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Blink of an Eye#261 The Healing Power of Movement in Grief with Hana Kamea Kemble#261 The Healing Power of Movement in Grief with Hana Kamea Kemble
In this profound conversation, Hana Kamea Kemble joins Louise Phipps Senft to explore the layered experience of grief, trauma recovery, and the healing power of movement. Together, they examine how early attachment styles and childhood experiences shape our emotional responses to loss, and how grief—when unacknowledged—can manifest physically and psychologically over time.
Hana offers deep insights into the phases of grief, the role of shock and trauma in shaping healing journeys, and the importance of compassionate caregiving. Hana shares how movement therapy and...2025-05-071h 07Blink of an Eye#260 Science Breakthroughs & Legislative Advocacy Now for Spinal Cord Injury Research with Matthew Rodreick#260 Science Breakthroughs & Legislative Advocacy Now for Spinal Cord Injury Research with Matthew Rodreick
Matthew Rodreick, Executive Director of Unite 2 Fight Paralysis (U2FP), joins us to explore the current landscape of spinal cord injury (SCI) research and advocacy. As the father of Gabriel, who lives with a C5 complete SCI, Matthew brings a deeply personal perspective to the fight for curative treatments.
We discuss the urgency of this moment in SCI science, and the troubling implications of recent federal funding cuts. Matthew shares why community-driven advocacy is essential. While there are almost 18,000 SCIs annually in...2025-04-301h 27Blink of an Eye#259 "He Walked Again" With Guy Romain#259 "He Walked Again" With Guy Romain
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Guy Romain, founder of NeuroFit360, a cutting-edge neuro physical therapy clinic that’s pushing the boundaries of outpatient spinal cord injury recovery. With locations in Florida and Atlanta, NeuroFit360 is dedicated to helping clients reclaim independence and mobility through innovative, high-intensity rehab after their inpatient and more traditional outpatient rehab.
Dr. Romain is a physical therapist specializing in neuro recovery. He holds a B.S. in Health Science from Montclair State University, a Master of Physical Therapy from Nova Southeastern University, and...2025-04-231h 00Blink of an Eye#258 Pushing the Boundaries in SCI Rehab with Maurice-Andre Iseli PT 2#258 Pushing the Boundaries in SCI Rehab with Maurice-Andre Iseli PT 2
In Part 2 of our conversation with Maurice Andre, we continue exploring his extraordinary recovery journey after a spinal cord injury—this time with a focus on the power of teamwork, long-term commitment, and the support systems that fuel progress.
Maurice shares personal stories from his rehabilitation, reflecting on the mental discipline required to push past setbacks and redefine his limits. He opens up about the crucial role his family played, the value of intensive therapy, and the cultural differences he encountered in approaches to physical re...2025-04-161h 20Blink of an Eye#257 Pushing the Boundaries in SCI Rehab with Maurice-Andre Iseli PT 1#257 Pushing the Boundaries in SCI Rehab with Maurice-Andre Iseli PT 1
In this powerful kickoff to our new series on Alternative Outpatient Rehab, we sit down with Maurice Andre, who shares his courageous journey following a paragliding accident that left him paraplegic. Maurice recounts the moment everything changed—his confidence in the air, the unexpected crash, and the lifesaving emergency response that followed. He walks us through the trauma center experience, the aftermath of surgery, and the mental and emotional toll of a spinal cord injury diagnosis. This episode is a deep reflection on the early stages of re...2025-04-091h 04Blink of an Eye#256 Healing Grief through Movement: with Hana Kamea Kemble#256 Healing Grief through Movement: with Hana Kamea Kemble
Today’s guest, Hana Kamea Kemble, is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Board-Certified Dance/Movement Therapist specializing in trauma recovery through body-mind integration. With over 22 years of experience, Hana founded a movement-based healing program, The Movement Arc, to help individuals—including those with spinal cord injuries—process grief, release stored emotions, and reconnect with their bodies through dance.
In this conversation, we’ll hear how feelings are designed to move through the body and not stick around in the body and how dance, song, and any form of vibra...2025-04-021h 12Blink of an Eye#255 Transformative Rehabilitation at QLI#255 Transformative Rehabilitation at QLI
In this episode, we dive into the world of SCI outpatient rehabilitation with QLI, a step down outpatient SCI rehab facility in Omaha, Nebraska, nationally recognized for their leadership in neurological recovery. Nash Mahupete and Sara Waid share their journeys to QLI, discuss the facility’s role in the SCI universe as a step-down rehab center, and explain how they begin with understanding the resident’s dreams and what each wanted to do before their injury to create a personalized program for them. We also explore their work with Pato Gilchrist after his tran...2025-03-261h 06Blink of an Eye#232 Love and Persistence In In-Patient Rehab and Into a Nursing Home with Jerod Nieder#232 Love and Persistence In In-Patient Rehab and Into a Nursing Home with Jerod Nieder
Our next guest is a true hero who transformed a life-altering moment into a decade of resilience and achievement. After facing total devastation, Jerod found love, hope, and excellence, guiding us through his incredible journey from trauma to recovery. His story underscores that the road to healing is often filled with setbacks, but also moments of triumph.
Jerod's accomplishments, including completing the New York City Marathon as a C5 quadriplegic, exemplify the immense power of human potential to overcome seemingly insurmountable...2024-09-252h 00Blink of an Eye#231 Understanding Trauma: Why Can’t I think my way out of this?#231 Understanding Trauma: Why Can’t I think my way out of this?
In this episode, trauma specialist Mary Sue McCarthy delves into the emotional and psychological impact of spinal cord injury on families, debunking myths about trauma. She explains how the amygdala triggers responses like fight, flight, freeze, or fawn and emphasizes the need for somatic therapy and bottom-up recovery. Mary Sue also discusses the connection between grief and love, the role of nature and sensory experiences in trauma healing, and the integration of top-down and bottom-up approaches in treatment. The conversation highlights the importance of community supp...2024-09-191h 06Blink of an Eye#230 In The Eyes of a Surgeon with Dr. Hasan Zaidi#230 In The Eyes of a Surgeon with Dr. Hasan Zaidi
In today’s episode, we have the privilege of talking with Dr. Zaidi.
Dr. Zaidi is an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at Harvard Medical School and Co-Director of the Adult Deformity/Scoliosis Center at Brigham and Women's Hospital. He specializes in treating complex spine diseases with minimally invasive techniques. Today, we have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Zaidi, who performed revision surgery on Dianne Vitkus' neck. Dianne, our featured guest for Chapter 2 of Season 5, sustained a C6 complete spinal cord injury at age 27, rendering he...2024-09-111h 14Blink of an Eye#229 Help Hope Live with Sonny Mullen#229 Help Hope Live with Sonny Mullen
This episode features Sonny Mullen, a passionate advocate who transitioned from a career in television to working with the nonprofit Help Hope Live, inspired by her family's experience navigating her younger brother's rare disease diagnosis. At Help Hope Live, Sonny is dedicated to alleviating the financial burden faced by families dealing with catastrophic injuries, transplants, and rare diseases. She emphasizes the importance of smart fundraising that protects eligibility for state-funded medical care and advocates for the power of community in providing a cohesive support system. With over 40 years of legacy, Help...2024-09-0455 minBlink of an Eye#228 A Father’s Courageous ICU Advocacy with Mike Uppenkamp#228 A Father’s Courageous ICU Advocacy with Mike Uppenkamp
This episode features Mike Uppenkamp. Mike is a vital member of BLINK of an Eye’s rapid response HEAL team network in the San Diego/Los Angeles area and an SCI Navigator. His advocacy journey began in 2019 when his son Alex was paralyzed from the chest down in a mountain biking accident—an event Mike describes as a "hard right turn" in the lives of their family. The family faced the challenges of ICU care, rehabilitation at Craig Hospital, and adapting their home for accessibility together. Realizing that many oth...2024-08-281h 19Blink of an Eye#227 Redefining ICU Mental Health Support with Melissa Carman#227 Redefining ICU Mental Health Support with Melissa Carman
Welcome to Season 5 of Blink of an Eye, where we delve into the transformative journey from trauma to resilience for those with spinal cord injuries. This season, you'll be captivated by raw and real-life experiences, from the initial injury through the arduous recovery, showcasing not just survival but the quest for a better, thriving new normal.
In this episode of Blink of an Eye, Louise and Dr. Melissa Carman, a psychologist with a focus on holistic wellness during life transitions, delve into the profound emotional and mental h...2024-08-211h 16Blink of an Eye#226 The ICU: The Power of an ICU Nurse with Allison Butler#226 The ICU: The Power of an ICU Nurse with Allison Butler
Welcome to Season 5 of Blink of an Eye, where we delve into the transformative journey from trauma to resilience for those with spinal cord injuries. This season, you'll be captivated by raw and real-life experiences, from the initial injury through the arduous recovery, showcasing not just survival but the quest for a better, thriving new normal.
Our next guest is Allison Butler, a dedicated ICU nurse whose compassion and expertise go beyond medical care. In the fast-paced ICU, Allison is not only a guardian...2024-08-141h 17Blink of an Eye#225 The ICU: Through the Eyes of the SCI Patient with Dianne Vitkus - Part II#225 The ICU: Through the Eyes of the SCI Patient: with Dianne Vitkus - Part II
Welcome to Season 5 of Blink of an Eye, where we delve into the transformative journey from trauma to resilience for those with spinal cord injuries.
Welcome to part 2 of Dianne Vitkus’ story in Chapter Two of the SCI Journey: the ICU. In this episode, we delve into practical tips for supporting individuals with high spinal cord injuries in the ICU, focusing on the roles of medical professionals, families, and friends. Louise and Dianne discuss creating a healing sanctuary and how to...2024-08-071h 25Blink of an Eye#224 The ICU: Through the Eyes of the SCI Patient with Dianne Vitkus - Part I#224 The ICU: Through The Eyes of The SCI Patient with Dianne Vitkus - Part 1
Welcome to Season 5 of Blink of an Eye, where we delve into the transformative journey from trauma to resilience for those with spinal cord injuries.
In today’s episode, we hear from Dianne Vitkus, SCI C6 complete quadriplegia, about her early days in the ICU of a Level 1 Hospital. What matters most to a patient? What can staff learn to change a life? What role to friends and family play in the shock and overwhelm of SCI? You’ll hear it from...2024-07-311h 16Blink of an Eye#223 The Integrative Perspective For Emotional Pain with Dr. Delia Chiaramonte#223 The Integrative Perspective For Emotional Pain with Dr. Delia Chiaramonte
Welcome to Season 5 of Blink of an Eye, where we delve into the transformative journey from trauma to resilience for those with spinal cord injuries.
In today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Delia Chiarmonte, a family doctor turned integrative health specialist based in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Chiarmonte is the founder of the Integrative Palliative Institute and the former Division Chief of Integrative Palliative Medicine at Greater Baltimore Medical Center.
Dr. Chiarmonte provides an inside look at the profound impacts of t...2024-07-241h 21Blink of an Eye#222 The Rescue: ICU from the Eyes of a Surgeon with Dr. Bizhan Aarabi#222 The Rescue: Arrival at a Trauma Center through the eyes of a Neuro Trauma Surgeon with Dr. Bizhan Aarabi
Welcome to Season 5 of Blink of an Eye, where we delve into the transformative journey from trauma to resilience for those with spinal cord injuries.
From the moment of injury, every moment teeters on the edge of life and death for high spine injuries, where the experience of medical experts like Dr. Aarabi is not only critical but lifesaving. We have witnessed the orchestrated chaos behind the scenes of SCI rescues, where swift action is taken t...2024-07-171h 14Blink of an Eye#221 The Rescue: Unyielding Support with Aime Mckale#221 The Rescue: Unyielding Support with Aime Mckale
Welcome to Season 5 of Blink of an Eye, where we delve into the transformative journey from trauma to resilience for those with spinal cord injuries. This season, you'll be captivated by raw and real-life experiences, from the initial injury through the arduous recovery, showcasing not just survival but the quest for a better, thriving new normal.
Our guest today is the strong and courageous Aime Mckale, wife of Bryan Anderson. Aime embodies resilience and unwavering support, showing what it truly means to stand by family through times of...2024-07-101h 21Blink of an Eye#220 The Rescue: True Guardians with Larry Merrifield and Mike Gillespie#220 The Rescue: True Guardians with Larry Merrifield and Mike Gillespie
Welcome to Season 5 of Blink of an Eye, where we delve into the transformative journey from trauma to resilience for those with spinal cord injuries. This season, you'll be captivated by raw and real-life experiences, from the initial injury through the arduous recovery, showcasing not just survival but the quest for a better, thriving new normal.
In today’s episode, we will talk with Mike Gillespie and Larry Merrifield, lifeguards and EMS rescuers from the Ocean City Maryland Beach Patrol. They will share their firsthand ex...2024-07-031h 12Blink of an Eye#219 The Rescue: Strength and Fortitude at a Young Age With Edward Anderson#219 The Rescue: Strength and Fortitude at a Young Age With Edward Anderson
Welcome to Season 5 of Blink of an Eye, where we delve into the transformative journey from trauma to resilience for those with spinal cord injuries. This season, you'll be captivated by raw and real-life experiences, from the initial injury through the arduous recovery, showcasing not just survival but the quest for a better, thriving new normal.
Today, we have a rare chance to hear the perspective of a teenager who became the first responder for his father during a holiday in Nicaragua. Edward...2024-06-261h 25Blink of an Eye#218 The Rescue: Redefining Life's Purpose with Bryan Anderson#218 The Rescue: Redefining Life's Purpose with Bryan Anderson
Welcome to Season 5 of Blink of an Eye, where we delve into the transformative journey from trauma to resilience for those with spinal cord injuries. This season, you'll be captivated by the raw and real-life experiences, from the initial injury through the arduous recovery, showcasing not just survival but the quest for a better, thriving new normal.
In our premiere episode, we introduce you to Bryan, a dedicated father from Victoria, British Columbia. An avid ski guide and carpenter contractor, Bryan's life took an unexpected turn on...2024-06-191h 25Blink of an Eye#216 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: The ABC Board#216 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: The ABC Board
As we gear up for an exciting new story driven season, we are taking a look back at our most popular and moving episodes. Exciting, new things are coming. Stay tuned.
Blink of an Eye Podcast is sponsored by the Blink of an Eye Non Profit: a non-profit created as an essential national resource for Spinal Cord Injured families and medical teams in the first days and weeks of SCI crisis when life turns upside down and few medical teams have SCI expertise. Blink of...2024-06-1237 minBlink of an Eye#215 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: The Body Keeps The Score II#215 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: The Body Keeps The Score II
As we gear up for an exciting new story driven season, we are taking a look back at our most popular and moving episodes. Exciting, new things are coming. Stay tuned.
Blink of an Eye Podcast is sponsored by the Blink of an Eye Non Profit: a non-profit created as an essential national resource for Spinal Cord Injured families and medical teams in the first days and weeks of SCI crisis when life turns upside down and few medical teams have SCI...2024-06-051h 05Blink of an Eye#214 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: The Body Keeps The Score#214 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: The Body Keeps The Score
As we gear up for an exciting new story driven season, we are taking a look back at our most popular and moving episodes. Exciting, new things are coming. Stay tuned.
Blink of an Eye Podcast is sponsored by the Blink of an Eye Non Profit: a non-profit created as an essential national resource for Spinal Cord Injured families and medical teams in the first days and weeks of SCI crisis when life turns upside down and few medical teams have SCI expertise...2024-05-291h 06Blink of an Eye#213 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: Never Underestimate The Humanity of Boys#213 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: Never Underestimate The Humanity of Boys
As we gear up for an exciting new story driven season, we are taking a look back at our most popular and moving episodes. Exciting, new things are coming. Stay tuned.
Blink of an Eye Podcast is sponsored by the Blink of an Eye Non Profit: a non-profit created as an essential national resource for Spinal Cord Injured families and medical teams in the first days and weeks of SCI crisis when life turns upside down and few medical teams have SCI...2024-05-221h 08Blink of an Eye#212 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: You Didn't Have to, But You Did#212 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: You Didn't Have to, But You Did
As we gear up for an exciting new story driven season, we are taking a look back at our most popular and moving episodes. Exciting, new things are coming. Stay tuned.
Blink of an Eye Podcast is sponsored by the Blink of an Eye Non Profit: a non-profit created as an essential national resource for Spinal Cord Injured families and medical teams in the first days and weeks of SCI crisis when life turns upside down and few medical teams have...2024-05-151h 26Blink of an Eye#211 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: Gateway to Hope#211 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: Gateway to Hope
As we gear up for an exciting new story driven season, we are taking a look back at our most popular and moving episodes. Exciting, new things are coming. Stay tuned.
Blink of an Eye Podcast is sponsored by the Blink of an Eye Non Profit: a non-profit created as an essential national resource for Spinal Cord Injured families and medical teams in the first days and weeks of SCI crisis when life turns upside down and few medical teams have SCI expertise. Blink of...2024-05-081h 09Blink of an Eye#210 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: The New North Star#210 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: The New North Star
As we gear up for an exciting new story driven season, we are taking a look back at our most popular and moving episodes. Exciting, new things are coming. Stay tuned.
Blink of an Eye Podcast is sponsored by the Blink of an Eye Non Profit: a non-profit created as an essential national resource for Spinal Cord Injured families and medical teams in the first days and weeks of SCI crisis when life turns upside down and few medical teams have SCI expertise. Blink...2024-04-241h 17Blink of an Eye#209 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: In the Foxhole#209 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: In the Foxhole
As we gear up for an exciting new story driven season, we are taking a look back at our most popular and moving episodes. Exciting, new things are coming. Stay tuned.
Blink of an Eye Podcast is sponsored by the Blink of an Eye Non Profit: a non-profit created as an essential national resource for Spinal Cord Injured families and medical teams in the first days and weeks of SCI crisis when life turns upside down and few medical teams have SCI expertise. Blink of...2024-04-171h 16Blink of an Eye#208 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: You Gotta Go Through it#208 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: You Gotta Go Through it
As we gear up for an exciting new story driven season, we are taking a look back at our most popular and moving episodes. Exciting, new things are coming. Stay tuned.
Blink of an Eye Podcast is sponsored by the Blink of an Eye Non Profit: a non-profit created as an essential national resource for Spinal Cord Injured families and medical teams in the first days and weeks of SCI crisis when life turns upside down and few medical teams have SCI expertise...2024-04-101h 00Blink of an Eye#207 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: What Not to Say#207 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: What Not to Say
As we gear up for an exciting new story driven season, we are taking a look back at our most popular and moving episodes. Exciting, new things are coming. Stay tuned.
Blink of an Eye Podcast is sponsored by the Blink of an Eye Non Profit: a non-profit created as an essential national resource for Spinal Cord Injured families and medical teams in the first days and weeks of SCI crisis when life turns upside down and few medical teams have SCI expertise. Blink...2024-04-0358 minBlink of an Eye#206 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: Some Things Stay The Same#206 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: Some Things Stay The Same
As we gear up for an exciting new story driven season, we are taking a look back at our most popular and moving episodes. Exciting, new things are coming. Stay tuned.
Blink of an Eye Podcast is sponsored by the Blink of an Eye Non Profit: a non-profit created as an essential national resource for Spinal Cord Injured families and medical teams in the first days and weeks of SCI crisis when life turns upside down and few medical teams have SCI expertise...2024-03-2748 minBlink of an Eye#205 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: Holding it Together#205 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: Holding it Together
As we gear up for an exciting new story driven season, we are taking a look back at our most popular and moving episodes. Exciting, new things are coming. Stay tuned.
Blink of an Eye Podcast is sponsored by the Blink of an Eye Non Profit: a non-profit created as an essential national resource for Spinal Cord Injured families and medical teams in the first days and weeks of SCI crisis when life turns upside down and few medical teams have SCI expertise. Blink of...2024-03-201h 06Blink of an Eye#204 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: What to Say#204 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: What to Say
As we gear up for an exciting new story driven season, we are taking a look back at our most popular and moving episodes. Exciting, new things are coming. Stay tuned.
Blink of an Eye Podcast is sponsored by the Blink of an Eye Non Profit: a non-profit created as an essential national resource for Spinal Cord Injured families and medical teams in the first days and weeks of SCI crisis when life turns upside down and few medical teams have SCI expertise. Blink of...2024-03-131h 00Blink of an Eye#203 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: Pray for Archer#203 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: Pray for Archer
As we gear up for an exciting new story driven season, we are taking a look back at our most popular and moving episodes. Exciting, new things are coming. Stay tuned.
Blink of an Eye Podcast is sponsored by the Blink of an Eye Non Profit: a non-profit created as an essential national resource for Spinal Cord Injured families and medical teams in the first days and weeks of SCI crisis when life turns upside down and few medical teams have SCI expertise. Blink of...2024-03-0649 minBlink of an Eye#202 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: Archer's Tree Weeps Too: She Knows#202 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: Archer's Tree Weeps Too: She Knows
As we gear up for an exciting new story driven season, we are taking a look back at our most popular and moving episodes. Exciting, new things are coming. Stay tuned.
Blink of an Eye Podcast is sponsored by the Blink of an Eye Non Profit: a non-profit created as an essential national resource for Spinal Cord Injured families and medical teams in the first days and weeks of SCI crisis when life turns upside down and few medical teams have SCI...2024-02-2841 minBlink of an Eye#201 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: The Whole Truth and Nothing But The Truth#201 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: The Whole Truth and Nothing But The Truth
As we gear up for an exciting new story driven season, we are taking a look back at our most popular and moving episodes. Exciting, new things are coming. Stay tuned.
Blink of an Eye Podcast is sponsored by the Blink of an Eye Non Profit: a non-profit created as an essential national resource for Spinal Cord Injured families and medical teams in the first days and weeks of SCI crisis when life turns upside down and few medical teams...2024-02-211h 14Blink of an Eye#200 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: Prayer Warriors Unite!#200 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: Prayer Warriors Unite!
As we gear up for an exciting new story driven season, we are taking a look back at our most popular and moving episodes. Exciting, new things are coming. Stay tuned.
Blink of an Eye Podcast is sponsored by the Blink of an Eye Non Profit: a non-profit created as an essential national resource for Spinal Cord Injured families and medical teams in the first days and weeks of SCI crisis when life turns upside down and few medical teams have SCI expertise. Blink of...2024-02-141h 02Blink of an Eye#199 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: The Family Meeting#199 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: The Family Meeting
As we gear up for an exciting new story driven season, we are taking a look back at our most popular and moving episodes. Exciting, new things are coming. Stay tuned.
Blink of an Eye Podcast is sponsored by the Blink of an Eye Non Profit: a non-profit created as an essential national resource for Spinal Cord Injured families and medical teams in the first days and weeks of SCI crisis when life turns upside down and few medical teams have SCI expertise. Blink of...2024-02-0758 minBlink of an Eye#198 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: Tunnel Vision#198 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: Tunnel Vision
As we gear up for an exciting new story driven season, we are taking a look back at our most popular and moving episodes. Exciting, new things are coming. Stay tuned.
Blink of an Eye Podcast is sponsored by the Blink of an Eye Non Profit: a non-profit created as an essential national resource for Spinal Cord Injured families and medical teams in the first days and weeks of SCI crisis when life turns upside down and few medical teams have SCI expertise. Blink of an...2024-01-311h 00Blink of an Eye#197 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: He Talked with God#197 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: He Talked with God
As we gear up for an exciting new story driven season, we are taking a look back at our most popular and moving episodes. Exciting, new things are coming. Stay tuned.
Blink of an Eye Podcast is sponsored by the Blink of an Eye Non Profit: a non-profit created as an essential national resource for Spinal Cord Injured families and medical teams in the first days and weeks of SCI crisis when life turns upside down and few medical teams have SCI expertise. Blink...2024-01-2445 minBlink of an Eye#196 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: The Woulda, Coulda, Shouda's#196 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: The Woulda, Coulda, Shouda's
As we gear up for an exciting new story driven season, we are taking a look back at our most popular and moving episodes. Exciting, new things are coming. Stay tuned.
Blink of an Eye Podcast is sponsored by the Blink of an Eye Non Profit: a non-profit created as an essential national resource for Spinal Cord Injured families and medical teams in the first days and weeks of SCI crisis when life turns upside down and few medical teams have SCI expertise. Blink...2024-01-1731 minBlink of an Eye#195 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: The Call#195 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: The Call
As we gear up for an exciting new story driven season, we are taking a look back at our most popular and moving episodes. Exciting, new things are coming. Stay tuned.
Blink of an Eye Podcast is sponsored by the Blink of an Eye Non Profit: a non-profit created as an essential national resource for Spinal Cord Injured families and medical teams in the first days and weeks of SCI crisis when life turns upside down and few medical teams have SCI expertise. Blink of an...2024-01-1031 minBlink of an Eye#194 Season Finale: NervGen with Meghan Morrow#194 Season Finale: NervGen with Meghan Morrow
Join Louise in this heartfelt finale of Season 4, where we dive into a journey exploring incredible medical innovations in spinal cord injury recovery. Meet Meghan Morrow, one of the driving forces along with Dr. Monica Perez in the groundbreaking NervGen trials at the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab in Chicago. From crafting affordable devices for stroke and brain injury patients to now leading exclusive trials with Dr. Perez, you'll hear Meghan's passion for innovation that is pushing the envelope for what is possible for those living with SCI 1-10 years from injury....2023-12-2054 minBlink of an Eye#193 Healing through Connection with Dr. Emery Ayers-Greenidge#193 Healing through Connection with Dr. Emery Ayers-Greenidge
Dr. Emery Ayers-Greenidge brings nearly two decades of expertise in trauma and perinatal mental health to her practice, matriARC. Known for her empathetic and cooperative approach, Dr. Ayers-Greenidge challenges conventional therapy norms by highlighting human resilience over stereotypes of dysfunction.
Drawing from attachment theory and interpersonal psychology, her therapeutic methodology creates a nurturing and non-judgmental environment for her clients. Rejecting the tendency to label individuals by diagnoses, she values each person as a unique and complete entity and believes this view coupled with creating an emotional connection between...2023-12-1351 minBlink of an Eye#192 - Recovery through Faith with Sam Jarmer#192 Recovery through Faith with Sam Jarmer
In today's episode, we explore the incredible resilience and unyielding spirit of Sam Jarmer, when, at age 16, from Ocean Grove, NJ, Sam's life took an unexpected turn with a life-altering Spinal Cord Injury accident that left him paralyzed from the chest down, C6. Formerly an active skateboarder and surfer, as well as dedicated altar server at his church, Sam's journey through recovery stands as a testament to the strength of the human spirit facing suffering head on. With the steadfast support of his family and the unwavering solidarity of his community...2023-12-0651 minBlink of an Eye#191 - Canadian Paratriathlete Leanne TaylorA biking accident left our next guest paralyzed from the waist down. However, instead of succumbing to despair, she made a bold decision while in the hospital – to become a paratriathlete. Just eight months after her injury, she completed her first paratriathlon, showcasing adaptability, resilience, and peak performance.
Leanne's story extends beyond sports; it's a journey through mental health challenges, finding hope, and building a fulfilling life. She champions body image and self-love, inspiring others to embrace their uniqueness. Leanne is also a staunch advocate for diversity and inclusion in the workplace, promoting equal opportunities for all. An...2023-11-291h 08Blink of an Eye#190 - Healing Through Food with Jessica Jarmer#190 Healing Through Food with Jessica Jarmer
In this episode, we delve into the transformative world of food, health, wellness, and trauma healing with the esteemed authority, Jessica Jarmer. As a renowned vegan chef and plant-based diet expert, Jessica's journey offers a tantalizing exploration of how dietary choices can become a gateway to healing body tissues and organs and the transformation of chronic pain. Join us as we uncover Jessica's passion for making veganism accessible, her expertise in guiding individuals toward healthier lifestyles, and the profound connection between what we eat and our bodies' resilience in the face...2023-11-151h 08Blink of an Eye#189 - A Conversation with Amanda WalkerDear Louise: A Conversation with Amanda Walker
Amanda Walker, the visionary force behind the renowned Best Damn Coach Podcast and Program, is a trailblazing figure in the coaching and self-empowerment sphere.
Her mission is as inspiring as it is impactful: to help women cultivate sustainable habits and self-love and she focuses on those living with Spinal Cord Injury. Through her transformative "B.D.C. Method," she not only transforms lives but also equips fellow life coaches to excel in their craft and business, enabling them to empower their own clients.
Amanda's clients attest t...2023-11-0855 minBlink of an Eye#188 - Trauma Informed Law with Galen Trine#188 Trauma Informed Law with Galen Trine
In this captivating Trauma Healing Learning episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Galen Trine, a personal injury and products liability attorney turned relational advocate who promotes trauma healing of his clients despite an adversarial legal system. He graduated with honors from the University of Wyoming College of Law and decided he didn't want to subscribe to “zero sum” lawyering. Galen's steadfast commitment to justice as well as to his own personal discovery about humanity shaped a new creative approach to his cases in personal injury, insurance bad faith, wrongful death...2023-11-011h 09Blink of an Eye#187 - A Conversation with Gabriel Rodreick#187 - A Conversation with Gabriel Rodreick
In a world where life's unpredictable twists and turns can sometimes bring us to our knees, one man's journey stands as a testament to the indomitable human spirit. Gabriel Rodreick, known to many as Freaque, found himself at a crossroads in 2008 when a Spinal Cord Injury accident, C5 complete, altered the course of his life, taking away his ability to walk and play the piano, passions that had defined his existence for years. In the face of this adversity, Gabriel discovered an incredible reservoir of strength and resilience by embracing the d...2023-10-251h 08Blink of an Eye#186 - Invaluable Wisdom and Integration with Amy Fox#186- Invaluable Wisdom and Integration with Amy Fox
In today’s episode, Amy Elizabeth Fox, the founder and CEO of Mobius Executive Leadership, offers a wealth of invaluable insights on why personal trauma healing is essential for leaders. With a rich background spanning senior leadership consultancy, public speaking, and empowering corporate leaders, Amy's journey is a source of key lessons in leadership communication, negotiation, and professional growth. Her extensive experience at healthcare startups, work with influential figures like Vice President Al Gore and Carl Sagan, and expertise in psychotherapy and emotional intelligence coaching make her a beacon of...2023-10-1859 minBlink of an Eye#185 - A Conversation with Lindsay Pinkelman#185 - A Conversation with Lindsay Pinkelman
Lindsay Pinkelman, a mother of three, is the host of the MY SCHOOL COUNSELOR PODCAST and a dedicated mentor to young athletes seeking scholarships. Her lifelong passion for sports, which began with T-ball at age 5, led her to excel in softball during high school, earning her a spot on Greenway High School's Varsity team and a place with the Arizona Vipers.
However, her narrative takes a poignant turn in college when she pursued a Master's in School Counseling at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. This decision wasn't just about personal...2023-10-111h 07Blink of an Eye#184 - Pulmonary Expert: Doctor Noah Lechtzin#184 - Pulmonary Expert: Doctor Noah Lechtzin
The energy of unresolved trauma often resides in the lungs. Our next guest, Dr. Noah Lechtzin, a pulmonologist, is not just a medical professional; he's a beacon of compassion and hope at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. In his world of pulmonary and critical care medicine, he's the guardian of countless lives and brings in other disciplines to respond to the full person. From guiding the Adult CF program to tending to the vulnerable in the neuromuscular pulmonary clinic, Dr. Lechtzin's expertise is matched only by his heart. His dedication to...2023-10-041h 01Blink of an Eye#183 - A Conversation with Jashar Banks#183 - A Conversation with Jashar Banks
Our next guest, Jashar Banks, is an exceptional young man who has faced challenges not only finding creative ways to live with SCI, but also venturing into the world seeking his first paid job and showing employers creative workarounds for how those living with SCI can be valuable assets in a workplace that requires physical movement. Louise met Jashar at a beach event, where he experienced something new – not just surfing in the ocean as a paraplegic, but being at the ocean for the first time even though he grew up on...2023-09-2740 minBlink of an Eye#182 - Joshua Black: Grief and Dream Work#182 - Joshua Black: Grief and Dream Work
Our next guest, Dr. Joshua Black, is a dedicated grief researcher, speaker, consultant, and the host of the Grief Dreams Podcast. In this episode, we'll delve into how trauma and its healing journey manifest in our dreams, offering enduring connections after deep loss. Dr. Black's mission is to explore grief experiences through dreamwork, covering various forms of loss, from loved ones to pets. Dreams can allow us to feel profound love, and Dr. Black guides us toward it with his wisdom. Join Louise for an enlightening discussion on how dreams c...2023-09-201h 15Blink of an Eye#181 - A Conversation with WAGS of SCI#181 - A Conversation with WAGS of SCI
Elena Pauly and Brooke Pagé, both caregivers to partners with recent Spinal Cord Injuries, felt the deep isolation that comes with their role. Their connection on Instagram, fueled by their close proximity in Vancouver, became a lifeline. In November of that year, they birthed WAGS of SCI on Instagram, a community that not only hosted local caregiver events but also united "inter-abled" women - wives, partners, and girlfriends of those living with SCI. Together, they provide unwavering support for the unique challenges that come with loving someone with a spinal co...2023-09-1358 minBlink of an Eye#180 - Highlighting one of our Partners: CureCast#180 - Highlighting one of our Partners: CureCast
Join Louise in honoring one of our esteemed partners: CureCast. Their organization U2FP has dedicated years of effort to solidify its reputation as a leading authority within the International Spinal Cord Injury Community, particularly in the realms of advocacy, education, and scientific SCI research. Their podcast consistently features a diverse range of guests boasting impressive credentials, making it a valuable and highly informative resource. Tune in to hear Louise featured on their show and a unique opportunity to hear her backstory. And don’t miss a special tribute to one...2023-09-061h 24Blink of an Eye#179 - A Conversation with Matthew Rodreick#179 - A Conversation with Matthew Rodreick
Matthew Rodreick serves as the Executive Director at United 2 Fight Paralysis, an organization at the forefront of the battle against paralysis. Through his leadership, he continues to amplify the voices of those impacted by SCI, pushing for groundbreaking research, fostering innovation, and advocating for comprehensive support systems. His journey, from caregiving to advocacy and leadership, showcases the remarkable impact of one individual's determination to make a difference in the lives of those affected by Spinal Cord Injury.
Join Louise in discovering the true meaning of perseverance, adapting t...2023-08-301h 11Blink of an Eye#178 - The Unspoken Marital Challenges of Caregiving for a Spouse with Karen Grazionale#178 - The Unspoken Marital Challenges of Caregiving for a Spouse with Karen Grazionale
Karen Grazionale is a dedicated advocate for caregiving - illuminating the experience of family caregivers and the overlooked theme of the impact on marriage. Karen Grazionale uses writing, impactful speeches, and active participation in hospital research to educate and empower married partners responsible for caregiving of their injured spouses. Central to Karen's mission is a strong belief in the power of personal storytelling to evoke emotions and drive meaningful change. Join Louise in understanding more deeply the true nature of what can hold stressed...2023-08-231h 12Blink of an Eye#177 - A Conversation with Trevor Kennison#177 - A Conversation with Trevor Kennison
Our next guest, a plumber turned sports legend, experienced a life-altering blink of an eye moment when he broke his back skiing Vail Pass. Undeterred, he returned to extreme sports, this time sitting down. Join us to hear Trevor Kennison’s incredible journey from trauma to triumph. From New Hampshire roots to conquering slopes as a pioneering sit skier, his story embodies resilience. He defied odds, becoming the first sit skier to master Corbet's Couloir, advocating for Spinal Cord Injured athletes, achieving pro status, and has been featured in the X Ga...2023-08-1645 minBlink of an Eye#176 - A Conversation with Rich Holzman, EMT, Firefighter, Coach#176 - A Conversation with Rich Holzman, EMT, Firefighter, Coach
Imagine discovering something from the past and seeing it anew with a fresh insightful perspective. A previously released interview from the past sheds light on some of the most courageous, selfless among us who need compassion and care just like anyone else: EMTs and first responders. In this special episode, we have the privilege of revisiting with fresh eyes what it takes to be a first responder with Rich Holzman - EMT, firefighter, coach, commander, and transformative human being, and we have the privilege of understanding more deeply t...2023-08-091h 01Blink of an Eye#175 - A Conversation with Roy Tuscany, High Fives Non Profit Foundation#175 - A Conversation with Roy Tuscany, High Fives Non Profit Foundation
Known for his big air, speed, and style on the slopes, Roy Tuscany was on the path to realizing his dream until a life-altering injury in 2006 paralyzed him from the waist down. Inspired by the support he received during his own recovery, Roy transformed his experience into a positive force by creating the High Fives Non Profit Foundation. Roy now helps other disabled athletes return to the winter sports they love. His remarkable journey earned him the "spirit inspires" award from Disabled Sports USA in 2011, and h...2023-07-2656 minBlink of an Eye#174 - Our guest Hector Del Valle - Empowering Men with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)#174 - Our guest Hector Del Valle - Empowering Men with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
Based in Central Florida, Hector serves as a Consciousness Transformational Coach (CTC), Social Worker, Public Speaker, and Author. His main focus is assisting others and tackling subjects such as restrictive beliefs, dependencies, and disabilities.
In collaboration with Willis Washington, he has developed a six-week BETA program titled "Thriving Through The Transition - Empowering Men with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) to Rediscover Their Self-Worth and Importance." This course aims to provide guidance and assistance to men who face challenges during their transition...2023-07-1955 minBlink of an Eye#173- With guest Steve Corn - Patient Advocacy Tips Regarding Medical Bills#173- Our guest Steve Corn - Patient Advocacy Tips Regarding Medical Bills
Steve Corn, a music industry titan in Los Angeles, faced his own trauma and pivoted his life in a new direction: patient advocacy regarding medical bills. Understanding the overwhelm of trauma, he enlightens hospital patients about the expenses associated with medical procedures and skillfully handles for them the massive bills that follow, even when the patient has health insurance. His motivation stems from a life-altering event that occurred in his family in the blink of an eye. Steve’s advocacy doesn't stop with tips on how...2023-07-121h 05Blink of an Eye#172 - Summer PSA Featuring Fletcher Cleaves#172 - Summer PSA Featuring Fletcher Cleaves
Welcome to a special episode of Blink of an Eye! As summer heats up, our team wants to share an important message. Amidst beach trips, water activities, road trips, and the upcoming 4th of July celebrations, we encourage you to prioritize safety in every drive you take and every dive you make. Today, we have a unique treat for you—a powerful safety message captured during a Tedx Talk featuring our BLINK of an Eye SCI partner, Fletcher Cleaves.
Blink of an Eye is created by Louise Phi...2023-07-0418 min
Blink of an Eye#171 - Our Guest Fletcher CleavesTalks About His Journey of Recovery#171 - Our Guest Fletcher CleavesTalks About His Journey of Recovery
Join Louise In today’s episode, where we have the pleasure of meeting Fletcher Cleaves. Fletcher's impact reaches far and wide, with appearances on prestigious platforms like College Game Day, ESPN TV and radio, SportsCenter, and Outside the Lines with Bob Ley. He even had the honor of speaking at a National Safety Transportation Board event in Washington D.C., as well as numerous schools, colleges, sports teams, community organizations, and businesses.
His journey of recovery was not without its share of challenges. His...2023-06-2856 min
Blink of an Eye#170 - A Conversation with Wellness Expert Angelo Molino#170 - A Conversation with Wellness Expert Angelo Molino
In today’s episode we have the joy of meeting with Angelo Molino. He is a concert pianist, world class composer, and internationally recognized wellness expert. He is the author of the book "Music Therapy: a look into the world of Healing Sound" and is the Co-Director of the Athena Project. Join Louise in hearing how one man's musical gift transcended boundaries into the world of healing. Be inspired at the vibrational ways sound can heal physical and emotional trauma as well as restore a sense of balance and wel...2023-06-2158 min
Blink of an Eye#169 - Our Guest Austin Price Talks About His Spinal Cord Injury#169 - Our Guest Austin Price Talks About His Spinal Cord Injury
Austin Price is a student at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, NV, pursuing a degree in Graphic Arts and Media Technology, as well as the owner of a clothing brand called Death Connection; he is passionate about extreme sports but has faced significant injuries, including a spinal cord injury.
Blink of an Eye is created by Louise Phipps Senft and co-produced by Louise Phipps Senft and Mike Serman. Theme music is by Victoria Vox.
Blink of a...2023-06-141h 15
Blink of an Eye#168 - What happens now?#168 - What happens now?
Stay tuned thereafter for weekly Trauma Healing Learning episodes, with interviews with deep thinkers and practitioners of ancient to cutting edge modern modalities on trauma healing, and for the new Dear Louise series, with interviews with SCI tastemakers and heroes. Yes, the unedited origin story monthly and Trauma Healing Learning and Dear Louise episodes every Wednesday.
Blink of an Eye is created by Louise Phipps Senft and co-produced by Louise Phipps Senft and Mike Serman. Theme music is by Victoria Vox.
Blink of an Eye Podcast is sponsored by...2023-06-071h 51
Blink of an Eye#167 - Preparing a Family for Another Transition#167 - Preparing a Family for Another Transition
Despite Continued Setbacks, We Move Forward
Guiding a family through a traumatic event requires compassion, empathy, and a delicate balance of support and engagement. When faced with profound grief, it is crucial to provide a safe space for open family dialogue, together in family meetings. Acknowledging wrongs and supporting forgiveness can be powerful choices in the emotional healing process, allowing individuals to release the weight of resentment to foster their own personal growth. However, forgiveness is a deeply personal journey, and it can never be rushed nor...2023-05-181h 36
Blink of an Eye#166 - The Power of a Collective Energy Field for Healing#166 - The Power of a Collective Energy Field for Healing
How we co-create what we need
Sometimes healing feels excruciatingly slow – so slow that some people might tell you it’s not even happening. Other times, it just rushes forward with incredible momentum. Join Louise as she recounts one of those times in her journey with Archer, and all of the sudden twists that occurred just before leaving the Shepherd Center. This is the second to last episode of Season 3! We’ll be sharing some exciting announcements about the upcoming season, so be sure to tune i...2023-05-031h 12
Blink of an Eye#165 - On the Edge of Hope#165 - On the Edge of Hope
Noticing Wonder and Awe to sustain the SCI Healing Journey
Have you ever noticed how what your believe can have tangible effects on what actually happens? Have you ever noticed signs around you, and known you were connected to something much larger than yourself? Join Louise on the latest twist in Archer's journey to return to Maryland from the Shepherd Center. On the heels of discovering blebs in Archer’s lungs and receiving a concerning diagnosis of Bullous Lung Disease, a number of occurrences took place that can onl...2023-04-171h 04Blink of an Eye#164 - How Do You Build your SCI Community after Injury? with Kelly Sydnor#164 - How Do You Build your SCI Community after Injury? with Kelly Sydnor
Even as COVID protocols have relaxed in hospital settings and family members have more access to being bedside with their SCI loved ones, there is still a tremendous gap across the US in the knowledge and expertise needed to respond to a SCI patient nationwide. The first critical decision made for a spinal cord injury is where to transport the injured person. Most 911 call centers are not familiar with the location of the 14 SCI model centers and SCI trauma centers. The decisions for...2023-04-061h 05
Blink of an Eye#163 - Wholehearted Patient Care with Trauma Nurse Rebecca McWalters#163 - Wholehearted Patient Care with Trauma Nurse Rebecca McWalters
Think about all the connotations of the word “care.” In a clinical context, it can refer to providers who give patients sustenance and medical attention for their survival and well being. Now, pair that definition with the more colloquial meaning of “care” – heartfelt devotion and love – and you have a truly incredible combination where a caregiver’s work is responsive to the patient as a whole human. There are so many emotional and medical factors at play for both patients and families in SCI rehab. Wholehearted care can make all the dif...2023-03-231h 00
Blink of an Eye#162 - Listen to the Patient#162 - Listen to the Patient
Self-Advocacy and the Caring Ethic in SCI Rehab
Even though a Spinal Cord Injured person’s brain does not receive signals from lower parts of the body, that doesn't mean their body doesn't experience pleasure, pain or discomfort. And in late October, 2015, Archer knew. He knew his body well enough to speak up just in time about an internal sensation he thought he experienced. Thankfully someone was listening. Join us for a surprising turn in our journey, as we narrowly dodge a particularly ghoulish Halloween event but end up...2023-03-151h 26
Blink of an Eye#161 - Fr. Bruno Lanteri’s Healing Legacy with Fr. John Wykes, OMV#161 - Fr. Bruno Lanteri’s Healing Legacy with Fr. John Wykes, OMV
What does it mean to be Holy?
What can one man who lived in Italy over 200 years ago teach us about how to live daily in modern life? You might be surprised. Fr John Wykes of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary joins us from Rome to discuss the history and teachings of Fr. Bruno Lanteri, who became very important to the Senft family following Archer’s accident. Fr. Lanteri offers simple, elegant teachings that are relevant to anyone regardless of faith...2023-03-0854 min
Blink of an Eye#160 - A Sacred Pause#160 - A Sacred Pause
How Rest created Space to receive a Miraculous Healing
When you’re caught in the spiral of constant activity – especially in the wake of a catastrophic injury, during the high-stakes weeks of rehabilitation – it can feel impossible to break the momentum in order to rest. But that might be exactly what you need most. In this week’s story episode, follow Louise as her family and community step in to make it possible for her to step away from Archer’s bedside and create enough space to receive a message that...2023-03-011h 10
Blink of an Eye#159 - Staying Calm in Bodily Injury Crisis with EMT Rich Holzman#159 - Staying Calm in Bodily Injury Crisis with EMT Rich Holzman
Learnings from an EMT.
This episode is dedicated to all of the first responders: all of the dispatchers who receive 911 calls, all of the firefighters, EMTs and paramedics and other personnel who dedicate years of their life to training and then go on to be that cool head in a very fast-paced moment of crisis, some of which have life-or-death outcomes. We rely so much on all of these individuals, and also for the systems that work together to make the time b...2023-02-2250 min
Blink of an Eye#158 - Lessons from Past Trauma#158 - Lessons from Past Trauma
Going Back to Go Forward
Time is not linear. At least, not the felt sense of time. And when a crisis shocks the system, complex things can happen to the perception of time. Shock has the potential to bring us over the “window of tolerance” as described by Dan Siegel, and into the realm of trauma. When this happens, we need to later go back with resources and spaciousness to move through those experiences. In this episode, we take you on an experiential journey through embodied time in the w...2023-02-161h 32
Blink of an Eye#157 - Love Breath as Strong Medicine with Jessica Dibb#157 - Love Breath as Strong Medicine with Jessica Dibb
“There is one way of breathing that is shameful and constricted. Then, there’s another way: a breath of love that takes you all the way to infinity.”
Rumi
Spinal Cord Injuries can come with many full-body complications, one of which can be impacts on one’s ability to breathe independent of a respirator. But the truth is, we all need to breathe for survival, growth, and breath is a source of healing. Breath can expand our lungs and also expand our awareness...2023-02-0956 min
Blink of an Eye#156 - The Doctor is not the only Authority#156 - The Doctor is not the only Authority
Timing the Rehab Hospital Discharge for SCI patients
The lifelong effects of SCI highlight how fragile life is and how deeply interdependent we are. And, in the case of the person living with a SCI, getting basic needs met necessitates relying on others, and interdependence takes on a whole new dimension. The transition home from the hospital or rehab facility cannot be rushed. SCI survival depends on having a suitable home and trained care team. The hospital team may not realize what it takes for fam...2023-02-081h 27
Blink of an Eye#155 - Design Tips for an SCI-Accessible Home with Kathy Kirchner#155 - Design Tips for an SCI-Accessible Home with Kathy Kirchner
A home is a place where we grow, where we rest, where we spend a significant amount of our time. In Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, the most basic physiological necessities like shelter, rest, and water are all part of what a home provides – but also some of the more psychological needs like belonging and esteem. What happens when illness or disability change the way we fulfill those needs? What if our home no longer serves us in basic or complex ways? The process of chang...2023-01-261h 06
Blink of an Eye#154 - Changes to our Home for SCI Recovery#154 - Changes to our Home for SCI Recovery
Grief and Small Steps Towards Acceptance
Sometimes you don't know all the things you're attached to until you're asked to let them go. In this episode, we explore the anatomy of a home, and the way it holds stories just like the body holds experiences. When Louise and her family are asked to make permanent decisions about beloved spaces to make them more accessible for Archer, the changes that are needed must happen at the level of the heart and the psyche. Come with us an...2023-01-181h 08
Blink of an Eye#153 - Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Life-Long Learning with Umar Hameed#153 - Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Life-Long Learning with Umar Hameed
Limiting Belief Breakthroughs for Trauma Healing
Many of us never realize the fullness of our potential for growth, success, and happiness. And much of that has to do with the beliefs we carry that inform our behavior without even being conscious of them. In this episode, we get some of the passcodes to enter into our own internal programming and rewire the mental patterns that no longer serve us. Using the tools of Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Applied Neuroscience, Umar Hameed shares his insights on t...2023-01-131h 05
Blink of an Eye#152 - School in an SCI Rehab Facility#152 - School in an SCI Rehab Facility
We are all life-long learners, and the lessons of neuroplasticity simply prove that learning is growth and healing on a molecular level. So why not prioritize that in a rehab setting? Tune in and learn about our own experience gathering a team of local educators to build back some semblance of normalcy and purpose during the Spinal Cord Injury recovery process by creating our own personalized school at the Shepherd Center. You will learn about some of the hurdles many families face as they independently nurture the individual n...2023-01-061h 16Blink of an Eye#151 - The Ingredients for the Making of a Model SCI Rehabilitation Center with Matt Wilks#151 - The Ingredients for the Making of a Model SCI Rehabilitation Center with Matt Wilks
Robotic exoskeletons, augmented reality systems, adaptive technologies, and whole-hearted care of the human person at the center of it all – this might sound like something out of a futuristic medical novel, but in fact this list is just a part of what goes into the creation of a cutting edge, "Model SCI Facility". In this Trauma Healing Learning, we catch up with Matt Wilks, who is part of the leadership team and the Chief Rehabilitation Officer for Sheltering Arms Institute, one...2022-12-291h 18
Blink of an Eye#150 - Boot Camp Rehab#150 - Boot Camp Rehab
When the going gets tough, the tough get going. Feeling the tension building at Shepherd for whether Archer or Archer's body was capable enough to be in the rehab program, the race was on to get Archer off a ventilator. And the stakes were high. Come with us as we uncover wisdom about how to source energy, courage, and love, and in harrowing moments when the body is not working and when giving up threatens to set in. You'll also learn all about the often never discussed care of a person w...2022-12-211h 18
Blink of an Eye#148 - Friends Therapy and Frequent Flier Miles for Rehabilitation#148 - Friends Therapy and Frequent Flier Miles for Rehabilitation
You might not know the lengths to which a friend might go to carry you through a hard time. You also might not anticipate the way a crisis can create creative responses you never could have imagined. Come along with us as we journey outside the Shepherd Center and celebrate the heroes, young and old, who kept Archer, who was still struggling to breathe on his own, inspired. You might find surprising inspiration and ideas for how you can be part of a hope lifters campaign f...2022-12-071h 26
Blink of an Eye#147 - When Grief Gets Trapped in the Body with Dana Robinson, L. Ac.#147 - When Grief Gets Trapped in the Body with Dana Robinson, L. Ac.
Autumn is the season of grief. Grief also inhabits particular organs in the body. Healing invites us to move with and through our emotions and trust in their necessary processes, lest they become stuck within the body system. Learn with us as we explore some of the stunning millennia-old teachings of Traditional Chinese Medicine, as articulated by licensed acupuncturist Dana Robinson with Mend Acupuncture in Baltimore, Maryland. You will receive an illuminating teaching of how we can be in tune with the se...2022-11-301h 10
Blink of an Eye#146 - Choices in the Unknown#146 - Choices in the Unknown
Have you ever had to make a Sophie’s Choice? What feelings intrinsically come along with being forced to choose one essential life necessity over another? Louise delves deep into the experience through personal journal notes and the teachings of grief in the face of impossible choices. She shares shocking information about what it takes to wean off a ventilator. And she poses a provocative challenge to the physical rehab teams. You will also hear from Margaret Apple, a mom at the Shepherd Center at the same time Louise and Arc...2022-11-251h 21
Blink of an Eye#145 - Chronic Pain Management with Dr. Vania Apkarian and Dr. Melissa Farmer#145 - Chronic Pain Management with Dr. Vania Apkarian and Dr. Melissa Farmer
Do you or somebody you know have chronic pain or recurring pain flare-ups? Have you ever wondered if there are techniques that might help rewire brain structure to improve pain outcomes? Join us for this Trauma Healing Learning episode, which features two of the leading researchers on the neurobiology of chronic pain, Dr. Vania Apkarian and Dr. Melissa Farmer. Together, we will gain tremendous insights into the science behind pain, and tangible practices to manage long term pain other than opioids and steroids. H...2022-11-161h 17
Blink of an Eye#144 - Margaritas for Trauma Healing#144 - Margaritas for Trauma Healing
Sometimes blessings and support come in the most unexpected forms, and from the most unlikely sources. A phone call in the middle of the night, or a fast-food frozen margarita with near-strangers – this might be all we need to remember we are not alone in the journey. Join us again while we continue the journey at the Shepherd Center, where you will hear sage advice from other SCI families along the way, like Kelly Sydnor, whom you heard a wise text from back in Episode 15. Guide your spirit to a pla...2022-11-111h 06
Blink of an Eye#143 - Somatic Awareness, Titration and Resourcing for Trauma Healing with Marion Gilbert, R.P.T.#143 - Somatic Awareness, Titration and Resourcing for Trauma Healing with Marion Gilbert, R.P.T.
Does your energy follow attention? Maybe you’re not sure, and you want to learn more, as it will prove to be an invaluable phrase while you walk your trauma healing path. In this Trauma Healing Learning, you will gain more insight into somatic healing and awakening than ever before. You may even learn how to awaken your “soma.” oin Louise and Marion Gilbert in listening to their bodies, wiggling their toes and coming to groundbreaking realizations about the inner observe...2022-11-031h 16
Blink of an Eye#142 - I Want To Breathe On My Own#142 - I Want To Breathe On My Own
Trauma stories are full of ups, downs and flashbacks. Today, we want to bring the Blink of an Eye story back to Day 51 at the Shepherd Center. Join us for a moment of rest, as Louise recaps and reminiscences about coming back to the rehabilitation hospital room and the uncertainty which lingered around their stay. Hard realizations of change are accompanied by slow acceptance and mournful, necessary tears. Hear from those who eased the unsettling experience, including powerful songs and short escapes from the constant alarms of m...2022-10-291h 40
Blink of an Eye#141 - Blink of an Eye: PSA The Science of Trauma Symposium#141 - Blink of an Eye: PSA The Science of Trauma Symposium
Come learn from two of the great brain physicians and researchers in a first of its kind collaboration on November 3: The Science of Trauma Symposium, a powerful three-hour online conference that will illuminate trauma in the brain and body through Brain Mapping and provide new understandings for creating new neural pathways in the mind for trauma healing and resilience through an understanding of interpersonal neurobiology. Two world-class neuroscientists—Dr. Babak Kateb and Dr. Dan Siegel will provide an evening you don’t want to miss...2022-10-2008 min
Blink of an Eye#140 - Birth Memories with James Radde#140 - Birth Memories with James Radde
As humans, we are inherently curious about how we came into this bright and complex world. More often than not, we rely on stories from our family or haphazard, poor-quality videos taken after our births in the delivery room. Occasionally, we are even left wondering with seemingly no information at all. If only there were a way we could remember what it was like actually to exit the womb and enter the world. Well, some people do remember, and these are “birth memories.” They are quite extraordinary. Listen in to th...2022-10-111h 03
Blink of an Eye#139 - How Disability Shifts Perspectives#139 - How Disability Shifts Perspectives
The process of changing your worldview is never easy. Introspection is not often a comfortable process, but then again, change never really is for many of us, and yet it’s change that keeps us growing, keeps us living. If you’ve ever experienced a transformation of perspective, you know what it can be like to reflect, channel empathy and even feel a little embarrassment for your past self. Don’t go it alone. Join Louise in her journey of how disability shifted her perspective from Baltimore to Shepherd, to Disneyw...2022-10-061h 57
Blink of an Eye#138 - Nutritional Response Testing for Trauma Healing and SCI with Dr. Mary Ann Ley#138 - Nutritional Response Testing for Trauma Healing and SCI with Dr. Mary Ann Ley
What if there were a way to know which healing supplements your body liked and disliked? It would be invaluable for the healing process, as well as overall body health. You could avoid substances that may slow your body’s recovery from trauma. Well, nutritional response testing is a way to bridge this tricky gap between the mind and body. It can even allow patients to identify specific organs suffering from trauma, to discern certain foods, objects and words that resonate with...2022-09-281h 12