Podcast Episodes Archives - Page 13 of 16

09Dec 2019 by Drew Niemann

042: Hey You – Go Take A Walk!

The Benefits of Walking as Part of the Healing Journey Welcome to A BATTLE WITHIN, Episode 042. Today on A BATTLE WITHIN, Terry and Drew explore Walking and its benefits as part of the healing process. We just recently purchased a treadmill and doing so was the inspiration to exploring this topic. Terry speaks to getting back into exercising regularly and the intention to use walking as a launch point. Terry and Drew also pass along some insights on the benefits of walking for Brain Injury warriors and their caregivers. Some other options and strategies are offered as well to get you moving the body if you haven't started already! Keep Battling! Episode Notes & Resources: Notes- Getting a Treadmill!Jumping of the CouchIncrease at 10%Terry Gets ExcitedTerry's Fitness HistoryWhy WalkingConnection Has Been…

02Dec 2019 by Drew Niemann

041: On Gratitude

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Drew and Terry Review Their Gratitude Strategies and the Journey > Welcome to A BATTLE WITHIN, Episode 41 Today we explore what can be an extremely tough topic. Gratitude. During this time of the year in the United States where this becomes a front of mind consideration. We are no different. As we go into talking about this today, we recognize that for many it may be a struggle to find ways to be grateful after experiencing a trauma such as a brain injury especially when PTSD and long term effects like Post Concussion Syndrome may be associated with it. We have had real struggles around feeling grateful at times and continue to do so from time to time. It is a struggle. We are going to pass along a…

25Nov 2019 by Drew Niemann

040: CBIR Retreat LIVE!

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Drew and Terry Review Their Experience at The CBIR Retreat Today on A BATTLE WITHIN, Terry and Drew talk about their unique experience of recording a live episode of A BATTLE WITHIN at the Center for Brain Injury and Repair Annual Retreat which is part of Penn Medicine. They participated on November 8th. and the episode was originally intended to include a recording produced at the retreat. Unfortunately we were unable to capture the audio this time around. We were asked to attend because the organizers wanted Terry to tell her personal story to the doctors who dedicate their lives to this battle. We must thank Robin Armstrong for inviting us and allowing us to present in this unusual way for the retreat she was charged with. Listen in to hear the recap…

18Nov 2019 by Drew Niemann

039: Finding Normal with Jeff Huxford M.D.

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Terry and Drew have a candid talk with author and former M.D. Jeff Huxford. How did he and his family adapt and pivot? Today on A BATTLE WITHIN, Terry and Drew chat with Jeff Huxford, M.D. We will be investigating his story, touching on his blog and reviewing his book. His book "Finding Normal" documents his journey to finding that very place after a life changing and significant automobile accident he was involved in back in 2012. Jeff was a family medicine doctor in northwest Indiana for ten years before having to retire due to complications from the traumatic brain injury he suffered in the accident. He has since pivoted and has become a blogger, author, and speaker.In 2016, Jeff moved to Franklin, TN with his wife and two children and began anew. Listen in as…

11Nov 2019 by Drew Niemann

038: There is An App For That!

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Terry and Drew Review Phone and Computer Apps that Be Useful Welcome to A BATTLE WITHIN, Episode 038, I'm Drew Niemann. Today on A BATTLE WITHIN, Terry and Drew discuss mobile apps to consider using as tools to make things a bit easier. We will be passing along some which we have used and recommend. Others which have been discovered in researching for the episode are discussed as well. Who knows, maybe we will even take on an app or two. As you listen and you notice that we missed something, let us know on the episode post on Facebook or Instagram. Keep Battling! Episode Notes & Resources: Notes- Terry Wants to Get CoziAn App we use OftenJournal and Smartwatch Are UsefulDrew is the "Find My Phone" AppTerry Loves AlexaWhat App is…

04Nov 2019 by Drew Niemann

037: Inflamed Again!

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Terry and Drew Discuss Items Missed Last Time Around Welcome to A BATTLE WITHIN, Episode 037. Today on A BATTLE WITHIN we build off of what we spoke to in episode 36 - Inflammation. We focused last time on the element of diet as it pertained to inflammation. In today's episode we explore other topics related to being inflamed that we didn't look into last time around. Some of the topics we visit this time as it pertains to inflammation include a Keto Diet, Medical Marijuana and CBD Oils, Alcohol, Personal Care and Cleaning Products. Listen in and hopefully you get something useful out of it! Keep Battling! Episode Notes & Resources: Notes- Gut Brain Connection - It Needs Own EpisodeA Review of InflammationTerry Still Isn't PreparedHealthy Diet - Whole Foods Healthy…

28Oct 2019 by Drew Niemann

036: Inflammation & Diet

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Inflammation & Diet do not get enough attention as part of the healing process. We explore these two areas. Welcome to A BATTLE WITHIN, Episode 036. Today on A BATTLE WITHIN, Terry and Drew investigate inflammation and the fact that it is not looked into very much as part of the healing from Post Concussion Syndrome and other Traumatic Brain Injuries. We explore the fact that diet can help in knocking the inflammation back. This is the first of a few episodes where we explore the topic and offer information on addressing this concern. We'll be passing along things we learned, resources that we discovered as we continue down the road of recovery, so be sure to stick with us. Episode Notes & Resources: Notes- Brain Frog? Yes I said Frog!Gluten isn't Good?Can't…

21Oct 2019 by Drew Niemann

035: Mind Your Brain Conference Recap

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We Review the Mind Your Brain Conference held in October Today on A BATTLE WITHIN, Terry, My wife and the inspiration for A BATTLE WITHIN and I pass along what we learned at the Mind Your Brain Conference a few weeks ago. We were certainly thrilled to attend and participate as panelists, but we also got to spend some time with listeners and guests of A BATTLE WITHIN. It truly was a cool experience for us! We pass along some things we learned, resources available that we discovered and a little about some of the really cool people we met during and conference. Episode Notes & Resources: Kudos to the Organizers and VolunteersCandace Inspires TerryToastmasters is Great Speech TherapyTell Stories that Make People LaughArtist Kym StineRecumbent Bikes Are CoolTalking Fast- Moving FastPoor…

14Oct 2019 by Drew Niemann

034: Be Your Own Advocate with Kristin Gregory

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Kristin Offers Us Some Great Insight For Living with PCS Long Term Today on A BATTLE WITHIN, Terry and Drew get to spend some time chatting with Kristen Gregory Kristin shares her long term story of recovery, how her injury guided her professional career and how a doctor helped her many years after her injury. Kristen also shares with us what it has been like to get married and have children after the injury. For the first time on the podcast we speak to someone who has spent their entire adult life healing from the injury. Episode Notes & Resources: Two Concussions-Same InjuryFeeling Better?17 Years OutInside Information - InstaCart!Concussions Influences Kristin's CareerVision Therapy Comes Years Later and Helps!Get Back In the GameMy Unit UnderstoodNo More Highways- TunnelingMusic and Over-stimulation50% of Patients are…

07Oct 2019 by Drew Niemann

033: Getting Normal

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Terry and Drew Discuss Getting to a New Normal On A BATTLE WITHIN today, Terry and Drew spend time talking about the "new normal", getting there, acceptance and all the stickiness that comes with it. It is a very candid conversation about what it means and continues to mean to us, we talk about transitioning to acceptance and some strategies we have tried to get our loved ones to understand. We end the conversation talking about Post Traumatic Growth? Curious about what that is? Listen in to find out! If you are a regular listener to the program, you heard Marc from recoveringfromtbi.com on the program last week. He has a wonderful offer for A BATTLE WITHIN folks. He is offering a course called "Flight From Failure" that has strategies and tools to rise…