Another Fork in the Road

Anyone who knows anything about brain injury knows that there are no two brain injuries exactly alike. Think of snowflakes or fingerprints. They are unique too. So it must follow that each recovery will look different too. Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has diverted his or her life-plan. A car accident, a fall from the roof, doing one more chin-up, or a do...

Sometimes you just have to shake things up. Break the flow. That's what we're doing tonight on this show. We're going ot talk about whatever comes up. I hope you will join us.   Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has diverted his or her life-plan. A car accident, a fall from the roof, doing one more chin-up, or a door literally slamming one in the face are jus...

Another Fork in the Road: Panel - Impulse vs. Logic After Brain Injury: Brain injury comes with so many changes - some very confusing. A person who was able to tap into logical thinking before an injury often loses that ability. It is often replaced with a broken filter resulting in impulse thinking. The filter that governs most folks does not work properly and often leads to foot-in-mouth disease...

Oftentimes survivors wonder Who Am I? or Where Did I Go? After brain injury, it often takes a survivor some time to figure out the answers to those questions, The lives of caregivers change too, and they are in that same struggle mode. Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has diverted his or her life-plan. A car accident, a fall from the roof, doing one more chi...

Greg Payan was living his best life with his best friend, Holly, when everything turned upside down. Holly woke up with a beyond severe headache, which sent her to the hospital. Tests quickly showed that Holly had a ruptured brain aneurysm. That aneurysm would alter Greg's and Holly's lives forever. Listen in while Greg shares his story.   Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in...

Most folks don't know what it's like to live with a brain injury. They are the lucky ones. I hope they never have to know. But those who wake up each morning with a brain injury know that it has drastically changed their lives. In today's conversation with my panel, we hope to share ideas and help other folks understand life after brain injury.   Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a...

Free for All - Talk About It! Talk About It! If you are a survivor of brain injury or a caregiver for or a family member or friend of a person with brain injury, I know you must have a lot of questions. So, Let's Talk About It! Join my panel and me and we will discuss a variety of topics.   Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has diverted his or her life-plan....

Aren't there enough problems for survivors of brain injury without having to add on losing family and friends? Folks seem to rally and offer help at the onset of the injury, but when the survivor is not able to keep up with pre-injury activities and events, soon many family members and friends disappear. Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has diverted his or h...

When Bill Gasiamis felt he wasn't receiving adequate care after his stroke, he took matters into his own hands. He not only became an advocate for himself, but he opened his heart to help others. Bill has a podcast where he interviews other brain injury survivors and their caregivers. In fact, he interviewed me. Listen to Episode 182 at (https://recoveryafterstroke.com/stroke-caregiver-journey-don...

CANCELLATION - To Be Rescheduled - Bill Gasiamis New Show! FREE-for-ALL Panelists Deb Brandon, Karina Seda, Meghan Beaudry, & Gail Waikun. Join us to see what pops up. Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has diverted his or her life-plan. A car accident, a fall from the roof, doing one more chin-up, or a door literally slamming one in the face are just some...

Most survivors of brain injury can't wait to return to their old lives. That includes going back to work or school. But returning to work or school for many is impossible. For some, it may include many accommodations. Tonight's panel is going to look at the challenges they faced when they returned to work or school. Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has diver...

Caregivers are a special class of people. They are folks who give up their lives to help others. Somerimes it's by choice. Most times it's by circumstances. My guests this evening, Lisabeth Evans & Jeannette Davidson-Mayer, were thrust into their caregiver roles when their spouses had a brain injury. Harriet Hodgson was the caregiver for her husband after a long illness. They NEED to take care...

Many survivors feel like they lost the person they were after their brain injury. They find they don’t know themselves anymore. Have you had a brain injury or know someone who has? Can you relate? Join me and my panel to examine the topic of .Adjusting to Personality Changes after Brain Trauma     Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has diverted his or her life...

Survivor/Author Casey Chaffey talks about chronic illness and pain and how she faces these challenges in her life. Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has diverted his or her life-plan. A car accident, a fall from the roof, doing one more chin-up, or a door literally slamming one in the face are just some causes of traumatic brain injury. College plans, walking...

Survivors of brain injury, Meghan Beaudry, Gail Waitkun, and Barbara Wilson join me to talk about how brain injury has affected their lives and what they miss about  themselves before their injury became a prevalent part of who they are.   Every brain injury survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has diverted his or her life-plan. A car accident, a fall from the roof, doing...

When Karina Seda was a teenager, she had a stroke, which completely turned her life upside down. "But Karina said "The effect of this tragedy was the start of a new life." Karina is the founder of Living Without Limits and her  positive attitude is getting her through life as she helps others. Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has diverted his or her life-pla...

Folks make resolutions every January 1st as if it is a magical day. They follow up on some and toss others by the wayside. My panel and I will discuss the Pros & Cons of New Year's Resolutions. Did you make a resolution this year? How's that going for you? Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has diverted his or her life-plan. A car accident, a fall from the...

Dawn Wasserman Corbelli  is the author of A Miracle a Day, One Day at a Time: Hope After Traumatic Brain Injury. Dawn and her daughter Veronica are both survivors of a near fatal car accident. Dawn will share her and her daughter's stories of recovery. Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has diverted his or her life-plan. A car accident, a fall from the roof, d...

The holidays should be fun, but for many they are a real challenge. Celebrations, family visits, presents, and good tidings abound for many, but not for all. The holidays can be a real downer when folks face serious health issues. Join me and my panel as we look at the holidays through various lenses. Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has diverted his or her...

Join me and my guest, Gail Waitkun to discuss her road back to recovery from multiple brain injuries.   Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has diverted his or her life-plan. A car accident, a fall from the roof, doing one more chin-up, or a door literally slamming one in the face are just some causes of traumatic brain injury. College plans, walking down the a...

Can survivors of brain injury find any good in their lives afer brain injury? Listen to Barbara Wilson, Jamie Crane-Mauzy, and me talk about the good we find in life after brain injury.   Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has diverted his or her life-plan. A car accident, a fall from the roof, doing one more chin-up, or a door literally slamming one in the fa...

Meet Aaron Avila survivor of an aneurysm and a stroke. Aaron will talk about how he put his life back together.   Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has diverted his or her life-plan. A car accident, a fall from the roof, doing one more chin-up, or a door literally slamming one in the face are just some causes of traumatic brain injury. College plans, walking...

Survivors, Melissa Cronin, Meghan Beaudry, and Deb Brandon, bare their souls as we  discuss “Depression and Suicidal Thoughts After Brain Injury.” Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has diverted his or her life-plan. A car accident, a fall from the roof, doing one more chin-up, or a door literally slamming one in the face are just some causes of traumatic brai...

Terry Niemann has had three brain injuries. Her husband, Drew Niemann, is not only her spouse and friend, but he's also her caregiver. Drew and Terry join together in their podcast, "A Battle Within" to raise awareness of brain injury. I was a guest on their show on October 12, 2020. Look for 086: Speaking Out with David Figurski Ph. D. and Donna O'Donnell Figurski. (https://abattlewithin.com/cate...

What Does a “Normal” Life After Brain Injury Look Like?” REALLY!!?? Is there ever a normal life after brain injury. We'll hear from three survivors to get their thoughts on that qEvery TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has diverted his or her life-plan. A car accident, a fall from the roof, doing one more chin-up, or a door literally slamming one in the face are ju...