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Cmoove Grooves PodcastThe Love Connection (Vol. 4)Hey Cmoove Groovers!! We begin this week of love by sharing some songs that embody a Love Connection.Love is in the air so...Listen....Enjoy....and Share...(Gone head and hit that ❤ button too)The Love Connection (Vol. 4)
01. Lara' - Pushaman | (00:00)
02. Roger - I Want to Be Your Man | (02:22)
03. Me'shell Ndegeocello - Soul Searchin' (I Wanna Know If It's Mine) | (06:16)
04. Soulive - I Don't Know | (16:14)
05. Wale - The Matrimony (feat. Usher) [Explicit] | (20:57)
06. Char Elizabeth - Intermission | (26:37)
07. October London - All I Want Is You (feat. Boney James) | (29:08)
08. Ray, Goodman & Brown - Spe...
2025-02-133h 04
Cmoove Grooves PodcastThe Love Connection (Vol 4)Hey Cmoove Groovers!! We begin this week of love by sharing some songs that embody a Love Connection.
Love is in the air so...
Listen....Enjoy....and Share...
(Gone head and hit that ❤ button too)
The Love Connection (Vol. 4)
01. Lara' - Pushaman | (00:00)
02. Roger - I Want to Be Your Man | (02:22)
03. Me'shell Ndegeocello - Soul Searchin' (I Wanna Know If It's Mine) | (06:16)
04. Soulive - I Don't Know | (16:14)
05. Wale - The Matrimony (feat. Usher) [Explicit] | (20:57)
06. Char Elizabeth - Intermission | (26:37)
07. October London - All I Want Is You (feat. Boney James) | (29:08)
08. Ray, Goodman & Brown - Special Lady | (32:03)
09. Eric Roberson - N2U (feat. Ma...
2025-02-113h 04
Life Over PainLife Over Pain - Amina - A Single Mom and Her Son Raise Each OtherAfter three brain injuries over her lifetime, Amina's cognitive ability was impacted in such a way that she was unable to ask for help on her own. But like many of us, it was hard for her to know how much she had really changed as a person.Poignantly, her young son was the one person was able to show her how much she had changed by asking for his "old" mom back. It was an emotional blow and a common hit to our self esteem that is common for those of us with brain injury. ...
2023-01-0651 minLife Over PainLife Over Pain - Bella Paige - An Adrenaline Junkie Pays It BackBella Paige was a highly competitive show jumper as a younger girl. And she LOVED it. The adrenaline rush alone might have been enough to keep her going but she loved the competition, the horses, all of it. She planned to compete and show horses for the rest of her life. Sadly, injuries intervened. In any sport having to do with 1200 pound animals you can bet that injuries will come, and often. But highly competitive, driven athletes (even young ones) often don't share their pain with others, nor do they ask for help. So Bella kept competing in spite of accu...
2022-09-0755 minLife Over PainLife Over Pain - Pamela Schmidt - Rediscovering Her Inner SuperwomanWhen you are faced with an existential crisis, it's hard to see what is right in front of you. Brain injury and Lime Disease screw with one's sense of self. Pamela Schmidt was a never-say-never person a superwoman in the flesh. She still knows she is that person in some ways, but then again, she isn't that person.She's had concussions in her past, like so many of us, but nothing like when a window fell on her head. That changed everything. Back in the 90's she was told to keep going, that she was okay. But she wa...
2021-12-211h 03
Life Over PainLife Over Pain - Joseph Ryan - Finding a Purpose in RecoveryJoseph Ryan oozes enthusiasm. He's overcome so many brain injuries that his head seems to have been a target for danger rather than a protected space. As with many who have suffered brain injury pre-2018, his had gone undiagnosed. So he struggled. Smart, energetic, creative, adventurous; yet he struggled. But, his brain wasn't keeping pace. As years passed and injuries mounted, Joseph finally found help via Pennsylvania's head injury program. This program provided all the elements of help he needed: counseling, PT, OT, out patient. His case manager helped him through financial issues, insurance issues as well as perso...
2021-08-231h 07Life Over PainLife Over Pain - Ethan O'Brian - From a Concussion Filled Youth to A Calling of Service to OthersIt's hard to imagine a time when we didn't know how dangerous a blow to the head can be. But it was just 20 years ago when Ethan O'Brian was playing youth hockey and started getting banged into the boards and ice and other players. He kept playing. No one told him to stop as they might have today. There was little talk of concussion. It's not just hockey and American football or rugby where kids get hit hard and enough times to cause damage to their brains - for boys and girls alike. Thanks, sadly, to the NFL an...
2021-03-061h 05Life Over PainLife Over Pain - Sameer Bhide - Eastern and Western Medicines in Harmony Help to HealUPDATE: Sameer has graciously offered the below special free copy of his book One Fine Day that recounts his stroke experience to listeners:Please enjoy one free copy of One Fine Day: Overcoming Adversity and Embracing the New Normal with Grace and Gratitude, now available on Audible. Redeem the one-time use code below at https://www.audible.com/acx-promo6HY74BX5S6BFK7Y229UQWLLLTJBTW - from Audible (in case anyone has problems using the codes)Are there geographic restrictions to use p...
2021-01-261h 11Life Over PainLife Over Pain - Megan Heiser - Creating A Deeper Connection With Her LifeMegan Heiser grew up on a farm, traveled the world, had a career, got married, had a baby. She was a perfectionist. Then things changed, dramatically. An auto-immune disease caught hold of her and has made her take a completely different approach to life. Each of us wake up to a new day with some uncertainty, but we generally have a strong sense of what our day will be like. Unfortunately, that's not true for Megan. Her disease throws her a curve ball every day. She may wake up with pain, fatigue or a whole host of othe...
2020-10-061h 12
Luckey F. Starr's show#askagemini #ndgochyld Why Do Geminis Talk So Damn MuchALL ABOUT GEMINI AND THE 3RD HOUSE. ♊♊♊♊♊♊♊♊♊♊♊ GEMINI is the third astrological sign in the zodiac, originating from the constellation of Gemini. Under the tropical zodiac, the sun transits this sign between about May 21 and June 21. Gemini is ruled by the planet Mercury and is a mutable air sign. The Gemini symbol is the Twins hence our dual personality and natural. Notable Geminis Naomi Campbell Allen Iverson Andre 3000 of Outkast Lauryn Hill Tupac Shakur Notorious BIG Faith Evans Gladys Knight Patti Labelle Carmelo Anthony Kanye West Donald Trump Azealia Banks Lisa Left Eye Lopes of TLC Ceelo Green Lenny Kravitz Lionel Ritchie Morgan...
2020-05-2807 min
Life Over PainLife Over Pain - Marcia Moran -I don't think anyone is prepared to have a stroke, even if you've had them before, or you doctor has told you to beware. It's a life changing event. When Marcia Moran's life changed in this way she found herself laughing at everything. Perhaps that was a blessing because she was in sever pain, and couldn't talk or walk. After leaving the hospital and rehab, she pursued additional therapies like massage, acupuncture, laser, speech and neuro-feedback to name a few. As a patchwork of treatments, each offered value to help her regain capability and, moreover, confidence. She now leads Toastmasters...
2020-03-0357 min
Life Over PainLife Over Pain - Paige Speers - Choosing Greater and Making it HappenOne way many people create a life of value as they live with whatever cards they have been dealt is to give back in some way. That is a key reason why most of the people share their stories on this podcast are so generous in doing so. And Paige Speers is a fine example.Paige suffered a pulmonary embolism which left her with an acquired brain injury. She went through the standard rehab and medication protocols as she fought back from this trauma. Those only took her so far. So she looks for more resources, and let me...
2020-02-1043 min
Life Over PainLife Over Pain - Scott Olson - Living Life WhollyNo one knows the value of love and support from family and friends better than Scott Olson. When he was eight, doctors took out one third of his brain. They said he wouldn't walk, talk or use his arm again. But Scott was undeterred and his family kept telling him that they loved him - his grandmother even snuck hamburgers into the hospital for him. He got back on track to school, walking and talking and living life with gusto and creativity and love. Getting here wasn't easy. His story is one of courage through great adversity where mostly the...
2020-01-021h 08
Life Over PainLife Over Pain - Phil Terry - Joy and Value By Going SlowIt's hard to imagine living for a few months without being digitally connected, watching TV, listening to the radio, reading a book or just going out. But that is what Phil Terry's doctors said he needed to do to start his recovery. Phil suffered a concussion after he was hit by someone on a bike in NYC. It's called cognitive rest and it's a protocol that is being adopted for kids who get hit playing sports at school. For an adult who's company (Collaborative Gain) teaches people how to ask for help and who is constantly organizing others, coccooning himself...
2019-11-201h 16
Life Over PainLife Over Pain - Stefan Weiner - Musician Finds His Voice AgainIn life, each of us must overcome the slings and arrows aimed at us. Stefan Weiner had to survive more than most. Imagine having your life's passion taken away and replaced with pain. Stephan's passion is music and his pain made it impossible for him to play. His body failed him time and time again. Sadly, doctors were unable to find a unifying cause. Moreover, his pain continued even after his body healed from each injury. No one knew where his pain was coming from, yet his pain was very real. Eventually, Stefan was able to get to the Mayo...
2019-08-071h 36
Life Over PainLife Over Pain - Jennifer Ward - Coping Through Humor and Holistic WellnessJennifer Ward has built a full life after a bike accident left her with a traumatic brain injury at 19. In fact she tried to go one with her life like she was largely unaffected after she got out of treatment. She went back to work as a lifeguard and back to college. She did realize she had to slow down a bit over time. And she still managed to get married and have children, become a reiki master and nutritional advisor. She does struggle with memory loss and emotional regulation, like so many of us with traumatic brain injury. In...
2019-04-241h 13
Life Over PainLife Over Pain - Zazel Chava O’Garra - Turning Setbacks into ComebacksZazel sat in front of a room full of people at the audition yet she couldn't speak her lines. She wasn't nervous, that's not Zazel. She was having a seizure. She just didn't know it. For years doctors couldn't find anything "wrong" with Zazel even though she would have these "episodes" and other symptoms. Finally, they found the giant tumor that was causing all the chaos. Removing the tumor was a very dicy operation but Zazel came through it with the help of her family, excellent medical care and the healing waters of her native Montserrat. As she recuperated she...
2019-03-141h 27
Life Over PainLife Over Pain - Monique Lussier - Unique MoniqueIt's been 11 years since Monique Lussier's car accident. Her life has changed but her spirit has not. She pulled herself out of a deep depression to right her ship, which she firmly asserts is not sinking. Life is not always smooth sailing as Monique struggles with chronic peripheral neuropathy. And, as anyone with a chronic condition knows, that constant pain can wreak havoc on relationships. But she is an accomplished woman and athlete who doesn't take no for an answer, so she continues to look for treatments that might help her pain. As she searches, she finds unique ways to...
2019-01-1843 min
Life Over PainLife Over Pain - Heather Richards - An Type A Person with Type B CapabilitiesHeather Richards watched as the big red truck came at her car. She she couldn't move out of the way. It crushed her body but not her spirit. Heather powered through numerous surgeries and chronic pain to get back to work only to be hit again, this time by a box. Sadly, Heather was unable to get back to work in the way she had known. So she reimagined her life and turned to academics - much of it online. The first in family to graduate college, she has gone on to get her masters and her doctorate. She now...
2018-12-0654 min
Life Over PainLife Over Pain - Chris Richards - Reinventing With a Little Help From a FriendChris Richards was a successful engineer and led an active life before he strained a muscle in a push-hands tai chi class. Four years later he had to leave work on disability. He tried every doctor he could but they just couldn't figure out a solution. Chris reconnected with a childhood friend who has his own physical challenges and has found the inspiration to reinvent himself. Now Chris has a new job, new motivation, and a new relationship. And, he is even writing a new book called "The Sideline." He has come a long way.A Note On The Life...
2018-10-101h 04
Life Over PainLife Over Pain - Patrick Laboussiere - Surviving the NYC Subway to Reinvent His LifeIn 2010 Patrick Laboussiere was hit by a NYC Subway train. His story of survival and reinvention tracks through waking up in the hospital not remembering large chunks of time in his life, or people, through multiple intensive therapies all the way to enrolling in a masters program in corporate communication. He wasn't always in the most positive frame of mind, but he persevered with a supportive team around him and internal fortitude that, perhaps, he didn't know he had.A Note On The Life Over Pain Theme Music:Emily Bielagus graciously and generously composed the lovely theme music for the...
2018-10-0948 min
Life Over PainLife Over Pain - Jen Sargent - Caregiver as Advocate Results in Empowerment and a Better OutcomeWhen Jen Sargent met her future husband Pete Sargent, she had no idea he was in chronic pain. But six months into their relationship he couldn't keep it from her anymore. She had no experience with chronic conditions. So Jen began to work around the pain. She would try to think ahead and adjust the things they would do. And she kept a positive attitude. But years went by and the pain became a part of their relationship and it affected their marriage. It's hard for caregivers to continually separate their loved one's pain from what's happening. Jen decided to...
2018-06-2328 min
Life Over PainLife Over Pain - Pete Sargent - Nearly Pain Free By His Resilience and His Wife's AdvocacyPete Sargent was happily playing college basketball when he got injured. His coaches thought it was a pulled muscle and he played on. But the pain increased and Pete had to stop playing for good. After college Pete worked with physical therapist after physical therapist to try to alleviate his pain. Some were better than others, but there was little to no progress. He learned to stretch every morning. He became mindful of how his muscles felt. But still, he compartmentalized his pain and went on. For years, he struggled with the lack of a holistic approach to medicine in...
2018-06-2357 min
Life Over PainLife Over Pain - Andrew Cohen - I Am Not My PainAs a young man, Andrew Cohen led a full life in NYC. Then he felt a pain in his back. That pain has led Andrew through a journey of resilience, self-reflection, and courage. He has tried surgery. That fixed one issue but not the many others. He tried medication. That wasn't effective and it was addictive. He dug deep to find the strength to pursue solutions that work for him. Now, rather than medication or surgery, he looks things like meditation, specifically "I am not my pain." This approach has helped him gain acceptance that he may not be able...
2018-06-2241 min
Life Over PainLife Over Pain - Rendy Kowal - Doing What Makes Her HappyRendy Kowal swerved to hit a tree on a slippery night more than 20 years ago. Rendy had a brain injury but nobody knew it until she realized, "I wasn't me." It wasn't until years later, and some personal tragedy, that Rendy was introduced to the brain injury program at Mount Sinai. Their Emotional Regulation Group was just the therapy she needed to adapt to her new life. Now, Rendy only does things that make her happy. She takes art classes and is a member of Achilles International where she exercises every week and has made life-long friends. Rendy is an...
2018-06-2244 min
Life Over PainLife Over Pain - Brian Johansen - Always Learning, Always Finding New ResourcesBrian Johansen was injured 38 years ago while skiing in the Alps. He was in high school at the time and has spent rest of his life in recovery from the injuries he suffered that day. The damage to his limbic system made impulse control difficult for him. Yet, through many setbacks, Brian continues to seek out services and support from many sources, learning about emotional intelligence (EQ), for example. He will get his accounting degree shortly. Brian shares his story to help others to have hope.
2018-06-1851 min
Life Over PainLife Over Pain - Juliana Froes - Never, Never Give UpJuliana Froes grew up in Brazil and began experiencing migraine headaches as a young child. She was told she would grow out of them, that they were due to stress and that they were from issues specific to women. But none of these answers proved to be true. As Juliana grew up and pursued her education in the United States, her migraines persisted, even after she put her education and career on hold. Finally, well into her adulthood, Juliana found a doctor who took a holistic approach to her condition. Juliana felt that she was being heard as never before...
2018-04-1445 min
Life Over PainLife Over Pain - Emmanuel Tambakakis - ET Survives to Find BuddhismEmmanuel Tambakakis tells a rich story of how he was injured while working in Greece, trying to get the right shot for a journalism piece. His life has changed in many ways since then; he has had to carve a new pathways personally and professionally. Yet he has not let that define him. He has found help in Buddhism; in how it can help him and in how it helps him share with others.
2018-02-2745 min
Life Over PainLife Over Pain Podcast DescriptionWelcome to the Choosing Life Over Pain podcast. This track gives a short description of why I started this podcast and what I hope listeners get out of it. Enjoy. And, BTW, If you'd like to share your story, or know of someone who might have a story to share, please email LifeOverPain1@gmail.com.
2018-02-2504 min
Life Over PainLife Over Pain - Sharon Williams - Following Her PassionsSharon shares her story of how pain from a car accident cascaded down her body to her feet and has become chronic. Through her persistence and determination, she has found resources that have helped her to follow passions like playing music, cooking and writing a book, that she didn't think she would be able to pursue due to her continuing pain. Her resilience is inspiring.
2018-02-2544 min
Life Over PainLife Over Pain - AngelaLeighTucker - Angela Two is BornAngela Leigh Tucker describes her journey after having been in a car accident and experiencing a traumatic brain injury. She talks about how Angela 2 was born on the day of the accident and how Angela 2 has dealt with tragedy and overcome great physical odds to craft a new life. Her story is one of courage. She radiates sunshine, even through the audio file.
2018-01-0930 min
Jim Austin OnlineJazz Sojourn with the music David BenoitDavid Benoit is an American jazz pianist, composer and producer from Los Angeles, California. Benoit has charted over 25 albums since 1980, and has been nominated for three Grammy Awards.He is also music director for the Asia America Symphony Orchestra and the Asia America Youth Orchestra.
Benoit studied piano at age 13 with Marya Cressy Wright and continued his training with Abraham Fraser, who was the pianist for Arturo Toscanini. He focused on theory and composition at El Camino College, studying orchestration with Donald Nelligan, and later took film scoring classes taught by Donald Ray at UCLA. His education in music...
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