A Battle Within

Hello Warriors and Battle Buddies!

Today we get to speak with Justin Jennings. 

Justin is a listener of A Battle Within and has offered to come speak to us a little about what life is like with Post Concussion Syndrome.

Terry and I had never met him nor any other listener before so this was a really cool experience for us. Justin is exactly what and who the podcast is for, the average person trying to recover and helping others along the way.

Justin has had a unique experience as it pertains to head injuries. He has been both the warrior and the caregiver. We get some perspectives from him on this from both sides.

His injuries were different in nature than ways we have been about before so it was good for us to get some new perspectives.

Continuing the theme from the previous episode, Justin speaks to his Battle Within and has even named it!

Notes and Resources for this episode are here-

Connect with us at abattlewithin.com and on Facebook and on Instagram at A Battle Within.

If you would like to be featured on the podcast , or know of someone you think should be, please reach out in those same places.

You can also leave a voice message on the recorder on the home page of the website if that's your preference as well! 

Got any ideas for episode topics? Reach out with ideas too.

If you like what your hearing and want to support the program, the best way to do that is to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcast even if you don't use that listening platform.

Be sure to check out the Battle Within swag shop 

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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. 

Keep Battling!

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

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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. 

Terry is also a Young Living Distributor and if you purchase via a link provided we earn a commission. Again at no charge to you.

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Hello Warriors and Battle Buddies!

In today episode we explore a very serious concern that many of those with TBI's including concussions struggle with.  

It is the Sense of Loss. 

It is Finding of oneself again. 

It is the New Normal.

It is accepting of the new me.

These are some terms used to describe this feeling of loss and change for PCS survivors. What we are referring to is the BATTLE WITHIN.

Notes and Resources for this episode are here-

Connect with us at abattlewithin.com and on Facebook and on Instagram at A Battle Within.

If you would like to be featured on the podcast , or know of someone you think should be, please reach out in those same places.

You can also leave a voice message on the recorder on the home page of the website if that's your preference as well! 

Got any ideas for episode topics? Reach out with ideas too.

If you like what your hearing and want to support the program, the best way to do that is to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcast even if you don't use that listening platform.

Be sure to check out the Battle Within swag shop 

at abattlewithin.com/swag

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. 

Keep Battling!

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

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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. 

Terry is also a Young Living Distributor and if you purchase via a link provided we earn a commission. Again at no charge to you.

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Hello Warriors and Battle Buddies!

If you have been listening in up until this point, you know Dr. Rochester was an amazing doctor to Terry during her recovery. We are both forever grateful for his caring commitment and generosity to Terry as she recovered.

Terry has always said she felt lucky to have had him in the trenches for 2 1/2 years as she fought this battle. He truly fought right along side.

I spent many hours myself in his exam room getting to know him as well during the times I accompanied Terry during her appointments. I personally grew to admire and respect him easily and quickly.

He tells his perspective of Terry's recovery from the doctors perspective and revisits some of the events and obstacles Terry faced during the recovery process.

We also get to ask some questions about his take on the current state of affairs within the Post Concussion community and learn of resources available.

This conversation was long overdue and we were glad to have finally had it.

I promise, it is quite real and informative.

Notes and Resources for this episode are here-

Connect with us at abattlewithin.com and on Facebook and on Instagram at A Battle Within.

If you would like to be featured on the podcast , or know of someone you think should be, please reach out in those same places.

You can also leave a voice message on the recorder on the home page of the website if that's your preference as well! 

Got any ideas for episode topics? Reach out with ideas too.

If you like what your hearing and want to support the program, the best way to do that is to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcast even if you don't use that listening platform.

Be sure to check out the Battle Within swag shop 

at abattlewithin.com/swag

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. 

Keep Battling!

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

Click Here to see disclaimer.

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. 

Terry is also a Young Living Distributor and if you purchase via a link provided we earn a commission. Again at no charge to you.

Support the show

Hello Warriors and Battle Buddies!

In today's episode we are going to talk about Migraine type headaches and getting out of bed. 

For many with PCS these are everyday significant symptoms and concerns. They tend to lead to the inability to do anything and impede the heeling process at times.

Terry has had to deal with these concerns on an almost daily basis for the better part of the last 2 1/2 years. We are also going to discuss some things that Terry did/does to help it along.

Notes and Resources for this episode are here-

Connect with us at abattlewithin.com and on Facebook and on Instagram at A Battle Within.

If you would like to be featured on the podcast , or know of someone you think should be, please reach out in those same places.

You can also leave a voice message on the recorder on the home page of the website if that's your preference as well! 

Got any ideas for episode topics? Reach out with ideas too.

If you like what your hearing and want to support the program, the best way to do that is to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcast even if you don't use that listening platform.

Be sure to check out the Battle Within swag shop 

at abattlewithin.com/swag

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. 

Keep Battling!

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

Click Here to see disclaimer.

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. 

Terry is also a Young Living Distributor and if you purchase via a link provided we earn a commission. Again at no charge to you.

Support the show

In today's episode we take a bit of a different approach. 

I have a few topics that I have been mulling over or found online. I'm going to bring them up and try to gain Terry's initial perspective on the topics and ask about her outlook, feelings, experiences as a survivor.

Notes and Resources for this episode are here-

Connect with us at abattlewithin.com and on Facebook and on Instagram at A Battle Within.

If you would like to be featured on the podcast , or know of someone you think should be, please reach out in those same places.

You can also leave a voice message on the recorder on the home page of the website if that's your preference as well! 

Got any ideas for episode topics? Reach out with ideas too.

If you like what your hearing and want to support the program, the best way to do that is to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcast even if you don't use that listening platform.

Be sure to check out the Battle Within swag shop 

at abattlewithin.com/swag

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. 

Keep Battling!

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

Click Here to see disclaimer.

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. 

Terry is also a Young Living Distributor and if you purchase via a link provided we earn a commission. Again at no charge to you.

Support the show

Hello again everyone, welcome back to A Battle Within! If you are new, we welcome you as well. This podcast is about our life experiences dealing with Post Concussion Syndrome. (PCS) 

Today for the first time we begin exploring other folks stories as we chat with our guest, Joe Morris today.

Joe is as real and honest as one could possibly be, especially under the circumstances. Prior to recording we had never meet Joe, so we were honored that he volunteered. 

He was so willing to share his experiences dealing with his head injuries and the aftermath with us.

It was amazing to see Joe and Terry connect the way they did. They built a true friendship right in front of my eyes over the course of only one hour. They "got each other".

As always, we explore some the challenges that Joe faced and the things he did to help himself along the way.

I really hope you enjoy the conversation. We hope this is the first of many to come as we look to continue having guests on the podcast to offer their stories and perspectives as we progress.

I must warn you. This episode is a little longer than most we have done up until this point and a few bad words are used so make sure no little ones are around when listening.

Notes and Resources for this episode are here-

Connect with us at abattlewithin.com and on Facebook and on Instagram at A Battle Within.

If you would like to be featured on the podcast , or know of someone you think should be, please reach out in those same places.

You can also leave a voice message on the recorder on the home page of the website if that's your preference as well! 

Got any ideas for episode topics? Reach out with ideas too.

If you like what your hearing and want to support the program, the best way to do that is to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcast even if you don't use that listening platform.

Be sure to check out the Battle Within swag shop 

at abattlewithin.com/swag

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. 

Keep Battling!

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

Click Here to see disclaimer.

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. 

Terry is also a Young Living Distributor and if you purchase via a link provided we earn a commission. Again at no charge to you.

Support the show

Hello again everyone, welcome back to A Battle Within! 

If you are new, we welcome you as well. This podcast is about life experiences dealing with Post Concussion Syndrome. (PCS) The foundation and inspiration for the podcast is my wife Terry, who has battled PCS three times over a five year stretch.

If it's your first time here and you aren't sure what Post Concussion Syndrome (PCS) is, I'd recommend checking out Episode #1. To learn more about our back story, check out Episodes 2 and 3.

Today I'm going to do something a little different- Every 8-10 episodes or so I'm going to offer an episode built around things we discovered in recent times that is worth passing along. They will include our perspectives/opinions as well.

One of the 3 pillars of the podcast is to create awareness around the "Invisible Injury" and things related. Hopefully this will be a mechanism for you to help spread the word.

I will be including information and links in the show notes so you can investigate some of the findings and observations further. Hopefully most found here are evergreen findings!

Connect with us, tell us your story at abattlewithin.com 

Show notes and resources are available there.

We are also on Facebook at A Battle Within. 

Keep Battling!

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Today we are going to talk about getting locked up or what we have come to call "Brain Drain". Most affected know it as neuro fatigue.

Terry has had to deal with these concerns on a daily basis for over 2 years. As always, we are also going to discuss some things that Terry did to help along the way and other pieces of advice.

Notes and Resources for this episode are here-

Connect with us at abattlewithin.com and on Facebook and on Instagram at A Battle Within.

If you would like to be featured on the podcast , or know of someone you think should be, please reach out in those same places.

You can also leave a voice message on the recorder on the home page of the website if that's your preference as well! 

Got any ideas for episode topics? Reach out with ideas too.

If you like what your hearing and want to support the program, the best way to do that is to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcast even if you don't use that listening platform.

Be sure to check out the Battle Within swag shop 

at abattlewithin.com/swag

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. 

Keep Battling!

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

Click Here to see disclaimer.

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. 

Terry is also a Young Living Distributor and if you purchase via a link provided we earn a commission. Again at no charge to you.

Support the show

A podcast about our journey together with Post Concussion Syndrome and lessons learned. I'm Drew Niemann and I'm joined by Terry Niemann, my wife and the inspiration for the podcast. 

For the first time we have a guest! Brooke Niemann our daughter will be joining us for a conversation.

Frankly- we are putting her in the hot seat!

If it's your first time here and you aren't sure what exactly Post Concussion Syndrome is, I'd recommend checking out Episode #1. To learn a little about our backstory, Episodes 2 and 3 would be very helpful.

Today Terry and I ask Brooke what it has been like for as an adult child whose mother has been greatly affected by the concussions and the PCS that has followed.

We believe it is extremely important to understand what family members are going through as well with obstacles like these. Give a listen and hopefully it helps.

Notes and Resources for this episode are here-

Connect with us at abattlewithin.com and on Facebook and on Instagram at A Battle Within.

If you would like to be featured on the podcast , or know of someone you think should be, please reach out in those same places.

You can also leave a voice message on the recorder on the home page of the website if that's your preference as well! 

Got any ideas for episode topics? Reach out with ideas too.

If you like what your hearing and want to support the program, the best way to do that is to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcast even if you don't use that listening platform.

Be sure to check out the Battle Within swag shop 

at abattlewithin.com/swag

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. 

Keep Battling!

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

Click Here to see disclaimer.

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. 

Terry is also a Young Living Distributor and if you purchase via a link provided we earn a commission. Again at no charge to you.

Support the show

Today we are going to talk about the depression that Terry experienced after the concussion and most importantly- what did she do to get out of it. 

The conversation is very emotional at times. Terry is extremely courageous in opening up about  how deep and dark this went for her.

Terry also speaks to trying to be okay with the new you. A topic many survivors struggle with.

Hopefully it sparks a few ideas for you or for the loved ones you are caring for.

It is important to let you all know, Terry still can have bouts, but it is much better.

Notes and Resources for this episode are here-

Connect with us at abattlewithin.com and on Facebook and on Instagram at A Battle Within.

If you would like to be featured on the podcast , or know of someone you think should be, please reach out in those same places.

You can also leave a voice message on the recorder on the home page of the website if that's your preference as well! 

Got any ideas for episode topics? Reach out with ideas too.

If you like what your hearing and want to support the program, the best way to do that is to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcast even if you don't use that listening platform.

Be sure to check out the Battle Within swag shop 

at abattlewithin.com/swag

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. 

Keep Battling!

Instacart Offer Link

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

Click Here to see disclaimer.

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. 

Terry is also a Young Living Distributor and if you purchase via a link provided we earn a commission. Again at no charge to you.

Support the show