James T. Ryder is a 20-year Veteran, ow retired, from the NYPD. Prior to his time with the NYPD he served in the United States Marine Corps during the Cold War under Ronald Reagan. On 9/11 James was assigned to security at Ground Zero for the first 8 days, then was transferred to what is referred to as the ‘think tank’ of NYPD, the Office of Management, Analysis & Planning (OMAP). It was there that he was tasked, along with LT Andy Costello and Detective Tom Neal, to build what was known as the DNA Database. This Database was used to identify bodies, body parts, personal property, photographs, employee ID cards and much more. Upon his retirement in 2005 James’ team was exposed to the soot and toxins for 4yrs. That exposure brought the scary reality to their own doorstep when Det. Neal was diagnosed with Environmental Sinus Cancer, taking his life just 2 months ago after a 6yr struggle. The Database was used to identify over 500 false-claims of lost loved ones, & the return of some 89% of the items found; such as $2.5 Million in Jewelry, photos of loved ones, wallets etc. For the last 12yrs James has been an Advocate for Responders & Survivors, has a Federal Contract to locate & register those Responders & Survivors into the World Trade Center Health Program and the Victim’s Compensation Fund. Jim lectures around the US &continues to assist Responders & Survivors as a Volunteer.
Personal Development with Douglas Vermeeren
Douglas Vermeeren is the producer and director of three out of the top ten personal development movies ever made, The Opus, The Gratitude Experiment and The Treasure Map. Now he is revealing his new film How Thoughts Become Things, which goes deeply into nuances of personal reality creation…content that has yet to be committed to film. He’s brought along a few friends such as Bob Proctor, Denis Waitley, John Demartini, Joe Vitale, John Assaraf, Marie Diamond, Travis Fox and Dr. Karen Perkins to explore the HOW of How Thoughts Become Things. Doug has also researched the success strategies from business leaders and companies like Nike, Reebok, Fruit of the Loom, FedEx, American Airlines, UGG boots, Uber, KFC, McDonalds, Disney, United Airlines, Microsoft and others to share their success secrets on film and in his books. ABC and FOX Business refer to him as the modern-day Napoleon Hill. He is a regular featured expert on FOX, CNN, ABC, NBC, CTV and CBC and others. Currently his program Personal Power Mastery is rated as number three in the world for the most powerful personal development seminars. He recently authored the international bestselling book PersonalPower Mastery.
Simon Says: The Heat Is On!
Kim & Simon discuss Brain Injury Adaptation, Sustained Effects of Stress on Brain Injury, Current Events and the summer we’ll never forget. Callers welcome!!
Dr. Robert Fraser on Aspects of Brain Injury
Robert Fraser, Ph.D is a professor in the University of Washington’s Dept of Rehabilitation Medicine, jointly with the Departments of Neuro Surgery, Neurology, and consultant to the Social Security Admin. Dr. Fraser is a certified rehab counselor & life care planner. He directs Neurological Vocational Services within Rehab Medicine, specializing in brain injury, epilepsy and MS. He has co-authored numerous articles and four text books to include TBI Rehabilitation.
Secrets to Living a Fantastic Life
Dr. Allen Lycka and Harriet Tinka share harrowing and traumatic escapes from death…his from a misdiagnosis of what he was told was a terminal illness, and she from a nearly fatal kidnapping and beating by a stalker. Together and individually, they faced their experiences with courage, and found inspiration in each dawning day… Dr. Allen Lycka is best known as one of the leading cosmetic dermatologists in the world, is now acknowledged as a leading expert in Living A Fantastic Life and Turning Points. He is a transformational speaker, thought leader, coach, and mentor. Harriet, a gorgeous former runway and magazine model, found new life as a transformational speaker, passionate life coach, blogger, Chartered Professional Accountant, Football Official, and an ultra-marathon runner. Dr. Allen Lycka and Harriet have teamed up to put the wisdom they have gleaned since their traumas into a powerful new book The Secrets of Living A Fantastic Life: The 13 Golden Pearl Within…
Roads Less Traveled
Tonight 2nd WED Host, Caren Robinson and Weekly Host, Kim Justus will talk about “What We Did on Our Summer Vacation” – Did you go, did you not? Considerations & Confusion on COVID (gatherings, travel, health, school, politics, masks, contact … Oh my!) – We will welcome callers to participate in their COVID experiences. I know we have heard a LOT about this subject in 2020, but so many things are impacted, it seldom gets too far from our minds. Would appreciate hearing how all of you are coping! Sprinkle that with a bit of healing music & we’ll call it a show!!
Wisdom Healing Qigong with Master Mingtong Gu
Master Mingtong Gu will explain how using the movement, sound healing and meditation woven into the specific practice of Wisdom Healing Qigong, the body will be more resistant to disease, the mind more resilient and the spirit more connected to the regenerative Universal (chi) energy — and to others without having to be in their presence. He includes in a training video “How to Reduce Stress and Transform Fear in the Time of COVID-19” within a free ebook that he will offer your listeners. You can see it here: AncientHealingSecrets.com
Happy 30th Anniversary ADA
Susan Fitzmaurice has worked in the fields of education, book sales, government, non-profit and now enjoys being a full-time disability activist. Her latest project has been to organize the Michigan ADA Anniversary Celebration, with 80+ events spread over 69 days. Susan is the parent of a son with Down Syndrome, and she has a spinal cord injury, low vision, and deafness among other disabilities. She is disabled and passionately proud. See mi-ada.org for more information. also check out: Society for Disability Studies & Michigan ADA 2020 30th Anniversary Celebration.
New Treatment for Concussion with Dr. Bansal
Dr. Vishal Bansal, MD. FACS is the director of trauma surgery at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego and chief scientific officer of Oxeia BioPharmaceuticals. As a trauma surgeon, Dr. Bansal operates on patients who are victims of a range of blunt force or penetrating traumas, from car crashes to gunshot wounds to stabbings to brain injuries. Dr. Bansal has seen dramatic advances in many areas of medicine, but laments that treatment for concussions is still primitive and focuses on the symptoms rather than a cure. Dr. Bansal is a physician with a dream: He wants to develop the first FDA-approved therapeutics that treat not only the immediate symptoms of a concussion, but also the underlying damage. The company co-founded by Dr. Bansal, Oxeia Biopharmaceuticals, has a therapeutic, OXE-103 that has been approved by the FDA for Phase 2 testing. Dr. Bansal will talk about the company’s upcoming trials and the promise of their drug for those suffering from the long-term effects of concussions. Says, Dr. Bansal, “Rest is not enough.”
I Think Therefore I Am Wrong – Dr. Howard Rankin
Dr Howard Rankin has extensive expertise and knowledge in the areas of psychology, neuroscience and neurotechnology. He is also an experienced speaker and best-selling and award-winning author. Dr. Rankin has written 12 books in his own name, co-written another 9, and ghostwritten 30 others, all non-fiction. He has also published more than 30 scientific articles and been a consultant to the NIH and WHO. His work has been featured in many newspapers and magazines and he has appeared on national networks including CNN, ABC, CBS, BBC, and on “The View” and “20/20”.