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The Real Lives of TBI WivesFinding Faith and Strength: Kim Krajny's TBI Wife Story | Ep. 12In this heartfelt episode of Real Lives of TBI Wives, Kim Krajny opens up about the traumatic experience of her husband James’ severe brain injury and spinal cord damage following a devastating accident on December 10, 2020. Kim recounts the gut-wrenching day of the accident, the overwhelming chaos that followed, and the emotional toll it took on her as she navigated the complex healthcare system during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kim speaks candidly about the intense surgeries James underwent, the physical and emotional challenges they faced together, and the unwavering fight to ensure he received the best care possible. She al...2025-06-1039 minThe Real Lives of TBI WivesUnbroken: Jill West's Story of Overcoming Her Husband's Brain Tumor and Injury | Ep. 11In this powerful episode, Jill West shares her family's journey through the life-altering challenges following her husband's brain tumor diagnosis and subsequent brain injury. Jill takes us back to their college days when they met, started a family, and envisioned a bright future, only to have their lives forever changed by medical setbacks.
Jill opens up about the initial diagnosis, the transformative surgery at Duke University Hospital, and the long road to recovery that followed. She discusses the emotional and physical toll on their family, the struggles of caregiving, and the medical complications they faced along the...2025-06-0438 minThe Real Lives of TBI WivesGrief and Gratitude: Karen Stone Fortune on Surviving and Thriving After Her Husband’s TBI | Ep. 10In this deeply moving episode of Real Lives of TBI Wives, host Erika Brouillette sits down with Karen Stone Fortune, whose husband suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) after a cycling accident in 2019. Karen shares the heartbreaking early moments of the injury, the long road to an accurate diagnosis, and the complications that led to emergency brain surgery—all amid the isolating challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Karen opens up about the emotional toll of caregiving, the strain on her family, and how she slowly began to rebuild through therapy, self-care, and boundary setting. She speaks powerfully abo...2025-05-2748 minThe Real Lives of TBI WivesA TBI Wife's Journey: Gloria's Story of Love, Resilience and Adaptation | Ep. 9In this heartfelt episode of Real Lives of TBI Wives, host Erika Brouillette welcomes Gloria Longsworth, who shares her powerful journey as the wife of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivor. Gloria recounts meeting her husband Gabe in Germany and how their life was turned upside down when he suffered a massive stroke while they were living in South Korea during the COVID-19 pandemic.
From navigating Gabe’s complex recovery abroad to relocating him to the U.S. for long-term care, Gloria reveals the raw realities of being a primary caregiver, a mother to a young daughter, an...2025-05-2031 minThe Real Lives of TBI WivesSurviving Together: Greg's TBI Journey and Jacqui's Unwavering Support | Ep. 8In this unforgettable episode of Real Lives of TBI Wives, host Erika Brouillette speaks with Jacqui Taylor Hayward, whose husband Greg suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in October 2023 after falling down the stairs during an episode of sleepwalking. Jacqui takes us inside the night that changed everything—detailing the emergency response, ICU crisis, and multiple life-saving surgeries that followed.
With raw honesty, Jacqui shares what it was like to battle the healthcare system, advocate for proper care, manage Greg’s post-TBI seizures, and shoulder the emotional and physical weight of it all. From medical trauma and emot...2025-05-1351 minThe Real Lives of TBI WivesEnduring Love: Navigating Challenges and Changes with Val Creager | Ep. 7In this heartfelt episode of Real Lives of TBI Wives, host Erika Brouillette is joined by Val Creager, who shares her moving journey through love, tragedy, and transformation after her husband’s life changed forever in a 2019 traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Val walks listeners through their love story, raising children together, and the devastating accident that reshaped everything. She opens up about navigating health crises, financial instability, and the emotional toll of becoming a full-time caregiver while holding her family together. Val speaks with clarity and courage about the tools that helped her survive the storm—therapy, ment...2025-05-0645 minThe Real Lives of TBI WivesProtecting Family: The Unexpected Challenges of a TBI Wife with Amanda Ryan-Romo | Ep. 6In this compelling episode of Real Lives of TBI Wives, host Erika Brouillette sits down with Amanda Ryan Romo, who courageously shares her journey after her husband sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) from a work-related accident that triggered severe vertigo, a concussion, and complications from neck surgery.
Amanda speaks openly about the overwhelming toll caregiving took on her young family, the emotional and logistical burden of managing her husband's evolving condition, and the difficult turning point when Child Protective Services became involved, leading to his placement in an independent living facility. Despite balancing caregiving, parenting, and...2025-04-2943 minThe Real Lives of TBI WivesUnexpected Turns: Tumor Surgery Leading to New Beginnings with Brittiny Buckenberger | Ep. 5In this heartfelt episode of Real Lives of TBI Wives, host Erika Brouillette welcomes guest Brittiny Buckenberger, who opens up about her husband’s surgically induced traumatic brain injury (TBI) following the removal of a brain tumor. What began as a life-saving procedure quickly became the start of a life-changing caregiving journey.
Brittiny vulnerably shares the cognitive and emotional challenges her husband now faces, the mental toll of endless medical appointments and therapies, and the impact TBI has had on their marriage, routines, and communication. With grace and honesty, she offers encouragement to other TBI wives, emphasizing th...2025-04-2228 minThe Real Lives of TBI WivesUnplanned Journey: Robin's Path Through TBI with Love and Strength | Ep. 4In this eye-opening episode of Real Lives of TBI Wives, host Erika Brouillette speaks with Robin Szymkowski, a devoted wife and caregiver who opens up about the life-altering moment her husband suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Robin recounts the shock of the accident, the relentless stream of medical complications, and the steep learning curve that came with managing her husband’s evolving care needs.
She offers an honest look into the emotional exhaustion, financial burdens, and the detailed care techniques she had to master—while still advocating fiercely for her husband's quality of life. Robin also emph...2025-04-1528 minThe Real Lives of TBI WivesTragedy in Paradise - Kathleen's Fight for Her Husband’s Recovery | Ep. 3In this gripping episode of Real Lives of TBI Wives, host Erika Brouillette sits down with Kathleen Skeins, who recounts the unimaginable moment her husband suffered a severe traumatic brain injury while vacationing in Aruba. What began as a dream getaway spiraled into a life-altering medical crisis, forcing Kathleen into the roles of caregiver, medical advocate, and emergency planner—all in a matter of hours.
Kathleen takes listeners through the frantic early days, the emotional toll of navigating international medical evacuation, and the journey from Aruba to Miami and ultimately back home to Michigan. Her story shines a...2025-04-0831 minThe Real Lives of TBI WivesTrauma to Triumph - Corri Lewis's Journey | Ep. 2In this deeply moving episode of Real Lives of TBI Wives, guest Corri Lewis shares her personal story after receiving the phone call no spouse ever expects—the one that marked the beginning of her husband's traumatic brain injury (TBI) journey.
From the moment life changed, Corri stepped into the overwhelming role of caregiver, navigating the emotional toll, medical complexities, and isolation made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic. With honesty and heart, she opens up about the struggle to protect her husband’s dignity, care for herself, and rebuild a life filled with purpose and hope.
Th...2025-04-0825 minThe Real Lives of TBI WivesResilience in the Storm - Erika's TBI Wife Journey | Ep. 1
In this powerful premiere of Real Lives of TBI Wives, host and caregiver Erika Brouillette opens up about the life-altering moment her husband Shelby suffered a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). Erika shares the raw details of the accident, the agonizing weeks in the ICU during COVID lockdowns, and the uphill battle to secure proper rehabilitation and care.
More than a story of survival, this episode is a deeply personal reflection on the emotional weight of being a wife-turned-caregiver, the challenges of raising children amid trauma, and the resilience it takes to fight for someone you love...2025-04-0830 minThe Real Lives of TBI WivesReal Lives of TBI Wives TrailerReal Lives of TBI Wives
Erika Brouillette introduces 'Real Lives of TBI Wives,' a podcast for women navigating life after a loved one suffers a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Erika shares her personal story of how her life changed after her husband Shelby's severe TBI from a 2020 car accident. She discusses the roles she has taken on as a caregiver and the challenges of maintaining her identity. The podcast aims to provide a supportive space for women dealing with similar situations, addressing topics like grief, resilience, marriage, and self-care.
2025-04-0701 min
Baladodiffusion RadioSpirale3e gala de l'Académie de la vie littéraire au tournant du vingt-et-unième siècle
11 Mars 2012
Habillage sonore
Propofol
138:33 minutes (126.86 Mo)
Catherine Cormier-Larose
Mathieu Arsenault
Erika Soucy
Roger Des Roches
Daniel Canty
Mark Ambrose Harris
Jean-Philippe Tremblay
Patrick Brisebois
Alexandre Dostie
Pierre Brouillette-Hamelin
Liste des prix et ordre des présentations
Prix Catherine-Mavrikickass, décerné à Naomi Fontaine (lu par Erika Soucy)
Prix Anita-Pallenberg, décerné à Roger Des Roches
Prix Necrobutcher, décerné à Julie Brisebois
Prix Martial-Canterel, décerné à Danie Canty
Prix Songe-de-Poliphile, décerné à Mark Ambrose Harris
Prix Jules-Fournier, décerné à la collection Inauditus de Moult Éditions
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