Faces of TBI
A podcast dedicated to traumatic brain injury (TBI) and concussion awareness. Created by survivors for survivors. Hear from survivors, caregivers, medical professionals, and others!
Episodes
April 16, 2024 • 39 mins
Dr. Michael Hennes, a Doctor of Chiropractic and Board-Certified Chiropractic Neurologist at The Neural Connection, holds a Doctorate in Chiropractic and a Bachelor's in Human Biology from Northwestern Health Sciences University. He is certified in Functional Neurology and a Brain Injury Specialist. Specializing in neurological rehabilitation and nutrition, Dr. Hennes focuses on traumatic brain injury, concussion, vestibular disor...
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April 10, 2024 • 33 mins
Francois, Chief Medical Exercise Specialist, Certified Lymphatic Therapist, Certified Cancer Exercise Specialist, has always dreamed big and empowered people to discover the potential of their health within their body and mind. Francois has over 20 years work experience health and wellness, specializing in chronic health conditions, including headaches, migraines, and concussion/post-concussion. During these years, he used many ev...
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February 19, 2024 • 30 mins
Paul McMonagle is 42 years old, married with children, avid dog lover, and a 4 time brain inury survivor. He wrote a book in 2021 entitled "Malformation: when bad things happen to the right kind of people" and had it published. Now he's living life and watching my family enjoy their lives to the fullest. www.mymalformation.com
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February 12, 2024 • 28 mins
Dr. Barry Sears is a leading authority on the dietary control of inflammation and its resolution. He is the author of more than 50 scientific publications. He holds 14 U.S. Patents in intravenous cancer drug delivery systems and the dietary regulation of hormonal responses for the treatment of cardiovascular disease. He has also written 19 books on dietary modulation of hormonal responses, including the #1 New York Times best-sell...
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February 5, 2024 • 26 mins
Dr. Elena is an MD - a graduate of Varna Medical University "Professor Paraskev Stoyanov" and board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation(PM&R) and for 25years has been integrating her knowledge in PM&R with her training in Craniosacral therapy (through Upleger Institute )and Visceral Manipulations (through Barral Institute), LDT through Chikli institute , intuitive healing , herbal medicine and other natural and pref...
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January 30, 2024 • 33 mins
Dr. Eric Spencer graduated from the University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL with his doctorate in physical therapy (DPT) degree in 2013. After attaining his DPT in Miami, he sought residency specialization in orthopedics and sports medicine and became an ABPTS Board-Certified Orthopedic Specialist (OCS) in 2015. He has been working with numerous physicians and orthopedic surgeons in the greater Los Angeles area and also Dallas/Fort...
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January 15, 2024 • 40 mins
Cheryl is a survivor of brain injury, in 1994, and PTSD, in 2012. Her advocacy work has focused on the passing of state and federal legislation that requires law enforcement to be trained to recognize brain injury and PTSD, known as HR 2992, 117th Congressional Session. She is currently expanding her imprint talking about the personal side of that journey.
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December 12, 2023 • 37 mins
Dr. Henry Zaremba (or Dr. Z if you like) is a board-certified chiropractic neurologist with over 5 years of experience as the lead clinician at a top brain rehabilitation clinic. With over 500 hours of postdoctoral studies in clinical neuroscience and hundreds of patients treated, Dr. Zaremba is skilled at activating the brain’s ability to recover and become more optimal. Dr. Zaremba’s specialized training includes diagnosing and ...
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December 11, 2023 • 26 mins
Carly Cauley is a speech-language-pathologist and group facilitator for MnCAN (Minnesota Connect Aphasia Now), a non-profit providing support and programs for people with aphasia and their families. Aphasia is a language disorder that affects the ability to speak, read, write, and understand what others are saying. It is caused by stroke, brain injury or some progressive neurological disorders. It does not affect intelligence. The...
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December 6, 2023 • 32 mins
Brisa's story has been featured by several media outlets including; The Doctors TV Show, The Washington Post, Woman's World Magazine, FOX, NBC, CBS, and her #1 International bestselling book "Limitless." She also recently had the opportunity to become a TEDx speaker! However, while she believes that all this recognition is nice, this is NOT why she shares her story. It was nine years ago when she experienced a Brain Stem Stroke. A...
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November 29, 2023 • 34 mins
Cynthia, a skilled psychotherapist and social worker for 45 years, is a survivor of several car accidents over 55 years, causing whiplash and more severe brain injuries. In 2006 a surprise brain surgery at Stanford caused her to experience losses in her professional and personal realms, and she wants to help others to do better than merely cope with the effects of such trauma. Author of "The Courage to Trust" and guided visualizat...
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November 28, 2023 • 38 mins
Dr. Michael Hennes is a Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine and Board-Certified Chiropractic Neurologist at The Neural Connection. He received his Doctorate in Chiropractic from Northwestern Health Sciences University, graduating with both his Doctorate and Bachelors’s in Human Biology. Prior to this, he studied Human Biology at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Dr. Hennes currently holds a Diplomate in Functional Neurology from th...
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November 22, 2023 • 34 mins
Leigh Ankrum, the founder and director of the Ankrum Institute, is a craniosacral therapist and bodywork practitioner with 34 years of experience in teaching and private practice. Ankrum’s ability to bring decades of experience and education into a synergistic whole is the basis of the Institute’s curriculum. After training around the world - including studies in Germany, Canada, the United Kingdom and the USA - Ankrum brought tog...
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September 27, 2023 • 33 mins
Author Lisa Skinner is a behavioral specialist with expertise in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. In her 30+year career working with family members and caregivers, Lisa has taught them how to successfully navigate the many challenges that accompany this heartbreaking disease. Lisa is both a Certified Dementia Practitioner and is also a certified dementia care trainer through the Alzheimer’s Association. She also holds a de...
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September 12, 2023 • 30 mins
Deborah Charnes, one of the first bilingual certified yoga therapists, traveled the world to learn from a diverse group of gurus how to foster optimal well-being. She vowed to never stop learning—or sharing those life lessons. Her book, “From the Boxing Ring to the Ashram,” features some of her favorite, easy and accessible tools. Deborah has lived, worked, and studied in the U.S., Latin America, and Italy. A travel blogger si...
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September 4, 2023 • 20 mins
Ethan was facing a mathematical equation of 99% of death vs 1% of life with a high-risk surgery at Lancaster General Hospital. Ethan woke up and was declared a walking living miracle. Ethan graduated from Harrisburg Area Community College & Millersville University with a bachelor’s degree in Speech Communications. He received two Pennsylvania Commonwealth Citations, from Lancaster City Officials. He was Featured Front page of the L...
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August 30, 2023 • 31 mins
Elizabeth (“Liz”) Barbin is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network’s Portsmouth, NH location. Since joining the organization nearly 10 years ago, she has helped thousands of individuals who have experienced changes in their voice, speech, language, cognition and swallowing as a result of an acute acquired brain injury due to traumatic and non-traumatic causes as well as progressive neurodegenerat...
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August 23, 2023 • 33 mins
Tricia Desrocher joined Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network in New Hampshire more than 35 years ago. A Physical Therapist by Training, Tricia also has a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration and specialty certification in Stroke Rehabilitation. She has dedicated her career to the organization, its patients and to advancing brain injury care. This included providing patient care and staff mentorship at all four of the...
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August 16, 2023 • 34 mins
Zoe McLean, MS,OTR/L, CSRS, CBIS is an Occupational Therapist at Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital, an Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation Hospital with four locations in New Hampshire. Zoe has achieved significant specialty milestones as a Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist (CSRS) and Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS). She works with adults who have experienced life-changing health events such as a Stroke or Brain Injury...
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August 2, 2023 • 25 mins
Wendy Jeffco MS, RDN, LD, CNSC is currently the Clinical Nutrition Manager for Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network (NRHN). Since joining NRHN in 2012, Wendy has been providing nutrition support and nutrition education to our patients. Her areas of specialty include traditional nutrition support, as well as nutrition education for various conditions, including all types of brain injuries. She has a master’s degree in nutrition...
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