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There are reasons why the Department of Public Safety (DPS) may deny your request to resume driving.  Listen to Christine Nelson who is a licensed rehab specialist and a manager at PATE.  Several reasons why a person may not pass a driving test are memory lapses, anger issues, spatial issues between cars, and the failure to execute certain strategies.  Patients are encouraged to make use of any mo...

There is no substitute for real-life driving! Our guest today is Alice Petranek, an Occupational Therapist, who works at Rehab Without walls. She is a founding member of BIN board of Directors. She believes that resume driving is a set of sense skills in perception, vision, and coordination… all at the same time. Alice is clear that safety is the most important factor, especially when unseen injur...

Be patient and take time to get your confidence back to drive. Welcome back Mr. Brandon Higgs, co-owner of  H & T Driver Rehabilitation, which is a driving-specific occupational therapy business. They do clinical testing and behind-the-wheel evaluations designed to give survivors an idea if it would be safe to return to driving. They can do all of this from their office or meet you at your own...

There is no right answer to this question, but Brandon Higgs will shed light on some of the issues in today’s program.  He is a co-owner of H&T Driver Rehabilitation Specialists and is certified for comprehensive rehabilitation services (CRS). Brandon believes that occupational therapists are well suited to contribute to the decision to regain the independence to drive. They can help brain inj...

Listen to Chris B, who advises listeners to go slow when restarting driving after a brain injury.  Chris is a member of BIND and volunteers at Heritage Farms in Plano.  He has a supportive family, who encouraged him to start driving.  Chris remembers the feeling of waking up and recognizing that his hands worked properly so that he could drive.  It took 18 months for him to resume driving and to l...

As we dive into Brain Injury Awareness Month, we're re-releasing the most watched and listened-to episodes, packed with a highlight of hope, inspiration, and resilience. On today's episode, we are re-releasing “What happens Next After Brain Injury” with Bernard, a great example of willingness to relearn even with all the the frustrations. You will be hearing about his insights after firs...

As we dive into Brain Injury Awareness Month, we're Re-releasing the most watched and listened-to episodes, packed with a highlight of hope, inspiration, and resilience. On today's episode, we are re-releasing “Independence is Key” with Livia, a great example of determination and independence in the face of difficulties. You will be hearing her earliest challenges because of the brain in...

In honor of Brain Injury Awareness Month we are re-releasing our most popular episodes. On this episode, we talked with Amber Richarson who is an Occupational therapist and Community Relations Manager with Pate & Rehab without walls. We discuss all the many different options for brain injury rehabilitation therapy such as within a hospital, outpatient facility, or in the home along with commun...

In honor of Brain Injury Awareness Month, we are re-releasing our most popular episodes. Today you will be hearing our very first episode that was published on March 25th, 2021 “What is a Brain Injury?” You will re-meet Karl H. as a founding member of BIN and his knowledge on brain injury through 15 years of recovery 💚   🎙️ Do you want to support us? * Give us some feedback and tell us what bindw...

Listen to these inspirational stories from two members at BIND.  Kezia and Olivia who are both young stroke survivors.  They will tell you that every experience is different, and how to recognize that many brain injuries are invisible.  In the podcast, you will hear how they persevere and overcome fatigue, difficulty in speech and cognitive tasks, memory lapses, and networking in simple conversati...

Enjoy listening to Gregg Grossman, Ph. D., who is a life coach, president of Beyond Perseverance, and author of Times of Perseverance: Hope and Healing on the Battlefields of Life.  No stranger to brain injury, he had to recover from two car accidents over 10 years.  Gregg explains how he uses mostly open-ended questions to build trust, spirit, and why they should even care about themselves.  He f...

In today's episode Carrie and Kezia take the stage to offer their perspectives, not just as co-hosts but as stroke survivors and members of the Brain Injury Network. Reflecting on why BIN embarked on this podcast journey and the importance of providing a platform for survivors to break the silence surrounding brain injuries.  They uncover the multifaceted layers of our mission and navigate th...

Most members want to do a job well and improve what they do. This interview with BIND’s Executive Director, Brian White, explains the progress we have made in the past year, and looks forward to a bright future. Not only have we doubled our listening base with weekly podcasts, but we have been successful with our public events, efforts for fundraising, opening the new location, and setting plans f...

Chris, a member of BIN, believes that his disability cannot stop his destiny with his brain injury.  He was born without sight but continued to study in college, worked, and lived independently before his brain injury. As his caregiver, his mom, Marilyn, joins us in the conversation to share her perspective. Send us Fan Mail Support the show You can find this episode’s transcript here. New episode...

Kevan believes that any professional does not allow people to humiliate themselves in therapy, but rather, strives to obtain the most self-efficacy with the least intervention possible. These programs are varied, including testing, coaching, on-site observations, and specific skills such as art, speech, and computer instruction. Send us Fan Mail Support the show You can find this episode’s transcr...

Kevan Beijan brings more than 20 years of licensed professional counseling (LCP) experience. He was an original BIN board member for five years and was instrumental in the decision to create a clubhouse for brain injury survivors.  BIN is now a recognizable brand within the DFW medical community. Send us Fan Mail Support the show You can find this episode’s transcript here. New episodes drop every...

In his youth, Steve was a football player and still adores his home team!  Today, as a BIND member, he shares his mantra that despite the challeges he has faced, never give up!  Steve went through four different strokes with various symptoms, including fear, anxiety, balance, vision issues, blood clots, transfusions, and scary neck problems.  One of the most difficult effects of the many strokes w...

Enjoy our round table discussion for some holiday self care tips. What to avoid as a brain injury survivor and how your loved ones can help! We feel that these tools are useful for anyone during this time. We share what works for us and what we’ve learned since our brain injuries. We would also like to wish everyone a very Happy Holiday Season! Send us Fan Mail Support the show You can find this e...

Do you know what eating habits, foster good sleep, and build strength following a brain injury?  Learn how to employ health lifestyles in Part 2 with Dr. Simon Driver and Jasmine Herrera - Martinez.  Consider some tools to help survivors choose foods with quality oils, using elastic bands to exercise, getting additional rest, eating dinner early, and limiting sugars, sweeteners, and caffeine.   Bo...

What can we learn about healthy lifestyle choices after a brain injury?  We listen to Dr. Simon Driver who directs a research program in Rehab and Jasmine Herrera - Martinez who is a brain injury survivor and is the administrator of the TBI Peer Mentor Program at Baylor Scott and White.  Dr. Driver received his doctorate in Exercise Sciences which led to his interest in healthy lifestyles for brai...

Have you ever wondered, who is working behind the scenes to coordinate your care in rehab? Meet case manager supervisor, Tonja Ohradzansky, who has been working with brain injury survivors for over 8 years at PATE Rehabilitation. Tonja shares her superpower - Coordinating the Chaos! Learn how she helps survivors & their families navigate life with a brain injury after rehab. Send us Fan Mail S...

This week we hear from Becca, a BIND member, who tells us how she got out of her comfort zone to prove that she was on the right track in her recovery. Following her skydiving accident in 2013, Becca learned that she was not in control of everything. In her recovery she is retraining herself to work with other people and plans to add to her three degrees by communicating her experiences. Becca giv...

What happens when you go to sleep and wake up 6 months later? Meet BIND member Nate, who suffered a traumatic brain injury after falling down the stairs. This left him lying injured for an hour before he was discovered. He was in a coma for 6 months, then spent 6 more months in a vegetative state before being able to begin his rehabilitation. His do over is his second chance at starting life over....

For a lot of survivors, BIND is a lifeline to making new friends and accepting the “New You”. Listen to Michael who tells us that the most important factor for recovery is to keep an open mind at all times. He shares how the stroke affected him, how he is making progress each day, and how he is taking a bigger role and writing for bindwaves.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show You can find this epi...

Today, we're thrilled to introduce Emily, our intern at BIND Plano Clubhouse. Starting with a brain tumor diagnosis at 41, Emily has navigated a labyrinth of surgeries and brain-related challenges in her survival story. And guess what? She's far from done. In fact, she's back in school, and on her way to becoming a counselor. According to Emily, “Sometimes, it takes showing someone...