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Donna Brothers, Tim Laird and Bobby Paisley tell us about the Brain Ball for the Brain Injury Alliance and how you can win a fireside tasting with Julian Van Winkle and a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle. 

Former jockey and current NBC racing analyst Donna Brothers breaks down her viewpoint of the Kentucky Derby and the recent ruling that says Bob Baffert cannot participate in this year's race. She also helps Annie Locke preview the upcoming Brain Injury Alliance of Kentucky run/walk that is coming up on May 11th...

Walter was born and raised in Kearny, New Jersey, a suburb of New York City with a population of about 60,000. He liked everything about the town and Kearny High School. The town was ethnically diverse, as was Kearny High School. He did reasonably well academically and played basketball and baseball all four years. One day a nurse came up to him and told him about a mentoring program offered by the Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey. After a training session, he became Sandy's mentor along with five others. After 20 years he is still helping Sandy, who is now 59. What does a mentor do? Mentors try to get the survivor as many benefits possible — housing, Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, etc. Walter introduces activities like handicapped horseback riding, joining a support group, finding work opportunities, etc. He always helps them set goals that include gaining as much independence as possible. He takes each of the survivors he mentors out to lunch at least once a week. When he became a mentor, he decided to learn as much as he could about brain injury. He joined a support group, read books, and subscribed to magazines. He has leaned much in the last 20 years but continue to learn. He wrote and published two books (Brain Injury: Living a Productive Life After a Stroke or Traumatic Brain Injury & Stroke: Promising Research that Could Change Your Life) and currently publishes a free online magazine called Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Life Magazine. (You can subscribe by emailing him at satbilmagazine@gmail.com.) Over the years he has mentored many survivors. Some have died, some have moved, and some have moved on and continued their journeys on their own. Every one of them has learned to make the most of their lives with a just a little help from him. He is currently mentoring five survivors, and after 20 years he still enjoy his role as a mentor.   Brain Injury Peer Visitor Association Webiste - here #5 Thoughts Friday: Harris, Human, and Harriet   For more information you can visit www.biamd.org or call the free helpline at 1-800-221-6443.   Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute endorsement of treatments, individuals, or programs which appear herein. Any external links on the website are provided for the visitor's convenience; once you click on any of these links you are leaving the BIAMD website. BIAMD has no control over and is not responsible for the nature, content, and availability of those sites.

Interview with anthology author Stacia Bissell contributing the chapter titled "Breaking the Glass Box" to Volume II Deserts to Mountaintops: Choosing Our Healing Through Radical Self-Acceptance.Stacia Bissell, M.Ed., is a brain injury coach, educator, public speaker and survivor specializing in helping others find personal and professional growth after brain injury. Stacia spent much of her career as a secondary math teacher until taking on roles in school administration and academic coaching. In 2011, she became a licensed middle and high school principal with aspirations of running her own school, but a bicycle accident that same year left her with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and her career as a public school educator came to an end.Stacia began focusing her attention on helping the brain injury community after building her own ladder and climbing up from the depths of her injury. She has been a keynote speaker at a number of conferences and events, written about her post TBI journey in Brain Injury HOPE Magazine, and has been a guest on the Mind Your Brain podcast. She serves on advisory councils for the Brain Injury Association of America and the Brain Injury Alliance of Vermont, was co-founder of the Northampton, Massachusetts brain injury support group, and is a Program Leader for LoveYourBrain. As an established coach and mentor to other survivors and caregivers, Stacia brings understanding, hope, and ideas for forward movement to each customized session.Stacia is a native of Berkshire County in Western Massachusetts where she enjoys kayaking, camping, and hiking in the woods. She has three grown children and two grandchildren who bring her laughter and great joy. You can learn more about Stacia at www.TBImentor.com or @tbi.mentor on Instagram.See more about Deserts to Mountaintops Anthologies: desertstomountaintops.comSee more from Soul Speak Press: soulspeakpress.comFind out more about Jessica Buchanan: Website

Episode 163 is with the Zach Hudson, the Program Manager of the Peer Mentorship Program at Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado (BIAC). A focused, inclusive and encompassing organization, BIAC provides many different levels of support to brain injury survivors. This includes plenty of educational material for kids, adults, medical professionals and the public - on all TBIs, including concussion. Of course, it also has an excellent and valuable peer support program!BIAC also has an excellent website with a lot of material to offer!If you are in, or planning to be in Colorado on September 9 please check out Pike's Peak Challenge and help BIAC in this important fundraiser!Thank you so much to Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado for linking Concussion Talk!Please subscribe, rate, and review this podcast everywhere, including YouTube!Check out the podcast sponsors HeadCheck Health !Please help support this podcast by checking out the advertisers at www.concussiontalk.comConcussion Talk t-shirts, hoodies, etc., are found at the Store tab on www.concussiontalk.com Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NBC Sports Horse Racing Reporter Donna Brothers is back to talk Derby 149 and Bobby Paisley, the Executive Director of The Brain Injury Alliance of Kentucky, help to preview this weekend's Run, Walk, and Roll...

Former jockey and current NBC Sports horse racing reporter Donna Brothers discussed her Oaks and Derby post-race interviews, what the Derby could look like this year, the anticipation of a jockey before a race and what it feels like to finish first. Annie Locke also joined in to detail the Brain Injury Alliance of Kentucky's Run, Walk, and Roll...

Meet Bobby Paisley, new executive director of the Brain Injury Alliance of Kentucky. He shares why this is a cause close to his heart and the work they are doing across the state. You can sign up for their spring Run, Walk and Roll (formerly BIAK Walk) $25 until Sunday, April 30 $35 After Monday, May 1 Friday, May 12, 2023 Packet Pickup for Registered Participants 5pm – 7pm Tom Sawyer Park Saturday, May 13, 2023 Day of Race Registration: 7:00am – 8:15am Race Time: 8 am Open to the Public The Brain Injury Alliance of Kentucky (BIAK) will be hosting its first Big Event of the year: the Run, Walk, and Roll for Brain Health on Saturday, May 13, 2023. The event will include options of a 5k run or a 1-mile run/walk/roll. More than 1,000 participants are expected to run, walk, and roll individually or in teams to raise brain injury awareness. The BIAK is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals impacted by brain injury. “Brain injury is more common than you might think,” said Bobby Paisley, the new Executive Director of BIAK. Approximately 35,000 Kentuckians sustain a brain injury each year, which is roughly double the national average! Brain injury occurs suddenly, without warning, and devastates families. The BIAK steps in to support people and families who have experienced brain injury and this event both supports the work of the BIAK and offers an opportunity for socialization and recreation. I truly couldn't be more excited about this event and look forward to making it a Louisville staple for years to come”. Event information and Registration - https://p2p.onecause.com/biak23 Exciting Event Details Include: 5k run/walk 1 mile run/walk or roll Best team t-shirts contest Best team spirit contest Food Trucks DJ Bouncies and games AND MORE The Brain Injury Alliance of Kentucky is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality-of-life people experience after brain injury. BIAK has grown to become the premier source of information, education, advocacy, prevention, service, and support for Kentuckians affected by brain injury. Biak has relationships with healthcare providers who introduce their patients to us close to injury onset. We complement medical treatment with services that will help them navigate the difficult journey ahead. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theloureview/support

Welcome to Fight in Progress!   Sean Stoddard was a 13-year veteran with the Mesa Police Department when he was critically injured in a car crash on the U.S. 60 on August 11, 2020. Sean noticed a ladder blocking a lane. He stopped his patrol car, activated his emergency lights, but before he could get out, a woman driving an SUV collided with his patrol car from behind.   Sean was critically injured and sustained a traumatic brain injury.  Sean says since part of his brain was deleted, he now uses the term Sean 1.0, and Sean 2.0, to explain his before and after.   Although his brain injury changed him, it hasn't changed his priority to help people. He started his own nonprofit called Archangels, which helps veterans and first responders dealing with PTSD or other challenges.   Sean also has worked with Vitanya which we recently did a podcast with and the Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona.   Sean did medically retire from Mesa PD, but still volunteers with their cadet program. He is still in the Army Reserves and had deployed with them four times before his accident.    To learn more about Sean and his organization visit: https://www.archangel.rocks   You can also contact Sean at: SStoddard@archangel.rocks   Description: Fight in Progress with Susan Simons aims to discuss problems and difficulties our officers face every day from sleep deprivation, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, and adrenal fatigue, to depression, isolation, physical illnesses, emotional distress, divorce and all too often suicide. Fight in Progress looks to cover these topics and discuss their solutions to help these warriors navigate these threats through education and preparation. We speak to experts, officers and their families from around the country to have hard discussions on what challenges this community faces, and what we can do to strengthen our men and women in law enforcement.   About the Host: Susan, President and founder of Under the Shield, is a leading subject matter expert in First Responder Stress/PTSI, and has been an instructor for 26 years in many major military and law enforcement installations around the country including, FBI Academy Quantico VA, US Marine Corps 3rd Battalion 23 Marines Lima Company, US Air Force Europe, consulting clinician NYPD/FDNY post 9-11, National Tactical Operators Association, and Luke AFB in Arizona (current). In these trainings she provides resilience training for all first responders and takes a head on approach to the issues of suicide, divorce, and Post traumatic stress, with solutions to the real issues affecting those in the first responder community. Through her non-profit, Under the Shield Inc., she has created the only Stress Coach Certification in the United States specifically for law enforcement, first responders, military and their families. Susan holds a M.S. in Counseling and Human Development from Troy University and is a Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress as well as a Fellow with the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress.  Contact a stress coach near you at Under The Shield: (855)889-2348 You can also reach out to the hosts directly for help at: Susan Simmons (334) 324-3570 or susan.simons@undertheshield.com Tom The-Bomb-Dot-Com (480) 861-6574 or Thaubold@undertheshield.com If you want to share your story on our Podcast, reach out to: Tracy “Mrs. The-Bomb-Dot-Com” - Spousal Stress Coach (480) 518-3775 Visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Media/Fight-In-Progress-100743441735923/ Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2tadjn3I4OC75lGmqZL7sc THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR JOINING US!

EVOLVE 89 is different than our normal episodes as we had Steve joined in a round table discussion about brain injury, brain health and how it plays into you overall health. Why we are talking about a topic like this on the EVOLVE podcast? Steve says “I would say there are a few reasons. First, as we discuss what a brain injury is many of you may recall a time where you experienced something that fits the definition. This episode can shed light on this topic and expand your understanding Second, there are more than 5.3 million individuals in the United States who are living with a permanent brain injury-related disability. That's one in every 60 people. Third, In addition to the 5.3 million with a TBI there are at least 2.8 million Americans sustain traumatic brain injuries in the US every year…so if YOU don't have a brain injury you may know someone who does. And finally, the reason we are doing this episode is because I fundamentally believe that if there is a topic that I don't know about I want to learn more. Education and awareness open up my mind toward personal growth and evolution and I have a passion for living, learning and sharing with you” Join Steve as he interviews Dr Alina Fong, Co-Founder, Clinical Neuropsychologist and Clinical Director of CognitiveFX, and former guests Ashley Iverson and Jennifer Salerno about the prevalence of traumatic brain injuries and how awareness can lead to empathy, understanding and proper care and healing.  Both Ashley and Dr Fong sit on the board of The Brain Injury Alliance of Utah and work with the organization to provide resources and support to all Utah brain injury survivors.  Jen Salerno bravely joins the group to share her powerful perspective on being a brain injury survivor and how her traumatic brain injury has evolved over the years.  Steve says “this is probably the most powerful and eye-opening recordings we have ever done. I hope our listeners get as much out of this powerful conversation as I did and now have knowledge and information that can empower them to get help and support for themselves or their loved ones who have suffered from a TBI.”  Links: Brain Injury Alliance of Utah: IG: https://www.instagram.com/braininjuryallianceofutah/  Web: https://www.braininjuryutah.org  Dr Alina Fong: Web: https://www.cognitivefxusa.com  Web: https://www.cognitivefxusa.com/en-us/dr-alina-k-fong-phd  Ashley Iverson: IG: https://www.instagram.com/Ashley.iverson  Jen Salerno: Web: http://www.resetandrenewyoga.com  IG: https://www.instagram.com/jennydoesyoga/?hl=en  Apply for coaching at https://www.evolve-cast.com/get-started   Get your EVOLVE merch today at https://evolve-cast.myshopify.com   Follow Us! EVOLVE Insta: https://www.instagram.com/official_evolve_podcast/  Steve Cutler Insta: https://www.instagram.com/stevecutler_/ W Myles Reilly Insta: https://www.instagram.com/wmyles.reilly/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevecutler_ Web: https://www.evolve-cast.com Shop: https://evolve-cast.myshopify.com   The EVOLVE Podcast is produced by Steve Cutler, all rights reserved. The mission of the EVOLVE Podcast is to empower people to disrupt their lives to EVOLVE their body, mind, soul and tribe.   Steve Cutler helps people and organizations Evolve to higher levels. As a coach and consultant Steve has helped hundreds of people and businesses improve processes and protocols that have led to skyrocketing performance.   With over 20 years in health, fitness, tech and entrepreneurial ventures Steve brings a strong background in operations, marketing, sales, and financial performance. Currently Steve runs EVOLVE, a lifestyle clothing, coaching and consulting business. Steve is the host of the EVOLVE Podcast, a podcast that disrupts peoples lives leading them to greater growth and evolution.   #evolve #evolvepodcast #stevecutler #disrupt #braininjuries #traumaticbraininjury #tbi #braininjuryawareness 

It's a party on this week's episode of The Bellas Podcast when the three best friends that anyone could have, Artem Chigvinstev, Gleb Savchenko, and Sasha Farber and join Nikki & Brie for an episode that the judges give a perfect score. First, The Bellas Open Up by recapping a Wicked Sister Sunday in New York City, and Brie expresses a lot of gratitude after Bryan was honored by the Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona's Courageous Athlete at their Brainiac Bash 2023. Then the boys crash the party! Artem, Gleb, and Sasha have a history that goes well beyond the ballroom. The guys explain how they first met, what they really thought of one another early on, how they've grown professionally and personally over the years, getting by with terrible jobs along the way to chase their dreams, and how they all inspire one another. It's a very revealing episode as well; body counts, bathrooms, lap dances, and bachelor parties are also part of a conversation that's hotter than anything you've ever seen on a dance floor. And if you love what Artem, Gleb, and Sasha bring to The Bellas Podcast, you will certainly want to tune in and see them on "Nikki Bella Says I Do," premiere Thursday, 1/26/23 on E! Nikki & Brie close out the episode with a very touching Inspiration & Affirmation that focuses on supporting the ones you love. Follow Artem on Instagram Follow Gleb on Instagram Follow Sasha on Instagram Support Nikki, Artem & Brie by watching "Nikki Bella Says I Do,' Thursday nights on E!Call The Bellas at 855-3BELLAS and leave a voicemail!Follow Nikki & Brie on Instagram.To watch exclusive videos of this week's episode, follow The Bellas Podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok!

Get your EVOLVE merch today at https://evolve-cast.myshopify.com Trauma and mental health issues are continuing to rise in America. In fact a study in 2021 showed that as much as 30% of mental health challenges were associated with childhood trauma. Recently the CDC reported that while males make up 49% of the population they equate to nearly 80% of the suicides in America. In 2022 alone there were an average of 130 suicides per day in the US. Taking a multi-disciplinary approach to your mental health seems to be the best overall strategy and today's guest will show you how combining her training in psychology and yoga are helping people heal and begin to thrive. Ashley Iverson has dedicated her life's work to guiding others out of the dark and into the light; or in other words, to enlightenment. She personally developed a unique treatment modality which combines the ancient traditions of yoga with modern research and medicine resulting in a therapeutic yoga unlike anything ever done before. Ashley graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in psychology/business/pre-med while also training under some of the best yoga practitioners in the world. She serves as a member of the board for the Brain Injury Alliance of Utah as well as the United States Board of Brain Injury, she has worked with numerous other governmental and nonprofit organizations that aim to create change in the mental health community. Listen to EVOLVE 73 as Steve discusses these important topics with Ashley. EVOLVE your soul today!  Follow Us! EVOLVE Insta: https://www.instagram.com/official_evolve_podcast/  Steve Cutler Insta: https://www.instagram.com/stevecutler_/ W Myles Reilly Insta: https://www.instagram.com/wmyles.reilly/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevecutler_ Web: https://www.evolve-cast.com Shop: https://evolve-cast.myshopify.com   The EVOLVE Podcast is produced by Steve Cutler, all rights reserved. The mission of the EVOLVE Podcast is to empower people to disrupt their lives to EVOLVE their body, mind, soul and tribe.   Steve Cutler helps people and organizations Evolve to higher levels. As a coach and consultant Steve has helped hundreds of people and businesses improve processes and protocols that have led to skyrocketing performance.   With over 20 years in health, fitness, tech and entrepreneurial ventures Steve brings a strong background in operations, marketing, sales, and financial performance. Currently Steve runs EVOLVE, a lifestyle clothing, coaching and consulting business. Steve is the host of the EVOLVE Podcast, a podcast that disrupts peoples lives leading them to greater growth and evolution.   #evolve #evolvepodcast #stevecutler #disrupt

The 2022 Brain Ball is coming up on November 18th and the theme is Derby In November. Famed former jockey, NBC Sports Horse Racing Reporter, and Co-Chair of the Brain Ball, Donna Brothers discusses details with Emcee Tim Laird and BIAK Board President Dan Dry. Find out how you can have a great night of fun and help benefit the Brain Injury Alliance of Kentucky...

Debbie Gaby, cofounder Sleep America, Carrie Collins CEO Brain Injury Alliance is interviewed by David Cogan host Heroes Show and founder Eliances entrepreneur community.  

Career Readiness & Literacy with Junior AchievementJunior Achievement of Arizona is a non-profit organization equipping Arizona students to succeed in work and life by giving them the knowledge and skills to plan for their future and make smart academic, career, and financial choices.JA Alumni are more likely to further their education, feel confident managing money, have career success, and be more participative in their communities.Sims Business Systems is a family owned 43 year old local technology company. They offer a turnkey approach to a business's technology environment.Scot Taggart is a native to Arizona, was the 1st graduating class of Perry Highschool in the Chandler Unified School District. He serves on two boards currently.The Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona which he chairs their Young Professionals Committee and The American Subcontractors Association of Arizona which he chairs their New Members and Events Committee.Junior Achievement of Arizona is a nonprofit equipping students to succeed in work and life by giving them the knowledge and skills to plan for their future and make smart academic, career and financial choices.JA's proven programs in work/career readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy positively impact the futures of students. In fact, JA Alumni are more likely to have a degree, feel confident managing money, have career success, and have started businesses as an adult.JA lessons align with national/state standards and are delivered to 90,000 AZ students/annually with the help of our education partners and local community volunteers.As VP, Strategic Impact, Anne Landers is acutely focused on how students, educators, individuals, corporations and other entities experience and engage with JA.Anne is committed to ensuring that the Arizona community has a high-impact and positive experience with JA, so the organization can continue to shape the futures of tens of thousands of students each year.In tandem with JA's president, Anne is the primary driver of ensuring the organization's unique value proposition, thought-leadership, track record and impact on our community is represented in key education, career readiness, and financial literacy conversations.Additionally, she oversees all digital, PR, marketing, and advertising for the organization, in addition to leading the organization's data management programs for donor and volunteer engagement. She has been part of the JA team for 7 years.Previously, she served as the Interim Director at nonprofit Life In Abundance, overseeing U.S.-based operations and fundraising, to support programs in Africa and the Caribbean. She began her career at an advertising and PR agency, Decibel Blue, where she was one of thMac and Bleu is the hot new podcast dedicated to all things related to building Arizona. Topics discussed range from construction, economic development, supply chain, and market segments.Mac & Bleu also includes diversity in construction, local politics affecting construction, women in construction, construction technology, and more.The host JJ Levenske of Bleuwave have their finger on the pulse of the people building Arizona.The show brings in the brightest minds in their perspective positions and industries and JJ has the unique ability to touch on the subject matter that you want to hear.If you want to know who's building Arizona, tune in and subscribe to Mac and Bleu today!___________________________________________________________________________________JJ Levenske is a seasoned construction executive with over 30 years of experience in the commercial and industrial sectors.From pre-construction services to complex quality controls and close-outs, he brings a commitment to delivering the highest levels of professionalism and customer service.

The Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System proudly presents “Moving Forward: Personal Perspectives on Life after Brain Injury” virtual speakers series. In this episode, Michael Greenwald, Secretary of the Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey's Board of Trustees presents "Mike-at-the-Mike Panel Discussion: Covid-19 and Brain Injury”. Dr. Jean Lengenfelder welcomes and introduces Mr. Greenwald. Funding source: This podcast was supported under a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR; grant number no. 90DPTB0003). Learn more about: Michael Greenwald: https://www.bianj.org/team/michael-greenwald-edm Podcast host: Joan Banks-Smith at  https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Joan%20Banks-Smith Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research: https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-traumatic-brain-injury The Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury Model System: https://kesslerfoundation.org/researchcenter/tbi/modelsystems Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation: https://www.kessler-rehab.com Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Be sure and subscribe to our SoundCloud channel “KesslerFoundation” for more research updates. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts. This podcast was recorded on September 28, 2021, remotely, and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.

Nikki & Brie's mom, Kathy Laurinaitis, returns to The Bellas Podcast! In a very special episode of the podcast, Mama Bella hops on the mic to update the Bella Army about her journey back from brain surgery, how her perspective on life has changed, what got her through the tough times, and what her. This episode is also a celebration! As the first recipient of the Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona's Woman of Courage award, Kathy tells Nikki & Brie about not giving up on making progress, maintaining confidence, and what inspires her to raise awareness and spread the word about the far-reaching impact of brain trauma, and learning to love yourself. Then it's time to have fun when Nikki & Brie put their mom on the spot when they force her to make tough decisions having to choose between them when playing Mama in the Middle. Whose medicine cabinet is scarier? Who would she want to go on The Amazing Race with? Who would she partner up with during a zombie apocalypse? And shockingly, not every answer goes over well with Nikki & Brie. Kathy closes out the episode with her Inspiration & Affirmation, highlighting some words of wisdom that her father that she used during days when it was tough to get out of bed. For more on Kathy's Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona's Woman of Courage award. Find out more on The Brian Injury Alliance of Arizona. Follow Mama Bella on Instagram. Also, follow Nikki & Brie on Instagram and join every Friday on Instagram Live as The Bellas answer your questions about this week's episode!

Victor is the real deal cop who does some amazing work to help officers with their own resiliency and how they respond to those in crisis in the field. He tells us an amazing story about his journey to help his son who had struggles by learning as much as he could so he could help his son and give him what he needed to succeed. Then there is the time that his and his families safety were in jeopardy from criminals that he had investigated. This episode is chalked full of knowledge and information about LEO resiliency. Find out more about Victor:Victor is Licensed in multiple states as a psychotherapist who works with First Responders and Veterans nationwide providing mental health therapy. Victor is versed in trauma resolution therapy as he provides Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) to target traumatic experiences. Victor began working in mental health and resiliency in 2015 as a Sr. Director of Emergency Preparedness and Tragedy Support for a crisis company. Victor began direct mental health services as he served at the Arizona State Prison inpatient hospital as a therapist and de-escalation response team specialist, served at emergency psychiatric hospital doing intakes and assessments, and has worked in private practice.Through education and training, Victor specializes in trauma and tragedy support services, and his focus is on prevention, resiliency, and longevity for First Responders. Victor has created programing for several behavioral health companies, created behavioral health educational programing for first responders, created crisis care teams (behavioral health programming) for the interfaith community, and helped create Arizona's first Crisis Intervention Team Training for Arizona Fire Departments. Victor is a certified trainer/instructor in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), Psychological First Aid (PFA) and Crisis De-escalation. Victor is an adjunct professor at a community college where he teaches behavioral health classes in the counseling department.Victor is a retired 25 year Police Detective who served as an investigator with focus on Organized crime, illegal enterprises, and criminal syndicates. Victor served at Homeland Defense Bureau, Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center, Drug Enforcement Bureau, Robbery, Homicide, Street Crimes, Violent Crimes Bureau, Major Offender Bureau, and the Employee Assistance Unit EAP. Victor Escoto has a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of Phoenix. He also obtained an undergrad in Sociology from Grand Canyon University. Victor is a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA), International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM), International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF), Crisis Intervention Team Training (CIT), and National Center for Crisis Management-American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress. Victor has served on several Boards; Arizona Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (AZVOAD), Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona (AZBIAZ), and Ascend Phoenix.Victor.escoto3@gmail.com 602-451-5451Twitter: @victorescoto_ , Linkedin: Victor Escoto.We are not health professionals but merely a conduit to pass on information and resources to LEOs who may need or want it. This show is sponsored by Filthy Pirate Coffee and can be found on all social media platforms and https://filthypirate.coffeeHit the like, share, follow and subscribe buttons. Please help us by spreading the word and helping out other cops. Also, please consider purchasing our Law Enforcement charity coffee roast “Split Second” where proceeds go right back into helping police officers.

Welcome to another Kessler Foundation podcast! Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-12/a-caregivers-challenges_resilience-self-care-and-love-TRANSCRIPT.pdf In this episode, the Foundation's Jessica Ganga, Communications & Digital Media Coordinator, and Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer, had the opportunity to speak with Ali Welch. She multitasks as mother, schoolteacher, and caregiver to her husband Pete, who was diagnosed with traumatic brain injury as result of a traumatic event. Learn more about Jessica Ganga, kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/found…/jessica-ganga and Joan Banks-Smith, kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Joan%20Banks-Smith For information about the Foundation's caregiver studies, go to kesslerfoundation.org/research/studies/caregiver or our traumatic brain injury research, go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-traumatic-brain-injury Caregiver Resources: ================================================= LoveYourBrain.com www.loveyourbrain.com/attend-a-virtu…egiver-retreat www.loveyourbrain.com/yoga/practice www.loveyourbrain.com/mindset Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey www.bianj.org/support/#a3 www.bianj.org/resources/#1617646…7114-afec7645-9f14 Websites Care for the Caregiver www.caregiver.com Caregiving - Blog & Forum - Reeve Foundation www.christopherreeve.org/blog/tags/caregiving Books https://www.amazon.com/Over-My-Head-Doctors-Looking/dp/0740705989/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=over+my+head+book&qid=1636634340&sr=8-1 https://www.amazon.com/Chicken-Soup-Caregivers-Soul-Community/dp/1623610206/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=chicken+soup+for+the+caregiving+soul&qid=1636634696&sr=8-2 https://www.amazon.com/Hope-Caregiver-Peter-Rosenberger/dp/1683972821/ref=sr_1_23?crid=2G5K54K7WXCW3&keywords=books+for+caregivers&qid=1636635884&refinements=p_72%3A1250221011&rnid=1250219011&s=books&sprefix=books+for+care%2Caps%2C174&sr=1-23 Support Guide https://lapublishing.com/supporting-survivors-caregivers-after-brain-injury https://lapublishing.com/search.php?search_query=caregivers§ion=product ================================================= Tuned into our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Be sure to subscribe to our SoundCloud channel “KesslerFoundation” for more research updates. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts. This podcast was recorded remotely on November 16, 2021, and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer, for Kessler Foundation.

The Brain Injury Alliance of Washington has been involved in improving sports safety policy for kids for over a decade. In this episode, Deborah speaks with three key players who have helped BIAWA improve sports policy in the state and across the nation: the University of Washington's Dr. Stan Herring, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association's Justin Kesterson, and Richard Adler, a renowned personal injury attorney with the firm Adler Giersch. The four discuss the passage of the Lystedt Law in 2009, which was eventually adopted across the country, the Kenney Bui rule, which passed in 2020, what each policy entails and the heroic families that honored their loved ones by lending their names and sharing their stories to advocate and pass better sports safety policy in Washington and beyond.  This episode of Brain Injury Today was produced by Goal 17 Foundation and sponsored by the Washington State Traumatic Brain Injury Council. View and download the form that resulted from the Kenney Bui Rule If you'd like to get in touch with the guests from this episode, you can find their emails below: Dr. Stan Herring: sherring@uw.edu Richard Adler: radler@adlergiersch.com Justin Kesterson: jkerterson@wiaa.com Brain Injury Today is the official podcast of the Brain Injury Alliance of Washington. Hosted by BIAWA Executive Director Deborah Crawley, the show brings listeners inspiring conversations with survivors, researchers, counselors, caretakers and more, in an effort to strengthen connections within the brain injury community.  For more resources related to traumatic brain injury visit: Brain Injury Today Podcast  Brain Injury Alliance of Washington  The Pooled Alliance Community Trusts  Brain Injury Art Show 

Sims Weymueller and Stacy Connole's son was just four years old when he sustained a traumatic brain injury that upended their lives. In this episode of Brain Injury Today, Sims and Stacy share their story so that other families can learn from it and know that they are not alone. Sims and Stacy spoke with BIAWA Executive Director Deborah Crawley about navigating the school system as their son entered kindergarten and helping his older brother cope with the trauma. They want other families to know that recovery is possible with enough time and support, and that the Brain Injury Alliance offers services to support families with fewer resources. Brain Injury Today is the official podcast of the Brain Injury Alliance of Washington. Hosted by BIAWA Executive Director Deborah Crawley, the show brings listeners inspiring conversations with survivors, researchers, counselors, caretakers and more, in an effort to strengthen connections within the brain injury community.   For more resources related to traumatic brain injury visit: Brain Injury Today Podcast Brain Injury Alliance of Washington The Pooled Alliance Community Trusts Brain Injury Art Show

In this episode of Brain Injury Today, Deborah Crawley speaks with Jeanne Hoffman, UW professor of Psychology and Rehabilitation Medicine and Director of UW’s TBI Model System, who answers the most commonly asked questions about COVID-19 vaccination from our community.  Brain Injury Today is the official podcast of the Brain Injury Alliance of Washington. Hosted by BIAWA Executive Director Deborah Crawley, the show brings listeners inspiring conversations with survivors, researchers, counselors, caretakers and more, in an effort to strengthen connections within the brain injury community.  This episode of Brain Injury Today is sponsored by the Washington State Traumatic Brain Injury Council was produced and edited by Goal 17 Foundation and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify. For more resources related to traumatic brain injury visit: Brain Injury Today Podcast  Brain Injury Alliance of Washington  The Pooled Alliance Community Trusts  Brain Injury Art Show 

Having survived a parent’s worst nightmare, Eileen Hornback chronicled her son’s miraculous return from the brink of death as he struggled with traumatic brain injury. Overwhelmed withthe need to provide medical updates to friends and family, she was inspired to blog throughout his recovery.  It became a cathartic platform that enabled others to grasp the power of prayer that sustained her when faced with life and death decisions. The blog became the outline for this book that provides hope and encouragement to other families dealing with their own personal tragedies.Becoming a First Contact volunteer with the Brain Injury Alliance of KY, was a natural transition for Eileen as she sought to reach out to other families.  As a speaker for Fellowship for Christian Athletes, her message allows hundreds of teenagers to understand the impact oftheir decisions and meet God in powerful and personal ways as she unfolds the story of her son’s amazing journey.Married to Scott for over 35 years, she is the mother of four who spends her spare time as an interview coach for young women competing in pageants.  As a board member for the Dream Factory of Louisville, she embraces the mission to grant wishes for children who have life threatening and chronic illnesses.  You can connect with her at www.eileenhornback.weebly.comIf you’d like to learn more about working with Lisa and her team directly, go to lisawilliamsco.com and learn how to hire yourself!

You're listening to the Westerly Sun's podcast, where we talk about the best local events, new job postings, obituaries, and more. First, a bit of Rhode Island trivia. Today's trivia is brought to you by Perennial. Perennial's new plant-based drink “Daily Gut & Brain” is a blend of easily digestible nutrients crafted for gut and brain health. A convenient mini-meal, Daily Gut & Brain” is available now at the CVS Pharmacy in Wakefield. Now for some trivia. Did you know that despite painting a legendary portrait of George Washington, Rhode Island painter Gilbert Stuart was a loyalist and departed for England in 1775 to escape the revolution? He wouldn't return to America until 1793 after the United States had won independence. Now, here are a few events today that we're looking forward to. At 10 am this morning join Miss Chamoni at the Clark Memorial Library for a virtual story hour for kids. Head over to clarklib.org to register and receive your invite. The Westerly Library is hosting a virtual author talk with Deborah Royce. She'll be discussing her upcoming novel, Ruby Falls, followed by a Q&A. Deborah's first novel, Finding Mrs. Ford, debuted in 2019 to rave reviews and she sits on a number of local boards (and even restored the Ocean House Hotel). Reserve your spot at the library's website, or by emailing awagner@westerlylibrary.org for your invitation.  Looking for a new role? We're here to help. Today's Job posting comes from the The Wine Store in Westerly. They're looking for a part-time cashier. Experience and a high school degree are preferred. Pay starts at $12.00 per hour and must be great with customers. If you'd like to learn more or apply, you can do so by using the link in our episode description.  https://www.indeed.com/l-Westerly,-RI-jobs.html?advn=2763303157644200&vjk=d249143ca2a13f8d Today we're remembering the life of Brenda Jean Choquette-Wisehart, 57 of Middleburg, FL. Brenda was born in Westerly and was a student at Stonington High School and friends to many. Brenda worked for many years in the restaurant industry including D'Angelo's Restaurant and The Pizza Lady of Pawcatuck. Brenda is survived by her daughter and son, her husband, her siblings, and her grandchildren as well as many nieces, nephews, and other relatives who loved her dearly. Memorial Donations may be made to Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut on her behalf. A celebration of her life is scheduled for Saturday May 22, 2021 at the Calabrese Club in Westerly. Friends and Family are welcome to attend. Thank you for taking a moment today to remember and celebrate Brenda's life. That's it for today, we'll be back next time with more! Also, remember to check out our sponsor Perennial, Daily Gut & Brain, available at the CVS on Main St. in Wakefield! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KATHLEEN BOOTH; Proactive HS Students; Red Bank Catholic HS; Just Drive; Brain Injury Alliance of NJ BRAIN INJURY ALLIANCE OF NJ https://bianj.org/ KATHLEEN BOOTH English Department, Guidance Department BOOTHK@redbankcatholic.com Red Bank Catholic is a vibrant, beloved, Catholic co-educational institution with a storied history, an extraordinary spirit and a record of achievement in the classroom and beyond. Our over 800 students come from over 50 towns and 60 schools. They are young men and women of competence, compassion, commitment and curiosity and together with over 14,000 alumni, they make up the “Casey Family.” The Brain Injury Alliance of NJ (the Alliance) is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to improving quality of life after brain injury, and offering the promise of a better tomorrow. Since being founded in 1981 by a small group of concerned parents of children who had sustained brain injury, we've grown to become the primary source of information, education, advocacy, support, and hope for people with brain injury and their families in New Jersey. Today, our dedicated staff, board, volunteers, donors, and community partners provide service to 10,000 New Jersey residents each year. The U Got Brains Champion Schools Program is an opportunity for students and staff of New Jersey high schools to develop campaigns to address teen driving safety. Each school develops its own project based on a topic pertaining to teen driving safety. The top three winning schools will each receive $10,000 for their school courtesy of NJM Insurance Group. Participating schools receive a cash stipend and technical support to assist with their campaigns, and advisors receive professional development hours. New for this year: Due to COVID and the uncertainty of school schedules, this year's program will challenge teams of students to create social media campaigns and virtual presentations or gatherings that can be shared within their schools and communities and across social media platforms. This year we will celebrate the good works of the schools and announce the winners at a Virtual Awards Showcase.

Here at the Brain Injury Alliance, we call Zackery, Victor and Mercedes Lystedt the “first family of prevention.” Back in 2006 Zack suffered a preventable brain injury playing football. It was a long road to recovery, which is still Zack's full time job, but the family is stronger than ever and has always shared their story to help others. In fact, their advocacy has helped pass sports safety laws in all fifty states. In this episode of Brain Injury Today, Deborah Crawley speaks with Zack, his dad Victor and his mom Mercedes about their journey with brain injury and how laughter has helped get them through the toughest moments. Learn more about the Lystedt Law and sports safety by listening to episode 15 of Brain Injury Today. Read more about how the Lystedt Law came to be.   For more resources related to traumatic brain injury visit: Brain Injury Today Podcast Brain Injury Alliance of Washington The Pooled Alliance Community Trusts Brain Injury Art Show   This episode of Brain Injury Today is sponsored by the Washington State Traumatic Brain Injury Council, was produced and edited by Goal 17 Foundation and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify.  

“My story is a miraculous recovery because I beat every expectation for what was going to happen. We believe we can share some of these guides to help others have a miraculous recovery from what they're going through. Because, as I say, a lot of my luck was created. You can create your own luck if you take the steps to build it, and climb an alternative peak.”   Jamie Crane-Mauzy—better known as Jamie MoCrazy, a name she'll explain early in this week's show—has lived most of her life on the slopes. She started skiing at age 1, and by 18, had gone pro as a slopestyle and halfpipe skier.    Everything changed in 2015, when she crashed at the World Tour Finals and sustained a traumatic brain injury. Her condition was so severe the medical team had even written her fatality report.   She survived—and after a 10-day coma, embarked on an extensive, years-long recovery process. Of course, re-learning to walk, talk, and interact socially were difficult. But one of the biggest emotional struggles, Jamie says, came when she realized she would no longer be competing as a pro athlete.    Coming to terms with that major life shift involved the support of a loving family, professional mental-health treatment, and finding a greater purpose—educating and motivating others, including survivors of traumatic brain injury and their caregivers, through the MoCrazy Strong organization. It's a different kind of mountain to climb, Jamie says, but one that's ultimately incredibly rewarding and fulfilling.   **Please note that this episode contains descriptions of trauma that some people may find unsettling. If you want to avoid this content, skip from 6:30 to 19:30.   A huge thank you to our sponsors for this episode: Fluid Running and 2Toms. Fluid Running makes it possible to maintain your peak physical fitness even when you're injured through the power of deep water running. And 2Toms provides advanced sweat proof, waterproof blister and chafing protection products that keep you moving. Listen for special discount codes in the episode!   In this episode, we discuss: Where the name Jamie MoCrazy comes from (5:17) Who she is—including the details of the accident that changed her life (6:39) How injury is viewed in skiing, especially freeskiing (9:45) What it was like to hear about the accident from her family's perspective (14:22) More of the details of her extended rehab—including the incredible support and involvement of her family (19:29) The critical role caregivers can play, and why the whole MoCrazy family is passionate about reaching out to them (26:29) When she realized she wouldn't be competing again, and how she came to terms with that, including the importance of mental-health support (30:36) More about the emotional component of her recovery, including the role of MoCrazy Strong (36:53) How she's continuing to learn about the brain, and putting that knowledge into practice (47:04) The ways in which telling her own story has affected her (49:48)   You can subscribe to The Injured Athletes Club on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts, and if you like what you hear, please leave us a rating or a review in Apple podcasts. That helps other injured athletes find the show.   Resources/links: The MoCrazy Strong website and Instagram Their video series for caregivers with the Brain Injury Alliance of Utah Her podcast, Life Gets MoCrazy (including the episode with Roy Tuscany of The High Fives Foundation) Our episodes with Roy Tuscany and his partner, Alana Nichols   To access more resources for injured athletes: Join The Injured Athletes Club mailing list, for news and updates Join The Injured Athletes Club Facebook group, for support and camaraderie Like The Injured Athletes Club Podcast Facebook page, for the latest episodes Email us at hello@injuredathletesclub.com with questions, guest suggestions, or other feedback   DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational & informational use only and & does not constitute medical advice. Do not disregard, avoid or delay obtaining medical or health related advice from your health-care professional because of something you may have heard in an episode of this podcast. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with a qualified medical professional for proper evaluation & treatment. Guests who speak on this podcast express their own opinions, experiences, and conclusions, and The Injured Athletes Club podcast hosts nor any company providing financial support endorses or opposes any particular treatment option discussed in the episodes of this podcast and are not responsible for any actions or inactions of listeners based on the information presented. The use of any information provided is solely at your own risk.

Host Rico Zavala and NJJA Executive Director, Tom McBride talk with Peggy Reisher, Executive Director of the BIA of Nebraska about traumatic brain injury and court-involved youth.

Safety and participation should go hand-in-hand when it comes to sports and exercise in general. In this episode of Brain Injury Today, BIAWA Executive Director Deborah Crawley speaks with Darin Harris and Dr. Stan Herring about why it’s important to keep kids active, while also avoiding preventable injuries by building a culture of safety. Darin Harris speaks from his perspective as a former UW football player who suffered a brain injury but continues to coach youth football. And Stan Herring shares his insights as a leading sports medicine doctor who has helped pass state laws to make sports safer and continues to promote safety as the co-founder of the Sports Institute at UW Medicine. Brain Injury Today is the official podcast of the Brain Injury Alliance of Washington. Hosted by BIAWA Executive Director Deborah Crawley, the show brings listeners inspiring conversations with survivors, researchers, counselors, caretakers and more, in an effort to strengthen connections within the brain injury community. In this episode, Deborah and Karen Kaizuka talk about what it’s like to be the parent of a child with a TBI, learning advocacy and the importance of connecting with fellow caregivers.  Reach out to Darin at and learn more about his work coaching 7-on-7 football.  Connect with Stan by emailing sherring@uw.edu, and learn more about The Sports Institute at UW Medicine.  For more resources related to traumatic brain injury visit: Brain Injury Today Podcast  Brain Injury Alliance of Washington  The Pooled Alliance Community Trusts  Brain Injury Art Show  This episode of Brain Injury Today is sponsored by the Washington State Traumatic Brain Injury Council, was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com, and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify.

Brad Donaldson, COO of Minnesota's Brain Injury Alliance, joins Cory to talk about the mystery of brain injuries and a new documentary project debuting this Friday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On March 13, 2015, Caleb was struck by a drunk driver in a car on his way to school.In this episode we talk about:The importance of communityCaregiver self-care Accepting help from othersBuilding trust between caregiver & survivor Sign up to keep updated as the Brain Injury Alliance of Utah campaign progresses!https://www.braininjuryutah.org/

Car crashes are the leading cause of traumatic brain injuries for teens. March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. This month provides a platform for educating the general public about prevention, incidence of brain injury and the needs of people with brain injuries and their families. We have the second of our 2-part series on the subject with Wendy Berk and Sue Quick from the Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey. They talk to host Mike Speck about the scope of vehicle crash-related teen brain injuries and the effects those injuries have on the victims and their families as well as what the Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey is doing on behalf of teen driver safety. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forddrivingskillsforlife/message

Dr. Alina Fong has many accolades to her name in brain recovery research as well as she is the president of the Brain Injury Alliance of Utah (BIAU)! Dr. Fong is also a board member of the national Brain Injury Alliance.In this episode we talk about:Mission of BIAUStruggles caregiver encounterStruggles TBI survivors encounterPurpose of March campaignSign up to keep updated as campaign progresses!https://www.braininjuryutah.org/

On this Incredible Episode we have a Special Guest Eileen Hornback , Author, Mother, Wife, Christ Follower. After ​Having survived a parent's worst nightmare, Eileen Hornback chronicled her son's miraculous return from the brink of death as he struggled with traumatic brain injury. Overwhelmed with the need to provide medical updates to friends and family, she was inspired to blog throughout his recovery. It became a cathartic platform that enabled others to grasp the power of prayer that sustained her when faced with life and death decisions. The blog became the outline for this book that provides hope and encouragement to other families dealing with their own personal tragedies. ​Becoming a First Contact volunteer with the Brain Injury Alliance of KY, was a natural transition for Eileen as she sought to reach out to other families. As a speaker for Fellowship for Christian Athletes, her message allows hundreds of teenagers to understand the impact of their decisions and meet God in powerful and personal ways as she unfolds the story of her son's amazing journey. ​Married to Scott for over 35 years, she is the mother of four who spends her spare time as an interview coach for young women competing in pageants. As a board member for the Dream Factory of Louisville, she embraces the mission to grant wishes for children who have life threatening and chronic illnesses. You can connect with her at www.eileenhornback.weebly.com

Today, I am joined by Sarah Brittain is the founder and CEO of Colorado Concussion Clinic, a clinic that provides evidence based care to people with head injuries. Sarah Brittain has a Master of Science degree in Communication Science and Disorders from MGH Institute of Health Professions in Charlestown, Massachusetts and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis. She is an active member of the Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado’s (BIAC) board. Joining in the discussion with Sarah is Brian Heber, a cycling friend who was hit on his bike by a vehicle 7 years ago resulting in a traumatic brain injury from which he is still recovering. Brian agreed to share his story and lessons learned. According to the CDC, a concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury—or TBI—caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. This sudden movement can cause the brain to bounce around or twist in the skull, creating chemical changes in the brain and sometimes stretching and damaging brain cells. Listen in as Sarah explains the causes and consequences of brain injury, which can be particularly bad for children and older adults. She shares her knowledge about what to look for immediately and in the days afterward, and what to do to heal as fast and as well as possible. After listening to Sarah, you'll be armed with the critical information we all need for quickly assessing and helping friends make good decisions in the immediate aftermath of a crash. Are they okay to get back on the bike? Should they go to the ER? Should you call 911? All of this information and more is on today’s episode. Colorado Concussion Clinic: healmyconcussion.com info@healmyconcussion.comphone: (303) 932-2030 UCI Concussion Protocol: https://www.uci.org/docs/default-source/medical/2020-uci-cycling-specific-sport-related-concussion-protocol.pdf Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute: https://www.bhsi.org/buying.htm Virginia Tech Helmet Ratings: https://helmet.beam.vt.edu/bicycle-helmet-ratings.html Mayo Clinic on Concussion: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/concussion/symptoms-causes/syc-20355594

Brain Injury Today is the official podcast of the Brain Injury Alliance of Washington. Hosted by BIAWA Executive Director Deborah Crawley, the show brings listeners inspiring conversations with survivors, researchers, counselors, caretakers and more, in an effort to strengthen connections within the brain injury community. In this episode, Deborah and Laura Jantos discuss rapid changes in telemedicine and access to medical records that brain injury survivors should be aware of. As a two-time brain injury survivor and former healthcare consultant, Laura gives her best tips for having a telemedicine visit and more.  For more resources related to traumatic brain injury visit: Brain Injury Today Podcast  Brain Injury Alliance of Washington  The Pooled Alliance Community Trusts  Brain Injury Art Show  This episode of Brain Injury Today is sponsored by the Washington State Traumatic Brain Injury Council, was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com, and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify.

Wow, what a year it has been. Even in the midst of all the challenges that 2020 has brought, the brain injury community has grown stronger. As we approach a new year, we’re taking some time to reflect on past episodes and how this podcast has become an integral part of how we share the stories of brain injury survivors, offer hope and knowledge, and stay connected even when we can’t be together in-person.   Brain Injury Today Brain Injury Today is the official podcast of the Brain Injury Alliance of Washington. Hosted by BIAWA Executive Director Deborah Crawley, the show brings listeners inspiring conversations with survivors, researchers, counselors, caretakers and more, in an effort to strengthen connections within the brain injury community. In this episode, Deborah takes listeners through some past episodes and reflects on what we’ve learned as a community in 2020.   For more resources related to traumatic brain injury visit:   Brain Injury Today Podcast Brain Injury Alliance of Washington The Pooled Alliance Community Trusts Brain Injury Art Show   This episode of Brain Injury Today is sponsored by Brothers & Henderson Law, was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify.

Jason Donaldson lost his mom, Mo, to a traumatic brain injury ten years ago. Before Mo passed, Jason experienced what something many families go through: he felt like there was no information at a time when he desperately needed answers. In this episode of Brain Injury Today, Jason speaks with Deborah Crawley about how he got connected to the Brain Injury Alliance of Washington and used his passion for bike riding to raise awareness about brain injury around the state and keep Mo’s memory alive. If you want to get in touch with Jason, reach out at ottostm@protonmail.com   For more resources related to traumatic brain injury visit: Brain Injury Today Podcast Brain Injury Alliance of Washington The Pooled Alliance Community Trusts Brain Injury Art Show   This episode of Brain Injury Today is sponsored by Brothers & Henderson Law, was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify

Brain Injury Today is the official podcast of the Brain Injury Alliance of Washington. Hosted by BIAWA Executive Director Deborah Crawley, the show brings listeners inspiring conversations with survivors, researchers, counselors, caretakers and more, in an effort to strengthen connections within the brain injury community. In this episode, Valarie Cooper and her aunt, Tammy Woodrich, speak about overcoming adversity after Valarie was diagnosed with Hydrocephalus as a baby. They also discuss being part of the Nooksack Indian Tribe, and how Valarie’s understanding of brain injury comes into play during her work as a vocational rehab counselor. Get in touch with Tammy via Facebook, or send her an email at twoodrich@yahoo.com Reach out to Valarie at valarie1007@gmail.com For more resources related to traumatic brain injury visit: Brain Injury Today Podcast Brain Injury Alliance of Washington The Pooled Alliance Community Trusts Brain Injury Art Show   This episode of Brain Injury Today is sponsored by Brothers & Henderson Law, produced and edited by Goal17 Media, and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify.

We're Moving Forward is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is dedicated to enhancing the lives of Arizonans impacted by brain injury. Their goal is to promote community integration through social and recreational activities, provide support, and help make valuable connections for survivors, families, and caregivers that create an overall sense of inclusion. Ronda's son Austin suffered a severe traumatic brain injury in 2006 at the age of 18 after he fell asleep at the wheel of his car and rolled it 7 times. Tara's son Adam was injured September 5th, 2010 at the age of 19. He was shot in the head in a drive-by shooting when he was leaving a friend's house. Ronda and her son Austin, as well as Tara and her son Adam, are very involved within their communities not only with their non profit We're Moving Forward but being active with community outreach, inclusion, and education for brain injury. Some of those organizations include council members within the city of Phoenix, Board members for the City of Phoenix Police Cross-Disability Board, Council member for the Arizona Governor's Council on Spinal and Head Injury, Board of Directors of the Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona (BIAAZ), and have been keynote speakers at the Arizona Spinal cord Injury Association, Push Forward Conference in 2009. Both Ronda and Tara, their son's Austin and Adam are individual success stories of hope. Their story will inspire and change you. Website: wmforward.org *********** If you would like to share your Story Of Hope or become a sponsor of a future episode, email me today at: stories@christinehotchkiss.com *********** Stories Of Hope is available Tuesday and Thursday at 6:00 am PST / 9:00 am EST on AnchorFM and Spotify and every Sunday on the following Arizona radio stations: 1340AM AND 102.9FM — THE BULL 1260AM AND 97.3FM — THE RATTLER --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/storiesofhope/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storiesofhope/support

My Life as A Research Assistant at Kessler Foundation Series: Andrea Trotta Gagliano On A First Look at TBI Research Read the transcript - https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-08/Andrea%20Trotta%20Gagliano%20on%20A%20First%20Look%20at%20Research-Transcript.pdf *** Originally recorded on March 31st, 2016, updated July 13, 2020 *** *** Andrea is currently a Research Coordinator in the Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research at Kessler Foundation (https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-traumatic-brain-injury)*** Welcome to our newest podcast series, “My Life As A Research Assistant”. This series is brought to you by Kessler Foundation, where we are changing the lives of people with disabilities. Research assistants are on the front lines of our research studies collecting data, conducting interviews, testing subjects, and are the face of Kessler Foundation to our research study participants. In 2020, Kessler Foundation was ranked among one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For and Best Places to Work in New Jersey (https://kesslerfoundation.org/press-release/kessler-foundation-ranks-among-best-nonprofits-work-and-best-places-work-new-jersey)! Throughout this series, we’ll meet up with research assistants from our centers for mobility, spinal cord injury, stroke, traumatic brain injury, and neuroscience and neuropsychology who have been with the Foundation for over a year, and some who are now senior research assistants, nurses, medical students, graduate students, and post docs, and those who applied their experience to other professions. In this first episode, I met up with Andrea Trotta Galliano, (Ms. Gagliano was a research assistant when this podcast was recorded) is a Senior Research Coordinator in the Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research. She has worked at the Foundation since 2012 and is also a Licensed Professional Counselor on several current TBI protocols. Her main responsibilities are inpatient recruitment for two national projects, along with data collection & management, and administration of clinical assessments and interventions. She also volunteer as a facilitator for a Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey (BIANJ) sponsored brain injury support group where she provides psychological and psychoeducational support for survivors of brain injury and their caregivers. Read more about Andrea at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Andrea%20Gagliano For more about the Host: Joan Banks-Smith, go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Joan%20Banks-Smith Join a research study at https://kesslerfoundation.org/join-our-research-studies Interested in working Kessler Foundation? Check out our career opportunities at http://kesslerfoundation.org/careers-kessler-foundation Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Listen on iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. This podcast was recorded on Thursday, March 31st, 2016 at 300 Executive Drive, West orange, NJ and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.

MN Brain Injury Alliance CEO David King joins Cory to discuss brain injury awareness and their upcoming Walk for Thought. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is part-two of a conversation about ambiguous loss with brain injury therapist Lori Weisman. In this episode, Lori discusses how to tap into the warrior spirit that lives within each of us and use it to move forward. Lori also talks about how those supporting a loved one or friend with a traumatic brain injury can encourage the warrior spirit. Listen to the previous Episode 7 of Brain Injury Today for the first part of our conversation with Lori Weisman about ambiguous loss. And download Lori’s FREE Guide: 7 Pathways For Reconnecting After Traumatic Brain Injury For more resources related to traumatic brain injury go to: Brain Injury Today Podcast Brain Injury Alliance of Washington The Pooled Alliance Community Trusts Brain Injury Art Show What is Brain Injury Today? Brain Injury Today is the official podcast of the Brain Injury Alliance of Washington. Join Executive Director Deborah Crawley for insightful and inspiring conversations from members of the Brain Injury community. This episode of Brain Injury Today was sponsored by the Washington State Traumatic Brain Injury Council and produced by goal17media.com. It is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify.

Chatting with Kessler Foundation-affiliated honoree at the Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey (BIANJ) Virtual Gala: Jane and Joe Concato Transcript: https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-08/Volunteering-has-given-us-both-a-purpose_2020-bianj-honoree-jane-and-joe-concato-TRANSCRIPT.pdf While the world has been reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a little bit of levity and light for the brain injury community in New Jersey on March 26th. The Brain Injury Alliance of NJ (BIANJ) had its first-ever annual gala in a virtual format via Facebook and YouTube, complete with speeches, awards, and music. At Kessler Foundation, we were exceptionally proud that one of this year's awards went to individuals closely associated with our organization. The Volunteer Service Champion designation went to our longtime research participants and advisory board members Jane & Joe Concato in honor of their service to the brain injury community in North Jersey. Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti, Director of the Center for TBI Research and Neuropsychology & Neuroscience Research, was designated this year's Research Innovation Champion for her tireless efforts in meaningful brain injury research. Listen to the podcast at https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/tireless-efforts-in-meaningful-brain-injury-research-2020-bianj-honoree-dr-nancy-chiaravalloti In this podcast, Dr. Erica Weber interviews Jane and Joe and finds out how they got involved in this work. On behalf of Kessler Foundation, a heartfelt congratulations to Jane and Joe! 2020 Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey Virtual Gala Video links: Jane and Joe Volunteer Service Champion Award Acceptance video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCZlIcG8hjM Jane and Joe Concato: Volunteer Service Champions - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QjfPpiFTLM BIANJ 2020 Gala bio - https://bianj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Concato-Bio.pdf Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. For more information about Kessler Foundation, go to KesslerFoundation.org Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts. This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, April 29th, 2020 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation. About Jane and Joe: Westwood couple finds new meaning in life after tragedy northjersey.com/story/life/community/2016/08/25/westwood-couple-finds-new-meaning-in-life-after-tragedy/92957142 Traumatic Brain Injury Changed the Life of One Local Couple https://patch.com/new-jersey/westwood-hillsdale/traumatic-brain-injury-changed-the-life-of-one-local-couple Check out a list of websites and resources mentioned in this podcast at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-07/Volunteering-Has-Given-Us-Both-a-Purpose_2020-BIANJ-honoree-Jane-and-Joe-Concato-Podcast-links%20.pdf

Chatting with Kessler Foundation-affiliated honoree at the BIANJ Virtual Gala: Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti Transcript: https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-08/tireless-efforts-in-meaningful-brain-injury-research-2020-bianj-honoree-dr-nancy-chiaravalloti.pdf While the world has been reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a little bit of levity and light for the brain injury community in New Jersey on March 26th. The Brain Injury Alliance of NJ (BIANJ) had its first-ever annual gala in a virtual format via Facebook and YouTube, complete with speeches, awards, and music. At Kessler Foundation, we were exceptionally proud that two of this year's awards went to individuals closely associated with our organization. Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti, Director of the Center for TBI Research and Neuropsychology & Neuroscience Research, was designated this year's Research Innovation Champion for her tireless efforts in meaningful brain injury research. The second award, Volunteer Service Champion went to our longtime research participants and advisory board members Jane & Joe Concato in honor of their service to the brain injury community in North Jersey. Listen to their podcast at https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/volunteering-has-given-us-both-a-purpose-2020-bianj-honoree-jane-and-joe-concato/s-gu22wRx7pdF. In this podcast, Dr. Erica Weber interviews Dr. Chiaravalloti and finds out how she got involved in this work. On behalf of Kessler Foundation, a heartfelt congratulations to Nancy! 2020 Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey Virtual Gala Video links Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti: Research Innovation Champion video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KgWmp_tpRY Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti Acceptance video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LYvIN_Rz-g&list=PLnpbrI3UT2F6JXeU5-z5NgApLtN7FCzhB&index=5 Online bios: Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti - https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Nancy%20Chiaravalloti Dr. Erica Weber - https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Erica%20Weber Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts. This podcast was recorded on Tuesday, April 28th, 2020 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation. Resources/Studies ==================== Join a research study at Kessler Foundation - https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/studies/traumatic-brain-injury Consumer Resource - https://kesslerfoundation.org/researchcenter-traumatic-brain-injury-research/consumer-resources-traumatic-brain-injury Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System - https://kesslerfoundation.org/researchcenter/tbi/modelsystems TBI News and Views Newsletter - https://kesslerfoundation.org/media/publications#tbinewsletter

Coping with loss is an important part of rebuilding after traumatic brain injury, but it’s difficult to do with losses that aren’t well understood and recognized by society. Therapist Lori Weisman calls this “ambiguous loss.” For more resources related to traumatic brain injury go to: Brain Injury Today Podcast – braininjurytodaypodcast.com Brain Injury Alliance of Washington – biawa.org The Pooled Alliance Community Trusts - pactrusts.org Brain Injury Art Show - braininjuryartshow.org This episode of Brain Injury Today is sponsored by the Washington State Traumatic Brain Injury Council and produced by goal17media.com. It is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify. What is Brain Injury Today? Brain Injury Today is the official podcast of the Brain Injury Alliance of Washington. Join Executive Director Deborah Crawley for insightful and inspiring conversations from members of the Brain Injury community.

In this episode of Brain Injury Today, Brain Injury Alliance of Washington Executive Director Deborah Crawley speaks with former UW football player and BIAWA board member Darin Harris about his journey following a severe brain injury that nearly killed him. Darin gets candid about his struggle with symptoms like depression, how he has maintained a positive connection to football, and the difficulties of coping with both a brain injury and systemic racism as a member of the Black community. For more resources related to traumatic brain injury go to: Brain Injury Today Podcast – braininjurytodaypodcast.com Brain Injury Alliance of Washington – biawa.org The Pooled Alliance Community Trusts - pactrusts.org Brain Injury Art Show - braininjuryartshow.org This episode of Brain Injury Today is sponsored by the Washington State Traumatic Brain Injury Council and produced by Goal17 Media. It is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify. What is Brain Injury Today? Brain Injury Today is the official podcast of the Brain Injury Alliance of Washington. Join Executive Director Deborah Crawley for insightful and inspiring conversations from members of the Brain Injury community.

In this special episode of Brain Injury Today, host Deborah Crawley, BIAWA Executive Director, has a conversation with Jeanne Hoffman, Ph.D. Director of the University of Washington's TBI Model Systems to discuss how research is helping improve outcomes for people with traumatic brain injury. For more resources related to traumatic brain injury go to: Brain Injury Today Podcast – braininjurytodaypodcast.com Brain Injury Alliance of Washington – biawa.org The Pooled Alliance Community Trusts - pactrusts.org Brain Injury Art Show - braininjuryartshow.org This episode of Brain Injury Today is sponsored by the Washington State Traumatic Brain Injury Council and produced by Goal17 Media. It is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify. What is Brain Injury Today? Brain Injury Today is the official podcast of the Brain Injury Alliance of Washington. Join Executive Director Deborah Crawley for insightful and inspiring conversations from members of the Brain Injury community.

In this special episode, we bring you voices, solutions and inspiration from some of the brightest minds across the country in the brain injury community. For more resources related to traumatic brain injury go to: Brain Injury Today Podcast – braininjurytodaypodcast.com Brain Injury Alliance of Washington – biawa.org The Pooled Alliance Community Trusts - pactrusts.org Brain Injury Art Show - braininjuryartshow.org This episode of Brain Injury Today is sponsored by the Washington State Traumatic Brain Injury Council and produced by Goal17 Media. It is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify. What is Brain Injury Today? Brain Injury Today is the official podcast of the Brain Injury Alliance of Washington. Join Executive Director Deborah Crawley for insightful and inspiring conversations from members of the Brain Injury community.

In this edition of Brain Injury Today, psychotherapist and former BIAWA board member Lori Weisman joins Deborah and president Allison Mollner to offer practical advice on ways to manage your mental health and relationships during the COVID-19 self-quarantine. For more resources related to traumatic brain injury go to: Brain Injury Today Podcast – braininjurytodaypodcast.com Brain Injury Alliance of Washington – biawa.org The Pooled Alliance Community Trusts - pactrusts.org Brain Injury Art Show - braininjuryartshow.org This episode of Brain Injury Today is sponsored by the Washington State Traumatic Brain Injury Council and produced by Goal17 Media. It is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify. What is Brain Injury Today? Brain Injury Today is the official podcast of the Brain Injury Alliance of Washington. Join Executive Director Deborah Crawley for insightful and inspiring conversations from members of the Brain Injury community.

Brain injury survivor and support group leader Michele Kauffman joins Deborah Crawley to offer her experience and advice for folks trying to manage their lives and keep connected during the ongoing coronavirus-imposed quarantines. Michelle brings joy, laughter, empathy, important information and a whole lot of love to the show. For more resources related to traumatic brain injury go to: Brain Injury Today Podcast – braininjurytodaypodcast.com Brain Injury Alliance of Washington – biawa.org The Pooled Alliance Community Trusts - pactrusts.org Brain Injury Art Show - braininjuryartshow.org This episode of Brain Injury Today is sponsored by the Washington State Traumatic Brain Injury Council and produced by Goal17 Media. It is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify. What is Brain Injury Today? Brain Injury Today is the official podcast of the Brain Injury Alliance of Washington. Join Executive Director Deborah Crawley for insightful and inspiring conversations from members of the Brain Injury community.

Executive Director Deborah Crawley and President (and client) Allison Mollner share what BIAWA is doing to keep the entire community connected and coping with the coronavirus outbreak. They offer helpful information and resources as well as comfort and strategies to get through the isolation and uncertainty. For more resources related to traumatic brain injury go to: Brain Injury Today Podcast – braininjurytodaypodcast.com Brain Injury Alliance of Washington – biawa.org The Pooled Alliance Community Trusts - pactrusts.org Brain Injury Art Show - braininjuryartshow.org This episode of Brain Injury Today is sponsored by the Washington State Traumatic Brain Injury Council and produced by Goal17 Media. It is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify. What is Brain Injury Today? Brain Injury Today is the official podcast of the Brain Injury Alliance of Washington. Join Executive Director Deborah Crawley for insightful and inspiring conversations from members of the Brain Injury community.

In this episode, Charlie Huero had the chance to talk with Carrie Collins-Fadell, Executive Director of Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona. The Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona (BIAAZ) is the only statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of adults and children with all types of brain injuries through prevention, advocacy, awareness, and education. BIAAZ also houses the Arizona Brain Health Resource Center, a collection of educational information and neuro-specific resources for brain injury survivors, caregivers, family members, and professionals. [[{"fid":"30082","view_mode":"full","fields":{"format":"full","alignment":"","field_file_image_attribution[und][0][value]":""},"type":"media","field_deltas":{"1":{"format":"full","alignment":"","field_file_image_attribution[und][0][value]":""}},"attributes":{"class":"media-element file-full","data-delta":"1"}}]]

Jeff has been on the podcast before, and is a functional neurologist at Northwest Functional Neurology in the Portland, OR area. This past spring, he gave a very impressive talk at the Brain Injury Alliance of Oregon about the metabolic and immunologic consequences of TBI. Since nutrition, lifestyle, and the gut/immune interface is so close to my heart, his talk struck a chord. This episode is full of high quality information, and some of the pivotal slides will be posted in the show notes! Following his tips may change your life. Just saying.   Peace! Michael

Guest Host Kris Beckenbach talks with Peggy Reischer, Executive Director of the Brain Injury Alliance of Nebraska

Fred Minnick is a national bestselling author & nationally recognized bourbon & spirits connoisseur, as well a U.S. Army veteran. While growing up in Oklahoma, the Oklahoma County News published his 1st story at the age of 15. Fred states he will never forget the feeling of seeing his name in print-he was hooked. In 1996, Minnick, joined the National Guard to help pay for college. After Fred graduated in 2001 from Oklahoma State University with a B.S. degree in Agricultural Comm./Journalism, he joined the Army as an infantryman, but once he learned the Army had jobs for Army journalists-he reclassified. By the time he graduated & started his career with a marketing firm in Wisconsin, he found himself serving in a mobile public affairs detachment, the week before 9/11, becoming an Army staff sergeant & ultimately a public affairs photojournalist who in 2003 served a 1-year tour of duty deployment to Mosul, Iraq with the 139 Mobile Public Affairs Detachment ending in 2004. During this time, Minnick suffered from various physical wounds & PTSD during the time-frame of roughly 2004-2009, sparing you the details, the “day-to-day” became a real challenge for him after Iraq, & while working for Networld Alliance as a restaurant trade editor, until fall 2006, Fred took the giant leap to go out on my own, & 1 of the 1st things he did as a new freelancer was write a list of categories he could write about. BOURBON was on that list.  From a technique he learned called Mindfulness on how to deal with his PTSD, it, in turn, became a GREAT technique for learning how to taste bourbon. Which is how he has become the industry’s leading spirits taster, traveling all over the world there was no one specializing in bourbon & spirit tasting at that time, YET publications wanted the information. There was a broad audience & the market could handle it. Before he knew it, a new career was born! His 1st bourbon story was published shortly thereafter, & never looked back as they say! In 2009 he penned his 1st book about his tour of Duty in Iraq called Camera Boy: An Army Journalist’s War in Iraq. The success of that book led Fred to author 6 different books & become a Wall Street Journal-bestselling author from 2009 until this interview with such titles as: 2016’s Bourbon-The Rise & Fall & Rebirth of an American Whiskey or 2015’s Bourbon Curious: A Simple Guide for the Savvy Drinker, or 2013’s Whiskey Women: The Untold Story of How Women Saved Bourbon, Scotch & Irish Whiskey or total diversionary topics away from distilled spirits such as 2010’s Certified Angus Beef History Book. Today he serves as a judge on the San Francisco World Spirits Competition & the World Whiskies Awards. He’s also judged multiple cocktail contests, including the national competitions for Old Forester, Four Roses & Citadelle Gin. Is the official “Bourbon Authority” for the KY. Derby Museum, has been the Chairman of the Brain Injury Alliance of KY.’s Brain Ball. Not to mention a spirits writer for multiple national & international periodicals such as USA Today/Scientific American/Parade Magazine/Caviar Affair /Whisky Advocate/Whisky Magazine/Tasting Panel/Wine Spectator/Sommelier Journal/Wine Enthusiast/Bourbon Review-a Hunting Magazine named Covey Rise & yes even the Costco Connection! As you have heard it wasn’t an easy road to where he sits atop the bourbon world, waiting on a new batch to write about and taste. But looking back at Iraq as a father, husband, successful author, and a sought-after spirits expert–he said he is in a good place now. Minnick resides with his lovely wife Jaclyn and in Louisville, Ky.

Fred Minnick joins the podcast to talk about the history of trade wars, including the most recent bourbon tariffs enacted against Bourbon. We also talk about Fred Minnick's latest book on mead, writing, and a special bottling of Jack Daniel's Single Barrel.    Follow Fred Minnick on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/fredminnick/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/FredMinnick)   Please donate to the Brain Injury Alliance of Kentucky (https://biak.us/donations/) and Operation Ride Home (https://www.asymca.org/donate-operation-ride-home) to help support US troops, charities Fred Minnick supports. Read more about the special single bottle of Jack Daniel's Single Barrel on Fred Minnick's Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/p/BknntcGhupN/?hl=en&taken-by=fredminnick)   Follow Jamie on Twitter and Instagram Follow Mark on Twitter and Instagram Buy Mark's book - The Whisky Cabinet Special thanks to our sponsor: The State of Logic Podcast   This podcast was edited and mixed by Bryan Goman.

Carrie Collins-Fadell is the executive director of the Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona and is today's guest on the Nonprofit Optimist! Our conversation is dedicated to fundraising through events and Carrie has great ideas to share on this! Carrie has been able to plan and execute several large events for their organization and this year, they offered a run/walk for the first time. This interview occurred at the beginning of March and since then, Carrie's event happened and they surpassed their goals, so be sure to listen to her tips! Show notes: Nonprofit Optimist Recommend future guests! Sign up for a 30 minute consult!

Welcome to Kessler Foundations 2017 traumatic Brain Injury consumer conference, Moving Forward: overcoming obstacles and Improving Quality of Life. Guest Speaker: Tom Grady, MPA  Tom Grady currently serves as the Director of Advocacy and Public Affairs for the Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey. In his role as Director, Tom is the staff liaison to the Council for the Head Injured Community (CHIC), one of the Alliance’s advocacy committees whose mission is to champion and publicize the advocacy, rights, and needs of people who have survived a brain injury.  This conference is hosted by the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System (NNJTBIS), a collaborative effort of Kessler Foundation, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, and Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System  (NNJTBIS) is funded by the US Department of Health and Human Services - National Institute of Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research. (Grant # H133A120030).    This podcast was created and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, creative producer for Kessler Foundation on Friday, September 29th at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Conference Center in West Orange, NJ   Be sure and check out all of the conference presentations at https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/2017-tbi-consumer-conference

Tim Laird loves interacting with people and sharing experiences with food and beverage. Laird is an authority on wines and spirits, as well as a gourmet chef, and a master at entertaining and execution. He makes hundreds of appearances a year on radio and television programs and has appeared on multiple news programs. In his current role as the chief entertaining officer of Brown-Forman, Laird serves as its brand spokesperson. He also hosts three weekly television shows: “Secrets of Bluegrass Chefs,” “Secrets of Louisville Chefs Live,” and “Secrets of Resort Chefs.” Laird is a featured columnist for Louisville’s Food & Dining magazine and is also a published author. Laird is an active volunteer, serving as a board member for Winston Industries, as an honorary board member for the Brain Injury Alliance of Kentucky, and as a member of the advisory board for APRON, Inc.

It’s great for kids (and adults, for that matter) to be active and involved in vigorous sports. However, some activities put participants at particular risk for repeated concussions, with potentially life-long consequences. But information is power and this week’s Mom Enough show is packed with information about how to recognize and respond to concussions and, most important how to prevent concussions in your young athletes. Don’t miss this important discussion with Jon Roesler, Epidemiologist Supervisor with the Injury and Violence Prevention Unit at the Minnesota Department of Health.   What new things did you learn in the Mom Enough discussion about the causes and consequences of concussions? What steps will you take to prevent your children from suffering concussions, especially repeated concussions, which do great harm?   For a checklist of symptoms that may help your doctor in diagnosing a concussion, click here. For Minnesota Medicine’s “This is Your Brain on Sports” article, click here. For the MN Department of Health’s Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury information, click here. For the Brain Injury Alliance of Minnesota, click here.

Join Amy Zellmer as she interviews TBI survivor Paul Bosworth about Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) and how it helped his recovery. Paul is located in Louisiana and has founded BBQ4TBI.org in which he raises money for the Brain Injury Alliance. Paul and Amy are both volunteers for the Brain Injury Association of America's Advisory Council. 

The Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut and Trinity College joined together to offer survivors of brain injury a free day of relaxation, friendship and fun at the BIAC Healthy Living Retreat for People with Brain Injury. This event was held on Friday, May 29th,at Trinity College in Hartford. Survivors were able to spend the day participating in workshops in Tai Chi, Art and Music Therapy, Yoga, Massage, and Diet and Nutrition and enjoyed a musical performance by Kate Callahan. Kate Callahan was named the Connecticut State Songwriter of the Year and was named was named one of 2014's Top 100 Unsigned Artists by Music Connection Magazine. The Boston Globe describes her as "An award-winning singer who rose from a calamitous injury to claim her creative life, Kate Callahan has garnered an appreciative audience with her easygoing vibe and inspirational, at times mystical lyrics.”

Less than three years after he retired, legendary quarterback Brett Favre has become one of the most high profile players to acknowledge he has experienced health problems stemming from repeated concussions in the NFL. KUED and the Brain Injury Alliance of Utah are hosting a screening and panel discussion of the Frontline documentary “League of Denial: The NFL's Concussion Crisis.” The screening will take place at the Salt Lake City Library, 210 East 400 South, Wednesday, October 30 at 7:00 pm.