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Prison: A place or condition of confinement, restraint or captivity. I’m not referring to breaking the law or jail time, but those self imposed feelings, that cause us to become prisoners in our own minds. What are they, and what can we do to rediscover the keys to the kingdom? Freedom equals choice. Let’s set our minds free! Open mics and music tonight too. 🙂

Tonight our host Kim Jefferson Justus goes head to head with fellow host Kieth Anthony as they cross swords interviewing each other about Traumatic Brain Injuries.

Ever thought of writing your story, or wondered where to find TBI survivor stories? My guest tonight is Marilyn Lash, MSW. She has over 35 years of experience working with persons with disabilities and their families in medical, rehabilitation, educational and vocational settings. Most recently, she has been addressing the emotional trauma of war with wives of wounded warriors. She is President of Lash and Associates Publishing/Training, Inc. in Youngsville, NC. Author of many publications on the psychosocial impact of brain injury, her writing and training emphasize coping strategies for families and practical interventions by professionals and educators in hospitals, rehabilitation, schools and community programs. www.lapublishing.com

A life-long entrepreneur, Ann Strong sees the specific greatness of each person in front of her. Since 1989, she has inspired and coached small business owners to courageously grow thriving businesses from the specificity of their own strengths and passions. She is the author of the book, “Thriving Work: A Journey to your Best Self.” She lives and works by this quote from Albert Einstein, “Everyone is a genius, but if you judge a fish on its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it is stupid.” Whether you’re in a business of employment, or the business of being yourself (or redefining your new self), we all have strengths. Ann will help us discover our own strengths, and guide us to using them effectively.

Tonight is a commentary, open mic & some music. Will talk a little about when the survivor becomes the caregiver, but certainly open to your calls on other topics.

My guest tonight is Bree Peltier, who I first met as “Earthbound Angel” on another show last year. At age 15 her life started to change when she was diagnosed with Arteriovenous Malformation and Cerebral Cavernous Malformation in the brain after having her first seizure. Then at age 20, her life changed forever when she was struck by an aneurysm that burst on her spine during the night causing massive damage to her spinal cord. She woke up the next morning paralyzed from the chest down. Tonight she will share her story of survival, and an additional life crisis that she’s trying to overcome. We’ll hear what recovery tools and interests Bree has used to keep her attitude more positive. Amazing story, you won’t want to miss!!

My guest, Rosemary Rawlins is the author of Learning by Accident, a memoir that follows the intense two-year period following her husband’s severe traumatic brain injury in 2002.(www.rosemaryrawlins.com) She has gone on to be a speaker, and caregiver blogger onwww.brainline.org. Join us to hear about Rosemary’s incredible journey, and resulting life path.

My guest tonight will be MarBeth Dunn. MarBeth is a master of energy and the subtle realities, a spiritual teacher for the past 25 years, and a Kundalini Yoga instructor and empowerment coach. She helps people release their hurts, losses, limiting beliefs, and energetic blockages, quickly and easily, and shows them how to effectively use the laws of the Universe to create a new reality.

MarBeth is a popular international speaker, workshop leader, and radio talk show host. Her work has helped people all over the world. She can be heard weekly on The Great Metamorphosis on the Law of Attraction Radio Network. For more information, visit her website at: www.marbethdunn.com

My guest tonight is one of the generous composers who have allowed us to play his original music on Brain Injury Radio. I didn’t know when we connected, that fate would have an even deeper reason to connect him here. Listen to Dale Haye’s story about his wife’s double aneurysm, the ruthless insurance maze, and the tragic outcome that was produced. It could happen to any of us, and it’s sinful.

My guest tonight has been a regular Brain Injury Radio listener for quite some time. Had Walmer, (Yes, we’ll hear the story behind the name!) is a long time TBI survivor, who has made meditation a large part of his recovery. We’ve all heard that meditation is a useful tool in recovery, but many of us have trouble focusing long enough to get the job done, or simply don’t know how to start. Tonight Had will enlighten us, and we’ll also be hearing from his wife Faith. She’s a strong advocate in her own right, when it comes to family, friends and recovery.

Many of you have heard BIR host Kathy, creator of the “Bionic Brain” speak. Had, is an actual user of the Bionic Brain, and will share his positive experience.