bindwaves

Imagine traveling down a sheet of ice at 90mph when your bobsled flips over and you slam your head into the ice wall. Meet William Person, 9 year member of the US Olympic bobsledding team. Join us as he shares his journey from college track and field, mental health advocate, member of the US Olympic bobsledding team to brain injury survivor and advocate. He saw first hand how untreated brain injuries devastate not only athletes but...

Injuries to the brain can impact our lives in so many different ways. Meet Dr. Collin Cooper, an Occupational Therapist specializing in stroke and brain injuries as well as hand therapy for PAM Health in Allen, TX. Learn how Dr. Cooper utilizes vagus nerve stimulation along with traditional and hand therapies to help ischemic stroke survivors improve their upper limb function. By implanting a small generator, specifically Vivistim,...

 Join us as Diana Diaz, Executive Director of the Brain Injury Network (BIN), walks us through BIN's 2025 successes and challenges. Starting with earning a 3-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), to elevating our interns and volunteers, to celebrating bindwaves’ achievements, to adapting to changing fundraising needs, and finally to launching a Mobile Clubhouse that reimag...

Tanika Connesero is a brain injury survivor and health care coach whose personal journey emboldened her to assist family members. Multiple people in her family had TBIs and her mother had a stroke. We all have experienced those life challenges where our children get injured in sporting events or just falling in the shower. Do I need to seek medical advice? Do I just monitor them at home? Tanika, because of her concussions, was in a...

”The new normal can offer you different opportunities, but you may find great satisfaction through those opportunities.” I have both visible and invisible wounds from my brian injury; how do I achieve my new normal? Join us as we talk with Dr. Leigh Richardson from the Brian Performance Center on how we can use certain methods and techniques, as well our community, to realize our new normal.  The brain is our biggest asset and Dr. ...

So you survived your brain injury. You’ve completed both in-patient and out-patient rehabilitation and are ready to get on with your life. In other words, it is time to start getting your independence back, dust off those car keys and hit the road with your favorite tunes playing in the background. But then reality hits: how do I do that and what are the liability concerns? Brandon Higgs of  H & T Driver Rehabilitation Speciali...

Nine years ago Cody Ridenour was hiking alone in the hills outside of San Diego, CA when he fell off a 5-story cliff onto the beach.  His injuries were so significant (a fractured skull, broken back, broken wrist, partial left side paralysis) that he was required to be airlifted to a trauma center. Join us on this astonishing tale of recovery, which includes his book “5 Stories Down, Sometimes You Must Fall To Rise” which memoriali...

How can we make the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) work better for the people who need it most?
The clubhouse members sit down for a discussion about the short documentary, “Ramped Up” during our disability rights week. Join Jeff, Carrie, Rick, Alfredo, Jacob, and Emily as they explore their personal experiences with discrimination and lack of accessibility due to the shortcomings of the ADA. 

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What if those lingering headaches, brain fog, or “post-concussion” symptoms weren’t coming from your brain at all—but from your neck? In this episode, Dr. Blaskovich (“Dr. B”), a board-certified chiropractor specializing in head and neck injuries, shares how overlooked upper cervical ligament damage can mimic brain injuries and cause long-term symptoms. From sports concussions to car accidents, whiplash to chronic pain, Dr. B expla...

After surviving a stroke in July 2023, Manny completely transformed his life—losing 80 pounds, giving up alcohol, and embracing a Mediterranean-style diet. In this inspiring conversation, he shares how lifestyle changes, family support, and adaptive tools have helped him regain independence, improve his health, and rediscover joy in fishing, gardening, and his dream of returning to the grill. Manny emphasizes that your commitment t...

Until only recently, treating Glioblastoma brain cancer with chemotherapy has not been achievable due to the blood brain barrier.  In today’s Bindwaves episode, Dr. Michael Canney walks us through how Carthera developed a revolutionary method to deliver therapeutics to the brain utilizing an ultrasound system.  It is well known that the survival rate for Glioblastoma is 1 to 2 years.  Surgery tends to be the primary means to combat...

Laura Head, MT-BC, NMT-F, shares how she helps individuals with neurologic conditions regain speech, movement, and cognitive function through the power of rhythm and melody. From stimulating neuroplasticity to co-treating alongside other therapists, Laura explains how personalized, evidence-based music interventions can transform recovery. From gait training to memory exercises, learn how client-preferred music and interdisciplinar...

Meet Tom Jensen, founder of Elect Wellness. He aims to make health improvements accessible and effective for everyone. They bring the gym to you!
Programs are holistic, covering in-home physical training, dietitian-led nutrition coaching, and lifestyle counseling. Elect Wellness promotes structured exercise that boosts neuroplasticity,supports neural repair with targeted nutrients like omega‑3s and antioxidants, and removes bar...

Meet James Brown. In his first year of law school he began experiencing noticeable neurological symptoms. An MRI scan revealed a massive brain tumor. Though doctors anticipated a smooth recovery after surgery, James faced serious complications that left him in a coma for two months and dealing with lasting disabilities. But instead of giving up, he chose to fight back. He returned to Colorado, became a father, and boldly started a ...

 Imagine regaining movement after years of immobility. Julie Graham, OT and therapy development specialist at MicroTransponder, discusses her extensive 20-year career in occupational therapy and her work with Vivistim, a device designed for chronic ischemic stroke survivors. Vivistim pairs vagus nerve stimulation with physical and occupational therapy to enhance neuroplasticity and regain motor functions in the affected upper extre...

Dr. Brandon Crawford, a prominent neurologist and researcher, discusses his journey into the field of developmental functional neurology and how through the use of PhotoBioModulation, incorporated with traditional neurological treatments, revolutionizes brain injury recovery.   He is renowned in the field of  photobiomodulation, or laser therapy, and its role in accelerating neuroplasticity and enhancing brain function.  Influenced...

Mandy Collins, speech therapist and case manager, shares her unique challenges of working with brain injury survivors, the importance of community integration post-injury, and the role of home and community-based rehabilitation. She highlights the importance of patient self-advocacy, shared goal-setting, and resources, such as BIND, for ongoing support. Mandy emphasizes the ongoing nature of recovery and the broad scope of work for...

From surviving a brain aneurysm at 18 to diving into podcast editing and social media, Livia lives by the motto: "Be comfortable with being uncomfortable." She’s always seeking new challenges, whether it’s tackling tricky edits, inspiring podcast ideas, or taking an Uber to push her independence.

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Many people do not understand how people feel after a brain injury. Jeff Gould is a TBI coach with “Labor of Love” for more than 20 years. He was hit by a door at age 13 years old that caused memory loss, fatigue, personality changes, and anger. Jeff makes a personal treatment plan for each client to combat drug, alcohol, and mental health issues. As a coach, he stays up to date with new information about how the brain works. Rathe...