Radio Shows

Our regular participant, fellow survivor, and all around interesting character “Minnesota Matt”, will discuss how he came to acquire his TBI. He tried a lot of tools of recovery to enhance his life, and then he met the another Matt. Matt Lane, turned him on to a product that Minnesota Matt contends has made a real difference in the quality of his life. Matt Lane will discuss the science behind NVT (Nano Vibrational Technology) and MN Matt, and yours truly will talk about the improvements we’ve realized by using this product. See more at: www.vybx.com Promo Code discussed on show is Poker20

Eric Ratinoff has been recognized as a “Super Lawyer” by his peers for four years in a row. He has been recognized in both Federal and State Courts as an experienced and aggressive plaintiff’s attorney, as well as more distinguished awards.

He has successfully tried and settled numerous cases on behalf of his clients for matters involving Personal Injury, Product Liability, Disability Insurance Claim Denials, Bad Faith Denial of Insurance Claims, TBI Injuries, Spinal Cord Injuries, Motorcycle & Auto Accidents, Medical Malpractice Cases, Defective Product Cases involving automobiles, household appliances and industrial equipment, Dangerous Drugs, Defective Medical Devices, and a wide range of other catastrophic personal injury issues. More at:www.ericratinoff.com and www.braininjurysupportcenter.com & search his name on YouTube for How TBI Effects the Lobes of the Brain.

Rodney Barnes book, “My Miracle” speaks of different moments in his life before, during, and after the accident that had a huge change in the way he see life now. Some of these episodes were very exciting, others not so much. The biggest part of Rodney’s life was finding a relationship with God. My Miracle allows you to see through his eyes, to enable you to make changes in your lif, so you don’t have to go through the hard steps of life that he did. It’s all about finding your way, decisions we make, dealing with daily life and directions we might take (either bad or good), coping with reality, and so much more. Rodney’s book has made such an impact, that a screen play of his book has already been registered, and the movie is due out by 2016. See more at: www.mymiraclethemovie.com & facebook.com/mymiraclethemovie

Donte Baltimore, now age 28, joined the army reserves right out of high school in 2005 as a combat cameraman. As well as being of service to his country, Donte hoped his time in the military would ultimately better his life, by help with college funding and job experience. He deployed to Iraq from August 2008 to July 09 and was honorably discharged on October 2011.

The effects of PTSD began while in service. For two years after his discharge, the symptoms heightened. Repeated attempts to seek help went unmet, Donte spiraled down to the desperate darkness of the soul,.as his wife watched on helplessly. Their life was turned upside down. That was when Donte decided to end it all, as his wife watched on. His wounds resulted in him residing in a Brain Rehab Center for 2yrs & more time to come. His now Ex wife is suffering a PTSD of her own.

David A. Grant is a freelance writer and traumatic brain injury survivor. He is the author of Metamorphosis, Surviving Brain Injury, a book that chronicles in exquisite detail the first year-and-a-half of his new life as a brain injury survivor. His newest title, Slices of Life after Traumatic Brain Injury, was recently released.

David is a regular contributing writer to Brainline.org, a PBS sponsored website. He is also regular contributing writer to Brain Injury Journey Magazine as well as a columnist in HEADWAY, the Brain Injury Association of New Hampshire’s periodic newsletter.

David is the founder of TBI Hope and Inspiration, a Facebook community with over 13,000 members including survivors, family members, caregivers as well as members of the medical and professional community. See more at: www.tbihopeandinspiration.com and his Blog at: www.DavidsNewLife.com.

My guest tonight will give you an opportunity to meet a new host for part of the third Thursday of each month. Her name is Amy Eidenmiller, who survived a car accident in 1997, where she suffered a substantial brain injury, and then in 2004 developed meningitis. Her show will be called Heroes in Disguise. Amy’s journey, like many of us, has been long and tenuous. She will tell the story of the circumstances of her “Intro to the Brain Injury Community”, and how she has become a thriver .. Not just a survivor.

Join me in greeting Amy and welcoming her to Brain Injury Radio! Afterward we will have some open mic & tunes. Good night to call in and share what’s on your mind. Will also discuss some of the changes in scheduling for our BIRN lineup!

Todd Trigstead will be discussing his movie Gridiron Gladiators:The History and Uncertain Future of American Football, which can be streamed from www.gridirongradiatorsmovie.com.

Former NFL NY Jets & 49er’s player, George Visger will tell us about a Draft Day fund raiser for local Marine/football player Dondre Ranson on May 29th (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXOX7fiNl9g). Dondre served our country honorably in active duty in Iraq only to suffer a concussion last spring playing for the Sacramento semi pro football team. He’s been on life support since His wife who served honorably in Afganistan, also suffered a head injury from which she is in rehab. Visger suffered several undiagnosed concussions, and then during the following 81 Super Bowl season, he developed hydrocephalus at age 22 undergoing 3 emergency VP shunt brain surgeries in 8 months and was given last rites. Several subsequent surgeries and 34yrs later, George is still feeling the effects. He knows how brain injury can decimate a family. See thevisgergroup.org

Dale Johanne’s injury was the result of a car accident in which he had several serious injuries, but the worst thing that happened was the fact that he suffered a TBI. Because of the brain injury, he was unable to speak for 6 weeks after the accident. When able to speak again, he had the maturity level of a second grader and he was 17. The accident occurred 27 years ago which allows him a perspective that few others can offer in reference to life with brain injury. Roughly a year and a half after the accident Dale was fortunate to be able to go onto, and graduate from college. Since then he has worked extensively with individuals who have suffered Brain Injury.

Gary and I are celebrating our 10th Anniversary for a few days off the grid! We were married 05-05-05 at 5:00pm, so I’d be able to remember our anniversary! Miracles DO happen. 🙂

Will be back live next week, but tonight we’ll hear a spotlight on Mikal Vega. A hero in real life as a member of Team 6 Navy Seals while in the sandbox, and now on TV, Internet and the Big Screen! Check out Mikal Vega “Black” on YouTube, to see him in a little mini series. Money from his media superheroes, goes to fund his non profit, Vital Warrier .. Which helps Veteran’s treat their PTSD/TBI with more holistic, integrative alternatives. As the massive over medicating of active duty personnel, Veterans and others…Is Big Pharma madness, and in an effort to be rid of it .. His ideas apply to everyone, not just the military. You’ll find his story fascinating. Listen in, and then Visit wwwhttp://vitalwarrior.org/

Terry Smith became an advocate and writer as a result of severe Traumatic Brain Injury sustained in OCS summer training after his freshman year of college. In plan, he was to build a military career, be elected to senate, and then become President of the United States. In reality, he flat-lined twice during brain surgery and woke up from a coma with amnesia. To develop memory, he was to record daily life by writing. Three years later, he returned to college and graduated. He was awarded a writing fellowship with Paramount Pictures in Hollywood. Over the following years, he worked in film and television for 20th Century Fox, Universal Studios, and Orion Pictures. He has written three books – Jason’s Final Coming, Helvena, and Surviving Head Trauma. He is also an award winning playwright – Cherry Street Park, The Funny Thing About Death, and The Bar on 3rd St. His life advocacy is for raising awareness and prevention of TBI. See www.terrysmithbooks.com