TBI One Love Podcast

To wrap up the month of June, we are excited to have Andrea Arlotti on our show. Andrea, is pioneering the sacred interconnectedness of Quantum Neuroscience, Soul Intelligence, Ancient Wisdom and Spirituality — where wounds alchemize into wisdom, the nervous system remembers its harmonic resonance of wholeness, and every soul is guided home to its Divine Authentic Blueprint. She is a licensed Spee...

Happy last Friday of March. To warp up the week and the month, we are having Arpi Asminian from Armenia. Arpi is second-year Neurology Resident at the Astghik medical center, with a strong focus on Neuroimmunology and Neuro-oncology. Her goal is to integrate clinical expertise with research to better understand the immunological and molecular pathways driving neurological diseases. She is particul...

Happy new year. To kick off the 2026 series, our guest was Kari Schwear. She is a coach and the founder of GrayTonic, where she helps high-performing adults optimize their health, habits, and emotional regulation. Her work focuses on how everyday choices, (especially around stress, sleep, and alcohol), impact clarity, resilience, and long-term well-being. Kari specializes in helping people move ou...

We just had a great interview with Dr. Hannah Shields, the founder of Balance Brain and Body. She offer's patients a comprehensive and personalized approach to neurological healing. With a background in physical therapy and advanced training in neurorehabilitation, Dr. Shields specializes in identifying the root causes of complex brain-based symptoms and create practical, science-driven solutions...

With our second November series, we just had Dr. Jen Fraser in Canada. She is an international expert on abuse cultures, those who resist them, and the way they impact brain function. Dr. Fraser, is an award-winning educator, and the founder of The Bullied Brain. She advises institutions and governments, and brings neuroscience into conversations about culture, ethics, and leadership. Her mission...

To kick off the month of November, we have Dr. Landers with the Restorative Neuro in Massachusetts. Dr. Landers is a US Army combat Veteran and has experienced first-hand the effects of brain injuries and Post Traumatic Stress on members of our armed forces. Because of this, he is committed to advancing treatment options scientifically, increasing injury awareness, and fostering education for pati...

To kick off our October series, we are having Nat van Zee from the United Kingdom. Nat helps highly sensitive, high-achieving leaders transform anxiety, burnout, and trauma into calm, confidence, and clarity. She guides rapid subconscious root-cause healing when talk therapy, self-help, or modern medicine don’t create lasting change. She works especially with perfectionists and overgivers. She hel...

To wrap up the month of July, we just had a great conversation with Dr. Suzin with LuciDT from the Netherlands! Dr. Suzin specalizes in: Neurocognitive rehabilitation for patients suffering from brain-damage, Alzheimer's disease, Mild cognitive impairment etc.  He is: The founder and Neuropsychology expert at LuciDT.nl. www.lucidt.nl Head of neurocognitive operations at Aviv Scientific. https://ww...

Happy last few day of May! To wrap up the month, we just had a great conversation with NHL Veteran Daniel Carcillo. Daniel played 10 season in the NHL and in 2013 & 2015 he won two Stanley Cup's with the Chicago Blackhawks. However during his career he sustained 7 different  #concussions and was eventually diagnosed with: post concussion syndrome and TBI. During his lowest point he could not e...

Happy Friday. To wrap up the week before the start of Memorial Day weekend. We just had the two founders of Cognitive Protocal: Wellness Innovator Scott Thomson and Olympian Professional Cyclist Dave Zabriskie.  Cognitive Protocol believe's brain health is the foundation of our well-being. Whether recovering from a concussion, managing lingering symptoms, or striving for peak cognitive performance...

To kick off our  #mindfulmarch podcast series: we are having Dr. Kelli A. Uitenham ( @drkelli.medicalslp ). Dr. Kelli is a nationally certified speech language pathologist and the founder of the #BrainTalk Foundation. Their mission is to raise awareness and provide support for individuals impacted by a wide range of neurological and neurodegenerative conditions, including aphasia, dementia, stroke...

To wrap up the month of Feburary,  we are having Chaandani Khan calling in from Canada.  In 2019, her world was turned upside down by a brain injury that left her navigating persistent post-concussive symptoms (PPCS). Everyday tasks—making tea, washing clothes, sending emails—became monumental challenges, and Chaandani was left feeling unseen, unheard, and unsupported in a system full of gaps. Thr...

To kick off our December series tonight, we are having Doreen Bridgman from Florida. Doreen is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and Certified Brain Health Coach. She helps individuals optimize their brain function and confidently navigate daily and professional challenges. In COPE, clients will: - Develop systems for managing life’s demands - Enhance memory strategies to overcome learning or...

Tonight to wrap up our September series, we are having Emily Knife calling in from Atlanta. Emily is the founder of: The School of Modern Nursing. The School of Modern Nursing is dedicated to cultivating a transformative learning environment where aspiring nurses around the world, embark on a journey of self-discovery and professional growth. This nursing education and nursing certificates are gro...

To kick off the month of August we are having Kelsey O'Connor on the show.  Kelsey was a NC State student and softball athlete. But unfortunately during her Junior year she sustained a Traumatic Brain Injury. Which meant softball was now forever over, and she was on the brink of even keeping up as a student. Kelsey struggled to speak without frequent stuttering, pausing, confusion, and therefore c...

To wrap up the month of July, we are having Seyma Calisgan call in from the UK! Seyma is a PhD student at the University of Essex who is enthusiastic about Speech and Language therapy. She completed her undergraduate study in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation at Yeditepe University in Turkey in 2015. She also did her masters degree in Speech Difficulties at the University of Sheffield in 2020. Curr...

To kick off the month of June, we are having Gemma Herbertson calling in from the U.K. That is right, the U.K.! Gemma is the founder of Neuro Frontiers. The seeds of this initiative started in early 2014 when searching for answers for her then four year-old son, who was recovering from some hefty brain surgery which had left him with a mental age of just a few months. Years of research into what c...

Tonight to kick off April, we are having Tracy Turner calling in from the United Kingdom! That is right: the UK. Tracy is the founder of Mental Health Safety UK, Therapist and Clinical Supervisor (MBACP) & Trauma Survivor. "WE'RE ALL MENTAL LIKE WE'RE ALL PHYSICAL, and it is my mission to help the business world and educational facilities, work with all within their organizations from bottom t...

To kick off Mindful March, tonight we are having Christina Grigorea calling in from Greece. That is right: Greece! Christina studied Psychology in the UK, with a Master of Science in the field of Health Psychology. Further education involved group Cognitive Behavior Therapy for families of people suffering with mental illness, Mental Health Promotion and EMDR.  Make sure to tune in and gain helpfu...

To wrap up our November series, we are having Lee Sidebottom with Neurotracker RX calling in from Spain! Lee is a core member of NeuroTracker since its inception in 2009. His primary role involves evolving vanguard neuroscience into practical neurotechnology solutions for human performance, wellness, education, corporate and medical industries. In addition he also does provide free consultancy on...

To wrap up our October series, we are having Amy Jayne Needham a Forensic Psychologist student calling in from the UK! Amy is very passionate about brain injury, and it is the focus of my Doctoral research. Prior to starting her training, she worked within high-secure prisons in the UK running a Brain Injury Pathway. My role was to set up, screen and support prisoners who screened positive for a t...

Tonight on the TBI One Love Podcast, we have Daniel Gospodarek calling in from Colorado. Daniel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, that sustained a Traumatic Brain Injury going into his senior year of high school which directed him to the 'helping profession. His TBI needed immediate medical attention and he continues the recovery process to this day. Daniel started his private practice which f...

Tonight to wrap up our July series, we are having Dr. Byom who is a Speech Pathologist and researcher dedicated to positive functional cognitive-communication outcomes for people with TBI at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. One of Dr. Byom's long-term research goals is to develop a more complete model of the relationships between cognition and communication across the lifespan. Bet...

Tonight, we are having:🌟🧠Lisa Weldon-Botét🧠🌟 with Neurosize. Neurosize- creates personalized programs​ that​ Entertain, En​gage​ & Transform perception by ​Stimulat​ing​ the Brain in Fun, Creative & Mindfully-Novel Ways. They are a resource to provide cognitive stimulation for multi-generational families, groups, homes and organizations, living​ or​​ working​ with those facing neurodiv...

To kick off our July series, we are having HeidiKivimaa in Finland! She is the CEO and founder of the:  Northern Sports Insight and Intelligence Oy. Which is a Finnish technology company that developed the ACT Head Impact Tracker. Which is to help prevent brain injuries in sports! The ACT Head Impact Tracker is a simple, easy-to-use, and versatile head impact measuring device for athletes, coaches...