Diane Hennacy Powell, M.D is a neuroscientist and Johns Hopkins-trained psychiatrist whose research currently focuses on autistic children reported to be telepathic and/or precognitive. She has been on the faculty at Harvard Medical School, a member of a part-time think tank on human consciousness at the Salk Institute in La Jolla, CA, and The Director of Research for the John E. Mack Institute. Her investigation into the neurocorrelates of ESP is discussed in her 2008 book The ESP Enigma: A Scientific Case for Psychic Phenomena, and in a chapter to the 2012 book, Seriously Strange: Thinking Anew about Psychical Experiences, an academic compilation that arose from a private symposium sponsored by the Brueninger Foundation.
Let the Holidays Begin!
Balancing the added stresses and desired joys!
Dillon Tyler Van
Wendy “Yaya”, her daughter Melissa and her two sons Dillon (12) and Tyler (10). They both have a terminal illness. With surgeries and proper medical care they can be expected to live into their 20s. After they were diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and are the 2015 NE MDA Ambassadors. Their house burned down in CO. They returned to Omaha and are now both confined to wheelchairs. In the brutal climate of the midwest, a critical need has come up and we hope you can help. See www.gofundme.com/whafuw48 Or if you prefer Wells Fargo Omaha has an account set up called DillonTylerVan, which you can send a donation to. Check with your own Wells Fargo about getting the deposit made to Account number: 5089869753.
After hearing my guests, I think you’ll find Thanks and Giving easier to achieve, and hopefully help in the spirit of Thanksgiving.
Interview with Kim Justus on her show Recovery Now on Brain Injury Radio Network, November 23, 2015.
After the show, Wendy sent the following note: “Thank you so much for taking the time to reach out to your listening audience. We are so grateful for YOU! It was a story I wanted to share with you but there wasn’t enough time. I just want you to understand what a joyous, happy spirit Dillon has. When Melissa and I decided to tell Dillon his life would be cut short she found a video to help explain and he and I sat in her bedroom and watched the video on the computer.
I told him about all of our loved ones who have died and are in heaven and they would be waiting for him. He said, “When I take Jesus’ right hand and he takes me to heaven, I will look down at my empty wheelchair and I will say goodbye MD!” Then his face lit up and he exclaimed, “Hey! I’ll be there waiting for YOU!” Yes, Dillon, you will!” What a strong, courageous, brave little boy. He was a little over 10. He wouldn’t let us tell Tyler…wanted to spare him that bad news.”
Traumatized Brain – Mood, Memory, Behavior
Sandeep Vaishnavi, MD, PhD is the director of the Neuropsychiatric Clinic at Carolina Partners. He is a neuropsychiatrist at the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke University Medical Center and is affiliated with Duke’s Departments of Psychiatry and Community and Family Medicine. Dr. Vaishnavi’s new book, published by Johns Hopkins Press, is titled THE TRAUMATIZED BRAIN: A FAMILY GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING MOOD, MEMORY, AND BEHAVIOR AFTER BRAIN INJURY. ABC News Journalist and TBI survivor Bob Woodruff said, in his endorsement of the book, “If ever there was a book that truly could save your life it would be this one.” THE TRAUMATIZED BRAIN is available on Amazon.com and in bookstores.
Holistic Healing Strategies for Brain Injury
Dr. Karen Kan is a holistic physician and acupuncturist specializing in energy & spiritual medicine, and is the author of the #1 Bestselling book, Guide to Healing Chronic Pain – A Holistic Approach. We will discuss strategies she recommends for people overcoming brain injuries who have symptoms of: disturbed sleep, brain fog, poor memory, fatigue and problems focusing. Remote brain balncing LIVE ..You bet!
Dr. Karen will discuss how to improve your home environment, nutrition, and balance your energy in order to optimize your natural healing abilities. She’ll also talk about the concept of Brain Balancing and how to “test” to see whether your brain and nervous system is in “healing mode” or “stress mode” and what to do if it needs correcting. For more information about Dr. Karen watch the New Frontiers in Energy Medicine video at www.KarenKan.com. Sign up to receive a free excerpt of her bestselling book and access to five of her Fast Track Your Healing online classes absolutely free. For a copy of Dr. Karen’s Advanced Brain Balancing Protocol, go to www.PatchTrainingTeam.com
Veteran’s Day, Heroes, Order of the Purple Heart
This Veteran’s Day, my guest will be Thomas E. Burke, Ambassador Purple Heart Veterans of FL. Mr. Burke, a long time veterans advocate has been committed and continues to be a staunch supporter for all Veterans in many areas of Health & Well Being. Mr. Burke is very much involved with the Purple Heart Veterans of FL. Mr. Burke was recently awarded A Distinguished Service Award by the MOPH Department of Florida for his service to Purple Heart Veterans and their families. This is the highest award that can be bestowed by the Order with exception of The Purple Heart. See: www.lifewavefl.com Look under “Giving Back” tab.
Joining him will be Commander Richard Hunt, President of Purple Hearts FL. He’s a Viet Nam Veteran and Purple Heart Recipient himself. Also joining us, is Lt. Col Heidi Hoyt (USAF Ret 26yrs), formerly Chief Nurse at Hulburt Field and on the Executive Staff of Special Operations Medical Group, where she cared for many patients with TBI.
HETRA and Healing
Edye Godden is the Executive Director of Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy (HETRA) located in Gretna, Nebraska. HETRA’s mission is to improve the quality of life for adults and children with disabilities through equine assisted activities. Edye graduated from Creighton University with a degree in Occupational Therapy. She also serves as one HETRA’s occupational therapists and is a PATH International certified instructor. Edye has been with the HETRA organization since 1991. She feels very fortunate to be able to combine her two great passions – helping people and love of horses – to help the students achieve a greater level of independence and positive mental health. In 2010 Edye was pleased to announce their program for Veterans. SEE: www.HETRA.org