When Leigh’s 5th grader came to her and told her that his “brain was broken”, it kickstarted her 30 year study of Human Behavior.Today, at the Brain Injury Network (BIND), we hear from Leigh Richardson, who started the Brain Performance Center in 2009 and has decades of experience in counseling. Leigh not only discusses her son’s brain injury but shares her personal experiences from her own concussions. Support the show New episodes drop every other Thursday everywhere you listen to podcasts. 🎙...
Sep 14, 2023•20 min•Season 4Ep. 4
How can we give hope to survivors of brain injuries? Today, we learn from Shari who is involved with “Head for the Cure” as a volunteer, board member, and volunteer at BIN. We have four members who have had brain tumors or cancer in their lives. Shari is a nurse and works with hospice patients. Her goal is to connect and build a community of survivors of brain injuries to serve others. Support the show New episodes drop every other Thursday everywhere you listen to podcasts. 🎙️ Do you want to s...
Aug 31, 2023•20 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Ever wonder what interns learn while creating their capstone project? Carrie and Kezia talk with BIN Interns, Hannah & Elizabeth. They go through their experience as interns, their final capstone and what they have learned from and about brain injury survivors. Support the show New episodes drop every other Thursday everywhere you listen to podcasts. 🎙️ Do you want to support us? Give us some feedback, tell us what bindwaves has meant for you by emailing us at bindwaves@thebind.org Leave us...
Aug 10, 2023•25 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Have you ever wondered how non-profit organizations raise money? You don’t see her very often but she’s behind the scenes making things work. Our guest today is Tara Judd-Longley, our development director at the Brain Injury Network. Tara shares her responsibilities at BIN and what she sets out to accomplish each day. Support the show New episodes drop every other Thursday everywhere you listen to podcasts. 🎙️ Do you want to support us? Give us some feedback, tell us what bindwaves has meant fo...
Aug 03, 2023•22 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Carrie and Kezia are wishing all of you a fantastic Summer Break! bindwaves is taking a break too and on this episode you will hear why and tell you about our Summer Lemon AID campaign, but do not forget that you can continue to hear and see us on Instagram! Support the show New episodes drop every other Thursday everywhere you listen to podcasts. 🎙️ Do you want to support us? Give us some feedback, tell us what bindwaves has meant for you by emailing us at bindwaves@thebind.org Leave us a rati...
Jun 08, 2023•5 min•Season 3Ep. 19
To spotlight June which is Alzheimer's Awareness Month, Carrie and Kezia spoke to Tara Judd-Longley, who worked many years with The Alzheimer's Association to educate us what Alzheimer's is and its effect on loved ones of all ages, from a non-clinical perspective. Support the show New episodes drop every other Thursday everywhere you listen to podcasts. 🎙️ Do you want to support us? Give us some feedback, tell us what bindwaves has meant for you by emailing us at bindwaves@thebind.org Leave us ...
Jun 01, 2023•23 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Carrie and Kezia talk with Rick, a brain tumor survivor and member of BIND. Rick is an active user of DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit). He describes his experience using DART’s paratransit services and describes the application process. Support the show New episodes drop every other Thursday everywhere you listen to podcasts. 🎙️ Do you want to support us? Give us some feedback, tell us what bindwaves has meant for you by emailing us at bindwaves@thebind.org Leave us a rating or review on Apple ...
May 11, 2023•20 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Carrie and Kezia speak with Chris Hawkins, the Director of Administration, with the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Mobility Management Services department. Chris, describes the different options of transportation that are available for individuals with disabilities to strengthen their independence. To contact DART - Twitter: @DARTAlerts @DARTMedia Facebook: facebook.com/DARTDallas YouTube: Youtube.com/DARTDallas Instagram: @dartdaily @ridedart Support the show New episodes drop every other Thu...
May 04, 2023•20 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Carrie and Kezia dig deeper with Scott Snellings, a personal injury lawyer with his knowledge and advocacy for brain injury survivors. He shares a deeper explanation on what is needed to demand in case of bad situations. Support the show New episodes drop every other Thursday everywhere you listen to podcasts. 🎙️ Do you want to support us? Give us some feedback, tell us what bindwaves has meant for you by emailing us at bindwaves@thebind.org Leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and Spo...
Apr 20, 2023•26 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Kezia and Kevin have a conversation with Scott Snellings, a personal injury lawyer with his own law firm in Texas. We talked about his experience representing people with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and why he is passionate for helping injury survivors. During the episode he shares some explanation as to what is needed to file a personal injury lawsuit. Support the show New episodes drop every other Thursday everywhere you listen to podcasts. 🎙️ Do you want to support us? Give us some feedback...
Apr 13, 2023•19 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Kevin and Carrie speak with Amber Richardson, an Occupational therapist and Community Relations Manager with Pate & Rehab Without Walls. We discuss all the many different options for brain injury rehabilitation therapy such as within a hospital, outpatient facility, or in the home along with community involvement. To reach Amber Richardson email amber.richardson@paterehab.com or amber.richardson@rehabwithoutwalls.com Support the show New episodes drop every other Thursday everywhere you list...
Apr 06, 2023•19 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Kezia and Carrie speak with Denise Chalk, a neurological rehabilitation counselor, on the impact counseling provides for brain injury survivors and caregivers. To reach Denise Chalk Support the show New episodes drop every other Thursday everywhere you listen to podcasts. 🎙️ Do you want to support us? Give us some feedback, tell us what bindwaves has meant for you by emailing us at bindwaves@thebind.org Leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Share episodes with your friends! ...
Mar 30, 2023•23 min•Season 3Ep. 12
On March 24th we celebrate our 1 year anniversary! To celebrate, we highlight our recent accomplishments and some upcoming upgrades! Support the show New episodes drop every other Thursday everywhere you listen to podcasts. 🎙️ Do you want to support us? Give us some feedback, tell us what bindwaves has meant for you by emailing us at bindwaves@thebind.org Leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Share episodes with your friends! Make a monthly or one time donation at www.thebin...
Mar 23, 2023•6 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Karen Stull, a Speech Language Pathologist shares her experience with brain injury and spinal cord survivors. She brings up the differences and similarities in recovery and how it has brought her to be a board of director of BIND. Support the show New episodes drop every other Thursday everywhere you listen to podcasts. 🎙️ Do you want to support us? Give us some feedback, tell us what bindwaves has meant for you by emailing us at bindwaves@thebind.org Leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcas...
Mar 16, 2023•23 min•Season 3Ep. 10
This is the last episode based on Aphasia and we spoke to Nikole Frischmann, a Speech Language Pathologists (SLP) in a detailed conversation about the differences among people's difficulties in communicating while teaching us the correct vocabulary. To contact Nikole Frischmann you can email st@accelrehab.com Support the show New episodes drop every other Thursday everywhere you listen to podcasts. 🎙️ Do you want to support us? Give us some feedback, tell us what bindwaves has meant for you by ...
Mar 09, 2023•19 min•Season 3Ep. 9
For this episode we invited Nikole Frischmann, a Speech Language Pathologists (SLP) who has known Carrie and Karl H. for over 8 years and helps host a support group of Brain Injury Survivors at Accel - Plano. She speaks about the different types of Aphasia and her professional experience. To contact Nikole Frischmann you can email st@accelrehab.com Support the show New episodes drop every other Thursday everywhere you listen to podcasts. 🎙️ Do you want to support us? Give us some feedback, tell...
Mar 02, 2023•22 min•Season 3Ep. 8
For the next couple of episodes we will be focusing on aphasia since it affects so many brain injury survivors. On this episode we welcomed Karl H. who is a founding BIND member and you may remember him from our first guest of season. To contact Karl H. you can email info@thebind.org Support the show New episodes drop every other Thursday everywhere you listen to podcasts. 🎙️ Do you want to support us? Give us some feedback, tell us what bindwaves has meant for you by emailing us at bindwaves@t...
Feb 23, 2023•23 min•Season 3Ep. 7
For the next couple of episodes we will be focusing on aphasia since it affects so many brain injury survivors. On this episode we welcomed Karl K. who was also a guest during our first season. This time we dug deeper and talked about his struggle and triumph with Aphasia. To contact Karl K. you can email info@thebind.org Support the show New episodes drop every other Thursday everywhere you listen to podcasts. 🎙️ Do you want to support us? Give us some feedback, tell us what bindwaves has mean...
Feb 16, 2023•22 min•Season 3Ep. 6
On this episode we invited Juan Enriquez, the President of the Brain Injury Network (BIN) Board of Directors. He shared how he was introduced and became a supporter of brain injury survivors. To contact Juan and/or the board of directors email BOD@thebind.org. Support the show New episodes drop every other Thursday everywhere you listen to podcasts. 🎙️ Do you want to support us? Give us some feedback, tell us what bindwaves has meant for you by emailing us at bindwaves@thebind.org Leave us a ra...
Feb 09, 2023•24 min•Season 3Ep. 5
This week we are re-releasing our Brain Cancer Survivor Story episode from season one in honor of our late guest and member Annette. Annette joined the clubhouse during 2021 and was a regular attendee of our Zoom programming. She always joined with a smile & a positive encouragement for the day. Annette was known for her frequent selfie posts in our private group for members, often with thoughtful messages of motivation and hope. We will miss Annette dearly, and encourage you to listen back ...
Feb 02, 2023•20 min•Season 3Ep. 4
We welcomed a young and courageous BIND member to share her experience after having a concussion. She shares the drastic change in her life as a college student in theater to her current career and future goals. You can find Courtnee on Instagram @courtneelorraine, on Facebook as Courtnee Lorraine, and her business on Facebook as TheMixPaintandSip and Instagram @TheMixPaintSip Support the show New episodes drop every other Thursday everywhere you listen to podcasts. 🎙️ Do you want to support us...
Jan 26, 2023•26 min•Season 3Ep. 3
To continue Blake's story we invited his parents, Pat & Cindy Hyland to share the struggles and challenges of brain injury as parents of a survivor. Support the show New episodes drop every other Thursday everywhere you listen to podcasts. 🎙️ Do you want to support us? Give us some feedback, tell us what bindwaves has meant for you by emailing us at bindwaves@thebind.org Leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Share episodes with your friends! Make a monthly or one time do...
Jan 19, 2023•28 min•Season 3Ep. 2
On this episode we welcomed a very young brain injury survivor Blake Hyland and star of his own documentary "Hi, I'm Blake" to share his experience and his ongoing success! You can check out his story and find the film at www.hiimblake.com Support the show New episodes drop every other Thursday everywhere you listen to podcasts. 🎙️ Do you want to support us? Give us some feedback, tell us what bindwaves has meant for you by emailing us at bindwaves@thebind.org Leave us a rating or review on App...
Jan 12, 2023•26 min•Season 3Ep. 1
The hosts, Carrie and Kezia send all the best wishes to the subscribers! Listen to their wrap up of the year and get ready for 2023. Support the show New episodes drop every other Thursday everywhere you listen to podcasts. 🎙️ Do you want to support us? Give us some feedback, tell us what bindwaves has meant for you by emailing us at bindwaves@thebind.org Leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Share episodes with your friends! Make a monthly or one time donation at www.thebin...
Dec 22, 2022•7 min•Season 2Ep. 16
We welcome a brain injury survivor, Livia, to share her journey of becoming independent as one of her major changes this year. Support the show New episodes drop every other Thursday everywhere you listen to podcasts. 🎙️ Do you want to support us? Give us some feedback, tell us what bindwaves has meant for you by emailing us at bindwaves@thebind.org Leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Share episodes with your friends! Make a monthly or one time donation at www.thebind.org ...
Dec 15, 2022•19 min•Season 2Ep. 15
The executive director of the Brain injury Network, Brian White, does a rundown of 2022. He explains the success and challenges that have been experienced in 2022. He also brings up the importance and purpose of clubhouses for brain injury survivors. Support the show New episodes drop every other Thursday everywhere you listen to podcasts. 🎙️ Do you want to support us? Give us some feedback, tell us what bindwaves has meant for you by emailing us at bindwaves@thebind.org Leave us a rating or re...
Dec 08, 2022•23 min•Season 2Ep. 14
During this episode we welcome a brain injury survivor and member of BIND, Myung. She shares her experience earning her degree and receiving the U.S. Citizenship after a traumatic brain injury. Support the show New episodes drop every other Thursday everywhere you listen to podcasts. 🎙️ Do you want to support us? Give us some feedback, tell us what bindwaves has meant for you by emailing us at bindwaves@thebind.org Leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Share episodes with yo...
Dec 01, 2022•21 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Throughout the production of bindwaves, one of the main questions was.. what is a neurologist?! On this episode, that question was answered by Dr. Katrina Belen who shared her experience as a bilingual licensed psychologist, specialized in neuropsychology and rehabilitation. Support the show New episodes drop every other Thursday everywhere you listen to podcasts. 🎙️ Do you want to support us? Give us some feedback, tell us what bindwaves has meant for you by emailing us at bindwaves@thebind.or...
Nov 17, 2022•27 min•Season 2Ep. 12
We welcomed Dr. Charles Shidlofsky to share his career in neuro-developmental optometry. on this episode he spoke about the need of optometry for the recovery of acquired brain injury survivors. Support the show New episodes drop every other Thursday everywhere you listen to podcasts. 🎙️ Do you want to support us? Give us some feedback, tell us what bindwaves has meant for you by emailing us at bindwaves@thebind.org Leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Share episodes with y...
Nov 10, 2022•23 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Our guest Justin Tucker, a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), was invited to educate about the importance and necessity of SLP for recovery and unique assistive devices for brain injury survivors. Support the show New episodes drop every other Thursday everywhere you listen to podcasts. 🎙️ Do you want to support us? Give us some feedback, tell us what bindwaves has meant for you by emailing us at bindwaves@thebind.org Leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Share episodes with...
Nov 03, 2022•21 min•Season 2Ep. 10
