Jose Betancourt

Living With TBI.

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This is where I will talk about my life with Traumatic brain Injury. traumatic brain injury (disease or medical condition),brain injury,ps5,video games,head injury,brain injury recovery story,cognitive therapy,cognitive behavioral therapy,cognitive behavioral therapy techniques,traumatic brain injury nursing,tbi nursing,primary brain injury,secondary brain injury,primary vs secondary brain injury,traumatic brain injury mechanism,tbi mechanism of action,coup contrecoup injury,head injury nursing,traumatic brain injury overview

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Jose Betancourt

Episodes

Absorbing the Win: How 53 Years of Waiting Hit Different with a Brain Injury. 18.06.2026 30:09

After 53 years of waiting, the New York Knicks are NBA champions — and for those of us living with a traumatic brain injury, a moment this big hits differently. In this solo episode, I'm talking about what the Knicks' championship meant to me personally, how the excitement, the crowds, and the emotional rollercoaster affected my TBI symptoms, and what I learned from simply letting myself f...

Rewiring the Mind: Living with TBI and Learning Again Through AI. 18.04.2026 10:41

This is a story about resilience, patience, and finding new paths forward when the old ones no longer work.

I forgot how much I enjoyed reading. 15.03.2026 10:21

Reading has been challenging since my TBI.

Being helpful during crazy times. 03.03.2026 19:02

It takes no effort to be kind and helpful.

The TBI community is expanding. 06.02.2026 18:04

I’ve noticed that more TBI survivors are beginning to share their stories on podcast.

Back from Spain. 10.12.2025 26:30

I had to deal with a few issues during my trip to Spain. Thankfully I prevailed.

The many steps towards simple task. 23.07.2025 34:59

Having TBI means working harder to achieve simple task.

Exercise is great 22.06.2025 13:11

Going to the gym has been a great remedy for my TBI.

Fighting External Forces. 13.06.2025 27:53

Our surroundings can add to our TBI disabilities. Do all you can to keep your head clear from them.

Hello Friends 06.03.2025 20:00

It’s been a while.

Happy Holidays 23.12.2024 27:38

I wish everyone a safe and happy holidays.

Anger during happy times. 25.09.2024 10:22

I had a tough time dealing with my mood swings.

The Rut. 20.08.2024 7:28

You just can’t find a way to start something you’d like to do.

Sleepy head. 14.08.2024 10:12

Nap time is back.

There was nothing like a good concert. 25.07.2024 20:14

I continue to talk about the things I miss doing before my TBI.

Things I miss doing since my injury. 18.07.2024 14:32

I would like to hear from you. Let me know what you miss most since TBI.

Too much information makes me stressed. 08.07.2024 20:43

Also, ever forget something and you panicked?

Find a good community. 25.06.2024 23:15

I will explain how a good community is helpful.

Pushed myself too far. 27.05.2024 16:28

Sometimes pushing yourself isn’t the best idea.

We’re always making adjustments. 01.05.2024 26:28

Those of us who live with TBI are always learning new ways to make adjustments.

Reconfirming my frustrations. 03.02.2024 22:02

A new MRI reinforces what I already knew.

Traveling to the Philippines with TBI. 23.01.2024 25:42

My time in the Philippines.

Holiday season. 04.11.2023 23:24

This is the time of year when we get to see family members we haven't seen in a while. Those of us with TBI have a lot to think about before deciding if we can handle these events.

Sometimes you have to vent. 16.09.2023 30:13

I don't have a theme for this episode, but I wanted to get things off my chest.

Small victories lead to happiness. 22.08.2023 14:13

We must learn to enjoy the small victories when we earn them.