256 episodes

A podcast dedicated to traumatic brain injury (TBI) and concussion awareness. Created by survivors for survivors. Hear from survivors, caregivers, medical professionals, and others!

Faces of TBI Amy Zellmer

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.7 • 33 Ratings

A podcast dedicated to traumatic brain injury (TBI) and concussion awareness. Created by survivors for survivors. Hear from survivors, caregivers, medical professionals, and others!

    Malformation - why a bad thing may be the best thing with Paul McMonagle

    Malformation - why a bad thing may be the best thing with Paul McMonagle

    Paul McMonagle is 42 years old, married with children, avid dog lover, and a 4 time brain inury survivor. He wrote a book in 2021 entitled "Malformation: when bad things happen to the right kind of people" and had it published. Now he's living life and watching my family enjoy their lives to the fullest.  www.mymalformation.com


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    • 30 min
    Metabolic Engineering to treat TBI with Dr. Barry Sears

    Metabolic Engineering to treat TBI with Dr. Barry Sears

    Dr. Barry Sears is a leading authority on the dietary control of inflammation and its resolution. He is the author of more than 50 scientific publications. He holds 14 U.S. Patents in intravenous cancer drug delivery systems and the dietary regulation of hormonal responses for the treatment of cardiovascular disease. He has also written 19 books on dietary modulation of hormonal responses, including the #1 New York Times best-seller, The Zone. His books have sold more than six million copies in the U.S. and have been translated into 23 different languages. Dr. Sears continues his ongoing research as the president of the non-profit Inflammation Research Foundation in Peabody, MA. In addition to his continuing research into the hormonal and epigenetic effects of the diet, he continues to develop innovative dietary technologies used in managing diabetes, cardiovascular, and neurological conditions.  www.DrSears.com


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    • 28 min
    Manual therapies in the evolving recovery after TBI with Elena Stoeva

    Manual therapies in the evolving recovery after TBI with Elena Stoeva

    Dr. Elena  is an MD - a graduate of Varna Medical University "Professor Paraskev Stoyanov" and board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation(PM&R) and for 25years has been integrating her knowledge in PM&R with her training in Craniosacral therapy (through Upleger Institute )and Visceral Manipulations (through Barral Institute), LDT through Chikli institute , intuitive healing , herbal medicine and other natural and preformed physical factors. www.elenasti.com


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    • 26 min
    Vestibular Therapy after TBI with Dr. Eric Spencer

    Vestibular Therapy after TBI with Dr. Eric Spencer

    Dr. Eric Spencer graduated from the University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL with his doctorate in physical therapy (DPT) degree in 2013. After attaining his DPT in Miami, he sought residency specialization in orthopedics and sports medicine and became an ABPTS Board-Certified Orthopedic Specialist (OCS) in 2015. He has been working with numerous physicians and orthopedic surgeons in the greater Los Angeles area and also Dallas/Fort Worth regions in order to establish exceptional rehabilitation programs and return-to-sport outcomes for patients undergoing surgical intervention. Eric also specializes in rehabilitation for vestibular dysfunction and patients experiencing dizziness/vertigo as well as patients suffering from concussion and post-concussion syndrome. He is also heavily involved with mentoring and training the future generation of physical therapists as he has established clinical affiliations with doctoral programs across the United States. Eric is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). https://www.prnpt.com/locations/279/Vista-Physical-Therapy-Little-Elm-E-University-Blvd/Little-Elm/location-details

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    • 33 min
    To be Different is Not to be Guilty with Cheryl Kempf

    To be Different is Not to be Guilty with Cheryl Kempf

    Cheryl is a survivor of brain injury, in 1994, and PTSD, in 2012. Her advocacy work has focused on the passing of state and federal legislation that requires law enforcement to be trained to recognize brain injury and PTSD, known as HR 2992, 117th Congressional Session. She is currently expanding her imprint talking about the personal side of that journey. 

    • 40 min
    Overcoming Mental Health Challenges Post TBI w/ Dr. Henry Zaremba

    Overcoming Mental Health Challenges Post TBI w/ Dr. Henry Zaremba

    Dr. Henry Zaremba (or Dr. Z if you like) is a board-certified chiropractic neurologist with over 5 years of experience as the lead clinician at a top brain rehabilitation clinic. With over 500 hours of postdoctoral studies in clinical neuroscience and hundreds of patients treated, Dr. Zaremba is skilled at activating the brain’s ability to recover and become more optimal. Dr. Zaremba’s specialized training includes diagnosing and treating brain, spine, and nervous disorders without medication or surgery. His extensive experience treating patients recovering from traumatic brain injury, addiction, cognitive decline, and those seeking peak performance make him a perfect fit for APEX Brain Centers. As an exercise and sport science graduate and collegiate ice hockey player at UNC-Chapel Hill, Dr. Zaremba’s personal experience with concussions sparked a deep interest in traumatic brain injuries and set him on his career path. He completed his postgraduate training at Palmer Chiropractic College, earning his Doctor of Chiropractic degree. When not treating patients, Dr. Zaremba enjoys spending time hiking, rock climbing, or practicing yoga with his wife, daughter, and dogs.  https://apexbraincenters.com/


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    • 37 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
33 Ratings

33 Ratings

Elena Stoeva ,

inspiring, stimulating, empowering,

informative, True dedication and advocacy, beyond survivalism, true example of compassion and consciousness

אסתי💕🌈 ,

best resource for people with tbi and pcs!

amy zellmer is a godsend. finding this podcast after my concussion, when i couldn’t read anything on a screen but could listen and learn, was so helpful in educating myself about resources for tbi and pcs. it’s so helpful to hear from amy and her guests about their experiences and to take the tips and apply them. bottomless gratitude, amy zellmer!!

tsgoyna ,

Valuable conversations about INTEGRATIVE resources for brain injury!

This is such a valuable podcast for those with TBI. The support and advocacy for integrative approaches to healing brain injury is desperately needed! Thank you AMY ZELLMER for being so passionate about bringing change and help to those in need.

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