Kim’s Radio Shows

Growing up, Mark Elswick had only one plan for his life. He was determined to be the next, great sportscaster on ESPN. Things were going just as scheduled for the college junior. That was, until, a life-threatening automobile accident derailed his plans. The crash left him on death’s doorstep with no chance of survival when his parents arrived at the hospital. They were greeted with his fate, being told he wasn’t expected to make it through the day.

Almost twenty-six years later, he’s an internationally-published author with Modern History Press, working towards becoming an in-demand motivational speaker. He’s here to not only give his story, but—more importantly—give what tell what he feels is the real explanation as to why he beat those insurmountable odds. His message is one that we all need to hear and carry into our daily lives. See: markelswick.net

Join 4th Wednesday of every month Co-Host Simon Lewis, author of Rise and Shine & I .. Discussing Civilian PTSD. We typically think of PTSD as a Military acquired condition, and certainly it is.

There is however, a large portion of the civilian population who struggles with the same mantle. We Warrior/Survivors may not have been down range, but we’ve experienced our own battlefields and struggled to find our way back.

Josh W – Professor of Blastology and the resulting (previously unnamed) “Blast Wave Stupidity” from using explosives to open doors like you use your phone to order coffee. Received his training in blast wave consequences in the US and Middle East, as well as hospitals, brain treatment programs, hyperbaric oxygen chambers and doctors offices across the country. High Consequence Athlete. Plays for keeps always. First team all American in the World Cup of ass kicking contests, survived mostly intact. Intent on healing every single one of the 339,000 US military service members with blast related TBI, will not stop until the mission is complete. Introduction of new host joing the team at BIRN!!!

n Dr Maria Romana’s Series on Relational Skills, tonight we discuss the third! Dr Maria is a Brain Injury Survivor who has worked extensively in Brain Injury Recovery protocols. She has become a regular Co-Host sharing what she has learned in her journey. Dr Maria is employed at the VA as a Pathologist.

Number 1 we discussed was: Can you see me? (Are they really paying focused attention)

Number 2 we discussed Self Soothing (Keeping us Calm to Better Carry On)

Recovery Now Host Kim Justus is substituting for our regular Saturday host Joey Giggles – we’ll cover “stuff & such” 🙂 Open Mic, Music, Discussion … Join Us for Last Minute Show!

Has Independence Day backfired for our country with all of the divisiveness? The first Independence Day we were UNITED. Now, not so much.

The 4th of July is ONE day. Why do people with PTS, people with jobs, pets, wildlife and others made to suffer in places like the town I live in for 10 Days, from 9am to 11pm .. Which never quite stops at the 11pm cut off.

What are we celebrating on July 4th? Not a trick question ..

Open Mic Nite with Patriotic Music and Facts – Join Me!

Author and 4th Wednesday of each month Co-Host, Simon Lewis and I will be discussing “Happy”. We all had things that defined our sense of happiness before our injuries. Post injury, we have to redefine our perception of what “Happiness” is for us. Happiness provides us a life worth living. If we hang on to our old ideas of happiness, we are apt to be sorely disappointed. Some may wonder if happiness is even possible after a disability is incurred. We’re here to tell you YES! It may not be what we expected, but it is obtainable.

Robert Fraser, PhD 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.

Dr. Stuart Silberman is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the State of Oregon having earned his doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Forensic Psychology. He has worked in private practice in Eugene since 2013, and was employed with the Colorado Department of Corrections where he completed his Doctoral Internship.

In 2007 Dr. Silberman was rear ended in a motor vehicle accident and suffered a brain injury. Lingering effects of the injury threatened his career, cognition and routine daily functioning. Through his journey obtaining treatment for the injury, he found EEG Neurofeedback. Coupled with support from others, neurofeedback has facilitated significant, positive change in brain function. He has been able to move past the injury and proceed with the career he previously thought had been destroyed. In private practice he specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in combination with EEG Neurofeedback to treat brain injury, chronic pain, sleep disorders, ADD/ADHD, anger and Violence, Anxiety and Depression. See drstuartsilberman.com

Nancy Weckwerth has been the sole Caregiver for her husband, John Swan, since his stroke in February of 1991. She and John were both professional musicians prior to that event. Nancy’s book, “Don’t Stop the Music: Finding the Joy in Caregiving” is a survive and thrive guide for Caregivers. Nancy and John have both come to live in Joy in spite of the enormity of their life change. The book is an instruction manual on how to do just that.

For more information, see Nancy’s Websites at: nancyweckwerthauthor.com, and dontstopthemusic.co.

Her book recently won the “Finalist” award from “Body, Mind, and Spirit Awards” in the self-help category. bmsbookawards.com/index.html. Both she and John are deeply honored by this recognition.