TBI One Love Podcast

Happy Mid August. We hope all is well. We are excited to have on our show: Dr. Nitesh Kumar, who is a clinician and healthcare executive that is a certified brain injury specialist.

He is the founder of Brain Revives, an education program built for the stretch of recovery that begins the day someone goes home.His work focuses on a gap he watched happen from inside the hospital: patients are made medically stable, discharged, and then left without a practical plan for daily life. Brain Revives exists to fill that window with structure around fatigue, sleep, attention...

To wrap up the July series of the TBI One Love Podcast, we are having Ciznia Biondi from ITALY!

Cinzia is a Biomedical Engineer, Executive Vitality Advisor and creator of Persistent Wellbeing™. She explores one fundamental question: how can we preserve the biology that allows us to adapt, heal and thrive throughout life.

Learn more of her work: beyondyourpatterns.com

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To wrap up the month of June, we are excited to have Andrea Arlotti on our show.

Andrea, is pioneering the sacred interconnectedness of Quantum Neuroscience, Soul Intelligence, Ancient Wisdom and Spirituality — where wounds alchemize into wisdom, the nervous system remembers its harmonic resonance of wholeness, and every soul is guided home to its Divine Authentic Blueprint. She is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, Trauma and Nervous System Expert, Bioenergetic Healer, Quantum Frequency Medicine Practitioner, and the visionary founder of Infinite Possibilities Integration® and creator of QNI™, Quantum Neural Integration™.


With over 27 years of clinical experience, Andrea...

Happy last Friday of March. To warp up the week and the month, we are having Arpi Asminian from Armenia.

Arpi is second-year Neurology Resident at the Astghik medical center, with a strong focus on Neuroimmunology and Neuro-oncology. Her goal is to integrate clinical expertise with research to better understand the immunological and molecular pathways driving neurological diseases. She is particularly interested in exploring innovative therapeutic strategies that improve patient outcomes in neuroimmune and oncological disorders.

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Happy new year. To kick off the 2026 series, our guest was Kari Schwear. She is a coach and the founder of GrayTonic, where she helps high-performing adults optimize their health, habits, and emotional regulation. Her work focuses on how everyday choices, (especially around stress, sleep, and alcohol), impact clarity, resilience, and long-term well-being. Kari specializes in helping people move out of “gray areas” that quietly hold them back, guiding them toward sustainable change rooted in nervous system safety and self-trust. 

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Learn more of her work: graytonic.com

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We just had a great interview with Dr. Hannah Shields, the founder of Balance Brain and Body.

She offer's patients a comprehensive and personalized approach to neurological healing.With a background in physical therapy and advanced training in neurorehabilitation, Dr. Shields specializes in identifying the root causes of complex brain-based symptoms and create practical, science-driven solutions to help restore optimal function. The patients that she sees are: experiencing post-concussion symptoms, stroke deficits, vestibular dysfunction, long COVID, autonomic dysregulation, and other neurological challenges.

On top of this amazing work, Dr. Shields has an very inspiring reason WHY...

With our second November series, we just had Dr. Jen Fraser in Canada. She is an international expert on abuse cultures, those who resist them, and the way they impact brain function.

Dr. Fraser, is an award-winning educator, and the founder of The Bullied Brain. She advises institutions and governments, and brings neuroscience into conversations about culture, ethics, and leadership. Her mission is clear: to transform systems that normalize manipulation and silence truth-tellers—and to do so with the superpowers of empathy and kindness. She has advocated with two parliamentary committees in Canada for better protection for children fr...

To kick off the month of November, we have Dr. Landers with the Restorative Neuro in Massachusetts.

Dr. Landers is a US Army combat Veteran and has experienced first-hand the effects of brain injuries and Post Traumatic Stress on members of our armed forces. Because of this, he is committed to advancing treatment options scientifically, increasing injury awareness, and fostering education for patients with traumatic brain injuries and neurological disorders. He founded Restorative Neuro to offer patients a more complete and personalized approach to neurological healing. With a background in clinical neurology and advanced training in neurorehabilitation.
 

To kick off our October series, we are having Nat van Zee from the United Kingdom.

Nat helps highly sensitive, high-achieving leaders transform anxiety, burnout, and trauma into calm, confidence, and clarity. She guides rapid subconscious root-cause healing when talk therapy, self-help, or modern medicine don’t create lasting change.

She works especially with perfectionists and overgivers. She helps them reclaim their energy, lead with authentic power, and create impact with peace and joy.

A breakdown, a breakup, and a pivotal awakening led to a radical career pivot. From a fashion creative featured in Vo...

To wrap up the month of July, we just had a great conversation with Dr. Suzin with LuciDT from the Netherlands!

Dr. Suzin specalizes in: Neurocognitive rehabilitation for patients suffering from brain-damage, Alzheimer's disease, Mild cognitive impairment etc. 

He is:
The founder and Neuropsychology expert at LuciDT.nl. www.lucidt.nl

Head of neurocognitive operations at Aviv Scientific. https://www.avivclinic.com/
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Chief neuropsychologist at the Sagol center for hyperbaric medicine and research at Assaf Harofeh Medical center, Israel.

Learn more by tuning in. 

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Happy last few day of May! To wrap up the month, we just had a great conversation with NHL Veteran Daniel Carcillo. Daniel played 10 season in the NHL and in 2013 & 2015 he won two Stanley Cup's with the Chicago Blackhawks. However during his career he sustained 7 different #concussions and was eventually diagnosed with: post concussion syndrome and TBI. During his lowest point he could not even look at his phone due to light sensitivity.

Now, he is a committed advocate for alternative brain and mental health therapies, working alongside researchers, healthcare professionals, and veterans’ organizations to bring these options to mo...

Happy Friday. To wrap up the week before the start of Memorial Day weekend. We just had the two founders of Cognitive Protocal: Wellness Innovator Scott Thomson and Olympian Professional Cyclist Dave Zabriskie. 

Cognitive Protocol believe's brain health is the foundation of our well-being. Whether recovering from a concussion, managing lingering symptoms, or striving for peak cognitive performance- their mission is to provide the most effective, science-backed support for our brain.

They have created-premium brain health supplements that are formulated with clinically studied ingredients designed to accelerate recovery, enhance resilience, and optimize cognitive function—so we are...

To kick off our #mindfulmarch podcast series: we are having Dr. Kelli A. Uitenham (@drkelli.medicalslp).

Dr. Kelli is a nationally certified speech language pathologist and the founder of the #BrainTalk Foundation.

Their mission is to raise awareness and provide support for individuals impacted by a wide range of neurological and neurodegenerative conditions, including aphasia, dementia, stroke, concussions, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) related to sports, military service, and domestic violence.

Learn more of their work: https://braintalkfoundation.org/?

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To wrap up the month of Feburary,  we are having Chaandani Khan calling in from Canada. 

In 2019, her world was turned upside down by a brain injury that left her navigating persistent post-concussive symptoms (PPCS). Everyday tasks—making tea, washing clothes, sending emails—became monumental challenges, and Chaandani was left feeling unseen, unheard, and unsupported in a system full of gaps. Through personal growth, self-expression, and time, she began reclaiming life. That journey sparked a mission: to help others avoid the same struggles. Her:Return to Life was born to be ensuring PPCS survivors are equipped, understood, and empowe...

To kick off our December series tonight, we are having Doreen Bridgman from Florida. Doreen is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and Certified Brain Health Coach. She helps individuals optimize their brain function and confidently navigate daily and professional challenges. In COPE, clients will: - Develop systems for managing life’s demands - Enhance memory strategies to overcome learning or behavioral challenges - Improve critical thinking and problem-solving skills - Strengthen interpersonal communication - Create personalized routines to reduce stress and improve performance and more.  Learn more of her work: thecognitivecoach.net One love

Tonight to wrap up our September series, we are having Emily Knife calling in from Atlanta. Emily is the founder of: The School of Modern Nursing. The School of Modern Nursing is dedicated to cultivating a transformative learning environment where aspiring nurses around the world, embark on a journey of self-discovery and professional growth. This nursing education and nursing certificates are grounded in the principles of somatics, neuroscience, and nursing theory, our mission is to empower nurses with a profound understanding of the mind-body connection, fostering holistic care practices. Through dynamic learning and education, we strive to instill resilience, awareness, a...

To kick off the month of August we are having Kelsey O'Connor on the show.  Kelsey was a NC State student and softball athlete. But unfortunately during her Junior year she sustained a Traumatic Brain Injury. Which meant softball was now forever over, and she was on the brink of even keeping up as a student. Kelsey struggled to speak without frequent stuttering, pausing, confusion, and therefore couldn’t even prove myself through performance, academic or otherwise, of any kind. The external labels had built her entire identity around were broken, crumbled to the core, and was left with all of...

To wrap up the month of July, we are having Seyma Calisgan call in from the UK! Seyma is a PhD student at the University of Essex who is enthusiastic about Speech and Language therapy. She completed her undergraduate study in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation at Yeditepe University in Turkey in 2015. She also did her masters degree in Speech Difficulties at the University of Sheffield in 2020. Currently, she is working on my PhD research, which focuses on central facial palsy management after stroke. Specifically, I'm interested in the involvement of speech and language therapists in treating central facial palsy following a st...

To kick off the month of June, we are having Gemma Herbertson calling in from the U.K. That is right, the U.K.! Gemma is the founder of Neuro Frontiers. The seeds of this initiative started in early 2014 when searching for answers for her then four year-old son, who was recovering from some hefty brain surgery which had left him with a mental age of just a few months. Years of research into what could improve his quality of life brought the revelation that if the brain could be fuelled and stimulated specifically for an individual, there was a...

Tonight to kick off May, we are having Tracy Turner calling in from the United Kingdom! That is right: the UK. Tracy is the founder of Mental Health Safety UK, Therapist and Clinical Supervisor (MBACP) & Trauma Survivor. "WE'RE ALL MENTAL LIKE WE'RE ALL PHYSICAL, and it is my mission to help the business world and educational facilities, work with all within their organizations from bottom to top, understand themselves and their processes." Tune in for more information and help One love

Tonight to kick off April, we are having Tracy Turner calling in from the United Kingdom! That is right: the UK. Tracy is the founder of Mental Health Safety UK, Therapist and Clinical Supervisor (MBACP) & Trauma Survivor. "WE'RE ALL MENTAL LIKE WE'RE ALL PHYSICAL, and it is my mission to help the business world and educational facilities, work with all within their organizations from bottom to top, understand themselves and their processes." Tune in for more information and help One love

To kick off Mindful March, tonight we are having Christina Grigorea calling in from Greece. That is right: Greece! Christina studied Psychology in the UK, with a Master of Science in the field of Health Psychology. Further education involved group Cognitive Behavior Therapy for families of people suffering with mental illness, Mental Health Promotion and EMDR.  Make sure to tune in and gain helpful information. One love

Tonight, we are having Lee Sidebottom with Neurotracker RX calling in from Spain! Lee is a core member of NeuroTracker since its inception in 2009. His primary role involves evolving vanguard neuroscience into practical neurotechnology solutions for human performance, wellness, education, corporate and medical industries. In addition he also does provide free consultancy on NeuroTracker scientific methodologies to a diverse range of researchers, universities and institutes, using the tool to further their research goals. NeuroTracker is a Montreal-based neurotech company owned by Nothing Artificial, specializing in assessing and enhancing cognitive functions for human performance and wellness. The technology was developed by w...

To wrap up our November series, we are having Lee Sidebottom with Neurotracker RX calling in from Spain! Lee is a core member of NeuroTracker since its inception in 2009. His primary role involves evolving vanguard neuroscience into practical neurotechnology solutions for human performance, wellness, education, corporate and medical industries. In addition he also does provide free consultancy on NeuroTracker scientific methodologies to a diverse range of researchers, universities and institutes, using the tool to further their research goals. NeuroTracker is a Montreal-based neurotech company owned by Nothing Artificial, specializing in assessing and enhancing cognitive functions for human performance and wellness. T...

To wrap up our October series, we are having Amy Jayne Needham a Forensic Psychologist student calling in from the UK! Amy is very passionate about brain injury, and it is the focus of my Doctoral research. Prior to starting her training, she worked within high-secure prisons in the UK running a Brain Injury Pathway. My role was to set up, screen and support prisoners who screened positive for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) under the supervision of a Consultant Clinical-Neuropsychologist. This is where her passion and interest in brain injury, in particular TBI grew. "Research has highlighted the consequences of...

Tonight on the TBI One Love Podcast, we have Daniel Gospodarek calling in from Colorado. Daniel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, that sustained a Traumatic Brain Injury going into his senior year of high school which directed him to the 'helping profession. His TBI needed immediate medical attention and he continues the recovery process to this day. Daniel started his private practice which focuses on trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, and TBIs to support and empower those who experience these challenges live the lives they desire. Learn more- revitalizementalhealth.com One love

Tonight to wrap up our July series, we are having Dr. Byom who is a Speech Pathologist and researcher dedicated to positive functional cognitive-communication outcomes for people with TBI at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. One of Dr. Byom's long-term research goals is to develop a more complete model of the relationships between cognition and communication across the lifespan. Better understanding the relationships between communication and cognition is critical to the development of more effective treatments for high-level communication problems experienced by many men and women with neurologic communication disorders. This will also help with better understanding h...

Tonight, we are having:🌟🧠Lisa Weldon-Botét🧠🌟 with Neurosize. Neurosize- creates personalized programs​ that​ Entertain, En​gage​ & Transform perception by ​Stimulat​ing​ the Brain in Fun, Creative & Mindfully-Novel Ways. They are a resource to provide cognitive stimulation for multi-generational families, groups, homes and organizations, living​ or​​ working​ with those facing neurodiverse challenges.  If you or a loved one is needing or wanting to maintain your brain health. Ask yourself this - would you rather revolve or evolve?  As we all know, education cultivates a robust brain and can jump-start one's mental health in such a fashion as to promote neuroplasticity! They help with​ Cognitive Conditions​​...

To kick off our July series, we are having HeidiKivimaa in Finland! She is the CEO and founder of the:  Northern Sports Insight and Intelligence Oy. Which is a Finnish technology company that developed the ACT Head Impact Tracker. Which is to help prevent brain injuries in sports! The ACT Head Impact Tracker is a simple, easy-to-use, and versatile head impact measuring device for athletes, coaches, trainers, teams, clubs, federations, and other sports bodies, as well as friends and families of athletes. It is designed to provide information. Information that is crucial to understanding what is happening, to whom, when, and...

To wrap up our June series, we are having Dr. Didehbani, with UT Southwestern Medical Center in Frisco Texas. Dr. Didehbani’s, specializes in neuropsychological assessment, with a primary interest in examining individuals with sports-related concussion and neurocognitive disorders. Her current research focuses on the longitudinal effects of head impact in youth athletes and the aging effects of TBI. She has delivered scores of presentations, contributed to the book Rehabilitation After Traumatic Brain Injury, and published numerous academic articles. One love

Happy June! Tonight, we are having Dr. Perez with The University of Miami Health System, and she will be on the start to the June series of the TBI One Love Podcast. Dr. Perez is a Pediatric neuropsychologist and neurorehabilitator with ample training in the neurodevelopmental and neurocognitive evaluation as well as neurorehabilitation of medically complex children and adolescents. Her research focuses primarily on the #cognitive, #emotional and #behavioral sequelae of pediatric brain injury, cognitive rehabilitation and multicultural neuropsychology! Tune in at 9pm cst: tbionelove.org/podcast

Tonight, we are having Jamie and her mother on the Grace on the TBI One Love Podcast!  Jamie was a World-Class Skiing Champion, and the FIRST female skier to land a double backflip, which took place in a competition at the Winter X Games XVII. But, in 2015 her professional career ended during her second run at the world tour finals. Jamie slammed her head into the ground, she had brain bleeds in 8 spots, and she hurt her bright brain stem. Which paralyzed her right side completely. That is Jamie MoCrazy’s story! She shares her story as a sport resiliency key...

To kick off the May series, we are having an inspirational guest calling in Michigan! Our guest tonight is: Dr. Ramona Pleva with Northern Lights Chiropractor. Besides Chropractor work, she has expanded to provide brain scanning asset tools to aid patients understanding the brain balance from brain injuries, learning difficulities, cognitive declines etc. Tune in starting at 9pm cst at: tbionelove.org/podcast One love

To wrap up our April series, we are having an inspirational guest calling in from Australia! Our guest tonight is:  Professor Sah. Who is the Director of the Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) at The University of Queensland and a world-renowned authority on the amygdala! His research offers hope for treating conditions such as anxiety, Traumatic Brain Injury, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, fear depression and much more.  To learn about him prior- https://qbi.uq.edu.au/article/2021/08/road-brain-treatments-long-theres-end-sight Tune in starting at 9pm cst at: tbionelove.org/podcast One love

To warp up the TBI One Love #mindfulmarch Podcast series we will be having two amazing guest from Europe with the BIF-EC. Which is a European Confederation of National Non-Governmental Organization that works to support the brain injured and their families! The guest are: first, Evelyn Vincent who is the Chair of Headway Basingstoke - a rehabilitation unit for survivors of a brain injury since 1986 with statutory health funding. She also is a Deputy Chair of Headway UK and the president of BIF since 2001. Our second guest is: Med. Director Primar Prof Dr Nikolaus Steinhoff. He is a Neurologist and the...

To kick off the TBI One Love #mindfulmarch Podcast series on the 6th, we will be having:  Dr. Fatima Nasrallah from The University of Queensland in Australia. That is right, Australia! Dr. Nasrallah is a neuroscientist with a background in magnetic resonance and interdisciplinary brain research. Through her work, she has established herself as one of the world experts in the area of functional brain imaging. Her most significant contribution was made in 2014 when she demonstrated for the first time, imaging resting state functional connectivity in the brain using MRI.  Now, Dr Nasrallah is the lead on a $1.7M project on #trauma...

to wrap up the TBI One Love February Podcast series on the 20th, we will be having: Marinet Brennan from Ireland! That is right, Ireland. Marinet is a Diagnostic Audiologist & Speech-Language Pathologist in Ireland. She is passionate about neurocentric education and the importance of 'move-to-learn & learn-to-move' while harnessing the brain's incredible potential to change & adapt.  She is doing phenomenal work with children and adolescents that have sustained a brain injury, having their caregivers involved to stay educated etc, plus she is a member Irish Audiology Association, the Irish Association of hearing Aid Audiologists as well as the American Academy of Audiology

To kick off the TBI One Love February Podcast series on the 6th, we will be having: Natalie Mackenzie from England! That is right, England. Natalie is the Director the of Brain Injury Support and Cognitive Rehabilitation: BIS Services in London with over 17 years experience of working with individuals with brain injuries and is highly specialized in the area! She also is a Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapist (certified by the Society for Cognitive Rehabilitation), and she is also a Certified Brain Injury Specialist, (accredited by the ACBIS). To learn more about her work and her: https://thebiss.co.uk/

To wrap up our January Podcast series on the 30th, we will be having: Dr. Markus from Illinois! Dr. Markus is the founder of the Designs for Strong Minds™! Which is, an innovative program of exercises that uses game-like, context-free exercises to filter out emotional influences to work solely on cognitive skills for all ages who have suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury. In addition, she was selected to design a program for NASA's Critical Thinking Skills Project! Tune in by visiting: tbionelove.org/podcast starting at 9pm cst One love

Happy MLK Day!  Tonight, we are every excited to have Sara McGann here in DFW Metroplex. Sara is an UTSW graduate, and Lead Counselor at a Neuro Transitional Center in Dallas, she specializes in adjustment to disability and recovery from Traumatic Brain Injury, Post-Concussive Disorder, Acquired Brain Injury, Stroke and Spinal Cord Injury! She does not only adjustment for the survivor but for their families and caregivers. "I am passionate about helping individuals work toward having as much control over their lives as possible while providing the tools to do so. I will help them accomplish this through the use o...