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17Feb 2020 by Drew Niemann

052: Resiliency

Resiliency seems to be a common thread among many warriors. What's common? Welcome to A BATTLE WITHIN, Episode 052 Today on A BATTLE WITHIN, we explore Resiliency. We explore this word and it's practice as one tries to heal. We talk about Terry's strategies and her role models in this arena as well as building a support system. Episode Notes & Resources: Notes- Common DenominatorWhat is Resiliency?Positive Change Over TimeTerry Has Good Thoughts!Terry is Very Good Laughing at HerselfWhen It's Not EasyBuilding A Support SystemTerry's Mentor on the TBI FrontWashing the HairGrief vs, ResilienceCandace Gantt Resources- Headstrong BookBrain Line ArticleSage Journal ArticleEverything is Figureoutable Please note that Terry and Drew are not medical professionals nor should their perspectives be taken as medical advice. Click Here to see disclaimer. Some of the links and resources…

14Feb 2020 by Drew Niemann

This is Me!

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https://www.facebook.com/AsapSCIENCE/videos/1233653023432392/?t=0 ***Originally posted by Terry on Facebook and slightly edited for this format*** This is me. This is brain injuries. My brain processes differently now. Most people are really wonderful and patient with me . And I love them for that! Some people get frustrated which just makes it worse for me. Those people are not my tribe. I suspect those people are either having a bad day themselves or they do not get brain injuries. And every brain injury is unique which makes it even harder to understand. Drew Niemann and I are working to try to bring more awareness to others because everyone will encounter someone with a brain injury in their life time. Our podcast is not just for brain injury survivors and their loved ones. It is…

10Feb 2020 by Drew Niemann

051: Headstrong -Joanne Silver Jones

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Author Joanne Silver Jones tells us about her injury and memoir Headstrong Welcome to A BATTLE WITHIN, Episode 051 Today on A BATTLE WITHIN, we get to have a chat with author and former college professor, Joanne Silver Jones. Joanne was in Washington D.C. a few nights before the Inauguration of President Obama back in January 2009. She was there to attend. Unfortunately she never made it. Shorty after arriving that night changed her life forever. We learn a little about the bone chilling experience Joanne was forced to go through beginning that winter evening, some of the aftermath, and what lead her to publishing her book- Headstrong- Surviving a Traumatic Brain Injury 10 years later. Episode Notes & Resources: Notes- Evening In January 2009Recovery and Putting A New Life TogetherFind the Perpetrator?PTSD a Real…

07Feb 2020 by Drew Niemann

Live Support Group Announced!

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If you are a PCS/TBI warrior or caregiver/support person in the Lancaster, Pa. area then this is for you! Heck, who are we kidding, you can come from anywhere. We don't care. You are all welcome! We are so excited to announce this news! With the help of Dr. Sonja Powers and Kyle Sherman (podcast guests on episode 23 ) we put a lot of hard and heart work into planning a caregiver/warrior run support group. It is a group built by and run by TBI warriors and their loved ones. We truly hope it will be a blessing to the PCS /TBI community for years to come. Meetings: The 3rd Tuesday of each month - Starting February 18th Location: 9 West Willow Rd, - Willow Street, Pa. 17584 Time: 7pm to 8…

03Feb 2020 by Drew Niemann

050: Terry’s Takes 4.0

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The latest where we discuss friendships, the gifts and Misophonia Welcome to A BATTLE WITHIN, Episode 050 Today on A BATTLE WITHIN, we sit down to for another installment of Terry's Takes. If you haven't listened to these episodes before, this is where Drew brings up 3 topics to Terry around Post Concussion Syndrome and/or Traumatic Brain Injuries in general. Terry offers her candid off the cuff responses to how she may feel or see the topic. Today's installment investigates making friends after experiencing a TBI with PCS, Gifts from having the experience, and Misophonia- which is an acute reaction to sound. Episode Notes & Resources: Notes- Where Do Your Friends Come From Now?Meet UpFilling the BucketFinding Your FootingDon't LingeringFeeling Liberated! Be Kind Resources- Friendship ArticleThe Energy Bus BookHarvard Misophonia ArticleWebMd Misophonia Article Please note that Terry…

27Jan 2020 by Drew Niemann

049: Finding Purpose Jessy and Chris Munch

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Jessy and Chris talk about turning a TBI into a purpose Welcome to A BATTLE WITHIN, Episode 49 Today on A BATTLE WITHIN, we chat with Jessy and Chris Munch. Jessy is a listener and has been following along on Instagram. Jessy and Chris are out of the Portland, Oregon area and found themselves dealing with Jessy's head injury within their first year of marriage in May 2018. We look into what happened, how the recovery is going and what some of what they have done to accommodate all the sudden and unexpected changes in their lives. The adaption continues as Jessy works diligently at the healing to this day with Chris by her side. Chris offers some of his perspectives as the spouse and very much the caregiver as well. As we…

20Jan 2020 by Drew Niemann

048: Filter? What Filter?

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Terry and Drew discuss the loss of filters after injury and how to handle. Welcome to A BATTLE WITHIN, Episode 48 Today on A BATTLE WITHIN, Terry and Drew explore the fact that many who are experiencing Post Concussion Syndrome basically lose their filters. Terry and Drew also pass along some of their experiences and insights with this. It has certainly been part of the process in the Niemann household. Learning how to harness it is critical. Episode Notes & Resources: Notes- It is Liberating3 FiltersThe Beat DownIs Terry Comfortable Now?1st World ProblemsGifts ReceivedWhen the Filter is ThinHarness It! Please note that Terry and Drew are not medical professionals nor should their perspectives be taken as medical advice. Click Here to see disclaimer. Some of the links and resources provided are affiliate links, which means…

13Jan 2020 by Drew Niemann

047: TBI Warriors Victor and Roxana

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TBI Warrior Foundation Founders Tell Their Story. Welcome to A BATTLE WITHIN, Episode 47 Today on A BATTLE WITHIN, we offer the conversation we had with Sgt. Victor Medina and Dr. Roxana Delgado of the TBI Warrior Foundation out of San Antonio, Texas. It truly was an honor to have them on the program. If you been listening up until this point, you know we have brought up the fact that many of our soldiers are fighting in the arena of Traumatic Brain Injuries as well. Head injuries have become the notable injury of war during our conflicts in the Middle East. According to the U.S. Department of Defense, as of this recording, over 350,000 of our warriors have sustained a Traumatic Brain Injury in these conflicts. These injuries also lead to an array…

06Jan 2020 by Drew Niemann

046: Goal Setting and Strategies

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A discussion on setting up successful goals Welcome to A BATTLE WITHIN, Episode 046 Today on A BATTLE WITHIN, Terry and Drew explore Goal Setting. It seemed appropriate as this recording happened on New Year's Eve and people are generally considering goals and "New Year Resolutions and goals" They review some of the aspirations, goal setting results and lessons learned that Terry had from the previous year and what's the approach going forward. Setting goals in the TBI/PCS community can be quite different than the traditional setting, so we will hit on some of those specifics from our perspectives as well. Terry and Drew also pass along some insights and strategies that may be helpful to you as you lay out your goals in the new year. This includes for the people…

30Dec 2019 by Drew Niemann

045: TBI Restart -Kevin McDonald-Part 2

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TBI Restart and Other Advocacy Initiatives Kevin is Involved in is Discussed Today. Welcome to A BATTLE WITHIN, Episode 45 Today on A BATTLE WITHIN, Terry and Drew pick up on the conversation with Kevin McDonald that was started in last weeks episode. Terry and Drew dig in deep with Kevin about his great organization, Restart Your Life/Renew Your Mind - a 501c organization that he has started in order to help those affected by the invisible injury. We touch on much of the programming and services it offers and what he hopes it becomes in the future. Aside from this, we explore his advocacy efforts at both the state and federal levels, his advising with the Department of Health and the partnerships he is currently developing to bring more resources to those affected by Traumatic…