Z Z Archive 2013

THIS WEEK:  GOT OILS? Part 2 An alternative to healing and amazing for brain health is the use of essential oils,  a natural holistic approach. Toby Swanger,  founder of Herban Growth LLC and a 35-year advocate in the field of holistic healing,  will be our guest tonight. She will continue to share vital information about the benefits of essential oils,  her personal experiences and how these oils have helped clients who have brain-related conditions. Kevin Phillips is thrilled to have her on the show, as Toby introduced him to the powerful healing of these oils for his own brain injury and how it helped him create a FUNctional life. Join us tonight at 7:00 PST This is not an endorsement nor attempt to sell, diagnose, or treat any ailment. The only thing we have to offer for ones 'issues' are 'tissues'. All information provided is from the perspective of the individual guest speakers. Listeners are encouraged to do their own due diligence to make a more informed decision on how to proceed in personal treatment, if desired. Tune in this week to add another perspective to your daily repertoire.  If there is something in particular you would like to hear Kevin discuss, join us on Fridays and share in the chat room with the "Marvelous Maggie" (Kevin's 24/7 Partner and Professional Care Assistant)

I am a long-term multiple brain injury and aneurysm survivor. It literally took me falling out of life into a coma that I nearly died from to realize what love, life, and community truly mean! I thought I was a good person. I always tried to help others always felt that I understood life but not until the day I fell through the earth and deep into the fractured painful and alarming world of disability did aia undrestand how bad it can be! It took many years of heartache and severe pain to realize that I could love and laugh again and have a really fun life even though I suffer very painful monstrous migraines and cognitive short-term memory loss. I decided long ago that I wasn’t going to let all of that define me but let my my actions instead, And That’s Why Am a Dream Catcher and I want you to blaze your own new trails with us and boldly go where no person with these disabilities has ever gone before!!!!!! I guess it’s time for me to pull out the brain injury toolkit again and add some new things to the box because if you are a brain injury survivor, caregiver, or friend or family of someone living with TBI.We all need to learn how to work together as a team so tonight I’m going to ask you to help me add to the tool kit much like a gardener would need to plant the seeds of hope and acts of kindness to find ourselves again after  brain injury! Les Paul Morgan is a dedicated Peer Support Specialist and Independent Living Advocate for Walton Options for Independent Living, he sits on the board of the brain injury Associations of South Carolina, and Georgia and strongly believes in the power of music therapy and the human spirit after disability because to him disability does not mean inability!!!!    

Veteran's Day Eve - we will rock in the proudest free world holiday earned and lived tonight; thank God I'm an American!  A visit to American Legion Post 169 of Cambridge City can be expected (I'm still full), and an informational insight of the Legion Post and programs enlighted.  I'll share the history of the Legion, both dark and bright as I inform you of every veteran's military oranization known to mankind (yout Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association).  Brain Injury Radio is world wide!  And growing - with hope I never stop saying such.  Will dance (you will, I won't), sing (maybe) and share (all of us).  Patriotic song of your choice, or just live with mine.  (484) 295-9540 and hit #1, let's talk.  Come on, I got Harley Butler too!  And S.A.L. State rep and beautiful wife Judy Butler.  Post Commander Harry Longnecker shares his insights.  As usual, the battlefield memories shut us up.  But, uh, you KNOW you can't shut me up, or that I won't anyway.  I'm hoping for family members, as the Pearl Harbor Surviving Woody Duffin Sr will enter the studio.  His father sailed to fight the Spanish-American War.  Me?  Let's hold back.  'Nam cousin survivor (rough one), my brother 'Butch' and his travel inside, Jordan should chime in whith her experiences sailing along 'haze grey and underway'  recently.  And if Captain Tim Sparks, Commander Prather or any of "the boys" want to call, call.  As a bonus, I'll wear my full Navy dress uniform tonight, Gilligan hat, medals and all.  It's radio, you'll never know....

THIS WEEK:  MULLIGAN!  As a TBI THRIVER, I am no stranger to having 'misfires', depsite the many changes and improvements used to create a FUNctional LIFE. This week was no different and has resulted in some severe voice strain to the point, it's painful to speak.  Everything will be fine and I look forward to next week. So, I'm playing last weeks show again as we'll be having Toby join us next week to pick up where we left off to share additional information of the benefits of doTerra Oils. Tune in this week to add another perspective to your daily repertoire.  If there is something in particular you would like to hear Kevin discuss, join us on Fridays and share in the chat room with the "Marvelous Maggie" (Kevin's 24/7 Partner and Professional Care Assistant)

The words of a new song by Paul McCartney called Everybody out there motivated me to come up with it as part of my shows title for my show tonight.) Hey, Everybody out there. You know what it's like. If you haven't got a life, When you haven't got a life, Hey, do you want to make a difference? Well, stand in the line If you haven't got the time I can give you some of mine There, but for the Grace of God go you and I We're the brightest objects in the sky There, but for the Grace of God go you and I Do some good before you say goodbye Through time their have been people who talk the talk but don’t walk the walk when it comes to caring, compassion, and a new life or about the real cost and challenge to survivors of TBI and aneurism survivors around the World but giving us a voice and standing with and for the survivors that is where the pavement meets the road! Do you know what it’s like, I can’t hear you, I can’t hear you!!! Tonight let’s talk about survivors reaching out to other survivors and showing the care and compassion that it will take to make a difference in a way that only one survivor to another can provide and by truly stepping up to the plate and helping those who feel disfranchised and abandoned around the World! Lets make a difference in the lives of Millions so talk to me!!! Tonight will do just that stand up and take the place of people who can’t due to their Injuries and help make the entire World a much better place for everyone now! LesPaul Morgan on the Brain Injury Radio.

Yes, indeed - It's Love.  Uh, no, not me (it's lot like I'm "crazy" or anything!!! :^) A lady's labor of songs, working in life - and what a life she's created for a traumatic survivor - Singer/Songwriter/Harvard Grad/Family Leader/Chicken-Raiser/& More,  with strength extrodinair - Miss Sharen Wendy Robertson returns to TMDS to release a very special new song (right here on BIRadio) - It's Love! Straight from the Boston studio to your Milton studio of Brain Injury Radio, Sharen offers her new song, "It's Love", which will join Landon Walker's ''Livin' On The Edge" as the formal opening and closing songs for the show.  (yes, FINALLY a decision has been made).  Deep with lyrics, mating TBI  life with life.    So, after Sharen joins us at the top to the show and explains the meaning of the song; call in and share your story of love.  Recieved or given.  How has a TBI effected your Love?   Many loves are devided by a Traumatic Brain Injury, and in my opinion, only love will fix the pains.  I love my daughters, my dad, my home town - even 'loved' different woman; or so I said.  Did I love; or just love the moment? Many thoughts run from love.  Run the love thru tonight - define the joy or pain.  Define having a TBI and missing what was once "true love" but may never be again.  Or is it, and will it?   (424 243-9540) call with opinions, thoughts, desires or confusion of all type of love.  And certianly remember as we try to stay focused - I love you folks...  We'll work on our Social Skills, and flip thru the Coping Skills "Bible" and see what lands.  

THIS WEEK:  GOT OILS? An alternative to healing and amazing for brain health is the use of essential oils,  a natural holistic approach. Toby Swanger,  founder of Herban Growth LLC and a 35-year advocate in the field of holistic healing,  will be our guest tonight. She will share vital information about the benefits of essential oils,  her personal experiences and how these oils have helped clients who have brain-related conditions. Kevin Phillips is thrilled to have her on the show as Toby introduced him to the powerful healing of these oils for his own brain injury and how it helped him create a FUNctional life. Join us tonight at 7:00 PST Tune in this week to add another perspective to your daily repertoire.  If there is something in particular you would like to hear Kevin discuss, join us on Fridays and share in the chat room with the "Marvelous Maggie" (Kevin's 24/7 Partner and Professional Care Assistant)

Tonight Fantastic Frank interviews, Author, Michael Ciafone, Michael Francis Ciafone was at the tender age of 10 when a tragic accident changed his life forever. Michael was inspired to write Silent Cries, followed by his new book,Traveling Forward, with the intention of giving hope and encouragement to the brain injured community. His message is about pressing forward, and never giving up, despite incredible challenges in his life. His books are infused with his unique sense of humor, and recommended reading for anyone who loves reading about the power of persistence, love and service to others. Fantastic Frank, born Frank R. Johnson, is the epitome of perseverance. As a young man, he was a successful chemical engineer and entrepreneur. One day while he was at the height of enjoying success, everything changed irreversibly when he was trapped in a fire, brought out in a body bag and his life changed forever. As a result, he incurred a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). It was necessary for him to re-learn everything; including how to walk and talk. Now he is motivated to inspire millions. Every day Frank meets his challenges, and is fueled with a passion to help others with his engaging, creative manner which is awe inspiring to everyone he meets. Some of Fantastic Frank’s significant accomplishments consist of publishing a comic book, “The Young Explorers ©” and as a motivational speaker, he captivates and touches audiences like no other. Frank is an internationally published author and the host of two BlogTalkRadio shows and he will show you how to overcome ANY obstacle. Frank touches many people’s lives daily – let him touch yours. Visit his website at fantasticfrankjohnson.com  

Keeping It Real - Dream Catchers - LesPaul Morgan  Keeping it real to me means taking charge of our future and having the courage to do something meaningful with it! As survivors we need to develop new strategies and coping skills and realize that whatever happened bad in your life doesn’t define us it’s what you do about the rest of your lfe that defines you destiny!!! I was very encorged to speak with a large number of disability youth leaders this week while at the APRIL the voice of rural Independent Living conference with Craig Sicilia and let me tell you these youg people are really wonderful people to be around because they are very Insiring and motivational to be around!!!! So tonight I am going to be asking some tough questions that will take a lot of courage to answer but they need to be asked because are we going to let disability define us or are we will to define who we are by daring to be different no matter what. Join in tonight on Dream Catchers with Les Paul and lets come up with Ideas together to Keep It Real!!!! With Brain Injury Radio Leading the way on with a Global effort and working with Leaders from the Brain Injury Association from South Carolina, Georga, Indiana and others we are building a survivor based peer support and advocacy team of leaders!

Melissa is living with an unruptured Aneurysm.  She first found out about it she was havng cold like symptoms.  An ENT doctor sent her to get a CT scan.  Please join us tonight to hear more on Melissa's amazing story. 

Happy Halloween?  Ummm, OK, if you say so.  Bushell of candy prepared.  Superman awaiting his second Canal Town appearance and I'm short, very short, on time.  Call in with your favorite, or unfavorite Halloween memories.  I'll try to  surprise you folks too.  I'm mean, left as a Zombie with Frankenstien scars - boo; fooled them.  I'm alive...

Live from the independent living conferece where brain injury belongs.... Live with les Paul and craig from the conference we have 12 wonderful guests who are leaders from the independent living centers accross america, as well learn about some of the new shows we will be having that is going to make our network full   Change is coming and its coming fast get on the train and be part of independance

Live from the independent living conference this is where we belong   This special 2 part seiries at the national April Conference with special correspondence Craig Sicilia from Washington and Les Paul Morgan From South Carolina live on the scene in Tulsa Oklahome doing things on Tulsa Time.. Our question to the people providing these services how do they assist people living with brain injury, How can survivors access the service Does their agency currently provide services specific that would bennefit people living with a brain injury How is what you provide worth the effort trying to work with your agency Why do you think independence is important, why the hell should i care

THIS WEEK:  TBI CELEBRITIES  Abraham Lincoln,  Barbara Mandrell,  George Clooney,  Sharon Stone,  Gary Busey,  Gabrielle Giffords....what do these people have in common? Other than being a public figure,  they are also individuals with brain injuries. Tonight,  Kevin will share their stories of how they became part of the TBI world and how their careers are/were impacted.  He will also share how some of these modern day celebrities contribute to the TBI community. Join us tonight at 7:00 PST.  Call in with any comments or questions and/or join us in the chat room for another fun-filled night of "Where's The Focus?" with Kevin Phillips.  Tune in this week to add another perspective to your daily repertoire.  If there is something in particular you would like to hear Kevin discuss, join us on Fridays and share in the chat room with the "Marvelous Maggie" (Kevin's 24/7 Partner and Professional Care Assistant)

Tonight’s topic on Dream Catchers is a very Important one we are going to talk about (APRIL) the Association for Programs for Rural Independent Living the United voice for Independent Living in Rural America. If you or a friend or family member have any type of disability this program is for you! Craig Sicilia and I are flying halfway across the USA to meet in the middle of it and we are going to be doing a live broadcast from this very Important conference! So stay tuned and be pre paired to see and here live feed from the Independent Living Conference from Craig, myself, and hopefully a lot of disability advocates from all around the World As we prepare to go to Tulsa Oklahoma and broadcast live from the conference that begins for youth on the 25th, and continues on until the 28th. So buckle you seat belts and get ready for the ride as Les Paul, and  the Dream Catchers and you prepare to go boldly where no TBI or related disability survivor has ever gone before!!!!! Now more than ever it’s time to start making sure that inclusion is no illusion for the countless millions with disabilities everywhere and that means for any one any where we have to make an entire systems advocacy change! That is what Brain Injury Radio, APRIL, Centers for Independent Living, and the National council on Independent Living (NCIL) are all about so join us on a mission to make a better life for people with disabilities not just a Dream but a Reality!!!!!

The What Ever Show Life is full of challenges, some you can get through quickly and others just linger on, Professionally I am just finishing up a 100 day or so project which in my mind should have been about a 30 day project, as i crash my hosting companies servers they tell me their servers can't do the technology I need.  (full details of 3 new processes pantended by the survivor network) full details at the bottom link . Mean time the rest of the world kept on doing what it does, people dying and sustaining brain injuries, my heart goes out to all of our new brothers and sisters,  professionals monetizing us and marketing and fundraising getting lots of money for things that will disappear when the money is gone but mean time build their egos.  Politicians and scientists doing studies and grand collaborations  with the experts in brain injury, that one makes me laugh they are so interested in building their egos they forgot to include survivors who are the real experts in living brain injury.  Wake up Americans with brain injuries, you might have been broke but do you need fixing still, maybe your were left with mental illness caused by a controlling over drugging medical model thats been listening to someone elses voice for years..  Educate families what is happening so they don’t fall apart, teachers so they don’t give up, society so they know it’s not a act, Click here for full details http://tbisurvivorsnetwork.ning.com/events/whatevershow1013

You ever had one of those days, everything is in order life is one track, guests are scheduled, then all of a sudden life changes kind of like a brain injury, between technologoes lack of coorporation, peoples lives change now my guest had complications so tonight is a mix and match.  You have something you want to say tonight i have short interviews on brain injury and Mahlon Whitaker is goiing to breifly talk about his up coming caregiver show.

THIS WEEK:  MOVIE NIGHT! Tonight, join Kevin as he reviews several different Major Motion Pictures that have brain injury connotations. Come share your thoughts about how these story lines reflect upon your own journey of LIFE with a brain injury.  Do some of these movies portray real life experiences of brain injury?  Do you relate to any of the characters portraying brain injury?  How well did these films project life with brain injury to society?  Which movie is your favorite?  Make some popcorn and listen in!  Join the chatroom and feel free to call in to share your favorite movie about brain injury. Tune in this week to add another perspective to your daily repertoire.  If there is something in particular you would like to hear Kevin discuss, join us on Fridays and share in the chat room with the "Marvelous Maggie" (Kevin's 24/7 Partner and Professional Care Assistant)

Fantastic Frank, born Frank R. Johnson, is the epitome of perseverance. As a young man, he was a successful chemical engineer and entrepreneur. One day while he was at the height of enjoying success, everything changed irreversibly when he was trapped in a fire, brought out in a body bag and his life changed forever. As a result, he incurred a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). It was necessary for him to re-learn everything; including how to walk and talk. Now he is motivated to inspire millions. Every day Frank meets his challenges, and is fueled with a passion to help others with his engaging, creative manner which is awe inspiring to everyone he meets. Some of Fantastic Frank’s significant accomplishments consist of publishing a comic book, “The Young Explorers ©” and as a motivational speaker, he captivates and touches audiences like no other. Frank is an internationally published author and the host of two BlogTalkRadio shows and he will show you how to overcome ANY obstacle. Frank touches many people’s lives daily – let him touch yours. Visit his website at fantasticfrankjohnson.com  

Identity Crisis - Dream Catchers - LesPaul I have to admit that when I look back at my life before and after TBI I had struggles and challenges but the difference in before and after is that because of how severe my injuries where I lost control of my life and everyone from Doctors, to Family, members, care givers had to sit back and watch the horror of what I was going through while at the same time given little or no hope of my recovery. My goal Tonight Is to show you using several examples that there is great hope and encouragement in a life and a future after TBI so I hope you will come with an open mind put on your thinking cap and get ready to rumble because we as survivors can also become thrives so put on you sun glasses and get ready to take a ride with me LesPaul the Dream Catcher My Identity Crisis began when everyone who thought they knew my outcome was proven wrong one after another but at the same time my role as an Independent single Man was slowly vanishing away as my conditions appeared to no chance of success but they were wrong!!!!! Often after Injury people want to live our lives for us but I am here tonight to say survivors take charge of your destiny and Mom, Dad, Brother, Sister or whoever back off a bit and give survivors a chance to do it independently and learn a whole new kind of life after Brain Injury which will change the World for survivors everywhere!

It's fall, everyone except folks in L.A. root for a football team (Go Colts!), so let's have that 'Concussion Discussion', but not NFL style, or even college level.  Where it all begins, High School Football.  Here's a very inside look, at concussion and brain injury awareness.  A smaller enrollment but large in life, Lincoln High football itself is having a competitive season "in transision."  Uh, 15 freshmen or sophomores - and they all play.  Last week was a crisp, clear ball game in Canal Town for the "Milk Jug" against county foe Northeastern.  LHS lost, 58-7.  Enough of the "Trauma Sports" segment.  Yet the Golden Eagles final regular season game hosts arch rival Hagerstown, also 'rebuilding.'  A combined 0-16, somebody has to win!  But Lincoln & H-Town always does, because there are administraters, team mates, students and community's that care.  From Coach Phil Renforth, thru Priniciple Mike Cerqua and Dr. Jim Bertsch inbetween, let's offer many interesting interviews of a school systems view. TMDS will probably play some songs, and we in the "Greater Milton Area" wish Mike a happy Monnday night atthe Colts game.  Yes, along with a constant, speedy recovery.  I'll peek in on the baseball playoffs and expect a call from YOU (please)..  Go ahead, interupt my sports life; I interupt  you all the time!    Oh yeah, speaking of which, I'm "allowed" to go over "my version" of the Social Skills Research class, and I will, but, uh, well, even though every one in class agreed to let you listen, the DoD doesn't wish public ear.  I'll sneak stuff in.  Oh, my mouth...My hands has been smacked so many times in life, Lincoln Alum?  You'd think I was a Catholic School flunkie.... 

THIS WEEK:  True Statements or Temporary Truths? Everyday we have between 40-60,000 thoughts, that will span across a variety of subjects, even without excessive stimulation from external sources. So, what are we doing with all of these thoguhts, knowing "Thoughts are THINGS"? How can we become better managers of the thoughts that are creating the realities we experience? Brain Trauma has become a Global Epidemic with insiduous results if left untreated or is misdiagnosed (as a Mental Health Disorder, albeit bi-polor, ADHD, Schizophrenia, etc). Join us tonight to increase awareness and understanding of LIFE with a TBI.  Tune in this week to add another perspective to your daily repertoire.  If there is something in particular you would like to hear Kevin discuss, join us on Fridays and share in the chat room with the "Marvelous Maggie" (Kevin's 24/7 Partner and Professional Care Assistant)

Fantastic Frank, born Frank R. Johnson, is the epitome of perseverance. As a young man, he was a successful chemical engineer and entrepreneur. One day while he was at the height of enjoying success, everything changed irreversibly when he was trapped in a fire, brought out in a body bag and his life changed forever. As a result, he incurred a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). It was necessary for him to re-learn everything; including how to walk and talk. Now he is motivated to inspire millions. Every day Frank meets his challenges, and is fueled with a passion to help others with his engaging, creative manner which is awe inspiring to everyone he meets. Some of Fantastic Frank’s significant accomplishments consist of publishing a comic book, “The Young Explorers ©” and as a motivational speaker, he captivates and touches audiences like no other. Frank is an internationally published author and the host of two BlogTalkRadio shows and he will show you how to overcome ANY obstacle. Frank touches many people’s lives daily – let him touch yours. Visit his website at fantasticfrankjohnson.com  

Dream Catchers - TBI Care & Compassion - Les Paul We all as individuals and as a team should make a point to make a call or schedule a visit with our State, local or federal elected officials and let them know our concerns on brain injury policy because if we come together as a strong and united group we can change the World for people with TBI and related disabilities everywhere! So I am hoping that we can come up with a list of things we should do to prepare ourselves for a meeting them in person or over the phone. Let’s get the ball up and running because I see great things are on their way to help empower brain injury survivors for a bold new future!

Brain Injury Radio News  with Craig Sicilia News - what’s new and happening around this blue and green ball we call earth,  our brain injury world, want to  learn what’s really going on then you found the right station, and how does this affect those living with brain injury or do you even care, saying to yourself it just don’t matter, join our new For Us By Us… all survivors all the time With commentaries by, Craig Sicilia - Community Lessons Bill Brown Concussion Monthly Thomas Dixon - Toms Tech Talk Walter Moryan - Modern Survivor And 2 special Guest you will Have to tune in To know And more Hope you enjoy this new format for the first Monday of each month, have some news you want to share let us know so we can tell the world  

Continuation of Coping Skills study and Social Skills research. Cool, enlightening discussion of Dr Samanatha Backhaus and a "certain" student to find his social recovery goals!  Earnest Hemingway even joins forces, as together we can discuss, work on and find our social skills once again.  Its amazingly wild what I didn't already know (yes, I said that!).    Discussions from the new Social Skills with TBI classroom offered, the week in reveiw, mental notes on paper and a surprise guest is in the fold.  And, Trauma Sports will see (no wheelchair) that I'm BACK on the football siderlines, with a 'body guard'.  And what a body....

Keith wasn't able to make it tonight, so a couple of us who arrived 50 minute late, ended up having a great show, with emotions and ideas to cover the gammet. KA will be back next week. Keithanthony is a notable TBI coma survivor! Now into 35 years in recovery overcoming pain and the many other moment by moment challenges faced probably by the majority of the tarumatically brain injured. Through his recovery he learned that what he did for himself to recover involved self hypnosis and it seemed natural for keithanthony to bow to the pressure from others and begin stating he was a hypnotherapsist particularly skilled in teaching clients how to heal spiritual, emotional, even physical pain. http://youtu.be/Y2gsEP16VzI email: [email protected] Skype: keithanthony0169 Tel: 44 2086649595    

With more and more people being diagnosed each day with a Brain Injury as a result of truama, unemployment is on the rise. It was Ortega Y Gasset who defined "Genius", as the ability to invent ones occupation. As the World's first OFFICIAL TBI THRIVER, Kevin dares to share his insight and experiences to inspire others with Brain Injuries to create a More FUNctional LIFE using a unique perspective with "WTF?". THIS WEEK:  OPEN MIC - Tonight is open for discussion, ablebit about the Government Shut-down, Sleep challenges, Alternative Medicines, Family Support, Caregiver Support, you bring the topic and lets create a solution tonight! Tune in this week to add another perspective to your daily repertoire.  If there is something in particular you would like to hear Kevin discuss, join us on Fridays and share in the chat room with the "Marvelous Maggie" (Kevin's 24/7 Partner and Professional Care Assistant)

Fantastic Frank, born Frank R. Johnson, is the epitome of perseverance. As a young man, he was a successful chemical engineer and entrepreneur. One day while he was at the height of enjoying success, everything changed irreversibly when he was trapped in a fire, brought out in a body bag and his life changed forever. As a result, he incurred a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). It was necessary for him to re-learn everything; including how to walk and talk. Now he is motivated to inspire millions. Every day Frank meets his challenges, and is fueled with a passion to help others with his engaging, creative manner which is awe inspiring to everyone he meets. Some of Fantastic Frank’s significant accomplishments consist of publishing a comic book, “The Young Explorers ©” and as a motivational speaker, he captivates and touches audiences like no other. Frank is an internationally published author and the host of two BlogTalkRadio shows and he will show you how to overcome ANY obstacle. Frank touches many people’s lives daily – let him touch yours. Visit his website at fantasticfrankjohnson.com  

Professional TBI survivors - Dream Catchers - Les Paul We usually hear the term professionals in the Brain Injury World only from medical professionals and providers, and agencies that specialize in providing care but tonight we are going to talk about it in a much different approach! I am saying it’s time to start view us the survivors as professionals and care givers and we all need to have a meeting of the minds in the middle. As an advocate for social changes for people with TBI and any disabilities and working as a facilitator and support group leader I no longer want to see the us or them approach to survivors and thrives but instead a peer support team of survivors and medical providers saying its nearing 2014 and we are not willing to put up with the lack of needed social and medical model changes for TBI Survivors everywhere around the World and it’s time to take a stand that were not going to take it like that anymore!!! Power to the people the people with TBI and related disabilities around the World!!! I would love to see a coming together of us as professional survivors and meet with medical professionals, Brain Injury agencies and association to build the ultimate dynamic duo of a team!!!! Join me tonight for an Inspiring discussion on Dream Catchers with Les Paul. Call in at (424) 243-9540 and press 1 to speak.

777 - LUCK OR DESTINY - DOES IT MATTER 7 year itch as they say, with a brain injury do i itch at 7 yearS what do i do, where has the 7 years went, What do i feel, do i feel,  Is it just me or are we invisible and some become rich off us, other just take what they want, And services they give us who the hell figures them out, our choice, our lives, our very essence not once do they ask us,  I love it when they get a panel of experts on tbi and maybe there will be a survivor but ussually a token or bought through megger paycheck.  We are not hidden we are ignored.  Why am i so obsesive, who am i anyway, at first everyone couldnt recognize me now i can't.  The new me is in a transparent demension watching the things that use to be me. And we get to watch it in slow motion and noone can see us anymore.. These questions and more will we talk about because i truly don't know the answers.  Is there a treasure at the end of the rainbow, have i made it better for people with brain injury or is it just part of the blur or nightmare that we call brain injury.  Would it have been better that i blend into the crowds of society or do i share my story of hell with the world.  Since their ignorance and decades of profiting has made brain injury silent and hidden to the world

Frustration, confusion and learning how to deal with those actions after a Traumatic Brain Injury.  Good Luck!  But there can be adjustments made, as we attempt to become "more pleasant" to be around (if we can be around them!).  TBI's take your emotions, paranonia and distress, mix them in the same 'bag' only to of the shoulder.  Folks get confused, of our actions, words and ideas (which are usually screwy at best) when stimuli takes control.  We talk and talk, say things I doubt any one but the TBI speaker really understands.  We are blessed around Indy, and its past time to share lesson's learned.  BICS - brain injury coping skills.  Now beginning to be offered world wide, I was of the first (and continuous) 'students' to graduate from the BICS - and and as learning to be a PEER Mentror was enrolled in several (6) more of the 20 week course of understanding.  Caregivers by our side, we discuss, understand and learn ways (beyond strategys) to Cope With Every Day Life, at least at times.   Are there slip ups?  I don't know, how was YOUR morning?  Did your TBI as get in the way of understanding?   Myself?  Every day, all day long, even with traveling the path taught by the Dr.. Lisa Thompson Foundation 'Family Center' by Dr. Samantha Backhaus and others.  I'll post some conversations of BICS, and probably touch on the 'new' Social Skills with a TBI research program.  Group said I could.  Listen in as various folks with a TBI discuss, learn and adjust.  Why?  Trust me, there is NO WHERE ELSE ON EARTH you can listen in.  See, my social and coping skills aquired permission for such an offering.  Learn. share but grab a pencil,  to make "Mental Notes on Paper".   Or, as my ol' buddy Landon Walker would sing "Give Me Love, And A Little Kindness"....

With more and more people being diagnosed each day with a Brain Injury as a result of truama, unemployment is on the rise. It was Ortega Y Gasset who defined "Genius", as the ability to invent ones occupation. As the World's first OFFICIAL TBI THRIVER, Kevin dares to share his insight and experiences to inspire others with Brain Injuries to create a More FUNctional LIFE using a unique perspective with "WTF?". THIS WEEK:  What's a CBI? When one thinks of brain injury, cancer does not come to mind; however, for Scott Friedman, a survivor of brain cancer, brain injury is very real. While struggling through the hurdles of brain injury, Scott continued working and studying, which resulted in earning various professional certifications. How did he manage to do all that during his recovery?  What tools did he utilize to accomplish his goals after his injury?  Kevin is privileged to have Scott on his show to talk about his journey beyond his injury and how his experiences led him to create a blog website to benefit the brain injury community. Tune in this week to add another perspective to your daily repertoire.  If there is something in particular you would like to hear Kevin discuss, join us on Fridays and share in the chat room with the "Marvelous Maggie" (Kevin's 24/7 Partner and Professional Care Assistant)

   Dream Catchers - TBI survivor Facts & Myths – Les Paul As a long term AVM, TBI, coma, and other rare medical procedure survivor I learned in the school of hard knocks that my family and I had to take matters into their own hands before I was able to fight for my rights as a person with a disABILITY and for my personal humanity in order to survive it all and it was very hard on my entire Family and especially on me! I had to fight for my very existence and I glad I had such a strong Family and Mother to help fight for me before I could because it was a long and very hard battle for the destiny and direction of my life and I hope by sharing with others I can help ease the lives of survivors by things I have learned! Are survivors capable of a taking control of their own livesAre a lot of TBI survivors capable of workIs our government working with us or against usShould Americans with Brain Injuries be considered for employment over non citizensShould Brain Injury agencies and organizations actively seek out and employ people with Brain InjuriesAre people with TBI and related disabilities reliable employeesCommunity based living or nursing homes which is best Call (424-243-9540) if you would like to speak to the host durin the show on Dream Catchers with LesPaul.    

Finishing up lectures offered at the Brain Injury Association tonight; and of course yapping.  Colonel Katherine Platoni, a member of the Ohio National Guard happens to  be an author of head injury aguired in the Middle East.  She should understasnd well, a visiting phyciatrist who made 4 tours in Iraa and Afgahnatain.  Also the world reknown docs of TBI and reasearch, Dr. Flora Hammond and Dr. James Makek will offer a pair of lectures - one together.  That folks, is top notch verbage from the best of the world.  Next week, we'll get  back to our regularlly unregular programing on TMDS - which means laugh and not be so serious all the time!   However, for tonight, 'When Trauma Doesn't Bleed" and 'Coming All The Way Home" .....Call us, let's talk (424) 243-9540)

THIS WEEK:  WTF? (Where's The Focus?) Emergency Prepairedness, ARE YOU READY? LIFE with a TBI changes everything, to include but not limited to how we respond to emergency situations at home or in public. There are thousands of different situations that can arrise and become detramental if not properly prepared. How would we handle situations in public? Tune in to learn the top 10 things to have for Emergencies and how to become better prepared. Tune in this week to add another perspective to your daily repertoire.  If there is something in particular you would like to hear Kevin discuss, join us on Fridays and share in the chat room with the "Marvelous Maggie" (Kevin's 24/7 Partner and Professional Care Assistant)

Fantastic Frank interviews Adriel James, she is a 22 year TBI survivor who has just started her first year of college. She wants to inspire our listeners to not let their TBI paralyze their goals hopes or dreams.    FANTASTIC FRANK JOHNSON lives by the motto “Give Love in Every Moment.” It is something that he feels down to the bone and deep in the heart. Maybe this, expressed with sparkling eyes and unbound enthusiasm, is what makes him so captivating. When you first meet him, he will already be loving you, wanting the best for you, willing to do anything in his power to help you, laughing with you, and getting right down to the nitty gritty of your life, as would a dear friend of many years. He is like this with everyone he meets, everywhere he goes, whether they be someone waiting in the same line, a CEO, a waitress, a professional colleague, a telemarketer, a high level consultant, a guest on his radio show, or a child. Your heart will want go out to him, if you let it. As host of the Fantastic Frank BlogTalkRadio Show, he interviews inspiring figures from all walks of life, so that his audience may benefit from their stories and information. When hosting his show on the Brain Injury Radio Network, he tailors his content and guests to help others with brain injuries. Fantastic Frank is at his dynamic best as the World’s First and Only Differently-Abled Motivational speaker. Without exception, Fantastic Frank’s audiences are inspired by his living demonstration of overcoming obstacles. Whether talking one-on-one or to hundreds, he makes a personal connection in a humorous, uplifting, and unarmed manner. Visit Franks website at turndisabiltytoability.com  

A NEW DAY IS COMING!!!! Have you heard the news that great things are happening here at Brain Injury Radio?  Well if you haven’t a New Day has arrived where survivors are taking control of their destiny and making their own choices on how to live their way without any one but us deciding how best we can live our lives which is wonderful!!! Tonight I want everyone who participates to be part of the solution in helping build a better way of life after surviving and then thriving a brain Injury or related condition so call in and shoot for the Stars as we go around the Globe seeking like minded Dream Catchers who are willing to shoot for the Stars with us! With Brain Injury Radio Leading the way on with a Global effort and working with Leaders from the Brain Injury Association from South Carolina, Georga, Indiana and others we are building a survivor based peer support and advocacy team of leaders!

Global Picnic this saturday the 21 looks like our numbers are down this year but even if there was only one that would be ok   as well going to try to load the new chat room that we will be using you will have to pre register for it to register go to this link http://braininjuryradio.org/birox   all the new streams we will be streaming check it out

TMDS spent the week aside the Indiana Brain Injury Association (BIRN and I thank you), where a variety of interviews and information was attained. OK, so sleep wasn't often obtained.  TIRED, TBI tired but back in the Milton Studio putting the conference together.  I can't (at this memory point) remember all I talked with; from IBIA Exec Director Lora Miller, the internationally regocnized Dr. Jim Malek and Dr. Flora Hammond to Julia Pratt, a Support Group Leader, mix and match of knowledgeable classes. And my weekend hero, Miss Olivia, the 10-year old daughter of Life Coach Darcy Keith and current Miss Indiana Pre-Teen.  Her interview will touch your heart, as her father is a stroke survivor, and Darcy a TBI thriver.  However, it always like Christmas to me, I'll have to calm down and stop playing with the new toys found....I will, more late, and more next week.  I'm in negociations with a professional radio host, to become TMDS co-host (see ya Jasmine) who is directing the Joy's House for TBI surviors in Indy, along with many more and the georgeous Dr. Taron S!  We'll take a stroll down vendor lane.  Oh yeah, my 'nonfunctionalbe' TBI began the week once again under the knowledge of Dr. Samantha Backhaus and RHI Neuro's Social Skills reaserch study program privately with 7 associated survivors.   Miracle League Baseball came to a close - happy and sad.  But I now have baseball cards, a trophy and friends beyond my imagination!   Did I mention Mahlon may be getting his own show with Tonya?  I doubt pictures make the shows lineup, some where in that pile of information (and clothes) my camera is.  Not a priority after 13 hours of sleep - BIRN listeners are!  

THIS WEEK: Caretakers vs Caregivers, What do you CARE?, Is there a difference between caretaking and caregiving? Although many people interchange these two words,  it is imperative that we understand how they are not the same. Remember,  the words we use in thought and speech,  creates the realities that we see. While "care" is the same in both words,  it's the 'give' and 'take' that significantly impacts how care is provided. One crosses boundaries while the other creates new ones.  One is judgmental and the other is nonjudgemental.  One "fixes" the problem while the other creates solutions.   Tonight,  Kevin will share his experiences of having people in his life who took on one or the other role during his journey,  particularly after acquiring his brain injury. Kevin will examine these roles as he points out the key differences between caretaking and caregiving. While it is true that "One person caring about another represent's life's greatest value," (Jim Rohn) it is the presentation of caring that makes the difference in creating a FUNctional life. Call in @424.243.9549 or join us online http://www. If there is something in particular you would like to hear Kevin discuss, join us on Fridays and share in the chat room with the "Marvelous Maggie" (Kevin's 24/7 Partner and Professional Care Assistant)

Fantastic Frank interviews Veronica Grey, they will be discussing how the universe is similar to the human body and when we don't take care of it there are all sorts of ramifications which lead to disease and disability.   FANTASTIC FRANK JOHNSON lives by the motto “Give Love in Every Moment.” It is something that he feels down to the bone and deep in the heart. Maybe this, expressed with sparkling eyes and unbound enthusiasm, is what makes him so captivating. When you first meet him, he will already be loving you, wanting the best for you, willing to do anything in his power to help you, laughing with you, and getting right down to the nitty gritty of your life, as would a dear friend of many years. He is like this with everyone he meets, everywhere he goes, whether they be someone waiting in the same line, a CEO, a waitress, a professional colleague, a telemarketer, a high level consultant, a guest on his radio show, or a child. Your heart will want go out to him, if you let it. As host of the Fantastic Frank BlogTalkRadio Show, he interviews inspiring figures from all walks of life, so that his audience may benefit from their stories and information. When hosting his show on the Brain Injury Radio Network, he tailors his content and guests to help others with brain injuries. Fantastic Frank is at his dynamic best as the World’s First and Only Differently-Abled Motivational speaker. Without exception, Fantastic Frank’s audiences are inspired by his living demonstration of overcoming obstacles. Whether talking one-on-one or to hundreds, he makes a personal connection in a humorous, uplifting, and unarmed manner. Visit Franks website at turndisabiltytoability.com  

Dream Catchers - Traumatically happy & a TBI Smile - Les Paul Often when I was a young Boy I would wonder what my life would be like when I grow up as I would gaze at the Stars with my telescope in the back yard looking at Venus and Mars with great wonder. I’ve always been a Dreamer and always will be even as I saw many bad things happen in my life like the loss of so many Family Members Friends and loved ones but even though there has been a lot of blood sweat and tears and hardship that is almost beyond compare I can still smile, laugh, and giggle even today!!! So here is some a list of questions I have made up to help you get back your smile and laughter and live life and thrive once again after TBI. This list is incomplete on purpose so we can come up with other Ideas and statigies together so tune in tonight and bring your funny bone as we all smile together! What will it take for you to forget the pastSteps will you believe in yourself TodayOut with the old and building a new youDoing things you have never done beforeComedy, Music, and finding your funny bone! Les Paul Morgan, brings his unique stories and sharing s to those living with brain injury, Les is a survivor and a support group facilitator for the Brain Injury Association in Georgia and South Carolina as well works at a state independent living center. 

The focus tonight on TMDS will focus on baseball, Miracle League baseball for all ages.  At 53 with a shattered right shoulder, I had accepted my hardball career was finished.  Look not, #34 is back on the mound!  The New Castle Miracle League offers disabled abled beings a true league, diivisions, uniforms, rules and tie games.  Almost baseball.  Young players are announced, smile and have a'buddy' beside them, at field and at bat.  And the fans are outstanding, more than sharing Little League communications.  Cindy Brooks, the local commish and guru of all,  will appreciatedly call in to excplain more of the nation wide opportunity.  Was you aware young and old disabled people could play baseball?  I wasn't, until this summer.  This is not Paraolypician or Special Sports, this is baseball for all, like America intended it to be.  Family's, buddy's, coaches and players all in the same dugout, the same field, the same icee shop, the same laughs.  Anticipating a Special Needs teacher to call me as well.  Oh, and I did play-by-play was we played one inning.  Sports writer on the field.   Hey, it was all in fun.  As the Ranger team and all the Miracles look at baseball with sunshine.  Remember, baseball is life, and life is baseball....  

THIS WEEK: "He Never Liked Cake" is a personal memoir written from a perspective of the daughter of a man who sustained a brain injury in a vehicular incident back in 1996.  Janna Leyde chronicles the journey she and her family experienced while watching her father endure his trials and tribulations on the road to recovery. Through her own eyes as a young adolescent,  Janna provides the reader a straightforward reality of the effects of TBI on the survivors and their loved ones.  Her story is written so well,  you can't help but feel you have experienced it along with her.  Janna will also share her discovery of yoga and how she has transformed her own and her father's lives with her newfound passion. Join Kevin on Friday at 7:00 PST as he has the honor to interview this inspirational woman who wrote a book to help children, families and survivors learn how to embrace life all over again and gain a new sense of hope. With more and more people being diagnosed each day with a Brain Injury as a result of truama, unemployment is on the rise. It was Ortega Y Gasset who defined "Genius", as the ability to invent ones occupation. As the World's first OFFICIAL TBI THRIVER, Kevin dares to share his insight and experiences to inspire others with Brain Injuries to create a More FUNctional LIFE using a unique perspective with "WTF?". THIS WEEK:   Tune in this week to add another perspective to your daily repertoire.  If there is something in particular you would like to hear Kevin discuss, join us on Fridays and share in the chat room with the "Marvelous Maggie" (Kevin's 24/7 Partner and Professional Care Assistant)

Kim Justus will be sitting in Franks seat tonight with guest Kristy L.  She is a mom with a 16yr old son, struggling with the effects of his brain injury. How far should the care takers go, and what part belongs to us survivors? New boundaries of when to help, and when to let go will be discussed. Callers welcome. We appreciate your input. FANTASTIC FRANK JOHNSON lives by the motto “Give Love in Every Moment.” It is something that he feels down to the bone and deep in the heart. Maybe this, expressed with sparkling eyes and unbound enthusiasm, is what makes him so captivating. When you first meet him, he will already be loving you, wanting the best for you, willing to do anything in his power to help you, laughing with you, and getting right down to the nitty gritty of your life, as would a dear friend of many years. As host of the Fantastic Frank BlogTalkRadio Show, he interviews inspiring figures from all walks of life, so that his audience may benefit from their stories and information. When hosting his show on the Brain Injury Radio Network, he tailors his content and guests to help others with brain injuries. Fantastic Frank is at his dynamic best as the World’s First and Only Differently-Abled Motivational speaker. Without exception, Fantastic Frank’s audiences are inspired by his living demonstration of overcoming obstacles. Whether talking one-on-one or to hundreds, he makes a personal connection in a humorous, uplifting, and unarmed manner. Visit Franks website at turndisabiltytoability.com  

In my late teens and early 20,s I had big Dreams of becoming a professional Moto Cross Racer much like the legendary World Champion Team Suzuki hall of fame Racer Roger DeCoster! I loved spending several hours per Day practicing stunts, jumping, and riding with my friend too get ready to race. At that same time I would experience sometimes really bad headaches but never thought much about them and when they were over I was OK.  Little did I know that age 22 I would suddenly scream with massive paine as I had just sufferd the 1st of 2  very severe Brain Aneurysms and later 3 TBI, s. When preparing to do this program I got thinking to myself the brain is beautiful because even after TBI I found myself not wanting to live but at the same time my Family were fighting for me to fight for myself to recover and re train my Brain to re learn lost memories but also discover I am capable of Re-inventing myself after discovering I was still alive and thinking!!! Now it’s time to practice living life again and finding the courage to learn new skill, find new friend, and go after our Dreams with gusto as we take the journey of a life time to rediscover and rebuild a new life after Brain Injury!

Labors of a TBI Labor Day Weekend.  Happily, my labors are of love - brain injury awareness love.  That's why I'm at the desk, as the rest of you folks enjoy the long weekend!   That, and it was my night to work.  Happy because not only can we share inner peaceful love together, or at least understandable love on TMDS weekly.  But because of friends, far apart or near-by; long-term or freshly met - friends you find to be true as our experience in 'freindship' after TBI wanes.  A WONDERFUL friend I have met on braininjuryradio.com is Jennifer Stokely, a TBI survivor from Pottstown, PA.  The creator of SSS - Semi-Support Sisterhood for TBI Survivors with a social media foundation grows daily, if not hourly.  Interesting information from nationally recognized programs of recovery is the main focus presented.  And a loving array of personal correspondence from her thoughts on paper is written with encouraging and awaiting replys.  Jeni and I sorta came in this whole ordeal together a few years back, and with true understandings found friendship.  Always a regular caller on TMDS, her busy, busy life of insperation has seen talk time slow.  "Not tonight Lil' Sis, Big Brother has caught you!"  Please call in, talk and learn, teach, offer, share.  That's how my true friend and I like things to be always, open and forever...BTW:  Anyone have a leftover 'Burger or Pie?  I'm starving!    

this is the last saturday we will be playing prerecorded stuff, but it is a good one as we lead into mondays birthday bash, be empowered inspire others and make a difference

THIS WEEK:  LABOR DAY EXTRAVAGANZA , What are your plans for this upcoming Labor Day weekend?  Do you even know how Labor Day came to fruition?  It is a federal holiday that officially started back in 1894 to honor workers and celebrate their social and economic achievements to America.  Nowadays,  Labor Day marks the end of summer vacation,  one last time for a BBQ,  major retail sales,  and the start of another school year. For many individuals with a brain injury,  leaving the labor force was inevitable.  Since your brain injury,  what does Labor Day mean to you?  As the summer comes to a close,  join Kevin tonight for some reflection of the world of work before and after a TBI and learn of his favorite summer past times. Share your experiences as well as your weekend plans by calling in or joining us in the chat room.  Let's celebrate the true meaning of Labor Day! Tune in this week to add another perspective to your daily repertoire.  If there is something in particular you would like to hear Kevin discuss, join us on Fridays and share in the chat room with the "Marvelous Maggie" (Kevin's 24/7 Partner and Professional Care Assistant)