Faces Of Tbi

Kristin Moran is an educator, writer, and concussion-advocate living in Portland, OR. Her work has appeared in Entropy Magazine, Getting Smart, and Scholastic Administrator. She is currently working on a memoir about her concussion recovery. She lives with her husband, daughter, and a slew of rescue animals. Brought to you by: Integrated Brain Centers Support the podcast on Patreon

I am a TBI survivor, stay-at-home mom, author of the blog "Beacon of Hope: A Resource for Holistic Healing from Traumatic Brain Injury," and an avid cyclist with a background in exercise physiology. In 2012, a distracted driver hit me while I was riding my bike. I sustained numerous injuries, including a concussion. The concussion quickly became trigeminal neuralgia and post-concussion syndrome and the symptoms forced me to abandon my Ph.D. program. After almost a year and a half of mismanagement, two surgeries on my head, and countless different injections and medications, I was fortunate to find treatments that led to my recovery. Since then, I sustained three more TBIs, one of which was accompanied by two intracranial hemorrhages. In those cases, I was able to use what I had learned the first time around to fully heal in a short period. Now, I believe I am healthier than I’ve ever been and hope to share what I’ve learned with as many people as possible. https://beaconofhopetbi.com/   Episode brought

Once you are told you are dying, you can’t help but live a more purposeful life—A life where you take nothing for granted and find the joy in every moment. I have made it my life’s goal to help everyone live their best life. I believe that I can help you find an all-natural supplement to help you reach your health and happiness goals. I also know that with my life coaching certification, I can help you discover your purpose, learn to dream again and move towards those dreams, help you build your business or grow in your career by setting long term goals and daily steps to move you toward your goals, overcome the hurdles that prevent you from achieving continued financial and success growth (hitting a goal and then sliding back to where you started), and truly start living the life of your dreams NOW, not in some far off future. https://www.kristybarkley.com/ Episode sponsored by: Integrated Brain Centers

Dr. Hyla Cass is nationally recognized expert and educator in integrative medicine and psychiatry. She is board-certified in psychiatry and neurology (ABPN) as well as in integrative and holistic medicine (ABIHM), She has appeared on The Dr. Oz Show, The View, numerous radio shows, and podcasts. She is the author of several popular books including: Natural Highs;, The Addicted Brain and How to Break Free;, and 8 Weeks to Vibrant Health. She prescribes specialized nutritional supplements for addiction recovery, tapering off psychiatric medication, and for enhancing mind, mood, memory and energy. Her most recent addition is her specialized line of hemp oil extract/CBD, which works in a variety of ways to enhance brain function. Dr. Cass graduated from the University of Toronto School of Medicine, interned at Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center, and completed a psychiatric residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center/UCLA School of Medicine. She is a former Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UCLA School

In this episode, Faces of TBI founder and podast host, Amy Zellmer, shares her top 10 concussion misconceptions and myths. Amy Zellmer is an award-winning author, speaker, and traumatic brain injury survivor. Addtitionally she is Editor-in-chief of The Brain Health Magazine. She is a frequent contributor to the Huffington Post and also produces a podcast series for survivors and caregivers called Faces of TBI (available on iTunes). Her first book, Life With a Traumatic Brain Injury: Finding the Road Back to Normal received a silver medal award at the Midwest Book Awards.  She travels the country to help raise awareness about this silent and invisible injury that affects 3.8 Million Americans each year. Find her book on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2gUjU1J Episode brought to you by: Integrated Brain Centers 

Dr. Bagnell has been in practice for 31 years in South Florida. He has a personal history with a family member who suffered a brain injury in the 70's which is one factors that motivates him to help others recover and families navigate the difficulties of brain injury recovery. He has developed a unique Brain Resilience Camp in which he combines land and water based neuroscience activities with dolphins to enhance brain recovery. www.bagnellbraincenter.com Episode brought to you by: Integrated Brain Centers

Jodi Sternoff Cohen is a bestselling author, award-winning journalist, functional practitioner and founder of Vibrant Blue Oils, where she has combined her training in nutritional therapy and aromatherapy to create unique proprietary blends of organic and wild-crafted essential oils. She has helped over 50,000 clients heal from brain related challenges, including anxiety, insomnia, and autoimmunity. For the past ten years, she has lectured at wellness centers, conferences, and corporations on brain health, essential oils, stress, and detoxification. She has been seen in The New York Times, Wellness Mama, Elephant Journal and numerous publications. Her website, vibrantblueoils.com, is visited by over 300,000 natural health seekers every year, and she has rapidly become a top resource for essential oils education on the Internet today. https://vibrantblueoils.com/ brought to you by Integrated Brain Centers

Jennifer is the Founder & CEO of entertainment news platform, Press Pass LA. She also launched PPLA Social + PR to provide clients with services in public relations, social media, branding, digital marketing and experiential events. Jennifer has over 17 years of experience in the entertainment and communications industry. Her career spans work in TV and film development & production, talent management and senior positions at top PR and creative agencies including Jones Social PR and Rogers and Cowan. She has worked with both consumer and B2B clients in entertainment, lifestyle, healthcare, politics, and technology. PPLA offers the combined knowledge of traditional public relations, digital media, content creation and branding under one roof. At her core, Jennifer is a storyteller and seeks clients whose stories resonate with her. https://www.presspassla.com/ episode brought to you by Integrated Brain Centers

JULIANNA HARPINE was a gymnast since she was a child. Several concussions caused severe headaches and pain, such that she was ready to take her own life. She describesthe feeling of two cinder blocks constantly banging on her head. Julianna was able to return to school and finish her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Belmost University in Nashville, Tn.. She nowresides inPA. She is a cast member of Quiet Explosions: Healing the Brain available for rent on Amazon. Episode brought to you by: Integrated Brain Centers 

ANDREW MARR, Sergeant First Class & Special Forces Green Beret, is the Co-Founder of the Warrior Angels Foundation, and co-author of Tales from the Blast Factory. His two tours in Afghanistan left him with PTSD and TBI's from the blast trauma, as he was a breacher blowing up buildings with explosives. He is currently off all pharmaceutical medications and is completely sober. He is a cast member of Quiet Explosions: Healing the Brain avaiable for rent on Amazon. Episode brought to you by: Integrated Brain Centers

Vanessa is a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and best-selling author of the book Bounce Back: Reclaim Your Life After a Concussion. She shifted from a career in education to holistic health and coaching after her own experience with a traumatic brain injury. Vanessa coaches people who are working to rebuild their lives after concussion through her Bounce Back program in which she compassionately guides survivors through the process to feel healthy, whole, capable and confident again. She lives in Toronto, Canada with her husband and three teenagers who are all looking forward to the days when we can travel again! www.vanessawoodburn.ca Find her book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3e9z8Lw Episode brought to you by Integrated Brain Centers

KEVIN FLIKE, Special Forces Engineer assigned to the 1st Special Forces Group and deployed to the Philippines, Thailand and twice to Afghanistan was shot and almost died. The severe pain he endured and the tragedy of not having the use of his leg caused severe PTSD. Kevin went back to school and got his MBA at MIT and Harvard and completely surprised his wife. He now has his life back and resides in Boston, MA. He is a cast member of Quiet Explosions: Healing the Brain available for rent on Amazon.  Episode brought to you by: Integrated Brain Centers

JERRI SHER is a 2-time EMMY Award-winning filmmaker. A member of the DGA since 1998, she has completed 22 film and television projects. LIVE LIFE (healing through alternative medicine) the 12-part TV series has just been bought by Discovery Communications and will air in 2020. Her short film STEP UP is part of a presentation SANTA MONICA CARES which she created for City/TV Santa Monica and the Director’s Guild of America and garnered her the EMMYS. She is the director/producer of Quiet Explosions: Healing the Brain ... available for rent on Amazon. Episode brought to you by; Integrated Brain Centers

ALAN SHER was in prolonged surgery at the age of 50, undergoing a quadruple bypass after a severe heart attack. He lost his short term memory and had brain impairment being in surgery for 8+ hours (the brain did not get enough oxygen). He is also a cast member of Quiet Explosions: Healing the Brain ... available for rent on Amazon. Episode brought to you by Integrated Brain Centers

Billy McLaughlin is recognized internationally as a world-class guitarist, Emmy Award winning composer and inspirational keynote speaker who has appeared on Billboard’s Top-Ten Chart. Previously signed to Virgin Records’ Narada label, McLaughlin has 14 CD releases, 3 National Campus Entertainer of the Year Awards*, 5 Minnesota Music Awards and his decades of national concert touring earned him the Hall of Fame Achievement Award*. But in 1999 McLaughlin vanished from sight as his career crumbled due to a little-known neuro-muscular disorder called Focal Dystonia. After suffering several years without a cure or even a diagnosis, this right-handed guitarist embarked on an unlikely attempt to regain his career by re-learning his instrument….left-handed! His remarkable comeback is in the KPBS (San Diego) produced 2013 Emmy Award winning live concert program called Starry Night – Billy McLaughlin with Orchestra Nova highlighting McLaughlin’s extraordinary talent as both guitarist and international inspiration

MARK RYPIEN was the Super Bowl XXVI MVP winner and quarterback for the WashingtonRedskins. After a stellar career playing football Rypien suffered severe traumatic brain injury and PTSD. He is one of the cast of the movie Quiet Explosions: Healing the Brain available for rent on Amazon. Episode sponsored by: Integrated Brain Centers

In September 2012, celebrity Nutrition and Fitness Expert JJ Virgin got the call that every parent dreads: her 16-year-old son, Grant, had been the victim of a horrific hit-and-run. His injuries were so severe and his chances of survival so slim that doctors told his family to let Grant die. JJ decided to stop listening to the odds and start expecting miracles instead. Warrior Mom tells the moving story of JJ, Grant, and their community as they made the journey from tragedy to healing. This powerful and uplifting memoir offers you an intimate look into the heart and mind of a mother battling for both her son and her own future, plus the lessons she learned that are crucial to a healthy, resilient mindset. If you’ve ever struggled with anxiety or indecision or wondered how to hold onto hope in the face of a crisis, this inspiring book will help you define what it takes to stay strong and positive. Find out the pivotal moments in JJ’s past that helped her make the tough calls, plus the insight she gained from

Kathryn Bertine built her professional cycling career as a three-time Caribbean Champion, six-time national champion of St. Kitts and Nevis (SKN) and five-year veteran of professional cycling, who rode with UCI domestic and World Tour teams Colavita, Wiggle-Honda, BMW, and Cylance Pro Cycling. Off the bike, she has been an ESPN contributor and senior editor for ESPNW and author of three nonfiction books, All the Sundays Yet to Come (Little, Brown), As Good As Gold (ESPN/RandomHouse), and The Road Less Taken (Triumph Books). As an advocate for equality in women’s sports, Bertine started the social activism movement Le Tour Entier in an effort to bring parity to women’s professional road cycling, starting with the Tour de France. She and her team succeeded, and the women's field was included in 2014 with the addition of La Course by Tour de France. Her award-winning documentary, HALF THE ROAD: The passion, pitfalls and power of women’s professional cycling gives a glimpse into the trials women face in this spor

Dr. Mallory Fox is a native Phoenician & business owner of Foxy FIT where she helps busy people make time for self care through mindful movement. Mallory loves to use her educational background as a Doctor of Health Science to bring evidence-based programming to her clients. She is also passionate about giving back to her community, learning new skills, and raising awareness of traumatic brain injury. After experiencing a TBI in 2018, Mallory's life changed completely. Today she strives to help others foster resilience and increase understanding. Most importantly, to bring HOPE. One way that Mallory gives back to her community is through a FREE mindful minute texting service to help people incorporate one minute of mindfulness a day with a daily text to reduce stress and increase resilience. Text MINDFUL to 480-531-9810 to join! https://www.befoxyfit.com episode brought to you by Integrated Brain Centers

Dawn F. Landry is an award-winning and respected business professional. She has spent over half of her 27-year career in Houston's corporate real estate industry, excelling in business development and marketing leadership positions within the region's largest economic development organization, as well as international commercial construction companies. In February 2017, Dawn founded Authentizity, LLC, as an independent B2B growth strategist and a Gallup-Certified CliftonStrengths® Coach to provide consulting, training, and coaching services that optimize technical teams' engagement and productivity. www.dawnflandry.com If you're enjoying the podcast series, consider supporting us on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/amyzellmer episode brought to you by Integrated Brain Centers