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06Jul 2020 by Drew Niemann

072: Student Athletes and Concussion Awareness

We Review Some Things to Be Aware of with Student Athletes Hello Warriors! Welcome to A BATTLE WITHIN, Episode 072 Today we look at high school sports as it pertains to concussions, awareness and recovery. A recent robust study came out which serves to be the foundation for the conversation. We promise that some of the statistics will surprise you! Not to worry, we pass along some good resources to help you and your student athletes along the way. Episode Notes & Resources: Notes- Dig In Son!The Statistics of High School SportsDr. Wellington Hsu Lead the Study Changes in Rules to HelpLesser of Two Evils Scaring A Lot of Parents AwayWhy Play Sports? Helmets Do Not Prevent Concussions!Second Impact Syndrome (SIS)Most Heal QuicklyDay One Blow Up Tuned In DoctorsIt's a Business Decision Resources- New Study ArticleMouth…

29Jun 2020 by Drew Niemann

071: Fear Can Be Overthrown- James Inkson

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Fear- Something James Knows All Too Well. In Light of This, He Does A Tremendously Courageous Thing. Hello Warriors and Battle Buddies! Welcome to A BATTLE WITHIN, Episode 071 Terry and Drew get to have a chat with today's guest James Inkson Stevens James hails from the southern part of England and unfortunately suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury via an assault in March 2019. As part of his healing and recovery he has gone onto making a series of YouTube videos to document his feeling, trails and wins along the way. As we get into the conversation with James you will learn amount an amazing bit of grace he afforded his attacker and his general "don't quit" outlook on things. Episode Notes & Resources: Notes- The Need To RewindSome of…

22Jun 2020 by Drew Niemann

070: Terry’s Takes 6.0

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Terry Offers Her Perspectives on Celebrating Ones Injury Date, Simplifying Chores and Travel Hello Warriors! Welcome to A BATTLE WITHIN, Episode 070 Today on A BATTLE WITHIN, Terry and Drew sit down to for another installment of Terry's Takes. If you haven't listened to these episodes before, this is where I bring up 3 topics to Terry around Post Concussion Syndrome and/or Traumatic Brain Injuries in general. Terry offers her candid immediate responses and thoughts on the topic.Today's installment investigates celebrating the "re-birth"Simplifying Household Chore, and Some Travel Tips. We also get to hear from some of the listeners on what they have to say as well! Episode Notes & Resources: Notes- Does Terry Acknowledge the Date?Is it Acceptance?What Do the Intra-Webs Have to Say?Modifications For CleaningWhere's the Middle?Taking it Back!Tools UsedMaking…

15Jun 2020 by Drew Niemann

069: Head 1st with Cody Oehm

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Why is it so Hard for Men to Disclose Their Head Injuries? Cody Offers Some Perspective from His Own Experience Hello Warriors! Welcome to A BATTLE WITHIN, Episode 069 Today on A BATTLE WITHIN, Terry and Drew will be hearing from Cody Oehm, a former Ice Hockey player from North of the Border and the founder of Head 1st Movement. An organization dedicated to helping people prioritize their mental health. We talk to Cody about his concussions and the aftermath, speaking up, and what lead him to start this new organization in the first place. As you will learn, he has a great pledge campaign coming with the backing necessary to pull it off effectively. Episode Notes & Resources: Notes- Being Intentional with MindsetCody's Journey & Junior HockeyRefraining From Social SituationsQuitting Hockey and Drinking That…

08Jun 2020 by Drew Niemann

068: Get Rid of the Clutter!

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Removing Clutter Can Be A Very Useful Activity. We Speak to Our Experiences Hello Warriors! Welcome to A BATTLE WITHIN, Episode 068 Today on A BATTLE WITHIN, we talk about will be talking about one Drew's favorite topics. Removing Clutter From Your Life. He believe it clogs up your mind just as much as your physical space. We cover some strategies and experiences we have had along these lines. Hopefully it offers some insight for you! Episode Notes & Resources: Notes- Pointing Out A ReviewWe Are OddMother Theresa QuoteTerry Was Not A HoarderDO NOT Pitch What's ImportantDefinition of Clutter Some Of The StatsI Think We Have Stuff!Digital Hoarding is a Form of OCDTerry At Times Doesn't Think About ItThe Spice Rack Getting Rid of Digital Clutter1 PasswordTerry is GuiltyThe Jail CellThe Junk Draw of Your…

01Jun 2020 by Drew Niemann

067: Covid, Concussions and Coping with Dr. Rochester

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Dr. Rochester Offers Suggestions to Navigate During These Covid- 19 Times Hello Warriors! Welcome to A BATTLE WITHIN, Episode 067 Today on A BATTLE WITHIN, we get to be hear from Dr Rochester again. If you been around for any length of time you know that he was Terry's primary doctor during her third concussion recovery/healing process. Terry and I both feel that she would not have healed to the degree she has without him. He is a Traumatic Brain Injury hero in our view. Check out episode #12 if you haven't already to learn more. This time around Dr. Rochester discusses living with PCS during these Covid-19 lockdown times. He presents some suggestions and potential strategies to help you through it all. He will always be a welcomed guest at A Battle…

25May 2020 by Drew Niemann

066: Slightly Active with Lacey Fuller

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How Does An Elite Athlete Heal? Lacey Offers Her Experiences Welcome to A BATTLE WITHIN, Episode 066 Today on A BATTLE WITHIN, we get to be hear from Lacey Fuller. Lacey is a national champion and professional volleyball player who suffered a concussion in August 2019 while playing on the beaches and still hasn't made it back yet,. But she is working diligently to get back on the courts soon. As she works through the process, Lacey has gone about documenting her journey on Instagram @slightlyActive. In an effort to aid others during their healing processes she finds out that this is also very important to her. Lacey's journey includes having to understand that healing is not a linear process, a new sense of anxiety, a lost identity and the need to find…

18May 2020 by Drew Niemann

065: The Art of Socializing

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Socializing After a Brain Injury Can Be Tough. What Are Some Strategies to Help? Welcome to A BATTLE WITHIN, Episode 065 Today on A BATTLE WITHIN, Terry and Drew sit down to discuss the Art of Socializing and how to go about it while trying to heal. We understand that things are unique in each situation, but we figured we would pass along some of the things and strategies we have used. Episode Notes & Resources: Notes- Handled Stress Prior to Brain Injury Important Part of LifeLeaning on People Differently Getting TBI EducatedThe Reality of ItHope For The Best, Prepare For The WorstKnowing the TriggersWas a lot WeakerTerry Blurts Out Exit Strategies The Early Bird SpecialExtrovert to Introvert TendenciesLetting Go Is the Wrong TermAcceptance Is A Big Part of The JourneyIt Okay To Say HellDo You Explain…

11May 2020 by Drew Niemann

064: Life with TBI-Rebecca Zitzmann

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A Candid Conversation with a Warrior and Her Caregiver Mom. Welcome to A BATTLE WITHIN, Episode 064 Welcome to A BATTLE WITHIN, Episode 064, I'm Drew Niemann.Today on A BATTLE WITHIN, Terry, My wife and the inspiration for the program and I will be hearing from Rebecca Zitzmann and her mother and caregiver Bev. Rebecca has experienced multiple head injuries over the years beginning with one in 1996 and as recent as 2014. Luckily Rebecca had a great support system through the years. Bev explains what it was like to be in her shoes as throughout the process as well. The injuries Rebecca sustained in 2014 forced her to leave her chosen profession. But today she has adapted and spends a good deal of time blogging and vlogging about her experiences. This is all done in…

04May 2020 by Drew Niemann

063: Ambiguous Loss

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A Very Real Feeling with Those Healing. What Exactly Does it Mean? Welcome to A BATTLE WITHIN, Episode 063 Today on A BATTLE WITHIN, Terry and Drew explore Ambiguous Loss. It is a very real concern on so many different levels within this community. What is it? How do you recognize it? How do you live with it are just a few of the points covered. Episode Notes & Resources: Notes- What Is ItUnfortunately We Are ExperiencedSome Additional ThoughtsIt's Bull Crap!Mourning Is DifferentGetting Past the PainFinding Acceptance AgainNot Proud Of It- Sitting with ItEssential Oils and MarijuanaMaking Friends & Get Help If NeededFind the Humor In it AllA Fake Off the Grid, Solar Power and SquirrelUnderstanding then Acceptance then New NormalThe Different Lenses Resources- Psychology Today Article Please note that Terry and Drew are not medical professionals…