TBI One Love Podcast

Happy end of August. To wrap up this month we just had a great interview with Dr. Xiao Han. She is a postdoctoral neuroscientist at Stanford University & Howard Hughes Medical Institute (Thomas C. Südhof Lab) and co-founder of Science in Motion.In addition, she currently serves as an Early Career Editorial Board Member of The Innovation (Cell Press), Genomics, Proteomics & Bioinformatics, and Brain-X. Dr. Han’s research focuses on synaptic transmission and brain disorder with work published in journals including Molecular Cell, Seminars in Cancer Biology, Nature Neuroscience, Cell Research, etc.Science in Motion is a nonprofit pioneering avant-grade science–art organization. Its mission is to explore new experimental art forms and develop original, precise, and personalized approaches to science communication — using art to give voice to scientists and help their ideas reach a wider audience. The organization brings together individuals with both scientific and artistic backgrounds, building research networks and exploring new ways to share knowledge and values.Through its science-art projects, it aims to support public understanding of science and contribute to conversations around education.Tune in: tbionelove.org/podcastLearn more of her work: www.scienceinmotion.artOne love 

Happy Mid August. We hope all is well. We are excited to have on our show: Dr. Nitesh Kumar, who is a clinician and healthcare executive that is a certified brain injury specialist.He is the founder of Brain Revives, an education program built for the stretch of recovery that begins the day someone goes home.His work focuses on a gap he watched happen from inside the hospital: patients are made medically stable, discharged, and then left without a practical plan for daily life. Brain Revives exists to fill that window with structure around fatigue, sleep, attention, memory, pacing, and getting back to the things that matter. It works alongside a person's care team, never in place of it.Tune in: tbionelove.org/podastLearn more about his work: brainrevives.comOne love 

To wrap up the July series of the TBI One Love Podcast, we are having Ciznia Biondi from ITALY!Cinzia is a Biomedical Engineer, Executive Vitality Advisor and creator of Persistent Wellbeing™. She explores one fundamental question: how can we preserve the biology that allows us to adapt, heal and thrive throughout life.Learn more of her work: beyondyourpatterns.comTune in: tbionelove.org/podcastOne love 

To wrap up the month of June, we are excited to have Andrea Arlotti on our show.Andrea, is pioneering the sacred interconnectedness of Quantum Neuroscience, Soul Intelligence, Ancient Wisdom and Spirituality — where wounds alchemize into wisdom, the nervous system remembers its harmonic resonance of wholeness, and every soul is guided home to its Divine Authentic Blueprint. She is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, Trauma and Nervous System Expert, Bioenergetic Healer, Quantum Frequency Medicine Practitioner, and the visionary founder of Infinite Possibilities Integration® and creator of QNI™, Quantum Neural Integration™.With over 27 years of clinical experience, Andrea stands at the vanguard of a new healing paradigm — championing the sacred intersection where the precision of neuroscience meets the depth of ancient wisdom, grounded in the unwavering belief that bridging these two worlds holds the most profound healing available to humanity today.Areas of Specialization:
Anxiety · ADHD · Depression · Trauma · PTSD · C-PTSD · OCD · Addiction · Grief and Loss · Nervous System Dysregulation · Medical Trauma · Brain Injury · TBI · Concussion · Stroke · Brain Bleed · Narcissistic Abuse Recovery · Autoimmune Disorders · Infertility · Women's Health · Eating Disorders · Chronic Pain · Migraines · Gut Challenges · Postpartum · POTS · Central Sensitization · Cancer Treatment Support · Chronic Stress · Difficult Life Transitions · Family Systems Integration · Attachment DisordersLearn more: www.infinitepossibilitieshealing.comOne love 

Happy last Friday of March. To warp up the week and the month, we are having Arpi Asminian from Armenia.Arpi is second-year Neurology Resident at the Astghik medical center, with a strong focus on Neuroimmunology and Neuro-oncology. Her goal is to integrate clinical expertise with research to better understand the immunological and molecular pathways driving neurological diseases. She is particularly interested in exploring innovative therapeutic strategies that improve patient outcomes in neuroimmune and oncological disorders.Tune in: tbionelove.org/podcast One love 

Happy new year. To kick off the 2026 series, our guest was Kari Schwear. She is a coach and the founder of GrayTonic, where she helps high-performing adults optimize their health, habits, and emotional regulation. Her work focuses on how everyday choices, (especially around stress, sleep, and alcohol), impact clarity, resilience, and long-term well-being. Kari specializes in helping people move out of “gray areas” that quietly hold them back, guiding them toward sustainable change rooted in nervous system safety and self-trust. Tune in: tbionelove.org/podcast Learn more of her work: graytonic.comOne love 

We just had a great interview with Dr. Hannah Shields, the founder of Balance Brain and Body.She offer's patients a comprehensive and personalized approach to neurological healing.With a background in physical therapy and advanced training in neurorehabilitation, Dr. Shields specializes in identifying the root causes of complex brain-based symptoms and create practical, science-driven solutions to help restore optimal function. The patients that she sees are: experiencing post-concussion symptoms, stroke deficits, vestibular dysfunction, long COVID, autonomic dysregulation, and other neurological challenges.On top of this amazing work, Dr. Shields has an very inspiring reason WHY she got invovled in this field and started her business. Her 'WHY" is that, Dr. Shields is a Brain Injury survivor! She have been actively involved in research, advocacy, and concussion/TBI awareness since 2013. Driven by both professional expertise and personal experience, Dr. Shields established Balance Brain and Body to harness the principles of neuroplasticity—helping patients improve function, reduce symptoms, and restore quality of life.Learn more: https://www.balance-brain-body.com/#homeOne Love 

With our second November series, we just had Dr. Jen Fraser in Canada. She is an international expert on abuse cultures, those who resist them, and the way they impact brain function.Dr. Fraser, is an award-winning educator, and the founder of The Bullied Brain. She advises institutions and governments, and brings neuroscience into conversations about culture, ethics, and leadership. Her mission is clear: to transform systems that normalize manipulation and silence truth-tellers—and to do so with the superpowers of empathy and kindness. She has advocated with two parliamentary committees in Canada for better protection for children from abuse by educators and she has presented before the Senate in Massachusetts who are creating legislation to protect employees from psychological abuse in the workplace. Dr. Fraser was asked to present at the University of Oxford in the largest annual European conference on Health and Trauma in 2024 on her research into how abuse damages brain architecture and function. Learn more of her work: bulliedbrain.comTune in: tbionelove.org/podcast One love 

To kick off the month of November, we have Dr. Landers with the Restorative Neuro in Massachusetts.Dr. Landers is a US Army combat Veteran and has experienced first-hand the effects of brain injuries and Post Traumatic Stress on members of our armed forces. Because of this, he is committed to advancing treatment options scientifically, increasing injury awareness, and fostering education for patients with traumatic brain injuries and neurological disorders. He founded Restorative Neuro to offer patients a more complete and personalized approach to neurological healing. With a background in clinical neurology and advanced training in neurorehabilitation. Learn more of his work: https://restorative-neuro.comTune in to his show: tbionelove.org/podcast One love 

To kick off our October series, we are having Nat van Zee from the United Kingdom.Nat helps highly sensitive, high-achieving leaders transform anxiety, burnout, and trauma into calm, confidence, and clarity. She guides rapid subconscious root-cause healing when talk therapy, self-help, or modern medicine don’t create lasting change.She works especially with perfectionists and overgivers. She helps them reclaim their energy, lead with authentic power, and create impact with peace and joy.A breakdown, a breakup, and a pivotal awakening led to a radical career pivot. From a fashion creative featured in Vogue, The Times, and The Guardian to a mentor in embodied authentic leadership.She has been named “Most Innovative Burnout Coach.” She is also an award-winning trauma-informed hypnotherapist and IFS practitioner.Learn more at www.vanzeebeing.comOne love

To wrap up the month of July, we just had a great conversation with Dr. Suzin with LuciDT from the Netherlands!Dr. Suzin specalizes in: Neurocognitive rehabilitation for patients suffering from brain-damage, Alzheimer's disease, Mild cognitive impairment etc. He is:The founder and Neuropsychology expert at LuciDT.nl. www.lucidt.nlHead of neurocognitive operations at Aviv Scientific. https://www.avivclinic.com/&Chief neuropsychologist at the Sagol center for hyperbaric medicine and research at Assaf Harofeh Medical center, Israel.Learn more by tuning in. One love 

Happy last few day of May! To wrap up the month, we just had a great conversation with NHL Veteran Daniel Carcillo. Daniel played 10 season in the NHL and in 2013 & 2015 he won two Stanley Cup's with the Chicago Blackhawks. However during his career he sustained 7 different #concussions and was eventually diagnosed with: post concussion syndrome and TBI. During his lowest point he could not even look at his phone due to light sensitivity.Now, he is a committed advocate for alternative brain and mental health therapies, working alongside researchers, healthcare professionals, and veterans’ organizations to bring these options to more people. Daniel has started a programs with Experience Onward that let's him share guidance, hope, and inspiration with others facing similar struggles. Learn more:https://experienceonward.comOne love

Happy Friday. To wrap up the week before the start of Memorial Day weekend. We just had the two founders of Cognitive Protocal: Wellness Innovator Scott Thomson and Olympian Professional Cyclist Dave Zabriskie. Cognitive Protocol believe's brain health is the foundation of our well-being. Whether recovering from a concussion, managing lingering symptoms, or striving for peak cognitive performance- their mission is to provide the most effective, science-backed support for our brain.They have created-premium brain health supplements that are formulated with clinically studied ingredients designed to accelerate recovery, enhance resilience, and optimize cognitive function—so we are able to think clearer, heal faster, and perform at your best! Learn more: https://cognitiveprotocol.comOne love

To kick off our #mindfulmarch podcast series: we are having Dr. Kelli A. Uitenham (@drkelli.medicalslp).Dr. Kelli is a nationally certified speech language pathologist and the founder of the #BrainTalk Foundation. Their mission is to raise awareness and provide support for individuals impacted by a wide range of neurological and neurodegenerative conditions, including aphasia, dementia, stroke, concussions, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) related to sports, military service, and domestic violence.Learn more of their work: https://braintalkfoundation.org/?Tune in: tbionelove.org/podcast One love 

To wrap up the month of Feburary,  we are having Chaandani Khan calling in from Canada. In 2019, her world was turned upside down by a brain injury that left her navigating persistent post-concussive symptoms (PPCS). Everyday tasks—making tea, washing clothes, sending emails—became monumental challenges, and Chaandani was left feeling unseen, unheard, and unsupported in a system full of gaps. Through personal growth, self-expression, and time, she began reclaiming life. That journey sparked a mission: to help others avoid the same struggles. Her:Return to Life was born to be ensuring PPCS survivors are equipped, understood, and empowered to rebuild their lives—on their terms.Now she uses her experience to help Persistent Post-Concussive Symptoms (PPCS) survivors with the tools, insights, and support necessary to reclaim productivity and confidence.Learn more about her journey and/or the work she does: https://www.returntolife.caTune in: tbionelove.org/podcast One love

To kick off our December series tonight, we are having Doreen Bridgman from Florida. Doreen is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and Certified Brain Health Coach. She helps individuals optimize their brain function and confidently navigate daily and professional challenges. In COPE, clients will: - Develop systems for managing life’s demands - Enhance memory strategies to overcome learning or behavioral challenges - Improve critical thinking and problem-solving skills - Strengthen interpersonal communication - Create personalized routines to reduce stress and improve performance and more.  Learn more of her work: thecognitivecoach.net One love

Tonight to wrap up our September series, we are having Emily Knife calling in from Atlanta. Emily is the founder of: The School of Modern Nursing. The School of Modern Nursing is dedicated to cultivating a transformative learning environment where aspiring nurses around the world, embark on a journey of self-discovery and professional growth. This nursing education and nursing certificates are grounded in the principles of somatics, neuroscience, and nursing theory, our mission is to empower nurses with a profound understanding of the mind-body connection, fostering holistic care practices. Through dynamic learning and education, we strive to instill resilience, awareness, and insight, equipping our nurses to navigate the complexities of healthcare while addressing mental health challenges. Their commitment is to counter burnout by nurturing a community of compassionate and skilled somatic nurses, exemplifying excellence in modern healthcare.  Learn more: https://schoolofmodernnursing.com Tune in: tbionelove.org/podcast One love 

To kick off the month of August we are having Kelsey O'Connor on the show.  Kelsey was a NC State student and softball athlete. But unfortunately during her Junior year she sustained a Traumatic Brain Injury. Which meant softball was now forever over, and she was on the brink of even keeping up as a student. Kelsey struggled to speak without frequent stuttering, pausing, confusion, and therefore couldn’t even prove myself through performance, academic or otherwise, of any kind. The external labels had built her entire identity around were broken, crumbled to the core, and was left with all of the pieces of who she used to be and unsure how to rebuild. After her recovery for several months, and finding the "new" her, she completed the University Honors Program, was a Dean’s Scholar and a High Impact Achievement Award recipient, both from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences! Then on top of that- Kelsey was chosen as the commencement student speaker for her graduation. Make sure to tune in starting at 9pm cst: tbionelove.org/podcast To learn more about her: https://www.kelseyoconnor.net One love

To wrap up the month of July, we are having Seyma Calisgan call in from the UK! Seyma is a PhD student at the University of Essex who is enthusiastic about Speech and Language therapy. She completed her undergraduate study in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation at Yeditepe University in Turkey in 2015. She also did her masters degree in Speech Difficulties at the University of Sheffield in 2020. Currently, she is working on my PhD research, which focuses on central facial palsy management after stroke. Specifically, I'm interested in the involvement of speech and language therapists in treating central facial palsy following a stroke. To gather comprehensive information and co-develop recommendations for managing post-stroke facial weakness, I'm employing a mixed-method approach. Make sure to tune in: tbionelove.org/podcast  One love

To kick off the month of June, we are having Gemma Herbertson calling in from the U.K. That is right, the U.K.! Gemma is the founder of Neuro Frontiers. The seeds of this initiative started in early 2014 when searching for answers for her then four year-old son, who was recovering from some hefty brain surgery which had left him with a mental age of just a few months. Years of research into what could improve his quality of life brought the revelation that if the brain could be fuelled and stimulated specifically for an individual, there was a much greater chance of that person’s brain being able to function to its optimum; and this had huge ramifications for my son – it gave Gemma hope that he could do more, and that his quality of life could be improved. There was no time to waste – and immediately set out on an amazing journey into the world of Neuroplasticity Therapies – a journey that would change my son’s life, change the quality of our family life, and change my life and career as well. Learn more of her work: https://www.neurofrontiers.org Tune in: tbionelove.org/podcast One love 

Tonight to kick off April, we are having Tracy Turner calling in from the United Kingdom! That is right: the UK. Tracy is the founder of Mental Health Safety UK, Therapist and Clinical Supervisor (MBACP) & Trauma Survivor. "WE'RE ALL MENTAL LIKE WE'RE ALL PHYSICAL, and it is my mission to help the business world and educational facilities, work with all within their organizations from bottom to top, understand themselves and their processes." Tune in for more information and help One love 

To kick off Mindful March, tonight we are having Christina Grigorea calling in from Greece. That is right: Greece! Christina studied Psychology in the UK, with a Master of Science in the field of Health Psychology. Further education involved group Cognitive Behavior Therapy for families of people suffering with mental illness, Mental Health Promotion and EMDR.  Make sure to tune in and gain helpful information. One love

To wrap up our November series, we are having Lee Sidebottom with Neurotracker RX calling in from Spain! Lee is a core member of NeuroTracker since its inception in 2009. His primary role involves evolving vanguard neuroscience into practical neurotechnology solutions for human performance, wellness, education, corporate and medical industries. In addition he also does provide free consultancy on NeuroTracker scientific methodologies to a diverse range of researchers, universities and institutes, using the tool to further their research goals. NeuroTracker is a Montreal-based neurotech company owned by Nothing Artificial, specializing in assessing and enhancing cognitive functions for human performance and wellness. The technology was developed by world-leading neuroscientist Professor Jocelyn Faubert, and has over 40 peer reviewed studies demonstrating its efficacy. Starting with Manchester United, NeuroTracker spread across elite sports in the NFL, NHL, EPL, NBA, and MLB, as well as elite military groups, F1 and eSports teams. NeuroTracker recently joined the Digital Therapeutics Alliance, and won partnership competitions with the US Airforce and Bayer. NeuroTracker is now established as a telehealth solution, allowing clients to train, monitor and manage any number of users at home or on the go. It is used widely by clinicians and therapists in the neurovision and rehabilitation markets. Learn more: https://neurotrackerx.com/

To wrap up our October series, we are having Amy Jayne Needham a Forensic Psychologist student calling in from the UK! Amy is very passionate about brain injury, and it is the focus of my Doctoral research. Prior to starting her training, she worked within high-secure prisons in the UK running a Brain Injury Pathway. My role was to set up, screen and support prisoners who screened positive for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) under the supervision of a Consultant Clinical-Neuropsychologist. This is where her passion and interest in brain injury, in particular TBI grew. "Research has highlighted the consequences of TBI such as difficulties with regulating emotions, disinhibited behaviour, increased aggression, changes in empathy, drug use, social and occupational difficulties, offending behaviour and re-offending. However, there is very little regarding resources available about TBI within prisons and the criminal justice system, either to support the individuals, or to educate and train staff how to work with people who have sustained TBIs. I decided to dedicate my research to exploring TBI within the context of offending behaviour. My research has focused on exploring TBI looking at mental health, cognitive functioning and ADHD, how TBI is associated with offending behaviour, and how personality traits can impact any potential associations between TBI and offending. Furthermore, I have also completed a systematic review examining the internalising and externalising behaviours that occur following TBI in adults. I am working to update and publish this review upon completing my course. At the time of writing, I have submitted my research and have an examination date to defend my research in a viva voca. My hope is that I will be qualified within the new year."

Tonight on the TBI One Love Podcast, we have Daniel Gospodarek calling in from Colorado. Daniel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, that sustained a Traumatic Brain Injury going into his senior year of high school which directed him to the 'helping profession. His TBI needed immediate medical attention and he continues the recovery process to this day. Daniel started his private practice which focuses on trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, and TBIs to support and empower those who experience these challenges live the lives they desire. Learn more- revitalizementalhealth.com One love

Tonight to wrap up our July series, we are having Dr. Byom who is a Speech Pathologist and researcher dedicated to positive functional cognitive-communication outcomes for people with TBI at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. One of Dr. Byom's long-term research goals is to develop a more complete model of the relationships between cognition and communication across the lifespan. Better understanding the relationships between communication and cognition is critical to the development of more effective treatments for high-level communication problems experienced by many men and women with neurologic communication disorders. This will also help with better understanding how cognitive deficits translate into communication disorders after Traumatic Brain Injury and how communication outcomes may change across the lifespan.   Tune in at 9pm cst on: tbionelove.org/podcast

Tonight, we are having:🌟🧠Lisa Weldon-Botét🧠🌟 with Neurosize. Neurosize- creates personalized programs​ that​ Entertain, En​gage​ & Transform perception by ​Stimulat​ing​ the Brain in Fun, Creative & Mindfully-Novel Ways. They are a resource to provide cognitive stimulation for multi-generational families, groups, homes and organizations, living​ or​​ working​ with those facing neurodiverse challenges.  If you or a loved one is needing or wanting to maintain your brain health. Ask yourself this - would you rather revolve or evolve?  As we all know, education cultivates a robust brain and can jump-start one's mental health in such a fashion as to promote neuroplasticity! They help with​ Cognitive Conditions​​ such as ​ ​(Autism, Dementia, Dyslexia, Disabilities - Neurodegeneration​​ - PTSD - Special Needs -Brain Injury- Stroke recovery etc)​​. Tune in: 9pm cst tbionelove.org/podcast

To kick off our July series, we are having HeidiKivimaa in Finland! She is the CEO and founder of the:  Northern Sports Insight and Intelligence Oy. Which is a Finnish technology company that developed the ACT Head Impact Tracker. Which is to help prevent brain injuries in sports! The ACT Head Impact Tracker is a simple, easy-to-use, and versatile head impact measuring device for athletes, coaches, trainers, teams, clubs, federations, and other sports bodies, as well as friends and families of athletes. It is designed to provide information. Information that is crucial to understanding what is happening, to whom, when, and where. Combining the data from the ACT Head Impact Tracker with other data (like video, visual tracking, etc.) opens a whole new world of information: what events preceded and led to the impacts, why and where exactly they happened, to mention a few. With the data, users can study the dynamics of potential hazards, and they may be able to cut down on the number of head impacts, increase the time between them, and maybe even lower their magnitude. The data can also be used to identify risk players and positions, and to assess and modify protocols, practices, training programs, and drills, for example. With the ACT Head Impact Tracker, it is possible to track the compliance with programs, rules, restrictions, and alterations, and measure the results and effectiveness of the actions taken. To learn more: act-tracker.com One love

To wrap up our June series, we are having Dr. Didehbani, with UT Southwestern Medical Center in Frisco Texas. Dr. Didehbani’s, specializes in neuropsychological assessment, with a primary interest in examining individuals with sports-related concussion and neurocognitive disorders. Her current research focuses on the longitudinal effects of head impact in youth athletes and the aging effects of TBI. She has delivered scores of presentations, contributed to the book Rehabilitation After Traumatic Brain Injury, and published numerous academic articles. One love

Happy June! Tonight, we are having Dr. Perez with The University of Miami Health System, and she will be on the start to the June series of the TBI One Love Podcast. Dr. Perez is a Pediatric neuropsychologist and neurorehabilitator with ample training in the neurodevelopmental and neurocognitive evaluation as well as neurorehabilitation of medically complex children and adolescents. Her research focuses primarily on the #cognitive, #emotional and #behavioral sequelae of pediatric brain injury, cognitive rehabilitation and multicultural neuropsychology! Tune in at 9pm cst: tbionelove.org/podcast

Tonight, we are having Jamie and her mother on the Grace on the TBI One Love Podcast!  Jamie was a World-Class Skiing Champion, and the FIRST female skier to land a double backflip, which took place in a competition at the Winter X Games XVII. But, in 2015 her professional career ended during her second run at the world tour finals. Jamie slammed her head into the ground, she had brain bleeds in 8 spots, and she hurt her bright brain stem. Which paralyzed her right side completely. That is Jamie MoCrazy’s story! She shares her story as a sport resiliency keynote speaker and making a positive difference in brain injury awareness!  Jamie’s mother: Grace Mauzy, applied her many years studying developmental psychology to help Jamie progress further than anyone on her medical team thought possible. Grace will be sharing those strategies to help caregivers and their survivor climb a higher peak. Today, they have created MoCrazy Strong to develop inspirational keynotes, programs and workshops that share their methodologies for climbing alternative peaks after company setbacks. They also completed their award-winning documentary film to share Jamie’s story and show the healing journey of TBI survivors and their families. Tune in-tbionelove.com/podcast  

To kick off the May series, we are having an inspirational guest calling in Michigan! Our guest tonight is: Dr. Ramona Pleva with Northern Lights Chiropractor. Besides Chropractor work, she has expanded to provide brain scanning asset tools to aid patients understanding the brain balance from brain injuries, learning difficulities, cognitive declines etc. Tune in starting at 9pm cst at: tbionelove.org/podcast One love

To wrap up our April series, we are having an inspirational guest calling in from Australia! Our guest tonight is:  Professor Sah. Who is the Director of the Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) at The University of Queensland and a world-renowned authority on the amygdala! His research offers hope for treating conditions such as anxiety, Traumatic Brain Injury, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, fear depression and much more.  To learn about him prior- https://qbi.uq.edu.au/article/2021/08/road-brain-treatments-long-theres-end-sight Tune in starting at 9pm cst at: tbionelove.org/podcast One love

To warp up the TBI One Love #mindfulmarch Podcast series we will be having two amazing guest from Europe with the BIF-EC. Which is a European Confederation of National Non-Governmental Organization that works to support the brain injured and their families! The guest are: first, Evelyn Vincent who is the Chair of Headway Basingstoke - a rehabilitation unit for survivors of a brain injury since 1986 with statutory health funding. She also is a Deputy Chair of Headway UK and the president of BIF since 2001. Our second guest is: Med. Director Primar Prof Dr Nikolaus Steinhoff. He is a Neurologist and the Medical Director of the OptimaMed Neurological rehabilitation centre in Kittsee, Austria. He is the Chairman of SHG-SHT, the Austrian national association for brain injury which is a member country of BIF, and he also is the Secretary General of BIF.

To kick off the TBI One Love #mindfulmarch Podcast series on the 6th, we will be having:  Dr. Fatima Nasrallah from The University of Queensland in Australia. That is right, Australia! Dr. Nasrallah is a neuroscientist with a background in magnetic resonance and interdisciplinary brain research. Through her work, she has established herself as one of the world experts in the area of functional brain imaging. Her most significant contribution was made in 2014 when she demonstrated for the first time, imaging resting state functional connectivity in the brain using MRI.  Now, Dr Nasrallah is the lead on a $1.7M project on #traumaticbraininjuryfunded by the Medical Research Future Fund that harnesses her expertise in imaging and clinical biomarkers to predict outcomes for patients with a brain injury! She is  spearheading a ground-breaking study investigating markers for the diagnosis and prediction of the long-term effects of #concussion on the brain, with the aim of developing robust on-field and in-clinic methods that can better detect and monitor concussion.

 to wrap up the TBI One Love February Podcast series on the 20th, we will be having: Marinet Brennan from Ireland! That is right, Ireland. Marinet is a Diagnostic Audiologist & Speech-Language Pathologist in Ireland. She is passionate about neurocentric education and the importance of 'move-to-learn & learn-to-move' while harnessing the brain's incredible potential to change & adapt.  She is doing phenomenal work with children and adolescents that have sustained a brain injury, having their caregivers involved to stay educated etc, plus she is a member Irish Audiology Association, the Irish Association of hearing Aid Audiologists as well as the American Academy of Audiology.  

To kick off the TBI One Love February Podcast series on the 6th, we will be having: Natalie Mackenzie from England! That is right, England. Natalie is the Director the of Brain Injury Support and Cognitive Rehabilitation: BIS Services in London with over 17 years experience of working with individuals with brain injuries and is highly specialized in the area! She also is a Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapist (certified by the Society for Cognitive Rehabilitation), and she is also a Certified Brain Injury Specialist, (accredited by the ACBIS). To learn more about her work and her: https://thebiss.co.uk/

To wrap up our January Podcast series on the 30th, we will be having: Dr. Markus from Illinois! Dr. Markus is the founder of the Designs for Strong Minds™! Which is, an innovative program of exercises that uses game-like, context-free exercises to filter out emotional influences to work solely on cognitive skills for all ages who have suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury. In addition, she was selected to design a program for NASA's Critical Thinking Skills Project! Tune in by visiting: tbionelove.org/podcast starting at 9pm cst One love

Happy MLK Day!  Tonight, we are every excited to have Sara McGann here in DFW Metroplex. Sara is an UTSW graduate, and Lead Counselor at a Neuro Transitional Center in Dallas, she specializes in adjustment to disability and recovery from Traumatic Brain Injury, Post-Concussive Disorder, Acquired Brain Injury, Stroke and Spinal Cord Injury! She does not only adjustment for the survivor but for their families and caregivers. "I am passionate about helping individuals work toward having as much control over their lives as possible while providing the tools to do so. I will help them accomplish this through the use of methods that work best for them since therapy is not a “one-size-fits-all” process."-Sara Tune in tonight starting at 9pm cst by visiting: tbionelove.org/podcast One love

To kick off our final series of 2022, our guest tonight is inspirational difference maker, educater and Innovator, founder of the Galaxy Brain & Therapy Center: Meg Scaling. Meg has been providing excellence in community-based occupational therapy for almost 20 years. She focuses on helping individuals gain independence through innovative whole-brain remediation exercise, as well as providing unique compensatory strategies for executive functioning deficits. "The brain never stops making neuro-connections, and I will never stop believing in our client's ability to overcome! Neurological rehabilitation is my passion." She began private practice in 2001 and started her LLC in 2007. The LLC was proudly re-branded to Galaxy Brain & Therapy Center in February of 2017 when we opened our first clinic. Our Galaxy grew from a community-based OT company serving the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) population to a comprehensive multi-disciplinary clinic. We have assembled a team of Galaxy employees who go above and beyond to provide clinic and community-based individualized therapy and services. Meg received her Occupational Therapy degree from Eastern Michigan University in 1999. Her clinical experience includes acute care, sub-acute rehabilitation, sensory integration certification, vestibular and concussion certification, pediatric therapy, drivers retraining, outpatient neurological rehabilitation, community-based intervention, and anxiety and PTSD exposure/desensitization therapy. *Tune in 9pm cst- tbionelove.org/podcast One love

Our guest tonight is inspirational difference maker andOccupational Theray assistant from California: Jillian Carlin. Jillian has been working with in-patient rehab at level 2 trauma center for over 6 years! She understand the power of OT and the ability it helps brain injury survivors. One love

Tonight we have another guest calling in from the other side of the world. Which is, Ed Sorich from GLIA Diagnostics in Australia!  He currently is engaged with ADF and US DoD developing and validating technologies for TBI and Point of Care devices!  *His mission; close the gap between patient and practitioner. To learn more- gliadiagnostics.com One love

Tonight to kick off our October series, we are having: Dr. Emma Power, who is a speech pathologist and academic at the University of Technology Sydney. She has worked in the area of communication impairments following Brain Injuries for over 25 years in a variety of clinical and academic positions. Dr. Power has led research on the development of post-stroke aphasia best practice guidelines and the development of the Australian Aphasia Rehabilitation pathway. She has also developed efficacious face to face and online training programs for communication partners of people with TBI: (TBI Express, TBI Connect, Social Brain Toolkit) as well as Aphasia. She is recognized internationally and nationally for her research in acquired communication disorders and implementation science! She has over 110 peer reviewed publications and has been awarded $16+ million grant funding from sources such as MRFF, NHMRC, iCcare, and the Stroke Foundation. She has provided keynote and invited talks in Australia (52), and internationally (21) and over 150 conference presentations.  Tune in at 9pm cst: tbionelove.org/podcast One love

To kick off our Septemeber series, we are having two amazing guest.  First, we have NFL Hall of Famer: Brett Farve! Brett is a quarterback who played in the National Football League for 20 seasons, primarily with the Green Bay Packers. He recfently has opened up about Brain Injuries and estimates he may have suffered hundreds or even thousands of concussions during his career! He stated “head injuries and concussions were never considered a problem long-term until now.”  Second guest- Dr. VanLandingham who is the founder of: Prevacus, Inc. Dr. VanLandingham developed a concussion nasal spray while working in biomedical science as an assistant professor at Florida State University. Prevasol is a progesterone analog with an inverted molecular shape. In essence, Prevasol is a mirror image of natural progesterone, and this appears to make a big difference. Because of the inversion, Prevasol can be administered as a concussion nasal spray and get directly into brain tissues! To tune in: tbionelove.org/podcast

To wrap up our August series tonight, we are having, Veronica Garcia from Switzerland! Veronica has a Masters degree in: Functional Recovery in Neurological physiotherapy and a Masters in Neuroscience: medical, surgical and neurological patient rehabilitation. She has received a PH.D from the University of València in Spain! Her Ph.D. trajectory includes a first year collaborating with Neurorehabilitation and Brain research group, where she was involved in several research projects focused on the use of low-cost devices (in particular Microsoft Kinect v2 and Nintendo Balance Board) for the assessment of gait and balance in people with neurologic diseases. Tune in: tbionelove.org/podcast

Tonight, for the middle of our August series we are having Kathryn Rodgers. Who is with the Wounded Warrior Project! Kathryn, has 15 years of professional Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation experience working specifically with Brain Injuries, Spinal Cord Injuries, and other Neurological Conditions in various roles, settings (inpatient/residential/community), and populations (military/civilian/workers compensation). Tune in: tbionelove.org/podcast One love

To kick off our only July series segment, we are having Dr. Ann Guernon is an Assistant Professor at the Lewis University. Her research interests include injury prevention and management of concussion in youth sports, neuromodulation for cognitive-communication impairments, and support for decision-making and communication between clinicians and caregivers. Tune in starting at 9pm cst: tbionelove.org/podcast

To wrap up our June series, we are having Dr Kate Gould with The Monash University in Australia. Dr. Gould, is a Senior Researcher who leads a theme of clinically applied research on understanding and improving cognitive, psychiatric and behavioural changes following Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) with the Monash-Epworth Rehabilitation Research Centre. She is a scientist-practitioner, with her research synergistically enhanced by her clinical skills as a practising Clinical Neuropsychologist in community brain injury rehabilitation, and currently leads a landmark study mapping the longitudinal course of psychiatric disorders following Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Tune in: tbionelove.org/podcast

Tonight to kick off our June podcast series, we are having Kathryn Hyzak with The Ohio State University. She is Ph.D Candidate with 10 years of research experience in: Traumatic Brain Injury. She also has guest lectured at the bachelor and doctoral levels on Traumatic Brain Injury in social work practice, a proud member of the Society for Implementation Research Collaboration and elected member of the Ohio Brain Injury Advisory Committee! Tune in starting at 9pm cst: tbionelove.org/podcast One love

Tonight, to wrap up our May series we are having Tracy Milner with Brainfx. She is one of the Co-founders. She has a history of Occupational Therapists who has been extensively in the area of neurorehabilitation with adults and children and led multi-disciplinary healthcare organizations for the past eighteen years. Brainfx's mission is to  make the invisible effects of brain disorders VISIBLE. One love