Podcasts about TBI

What if the memory that saved your life came from a letter you almost forgot?Michael Allison's life has been anything but easy. From childhood abuse to combat in Iraq, the grief of loss to the silence of survival, Michael carried the weight of a thousand lifetimes before reaching a breaking point. Standing on a Florida bridge, he made a decision that would change everything.In this powerful conversation, Michael shares how he:Faced the grief, guilt, and trauma he spent years avoidingReclaimed his voice after decades of silence and survivalChose to stay – and turned that moment into purpose, service, and leadershipMichael's story is a reminder that even in our darkest hour, something beautiful can still begin.Your next chapter might be one decision away.Michael W. Allison is a U.S. Marine Combat Veteran, Purple Heart recipient, TEDx speaker, best-selling author, and resilience coach who has transformed adversity into impact. After surviving a devastating VBIED car bomb attack in Iraq and navigating the aftermath of PTSD, TBI, and deep personal hardship, Michael reached a breaking point – but chose to stay. That decision became the foundation for his healing.Now, as the Founder and CEO of The Adversity Academy, Michael empowers individuals and organizations to embrace resilience, rewire their mindset, and lead with purpose. His UN-Leadership and Break The Bottle – 3-D methodologies challenge conventional leadership paradigms and inspire growth through accountability, transformation, and mental strength. Michael has been featured by Microsoft, NBC, TEDx, ESPN, and VFW Magazine and speaks globally on personal reinvention, resilience, and overcoming limiting beliefs.Listen to Michael's story and rediscover what it means to stay, heal, and lead with heart.

— “The inner journey is a mystery, so we lean into the exploration with a sense of experimentation, of playfulness, of openness, trusting we have the answers inside of us.” Valeria interviews Dr. Loi  — She is a somatic psychologist, coach ("midlife midwife"), mother, workshop presenter, guided meditation leader and Ecstatic Dance facilitator.  Dr. Loi  integrates her years of clinical training with her movement and awareness-based practices, grounding them into connection with the earth to facilitate a deeper understanding of presence, embodiment and reverence. Dr. Loi has a background in the non-profit world (founding the single parent resource network in Austin Tx), has worked in radio, co-produced newspapers and music festivals, and owned an event production company. Her clinical work began in 2005 when she began graduate school as a single mother (after an almost 10 year break from school). She has worked with pre-school aged victims of trauma and neglect, in low income clinics that offered depth therapy, in a college counseling center, with couples, those mandated to attend domestic violence batterer groups. Her CRP was entitled, “The Role of Empathy in the Domestic Violence Treatment of Male Batterers” through a feminist theory lens and she graduated in 2011. She was licensed in 2014 after 3 years of postdoctoral training in a private practice neuropsychology clinic where she offered neurocognitive assessments and treatment after TBI (traumatic brain injury).  Dr. Loi currently is in private practice seeing individuals and couples throughout California for therapy and intensives, via teletherapy and in person with a collaborative, holistic approach. She incorporates Somatic, Ketamine-Assisted-Psychotherapy, mindfulness, parts therapy, CBT, neuropsychology, Brainspotting (certified), and energy psychology grounded in a psychodynamic, depth-oriented framework. She specializes in affect regulation (anger management/anxiety reduction), integrating transformational experiences, prenatal/postpartum, parenting issues, midlife and menopause with a focus on empowering clients and encouraging their connection to themselves, others and the earth. She occasionally offers workshops and trainings, and hosts Ecstatic Dance Sebastopol (since 2014), often offering the closing sound baths and meditations. Through her own journey of healing from physical and emotional over-sensitivities, she learned how to manage these overwhelming states and teaches this to others. More recently, after a TBI forced her to stop "business as usual" she created a program to assist women in midlife learn to slow down and reconnect to their inner wisdom.  Dr. Loi educates and empowers her clients with practical strategies and guides them to a place of greater coherence and vibrancy. She believes that we are born wise and can re-learn how to live with ease and pleasure. She offers these clinical, spiritual and heart-based practices to assist humans in healing, reconnecting and awakening to the joy of being. To learn more about Dr. Loi and her work, please visit: https://www.drloi.com/

In Episode 250, Part 3 of the Mike Drop Podcast, Joe Malone opens up about the darkest chapter of his life, where personal and professional turmoil collided. Battling traumatic brain injury (TBI), overprescription of 26 medications, and severe substance abuse, Joe faced isolation, depression, and near-suicidal despair after being ostracized by his Marine command. He recounts a chilling night contemplating murder-suicide, only to be saved by a friend's timely intervention. From this low point, Joe shares his journey of recovery, flushing his medications, and reprogramming his mindset through routine changes and motivational resources like Earl Nightingale and Dr. Joe Dispenza. Transitioning to civilian life, he faced financial ruin from high-risk stock trading but found purpose in founding JM Training and Lethal U, a firearms training community aimed at empowering veterans and civilians. Joe also reveals a harrowing experience uncovering a major political scandal in Sao Tomé and Príncipe, highlighting the dangers of his post-military contracting work. Tune in for an inspiring story of resilience, mental health recovery, and building a mission-driven community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back! First up a paper to challenge the way we think about rhythm recognition in cardiac arrest to start with, looking at the rate of VF identified on echo but not on the defibrillator. We have a huge amount of strategies to rule out acute coronary syndrome in the UK, our next paper looks at the clinical effectiveness of these, whilst also giving us some hugely important information about the incidence of ACS in those presenting to Eds. Finally we look at a paper quantifying the effect of hypertonic saline in those patients with a TBI. Once again we'd love to hear any thoughts or feedback either on the website or via X @TheResusRoom. We'll be taking a short break over the summer, but will be back in September with another Papers of the Month and Roadside to Resus, until then have a fantastic summer! Simon & Rob

Join us for FREE on Discord! https://discord.gg/8C7VdZ2AX7In today's episode of Karma Stories, we dive into a series of emotionally charged AITA stories. First, a young woman is accused of “platonically cheating” on her best friend by going on a trip without him, but is he really just hiding deeper feelings? Then, we explore a turbulent mother-daughter dynamic where a wedding is nearly derailed by a mother's emotional instability and cruel manipulation. Finally, the same OP struggles with the boundaries of adult independence when it comes to location tracking and toxic parental control. These are complex, real-life dilemmas and you won't want to miss the updates.Submit your own stories to KarmaStoriesPod@gmail.com.Karma Stories is available on all major Podcasting Platforms and on YouTube under the @KarmaStoriesPodcast handle. We cover stories from popular Reddit Subreddits like Entitled Parents, Tales From Tech Support, Pro Revenge and Malicious Compliance. You can find new uploads here every single day of the week!Rob's 3D Printing Site: https://Dangly3D.comGet your Custom Hand Turned Pen by Rob at https://CanadianRob.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/karma-stories--5098578/support.

In this episode of the Living to 100 Club podcast, Dr. Joe Casciani welcomes Andy Brown. Andy is the co-founder of War Horses for Veterans, a transformative equine experience that has helped hundreds of veterans heal from the invisible wounds of war. Andy shares his personal journey—from his days as a Princeton athlete to recovering from a near-fatal riding accident—and how his life experience shaped the founding of this remarkable organization. We explore the power of animal-assisted therapy in helping veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress conditions (PTS). Andy shares how this program helps paticipants regain confidence, peace, and connection. Andy opens up about resilience, memory loss, and his mission to offer veterans unconditional acceptance through equine bonding. We also learn about the annual War Horse Derby fundraiser, mentorship programs, and the incredible testimonials from veterans who've found purpose and healing in the saddle. Join us for a moving and inspirational conversation about service, strength, and second chances. Mini Bio Andy Brown, with his wife Pat, owns a pipeline supply company. Over the years, he has employed numerous veterans of war. Andy has been a trail rider since his childhood. He has always been passionate about horses with an equal passion to empower veterans. Pat and Andy both empathize with our fighters, first responders, as well as with their horses. They see a strong link between the two and provide our veterans and their horses with that connection by opening up their home and farm to our combat veterans. For Our Listeners Andy's Website: War Horses for Veterans

Every year, Virginia Lawyers Weekly reports the top settlements in the state. By securing several top case results in Virginia last year, our legal team further cemented our reputation as one of the state's leading personal injury law firms. These life-changing results reflect our strategic approach to personal injury law and our unwavering dedication to ensuring each of our clients receives top-tier, personalized legal representation. This Case Result Story provides an inside look at one of our top cases, featured in VLW's report, where we helped a local service member receive the results he deserved.ABOUT COOPER HURLEY INJURY LAWYERSCooper Hurley Injury Lawyers helps those injured in car, truck, and motorcycle wrecks or other serious injury and wrongful death cases. Our Virginia-based firm is located in Norfolk, Virginia with client meeting locations in all of the cities of Hampton Roads and on the Eastern Shore.Our partners, John Cooper, Jim Hurley, Bill O'Mara, Griff O'Hanlon, and John Baker, have decades of experience and have secured millions for accident, TBI, railroad, slip and fall, and medical malpractice victims.Injured in a car, truck, or motorcycle accident in Hampton Roads? Get help now at 757-333-3333.Or, visit us online at: https://cooperhurley.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VirginiaBeachinjurylawyerTwitter: https://twitter.com/CooperHurleyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cooper-hurley-injury-lawyers/

With the increase in the public's attention to all aspects of brain health, neurologists need to understand their role in raising awareness, advocating for preventive strategies, and promoting brain health for all. To achieve brain health equity, neurologists must integrate culturally sensitive care approaches, develop adapted assessment tools, improve professional and public educational materials, and continually innovate interventions to meet the diverse needs of our communities. In this BONUS episode, Casey Albin, MD, speaks with Daniel José Correa, MD, MSc, FAAN and Rana R. Said, MD, FAAN, coauthors of the article “Bridging the Gap Between Brain Health Guidelines and Real-world Implementation” in the Continuum® June 2025 Disorders of CSF Dynamics issue. Dr. Albin is a Continuum® Audio interviewer, associate editor of media engagement, and an assistant professor of neurology and neurosurgery at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Correa is the associate dean for community engagement and outreach and an associate professor of neurology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine Division of Clinical Neurophysiology in the Saul Korey Department of Neurology at the Montefiore Medical Center, New York, New York. Dr. Said is a professor of pediatrics and neurology, the director of education, and an associate clinical chief in the division of pediatric neurology at the University of Texas Southwest Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. Additional Resources Read the article: Bridging the Gap Between Brain Health Guidelines and Real-world Implementation Subscribe to Continuum®: shop.lww.com/Continuum Continuum® Aloud (verbatim audio-book style recordings of articles available only to Continuum® subscribers): continpub.com/Aloud More about the American Academy of Neurology: aan.com Social Media facebook.com/continuumcme @ContinuumAAN Host: @caseyalbin Guests: @NeuroDrCorrea, @RanaSaidMD Full episode transcript available here Dr Jones: This is Dr Lyell Jones, Editor-in-Chief of Continuum. This exclusive Continuum Audio interview is available only to you, our subscribers. We hope you enjoy it. Thank you for listening. Dr Albin: Hi all, this is Dr Casey Albin. Today I'm interviewing Dr Daniel Correa and Dr Rana Said about their article on bridging the gap between brain health guidelines and real-world implementation, which they wrote with Dr Justin Jordan. This article appears in the June 2025 Continuum issue on disorders of CSF dynamics. Thank you both so much for joining us. I'd love to just start by having you guys introduce yourselves to our listeners. Rana, do you mind going first? Dr Said: Yeah, sure. Thanks, Casey. So, my name is Rana Said. I'm a professor of pediatrics and neurology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. Most of my practice is pediatric epilepsy. I'm also the associate clinical chief and the director of education for our division. And in my newer role, I am the vice chair of the Brain Health Committee for the American Academy of Neurology. Dr Albin: Absolutely. So just the right person to talk about this. And Daniel, some of our listeners may know you already from the Brain and Life podcast, but please introduce yourself again. Dr Correa: Thank you so much, Casey for including us and then highlighting this article. So yes, as you said, I'm the editor and the cohost for the Brain and Life podcast. I do also work with Rana and all the great members of the Brain Health Initiative and committee within the AAN, but in my day-to-day at my institution, I'm an associate professor of neurology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Montefiore Health System. I do a mix of general neurology and epilepsy and with a portion of my time, I also work as an associate Dean at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, supporting students and trainees with community engagement and outreach activities. Dr Albin: Excellent. Thank you guys both so much for taking the time to be here. You know, brain health has really become this core mission of the AAN. Many listeners probably know that it's actually even part of the AAN's mission statement, which is to enhance member career fulfillment and promote brain health for all. And I think a lot of us have this kind of, like, vague idea about what brain health is, but I'd love to just start by having a shared mental model. So, Rana, can you tell us what do you mean when you talk about brain health? Dr Said: Yeah, thanks for asking that question. And, you know, even as a group, we really took quite a while to solidify, like, what does that even mean? Really, the concept is that we're shifting from a disease-focused model, which we see whatever disorder comes in our doors, to a preventative approach, recognizing that there's a tremendous interconnectedness between our physical health, our mental health, cognitive and social health, you know, maintaining our optimal brain function. And another very important part of this is that it's across the entire lifespan. So hopefully that sort of solidifies how we are thinking about brain health. Dr Albin: Right. Daniel, anything else to add to that? Dr Correa: One thing I've really liked about this, you know, the evolution of the 2023 definition from the AAN is its highlight on it being a continuous state. We're not only just talking about prevention of injury and a neurologic condition, but then really optimizing our own health and our ability to engage in our communities afterwards, and that there's always an opportunity for improvement of our brain health. Dr Albin: I love that. And I really felt like in this article, you walked us through some tangible pillars that support the development and maintenance of this lifelong process of maintaining and developing brain health. And so, Daniel, I was wondering, you know, we could take probably the entire time just to talk about the five pillars that support brain health. But can you give us a pretty brief overview of what those are that you outlined in this article? Dr Correa: I mean, this was one of the biggest challenges and really bundling all the possibilities and the evidence that's out there and just getting a sense of practical movement forward. So, there are many organizations and groups out there that have formed pillars, whether we're calling them seven or eight, you know, the exact number can vary, but just to have something to stand on and move forward. We've bundled one of them as physical and sleep health. So really encouraging towards levels of activity and not taking it as, oh, that there's a set- you know, there are recommendations out there for amount of activity, but really looking at, can we challenge people to just start growing and moving forward at their current ability? Can we challenge people to look at their sleep health, see if there's an aspect to improve, and then reassess with time? We particularly highlight the importance of mental health, whether it's before a neurologic condition or a brain injury occurs or addressing the mental health comorbidities that may come along with neurologic conditions. Then there's of course the thing that everyone thinks about, I think, with brain health in terms of is cognitive health. And you know, I think that's the first place that really enters either our own minds or as we are observers of our elder individuals in our family. And more and more there has been the highlight on the need for social interconnectedness, community purpose. And this is what we include as a pillar of social health. And then across all types of neurologic potential injuries is really focusing on the area of brain injury. And so, I think the area that we've often been focused as neurologists, but also thinking of both the prevention along with the management of the condition or the injury after it occurs. Dr Albin: Rana, anything else to add to that? That's a fantastic overview. Dr Said: Daniel, thank you for- I mean, you just set it up so beautifully. I think the other thing that maybe would be important for people to understand is that as we're talking through a lot of these, these are individual. These sound like very individual-basis factors. But as part of the full conversation, we also have to understand that there are some factors that are not based on the individual, and then that leads to some of the other initiatives that we'll be talking about at the community and policy levels. So, for example, if an individual is living in an area with high air pollution. Yes, we want them to be healthy and exercise and sleep, but how do we modify those factors? What about lead leaching from our aging pipes or even infectious diseases? So, I think that outside of our pillars, this is sort of the next step is to understand what is also at large in our communities. Dr Albin: That's a really awesome point. I love that the article really does shine through and that there are these individual factors, and then there there's social factors, there's policy factors. I want to start just with that individual because I think so many of our patients probably know, like, stress management, exercise, sleep, all of that stuff is really important. But when I was reading your article, what was not so obvious to me was, what's the role that we as neurologists should play in advocating? And really more importantly, like, how should we do that? And again, it struck me that there are these kind of two issues at play. And one is that what Daniel was saying that, you know, a lot of our patients are coming because they have a problem, right? We are used to operating in this disease-based care, and there's just limited time, competing clinical demands. If they're not coming to talk about prevention, how do we bring that in? And so Rana, maybe I'll start with you just for that question, you know, for the patients who are seeing us with a disease complaint or they're coming for the management of a problem, how are you organizing this at the bedside to kind of factor in a little bit about that preventative brain health? Dr Said: You know, I think the most important thing at the bedside is, one, really identifying the modifiable risk factors. These have been well studied, we understand them. Hypertension, diabetes, smoking, weight management. And we know that these definitely are correlative. So is it our role just to talk about stroke, or should we talk about, how are you managing your blood pressure? Health education, if there was one major cornerstone, is elevating health literacy for everyone and understanding that patients value clear and concise information about brain health, about modifiable risk factors. And the corollary to that, of course, are what are the resources and services? I completely understand---I'm a practicing clinician---the constraints that we have at the bedside, be it in the hospital or in our clinics. And so being the source of information, how are we referring our families and individuals to social workers, community health worker support, and really partnering with them, food banks, injury prevention programs, patient advocacy organizations? I think those are really ways that we can meet the impacts that we're looking at the bedside that can feel very tangible and practical. Dr Albin: That's really excellent advice. And so, I'd like to ask a follow-up question. With your knowledge of this, trying to get more multidisciplinary buy-in from your clinic so that you really have the support to get these services that are so critically important. And how do you do that? Dr Said: Yeah, I think it's, one, being a champion. So, what does a champion mean? It means that somebody has to decide this is really important. And I think we all realize that we're not the only ones in the room who care about this. We're all in this, and we all care about it. But how do we champion it and carry it through? And so that's the first. Second you find your partnerships: your social workers, your case managers, your other colleagues. And then what is the first-level entry thing that you can do? So for example, I'm a pediatric epileptologist. One of the things we know is that in pediatric epilepsy, depression and anxiety are very strong comorbidities. So, before we get to the point where a child is in distress, every single one of our epilepsy patients who walks in the door over the age of twelve has an age-appropriate screener that is given to them in both English and Spanish. And we assess it and we determine stratifying risk. And then we have our social workers on the back end and we decide, is this a child who needs resources? Is this a child who needs to be walked to the emergency room, escorted? And anything in between. And I think that that was a just a very tangible example of, every single person can do this and ask about it. And through the development of dot phrases and clear protocols, it works really well. Dr Albin: I love that, the way that you're just being mindful. At every step of the way, we can help people towards this lifelong brain health. And Daniel, you work with an adult population. So I wonder, what are your tips for bringing this to a different patient population? Dr Correa: Well, I think---adult or child---one thing that we often are aware of with so many of the other things that we're doing in bedside or clinic room counseling, but we don't necessarily think of in this context of brain health, is, remember all the people in the room. So, at the bedside, whether it's in the ICU, discharge counseling, the initial admission, the whole family is often involved and really concerned about the active issue. But you can look for opportunities- we often try to counsel and support families about the importance of their own sleep and rest and highlighting it not just as being there for their family member, but highlighting it to them as a measure of their own improvement of their brain health. So, looking at ways where, one, I try to find, is there something I can do to support and educate the whole family about their brain health? And then- and with an epilepsy, or in many other situations, I try to look for one comorbidity that might be a pillar of brain health to address that maybe I wasn't already thinking. And then I consider, is there an additional thing that they wouldn't naturally connect to their epilepsy or their headaches that I can bring in for them to work on? You know, we can't often give people twelve different things to work on, and they'd just feel like, okay like, you have no realistic understanding of my life. But if we can just highlight on one, and remind them that there can be many more ways to improve their health and to follow up either with us as their neurologist or their future primary care doctors to address those additional needs. Again, I would really highlight the importance of a multidisciplinary approach and looking for opportunities. We've too often, I feel, relied on primary care as being the first line for addressing unmet social health needs. We know that so many people, once they have a neurologic condition or the potential, even, of a neurologic condition, they're concerned about dementia or something, they may view us, as their neurologist, as their most important provider. And if they don't have the resource of time and money to show up at other doctors, we may be the first one they're coming to. And so, tapping into your institution's resources and finding out, are there things that are available to the primary care services that for some reason we're not able to get on the inpatient side or the outpatient side? Referring to social workers and care workers and showing that our patients have an independent need, that they're not somehow getting captured by the primary care doctors. Dr Albin: I really love that. I think that we- just being more invested and just being ready to step into that role is really important. I was noticing in this article, you really call that being a brain health ambassador, being really mindful, and I will direct all of our listeners to Figure 3, which really captures what practitioners can do both at the bedside, within their local community, and even at the professional society level, to really advocate for policies that promote brain wellness. Rana, at the very beginning of this conversation, you noted, you know, this is not just an individual problem. This really is something that is a component of our policy and the structure of our local communities. I really loved in the article, there's a humility that this cannot be just a person-by-person bedside approach, that this is a little bit determined by the social determinants of health. And so, Rana, can you walk us through a little bit of what are the social determinants of health, and why are these so crucially important when we think about brain health for all? Dr Said: Yeah, social determinants of health are a really key factor that it looks at, what are the health factors that are environmental; for example, that are not directly like what your blood pressure is, what, you know, what your BMI is, that definitely impact our health outcomes. So, these include environmental things like where people are born, where they live, where they learn, work, play, worship, and age. It encompasses factors like your socioeconomic status, your education, the neighborhoods where you are living, definitely healthcare access. And then all of this is in a social and community context. We know that the impact of social determinants of health on brain health are profound for the entire lifespan and that- so, for example, if someone is from a disadvantaged background or that leads to chronic stress, they can have limited access to healthcare. They can have greater risk of exposure to, let's say, environmental toxins, and all of that will shape how their brain health is. Violence, for example. And so, as we think about how we're going to target and enhance brain health, we really have to understand that these are vulnerable populations, special high-risk populations, that often have a disproportionate burden of neurologic disorders. And by identifying them and then developing targeted interventions, it promotes health equity. And it really has to be done in looking at culturally- ethnocultural-sensitive healthcare education resources, thinking about culturally sensitive or adaptive assessment tools that work for different populations so that these guidelines that we have, that we've already identified as being so valuable, can be equitably applied, which is one crucial component of reducing brain health risk factors. And lastly, at the neighborhood level, this is where we really rely on our partnerships with community partners who really understand their constituents and they understand how to have the special conversations, how to enhance brain health through resource utilization. And so, this is another plug for policy and resources. Dr Albin: I love that. And thinking about the neighborhood and the policy levels and all the things that we have to do. Daniel, I'd like to ask you, is there anything else you would add? Dr Correa: Yeah, you know, so I really wanted to come back to this thing is that often and unfortunately, in the beginning understanding of social determinants of health, they're thought of as a positive or a negative factor, and often really negative. These are just facts. They're aspects about our community, our society, and some of them may be at the individual level. They're not at fault of any individual or community, or even our society. They're just the realities. And when someone has a factor that may predict a health disparity or an unmet social need---I wanted to come back to that concept and that term---one or two positive factors that are social determinants of health for that individual are unmet social needs. It's a point of promise. It's a potential to be addressed. And seeking ways to connect them with community services, social work, caregivers, these are ways where- that we can remove a barrier to, so that the possibility of the recommendations that we're used to doing, giving recommendations about medications and management, can be fully appreciated for that person. And the other aspect is, like brain health, this is a continuous state. The social determinants of health may be different for the child, the parent, and the elderly family member in the household, and there might be some that are shared across them. And when one of those individuals has a new medical illness or a new condition, a stroke, and now has a mobility limitation, that may change a social determinant of health for that person or for anyone else in the family, the other people now becoming caregivers. We're used to this. And for someone after a stroke or traumatic brain injury, now they have mobility changes. And so, we work on addressing those. But thinking on how those things now become a barrier for engaging with community and accessing things, something as simple as their pharmacy. Dr Albin: I hear a lot of “this is a fluid situation,” but there's hope here because these are places that we can intervene and that we can really champion brain health throughout this fluid situation. Which kind of brings me to what we're going to close out with, which is, I'm going to have you do a little thought exercise, which is that you find a magic lamp and a genie comes out. And we'll call this the brain health genie. The genie says that they are going to grant you one wish for the betterment of brain health. Daniel, I'll start with you. What is the one thing that you think could really move the needle on promoting and maintaining brain health? Dr Correa: I will jump on nutrition and food access. If we could somehow get rid of food insecurity and have access to whole and fresh foods for everyone, and people could go back to looking at opportunities from their ancestral and cultural experiences to cook and make whole-food recipes from their own cultures. Using something like the Mediterranean diet and the mind diet as a framework, but not looking at those as cultural barriers that we somehow all have to eat a certain way. So, I think that would really be the place I would go to first that would improve all of our brain health. Dr Albin: I love that. So, wholesome eating. Rana, how about you? One magic wish. Dr Said: I think traumatic brain injury prevention. I think it's so- it feels so within our reach, and it just always is so heart-hurting when you think that wearing helmets, using seatbelts, practicing safety in sports, gun safety---because we know unfortunately that in pediatric patients, firearm injury is the leading cause of traumatic brain injury. In our older patients, fall reduction. If we could figure out how to really disseminate the need for preventative measures, get everyone really on board, I think this is- the genie wouldn't have to work too hard to make that one come true. Dr Albin: I love that. As a neurointensivist, I definitely feel that TBI prevention. We could talk about this all day long. I really wish we had a longer bit of time, but I really would direct all of our listeners to this fantastic article where you give really practical advice. And so again, today I've been interviewing Drs Daniel Correa and Rana Said about their article on bridging the gap between brain health guidelines and real-world implementation, written with Dr Justin Jordan. This article appears in the most recent issue of Continuum on the disorders of CSF dynamics. Be sure to check out Continuum Audio episodes from this and other issues. And thank you so much for our listeners for joining us today. Dr Monteith: This is Dr Teshamae Monteith, Associate Editor of Continuum Audio. We hope you've enjoyed this subscriber-exclusive interview. Thank you for listening.

Send us a textAt 14, Nick suffered a traumatic, life-threatening snowboarding accident and was put in a coma. His parents were told he wouldn't ever walk, talk, or eat on his own again. He did and set a personal goal of not walking, but running out of the hospital. Nick does a lot of speaking work to help those suffering from brain injuries. Today, Nick is a 7-figure business owner, Rhode Island-based real estate investor, speaker, and Partner of Smart Real Estate Coach. Nothing more to add, this incredible episode speaks for itself. Nick you are an inspiration! Site: https://nickprefontaine.com/Support the show

Leah offers a clear and compassionate overview of stroke and cerebrovascular disease in military veterans. As a veteran and former VA examiner, Leah explains why veterans face higher risks due to conditions like TBI, PTSD, and hypertension, and outlines how the VA evaluates and rates strokes, including temporary 100% disability ratings and residual effects like speech loss or paralysis. She highlights disparities in care, especially for rural, minority, and women veterans, while offering practical prevention strategies and emphasizing the importance of documentation and legal support. 

Noel Gunay is Project Leader at ICEBOX TBI. ICEBOX TBI is a technology business incubator based in Mindanao State University - General Santos in General Santos City, Region XII. ICEBOX TBI is a DOST-assisted TBI supporting smart systems startups, providing mentorships, networks, office spaces, and more to their incubatees. Watch the episode to learn more about the services that ICEBOX TBI provides for startups! This episode is recorded live at ICEBOX TBI, technology business incubator in Mindanao State University - General Santos in General Santos City, Region XII.In this episode | 01:14 Ano ang ICEBOX TBI? | 06:14 What services are provided by the incubator? |15:08 Who are notable startups supported by the incubator? | 17:45 How can interested startups join? | 21:38 What is the story behind the incubator? | 25:10 How is the startup ecosystem in General Santos? | 40:07 What are future plans for the incubator? | 45:23 How can listeners find more information?ICEBOX TBI | Facebook: https://facebook.com/iceboxtbiTHIS EPISODE IS CO-PRODUCED BY:SPROUT SOLUTIONS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sprout.ph /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/SproutPayrollStarter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠APEIRON: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://apeirongrp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TWALA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twala.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SYMPH: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://symph.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SECUNA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secuna.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RED CIRCLE GLOBAL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://redcircleglobal.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MAROON STUDIOS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://maroonstudios.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AIMHI: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aimhi.ai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CHECK OUT OUR PARTNERS:Ask Lex PH Academy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://asklexph.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (5% discount on e-learning courses! Code: ALPHAXSUP)Founders Launchpad: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://founderslaunchpad.vc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hier Business Solutions: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hierpayroll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Agile Data Solutions (Hustle PH): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://agiledatasolutions.tech⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Smile Checks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://getsmilechecks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CloudCFO: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cloudcfo.ph⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Free financial assessment, process onboarding, and 6-month QuickBooks subscription! Mention: Start Up Podcast PH)Cloverly: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cloverly.tech⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BuddyBetes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buddybetes.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HKB Digital Services: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://contakt-ph.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (10% discount on RFID Business Cards! Code: CONTAKTXSUP)Hyperstacks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hyperstacksinc.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OneCFO: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://onecfoph.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (10% discount on CFO services! Code: ONECFOXSUP)UNAWA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unawa.asia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SkoolTek: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://skooltek.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Better Support: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bettersupport.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Referral fee for anyone who can bring in new BPO clients!)Britana: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://britanaerp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wunderbrand: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://wunderbrand.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Drive Manila: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/drivemanilaph⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EastPoint Business Outsourcing Services: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/eastpointoutsourcing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Doon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://doon.ph⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DVCode Technologies Inc: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dvcode.tech⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LookingFour Buy & Sell Online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lookingfour.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NutriCoach: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://nutricoach.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Uplift Code Camp: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://upliftcodecamp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (5% discount on bootcamps and courses! Code: UPLIFTSTARTUPPH)START UP PODCAST PHYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/startuppodcastph⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6BObuPvMfoZzdlJeb1XXVa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-up-podcast/id1576462394⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/startuppodcastph⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/StartUpPodcastPH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://phstartup.online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edited by the team at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tasharivera.com⁠

On this podcast pt. 2, I sit down with the Neysa Holmes-wife of Erick Holmes. Erick selflessly served as a green beret, including 5 combat rotations to war. He suffers from diagnosed and admitted PTS and TBI. Throughout his journey he's pleaded for help and was repeatedly denied from a broken Veteran Affairs and Justice system. We discuss this journey from a wife's perspective and the challenges that brought her to step up and fight against the lack of process, empathy, and medical treatment available to our most vulnerable and deserving citizens-our combat veterans. Follow Neysa Holmes and check out her site to support her journey against a broken system that has abandoned her husband. Website: https://combatsupportinstitute.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/drneysaholmes/Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/555sfgwife?r=2i8dwb&utm_medium=iosNeysa Book: http://neysaholmes.com/Link to Articles on Erick:https://townlift.com/2025/07/after-more-than-a-week-in-solitary-new-plea-deal-offered-to-veteran-in-mental-health-crisis/https://www.newsbreak.com/townlift-562167/4088130506261-local-army-veteran-s-dangerous-i-80-standoff-was-foretold-and-ignored

What if one spray could upgrade your brain, protect your mitochondria, and outperform IV therapy and liposomal supplements? In this episode, you'll discover the breakthrough science behind topical glutathione delivery that uses your skin's water channels to raise intracellular glutathione levels in just 60 seconds. Learn how this powerful antioxidant works at the cellular level to reduce oxidative stress, support mitochondrial function, and drive real improvements in brain health, emotional resilience, and human performance. Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR Host Dave Asprey sits down with Nayan Patel, a world-leading pharmacist and formulator who pioneered this next-gen delivery method. With over two decades of clinical work in functional medicine, Nayan has helped reshape how we think about glutathione benefits, systemic detox, and performance optimization. His research shows that topical delivery bypasses traditional fat-based absorption, achieving higher brain uptake and faster results than IVs or capsules. You'll learn: • Why glutathione for longevity is foundational to biohacking • How it protects against cellular inflammation and improves TBI recovery issues • Why pairing glutathione with NAD+, vitamin C, or pharmaceutical nicotine creates a powerful synergy • How it preserves NAD+, supports sirtuins, and enhances ATP production • When to use glutathione as an immune booster for resilience and recovery This conversation also reveals the truth behind liposomal supplements, how your age affects glutathione absorption, and why this molecule is critical for anyone using nootropics, in ketosis, or pushing metabolic limits. This episode is essential listening for anyone into biohacking, cold therapy, functional medicine, or RFK-style medical freedom. You'll walk away with practical tools to boost nitric oxide naturally, prevent dysfunction, and optimize your biology whether you're on a carnivore diet or just looking for an edge. Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade is the top podcast for people who want to take control of their biology, extend their longevity, and optimize every system in the body and mind. Each episode features cutting-edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, hacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. Episodes are released every Tuesday and Thursday, where Dave asks the questions no one else dares, and brings you real tools to become more resilient, aware, and high performing. Resources: • Auro Wellness Website: Use code ‘dave10' at checkout https://aurowellness.com/ • Dave Asprey's Website: https://daveasprey.com • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/DAVE15 • Dave Asprey's BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com • Dave Asprey's New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Upgrade Collective: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com • 40 Years of Zen: https://40yearsofzen.com Timestamps: • 00:00 Trailer • 00:20 Intro • 01:12 Water Channel Delivery Explained • 02:25 What Makes Glutathione Special • 05:04 Why IVs and Liposomes Fail • 06:29 Measuring Glutathione in the Brain • 10:42 Key Benefits and Use Cases • 20:49 Emotional Resilience Effects • 23:54 Sensitivity and Response • 24:55 Best Timing for Use • 25:53 Workout Performance Boost • 26:47 Brain Health and TBI Support • 28:22 Best Stack Combinations • 29:32 Nicotine + Glutathione Synergy • 33:18 Longevity, Sirtuins, and Genes • 40:36 Glutathione as Immune Booster • 43:15 Peptides and Next-Gen Hacks • 45:29 Dosing Tips and Wrap-Up See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4: 6:05pm- Tyler Grey—Actor and Star of “Seal Team”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show for a longform interview and discusses his new book, “Forged in Chaos: A Warrior's Origin Story.” Grey “is a leading advocate for veterans' mental health, specializing in PTSD and traumatic brain injury (TBI). He developed the LTSD theory which explains chaos addiction and the neurological rewiring that occurs over time, helping veterans better understand their struggles. A former Tier 1 operator, Tyler's military career ended abruptly when he was seriously wounded during a nighttime raid in Sadr City, Iraq, leading to a grueling four-year recovery.”

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (07/17/2025): 3:05pm- During Thursday's White House briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was pressed by Fox News reporter Jacqui Heinrich about President Trump's Truth Social post calling the Epstein files a “hoax.” Heinrich asked, “Can you clarify which part of the Epstein hoax is the hoax part?” Leavitt responded, “The President is referring to the fact that Democrats have now seized on this as if they ever wanted transparency when it comes to Jeffrey Epstein.” But was her answer sufficient—or does the Trump Administration still have more explaining to do? 3:15pm- While speaking with Stuart Varney on Fox Business, Lara Trump called for the Trump Administration to provide more “truth and transparency” with the Jeffrey Epstein case. 3:30pm- Michael Whatley—Chairman of the Republican National Committee—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his tireless efforts working alongside Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli. He explains that according to polling “New Jersey is ready for change” and he believes “Jack Ciattarelli is that change agent.” 3:40pm- Listeners call-in to react to the Trump Administration's handling of the Jeffery Epstein document release. What more can the White House, DOJ, and FBI do to appease MAGA and Americans looking for more answers? 4:05pm- The U.S. Senate has voted 51 to 48 on a rescissions package that will strip federal funding from NPR and PBS along with unnecessary foreign aid. The spending reductions will total roughly $9 billion. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Susan Collins (R-ME) joined 46 Democrats to oppose the bill. 4:15pm- During a CNN interview, PBS CEO Paula Kerger claimed she “can't make any sense of an argument that we are somehow biased in any way.” However, according to studies from the Media Research Center both PBS and NPR have demonstrated a consistent progressive bias in their public broadcasts. 4:40pm- While speaking from the Senate floor, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) bizarrely claimed “it's a matter of life and death” to fund NPR and PBS. 5:05pm- Susan Crabtree— RealClearPolitics National Political Correspondent & Author of the book, “Fools Gold: The Radicals, Con Artists, and Traitors Who Killed the California Dream and Now Threaten Us All”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss her latest article, “Secret Service ‘Sloped Roof' Saga Takes New Turn.” You can read the full article here: https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2025/07/15/secret_service_sloped_roof_saga_takes_new_turn_153049.html 5:25pm- A kiss cam moment during Coldplay's concert in Boston has gone viral—for all the wrong reasons. The clip features a man and woman immediately distancing themselves from one another and hiding their faces the moment they're placed on the big screen. The band's frontman, Chris Martin, joked that they must be “having an affair.” Turns out, they were! 5:40pm- During Thursday's White House briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was pressed by Fox News reporter Jacqui Heinrich about President Trump's Truth Social post calling the Epstein files a “hoax.” Heinrich asked, “Can you clarify which part of the Epstein hoax is the hoax part?” Leavitt responded, “The President is referring to the fact that Democrats have now seized on this as if they ever wanted transparency when it comes to Jeffrey Epstein.” But was her answer sufficient—or does the Trump Administration still have more explaining to do? 6:05pm- Tyler Grey—Actor and Star of “Seal Team”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show for a longform interview and discusses his new book, “Forged in Chaos: A Warrior's Origin Story.” Grey “is a leading advocate for veterans' mental health, specializing in PTSD and traumatic brain injury (TBI). He developed the LTSD theory which explains chaos addiction and the neurological rewiring that occurs over time, helping veterans better understand their struggles. A former Tier 1 operator, Tyler's military career ended a ...

This podcast episode discusses the evolution and current state of battlefield medicine, focusing on the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) guidelines, training tiers, and the importance of evidence-based practices. The conversation highlights the challenges faced in implementing these guidelines and the ongoing efforts to improve trauma care in combat situations. Key updates to the TCCC curriculum and the logistics of providing medical care in the field are also addressed, emphasizing the need for continuous improvement and adaptation in military medicine.Listen ad-free with a premium membership on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or Patreon.TakeawaysThe majority of casualties occur in the pre-MTF environment due to hemorrhage.Improvements in battlefield trauma care have led to increased survival rates.Evidence-based medicine is crucial for developing TCCC guidelines.The TCCC curriculum consists of four training tiers for different levels of medical personnel.Recent updates to TCCC guidelines focus on airway management and TBI care.Logistics remain a significant challenge in providing timely medical care in combat.The committee emphasizes the importance of adapting guidelines based on new evidence.Training for combat medics must prioritize effective interventions for hemorrhagic shock.There is a need for consensus on triage methods in mass casualty situations.Continuous updates and training resources are essential for maintaining high standards in military medicine.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Battlefield Medicine02:40 Guidelines and Evidence-Based Practices04:55 TCCC Curriculum and Training Tiers07:47 Updates and Changes in TCCC Guidelines10:21 Current Challenges and Future Directions13:05 TCCC and Evidence Grading15:42 Logistics and Implementation Challenges17:58 Conclusion and ResourcesThank you to Delta Development Team for in part, sponsoring this podcast.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠deltadevteam.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more content, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.prolongedfieldcare.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Consider supporting us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/ProlongedFieldCareCollective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lobocoffeeco.com/product-page/prolonged-field-care

Yes, Dianne Ballam was a sitting judge at the time of this recording in December 2021. She has since retired. However, in 2015 she suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a motor vehicle accident. As a result, she was on long term disability until July 1, 2021 when she passed all tests and requirements authorizing her return to the bench. On the advice of a trusted friend, Dianne finally gave cannabis a chance to help her recover from TBI and she is now a cannabis advocate, and her story is one of humanitarian service intertwined with destiny. Dianne's curriculum vitae is rich with perseverance and purpose, and she is not done.This Life Is Far More Amazing & Supernatural than it is advertised to beEverything ChangesLove One Another

Dr. Steven Flanagan, a nationally renowned expert in the field of traumatic brain injury (TBI), has worked at the Rusk Rehabilitation Institute at NYU Langone Health since 2008. He serves as the Howard A. Rusk Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine and Chairperson of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. A former President of the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R), he is certified by the American Board of PM&R (Brain Injury Medicine). A graduate of the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey, he completed his medical residency at Mt. Sinai Medical Center/Cabrini, Rehabilitation. Part 3 The discussion covered the following topics: social prescribing, artificial intelligence, reducing length of hospital stay, hospital readmission of patients, and implications of an obesity epidemic.

Engineering often builds systems to withstand extreme forces. Nature's ecosystems build interconnected systems that never experience them through geometric redirection.Woodpeckers don't have super-strong skulls that absorb 1,200 G-forces—they instead have interconnected geometric features that fragment and redirect energy, so the brain never experiences the full impact. Alain Bujold, a visionary R&D expert with 27 years of experience leading over 140 projects and holding 18 patents, reveals how ecosystemic thinking transforms protection. Unexpected Paradigm Shifts:→ Ecosystemic Energy Management: Nature doesn't isolate protection—bone, geometry, and material work as an interconnected ecosystem to redirect forces→ Energy Redirection Over Absorption: Natural ecosystems fragment and redirect kinetic energy through surface geometry—never experience the full force→ Systems Within Systems: Alain's "local and global" R&D methodology mirrors nature's approach—component details + ecosystem-wide performance→ Shape + Resonance = Protection: Surface geometry controls wave behavior across protective ecosystemsEconomic Reality: 2 million TBI cases annually in the US, 400,000 children hospitalized. Military load-carriage injuries cost billions.The Innovation: Woodpecker-inspired helmet geometry that fragments and redirects impact energy through controlled surface patterns—moving beyond material strength to force redirection through shape alone.Opportunity: Ecosystemic energy redirection could revolutionize aerospace (spacecraft hulls that redirect debris impacts), architecture (buildings that redirect earthquake forces), and automotive (crumple zones across vehicle ecosystems).Getting There: Stop asking "How do we build stronger materials?" Start by asking: "How can we design ecosystemic geometry where interconnected elements ensure our system never experiences the full destructive force?"#EcosystemicFutures #Biomimicry #EnergyRedirection #GeometricDesignGuest: Alain Bujold, R&D Innovation Strategist | 27 Years, 140+ Projects, 18 PatentsHost: Dyan Finkhousen, CEO, Shoshin WorksSeries Hosts: Vikram Shyam, Lead Futurist, NASA Glenn Research Center Dyan Finkhousen, Founder & CEO, Shoshin WorksEcosystemic Futures is provided by NASA Convergent Aeronautics Solutions Project in collaboration with Shoshin Works

CLL #2553 (feat. The Love Between The Two Hosts) 07/12/2005 – Tuesday Night Show Source – Official LoveLine VHS (2025) This episode is 100% complete with a medium audio upgrade. Pan Pan and the knives story rehash, a band plugs their name with two bogus calls and there is a fascinating call from a woman who experienced a TBI. The Love Between The Two Hosts – CLL on Youtube, with Video for select episodes. https://adamanddrdrewshow.com/1743-loveline-nostalgia-with-superfan-giovanni/ https://account.venmo.com/u/GiovanniGiorgio Paid Link – As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Music Provided by Rich Banks Check out His Website and Soundcloud to hear more of his awesome work and perhaps commission him for your next project. Venmo

On this podcast I sit down with the Neysa Holmes-wife of Erick Holmes. Erick selflessly served as a green beret, including 5 combat rotations to war. He suffers from diagnosed and admitted PTS and TBI. Throughout his journey he's pleaded for help and was repeatedly denied from a broken Veteran Affairs and Justice system. We discuss this journey from a wife's perspective and the challenges that brought her to step up and fight against the lack of process, empathy, and medical treatment available to our most vulnerable and deserving citizens-our combat veterans. Follow Neysa Holmes and check out her site to support her journey against a broken system that has abandoned her husband. Website: https://combatsupportinstitute.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/drneysaholmes/Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/555sfgwife?r=2i8dwb&utm_medium=iosNeysa Book: http://neysaholmes.com/Link to Articles on Erick:https://townlift.com/2025/07/after-more-than-a-week-in-solitary-new-plea-deal-offered-to-veteran-in-mental-health-crisis/https://www.newsbreak.com/townlift-562167/4088130506261-local-army-veteran-s-dangerous-i-80-standoff-was-foretold-and-ignored

In this powerful episode of The Red Light Report, I'm joined by the brilliant Dr. Joy Kong — stem cell specialist, anti-aging physician, and founder of Chara Health and the American Academy of Integrative Cell Therapy.   We dive deep into: The science and clinical use of stem cell therapy Why umbilical cord-derived stem cells are safer and more potent than adult sources The truth about exosomes, cytokine storms, and foreign DNA fears How stem cells can transfer mitochondria, reverse tissue damage, and modulate immunity The importance of prepping your terrain with nutraceuticals, detox, and nitric oxide The role of red, green, and yellow light in stem cell activation and targeting Synergy between red light therapy and BioLight's enhanced methylene blue (BioBlue)   Whether you're exploring stem cells for longevity, healing, or neuroregeneration, this episode will reshape your understanding of what's truly possible.  

Laura Head, MT-BC, NMT-F, shares how she helps individuals with neurologic conditions regain speech, movement, and cognitive function through the power of rhythm and melody. From stimulating neuroplasticity to co-treating alongside other therapists, Laura explains how personalized, evidence-based music interventions can transform recovery. From gait training to memory exercises, learn how client-preferred music and interdisciplinary collaboration can transform the recovery process. Tune in to explore the science behind the sound—and why music is more than just a mood booster in neurorehab. Support the showNew episodes drop every other Thursday everywhere you listen to podcasts.

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In tonight's episode of Vestiges After Dark, we are joined by Jessica Taylor, author of From Tragedy to Triumph: Reawakening My Broken Brain. Jessica shares her remarkable journey of recovery after a life-threatening injury, revealing how her experience led to a profound spiritual awakening. She will also discuss her research into theology, Christianity, and what she has found to be hidden teachings on reincarnation, offering unique insights into faith, healing, and humanity's connection to the metaphysical. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about resilience, spirituality, and the power of rediscovering one's purpose.To call into the show with your questions, comments, or stories, dial: (802) 321-0073. 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Inukshuk - Too Far Gone [NCS Release] Crowd Hammer Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjhSeHpLSkIyS0NMbWxleGNGVENpbjhZTzhmQXxBQ3Jtc0trNFY5Uml6OFd4T2ptaEhaSUVPQnpqeHh2TW1qTUktSHlZY3BIQmsyNEhkaDZScm9WZmU0cVQ2YU9SM0tIUDQwQjhab29jRnVLNmVvZU9JX2ZWb3dscFJYREdrU1JTUWlHaGp6ZjMxMFlkLXVVQXoyTQ&q=http%3A%2F%2Fcreativecommons.org%2Flicenses%2Fb..&v=qA89ZTrFXxU. Bumper Music: NoCopyrightSounds Marin Hoxha & Chris Linton - With You [NCS Release] Tobu & Syndec - Dusk [NCS Release] Codeko - Crest [NCS Release] Syn Cole - Feel Good [NCS Release] Floatinurboat - Limbo (feat. ELIØTT) [NCS Release] Rival x Cadmium - Seasons (feat. Harley Bird) [NIVIRO Remix] | NCS Release] Robin Hustin x Tobimorrow - Light It Up (feat. Jex) [NCS Release] Jim Yosef & Anna Yvette - Linked [NCS Release] Kozah - Heavens [NCS Release] NIVIRO - Memes [NCS Release] Song: Mendum & Abandoned - Voyage (Feat. DNAKM) [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0E4UVZaZ25ZNWZ4OVVxRUZWYzNWdy04TmFad3xBQ3Jtc0trR0hETjM5bUVjRWVId29VUVlXUkY5eDBUN1B4WWhOQVNqOFE3c3pOQWtyQnlmV0N3a2lNNlEwSGFhak8yMmtKRXJMMDdKRmtZcTl4WGFxR3E5dXRUTkNiRnI4czNtOGRvTHNMMmNaTFpvU0hzc0Q0QQ&q=http%3A%2F%2Fncs.io%2FVoyage&v=qA89ZTrFXxU Watch: • Mendum & Abandoned - Voyage (Feat. DN... Song: Unknown Brain & Hoober - Phenomenon (ft. Dax & VinDon) [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmxjcXlRdjRmeTFEakFZSEVIeEkzdWN2aEF3UXxBQ3Jtc0tuSTQxb1UyZkZJN1JNRmx3MXBnc0MydVhEd1M3bmlTOTc2ZndsX3FVam16SFNqSnAyYlNnUXNkUWdTNk1KYnFJVlNTcVJjU0Vad0QxZ1JaQUlNMjVnWlpaQnZQVldxZ2d4QTZndUZQSEo1UEc3RWRkMA&q=http%3A%2F%2Fncs.io%2FPhenomenon&v=qA89ZTrFXxU Watch: • Unknown Brain & Hoober - Phenomenon (... Song: Robin Hustin & Jessica Chertock - Burn it Down [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTZtLWVDUG5GMG1XdWdsX3k2SDQ3SDNtX0xBZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttT0NySlJRcGtkVjNuSWhkYWlpQmhSWWJ6Uzk0Ymp5Z0hwaVh4amlkc2lzdUNhREVUUU9WZjZ4QVdmVll4bGZxRkpNR3dYVDNCZFAwTERIN0w2cUFDa3RMTDl6d0hpdTUydVhJTnU5ekFpcWZYSE9xNA&q=http%3A%2F%2Fncs.io%2FBurnItDown&v=qA89ZTrFXxU Watch: • Robin Hustin & Jessica Chertock - Bur... Song: Kozah - Nobody [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWxiNUhrV3hwQlV4LXU0enZDTEVvRV9DVVo3QXxBQ3Jtc0ttVThINjB1YnVSQXZUTEJleHVhdS1WY3o1bGE3eDFhRFVORm5PNkFQbnJOSk10eTR3ejN4eGpoN0c4Unp0UHFyU1hIZm9ReVhYTkU5NU1heVRTVDNkdmdFa2RCaHVLRGFpb3VmN1YzQVVBSHJUTkZBRQ&q=http%3A%2F%2FNCS.io%2FNobody&v=qA89ZTrFXxU Watch: • Kozah - Nobody [NCS Release] Song: NIVIRO - Demons [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1ZYSFk1WXpzcGwzUm9IWFhHblpaU1ZfcTJPQXxBQ3Jtc0ttODRiTEJhd1NoeDNLYW4yZ18tUjdycFF4SlJhX2dzUnlRTW92dllQT0JXV3VVdTVJTk1RSzE0alNLbTlNeHlVU2w5OVFCWFpOTmxoWFdodGtPd053enJ5UnczbXVtVDFlT3lCUG1RODYzM3FwWWdGUQ&q=http%3A%2F%2Fncs.io%2FNDemons&v=qA89ZTrFXxU Watch: • NIVIRO - Demons | Electronic | NCS - ... Song: Unknown Brain - Childhood Dreams [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1R3d0I1NmlhWkJQdjB4S1ZYSDNxOTlLaWhBZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuSUhWTGZzZjRhOFREVDc5bk52ZmI3aml4NXoyRTRBakZFNXJ6REhKeThtVEpRdlU4Ml9nRnV0Z3pycHE0LTJuYjMyNi1uUTJ5Q2tYRkZCNFVZUzRQQ09USDhoM282Ui1MbEYySzdDNjhuUnBQVmhHcw&q=http%3A%2F%2Fncs.io%2FChildHoodDreams&v=qA89ZTrFXxU Watch: • Unknown Brain - Faceless (Album MIX) ... Song: Syn Cole - Time [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEJDTmVidGRXYkZ2SzJpT1prc0c1bGpZV293QXxBQ3Jtc0tuOF9JaGd6MEVRNTJPaUZYbEo0OTdvdkdBMHdTT1V2TUZ6MDl5QUFady1oVkVCTUlhTmRzNWxxMnU4d0gzV25icEUxTUpJclhqcF9FOGp5NHNBd3JwRmd0ejJFUU1sX2g3X0ZBSVNaWGNfMk9aclpjNA&q=http%3A%2F%2Fncs.io%2FTime&v=qA89ZTrFXxU Watch: • Syn Cole - Time [NCS Release] Song: Jim Yosef - Fall With Me [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTRvX2w0TDdUckpZdV9UUDBlUExUQTB0M09HQXxBQ3Jtc0tsVnR3cnE3SVpNX3I5VkQ4OUI5X2ZROUx5bzY4QWNpVENfRVVZRlZWOFlvRUFvWnRKNDRtSnR1VmZCeHNKQVFyUi1xSzB3dUxLb2l5a3VURWNwbkhTakQxSnVNenFXSllQcW8yQ1l2RnYxOWVKazc5RQ&q=http%3A%2F%2Fncs.io%2FFallWithMe&v=qA89ZTrFXxU Watch: • Unknown Brain - Waiting (feat. Lox Ch... Song: Mike Vallas, Jagsy & quaggin. - Left My Heart In Pain [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDhCMWg5V2ZDVW5GdTd4M1hLcXc1VUlQNDJuUXxBQ3Jtc0trLWx6MUUwZmh5cnZ2ZFBSN1p0WEROaHd6cDQyMm54Z1YzZ08tRjFMWDNRRnBBRkVuTEd2YkI1NVh3UDNmWDM5R3ZTM1EtUmdOMnZSNFdETUttU2U4R1BKMUFkWk5xOXBkR21NWXdKRDM3T0t5cDFKbw&q=http%3A%2F%2Fncs.io%2FLMHIP&v=qA89ZTrFXxU Watch: • Mike Vallas, Jagsy & quaggin. - Left ... Song: Barren Gates - Devil [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2E5ekdyZ1ByUFZMUFNPMFdaVjhSMmVRam4xd3xBQ3Jtc0trU3BpWG5jdWdSbTZGUW1SRXp5WndLZWptVmwtLWtFSWVGQzVOV3JOYzV1d0ZRWG1vNUJKLWZUZU9Yb0lESHBWSkQyV2hCLVdJOFhobWVMUnp3cUJudExpYzhDSGoxRVRhVFhGNzY2YUY1cDJDWWZjRQ&q=http%3A%2F%2Fncs.io%2FDevil&v=qA89ZTrFXxU Watch: • Barren Gates - Devil | Trap | NCS - C... Song: Inukshuk - The Long Road Home [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUd5NGd2SFhTT1JJSkgweFhReFR6dlp4dVo2d3xBQ3Jtc0trTHY3YTRTc3dCU21hZl9qdFRfTDlLNTV1OWZaZkpOTEdjQ00tM3F4VF9KOVNjeUk2WklHdGh5Y0RDbGszcTFhdkphMEpzU1RxWFdqbmRXRTloZ3JfZWJROHJFMDI2Ty1wZ3RRZjZWeDdyc0xyczlNWQ&q=http%3A%2F%2Fncs.io%2FTLRH&v=qA89ZTrFXxU Watch: • Inukshuk - The Long Road Home [NCS Re... Song: Inukshuk - Too Far Gone [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbS1qZHczVzhpbjg1TnVkUHNDc2lpRThYTWY0UXxBQ3Jtc0tsM19SdldnUkJLMUQ0elpIdXNWUk15QVB6LWdTUEVBd00zWW9YemtYdmRKYUQxT3hfcWM4RzNKRW40Y2lUUEhrVkkxVWhUUnZlaUhsbmZBeldDeUpDU0VQTW5LekgyZFZpbGk2MEtSc0Q1eDg0MFgwUQ&q=http%3A%2F%2Fncs.io%2FTooFarGone&v=qA89ZTrFXxU Watch: • Inukshuk - Too Far Gone [NCS Release] Song: Inukshuk - A World Away [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFZ1N3ZMVzZCSVlScHFkNS0zRnptVEUxZWxwZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuQ0dDZHYxQkhPeHpMZ0lCZVd6cERpOXpFVDhBMllmYUJSVmNkdkdnaHZnMFNHZnAwbUs1MUtjazA0UFZRNUJMVWk1RFlnY3NRZ0NLTEZCa3g3X1VSV0VMTjhmUzZ1WU9YbHE0THdROEJVWWJVR0VXaw&q=http%3A%2F%2Fncs.io%2Faworldaway&v=qA89ZTrFXxU Watch: • Inukshuk - A World Away [NCS Release] Song: Voicians - Seconds [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream:Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/vestiges-after-dark--3076216/support.

In tonight's episode of Vestiges After Dark, we are joined by Jessica Taylor, author of From Tragedy to Triumph: Reawakening My Broken Brain. Jessica shares her remarkable journey of recovery after a life-threatening injury, revealing how her experience led to a profound spiritual awakening. She will also discuss her research into theology, Christianity, and what she has found to be hidden teachings on reincarnation, offering unique insights into faith, healing, and humanity's connection to the metaphysical. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about resilience, spirituality, and the power of rediscovering one's purpose.To call into the show with your questions, comments, or stories, dial: (802) 321-0073. International callers may call free 'Skype to Skype' by dialing: eyeoftheseerThey will also be taking your questions from the YouTube chatroom, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch, and Spreaker.Music Credits (for full list click here: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEhrTlRsbExaSVNuSTVHd2l4dUdRSktUU1JfQXxBQ3Jtc0ttTVBmM3VKbmpsRUgtLXhBOEJXV1Q0WGplWnRLYXg1bVJFRkQ4TEM4U1NraFJDcl9PUnJPc2pHN1IyYkVqLUFGLXJ5cVpfbUprSjZXS2RMbUFIZUd1cVMzakNLZUdBeF85ZExQaS1tbTFzMEVnc3lydw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.spreaker.com%2Fshow%2Fvestige..&v=qA89ZTrFXxU. Inukshuk - Too Far Gone [NCS Release] Crowd Hammer Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjhSeHpLSkIyS0NMbWxleGNGVENpbjhZTzhmQXxBQ3Jtc0trNFY5Uml6OFd4T2ptaEhaSUVPQnpqeHh2TW1qTUktSHlZY3BIQmsyNEhkaDZScm9WZmU0cVQ2YU9SM0tIUDQwQjhab29jRnVLNmVvZU9JX2ZWb3dscFJYREdrU1JTUWlHaGp6ZjMxMFlkLXVVQXoyTQ&q=http%3A%2F%2Fcreativecommons.org%2Flicenses%2Fb..&v=qA89ZTrFXxU. Bumper Music: NoCopyrightSounds Marin Hoxha & Chris Linton - With You [NCS Release] Tobu & Syndec - Dusk [NCS Release] Codeko - Crest [NCS Release] Syn Cole - Feel Good [NCS Release] Floatinurboat - Limbo (feat. ELIØTT) [NCS Release] Rival x Cadmium - Seasons (feat. Harley Bird) [NIVIRO Remix] | NCS Release] Robin Hustin x Tobimorrow - Light It Up (feat. Jex) [NCS Release] Jim Yosef & Anna Yvette - Linked [NCS Release] Kozah - Heavens [NCS Release] NIVIRO - Memes [NCS Release] Song: Mendum & Abandoned - Voyage (Feat. DNAKM) [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0E4UVZaZ25ZNWZ4OVVxRUZWYzNWdy04TmFad3xBQ3Jtc0trR0hETjM5bUVjRWVId29VUVlXUkY5eDBUN1B4WWhOQVNqOFE3c3pOQWtyQnlmV0N3a2lNNlEwSGFhak8yMmtKRXJMMDdKRmtZcTl4WGFxR3E5dXRUTkNiRnI4czNtOGRvTHNMMmNaTFpvU0hzc0Q0QQ&q=http%3A%2F%2Fncs.io%2FVoyage&v=qA89ZTrFXxU Watch: • Mendum & Abandoned - Voyage (Feat. DN... Song: Unknown Brain & Hoober - Phenomenon (ft. Dax & VinDon) [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmxjcXlRdjRmeTFEakFZSEVIeEkzdWN2aEF3UXxBQ3Jtc0tuSTQxb1UyZkZJN1JNRmx3MXBnc0MydVhEd1M3bmlTOTc2ZndsX3FVam16SFNqSnAyYlNnUXNkUWdTNk1KYnFJVlNTcVJjU0Vad0QxZ1JaQUlNMjVnWlpaQnZQVldxZ2d4QTZndUZQSEo1UEc3RWRkMA&q=http%3A%2F%2Fncs.io%2FPhenomenon&v=qA89ZTrFXxU Watch: • Unknown Brain & Hoober - Phenomenon (... Song: Robin Hustin & Jessica Chertock - Burn it Down [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTZtLWVDUG5GMG1XdWdsX3k2SDQ3SDNtX0xBZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttT0NySlJRcGtkVjNuSWhkYWlpQmhSWWJ6Uzk0Ymp5Z0hwaVh4amlkc2lzdUNhREVUUU9WZjZ4QVdmVll4bGZxRkpNR3dYVDNCZFAwTERIN0w2cUFDa3RMTDl6d0hpdTUydVhJTnU5ekFpcWZYSE9xNA&q=http%3A%2F%2Fncs.io%2FBurnItDown&v=qA89ZTrFXxU Watch: • Robin Hustin & Jessica Chertock - Bur... Song: Kozah - Nobody [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWxiNUhrV3hwQlV4LXU0enZDTEVvRV9DVVo3QXxBQ3Jtc0ttVThINjB1YnVSQXZUTEJleHVhdS1WY3o1bGE3eDFhRFVORm5PNkFQbnJOSk10eTR3ejN4eGpoN0c4Unp0UHFyU1hIZm9ReVhYTkU5NU1heVRTVDNkdmdFa2RCaHVLRGFpb3VmN1YzQVVBSHJUTkZBRQ&q=http%3A%2F%2FNCS.io%2FNobody&v=qA89ZTrFXxU Watch: • Kozah - Nobody [NCS Release] Song: NIVIRO - Demons [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1ZYSFk1WXpzcGwzUm9IWFhHblpaU1ZfcTJPQXxBQ3Jtc0ttODRiTEJhd1NoeDNLYW4yZ18tUjdycFF4SlJhX2dzUnlRTW92dllQT0JXV3VVdTVJTk1RSzE0alNLbTlNeHlVU2w5OVFCWFpOTmxoWFdodGtPd053enJ5UnczbXVtVDFlT3lCUG1RODYzM3FwWWdGUQ&q=http%3A%2F%2Fncs.io%2FNDemons&v=qA89ZTrFXxU Watch: • NIVIRO - Demons | Electronic | NCS - ... Song: Unknown Brain - Childhood Dreams [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1R3d0I1NmlhWkJQdjB4S1ZYSDNxOTlLaWhBZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuSUhWTGZzZjRhOFREVDc5bk52ZmI3aml4NXoyRTRBakZFNXJ6REhKeThtVEpRdlU4Ml9nRnV0Z3pycHE0LTJuYjMyNi1uUTJ5Q2tYRkZCNFVZUzRQQ09USDhoM282Ui1MbEYySzdDNjhuUnBQVmhHcw&q=http%3A%2F%2Fncs.io%2FChildHoodDreams&v=qA89ZTrFXxU Watch: • Unknown Brain - Faceless (Album MIX) ... Song: Syn Cole - Time [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEJDTmVidGRXYkZ2SzJpT1prc0c1bGpZV293QXxBQ3Jtc0tuOF9JaGd6MEVRNTJPaUZYbEo0OTdvdkdBMHdTT1V2TUZ6MDl5QUFady1oVkVCTUlhTmRzNWxxMnU4d0gzV25icEUxTUpJclhqcF9FOGp5NHNBd3JwRmd0ejJFUU1sX2g3X0ZBSVNaWGNfMk9aclpjNA&q=http%3A%2F%2Fncs.io%2FTime&v=qA89ZTrFXxU Watch: • Syn Cole - Time [NCS Release] Song: Jim Yosef - Fall With Me [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTRvX2w0TDdUckpZdV9UUDBlUExUQTB0M09HQXxBQ3Jtc0tsVnR3cnE3SVpNX3I5VkQ4OUI5X2ZROUx5bzY4QWNpVENfRVVZRlZWOFlvRUFvWnRKNDRtSnR1VmZCeHNKQVFyUi1xSzB3dUxLb2l5a3VURWNwbkhTakQxSnVNenFXSllQcW8yQ1l2RnYxOWVKazc5RQ&q=http%3A%2F%2Fncs.io%2FFallWithMe&v=qA89ZTrFXxU Watch: • Unknown Brain - Waiting (feat. Lox Ch... Song: Mike Vallas, Jagsy & quaggin. - Left My Heart In Pain [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDhCMWg5V2ZDVW5GdTd4M1hLcXc1VUlQNDJuUXxBQ3Jtc0trLWx6MUUwZmh5cnZ2ZFBSN1p0WEROaHd6cDQyMm54Z1YzZ08tRjFMWDNRRnBBRkVuTEd2YkI1NVh3UDNmWDM5R3ZTM1EtUmdOMnZSNFdETUttU2U4R1BKMUFkWk5xOXBkR21NWXdKRDM3T0t5cDFKbw&q=http%3A%2F%2Fncs.io%2FLMHIP&v=qA89ZTrFXxU Watch: • Mike Vallas, Jagsy & quaggin. - Left ... Song: Barren Gates - Devil [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2E5ekdyZ1ByUFZMUFNPMFdaVjhSMmVRam4xd3xBQ3Jtc0trU3BpWG5jdWdSbTZGUW1SRXp5WndLZWptVmwtLWtFSWVGQzVOV3JOYzV1d0ZRWG1vNUJKLWZUZU9Yb0lESHBWSkQyV2hCLVdJOFhobWVMUnp3cUJudExpYzhDSGoxRVRhVFhGNzY2YUY1cDJDWWZjRQ&q=http%3A%2F%2Fncs.io%2FDevil&v=qA89ZTrFXxU Watch: • Barren Gates - Devil | Trap | NCS - C... Song: Inukshuk - The Long Road Home [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUd5NGd2SFhTT1JJSkgweFhReFR6dlp4dVo2d3xBQ3Jtc0trTHY3YTRTc3dCU21hZl9qdFRfTDlLNTV1OWZaZkpOTEdjQ00tM3F4VF9KOVNjeUk2WklHdGh5Y0RDbGszcTFhdkphMEpzU1RxWFdqbmRXRTloZ3JfZWJROHJFMDI2Ty1wZ3RRZjZWeDdyc0xyczlNWQ&q=http%3A%2F%2Fncs.io%2FTLRH&v=qA89ZTrFXxU Watch: • Inukshuk - The Long Road Home [NCS Re... Song: Inukshuk - Too Far Gone [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbS1qZHczVzhpbjg1TnVkUHNDc2lpRThYTWY0UXxBQ3Jtc0tsM19SdldnUkJLMUQ0elpIdXNWUk15QVB6LWdTUEVBd00zWW9YemtYdmRKYUQxT3hfcWM4RzNKRW40Y2lUUEhrVkkxVWhUUnZlaUhsbmZBeldDeUpDU0VQTW5LekgyZFZpbGk2MEtSc0Q1eDg0MFgwUQ&q=http%3A%2F%2Fncs.io%2FTooFarGone&v=qA89ZTrFXxU Watch: • Inukshuk - Too Far Gone [NCS Release] Song: Inukshuk - A World Away [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFZ1N3ZMVzZCSVlScHFkNS0zRnptVEUxZWxwZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuQ0dDZHYxQkhPeHpMZ0lCZVd6cERpOXpFVDhBMllmYUJSVmNkdkdnaHZnMFNHZnAwbUs1MUtjazA0UFZRNUJMVWk1RFlnY3NRZ0NLTEZCa3g3X1VSV0VMTjhmUzZ1WU9YbHE0THdROEJVWWJVR0VXaw&q=http%3A%2F%2Fncs.io%2Faworldaway&v=qA89ZTrFXxU Watch: • Inukshuk - A World Away [NCS Release] Song: Voicians - Seconds [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream:Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/vestiges-after-dark--3076216/support.

Liv Agar from QAA joins the gang to talk about Wexit - the hare brained scheme to create a promised land for drunk drivers all around the world in Alberta. Also, we discuss the latest evil from the TBI, the creation of the Bins Condittieri, and a new Guy enters the pantheon. Get more TF episodes each week by subscribing to our Patreon here! *MILO ALERT* Check out Milo's tour dates here: https://www.miloedwards.co.uk/liveshows *TF LIVE ALERT* You can get tickets for our show at the Edinburgh Fringe festival here! Trashfuture are: Riley (@raaleh), Milo (@Milo_Edwards), Hussein (@HKesvani), Nate (@inthesedeserts), and November (@postoctobrist)

Dr. Steven Flanagan, a nationally renowned expert in the field of traumatic brain injury (TBI), has worked at the Rusk Rehabilitation Institute at NYU Langone Health since 2008. He serves as the Howard A. Rusk Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine and Chairperson of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. A former President of the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R), he is certified by the American Board of PM&R (Brain Injury Medicine). A graduate of the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey, he completed his medical residency at Mt. Sinai Medical Center/Cabrini, Rehabilitation. Part 2 The discussion covered the following topics: Rusk's interprofessional approach to patient care, future hiring needs, health promotion efforts to enhance health of staff, preparing Rusk residents for the future in health care, and putting patients first.  

Three months after a car crash, Kelly Tuttle fell asleep at the wheel again—this time from brain fatigue.She was trying to return to “normal,” but her concussion had other plans.This week on Persistence U, Kelly shares how she turned her traumatic brain injury into a second act—retraining in neurology, writing a guide to help others return to life after injury (After the Crash), and launching resources for people with invisible challenges.You Will Learn:How a life-changing car accident and hidden brain injury led Kelly Tuttle to redefine her career and purpose.The essential tools, therapies, and emotional supports that can help in recovering from traumatic brain injury (TBI).Why Kelly chose to write After the Crash—and how she's helping others return to work, school, and life after TBI.Her story is filled with honesty, resilience, and the courage to rebuild with purpose. Learn more about Kelly's work at kellytuttle.org.  Kelly's book, After the Crash: How to Keep Your Job, Stay in School, and Live Life After a Brain Injury  can be ordered where books are sold.#BrainInjuryRecovery #TBIAwareness #KellyTuttle #InvisibleInjury #ResilienceStories #PersistenceU #HealthAdvocacy #WomenHelpingWomen #BrainHealthMatters #PodcastInterviewLizbeth's links Want to comment on the show? Connect at Lizbeth's author/podcast Facebook page Wanting great guests for your podcast, or to be a great guest on someone else's show? Join PodMatch here! Lizbeth's memoir Pieces of Me: Rescuing My Kidnapped Daughters can be ordered where books are sold, and is now a TV movie, #Stolen By Their Father on Lifetime.Lizbeth's second book, Grounded in Grit: Turn Your Challenges Into Superpowers is available to order wherever books are sold! Tilka Faces the Odds, One Man at a Time, new release novel https://books2read.com/u/4j760X Sign up to stay in the know on Lizbeth's latest podcast episodes, books, and appearances at https://lameredith.com

Welcome to today's episode of Wisdom Talk Radio, where we explore the depths of conscious living and what it truly means to live an expanded life. Join us to be inspired, encouraged, transformed and to experience a deep sense of joy and possibility. …When you open to the possible, you cross a threshold with Your Potential emblazoned on it. In fact, if we are to successfully navigate all the lies before us as 21st century “problems”, it is our potential that we most need to unlock and activate. How? That's a big question. It's one that my guest today has been focused on for a lifetime.I'm Laurie Seymour, host of Wisdom Talk Radio and CEO and founder of The Baca Institute, home of the Quantum Connection Process. You can go to TBI to discover your unique connection with the essence of who you are by taking the Quantum Connection quiz. Why quantum connection? We are each designed to directly connect with Source differently. Knowing your own style opens a deeper connection with the Universe. It's the secret to creating what you truly want in your life. Because who you are is exactly who is needed.BEN LYTLE is a self-made serial entrepreneur and CEO known for being ahead of the curve. He has launched seven successful companies to date, creating billions in market value, including NYSE listed Acordia, Inc. and Anthem (now Elevance Health) with a current market value of more than $120 billion. He is a healthcare policy expert who chaired or served on state and presidential healthcare commissions and a governance leader with extensive public company experience. Ben has identified five change forces converging to create a New Reality and recommends optimal adaptive actions for individuals, businesses and social institutions. His latest book in his POTENTIALIST series is The Pursuit of Wisdom.Find Ben at https://potentialistfuture.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PotentialistFuture https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-lytle-a6a0b914/ https://www.instagram.com/potentialistfuture/Find Laurie Seymour at https://thebacainstitute.com/ .Follow Wisdom Talk Radio on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wisdomtalkradio Subscribe on Apple.Want to reach out to me? You can email me directly at laurie@thebacainstitute.com If you are enjoying our show and you'd like to spread the love, please subscribe, download, comment, and tell your friends and family about us. We want to thank you for your continued support. We really appreciate it! Find more episodes of Wisdom Talk Radio HERE Discover your Quantum Connection Style! (QUIZ)The first step to mastering your Quantum Connection is to know your natural style of being in the world.We are each designed to connect with Source differently. Knowing your style, with both your superpowers and your learning edge, is the first step of aligning with your inner guidance at a deeper level than you ever thought you could. It's the doorway to creating what you truly want in your life.Click here to take the quiz now: Quantum Connection QuizSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wisdom-talk-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

What does it take to lead at every level and shape the leaders of tomorrow? SUMMARY Long Blue Line podcast host, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz '99 sat with Maj. Gen. Thomas P. Sherman '95, the U.S. Air Force Academy's vice superintendent, for a deep dive into leadership, humanity and building a world-class service academy. This episode is packed with wisdom for aspiring, emerging, and seasoned leaders alike.   SHARE LINKEDIN  |  FACEBOOK   GEN. SHERMAN'S TOP 10 LEADERSHIP TAKEAWAYS  - Leadership is a human experience - focus on connecting with and caring about people.  - Love what you do and love the people you lead; passion inspires others to follow you.  - Embrace failures and challenges as opportunities for personal growth and development.  - Set the right culture and values within your team to build trust and mutual support.  - Be present and engaged with your team, understanding their motivations and experiences.  - Leadership is about more than rank or position - it's about earning genuine trust and respect.  - Invest time in understanding different generations, cultural nuances, and individual perspectives.  - Balance professional excellence with personal growth and life experiences.  - Support your team's development by providing encouragement and holding them accountable.  - Your legacy is built through individual interactions and the positive impact you have on people's lives.   CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Major General Thomas P. Sherman 01:29 Choosing Leadership Over Flying 07:23 The Impact of Mentorship and Values 12:46 Heritage and Evolution of Security Forces 17:43 Personal Growth in Aviano, Italy 24:17 The Importance of Work-Life Balance 29:50 Culminating Command Experience at Bagram 42:25 The Role of Family in Leadership 51:29 Continuous Self-Improvement as a Leader 56:27 Embracing Failure as a Growth Opportunity 01:00:06 Legacy and the Impact of Leadership   ABOUT GEN. SHERMAN BIO Maj. Gen. Thomas P. Sherman is the Vice Superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. He is serving as the chief operations officer to the Superintendent and overseeing the Academy's blend of military training, academics, athletics, and character development for cadets. Gen. Sherman commissioned in 1995 from the Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science. He built a distinguished career as a security forces officer. He's held command at nearly every level. His key assignments include leadership of the 88th Air Base Wing at Wright-Patterson AFB and critical staff positions at the Pentagon. In May 2024, Gen. Sherman was tapped to serve as the Academy's Vice Superintendent   CONNECT WITH GEN. SHERMAN LINKEDIN     ALL PAST LBL EPISODES  |  ALL LBLPN PRODUCTIONS AVAILABLE ON ALL MAJOR PODCAST PLATFORMS       TRANSCRIPT SPEAKERS Guest, Maj. Gen. Thomas P. Sherman '95  |  Host, Lt. Col. (ret.) Naviere Walkewicz '99   Naviere Walkewicz  00:00 Welcome to Long Blue Leadership, the podcast where we share insights on leadership through the lives and experiences of Air Force Academy graduates. I'm Naviere Walkewicz, Class of '99 today. I'm joined by a leader whose career has taken him from the flight line to the halls of Congress and now back to the very institution that launched it all. Maj. Gen. Thomas P. Sherman currently serves as vice superintendent of the Air Force Academy, where he plays a critical role in guiding the development of our future officers and ensuring the Academy remains a world class institution for leadership, character and Day 1 readiness to win the future fight. A 1995 Academy graduate, Gen. Sherman has spent nearly three decades serving in key operational, strategic and command roles. He's led at every level, from squadron to wing command, and his assignments have included everything from nuclear security enterprise to homeland defense, policy development at the Pentagon, and legislative affairs at the highest levels of the Department of the Air Force. Prior to his role as vice superintendent, Gen. Sherman served in the Office of the Deputy Secretary of Defense, where he was a principal military assistant leading policy integration across joint staff, interagency services and combatant commands. He's perhaps best known in command circles for leading the 88th Air Base wing at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, one of the largest and most complex wings in the Air Force, with a focus on people first, leadership and mission excellence. Gen. Sherman, welcome to Long Blue Leadership. We're so glad you're here too.   MAJ. GEN. SHERMAN  01:32 It is great to be here. Thank you.   Naviere Walkewicz  01:33 We're excited and we're going to dive right in, because I think what is so special for our listeners is really hearing these moments that have changed your life. I'd like to start at the Academy. You turned down a pilot slot. You were rated, but said no.   MAJ. GEN. SHERMAN  01:48 Well, actually it was a little bit before that. You know, it's kind of interesting, because that was the draw that brought me here, is I just had this incredible passion to want to fly, and I love flying, and I truly enjoyed it, especially through all the different airmanship programs and things like and things like that we had here. The experiences were fantastic. But, you know, as I was starting to learn more about myself going through the Academy, I was starting to feel my heart getting pulled in a direction of wanting to really lead people and really spend a lot of time working with the enlisted. And I think that came from a couple different areas. I think it was some really unique exposure that I got during my ops Air Force time, which I went to Ramstein Air Base in Germany, during ops, and just had our action officer that worked this, I think just did a phenomenal job. And I really started getting pulled to what was then called security police. That is actually when Laurie and I got together and started dating, because Laurie is here in Colorado Springs, but she grew up as an Air Force brat. My father-in-law is a retired Chief Master Sgt., and so there was a lot of mentorship that was taking place around dining room table when I was a young cadet. And I think one of the things that her parents really taught me was just the value of the enlisted force, and so I was feeling my heart really getting pulled. And so obviously, there's a conundrum. There's a conundrum on what were the root desires that brought me here — what were the things that I was learning as a cadet, my joy of flying, and also, particularly the culture at that time, was that that was really the job that you needed to aspire to be, that was the expectation of cadets. And so then to really kind of run counter to that strong current was really kind of a unique, you know, almost unnavigated area, right? And so to really kind of take the story out to its next level is that I'd really gotten to a point where talking with people there — we hadn't had the AMT program, but there were these NCOs that were kind of tangentially attached to cadet squadrons. And so I got a chance to talk to one of the master sergeants that was there who was a maintainer by background. And I was kind of pouring my heart out to him on, you know, what had I been talking to him with my now in-laws, about where was my heart pulling me? And so he said, ‘Give me just a second.' And he picked up the phone, and he called my AOC and he goes, ‘Hey, you're gonna be there for a little while.' And this was a Friday afternoon. He said, ‘I got a cadet that needs to come talk to you.' And he hangs up the phone and he goes, ‘Now you go tell your AOC what you just told me.' And so I ended up going to my AOCs office that day, and we had about a two-hour conversation about this. I sat down and really, kind of took the time to explain to him what was I feeling, And obviously, I really try to see the best in people. And so I think from a noble place, he was doing his best to convince me that I was making a grave mistake. And went on to talk to me about what his concerns were, the career field that I was looking at, things along those lines. And we can save that conversation for another time, but I think really where the foundation came in is where we started to talk about leadership. And you know, what I was asking him to do was to pull my rated recommendation form, so we had just submitted them, and I was asking him to pull my rated recommendation form. I didn't want to compete for it anymore. And so we started to talk about leadership. And he says, ‘Hey, Cadet Sherman, you need to understand that leadership in this Air Force is being the lead F-16 pilot on a bombing run, you know, putting iron on target.' And that's true. It's a very important part of leadership. It is a very important part of tactical operational leadership in this Air Force. So he's not wrong in that space. But I was looking at it from a different lens, and I was looking at it, I think, on a larger level. And what I don't think he realized is that 30 seconds before I walked into his office, he set me up for success. I just happened to be waiting outside the office, and all of a sudden, I looked on his cork board, and somebody, and I don't know who it was, had pinned a note that was written to Airman Magazineby an airman first class. And this airman first class titled this, “I need a leader.” And this A1C felt so strongly about what they were feeling — and I have no idea who this person was — felt so strongly about it that they put pen to paper, and this would have been the fall of 1994, and sent this into Airman Magazine, and it says, “I need a leader.” Commissioning sources. ‘Send us lieutenants that we can look up to that will hold us accountable when we do wrong, that will encourage us when we do well, that will be an example that we can look up to, that will care about us as human beings, because you are not sending them to us now. Air Force, I need a leader.' Like that 30 seconds just before I walked into his office — that changed my life, and it changed my life, because for me, at that moment, what I was getting ready to go ask my AOC to do, what I was looking at inside myself, that became my charge. And so as we spoke, you know, 20-year-old Cadet First Class Sherman — I might have been a 21-year-old at the time — Cadet First Class Sherman pushed back on my AOC, and I said, ‘Sir, I disagree.' I said, ‘I want to be that guy. I want to be that guy that that A1c is asking for on your cork board outside, because that's leadership in this Air Force.' And so, to his credit, he said, ‘Hey, I want you to go think about this over the weekend. You know, think about what you're doing. Come back to me on Monday. No questions asked. I'll pull it if you want me to.' And I left there, and I remember feeling like, not like a weight had been lifted off my shoulder, but I almost felt like this sense of like, ‘Now I've got my purpose,' because that little article has shaped me my entire career, and I mean to this day, and at a scale. You know, as a lieutenant, my scale is this big on what I'm affecting to help do and be what that A1C needs to a wing commander. I always keep it in the back of my head, and after all of these years, I am still thinking about, Am I doing right by that A1C that 31 years ago, felt so strongly about something that they wrote a note to Airman Magazine, and that became my charge.   Naviere Walkewicz  08:09 That is incredibly powerful. I'm a little bit without words, because I'm thinking about, first off, being brave enough to disagree with an AOC. I mean, I think that takes courage in showing your leadership there. Were you always like that? Have you always been someone that is steadfast in a decision and being able to kind of speak out?   MAJ. GEN. SHERMAN  08:30 So I get that from my parents. And, you know, I grew up in Corona, California. My mom and dad are amazing people. And we didn't grow up with a lot of money, and we grew up from a pretty meager background, and my mom and dad had made a decision early on in their marriage, when they had my sister and I, that my mom was going to focus to make sure that Nancy and I got an education, and my dad was going to work as many jobs as he had to to put food on the table. And sometimes my dad was holding down three jobs to make sure that we had nutritious food to eat, and my mom was working miracles to make sure that we were fed well, but that also that she was dedicated and had the time to volunteer for things like PTA, being involved as a class volunteer, making sure that we were involved in things and had exposure to things that what they did was they also instilled in me this really strong blue collar work ethic. And it was this aspect of, if I just roll up my sleeves and put in the work, anything is possible. And so on that line, this young kid growing up with a West Coast father and an East Coast mother, and just this, really neat family background that things for me, that I believed in I would go after with all of my heart and soul. And so I found out about the Academy when I was 12 years old. And so, you know, when I at 12 years — we were going to a community event there in Corona, and there was an officer recruiter — Capt. Craig. was her name — and we started talking. She says, ‘Hey, did anybody talk to you about the Air Force Academy?' And I said, ‘No, this sounds great.' So from there, I just made this decision as a 12-year-old, and I worked all the way through junior high and high school to get here, because to go to your point like, ‘I made a decision, I'm gonna see this thing through.'   Naviere Walkewicz  10:30 Whoa. OK, so you knew you were going to the Academy before you graduated high school.   MAJ. GEN. SHERMAN  10:35 Yes, in my mind, there was no other option.   Naviere Walkewicz  10:39 And so anyone in your family serve, or were you the first one in your family to serve?   MAJ. GEN. SHERMAN  10:43 So I am the first officer and career member of the family. My dad was drafted and went to Vietnam in 1967 and stayed through Tet of 1968. I had an uncle, Harry Lee Schmidt, who was a C-47 loadmaster in World War II and Korea, and my grandfather was actually a part of the initial kind of what was the foundation of the OSS and the Navy doing beach recon on beaches in the South Pacific, prior to island hopping campaign and island landings. And so there was this real heritage of service, right? Just not career service. But even then, as a kid, I always had in my mind, ‘OK, one way or another, I'm going to serve, and if I do an enlistment and then go to college afterwards —' but I had this idea that, ‘OK, I'm going to serve,' and then all of a sudden, this became this amazing conduit that got me here, right?   Naviere Walkewicz  11:38 And they also had ties to aviation. How did they feel about your decision, your family?   MAJ. GEN. SHERMAN  11:43 It was interesting, because they knew how passionate I was about aviation growing up. I mean, we did not miss an air show at March Air Force Base, the Chino air show, which was planes of fame, which was all historic aircraft. I volunteered as a high school student to work there, and we helped restore airplanes with me and my friends. You know, it was interesting, because my parents were very supportive in ‘OK, where's your heart leading you? And, what makes you feel so strongly about this?' Because when I first talked to him on the phone, I called him from Ramstein Air Base and said, ‘Hey, I think I know what I want to do in the Air Force. I want to go to security police. And my mom was like, ‘What's that? And, so, as time went by and I explained it, I think my parents probably all along knew that that was probably going to be a very good fit. And then after commissioning and at my first assignment, I think that they were certain of it, right? Yeah, they were absolutely certain.   Naviere Walkewicz  12:37 That is amazing. Well, I want to dive into this profession a bit, because it's interesting. You know, you've mentioned, when you came in, it was security police, and, security forces and you hear people saying defenders and peacekeepers. So there's this lineage and this heritage. Can you maybe talk a little bit about that and then maybe lead us into that next transformational moment that you might have had in this role?   MAJ. GEN. SHERMAN  12:58 OK, I'm very proud of the fact that, you know, I am part of an ever decreasing group of folks that came in when we were still security police, and that was really still the peacekeeper days, because this was all kind of the follow on on the Cold War. The peacekeepers were our cold warriors and that was a huge part. Our defenders came in and really, that name started to really grow in 1997 when the name changed from security police to security forces, and we were actually going back to some of our heritage that was in Operation Safeside, which was the combat security police squadrons in Vietnam. So when you think about the courage that was displayed during the Tet Offensive at places like Tan Son Nhat that those were safe side warriors that were a part of these combat security police squadrons. And so the very — part of the lineage of the very beret, and flash that we have is actually a tip of the hat to the lighter blue berets, and that flash with the Falcon and the crossed runways that goes back, actually, to our Safeside heritage days. The beret goes back even farther than that. It goes back to Strategic Air Command, Elite Guard back in the 1950s. So it's this great lineage. And so, you know, for me, part of it was like when I got my first beret, wow, that meant something to me. And then, you know, as we then kind of transformed along the way, and this amazing career field grew, and the aspects of this air based ground defense, which was really, I would say, was kind of the draw that got me into wanting to go into security police, was I really liked this idea of, ‘How do we do base defense?' The law enforcement side was intriguing to me, but it was based defense that just had me just had me captivated.   Naviere Walkewicz  14:44 And was that something that you found out early in your career? After you graduate the Academy, you're now in security police. Is that when you kind of realized, ‘This is where I want to go in, air, base, ground defense.'?   MAJ. GEN. SHERMAN  14:54 It even happened at ops. So as we were spending time with the security police squadron, I ended up spending time with a captain who was heading up the Elite Guard, and there was an interaction we had as I was doing a ride along. He's like, ‘Hey, you need to come see me.' And so I went and met up with him, and he took me around and introduced me to all of his airmen that were part of the guard. He knew something all about them. And then we went to his office and talked, and he had gone to Ranger School and Airborne and things like that, and said, ‘Hey, like, the future of the career field is actually us looking to the past.' And really kind of got me fired up on what we call back then, air base ground defense. So when I got to McChord — McChord Air Force Base was my first duty station. And the great thing about going to AMC first is it AMC is a mobility — I mean, it is all about mobility and the operations associated with it. And so the first thing that that my task was as the second lieutenant in that squadron was, I was the air base ground defense flight commander. So that was, I mean — we would go out to Fort Lewis, and we would bivouac for days. And I had, you know, a 44 person team that was a base defense sector. I had specialized K-9 units heavy weapons. And back in those days, we had 81mm mortar teams and fire direction centers that we would set up. So I just got completely on board with the air base defense piece. And so that was that was very passionate for me, which then made the next step to Korea an absolutely logical next location, going to the wolf pack at Kunsan, not only getting a chance to then stand up Gwangju as a part of the first Air Expeditionary Unit to go back to Korea since the Korean War, but then doing the mobile reserve aspect of it. And it was just a great assignment.   Naviere Walkewicz  16:40 Wow. So you were right in from the very beginning. You got kind of just into it all.   MAJ. GEN. SHERMAN  16:45 So when we go back, when you were talking to me about, ‘Hey, when you make your mind up...' So I had this five-year plan built out. And, you know, my five-year plan was ‘OK, I'm gonna do my first assignment at the first opportunity to PCS. I need to go remote. I need to go to Korea. And then, OK, how can I get another overseas assignment after that? And then what do I need?' So the thought was, “Let me get to as many match comms as I can, as fast as I can in my career, and use that as a place — OK, because I want to build my experience base out. Because even as a lieutenant and young captain, I didn't want to come across as a one-trick pony. So my thought was, “Let me just get as much as I could under my belt early on.' And so after I left Kunsan, I ended up going to Aviano Air Base in Italy, which, for me, when you look at like those moments in life that are transformational, this was transformational on a different level. You know, some assignments you go to are very much professional growth assignments. This assignment, for me, was very much a personal growth assignment.   Naviere Walkewicz  17:52 OK, so tell me more.   MAJ. GEN. SHERMAN  17:55 I mean, when you think about it, four years at USAFA, very uniquely focused on a plate that is overflowing with things that you need to get done. So you are, you're focused on, you know, everything from grades to military training to all of those things. And then I get to my first base, and I am just working, and I'm volunteering for everything, and we have got a heavy ops tempo of exercises and things like that. And my leadership was fantastic, because they were throwing me into every opportunity I could. And then, boom, I go to Korea, and that is a unique warfighting focused — and at Kunsan especially was heavily warfighting focused. So now all of a sudden I am spending really, when you think about it, the last almost seven years being uniquely focused on mission, right? And so I get to Aviano Air Base, Italy, and the first thing that happens is Operation Allied Force kicks off. So I get there in January, boom. Allied Force kicks off. I think it was in end of February, beginning of March. And wow, what? Again, what an amazing, mission focused experience. And then after we finished up Allied Force and the base returned back to more of its steady-state standpoint, it was the Italians that took me under their wings, that because I made a specific choice, because I grew up — my mom's side of the family are all Italian immigrants — and I was always at my Nonnie and Papa's house, and there was just a lot of that growing up, which is that whole, like, you know, West Coast dad, East Coast mom thing, but I didn't know, you know, my mom and her brothers never spoke Italian. And there was a lot of that, that thought back in those days that, you know, ‘Hey, we're here to be American, so we're going to learn English, and we're not going to speak, you know, the language that we came from,' right? And so my mom and her brothers really never learned to speak Italian. And so my thought was, ‘Gosh, I grew up with this as such a strong part of my childhood that I need to put myself in a position where I can learn the language and start to kind of get an appreciation on the culture. Together.' And so I specifically — and really lucked out on a location, but I was about 20 kilometers away from Aviano. I was in an amazing town. I was the only American living in the complex that I was in. So I was like, ‘If I'm going to learn, I need to just dive in the way that you do, in the way that I do, and just start learning.' And so I ended up kind of building this support group of Italian families that all kind of took me under their wings.   Naviere Walkewicz  20:27 Wait, I have to ask you a question, because back when you're at the Academy, you said you spoke to your now in-laws. So was Laurie not a part of this?   MAJ. GEN. SHERMAN  20:35 So Laurie and I, right. So that's an important part of the story. Laurie and I dated for two years while I was a cadet, and when I was in tech school, her and I made the very difficult decision — and as painful it was — to part ways, so her and I actually parted ways for a few years. I was single at the time. Laurie was still here in Colorado Springs, and I was getting a lot of assignments under my belt, which, to be honest with you, you know, in retrospect, it was very fortunate, because I may not have made the same assignment choices had I been married at the time. And because I wasn't married, there were no other variables that I needed to factor in, other than personal experience goals, right, that I wanted to play into, and so I could just put down whatever assignment I wanted, and that allowed me the opportunity to just focus on job. And while Laurie and I stayed in touch, and I stayed in touch with her parents over the years, I was in Aviano, and her and I were not together at that point,   Naviere Walkewicz  21:39 That makes sense. I was like, why were you alone in Italy?   MAJ. GEN. SHERMAN  21:43 It's a fair question. But I also think that being single in that environment allowed me — and that's where I think it helped me develop as a person. And so there are a lot of, I think, really wonderful things that happened during that time, and that was because I was so uniquely mission focused. It was these, this amazing group of Italian friends together, that really kind of taught me about there, there's a time to relax, you know, there's a time to work, there's a time to relax, and there's also a real human need to enjoy life and enjoy time together, which is quintessentially Italian. And so, as my pool of this, these amazing people — that  by the way, for the last 25 years, we've been going to visit. It's the same families that took me under their wings when I was a lieutenant, are the same families that were all tuning in as we were doing a live stream of me pinning on my second star. And so I've never been stationed anywhere else in my career where I felt more at home. And so I think this sense of like, ‘Wow. This like independently as my own person, this feels like home.' And as time went by and I started to get an appreciation for actually things that were a part of my childhood. Because, you know, we would have these long, huge meals, we would spend four or five hours at the table as a family. And for me, this was all normal. Well, that was also a part of kind of normal Italian life and normal Italian culture. You're not going out to dinner with your friends unless you're investing at least three hours at the restaurant. But for me, this was all — this felt normal to me. And so it was about, you know, you don't need to eat your food in five minutes.   Naviere Walkewicz  So contrary to USAFA, by the way.   MAJ. GEN. SHERMAN You know, you don't need to chew no more than seven times and swallow. So it was about experiencing that, and learning even just some things that became personal passions. Like, you know, how wine is made and why wine pairing matters, and how is this process? And so all of a sudden, this personal experience — and I think growing as a human being was taking place there, and I was maturing as a human being because I had gotten all of this phenomenal job experience under my belt, but this was where I was growing as a human being. And you know what's interesting, as time has gone by, I have noticed just how impactful that time was, because there are things that I've noticed, even as a senior officer, that I feel very strongly about, that I don't think I felt as strongly about as a junior officer, and it was because of that experience, and it was the aspect of when people are on leave, let's let them take leave. There is a part of the human experience that you need to enjoy time with people that you care about, because what it does is you're not slacking off from work. You're not leaving everybody hanging. What's happening is that, because you're taking some time to just enjoy life with people you care about, when you come back, the restorative effects that have taken place because you simply breathe and you enjoyed what it was that you were doing and whatever your passion was, you know, unencumbered, you could enjoy that. And we all realize that there are times, especially as you get into positions of authority, that, hey, they're going to need to call you periodically. But what was interesting is that, especially, I mean, I'll give an example as a wing commander. As a wing commander, despite realizing how important that mission is and how big Wright-Patt was, we, Laurie and I took leave, and we took two weeks of leave, and we went back to Italia and visited our friends and enjoyed life, because the culture helps us to slow down. But what it also did is I gave my staff some parameters. ‘Hey, here are the things that I think are important, like on a scale of one to 10. Here are the things that I think are an eight. So an eight or higher, call me. Don't text me.' I said, ‘Physically call me, because I will answer the phone knowing it's for — and then you have my undivided attention.' But what it also does is it means that my vice wing commander who is there, that I am empowering my vice wing commander and showing to everybody else I trust this leader to lead this wing in my absence. And if it's something that really needs my involvement, they'll get a hold of me. But I think our junior leaders need to see that at the senior most levels, that I can physically trust and emotionally trust my vice, my deputy, to hold things down while I'm gone, and that I'm not irreplaceable, and that if I did my job as a leader, I set the conditions that allowed the wing to thrive in my absence, and didn't mean that the wing had to hang on every decision I made or every word that I said, that I set the conditions that allowed them to be successful and fostered the leadership that allowed them to lead in my absence. And I felt great while I was gone, because I knew the people that we had there, and I knew the investment that we made in them. So that was kind of a long, you know, trip around this…   Naviere Walkewicz  27:26 I mean, I think it was so powerful that you kind of learned that about yourself in Italy. And then would you say that there was anyone that you saw emulating that? Or was it just something over time, you developed this realization that you need to enjoy life and you need to allow people the space to do so.   MAJ. GEN. SHERMAN  27:43 So I would say the people that I was emulating in that aspect were a lot of the families that were there. I have been fortunate that I have worked for some commanders who, at different times in their life felt the same way. Conversely, I also worked for commanders that did not feel the same way. And, you know, an interesting case in point on something that on an experience I had in a command bill and after I had left Aviano — this is when Laurie and I were back together; we were married at this point. I had a group commander that was frustrated about me taking leave and called me every day at 1500; every day at 1500 I got a telephone call. And you know what that does is now all of a sudden, you're eating lunch, and the clock is getting closer to 1500 and you start to get that knot in your stomach and you're like, ‘OK, what are we going to talk about today?' And so, unfortunately you don't see some of the same appreciation for that across the board. So how do we deal with it? The best thing that we deal with it is that that's where the buck stops. We don't pass it down to our people. So after I got the call from him, I didn't call back to the squadron. I got the call from him. We went through the call, we answered the questions, and I didn't then immediately turn around and call back to my ops officer who was running the Squadron at the time, and say, XYZ. And we just left it there, because at that point in time, the bucks got to stop it at that point. So I think that that's kind of the, you know, the alpha and the omega of learning and then also having your own personal resilience and courage to say, ‘I accept that the buck stops here, and I'm not going to let this roll downhill to my people.'   Naviere Walkewicz  29:41 That's an excellent leadership lesson, because I was going to ask you, ‘What does that look like, and how would you how would you handle that?' And so you went right into that. Thank you so much for that. So what has it been like leading security forces — defenders? What's it been like? Has there been a moment in time where — a particular assignment or something's really stuck into your mind or into your heart, because it's just really affected you?   MAJ. GEN. SHERMAN  30:05 Absolutely. I will tell you, as we go back, as we were kind of talking about decisions that you make in your youth, and that critical decision that I made in the fall of '94 I mean, I have worked with some of the most amazing people I've worked in my life. I have gotten a chance to go to places I never thought that I would see. And so, when you kind of roll up, I would say it was my final squadron command, and I would say that that was a real culminating squadron command. So I commanded four squadrons, and we command early, and we command often, and there's a lot of responsibility that that's placed on us as young officers to command as a young officer. And so having the opportunity to command two times as a captain, or one time, you know, as a major-select, then as a major, then as a lieutenant colonel. So that culminating command would have been Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan in May of 2012 to May of 2013 and you know, it was interesting because all of my previous squadron commands had all been vested in either the contingency response or the kind of combat contingency environments. And it was almost like all of those were leading me to this moment. So let me just kind of set the conditions on what Bagram was like at that point in time. We had grown the squadron to about a 1,200-person squadron, huge squadron. And what we were also responsible for is we had taken over battle space ownership from the Army. So the Air Force was controlling 220 square miles of battle space throughout Parwan province, which is a huge. I mean, it's twice the size of Washington, D.C., if you want to try to give a comparison, more or less is fair to look at that level as just a huge amount of terrain in which our airmen were responsible from everything from humanitarian operations and goodwill outreach to engagements to literal kinetic action and combat in the battle space. And so a part of this culmination was, was an environment where as the defense force commander — as that squadron commander to them as a lieutenant colonel at that point — I mean how we are weaving ourselves into their lives, and how we are working with their section commanders, and how we're working and managing the value of our perimeter defenses with our teams that were going outside of the wire doing legitimate patrolling and engagement and things along those lines, was huge. And I think that that is an example. And when you look in the rearview mirror to say, ‘Gosh, now this, a lot of this makes sense, like all of these assignments, whether by design or whether by fate, somehow gave me an experience that at this moment, I needed it most.' And I think, as I talk, we've really enjoyed being here with the cadets and talking to them about, how does a leader really develop trust, and how does trust really manifest itself? And so, through the time that we were there, and the engagement as their leader — not just the leader who's just simply circulating, because that's important, but they also need to see your decision making and your strategic thought. And how do you react under pressure? How are you reacting as we've got incoming in, and what do you do being the person in the joint defense operations center, helping to manage that, and how are you both taking care of people, and how are you managing mission? And they see that. And so I would say that the development of that level of trust, especially in an environment where you are literally dealing with high costs, is huge. And so I think there was one, situation that really rests on my heart that and I don't talk about this to give validation, but I think I talk about it on it's about how people connect, and why do I feel so strongly that leadership is a human experience, like this is a what we are doing as a human experience. And so I was retiring my chief. So I was asked by my chief at Bagram — this was some years later. He's out of the 105th Base Defense Squadron out of the New York Air National Guard, and him and I were a phenomenal team there. Dave Pritchard and I just made a great team. And so he was retiring, and asked me to come back and do his retirement. So we had done the retirement ceremony. We were at the VFW afterwards, having his after-party and so forth. And so I had gone into the bathroom for a comfort break and washed my hands and things like that. And I noticed, as I was kind of moving towards the bathroom, there was kind of a young man who was kind of floating. You know, floating around. And so I came out of the restroom as I was finished, and he was waiting there at the exit of the restroom for me, and kind of, you know, got in front of me, and he stood there, and he looked at me, and he goes, ‘Hey, sir, I just, I needed to let you know this, that I was one of the airmen in one of your patrols that got hit by an IED, and he said, your investment in us, and the words that you used and when you came to talk to us, and the faith that you had in us gave me the courage to go back outside of the wire when you asked us to go back outside.' And so why that rests so heavy is when you think about what, what is the what is the con? The consequence there is that somebody believed in you so much that when you spoke to them and said the word, they were going to go back out and do it again, in spite of what had just happened to you. And I don't think there is any stronger level of trust that you can ask from somebody than to have one of those moments. And so that moment just resides very, very heavy on my soul, because I think it puts into real, tangible context, what is the responsibility of leadership? What is your responsibility of leadership?   Naviere Walkewicz  36:42 I'm letting that sit a little bit, because I can't even imagine the amount of feeling that you had first for him, the courage to share that with you. Because I'm sure that he really wanted to share that. I'm curious if you can remember perhaps, what he might have been referring to, like what you were sharing with the men and women there.   MAJ. GEN. SHERMAN  37:02 So, you know, it was also a part of things that, in times after Bagram have really been used for me as a senior leader on why I reinforced the importance of values. And, this was one particular incident there that really comes to mind is, and I use this when I when I talk to people, because I again, it's the consequence, and it's why our responsibility as leaders to set the right conditions and culture and all of that is so incredibly valuable. And so I talked to people about a story about we had had a situation where we had some real destabilization in the battle space. There was a particular village that we were having some unique challenges with, and we were doing a lot of kind of battlefield shaping, and we were doing some particular village engagement, and the engagement just wasn't happening. And so we were now kind of starting to escalate our interaction with the village a little bit more and as we were doing that, we were now going to start doing more shaping operations. So it just so happens that one of these nights —this was in the late fall, early winter of 2012 — and we were sending one of our patrols outside to do some shaping and engagement operation there. But this was in the evening. This was a different aspect that we were working for this particular mission. And so mounted up that the airmen are ready to go. They're pushing outside, they're right on time, and everything is going according to plan, and they are getting close to what we call the objective rally point. So that was where they were going to rally up before they actually moved into the village after that. And so everything was going according to plan. And the only thing they needed to do before they got to the objective rally point was really kind of go down a small gully over a rise, and then they meet at their objective rally point at that point. And so teams are moving out. First truck over the rise, getting to the point. Second truck over, everything's going fine. Third truck over, fourth truck after that, BOOM, off goes the IED. And what had happened is, they were waiting for this opportunity, and they knew exactly what to do. And that is, if you hit the last truck in the movement, you've got three trucks that are gone ahead of time, and now we've got folks in a very precarious situation. And so what I talk to people about, when we talk about conditions and the real impact that a leader has, is I'll talk to them about who was in that truck, who was in that MRAP that we were sending down at that point in time. And inside that MRAP was the face of America. And the explosion was significant, and it did some considerable damage. It threw the engine out of it, penetrated the hole, ripped one of the doors off the side in the front. And so, you know, the truck commander was National Guard from, actually from Tennessee, and he had gotten injured, broken an arm because that door had peeled back. And as the door peeled back, his arm got caught and broke his arm. The driver, Asian American coming out of the state of California, active duty. He had injuries to his legs because of the penetration of the hole. We had a gunner up in the turret, African American female from the New York Air National Guard. She had a broken pelvis at the time, and she just stayed on the gun the entire time despite her injuries. We had our radio operator. European American female coming from the Midwest. She was actually Air Force Reserve. She had a case of TBI from the explosion, and she was still making calls on the radio. We had two of our riflemen in the back, both came from Hispanic heritage, one of them from Puerto Rican heritage, one of them from Mexican heritage. They were very fortunate that while they got tossed around the back and had some minor TBI issues, they were more or less bumps and bruises, and they were all by themselves. Yeah, because they were all alone, they were in the middle of Afghanistan, they had just gotten hit. And so for me, what's so important about that story is that if we did not set the right culture and the right values and the right expectations and be in a leader by example, and they were harassing each other on Bagram, and they were assaulting each other on Bagram, and they weren't respecting each other on Bagram, and they didn't care about each other on Bagram, they would have died out there that night. But they treated each other like a family, and they cared about each other like a family, and they took care of each other like a family that night, and they lived and they all came home. So for me, if we're going to talk about what is the true consequence of leadership — and I use consequence deliberately, because oftentimes that's used in a pejorative manner — but this is the true result of your actions, that if you don't set those conditions, then you are legitimately putting your people at risk. And so that whole experience at Bagram, and in so many ways that we all carry our scars and our bruises and things like that. I wouldn't trade that experience for the world, but that was tough. And I often describe it as a tale of two cities. You know, it was the best of times. It was the worst of times.   Naviere Walkewicz  42:34 I think a lot of times, when leaders go through experiences like that, they have some more fortunate than others, but a support network. And I would guess it would be your family. How has your family played a role in these moments in your life, in helping you as a leader?   MAJ. GEN. SHERMAN  42:54 So I will say it's primarily my wife. I have got this wonderful support of parents and my in-laws and so forth. And what's been truly fortunate is how close I am with my in-laws. Because when Laurie and I were dating while I was a cadet, anytime I had an overnight or weekend pass, I was over at her mom and dad's house and so I think that being married to somebody that has truly known you from the beginning, you know, where, whether we got a training weekend going on, or something like that, or I'm working first BCT or whatnot, that Laurie was a unique part of all of these things. And I would say that it has been incredibly heartwarming to watch her interact with the cadets here, because it's fun, because her and I do everything together. And so as we're going to events, I'll have a group of cadets that I'm talking to, and then I'll look over and Laurie's surrounded by a group of cadets who are asking her just very insightful questions about our experiences together, and ‘Was it tough sending them away on deployments?' Or how, you know, in those tough times, ‘How do you how do you keep your marriage together?' Just really insightful questions to ask, but she has just been so central to everything that I do. And so going back a little bit and talking about, like the strength of our relationship and how much that helps, we actually needed to have that breakup period as horribly painful as that was, and wow, was I carrying a torch for her all of those years. I mean, I remember, you know, as time was going by, I would talk to my mom, and I'd be like, ‘Mom, I just wish that Laurie could see the man that I become.' But we needed that time because oftentimes, and what we found in ourselves, we didn't know it at the time, because you're living in your environment and you can't see it, right? Is that in youth, things are often absolutes. And you often will get to a place where you're starting your marriage, your relationship is growing. And if you start to talk about marriage, there are things that we have found were absolutes for us. You know, certain things that we did, how we practiced our faith. Did we open up presents on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, but the expectation was somebody was going to have to give up their particular tradition to conform to the tradition of one of the spouses. And in your youth, that seems reasonable, and I think we needed that time to be apart, having had that time together at such an important time in each of our lives here. But we needed that time apart, because I think we needed that frame of reference as we grew as people into adults. Grew as young adults. And now all of a sudden here I'm getting multiple assignments, and now being thrust into leadership positions with accountability and authority, and then coming back to that, all of a sudden, you're realizing, ‘Gosh, the world just isn't always in absolutes. And maybe a marriage doesn't have to be zero sum, but maybe a marriage can be positive sum.' And do we really have to make somebody give up something that is important to them, that is a part of their identity? Because somehow you feel like you have to conform your marriage into one side or the other. And so, I think for us that was that was so incredibly important. So to kind of get to that story is that, you know, I left Aviano and I went to Al Dhafra. I was in Al Dhafra actually for September 11. It was my first squadron command, but it was a squadron command I wasn't expecting, because I came there as a chief of security forces for about a 70-person security forces flight as a part of the 763rd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron at Al Dhafra. And then all of a sudden, 9/11 happens, and we went from about 400 people on Al Dhafra to about 4,000. And you know, U-2s came in, ISR platforms came in. Everything changed. And all of a sudden, this 70-person security forces flight that I had grew into about a 350-person security forces squadron. And AFSET said, ‘Hey, Sherman, you built it, you keep it, and we'll replace you with a major when you leave.' And I was a six-year captain, and so then finishing up that assignment, and I got picked up for — there was a point to that story — but it was about coming back, is that, hey, I got these new, unique experiences that grew me under my belt. And then I came back to do an AFIT program at Cal State San Bernardino. And that was the moment that brought Laurie and I back together.   Naviere Walkewicz  In what way?   MAJ. GEN. SHERMAN And so, I had a health scare. Nobody knows what it was. We never figured it out. Doctors never figured it out. But it was one of those things, like, all of a sudden, I shotgun something out to everybody I knew. I said, ‘Hey, doctors are a little bit concerned, you know, keep me in your thoughts.' And so Laurie, Laurie is like, ‘Holy cow, you can't just send a one liner and leave it at that.' So she called my mom and dad and said, ‘What's his phone number?' And so it started to turn into ‘Hey, give me all of your test results after you get it back.' Then pretty soon we're talking a couple times a week, and then pretty soon we're talking every other day, and then we are talking every day. And the beauty of this was that we already knew each other, so we already knew what everybody's favorite color was — by the way, Laurie's is purple. We knew what music each other liked. We knew things about each other. And some of the things that actually drew us together when we were dating here was, you know, we had things like some common family traditions, like, you know, Italian fish on Christmas Eve and sitting around the table for hours and stuff like that were all things that we had in common. So we already knew that about each other. Now, her and I on the phone, we're getting into some real, like substantive discussions, children, faith. How do you how you raise children? How do you know, what are we going to do for different traditions? What happens if I have to take a remote; what does that mean? And so we were getting into these really, deep conversations. And, you know, I would come back from either class or then when I PCs to the security forces center out at Lackland, you know, I would come home from work, and this was in the old flip phone days where you had a battery that came off the back. So I would have one battery in the charger, and then I would have an earbud in, and I'd have the phone in my pocket. Yeah, and I'd come home and to call her, and we would just go throughout the evening. So I'm ironing BDUs at the time, shining my boots and stuff like that, and so, and we were just talking. And then we were just kind of like living life together. And, after that point, it became very clear that those two young people who sincerely cared about each other, now, each of us grew up and had experiences in a place that allowed us to really appreciate each other and really love each other. And you know, we were married just a little over a year after that. And it has been phenomenal, her support. And I think one of the great testaments to that was, 10 days after we got married, I went to Baghdad, but she's like, ‘I grew up in the Air Force. I know how this works. We're gonna move the house. I'll get the house put together.' And she's also a professional in her own right, which is great. So she was working in a legal office here as a paralegal and legal assistant here in Colorado Springs, and has been a GS employee for the last 18-plus years. So what's great is she, too has her own aspect of service. What I love about it is that in the jobs that she's in and then the jobs that I'm in, we can talk shop, and then we cannot talk shop, right? And so she's the first person I go to if I have to ask a question, she's the first person that I'll go to say, ‘Hey, did I do that right? Or do I need to backtrack on that a little bit?' Because she knows me, and she knows me completely, and that level of trust and love and faith that we have for each other has truly enabled me to be able to serve our airmen on a level that I don't think would have been possible without her.   Naviere Walkewicz  51:59 Would you say that she's had a role in your development as a leader, in the way that you lead.   MAJ. GEN. SHERMAN  52:05 Oh, absolutely, absolutely, because, and I love it, because her experience as a brat and her dad as a chief gives her a very unique lens to look through. And so the advice that she gives me she can give me from her teenage self in some way, you know, from that experience, watching how her dad interacted with something or knowing her aspect about this. And then as she's developed professionally, working on the E-Ring at the Pentagon a couple different times, working for very senior leaders, knows how to navigate that space. So then I'll go to her for advice, like, ‘Hey, how did your boss handle something like this?' ‘Well, let me tell you what, how we work through this...' And so I would absolutely say that that Laurie has uniquely influenced and helped me to become the best version of myself that I can be.   Naviere Walkewicz  53:03 Wow. Well, I want to ask you a little bit about developing yourself as well, because one of the questions we like to ask is, what are you doing every day to make yourself a better leader? Can you share what that might be?   MAJ. GEN. SHERMAN  53:17 I've said it a couple times during this: I truly believe that leadership is a human experience, so for me, it's about the interaction. And so oftentimes, advice that I've given to people — like there are amazing resources abound that can help people, give people leadership perspectives, and we can either learn it from history, or we can learn it through study. We can learn it through analysis. We can learn it through books. And I've always talked to people about use the external tools that help to grow you, but make sure that you're using it to influence the personality that you already have. Because oftentimes what happens is, is that people will have this really strong desire to say, “OK, I want to make sure that I do this right. And so in doing this right, let me make sure I've got my checklist, and so I'm going to greet them, I'm going to ask them how their family is, I'm going to ask them if the kid did all right in the baseball game. And I'm going to go through my checklist, and if I do that, I fulfill my leadership obligation.' Now not everybody does, and I'm making generalities on but, but I think that there can oftentimes be the allure that when you are focusing on what may be the theory or the principle of the day, and not using it to supplement and grow and mature your personality, that there is a strong allure to want to wholesale replicate what it was that you learned, and you're doing it in a noble place. It's not nefarious. It's being done in a noble, genuine place. But there's that allure to say, ‘OK, good, I really like what I've learned. I'm going to do these things and step through.' And so why I talk so much about the experience, and why I talk so much about the interaction, is that the more that you know the people that you may be influencing by just simply being there and understanding what that means. It means you're eternalizing the value of your presence. You're listening to their stories, and you're understanding for them, what are the things that are motivating them? What are the things that they value? Because each generation, each environment, each condition is going to require something a little bit different from you, and if you don't take the time to understand your environment or generation or cultural nuances or things like that on where you're at, then you are missing that opportunity to develop trust, where they start to believe in you as a person, and not just the rank and position that you hold, because they'll do the right thing for the rank and position that you hold. That's the caliber of people that we have in this Air Force of ours. They'll do the right thing. But if you transcend that in the fact that they believe in you wholeheartedly and trust you, oftentimes with their own lives, it means that you've invested something into them, where they truly know that you care. And that goes back to that A1C on the cork board that said, ‘I need somebody who cares about me as a person.'   Naviere Walkewicz  56:41 You know, as I think about what you've experienced through your career and the lessons you've learned, both professionally and personally, what would you say to yourself back then that you should be doing back then to get to where you're at now? Because we have listeners that are like, ‘What can I start planting today, that will bloom down the road?'   MAJ. GEN. SHERMAN  57:03 Absolutely. And so I think if I was to go back and put my arm around Cadet First Class Sherman, I think what I would do is — because it is, it is oftentimes easy to look in the crystal clear mirror of hindsight, right? But I think instead, what I would do is I would put my arm around him and say, ‘Keep following your heart and let the failures happen, because the failures are going to grow and let the stumbles happen and enjoy the triumphs with people and be appreciative for what got you there.' And I think it would be more of the encouragement of like, ‘You have laid out a path for you take the path wherever it goes, the joy, the pain, the triumph, the failure, all of those things, because all of that helps to develop the leader.' And oftentimes you want to go back and say, gosh, if I was going to talk to my previous self, then I would say, ‘Ah, don't do that one thing,' right? But I'm looking at it saying that if I didn't do that one thing, then I'm not sure that I would be where I'm at at a time to make sure I didn't do that thing at a moment that was incredibly catastrophic. And so while we have this desire to want to prevent ourselves from the failure, I think that what we have to do is say you're going to fail and you need to fail, and it's going to sound — relish in the failure, because it is often emotionally troubling, especially those of us that come here because we are Type A perfectionist, and that's part of the draw of coming to this amazing place. Is there a certain personality traits that help us to be successful here, but not all of those personality traits make us uniquely successful in all situations outside, and so you've got to have that failure at some point in time. And the failure that you can get up and say, ‘OK, I did this. This happened. My soul is bruised. My ego is bruised. I may have to take a little bit of accountability for this. OK, now I need to have the courage to take the next step forward again.' Because I could easily retreat back to a safe place, and I could become risk averse, and all that does is hurt the people around you. OK. I have to have the courage to breathe and take the step again and get back in there. So I would tell my — I don't think I would want to prevent myself from doing anything. I think even the growth that took place while Laurie and I were apart — and, like I said, that torch that I carried for her — I think if I had whispered in my ear and said, ‘Hey, just relax, you're gonna marry her.' I think I needed that torch, because that in my own mind and my own emotion was me needing to become a better man, and so I think I needed to go through — like, sometimes you need the struggle, and sometimes the things that are most valuable are the things that you had to go through the struggle for, right? And I think that's where my blue collar ethics background comes in. It's like, I'm just going to roll up my sleeves and I'm going to work through the struggle.   Naviere Walkewicz  1:00:36 Wow. Well, we took a look back. I just want to ask you a question forward. So do you think about legacy? And what do you want your legacy to be? Is that something that plays in your mind as you wake up each morning or go to lead people?   MAJ. GEN. SHERMAN  1:00:50 I think the way that I look at it is, I look at it in a in a different aspect, and the way that I look at it is in a very confined point to point. It's not about what is going to be Tom Sherman's legacy when he retires someday, but was that interaction that I had with somebody to give them some encouraging words when they fell down, did that matter to them at that moment? Because there are people for me in my failures that were commanders, that were leaders, that were mentors, that were senior enlisted, that, you know, grabbed that lieutenant by the arm and helped to lift me up. And their memories are etched in my fabric. And so I think that it's about that individual event that your legacy will live in the people in which you made a difference to them.   Naviere Walkewicz  1:01:49 Well, I'll share with you, I was telling my son — he's a cadet, a third-class cadet, actually, now he's about to be a C2C — that I was doing this podcast with you, and he said, ‘What an incredible leader, Mom, he motivates me. He's so inspiring.' So your legacy is already through my son—   MAJ. GEN. SHERMAN  1:02:05 Thank you! That means — thank you so much for sharing.   Naviere Walkewicz  1:02:10 —that you really made an impact. So we're going to get to your final thoughts here in a little bit. But before we do, I want to make sure that you know our podcasts publish on every second Tuesday of the month, and you can certainly listen to Gen. Sherman in any of our other podcasts on longblueleadership.org. So Gen. Sherman, what would you like to leave our listeners with today? This has been incredible, by the way. Thank you.   MAJ. GEN. SHERMAN  1:02:32 I have truly enjoyed this, and it's just been — it was just wonderful having the conversation with you, and it's in real honor to be a part of this. I truly believe in what you're doing here.   Naviere Walkewicz  1:02:43 Thank you. It's my pleasure to help share your story and help inspire others. And is there anything we might leave with our listeners that that they can part with tonight?   MAJ. GEN. SHERMAN  1:02:51 I think, for me, you need to love what you do and love I think, is one of the most powerful words in language. And I don't just say the English language. I say in language because of the strength behind the meaning and how wide the meaning can be impactful. If you love what you do, people will feel that your very presence will make a difference. They'll feel that if you love what you do, then you're being, you know, internally, inspired by the love that you have for what you're being a part of, right? If you love and care about your people, they will follow you to the ends of the Earth, because they know the passion that you have and the belief that you have in them. So I think that as we go back to these things, we oftentimes look at the terms of courage and love may seem diametrically opposed, and I would attest that you can be most courageous and that your courage will be most effective only when it's buttressed by the love that you have in what you do and who you do it with.   Naviere Walkewicz  1:04:08 Thank you, sir, for that. Thank you for being on Long Blue Leadership.   MAJ. GEN. SHERMAN  1:04:11 Absolutely. Thank you. This was a wonderful time. It was a real honor.   Naviere Walkewicz  1:04:14 Thank you. Well, until next time, I'm Naviere Walkewicz. We'll see you on Long Blue Leadership.     KEYWORDS Leadership, Air Force Academy, Major General Thomas P. Sherman, mentorship, personal growth, security forces, work-life balance, family support, continuous improvement, legacy       The Long Blue Line Podcast Network is presented by the U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundation        

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Episode Summary: In this deeply moving and powerful episode, Amy Wheeler sits down with Dr. Steffany Moonaz—yoga researcher, author, educator, and founder of Yoga for Arthritis—to discuss her professional contributions to the field of yoga therapy, and the personal story that nearly shattered everything she knew about herself.What begins as a conversation about the CLARIFY Guidelines and the evolution of yoga research quickly transitions into a vulnerable and heartfelt dialogue about grief, identity, traumatic brain injury (TBI), caregiving, and the long, often invisible road to healing.Dr. Moonaz shares the inspiration behind her memoir Driving Home: Cancer, Concussion, Mom and Me, and invites us into the emotional terrain of a year marked by tragedy, disorientation, and ultimately, profound transformation. Through the lens of yoga, neuroscience, and lived experience, she offers wisdom on surviving loss—not just the loss of loved ones, but the loss of self as we once knew it.If you've ever questioned how the tools of yoga serve us not just in theory, but in the darkest moments of real life, this conversation is for you.Topics We Explore:The origin and impact of the CLARIFY Guidelines for yoga researchWhat makes yoga research replicable, credible, and useful for cliniciansDr. Moonaz's academic leadership in yoga therapy at MUIH and SCUHSThe backstory of Yoga for Arthritis and its public health missionLiving through a year of compounded loss: traumatic brain injury, caregiving, and griefNavigating healthcare systems and trauma while healingWriting a memoir as a healing process and reflective practiceThe psychological and somatic experience of losing identity through injuryYoga therapy for grief, loss, and identity reconstructionSteffany's personal tapas (discipline) and her decision to keep showing upReclaiming wholeness post-trauma: a new “A-prime” version of selfFeatured Book:Driving Home: Cancer, Concussion, Mom and Me Now available in hardcover, paperback, and ebook formats.  Audiobook coming soon—narrated by Dr. Steffany Moonaz herselfConnect with Steffany Moonaz:Website: https://arthritis.yoga Explore professional trainings in Yoga for Arthritis, mentoring opportunities, research publications, and continuing education courses. Upcoming offerings include:Online cohort: Yoga for Arthritis Level 1 Training (starting July 15, 2025)Self-paced options in yoga, Ayurveda, and pain scienceIn-person retreat at Yogaville, Summer 2026Quote from the Episode:“I had to grieve the things about me that I had lost, at the same time as grieving the loss of my mother... But I also believe that I have made up for the loss of function with who I have grown into as a human.” — Dr. Steffany Moonaz Special Thanks:To Dr. Moonaz for her honesty, strength, and generosity. And to our listeners—may this story remind you of your own resilience, your own wisdom, and the power of bearing witness to the full spectrum of the human experience.Information on Amy:www.amywheeler.comwww.TheOptimalState.com

Meet Tom Jensen, founder of Elect  Wellness. He aims to make health improvements accessible and effective for everyone. They bring the gym to you!Programs are holistic, covering in-home physical training, dietitian-led nutrition coaching, and lifestyle counseling. Elect  Wellness promotes structured exercise that boosts neuroplasticity,supports neural repair with targeted nutrients like omega‑3s and antioxidants, and removes barriers to consistent rehabilitation. Clients enjoy daily support and a thorough 27‑point monthly check‑in. Tune in to discover how Elect Wellness is redefining recovery for brain injury survivors through precision, compassion, and convenience.Support the showNew episodes drop every other Thursday everywhere you listen to podcasts.

Let us know what you think! Text us!In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with veteran Alex Briggs to explore the life-altering impact of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and blast exposure on today's warfighters. Alex shares raw, first-hand accounts from his deployments, his battles with invisible wounds, and his mission to change how the system supports veterans post-service.From navigating the VA to finding hope through alternative treatments like hyperbaric oxygen therapy, this episode unpacks the critical gaps in veteran care—and the urgent need for advocacy, education, and action.Whether you're a veteran, family member, healthcare provider, or supporter of those who serve, Alex's story offers valuable insight into recovery, resilience, and what it means to fight for those who've already fought for us.

Show SummaryOn today's episode, feature a conversation with Robin Kelleher, the CEO and co-founder of Hope For The Warriors, a national nonprofit dedicated to uplifting service members, veterans, and military families as they navigate the complexities of military life.   Provide FeedbackAs a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. About Today's GuestRobin Kelleher is the CEO and co-founder of Hope For The Warriors®, a national nonprofit dedicated to uplifting service members, veterans, and military families as they navigate the complexities of military life. For 20 years, Robin has led HOPE with a unique blend of strategic insight and compassionate leadership. Through cultivating meaningful partnerships, driving the vision and impact of HOPE's mission across diverse communities, and building teams that deliver tangible outcomes, Robin has created countless opportunities to meet the evolving needs of our military families.Under her guidance, Hope For The Warriors has become a trusted voice in veteran and military family advocacy and a catalyst for restoring self, family, and hope within the military communityLinks Mentioned During the EpisodeHope For The Warriors WebsitePsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's resource of the week is the PsychArmor course Invisible Wounds at Home: Understanding Invisible Wounds. In this course, you will learn about four unseen wounds of military service, and be introduced to our series that includes specific courses on myths and facts about PTSD, Depression, TBI and Substance Use Disorder. You can find the resource here:  https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/invisible-wounds-at-home-understanding-invisible-wounds Episode Partner: Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

In this episode, Dr. Scott Sherr – Board-Certified Internal Medicine physician and leading voice in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) – joins us to explore how oxygen under pressure can radically shift outcomes in recovery, rehab, and performance. We break down how HBOT complements neuromuscular reeducation tools like the Neubie, especially for patients with neurological conditions, chronic pain, or mitochondrial dysfunction, plus additional benefits for athletic recovery and performance. If you're looking for cutting-edge strategies to enhance neuroplasticity, energy production, and functional recovery, this conversation is a must-listen. We cover: - The science of HBOT and its epigenetic, anti-inflammatory, and vascular effects - How HBOT and Neubie together can accelerate outcomes in MS, stroke, TBI, and CRPS - Why timing and metabolic readiness matter before using HBOT, and how not addressing these can have negative consequences - The role of methylene blue and other mitochondrial enhancers - Performance, brain function, and recovery for athletes and high-performers - Health Optimization Medicine as a proactive model for cellular health - Real case insights from both HBOT and Neubie applications Dr. Sherr brings a systems-level view that bridges conventional medicine with future-forward technology, and it's a powerful complement to the NeuFit Method. 

¿Oyes eso? Sí… es el TOC llamando a tu puerta. En este episodio de La Teoría de la Mente, nos sumergimos en el complejo y fascinante mundo del Trastorno Obsesivo-Compulsivo (TOC). No importa si lo sufres, si te dedicas a la psicología o simplemente tienes ciertos comportamientos compulsivos: este programa es para ti. Descubriremos qué es el TOC, cómo se manifiesta y por qué no es simplemente una “manía” o “costumbre rara”. Exploramos su raíz biológica, los mecanismos cerebrales involucrados y las razones por las que la incertidumbre nos cuesta tanto tolerar. ¿Por qué alguien comprueba 20 veces si ha cerrado la puerta? ¿Por qué lavar las manos puede convertirse en una necesidad incontrolable? Todo tiene una explicación. A través de ejemplos reales, como los casos de Ana y Juan, entenderemos cómo el TOC impacta la vida diaria, y por qué a veces nuestras emociones parecen gritar más fuerte que la lógica. ¿Sabías que incluso infecciones como las de garganta pueden disparar síntomas obsesivo-compulsivos en niños? ¿O que el intestino podría estar involucrado en cómo pensamos? Además, te presentamos las dos terapias con mayor evidencia científica: la Terapia de Prevención de Respuesta (EPR) y la Terapia Basada en Inferencias (TBI). Te contamos cómo funcionan, por qué ayudan y qué puedes esperar si decides comenzar un tratamiento. También incluimos consejos prácticos para sostener la ansiedad y aprender a no alimentar el ciclo del TOC. ✨ Este episodio también desmonta mitos como “si lo pienso es porque lo quiero hacer”, o “si tengo dudas, es que algo malo puede pasar”. Verás cómo el TOC se convierte en un secuestrador de tu sistema de alarma interna... y cómo puedes empezar a liberarte. Si alguna vez te has sentido atrapado en pensamientos repetitivos, si te cuesta dejar de comprobar, contar o buscar certezas absolutas, este capítulo te ofrece claves para comprender que no estás solo y que sí hay salida. Si necesitas ayuda especializada o quieres contactar con nuestro equipo experto en TOC, puedes escribirnos a info@amadag.com o llamarnos al 911198157. ️ Palabras clave (SEO): TOC,trastorno obsesivo compulsivo,obsesiones,compulsiones,terapia TOC,prevención de respuesta,EPR,TBI,tratamiento TOC,neurociencia TOC,ansiedad,rituales mentales,TOC puro,terapia psicológica,supersticiones,incertidumbre,neuroplasticidad,emociones intensas,psicología,psicólogos,trastorno ansiedad,control mental,trastorno ansiedad obsesiva,terapia cognitiva,AMADAG,La Teoría de la Mente Hashtags: #TOC #Ansiedad #Psicología #LaTeoríaDeLaMente #SaludMental #Compulsiones Enlaces con emojis: Nuestra escuela de ansiedad: www.escuelaansiedad.com Nuestro nuevo libro: www.elmapadelaansiedad.com Visita nuestra página Web: http://www.amadag.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Asociacion.Agorafobia/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amadag.psico/ ▶️ YouTube Amadag TV: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC22fPGPhEhgiXCM7PGl68rw 5 títulos alternativos (formato clickbait): 4 hábitos que te ayudarán a liberarte del TOC (aunque ahora no lo creas) Deja de intentar controlar todo: así es como el TOC te engaña (y cómo vencerlo) Esta técnica psicológica puede cambiar tu vida si sufres TOC (y está científicamente probada) 5 cosas que nunca debes hacer si tienes pensamientos obsesivos ¿Y si no es solo ansiedad? Así descubrí que tenía TOC sin saberlo

What if science wasn't just about data—but about meaning? And what if stories were our most powerful technology for building a better future?This week on Nonprofit Nation, we're joined by Dr. Vivienne Ming—theoretical neuroscientist, delusional inventor, and founder of The Human Trust—for a mind-expanding conversation about the stories we tell about science, progress, and ourselves.Vivienne is known for using AI, neuroscience, and epigenetics to tackle “impossible” problems—from detecting postpartum depression to transforming global economic inclusion. But what drives her work isn't just data—it's a deep belief in human capacity, creativity, and meaning.In this episode, we explore:Why science needs storytellers—and how nonprofits can play that roleHow to make data emotionally resonant and ethically soundWhat it means to center humanity (not just efficiency) in technologyHow nonprofits can help shape systems that actually serve peopleWhat imagination and science fiction can teach us about real-world changeIf you've ever struggled to communicate complex ideas, justify your mission, or bridge the gap between vision and impact—this episode is for you.Hit play now, then subscribe to Nonprofit Nation for more expert insights!About Vivienne MingDr. Vivienne Ming explores maximizing human capacity as a theoretical neuroscientist, delusional inventor, and demented author. Over her career she's founded 6 startups, been chief scientist at 2 others, and founded The Human Trust, a philanthropic data trust and “mad science incubator” that explores seemingly intractable problems—from a lone child's disability to global economic inclusion—for free. She co-founded Dionysus Health, which combines AI and epigenetics to invent the first ever biological test for postpartum depression and change the lives of millions of families. She also develops AI tools for learning at home and in school, models of bias in hiring and promotion, and neurotechnologies to treat dementia and TBI. In her free time, Vivienne designs AI systems to treat her son's diabetes, predict manic episodes in bipolar sufferers, and reunite orphan refugees with extended family members. For relaxation, she writes science fiction and spends time with her wife and children. Vivienne was named one of “10 Women to Watch in Tech” by Inc. Magazine and one of the BBC's 100 Women in 2017. She is featured frequently for her research and inventions in The Financial Times, The Atlantic, Quartz Magazine and the New York Times.

Dr. Steven Flanagan, a nationally renowned expert in the field of traumatic brain injury (TBI), has worked at the Rusk Rehabilitation Institute at NYU Langone Health since 2008. He serves as the Howard A. Rusk Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine and Chairperson of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. A former President of the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R), he is certified by the American Board of PM&R (Brain Injury Medicine). A graduate of the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey, he completed his medical residency at Mt. Sinai Medical Center/Cabrini, Rehabilitation. Part 1 The discussion covered the following topics: his involvement at Rusk in patient care, research, and professional organizations; impact of COVID on Rusk; traumatic brain injury biomarkers; and recruitment and retention of health professionals.      

Welcome to today's episode of WTR, where we explore the depths of conscious living and what it truly means to live an expanded life. Join us to be inspired, encouraged, transformed and to experience a deep sense of joy and possibility. Wisdom comes in many forms and guises. People search out wisdom in the hope that it will bring answers of some kind, in service to creating a more fulfilling life. Since this show is WTR, I invited today's guest who is rooted in the philosophical tradition of wisdom mentorship.                I'm Laurie Seymour, host of Wisdom Talk Radio and CEO and founder of The Baca Institute, home of the Quantum Connection Process. You can go to TBI to discover your unique connection with the essence of who you are by taking the Quantum Connection quiz. Why quantum connection? We are each designed to directly connect with Source differently. Knowing your own style opens a deeper connection with the Universe. It's the secret to creating what you truly want in your life. Because who you are is exactly who is needed.Simon Drew is an Australian poet, author, musician, photographer, and philosophical mentor. He is most well-known for his work with the Practical Stoic Podcast, which evolved into the Walled Garden — a podcast and online community where he and two colleagues explore a wide range of topics regarding philosophy, beliefs, ideas, and creativity. Simon's poetry, music, and writings often play in the realms of mysticism, prophecy, mythology, and wisdom, bringing the deepest insights of his consciousness to light in search of answers to life's most fundamental questions. His first book is The Poet & The Sage.Find Simon Drew at: https://www.simonjedrew.com/ & https://thewalledgarden.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonjedrew/Facebook & Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/simonjedrew/ & https://www.facebook.com/groups/thewalledgardencommunity/Find Laurie Seymour at https://thebacainstitute.com/ .Follow Wisdom Talk Radio on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wisdomtalkradio Subscribe on Apple.Want to reach out to me? You can email me directly at laurie@thebacainstitute.com If you are enjoying our show and you'd like to spread the love, please subscribe, download, comment, and tell your friends and family about us. We want to thank you for your continued support. We really appreciate it! Find more episodes of Wisdom Talk Radio HERE Discover your Quantum Connection Style! (QUIZ)The first step to mastering your Quantum Connection is to know your natural style of being in the world.We are each designed to connect with Source differently. Knowing your style, with both your superpowers and your learning edge, is the first step of aligning with your inner guidance at a deeper level than you ever thought you could. It's the doorway to creating what you truly want in your life.Click here to take the quiz now: Quantum Connection QuizSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wisdom-talk-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

I had the pleasure of speaking with Brian Trzaskos - expert in somatics, embodiment, and practical, sensation-based coaching. With deep roots in physical therapy and Tai Chi, Brian brings a grounded, intelligent approach to the body that immediately impressed me. After a short centering practice perfect for resetting after a busy day, we explore his “body-breath-vision” model, dive into how the nervous system really organizes itself, and unpack what it means to coach from a truly embodied place. Brian's got some unique and genuinely useful methods, and I could've talked with him for hours. Read more about Brian's work here: http://www.somaticcoachingacademy.com/ ----------------------------------------------- Brian Trzaskos, PT, LMT, SBMC, CSCS, CMP, MI-C,  is the co-creator of the trauma-sensitive Sensation-Based Motivation Coaching method. He has extensive experience in diverse settings ranging from working at the world-renowned Craig Hospital for TBI and SCI Rehabilitation, operating his own integrative wellness center in Northern New York, and creating two internationally attended training institutions.  As a practicing physical therapist and student of eastern movement and mindfulness practices for 30 years, Brian is a nationally recognized expert for his work in training health and wellness professionals how to successfully overcome mental wellness, burnout, and chronic pain challenges with trauma-sensitive, somatic coaching practices.  He currently acts as Director of Education at the Somatic Coaching Academy and earned his degree in Physical Therapy and Trauma Informed Organizations certificate from the State University of New York at Buffalo. ----------------------------------------------- As a special gift for you, our loyal listeners, we are offering $200 off our flagship course, the Certificate of Embodiement Coaching when you use code CECPOD: https://embodimentunlimited.com/cec ----------------------------------------------- Check out our YouTube channel for more coaching tips and our Podcast channel for full episode videos Uplevel your coaching with a free copy of Mark's latest eBook, The Top 12 Embodiment Coaching Techniques  Join Mark for those juicy in-person workshops and events Fancy some free coaching demo sessions with Mark?  Connect with Mark Walsh on Instagram 

n this episode of Psychedelics Today, kicking of Psychedelic Science 2025 week in Denver, we sit down with Jonathan Dicksinson, Chief Executive Officer, and Trevor Millar, Chief Operations Officer of Ambio Life Sciences – one of the world's leading ibogaine clinics – to explore the potential of ibogaine for addiction, neuroregeneration, and how ethics, honoring experience, and sustainability will be key to delivering ibogaine at scale.  Trevor shares his early work supporting marginalized populations in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, which led to the founding of Liberty Root, one of Canada's first ibogaine clinics. Jonathan reflects on his apprenticeship in Mexican clinics, years of international advocacy with the Global Ibogaine Therapy Alliance, and drafting the first set of clinical guidelines for ibogaine detoxification. Together with paramedic and ibogaine safety protocols expert Jose Inzunza, they co-founded Ambio in Tijuana in 2021. They discuss: The unique safety standards Ambio has pioneered – including industry-wide clinical protocols and magnesium therapy to mitigate cardiac risk. Their scale: over 3,000 patients treated, with 100+ clients per month across five dedicated houses in Baja California. Ambio's groundbreaking neuroregenerative program for Parkinson's, MS, and traumatic brain injury – which has already drawn patients like Brett Favre and Clay Walker. How ibogaine appears to drive profound physiological change – including evidence of TBI reversal as shown in Stanford's 2024 study on Special Forces veterans. Why ibogaine isn't just a molecule – it opens a long-lasting “critical period” of neuroplasticity that must be supported with preparation, integration, and holistic care. The deeper story of sourcing: through his company Terragnosis, Jonathan is the only person with a legal export license for Tabernanthe iboga from Gabon, and Ambio is setting a precedent for reciprocal and ethical global supply chains. Their cautionary perspective on Texas' $50M push toward ibogaine clinical trials – and why the traditional “one drug, one indication” model misses the complexity and promise of psychedelic healing. They also make a compelling case that Ambio is already modeling what the future of psychedelic care should look like – not a single drug in a sterile clinical setting, but a comprehensive, integrated protocol combining preparation, medical oversight, and deep integration. “Start with the end in mind,” Trevor urges – Ambio isn't just part of the movement; it's the blueprint for how ibogaine could be delivered worldwide. Links: Ambio Website: https://ambio.life/ Significant lesion reduction and neural structural changes following ibogaine treatments for multiple sclerosis (Frontiers in Immunology, Feb 2025) Magnesium–ibogaine therapy in veterans with traumatic brain injuries (Nature Medicine, Jan 2024) Ibogaine reduced severe neuropathic pain associated with a case of brachial plexus nerve root avulsion (Frontiers in Pain Research, Aug 2023) Novel treatment of opioid use disorder using ibogaine and iboga in two adults (Journal of Psychedelic Studies, Jan 2020) Clinical Guidelines for Ibogaine-Assisted Detoxification Ambio Life Sciences Launches World's First Clinical Ibogaine Program for Patients With Neurodegenerative Conditions Bios:  Jonathan Dickinson is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Ambio Life Sciences. One of the world's leading experts on ibogaine, Jonathan brings over 15 years of experience in clinical care, traditional practice, and psychedelic research to his leadership at Ambio. A Mexico-licensed psychologist and former Executive Director of the Global Ibogaine Therapy Alliance, he authored the field's foundational safety guidelines and has published widely on ibogaine's therapeutic, cultural, and ecological significance. He holds the only active export license for Tabernanthe iboga root, led the first Nagoya-compliant export from Gabon, and was initiated into the Dissoumba/Fang tradition of Bwiti in 2014 and the Missoko tradition in 2022. He has co-authored peer-reviewed research on ibogaine's potential for trauma, TBI, pain, MS, and Parkinson's. At Ambio, he leads strategy, research, and innovation – advancing a globally scalable model of care that bridges tradition, science, and integrity. Trevor Millar is the Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of Ambio Life Sciences. A social entrepreneur and pioneer in ibogaine advocacy and treatment, Trevor brings over a decade of experience supporting individuals through addiction recovery, trauma healing, and post-treatment integration. His background includes co-founding the Canadian Psychedelic Association and serving as Chair of the Board for MAPS Canada. He has co-authored peer-reviewed research on ibogaine's applications for trauma, TBI, and opioid use disorder, and has been featured in award-winning documentaries including DOSED and In Waves and War. Grounded in personal experience and guided by a philosophical approach to healing, Trevor is helping shape a new model for ethical, integrative psychedelic care on a global scale. At Ambio, Trevor leads operations, strategic partnerships, and client experience – bridging clinical care with systems design, education, and public advocacy.

Taylor presents with a TBI and is recently learning to transfer from a wheelchair to a bed independently. The therapist aims to facilitate the learning process while minimizing cognitive load. Which training strategy is MOST effective for this stage of motor learning?A) Massed practice; intrinsic feedbackB) Distributed practice; concurrent feedbackC) Blocked practice; knowledge of results feedbackD) Random practice; knowledge of performance feedbackJoin the FREE Facebook Group: www.nptegroup.com

In this episode, we'll be talking about Cassie Ventura and trauma. Cassie is someone the world first met beside one of the most powerful names in music and business. From the outside, everything looked glamorous, even like something to aspire to. But what unfolded behind closed doors was something much darker. As Cassie bravely took the stand years later, now a mother and no longer silent, she revisited the pain she suffered and the years it took to reclaim her voice. We're going to go through her lawsuit from 2023, her testimony in May of 2025, what abuse really does to the brain, and why the question shouldn't be “Why didn't she leave?” but “What kept her from feeling like she could?”Connect with Paige:Instagram: instagram.com/reverietruecrime TikTok: tiktok.com/@paige.elmore Facebook: facebook.com/reverietruecrime Twitter/X: twitter.com/reveriecrimepod BlueSky: reverietruecrime.bsky.social Intro and Outro by Jahred Gomes: https://www.instagram.com/jahredgomes_officialSources:https://www.courthousenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/diddy-cassie.pdfhttps://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1251&context=intuitionhttps://www.domesticshelters.org/articles/health/how-trauma-rewires-the-brainhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0091302216300139#s0005https://abcnews.go.com/US/live-updates/sean-diddy-combs-trial-live-updates/?id=121656142https://www.janiceklaw.com/blog/how-sexual-abuse-affects-the-brain/https://www.womenagainstabuse.org/education-resources/learn-about-abuse/types-of-domestic-violencehttps://psychcentral.com/health/effects-of-emotional-abuse#brain-impactshttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/why-bad-looks-good/202107/why-do-domestic-violence-victims-return-to-abusershttps://psychcentral.com/blog/liberation/2017/10/long-term-narcissistic-abuse-can-cause-brain-damage#4https://dana.org/article/the-abused-brain/https://www.businessinsider.com/sean-diddy-combs-trial-striking-revelations-to-know-2025-5https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/live-blog/sean-diddy-combs-trial-cassie-ventura-lawyers-live-updates-rcna206807https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/cassie-ventura/index.htmlhttps://www.verywellmind.com/the-cycle-of-sexual-abuse-22460https://people.com/escort-hired-diddy-alleged-freak-offs-speaks-out-message-for-cassie-exclusive-11744158https://www.charliehealth.com/post/the-long-term-effects-of-narcissistic-abusehttps://deadline.com/2025/05/cassie-ventura-sean-diddy-combs-trial-1236395063/https://cptsdfoundation.org/2020/06/22/the-neuroscience-of-narcissism-and-narcissistic-abuse/https://www.npr.org/2025/05/13/nx-s1-5396851/diddy-trial-cassie-sean-combshttps://www.shorelinerecoverycenter.com/how-domestic-abuse-affects-the-brain/https://apnews.com/article/diddy-trial-sex-trafficking-cassie-testimony-69c7a6ad766103e39c4f7f35df841205https://www.verywellmind.com/effects-of-narcissistic-abuse-5208164https://www.newsnationnow.com/crime/sean-diddy-combs-cassie-ventura-trial/https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/05/13/arts/sean-combs-diddy-trial-cassiehttps://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/may/16/cassie-ventura-sean-diddy-combs-trialhttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj42nvrkgznohttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy71k1pee5ohttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9931748/https://www.harborchc.org/blog/domestic-violence-and-the-impacts-on-your-physical-and-mental-health#:~:text=The%20two%20main%20changes%20to,for%20memory%20and%20regulating%20emotions.https://www.npr.org/2024/03/13/1238225255/domestic-violence-is-now-recognized-as-a-leading-cause-of-traumatic-brain-injuryhttps://biausa.org/public-affairs/media/domestic-violence-as-a-cause-of-tbihttps://www.allianceforhope.org/family-justice-center-alliance/news-archive/commentary-domestic-violence-how-trauma-impacts-the-brain-and-behaviorhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9931748/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reverie-true-crime--4442888/support.

When life threw Alexandra de Roos an unimaginable curveball—a traumatic brain injury that drastically shifted the trajectory of her life — she didn't let it define her. She let it refine her.In this inspiring episode, host Allison Walsh welcomes Alexandra de Roos, a student researcher, nonprofit founder, and fierce TBI advocate, to share her extraordinary journey of turning personal pain into powerful purpose. Alexandra founded The Blue Project, blending her passion for neuroscience and the arts to drive awareness, research, and healing for brain injury survivors.From lobbying on Capitol Hill to shaping the future of mental health as a future neuropsychiatrist, Alexandra's story reminds us that the end of one dream can be the start of something even bigger.✨ Tune in for a conversation about courage, healing, and what's possible when you choose to rise.

It's one thing to survive war, it's another to make sure it's remembered. In this powerful conversation, Special Forces veteran Michael "Rod" Rodríguez opens up about his journey through combat, traumatic injury, and personal loss, and how those experiences led him to a new mission: building the Global War on Terrorism Memorial in Washington, D.C. Rod isn't just talking about his story. He's fighting for all our stories - service members, Gold Star families, civilian contractors, and anyone touched by the Global War on Terrorism. As the president and CEO of the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation, Rod walks us through what it takes to build a national memorial: the red tape, the victories, and the deep emotional stakes of making sure our generation isn't forgotten. From delivering hope in Somalia to eating charges on breaching missions, Rod's story is one of grit, growth, and leadership. But more than anything, it's about building something that lasts, not just for us, but for the next generation who needs to know what we lived through. Timestamps 00:06:42 – Early deployments and the reality of combat in Somalia 00:17:31 – TBI, PTSD, and the personal cost of continuing to serve 00:28:50 – Reaching rock bottom and finding healing through purpose 00:41:12 – Why the Global War on Terrorism Memorial matters now 01:01:46 – Honoring the invisible wounds and collective sacrifice of the GWOT generation Links & Resources Veteran Suicide & Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1 Website: https://www.gwotmemorialfoundation.org/ Follow GWOTMF on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gwotmf/ Follow GWOTMF on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gwotmf/ Follow GWOTMF on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/GWOTMF/ Follow GWOTMF on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-war-on-terror-memorial-foundation Transcript View the transcript for this episode.

"People want to be seen, heard, and valued—for who they are and what they bring to the table. That's true in business and in life, especially after trauma." — Carrie Ricker, Author of Trauma is a Catalyst In this powerful episode of Turmeric & Tequila™, host Kristen Olson sits down with Carrie Rickert—author, trauma survivor, management consultant, and founder of Nomis Advisors. Together, they explore how personal trauma can become a profound catalyst for professional and personal transformation. Carrie shares her journey through a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and how it redefined her approach to leadership, empathy, and business strategy. From founding a consulting firm to co-authoring “Trauma to Triumph,” Carrie is proof that resilience fuels reinvention. Whether you're a leader, entrepreneur, coach, or just someone trying to navigate life after hardship, this episode will empower you with insights on post-traumatic growth, mindful leadership, and the power of authentic storytelling in both life and work. Time Stamps: 00:00 – Welcome to Turmeric & Tequila™ 01:00 – Sponsor shout-outs: Luxe Neuro & Colorado Clownfish Swim School 02:00 – Introducing Carrie Ricker: Author, Consultant, Podcaster, Trauma Survivor 04:30 – Growing up around adults: early leadership development 06:30 – Clinical psychology and curiosity: a foundation for consulting 08:30 – The rise of mental health in the workplace 10:00 – Listening with purpose: leadership through curiosity 12:00 – Authentic connection in business and healing 13:00 – Carrie's traumatic accident and its ripple effect 15:30 – Returning to work after trauma: what support is missing 18:00 – The gap in post-acute care and why it matters 20:00 – Why Carrie wrote Trauma is a Catalyst 22:00 – Empathy, listening, and leading with vulnerability 25:00 – From TBI to purpose-driven coaching and consulting 27:30 – The first team experience: how orchestra taught leadership 29:00 – Championing brain health and invisible injuries 31:00 – The universal need for empowerment and being heard 35:00 – How leaders can empower without needing all the answers 38:00 – What success means to Carrie now 39:00 – Where to connect with Carrie and grab her books   Carrie Rickert is a trauma survivor, author, speaker, podcaster, and founder of Nomis Advisors, where she offers organizational consulting and trauma-informed coaching. After surviving a life-altering car accident and traumatic brain injury, she became passionate about helping others rebuild both personally and professionally. Carrie is the author of Trauma is a Catalyst and co-author of Trauma to Triumph: Stories of TBI Survivors. She helps individuals and teams find clarity, foster empowerment, and lead with authenticity. Books: Trauma is a Catalyst | Trauma to Triumph https://www.nomisadvisors.com/ https://www.facebook.com/carrie.root1/ https://www.instagram.com/nomisadvisors/?hl=en   Connect with T&T: IG: @TurmericTequila Facebook: @TurmericAndTequila Website: www.TurmericAndTequila.com Host: Kristen Olson IG: @Madonnashero Tik Tok: @Madonnashero Website: www.KOAlliance.com WATCH HERE Sponsors:  Colorado Clownfish Swim School – coloradoclownfish.com MORE LIKE THIS: https://youtu.be/ZCFQSpFoAgI?si=Erg8_2eH8uyEgYZF   https://youtu.be/piCU9JboWuY?si=qLdhFKCGdBzuAeuI https://youtu.be/9Vs2JDzJJXk?si=dpjV31GDqTroUKWH

What if the root cause of anxiety, memory loss, or chronic fatigue after a brain injury isn't psychological, but hormonal? Will and Jon sit down with Dr. Mark Gordon, MD a trailblazer in neuroendocrinology, to uncover how traumatic brain injury (TBI) and chronic inflammation disrupt hormonal balance, often mimicking or masking conditions like PTSD. Dr. Gordon explains the science behind hormone therapy, the overlooked role of gut health, and why a 28-point biomarker panel could be the key to reclaiming brain function, especially for veterans.Find out more about Dr. Mark Gordon here - https://tbihelpnow.org/ or here: https://millenniumhealthstore.com/Try NEURISH - Personalized nutrition for your mental health. Get 15% off with Promo Code MTM. Visit https://tinyurl.com/57e68ett to learn more about this incredible daily supplement.Feeling stuck? If you need help getting out of your rut, Will can help. Head to willnotfear.comto learn more about his coaching to get you off the hamster wheel and into better decision-making.More from MTM at: https://mentalkingmindfulness.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction02:47 - Neuroendocrinology's Role in Brain and Mood09:16 - CTE and Hormonal Disruption Explained12:03 - Hormonal Feedback Loops and Brain Function13:20 - Hormones, Inflammation, and Brain Health17:00 - Neuroinflammation and Cognitive Impact20:46 - Head Trauma and Long-Term Brain Decline26:29 - Inflammation's Lasting Effects on Healing28:50 - Subconcussive Hits, Gut Health, and the Brain33:31 - Boosting Brain Resilience: Military Lessons37:09 - Blast Exposure and Neurological Damage41:32 - Rethinking TBI and PTSD Treatment Options47:17 - Veteran Brain Health: Science Meets Policy50:18 - Ibogaine Therapy: Success in Alternative Care52:18 - Revisiting Testosterone's Role in Vitality55:28 - NSAIDs, Testosterone, and Better Alternatives58:58 - Nutrition, Selenium, and Hormone Support01:01:42 - NSAIDs, Pregnancy, and Endocrine Disruption01:07:35 - Libido Boosting with Testosterone and PT-14101:11:30 - New Approaches to Testosterone Therapy01:14:18 - Detox and Hormone Optimization01:15:57 - Clomiphene vs. Injectables: What Works?01:17:01 - TRT: Dosing Strategies and Side Effects01:19:02 - Balancing Testosterone and Estradiol01:22:42 - Why Hormone Balance Matters01:28:26 - Biomarker Testing for Brain Injury RecoveryHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.