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A Recovery NowIndependence Party Night on Recovery Now with Kim JustusBeing the night before the day after (Independence Day July 4th) .. It's likely to sound like a war zone in my studio. We're one of those cities which allow citizens to arm themselves with personal explosives to fire off around the neighborhood. How I envy those that only allow organized events! Special segment by Dorrin Rosenfeld our 3rd Thurs of ea month host on release of her new book "The Day I Got Hit by a Tortilla Truck!" See Amazon or dorrinrosenfeld.com That being said, I invite YOU to call in and keep me company! Share YOUR Independence, OUR Ind...2024-07-042h 02
Survivors Deserve BetterWendie Colter & The Future of Healthcare - We Deserve Better - Dr. DorrinWendie Colter, MCWC, CMIP, is the founder and CEO of the Practical Path The Practical Path®, Inc. – Intuitive Development for Wellness Professionals. True health requires medical diagnostics, past experiences of the body, mind, dreams, intuition, mysticism and imagery. Wendie believes that we all have some basic skills in this area that can be trained in the right situations (via her courses.) In this thought-provoking new guide, discover exactly what medical intuition is – and how it can transform the lives of practitioners, patients, and clients. Medical intuition can be developed in cases where the patient or client wishes to seek answers to the hea...2024-06-211h 21
Survivors Deserve BetterWriting about MY ACCIDENT to move on - We Deserve Better - Dorrin Rosenfeld, DCListeners are invited to call in with their own stories! Dorrin B. Rosenfeld (that's me) will discuss the process of sitting down and clearly describing THE accident and the recovery that's been slowly occurring over the last 40 years in The Day I Got Hit by the Tortilla Truck. I was able to draw on my family's memories and their reactions when the accident initially happened followed by the initial hospitalization. This was prior to a period of a great deal of therapy and Recovery. Then came the Desire to Return to Life, so I re-entered the Peace Corps and Belize, Ce...2024-05-171h 22
Survivors Deserve BetterStory of a survivor - by Kat Littlewolf -We Deserve Better - Dorrin R.My guest did not show up for the episode, so I spent an hour talking about the various ways a head-injury can impact our lives and where one can turn for help. B Kathleen Llewellyn Littlewolf will be on this show tonight describing her situation being brain injured and unable to get decent care for her failing eyesight. Brain Injury is a difficult disability because it is unseen in many cases. She feels like she is being shunted aside and overlooked. She is searching for a community as she feels alone. Unfortunately, this is not a unique situation, and many d...2024-03-221h 03
Survivors Deserve BetterPhotoLight Therapy on We Deserve Better with Dr. Dorrin Rosenfeld, DCMy guest tonight is Dr. David Yates, DC. He is an Upper Cervical Specific Chiropractor who will talk about his work with a therapy that can be used by anyone for healing. The specific technology he will discuss concerns natural healing via light using waste products from the body's normal processes. In the current world of aging baby boomers (of which your host proudly classifies herself) stem cell technologies have become increasingly popular. By reactivating old and damaged cells, the hope is that the body can live much healthier and better for a longer time. Dr.David Yates DC, PRS cl...2024-02-161h 02
Survivors Deserve BetterOvercoming mental roadblocks with Peggy Dunn on We Deserve Better - Dr. Dorrin RPeggy works with individuals and families, providing counseling services & empowering them to break free from the limitations that keep them small or stuck. She firmly believes in your potential & will always advocate for your growth, whether it's in your thinking, behavior, beliefs, or in the world around you. Peggy understands that growth can be challenging, & change may feel uncomfortable & even painful at times. But, she emphasizes that it is better than feelings of being trapped. She recognizes the importance of taking action to create lasting change & often recommends "Action Steps," to take between sessions to help solidify your progress. She a...2024-01-192h 00
Survivors Deserve BetterCoping strategies for Fibromyalgia on We Deserve Better - Dorrin Rosenfeld, DCThis is a great show, but it starts with some bumps, etc. My first guest has a wealth of information on fibromyalgia after the rough start of silence, then a short song (Nicholas Statan) with some intense feedback. Your host had some technical difficulties on her end. I have a couple different people talking about their individually developed living strategies for Fibromyalgia and other chronic problems. My first guest is Carey Rowan. She was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia as a small girl. She has had years to manage her situation and the resulting illnesses. She has arranged it so that her c...2023-11-171h 51Survivors Deserve BetterAfter effects of a TBI - Dorrin Rosenfeld on We Deserve BetterYour host, Dr. Dorrin Rosenfeld, DC will be talking about navigating our lives following a brain trauma. There are expected changes after a TBI and some unexpected ones as well. I can talk about my own experience, and everyone's is different. I'm in the process of writing a book _My Guardian Angel Has a Sense of Humor_ because I believe we always get what we ask for, WHETHER IT'S REALLY WHAT WE WANTED, OR NOT. As I've written, we often beg for an immediate solution, when we have several things going on in our minds at the time. We might v...2023-10-201h 27Survivors Deserve BetterRags-to-Riches In Action on We Deserve Better with Dr. DorrinKaren Pudetti is a Top Salon Spa Owner & Consultant. She has written the book: Rags to Riches: How Beauty Icons Made It Big. She talks about how she did it, and how you can too, in this novel and online video course. Rags-to-Riches and Rags-to-Riches in Action provide a Roadmap for Business Success for Ambitious Entrepreneurs by telling stories through the eyes of Beauty Icons from every aspect of the beauty industry. Karen wanted to show her two daughters that anything is achievable if you put your mind to it. From a financial background, Karen started from doing electrolysis and esthe...2023-08-181h 25Survivors Deserve BetterSleep is your Superpower - We Deserve Better - Dr. DorrinSleep is mandatory. You can’t outsource it and you can’t negotiate it—and it has a powerful impact on everything you do while you’re awake. So why not build habits to optimize your sleep and live your best life? Learn how to make sleep a priority and take steps to achieve sleep wellness. The Sleep Ambassador® https://thesleepambassador.com/ , Nancy Rothstein, shares tips for optimizing sleep and performing at your best in work and life. Learn how to prioritize sleep, assess your sleep, create the right sleep environment, and adopt strategies to fall asleep and stay asleep. Nancy offers c...2023-07-211h 59Survivors Deserve BetterABI hospice care Mara HarrisThis show is for those with TBIs; however, there is a larger community of those with an ABI. It might be the same or different individuals, but the important thing is to realize that we're all in this journey together. First, it's important to ask, what exactly is a TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) and what is an ABI (Acquired Brain Injury). Mara Harris will use the personal experience she has from a partner in the past.with an ABI. A Recreational Therapist who was a counselor at SDMC (san Diego Mesa College) - ABI clinic led them to find helpful co...2023-06-161h 58
Survivors Deserve BetterDr. Doug Lehrer, Quantum Healing on We Deserve Better -Dr Dorrin R.Dr. Doug Lehrer, D.C. joined the show 20-25 minutes late - but then he talked about his use of energy healing and some particular cases of his!!! He is a teacher of the discovery of the Keys to activate Soul to Cell Healing™. Chronic pain, illness, stress, depression and anxiety transform every aspect of your life. He is a quantum Healer focusing on the Journey from Fear to Love (from Cell to Soul). To help facilitate this task, he founded of Lehrer School of Energy Medicine Mastery. He was in bad shape upon graduation from chiropractic school - including herni...2023-05-191h 55
Survivors Deserve Better"Best of Mess With MS," With Lisa Dryer and actress Tiffany Jaide HightowerPlease join me on "Mess With MS" at Sunday the 14th 5:30pm PST / 8:30pm EST. by calling (Skype or phone) (424) 243-9540 or clicking the link below. Also, in case you missed tonight's episode, stay tuned for the archived version of the show. This link can only connect you at the time of the show. If it doesn't lead you to the show, please call (424) 243-9540 to listen in! If you miss the live show tonight, I will post the show in our archives! Keep an eye out on the Brain Injury Radio site for the interview! Have a wonderful day, and...2023-05-151h 14Survivors Deserve BetterMastering Your Life on We Deserve Better - Dr. DorrinSherry Stirling Fernandez has written Life Mastery: Personal Progression Toward an Infinite Potential. She grew up in the midst of family chaos with two unstable and unhappy parents with dysfunctional childrearing. Still, Sherry knew that she was destined for great things. She found a way to do that, and wants to help you achieve this life, also. If you are not progressing toward a better version of yourself, you can never achieve any true sense of joy… For happiness comes from recognizing and celebrating the fulfillment of your personal goals no matter how challenging -- and then setting out on the...2023-04-211h 36
Survivors Deserve BetterDreaming on We Deserve Better with Dr. DOur dreams are something that is a part of us and what we feel and believe."Dreams are a universal human experience that can be described as a state of consciousness characterized by sensory, cognitive and emotional occurrences during sleep. The dreamer has reduced control over the content, visual images and activation of the memory." Are you a dreamer? Are your dreams in color? Do they come when you have a particularly challenging experience happening soon? We all have them and they are a part of our selves. Most people believe they have meaning, although what that meaning is, is a...2023-03-171h 09Survivors Deserve BetterNatural Healing of Chronic Pain by Kris Belfry on We Deserve Better w/ Dr DBelfry Wellness is a place that offers a Natural Process to Release Physical and Emotional Hurts. The use of energy work, body-spirit connection, breath and energy work allows access to and healing of bodily and emotional trauma. Kris Belfry bills himself as a healer and a coach with the goal of teaching people to resolve chronic illness by releasing their traumas and old childhood wounds. He found this work folowing a near death car accident as a child. That incident developed a passion for helping others. He began his journey by becoming a Chiropractor. In order to direct healing, he en...2023-03-032h 00
Survivors Deserve BetterSteven Washington - Overcoming Addiction on We Deserve Better - Dr. DorrinSteven Washington is the author of Recovering You:Soul Care and Mindful Movement for Overcoming Addiction. He danced on Broadway in Disney’s The Lion King before his love of movement inspired him to become a teacher. Steven lives joyfully in recovery and is passionate about helping others as they navigate towards health and happiness. He offers Qigong, Pilates, Dance, Meditation, Laughter, and more through his website www.stevenwashingtonexperience.com. Substance abuse issues have worsened dramatically in recent years, with alcohol and drug addiction soaring. Our collective anxiety also shows up in addiction, overeating, mindless scrolling and excessive online spending, etc. Whe...2023-02-171h 03Survivors Deserve BetterDealing with trauma; Jason Jurado on We Deserve Better - Dorrin Rosenfeld, DCTonight's show will deal with TRAUMA. Jason Jurado defines the subject which we (in the brain-injured community) know about all too well. We have all developed stories which we tell ourselves related to our individual circumstances. These histories can be dealt with using Time-Line therapy, a part of Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) specifically designed to deal with phobias, which are actually nothing more than negative emotions from the past. He explains that these events build on each other and can have a cumulative effect until the chain is broken.. The definitive way to stop these spiralling emotions is to delve into th...2023-02-032h 06
Survivors Deserve BetterABI hospice care Mara HarrisThis show is for those with TBIs; however, there is a larger community of those with an ABI. It might be the same or different individuals, but the important thing is to realize that we're all in this journey together. First, it's important to ask, what exactly is a TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) and what is an ABI (Acquired Brain Injury). Mara Harris will use the personal experience she has from a partner in the past.with an ABI. A Recreational Therapist who was a counselor at SDMC (san Diego Mesa College) - ABI clinic led them to find helpful co...2023-01-201h 59
Survivors Deserve BetterThe Healing Sound of Peruquois - We deserve better - Dr. DorrinPeruquois brings forth a healing sound that is part singing in a range never heard before part multidimensional healing, and part evoking the feminine goddess within. She uses her sounds to free women from emotional traumas, anxiety, limitations, and self-recrimination, etc. Peruquois leads women to love themselves and their bodies, and discover wholeness in their sensuality. Today, we will tell how her unique voice unfolded! Tragically, she lost her father as a baby. Then came a botched operation to detach & reattach both legs for a genetic hip rotation. Her suffering committed her to rising above the pain. She ran away fr...2023-01-061h 12Survivors Deserve BetterRecovering from Substance Abuse on We Deserve Better w/ Dr DorrinSharon Crenshaw works at Center Point, Napa State Hospital (Ca) as a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor. She helps individual patients and facilitates groups based on evidence based practices (EBP). The sessions she leads include Therapeutic Issues, Family Dynamics, Criminal Thinking and Concepts Groups. She has previous experience running the Gender Specifics Group, which she particularly enjoyed. As a counselor in this capacity, she helps clients as they explore a different way of living after substance abuse. These groups are effective because these patient have the opportunity to practice living a sober lifestyle while living in a supportive environment. As...2022-12-1627 min
Survivors Deserve BetterSalt makes a difference on We Deserve Better with Dr. DorrinSamantha Skyring will discuss salt tonight and its impact on our health, hydration and performance. Most of us are familiar with the 3 main types of salt which all have problems. SEA SALT which is full of plastics and the other pollution from the ocean. TABLE SALT which is made from sea salt, so it is heavily processed and refined, sometimes bleached, and added are chemicals and anti-caking agents to stop salt from absorbing moisture. And HIMALAYAN SALT, which is not renewable. The alternative is Oryx Desert Salt. This is naturally organic and full of minerals. It is found in an und...2022-12-021h 31Survivors Deserve BetterDealing with the winter Blahs on We Deserve Better - Dr. Dorrin RosenfeldWinter is that time of year when nothing seems right to you and you don't want to work or play or do much of anything. I know I feel that way, so it is extra important to Exercise, Eat right, Take those vitamins and sleep well. Like most head injury victims, I can't seem to sleep more than 5 hours a night (and sleeping during the day is a lost cause). Oh well, I used to sleep well, so I guess I have a stash built up. I'm going to talk tonight about the importance of keeping life going strong with...2022-11-182h 03
Survivors Deserve BetterCarrie Hart - Seeker of a meaningful life on We Deserve Better - Dr. DorrinCarrie Hart explains How We Can Walk a Path Of Destiny Through A Universe That is Actively Weaving a Web of Connections. She Rebounded from Grief & Loss By Seeking Her Way in That Expanded Plane Throughout her life, Carrie Hart made occasional unexpected visits to Ataquay, In her computer business, she'd often go against all reason–trusting her intuition--in estimating how long a task would require when leading her team—and she was always right. When she was 50, she became a true sojourner in the land of Ataquay… the energetic field beyond ordinary time and space, where everything that is, was and will...2022-11-041h 59Survivors Deserve BetterResilience is a healing process - on We Deserve Better - Dr DorrinDr. Nicole S Jackson is the Founders of NSJ Consulting and Coaching which is a firm that focuses on the healing of trauma and fostering resilience. NSJ Consulting is the umbrella for Series such as Mental Health and Healing; Let's Talk Resilience podcast, Mentoring groups for those healing from trauma, trauma healing coaching, Trauma healing & Resilience, and further training & consulting for business and practitioners. Her goal is to help those who have been exposed to trauma not only survive past their experience of trauma, but heal and thrive. Dr. Jackson obtained her Ph.D. in Forensic Psychology from Walden University. Dr...2022-10-211h 26Survivors Deserve BetterThe Mind-Eye Institute and TBI's on "We Deserve Better" with DrDMyrna Hayes will discuss her experience following a Traumatic Brain Injury, Nothing she tried worked until she explored "Mind-Eye Institute". Now, Myrna is able to work and think coherently by wearing special glasses. These glasses were individually created for her using her particular pattern of navigation of the world. She will talk tonight about the use and care of these lenses. The Mind-Eye Institute is an optometry practice (for almost 30 years) with an emphasis on neuro-optometric rehabilitation. That is, working with the whole patient, not just the eyes. Their purpose is to connect optometry with brain function for better use th...2022-10-071h 59
Survivors Deserve BetterLive your best life - Dr. Lycka on We Deserve Better - Dorrin RosenfeldDr. Allen Lycka, In 2003, was diagnosed with ALS and given six months to live. After fighting the diagnosis, he is here today as a result of his courage and determination. Having been given a “golden ticket” to live every day to the fullest, Dr. Lycka used his experience to co-author the book The Secrets of Living A Fantastic Life with Harriet Tinka. Dr. Allen Lycka is acknowledged as one of the leading cosmetic dermatologists in the world. A pioneer in cosmetic surgery, he helped develop several new technologies and has spoken at podiums around the globe. Dr. Lycka has written 17 book...2022-09-1659 minSurvivors Deserve BetterChange on We Deserve Better with Dr DorrinThere is no scheduled guest tonight, but I have arranged for several of my friends and patients to call in to discuss their experiences, from the survivor to the caregiver. Any caller will be given the floor to talk about what changes in physical status, emotional responses or psychological mindscapes may be expected with a head injury. These changes are different for everyone and as a Chiropractor, I will talk about some of the things I have heard over the last 30 years. We all deal with head trauma within our own bodies and minds, but it isn't strictly an internal...2022-09-021h 40
Survivors Deserve BetterJovanka Ciares - Wellness is for Everyone on We Deserve Better - Dr. DorrinJovanka believes that wellness is for everyone - both young and old, sick and healthy, rich and poor, and all races and ethnicities. Wellness is not a single thing we do all at once, but a lifestyle which ultimately increases happiness by unlocking, so we can access the full potential lying within. It is about understanding our choices and owning them. Sure there will be roadblocks, and that’s to be expected! In the big picture, wellness is about being at peace IN and WITH the world. We are each an integral part of the whole that we call the un...2022-08-191h 15
Survivors Deserve BetterRaja Marhaba (The Jonathan Foundation) on We Deserve Better - Dorrin RosenfeldThere has been an emergency change in speakers tonight! See description below!! In this country, we have a broken Special Education System. Raja Marhaba created the Jonathan Foundation (TheJonathanFoundation.org) to help families in need of Special Education Resources. In spite of many educators trying to help, there are many families that attend Individual Educational Plan (IEP) meetings and do not know their rights nor do they understand the assessment process. Tthe Jonathan Foundation is a bridge between the education process and the families that are attempting to navigate it on their own. Just because many families have a loved...2022-07-221h 48
Survivors Deserve BetterDissolve the Stress in Your Life on We Deserve better with Dorrin RosenfeldCurt Mercadante is a consutant of human behavior who authored the FIVE PILLARS OF THE FREEDOM LIFESTYLE. We all know that we can eventually get to whatever goals we have. However, often stress interfere's in our life and suddenly there are multiple stumbling blocks. Wouldn't you like to be able to get past all that to reach your ultimate goal? Mr. Mercadante can help us reach beyond the momentary obstructions to find our true path. Curt helps help executives, entrepreneurs, and wannapreneurs shift their beliefs, clear their blocks, and align their behaviors to attract the clients, relationships, health, and prosperous li...2022-07-081h 38
Survivors Deserve BetterFeel Good Hemp unlocks your mind on we Deserve Better - DrDorrinNoah Hammond Tyrrell - CEO of Feel Good Hemp (FeelGoodHemp.org) - is our speaker tonight. He is an engineer, spiritual healer, mystic and former sportsman from High Dchool. He has become a practitioner of meditation, business coach, martial artist and spiritual mystic who believes in leaving a ripple of love to encircle the world. This story begins with Noah at Rock Bottom. He was newly married to his wife Danielle, when a risky business shift left his wife and him essentially broke and homeless. Then a call came that his father had been diagnosed with terminal liver cancer. Noah...2022-06-171h 26
Survivors Deserve BetterYour tour guide for happiness - We Deserve Better with Dorrin RosenfeldJason Jurado, a life coach, will assist you to discover your true path and support you in achieving your Goals. Every person is unique and during your first consultation, he works with you to discover what you would like to achieve. Then, the two of you will discuss how he can best support the actualization of your Goals. Jason's coaching is goal-oriented and collaborative. In order to best achieve your Goals it is crucial to release the stress, anxiety and/or frustration that comes up around them. He has participated with a group called Veterans Path (previously Honoring the Path of the War...2022-06-031h 55
Survivors Deserve BetterChange to your Best Life by Ann Papayoti on We Deserve Better -Dorrin RosenfeldAnn Papayoti is an international life, leadership and relationship coach and a member of the Association of Integrative Psychology. Dedicated to waking people up to living their best life by helping them untangle from their past and connect to their higher purpose. Ann inspires people by sharing her personal experiences of loss, transition and triumph. The Gift of Shift:Discover the Key Within to Unlock Your Best Life is Ann’s gift to those who are struggling with life’s unforeseen consequences, and fear what is ahead. She shows how easy change can be once you embrace the gift within the ch...2022-05-201h 58
Survivors Deserve BetterA State of Pure Consciousness on we Deserve Better with Dorrin RosenfeldC von Hassett and Rachel Wilkie, a married couple, will discuss his book Entering the Mind. There is a place beyond even simple meditation. A place where you become aware of your awareness, to experience the totality of space, freedom, and oneness with infinity. This is your “mind in its natural state,” where your ego, your “I”-ness, your labels or your addictions just disappear. Hassett maintains that once you’ve stepped over the threshold, to experience this awakened state, it is easier and easier to attain it—and there is no going back! Being bogged down in the “conceptual mind” pales in c...2022-05-061h 55
Survivors Deserve BetterThe Logical Explanation of Miracles on We Deserve Better with Dorrin RosenfeldThe Formula for Miracles: Where Science Reveals the Secrets of Spirit is part of a 3 volume series by Brent Michael Phillips, an Amazon.com #1 best-selling author. He discusses mystical phenomena such as instant healing, intuition, the Law of Attraction, and experiences of higher consciousness (seeing energy or auras). Most people consider these phenomena as either total nonsense, or reserved for only a few special individuals. However, the truth is that there is a simple scientific basis for energy healing and mind power, which is available to everyone. Quite simply, what we call a “miracle” is just any phenomena which can’t be expl...2022-04-2251 min
Survivors Deserve BetterSteve Frank - master herbalist on We Deserve Better with Dr. DorrinAfter many years of working with allopathic medicine, Steve Frank found his way into herbal medicine. Studying with Herbalists, Physicians, Chiropractors and Physical Therapists led Mr. Frank to the development of a number of products for the treatment of common physical injuries and maladies utilizing natural medical techniques. Drawing from thousands of years of traditional herbal remedies and the latest modern physiology and healing studies, he has synthesized some natural products that complement the directions and actions of the constantly adapting human body. These products address issues of sleep disturbance, injured tissue repair, infection control and hormonal balance. Years of cli...2022-03-181h 11
Survivors Deserve BetterFeel Good Hemp unlocks your mind on We Deserve Better - DrDorrinNoah Hammond Tyrrell - CEO of Feel Good Hemp (FeelGoodHemp.org) is our speaker tonight. This story begins with Noah at Rock Bottom. He was newly married to his wife Danielle, when a risky business shift left him and his wife essentially broke and homeless. Then a call came that his father had been diagnosed with terminal liver cancer. Noah and Danielle heard the resignation from doctors, family, even his Dad. That’s when Noah went to work… He used his previous training from a natural healer of ancient wisdom. That, with cannabis oil, juicing, and the use of beets and...2022-03-0448 min
Survivors Deserve BetterDivine Mother Healing: Vibrational Healing on We Deserve Better - Dr DorrinIn College, Connie Huebner challenged God to show her that He existed. One night, she was swept into an incredible experience of Oneness. Never the same again, she spent the next several years looking for others who lived in that reality, including Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, and Ram Dass. Not satisfied, she tried to “seek... the Kingdom of Heaven within.” In her search for answers, she saw profound changes in herself and others. She explored Jesus and the Ascended Masters—and finally after 13 years -- experienced the Divine Mother, the feminine force of Creation, (the female aspect of God)! Connie became a leadin...2022-02-182h 05
Survivors Deserve BetterMastering Your Life on We Deserve Better with Dr DorrinSherry Stirling Fernandez has written Life Mastery: Personal Progression Toward an Infinite Potential. She grew up in the midst of family chaos with two unstable and unhappy parents with dysfunctional childrearing. Still, Sherry knew that she was destined for great things. She found a way to do that, and wants to help you achieve this life, also. If you are not progressing toward a better version of yourself, you can never achieve any true sense of joy… For happiness comes from recognizing and celebrating the fulfillment of your personal goals no matter how challenging -- and then setting out on the...2022-02-041h 36
Survivors Deserve BetterPat Karns discusses laser-light for chronic pain on We Deserve Better - DrDorrinPat Karns is an award winning, internationally known professor and writer of sports medicine trends. He has spent his life working with Olympic and Professional athletes. He currently concentrates on medical advocacy for the retired athlete. Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) has revolutionized the treatment of negative arthritis symptoms through natural pain relief.His organization uses a low level (cold) laser to treat specific body parts such as the low back, knees or ankles. Or this device can be used for neurodegenerative diseases that produce chronic pain and inflammation such as fibromyalgia or arthritis.Used by Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, Sports Medicine...2022-01-211h 50Survivors Deserve BetterThe Gut-Brain connection on We Deserve Better with Dr. DorrinMichelle Maddux, ND will help us understand the crucial interaction between the brain and the gut, tonight. She will discuss the connection between our metabolism, the foods we eat, and the central nervous system.. This is not something new, but our understanding of this connection is one thing that is driving our understanding of what we eat and the connection with our mood. Our gut contents can often cause or clear neuro-psychiatic problems. We can improve our memory, our stress response, our balance and our decision-making by the simple step of improving our gut. Our age is something that is...2022-01-071h 48
Survivors Deserve BetterTHE ART OF SYMEON SHIMIN on We Deserve Better - DrDThe Art of Symeon Shimin is the first and only collection of the fine artwork of this exceptional artist. This beautiful coffee table book was curated and edited by his daugher, Tonia. He was a Russian-born Jewish artist, who was deeply involved with justice and the human condition. This book includes his artwork, archival photographs, his autobiography Metamorphosis: The Early Years and essays by other arts writers. He became an artist at a young age, although he had no idea how or why it happened as he had wanted to be a musician. After he was told he was not allowed t...2021-12-171h 14
Survivors Deserve BetterA journey toward recovery, Brenda Joyce Crawford, on We Deserve Better- DrDorrinBrenda Joyce Crawford will share some insights into her journey towards recovery from her stroke many years ago. This was not a single effort, as she was aided by her partner, Tonya Williams, and her recovery coach, Carl Warren (whom she has worked with for a couple decades). She and these 2 others, who were a part of her journey, will share on tonight's show. She will discuss the term "stroke survivor." Often times when stroke survivor are mentioned, it is mostly about theirr disabiities. Instead the term should be an opportunity to finally give up the stressor and negative thoughts...2021-12-031h 15Survivors Deserve BetterA journey toward recovery, Brenda Joyce Crawford, on We Deserve Better- DrDorrin----GUESTS DID NOT SHOW UP FOR SHOW; instead I, Dorrin Rosefeld, DC, talked about what brain injuries do to a person, and hints to keep body, mind, and soul together. Brenda Joyce Crawford will share some insights into her journey towards recovery from her stroke many years ago. This was not a single effort, as she was aided by her partner, Tonya Williams, and her recovery coach, Carl Warren( whom she has worked with for a couple decades). She and these 2 others, who were a part of her journey, will share on tonight's show.2021-11-1946 min
Survivors Deserve BetterYnge Ljung teaches allergy elimination on We Deserve Better -- Dorrin RosenfeldThe Allergy Kit can help anyone permanently remove their allergies without pain, or needles, or drugs. Ynge Ljung is an Acupuncturist, a Natural Healer, and the creator of the Allergy Kit. This set of tools is non-invasive and can be used by your whole family in a non-threatening and helpful way. As a nutritional expert, she can create tailor-made menus to fine tune her specific allergy treatments. If live sessions are a problem, she works over the phone or Zoom. She works with the BodyCode; a process this allows her to locate hidden emotions buried in different parts and organs in...2021-11-051h 45Survivors Deserve BetterHave patience with yourself on We Deserve Better with Dorrin Rosenfeld, DCKrista Tedder is a researcher and writer focusing on technology innovation. This was a skill learned after her brain injury in 2011. This injury caused her to lose skills that she wasn't able to recover. Unable to do the computer skills required to build technology, she needed to learn how to pivot.The journey of healing is physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Krista will share what she has learned on the path to healing. The journey is ongoing, with improvements and setbacks being a part of life. Krista underwent a medical mistake causing the surgeon to cut directly into her brain. S...2021-10-221h 59
Survivors Deserve BetterMoney is Energy on We Deserve Better - Dorrin Rosenfeld, DCIf you have ever struggled to find a level of financial success, you have probably explored energy-shifting tactics to transform your money woes. Did you ever want an 'encyclopedia" of proven strategies to transform your life and relationship to money RIGHT NOW? That what we get with Madeline Gerwick and Margaret "Peg" Donahue and their award winning Money is an Energy Game. This book is full of practices, perspectives, and exercises to alter your energy and create a firm financial base. Money IS Energy, and your bank account is a reflection of this energetic money imprint. These 2 women are experts at pl...2021-09-172h 01Survivors Deserve BetterBanish your allergies with no pain on We Deserve Better -- DrDThe Allergy Kit can help anyone permanently remove their allergies without pain, or needles, or drugs. Ynge Ljung is an Acupuncturist, a Natural Healer, and the creator of the Allergy Kit. This set of tools is non-invasive and can be used by your whole family in a non-threatening and helpful way. As a nutritional expert, she can create tailor-made menus to fine tune her specific allergy treatments. If live sessions are a problem, she works over the phone or Zoom. She works with the BodyCode; a process this allows her to locate hidden emotions buried in different parts and organs in...2021-09-031h 08
Survivors Deserve BetterSelf-improvement and growth on We Deserve Better - Dorrin Rosenfeld, DCSabine Gedeon had enough. Her life had been a torture from the moment of birth in Haiti when her mother rejected her and things only got worse from there. She came to the US and while in the care of relatives as a young child, experienced a gang rape by cousins. Over the years, many other personal betrayals followed including lovers, friends, co-workers and even church members that she considered "family." Love and trust always ended in pain for Sabine, leading her to perceive herself as worthless and alone. After years of struggle and hurt, she was prepared to take the...2021-08-202h 13
Survivors Deserve BetterA Disability Advocate on We Deserve Better with Dr. Dorrin Rosenfeld, DCBrain injury is always traumatic, difficult, and may have unforeseen consequences; but it can also become an inspiration for future activites. We see all of these facets in my guest tonight - Phillip Colvard. This was a man poised on the brink of his emergence into adulthood when he was involved in a car accident that changed his life forever. After a period of unconsciousness (Glasgow coma scale of 3-4), he faced rehabilitation and saw 1st-hand how difficult it is to navigate the world with barriers both from a brain injury and the world's reaction to brain trauma. Brain Injury is...2021-08-062h 01
Survivors Deserve BetterTao Calligraphy Healing with Master Sha on Recovery Now with Kim JustusMaster Sha is a renowned Tao grand master, healer, spiritual teacher, and the author of over 25 books, including 11 New York Times bestsellers. Master Sha has an MD degree in Western medicine in China and is also a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine and a certified acupuncturist. He went on to combine his years of study and experience to create the Soul Mind Body Science system and the Tao Calligraphy Healing Field. He has taught self-healing practices to thousands around the world who have overcome physical pain, chronic illnesses, stress, depression, anxiety, and more. Tao Calligraphy is "Oneness Writing" and each...2021-08-052h 08
Survivors Deserve BetterMedical freedom We Deserve Better - Dorrin Rosenfeld, DCAngela K. Pearson had a very powerful reason to opt out of the standard CDC-recommended vaccination schedule for her youngest children. Immediately after her healthy elder son was vaccinated, he developed systemic lupus, the autoimmune disease her father had, which has produced lifelong symptoms. Her daughter and youngest son, Grayson, have remained perfectly healthy without any vaccinations. And yet, on the heels of Grayson entering first grade Governor Andrew Cuomo, of NY, announced a mandate that only vaccinated children could attend school in the state, banning more than 26,000 children from school. (Similar laws have been enacted in California.) As a r...2021-07-162h 00Survivors Deserve BetterEye Tracking Technology - We Deserve Better - Dr. Dorrin RosenfeldChris McIntyre, Director of Sales for RightEye, is an eye tracking technology expert with 20 years of technology experience. Chris works closely with industry leading chiropractors, functional neurologists, and other brain experts to bring revolutionary, non-invasive, eye tracking technology to medical professionals who are passionate about improving the lives of those who have suffered from traumatic brain injuries. Chris has a Masters in The Science of Technology and uses his background to help give doctors a platform to utilize industry leading technology to improve patient care. Chris explains eye tracking technology, and how objective dynamic vision testing can give doctors a...2021-07-021h 32
Survivors Deserve BetterGood for both you and your pet - We Deserve Better with Dr. Dorrin Rosenfeld, DCDr. Judy Morgan, DVM, has a passion for healing her patients with whole foods, minimizing medications and chemicals, allowing the body to heal from within. She is a nationally renowned author and veterinarian certified in acupuncture, food therapy, and chiropractic care for dogs, cats, and horses. She explains how to utilize Traditional Chinese Medicine food therapy to keep your pets naturally healthy. Judy Morgan offers some tips for both you and your pet in stressful times. (It's amazing, tips for caring for your animal are very similar to those that care for you, the owner.) Create as much routine as possib...2021-06-181h 56
Survivors Deserve BetterSingle hemispheric sleep on We Deserve Better - Dorrin Rosenfeld, DCIrene Baron tells how after great stress, some people sleep with only one hemisphere of their brain. Occupations of high stress include military combat, fire fighting, law enforcement, and any work that puts your life in danger. Once these individuals grow accustomed to single hemispheric sleep, it is difficult for them to return to full-brain sleep. They may not even be aware of what is happening to them. Only when a person feels totally safe, such as in their secure and safe bed at home, may their body allow both hemispheres to sleep. When the body does not return to full he...2021-06-041h 40
Survivors Deserve BetterHumanity's Spiritual Awakening on We Deserve Better - Dr. Dorrin RosenfeldForrest Rivers is a writer, philosophy teacher and speaker, is a keen observer of the human condition. In Maui, at the age of 30, the profound healing power of nature spoke to his soul and helped him overcome a dark period of alcohol abuse. After returning home from that transformative experience, Forrest has been a keen observer of the human condition. According to Rivers, something altogether beautiful has bubbled up from beneath the surface of the Covid-19 pandemic. That something is unity and compassion. He sees signs of it everywhere: the thousands of volunteers who risked their lives to help others, the r...2021-05-211h 17
Survivors Deserve BetterEat your way to a stress-free life on We Deserve Better by Dorrin Rosenfeld, DCMy scheduled guest had a family emergency and could not be on this show. I scheduled a show on nutrition, rather than pet nutrition, instead. Our guest tonight, Ava Marie Linthicum, strives to empower individuals to live a healthy and happy life using coaching based on results. Ms. Linthicum stands out as someone who can help us lead an ideal and nutritous life by taking the steps necessary to manage our own bodies effectively. She is a personal coach with a wealth of corporate experience to teach information in a variety of platforms. She has taught both live events and virtual ...2021-05-071h 22
Survivors Deserve BetterA Spiritual Journey on We Deserve Better with Dr. Dorrin RosenfeldRenowned psychic and multi-dimensional visionary Anthony Teresi guides us all on an epic adventure. If you’ve ever wondered what it might be like to allow your free consciousness to visit the unfathomable source of Supreme love, then listen tonight. We will discuss the book _Rippling Waves: A Spiritual Journey Through the Heart of the Universe_. Anthony has traveled this journey himself, countless times, and after years of exploration into the highest realms, he has committed the truth of his experiences to paper with a pure hope to inspire us to expand, transform and ascend into the presence of love - righ...2021-04-162h 03
Dancing with Words, Dancing with WisdomDancing With Words, Dancing With Wisdom(125) Dr. Dorrin RosenfeldCan you imagine what it must feel like being run over by a tortilla truck at age 22? Being thrown into the hospital for 16 months? Being told you weren’t going anywhere? But responding, “Oh, yes I am. Just watch!”JOIN US this week, as Dr. Janet Smith Warfield interviews DR. DORRIN ROSENFELD, California Chiropractor, former Belize U.S. Peace Corps representative, Distinguished Toastmaster, We Deserve Better podcast host on Brain Injury Radio, and IAOTP 2020 Top Chiropractor of the Year.2021-04-0658 minDancing with Words, Dancing with WisdomDancing With Words, Dancing With Wisdom (125) Dr. Dorrin RosenfeldCan you imagine what it must feel like being run over by a tortilla truck at age 22? Being thrown into the hospital for 16 months? Being told you weren’t going anywhere? But responding, “Oh, yes I am. Just watch!”JOIN US this week, as Dr. Janet Smith Warfield interviews DR. DORRIN ROSENFELD, California Chiropractor, former Belize U.S. Peace Corps representative, Distinguished Toastmaster, We Deserve Better podcast host on Brain Injury Radio, and IAOTP 2020 Top Chiropractor of the Year.2021-04-0558 minSurvivors Deserve BetterHuman Movement on We Deserve Better with Dr. Dorrin RosenfeldDr Emily Splichal is a functional podiatrist and human movement specialist. She believes that the feet are the core of the body, creating a physical grounding from which our mental and emotional awareness are then produced. For over 20 years, she has studied postural alignment and human movement. She teaches that our feet are the gateway into the nervous system. During her career, Dr. Splichal has founded EBFA Global, created the Barefoot Training Specialist® Certification, authored Barefoot Strong and has Founded the website: Naboso Technology. All of these projects are based on the idea that the feet are responsible for a great deal o...2021-04-021h 52
Survivors Deserve BetterYour Thoughts Shape Your World on We Deserve Better with Dorrin Rosenfeld, DCMy guest tonight, Dr. Janet Smith Warfield shows us that the power of your thoughts can free you from fear. Her teaching serves wisdom-seekers who want understanding and clarity so they can live peaceful, powerful, prosperous lives. Through her unique combination of holistic, creative, right-brain transformational experiences and 22 years of rigorous, left-brain law practice, she has learned how to sculpt words in atypical ways, shifting her listeners into experiences beyond words, transforming turmoil into inner peace. Janet is the author of the Amazon Best Selling book, Shift: Change your Words, Change your World, and Founder of Planetary Peace, Power, and Prosp...2021-03-191h 30Survivors Deserve BetterIs daily stress wearing you down? We Deserve Better - Dorrin RosenfeldDr. Ben Bernstein is a psychologist and educator specializing in top performance. Known as the “Stress Doctor,” he is the author of four books on how stress affects performance: Test Success (2009), Crush Your Test Anxiety (2018); A Teen’s Guide to Success (2014); and Stressed Out! for Parents (2015). His forthcoming book, The Path to Optimal Living, will be released 2021. 'Dr. B." has worked both physically and virtually all over the world for the last 50 years. As the list above shows, he works with students, their parents, and anyone with performance anxiety. This last category is broad, encompassing both sports and theater. He is a founding me...2021-02-191h 31Survivors Deserve BetterLeAnn Smith - a wellness program on We Deserve Better with Dorrin & JennaLeAnn Smith provides a full-spectrum approach of wellness modalities to her clients. She believes in combining the various elements of healthful living into a unique program for every individual. This includes eating correctly, moving in the best way possible, and coaching to integrate these patterns. Ms. Smith also offers Corporate Wellness solutions for organizations of all sizes. With over fourteen years of corporate Human Resources experience, LeAnn brings a wealth of corporate, organization knowledge and understanding, as well as the ability to provide customized and engaging health and wellness solutions. LeAnn does this by combining Personal Training for your individual exer...2021-02-051h 59
Survivors Deserve BetterThe Power of Positive Thinking on We Deserve Better with Dorrin Rosenfeld, DCThis show did not go as planned; my guest could not get in to our studio. However, I talked to a caller who was asking about the spiritual business techniques. We had a great time exploring the marketing world. The first 26 minutes were spent trying to get my caller connected, but then the show was great!!!2021-01-222h 57
Survivors Deserve BetterEasing the Pain with Laughter on We Deserve Better by Dr. Dorrin Rosenfeld, DC** SPECIAL EPISODE** Those who know Charlotte Canion view her as a go-to-person, an individual they can turn to whenever there is a problem that needs solving.And she has discovered that one of the best ways to do that is through laughter. Charlotte Canion is described as larger than life. Aside from managing women as models, controlling Several businesses, working in Event Planning for a large corporation, she gardens professionally (as a certified Texas Master Gardener,) she volunteers her time to teach gardening and has won many awards in the gardening arena. She is CEO of a startup business, intent on...2021-01-111h 31
Survivors Deserve BetterStress Management with Jen Arnaz on We Deserve Better - Dr. Dorrin Rosenfeld, DCRev. Jenna M. Arnaz is a professional certified hypnotherapist who specializes in smoking cessation, virtual gastric band, weight release, and stress management. This healer is also a practical nurse, who's search for alternative modalities led to advanced study in Massage and Energy healing (Reiki). As her title suggests, she is also an ordained minister who is affiliated with the International Association of Counselors and Therapists (IACT). Rev. Jenna has devoted her career to knowing that the journey is rewarding not just for her, but everyone she has assisted on their way to healing. Her current path is pursuing her studies for her M...2021-01-082h 00
Survivors Deserve BetterElation is a choice on We Deserve Better - Dorrin Rosenfeld, DC** SPECIAL EPISODE** Pat Alva-Kraker writes about elation in her book - _Katherine's Quest: One woman's journey to Elation_. This book celebrates what it is to live an empowered life. Pat is a successful Latina woman working in two male‐dominated industries, IT and engineering. In order to be accepted, each morning in her working life, Pat put on her two‐piece skirt suit with pumps. This allowed her to make decisions from her analytical side, while completely forfeiting her strong sense of intuition. Then, after a 35‐year career, Pat “woke up”, beginning her own journey of elation, choosing to live an empowered life. Dr...2020-12-181h 51Survivors Deserve BetterGratitude on We Deserve Better with Dr. Dorrin Rosenfeld, DC****SPECIAL EPISODE****** Teresa Palmer, MSN, RN, NPc is a nationally certified adult Nurse Practitioner with an expertise in holistic cardiology and holistic health and a Certified Yoga therapist. Teresa was chosen by the International Association Of Top Professionals ( IAOTP) as the 2019 Nurse Practitioner of the Year and in 2020 as the Empowered Woman of the Year. Teresa empowers individuals to partner in their health care and take charge of their health and wellbeing. She has recently written a book: _Finding Sanctuary in the Pandemic Age: Create Your Space of Wellbeing_. She will discuss, on this show, one simple concept that exemplifies her...2020-12-142h 00
Survivors Deserve BetterEEG interpretation on We Deserve Better with Dorrin Rosenfeld, DCEEG's are a necessary step in pin-pointing the damage of each TBI. Since the damage occurring after a brain injury is unique for each person, an individualized recording for each case can help the doctors. Those diagnosing the brain must be able to pin-point the depth and breadth of the dysfunction to treat each case of brain trauma. The first stage in doing this is to locate someone who understands how to read these electronic charts. My guest tonight is such a person - Jay Gunkelman. EEG's are a readout of the of each person's brain's function. These printouts can be in...2020-12-041h 57
Survivors Deserve BetterPhysician of the soul on We Deserve Better with Dorrin Rosenfeld, DC**SPECIAL EPISODE** If you've ever desired to liberate your consciousness from the physical plane to the primordial state of peace, bliss, and oneness, then you need to follow the trail of Dr. Gabriel Cousens. This "spiritual warrior" has forged a path to the Holistic Liberation Way, through years of intensive spiritual intention and meditation. His astonishing new book Into the Nothing: A Spiritual Autobiography, reveals the mystical wild ride he personally took to becoming liberated, merging into the state of God-consciousness. Gabriel found the path to free the soul from the body and mind consciousness. He is a holistic physician, rabbi, yogi, my...2020-11-242h 00
Survivors Deserve BetterHow we Belong - self-actualization on We Deserve Better - Dorrin RosenfeldExpecting the Unexpected; that's what Catherine Gruener tells parents to help their children thrive. She believes that understanding one's own strengths and transforming weaknesses can help children thrive in their environments. That is advice we all need to hear when circumstances change and we no longer seem to be in control of our lives. Self-Actualization has been her focus for years. Part of this process was fueled by watching the family of a high school classmate fall apart after the traumatic brain injury of the brother of her friend. When outside circumstances cause a change, it's important for the entire fam...2020-11-061h 31
Survivors Deserve BetterThe Creation of a New Reality on We Deserve Better - Dorrin Rosenfeld*SPECIAL EPISODE* _The Agreement_ is a book discussing the new Energy of the world by the channeler, Rebecca Dawson. She wants us to be counted and a force for change in the new Reality. We can do this by understanding that we are a part of the oneness of creation, not its separate elements. An internationally renowned teacher and author, Dawson first experienced this change while meditating, wherein she suddenly saw the way forward. She now feels that after 340,000 years, a new reality is on its way. To her, there is evidence in the chaos, uncertainty and disruption we are all experie...2020-10-162h 10
Survivors Deserve BetterBuilding your life after TBI on We Deserve Better - Dorrin Rosenfeld, DCNow that you've had a brain Injury, your life will never be the same as it used to be. Just what is different and what can you do? That is a difficult question that each of us has to figure out. It is helpful to get advice and perspective from someone's who's been there - like tonight's speaker - Craig J. Phillips. He wrote a blog platform, , _Second Chance to Live_ in 2007 as a guide to people with TBI's. The focus of this book is to Empower the Individual, NOT the brain injury. He has since built on that foundation as a...2020-10-021h 48
Survivors Deserve BetterThe Human MRI on Survivors Deserve Better - Dorrin RosenfeldKimberley Meredith can help people. She is a "Medical Intuitive" and Hands-on Healer. She can tell, with her eyes who has the disease. Not only that, she can heal it, in a single visit. She has written short easy-to-read free ebook: Coronovirus: Top 21 Tips for Protection. This book is filled with both practical and channeled advice, she touches on techniques for sanitizing your home or transportation, water filtering, stress reduction techniques, immune boosting supplements, essential oils and smoothies, a powerful protective 5th Dimension prayer and more. And if you are wondering if you are infected, as many of us are, she has...2020-09-041h 46
Survivors Deserve BetterThe Perfect Path on We Deserve Better - Dorrin Rosenfeld, DC**Special Episode** Judi Miller has written _Perfect: A Path to Love, Forgiveness and Transformation_. This is a life-changing book that illustrates the awe-inspiring and miraculous way that the Universe orchestrates our lives toward a state of wholeness, completion and love—whether we are aware of it or not! Who has not at some time experienced the feeling that an intelligence greater than ourselves is guiding us forward to our destinies or fate? Judi was a highly successful CPA and corporate finance executive, who unknown to her co-workers, lived in terror of the night and the possibility of sexual assault. Happily marrie...2020-08-311h 44
Survivors Deserve BetterEvaluate brain health, on We Deserve Better by Dorrin Rosenfeld, DCMr. Steve Sanborn, of Midwest brain Health Technoloy, will be with us tonight along with Dr. Katherine Sullivan explaining how to use this EEG/P300 to evaluate and map brain activity. This EEG machine can be used in a doctors office by a family medicine Dr. to evaluate and measure the brain state in the Here & Now. This allows us to see what part of the brain is not working and what might be the best interventions. Later these treatments can be measured and evaluated. It is important because the brain is constantly making connections and causing energy waves. However, when th...2020-08-071h 34Survivors Deserve BetterThere is a solution on We Deserve Better by Dorrin Rosenfeld**Special Episode** My guest tonight is Leslee Williams. She found her inspiration for a new life following 2 strokes and having part of her cerebellum removed. Through the surgery and rehabilitation process, she discovered what life was for a head-injury survivor. As a result, she has dedicated her life to helping others through that same process with her non-profit foundation: There is a Solution, Inc. brain Injury insights. Along with this foundation, there is a website of useful information about the brain trauma process of recovery and her particular story. She began this organization with volunteering. She was going to the...2020-07-221h 40
Survivors Deserve BetterDiscovering Self-love on We Deserve Better with Dorrin Rosenfeld, DC**SPECIAL EPISODE** On tonight's show, our guest, Rebecca Thompson will discuss her journey of self-discovery, culminating in her book, _Rebecca Rising: How I found courage and self-love through friendship, coaching, and conversations with the moon_ (and a 2nd book, written with Darlene Ryan _Sunday at 8:30: 2 Decades of Life Planning_). She credits this change to "invitations" from colleagues, coaches, classes, books and more. The awareness from these opportunities caused a gradual opening-up and awareness of her true self. Becoming acquainted with her true self took her on a journey through spiritual coaching, psychic readings, dowsing, Reiki, Tarot, shamanism, spirit animals, conversations wi...2020-07-101h 24
Survivors Deserve BetterDealing with stress by nutrition on We Deserve Better by Dorrin Rosenfeld, DCAva Marie Linthicum stands out as someone who can help us lead a health and happy life by taking the steps necessary to manage our own bodies effectively. She is a personal coach with a wealth of corporate experience to teach information in a variety of platforms. She came to her current position through a traumatic experience dealing with environmental stressors. Apparently, she was exposed to mold in her house, causing her to go on the doctor search with which many of us are familiar. She found the answer from a Holistic Doctor who taught her the importance of balance i...2020-07-031h 22
Survivors Deserve BetterFighting for recovery after a TBI with Rob Plaskas on We Deserve Better with DrDRob Plaskas underwent surgery for a brain tumor in the Lt. temporal lobe of his brain. As the tumor grew, although benign, it caused epileptic seizures. He had no choice but brain surgery. During the operation, he suffered a brain hemorrhage (causing a great deal of bld loss) and requiring a medically induced coma. Upon awakening, he was left with brain damage causing right-side paralysis, a speech impairment, major short-term memory loss, and a lifelong dependence on anti-seizure medication. Now, 25 years later, Plaskas wrote a book about overcoming the odds and living a successful life. This book: "My Fight for Recovery: A S...2020-06-051h 05Survivors Deserve BetterCreating the Best Self Possible on We Deserve Better with Dr. DorrinRebecca Glasser is a Plastic Surgeon who feels that the body can do an amazing job of healing itself with the correct inputs. We all have a basic genetic makeup, from which, a great deal more is possible. She works with supplements and education to allow the person the freedom to create their best self from the body with which they were born. She believes that this ideal self isn't necessarily there to be found in the original body as it was created; but with a little advice and help, each one of us can create our ideal self! She attem...2020-05-081h 15Survivors Deserve BetterWe Deserve Better -Caregiving with Dorrin RosenfeldCaregiving is a hard and thankless job. I've seen, both personally and professionally, the toll taken on individuals in that role. Wouldn't it make life easier to have someone else co-ordinating the services, social interaction, and time/supply needs? That's just what this organization can do for you. My guest is Matt McCabe, the VP of such an organization - www.lotsahelpinghands.com. His goal is to create a caring community for any individual who is the victim of any disease or chronic illness such as a traumatic brain injury. This community manages the essential services - both physical in terms o...2020-04-031h 18
Survivors Deserve BetterLiving with a TBI - We Deserve Better- Dorrin RosenfeldChuck Hazama is one of the major contributors to the websiteTBi life. He lives that life, so he is qualified to discuss it in many different aspects. He believes that there are a few priceless activities for those of us with a brain injury. The first thing we each have to do is to become aware. This applies to our own situation, and to those around us, head injured or not. Once a brain injury happens to someone, that person is forever changed. Mr. Hazama has some of the common sequelae of brain injuries, such as fatigue, head pain and dis...2020-03-061h 30
Survivors Deserve BetterClimb an Alternative PeakAll of a sudden, anyone who is connected to a Brain Injury, their life becomes a little MoCrazy. A Brain Injury does shut some doors, but it also opens doors. This show will be talking to survivors, caregivers, therapists, anyone immediately involved with a Brain Injury to learn different ways to overcome this struggle and walk through new doors. Every single person who had a Brain Injury has new doors opened for them, take a leap of faith and walk through those doors. After a trauma or unexpected life change how to climb an alternative peak2020-02-2442 min
Survivors Deserve BetterMassage Can Help on We Deserve Better by Dorrin RosenfeldMy guest tonight is Donell Allen, BA (human development) CMT, ANMT. She is a massage therapist who has been practicing since 2016. She believes that massage is a rehabilitation tool that can help many people. As such, she practices various aspects of her specialty for different clients. She is well versed in using trigger point, deep tissue, shiatsu and energy work to help her clients achieve their goals. As a practitioner of several diffent categories of massage work, she can use the specific demographics and qualities of the individual person to determine the most complete and comprehensive type of work which can...2020-02-071h 16Survivors Deserve BetterA Disability Advocate on We Deserve Better with Dorrin RosenfeldA brain injury is always traumatic, difficult, and may have unforeseen consequences; but it can also become an inspiration for future activites. We see all of these facets in my guest tonight - Phillip Colvard. This was a man poised on the brink of his emergence into adulthood when he was involved in a car accident that changed his life forever. After a period of unconsciousness (Glasgow coma scale of 3-4), he faced rehabilitation and saw 1st-hand how difficult it is to navigate the world with barriers both from a brain injury and the world's reaction to brain trauma. Brain In...2020-01-032h 01Survivors Deserve BetterCommunication surrounding brain injuryKurt Calsons Christensen After a near-fatal accident and life-changing Traumatic Brain Injury, KC Christensen had to “play the ball where it lies”—so to speak—and begin a long road to recovery. Through determination to succeed, positive attitude, and a sincere love of life, he persevered. KC is determined to share his story of recovery and transform his experience into a source of inspiration and education through public speaking engagements. https://kcchristensen.com2019-11-2511 min
Survivors Deserve BetterA TBI survivor helps others with TBI on We Deserve Better with Dorrin RosenfeldFrank Johnson began his post-TBI existence after a fire in his workplace about 40 years ago. Following his accident for the next 20 years, he was living in a changed world, but didn't have the words for this new existence. At that point, he was seeking help with others, and someone in that church diagnosed him with a TBI. That gave him a name for the specific trauma. A diagnosis is often only a name, but it suddenly opened up a world of other people with the samed named condition. Frank will talk about his experience - how he ended up where he wa...2019-11-081h 59Survivors Deserve BetterA TBI survivor helps others with TBI on We Deserve Better with Dorrin RosenfeldFrank Johnson began his post-TBI existence after a fire in his workplace about 40 years ago. Following his accident for the next 20 years, he was living in a changed world, but didn't have the words for this new existence. At that point, he was seeking help with others, and someone in that church diagnosed him with a TBI. That gave him a name for the specific trauma. A diagnosis is often only a name, but it suddenly opened up a world of other people with the samed named condition. Frank will talk about his experience - how he ended up where he wa...2019-10-0439 min
Z Z Archive 2019-2018Chaos is everywhere on We Deserve Better with Dorrin RosenfeldNancy Schussel is just your average woman who suddenly finds it very hard to be in the outside world, because that world has seemed to change since her brain trauma. Physically, psychologically, and intellectually, the universe is suddenly producing major challenges everywhere she turns. Life is traditionally unexpected, but we do not expect the physical boundaries of our normal space to change, or our memory to simply go on vacation when we need it most. Nancy has found the act of renegotiation herself with her world to has become the new normal. We are all growing older, so some blame tha...2019-09-061h 30Z Z Archive 2019-2018Safety in the Home: We Deserve Better with Dorrin RosenfeldKathleen Stross, my guest this evening, will talk about some of the problems that people have (particularly head-injury survivors) in navigating spaces. She comes from a physical therapy background and works with rebalancing life for survivors of traumatic brain injuries, at the Vestibular Disorders Association. That is, any issue regarding dizziness, vertigo, balance, ataxia, postural stability, and the Vestibular-Ocular reflex is her area of expertise. Admittedly, this is a huge category, but it all relates to vestibular problems. Unfortunately, head-injury survivors universally have problems navigating spaces. She will discuss why brain injuries seemingly always cause vestibular disorders. What exactly are the...2019-08-021h 41
Z Z Archive 2019-2018How do I return to normal after my TBI? We Deserve Better - Dorrin RosenfeldMultiple systems are disrupted during any brain trauma. There are so many things that we can choose to work on to heal, that it's easy to get lost. This podcast will discuss several different strategies we can choose - non-conventional ways - to improve the health of the body, or of only one specific aspect of our health, as we choose. Emily Annis a previous guest on this show (discussing her stroke and her website) and she will revisit us tonight talking about her particular interest - essential oils. This is something else she is passionate about and the healing effe...2019-07-051h 09Z Z Archive 2019-2018Emotional survival after a TBI on We Deserve Better - Dorrin RosenfeldMonti Skiby refuses to allow her past injuries to control her. She lives WITH her brain injuries and Not allowing them to control her life. She has survived multiple brain injuries (12) since childhood. Her desire to overcome and succeed allowed her to work putting herself through college, which led to a successful career of over 25 years, assisting and enriching the lives of others. Wondering how she does it? She urges us not to focus on what was lost but rather what we have. Family and friends may walk out of our lives because things have changed. It is important to rea...2019-06-072h 59Z Z Archive 2019-2018She's experienced it all on We Deserve Better - with Dorrin RosenfeldMyrna Hayes has nearly completed the treatment phase from her current concussion (which was this past Oct.) This is not her first accident, so this rear-ender compounded a set of pre-existing problems. As a Chiropractor, I know that it is much harder to determine what was her pre-accident state when she has suffered previous brain injury accidents. We always tell people that healing is like peeling an onion, fixing and discarding a layer at a time. However, when there's been a previous accident, is each layer fixed or only partially healed due to the limits of matter? Ms. Hayes will talk...2019-05-031h 27Z Z Archive 2019-2018Medical Marijuana on We Deserve Better with Dorrin Rosenfeld - DrDMedical Marijuana is becoming gradually adopted as a legal alternative in more and more states. Why? We've always heard (from the mainstream media) that Pot is known as a brain destroying substance that leads to more and more hard drugs. Or does it? This show will focus on an interview with Morgan Hannigan, who runs a health dispensary here in Vallejo, CA. Pot for medically overseen uses is proving to be more and more of a health and wellness benefit. Morgan and I will discuss some of the uses and benefits of the drug, and how it can help a...2019-04-051h 03
Z Z Archive 2019-2018Matrix Repatterning (treatment for TBI) on We Deserve Better - Dorrin RosenfeldMost people are familiar with the type of brain injury that results from the jarring, bruising, stretching, or tearing of the nerve tissue of the brain. This often results from an impact to the head that bashes the brain into the skull, and can happen after falls, sports injuries, and auto crashes. When your head gets injured, however, the brain isn’t the only structure at risk as the injury is commonly absorbed into the skull itself. The bone molecules that make up the skull are normally arranged in a very specific geometric matrix. During injury, the bone expands, loses its n...2019-03-081h 59
Z Z Archive 2019-2018Helper Dogs on We Deserve Better - Dorrin RosenfeldWe all know that being around pet dogs helps extend our lives! Just visiting with these animals has a beneficial effect on our moods and behavior. Steven's Doggy Services offers dog walking, dog training and drop-in visits. This service is good for the customer, good for the dogs themselves, and good for the trainer - Steven. Steven Vela has a business in Jamison, Pennsylvanis training dogs which he then brings to your house to visit you. He is the survivor of a ruptured aneurysm at the base of his skull back in 2016 when he was in his mid-twenties. Apparently, he bl...2019-01-041h 14
Z Z Archive 2017We Deserve Better - Dorrin Rosenfeld - DrDEveryone who's head-injured knows that sleeping falls somewhere between difficult to manage and impossible. Because a head trauma often involves the reticular activating system (the part of the brain responsible for sleep and waking cycles) the body becomes easily confused when the person is attempting to relax. Sleep is often the function that suffers when there is a body/brain injury. This show will be hosted and the guest will be Dorrin Rosenfeld, DC. She will discuss why the body needs to relax, why it cannot sometimes, and various solutions (and tricks) to help convince the brain to slow down...2017-05-051h 31