Cody Ridenour - #5Thoughts Flashback: Herling, Health, and Halloween
Release Date: 11/18/2024
Reggie Hubbard - #5Thoughts Flashback: Exclusive, Educational, and Einstein
Brain Injury Connector
Reggie Hubbard (@oreggieglobal/@activepeaceyoga) has done many things, but is most proud of being a caring human, a stroke survivor, teacher/wisdom steward, strategist, organizer, spiritual advisor, minister of sound and devoted seeker of truth, compassion, health, well-being and justice for all. Through Active Peace, he teaches all walks of life through wisdom, movement, meditation and sound, ways to cultivate well-being as a foundation rather than an afterthought. Reggie considers himself a global citizen, but spends most of his time in the Maryland/Washington DC area. For...
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Peter DiLima - #5Thoughts Flashback: Respect, Recover, and Relationship
Brain Injury Connector
This episode includes a personal account of suicide. We understand this may be difficult and potentially trigerring. Please proiritze your well being when choosing to listen. If you are struggling or need someone to talk to USA & Canada: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (Call or Text 988) Consider adding: Crisis Text Line (Text HOME to 741741 in the US/Canada, 85258 in the UK) International Listeners: Mention searching for "crisis line [country name]" or link to a global directory like or in your show notes. Pete is 62 yrs old. He has...
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Ashely M Biggs - #5Thoughts Flashback: Winter, Watch, and Words
Brain Injury Connector
Ashley M Biggs describes herself as ... "An expert in driving brand visibility and engagement through innovative digital marketing strategies and SEO optimization aimed at enhancing web traffic and page rankings. Proficient in analyzing market trends and consumer behaviors to tailor campaigns to boost consumer interest and business impact. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge communications solutions and achieve critical business objectives. Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, adept at building consensus and fostering...
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Loraine Arikat, Brige Dumais, and Ruth Carlock - #5Thoughts Flashback: Palace, Pilot, and Program
Brain Injury Connector
United Healthcare Workers East is the largest healthcare workers union in the United States, representing 10,000 members across Maryland in hospitals, long term care facilities, and Federally Qualified Health Centers. Brige Dumais (they/them) is the Political Coordinator for the Maryland/DC region of 1199SEIU. They started their career with 1199SEIU in 2017 and have been a leader in several victorious campaigns including the Fight for $15, the Medical Debt Protection Act, and the Trans Health Equity Act. Brige is also a co-leader of 1199's unionwide member political education and leadership...
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Carol Lake - #5Thoughts Flashback: Sage, Self, and Snowflakes
Brain Injury Connector
Carol was crossing the street when she was 18 years old (1978), and was hit by a car. She had two shattered legs, broken pelvis, fractured skull and a severe coma. She was in a coma for 14 days. In traction for her legs for 2 months, they focused on her injured legs but didn't focus on her injured brain. According to Carol, "It just wasn't done at that time." She took one semester off then started college - she could read a book but she didn't understand the words. She almost flunked out of college but slowly she taught herself how to learn again. One step...
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Al Peterlin - #5Thoughts Flashback: November, Newman, and New
Brain Injury Connector
Retired meteorologist. Worked many years at NWS and NOAA, retired as Chief Meteorologist USDA. Currently study weather and human health. For more information about Al Peterlin, please use the below links. For more information you can visit or call the free helpline at 1-800-221-6443. Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute endorsement of treatments, individuals, or programs which appear herein. Any external links on the website are provided for the visitor’s convenience; once you click on any of these...
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Meet the BIAMD: Samantha Adams - #5Thoughts Flashback: Sandy, State, and Scientist
Brain Injury Connector
Samantha Adams is the Nurse Manager for The Shock Trauma's Center, State Designated, Neurotrauma Center, including Neurotrauma Critical Care and Neurotrauma Intermediate Care units, providing holistic & multidisciplinary care to patients suffering from significant traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries. Through collaboration, teamwork, and patient/family engagement, patients are supported with the utmost scientific and medical technologies setting best practice standards with innovation and research. Sam has a family/personal and professional connection that has opened her eyes and...
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Cody Ridenour - #5Thoughts Flashback: Herling, Health, and Halloween
Brain Injury Connector
Cody Ridenour was born in Baltimore, Maryland. On June 8th in La Jolla CA, he went for a hike and everything he knew would forever change. He suffered a very severe TBI. The second year post accident it was put on his heart to write a book about his life. For more information you can visit or call the free helpline at 1-800-221-6443. Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute endorsement of treatments, individuals, or programs which appear herein. Any external links on the website are provided...
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Amy Zellmer - #5Thoughts Flashback: Producer, Perfection, and PTSD
Brain Injury Connector
Amy Zellmer is Editor-in-chief of Midwest YOGA Magazine, and an award-winning author, and keynote speaker. In 2014 Amy suffered a life-changing traumatic brain injury (TBI) after a slip and fall on black ice. Since then, she has published six books that focus on TBI issues, and created the Not Invisible awareness campaign in 2019. Amy has a passion to spread the message that yoga is for every BODY, regardless of size or ability, and a mission to raise awareness about the devastating consequences of TBI. Amy's Instagram - Amy's Facebook - Amy's YouTube - Amy's Website - Amy's Podcast - ...
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Kelly Tuttle - #5Thoughts Flashback: Dolly, Durable, and Drug
Brain Injury Connector
Kelly Tuttle joined the “head injury survivors club” (as she described it) in 2015, the night another car pulled in front of her as she was driving. It wasn’t until three months later that she realized something was seriously wrong. Kelly’s traumatic brain injury (TBI) marked the beginning of a new life and personal journey of self-rediscovery. A neurology nurse practitioner, Kelly has a front-row seat to observe patients struggling with many of the same things she experienced in her recovery. She strives to share her coping strategies and tools and help them continue to work...
info_outlineCody Ridenour was born in Baltimore, Maryland. On June 8th in La Jolla CA, he went for a hike and everything he knew would forever change. He suffered a very severe TBI. The second year post accident it was put on his heart to write a book about his life.
#5 Thoughts Friday: Herling, Health, and Halloween
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