Life Gets MoCrazy

Two days after celebrating her 21st birthday, Erica Renee was struck by a stray bullet—an unexpected event that resulted in a traumatic brain injury and months in a coma. In this heartfelt episode of Life Gets Mo Crazy, Erica shares her powerful story of recovery, resilience, and redefining what it means to live with purpose. Now an author, TBI coach, and emerging filmmaker, she offers insight into how she rebuilt her life and cont...

In this episode of Life Gets MoCrazy, host Jamie MoCrazy sits down with Jonny Huntington, a former British Army officer who faced paralysis after a brain bleed in 2014. Jonny shares his journey from military training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst to navigating a life-changing health crisis that ended his service career. Refusing to let paralysis define him, Jonny committed to intensive rehabilitation and went on to make h...

In this episode of Life Gets MoCrazy, Jamie MoCrazy sits down with Martin Karrigan, a brain injury survivor, educator, and advocate with the Brain Injury Association of Maryland. In 1998, Martin was a college athlete when he was struck by a car, leaving him in a coma and facing a long road to recovery. Through intensive rehabilitation and unwavering determination, he not only returned to school but built a fulfilling career in spec...

In this episode of Life Gets Mo Crazy, Jamie MoCrazy sits down with Candace Gantt, brain injury survivor, advocate, and founder of the Mind Your Brain Foundation. Candace shares her remarkable journey of resilience after a traumatic brain injury changed the course of her life. From being an Ironman competitor and corporate executive to relearning how to walk and talk, Candace takes us through the struggles and triumphs of her recov...

In this episode of Life Gets Mo Crazy, Jamie MoCrazy welcomes Annie Liontas, genderqueer author of Sex with a Brain Injury and advocate for disability justice. Annie shares their deeply personal journey through multiple concussions, the emotional and cognitive challenges that followed, and the social and medical barriers they encountered along the way. Together, they explore the intersections of brain injury, gender, and the power ...

In this episode of Mind Over Matter, host Jamie MoCrazy and her mother, Grace Mauzy, PhD candidate specializing in mind-body medicine, discuss how movement can alleviate anxiety and overwhelm for brain injury survivors and family caregivers during the busy holiday season. Drawing from their own experiences and practical techniques, they share the science behind the parasympathetic nervous system, the benefits of simple movement pra...

In this episode, Jamie and George Visger, a former NFL player and Super Bowl champion, delve into the journey of recovering from traumatic brain injury (TBI). George shares how his experiences with hydrocephalus, memory deficits, and numerous surgeries led him to develop practical strategies for navigating life’s challenges. They explore the importance of neuroplasticity, creating systems for memory, and finding purpose after traum...

Blake Ommen's life changed in an instant when he sustained a severe brain injury in a car accident. Joined by his parents, Blake shares his journey of resilience and recovery, returning to college and even snowboarding just months after the incident. His story highlights the power of determination, family support, and a positive mindset in overcoming trauma.

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In this episode, Jamie and Grace discuss the powerful connection between posture and emotional well-being, especially for traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivors. They explore how simple body adjustments can influence the autonomic nervous system, positively impacting both survivors and their caregivers. With actionable tips on improving posture, gait, and facial expressions, this conversation offers insight into how intentional phy...

In this episode of Life Gets MoCrazy, host Jamie MoCrazy is joined by Ryan Brady, a survivor of a near-fatal car crash that changed his life in an instant. At just 17 years old, Ryan had to relearn how to walk and talk after sustaining a traumatic brain injury. Through sheer determination and the support of his family, Ryan has not only recovered but has also gone on to deliver multiple TED Talks, sharing his story to inspire other...

In this episode of Life Gets MoCrazy, host Jamie MoCrazy is joined by Grace Mauzy, her mother and a PhD candidate specializing in mind-body medicine with a focus on TBI recovery. Together, they dive into the science of neurological activity and the incredible potential of imagery in traumatic brain injury recovery. Grace explains how activating imagery can rewire the brain, enhance neuroplasticity, and support both physical and emo...

Dr. Jeffrey Gross, founder of ReCellebrate and a pioneer in regenerative medicine, joins Jamie MoCrazy to discuss the transformative potential of stem cell therapy for brain injury recovery. With over 26 years of experience in treating brain and spine problems, Dr. Gross shares insights on how stem cell therapy can aid in healing, reducing inflammation, and improving quality of life for TBI survivors. This episode delves into the i...

Grace Mauzy, PhD Candidate in Mind-Body Medicine and experienced TBI caregiver, joins us to discuss the profound impact of yoga on traumatic brain injury (TBI) recovery. In this episode, Grace delves into a case study on yoga and TBI recovery, highlighting how mind-body medicine can enhance the quality of life for both survivors and caregivers. She shares practical advice on incorporating yoga into daily routines, regardless of phy...

Amy Longmore, founder of Unmask the Invisible, shares her family's journey into the brain injury community following her daughter Sierra's severe traumatic brain injury from a car crash. Amy discusses the challenges they faced, the gaps in services they identified, and how they established a nonprofit organization to support TBI survivors and their families. From developing sibling support groups to creating therapeutic a...

Grace Mauzy, an MA and PhD candidate specializing in mind-body medicine with a focus on traumatic brain injury (TBI), joins the Mind Over Matter podcast. Grace shares her lived experience as a caregiver and her extensive knowledge on the relationship between gut health and depression in TBI recovery. In this episode, she discusses the importance of maintaining a healthy microbiome, the impact of stress on gut bacteria, and practica...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Molly Parker, a physical therapist and founder of Concussion Compass, to delve into her personal and professional experiences with brain injury recovery. Molly's journey began in 2011 when she was hit by a cab as a pedestrian, an incident that profoundly impacted her life and career. She shares her story of resilience, the challenges she faced in finding adequate concussion care, and how s...

Join host Jamie as she introduces a compelling new series featuring in-depth conversations with her mother, Grace Mauzy, MA, PhD Candidate. This series, released every second Friday, aims to shed light on Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and enhance public understanding and recovery outcomes.

In this episode, we delve into the seven common memory failures experienced by TBI survivors, providing insight into each type and its i...

David A. Grant is an internationally published author, keynote speaker, and advocate for brain injury awareness, who survived a traumatic brain injury from a 2010 cycling accident. He founded HOPE Magazine and The Brain Injury Hope Network, both crucial resources for the brain injury community, and resides in southern New Hampshire. His book, "Metamorphosis: Surviving Brain Injury," details his personal journey and recove...

Darcy Keith, dubbed "The Queen of Survival" and "The Miracle Child," is a renowned professional speaker and expert on brain injury and resilience. Surviving a fatal car crash at 22, she endured severe traumatic brain injuries, paralysis, memory loss, and more, relearning life from scratch after waking from a coma. Overcoming adversity, Darcy has become a nationally acclaimed keynote speaker for corporations, non...