A Recovery Now

Ever thought of writing your story, or wondered where to find TBI survivor stories? My guest tonight is Marilyn Lash, MSW. She has over 35 years of experience working with persons with disabilities and their families in medical, rehabilitation, educational and vocational settings.  Most recently, she has been addressing the emotional trauma of war with wives of wounded warriors. She is President o...

A life-long entrepreneur, Ann Strong sees the specific greatness of each person in front of her. Since 1989, she has inspired and coached small business owners to courageously grow thriving businesses from the specificity of their own strengths and passions. She is the author of the book, “Thriving Work: A Journey to your BestSelf.” She lives and works by this quote from Albert Einstein, "Everyone...

Tonight is a commentary, open mic & some music. Will talk a little about when the survivor becomes the caregiver, but certainly open to your calls on other topics. This show is a gathering placefor anyone seeking recoveryfrom the challenges of life on life's terms. I introduce topics, and survivor's share their experience, strength and hope. We discuss useful tools that have helped us lighten...

My guest tonight is Bree Peltier, who I first met as "Earthbound Angel" on another show last year. At age 15 her life started to change when she was diagnosed with Arteriovenous Malformation and Cerebral Cavernous Malformation in the brain after having her first seizure. Then at age 20, her life changed forever when she was struck by an aneurysm that bursted on her spine during the night causing m...

  My guest, Rosemary Rawlins is the author of Learning by Accident, a memoir that follows the intense two-year period following her husband’s severe traumatic brain injury in 2002.(www.rosemaryrawlins.com) She has gone on to be a speaker, and caregiver blogger onwww.brainline.org. Join us to hear about Rosemary's incredible journey, and resulting life path. This show is a gathering placefor anyone...

My guest tonight will be MarBeth Dunn. MarBeth is a master of energy and the subtle realities, a spiritual teacher for the past 25 years, and a Kundalini Yoga instructor and empowerment coach.  She helps people release their hurts, losses, limiting beliefs, and energetic blockages, quickly and easily, and shows them how to effectively use the laws of the Universe to create a new reality. MarBeth i...

My guest tonight is one of the generous composers who have allowed us to play his original music on Brain Injury Radio. I didn't know when we connected, that fate would have an even deeper reason to connect him here. Listen to Dale Haye's story about his wife's double aneurysm, the ruthless insurance maze, and the tragic outcome that was produced. It could happen to any of us, and it's sinful. His...

My guest tonight has been a regular Brain Injury Radio listener for quite some time. Had Walmer, (Yes, we'll hear the story behind the name!)is a long time TBI survivor, who has made meditation a large part of his recovery. We've all heard that meditation is a useful tool in recovery, but many of us have trouble focusing long enough to get the job done, or simply don't know how to start. Tonight H...

My guest tonight is multiple TBI survivor Peter Hoecherl. He's a newcomer to Brain Injury Radio, but is no stranger to the trials of brain injury, having survived five incidences of brain trauma himself. Peter, like many of us, went a long time maneuvering the challenges of recovery on his own. Finally with the help of Dr. John Nash, he's had great successusing EEG Neurotherapy. Nash's practice, B...

This show is a gathering placefor anyone seeking recoveryfrom the challenges of life on life's terms. I introduce topics, and survivor's share their experience, strength and hope. We discuss useful tools that have helped us lighten the load, of our journey through recovery. FEAR and PTSDwill be tonight's topic. We will discuss how trauma is many times only the beginning for survivor's of brain inj...

My guest tonight is Amy Ofenbeck. In 1997, when she was 26 years old, Amy first became aware of her brain's potential to become a bomb, when she suffered a brain aneurysm. Since then she has undergone eight surgeries for complications, yet still manages to maintain a happy quality of life. Amy has certainly taken a licking, but kept on ticking. Hear her story, and some of the things she's done to...

Tonight I'm going to talk about what that festering anger turns into. Resentments. It's like me drinking the poison, hoping you will die! Nothing can hinder our recovery quicker, than to continue throwing logs on the fire of resentment. You point a finger at me, but there are three others pointing back at you. Don't fall for the poison! This show is a gathering placefor anyone seeking recoveryfrom...

My ruptured brain aneurysm experience included a near death experience. I know this is true of many other survivors. I will be sharing mine, and I invite you to call in to do the same. Many of us were afraid for a long time to share our NDE's for fear of the backlash that we already experience from being brain trauma survivors. Now as a collective voice, we bring information to the table that much...

Marsha Linehan developed DBT (Dialectical Behavior therapy) for individuals who are emotionally vulnerable. These are individuals whose automatic nervous system reacts excessively to relatively low levels of stress and takes longer than normal to return to baseline once the stress is removed. Initially used to treat individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder, this program has now expanded in...

New Years eve special - with Craig Sicilia Live from First Night - Year of the UFO Bring in the New Year with you brain injury radio network hosts as Craig will be in the field with tens of thousands doing live questions to random people, as well as survivors that came to join in the fesitivities.... The time for change is here together we will do it let by gones go by, and build our survivor comm...

How did your holiday go? Are you as beat as I am from the whirlwind of activity? Are we done with that topic, and on to any goals you'd like to accomplish in the coming year? Me, I don't believe in resolutions...But I do have aspirations. We'll discuss challenges and solutions...Or at least acceptable compromises. Hope you can join us. This show is a gathering placefor anyone seeking recoveryfrom...

Kim Justus will be pinch hitting for Matt tonight. Call in and talk about what's on your mind. I had some disturbing news today, I'd like to discuss. Guess I get one more chance to spin some Christmas music too! I loaded a few new ones. :)Hope you'll join me. Matt's friend Kevin Butterfield may or may not be joining me. :) We'll all be surprised on that one. haha All I want for Christmas is...For...

My guest tonight is James Larken Smith, creator of the morning radio show "The Morning Coffee Mix" which you can hear Monday-Friday from 10am-Noon Central at http://www.themorningcoffeemix.com/ . He loves music (even studying it in college), and plays the piano and trumpet. In 2004, he survived a brain bleed aneurism & stroke that was caused by an arterial venus malformation(AVM) on the brain....

My guest tonight is Ken Graves. Ken's social work career spans three decades with seven or more years working with the following populations: -Incarcerated women and men diagnosed with mental illnesses-Adults with traumatic brain injury (seven years)-Adults with developmental disabilities-Teenagers and Children at risk of delinquency-He graduated from Columbia University School of social work in 1...

Tonight we will discuss wetting our whistle! Many of us don't drink enough water, or we drink too much of the wrong kind of water. What is the "wrong" water, what's all the talk about acidity versus akaline, why is bottled spring water better than the alternatives, what's wrong with the free stuff from the tap, and why should we care? My guest tonight is Dustin Long, who has been swimming in the d...

No featured guest tonight...Just a few special guests if you decide to call in! Going to discuss some challenges of the holiday season. This show is a gathering placefor anyone seeking recoveryfrom the challenges of life on life's terms. I introduce topics, and survivor's share their experience, strength and hope. We discuss useful tools that have helped us lighten the load, of our journey through...

Our Guest tonight on Thanksgiving Eve is Chef Sessy! What better time to hear about a diet that supports recovery, some last minute Thanksgiving feast tips, and commentary on 6 foods that help fight depression. Chef Sessy is the Author of "It is Vegan and It Tastes Good," and a new book she'll tell you about. :) We like to share the knowledge of all different messagers to form a more educate decis...

Tonight we will be discussing the importance of "Routine" in recovery.  Matt E. from recoveryranch.com  will be my guest, after I discuss some material they were kind enough to let me reference. Callers after that and in overtime. :) This show is a gathering placefor anyone seeking recoveryfrom life on life's terms. I introduce topics, and survivor's share their experience, strength and hope. We d...

My guest tonight is GinaM. who nearly died as the result of a brutal attack by her boyfriend. Her total injuries were numerous, but one of those included severe brain trauma, resulting in an aneurysm. She endured a frightening experience, untold pain, and a lengthy recovery that will continue the rest of her life, but by God's grace lived to tell her story. It's our hope that by sharing, Gina will...

Happy Halloween!!Join me for some tricks & treats. :) This show is a gathering placefor anyone seeking recoveryfrom life on life's terms. I introduce topics, and survivor's share their experience, strength and hope. We discuss useful tools that have helped us lighten the load on our journey through recovery. More will be revealed! Tune in, stop in and call in. This is a "we" recovery program,...