Podcast Episodes Archives - Page 6 of 16

12Apr 2021 by Drew Niemann

112: Big Bang! with Michael Talarico

Hello Warriors and Battle Buddies! Welcome to A BATTLE WITHIN, Episode 112 with today's special guest Michael Talarico Let us know your thoughts! WHERE CAN YOU CONNECT WITH MICHAEL ONLINE? FACEBOOK EMAIL - TalaricoMichael74@gmail.com Episode Notes & Resources: NOTES- Hit By A Car4 Months in a ComaSkull RebuiltBack to Work!Accepting the New MeDad Heard the AccidentA Stroke TooPandemic Is Hindering RecoveryA Fighting SpiritBattling DepressionA 3-D Printer Saves the DayNot Going to Sit Home and Do Nothing!Playing ChessMichael'sMother Makes the Biggest of SacrificesMichael Likes to Cook!Telling His Story HelpsTerry's Final CommentFOR THE WARRIOR- Don't Give In the the Bad Thoughts and Keep After It RESOURCES- News Station InterviewNews Report on Accident and Support GroupLumosity Rate and Review A Battle Within on Apple Podcast Please support the program by "Buying Us A Cup of…

05Apr 2021 by Drew Niemann

111: Redefining Success

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Hello Warriors and Battle Buddies! Here we go with Episode 111. In this episode we explore a very common theme for those healing from a TBI, and their loved ones. Success, what does that look like now? Terry and Drew review Terry's journey and how she is defining what this means to her currently. How it is different from the past? We also explore the fact that Terry's former teaching career has helped her from time to time, that choosing you attitude is instrumental as part of the process and how life just changes anyway so try to embrace it. At times throughout the conversation Terry gets a touch emotional. Largely due to knowing this not an easy mountain to climb. But hey, we try to be real around here when…

29Mar 2021 by Drew Niemann

110: Don’t Tap Out! with Justin Morris

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Hello Warriors and Battle Buddies! Here we go with Episode 110 with today's special guest Justin Morris About 4 years ago Justin fell and hit the back of his head on ice while going out ice fishing in his home state of Wisconsin. He has not been the same since. As is the case with all head injuries, the are unique, but they are also unique in how people can be affected. In Justin's case, this is certainly true. He is a black belt in multiple martial arts including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Because of his injury he has found it extremely hard to train and teach the students he has in his school. We get to learn about how Justin has adapted, where he is today in his journey, how he started another business…

22Mar 2021 by Drew Niemann

109: Expect Miracles with Dr. Kevin Pecca

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Hello Warriors and Battle Buddies! Welcome to A BATTLE WITHIN, Episode 109. Here we go with Episode 109 with today's special guest Dr. Kevin Pecca. The good doctor joins us after being recommended by previous guest Emily Carpenter. Dr. Pecca is a certified Blair Upper Cervical Chiropractor who changed her life. Kevin specializes in helping those with PCS symptoms largely due to the fact that he is a TBI Warrior himself. After sustaining an injury at aged 20 playing ice hockey, Kevin spent 4 years looking for treatments and solutions. After one visit with another Blair Chiro his life changed for the better. Dr. Pecca tells us his own story which included serious bouts of depression to go along with other typical symptoms and we also explore him being a coffee buff and…

15Mar 2021 by Drew Niemann

108: Terry’s Takes 9.0

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Hello Warriors and Battle Buddies! Welcome to A BATTLE WITHIN, Episode 108. Today 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 and she offers her candid, immediate responses and thoughts on the subjects and we discuss for a bit. Today's installment we investigate the possibility of healing from a TBI, What would you tell someone new to Brain Injury and the fact that Terry is becoming more of a Minimalist and it's working! Let us know your thoughts after listening in! Episode Notes & Resources: NOTES- Terry Believes in Healing and Gray AreasUp, Down, Up, Down - That is the CourseHealing vs. RecoveringEmpathy and Gratitude Reveal ThemselvesGood Diet, Hydration and Sleep are…

08Mar 2021 by Drew Niemann

107: Walking the Path with Chelsie Moore

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Hello Warriors and Battle Buddies! Welcome to A BATTLE WITHIN, Episode 107. Today Drew and Terry are joined by special guests, Chelsie Moore. Chelsie has an inspiring journey of getting healthy after a history of many concussions and significant post concussive syndrome. Chelsie's own journey to heal her brain led her down a path of to obtaining a master’s of science in clinical nutrition and integrative health. She has since founded her own practice called Moore Integrative Health out in the Lake Tahoe California area. Chelsie has a good deal of knowledge in healing the brain from tramautic injuries such as concussions. In our discussion today, Chelsie touches base on her concussion history, some of the obstacles she faced and how she overcame them. She also gives us some great insight…

01Mar 2021 by Drew Niemann

106: Can Water and Nutrition Really Help?

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Hello Warriors and Battle Buddies! Welcome to A BATTLE WITHIN, Episode 106. Today Terry and Drew get together to chat a bit about water and nutrition. How significant can they really be in your healing process? We are going to get some of Terry's thoughts and ask a few questions we feel are worthy of attention and consideration within this community. Hopefully some questions we raise you find worthwhile asking your team about, no matter where you are as you continue to heal. Some of those questions include - Are supplements worth it? How are zinc and magnesium useful in healing? How important is water? And what are some side effects if you don't get enough? How important is a good diet really? Let us know your thoughts! Episode Notes…

22Feb 2021 by Drew Niemann

105: Out of the Fog with Emily Carpenter

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Hello Warriors and Battle Buddies! Welcome to A BATTLE WITHIN, Episode 105. Today Drew and Terry are joined by special guests, Emily Carpenter Emily was gracious enough to answer the call as a listener to come tell her story to the community. We appreciate her in doing so and remind you that you can reach out in all the areas to do the same. Emily is someone who learned in adulthood that she had experienced concussions in her youth that was causing her some serious concerns as they began to come to the forefront in her life. Similar in nature to Dr. Jessica Nourse from episode 94, Emily wasn't aware and simply adapted her life to get by accordingly. She speaks pretty passionately about her experiences thus and her work with Blair…

15Feb 2021 by Drew Niemann

104: Breakthrough with Dr. B and Ethan O’Brien

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Hello Warriors and Battle Buddies! Welcome to A BATTLE WITHIN, Episode 104. Today Drew and Terry are joined by special guests, Dr. Sasha Blaskovich and Ethan O'Brien. Dr. Blaskovich (who also goes by Dr. B) originally met Ethan through treating him. Since then they have teamed up on a few projects which we will talk about during the conversation. Dr. B and Ethan are both personally warriors themselves and have a very good sense as to what people are going through in this community. As the conversation moves along it will be clear to you that Dr.B has a serious passion for what he does as a long term Chiropractor that specializes in helping those with Concussions and Whiplash. Ethan, the other half of this dynamic duo, has a world…

08Feb 2021 by Drew Niemann

103: Getting Back on the Horse with Bella Paige

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Bella offers her experience with multiple concussions and why it is important to reach out for help. Hello Warriors and Battle Buddies! Welcome to A BATTLE WITHIN, Episode 0103. Today Drew and Terry are joined by special guests, Bella Paige Bella is the proud owner of Post Concussion Inc out of Ontario Canada. An organization that she started after learning how to recover from more than 10+ concussions she experienced during her formative years. In today's conversation she speaks to us openly about her journey which included serious depression concerns, sensory issues and what it has been like giving up what you enjoy the most in order to heal. Let us know your thoughts! WHERE CAN YOU CONNECT WITH BELLA ONLINE? WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM Episode Notes & Resources: NOTES- Over 10 Concussions…