14Sep 2020 by Drew Niemann
082: Finding the Courage to Heal

082: Finding the Courage to Heal

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Why are so many TBI Warriors as courageous as they are? Hello Warriors and Battle Buddies! Welcome to A BATTLE WITHIN, Episode 082.  Today Drew and Terry are joined by today's special guest Gemma Bromley. On the program today, Terry and I investigate courage and it's place in the TBI world. Why do so many posses it? Is it innate to the individual? Or is it simply a learned behavior?  We speak to it from a place where Terry recently received some bad news and we get into that a bit as well. Be warned Terry gets a bit upset during the conversation, but it is real and raw as we have promised.Listen in to find out our thoughts on the subject.  Episode Notes & Resources: Instacart Offer Link Rate…
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07Sep 2020 by Drew Niemann
081: Half a Head with Gemma Bromley

081: Half a Head with Gemma Bromley

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From a TBI during her teenage years to proud Mom, College Grad and published author Hello Warriors and Battle Buddies! Welcome to A BATTLE WITHIN, Episode 081.  Today Drew and Terry are joined by today's special guest Gemma Bromley. Gemma is someone who has been in the TBI world since 2002 following an automobile accident when she was 17 years old. The accident caused major structural damage to her skull as well leaving her without a piece of her head for 6 months, Gemma went on to accomplish some amazing things since the injury including becoming a Mom, a college graduate and a published author. We touch on these topics along with many others during the conversation as well. Episode Notes & Resources: Instacart Offer Link Rate and Review A…
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31Aug 2020 by Drew Niemann
080: Terry’s Takes

080: Terry’s Takes

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How Does Terry Feel About Safe and Escape Words? Hello Warriors and Battle Buddies! Welcome to A BATTLE WITHIN, Episode 080 Today we have 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 and she offers her candid and immediate responses and thoughts and we discuss for a bit. Today's installment investigates safe/escape words, what you wish you knew prior to your injury and 5 tips for living with your brain injured loved one. We hope you enjoy! Episode Notes & Resources: Instacart Offer Link Rate and Review A Battle Within on Apple Podcast Notes-  Do You Say Pineapple?Would You Remember It?Terry Likes It When The Answers Are Quick!What Would You Wish For?Terry Wished For Her StudentsHindsight is…
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24Aug 2020 by Drew Niemann
079: More Is Always Revealed with Kate Anderson

079: More Is Always Revealed with Kate Anderson

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Performing Can Be Dangerous Too! Hello Warriors and Battle Buddies! Welcome to A BATTLE WITHIN, Episode 079.  Today Drew and Terry are joined by today's special guest Kate Anderson. Kate is someone who has been in healing from her injury since February 2019. She is a writer and a comedian who has spent time working the improv's in New York City. Kate gives us some insight into vertigo, socializing after injury and finding community as you go through the process of trying to heal. Episode Notes & Resources: Instacart Offer Link Rate and Review A Battle Within on Apple Podcast Notes- A ComedianMarie CondoTerry's Attention SpanKate's Got A Few GoldiesFebruary 2019 Was "Mild"Wrestling Show and Donna Summer?Doomsday Words In ConcussionStreet Lights Hurt Grocery Shopping is Tough and You Tube VideosThe Holiday Season…
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17Aug 2020 by Drew Niemann
078: Understanding the Warrior

078: Understanding the Warrior

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Climbing the Mountain of Understanding Traumatic Brain Injuries Hello Warriors! Welcome to A BATTLE WITHIN, Episode 078 Today on A BATTLE WITHIN, Terry and I sit down to chat about what we will call "Understanding the Warrior" We want this to be an episode that you share whenever your loved ones quote "just don't understand". One that will help you explain what it may be like for you at least a little to those in you life. Please do use it as a tool, it's what it is for. Make sure you mark it as a favorite! Episode Notes & Resources: Instacart Offer Link Rate and Review A Battle Within on Apple Podcast Notes- A TBI HandbookFrustration and AngerEvery 9 SecondsABI vs. TBIThe Naming Convention Sucks!Presenting a Problem Without a SolutionMild Can Be CatastrophicA Lot…
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10Aug 2020 by Drew Niemann
077: Follow Your Passion – Paul McMahon

077: Follow Your Passion – Paul McMahon

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Falling 3.5 Stories to a World Traveler Hello Warriors! Welcome to A BATTLE WITHIN, Episode 077 Today on A Battle Within we hear from Paul McMahon.   A little about Paul. He is from and currently living in the land down under. Paul has spent a good deal of time traveling the world and writing about it. Unfortunately things changed abruptly in his life when he fell 3.5 stories off a roof celebrating his 28th birthday. We revisit the injury, the healing process early in the conversation, then shift to the fact that Paul has earned two post graduate degrees and written a book since where it makes a point to follow your passion. No matter where you may be in life! Episode Notes & Resources: Instacart Offer Link: A Battle Within Notes-  A World…
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03Aug 2020 by Drew Niemann
076: Beacon of Hope – Christine Altom

076: Beacon of Hope – Christine Altom

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From Three TBI's to 100% and Helping Others Hello Warriors! Welcome to A BATTLE WITHIN, Episode 076 Today on A Battle Within we hear from Christine Altom.   Christine, like Terry, has experienced three documented brain injuries. All of which from riding her road bike. She tells us how she believes with each one she grew smarter and was able to heal quicker. During all the recovery processes she used many different non-traditional treatments and her background in exercise physiology to help her along the way. Some include a cryotherapy tank and Hyperbaric Oxygen. Christine feels that she is close to 100% at this point. Christine also talks to the fact that she believes hope is a very big part of healing and built a blog to offer exactly that to others. Episode Notes &…
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27Jul 2020 by Drew Niemann
075: Something To Write About with Brooke Knisley

075: Something To Write About with Brooke Knisley

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From Falling Out of a Tree to Writing About It. Hello Warriors! Welcome to A BATTLE WITHIN, Episode 075 Today on A Battle Within we hear from Brooke Knisley.   James Inkson Stevens from a few episodes ago was pretty insistent that we talk with Brooke so here we are! Brooke is a writer who has been featured in magazines including The Huffington Post, The Independent, The Boston Globe, Playboy and Vice to name a few. She writes about many different subject matters including her own experiences with TBI. Brooke fell out of a tree in her college years which lead to her injury. Today we learn about that a bit, how she continues to heal and her ability to be prolific as a writer at the same time. If that isn't enough- she…
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20Jul 2020 by Drew Niemann
074: Finding the Right Treatment

074: Finding the Right Treatment

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What to look for in finding the right medical professionals Hello Warriors! Welcome to A BATTLE WITHIN, Episode 074 Today on A BATTLE WITHIN, Terry and I sit down to chat about "Finding the Right Treatments" This can be quite the struggle for many. Lack of understanding from medical professionals and a sense of loneliness in the fight are a few of the reasons this can be difficult. However there are many options and ways to go about finding what you need which we will cover in a bit.  This episode was inspired by recent guests Liz Rohrer, Dr. Rochester and Cody Oehm who all had something to say on the subject as well. Episode Notes & Resources: Instacart Offer Link: A Battle Within Notes- Big News! A Slow Process4 Chiropractors and 2 Vision Specialists  Dr. Rochester Drove…
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13Jul 2020 by Drew Niemann
073: Blink and Breathe with OT Liz Rohrer

073: Blink and Breathe with OT Liz Rohrer

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Terry's Occupational Therapist Finally Joins Us! Hello Warriors! Welcome to A BATTLE WITHIN, Episode 073 This is a bit of a different conversation with Liz Rohrer. She was the Occupational Therapist (OT) that worked with Terry after her last concussion and made a big impact on her healing! When it comes to recovery and healing an OT isn't thought about all that often in the TBI world, but can be an intricate part of the process. Liz is clearly very passionate about what she does and it is evident throughout the conversation. She offers as very large array of tidbits that you might find helpful as well! Please note that Liz is offering her own personal perspectives and what she passes along should not be considered as direct medical advice. Episode Notes…
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