Brain Injury Connector

Reggie Hubbard (@oreggieglobal/@activepeaceyoga) has done many things, but is most proud of being a caring human, a stroke survivor, teacher/wisdom steward, strategist, organizer, spiritual advisor, minister of sound and devoted seeker of truth, compassion, health, well-being and justice for all. Through Active Peace, he teaches all walks of life through wisdom, movement, meditation and sound, ways to cultivate well-being as a foundation rather than an afterthought. Reggie considers himself a global citizen, but spends most of his time in the Maryland/Washington DC area.   #5 Thoughts Friday - Exclusive, Education, and Eisntein   For more information you can visit www.biamd.org or call the free helpline at 1-800-221-6443.   Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute endorsement of treatments, individuals, or programs which appear herein. Any external links on the website are provided for the visitor’s convenience; once you click on any of these links you are leaving the BIAMD website. BIAMD has no control over and is not responsible for the nature, content, and availability of those sites.  

This episode includes a personal account of suicide.  We understand this may be difficult and potentially trigerring.  Please proiritze your well being when choosing to listen. If you are struggling or need someone to talk to USA & Canada: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (Call or Text 988) Consider adding: Crisis Text Line (Text HOME to 741741 in the US/Canada, 85258 in the UK) International Listeners: Mention searching for "crisis line [country name]" or link to a global directory like https://findahelpline.com/ or https://www.befrienders.org/ in your show notes.   Pete is 62 yrs old.   He has worked as a correctional officer,  instructor in a police academy, and finished his career as a Environmental Crimes Investigator.   He's a Ffrmer bodybuilder, baseball player, and coach.  He suffered a TBI on a Segway accident almost 4 yrs ago.  He has many struggles from that accident.   He has, with the help of some great Dr.'s, overcome and adapted to " shortcomings".  He has worked very hard to get to the point he is now.  He still says that he has issues t0o deal with forever, but he has adapted how to work around it.   #5 Thoughts Friday - Respect, Recover, and Relationships   For more information you can visit www.biamd.org or call the free helpline at 1-800-221-6443.   Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute endorsement of treatments, individuals, or programs which appear herein. Any external links on the website are provided for the visitor’s convenience; once you click on any of these links you are leaving the BIAMD website. BIAMD has no control over and is not responsible for the nature, content, and availability of those sites.

Ashley M Biggs describes herself as ... "An expert in driving brand visibility and engagement through innovative digital marketing strategies and SEO optimization aimed at enhancing web traffic and page rankings. Proficient in analyzing market trends and consumer behaviors to tailor campaigns to boost consumer interest and business impact. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge communications solutions and achieve critical business objectives. Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, adept at building consensus and fostering relationships at all organizational levels to ensure unified brand messaging and team alignment. Excel at craftingcompelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences and maximize stakeholder value." We just think she's cool.   She also does a great job at the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled  #5 Thoughts Friday - Winter, Watch, and Words For more information you can visit www.biamd.org or call the free helpline at 1-800-221-6443.   Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute endorsement of treatments, individuals, or programs which appear herein. Any external links on the website are provided for the visitor’s convenience; once you click on any of these links you are leaving the BIAMD website. BIAMD has no control over and is not responsible for the nature, content, and availability of those sites.

1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East is the largest healthcare workers union in the United States, representing 10,000 members across Maryland in hospitals, long term care facilities, and Federally Qualified Health Centers. Brige Dumais (they/them) is the Political Coordinator for the Maryland/DC region of 1199SEIU. They started their career with 1199SEIU in 2017 and have been a leader in several victorious campaigns including the Fight for $15, the Medical Debt Protection Act, and the Trans Health Equity Act. Brige is also a co-leader of 1199's unionwide member political education and leadership development team. Loraine Arikat is the senior policy analyst with 199 SEIU and facilitates the Caring Across Maryland coalition, a group of care workers. Ruth Carlock a Support Services Case Manager for the Brain Injury Assocaition of Maryland. #5 Thoughts Friday - Palace, Pilot, and Program For more information you can visit www.biamd.org or call the free helpline at 1-800-221-6443.   Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute endorsement of treatments, individuals, or programs which appear herein. Any external links on the website are provided for the visitor’s convenience; once you click on any of these links you are leaving the BIAMD website. BIAMD has no control over and is not responsible for the nature, content, and availability of those sites.

Carol was crossing the street when she was 18 years old (1978), and was hit by a car.  She had two shattered legs, broken pelvis, fractured skull and a severe coma.  She was in a coma for 14 days.  In traction for her legs for 2 months, they focused on her injured legs but didn't focus on her injured brain.  According to Carol, "It just wasn't done at that time." She took one semester off then started college - she could read a book but she didn't understand the words.  She almost flunked out of college but slowly she taught herself how to learn again.  One step at a time.  She earned one bachelors degree, an MBA and MA in international business, and she never gave up.  She Never Give up on Her Dreams. After college she moved to San Francisco, and the challenges of corporate America were much different than those in college.  She had to figure out how to deal with her injured memory and figure out how to respond on her feet and work in a business.  It took her years of struggle, but she finally started writing everything down after it happened, and that helped with her memory issues. She had been a top student in high school prior to my accident, but life was much more challenging after my brain injury.  She never gave up, though, and faced and overcame each challenge as it occurred. She got married, she and her husband raised three daughters, and she worked in finance for 40 years.   She is now retired and she is a part of Bridging the Gap traumatic brain injury support group for survivors, and has written an anthology of positive stories entitled Recognizing the Hero Within (32 stories, available on Amazon).  It started out as a collection of brain injury survivor stories, but she then broadened it to include other stories that would also be good for the general public. She is focusing on giving back and helping others in my retirement.  "We are all here to help one another" says Carol. #5 Thoughts Friday - Sage, Self, and Snowflakes For more information you can visit www.biamd.org or call the free helpline at 1-800-221-6443.   Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute endorsement of treatments, individuals, or programs which appear herein. Any external links on the website are provided for the visitor’s convenience; once you click on any of these links you are leaving the BIAMD website. BIAMD has no control over and is not responsible for the nature, content, and availability of those sites.

Retired meteorologist. Worked many years at NWS and NOAA, retired as Chief Meteorologist USDA. Currently study weather and human health. For more information about Al Peterlin, please use the below links.   Instagram TikTok Youtube Soundloud   #5 Thoughts Friday - November, Newnan, and New   For more information you can visit www.biamd.org or call the free helpline at 1-800-221-6443.   Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute endorsement of treatments, individuals, or programs which appear herein. Any external links on the website are provided for the visitor’s convenience; once you click on any of these links you are leaving the BIAMD website. BIAMD has no control over and is not responsible for the nature, content, and availability of those sites.

Samantha Adams is the Nurse Manager for The Shock Trauma's Center, State Designated, Neurotrauma Center, including Neurotrauma Critical Care and Neurotrauma Intermediate Care units, providing holistic & multidisciplinary care to patients suffering from significant traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries. Through collaboration, teamwork, and patient/family engagement, patients are supported with the utmost scientific and medical technologies setting best practice standards with innovation and research.  Sam has a family/personal and professional connection that has opened her eyes and her passion to serve individuals with a brain injury. She appreciates the truth that "if you met one person with a brain injury, then you have met one person with a brain injury". This conceptual injury that affects every person differently has brought her passion to support and educate our community and care providers to ensure a better understanding and ultimately better support/compassionate care for individuals living with a brain injury & their family/friends.  Samantha lives in Joppa MD and when she is not working enjoys ALL OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES! She loves camping in the wilderness, kayaking, hiking, gem/mineral hunting. All music, listening, playing the piano, or drumming a beat on her kitchen table. Sam has a great love for animals – from her beautiful flock of chickens, rabbit named Keven, to a wonderful German Shepherd named Super Nova Scotia.    #5Thoughts Friday: Sandy, State, and Scientist   For more information you can visit www.biamd.org or call the free helpline at 1-800-221-6443.   Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute endorsement of treatments, individuals, or programs which appear herein. Any external links on the website are provided for the visitor’s convenience; once you click on any of these links you are leaving the BIAMD website. BIAMD has no control over and is not responsible for the nature, content, and availability of those sites.

Cody Ridenour was born in Baltimore, Maryland. On June 8th in La Jolla CA, he went for a hike and everything he knew would forever change. He suffered a very severe TBI.  The second year post accident it was put on his heart to write a book about his life.   Link to his book on Amazon   Cody on Instagram    #5 Thoughts Friday: Herling, Health, and Halloween     For more information you can visit www.biamd.org or call the free helpline at 1-800-221-6443.   Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute endorsement of treatments, individuals, or programs which appear herein. Any external links on the website are provided for the visitor’s convenience; once you click on any of these links you are leaving the BIAMD website. BIAMD has no control over and is not responsible for the nature, content, and availability of those sites.

Amy Zellmer is Editor-in-chief of Midwest YOGA Magazine, and an award-winning author, and keynote speaker. In 2014 Amy suffered a life-changing traumatic brain injury (TBI) after a slip and fall on black ice. Since then, she has published six books that focus on TBI issues, and created the Not Invisible awareness campaign in 2019. Amy has a passion to spread the message that yoga is for every BODY, regardless of size or ability, and a mission to raise awareness about the devastating consequences of TBI. Amy's Instagram - @amyzellmer Amy's Facebook - @amyzellmer Amy's YouTube - @amyzellmerwanderlust Amy's Website - www.facesoftbi.com Amy's Podcast - facesoftbi.com/podcast-series    #5 Thoughts Friday - Producer, Perfection, and PTSD   For more information you can visit www.biamd.org or call the free helpline at 1-800-221-6443.   Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute endorsement of treatments, individuals, or programs which appear herein. Any external links on the website are provided for the visitor’s convenience; once you click on any of these links you are leaving the BIAMD website. BIAMD has no control over and is not responsible for the nature, content, and availability of those sites.

Kelly Tuttle joined the “head injury survivors club” (as she described it) in 2015, the night another car pulled in front of her as she was driving. It wasn’t until three months later that she realized something was seriously wrong. Kelly’s traumatic brain injury (TBI) marked the beginning of a new life and personal journey of self-rediscovery.   A neurology nurse practitioner, Kelly has a front-row seat to observe patients struggling with many of the same things she experienced in her recovery. She strives to share her coping strategies and tools and help them continue to work and study while they heal. Kelly also wants TBI patients to know there is hope. She got better, and they can too.   Kelly is a member of the California Association for Nurse Practitioners, the California Association of Nurses/National Nurse United, and the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International. She earned her master of science in nursing from Gonzaga University and her bachelor of science in nursing from California State University, Fresno.   A longtime martial arts student, Kelly has a second-degree black belt in kenpō karate and a blue belt in Brazilian jujitsu. She is also an obsessed knitter without enough storage space for her yarn and a lover of adult coloring books and pencils. www.KellyTuttle.org   #5 Thoughts Friday - Dolly, Durable, and Drug   For more information you can visit www.biamd.org or call the free helpline at 1-800-221-6443.   Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute endorsement of treatments, individuals, or programs which appear herein. Any external links on the website are provided for the visitor’s convenience; once you click on any of these links you are leaving the BIAMD website. BIAMD has no control over and is not responsible for the nature, content, and availability of those sites.

Lakeisha Mixon is a Social Worker with the University of Maryland, School of Medicine.  Join us as we learn about her and the Maryland Young Stroke Program.   You can learn more about the Maryland Young Stroke Center HERE   https://govappointments.maryland.gov info@biamd.org   #5 Thoughts Friday - Patients, Path, and Pavese   For more information you can visit www.biamd.org or call the free helpline at 1-800-221-6443.   Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute endorsement of treatments, individuals, or programs which appear herein. Any external links on the website are provided for the visitor’s convenience; once you click on any of these links you are leaving the BIAMD website. BIAMD has no control over and is not responsible for the nature, content, and availability of those sites.

Maureen Scarboro is a CRNP from Shock Trauma.  She is also a member of the Brain Injury Association of Maryland Board.  Join us as we learn how she came to be so involved and why she does it.   More information about Shock trauma can be found here.   #5 Thoughts Friday: Connections, Carolyn, and Cinco de Mayo   For more information you can visit www.biamd.org or call the free helpline at 1-800-221-6443.   Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute endorsement of treatments, individuals, or programs which appear herein. Any external links on the website are provided for the visitor’s convenience; once you click on any of these links you are leaving the BIAMD website. BIAMD has no control over and is not responsible for the nature, content, and availability of those sites.

Victor is 6th Year Bioengineering PhD at the University of Pennsylvania in the Cullen Lab, affiliated with the Center for Neurotrauma, Neurodegeneration and Restoration at the CMJC Veterans Hospital and UPenn’s Center for Brain Injury and Repair. Correction, he has graduated and has his PhD. He is also the Co-Founder and Associate Director for the Penn Psychedelics Collaborative, a multi-school consortium of faculty, researchers, clinicians, and graduate students dedicated to research, education and community engagement in the psychedelic field. He is also a Co-Founder and Advisor for the Intercollegiate Psychedelics Network, a non-profit organization developing students into the next generation of diverse and interdisciplinary leaders in the psychedelic ecosystem. He’s written and spoken on the potential of psychedelics as holistic therapeutics for traumatic brain injury.   Bedside to bench: the outlook for psychedelic research   Contact information mentioned in the podcast include: vacero@seas.upenn.edu cero.7@osu.edu Victor's Twitter www.firesideproject.org www.dancesafe.org www.PennPsychedelicsCollaborative.org www.PhilaDelic.org   For more information you can visit www.biamd.org or call the free helpline at 1-800-221-6443.   Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute endorsement of treatments, individuals, or programs which appear herein. Any external links on the website are provided for the visitor’s convenience; once you click on any of these links you are leaving the BIAMD website. BIAMD has no control over and is not responsible for the nature, content, and availability of those sites.

John Wood is an artist living and working in Detroit, Michigan. John was diagnosed with a memory impairment and retired from teaching in 2014 at the age of 45. He has volunteered extensively with organizations worldwide that promote the arts in dementia care. John lives with his wife Carol and their son Julian.   #5 Thoughts Friday: Covid, Connectivity, and Combat   For more information you can visit www.biamd.org or call the free helpline at 1-800-221-6443.   Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute endorsement of treatments, individuals, or programs which appear herein. Any external links on the website are provided for the visitor’s convenience; once you click on any of these links you are leaving the BIAMD website. BIAMD has no control over and is not responsible for the nature, content, and availability of those sites.

Walter was born and raised in Kearny, New Jersey, a suburb of New York City with a population of about 60,000. He liked everything about the town and Kearny High School. The town was ethnically diverse, as was Kearny High School. He did reasonably well academically and played basketball and baseball all four years. One day a nurse came up to him and told him about a mentoring program offered by the Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey. After a training session, he became Sandy’s mentor along with five others. After 20 years he is still helping Sandy, who is now 59. What does a mentor do? Mentors try to get the survivor as many benefits possible — housing, Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, etc. Walter introduces activities like handicapped horseback riding, joining a support group, finding work opportunities, etc. He always helps them set goals that include gaining as much independence as possible. He takes each of the survivors he mentors out to lunch at least once a week. When he became a mentor, he decided to learn as much as he could about brain injury. He joined a support group, read books, and subscribed to magazines. He has leaned much in the last 20 years but continue to learn. He wrote and published two books (Brain Injury: Living a Productive Life After a Stroke or Traumatic Brain Injury & Stroke: Promising Research that Could Change Your Life) and currently publishes a free online magazine called Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Life Magazine. (You can subscribe by emailing him at satbilmagazine@gmail.com.) Over the years he has mentored many survivors. Some have died, some have moved, and some have moved on and continued their journeys on their own. Every one of them has learned to make the most of their lives with a just a little help from him. He is currently mentoring five survivors, and after 20 years he still enjoy his role as a mentor.   Brain Injury Peer Visitor Association Webiste - here #5 Thoughts Friday: Harris, Human, and Harriet   For more information you can visit www.biamd.org or call the free helpline at 1-800-221-6443.   Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute endorsement of treatments, individuals, or programs which appear herein. Any external links on the website are provided for the visitor’s convenience; once you click on any of these links you are leaving the BIAMD website. BIAMD has no control over and is not responsible for the nature, content, and availability of those sites.

Durga Roy is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Medical Director of the Johns Hopkins Neuropsychiatry and Brain Injury Clinic, and Head Injury Outpatient Psychiatric Day Program. She is the Director of Education for the Johns Hopkins Psychiatry Internship and the Director for the Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Fellowship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She is board-certified in general adult psychiatry, and consult-liaison psychiatry and behavioral neurology/neuropsychiatry. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications focused on neuropsychiatric outcomes after traumatic brain injury. Her area of research interest focuses on predictors of psychiatric outcomes after traumatic brain injury, the neurobiology of depression after traumatic brain injury and the study of prognostic markers for depressive symptoms after traumatic brain injury using resting-state functional neuroimaging techniques.   Dr Durga Roy's Clinic Information   Dr Durga Roy's Grand Rounds Presentation at JHU on YouTube   5 Thoughts Friday: Discovered, Department, and Disliked   For more information you can visit www.biamd.org or call the free helpline at 1-800-221-6443.   Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute endorsement of treatments, individuals, or programs which appear herein. Any external links on the website are provided for the visitor’s convenience; once you click on any of these links you are leaving the BIAMD website. BIAMD has no control over and is not responsible for the nature, content, and availability of those sites.

Aaron Avila had a Brain Aneurysm rupture on September 17, 2010, and after surviving certain death from the aneurysm, two weeks later, he suffered a stroke. Stroke symptoms include F-Face drooping A-Arm weakness S-Slurred Speech T-Time Equals Brain Loss so call 911 FAST! Other symptoms may include difficulties with walking, balance issues. If you have any questions, email him at aaronavila.stroketv@gmail.com   Aaron's Facebook Page - Second Chance Stroke Survivor   Stroke TV Media on YouTube   5 Thoughts Friday: Surveys, Scientists, and Stroke   For more information you can visit www.biamd.org or call the free helpline at 1-800-221-6443.   Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute endorsement of treatments, individuals, or programs which appear herein. Any external links on the website are provided for the visitor’s convenience; once you click on any of these links you are leaving the BIAMD website. BIAMD has no control over and is not responsible for the nature, content, and availability of those sites.

In 2012, after Laura Morgan earned her master’s in Speech-language Pathology, she started her clinical fellowship in Frederick, Maryland. Halfway through the fellowship, Laura was a buckled passenger in a serious motor vehicle accident. She sustained a moderate-severe brain injury in the accident, but as a result of the long rehab process, gained a unique perspective on head injury as a Certified Brain Injury Specialist for the field of Speech Pathology. Laura has shared her clinical reflections from being both a provider and a recipient of this discipline in articles and over thirty multimedia presentations. She loves working with individuals and leading groups for adult survivors of Traumatic Brain Injury, desiring to inspire and assist others in discovering hope after brain injury.   Laura's Instagram - HERE Laura's website - HERE   5 Thoughts Friday: Maria, Mind, and Mia   For more information you can visit www.biamd.org or call the free helpline at 1-800-221-6443.   Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute endorsement of treatments, individuals, or programs which appear herein. Any external links on the website are provided for the visitor’s convenience; once you click on any of these links you are leaving the BIAMD website. BIAMD has no control over and is not responsible for the nature, content, and availability of those sites.

Richard D. Zorowitz, M.D. is a graduate of the Tulane University School of Medicine.  He completed an internship in internal medicine at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, NY, and a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Northwestern University, IL.  He is board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spinal Cord Injury Medicine, and Brain Injury Medicine. Dr. Zorowitz focuses his clinical activities on the rehabilitation of stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and other neurological conditions.  He specializes in the management of spasticity, including oral medications, botulinum toxin injections, and intrathecal baclofen.  His research activities focus on stroke rehabilitation, including motor recovery, hemiplegic shoulder pain, dysphagia, spasticity, pseudobulbar affect, and functional outcomes.   5 Thoughts Friday: Learning, Lost, and Lao   For more information you can visit www.biamd.org or call the free helpline at 1-800-221-6443.   Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute endorsement of treatments, individuals, or programs which appear herein. Any external links on the website are provided for the visitor’s convenience; once you click on any of these links you are leaving the BIAMD website. BIAMD has no control over and is not responsible for the nature, content, and availability of those sites.

Luke Johnson sustained a TBI in a car accident in May 1989. He was 19. After years of refusing to acknowledge any limitations due to the brain injury, he is coming to terms with increasingly common challenges - short term memory problems and multiple job losses are among the most frustrating symptoms he is experiencing.   5 Thoughts Friday: Hyperbaric, Happiness, and Hanson   For more information you can visit www.biamd.org or call the free helpline at 1-800-221-6443.   Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute endorsement of treatments, individuals, or programs which appear herein. Any external links on the website are provided for the visitor’s convenience; once you click on any of these links you are leaving the BIAMD website. BIAMD has no control over and is not responsible for the nature, content, and availability of those sites.