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TBI: Talking Brain Injury with Brain Injury Association of Colorado

This is TBI: Talking Brain Injury, a monthly health and wellness podcast from Brain Injury Association of Colorado. Host Phil Lindeman talks with TBI survivors and their supporters from across the state, sharing stories of...more

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Is disability a dirty word? with TBI survivor and advocate Lorena Gaibor

In this episode we talk with Lorena Gaibor, an experienced professor and lifelong learner who believes in the power of words, thoughts and action...

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How Denver's Craig Hospital is pioneering the treatment of TBI behavior

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For decades, TBI warrior Tasha Koncar lived with the trauma from undiagnosed childhood head injuries. She was angry. She was volatile. She lashed out....

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Car crash survivor reflects on 2 decades of living with TBI

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Car crash survivor reflects on 2 decades of living with TBI

Jack Taylor of tiny Heeney, Colorado, has been living with a TBI for more than 20 years. He reflects on the accident that changed...

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Beyond 'go big or go home' with a ski town occupational therapist

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Melissa Volkert is an occupational therapist with Avalanche Physical Therapy in Summit County, Colorado. She helps skiers, snowboarders and other outdoor athletes recover from...

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Lit Up My Mind with TBI and stroke survivor Laura Laureta

Episode 6

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Lit Up My Mind with TBI and stroke survivor Laura Laureta

Laura Laureta is turning tragedy into opportunity. In 2021, a series of brain procedures led to a stroke, robbing Laura of her legs. As...

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