first time since 6th grade (dangit, Dan took her for life - and what a 'ride' (will touch on show cars too).  About The Author, other than her distant California life, has touched the live's of  many in CanalTown; her family as...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[My Valentine for the first time since 6th grade (dangit, Dan took her for life - and what a 'ride' (will touch on show cars too).  About The Author, other than her distant California life, has touched the live's of  many in CanalTown; her family as well.    TNDS Announcer asked for the night of Love off, and Lefty can't talk so allow me to introduce 'once local' sweetheart Donetta Huffman (www.semicirclenumerology.com) a professional numerologist and author of Semi-Circle Numerology cards. She has studied numerology for many years and  specializes in personal readings. She has counseled many clients in their careers, personal lives and business decisions. Donetta also specializes in compatibility, helping each individual understand themselves and others on a much deeper level. She lectures and conducts events throughout the US and Canada.  Call in (424) 243-9540 Toll Free.  Talk with Donetta, offer a birthdate and an exact name from a birth certificate, Donetta will share information in regards to your: Life Path:Mission, who you are intended to be. Soul:Passions, secret desires, hopes and dreams. Personality:Impression you make on others. Destiny:Course of your life, who you will evolve to be. Please join us for an evening of fun. Tell your friends. You will laugh and be amazed. Donetta loves to share her knowledge. With her cards you too can begin to do readings for your spouse, your kids, your friends! You will find yourself asking everyone you know….   WHAT’S YOUR NUMBER?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1569</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>birn,matt duffin,tbi fun,tbinetwork,tbi recovery</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/510a3ee4b6cdab56ca5df0ae5ba949da.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Late Night With Joeygiggles and The Vulcan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/late-night-with-joeygiggles-and-the-vulcan--63650970</link><description><![CDATA[I'm proud to announce my partnership with the great Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio... I will be doing a show there called Late Night with Joeygiggles every Saturday Night 10-1 am EST... featuring Kimmy Simonsen --- the vulcan co-host    Please join me for great guests, lots of jokes and fun... and of course the great knowledge and information to get from WIRN Internet Radio...    Blogtalkradio Link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio   Call in number: 1-424-243-9540   Call in anytime for questions and comments... Invite youre friends it will be a great show form the mind of yours truly Joeygiggles]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/02/14/late-night-with-joeygiggles-and-the-vulcan</guid><pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650970/late_night_with_joeygiggles_and_the_vulcan.mp3" length="175397117" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I'm proud to announce my partnership with the great Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio... I will be doing a show there called Late Night with Joeygiggles every Saturday Night 10-1 am EST... featuring Kimmy Simonsen --- the vulcan co-host...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I'm proud to announce my partnership with the great Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio... I will be doing a show there called Late Night with Joeygiggles every Saturday Night 10-1 am EST... featuring Kimmy Simonsen --- the vulcan co-host    Please join me for great guests, lots of jokes and fun... and of course the great knowledge and information to get from WIRN Internet Radio...    Blogtalkradio Link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio   Call in number: 1-424-243-9540   Call in anytime for questions and comments... Invite youre friends it will be a great show form the mind of yours truly Joeygiggles]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10963</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>birn,brain,brain injury,jgf,wirn</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/images.spreaker.com/nuvolari-assets/blue_square_mic.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Mess With M.S.; Valentines and call in guests!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mess-with-m-s-valentines-and-call-in-guests--63650930</link><description><![CDATA[Would you do me the honor of calling in?  I hope you'll join me this Saturday on "Mess With M.S." with M.S. warriors to discuss the journey, share what worked for them, with hopes that some of the information gleaned from his story can make your life just a bit easier on your M.S. Journey! The show airs on the Brain Injury Radio Network at 5:30 PM Pacific time. That's 630 MT, 730 CT, and 830 ET. We hope to see you there.   Just click on the photo above at 5:30pm Pacific time to listen to the show on your computer. OR call, 424-243-9540   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/02/14/mess-with-ms-valentines-and-call-in-guests</guid><pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2016 01:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650930/mess_with_ms_valentines_and_call_in_guests.mp3" length="72155347" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Would you do me the honor of calling in?  I hope you'll join me this Saturday on "Mess With M.S." with M.S. warriors to discuss the journey, share what worked for them, with hopes that some of the information gleaned from his story can make your life...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Would you do me the honor of calling in?  I hope you'll join me this Saturday on "Mess With M.S." with M.S. warriors to discuss the journey, share what worked for them, with hopes that some of the information gleaned from his story can make your life just a bit easier on your M.S. Journey! The show airs on the Brain Injury Radio Network at 5:30 PM Pacific time. That's 630 MT, 730 CT, and 830 ET. We hope to see you there.   Just click on the photo above at 5:30pm Pacific time to listen to the show on your computer. OR call, 424-243-9540   ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4510</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio,facebook,lisa dryer,mess with ms,m.s.</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/images.spreaker.com/nuvolari-assets/blue_square_mic.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dream Catchers - Kicking It UP a Notch - Les Paul &amp; Tai</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dream-catchers-kicking-it-up-a-notch-les-paul-tai--63650980</link><description><![CDATA[Yes Dream Catchers is Kicking It UP a Notch or 2 big time!!! So get ready for some big and exiting changes!!! We are going to be reformatting Dream Catches to change the pace a bit to keep the show fresh and exiting.  We want to better help you navigate the maze that people with Brain Injuries and other disabilities go through on a day to day basis so get ready to see and hear some bold new changes and take part in lively chat, Motivational Ideas, and inspirational speakers and to learning how the Americans with Disabilities act can be your ticket to ride to a better more prosperous and joyful life.  We have decided to combine my 3 separate Brain injury Radio Network shows Dream Catchers, The Empowerment Zone and the Disability Round Table all into categories or segments all within the Dream Catchers format but also we want to mix it up a bit.  We will also be bringing in many new Ideas and special features such as, Mind games, advocacy, Music, Music Therapy and a whole lot more so get ready to shoot for the stars and Dream on with us the Dream Catchers.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/02/10/dream-catchers--kicking-it-up-a-notch--les-paul-tai</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650980/dream_catchers_kicking_it_up_a_notch_les_paul_tai.mp3" length="175946315" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Yes Dream Catchers is Kicking It UP a Notch or 2 big time!!! So get ready for some big and exiting changes!!! We are going to be reformatting Dream Catches to change the pace a bit to keep the show fresh and exiting.  We want to better help you...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Yes Dream Catchers is Kicking It UP a Notch or 2 big time!!! So get ready for some big and exiting changes!!! We are going to be reformatting Dream Catches to change the pace a bit to keep the show fresh and exiting.  We want to better help you navigate the maze that people with Brain Injuries and other disabilities go through on a day to day basis so get ready to see and hear some bold new changes and take part in lively chat, Motivational Ideas, and inspirational speakers and to learning how the Americans with Disabilities act can be your ticket to ride to a better more prosperous and joyful life.  We have decided to combine my 3 separate Brain injury Radio Network shows Dream Catchers, The Empowerment Zone and the Disability Round Table all into categories or segments all within the Dream Catchers format but also we want to mix it up a bit.  We will also be bringing in many new Ideas and special features such as, Mind games, advocacy, Music, Music Therapy and a whole lot more so get ready to shoot for the stars and Dream on with us the Dream Catchers.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10997</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio network,disability round table,dream catchers,live chatting,the empowerment zone</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8194203d0dbc4979a4e0fc2050f4244c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Matt Duffin Show - Super  Sports Fuss</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matt-duffin-show-super-sports-fuss--63650950</link><description><![CDATA[We shall flip through a few social and basic brain injury Coping Skills, as I cope with the end of Payton Manning's carrer.  We will discuss much, but after 10:30, unless you can talk Saddi into picking up the mic.  A couple of speakers will stop by, and a couple of rock and roll songs if need be.  I said, 10:30.  Usually we on TMDS are very curteous and accept VERY early calls, which eliminates my preparation, and that's cool.  I'd rather talk Live! with someone than, uh, "teach"'.     We will rock, we will ralk.  Probably laugh, go ahead and "get my goose" for being 'late'.  Or, is that when you turned us on anyway.  And, TMDS is a Support Group, yes World Wide (Super Bowl is like our 'Football' championship or Cricket title).  Check it out, there are some really neat commercials, no matter what country you are from.     Bring the leftover chips, and BYOB (as always) let's rock!  And, as a lifelong Colts fan, man this hurts but 'Go Bronco's;'  Nary a concussion fella's...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/02/08/the-matt-duffin-show--super-sports-fuss</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650950/the_matt_duffin_show_super_sports_fuss.mp3" length="116379608" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We shall flip through a few social and basic brain injury Coping Skills, as I cope with the end of Payton Manning's carrer.  We will discuss much, but after 10:30, unless you can talk Saddi into picking up the mic.  A couple of speakers will stop by,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We shall flip through a few social and basic brain injury Coping Skills, as I cope with the end of Payton Manning's carrer.  We will discuss much, but after 10:30, unless you can talk Saddi into picking up the mic.  A couple of speakers will stop by, and a couple of rock and roll songs if need be.  I said, 10:30.  Usually we on TMDS are very curteous and accept VERY early calls, which eliminates my preparation, and that's cool.  I'd rather talk Live! with someone than, uh, "teach"'.     We will rock, we will ralk.  Probably laugh, go ahead and "get my goose" for being 'late'.  Or, is that when you turned us on anyway.  And, TMDS is a Support Group, yes World Wide (Super Bowl is like our 'Football' championship or Cricket title).  Check it out, there are some really neat commercials, no matter what country you are from.     Bring the leftover chips, and BYOB (as always) let's rock!  And, as a lifelong Colts fan, man this hurts but 'Go Bronco's;'  Nary a concussion fella's...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7274</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio,lighter side of my traumatic b,matt duffin,tbi support,traumatic brain injury recover</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/111e9316add0891d4c9d6def59af2711.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Another Fork in the Road: Responsible Resolutions Cam Compton &amp; Lisa Dryer</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-responsible-resolutions-cam-compton-lisa-dryer--63650942</link><description><![CDATA[Brain injury survivors, Lisa Dryer and Cam Compton join me to discuss reasonable and responsible and realistic resolutions in the new year. Cam and Lisa both are challenged by many health issues. Lisa is living with Multiple Sclerosis, (MS.) and Cam had a stroke nearly four years ago. Their debilitating illnesses take a toll on each of their lives. Were going to find out how Cam and Lisa approach resolutions in the new year, how they decide if they are reasonable challenges, and how they attack their illnesses to make their lives better.  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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/02/08/another-fork-in-the-road-responsible-resolutions-cam-compton-lisa-dryer</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2016 01:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650942/another_fork_in_the_road_responsible_resolutions_cam_compton_lisa_dryer.mp3" length="79304121" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Brain injury survivors, Lisa Dryer and Cam Compton join me to discuss reasonable and responsible and realistic resolutions in the new year. Cam and Lisa both are challenged by many health issues. Lisa is living with Multiple Sclerosis, (MS.) and Cam...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Brain injury survivors, Lisa Dryer and Cam Compton join me to discuss reasonable and responsible and realistic resolutions in the new year. Cam and Lisa both are challenged by many health issues. Lisa is living with Multiple Sclerosis, (MS.) and Cam had a stroke nearly four years ago. Their debilitating illnesses take a toll on each of their lives. Were going to find out how Cam and Lisa approach resolutions in the new year, how they decide if they are reasonable challenges, and how they attack their illnesses to make their lives better.  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]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4957</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>donna o'donnelll figurski,lisa dryer,m.s.,multiple sclerosis,new year's resolutions</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e70f90d939b36106d98d2ed02ff14bb4.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Late Night With Joeygiggles and The Vulcan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/late-night-with-joeygiggles-and-the-vulcan--63650968</link><description><![CDATA[I'm proud to announce my partnership with the great Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio... I will be doing a show there called Late Night with Joeygiggles every Saturday Night 10-1 am EST... featuring Kimmy Simonsen --- the vulcan co-host    Please join me for great guests, lots of jokes and fun... and of course the great knowledge and information to get from WIRN Internet Radio...    Blogtalkradio Link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio   Call in number: 1-424-243-9540   Call in anytime for questions and comments... Invite youre friends it will be a great show form the mind of yours truly Joeygiggles]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/02/07/late-night-with-joeygiggles-and-the-vulcan</guid><pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650968/late_night_with_joeygiggles_and_the_vulcan.mp3" length="174331321" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I'm proud to announce my partnership with the great Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio... I will be doing a show there called Late Night with Joeygiggles every Saturday Night 10-1 am EST... featuring Kimmy Simonsen --- the vulcan co-host...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I'm proud to announce my partnership with the great Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio... I will be doing a show there called Late Night with Joeygiggles every Saturday Night 10-1 am EST... featuring Kimmy Simonsen --- the vulcan co-host    Please join me for great guests, lots of jokes and fun... and of course the great knowledge and information to get from WIRN Internet Radio...    Blogtalkradio Link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio   Call in number: 1-424-243-9540   Call in anytime for questions and comments... Invite youre friends it will be a great show form the mind of yours truly Joeygiggles]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10896</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>birn,fun,kimmy simonsen,late night with joeygiggles,vulcan co-host</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/images.spreaker.com/nuvolari-assets/blue_square_mic.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>SURVIVORS DESERVE BETTER!!!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/survivors-deserve-better--63650954</link><description><![CDATA[Tune in to this months Surviviors Deserve Better on the Brain Injury Rado Network, or listen to the archive.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/02/05/survivors-deserve-better</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650954/survivors_deserve_better.mp3" length="111428882" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Tune in to this months Surviviors Deserve Better on the Brain Injury Rado Network, or listen to the archive.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tune in to this months Surviviors Deserve Better on the Brain Injury Rado Network, or listen to the archive.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6965</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury,tbi</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f29650b32022226cf8f84cc8f8e72612.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dream Catchers - Channeling Anger into Positive Action - LesPaul &amp; Tai</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dream-catchers-channeling-anger-into-positive-action-lespaul-tai--63650988</link><description><![CDATA[Dream Catchers - Channeling Anger into Positive Action - LesPaul &amp; Tai   There is strength in numbers and we can’t all do it on our own and so collectively we can fight the good fight to advocate for a positive and uplifting future for people with Brain Injuries and all disability.   Channeling Anger into Positive Action is what we need to do and come together on the things that really matter so if you are angry about your on somebody else’s situation well together we can change the World!   As far as that goes so come on in and take part in the Dream Catchers which is a a place where discussion and creativity can turn into a whole new way of life were people with disabilities can learn how to live a bold new way of life!!!   Topics:   1.  Channeling anger   2.  Seeing the big picture   3.  Defusing the situations   4.  Redirecting anger   5. Positive versus negative   6. Team work   7. Community Advocacy   8. Systems Change advocacy   9. Living your life as Independent as possible   10 The Independent Living Movement]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/02/03/dream-catchers--channeling-anger-into-positive-action--lespaul-tai</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650988/dream_catchers_channeling_anger_into_positive_action_lespaul_tai.mp3" length="183363837" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dream Catchers - Channeling Anger into Positive Action - LesPaul &amp;amp; Tai   There is strength in numbers and we can’t all do it on our own and so collectively we can fight the good fight to advocate for a positive and uplifting future for people with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dream Catchers - Channeling Anger into Positive Action - LesPaul &amp; Tai   There is strength in numbers and we can’t all do it on our own and so collectively we can fight the good fight to advocate for a positive and uplifting future for people with Brain Injuries and all disability.   Channeling Anger into Positive Action is what we need to do and come together on the things that really matter so if you are angry about your on somebody else’s situation well together we can change the World!   As far as that goes so come on in and take part in the Dream Catchers which is a a place where discussion and creativity can turn into a whole new way of life were people with disabilities can learn how to live a bold new way of life!!!   Topics:   1.  Channeling anger   2.  Seeing the big picture   3.  Defusing the situations   4.  Redirecting anger   5. Positive versus negative   6. Team work   7. Community Advocacy   8. Systems Change advocacy   9. Living your life as Independent as possible   10 The Independent Living Movement]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>11461</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ee21e43ab6bdd9b97d6258cd4122545.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Matt Duffin Show - Realistic Self Talk</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matt-duffin-show-realistic-self-talk--63651011</link><description><![CDATA[Realistic Self Talk.  It's well beyond Positive and Negative Self Talk, but I like to keep my thoughts light yet Positive.  I try to feel the best possible, and as you beat up TBI folks are aware, that can be tiiring and a biitch.       You and others are going on aa trip.  Are we having fun?  The thought was, life changed.  Now, I had a REAL GOODD time visiting Amy Root, but she's allso a miracle.  A BIG, STRONG, UNUSUAL LIFE RECOVERY person.   Her mom I fell in love with.  BUT, "realisticlly, Colorado is 15 houors from Indiana.  Hard to date.  (but I snuck a couple ini).  Nothing Positive about that "thought", so we move on,  Or try to.  Usuallly with Survivors, the Realistic Thought willl come along, there is no "Order" in Negative, Positive and Reaalistic Thoughts, it rolls like the game "Aggrevation" hops along.  But for all, there is a Stoping Home...     YouTube allows TMDS to Rock &amp; Rolll, so we do.  We just don't do commercials.  Yet I still have to pee and get something fresh to drink.  Bet ya I find some realisty music to play...and Landon Walkler and Sharen Windy Roberrtsonn....]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/02/01/the-matt-duffin-show--realistic-self-talk</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63651011/the_matt_duffin_show_realistic_self_talk.mp3" length="226448741" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Realistic Self Talk.  It's well beyond Positive and Negative Self Talk, but I like to keep my thoughts light yet Positive.  I try to feel the best possible, and as you beat up TBI folks are aware, that can be tiiring and a biitch.       You and others...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Realistic Self Talk.  It's well beyond Positive and Negative Self Talk, but I like to keep my thoughts light yet Positive.  I try to feel the best possible, and as you beat up TBI folks are aware, that can be tiiring and a biitch.       You and others are going on aa trip.  Are we having fun?  The thought was, life changed.  Now, I had a REAL GOODD time visiting Amy Root, but she's allso a miracle.  A BIG, STRONG, UNUSUAL LIFE RECOVERY person.   Her mom I fell in love with.  BUT, "realisticlly, Colorado is 15 houors from Indiana.  Hard to date.  (but I snuck a couple ini).  Nothing Positive about that "thought", so we move on,  Or try to.  Usuallly with Survivors, the Realistic Thought willl come along, there is no "Order" in Negative, Positive and Reaalistic Thoughts, it rolls like the game "Aggrevation" hops along.  But for all, there is a Stoping Home...     YouTube allows TMDS to Rock &amp; Rolll, so we do.  We just don't do commercials.  Yet I still have to pee and get something fresh to drink.  Bet ya I find some realisty music to play...and Landon Walkler and Sharen Windy Roberrtsonn....]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>14154</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio,craig sicillia,mattt duffin,tbi survivors nnetwork,tmds</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f0e3dd22d635ae41688afa0b37450657.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Late Night With Joeygiggles ---- Supernatural Roundtable</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/late-night-with-joeygiggles-supernatural-roundtable--63650976</link><description><![CDATA[I'm proud to announce my partnership with the great Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio... I will be doing a show there called Late Night with Joeygiggles every Saturday Night 10-1 am EST... featuring Kimmy Simonsen   Please join me for great guests, lots of jokes and fun... and of course the great knowledge and information to get from WIRN Internet Radio...    Blogtalkradio Link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio  Call in number: 1-424-243-9540  Call in anytime for questions and comments... Invite youre friends it will be a great show form the mind of yours truly Joeygiggles]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/01/31/late-night-with-joeygiggles---supernatural-roundtable</guid><pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650976/late_night_with_joeygiggles_supernatural_roundtable.mp3" length="172448081" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I'm proud to announce my partnership with the great Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio... I will be doing a show there called Late Night with Joeygiggles every Saturday Night 10-1 am EST... featuring Kimmy Simonsen   Please join me for great...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I'm proud to announce my partnership with the great Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio... I will be doing a show there called Late Night with Joeygiggles every Saturday Night 10-1 am EST... featuring Kimmy Simonsen   Please join me for great guests, lots of jokes and fun... and of course the great knowledge and information to get from WIRN Internet Radio...    Blogtalkradio Link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio  Call in number: 1-424-243-9540  Call in anytime for questions and comments... Invite youre friends it will be a great show form the mind of yours truly Joeygiggles]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10778</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>birn,conspiracy,paranormal,roundtable,supernatural</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/images.spreaker.com/nuvolari-assets/blue_square_mic.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dream Catchers - Inclusiveness, creativity, and Passion! Les Paul</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dream-catchers-inclusiveness-creativity-and-passion-les-paul--63650983</link><description><![CDATA[When Martin Luther King gave his I Have A Dream Speech Millions of people of color heard his cry out for freedom for people all around the World and little did people recognize at first that people with disabilities around the World were listening to him say Free at last, free at last, Free at last!!Dream Catchers is a big tent philosophy filled with the hopes, Inclusiveness, Disability Rights, information for everyone to be able to come together working under one big giant tent.  If you have a disability and feel left out you are welcome hear, If you want to learn how to better understand how and why disability agency's work and don't work  First of all the honor of being directly involved as and employee with multiple disabilities working for a CIL (Center for independent Living) helps me have a better knowledge of the American with Disabilities act which is a federal mandates laws, and regulations designed to help people with disabilities to live a more prosperous inclusive and Independent life]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/01/27/dream-catchers--inclusiveness-creativity-and-passion-les-paul</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650983/dream_catchers_inclusiveness_creativity_and_passion_les_paul.mp3" length="172536186" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When Martin Luther King gave his I Have A Dream Speech Millions of people of color heard his cry out for freedom for people all around the World and little did people recognize at first that people with disabilities around the World were listening to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When Martin Luther King gave his I Have A Dream Speech Millions of people of color heard his cry out for freedom for people all around the World and little did people recognize at first that people with disabilities around the World were listening to him say Free at last, free at last, Free at last!!Dream Catchers is a big tent philosophy filled with the hopes, Inclusiveness, Disability Rights, information for everyone to be able to come together working under one big giant tent.  If you have a disability and feel left out you are welcome hear, If you want to learn how to better understand how and why disability agency's work and don't work  First of all the honor of being directly involved as and employee with multiple disabilities working for a CIL (Center for independent Living) helps me have a better knowledge of the American with Disabilities act which is a federal mandates laws, and regulations designed to help people with disabilities to live a more prosperous inclusive and Independent life]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10784</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>positive,positive energy,positive living,positive thinking,positivity</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e63a1830408de21186211efc6c2a454.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TBI One Love with Survivor Jimmy Durham</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tbi-one-love-with-survivor-jimmy-durham--63650952</link><description><![CDATA[Tune in and support the new host on the block!  :)  TBI One Love Radio hopes to provide a positive forum in effort to bring hope and inspiration to those touched with Traumatic Brain Injury as survivors and/or caregivers.   In spreading awareness and information regarding Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI One Love hopes to inform the public helping those with hidden disabilities and help in prevention of Traumatic Brain Injuries on a public level. Survivors and Caregivers, Together we can make a difference for not only each other, but also the change will help save lives in the future. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/01/26/tbi-one-love-with-survivor-jimmy-durham</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650952/tbi_one_love_with_survivor_jimmy_durham.mp3" length="114639644" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Tune in and support the new host on the block!  :)  TBI One Love Radio hopes to provide a positive forum in effort to bring hope and inspiration to those touched with Traumatic Brain Injury as survivors and/or caregivers.   In spreading awareness and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tune in and support the new host on the block!  :)  TBI One Love Radio hopes to provide a positive forum in effort to bring hope and inspiration to those touched with Traumatic Brain Injury as survivors and/or caregivers.   In spreading awareness and information regarding Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI One Love hopes to inform the public helping those with hidden disabilities and help in prevention of Traumatic Brain Injuries on a public level. Survivors and Caregivers, Together we can make a difference for not only each other, but also the change will help save lives in the future. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7165</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury,brain injury radio network,jimmy jam,support,tbi one love</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/40629224d262947f081f2029e6fb4d3a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>'The Matt Duffin Show' - Wrestling With Dementia...</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matt-duffin-show-wrestling-with-dementia--63651003</link><description><![CDATA[Ladies and Gentlemen.  Let's...get ready...too...RUUUUMMBLE!  We are coming full-grip from The  DownTown Milton Studio corner against abuse recieved as a minor, and ''not spoken of'''.  Concussions recieved, but ''was just sleeping hard'' kind of life.  And where it goes from there, the discovery's along the way and prosumed finish line..  Hillbillly Jim,Smith of the Ozark Mountains of Missouri and wife Shelia join me tonight in an in-depth look into dementia, its struggles an fight.  They've educated themselves quite well in the disease that has a STRONG chance in replacing the health and life issues of a TBI.  Our future, if you will.  Mr. Smith jjoins us to discuss the trials and treatments of having over 100 major consussions during his times, and the probablle CTE that ahs evolved.    Mr Hillbilly, er, uh, Mr. Smith will share his story, his times, his discovery of head trauma long after the times, along with his studies an efforts concerning dementia.  .  And what, prey tell, is to be done about youth athletics now?  I say let the kids play, stop changing rules to discover what can't be resolved.  Like all youth sports, education, experience in life skills and committment is a huge bonus.  (424)  243-9540...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/01/25/the-matt-duffin-show--wrestling-with-dementia-1</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63651003/the_matt_duffin_show_wrestling_with_dementia_1.mp3" length="221173679" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ladies and Gentlemen.  Let's...get ready...too...RUUUUMMBLE!  We are coming full-grip from The  DownTown Milton Studio corner against abuse recieved as a minor, and ''not spoken of'''.  Concussions recieved, but ''was just sleeping hard'' kind of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ladies and Gentlemen.  Let's...get ready...too...RUUUUMMBLE!  We are coming full-grip from The  DownTown Milton Studio corner against abuse recieved as a minor, and ''not spoken of'''.  Concussions recieved, but ''was just sleeping hard'' kind of life.  And where it goes from there, the discovery's along the way and prosumed finish line..  Hillbillly Jim,Smith of the Ozark Mountains of Missouri and wife Shelia join me tonight in an in-depth look into dementia, its struggles an fight.  They've educated themselves quite well in the disease that has a STRONG chance in replacing the health and life issues of a TBI.  Our future, if you will.  Mr. Smith jjoins us to discuss the trials and treatments of having over 100 major consussions during his times, and the probablle CTE that ahs evolved.    Mr Hillbilly, er, uh, Mr. Smith will share his story, his times, his discovery of head trauma long after the times, along with his studies an efforts concerning dementia.  .  And what, prey tell, is to be done about youth athletics now?  I say let the kids play, stop changing rules to discover what can't be resolved.  Like all youth sports, education, experience in life skills and committment is a huge bonus.  (424)  243-9540...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>13824</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio,concussions,dememtia,matt duffin,tbi survivors network</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f053a9711c4e3ad1c58e2dabd04bfa47.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Mess With M.S.;Tammey M Rede-Frey and call in guests!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mess-with-m-s-tammey-m-rede-frey-and-call-in-guests--63650934</link><description><![CDATA[PLEASE join me tonight at 5:30 Pacific, 7:30 Mountain and 8:30 Eastern on Brain Injury Radio Network with my guest Tammey M Rede-Frey On Mess with M.S." as we discuss the conventional and unconventional ways you can recover after an M.S., Brain Injury, or other traumatic event and lead a life of positivity!Tonight will be a guest and call in show, which will be fun, so please feel free to call in and share YOUR perspective, tragedies and triumphs!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/01/24/mess-with-mstammey-m-rede-frey-and-call-in-guests</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2016 01:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650934/mess_with_mstammey_m_rede_frey_and_call_in_guests.mp3" length="70289995" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>PLEASE join me tonight at 5:30 Pacific, 7:30 Mountain and 8:30 Eastern on Brain Injury Radio Network with my guest Tammey M Rede-Frey On Mess with M.S." as we discuss the conventional and unconventional ways you can recover after an M.S., Brain...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[PLEASE join me tonight at 5:30 Pacific, 7:30 Mountain and 8:30 Eastern on Brain Injury Radio Network with my guest Tammey M Rede-Frey On Mess with M.S." as we discuss the conventional and unconventional ways you can recover after an M.S., Brain Injury, or other traumatic event and lead a life of positivity!Tonight will be a guest and call in show, which will be fun, so please feel free to call in and share YOUR perspective, tragedies and triumphs!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4394</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury network,call in,lisa dryer,mess with m.s.,tammey m rede-frey</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/829fcf2413f14c92cff359f889bf3540.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dream Catchers - Les Paul, Tai &amp; the Gang</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dream-catchers-les-paul-tai-the-gang--63650984</link><description><![CDATA[Dream Catchers Les Paul &amp; Tai and the gang! Tonight we will have live talk, live chat and, open floor   I Have A Dream... We will talk about Martin Luther Kings I had a Dream speech in honor of his life and how Dream Catchers in many ways wants to keep that spirit alive for people with Brain Injuries &amp; disabilities Alive!   We will also talk about Eesha’s World a great performing Artists after school Development program   Dream Catchers here on the Brain Injury Radio Network is more than an Idea or a thought Instead it is a place where people who Dream of a better and brighter tomorrow and a brighter future for all people with disabilities everywhere. Join us tonight and learn new ways to help yourself as well!    ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/01/20/dream-catchers--les-paul-tai-the-gang</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650984/dream_catchers_les_paul_tai_the_gang.mp3" length="174735905" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dream Catchers Les Paul &amp;amp; Tai and the gang! Tonight we will have live talk, live chat and, open floor   I Have A Dream... We will talk about Martin Luther Kings I had a Dream speech in honor of his life and how Dream Catchers in many ways wants to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dream Catchers Les Paul &amp; Tai and the gang! Tonight we will have live talk, live chat and, open floor   I Have A Dream... We will talk about Martin Luther Kings I had a Dream speech in honor of his life and how Dream Catchers in many ways wants to keep that spirit alive for people with Brain Injuries &amp; disabilities Alive!   We will also talk about Eesha’s World a great performing Artists after school Development program   Dream Catchers here on the Brain Injury Radio Network is more than an Idea or a thought Instead it is a place where people who Dream of a better and brighter tomorrow and a brighter future for all people with disabilities everywhere. Join us tonight and learn new ways to help yourself as well!    ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10921</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>birn,brain,coma,concussions,therapy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/eac1c628ea0dbdf0d2776978774f39fe.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Hidden Epidemic with Craig Sicilia</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/hidden-epidemic-with-craig-sicilia--63650924</link><description><![CDATA[Join us as we talk about being hidden, what it is like the challenges and struggles that we go through, if you missed this now is your chance to hear it]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/01/19/hidden-epidemic-with-craig-sicilia</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650924/hidden_epidemic_with_craig_sicilia.mp3" length="46298720" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join us as we talk about being hidden, what it is like the challenges and struggles that we go through, if you missed this now is your chance to hear it</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join us as we talk about being hidden, what it is like the challenges and struggles that we go through, if you missed this now is your chance to hear it]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2894</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>braininjuryradio,support</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e069d443d1cd98c77819abd64fb9ac14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>If There's a Will, There's a Way (Sam Way That Is) on Matt Duffin Show</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/if-there-s-a-will-there-s-a-way-sam-way-that-is-on-matt-duffin-show--63650998</link><description><![CDATA[I've been to Kallops, looking for a way .. And up in the Candadian Mountains, was that way .. Sam Way!     Join Matt and former Co-Host Sam Way has fallen in love .. Hailey is her name. He asked her to marry him and she agreed! Join them and hear the details being considered, as well as just what else he's been up to!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/01/18/if-theres-a-will-theres-a-way-sam-way-that-is-on-matt-duffin-show</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650998/if_theres_a_will_theres_a_way_sam_way_that_is_on_matt_duffin_show.mp3" length="204176950" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I've been to Kallops, looking for a way .. And up in the Candadian Mountains, was that way .. Sam Way!     Join Matt and former Co-Host Sam Way has fallen in love .. Hailey is her name. He asked her to marry him and she agreed! Join them and hear the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I've been to Kallops, looking for a way .. And up in the Candadian Mountains, was that way .. Sam Way!     Join Matt and former Co-Host Sam Way has fallen in love .. Hailey is her name. He asked her to marry him and she agreed! Join them and hear the details being considered, as well as just what else he's been up to!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>12762</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>discussion,matt duffin,sam way,support,tbi</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7ca54e2a15d45bce639de6f10fbe1b0e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Another Fork in the Road: Ann Boriskie - Director of Brain Injury Peer Visitor</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-ann-boriskie-director-of-brain-injury-peer-visitor--63650928</link><description><![CDATA[Ann Boriskie, a TBI survivor of more than 17-years says, “Get involved. Volunteer.” “By helping others with a brain injury, you truly help yourself in so many ways.” Ann is the Brain Injury Peer Visitor Association Director and her motto is “YOU CAN!”     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   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/01/18/another-fork-in-the-road-ann-boriskie--director-of-brain-injury-peer-visitor</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2016 01:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650928/another_fork_in_the_road_ann_boriskie_director_of_brain_injury_peer_visitor.mp3" length="78265074" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ann Boriskie, a TBI survivor of more than 17-years says, “Get involved. Volunteer.” “By helping others with a brain injury, you truly help yourself in so many ways.” Ann is the Brain Injury Peer Visitor Association Director and her motto is “YOU CAN!”...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ann Boriskie, a TBI survivor of more than 17-years says, “Get involved. Volunteer.” “By helping others with a brain injury, you truly help yourself in so many ways.” Ann is the Brain Injury Peer Visitor Association Director and her motto is “YOU CAN!”     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   ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4892</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ann boriskie,another fork in the road,brain injury peer visitor asso,donna o'donnell figurski</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e70f90d939b36106d98d2ed02ff14bb4.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Late Night With Joeygiggles</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/late-night-with-joeygiggles--63650978</link><description><![CDATA[Hey everyone,   I'm proud to announce my partnership with the great Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio... I will be doing a show there called Late Night with Joeygiggles every Saturday Night 10-1 am EST... featuring Kimmy Simonsen --- the vulcan co-host    Please join me for great guests, lots of jokes and fun... and of course the great knowledge and information to get from WIRN Internet Radio...    Blogtalkradio Link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio   Call in number: 1-424-243-9540   Call in anytime for questions and comments... Invite youre friends it will be a great show form the mind of yours truly Joeygiggles]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/01/17/late-night-with-joeygiggles</guid><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650978/late_night_with_joeygiggles.mp3" length="175401297" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Hey everyone,   I'm proud to announce my partnership with the great Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio... I will be doing a show there called Late Night with Joeygiggles every Saturday Night 10-1 am EST... featuring Kimmy Simonsen --- the vulcan...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hey everyone,   I'm proud to announce my partnership with the great Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio... I will be doing a show there called Late Night with Joeygiggles every Saturday Night 10-1 am EST... featuring Kimmy Simonsen --- the vulcan co-host    Please join me for great guests, lots of jokes and fun... and of course the great knowledge and information to get from WIRN Internet Radio...    Blogtalkradio Link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio   Call in number: 1-424-243-9540   Call in anytime for questions and comments... Invite youre friends it will be a great show form the mind of yours truly Joeygiggles]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10963</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>chronic pain,crps,jgf,pain,rsd</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a0b93fc73fd8fa3f2393e8294697967e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Going Full Blast! - Dream Catchers - LesPaul &amp; Tai</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/going-full-blast-dream-catchers-lespaul-tai--63650982</link><description><![CDATA[Often living with a Brain Injury up is down and down is up and you just don’t know who to trust or what is coming next. The next thing you know the World around feels like a nightmare and your Friends no longer understand you and you Donte understand them either!  Tonight I want to talk about strategies to help you start taking back the pieces of your life one bit at a time in a way that hopefully will help all of us develop new coping skills, relationships, and community Support systems to Empower us all to live our best life ever.  That’s not going to happen overnight but bit by bit and Day by Day when all can start re training ourselves to accept the new US and join in with me to celebrate life and the victory of becoming an over comer and survivor while at the same time fully know that there are many going through the struggle of a life time just to survive right now.  Join me as we face life’s hardships together on Dream Catchers with Les Paul and Tae Tonight on Dream Catchers on how to start turning our challenges into a life everlasting!   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/01/13/going-full-blast--dream-catchers--lespaul-tai</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650982/going_full_blast_dream_catchers_lespaul_tai.mp3" length="176630514" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Often living with a Brain Injury up is down and down is up and you just don’t know who to trust or what is coming next. The next thing you know the World around feels like a nightmare and your Friends no longer understand you and you Donte understand...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Often living with a Brain Injury up is down and down is up and you just don’t know who to trust or what is coming next. The next thing you know the World around feels like a nightmare and your Friends no longer understand you and you Donte understand them either!  Tonight I want to talk about strategies to help you start taking back the pieces of your life one bit at a time in a way that hopefully will help all of us develop new coping skills, relationships, and community Support systems to Empower us all to live our best life ever.  That’s not going to happen overnight but bit by bit and Day by Day when all can start re training ourselves to accept the new US and join in with me to celebrate life and the victory of becoming an over comer and survivor while at the same time fully know that there are many going through the struggle of a life time just to survive right now.  Join me as we face life’s hardships together on Dream Catchers with Les Paul and Tae Tonight on Dream Catchers on how to start turning our challenges into a life everlasting!   ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>11040</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>dream catchers,lespaul morgan,mindfulness,recovery,stress</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e0ef95746ca00cb5bcc583349c54bdfe.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Matt Duffin Show - "It Snowed Ice,  I'm Sick, Let's Rock"</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matt-duffin-show-it-snowed-ice-i-m-sick-let-s-rock--63651008</link><description><![CDATA[My daughter Mercadi is with me in The Downtown Miltion Studio, and we are going to attemp a nice, regularly scheduled TMDS.  However, I myself have little energy but a lot of flu bug.  Our scheduled guest may or not call in, our electricity may or not hold up and Mercadi is terrified of a Microphone.  Not a phone, good God no.  Just a Mic.  She speaks very softly, and is worried about her voice on the air.  Too bad, I suggested.  We shall see.     (424) 243-9540 and talk with us, or her.  Krystal, Sam Way and who knows who of TBI Survivor World may call in for a spell, or maybe not.  More rock.  Do a bit of History and "small, short" momolog and wait for your calls, coach Saddi and play "what song you want to hear, besides Free Bird.  Sick or not, I'm still a feather-ruffler...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/01/11/the-matt-duffin-show--it-snowed-ice-im-sick-lets-rock</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63651008/the_matt_duffin_show_it_snowed_ice_im_sick_lets_rock.mp3" length="226411543" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>My daughter Mercadi is with me in The Downtown Miltion Studio, and we are going to attemp a nice, regularly scheduled TMDS.  However, I myself have little energy but a lot of flu bug.  Our scheduled guest may or not call in, our electricity may or not...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[My daughter Mercadi is with me in The Downtown Miltion Studio, and we are going to attemp a nice, regularly scheduled TMDS.  However, I myself have little energy but a lot of flu bug.  Our scheduled guest may or not call in, our electricity may or not hold up and Mercadi is terrified of a Microphone.  Not a phone, good God no.  Just a Mic.  She speaks very softly, and is worried about her voice on the air.  Too bad, I suggested.  We shall see.     (424) 243-9540 and talk with us, or her.  Krystal, Sam Way and who knows who of TBI Survivor World may call in for a spell, or maybe not.  More rock.  Do a bit of History and "small, short" momolog and wait for your calls, coach Saddi and play "what song you want to hear, besides Free Bird.  Sick or not, I'm still a feather-ruffler...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>14151</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>birn,matt duffin,mercadi duffin,people first of spokane,tbi survivors network</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3b118563708ef7b0da5c40e4acc00435.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Late Night With Joeygiggles on BIRN</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/late-night-with-joeygiggles-on-birn--63650979</link><description><![CDATA[Hey everyone,   I'm proud to announce my partnership with the great Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio... I will be doing a show there called Late Night with Joeygiggles every Saturday Night 10-1 am EST... featuring Kimmy Simonsen --- the vulcan co-host   Please join me for great guests, lots of jokes and fun... and of course the great knowledge and information to get from WIRN Internet Radio...    Blogtalkradio Link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio   Call in number: 1-424-243-9540   Call in anytime for questions and comments... Invite youre friends it will be a great show form the mind of yours truly Joeygiggles]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/01/10/late-night-with-joeygiggles-on-birn</guid><pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650979/late_night_with_joeygiggles_on_birn.mp3" length="172618524" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Hey everyone,   I'm proud to announce my partnership with the great Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio... I will be doing a show there called Late Night with Joeygiggles every Saturday Night 10-1 am EST... featuring Kimmy Simonsen --- the vulcan...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hey everyone,   I'm proud to announce my partnership with the great Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio... I will be doing a show there called Late Night with Joeygiggles every Saturday Night 10-1 am EST... featuring Kimmy Simonsen --- the vulcan co-host   Please join me for great guests, lots of jokes and fun... and of course the great knowledge and information to get from WIRN Internet Radio...    Blogtalkradio Link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio   Call in number: 1-424-243-9540   Call in anytime for questions and comments... Invite youre friends it will be a great show form the mind of yours truly Joeygiggles]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10789</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>abi,brain injury,brain injury radio,jgf,tbi</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ee8fbb7c211921c41ddb126a6dee2f77.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Mess With M.S.; Amanda Candow of the Ohio Rights group recently met  Montel</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mess-with-m-s-amanda-candow-of-the-ohio-rights-group-recently-met-montel--63650992</link><description><![CDATA[This is about how M.S. can change anyone's life and what positive steps to take!  M.S. is the most debilitating neurological disease. 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 M.S. 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 M.S.and  brain injury. I'd love it if you'd join me in my journey; where we all can learn to be better versions of ourselves!    On the first episode of 2016, we talk to Amanda Candow who is not only an amazing M.S. role model but an amazing woman! She will talk about her forays into grassroots politics, YouTube videos, social groups online, how she  got to meet Montel Williams as of late, and on  being a very sucessful fighter of the M.S. Monster!  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/01/10/mess-with-ms-amanda-candow-of-the-ohio-rights-group-recently-met-montel</guid><pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2016 01:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650992/mess_with_ms_amanda_candow_of_the_ohio_rights_group_recently_met_montel.mp3" length="74586616" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is about how M.S. can change anyone's life and what positive steps to take!  M.S. is the most debilitating neurological disease. When I discovered that I was diagnosed with it, it changed my life. I only knew to continue approaching life the way...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is about how M.S. can change anyone's life and what positive steps to take!  M.S. is the most debilitating neurological disease. 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 M.S. 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 M.S.and  brain injury. I'd love it if you'd join me in my journey; where we all can learn to be better versions of ourselves!    On the first episode of 2016, we talk to Amanda Candow who is not only an amazing M.S. role model but an amazing woman! She will talk about her forays into grassroots politics, YouTube videos, social groups online, how she  got to meet Montel Williams as of late, and on  being a very sucessful fighter of the M.S. Monster!  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4662</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>amanda candow,brain injury radio,mess with m.s.,montel williams,ohio rights group</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/dc35765b27815bc6c7b94a07b95228e8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>SURVIV0RS DESERVE BETTER</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/surviv0rs-deserve-better--63651006</link><description><![CDATA[Joy Montgomery is a Continuous Improvement Consultant for small to mid-sized companies and startups. For more than 40 years, she has been helping companies improve processes. She has been helping job seekers with their process for more than 30 years where she applies the same analytical skills she uses in her work. Her work with Veterans has been with the VA, Marine for Life, California’s Employment Development Department, The Army, the Navy League, the Coast Guard, and several LinkedIn Veterans groups.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/01/08/surviv0rs-deserve-better</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63651006/surviv0rs_deserve_better.mp3" length="114243001" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Joy Montgomery is a Continuous Improvement Consultant for small to mid-sized companies and startups. For more than 40 years, she has been helping companies improve processes. She has been helping job seekers with their process for more than 30 years...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Joy Montgomery is a Continuous Improvement Consultant for small to mid-sized companies and startups. For more than 40 years, she has been helping companies improve processes. She has been helping job seekers with their process for more than 30 years where she applies the same analytical skills she uses in her work. Her work with Veterans has been with the VA, Marine for Life, California’s Employment Development Department, The Army, the Navy League, the Coast Guard, and several LinkedIn Veterans groups.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7141</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury,braininjuryradio,brain injury radio network,survivors deserve better,tbi</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/721f0bfab9daa8c2d89062ab2250958c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>NEW YEAR - NOW WHAT 2016</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-year-now-what-2016--63651013</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to 2016 for many they just finished their first work day of the New Year.  We get right back into the hustle and bustle of our normal crazy schedules.  Life just keeps happening, it’s funny that way.  Many have already forgotten their resolutions, and are stuck in the routines.  Clinging on to the baggage of yester year.      It is time to have the best year ever, it is time to let go of the things that are out of our control and the pain inside each of us have.  It is time to live a life based on who we are today not who we were yesterday.  Building a life of meaning based on what we can do not what we used to do or can’t do.  It is time to live a life where we appreciate who we are and what we offer.  It is time to be you!!    We need your stories of how you have overcome disability and the journey that has made you who you are, sharing hope, inspiration and the possibility that there is life after disability.  And a life that can be great and meaningful, and what it takes.. Please share tonight.   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/01/05/new-year--now-what-2016</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63651013/new_year_now_what_2016.mp3" length="170421313" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to 2016 for many they just finished their first work day of the New Year.  We get right back into the hustle and bustle of our normal crazy schedules.  Life just keeps happening, it’s funny that way.  Many have already forgotten their...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to 2016 for many they just finished their first work day of the New Year.  We get right back into the hustle and bustle of our normal crazy schedules.  Life just keeps happening, it’s funny that way.  Many have already forgotten their resolutions, and are stuck in the routines.  Clinging on to the baggage of yester year.      It is time to have the best year ever, it is time to let go of the things that are out of our control and the pain inside each of us have.  It is time to live a life based on who we are today not who we were yesterday.  Building a life of meaning based on what we can do not what we used to do or can’t do.  It is time to live a life where we appreciate who we are and what we offer.  It is time to be you!!    We need your stories of how you have overcome disability and the journey that has made you who you are, sharing hope, inspiration and the possibility that there is life after disability.  And a life that can be great and meaningful, and what it takes.. Please share tonight.   ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10652</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>braininjuryradio,cheryl green,craig sicilia,live brain injury support,online brain injury support gr</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/74c59a988ff0be55bbd7e41f4294dff1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Matt Duffin Show - Saying the Right Thing</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matt-duffin-show-saying-the-right-thing--63651108</link><description><![CDATA[Happy New Day!!!  May you make the year a 'Sweet Sixteen' and survive the drops, slips, confusions, frustrations, and well, a typical TBI Life.  I grabbed my toolbox, and tonight let's go "Under the Hood" and talk about saying the right thing.  Puttng both your guard and 'talking from within' on a balencing wire, being kind, being nice, saying your thoughts in a nutshell.  Or, 1less than 3-minutes.  That's a long time to listen to someone, especially with a brain injury who, uh, shuffles the cards often.   Just DEAL for crying out loud!  Patience is a strong suit with TBI's, but focus is not.  Say IT!     Except me.  I do this for hours and hours, each week so I have to talk.  If you call in, call me, call all of us, I don't have to talk so much.  And get to hear, listen and understand (try) your issues.  If its about Brain Injury, probably I can identify.  Or one of our listeners will, and they will call us.  EVERYONE call us who wish to share, learn, question or understand brain injury.  I/we can help.  Not hurt, that's for certain.  I take Survivors calls, sure.  I take Caregivers, most certainly.  I will TAKE CALLERS FROM FAMILIES of Survivors, one of these Certificates say I should talk with you.  In Rehab Centers and Trauma Units, I do often.       (424)  243-9540 is our U.S. toll free number.  We have others for around the w orld, just send me a message and ask on Facebook.  Home of 'Matt Duffin (Hard Headed)' Brain Injury Support Group.  We meet all the time btw, and I always am dressed.  But, like the radio show that joins the gang, ya gotta open your mouth.  OK, move your fingers...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/01/04/the-matt-duffin-show--saying-the-right-thing</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63651108/the_matt_duffin_show_saying_the_right_thing.mp3" length="226806097" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Happy New Day!!!  May you make the year a 'Sweet Sixteen' and survive the drops, slips, confusions, frustrations, and well, a typical TBI Life.  I grabbed my toolbox, and tonight let's go "Under the Hood" and talk about saying the right thing.  Puttng...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Happy New Day!!!  May you make the year a 'Sweet Sixteen' and survive the drops, slips, confusions, frustrations, and well, a typical TBI Life.  I grabbed my toolbox, and tonight let's go "Under the Hood" and talk about saying the right thing.  Puttng both your guard and 'talking from within' on a balencing wire, being kind, being nice, saying your thoughts in a nutshell.  Or, 1less than 3-minutes.  That's a long time to listen to someone, especially with a brain injury who, uh, shuffles the cards often.   Just DEAL for crying out loud!  Patience is a strong suit with TBI's, but focus is not.  Say IT!     Except me.  I do this for hours and hours, each week so I have to talk.  If you call in, call me, call all of us, I don't have to talk so much.  And get to hear, listen and understand (try) your issues.  If its about Brain Injury, probably I can identify.  Or one of our listeners will, and they will call us.  EVERYONE call us who wish to share, learn, question or understand brain injury.  I/we can help.  Not hurt, that's for certain.  I take Survivors calls, sure.  I take Caregivers, most certainly.  I will TAKE CALLERS FROM FAMILIES of Survivors, one of these Certificates say I should talk with you.  In Rehab Centers and Trauma Units, I do often.       (424)  243-9540 is our U.S. toll free number.  We have others for around the w orld, just send me a message and ask on Facebook.  Home of 'Matt Duffin (Hard Headed)' Brain Injury Support Group.  We meet all the time btw, and I always am dressed.  But, like the radio show that joins the gang, ya gotta open your mouth.  OK, move your fingers...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>14176</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio network,indiana brain injury accociati,matt duffin,tbi copingn,traumatic brain injury survivo</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/50030e13b5965a19ab9e4d3b2aa8da74.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>WHY SO SENSITIVE pre-programing</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-so-sensitive-pre-programing--63650955</link><description><![CDATA[Why So Sensitive   Featuring Host Ashok Rajamani, author and brain injuiry advocate.  Great show one you don''t want to miss.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/01/04/why-so-sensitive-pre-programing</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2016 01:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650955/why_so_sensitive_pre_programing.mp3" length="2818008" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Why So Sensitive   Featuring Host Ashok Rajamani, author and brain injuiry advocate.  Great show one you don''t want to miss.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Why So Sensitive   Featuring Host Ashok Rajamani, author and brain injuiry advocate.  Great show one you don''t want to miss.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>177</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>another fork in the road,bi,brain injury,brain injury survivor,tbi</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/images.spreaker.com/nuvolari-assets/blue_square_mic.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Late Night With Joeygiggles --- Special Birthday Edition with Kimmy Simonsen ---</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/late-night-with-joeygiggles-special-birthday-edition-with-kimmy-simonsen--63651031</link><description><![CDATA[I'm proud to announce my partnership with the great Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio... I will be doing a show there called Late Night with Joeygiggles every Saturday Night 10-1 am EST... featuring Kimmy Simonsen   Please join me for great guests, lots of jokes and fun... and of course the great knowledge and information to get from WIRN Internet Radio...    Blogtalkradio Link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio  Call in number: 1-424-243-9540  Call in anytime for questions and comments... Invite youre friends it will be a great show form the mind of yours truly Joeygiggles]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/01/03/late-night-with-joeygiggles---special-birthday-edition-with-kimmy-simonsen--</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63651031/late_night_with_joeygiggles_special_birthday_edition_with_kimmy_simonsen.mp3" length="176202106" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I'm proud to announce my partnership with the great Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio... I will be doing a show there called Late Night with Joeygiggles every Saturday Night 10-1 am EST... featuring Kimmy Simonsen   Please join me for great...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I'm proud to announce my partnership with the great Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio... I will be doing a show there called Late Night with Joeygiggles every Saturday Night 10-1 am EST... featuring Kimmy Simonsen   Please join me for great guests, lots of jokes and fun... and of course the great knowledge and information to get from WIRN Internet Radio...    Blogtalkradio Link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio  Call in number: 1-424-243-9540  Call in anytime for questions and comments... Invite youre friends it will be a great show form the mind of yours truly Joeygiggles]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>11013</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/images.spreaker.com/nuvolari-assets/blue_square_mic.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>WTF? (Where's The Focus?) w/Kevin Phillips - Welcome 2016... Ready, Set, GOAL!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/wtf-where-s-the-focus-w-kevin-phillips-welcome-2016-ready-set-goal--63651004</link><description><![CDATA[A New year has arrived and we have 365 days to make it better, Universe willing. What are some of your goals for 2016, in spite of your Brain Injury or PTSD? Join us tonight for 52 ideas (one for each week) on how you can increase your FUNctionality during 2016 all while having FUN!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/01/02/wtf-wheres-the-focus-wkevin-phillips--welcome-2016-ready-set-goal</guid><pubDate>Sat, 02 Jan 2016 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63651004/wtf_wheres_the_focus_wkevin_phillips_welcome_2016_ready_set_goal.mp3" length="86440356" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A New year has arrived and we have 365 days to make it better, Universe willing. What are some of your goals for 2016, in spite of your Brain Injury or PTSD? Join us tonight for 52 ideas (one for each week) on how you can increase your FUNctionality...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A New year has arrived and we have 365 days to make it better, Universe willing. What are some of your goals for 2016, in spite of your Brain Injury or PTSD? Join us tonight for 52 ideas (one for each week) on how you can increase your FUNctionality during 2016 all while having FUN!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5403</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>kevin a. phillips,ptsd,tbi,usmc,veteran</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7503c7fea4ed41d4ade1cccad6dee844.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>New Years Eve Bash - With Craig &amp; Kim Ringing in the New Year (prerecorded)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-years-eve-bash-with-craig-kim-ringing-in-the-new-year-prerecorded--63651049</link><description><![CDATA[Here we go into 2016 A New Year, the best year so far, let us bring it in together, sharing our successes and failures.  We all have some of each, let share so we all can have the best year yet, 2016 is going to be incredible, best ever.  In 2015 we made lots of changes, lots of new leaders and a philosophy to let those things fail that are meant to fail.   And to let those things succeed that are meant to succeed and they did.   Let us lift each other up in support, as we bring in the New Year for each time zone together for all 4 time zones starting east going west.  Together we can achieve all things.  I am so excited about 2016 and all that it will bring.  All that we shall make of it join in the party as we celebrate a year of blessing that is to come.  We'd like to thank our listener's for supporting BIRN, so we can carry that support out to others. Together we can and are, making a difference.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2016/01/02/new-years-eve-bash--with-craig-kim-ringing-in-the-new-year-prerecorded</guid><pubDate>Sat, 02 Jan 2016 01:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63651049/new_years_eve_bash_with_craig_kim_ringing_in_the_new_year_prerecorded.mp3" length="175507542" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Here we go into 2016 A New Year, the best year so far, let us bring it in together, sharing our successes and failures.  We all have some of each, let share so we all can have the best year yet, 2016 is going to be incredible, best ever.  In 2015 we...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Here we go into 2016 A New Year, the best year so far, let us bring it in together, sharing our successes and failures.  We all have some of each, let share so we all can have the best year yet, 2016 is going to be incredible, best ever.  In 2015 we made lots of changes, lots of new leaders and a philosophy to let those things fail that are meant to fail.   And to let those things succeed that are meant to succeed and they did.   Let us lift each other up in support, as we bring in the New Year for each time zone together for all 4 time zones starting east going west.  Together we can achieve all things.  I am so excited about 2016 and all that it will bring.  All that we shall make of it join in the party as we celebrate a year of blessing that is to come.  We'd like to thank our listener's for supporting BIRN, so we can carry that support out to others. Together we can and are, making a difference.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10970</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>braininjuryradio,brain injury support,craig sicilia,live brain injury chat,live brain injury support</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6dc203cba548be2ab840c4142e109bdf.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dream Catchers - New Dreams, New Hope, New Year 2016 coming - Les Paul &amp; Tai</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dream-catchers-new-dreams-new-hope-new-year-2016-coming-les-paul-tai--63651066</link><description><![CDATA[Tonight's show will feature a number of interesting topics with a look to our futures as New Years Eve approached.  We will open the conversation with the new Movie release concussion.   Also look to New Years resolutions with a Focus On The Future. As part of the New Year we will talk about our thoughts on healthy eating and being mindful of what we out in our bodies.  We encourage lots of participation and conversation.  Join us. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2015/12/30/dream-catchers--new-dreams-new-hope-new-year-2016-coming--les-paul-tai</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2015 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63651066/dream_catchers_new_dreams_new_hope_new_year_2016_coming_les_paul_tai.mp3" length="178449473" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Tonight's show will feature a number of interesting topics with a look to our futures as New Years Eve approached.  We will open the conversation with the new Movie release concussion.   Also look to New Years resolutions with a Focus On The Future....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tonight's show will feature a number of interesting topics with a look to our futures as New Years Eve approached.  We will open the conversation with the new Movie release concussion.   Also look to New Years resolutions with a Focus On The Future. As part of the New Year we will talk about our thoughts on healthy eating and being mindful of what we out in our bodies.  We encourage lots of participation and conversation.  Join us. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>11154</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio network,dreamcatchers,dream catchers,lespaul morgan,newyear</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1c91a6ac272360816e2a0dd1ea9f1266.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Matt Duffin Show - Next Year in Your View</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matt-duffin-show-next-year-in-your-view--63651017</link><description><![CDATA[Annual 'Year in Review Show' time of year again.  Again, I'll pass.  I don't like to look back, much was ugly, much was injured, and with amnesia, much is forgotten.  Short Term Memory 'skills' I have now?  I forget yesterday, unless we  play "Ground Hogs Day" for a couple of weeks.  I'll get it.  But, who has time?  Familiy, Caregivers, Therapist?  Who?  Uh, society does, if you make it so.  It all begins with acceptance, and is driven by self-effort.  Baby Step effort works for me.  It should you too!  We have to think before we leap, and leaping some bounds may have to be accepted as a leaap unreachable.  But your brain is a HUGE playground, find another swing or teeter totter.  Wait, maybe not a teeter totter, or jungle gym, monkey bars.  But you can get around and swing.  Watch the others.  Learn your best.  As Pop would say "ya ought to be doing something, even if its wrong."  Why?  We do learn from our mistakes, and yes, again its a repetitive process.  But we learn.     I think I'll go shoot some basketball with my separated shoulder.  One year, its just gotta work...  (424) 243-9540 an lets Talk, learn and oh, just listen.  I got us a world-wide traumatic brain injury support group we can hang out together at....And yes, put on some clothes...something!  Enjoy a Happy Next Day, and may it reach 2016 (at least)..]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2015/12/28/the-matt-duffin-show--next-year-in-your-view</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2015 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63651017/the_matt_duffin_show_next_year_in_your_view.mp3" length="156951742" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Annual 'Year in Review Show' time of year again.  Again, I'll pass.  I don't like to look back, much was ugly, much was injured, and with amnesia, much is forgotten.  Short Term Memory 'skills' I have now?  I forget yesterday, unless we  play "Ground...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Annual 'Year in Review Show' time of year again.  Again, I'll pass.  I don't like to look back, much was ugly, much was injured, and with amnesia, much is forgotten.  Short Term Memory 'skills' I have now?  I forget yesterday, unless we  play "Ground Hogs Day" for a couple of weeks.  I'll get it.  But, who has time?  Familiy, Caregivers, Therapist?  Who?  Uh, society does, if you make it so.  It all begins with acceptance, and is driven by self-effort.  Baby Step effort works for me.  It should you too!  We have to think before we leap, and leaping some bounds may have to be accepted as a leaap unreachable.  But your brain is a HUGE playground, find another swing or teeter totter.  Wait, maybe not a teeter totter, or jungle gym, monkey bars.  But you can get around and swing.  Watch the others.  Learn your best.  As Pop would say "ya ought to be doing something, even if its wrong."  Why?  We do learn from our mistakes, and yes, again its a repetitive process.  But we learn.     I think I'll go shoot some basketball with my separated shoulder.  One year, its just gotta work...  (424) 243-9540 an lets Talk, learn and oh, just listen.  I got us a world-wide traumatic brain injury support group we can hang out together at....And yes, put on some clothes...something!  Enjoy a Happy Next Day, and may it reach 2016 (at least)..]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9810</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio network,matt duffin,tbi courage,tbi recovery,tbi survivors network</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7869b85bd1543c61d75ebce9e751af1a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Late Night "Without" Joeygiggles</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/late-night-without-joeygiggles--63651043</link><description><![CDATA[Saturday December 26th 2015   10:00pm to 1:00am Eastern time  9:00pm to Midnight Central time  8:00pm to 11:00pm Mountain time  7:00pm to 10:00pm Pacific time     It's a CHRISTMAS IS OVER! party! Kim Justus and I (The Vulcan) will be discussing the craziness of the holidays, listening to some music, and recapping some of the more bizarre things that happened in 2015 ?? This is a call-in show, the more the merrier!    If you've never tuned in to BlogTalk live, it's a quick sign-up/sign-in process. Once you're in, you can listen live AND participate in live chat happening at the bottom of the page during the show! If you have questions but don't want to be on live radio, you can ask in chat and I'll answer. How cool is that?   (424) 243-9540 is the call in number if you have anything to add to the discussion at hand.   See ya there, Minions ????????????]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2015/12/27/late-night-without-joeygiggles-1</guid><pubDate>Sun, 27 Dec 2015 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63651043/late_night_without_joeygiggles_1.mp3" length="171334554" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Saturday December 26th 2015   10:00pm to 1:00am Eastern time  9:00pm to Midnight Central time  8:00pm to 11:00pm Mountain time  7:00pm to 10:00pm Pacific time     It's a CHRISTMAS IS OVER! party! Kim Justus and I (The Vulcan) will be discussing the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Saturday December 26th 2015   10:00pm to 1:00am Eastern time  9:00pm to Midnight Central time  8:00pm to 11:00pm Mountain time  7:00pm to 10:00pm Pacific time     It's a CHRISTMAS IS OVER! party! Kim Justus and I (The Vulcan) will be discussing the craziness of the holidays, listening to some music, and recapping some of the more bizarre things that happened in 2015 ?? This is a call-in show, the more the merrier!    If you've never tuned in to BlogTalk live, it's a quick sign-up/sign-in process. Once you're in, you can listen live AND participate in live chat happening at the bottom of the page during the show! If you have questions but don't want to be on live radio, you can ask in chat and I'll answer. How cool is that?   (424) 243-9540 is the call in number if you have anything to add to the discussion at hand.   See ya there, Minions ????????????]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10709</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b5c5a42508e5b9583bda71f7ed0b2f71.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Mess With MS: Elana Kuranz of The Happiness Project joins me</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mess-with-ms-elana-kuranz-of-the-happiness-project-joins-me--63651012</link><description><![CDATA[This is about how M.S. can change anyone's life and what positive steps to take!  M.S. is the most debilitating neurological disease. 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 M.S. 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 M.S.&amp;brain injury. I'd love it if you'd join me in my journey; where we all can learn to be better versions of ourselves!  Please join me, Lisa Dryer, in the studio tonight , on Brain Injury Radio 12/26 with our very special guest, Elana Kuranz, where  we will discuss M.S. and how the diagnosis can change your life! But we will also discuss the power of conventional and unconventional wisdoms to be found in the M.S. journey; and Elana's personal story of sunsets, exercise, family love, juicing, and much, much more!            ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2015/12/27/mess-with-ms-elana-kuranz-of-the-happiness-project-joins-me-1</guid><pubDate>Sun, 27 Dec 2015 01:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63651012/mess_with_ms_elana_kuranz_of_the_happiness_project_joins_me_1.mp3" length="75307177" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is about how M.S. can change anyone's life and what positive steps to take!  M.S. is the most debilitating neurological disease. When I discovered that I was diagnosed with it, it changed my life. I only knew to continue approaching life the way...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is about how M.S. can change anyone's life and what positive steps to take!  M.S. is the most debilitating neurological disease. 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 M.S. 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 M.S.&amp;brain injury. I'd love it if you'd join me in my journey; where we all can learn to be better versions of ourselves!  Please join me, Lisa Dryer, in the studio tonight , on Brain Injury Radio 12/26 with our very special guest, Elana Kuranz, where  we will discuss M.S. and how the diagnosis can change your life! But we will also discuss the power of conventional and unconventional wisdoms to be found in the M.S. journey; and Elana's personal story of sunsets, exercise, family love, juicing, and much, much more!            ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4707</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio,elana kuranz,facebook,lisa dryer,mess with m.s.</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c81f68e1264a698b9cf86df9c8bd905e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dream Catchers - Turning Christmas stress into a blessing - Les Paul &amp; Tai</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dream-catchers-turning-christmas-stress-into-a-blessing-les-paul-tai--63651019</link><description><![CDATA[Tonight we wish you good tidings and joy as we prepare to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s but for many of us the Christmas holiday season can be stressful, painful, and easily short circuit our Brains as the stimulation and information over load can make even the best of us feel like we are falling apart.   That is when we the survivors our care givers, and Family, and Friends need to learn to understand that the holidays can bring special challenges and blessings as well so join in the discussion with us tonight as we prepare to celebrate the reason for the season on Dream Catchers! Infact I have felt the stress and over load this week to the poingt I just had to go home early and go to bed exausted to the point that was all I could do.   Topics will include   1. Information over load!   2. To much eye Candy   3. Short Term and long term memory   4. People cant see my injuries so they judge me   5. Trying to rember so many names an things   6. KNowing when to sit down and rest   7. Crash and Burn or Live and let Live   8.  When stress becomes your blessings   9. Over coming sadness during the holiidays   10. Becoming an over comer]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2015/12/23/dream-catchers--turning-christmas-stress-into-a-blessing--les-paul-tai</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2015 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63651019/dream_catchers_turning_christmas_stress_into_a_blessing_les_paul_tai.mp3" length="169686541" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Tonight we wish you good tidings and joy as we prepare to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s but for many of us the Christmas holiday season can be stressful, painful, and easily short circuit our Brains as the stimulation and information over load...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tonight we wish you good tidings and joy as we prepare to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s but for many of us the Christmas holiday season can be stressful, painful, and easily short circuit our Brains as the stimulation and information over load can make even the best of us feel like we are falling apart.   That is when we the survivors our care givers, and Family, and Friends need to learn to understand that the holidays can bring special challenges and blessings as well so join in the discussion with us tonight as we prepare to celebrate the reason for the season on Dream Catchers! Infact I have felt the stress and over load this week to the poingt I just had to go home early and go to bed exausted to the point that was all I could do.   Topics will include   1. Information over load!   2. To much eye Candy   3. Short Term and long term memory   4. People cant see my injuries so they judge me   5. Trying to rember so many names an things   6. KNowing when to sit down and rest   7. Crash and Burn or Live and let Live   8.  When stress becomes your blessings   9. Over coming sadness during the holiidays   10. Becoming an over comer]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10606</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>avm,brain injury radio network,cerebral hemorrhage,cerebral palsy,concussions</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/974adbb1dc12430c197710ea8eff4cce.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Surviving the Blues</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/surviving-the-blues--63651038</link><description><![CDATA[Just 4 days till Christmas, many feel like they are just losing it, like has gone out of control, you feel pressure in your chest, your thoughts are flying, you feel alone, misunderstood and cannot even begin to explain how you feel.  When so many have lost so much, a time of year to remember all those people, all that pain.  Lost in a world where you don’t belong, caught up in your own emotions and you can’t stop it.    You are not alone millions struggle with the season, but we must find ways to release our soul and feel some good in our hearts it is there.  It is hard to recognize sometimes.  Hard to appreciate the things we do have when we have so much loss to compare it with.  But we must and together we can.    Join in the conversation, help each other through a season that is so difficult for so many, spread your wisdom and love to others who need it now more than ever.  Let us ease the harshness of the season bringing Joy to the World one person at a time.   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2015/12/22/surviving-the-blues</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2015 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63651038/surviving_the_blues.mp3" length="145364660" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Just 4 days till Christmas, many feel like they are just losing it, like has gone out of control, you feel pressure in your chest, your thoughts are flying, you feel alone, misunderstood and cannot even begin to explain how you feel.  When so many...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Just 4 days till Christmas, many feel like they are just losing it, like has gone out of control, you feel pressure in your chest, your thoughts are flying, you feel alone, misunderstood and cannot even begin to explain how you feel.  When so many have lost so much, a time of year to remember all those people, all that pain.  Lost in a world where you don’t belong, caught up in your own emotions and you can’t stop it.    You are not alone millions struggle with the season, but we must find ways to release our soul and feel some good in our hearts it is there.  It is hard to recognize sometimes.  Hard to appreciate the things we do have when we have so much loss to compare it with.  But we must and together we can.    Join in the conversation, help each other through a season that is so difficult for so many, spread your wisdom and love to others who need it now more than ever.  Let us ease the harshness of the season bringing Joy to the World one person at a time.   ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9086</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury and christmas,christmas blues,craig sicilia,live brain injury support,lori purdy faitel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b08b1b57f1dbde36b8c7a708389df7c3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>It's a Matt Duffin TBI Christmas Show...</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-a-matt-duffin-tbi-christmas-show--63651124</link><description><![CDATA[Been in touch with our Summer friend in the Winter.  THE Cross Country TBI Survivor bicycle rider turned Political 'pest' Mr. Daniel Mallino, and he'll join in at the bottom of the first hour as we share some stories, Holiday Hope's and his deep work on Capitol Hill in D.C.   Try to play some Merry Rock again tonight, but prevent me!  Keep calling in, give me your oppion.  I learn and admit when wrong.  I mean, it is 6'o'clock p.m., surely I've been wrong at some point today.  We share, listen and understand another.  Wouldn't live be just grand if all folks could look at life as a BI Survivor does?       Santa does.  HO HO HO!       I'll discuss my FOUR visits to my Neurophycologist this past week, and what I've learned this time, to share.  But, I'm still thinking on it ALL.  And at 1pm on Monday, I'll be there again.  No one on MY idea of life teaches TBI life to me better than Dr. Samantha Backhaus.  If it wasn't so late Indy-Time, I bet she's call in.  Every one join in the begining of Christmas Week.  Hit it, Linus, Snoopy With a touch of a Life Survivor - '"We wish you a Merry Christmas, and a pleasant next day..."  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2015/12/21/its-a-matt-duffin-tbi-christmas-show</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2015 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63651124/its_a_matt_duffin_tbi_christmas_show.mp3" length="224310044" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Been in touch with our Summer friend in the Winter.  THE Cross Country TBI Survivor bicycle rider turned Political 'pest' Mr. Daniel Mallino, and he'll join in at the bottom of the first hour as we share some stories, Holiday Hope's and his deep work...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Been in touch with our Summer friend in the Winter.  THE Cross Country TBI Survivor bicycle rider turned Political 'pest' Mr. Daniel Mallino, and he'll join in at the bottom of the first hour as we share some stories, Holiday Hope's and his deep work on Capitol Hill in D.C.   Try to play some Merry Rock again tonight, but prevent me!  Keep calling in, give me your oppion.  I learn and admit when wrong.  I mean, it is 6'o'clock p.m., surely I've been wrong at some point today.  We share, listen and understand another.  Wouldn't live be just grand if all folks could look at life as a BI Survivor does?       Santa does.  HO HO HO!       I'll discuss my FOUR visits to my Neurophycologist this past week, and what I've learned this time, to share.  But, I'm still thinking on it ALL.  And at 1pm on Monday, I'll be there again.  No one on MY idea of life teaches TBI life to me better than Dr. Samantha Backhaus.  If it wasn't so late Indy-Time, I bet she's call in.  Every one join in the begining of Christmas Week.  Hit it, Linus, Snoopy With a touch of a Life Survivor - '"We wish you a Merry Christmas, and a pleasant next day..."  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>14020</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio,merry tbi chrstmas,people 1st of spokane,tbi survivors network,the matt duffin show</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f0e3dd22d635ae41688afa0b37450657.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Another Fork in the Road: Party Nite with Daniel, Lisabeth, and Me</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-party-nite-with-daniel-lisabeth-and-me--63650994</link><description><![CDATA[You are invited to our holiday party. Former guests and panelists are joining me to spread a little holiday cheer and to talk about how they approach this busy season.     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   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2015/12/21/another-fork-in-the-road-party-nite-with-daniel-lisabeth-and-me</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2015 01:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650994/another_fork_in_the_road_party_nite_with_daniel_lisabeth_and_me.mp3" length="79793969" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>You are invited to our holiday party. Former guests and panelists are joining me to spread a little holiday cheer and to talk about how they approach this busy season.     Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[You are invited to our holiday party. Former guests and panelists are joining me to spread a little holiday cheer and to talk about how they approach this busy season.     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   ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4988</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury,brain injury radio network,donna o'donnell figurski,speak out!</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/73624368ba503aa49d12b8a6ddfc258d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Late Night With Joeygiggles ---- Supernatural Roundtable --- Christmas Edition</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/late-night-with-joeygiggles-supernatural-roundtable-christmas-edition--63651027</link><description><![CDATA[I'm proud to announce my partnership with the great Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio... I will be doing a show there called Late Night with Joeygiggles every Saturday Night 10-1 am EST... featuring Kimmy Simonsen    Please join me for great guests, lots of jokes and fun... and of course the great knowledge and information to get from WIRN Internet Radio...    Blogtalkradio Link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio   Call in number: 1-424-243-9540   Call in anytime for questions and comments... Invite youre friends it will be a great show form the mind of yours truly Joeygiggles]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2015/12/20/late-night-with-joeygiggles---supernatural-roundtable---christmas-edition</guid><pubDate>Sun, 20 Dec 2015 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63651027/late_night_with_joeygiggles_supernatural_roundtable_christmas_edition.mp3" length="176718286" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I'm proud to announce my partnership with the great Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio... I will be doing a show there called Late Night with Joeygiggles every Saturday Night 10-1 am EST... featuring Kimmy Simonsen    Please join me for great...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I'm proud to announce my partnership with the great Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio... I will be doing a show there called Late Night with Joeygiggles every Saturday Night 10-1 am EST... featuring Kimmy Simonsen    Please join me for great guests, lots of jokes and fun... and of course the great knowledge and information to get from WIRN Internet Radio...    Blogtalkradio Link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio   Call in number: 1-424-243-9540   Call in anytime for questions and comments... Invite youre friends it will be a great show form the mind of yours truly Joeygiggles]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>11045</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/images.spreaker.com/nuvolari-assets/blue_square_mic.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>WTF? (Where's The Focus?) w/Kevin Phillips - 2015 in Review</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/wtf-where-s-the-focus-w-kevin-phillips-2015-in-review--63651085</link><description><![CDATA[It is the last show of "WTF? (Where's The Focus?)" on BIRN for 2015. Join us tonight as we review some of the highlights from 2015 like, we found the "Cure for RACISM, Cancer and AIDS", the Supreme Court recognized "GAY" Marriage as something different than regular 'marriage', How a Man can win "Woman of the Year" and even "Why are 22 of our Nation's Veterans, still committing suicide while Politicians bicker over who'd be a better President" and just about anything in between. Join us LIVE @424.243.9540 or the Chatroom w/the Marvelous Maggie!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2015/12/19/wtf-wheres-the-focus-wkevin-phillips--2015-in-review</guid><pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2015 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63651085/wtf_wheres_the_focus_wkevin_phillips_2015_in_review.mp3" length="84926508" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It is the last show of "WTF? (Where's The Focus?)" on BIRN for 2015. Join us tonight as we review some of the highlights from 2015 like, we found the "Cure for RACISM, Cancer and AIDS", the Supreme Court recognized "GAY" Marriage as something...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It is the last show of "WTF? (Where's The Focus?)" on BIRN for 2015. Join us tonight as we review some of the highlights from 2015 like, we found the "Cure for RACISM, Cancer and AIDS", the Supreme Court recognized "GAY" Marriage as something different than regular 'marriage', How a Man can win "Woman of the Year" and even "Why are 22 of our Nation's Veterans, still committing suicide while Politicians bicker over who'd be a better President" and just about anything in between. Join us LIVE @424.243.9540 or the Chatroom w/the Marvelous Maggie!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5308</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>kevin a. phillips,ptsd,tbi,usmc,veteran</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7503c7fea4ed41d4ade1cccad6dee844.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Matt Duffin Show - "Under the Hood" Emotional TuneUp</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matt-duffin-show-under-the-hood-emotional-tuneup--63651014</link><description><![CDATA[With my traumatic brain injury, life seems so much more understandable, comprehendable and I learn much about "the new me" by helping others in the same boat.  My 'shipmates.       We share, because we care.  One of the 'options' of today's world that comes easier to us to accomplish thoughts and ways.  The payment?  PRICELESS!     Have trouble finding the right words?  Saying what you mean?  Talk long? REAL long?  Wanna learn about Hard, Soft andn Fear Based Emotions?  See things "differently" . or talk about dealing with Thought Traps?  Do you misread Body Language, or not understand the 'movemets" with the talk?  Get out your ToolBox, let's' do a wee bit of Brain Mechanics!  You as well are the repairman.  Certainly, you play Rock N Roll in your shop'; I do...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2015/12/14/the-matt-duffin-show--under-the-hood-emotional-tuneup</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2015 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63651014/the_matt_duffin_show_under_the_hood_emotional_tuneup.mp3" length="155108960" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>With my traumatic brain injury, life seems so much more understandable, comprehendable and I learn much about "the new me" by helping others in the same boat.  My 'shipmates.       We share, because we care.  One of the 'options' of today's world that...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[With my traumatic brain injury, life seems so much more understandable, comprehendable and I learn much about "the new me" by helping others in the same boat.  My 'shipmates.       We share, because we care.  One of the 'options' of today's world that comes easier to us to accomplish thoughts and ways.  The payment?  PRICELESS!     Have trouble finding the right words?  Saying what you mean?  Talk long? REAL long?  Wanna learn about Hard, Soft andn Fear Based Emotions?  See things "differently" . or talk about dealing with Thought Traps?  Do you misread Body Language, or not understand the 'movemets" with the talk?  Get out your ToolBox, let's' do a wee bit of Brain Mechanics!  You as well are the repairman.  Certainly, you play Rock N Roll in your shop'; I do...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9695</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>better relationships followoin,brain injury radio,matt duffin,relationship building,traumatic brain injury support</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f0e3dd22d635ae41688afa0b37450657.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Late Night with Joeygiggles</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/late-night-with-joeygiggles--63651034</link><description><![CDATA[I'm proud to announce my partnership with the great Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio... I will be doing a show there called Late Night with Joeygiggles every Saturday Night 10-1 am EST... featuring Kimmy Simonsen   Please join me for great guests, lots of jokes and fun... and of course the great knowledge and information to get from WIRN Internet Radio...    Blogtalkradio Link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio  Call in number: 1-424-243-9540  Call in anytime for questions and comments... Invite youre friends it will be a great show form the mind of yours truly Joeygiggles]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2015/12/13/late-night-with-joeygiggles</guid><pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2015 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63651034/late_night_with_joeygiggles.mp3" length="172486449" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I'm proud to announce my partnership with the great Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio... I will be doing a show there called Late Night with Joeygiggles every Saturday Night 10-1 am EST... featuring Kimmy Simonsen   Please join me for great...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I'm proud to announce my partnership with the great Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio... I will be doing a show there called Late Night with Joeygiggles every Saturday Night 10-1 am EST... featuring Kimmy Simonsen   Please join me for great guests, lots of jokes and fun... and of course the great knowledge and information to get from WIRN Internet Radio...    Blogtalkradio Link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio  Call in number: 1-424-243-9540  Call in anytime for questions and comments... Invite youre friends it will be a great show form the mind of yours truly Joeygiggles]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10781</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/images.spreaker.com/nuvolari-assets/blue_square_mic.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Mess With M.S.; Chris Morris of YouTube's Chris Plays Guitar</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mess-with-m-s-chris-morris-of-youtube-s-chris-plays-guitar--63650989</link><description><![CDATA[This is about how M.S. can change anyone's life and what positive steps to take!  M.S. is the most debilitating neurological disease. 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 M.S. 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 M.S.&amp;brain injury. I'd love it if you'd join me in my journey; where we all can learn to be better versions of ourselves!  Please join me in the studio tonight 12/15 with our very special guest Chris Morris and we will discuss M.S. and how they can change your life! But we will also discuss the power of music, art, and love in the healing process and how Chris found a new way to live through the day with the best things in A.A., Paleo diets, metal guitar, and online dating!      ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2015/12/13/mess-with-ms-chris-morris-of-youtubes-chris-plays-guitar</guid><pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2015 01:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63650989/mess_with_ms_chris_morris_of_youtubes_chris_plays_guitar.mp3" length="75676235" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is about how M.S. can change anyone's life and what positive steps to take!  M.S. is the most debilitating neurological disease. When I discovered that I was diagnosed with it, it changed my life. I only knew to continue approaching life the way...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is about how M.S. can change anyone's life and what positive steps to take!  M.S. is the most debilitating neurological disease. 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 M.S. 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 M.S.&amp;brain injury. I'd love it if you'd join me in my journey; where we all can learn to be better versions of ourselves!  Please join me in the studio tonight 12/15 with our very special guest Chris Morris and we will discuss M.S. and how they can change your life! But we will also discuss the power of music, art, and love in the healing process and how Chris found a new way to live through the day with the best things in A.A., Paleo diets, metal guitar, and online dating!      ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4730</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>chris morris,chris morris plays guitar,lisa dryer,ms</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9dea698726724d02e8c2da05702255e9.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>That's IL Baby ep 14</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/that-s-il-baby-ep-14--63651110</link><description><![CDATA[episode 14 new topics with renae wes and mike improv and awesome music!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2015/12/11/thats-il-baby-ep-14</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2015 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63651110/thats_il_baby_ep_14.mp3" length="154391742" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>episode 14 new topics with renae wes and mike improv and awesome music!</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[episode 14 new topics with renae wes and mike improv and awesome music!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9650</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>april,braininjuryradio,mike,renae,wes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/images.spreaker.com/nuvolari-assets/blue_square_mic.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dream Catchers - TBI - Starting over and over again - Tai &amp; Les Paul</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dream-catchers-tbi-starting-over-and-over-again-tai-les-paul--63651037</link><description><![CDATA[Dream Catchers - TBI - Starting over and over again - Tai &amp; Les Paul   Isn’t it amazing as we near the end of 2015 and Family Friends and loved ones are still often clueless about just how Brain Injury and related disabilities are effected   Has anyone ever been irritated when people ask you questions like a   Song Spreading my Wings  Over and Over Again Lack of understanding Why so Angry at The Good and the Bad They see my weakness and not my strengths Devoting your Support System Support Stop allowing people to use your disability against us! Think positive - With a loud voice - Live life the way you see fit! Not the way others want you too!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2015/12/09/dream-catchers--tbi--starting-over-and-over-again--tai-les-paul</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2015 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63651037/dream_catchers_tbi_starting_over_and_over_again_tai_les_paul.mp3" length="169576617" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dream Catchers - TBI - Starting over and over again - Tai &amp;amp; Les Paul   Isn’t it amazing as we near the end of 2015 and Family Friends and loved ones are still often clueless about just how Brain Injury and related disabilities are effected   Has...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dream Catchers - TBI - Starting over and over again - Tai &amp; Les Paul   Isn’t it amazing as we near the end of 2015 and Family Friends and loved ones are still often clueless about just how Brain Injury and related disabilities are effected   Has anyone ever been irritated when people ask you questions like a   Song Spreading my Wings  Over and Over Again Lack of understanding Why so Angry at The Good and the Bad They see my weakness and not my strengths Devoting your Support System Support Stop allowing people to use your disability against us! Think positive - With a loud voice - Live life the way you see fit! Not the way others want you too!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10599</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>lack of understanding,mindfulness,over and over again,starting over,tbi</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9211f22e77d74be387caeac9d316d80e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Survival Zone</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/survival-zone--63651048</link><description><![CDATA[Survival after brain injury is harder than anyone knows. But even as hard as it is it is possible. That’s what the survival zone is all about. "What is Possible?"   Craig and Cheryl will share how through creativity and hope we can live a life that is meaningful, complete. Not easy but a life that you can love. One that gives us pride and purpose even through the hard times, which there can be a lot of. As well we will be featuring out beyond survival team, Brandon, Nicki and Cory who will add much creativity and perspectives. This is a show you don't want to miss.   Let us brain storm how we can make this life, a life living with brain injury one that we can be at peace with, one that we can hold our heads up high, as we navigate obstacles that most will never understand. And how we can be the beam of light called hope for others.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2015/12/08/survival-zone</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2015 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63651048/survival_zone.mp3" length="118068163" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Survival after brain injury is harder than anyone knows. But even as hard as it is it is possible. That’s what the survival zone is all about. "What is Possible?"   Craig and Cheryl will share how through creativity and hope we can live a life that is...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Survival after brain injury is harder than anyone knows. But even as hard as it is it is possible. That’s what the survival zone is all about. "What is Possible?"   Craig and Cheryl will share how through creativity and hope we can live a life that is meaningful, complete. Not easy but a life that you can love. One that gives us pride and purpose even through the hard times, which there can be a lot of. As well we will be featuring out beyond survival team, Brandon, Nicki and Cory who will add much creativity and perspectives. This is a show you don't want to miss.   Let us brain storm how we can make this life, a life living with brain injury one that we can be at peace with, one that we can hold our heads up high, as we navigate obstacles that most will never understand. And how we can be the beam of light called hope for others.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7380</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>braininjuryradio,craig sicilia,live brain injury chat,live brain injury support,online support group</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/03656610cbdbbedd93623b3af9f6d454.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>'The Matt Duffin Show' - "That Ain't America, For You And Me"</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matt-duffin-show-that-ain-t-america-for-you-and-me--63651055</link><description><![CDATA[Since 1985, in America alone, there was no less than 10-Mass Shootings BEFORE Columbine High School 'supposedlly' opened our eyes to a serious, lethal problem.  Since the High  School killings in Colorado, the Death Map of the United States goes from Honolulu, to Sandy Hook, Mass.  Fort Hood, Texas, quite the Armed Forces and Army Military Base, has saw a pair of absurd attacks.       Is it guns?  Isis?  Disgruntled Co-Workers?  Veterans, Mailmen, Office Workers, Kids, Factory  Workers, the population in total.  May God prevent a woman from having an operation that is consentual.  Go to the post office?  Better cover yourself.  So, its not the guns.  Its the people.  Let's discuss our people, our conflilcts and how with a brain injury, you simply try to ignore most that action.  It'll never happen here, to me.  Uh, where have I heard those words before?     I will honor my father and the Survivors of the Attack at Pearl Harbor.  I do that daily.  I had one in the same, maybe you've met him.  He'd been 94 yesterday....]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2015/12/07/the-matt-duffin-show--that-aint-america-for-you-and-me</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2015 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63651055/the_matt_duffin_show_that_aint_america_for_you_and_me.mp3" length="225734449" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Since 1985, in America alone, there was no less than 10-Mass Shootings BEFORE Columbine High School 'supposedlly' opened our eyes to a serious, lethal problem.  Since the High  School killings in Colorado, the Death Map of the United States goes from...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Since 1985, in America alone, there was no less than 10-Mass Shootings BEFORE Columbine High School 'supposedlly' opened our eyes to a serious, lethal problem.  Since the High  School killings in Colorado, the Death Map of the United States goes from Honolulu, to Sandy Hook, Mass.  Fort Hood, Texas, quite the Armed Forces and Army Military Base, has saw a pair of absurd attacks.       Is it guns?  Isis?  Disgruntled Co-Workers?  Veterans, Mailmen, Office Workers, Kids, Factory  Workers, the population in total.  May God prevent a woman from having an operation that is consentual.  Go to the post office?  Better cover yourself.  So, its not the guns.  Its the people.  Let's discuss our people, our conflilcts and how with a brain injury, you simply try to ignore most that action.  It'll never happen here, to me.  Uh, where have I heard those words before?     I will honor my father and the Survivors of the Attack at Pearl Harbor.  I do that daily.  I had one in the same, maybe you've met him.  He'd been 94 yesterday....]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>14109</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/27286f8dc93673a9b149f911af5105da.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Another Fork in the Road: Panel - Holidays - Less Stress - More Fun</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-fork-in-the-road-panel-holidays-less-stress-more-fun--63651018</link><description><![CDATA[The holidays are just around the corner. Though they can be fun for many, for others this time of year is filled with extra stress. There are ways to lessen the anxiety and make the holidays more enjoyable by changing some of your old holiday traditions. My panelists, survivor, Lisa Dryer, and caregiver, Lisabeth Mackall, and I are going to discuss different ways that we make the holidays more fun with less stress. I hope you will tune in.     Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has diverted his or her life-plan. A car accident, a fall from the 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   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2015/12/07/another-fork-in-the-road-panel--holidays--less-stress--more-fun</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2015 01:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63651018/another_fork_in_the_road_panel_holidays_less_stress_more_fun.mp3" length="77454234" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The holidays are just around the corner. Though they can be fun for many, for others this time of year is filled with extra stress. There are ways to lessen the anxiety and make the holidays more enjoyable by changing some of your old holiday...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The holidays are just around the corner. Though they can be fun for many, for others this time of year is filled with extra stress. There are ways to lessen the anxiety and make the holidays more enjoyable by changing some of your old holiday traditions. My panelists, survivor, Lisa Dryer, and caregiver, Lisabeth Mackall, and I are going to discuss different ways that we make the holidays more fun with less stress. I hope you will tune in.     Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has diverted his or her life-plan. A car accident, a fall from the 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   ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4841</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury,brain injury radio network,donna o'donnell figurski,speak out!</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e70f90d939b36106d98d2ed02ff14bb4.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Late Night With Joeygiggles</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/late-night-with-joeygiggles--63651047</link><description><![CDATA[I'm proud to announce my partnership with the great Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio... I will be doing a show there called Late Night with Joeygiggles every Saturday Night 10-1 am EST... featuring Kimmy Simonsen   Please join me for great guests, lots of jokes and fun... and of course the great knowledge and information to get from WIRN Internet Radio...    Blogtalkradio Link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio  Call in number: 1-424-243-9540  Call in anytime for questions and comments... Invite youre friends it will be a great show form the mind of yours truly Joeygiggles]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2015/12/06/late-night-with-joeygiggles</guid><pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2015 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63651047/late_night_with_joeygiggles.mp3" length="176617140" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I'm proud to announce my partnership with the great Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio... I will be doing a show there called Late Night with Joeygiggles every Saturday Night 10-1 am EST... featuring Kimmy Simonsen   Please join me for great...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I'm proud to announce my partnership with the great Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio... I will be doing a show there called Late Night with Joeygiggles every Saturday Night 10-1 am EST... featuring Kimmy Simonsen   Please join me for great guests, lots of jokes and fun... and of course the great knowledge and information to get from WIRN Internet Radio...    Blogtalkradio Link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio  Call in number: 1-424-243-9540  Call in anytime for questions and comments... Invite youre friends it will be a great show form the mind of yours truly Joeygiggles]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>11039</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>entertainment,fun,internet,internet radio,radio</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ee8fbb7c211921c41ddb126a6dee2f77.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>WTF? (Where's The Focus?) w/Kevin Phillips - Labels, Labels, Labels...</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/wtf-where-s-the-focus-w-kevin-phillips-labels-labels-labels--63651029</link><description><![CDATA[THIS WEEK:  Labels, Labels, Labels   By (one) definition, a 'label' is; a small piece of paper, fabric, plastic, or similar material attached to an object and giving information about it. Yet how many of us carry INVISABLE LABELS?   While most of us are familiar with a variety of 'labels', it is often the 'invisable labels' we acquire in this journey called LIFE that impact our ability to experience all that is available. These 'labels', on how we have defined ourselves and those people, places and things around us, are why we continue to experience all that we do. Join Kevin &amp; the Marvelous Maggie for the ONLY LABEL WE EVER NEED TO CARRY...  Tune in this week to add another perspective to your daily repertoire.  If there is something in particular you would like to hear Kevin discuss, join us on Fridays and share in the chat room with the "Marvelous Maggie" (Kevin's 24/7 Partner and Professional Care Assistant)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2015/12/05/wtf-wheres-the-focus-wkevin-phillips--labels-labels-labels</guid><pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2015 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63651029/wtf_wheres_the_focus_wkevin_phillips_labels_labels_labels.mp3" length="86462926" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>THIS WEEK:  Labels, Labels, Labels   By (one) definition, a 'label' is; a small piece of paper, fabric, plastic, or similar material attached to an object and giving information about it. Yet how many of us carry INVISABLE LABELS?   While most of us...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[THIS WEEK:  Labels, Labels, Labels   By (one) definition, a 'label' is; a small piece of paper, fabric, plastic, or similar material attached to an object and giving information about it. Yet how many of us carry INVISABLE LABELS?   While most of us are familiar with a variety of 'labels', it is often the 'invisable labels' we acquire in this journey called LIFE that impact our ability to experience all that is available. These 'labels', on how we have defined ourselves and those people, places and things around us, are why we continue to experience all that we do. Join Kevin &amp; the Marvelous Maggie for the ONLY LABEL WE EVER NEED TO CARRY...  Tune in this week to add another perspective to your daily repertoire.  If there is something in particular you would like to hear Kevin discuss, join us on Fridays and share in the chat room with the "Marvelous Maggie" (Kevin's 24/7 Partner and Professional Care Assistant)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5404</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>kevin a. phillips,ptsd,tbi,usmc,veteran</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7fa7d0cc3874444e90b7a1f79b5c7c75.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Brain Injury Communication with Michael Idell Brain Injury Bonding (Prerecorded)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/brain-injury-communication-with-michael-idell-brain-injury-bonding-prerecorded--63651010</link><description><![CDATA[You do not have to be brain injured to be involved in the brain injury community. What you will learn about is how we are each other’s family in many circumstances. Because brain injuries don't just involve a traumatic brain injury, a stroke, a person who is mentally handicapped, or someone seen with a walker; there are hundreds of us who are with master’s degrees, major accomplishments, happy families, children, marriages, and careers who are brilliant and well mannered.  So many in the public don’t understand who we are. They don't understand this could be them in a moment’s notice as life events occur at any given time. Survivors and caregivers unite and we build a family of our own! We talk about what we have become and how well we stand together!   What we can do and will do is educate the public! We show individuals life is way too short and need to enjoy every second we have while we are here ALIVE! We do not let people whole us down! We will not allow anyone to talk down to us. We are strong and we are proud we have accomplished so much.   Join us together for a positive approach in life! Whining and complaining about how bad your life is, is just a waste of valuable time!  We Talk About What We Have Become and How Well We Stand Together!  www.ASBISG.org]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2015/12/05/brain-injury-communication-with-michael-idell-brain-injury-bonding-prerecorded</guid><pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2015 01:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63651010/brain_injury_communication_with_michael_idell_brain_injury_bonding_prerecorded.mp3" length="33982" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>You do not have to be brain injured to be involved in the brain injury community. What you will learn about is how we are each other’s family in many circumstances. Because brain injuries don't just involve a traumatic brain injury, a stroke, a person...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[You do not have to be brain injured to be involved in the brain injury community. What you will learn about is how we are each other’s family in many circumstances. Because brain injuries don't just involve a traumatic brain injury, a stroke, a person who is mentally handicapped, or someone seen with a walker; there are hundreds of us who are with master’s degrees, major accomplishments, happy families, children, marriages, and careers who are brilliant and well mannered.  So many in the public don’t understand who we are. They don't understand this could be them in a moment’s notice as life events occur at any given time. Survivors and caregivers unite and we build a family of our own! We talk about what we have become and how well we stand together!   What we can do and will do is educate the public! We show individuals life is way too short and need to enjoy every second we have while we are here ALIVE! We do not let people whole us down! We will not allow anyone to talk down to us. We are strong and we are proud we have accomplished so much.   Join us together for a positive approach in life! Whining and complaining about how bad your life is, is just a waste of valuable time!  We Talk About What We Have Become and How Well We Stand Together!  www.ASBISG.org]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>asbisg.org,brain injury radio network,coping strategies,michael idell,tbi</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8ee8ae92d0b973051c5c2260c5bd3e1f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>SURVIVORS DESERVE BETTER!!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/survivors-deserve-better--63651087</link><description><![CDATA[Marlon &amp; Dorrin return to the airwaves on Thursday for their contribution to the holiday season!  If you thought their first show in November was great .. You'll be sure to want to tune in for this one.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2015/12/04/survivors-deserve-better</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2015 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63651087/survivors_deserve_better.mp3" length="113663710" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Marlon &amp;amp; Dorrin return to the airwaves on Thursday for their contribution to the holiday season!  If you thought their first show in November was great .. You'll be sure to want to tune in for this one.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Marlon &amp; Dorrin return to the airwaves on Thursday for their contribution to the holiday season!  If you thought their first show in November was great .. You'll be sure to want to tune in for this one.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7104</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>advocacy,awareness,brain injury,brain injury radio,survivors deserve better</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/12299584b30e38d6f9c60da7e534defc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Don’t let your Dreams Pass you by! Having a Disability accepting it</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-t-let-your-dreams-pass-you-by-having-a-disability-accepting-it--63651112</link><description><![CDATA[Dream Catchers - Don’t let your Dreams Pass you by! - Les Paul &amp; Megan   Isn’t it funny how when we just kids how we just thought life was all fun and games that’s because we were not worried about tomorrow and growing up was so fast that it just wasn’t anything to even think about. Well Tonight Megan and I are going to be talking about taking charge of your life by grabbing it like a bull by the horns and start finding the gusto to live life again by wiping away the pain of yesteryear and finding the smiles of Today!   I am a long time survivor of both Traumatic Brain Injuries, Brain Aneurisms and a coma, and a series of concussions but I am happy just to say have great Day and put your smile on again and come visit with me and others here on Dream Catchers where Dreams really can come true When you dare to Dream Big Dreams THEY TRULLY CAN COME TRUE and that’s exactly what we do here so come one come all!   Subjects will include:  The Awakening of your spirit Just because life seems hard don’t giving up Looking up to the Sky and believe that your Dreams will come true It’s a Journey Live and love it Don’t stop believing Setting your goals one step at a time A December to remember New Year, new Dream, and bold steps A life time of love and respect Winning at a game called life   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2015/12/02/dont-let-your-dreams-pass-you-by-having-a-disability-accepting-it</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2015 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63651112/dont_let_your_dreams_pass_you_by_having_a_disability_accepting_it.mp3" length="187158906" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dream Catchers - Don’t let your Dreams Pass you by! - Les Paul &amp;amp; Megan   Isn’t it funny how when we just kids how we just thought life was all fun and games that’s because we were not worried about tomorrow and growing up was so fast that it just...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dream Catchers - Don’t let your Dreams Pass you by! - Les Paul &amp; Megan   Isn’t it funny how when we just kids how we just thought life was all fun and games that’s because we were not worried about tomorrow and growing up was so fast that it just wasn’t anything to even think about. Well Tonight Megan and I are going to be talking about taking charge of your life by grabbing it like a bull by the horns and start finding the gusto to live life again by wiping away the pain of yesteryear and finding the smiles of Today!   I am a long time survivor of both Traumatic Brain Injuries, Brain Aneurisms and a coma, and a series of concussions but I am happy just to say have great Day and put your smile on again and come visit with me and others here on Dream Catchers where Dreams really can come true When you dare to Dream Big Dreams THEY TRULLY CAN COME TRUE and that’s exactly what we do here so come one come all!   Subjects will include:  The Awakening of your spirit Just because life seems hard don’t giving up Looking up to the Sky and believe that your Dreams will come true It’s a Journey Live and love it Don’t stop believing Setting your goals one step at a time A December to remember New Year, new Dream, and bold steps A life time of love and respect Winning at a game called life   ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>11698</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>dreamcatchers,lespaul morgan,love,mindset,relationships</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e63a1830408de21186211efc6c2a454.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Memories Of Pain - the forgotten survivors</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/memories-of-pain-the-forgotten-survivors--63651111</link><description><![CDATA[Here we go countdown to Christmas, and the holidays.  Holidays are a time of reflection and remembrance and a time to celebrate the people in our lives.  For many survivors this is a time of year where these memories are only pain.  The pain of those who would not or could not wait for us to heal.  Because of the amount of time it takes to come back from a brain injury people forget and discount us one by one.  Till in many cases no one is left.  And by the time the survivor gets a chance to see any clarity after brain injury their whole life has crumbled into ashes.  As each year passes the memories become harder and more painful.  So overwhelming to one’s soul that the hope for death is our greatest hope.  A hope for peace.  We the survivors are no longer a part of the life we once had.  We never had a chance.  The thoughts that race through our heads, the thoughts of not being worth it to a single person.  And anyone who might be the slightest part of our life have discounted us and gone, mental and hopeless.  Yet here we are trapped inside this vessel that was who we were ignored, disliked and misunderstood.  Like it or not we have been called to a higher purpose whatever that means.  But find that purpose we must because the powers of darkness and negativity are there constantly to remind us of our unworthiness.  Together we can help each other discover our individual purposes that is the glue to the universe.  Yes our loss is tragic and hard, and feels so unfair.  But we were picked by the universe for something greater than ourselves.  And like it or not it is our destiny, a destiny that we can live or fight.   Share you journey tonight, help create a discussion that can be shared to help other begin their journey!     ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2015/12/01/memories-of-pain--the-forgotten-survivors</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2015 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63651111/memories_of_pain_the_forgotten_survivors.mp3" length="142673003" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Here we go countdown to Christmas, and the holidays.  Holidays are a time of reflection and remembrance and a time to celebrate the people in our lives.  For many survivors this is a time of year where these memories are only pain.  The pain of those...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Here we go countdown to Christmas, and the holidays.  Holidays are a time of reflection and remembrance and a time to celebrate the people in our lives.  For many survivors this is a time of year where these memories are only pain.  The pain of those who would not or could not wait for us to heal.  Because of the amount of time it takes to come back from a brain injury people forget and discount us one by one.  Till in many cases no one is left.  And by the time the survivor gets a chance to see any clarity after brain injury their whole life has crumbled into ashes.  As each year passes the memories become harder and more painful.  So overwhelming to one’s soul that the hope for death is our greatest hope.  A hope for peace.  We the survivors are no longer a part of the life we once had.  We never had a chance.  The thoughts that race through our heads, the thoughts of not being worth it to a single person.  And anyone who might be the slightest part of our life have discounted us and gone, mental and hopeless.  Yet here we are trapped inside this vessel that was who we were ignored, disliked and misunderstood.  Like it or not we have been called to a higher purpose whatever that means.  But find that purpose we must because the powers of darkness and negativity are there constantly to remind us of our unworthiness.  Together we can help each other discover our individual purposes that is the glue to the universe.  Yes our loss is tragic and hard, and feels so unfair.  But we were picked by the universe for something greater than ourselves.  And like it or not it is our destiny, a destiny that we can live or fight.   Share you journey tonight, help create a discussion that can be shared to help other begin their journey!     ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8918</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>braininjuryradio,craig sicilia,live brain injury chat,live brain injury support,memories of pain</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/83aea0417baefb60c1ff7267cdbaf871.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Matt Duffin Show - Remember December</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matt-duffin-show-remember-december--63651088</link><description><![CDATA[December is loaded with life atone births, and history way back past Nostradomus. How's Jesus Christ to start with, on the 25th.  Nostro's birthday is Dec 14th, predictable each year since 1503.  Army-Navy started playing a yearly football game in 1870.  And, get this November fans - Thanksgiving was first officially celebrated in America in 1619.  A true American hero - Woody Duffin, Sr. was born on Dec 5th, then two days following the young sailor's 20th birthday, his USS California was attacked at Pearl Harbor.  He survived, as well as 17 of 21 trapped shipmates in a room full of swelling oil due to his ability to escape to help.  That's what Bronze Stars are made of.     I'll touch on some Coping Skills.  Brain Injury Coping Skills.  Life Skills.  What?  Dunno yet.  Let's see how the day goes and discuss our success or failures of Brain Injury Recovery.  All is good, but get started EARLY after your injury in total therapy.  Go slow, repeat if need be, practice the ''home work'' and learn how the frustrations can disappear - most the time, not always. Uh, its a BRAIN INJURY we are deal with hear.     So, Class, class.  Be seated, please.  Class?  Class. SHUTUP!  Thank you.  Yep, Sister Mary Elephant was created by Cheech &amp; Chong in December 1971.  Better yet, shut me up, call in (424)243-9540.  The 'Staff' has put together a historical music blend of Rock, Country Rock so we can roll.  TBI themed songs rock my world.  I bet there are some you wouldn't believe was written before you 'brain issues'.   And thank you Les Paul Morgan, for some banged head reason, I avoided music therapy for five years following my accident.  He pushed my YouTube buttons.    THAT"S how hard God hit me in the head....   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2015/11/30/the-matt-duffin-show--remember-december</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2015 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63651088/the_matt_duffin_show_remember_december.mp3" length="221474609" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>December is loaded with life atone births, and history way back past Nostradomus. How's Jesus Christ to start with, on the 25th.  Nostro's birthday is Dec 14th, predictable each year since 1503.  Army-Navy started playing a yearly football game in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[December is loaded with life atone births, and history way back past Nostradomus. How's Jesus Christ to start with, on the 25th.  Nostro's birthday is Dec 14th, predictable each year since 1503.  Army-Navy started playing a yearly football game in 1870.  And, get this November fans - Thanksgiving was first officially celebrated in America in 1619.  A true American hero - Woody Duffin, Sr. was born on Dec 5th, then two days following the young sailor's 20th birthday, his USS California was attacked at Pearl Harbor.  He survived, as well as 17 of 21 trapped shipmates in a room full of swelling oil due to his ability to escape to help.  That's what Bronze Stars are made of.     I'll touch on some Coping Skills.  Brain Injury Coping Skills.  Life Skills.  What?  Dunno yet.  Let's see how the day goes and discuss our success or failures of Brain Injury Recovery.  All is good, but get started EARLY after your injury in total therapy.  Go slow, repeat if need be, practice the ''home work'' and learn how the frustrations can disappear - most the time, not always. Uh, its a BRAIN INJURY we are deal with hear.     So, Class, class.  Be seated, please.  Class?  Class. SHUTUP!  Thank you.  Yep, Sister Mary Elephant was created by Cheech &amp; Chong in December 1971.  Better yet, shut me up, call in (424)243-9540.  The 'Staff' has put together a historical music blend of Rock, Country Rock so we can roll.  TBI themed songs rock my world.  I bet there are some you wouldn't believe was written before you 'brain issues'.   And thank you Les Paul Morgan, for some banged head reason, I avoided music therapy for five years following my accident.  He pushed my YouTube buttons.    THAT"S how hard God hit me in the head....   ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>13843</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>deborah berry,december,matt duffin,tbi recovery methods,tbi survivors network</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f0e3dd22d635ae41688afa0b37450657.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Late Night with Joeygiggles ------ RSD experiences --------- LIVE</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/late-night-with-joeygiggles-rsd-experiences-live--63651045</link><description><![CDATA[I'm proud to announce my partnership with the great Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio... I will be doing a show there called Late Night with Joeygiggles every Saturday Night 10-1 am EST... featuring Kimmy Simonsen   Please join me for great guests, lots of jokes and fun... and of course the great knowledge and information to get from WIRN Internet Radio...    Blogtalkradio Link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio  Call in number: 1-424-243-9540  Call in anytime for questions and comments... Invite youre friends it will be a great show form the mind of yours truly Joeygiggles]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2015/11/29/late-night-with-joeygiggles----rsd-experiences------live</guid><pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2015 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63651045/late_night_with_joeygiggles_rsd_experiences_live.mp3" length="172358972" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I'm proud to announce my partnership with the great Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio... I will be doing a show there called Late Night with Joeygiggles every Saturday Night 10-1 am EST... featuring Kimmy Simonsen   Please join me for great...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I'm proud to announce my partnership with the great Brain Injury Radio Team on Blogtalkradio... I will be doing a show there called Late Night with Joeygiggles every Saturday Night 10-1 am EST... featuring Kimmy Simonsen   Please join me for great guests, lots of jokes and fun... and of course the great knowledge and information to get from WIRN Internet Radio...    Blogtalkradio Link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio  Call in number: 1-424-243-9540  Call in anytime for questions and comments... Invite youre friends it will be a great show form the mind of yours truly Joeygiggles]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10773</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/images.spreaker.com/nuvolari-assets/blue_square_mic.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Mess With MS; How M.S. Changed Me</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mess-with-ms-how-m-s-changed-me--63651063</link><description><![CDATA[This is about how M.S. changed my life.  MS is the most debilitating neurological disease. 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&amp;brain injury. Id love it if you'd join me in my journey; where we all can learn to be better versions of ourselves!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2015/11/29/mess-with-ms-how-ms-changed-me</guid><pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2015 01:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63651063/mess_with_ms_how_ms_changed_me.mp3" length="73992278" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is about how M.S. changed my life.  MS is the most debilitating neurological disease. 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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is about how M.S. changed my life.  MS is the most debilitating neurological disease. 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&amp;brain injury. Id love it if you'd join me in my journey; where we all can learn to be better versions of ourselves!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4625</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio network,lisadryer,m.s.</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6d88e2228ee7375a3191148912849283.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>An Attitude of Gratitude this Thanksgiving ... Can You Find Yours?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-attitude-of-gratitude-this-thanksgiving-can-you-find-yours--63651077</link><description><![CDATA[Special Thanksgiving Edition with Kim Justus. Bring your L-Tryptophn, spirit of Thanksgiving and your homework! In spite of how you take the holidays, in light or darkness, jot down 6 things you are grateful for. Put some serious thought into it, now that the day is over and the race to intensive holiday giving is on. The list you share tonight, may be a tool that grounds you over the next month. Join me to share your list to help yourself and others, tell us something of note about your Thanksgiving Day, and maybe we'll even break out some holiday tunes. Let's kick off the rest of the season on the right foot tonight.  Other Hosts Welcome and Encouraged to at least do a pass thru &amp; wish our listeners a Happy Thanksgiving &amp; share of your day &amp; Gratitude!   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2015/11/27/an-attitude-of-gratitude-this-thanksgiving-can-you-find-yours</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2015 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63651077/an_attitude_of_gratitude_this_thanksgiving_can_you_find_yours.mp3" length="171658890" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Special Thanksgiving Edition with Kim Justus. Bring your L-Tryptophn, spirit of Thanksgiving and your homework! In spite of how you take the holidays, in light or darkness, jot down 6 things you are grateful for. Put some serious thought into it, now...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Special Thanksgiving Edition with Kim Justus. Bring your L-Tryptophn, spirit of Thanksgiving and your homework! In spite of how you take the holidays, in light or darkness, jot down 6 things you are grateful for. Put some serious thought into it, now that the day is over and the race to intensive holiday giving is on. The list you share tonight, may be a tool that grounds you over the next month. Join me to share your list to help yourself and others, tell us something of note about your Thanksgiving Day, and maybe we'll even break out some holiday tunes. Let's kick off the rest of the season on the right foot tonight.  Other Hosts Welcome and Encouraged to at least do a pass thru &amp; wish our listeners a Happy Thanksgiving &amp; share of your day &amp; Gratitude!   ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10729</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>braininjuryradio,gratitude,holidays,inaflash,thanksgiving</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e352670c867114a993f748cc62fc8234.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dream Catchers - The Attitude of Excellence - with Les Paul Morgan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dream-catchers-the-attitude-of-excellence-with-les-paul-morgan--63651099</link><description><![CDATA[Dream Catchers - The Attitude of Excellence - with Les Paul Morgan   It’s time for each of us to Expectant Attitude of Excellence fully and truly believing and expecting good and great things are going to happen in our lives! I believe very strongly the reason so many people disability or not fail in life is the lack of discipline to see your goals through and stay the course even in the hardest time and especially by stopping being a people pleaser and instead doing what is right and just!   Are you tired of fighting a seemingly un ending battle of pain, fatigue, mental exhaustion and struggling just to survive and make it through your life without losing your mind in great desperation and feeling like you just can’t figure out why everything you do is just so hard?    Well if you feel that way I want you to know that you can gain power in strength through God and finding the power to become an over comer by using your life story to help others for the greater good of society and by taking back the reins of your own life others can learn from you and then they can pay it forward for others as well!   Topics:  Knowing you can be successful Accepting responsibility If it’s my life I’d better start living it Discipline and self determination Creating positive and bold moves Reclaiming our vision or having a new one Power in self-control and regulation Knowing in your heart and soul you can do it no matter what Positive steps to change our outcomes Let God be God and you be you Closing the door on negatives for good no matter what Open Floor]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2015/11/25/dream-catchers--the-attitude-of-excellence--with-les-paul-morgan</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2015 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63651099/dream_catchers_the_attitude_of_excellence_with_les_paul_morgan.mp3" length="173667184" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dream Catchers - The Attitude of Excellence - with Les Paul Morgan   It’s time for each of us to Expectant Attitude of Excellence fully and truly believing and expecting good and great things are going to happen in our lives! I believe very strongly...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dream Catchers - The Attitude of Excellence - with Les Paul Morgan   It’s time for each of us to Expectant Attitude of Excellence fully and truly believing and expecting good and great things are going to happen in our lives! I believe very strongly the reason so many people disability or not fail in life is the lack of discipline to see your goals through and stay the course even in the hardest time and especially by stopping being a people pleaser and instead doing what is right and just!   Are you tired of fighting a seemingly un ending battle of pain, fatigue, mental exhaustion and struggling just to survive and make it through your life without losing your mind in great desperation and feeling like you just can’t figure out why everything you do is just so hard?    Well if you feel that way I want you to know that you can gain power in strength through God and finding the power to become an over comer by using your life story to help others for the greater good of society and by taking back the reins of your own life others can learn from you and then they can pay it forward for others as well!   Topics:  Knowing you can be successful Accepting responsibility If it’s my life I’d better start living it Discipline and self determination Creating positive and bold moves Reclaiming our vision or having a new one Power in self-control and regulation Knowing in your heart and soul you can do it no matter what Positive steps to change our outcomes Let God be God and you be you Closing the door on negatives for good no matter what Open Floor]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10855</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>attitude of exellence,dreamcatchers,dream catchers,empowerment,strength</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e63a1830408de21186211efc6c2a454.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Let the Holidays Begin ... Balancing the Added Stresses and Desired Joys ...</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-the-holidays-begin-balancing-the-added-stresses-and-desired-joys--63651090</link><description><![CDATA[When we're kids, the holidays usually represent joy and wonder, excitement and extra activity. Not for all, but for many of us. For other less fortunate kids, the desire for those emotions is there.  As an adult survivor of brain injury and the caregivers, while the wish we could still feel that way, the truth is, the tightrope can be very thin. Sometimes as hard we try, the positive emotions can give way to overwhelming, stressful, and depressive feelings. How can we achieve a balance, or can we?  How do we makea tricky situation more tolerable and happy for everyone?   Special guests with a special request will be stopping by. Wendy "Yaya", her daughter Melissa and her two sons Dillon (12) and Tyler (10). They both have a terminal illness. With surgeries and proper medical care they can be expected to live into their 20s.  After they were diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and are the 2015 NE MDA Ambassadors. Their house burned down in CO. They returned to Omaha and are now both confined to wheelchairs. In the brutal climate of the midwest, a critical need has come up and we hope you can help. See www.gofundme.com/whafuw48 Or if you prefer Wells Fargo Omaha has an account set up called DillonTylerVan, which you can send a donation to. Check with your own Wells Fargo about getting the deposit made to Account number 5089869753.  After hearing my guests, I think you'll find Thanks and Giving easier to achieve, and hopefully help in the spirit of Thanksgiving.      ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2015/11/24/let-the-holidays-begin-balancing-the-added-stresses-and-desired-joys</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2015 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63651090/let_the_holidays_begin_balancing_the_added_stresses_and_desired_joys.mp3" length="148705408" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When we're kids, the holidays usually represent joy and wonder, excitement and extra activity. Not for all, but for many of us. For other less fortunate kids, the desire for those emotions is there.  As an adult survivor of brain injury and the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When we're kids, the holidays usually represent joy and wonder, excitement and extra activity. Not for all, but for many of us. For other less fortunate kids, the desire for those emotions is there.  As an adult survivor of brain injury and the caregivers, while the wish we could still feel that way, the truth is, the tightrope can be very thin. Sometimes as hard we try, the positive emotions can give way to overwhelming, stressful, and depressive feelings. How can we achieve a balance, or can we?  How do we makea tricky situation more tolerable and happy for everyone?   Special guests with a special request will be stopping by. Wendy "Yaya", her daughter Melissa and her two sons Dillon (12) and Tyler (10). They both have a terminal illness. With surgeries and proper medical care they can be expected to live into their 20s.  After they were diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and are the 2015 NE MDA Ambassadors. Their house burned down in CO. They returned to Omaha and are now both confined to wheelchairs. In the brutal climate of the midwest, a critical need has come up and we hope you can help. See www.gofundme.com/whafuw48 Or if you prefer Wells Fargo Omaha has an account set up called DillonTylerVan, which you can send a donation to. Check with your own Wells Fargo about getting the deposit made to Account number 5089869753.  After hearing my guests, I think you'll find Thanks and Giving easier to achieve, and hopefully help in the spirit of Thanksgiving.      ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9295</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>balance,brain injury,braininjuryradio,braininjuryradionetwork,holidays</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc63d664cb55d8fa022c9b6ec221dc04.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Matt Duffin Show - Socially Coping TBI Confidence</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matt-duffin-show-socially-coping-tbi-confidence--63651123</link><description><![CDATA[As Promised, TBI Social Skills is presented in its entirety.  Or close.  We can always finish up.  Because our social skills followinng a Brain Injury, much like our physical or occupattional skills have been drawn back to Day 1 of life, must be understood, acceptable, and very much so visa-versa.  We have to understand others.       Oh boy.  Let's talk, (424) 243-9540, let's learn personall and body language understanding and presentation.  How to yak, how to shutup. (yes, I said that).  Going from the Dr Lisa Thompson Family Education Center on TBI manuals, notes and memory.  Uh, oh boy again...     Of course we will rock.  Fall Season jams, Thanksgivien rock, our Thankfulness, our falls.  Bring it on.  Leave your TBI at the door. TMDS has it for a few hours.  But ddon't forget to pick it up on your way our.  I got enough myself to wake up to....]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/braininjuryradio/2015/11/23/the-matt-duffin-show--socially-coping-tbi-confidence</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2015 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63651123/the_matt_duffin_show_socially_coping_tbi_confidence.mp3" length="219259843" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Brain Injury Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>As Promised, TBI Social Skills is presented in its entirety.  Or close.  We can always finish up.  Because our social skills followinng a Brain Injury, much like our physical or occupattional skills have been drawn back to Day 1 of life, must be...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[As Promised, TBI Social Skills is presented in its entirety.  Or close.  We can always finish up.  Because our social skills followinng a Brain Injury, much like our physical or occupattional skills have been drawn back to Day 1 of life, must be understood, acceptable, and very much so visa-versa.  We have to understand others.       Oh boy.  Let's talk, (424) 243-9540, let's learn personall and body language understanding and presentation.  How to yak, how to shutup. (yes, I said that).  Going from the Dr Lisa Thompson Family Education Center on TBI manuals, notes and memory.  Uh, oh boy again...     Of course we will rock.  Fall Season jams, Thanksgivien rock, our Thankfulness, our falls.  Bring it on.  Leave your TBI at the door. TMDS has it for a few hours.  But ddon't forget to pick it up on your way our.  I got enough myself to wake up to....]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>13704</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brain injury radio,determination award,matt duffini,social skills tbi,tbi survivors network</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c45919e584bdd737280e91f6ae0ec2de.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
