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Making HeadwayS3E25: From Aneurysms to Art: The Power of Music with Toni HickmanIn this episode of the Making Headway podcast, hosts Alison and Eryn welcome Toni Hickman, an Emmy award-winning music artist and aneurysm survivor. Toni shares her inspiring journey of overcoming two brain aneurysms and a stroke, and how these experiences shaped her identity and music career. The conversation delves into themes of disability, the societal pressures of perfectionism, and the importance of embracing one's journey. Toni discusses her Emmy-winning song and the creative process behind her lyrics, emphasizing the power of music as a form of therapy and expression. The episode concludes with a reflection on the beauty of...2025-01-1324 minMaking HeadwayS3E24: Navigating Relationships Post Brain Injury with Nia ReneeIn this episode of the Making Headway Podcast, hosts Alison and Eryn welcome back Nia Renee, who shares her journey through multiple brain surgeries and the impact of chronic illness on her relationships. Nia discusses her transition from being a brain injury survivor to a relationship coach, focusing on helping others navigate the complexities of relationships affected by trauma and chronic illness. The conversation highlights the importance of medical advocacy, personal growth, and the challenges faced by those living with chronic conditions. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the complexities of navigating medical trauma, the importance of self-advocacy...2025-01-0655 minMaking HeadwayS3E23: Understanding Brain Aneurysms in Women: Research Supported by The Bee FoundationWomen experience brain aneurysms at a higher rate than men. Are we alone in wondering what is behind this disparity? NO! This week, we welcome Rosalind Lai MD, a neurosurgeon performing research sponsored by a grant through The Bee Foundation. Dr. Lai and her team are trying to understand the role of the X chromosome in the development of cerebral aneurysms. Understanding this linkage could lead to the discovery of genetic markers for cerebral aneurysms and give insight into the gender differences we see in this condition. The hope would be that eventually we can test for genetic markers and...2024-12-3022 minMaking HeadwayS3E22: Navigating Recovery: Cody Bryant's Journey Through Brain Injury and HealingJoin Cody Bryant, a brain injury survivor, as he shares his recovery journey, including his accident in Spain, challenges with care, and neuro rehab experience. Cody discusses the changes in his personality, relationships, and emotional regulation post-injury. He emphasizes self-care strategies like meditation and explores topics such as diet, supplements, TMS, physical therapy, and navigating the healthcare system. Cody and Eryn also highlight the importance of community support and vulnerability in the healing process.Keywordsbrain injury, recovery, challenges, care, personality changes, relationships, emotional dysregulation, self-care, meditation, brain injury, rehabilitation, diet, nutrition, supplements, grounding, transcranial...2024-12-2349 minMaking HeadwayS3E21: Navigating Stroke Recovery: Essential Questions To Ask with Ralph CorteseIn this episode of the Making Headway Podcast, Eryn sits down with stroke survivor and advocate, Ralph Cortese, to dive deep into the critical questions every stroke survivor should be asking their healthcare team. From navigating the maze of medical care to understanding insurance and case management, Ralph shares his personal journey and expert insights on overcoming the challenges of stroke recovery.This conversation explores the key elements of healing, from rehabilitation and mental health to community support and dietary considerations. Discover the importance of advocacy, asking the right questions, and building a support system that can...2024-12-1645 minMaking HeadwayS3E20: More Than a Speed Bump: with Rawz Pet Food’s Jim ScottJim Scott, a traumatic brain injury survivor, shares his journey of recovery, detailing the physical and cognitive challenges, including memory loss and expressive aphasia. He also discusses the emotional hurdles of navigating relationships and disclosing his injury, maintaining a positive attitude and sense of humor throughout. Jim talks about his book, More Than a Speed Bump, and his work as a speaker raising awareness about brain injuries. He emphasizes the importance of support from organizations like the Krempels Center and the role pets have played in his healing. Jim is also involved in his family’s pet food business, Ra...2024-12-0935 minMaking HeadwayS3E19: Finding Light in Brokenness: Embracing Personal Growth, Spirituality, and Healing with Tymiak HawkinsJoin Alison and Tymiak Hawkins, a courageous brain hemorrhage survivor, as he opens up about his remarkable journey of recovery and personal transformation. After a life-altering stroke, Ty redefined his priorities and mindset, unlocking a deeper sense of purpose and potential. In this inspiring conversation, Ty shares how a strong support system, discovering your 'why,' and practices like breathwork, visualization, and positive affirmations played a key role in his healing. His story is a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the light that can emerge even in the darkest times. Tune in today and...2024-12-0241 minMaking HeadwayS3E18: From Athlete to Survivor: Bryce's Journey with Aphasia Post Aneurysm RuptureIn this episode of the Making Headway Podcast, host Eryn speaks with Bryce Daly, a stroke and aneurysm survivor who shares his incredible journey from being a promising student athlete to navigating the challenges of recovery and living with aphasia. Bryce recounts the traumatic experience of his stroke, the subsequent coma, and the long road to rehabilitation. He discusses the emotional and physical hurdles he faced, the importance of support from family and friends, and offers valuable advice for others dealing with similar challenges. The conversation highlights the resilience of the human spirit and the power of community in...2024-11-2526 minMaking HeadwayS3E17: Accessible Healing: Programs for Everyone with LoveYourBrainHave you had trouble sorting your mind out post brain injury? Does everything seem like it is floating around (maybe in there, maybe not) but just out of reach? Do you feel especially anxious and have trouble finding a place that you fit now? Join us in this episode as Dr. Kyla Pearce from LoveYourBrain explains the building blocks of their free programming to help you in your brain injury recovery. Through mindfulness, yoga, and support they help teach ways to soothe the nervous system and rebuild pathways that help you better cope with all that brain injury throws a...2024-11-1829 minMaking HeadwayS3E16: Dating After a Brain Injury with Octavia BurrellSummary In this episode of the Making Headway Podcast, Octavia Burrell shares her experience of dating after a brain injury. Octavia had a brain hemorrhage at the age of 24 and had to rebuild her life and career. She discusses the challenges of dating as a brain injury survivor and the importance of taking the time to heal and focus on personal growth before entering into a new relationship. Octavia emphasizes the need for alignment and connection with a partner who understands and supports her journey. In this conversation, Octavia, Alison, and Eryn discuss their experiences with dating a...2024-11-1150 minMaking HeadwayS3E15: From Tragedy to Advocacy: Finding Support with The Bee Foundation and Jaime MeltzerIn this episode of the Making Headway podcast, Eryn and Alison welcome Erin Kreszl and Jaime Meltzer from The Bee Foundation, an organization dedicated to brain aneurysm prevention. Jaime shares her personal story of losing her sister to a brain aneurysm and how it propelled her into advocacy and support for others affected by similar tragedies. The conversation explores the impact of brain aneurysms on families, the importance of community support, and the need for awareness and research in this often-overlooked area of health. The episode emphasizes the significance of support groups and the healing power of sharing experiences...2024-11-0424 minMaking HeadwayS3E14: Getting Well Again: Recovery with Eric Kubeka, The Brain BarbarianIntroduction Brain injury is uncharted territory for many, you included! Finding reliable help that, well, actually helps ,is daunting if not impossible to find. Eric Kubeka has been there. In his desperation to heal after a TBI he found functional medicine providers that actually helped his brain fog, memory issues, mental health challenges, etc. Eric has turned what he learned into a coaching business to help others find their way out of the dark and into their new selves. Join us today to learn more!SummaryEric Kubeka, a brain coach and TBI surv...2024-10-2835 minMaking HeadwayS3E13: Dystonia Support with Margaux GalliIntro After brain injury, some of us are left with limbs and bodies that no longer function the way we are used to. Others have neurologic disorders that do something similar. One condition that does this is called dystonia. Dystonia is a movement disorder that causes muscles to spasm and contract resulting in abnormal postures, twisting, and repetitive movements. In this week’s episode, Margaux Galli, the leader of the NYC Dystonia Support Group provides education on dystonia sharing her lived experience with the condition. She offers resources for those suffering with the condition along with information on how to...2024-10-2151 minMaking HeadwayS3E12: When They Don’t Know Why Your Brain Bled: PSAH with Cheryl DivitoIntroduction A small subset of hemorrhagic stroke survivors never find out what caused their bleeds. This is call perimesencephalic subarachnoid hemorrhage. Although very rare, this episode has three survivors , Alison, Cheryl, and Eryn, who have found each other and have helped each through their recoveries. Having a community that have experienced what you have in your brain really helps you heal. Listen to learn more! SummaryCheryl Divito, Eryn, and Alison discuss their experiences with perimesencephalic subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) and the challenges they faced. Cheryl shares her story of experiencing a brain bleed while at...2024-10-1458 minMaking HeadwayS3 E11: Re-Establishing Your Social Life After Brain Injury with Alison and ErynAfter brain injury returning to your world can be daunting. You feel different, you are different so how do you rejoin your social circles or make new ones? In this episode Alison and Eryn talk about their experiences re-establishing social lives post brain injuries. They provide helpful insights and tips they have learned along the way that really helped. Listen along to this easy going conversation for some lived experience and advice. SummaryIn this conversation, Alison and Eryn discuss how their brain injuries have affected their social lives, fatigue, and time management. They talk abo...2024-10-0737 minMaking HeadwayS3E10: Making Policy: How to Advocate with The Bee FoundationIntroHave you ever thought about how the doctors know what treatments to use to diagnose and treat your brain aneurysm? Research obviously creates this but where does the money come from? A major source of funding comes through public policy and the federal government. The Bee Foundation has a strong presence on Capitol Hill through their work with Arnold and Porter. They are currently working on getting Ellie’s Law passed which would be a bipartisan effort earmarking $50 million dollars to go towards research. This funding could prevent others from having a rupture and lead to new t...2024-09-3038 minMaking HeadwayS3E9: Stronger Together: The Power of Connection in Recovery, with Maddi and TawnieIntroSo you had the big bad thing happen... and now you have a brain injury. You’re in every form of rehab doing the work to build yourself. An often overlooked part of brain injury recovery is finding others who have been there. Connecting with those who have lived experience helps lessen the feelings of isolation that come when your brain is no longer your buddy. In this episode Maddi Niebanck and Tawnie Romero-Golic discuss the power connection has had in their recoveries. We all challenge you to reach out and find a brain injury buddy(ies). ...2024-09-2329 minMaking HeadwayS3E8: Beyond a Headache with Gia PatelThe third in our brain aneurysm awareness month series does not disappoint! Gia Patel a teenage survivor of a brain aneurysm rupture comes on to talk about her experience and how she transformed it into an educational campaign supporting accurate diagnosis of childhood aneurysms. She also gives advice on storytelling, highlighting its importance for your recovery. Make sure to give this episode a listen and watch her documentary at Beyond a Headache Documentary.SummaryGia Patel, a brain aneurysm survivor, shares her story of experiencing a brain aneurysm rupture at the age of 14. Initially misdiagnosed as...2024-09-1653 minMaking HeadwayS3E7: Brain Aneurysms and Women: Finding a Diagnosis and Symptom ReliefSummaryIn this conversation, Tawnie, an aneurysm survivor, shares her experience of misdiagnosis and delayed treatment. She discusses the symptoms she experienced leading up to her aneurysm rupture and the challenges she faced in getting proper medical attention. Tawnie emphasizes the importance of advocating for oneself and the need for better awareness and understanding of aneurysms. The conversation also touches on topics such as the impact of aneurysms on mental health, THC use, and medication management. Tawnie the Neuro Mermaid shares her experience of having a second brain surgery and how it differed from the first. She...2024-09-0950 minMaking HeadwayS3E6: What Puts the Buzz in The Bee FoundationWelcome to brain aneurysm awareness month! For the month of September, Making Headway Podcast and the The Bee Foundation have partnered to provide a month of episodes exploring resources for brain aneurysm survivors and caregivers. We will also be featuring more great survivor stories and advice. Today’s episode speaks with Erin Kreszel and Christine Kondra who have dedicated themselves to raising awareness, support, education, advocacy and policymaking after losing a family member to a ruptured brain aneurysm. They also have rock star support groups free for caregivers and survivors. Be sure to check out this episode and their website...2024-09-0235 minMaking HeadwayS3E5: Get Real Results! Supplementation and Craniosacral Therapy with Aaron Cloutier, DC and Anna BlashIntroductionThis is the episode we have been searching for! We highly recommend it for anyone struggling to get the recovery results they hope for post brain injury. In today’s episode, Aaron Cloutier, Doctor of Chiropractics and Anna Blash an Upledger trained craniosacral therapist, massage therapist, and somatoemotional release expert guide us on alternative treatments that actually work! The two of them specialize in assisting brain injured folks in their healing. This is a content heavy episode, but offers a wealth of knowledge and education that will help you recover. It is worth the listen, even if it...2024-08-2657 minMaking HeadwayS3E4: Surviving AVM with MHP’s #1 Intern, Andrew Penarubia!Did you know, 10% of people in the US under the age of 45 experience having a stroke? In this episode, Alison and Eryn interview of childhood survivor of AVM rupture, Andrew Penarubia. Andrew is the one and only intern for Making Headway Podcast. His claim to fame didn’t start there though. Since being left with only one fully functioning hand he has taught himself how to game, play instruments, and sink threes on the court. Being such a young survivor, Andrew grew up with different abilities; many saw his strengths but some chose to bully his weaknesses. He speaks to the...2024-08-1935 minMaking HeadwayS3E3: Find Your Tribe with TAAFFeeling isolated after your diagnosis? Finding your tribe is life altering and tremendously helpful in facilitating your treatment and recovery from brain surgery and bleeds. TAAF is The Aneurysm and AVM Foundation, a foundation focused on supporting brain bleed survivors, grieving families, caregivers, and research. In this episode, Eryn interviews Dina Chon, the executive director of TAAF. The two discuss the mission and work of TAAF which supports individuals who have experienced brain bleeds and provide resources and information to the community. SummaryDina shares the history of the TAAF Foundation and how it has grow...2024-08-1248 minMaking HeadwayS3E2: Updates from Eryn: Where She's Been and How She's DoingSummaryDid you know there are more than 5.3 million individuals in the U.S who are living with a permanent brain injury-related disability? That's 1 in every 60 people. In today's episode, Eryn updates everyone on where she has been and how she has been doing over the past few years. She shares with us her struggle with depression, the impact of Covid-19 on her symptoms, and her journey finding peace and serenity post-brain trauma. Further on, we have Alison who shares her experiences with anxiety, finding tranquility in nature, and the role of faith in guiding her journey. B...2024-08-0551 minMaking HeadwayS3E1: Dear Jesus, Don’t Let my Son Grow up Without a Mom: Survivor Story with Host Alison HouseIntroWelcome Back! Season Three is starting strong with a kick ass survivor and our new co-host Alison House. In today's episode, both Alison and Eryn go over their experiences as well as the many obstacles they face as stroke survivors. They share their experiences on how standing firm in their faith, showing gratitude, and spending time in nature along with engaging in relaxing activities, all played huge roles in their cognitive as well as mental recovery from brain bleeds.SummaryAlison shares her experience of having a brain aneurysm and the symptoms she...2024-07-2956 minMaking HeadwayWelcome to Season 3!!SummarySeason 3 of the Making Headway podcast is about to begin!! Fun things are in store as there is a new co-host joining Eryn. Welcome Alison House! Both Eryn and Alison are brain injury survivors and nurses, bringing a unique perspective to the show. They will continue to interview brain injury survivors who have achieved amazing things in their lives, as well as practitioners who can provide resources and support. The hosts emphasize the importance of community and reaching out for help. The podcast aims to inspire and bring hope to others who have experienced brain injuries.2024-07-2112 min
Brandwidth On DemandSwipe Right for Radio: Eryn Cooper's 5 Essential Tips for Media's FutureThis time, we feature Nashville’s Multimedia Queen. WSM-AM's Eryn Cooper, a multimedia journalist, morning show producer, emerging radio personality, and self-proclaimed "professional fan." Eryn discusses her career path, how she's advanced from radio newbie to assistant brand manager and on-air talent in just two years, and her current roles working for the Grand Ole Opry, Circle Country TV, and the Coffee, Country, and Cody Morning Show. She’s the kind of person who can “do it all”, from production and hosting to normalizing the “fangirl to professional fan” pipelineKey Points You Won't Want to Miss:...2024-05-0417 min
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/versatile-vigilante/id1384221180...2022-11-281h 24Making HeadwayS2 E60: The Mental Side of It All with Dr. Judy Gooch and Tyanne Crook, BrainStorm for Brain InjuryOur last episode of the podcast is definitely not the least! We’ve heard from so many of our listeners and have personally experienced just how much brain injuries can affect our mental health. From overstimulation to irritability; emotionality to anxiety; impulsiveness to depression; brain injuries really change how our minds work! In this episode, BrainStorm for Brain Injury’s Dr. Judy Gooch and Tyanne Crook talk about mental health post injury and where you can go for help. I know I was nodding right along with this one and raising my hand. This episode really helped me feel less al...2022-05-2356 minMaking HeadwayS2 E59: Be All the You Can Be Post Injury! Heal the Brain with Jane ConnelyAre you looking for community post brain injury? Are you trying to develop and become the new you? Do you need support? Look no further than Heal the Brain. Heal the Brain is a non profit offering active, virtual experiences that empower survivors with practical resources and social support. Through their workshops, Heal the Brain connects brain injury survivors and their caregivers with skilled clinicians and survivor mentors. In this episode, founder Jane Connely explains all this amazing community has to offer to help you connect, grow, develop, and live life fully post injury. This is a resou...2022-05-1645 minMaking HeadwayS2 E58: Conquering Concussions with Melissa Biscardi from the Rehab LabRecovering from post concussion symptoms? Then we don’t need to tell you how challenging that can be. Melissa Biscardi, osteopath and registered nurse joins us from the Rehab Lab to talk about recovery. In her practice, she focuses on treating concussion through movement, vestibular training, nutrition, and mental health. Listen to learn about treatment, common myths, and what to do instead.Links to any resources mentioned: The Brain Tool Kit app: Braintoolkit.ca Reach out to:Melissa of the Rehab Lab:For care in Toronto Canada or to learn more about the Rehab Lab: https://www.reh...2022-05-0952 minMaking HeadwayS2 E57: Medical PTSD with Emily Parks, founder of POP! Medical PTSDAfter your brain injury, have you felt scarred by the medical community? Do you feel yourself pulling away from others, having intrusive thoughts, avoiding medical appointments, having increased anxiety about your health, or having trouble focusing on your appointments? You may be experiencing Medical PTSD. In today’s episode we have Emily Parks who is a patient advocate, behavioral health specialist, and founder of POP! Medical PTSD. POP! provides a safe space to validate your experience and learn more about what others are doing to overcome medical PTSD. Emily is groundbreaking in developing the definition of medical PTSD an...2022-05-0247 minMaking HeadwayS2 E56: A Survivor’s Experience with CBD with Adrian TreadwayAt Making Headway Podcast, we love to talk with people about different tools in their recovery toolbox. In today’s episode, we talk with TBI survivor Adrian Treadway. She shares her experience with using CBD as a recovery aide. Adrian has found CBD assists with pain, sleep, focus, and mental clarity. Learn tips from Adrian, the CBD connoisseur, on how she found the best CBD product for her.Links to any resources mentioned: Book: Weed Mom by Danielle Simone BrandReach out to:Adrian on IG @howweedsaveStroke Recovery with Motus Nova: https://motusnova.com/ma...2022-04-2551 minMaking HeadwayS2 E55: Craniosacral Therapy with Amy MercuryDid you think you had heard of all the different types of therapy by now? We just discovered one more– craniosacral therapy! Craniosacral works with the body’s innate ability to self correct to homeostasis. It is a tool of consciousness helping you connect with your energy and your body’s ability to heal. Amy Mercury’s role as a craniosacral therapist allows her to observe your body's energy state. She helps you gain perspective on how your thoughts and beliefs impact your body. It is a truly unique process that celebrates your wholeness. Regain regulation and a sense of calm throu...2022-04-1858 minMaking HeadwayS2 E54: Tips for Recovery with Dr. Nidhi Shah DPTRecovering from a brain injury is a physically and emotionally trying time. Addressing both your physical and mental health helps you get the most out of your therapy. Dr. Nidhi Shah, physical therapist fromYour Movement Specialist knows this all too well. In this week’s episode, Nidhi gives us tips to ground ourselves, strategies for better sleep, and teaches us about some common symptoms we may not associate with our brain injuries. Listen and learn!Links to any resources mentioned: Vertigo and dizziness episode on MHPReach out to:Dr. Nidhi Shah atemail: nidhi...2022-04-1152 minMaking HeadwayS2 E53: Limitless Life with Kyle MengelkampBoom! You have a brain injury. Life as you knew it is forever changed. Your brain injury is a time of rebirth; a time to become something greater. Kyle Mengelkamp of Stroke of Genius joins us in this episode to talk about our potential. He introduces the concepts of resilience, mentorship, perseverance, vulnerability, and curiosity for all your life can be. There is life after injury and it is limitless! Listen for more inspiration and resources to help you move forward. Links to any resources mentioned: Roadtrip videosReborn Decades Apart: attend screenings hereBrain BarReach...2022-04-041h 14Making HeadwayS2 E52: Headaches Handled: Fasting for Relief with Susannah Juteau, Registered DieticianStruggling with debilitating headaches? Have migraines taken over your life? There is hope beyond medications or elimination diets! Fasting has the potential to decrease brain fog, increase alertness, repair neurons, improve gut health, eliminate headaches and more. Today, Susannah Juteau MSc, CLT, RD talks with us about the benefits of therapeutic fasting for brain health and headache relief. Susannah’s Headaches Handled program is a dietician guided, group approach to having a healthy diet that incorporates therapeutic fasting. Listen to this episode to learn if this strategy is for you! Links to any resources mentioned: Susan...2022-03-2858 minMaking HeadwayS2 E51: Regulators! Relearning Emotions Post Injury with Elle GarganoManaging emotions can stump anybody. The ante is upped post injury since trouble regulating our emotions is a common side effect of brain injury. Elle Gargano and Eryn talk about their struggles and lessons learned through their experiences with emotional dysregulation. They get into it all; the anxiety, the ‘tantrums,’ trauma responses, and panic along with strategies they’ve found to be helpful in managing emotions. This talk is an open and honest expression on what it is like living with emotional dysregulation; join us to learn and empathize.Links to any resources mentioned: Elle’s first...2022-03-211h 06Making HeadwayS2 E50: Survivor Story: Running Your Way Through Depression with Brooke TrotterDepression is so real for many of us post injury. It robs us of feeling joy and part of life. It takes tremendous courage and strength to persevere and feel your sense of worth again. In today’s survivor story, Brooke talks about how he was able to reinvent himself post injury all while dealing with depression. He has used his experience to increase public safety around cautious driving all while conquering new skills like public speaking and long distance charity runs. His approach to recovery has helped others and has strengthened his mental health. If you’re looki...2022-03-141h 04Making HeadwayS2 E49: Hormones and the Brain with Michelle Rusk, MA, CCC-SLPStruggling to feel energized and well post brain injury? Are you finding that you process and think differently? Michelle Rusk of Coastal Speech Therapy and Wellness addresses all of these things through providing speech therapy with a wellness coach’s touch. Not only can she address apraxia, aphasia, cognitive and executive function issues, but her focus on holistic wellness coaching allows her to look at how hormonal changes impact your biology, social, psychological, and spiritual health. Join us in this episode to hear more about her multi-pronged approach. Learn about hormonal influences on your brain and how testing...2022-03-071h 08Making HeadwayS2 E48: Brain Health, Concussion Recovery, and Meditation with Heather Van TasselAre you looking for ways to increase your brain health but are unsure of where to start? In this week’s episode of Making Headway Podcast, Heather Van Tassel from Neuro Fit for Life joins us to talk about the 4 pillars of brain health and concussion recovery. Her approach to coaching people back to wellness post injury includes mindset, nutrition, exercise, and alternative therapies. The episode ends with a guided meditation. Join us to learn more and get started on your road to better brain health. Reach out to:Heather Van Tassel on Instagram @neurofitforlifeOn Facebook @neurof...2022-02-281h 03Making HeadwayS2 E47: Brain Injury and Relationships Series: Wise Warriors with Felice LaZae and Joe BorgesThe last in our series on relationships is definitely not the least! This week we talk with Felice LaZae and Joe Borges from the NeuroNerds podcast. They share the wisdom they have gained that came out of the trauma. From gaining perspective on priorities to reprogramming old ways of being that no longer work for you, Joe and Felice touch on it all. Don’t miss out on this heartwarming conversation with 2 rock stars in the community!Links to any resources mentioned: You So Rock group on facebook NH Brain Injury Association caregiver support group Neuronerds Network e...2022-02-211h 09Making HeadwayS2 E46: Brain Injury and Relationships Series: Supporting Each Other Post Stroke with Ryan and Anna TealThe second in our series on relationships; Ryan and Anna Teal come on to share their journey. Ryan suffered a stroke that caused apraxia and aphasia. He and Anna have worked together as a couple to establish new communication patterns and roles within their relationship. They are a shining example of how a willingness to flexibly support each other forged them into a stronger unit that moves forward together. Their experiences led them to a new purpose, helping adults with aphasia. This has led them to create Aphasia Readers, a workbook for adults looking to practice reading alo...2022-02-141h 01Making HeadwayS2 E45: Brain Injury and Relationships Series: Being the Light with Tymiak and Rachel HawkinsFebruary. The month of commercialized love aka Valentines Day. While buying chocolates and teddy bears is a questionable way to show you love someone; it is a good reminder that we need to show support and be vocal about appreciating those who love us, especially those who have stood by us in our worst moments. Brain injury is a unique circumstance in a relationship where roles change quickly. Suddenly an independent partner has increased needs and the significant other becomes a caregiver. This is a really hard time for the survivor and spouse. This month, we talk with so...2022-02-071h 06Making HeadwayS2 E44: A Lesson in Swimming with Michael ShuttWhat can we say about Michael Shutt?? His kindness and compassion shine through in this heartwarming interview. Michael is a three-time, over-achieving stroke victim. He used his experience to write one of the most powerful depictions of stroke and what it is like to recover from one that I have ever heard. His one man show, A Lesson in Swimming, is a radio, soon to be live, show that you won’t want to miss. Join us in this episode to learn more about the man behind the show. We touch on many important lessons that stroke has tau...2022-01-3157 minMaking HeadwayS2 E43: Hope as a Basis for Recovery with Expanded Practice’s Danielle Stoller (neuro PT) and Marabeth Quin (mama bear)What should you look for in a good rehab therapist? How do you find a good neuro recovery clinic? This episode is a must listen for therapists and patients!Today, Marabeth and Danielle from Expanded Practice explain their ideals surrounding good therapy. Positive mindset in both the patient and the therapist forms the basis of successful therapeutic relationships. Without hope, you have nothing; it is a medical necessity. Their practice proposes that emotions are contagious; therapists have to control their stress to avoid transferring it to their patients. Join us to feel inspired and gain knowledge on how...2022-01-2454 min
The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowBrain Injury Recovery And Podcasting With Eryn MartinAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIn this episode Joe is chatting with fellow stroke survivor and podcaster, Eryn Martin. They share how they both found support in the recovery through podcasting and how their journeys to becoming starting their own podcasts were very similar. Plus they talk about Eryn’s recovery, community and connecting with other survivors. If you are a brain injury survivor, how do you connect with community? Please share on our socials!Links Mentioned• Listen to Eryn’s...2022-01-1855 minMaking HeadwayS2 E 42: Mindset, Mindfulness, and Movement with Sara Howe, Holistic Coach and TrainerThis. Episode. It has hit more glitches than any other one! Sound quality and late posting aside, this is one of our best! It’s a metaphor for how life is. Rewarding experiences oftentimes require the most work. It is these hard times that end up giving us the most value; as brain injury survivors we understand this all too well! Sara Tucker Howe is an inspiration. She has used her journey to sculpt her into a compassionate and loving human. Our conversation is a powerful reminder that true beauty is a reflection of our inner spiritual and mental...2022-01-1754 minMaking HeadwayS2 E 41: Skills for Recovery with ErynA first ever solo episode! Join Eryn as she delves into all the skills that have helped her post brain injury. Listen to learn more about pacing, the value of a broad support team, monopolizing on your new ‘slower’ brain, and for some awesome pod, book, and movie recommendations. You won’t want to miss this one. It’s all that and a bag of tricks! (Just a little biased:)In this episode: **note: this was recorded before our season opener, we WILL be releasing episodes every week starting Jan. 3, 2022Value of restValue of the community. We got you! I know...2022-01-1041 minMaking HeadwayS2 E40: Mariah and Eryn: Where We’ve Been and Where We’re GoingWe’re BAAAAAACCCKKK! And better than ever! Check out Season 2, episode 40 to find out what Mariah and Eryn have been up to and where the show is headed in 2022. Also, tune in for some great, hard-earned advice on how to help yourself and others dealing with brain injury along with what to look for in a healthcare provider. These lessons have come hard won by yours truly, Eryn! Join us in celebrating the start of Season Two!! Happy 2022 to you all!! In this episode:Where We’ve BeenBurnoutThe need for seasons, pacing, and restHealth UpdatesThe dangers of all or nothi...2022-01-0354 min
Plant WitchFox Woman DreamingFox Woman Dreaming, the wild feminine archetype as told by Martin Shaw in his book Scatterlings, invites us into a different way of being in relationship to life, to being human on the earth. In this episode, Fox Woman Dreaming leads us into inquiry around gratitude, reciprocity, and living fully. Reach out to Eryn! Support the show2021-11-2521 min
Game Play RadioThe Mysteries of Addy Sea Part 2Host Eryn returns to paranormal investigator Whitney Johnson and her race to discover the truth of the haunted house before the house discovers her. The Mysteries of Addy Sea was written by Jessica L. WashburnShow theme music by @gisulamusic--Background music--Coma Visions by Martin Klem, provided by Epidemic Sound2021-08-2858 minMaking HeadwayTools to Help You In Your Recovery with Felicia and Allie of Keep Your Head Up FoundationHave you had trouble describing what you are experiencing post brain injury? Is it hard for you to connect what makes symptoms better or worse? Felicia and Allie know first hand how hard it is to gain self-awareness, understand your new self, communicate your experience with others, and get the help you need. Their own personal journeys with brain injuries caused by concussions led them to start the Keep Your Head Up Foundation. The foundation aims to give others the tools and education needed to empower survivors and their support systems post injury. We love how these two used...2021-08-031h 01Making HeadwaySurvivor Story: Traveling New Trails with Hannah Halvorsen, US Cross Country Ski TeamIn a world where being fast and pushing through exhaustion is everything, the slow down after a brain injury is especially jarring. Hannah Halvorsen, professional ski racer on the US Cross Country Ski Team, joins us to share what brain injury has taught her. Take a listen to our talk on how awareness, acceptance, appreciation, kindness, support, and gratitude have all culminated to make this athlete a true star! In this episode:Hannah’s StoryHit by a car when crossing the street in November 2019Suffered a subdural hematoma and knee injuryHer knee, the visible injury, slowed her d...2021-07-2653 minMaking HeadwaySurvivor Story: Blessings Hidden in the Moments with Elle GarganoWe survivors understand the world in a different way. We have found that the worst of times shape you in a fundamental way like nothing else can. The silver linings are plentiful. Building a life after injury that holds these new perspectives in the forefront takes courage and an openness to become something new. Elle Gargano has taken her experiences after surviving a mass shooting to shape her life into the one she wants it to be. Recovering from a brain injury doesn’t mean you get over it. It means you learn how to find joy every day, acce...2021-07-191h 00Making HeadwaySee BI Series: Domestic Violence and Brain Injuries- Helping Domestic Violence Advocates Best Reach Survivors with Julianna Nemeth PhD, MADomestic violence survivors are a unique subset of brain injury. Many have experienced several types of brain injury from blunt force trauma and strangulation inflicted on them by their abusers. They commonly experience several types of trauma and mental health struggles. Substance use and limited social support can also play a role. Getting survivors the services they need to address all the challenges they face requires a unique set of interventions. The Ohio State University’s health equity intervention scientist, Julianna Nehmeth, is working on just this. Her research focuses on developing, providing, and evaluating sets of interventions that are used...2021-07-121h 02Making HeadwaySurvivor Story: Inspiration Through Action with Chris DittrichWe're off for the July 4th holiday but wanted to re-air an oldie but a goodie- one of our very first interviews with our friend Chris Dittrich! He has been an inspiration to us since we met! Hope you all enjoy.Eryn and Mariah interview fellow survivor, Chris Dittrich, who suffered from a traumatic brain injury as a result of a car crash during his senior year of high school. Early on, his family used a white board posted in his rehab room to post basic reminders (where you are, what happened, goal for day, etc) when...2021-07-0539 minMaking HeadwaySurvivor Story: Better is Better with Lea DamataRecovery is a journey. It is not an event with a defined end-point. The road can be hella hard! Fortunately, there is help out there! Lea Damata joins us in this episode to talk with us about her experience with post concussive symptoms. She shines a light on all the different types of therapy that have helped her. Riding on this twisting path is filled with ups and downs. Self-compassion, mindfulness, self-awareness, and perspective make it more bearable. Better is better no matter how it looks; join us to celebrate all our wins!! Topics covered:Lea’s PC...2021-06-2837 minMaking HeadwayNeuroplasticity: Hope for the Hopeless with Dr. Angela Gabella, Functional NeurologistOur brains are truly remarkable organs!! They are what make us unique! It provides the connections needed to support all our body functions, thoughts, personality, and well-being. Their complexity and highly individualized nature are what make it the most misunderstood organ. There is no medicine or one size fits all approach to treatment which makes it a poor fit for traditional medicine. Today, we learn all about functional neurology, a field that truly explores each individual’s unique neuronal responses to provide personalized treatment. Dr. Angela Gabella DC, DACNB, FABBIR gives us an introduction to the field and how it...2021-06-211h 04Making HeadwayIt’s Just Us! with Mariah & ErynIf you have been listening to us for a little while you’ve probably figured out that sometimes, Mariah and Eryn just talk. Are we the smartest people in the room? Maybe if we are by ourselves (hehe)! But seriously, sometimes we just want to get real and talk about what we’re going through. In this episode we broach fear, fitness, cookies, selfishness, self care, and ego. Check it out and let us know if it resonates (or not) with you!In this episode:We talk.“Just because you are able to do something doesn’t mean th...2021-06-1448 minMaking HeadwayVideo Games as Rehab with Dr Nick Housley PT, DPT, PhD of Motus NovaAre you looking to regain movement and independence days or years after your stroke? Take a listen, this rehab approach may be for you! Our last episode introduced everyone to Motus Nova, a company that uses technology and video games to regain movement post stroke or neurologic injury. We were so fascinated by this pairing of technology and recovery that we wanted to learn more about how it works.Dr. Nick Housley, Director of Clinical Research at Motus Nova, joins us in this episode to talk about how incorporating fine motor skills into rehab gets huge results! We are...2021-06-071h 06
Making HeadwaySurvivor Story: Inspiration Through Action with Chris DittrichEryn and Mariah interview fellow survivor, Chris Dittrich, who suffered from a traumatic brain injury as a result of a car crash during his senior year of high school. Early on, his family used a white board posted in his rehab room to post basic reminders (where you are, what happened, goal for day, etc) when memory is poor. The most important message on that whiteboard: KEEP MOVING FORWARD! Chris credits his brain injury with teaching him to be open with everyone around him and comfortable approaching others for help. Chris teaches us that setting manageable goals and achieving them...2021-06-0139 minMaking HeadwayTechnology Meets Recovery to Get You Moving Again! with David Wu, CEO of Motus NovaLooking for new ways to regain movement after stroke or brain injury? Does your recovery feel stalled? Are you tired of the limited amount of time and number of rehab session insurance will cover? Do you feel like the healthcare system just isn’t giving you enough to regain movement? Look no further, Motus Nova may be a solution for you! In this episode, we interview David Wu, CEO of Motus Nova. This company is responsible for providing a robotic hand or foot that uses fun video games to create neural pathways that will get you moving again! When co...2021-05-2456 minMaking HeadwaySurvivor Story: Crawling out of the Dirt with Joe Borges, host of the NeuroNerdsHow can we say this without shocking anyone?? We are not the only podcast looking to connect survivors together!!! Today we talked with our friend, Joe Borges, host of the podcast NeuroNerds. He suffered a hemorrhagic stroke from high blood pressure in 2016. He was feeling lonely and like no one understood him post-injury. It wasn’t until he met his future co-host, Lauren, who also suffered a brain injury that he felt heard. The support they gave each other gave birth to putting out a NeuroNerds in an effort to connect others so no one feels alone. Join us in...2021-05-171h 01Making HeadwayRegaining Balance After Stroke with Jenna Tucker, DPTHave you ever heard the saying knowledge is power? When it comes to stroke, nothing is more true. Many of the risk factors for having a stroke are things you have control over--quitting smoking, a healthy diet, and exercise are just a few. In this episode, Dr. Jenna Tucker, DPT teaches us about regaining physical balance to increase mobility and rebuilding a healthy, balanced lifestyle to help prevent future harm. Recovering from a stroke is a full time job; it has the power to transform your life in very positive ways!Covered in this episode:Acquired...2021-05-101h 02Making HeadwaySurvivor Story: Learning to Be with Joanne SusiShit happens! We don’t choose what occurs to us. We may feel victimized and out of control. We may feel scared. How do you get through it? In this episode we talk with Joanne Susi, life coach, stroke survivor, and a student of the law of attraction. We talk about how to move through fear, learn from it, and choose joy. The only control we actually have in life is our thoughts. Need help listening to your inner wisdom and moving forward? Listen today to learn more about being a human being not a human doing. Covered...2021-05-0352 minMaking HeadwayThe Therapy You Never Knew You Needed with Dr. Jacqueline Theis, Neuro-OptometristAre you fatigued after using your eyes? Since your brain injury do you feel anxious in crowds or grocery stores? Are you dizzy or do you get headaches? Does reading bring on symptoms? Do you have trouble tolerating screens even when you take breaks? Is it hard to pay attention? You may need neuro-optometry! 20-30% of brain injury survivors have symptoms caused by oculomotor disturbances that do not self-resolve! Join us with Dr. Jacqueline Theis to learn more about this overlooked profession. We discuss visual processing and how therapy may help you with your lingering symptoms. We were both...2021-04-261h 14Making HeadwaySee BI Series: Sleep Disruption, TBI, and Long-Term Effects with Olga (Niki) Kokiko Cochran, Ph. D., The Ohio State University’s CBI ProgramHave you ever wondered what the long term effects of your brain injury will be? We know that brain injury is a risk factor to developing types of dementia like Alzheimer’s. BUT not all who have brain injury get dementia. Today in our See BI segment, we are joined by The Ohio State University’s CBI researcher Olga (Niki) Kokiko Cochran to discuss TBI + what = Alzheimer’s. Could sleep disruption in TBI have chronic effects that lead to long term neurodegenerative consequences? Listen to learn more about the emerging research on this topic. We are super excited to a...2021-04-191h 02Making HeadwaySurvivor Story: You Are Not Broken, You are You! with Sara HoweSince brain injury is invisible, survivors are often left on their own to figure out their cognitive and mental health.After injury, it can be hard to recognize what is going on, realize that this is not how your brain would normally function, and that you need help. Survivor Sara Howe joins us in this episode to share her story and her realistic perspectives on recovery. She has found physical and mental fitness to be monumental to feeling well. Listen on to be encouraged. We promise you’ll be nodding your head in agreement and leave feeling inspired. We kno...2021-04-1253 minMaking HeadwaySurvivor Story: Making Super-Powers Out of Deficits with Comedian Mimi HayesC’mon, y’all know you’ve done some strange and laughable things while being brain injured. Maybe it was funny at the time, maybe it's taken years to laugh, or maybe you still can’t. Finding the humor in all the heart-(ahem, brain)-ache makes those hard days just a little easier. After Mimi Hayes suffered a brain hemorrhage from a ruptured cavernous malformation, she did just that. Taking her experiences on the road, she has made a career as a comedian. Nothing makes her feel better than having people laugh with her. Join us for some chuckles...2021-04-051h 13Making HeadwayHormonal Havoc: Imbalance after Injury with Dr. Tamara Wexler, NeuroendocrinologistSurprise! Our brains control our bodies! While it’s common knowledge that our brains control thoughts, movements, and perception; did you ever think about it controlling your hormones? Hormonal imbalance may sound abstract but could be behind many persistent and chronic brain injury symptoms. Fatigue, brain fog, mood changes, not feeling like yourself, menstrual irregularities, changes in libido, and weight gain, among many others could be signs of hormone imbalance related to your brain injury. While hormone dysfunction may not be your answer; if it is, it is easily treatable and totally worth getting checked. Gain awareness and knowledge fro...2021-03-2255 minMaking HeadwaySurvivor Story: How to Love a Battered Woman with Nia ReneeDomestic abuse and brain injury. Don’t let this scare you off. It is a conversation we all need to take part in. 75% of domestic abuse survivors suffer TBI as a result and you know we can’t leave friends in the community hanging! Today we join How to Love a Battered Woman’s Nia Renee to discuss domestic abuse and brain injury. Strikingly, overcoming both require similar skills of resilience, perseverance, strength, and o-so-much inner work. You won’t want to miss out on this insightful conversation. There’s a tremendous amount of wisdom shared for all those going throu...2021-03-2257 minMaking HeadwayFacing Fatigue with Jenn Freeburn, Cognitive TherapistWhat is one symptom all brain injury survivors have in common? No, the answer we’re looking for is not our overwhelming awesomeness--although that’s also true! It’s FATIGUE. There are several different types of fatigue and many ways to manage it. Join Jenn Freeburn, MS, CCC-SLP as she schools us on the hows and whys of cognitive fatigue. She’ll help us strategize our way through the fog, no loud fog horn necessary. Covered in this episode: Types of fatiguePhysical fatigue- the body being tired and needing restPsychological fatigue- lack of motivation, trouble starting anythingCognit...2021-03-1554 minMaking HeadwaySurvivor Story: Turning Injury into Advocacy with Amy ZellmerFaces of TBI, Huffington Post, Brain Health Magazine, author of multiple books, brain behind the scene of many advocacy events...what do all these things have in common, Amy Zellmer! Amy used her experience as a concussion survivor to build community, share resources, and advocate for policy to benefit brain injury survivors across the country. If you’ve wondered how you can get more involved, listen here to get some ideas of where to go! Topics covered:Amy’s Injury: a fall on the ice that led to concussionHelpful treatments: chiropractor, yoga, functional neurologyVision issues: nystagmus, trouble...2021-03-0853 minMaking HeadwayState of the MHP Union with Mariah & ErynEvery once in a while, we like to give y’all an update on how we are doing and what we are learning from hosting the Making Headway Podcast (MHP). Listen today as we get real on everything from our mission, to our reflections on hosting, and all the positive takeaways we’ve learned along the way. Topics covered today:Making Headway Podcast Mission:To share brain injury related information from multiple viewpoints without judgementWe want to make as many resources as possible available to survivors so you know what your options are and can choose a recovery...2021-03-0150 minMaking HeadwayFind Your Triggers, Stop Your Suffering with Chelsie Moore, Integrative & Functional Medicine NutritionistLooking to learn more about how your diet can influence your brain injury recovery? Post-concussion and all other brain injury survivors, go no further! This episode has it all!! Chelsie Moore functional medicine nutritionist, action sport aficionado, and all-around super-smart, bad-ass teaches us about all things brain and gut. We dive deep on neuroinflammation, the brain-gut connection, and hormonal imbalances along with what YOU can do to take control and get better. Grab your pencil and take notes; you’re going to feel inspired to take action after hearing this!Topics covered in this episode:Functional Medici...2021-02-221h 11Making HeadwayBonus Episode: Mariah & Eryn on Concussion TalkMariah and Eryn were interviewed for episode 72 of the Concussion Talk podcast. If you like what you hear, check them out on a podcast platform near you- they have tons of great interviews and resources for brain injury and concussion survivors!2021-02-1831 min
Concussion Talk PodcastMaking Headway Podcast (Mariah Morgan & Eryn Martin)Eryn and Mariah were good friends, then Mariah was brain injured, then Eryn was brain injured. Now they're good friends with a podcast! Inspired by their own, unique, but bonding experiences!Check out Mariah and Eryn on Making Headway Podcast! Subscribe and review! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-02-1532 minMaking HeadwaySurvivor Story: My Brain Injured Friends with Alexandra and BeateTwo brain injured friends who were able to support each other through their recoveries and then start a podcast...WAIT, WHAT?!?!? We thought that was our thing but were so happy to learn that there are others using their friendships, conversations, and experiences with brain injury to help others! Today we talked with My Brain Injured Friends, Alexandra and Beate about their survivor stories and lessons learned. We quickly became friends! Take a listen, we guarantee they’ll feel like your friends too. In this episode:My Brain Injured Friends (podcast)Alexandra’s story: hemorrhagic stroke survivo...2021-02-151h 03Making HeadwaySurvivor Story: Getting Unstuck with Chloe LuckettWhat can survivorship look like? This week’s guest has done it all! Join Chloe Luckett, a TBI survivor, program coordinator and community educator for Brain Injury Nova Scotia, yoga instructor for Love Your Brain, and podcast host of Between Two Brains. She found yoga to be a tremendous help in getting her out of learned helplessness and into her new post brain injury life. Listen for inspiration on all you can do to help yourself! You can do it!Topics covered in this episodeSurvivor Story: bike vs carIt takes a week for long term memo...2021-02-0842 minMaking HeadwaySurvivor Story: Self-Compassion- Not Just a BuzzWord! with Vanessa WoodburnLife. Is. Hard! (Thank you Captain Obvious). How we tell our stories and talk to ourselves directly impacts our mental health and abilities, to not only recover from brain injury, but to live a fulfilling life. In this episode we talk about how to love yourself through ALL times. Vanessa Woodburn, integrative health coach, PCS survivor, and author of Bounce Back: Reclaim Your Life After a Concussion joins us with practical advice on self care. Even if you don’t have PCS this episode applies to all brain injury survivors and we venture to say, all humans. Topics...2021-02-0153 minMaking HeadwayLearning to Listen with Susan Gorman, Intuitive CounselorWe have heard from many of you that going through a brain injury has been a lesson in listening to yourself at a fundamental level. Having an invisible injury means you have to rely on what your body and mind are telling you; no one else knows! We all have a voice, an instinct, a gut feeling that guides us in knowing what is right. This is intuition. Intuition is alive in all of us. Susan Gorman, Intuitive Counselor, joins us in this episode to unearth the myths and to teach us how to trust and strengthen the voice...2021-01-2557 minMaking HeadwaySurvivor Story: Thriver, Survivor, Fighter! Life with Brain Cancer with Ruth KavanaghHave you ever tried to tell your story while in the middle of it? Seeing the light and lessons can be challenging in hindsight let alone while living it. Ruth Kavanagh who is currently fighting, surviving, and thriving with brain cancer shares her message of hope, courage, and strength in the midst of metastasis. She is a true warrior advocating for others even while she is in the throes of her own treatment. Our souls were touched and tissues were wet during this recording. Be prepared for tears, laughs, goosebumps, and inspiration. We caution you that this is an...2021-01-181h 15Making HeadwayThe Headache Nutritionist with Susannah Juteau, M. Sc. RD.Many of our speakers have alluded to the effects that nutrition has had on their recovery. If you’re like us, you want to learn more but don't know where to turn. This. Episode. Is. It! Susannah Juteau, the Headache Nutritionist, schools us on dietary approaches to headaches, migraines, post-concussive syndrome, and mental health. Do you think this means that you need to follow a super, restrictive elimination diet?? Susannah teaches us a different approach and gives practical advice on how to improve our diets. Listen and learn with us! Topics covered:Susannah’s survivor story and path...2021-01-1159 minMaking HeadwaySurvivor Story: Hope, Humor, and Inspiration with Holly KostrzewskiIf you have been struggling with putting it all back together post brain injury, this is the episode to listen to! Holly Kostrzewski is a veteran brain injury survivor 21-years out. She uses her experiences to provide encouragement and advice to others experiencing the aftereffects. This episode provides heartwarming inspiration and support for anyone in the throes of recovery. It is a MUST listen!Bulleted list of topics covered:Female Brain Injuries-- all the research until recently has been done on male brains. Female hormone cycles affect how we respond to the injury and healHolly’s survivo...2021-01-041h 02Making Headway2020 Recap: Chatting with Mariah and ErynIn this episode, Mariah and Eryn give you a peek into who they are, where they are at in their brain injury recovery journeys, and all their favorite binges from 2020. Get to know your hosts and some of the books, podcasts, shows, and food that got them through this year. In This Episode:Mariah and Eryn talk about where they are at in their brain injury recovery journiesWading through the traumaMental healthLessons learned this yearResources for recoveryMy Stroke of Insight by Jill Bolte Taylor, Ph.D.Brain Food: The Surprising Science of Eating for Cognitive Power by...2020-12-281h 00Making HeadwayHolistic Care through Chiropractic Neurology with Dr. Taylor Eaves, DCWhy do silos show up so much in healthcare? Aren’t they meant for holding grain on farms?? Today we talk with Dr. Taylor Eaves who teaches us all about chiropractic neurology. This specialty looks at the whole person; the physical, the physiologic, and the cognitive to see how each system is affecting the other and creating a problem. They use this information to create a plan that addresses your individualized needs. Treatments are multimodal using a wide combination of therapies to get you back from your brain injury. This is not your traditional crack your back and send you on...2020-12-2153 minMaking HeadwayYour Spin Doctor, Vestibular Therapy with Emily Beus, DPT“As long as the world is spinning, we are going to be dizzy and we are going to make mistakes.” Thanks, Mel Brooks, but today’s speaker tells us the mistake is not seeking treatment for the dizziness. In this episode, vestibular therapist Dr. Emily Beus DPT, teaches us about different causes and treatments for the spins, the lightheadedness, or the rocking boat feeling that you’ve been living with (unless of course you actually live on a boat, she can’t help you with that). Join us and learn how to get your head to stop spinning! Covered in t...2020-12-1443 minMaking HeadwaySurvivor Story: When the Headache Doesn’t Go Away...Occipital Neuralgia with Kayla SmockYou are the unfortunate recipient of an injury that caused whiplash, concussion, and persistent concussion symptoms (PCS). You do all the physical, vestibular, and vision therapy but the symptoms persist. You experience a constant headache with zapping pain that goes from the back to the front of your head. You’ve tried migraine treatments, you’ve seen specialist after specialist, but nothing helps. Sound like you? Join us in this episode as we learn more about occipital neuralgia (ON) from the founder of the Occipital Neuralgia Foundation, Kayla Smock! Learn more, and find hope and support at www.ONFsupport.org; on...2020-12-0728 minMaking HeadwayResearching Brain Injuries with Paige Martin, Ph. D.Mice. They aren’t just the scurrying creatures who’ve made a home in your attic. Their contributions to the brain injury community are substantial. In this episode, we learn how scientists research brain injuries and develop new therapies to prevent some of the devastating effects. Listen to our talk with Paige Martin, Ph. D. in biomedical science who gives us an introduction into the research and genetics of brain injuries. What goes on behind the scenes with brain injury research gives us hope for future treatments and lesser long term effects. Topics covered in this episode:The relati...2020-11-3033 minMaking HeadwaySurvivor Story: Inspiration Through Action with Chris DittrichEryn and Mariah interview fellow survivor, Chris Dittrich, who suffered from a traumatic brain injury as a result of a car crash during his senior year of high school. Early on, his family used a white board posted in his rehab room to post basic reminders (where you are, what happened, goal for day, etc) when memory is poor. The most important message on that whiteboard: KEEP MOVING FORWARD! Chris credits his brain injury with teaching him to be open with everyone around him and comfortable approaching others for help. Chris teaches us that setting manageable goals and achieving th...2020-11-2339 minMaking HeadwayYou’re not Crazy! Concussion Treatment with Matt Campbell of the Midwest Concussion ClinicIn today’s episode we go deep into the world of all things concussion. Concussions are one of the most common causes of traumatic brain injuries but because imaging can’t “prove” that there is damage, it can turn into one of the most lonely. Good news is, YOU’RE NOT CRAZY! What you’re feeling is real. And it can be treated! It’s not normal to wake up feeling dizzy, foggy, in pain, and off balance every day. Join us today as we talk with Matt Campbell, clinical director at the Midwest Concussion Clinic. Matt provides hope and in-depth knowle...2020-11-1650 minMaking HeadwayThinking Therapy! with Emily Overbaugh, Speech Language PathologistBrain fog. Trouble concentrating. Difficulty planning and organizing. Trouble with problem solving. Memory issues. Word finding challenges. These are just a few of the symptoms after a brain injury. We have therapy to help us get back to walking and doing our daily activities but who rehabs our thinking and how our brains work after an injury?? In today’s episode we delve deep into the world of Speech Language Pathology (SLP) with therapist Emily Overbaugh of Thrive Speech Pathology. She teaches us the instrumental role speech pathologists have in treating the “invisible” parts of our injuries. Join us as we talk...2020-11-0949 minMaking HeadwaySurvivor Story: Rebuilding After a Subarachnoid Hemorrhage with Eryn MartinSubarachnoid hemorrhage. It’s a mouthful and it sounds terrifying. Join host Eryn Martin as she talks about the subarachnoid hemorrhage that she experienced in May of 2020 in the midst of the US Covid quarantine. Out of nowhere, Eryn was struck by an uncontrollable headache and vomiting after completing an at-home workout. After being rushed to the hospital, she was told by neurologists that she had suffered from a perimesencephalic subarachnoid hemorrhage, meaning that she had experienced a spontaneous venous rupture in her brain. Eryn was rushed from her local hospital in New Hampshire to the neurological intensive care uni...2020-11-0936 minMaking HeadwaySurvivor Story: It’s a Miracle to be Alive...So Why do I Feel This Way? with Mariah MorganOur. First. Episode!! Join us for the premiere of the Making Headway Podcast as we learn more about our hosts and what brought them to share with you. We begin our series with Mariah’s harrowing traumatic brain injury recovery journey after being hit by a car while walking to work. This trauma caused a subdural hematoma with a skull fracture. She was placed in a medically induced coma and needed mechanical ventilation for a short time. Her doctors told her it’s a miracle that she is alive. So why did this happen?? Why did it not always feel...2020-11-0932 minMaking HeadwayWelcome To The Making Headway PodcastJoin hosts Eryn Martin (subarachnoid hemorrhage survivor) and Mariah Morgan (subdural hematoma survivor) as we chat a little bit about why we decided that we wanted to begin our podcast.Making Headway came to be because, as good friends, we were lucky to have each other to lean on during our brain injury recovery journeys but we quickly recognized how easy it is to feel like you are isolated or alone. In addition to this, it can be hard to find solid advice on how to heal your body and your mind. Our hope is that by...2020-10-0703 min
LGBTQ+ 🌈 Transgender Rainbow PodcastTransgender Day Of Remembrance 2019List of those who have died in USA (either murdered or by suicide or unknown cause)
Tydi Dansbury - 26 Nov 2018 Baltimore, Maryland/Keanna Mattel ("Kelly Stough") - 7 Dec 2018 Detroit, Michigan Age 35/Dana Martin - 6 Jan 2019 Montgomery, Alabama Age 31/Ellie Marie Washtock - 31 Jan 2019 Saint Augustine, Florida Age 38/Faye ("Morena Black") - 24 Feb 2019 Florida/Jazzaline Ware - 25 Mar 2019 Memphis, Tennessee/Ashanti Carmon - 30 Mar 2019 Fairmount Heights, Maryland/Claire Legato - 14 May 2019 Cleveland, Ohio Age 21/Muhlaysia Booker - 18 May 2019 Dallas, Texas Age 23/Michelle Simone Washington ("Tamika") - 19 May 2019 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Age 40/Paris Cameron - 25 May 2019 Detroit, Michigan Age 20/Titi Gulley - 27 May 2019...2019-11-2113 min