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02Sep 2019 by Drew Niemann

028: The Importance of Pets

028: Terry and Drew Speak to the Value of Pets and Service Animals as Part of the Recovery Process In today's episode Terry and I explore a pets and service dogs. How having them offers benefits that have helped her in the healing process. Terry spends a good amount of time explaining what they have done to help her personally. Some of the ways include laughter, a sense of responsibility and believe it or not, pain relief. She also speaks to the Service Dog perspective, her experience in training our own dog for this and the fact that we need to do better validating and policing them in society. Remember, Terry and I are not medical professionals. We are offering and explaining our own personal experiences and perspectives. Show Notes…

26Aug 2019 by Drew Niemann

027: Vision Clarity with Dr. Collins

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027: Dr. Collins Brings Clarity to the Vision Side of Recovery from Post Concussion Syndrome. In today's episode Dr. Collins a NeuroVision Specialist explains why it is so important to get your vision tested after hitting your head, getting a concussion, or having your neck jerked. Over 70% of concussions involve vision concerns. She also talks about sports injuries and protocols, why she got into the Neurovision specialty in the first place, and why is it a struggle at times with the insurance companies. This topic and the work she does is still so grossly misunderstood or not understood at all. Please be sure to listen intently as you will get quite a bit of value out of it. In the show notes we provide website information for Dr. Collins…

19Aug 2019 by Drew Niemann

026: Smile Together with Nicole and Cheona

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026: Nicole and Cheona offer their story of recovery. They provide some insight on smiling and laughing despite the tough times. They also give some good nuggets in helping children cope. In today's episode, Nicole and Cheona offer us their story and offer us some new perspectives on recovery and being kind to yourself. Nicole was injured in a classroom and has been trying to recover for the past 5 months. We get to hear some of the obstacles faced, what the are doing to overcome and how their children are faring as well. As we all know, any injury like this affects the entire family. Despite this they talk about smiling together and laughing at yourself. Let's see what they mean. Show Notes & Resources: Slapped in the FaceBad…

14Jun 2019 by Drew Niemann

A Comeback for Every Setback

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What I have learned from 3 concussions within 3 years of each other is there will always without fail be unfair situations. But, I also learned such is life! I learned to push through because a new beginning is on the horizon if I hang in there, look for the lesson and whys, and put them to good use. I now trust that there is a comeback for every setback and a new beginning for every ending even if I can not see it in the moment. Pain has a way of blurring your vision. I doubted this each and every one of my accidents only to be proven wrong every time. Always my ah hah moments came to me. See that picture👇, it is one of my comeback moments.…

31Mar 2019 by Drew Niemann

Tools of the Trade

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Concussions are world changers. They change you and the way you live your life immediately. For those who have experienced this injury and the ones close to them, I probably sound like Captain Obvious! This article is primarily for those new to this, yet folks with some experience with the injury may garner some additional ideas. For many, the concussion itself is not the long term problem. It is the effects and symptoms from the blow that can last for weeks, months or even years. This is Post Concussion Syndrome (PCS). When this happens, life changes and modifications must be made in order to just function initially. Then to recover. For many in recovery, common themes tend to run through. Over-stimulation, sleep problems, vision concerns, "neuro fatigue", and balance issues…

12Mar 2019 by Drew Niemann

Three Strikes, You’re Out!

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This time it is late August and Terry is at work. She makes the decision to go to the restroom before leaving for home. Our lives will never by the same. Listen in on the podcast to get the details: Show Notes & Resources: Terry the Fighter, Keeps BattlingConcussion #3 – The Fall at Work- Injuries & RecoveryThe Negligence that Lead to the FallMedications PrescribedAffects on Terry’s Mental Well-beingRecovery Still in Process After 2 1/2 yearsThe Loss of Terry’s ProfessionTerry Apologizes for Memory ShortfallDr. Rochester – Terry’s Hero during the Process.Young Living Essential Oils & Supplements

17Feb 2019 by Drew Niemann

Terry’s First Concussion

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It all started on September 8th 2013 with a bicycle accident. Our lives were changed forever this day. We had no clue that was going to be the case. This is a picture of Terry and Drew just a few weeks prior to the accident. It was a beautiful summer morning before a charity bike ride just outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It would be the last time we got to ride together. Listen in on the podcast to get the details: Show Notes and Resources: Today is the first Episode with Terry on the Mic!Concussion # 1 - Bike Accident- Injuries & RecoveryThe infamous broken shoulderWear Your Helmet!Concussion # 2 - Fall into bath tub - Injuries & RecoveryRecovery time in totalLessons Learned

16Feb 2019 by Drew Niemann

Hello All! Welcome to the Journey

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Welcome to A Battle Within! In the coming weeks Terry and I will be building out this site which will include a podcast, a Facebook community and resource center. The foundation will be built on our personal life experiences and lessons learned. All is intended to help those recovering from a concussion and those who are battling Post Concussion Syndrome. When we talk about all, we are also referring to family members and caregivers as their lives are greatly affected as well. We really look forward to getting to know you as we embark on this Journey! Drew and Terry Niemann