A Recovery Now

Cristabelle Braden is a singer, songwriter, speaker, author, worship leader, and founder of Hope After Head Injury. After suffering a traumatic brain injury as a teen, she has overcome barriers never dreamed possible, including graduating from college, releasing three albums of original music, and touring the country as a singer and speaker on brain injury. She never wrote a song before the brain injury, but within the first month of recovery songs started pouring out of her. This has given her great resolve to encourage and empower others going through similar circumstances.In 2017 she released an original EP entitled Hope Survives, with songs about her journey through brain injury. She’s toured all over the country to sing and speak at a variety of venues, all of which she continues.The hope Cristabelle lives out each day shines through on stage and off, as she shares her emotional journey with a sweet sincerity and a wisdom far beyond her years. Her music tells her story through songs narrating the struggle of finding hope through the darkest times, never giving up, and continuing to fight despite the most difficult circumstances. Through her journey of recovery, Cristabelle grew more and more passionate about TBI support and awareness, and now has become very active as an advocate for brain injury.For more information and tour dates, visit cristabellebraden.com. For more about Cristabelle’s work with brain injury, visit hopeafterheadinjury.com

Many Thanks to Shane Smith Law & Kiley Como for their invitation. I'm used to being on the other side of the Mic, voice in the night. Here I'm live discussing the deep dive!I recently joined Mind Matters to share my journey, the challenges I have faced, and some of the lessons I have learned along the way.I hope this conversation helps others feel less alone and encourages anyone navigating brain injury or recovery to keep moving forward.Watch the full episode here:Part One: https://youtu.be/H3DAEJ3V5k8Part Two: https://youtu.be/PV226uuukv4Please share this episode with someone who may benefit from hearing my story. Kim

On January 4, 2014 Caren Robinson was involved in a catastrophic head on collision with her youngest son. Caren’s seatbelt failed and she was ejected approximately 10-15 feet from the vehicle and sustained an initial loss of consciousness for an unknown amount of time before EMS arrived.Caren suffered a complex high energy blunt polytrauma with multiple injuries. Some of those injuries included multiple orthopedic fractures, closed traumatic brain injury, and soft tissue injuries, along with other medical challenges.Sharing what she learns through her recovery journey, self-led research, self-advocacy, and survival experiences have become her way of coping and healing on the inside, while her body healed on the outside.Caren created a Web Site and Blog to help take the struggle out of finding resources and information when someone is faced with a Trauma – from a Polytrauma or Brain Injury. www.hopetbi.com

Ray Ciancaglini is a former professional boxer and renowned concussion awareness advocate who has battled Parkinson’s Syndrome and Pugilistica Dementia (CTE), the direct result of improper management of concussions during his boxing career. Ray travels the country lecturing Collegiate athletes and medical students, about proper concussion management and the possible repercussions of circumventing appropriate concussion protocol. He also speaks at TBI conferences and medical institutions about living with a traumatic brain injury, and stage 2 dementia. All speaking engagements are free of charge. Ray was instrumental in getting passed into New York State Law the Concussion Management Awareness Act of 2010 and was a contributor to the 1996 Professional Boxing Safety Act. Ray is a member of the Rochester, NY Boxing Hall of Fame and the Geneva, NY Sports Hall of Fame. His most notable awards are the Hickok Hero Award, the Golden Glove Heart Award and the Gerry Flynn Courage Award. His greatest award, however, is knowing that he is making a difference in the lives of young athletes and TBI survivors. Ray’s life story is captured in a book on Amazon, Second Impact, The Ray Ciancaglini Story by Andy Siegel (Esq) and you can visit The Second Impact website at: https://thesecondimpact.com/

Cynthia Lackner, MA is a psychotherapist in private practice who works one-on-one with people on the phone and on Skype. She specializes in Emotional Brain Training, an evidence based program that pairs neuroscience with skills and tools. EBT teaches a person to rewire the brain to diminish anger, sadness, fear in 3-6 sessions.90% of all human suffering and disease is now caused by stress. 3 out of 4 visits to the doctor are stress related. Ms. Lackner addresses brain injuries, addictions, relationship issues, burnout, anxiety, depression, and emotional eating. Stress is an underlying component to all of these issues.In addition to being a therapist, she has created and co-produced a documentary for PBS addressing dating violence called “Respect Me.” This documentary was submitted for an EMMY.  Cynthia has worked extensively with both male and female domestic abuse victims.Cynthia teaches others how to have a life full of possibilities, even with brain injuries. Contact: cynthialackner.com

HAPPY 250th Birthday America!! From 1776-2026, we’ve come a LONG way baby! Many aren’t satisfied with the current state of affairs. Many are filled with pride for being part of the greatest nation on earth, and so freedom goes. From our beginnings, dissent was present. Some wanted to maintain loyalty to the crown, others wanted to claim the Independence absent in their country of origin. Was it graceful then and now – Not always, but we are titled The United States of America. No matter what events have divided us, we have stood together in times of National pride and common crisis.In tonight’s show, I will do my usual annual rant about the ills of personal fireworks, the history of 4th of July celebrations of the past, historical reminders of how this great nation was formed, and top it off with some appropriately Patriotic music – and our best wishes for a safe, happy holiday. Gratitude for the original Veterans, and every one throughout our history. Land of the Free, Because of the Brave.Want to thank Veteran & Prayer Warrior, Dave Bray (davebrayusa.com) for his permission to use his Patriot Music. Dave was my guest for the June 24, 2020 show, found at my site inaflash.org

Born and raised in Kennewick, Washington, Jennifer’s life changed forever in 1983 when a drunk driving accident at Columbia Park drastically altered her path. At just 18 years old, driving in her MG, she sustained a severe traumatic brain injury to her left frontal lobe. In an era when public and medical understanding of brain damage was in its infancy, Jennifer famously remembers, "I came out of the hospital thinking I was fine, but I wasn't."​Decades before the modern resources we have today, Jennifer had to navigate a world that didn't yet understand hidden injuries. Through sheer resilience, determination, and a passion for life, she rebuilt her world. Today, Jennifer lives in Portland, Oregon, with her dedicated husband, whom she married on June 1st, 1985. A lover of movement, family, and joy, she fills her days practicing Pilates, chasing fun adventures, and spending cherished time with her husband and daughter. Jennifer Nice joins us today to share her decades-long journey of survival, the evolution of TBI awareness, and what true resilience looks like.

Marc McNeice is a Certified Brain Injury Specialist, brain injury survivor, neuroeducator, counselor, and advocate in long-term recovery. A survivor of more than 15 traumatic brain injuries that went undiagnosed for decades, Marc’s life has taken him through addiction, homelessness, psychiatric hospitalization, incarceration, and eventual recovery.Today, Marc works at Alternative Living Centers in Massachusetts, where he helps implement brain injury screening and neurologically informed education within substance use treatment. He has helped conduct more than 350 brain injury screenings using the NASHIA OBISSS system, with approximately 97% of screened individuals showing a history consistent with brain injury.Marc’s mission is to help treatment programs, justice systems, and recovery communities “stop the bleeding” by identifying brain injury earlier, reducing misdiagnosis and shame, and giving people practical strategies to understand and manage their brains. His work sits at the intersection of brain injury, addiction, trauma, mental health, homelessness, and criminal justice reform.

John T. Krotec is an entrepreneur, speaker, writer, and Army veteran.  After college, he went to work in corporate America and realized that despite doing well in the job, he wanted something more. He joined the Army later in life with the purpose of serving his Country. The Army taught him discipline and how to value himself. After three years of Active Duty, he left the Army and returned to civilian life. It was then that he got reacquainted with his future wife, helping her to raise a family. Together they also successfully ran a business for over two decades, selling travel gear and clothing.In 2012, John hit rock bottom and survived a traumatic brain injury caused by an alcohol-fueled traffic accident. This unleashed his demons and forced him to finally cope with the trauma he experienced at a young age. Over this time, he almost lost his marriage and family. With months of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Hemp-Based Pharmaceutical (CBD) treatment, he developed his own healing system by using creative pursuits for coping with trauma and saving his marriage in the process.John is currently involved with several creative businesses and holistic healing pursuits, which include: NeoMasculinity.Solutions, The Poetic Human, and Task Force Zen, Legacy Makers TV Series (Inside Success TV), and now, The People’s Artist sponsored by Johnny Depp.NeoMasculinity Solutions Website: https://www.neomasculinity.solutions/John T. Krotec Website: https://johntkrotec.com/ FreedomZone Hero Website: https://freedomzonehero.com/The Art of Elysium: https://www.villagevoice.com/from-emerging-voices-to-the-oscars-how-the-art-of-elysium-is-launching-breakthrough-talent-and-the-peoples-artist/The People’s Artist VOTING LINK: https://peoplesartist.org/2026/john-krotec

Over twenty years ago, while in the USAF, the doctor told Brady Johnson he didn’t have bad headaches. in fact, he had bleeding of the brain. He had brain surgery to correct an AVM; during which, he suffered a massive stroke. Brady was told he had Aphasia, and would never speak clearly again. In addition, he was told he wouldn't walk without aid, drive etc. Even now Brady cannot feel the right side of his body, though he uses it. He had to learn how to talk and walk again. The Doctors said Brady would never be able to have children, read, or work again. Miraculously, Brady was able to achieve everything the doctors told him he wouldn’t be able to do. His military training kicked in, and faith in God never wavered.Today, Brady is the only hemiplegic bodybuilder that favorably competes with everyone else. In addition his book can be found on Amazon - A Life Of Commas: A Soldier's Story – R. Brady Johnson.Recovery Now is a gathering place for anyone seeking relief from the challenges of life on life's terms. We discuss useful tools that have helped us lighten the load, of our journey through recovery.More will be revealed! This is a "we" recovery program, because it is in the "we," that we find the new "me."We focus on the four A's of Recovery: Awareness, Acceptance, Action and Adaptation. This is a place for survivor's striving to become thrivers, which takes a good bit of Warrior!Hosted by Kim Justus, author of In a Flash: Miracles Here and Beyond as well as Hootie’s Hollow and the Magic Tree. For more information see inaflash.org and "Like" me at facebook.com/inaflash.org too!** Our shows are also found on iHeart, Spotify, Amazon and many other podcast networks! **

Having a personal experience with Traumatic Brain Injury, Katerina Dejkoska was exploring the topic of Traumatic Brain Injury in her Master of Fine Arts project, a documentary about TBI “OVERCOMING”.Katerina Dejkoska documentary about Traumatic Brain Injury “OVERCOMING” is the topic of our show."OVERCOMING" exposes how individuals cope with the consequences of TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY that are different in any one of them.Most importantly the documentary "OVERCOMING" shows the possibilities of moving on with positivity after sustaining Traumatic Brain Injury.Besides TBI survivor stories Dr. Joseph Giacino from SPAULDING REHABILITATION HOSPITAL in Boston comments on TBI with medical facts.Also Marilyn Spivack, the founder of the Brain Injury Association of America, is featured in the documentary.Dr.Arciniegas and Dr.Giacino are medical consultants for the documentary. Also, there are 5 TBI survivors with different degrees of TBI.The documentary is regularly shown at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Brooks  Rehabilitation and was also shown at Harvard University, Braintree Rehabilitation Hospital, International Brain Injury Association IBIA 2017, Emerson College, Boston University College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College, Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission and was shown on March 15th 2019 with 10 short videos at the International Brain Injury Association IBIA 2019 in Toronto, Canada.In addition to the documentary are 32 short videos about causes, consequences, support systems, rehabilitation, classification of TBI, disorders of consciousness etc.The documentary and the short videos are in English, and are translated in: Spanish, Italian, French, German, Polish and in her native Macedonian.   The goal of the documentary is to raise awareness of Traumatic Brain Injury and to provide more information about its consequences. See: https://tbiovercoming.comTHE TRAILER OF THE DOCUMENTARY "OVERCOMING"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7A6tpJup3sk&list=PLoJ0QQg0adJIWcFo1Apspm6Zb9PLYtuex&index=4ENGLISHhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoJ0QQg0adJIWcFo1Apspm6Zb9PLYtuex  YOU TUBE PLAYLISTS in Spanish, French, Italian, German. Polishhttps://www.youtube.com/@KaterinaDejkoska-OvercomingTBI/playlistsRecovery Now is a gathering place for anyone seeking relief from the challenges of life on life's terms. We discuss useful tools that have helped us lighten the load, of our journey through recovery.More will be revealed! This is a "we" recovery program, because it is in the "we," that we find the new "me."We focus on the four A's of Recovery: Awareness, Acceptance, Action and Adaptation. This is a place for survivor's striving to become thrivers, which takes a good bit of Warrior!Hosted by Kim Justus, author of In a Flash: Miracles Here and Beyond as well as Hootie’s Hollow and the Magic Tree. For more information see inaflash.org and "Like" me at facebook.com/inaflash.org too!** Our shows are also found on iHeart, Spotify, Amazon and many other podcast networks! **    

At age 40, life as Larry Freeborg knew it, ended in a single week. Just after Christmas in 1979, he lost his 39 year old wife to leukemia — and days later, his job of 18 years. Suddenly, he was a widowed father of four, with no income and no roadmap forward.What followed wasn’t a quick recovery, but a decades-long journey of learning how to grieve, how to lead with love, and how to rediscover hope in the face of unimaginable loss. Along the way, he discovered a simple but powerful truth: no matter what life takes away, you are always at a choice.Today, he is the author of “Always At Choice” and the founder of Stepping Through the Gate, a wise-elder coaching service. Through his writing and coaching, he helps individuals move from significant losses into a place of healing, renewal, and fully engaged life possibilities.With the publication of Always At Choice, Larry’s mission is simple yet profound: to remind others that while loss changes everything, it never takes away the power to choose, to heal, to grow, and to live again.Learn more at www.alwaysatchoice.net and www.steppingthroughthegate.comRecovery Now is a gathering place for anyone seeking relief from the challenges of life on life's terms. We discuss useful tools that have helped us lighten the load, of our journey through recovery.More will be revealed! This is a "we" recovery program, because it is in the "we," that we find the new "me."We focus on the four A's of Recovery: Awareness, Acceptance, Action and Adaptation. This is a place for survivor's striving to become thrivers, which takes a good bit of Warrior!Hosted by Kim Justus, author of In a Flash: Miracles Here and Beyond as well as Hootie’s Hollow and the Magic Tree. For more information see inaflash.org and "Like" me at facebook.com/inaflash.org too!** Our shows are also found on iHeart, Spotify, Amazon and many other podcast networks! **

Thirty years ago, a Traumatic Brain Injury left Janet (as most of us) feeling lost, frustrated, and unsure if she’d ever feel like 'me' again. Her struggles were many.Her TBI didn’t break Janet, it revealed her. Through faith, family, and relentless self-discovery, she uncovered tools to rebuild confidence, redefine purpose, and create a life filled with joy, peace, and unshakable strength: no matter what TBI threw her way.That transformation led Janet to fall in love with changing how she saw and thought about her life. Which turned into a passion to help others to achieve what I was doing. This led her to personal development and mindset coaching. Besides this, Janet also authored in Vol. 1 and Vol.4 of “Unstoppable!”, “The Coaches Toolkit”, and most recently, “EmpowerHER”.  All of which are Best Sellers on Amazon! For more on Janet see: janetschoen.comRecovery Now is a gathering place for anyone seeking relief from the challenges of life on life's terms. We discuss useful tools that have helped us lighten the load, of our journey through recovery. More will be revealed! This is a "we" recovery program, because it is in the "we," that we find the new "me."We focus on the four A's of Recovery: Awareness, Acceptance, Action and Adaptation. This is a place for survivor's striving to become thrivers, which takes a good bit of Warrior!Hosted by Kim Justus, author of In a Flash: Miracles Here and Beyond as well as Hootie’s Hollow and the Magic Tree. For more information see inaflash.org and "Like" me at facebook.com/inaflash.org too!** Our shows are also found on iHeart, Spotify, Amazon and many other podcast networks! **

Pamela Leigh Richards joins us tonight, not only to talk about the accident that involved her brain, but the totality (so far) of the trajectory her life has taken. Pamela is a published author, poet, filmmaker, world traveler, and so much more. Her experience has led her to multiple countries and magical experiences. Pamela swam with Wild Dolphins in the Red Sea, and an Oceanic White Tip shark for example. Each pace and experience shaped who she has become.Pamela also experienced an NDE (Near Death Experience) around the course of brain surgery, she incurred as a result of a terrible accident in January 2010.“What I learned through all the pains and sufferings became the greatest gifts I could have been given. I thank my brother Robert for giving me the first wake up call, I thank life for the second, I thank the gift of my near fatal accident for the third, and the cannon balls in my life? Well, they taught me to fly.”For more on Pamela see: flywithmeproductions.comRecovery Now is a gathering place for anyone seeking relief from the challenges of life on life's terms. We discuss useful tools that have helped us lighten the load, of our journey through recovery.More will be revealed! This is a "we" recovery program, because it is in the "we," that we find the new "me."We focus on the four A's of Recovery: Awareness, Acceptance, Action and Adaptation. This is a place for survivor's striving to become thrivers, which takes a good bit of Warrior!Hosted by Kim Justus, author of In a Flash: Miracles Here and Beyond as well as Hootie’s Hollow and the Magic Tree. For more information see inaflash.org and "Like" me at facebook.com/inaflash.org too!** Our shows are also found on iHeart, Spotify, Amazon and many other podcast networks! **

Stacy Zablocki-Gash is an educator, researcher, entrepreneur, and community-builder dedicated to transforming lives through neuroscience, faith, and experiential learning. She is currently pursuing her PhD in Neuropsychology at Wichita State University, where her research focuses on brain integration, trauma recovery, and experiential therapies that strengthen executive function, emotional resilience, and relational health. With an academic foundation in computer science, Stacy brings a uniquely analytical, systems-thinking approach to understanding the human mind and translating complex brain science into everyday wisdom that families, leaders, and communities can apply.Stacy is the founder and executive director of Make Life Better Together, Inc., a nonprofit organization whose mission is to restore hope, renew purpose, and rebuild lives for brain-injury survivors through collaborative healing. Through this work, she integrates cutting-edge therapies, holistic education, and sustainable living practices to support individuals and families in long-term recovery.She is also the owner of Gritty Grace Farm & Livery, a place designed for authentic connection, where visitors learn homestead living, work with animals, and experience the healing rhythm of a slower, intentional lifestyle. As a certified horse trainer and lifelong equestrian, Stacy brings the power of equine-assisted learning and trauma-informed horsemanship into her educational and therapeutic programs. For more see: makelifebettertogether.org & grittygracefarm.comRecovery Now is a gathering place for anyone seeking relief from the challenges of life on life's terms. We discuss useful tools that have helped us lighten the load, of our journey through recovery.More will be revealed! This is a "we" recovery program, because it is in the "we," that we find the new "me."We focus on the four A's of Recovery: Awareness, Acceptance, Action and Adaptation. This is a place for survivor's striving to become thrivers, which takes a good bit of Warrior!Hosted by Kim Justus, author of In a Flash: Miracles Here and Beyond as well as Hootie’s Hollow and the Magic Tree. For more information see inaflash.org and "Like" me at facebook.com/inaflash.org too!** Our shows are also found on iHeart, Spotify, Amazon and many other podcast networks! **

Ritaann Schultz, a proud Pittsburgh, PA native, served our nation with distinction in the United States Navy from 1974 to 1978 as an Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Second Class (ABH2). After completing boot camp, she attended Aviation Boatswain’s Mate School and was stationed with Patrol Squadron 30 at NAS Pax River, Maryland, and NAS Jacksonville, Florida, where she worked with the P-3 aircraft, a critical asset in the Navy’s submarine-hunting missions.In 1975, she broke barriers as the first Navy enlisted woman to become NATOPS qualified as a P-3 Utility Aircrewman, earning her Navy Aircrew Wings. In this role, she handled pre- and post-flight procedures, in-flight observation, emergency duties, and aircraft refueling, once again setting a historic precedent as the first woman in this position.An avid cyclist, Ritaann has logged over 125,000 miles on her bike and competed in four Ironman competitions, even winning her age group as part of a four-person team in the 3,000-mile 2012 Race Across America. However, on February 3, 2015, while riding in a group, she was thrown off her bike at 30 mph and, despite wearing a helmet, suffered a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). It took five years for her injury to be properly diagnosed, during which she faced neuro-fatigue, vision, and cognitive challenges. Through her own research and persistence, Ritaann helped doctors recognize her condition and now advocates for functional therapy approaches that help brain injury survivors regain mobility, strength, and independence.Donate to Rita's Ride at: donorbox.org/ritaann-s-rideDenny Armington serves as President of the Youth Opportunity Foundation, Inc. It was in this role that he became aware of the need for, and involved in the development of, a new brain injury advocacy group, Brain Injury Florida. A hospital administrator by training, he has been active in professional advocacy roles. Denny has experience serving as a volunteer field surveyor for CARF International, a board member for state brain injury associations in West Virginia, Indiana, and now Florida, and a supporter of community-based charitable activities including the American Stroke Association and Special Olympics. Denny is a brain injury survivor, and we are so fortunate to have his lived experience to guide our newly developing advocacy organization. More at: braininjuryfl.orgRecovery Now is a gathering place for anyone seeking relief from the challenges of life on life's terms. We discuss useful tools that have helped us lighten the load, of our journey through recovery.More will be revealed! This is a "we" recovery program, because it is in the "we," that we find the new "me."We focus on the four A's of Recovery: Awareness, Acceptance, Action and Adaptation. This is a place for survivor's striving to become thrivers, which takes a good bit of Warrior!Hosted by Kim Justus, author of In a Flash: Miracles Here and Beyond as well as Hootie’s Hollow and the Magic Tree. For more information see inaflash.org and "Like" me at facebook.com/inaflash.org too!** Our shows are also found on iHeart, Spotify, Amazon and many other podcast networks! **

Simon Lewis lives in Los Angeles. Simon wrote Rise and Shine, an inspirational book [and audiobook] about his 16-year recovery from the seventy-five mile an hour hit and run car crash in which his wife died, and which left Simon in intensive care, at the lowest level of coma, fighting for his life.Simon has given a TED talk and national interviews to share his miraculous recovery and has been a contributor on the show since 2017. See more at: www.simonlewis.us and riseandshinethebook.comRecovery Now is a gathering place for anyone seeking relief from the challenges of life on life's terms. We discuss useful tools that have helped us lighten the load, of our journey through recovery.More will be revealed! This is a "we" recovery program, because it is in the "we," that we find the new "me."We focus on the four A's of Recovery: Awareness, Acceptance, Action and Adaptation. This is a place for survivor's striving to become thrivers, which takes a good bit of Warrior!Hosted by Kim Justus, author of In a Flash: Miracles Here and Beyond as well as Hootie’s Hollow and the Magic Tree. For more information see inaflash.org and "Like" me at facebook.com/inaflash.org too!** Our shows are also found on iHeart, Spotify, Amazon and many other podcast networks! **

John Byler hails from the great state of Kansas. He is founder and Executive Director of a nonprofit called The BISON Foundation, which is dedicated to Brain Injury Support both operational and neurological. Their mission is to enrich the lives of the brain-injury community with strategies, improving the possibilities of their recovery. After suffering a terrible car crash in 2005, John's life became a roller coaster. He chose to share his experience to advocate for others similarly afflicted. He is the author of a book called: "You Look Great!" -- Strategies for Living Inside a Brain Injury (2012), found on Amazon. John has also served on the Board of the Brain Injury Association of MA, as well being a keynote speaker. You can find John on Facebook at TBI Strategies; The Bison Foundation, and on LinkedIn under John C. Byler. Also at: YouTube & Vimeo: The "You Look Great!" series and his website: thebisonfoundation.orgRecovery Now is a gathering place for anyone seeking relief from the challenges of life on life's terms. We discuss useful tools that have helped us lighten the load, of our journey through recovery.More will be revealed! This is a "we" recovery program, because it is in the "we," that we find the new "me."We focus on the four A's of Recovery: Awareness, Acceptance, Action and Adaptation. This is a place for survivor's striving to become thrivers, which takes a good bit of Warrior!Hosted by Kim Justus, author of In a Flash: Miracles Here and Beyond as well as Hootie’s Hollow and the Magic Tree. For more information see inaflash.org and "Like" me at facebook.com/inaflash.org too!** Our shows are also found on iHeart, Spotify, Amazon and many other podcast networks! **

LesPaul Morgan was one of our original Brain Injury Radio Hosts, and on the team weekly for 12yrs. He is a two time Ruptured Brain Aneurysm Survivor, and long time Independent Living Advocate.  He loves dogs, is a wonderful musician, and adores his Megan. Les has many of his old "Dream Catchers" and "Empowerment Zone" shows on Spreaker at: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dream-catcher--6469445Recovery Now is a gathering place for anyone seeking relief from the challenges of life on life's terms. We discuss useful tools that have helped us lighten the load, of our journey through recovery.More will be revealed! This is a "we" recovery program, because it is in the "we," that we find the new "me."We focus on the four A's of Recovery: Awareness, Acceptance, Action and Adaptation. This is a place for survivor's striving to become thrivers, which takes a good bit of Warrior!Hosted by Kim Justus, author of In a Flash: Miracles Here and Beyond as well as Hootie’s Hollow and the Magic Tree. For more information see inaflash.org and "Like" me at facebook.com/inaflash.org too!** Our shows are also found on iHeart, Spotify, Amazon and many other podcast networks! **

Rico Petrini is a former 4 year starter at Linebacker with Oregon State University and Hall of Fame 4-sport athlete at Serra High School in San Mateo, CA. During his time playing football, Rico sustained over 15k subconcussive hits and 25+ concussions.Rico felt that he had survived his time playing with no major lasting impact to himself, until March of 2021 when he experienced 'systemic' failure of his brain and body affecting mood, behavior, sleep, cognitive, and physical functions. Within a six month period, Rico's decline was aggressive and severe, with referrals to multiple medical specialists and hospitals to try and determine the root cause which with every symptom tracked back to neuro in nature. In July of 2021, Rico was enrolled in a Open Study at the University of Utah on the use of red light for football players with traumatic brain injury and/or suspected CTE. Through the use of red light over the past five years and other supplements or protocols, Rico is now functionally operating at or near his pre-symptom state.Rico now uses his brokenness to be of service to others in the TBI and CTE community offering support and guidance for persons with brain injury and their caregivers based on his shared experience. You can find Rico at facebook.com/groups/cteandtbiwarriorcircleRecovery Now is a gathering place for anyone seeking recovery from the challenges of life on life's terms. Guests share their experience, strength, and hope. We discuss useful tools that have helped us lighten the load, of our journey through recovery. More will be revealed. This is a "we" recovery program, because it is in the "we" that we find the new "me". We focus on the four A's of Recovery: Awareness, Acceptance, Action, and Adaptation. This is a place for survivors striving to become thrivers. For that, it takes a good bit of warrior!Your host is Kim Justus, author of  "In A Flash: Miracles Here and Beyond" found at inaflash.org  "Like" at facebook.com/InaFlash.org & of course "Like" facebook.com/braininjuryradionetwork** Our shows are also found on iHeart, Spotify, Amazon and many other podcast networks! **

Tonight we'll be discussing Shifting Gears Gracefully: New Rules of Safe IndependenceRecovery Now is a gathering place for anyone seeking recovery from the challenges of life on life's terms. Guests share their experience, strength, and hope. We discuss useful tools that have helped us lighten the load, of our journey through recovery. More will be revealed. This is a "we" recovery program, because it is in the "we" that we find the new "me". We focus on the four A's of Recovery: Awareness, Acceptance, Action, and Adaptation. This is a place for survivors striving to become thrivers. For that, it takes a good bit of warrior!Your host is Kim Justus, author of  "In A Flash: Miracles Here and Beyond" found at inaflash.org  "Like" at facebook.com/InaFlash.org & of course "Like" facebook.com/braininjuryradionetworkYour co-host is Caren Robinson, founder of HOPE TBI found at hopetbi.com and "Like" at facebook.com/HOPETBI ** Our shows are also found on iHeart, Spotify, Amazon and many other podcast networks! **

Tonight we'll be discussing Mindset Makeover: From Self-Sabotage to Self-Leadership.New year, new wiring - grow forward on purpose.Recovery Now is a gathering place for anyone seeking recovery from the challenges of life on life's terms. Guests share their experience, strength, and hope. We discuss useful tools that have helped us lighten the load, of our journey through recovery. More will be revealed. This is a "we" recovery program, because it is in the "we" that we find the new "me". We focus on the four A's of Recovery: Awareness, Acceptance, Action, and Adaptation. This is a place for survivors striving to become thrivers. For that, it takes a good bit of warrior!Your host is Kim Justus, author of  "In A Flash: Miracles Here and Beyond" found at inaflash.org  "Like" at facebook.com/InaFlash.org & of course "Like" facebook.com/braininjuryradionetworkYour co-host is Caren Robinson, founder of HOPE TBI found at hopetbi.com and "Like" at facebook.com/HOPETBI ** Our shows are also found on iHeart, Spotify, Amazon and many other podcast networks! **

Michael Wyand, DVM, PhD is a biopharmaceutical executive with over twenty-five years experience in managing and building successful product and service oriented life science companies. He is the CEO and Director of Oxeia Biopharmaceuticals, a clinical-stage biotech company developing new, innovative therapeutics for mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), known as concussion, and related neuro-metabolic dysfunction.An accomplished leader, Dr. Wyand has substantial experience managing drug development and as a corporate officer responsible for communicating corporate strategy and value propositions to company directors, external investors and partners. Dr. Wyand was President/COO of Epirus Biopharmaceuticals after starting as CTO from 2012 to 2016. Prior to that he headed R&D at Percivia, a J&J/DSM joint venture.Dr. Wyand trained in comparative pathology at Harvard Medical School, received his DVM from Purdue University and his PhD in Pathology from the University of Connecticut. He received a BS in Biology from the University of Connecticut where he graduated with honors as a University Scholar.Vishal Bansal, M.D. F.A.C.S. is the Chief Scientific Officer and Co-Founder of Oxeia Biopharmaceuticals. Since 2015, Dr. Bansal is a Director of Trauma Surgery at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego.Dr. Bansal is a clinically active trauma and general surgeon as well as a funded surgical scientist focusing on the physiologic response to brain injury. He has been a principal investigator of three trials in traumatic brain injury. He has nearly 100 peer review publications, book chapters and invited reviews, sits on three national trauma committees, and is a referee for over 25 national and international scientific journals.Oxeia Biopharmaceuticals is a privately held clinical stage biotech company developing drug treatments for concussion and underlying neuro-metabolic dysfunction.  Oxeia has completed phase 2a testing on OXE103, a synthetic human ghrelin, an endogenous hormone. OXE103 freely crosses the blood-brain barrier addressing underlying neuro-metabolic dysfunction and axonal injury. OXE103 uniquely targets the hippocampus region of the brain, an area important for cognition and memory.Oxeia’s phase 2a study showed robust treatment effect across study endpoints with 85% of OXE103 patients improving while only 33% improved with standard care alone. This was the first time any drug showed meaningful improvement in persistent concussion symptoms. Meaningful improvements were made in the reduction of symptom severity and the quality of life. See: oxeiabiopharma.com and startengine.com/offering/oxeia-biopharma for investment opportunity.Note: Formal NFL Quarterback Alex Smith couldn't join us as planned due to a sudden illness; in the process of rescheduling for a future show.Recovery Now is a gathering place for anyone seeking recovery from the challenges of life on life's terms. Guests share their experience, strength, and hope. We discuss useful tools that have helped us lighten the load, of our journey through recovery. More will be revealed. This is a "we" recovery program, because it is in the "we" that we find the new "me". We focus on the four A's of Recovery: Awareness, Acceptance, Action, and Adaptation. This is a place for survivors striving to become thrivers. For that, it takes a good bit of warrior! Your host is Kim Justus, found at inaflash.org

The Companions Who Heal: Emotional Support AnimalsThere are so many benefits to having a pet. Nothing compares to the joy of coming home to a loyal companion. The unconditional love of a pet can do more than keep you company. Pets may also decrease stress, improve heart health, and even help children with their emotional and social skills. An estimated 68% of U.S. households have a pet.Tonight, we will differentiate between “companion” animals and “service” animals. The benefits of each, and how quality of life and health results in these relationships.Recovery Now is a gathering place for anyone seeking recovery from the challenges of life on life's terms. Guests share their experience, strength, and hope. We discuss useful tools that have helped us lighten the load, of our journey through recovery. More will be revealed. This is a "we" recovery program, because it is in the "we" that we find the new "me". We focus on the four A's of Recovery: Awareness, Acceptance, Action, and Adaptation. This is a place for survivors striving to become thrivers. For that, it takes a good bit of warrior!Your host is Kim Justus, author of "In A Flash: Miracles Here and Beyond" found at inaflash.org "Like" at facebook.com/InaFlash.org & of course "Like" facebook.com/braininjuryradionetworkYour co-host is Caren Robinson, founder of HOPE TBI found at hopetbi.com and "Like" at facebook.com/HOPETBI* Our shows are also found on iHeart, Spotify, Amazon and many other podcast networks!

Bladder Chatter: Got Leaks? Plugging the Truth About Pelvic Floor HealthFind your foundation. Reclaim your flow. Restore your power. Understand the importance of maintaining core strength.Whether it is from surgical recovery with more time in bed and less movement, or it may be from simply aging. Foundational strength in legs and core comes quickly. The core is an interconnected group of back, hip, pelvic, glute, abdominal, and diaphragm muscles.Working on core strength has numerous benefits, from improved posture, balance, and movement to pain management and injury prevention. It can also be the difference between quality of life, as well as life span.Tune in tonight and we will explain the implications and location of core muscle strength, what happens as muscle strength breaks down, and some exercises to start now (with physician approval) than can keep you moving functionally years longer.Recovery Now is a gathering place for anyone seeking recovery from the challenges of life on life's terms. Guests share their experience, strength, and hope. We discuss useful tools that have helped us lighten the load, of our journey through recovery. More will be revealed. This is a "we" recovery program, because it is in the "we" that we find the new "me". We focus on the four A's of Recovery: Awareness, Acceptance, Action, and Adaptation. This is a place for survivors striving to become thrivers. For that, it takes a good bit of warrior!Your host is Kim Justus, author of "In A Flash: Miracles Here and Beyond" found at inaflash.org "Like" at facebook.com/InaFlash.org & of course "Like" facebook.com/braininjuryradionetworkYour co-host is Caren Robinson, founder of HOPE TBI found at hopetbi.com and "Like" at facebook.com/HOPETBI** Our shows are also found on iHeart, Spotify, Amazon and many other podcast networks!

After losing her late love almost twenty years, Susan Toms found herself face to face with the same rare disease, but doctors across the country turned her away. The typical pituitary tumor signaling this disease was nowhere to be found.Most people have never heard of “acromegaly” but are all too familiar with the beloved animated film, Shrek. Interestingly, Shrek himself is thought to be modeled after Maurice Tillis, a famous French professional wrestler who had the disease. As demonstrated by his gigantic features, this disease causes one’s hands, feet, face and skull to grow, usually as the result of a pituitary tumor. According to the National Organization for Rare Disorders, acromegaly occurs in about 50 – 70 people per million, with three to eleven of every million developing the disease yearly. Diagnosis can be delayed as symptoms manifest slowly over several years with those affected and those around them often unaware of the changes.After a two year quest involving several cities and physicians to no avail, Susan finally found a doctor willing to think outside the box. Like the others, he did not find the key typical “tell”, but he was willing to go the extra steps, uncovering the desired mystery the day before Thanksgiving 2024. Susan finally had something to be grateful for, and was cured of the insidious disease in January 2025. Many important take-aways from this journey, making it worth your time to listen. We hope to raise awareness on many levels, summed up by Dr. Kunal Mehta in the quote below. Join us for this incredible story!“Susan’s persistence and careful observation of her own symptoms were vital. Her story is a reminder that when patients and physicians work together with open minds, even the rarest diagnoses can be uncovered. Acromegaly is rare, and when it arises outside the pituitary, it challenges even seasoned clinicians. Susan’s case shows the importance of listening deeply to patients and looking beyond the expected and finding them can change a life.”Recovery Now is a gathering place for anyone seeking recovery from the challenges of life on life's terms. Guests share their experience, strength, and hope. We discuss useful tools that have helped us lighten the load, of our journey through recovery. More will be revealed. This is a "we" recovery program, because it is in the "we" that we find the new "me". We focus on the four A's of Recovery: Awareness, Acceptance, Action, and Adaptation. This is a place for survivors striving to become thrivers. For that, it takes a good bit of warrior!Your host is Kim Justus, author of "In A Flash: Miracles Here and Beyond" found at inaflash.org and "Like" at facebook.com/InaFlash.org** Our shows are also found on iHeart, Spotify, Amazon and many other podcast networks!

Grace Over Glitter: Real Joy in an Unreal SeasonThanksgiving is right around the corner and “You don’t have to feel thankful to be grateful.”Then we begin the march to the December Holidays. MORE. More people, more planning, more noise, more food, more memories, more fatigue, more feelings, more decorating, more shopping or crafting - You get the idea. The holidays can be a challenging time for people precipitated by variety of reasons. Both “Merry and Bright” can be joyful, or illicit sadness.Tonight we’ll talk about the challenges of the holidays, and possible work-arounds to ease the stress.Recovery Now is a gathering place for anyone seeking recovery from the challenges of life on life's terms. Guests share their experience, strength, and hope. We discuss useful tools that have helped us lighten the load, of our journey through recovery. More will be revealed. This is a "we" recovery program, because it is in the "we" that we find the new "me". We focus on the four A's of Recovery: Awareness, Acceptance, Action, and Adaptation. This is a place for survivors striving to become thrivers. For that, it takes a good bit of warrior!Your host is Kim Justus, author of "In A Flash: Miracles Here and Beyond" found at inaflash.org "Like" at facebook.com/InaFlash.org & of course "Like" facebook.com/braininjuryradionetworkYour co-host is Caren Robinson, founder of HOPE TBI found at hopetbi.com and "Like" at facebook.com/HOPETBI

Tonight We’ll be discussing “The Scoop on Poop: What Your Gut’s Been Trying to Tell You!”You’ve probably heard that your gut is your “second brain” — but what does that mystery really mean? We’ll explore the gut‑brain connection, how your digestive system and microbiome influence mood, immunity, and health, and what to do about it. Some may have heard these resulting issues referred to as “Leaky Gut Syndrome.”“Your gut speaks—are you listening?”This show is a gathering place for anyone seeking recovery from the challenges of life on life's terms. Guests share their experience, strength, and hope. We discuss useful tools that have helped us lighten the load, of our journey through recovery. More will be revealed. This is a "we" recovery program, because it is in the "we" that we find the new "me". We focus on the four A's of Recovery: Awareness, Acceptance, Action, and Adaptation. This is a place for survivors striving to become thrivers. Your host is Kim Justus, author of "In A Flash: Miracles Here and Beyond" found at inaflash.org "Like" at facebook.com/InaFlash.org & of course "Like" facebook.com/braininjuryradionetworkYour co-host is Caren Robinson, founder of HOPE TBI found at hopetbi.com and "Like" at facebook.com/HOPETBI

Tonight's show is focused on specific tools to aid in recovery. Practices found in DBT, CBT, and other skills training. After major trauma we often find we are ill equipped to cope in the most productive ways, both physically and mentally. We may get discharge orders, but no clue how to adjust to our "differently-abled" lives moving forward. We focus on adding tools to our box, broadening our ability to "respond" positively, rather than "react" in self harming ways. Recovery Now is a gathering place for anyone seeking recovery from the challenges of life on life’s terms. Guests share their experience, strength, and hope. We discuss useful tools that have helped us lighten the load, of our journey through recovery. More will be revealed! Tune in, visit Chat or join us on air. This is a “we” recovery program, because it is in the “we” that we find the new “me”. We focus on the four A’s of Recovery: Awareness, Acceptance, Action, and Adaptation. This is a place for survivors striving to become thrivers, and for that it takes a good bit of Warrior!Hosted by Kim Justus found at inaflash.org and co-hosted tonight by Caren Robinson at hopetbi.com

Living Outside the Clock: Neurodivergent Experiences of TimeHave you ever lost hours without realizing it or felt like time itself bends depending on what you're doing?  For many divergent people, and those recovering from brain injury, time doesn't tick the same way.   Brain Neurodivergentcy is not bad, it’s “Different”. Join us for a discussion about varied ways of processing information, personal and societal responses to anything unlike that of the status quo, and how to embrace your uniqueness. This show is a gathering place for anyone seeking recovery from the challenges of life on life's terms. Guests share their experience, strength, and hope.  We discuss useful tools that have helped us lighten the load, of our journey through recovery.  More will be revealed! Tune in, and call in.  This is a "we" recovery program, because it is in the "we" that we find the new "me".  We focus on the four A's of Recovery: Awareness, Acceptance, Action, and Adaptation. This is a place for survivors striving to become thrivers. Your host is Kim Justus, author of "In A Flash: Miracles Here and Beyond" found at www.inaflash.org & "Like" at www.facebook.com/inaflash.org & of course "Like" Brain Injury Radio at www.facebook.com/braininjuryradionetworkYour co-host is Caren Robinson, founder of HOPE TBI found at www.hopetbi.com and "Like" at www.facebook.com/HOPETBI

September is Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month, and we’re honoring the incredible strength of survivors with a special radio broadcast you won’t want to miss. Join us as survivors Ron Kratz, Megan Bacigalupo, and Damien Gibbs share their powerful stories of resilience, recovery, and hope. Together, we’ll raise awareness, spread knowledge, and celebrate the courage it takes to overcome life-changing challenges. Tune in and be part of a conversation that inspires and empowers.This show is a gathering place for anyone seeking recovery from the challenges of life on life's terms. Guests share their experience, strength, and hope. We discuss useful tools that have helped us lighten the load, of our journey through recovery. More will be revealed! Tune in, and call in. This is a "we" recovery program, because it is in the "we" that we find the new "me". We focus on the four A's of Recovery: Awareness, Acceptance, Action, and Adaptation. This is a place for survivors striving to become thrivers.Your host is Kim Justus, author of "In A Flash: Miracles Here and Beyond" found at inaflash.org & "Like" at facebook.com/inaflash.org & of course "Like" Brain Injury Radio at facebook.com/braininjuryradionetworkYour co-host is Caren Robinson, founder of HOPE TBI found at hopetbi.com. and "Like" at facebook.com/HOPETBI.com 

Welcome back Recovery Now and Brain Injury Radio! It's been 9mo since we've done a show and now we're ready to launch a regular schedule. I'm Kim Justus and will Host each Wednesday Night on Zoom live (as I have for 15yrs), and then dropping the new episode here the following day. Live show is typically 6pm PAC/9pm EST. Will post your invite to join us prior to the episode on facebook: braininjuryradionetwork or inflash.org, and the website https://inaflash.org. We'll start the show talking about where we have been this year and our journey to Spreaker.Tonight Caren Robinson was kind enough to support the effort with her Zoom, where I joined her to kick off this show. September is Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month - I am a 1 in 50 who suffered an often lethal rupture. We will be discussing the facts about Aneurysms, and then on Sept 24th (last Wed of Sept) will be having; Aneurysms-The Survivors where I will be met with a panel of survivors. Nothing like Peer to Peer Support!Finally, since this show was recorded on Sept 10th - We remember Sept 11th which reshaped the lives of so many in the terrorist attack, which cumulatively now has killed thousands.  Recovery Now is a gathering place for anyone seeking relief from the challenges of life on life's terms. We discuss useful tools that have helped us lighten the load, of our journey through recovery. More will be revealed! This is a "we" recovery program, because it is in the "we," that we find the new "me." We focus on the four A's of Recovery: Awareness, Acceptance, Action and Adaptation. This is a place for survivor's striving to become thrivers, which takes a good bit of Warrior! Hosted by Kim Justus, author of In a Flash: Miracles Here and Beyond as well as Hootie’s Hollow and the Magic Tree. For more information see inaflash.org and "Like" me at facebook.com/inaflash.org too! Your Co-Host is Caren Robinson, Founder of HOPE TBI found at www.hopetbi.com and "Like" at www.Facebook.com/HOPETBI

Many of you have heard that Blog Talk Radio is closing their operation any day now. We're SAD because we've run Brain Injury Radio broadcasts & On Demand Programming there since 2009. So many great hosts and listeners. We're MAD because they gave us so little notice to make other arrangements. They aren't going on, but our shows will be!We're going to have a two part means of doing this new arrangement. We will broadcast from Zoom (Download your free Zoom account now if you haven't already) and then watch for announcements on social media for the invitation link to join us live. After the live show, it will be transferred over to Spreaker for listening at your pleasure.Now the link below showing a new page highlighting all shows in our history since 2009!  After clicking link below find your banner or fave hosts' & click it. Poof. All of your programs (or most - more to transfer for currently active shows) - and you will be able to preview our new home for On Demand programs. Know you will enjoy hearing the shows, as well as forwarding the link to people looking for support, awareness and advocacy regarding brain injury. Pretty cool for each show to have its own page! We appreciate you all so much for your contributions over the years.https://www.spreaker.com/user/brain-injury-radio--18173751Unfortunately I will be missing our launch due to major surgery in a couple weeks that will keep me out recovering at least a couple months. When I am back I look forward to adding some new hosts to refreshen our platform too. Join me LIVE tonight for questions, comments, last show with music for a while-Good-byes to Blog Talk & Hello Spreaker (Owned by iHeart) so we will be streaming large!Kim Justus

Know your labels!!  Join us as we discuss shopping for better health - The quality of the food chain has slid to what can be detrimental for optimal health. The spotlight is starting to shine on what to look for to enable our food to be medicine, not poison. With obseity at near half the population from children on up, it's time to recognize over-eating isn't always the culprit. It doesn't help, but much of it is chicken and egg theory. No pun intended. The problem may well stem from ingredients we aren't even aware are in our food. Big business, with some big consequences. We will also include liquid foods, and enteral feeding. This show is a gathering place for anyone seeking recovery from the challenges of life on life's terms. Guests share their experience, strength and hope. We discuss useful tools that have helped us lighten the load, of our journey through recovery. More will be revealed! Tune in, and call in. This is a "we" recovery program, because it is in the "we," that we find the new "me." We focus on the four A's of Recovery: Awareness, Acceptance, Action and Adaptation. This is a place for survivor's striving to become thrivers.  Host is Kim Justus, author of In a Flash: Miracles Hereand Beyond found at www.inaflash.org & "Like" at www.facebook.com/inaflash.org & of course "Like" Brain Injury Radio at FB :) For more on Co-Host Caren Robinson, see: hopetbi.com

I had known Bill for many years, when I learned he'd suffered a TBI. He'd had a lengthy road of recovery the past couple years, and then a severe car accident too. Bill was always strong as a bull, and few have had a more colorful past and turn around. Between his own addiction, chronic pain, and mental health challenges - He fought like the warrior he had always been and overcame, continuing to live a life of service. In spite of his challenges, Bill had a heart bigger than most. I was blessed to have him as part of my life for so long. Bill Keck was a dear friend who passed in 2021, but his story lives on. Prior to his retirement, Bill, a US Navy Veteran who did two tours in Nam, developed an alcohol and drug treatment center, within a Homeless Shelter. He worked there for almost 20yrs, during which he wrote a book about recovery and miracles. See: youtube.com/watch?v=HHjh6OZvwug We were out of touch for a few years, so I was shocked to hear about his brain injury. After being a host for so long, I wonder if he had prior blows to the head during his service, either to our country or at the shelter. God Bless you Bill - You are missed. This show is a gathering place for anyone seeking recovery from the challenges of life on life's terms. I introduce topics, and survivor's share their experience, strength and hope. We discuss useful tools that have helped us lighten the load, of our journey through recovery. More will be revealed! Tune in, stop in and call in. This is a "we" recovery program, because it is in the "we," that we find the new "me."  We focus on the four A's of Recovery - Awareness, Acceptance, Action & Adaptation. This is a place for survivor's striving to become thrivers and for that it takes a good bit of warrior!  Host is Kim Justus, author of In a Flash: Miracles Here found at www.inaflash.org  

Dr. Paul Wand is a clinical neurologist in private practice since 1982, having vast experience diagnosing and treating neurological conditions for 40 yrs. He has always had an active interest in research since medical school. His clinical research interests include newer and more effective methods of diagnosing and treating neurological conditions. The advantage of his unique and innovative treatment protocols stem from combining traditional and alternative methods, a field known as integrative neurology. He has developed a multidisciplinary treatment approach to Traumatic Brain Injury, post-concussion syndrome, Autism, chronic pain, arthritic, neck and back pain, hormonal imbalances and peripheral neuropathy, especially the diabetic type. His protocols have demonstrated effectively they can reverse neurological deficits whereas the traditional treatment cannot. Dr. Wand's combined approach of traditional and alternative treatments seems to be the most effective when treating and reversing what is usually considered to be permanent damage to the central and peripheral nervous system. Because there is NO standard treatment for Concussion, Dr. Wand wrote The Concussion Cure, 3 Proven Methods to Heal your Brain. The book is unique in genre since it is the only book which explains how to both diagnose and treat all the symptoms of a concussion with two specific tests which themselves generate the treatments. See: brainhealingcenter.com & theconcussioncure.com   Hosted By:  Kim Justus, author of In a Flash: Miracles Here and Beyond found at inaflash.org & "Like" at facebook.com/inaflash.org

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Most of you have probably heard the term "Leaky Gut" syndrome, but don't fully understand the mechanics. The brain-gut connection, also known as the gut-brain axis, is a two way communication system between the brain and the digestive system. It's a complex network of nerves and signals that allows the brain and gut to work together to keep the digestive system functioning properly. Why is this important? How can you determine when your brain-gut connection isn't working correctly, and what are the possible consequences? What can you do to help facilitate that crucial balance again? Listen in and see! This show is a gathering place for anyone seeking recovery from the challenges of life on life's terms. We discuss useful tools that have helped us lighten the load, of our journey through recovery. More will be revealed! This is a "we" recovery program, because it is in the "we," that we find the new "me." We focus on the four A's of Recovery: Awareness, Acceptance, Action and Adaptation. This is a place for survivor's striving to become thrivers, which takes a good bit of Warrior! Hosted by Kim Justus, author of In a Flash: Miracles Here and Beyond and Hootie’s Hollow and the Magic Tree found at inaflash.org and "Like" me at facebook.com/inaflash.org too!  For more on co-host Caren Robinson, for Life Skills Coaching, Blogging, and Help Resources see: hopetbi.com      

Join us for a discussion on healing and the arts, in this case specifically music!  Our frequent contributor "Hatter" will be my co-host to share some surprising facts about tunes you know, and some you don't. In addition the effects currently and to come in Artificial Intellegnce (AI) on the music industry. This show is a gathering place for anyone seeking recovery from the challenges of life on life's terms. We discuss useful tools that have helped us lighten the load, of our journey through recovery. More will be revealed! This is a "we" recovery program, because it is in the "we," that we find the new "me." We focus on the four A's of Recovery: Awareness, Acceptance, Action and Adaptation. This is a place for survivor's striving to become thrivers, which takes a good bit of Warrior! Hosted by Kim Justus, author of In a Flash: Miracles Here and Beyond and Hootie’s Hollow and the Magic Tree found at inaflash.org and "Like" me at facebook.com/inaflash.org too!  For more on Hatter - Check out "Team of Voices" on Blog Talk Radio!

Tonight Simon Lewis and I will be discussing a hot election issue of great national significance and consequence. Tune in and weigh in. Is "anything for all" relevant? Let's weigh pros and cons, but most of all review the TRUTH .. No sponsored bias here.   This show is a gathering place for anyone seeking recovery from the challenges of life on life's terms. We discuss useful tools that have helped us lighten the load, of our journey through recovery. More will be revealed! This is a "we" recovery program, because it is in the "we," that we find the new "me." We focus on the four A's of Recovery: Awareness, Acceptance, Action and Adaptation. This is a place for survivor's striving to become thrivers, which takes a good bit of Warrior! Hosted by Kim Justus, author of In a Flash: Miracles Here and Beyond and Hootie’s Hollow and the Magic Tree found at inaflash.org and "Like" me at facebook.com/inaflash.org too! For more on Simon Lewis see: riseandshinethebook.com and simonlewis.us    

September is Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month. Some rupture from pressure, and others wait patiently for the day they likely do. Known by descriptions beyond just Aneurysm ... You hear these beasts described as Hemorrhagic stroke due to bleeding into the brain by the rupture of a blood vessel. Hemorrhagic stroke may be further subdivided into intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) and subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). Ischemic and TIA are often associated terms. Join me with a special panel of survivors - Vanessa Kelly, Megan Bacigalupo, Chris Chappell, and Host - Kim Justus. We represent long time, moderate time & recent survivors. The nuiances of each story tells volumes. 1 in 50 suffer aneurysm. About 25% of people who experience a brain aneurysm rupture die within 24 hours. Around 50% of people die within three months of the rupture due to complications. Of those who survive, about 66% experience permanent brain damage. Listen, share, be aware .. And pass it on.   This show is a gathering place for anyone seeking recovery from the challenges of life on life's terms. We discuss useful tools that have helped us lighten the load, of our journey through recovery. More will be revealed! This is a "we" recovery program, because it is in the "we," that we find the new "me." We focus on the four A's of Recovery: Awareness, Acceptance, Action and Adaptation. This is a place for survivor's striving to become thrivers, which takes a good bit of Warrior! Hosted by Kim Justus, author of In a Flash: Miracles Here and Beyond and Hootie’s Hollow and the Magic Tree found at inaflash.org and "Like" me at facebook.com/inaflash.org too!    

Many residuals can be new issues we grapple with after Brain Injury. Difficulty focusing without getting distracted is one of those. This intrusion can become frustrating and make us angry. It was on one of those days, many of us survivors began to refer to this as "something shiny".  To survive around this community, it helps to have a sense of humor. We are intent on the task in front of us, and suddenly something shiny pulls us away, and when we return .. the bread crumbs have blown away! Tonight co-host Caren Robinson and I will discuss your shiny distractions, what we can do to mitigate and maybe a few other life alterations to compensation for after brain injury. We also want to pay tribute to the heros of 9-11, and prayers to the fallen of that game changing day that defines a few generations thereafter. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families.   This show is a gathering place for anyone seeking recovery from the challenges of life on life's terms. We discuss useful tools that have helped us lighten the load, of our journey through recovery. More will be revealed! This is a "we" recovery program, because it is in the "we," that we find the new "me." We focus on the four A's of Recovery: Awareness, Acceptance, Action and Adaptation. This is a place for survivor's striving to become thrivers, which takes a good bit of Warrior! Hosted by Kim Justus, author of In a Flash: Miracles Here and Beyond and Hootie’s Hollow and the Magic Tree found at inaflash.org For more on Caren see: hopetbi.com           

September is Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month. An estimated 6.7 million people in the United States have an unruptured brain aneurysm or 1 in 50 people. The annual rate of rupture is approximately 8 – 10 per 100,000 people. About 30,000 people in the United States suffer a brain aneurysm rupture each year. A brain aneurysm ruptures every 18 minutes. There are almost 500,000 deaths worldwide each year caused by brain aneurysms, and half the victims are younger than 50. Ruptured brain aneurysms are fatal in about 50% of cases. Of those who survive, about 66% suffer some permanent neurological deficit. Approximately 15% of people with a ruptured aneurysm die before reaching the hospital. Most of the deaths are due to rapid and massive brain injury from the initial bleeding. We recently lost a valued advocate in the Brain Aneurysm Community - Rico Principe. He founded one of the largest online aneurysm support pages on FB, helping thousands. We'd like to pay tribute to him and the service he provided so many. The shock of his passing has rocked the community. We will be joined by his lovely daughter Abby as we share her grief, We will also hear from fellow Brain Aneurysm Survivors in the interest of sharing, educating, and raising awareness. All know of Heart Disease, Cancer, etc. Much fewer know about Aneurysm, unless their lives have been touched by it. This show is a gathering place for anyone seeking recovery from the challenges of life on life's terms. We discuss useful tools that have helped us lighten the load, of our journey through recovery. More will be revealed! This is a "we" recovery program, because it is in the "we," that we find the new "me." We focus on the four A's of Recovery: Awareness, Acceptance, Action and Adaptation. This is a place for survivor's striving to become thrivers, which takes a good bit of Warrior!  Hosted by Kim Justus - Rupture Survivor

With September a few days away, we looked ahead to see what topic associated might make a good discussion. Being a survivor (Kim), I knew that it will be Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month. That will be covered on another show. September signals the seasonal change from summer to fall, the remberence of 9-11, the Presidential Election, and now COVID Vax .. To do or not?  I was surprised to know it was also National Suicide and Depression Awareness Month. That dovetails with many of the topics we will deal with here, so we'll be discussing mental health tonight.    This show is a gathering place for anyone seeking recovery from the challenges of life on life's terms. We discuss useful tools that have helped us lighten the load, of our journey through recovery. More will be revealed! This is a "we" recovery program, because it is in the "we," that we find the new "me." We focus on the four A's of Recovery: Awareness, Acceptance, Action and Adaptation. This is a place for survivor's striving to become thrivers, which takes a good bit of Warrior! Hosted by Kim Justus, author of In a Flash: Miracles Here and Beyond and Hootie’s Hollow and the Magic Tree found at inaflash.org and "Like" me at facebook.com/inaflash.org too! For more on co-host Simon Lewis (last Wed of ea month), see: riseandshinethebook.com & simonlewis.us         --  Sept 11th --  Beginning of Fall  --  Elections  

We will be discussing how to prepare for an emergency before it happens. Recently the Midwest had a rare type of storm that left more residents out of power, than ever in the history of the area. Just afterward the Atlantic Coast was beaten with Hurricane Debby, and the next week Caifornia had earthquakes! No matter what time of year, or what what type of emergency - Be it from Mother Nature or other causes, it's random, scary and dangerous. People are put in positions of injury or even death. How can we minimize our chances of the worst outcomes? Let's talk about it and feel free to share your ideas. This show is a gathering place for anyone seeking recovery from the challenges of life on life's terms. We discuss useful tools that have helped us lighten the load, of our journey through recovery. More will be revealed! This is a "we" recovery program, because it is in the "we," that we find the new "me." We focus on the four A's of Recovery: Awareness, Acceptance, Action and Adaptation. This is a place for survivor's striving to become thrivers, which takes a good bit of Warrior! Hosted by Kim Justus, author of In a Flash: Miracles Here and Beyond and Hootie’s Hollow and the Magic Tree found at inaflash.org and "Like" me at facebook.com/inaflash.org too! Since it's the 2nd WED of the month, our wonderful Co-Host Caren Robinson joins us. Find more on Caren at hopetbi.com

Happy to be back tonight after some studio driven tech difficulties! Even happier to welcome back LesPaul Morgan, long time former host, multiple brain aneurysm survivor and disability advocate. He will share where he's been since he last hit the Mics, which will include a discussion of CSRA. Les is really turned on by AI now and will tell his what he's learned, as well as bleeps on current events (fake news, politics) and life in general. Both being music lovers, we'll be sprinkling in some of our old faves. Join us and call in!! This show is a gathering place for anyone seeking recovery from the challenges of life on life's terms. We discuss useful tools that have helped us lighten the load, of our journey through recovery. More will be revealed! This is a "we" recovery program, because it is in the "we," that we find the new "me." We focus on the four A's of Recovery: Awareness, Acceptance, Action and Adaptation. This is a place for survivor's striving to become thrivers, which takes a good bit of Warrior! Hosted by Kim Justus, author of In a Flash: Miracles Here and Beyond and Hootie’s Hollow and the Magic Tree found at inaflash.org and "Like" me at facebook.com/inaflash.org too!  

Ignorance causes misdiagnosis and therefore ineffective (or no) treatment for children with Brain Injury - Particularly ones with less obvious "tells". Professionals, parents, educators, and others are not familiar with common symptoms that point to Brain Injury. As a result, too many kids are thrust into a life of challenges that are never tied back to the root cause of TBI. In turn a disfunctional circle forms, robbing these children a quality of life and independence they may have achieved. These patterns cause so many to fall through the cracks, then following them into adulthood. Profiling becomes an issue based on ability level both outside and inside the brain injury community. Needs based services, advocacy groups, and others are more sympathetic to those obviously impaired. The others, deal not only with their injury but proving themselves - Even if they don't recognize the issue themselves.  This show is a gathering place for anyone seeking recovery from the challenges of life on life's terms. We discuss useful tools that have helped us lighten the load, of our journey through recovery. More will be revealed! This is a "we" recovery program, because it is in the "we," that we find the new "me." We focus on the four A's of Recovery: Awareness, Acceptance, Action and Adaptation. This is a place for survivor's striving to become thrivers, which takes a good bit of Warrior! Hosted by Kim Justus, author of In a Flash: Miracles Here and Beyond and Hootie’s Hollow and the Magic Tree found at inaflash.org and "Like" me at facebook.com/inaflash.org too! For more on Caren's Coaching, Blogging, and Help Resources see: hopetbi.com

Being the night before the day after (Independence Day July 4th) .. It's likely to sound like a war zone in my studio. We're one of those cities which allow citizens to arm themselves with personal explosives to fire off around the neighborhood. How I envy those that only allow organized events!  Special segment by Dorrin Rosenfeld our 3rd Thurs of ea month host on release of her new book "The Day I Got Hit by a Tortilla Truck!"  See Amazon or dorrinrosenfeld.com That being said, I invite YOU to call in and keep me company!  Share YOUR Independence, OUR Independence, listen to the music of Independent Musicians .. Many Patriotic lining up with the holiday. Hope to see you here! This show is a gathering place for anyone seeking recovery from the challenges of life on life's terms. We discuss useful tools that have helped us lighten the load, of our journey through recovery. More will be revealed! This is a "we" recovery program, because it is in the "we," that we find the new "me." We focus on the four A's of Recovery: Awareness, Acceptance, Action and Adaptation. This is a place for survivor's striving to become thrivers, which takes a good bit of Warrior! Hosted by Kim Justus, author of In a Flash: Miracles Here and Beyond and Hootie’s Hollow and the Magic Tree found at inaflash.org and "Like" me at facebook.com/inaflash.org too!

Join us as we welcome back our last Wednesday of each month, co-host Simon Lewis!  The "Heat is on" covers a lot of territory tonight - From where Simon has been for months (Health issues on top of TBI, Date at Last, Car Assist-When the rubber meets the road), to Summer Solstice a few days ago (Heat Exhaustion versus Heat Stroke), to July 4th in a week, and the cautions of personal fireworks, to the first Debate between Presidential Candidates tomorrow night. We encourage you to force an open mind, really listen, and make your own informed decision on your vote later this year. Who will stick soley to the mud slinging platform, and who will address what concerns our citizens the most?  This show is a gathering place for anyone seeking recovery from the challenges of life on life's terms. We discuss useful tools that have helped us lighten the load, of our journey through recovery. More will be revealed! This is a "we" recovery program, because it is in the "we," that we find the new "me." We focus on the four A's of Recovery: Awareness, Acceptance, Action and Adaptation. This is a place for survivor's striving to become thrivers, which takes a good bit of Warrior! Hosted by Kim Justus, author of In a Flash: Miracles Here and Beyond and Hootie’s Hollow and the Magic Tree found at inaflash.org and "Like" me at facebook.com/inaflash.org too! For more on Simon see: simonlewis.us and riseandshinethebook.com

Dr. Paul Zeitz is a preventive medicine physician, epidemiologist, author, and award-winning champion of global justice and human rights. He has been on the front lines of the global AIDS movement, climate transformation, racial and gender equity, authentic democracy, sustainable development, and child welfare in the U.S. and around the world. Often when the odds against success appeared to be insurmountable, with Dr. Paul’s leadership and support, barriers fell and victories arose. Through his many challenges and experiences, he also learned to fail forward! Revolutionary Optimism: 7 Steps for Living as a Love-Centered Activist, Dr. Paul shows us how to break free from feelings of confusion, pessimism, and cynicism about the world and step into a place of empowerment, resourcefulness, and inspiration. Through this inside-out approach to healing, self-liberation, and transformation, Dr. Paul ignites in us a profound depth of optimism that has the power to change lives. For more see: unifymovements.org This show is a gathering place for anyone seeking recovery from the challenges of life on life's terms. We discuss useful tools that have helped us lighten the load, of our journey through recovery. More will be revealed!  This is a "we" recovery program, because it is in the "we," that we find the new "me." We focus on the four A's of Recovery: Awareness, Acceptance, Action and Adaptation. This is a place for survivor's striving to become thrivers, which takes a good bit of Warrior! Hosted by Kim Justus, author of In a Flash: Miracles Here and Beyond at inaflash.org