A Battle Within

We are here to telling stories about what Post Concussion Syndrome (PCS) has meant to us and our guests. The conversations are around the trails, the challenges, the outcomes, and the lessons learned.

The conversations are real, raw and uncensored from both the survivor and caregiver perspectives.

Through the podcast we aim to:

1. Help to others going through Post Concussion Syndrome and develop community through our stories and those of our guests.
2. Provide a greater sense of awareness with the "Invisible Injury". Living through this has clearly indicated that American society has very little understanding.
3. Get help ourselves! We hope to learn by doing this and hopefully it will lead to further understanding.

What's "compound healing"? 

You must listen in to our conversation with Kyle Sherman and Dr. Sonja Powers to find out.

The amazing story of two life long friends, then partners is well worth the listen.   

They tell their own TBI story in a manner that is raw, real and honest in a manner like we haven't heard before. 

Acceptance, trying to be happy, anger, life purpose are all part of the conversation. But maybe the most significant part of the conversation is the obstacle overcome after 4 years.

Kyle and Dr. Sonja do a great job of trying to stay positive as Kyle continues to recover.

Please note that Terry and Drew are not medical professionals nor should their perspectives be taken as medical advice.

Some of the links and resources provided are affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase via www.abattlewithin.com  we will earn a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you.

Join us each week for the conversation!

Check us out at abattlewithin.com  and on Facebook at A Battle Within.

Show Notes and Resources are here.

If you are interested telling us your story for an upcoming episode- reach out at abattlewithin.com/contact or via Facebook. We would be happy to consider it!

Keep Battling!

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We are here to telling stories about what Post Concussion Syndrome (PCS) has meant to us and our guests. The conversations are around the trails, the challenges, the outcomes, and the lessons learned.

The conversations are real, raw and uncensored from both the survivor and caregiver perspectives.

Through the podcast we aim to:

1. Help to others going through Post Concussion Syndrome and develop community through our stories and those of our guests.
2. Provide a greater sense of awareness with the "Invisible Injury". Living through this has clearly indicated that American society has very little understanding.
3. Get help ourselves! We hope to learn by doing this and hopefully it will lead to further understanding.

In today's episode we explore setbacks. The types that felt like two steps forward, one step back. 

We thought it would be good to speak to it today as Terry just recently had to deal with one that really took the wind from her sails for about a week.

We explore many other big setbacks such as Terry's broken ankle and her realization that she wasn't going to be able to teach. What happened and how did that slow her recovery process?

It is very common for concussed folks to have setbacks at times. What we have learned is to anticipate them and recognize them. From there we can address and get through it quicker. 

We also touch on some positive things that have grown out of the setbacks Terry has experienced. 

Please note that Terry and Drew are not medical professionals nor should their perspectives be taken as medical advice.

Some of the links and resources provided are affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase via www.abattlewithin.com  we will earn a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you.

Join us each week for the conversation!

Check us out at abattlewithin.com  and on Facebook at A Battle Within.

Show Notes and Resources are here.

If you are interested telling us your story for an upcoming episode- reach out at abattlewithin.com/contact or via Facebook. We would be happy to consider it!

Keep Battling!

Support the show

We are here to telling stories about what Post Concussion Syndrome (PCS) has meant to us and our guests. The conversations are around the trails, the challenges, the outcomes, and the lessons learned.

The conversations are real, raw and uncensored from both the survivor and caregiver perspectives.

Through the podcast we aim to:

1. Help to others going through Post Concussion Syndrome and develop community through our stories and those of our guests.
2. Provide a greater sense of awareness with the "Invisible Injury". Living through this has clearly indicated that American society has very little understanding.
3. Get help ourselves! We hope to learn by doing this and hopefully it will lead to further understanding.

Today Terry and I get to speak with Police Officer Kim Geyer and her wife Linda. They have offered to tell their story to aid in creating awareness around the invisible injury. 

Officer Geyer has had to recover from concussions 9 times prior to the one she is working through now. The most recent one is 4 months in at the time of this recording.

Being a police officer is unique in terms that her profession can increases risk for concussion.

Kim was injured the last time around on duty through a violent act. 

We get to hear her story and just as importantly gain some perspective from Kim's spouse on what it is like for her to be a caregiver during this trying time? 

We're excited to explore the caregiver part of the story again outside of the  "make sure you take care of yourself so you don't burn out" conversations.

As it has been for us, Kim and Linda had to go through the uncomfortable experiences of changing and shifting multiple times due to the injuries.

It is admirable that the two of them have fought through this as they have and continue to work at being positive and inspirations for others.

We really hope you enjoy this intriguing conversation. 

Please note that Terry and Drew are not medical professionals nor should their perspectives be taken as medical advice.

Join us each week for the conversation!

Check us out at abattlewithin.com  and on Facebook at A Battle Within.

Show Notes and Resources are here.

If you are interested telling us your story for an upcoming episode- reach out at abattlewithin.com/contact or via Facebook. We would be happy to consider it!

Keep Battling!

Support the show

We are here to telling stories about what Post Concussion Syndrome (PCS) has meant to us and our guests. The conversations are around the trails, the challenges, the outcomes, and the lessons learned.

The conversations are real, raw and uncensored from both the survivor and caregiver perspectives.

Through the podcast we aim to:

1. Help to others going through Post Concussion Syndrome and develop community through our stories and those of our guests.
2. Provide a greater sense of awareness with the "Invisible Injury". Living through this has clearly indicated that American society has very little understanding.
3. Get help ourselves! We hope to learn by doing this and hopefully it will lead to further understanding.

In today's episode Terry and I will be exploring vision and balance obstacles she has faced. 

It is not uncommon for concussed folks to have serious concerns and work to do around both topics. 

In Terry's case it also lead to additional falls and injuries. We speak to the lessons learned and some of the adjustments and modifications implemented in the Niemann household.

We really hope you enjoy this intriguing conversation. 

Please note that Terry and Drew are not medical professionals nor should their perspectives be taken as medical advice.

Some of the links and resources provided are affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase via www.abattlewithin.com  we will earn a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you.

Join us each week for the conversation!

Check us out at abattlewithin.com  and on Facebook at A Battle Within.

Show Notes and Resources are here.

If you are interested telling us your story for an upcoming episode- reach out at abattlewithin.com/contact or via Facebook. We would be happy to consider it!

Keep Battling!

Support the show

We are here to telling stories about what Post Concussion Syndrome (PCS) has meant to us and our guests. The conversations are around the trails, the challenges, the outcomes, and the lessons learned.

The conversations are real, raw and uncensored from both the survivor and caregiver perspectives.

Through the podcast we aim to:

1. Help to others going through Post Concussion Syndrome and develop community through our stories and those of our guests.
2. Provide a greater sense of awareness with the "Invisible Injury". Living through this has clearly indicated that American society has very little understanding.
3. Get help ourselves! We hope to learn by doing this and hopefully it will lead to further understanding.

In today's episode, Terry and I get to speak with Brittany and Samantha about their journey with PCS.

Brittany had the most recent injury while at work. As we learn in the conversation, this is her 8th concussion, but her first time struggling to recover. 

Brittany is a nurse and she tells the story of how she was injured while on duty, and some of the obstacles she has faced during her recovery. She was fortunate to have a great support system. She and Samantha do a good job of explaining what that looked like.

Just as importantly we are excited to gain Brittany's life partner Samantha perspective as a caregiver. Samantha explains how she doesn't particularly care for the term caregiver, how she saw her role in Brittany's recovery and what she did to help herself throughout .

Samantha has been on this journey for close to 3 years now with Brittany. Terry and I were both interested and thrilled to get her take as well. 

I'm happy to say the Brittany and Samantha feel like they are in a good place now and talk about it a bit as well and offer a good deal of hope for all those going through these experiences. 

Please note that Terry and Drew are not medical professionals nor should their perspectives be taken as medical advice.

Join us each week for the conversation!

Check us out at abattlewithin.com  and on Facebook at A Battle Within.

Show Notes and Resources are here.

If you are interested telling us your story for an upcoming episode- reach out at abattlewithin.com/contact or via Facebook. We would be happy to consider it!

Keep Battling!

Support the show

We are here to telling stories about what Post Concussion Syndrome (PCS) has meant to us and our guests. The conversations are around the trails, the challenges, the outcomes, and the lessons learned.

The conversations are real, raw and uncensored from both the survivor and caregiver perspectives.

Through the podcast we aim to:

1. Help to others going through Post Concussion Syndrome and develop community through our stories and those of our guests.
2. Provide a greater sense of awareness with the "Invisible Injury". Living through this has clearly indicated that American society has very little understanding.
3. Get help ourselves! We hope to learn by doing this and hopefully it will lead to further understanding.

Today's Notes from the Battlefield will offer insights on exercise in recovery, the benefits of nuts, the gut-brain connection, the case for cannibus and TBI's and the We Defy Foundation. 

Every 8-10 episodes we to offer a "Notes From the Battlefield". episode in an effort to create more awareness.

It is built around things we discover and feel is worth passing along. Some of the topics can and will include our perspectives and opinions too.

It is important to note that we are not medical professionals and the information and perspectives here should not be taken as medical advice. 

Information and links to articles referenced are available in the show notes.  Please investigate the findings and observations offered her further. 

Join us each week for the conversation!

Check us out at abattlewithin.com  and on Facebook at A Battle Within.

Show Notes and Resources:

• Aerobic Exercise and Concussions
• It's Nuts!
• Can Cannabis Treat Brain Injuries?
• The Gut and Brain Connection with Traumatic Brain Injuries
• We Defy Foundation

If you are interested telling us your story for an upcoming episode- reach out at abattlewithin.com/contact or via Facebook. We would be happy to consider it!

Keep Battling!

Support the show

We are here to telling stories about what Post Concussion Syndrome (PCS) has meant to us and our guests. The conversations are around the trails, the challenges, the outcomes, and the lessons learned.

The conversations are real, raw and uncensored from both the survivor and caregiver perspectives.

Through the podcast we aim to:

1. Help to others going through Post Concussion Syndrome and develop community through our stories and those of our guests.
2. Provide a greater sense of awareness with the "Invisible Injury". Living through this has clearly indicated that American society has very little understanding.
3. Get help ourselves! We hope to learn by doing this and hopefully it will lead to further understanding.

In today's episode we have the opportunity to speak with Dale Walton, Doctor of Physical Therapy. She was very much involved in Terry's recovery from the third concussion during the time she oversaw the Lancaster General Health's Concussion Recovery Program.

Dale has been listening in to the podcast and graciously volunteered to spend time with us. She offers some great insight about Terry's concerns, what exactly are the therapies needed the most for people with head injuries and what to do if you need help to name a few things.

We also discuss a paper Dale wrote in 2015, her experiences lecturing at a local university and her take on both live and online support groups.

We really hope you enjoy this intriguing conversation. 

Join us each week for the conversation!

Check us out at abattlewithin.com  and on Facebook at A Battle Within.

Show Notes and Resources are here.

If you are interested telling us your story for an upcoming episode- reach out at abattlewithin.com/contact or via Facebook. We would be happy to consider it!

Keep Battling!

Support the show

We are here to telling stories about what Post Concussion Syndrome (PCS) has meant to us and our guests. The conversations are around the trails, the challenges, the outcomes, and the lessons learned.

The conversations are real, raw and uncensored from both the survivor and caregiver perspectives.

Through the podcast we aim to:

1. Help to others going through Post Concussion Syndrome and develop community through our stories and those of our guests.
2. Provide a greater sense of awareness with the "Invisible Injury". Living through this has clearly indicated that American society has very little understanding.
3. Get help ourselves! We hope to learn by doing this and hopefully it will lead to further understanding.

In today's episode we explore the "Mindset Shift". Terry and I both had to go through the uncomfortable experiences of changing and shifting our mindsets after her accidents. Two huge areas we needed to address were complaining and gratitude. The work in these areas also changed our expectations.

Please note that Terry and Drew are not medical professionals nor should their perspectives be taken as medical advice.

Some of the links and resources provided are affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase via www.abattlewithin.com  we will earn a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you.

Join us each week for the conversation!

Check us out at abattlewithin.com  and on Facebook at A Battle Within.

Show Notes and Resources are here.

If you are interested telling us your story for an upcoming episode- reach out at abattlewithin.com/contact or via Facebook. We would be happy to consider it!

Keep Battling!

Support the show

We are here to telling stories about what Post Concussion Syndrome (PCS) has meant to us and our guests. The conversations are around the trails, the challenges, the outcomes, and the lessons learned.

The conversations are real, raw and uncensored from both the survivor and caregiver perspectives.

Through the podcast we aim to:

1. Help to others going through Post Concussion Syndrome and develop community through our stories and those of our guests.
2. Provide a greater sense of awareness with the "Invisible Injury". Living through this has clearly indicated that American society has very little understanding.
3. Get help ourselves! We hope to learn by doing this and hopefully it will lead to further understanding.

Today's episode is another installment on Terry's Takes.

This is where Drew presents a few topics that he has come across that relate to TBI's to Terry. Drew tries to gain Terry's initial perspective on the topics and ask about her take and suggestions as a survivor.

Please note that Terry and Drew are not medical professionals nor should their perspectives be taken as medical advice.

Join us each week for the conversation!

Check us out at abattlewithin.com  and on Facebook at A Battle Within.

Show Notes and Resources are here.

If you are interested telling us your story for an upcoming episode- reach out at abattlewithin.com/contact or via Facebook. We would be happy to consider it!

Keep Battling!

Support the show

Hello Warriors and Battle Buddies!

In today's episode we talk about Road-trips with Post Concussion Syndrome. Terry and I recently returned from vacation. We thought it would be a good idea to talk about what it has been like over the years and how her concussions and recovery have changed the way we travel. 

As always we also talk about what we did to adapt and offer suggestions. 

Summertime has hit in the states. Hopefully our insight will help you on your road trips coming up!

Notes and Resources for this episode are here-

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Until next time - For those healing, show yourself some grace. For those who know someone healing, show them the same, and give them a great deal of love. 

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