Kim’s Radio Shows

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

Dr. Adrian Harel is an accomplished biochemist and business manager from Israel. He founded a company specializing in development of stem cell therapies for neurodegenerative diseases. Dr. Harel has a demonstrated record of accomplished and productive research projects in an area of high relevance for CNS breakdown. He has devoted considerable efforts into designing new molecules that could potentially help future victims of TBI and help the burden of societies endured by each TBI victim. It has been my lifelong mission to think outside the box and develop new treatments with his knowledge of biochemistry. See more at www.medicortex.fi

Amy Zellmer is a regular contributor for the Huffington Post and a professional photographer and business coach located in Saint Paul, MN. She is in the process of writing a book on TBI awareness, and is also a contributing author on a soon-to-be-released book by Carole Brody Fleet on overcoming obstacles and life changes. She is actively involved in TBI awareness and advocacy since sustaining a traumatic brain injury in 2014, and recently attended Brain Injury Awareness Day on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. She enjoys all things glittery and sparkly as well as chocolately. Her and her Yorkie, Pixxie, enjoy traveling the country on road trips and speaking to groups. You can find out more about Amy at www.customcreationsphotography.com or her column on Huffington Post online.

We want people to understand our “silent epidemic”, but how honest, open minded and willing are we to hear about the plight of others with disability? Do we look for the similarities, or the differences in the issues we all face? Meg Perez, will speak of a genetic condition called William’s syndrome, what it’s meant in her life, & then the recent finding she has also suffered an undiagnosed brain injury. So many people who have had brain trauma go undiagnosed, yet the symptoms are lurking right there. We’ll discuss the challenges of relationships, goal setting, and the obstacles involved, when you’ve had a diagnosis since birth.

Terry Monkaba, Exec Director of the Williams Syndrome Association, who also has a 29yr old son with the condition will be joining us. More at Williams-Syndrome.org

Bill Protzmann is a man on a mission: to raise awareness of the power of music as self care.

On Memorial Day weekend 2007 Protzmann premiered a new version of his one man show, Connected!, with a focus on using music as a self intervention tool for issues related to military service. In 2011, he launched Music Care Inc, a for profit corporation dedicated to providing education in music as adjunct treatment for post traumatic stress, depression, and anxiety.

Bill holds magna cum laude degrees in piano performance and creative writing, and has concertized and performed for many years with a focus on bringing music to audiences in non-traditional ways. His recording of “Amazing Grace” topped the mp3.com charts in July of 2000, and he has released two all-original CDs. He has performed and worked with opera stars, poets, Dixieland, jazz, rock and pop tribute bands, in musical theatre, and as a solo concert pianist and entertainer.

Manny Capozzi is Guitar/Singer/Songwriter for the Chicago based band Mister E. Machine. They recently mounted a successful Kickstarter campaign to highlight and raise awareness on anti bullying by producing a video. He and producer Chuck Harling have combined forces to complete the band’s debut EP Shooting Stars, featuring the single RosaMarie, the anthem for their anti bullying, Indie rock album. Tonight Manny will share his experience, strength and hope as he discusses his own personal challenges with bullying, and the person he credits from bringing him back from the brink. This is a hot, compassionate acoustic rock band with a positive message, and activism designed to pay it forward. Find out more at misteremachine.com & on FB at misteremachinemusic

My guest tonight, Michele Rosenthal is an award-winning PTSD blogger, award-nominated author, founder of HealMyPTSD.com, post-trauma coach, host of Changing Direction radio and author of Your Life After Trauma: Powerful Practices to Reclaim Your Identity. She is also a trauma survivor who struggled with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for over twenty-five years before launching a successful “healing rampage.” Michele has been 100% free of PTSD symptoms for several years. Award-Nominated Author, Speaker, Post-Trauma Coach. Founder, www.HealMyPTSD.com ; Radio Host, CHANGING DIRECTION ; Author, Your Life After Trauma: Powerful Practices To Reclaim Your Identity

Technical error caused Kevin’s show tape to not fire earlier, so we had no live show tonight … Not the luck of the Irish, but perhaps the supposed curse of Friday the 13th? O: Night owls join me for some live music and chat. Kevin will be back in person next week, but tonight you still have a chance to party live this Freaky Friday! I have some secrets about Friday the 13th that have actually made it a lucky day for me. 🙂 Just hanging tonight? Stop in and join me.