A Battle Within

Hello Warriors and Battle Buddies!

Here we go with Episode 152

It's been about 3 years since the last time we checked in with Terry to see how she views the world differently sine her injuries.

Today we chat and try to figure out what is different today in the ways she sees things now and observations she has made since. 

One of those observations included the pandemic. Throughout these times general society got a taste of what it can be like being cooped up and how frustrating that can be.

Aside from that, Terry talks to how she sees depression differently, her shift to more holistic ways of healing herself, her deeper appreciation for life and maybe most importantly the comfort found by knowing other Warriors.

I also try to get to the bottom to see if Terry has actually found life has become better due to these difficult time ultimately. As always, Terry gives us her straight to the point answer that it is all about perspective and what you make of it.

A shout out to Deb Brandon who will be on the program next week for influencing the topic of conversation!

Notes and resources for this episode

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If you want to offer more support, "Buy Us A Cup of Coffee" is a great way too do so along with our 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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Hello Warriors and Battle Buddies!

Here we go with Episode 151 with today's guest Dr. Shane Steadman.

Dr. Steadman is a Chiropractic Functional Neurologist. He and his team, at his clinic, Integrated Brain Centers see many concussion patients through his clinic in the Denver Colorado area and also remotely. 

The seasoned doctor has been successfully treating for about 20 years and in many cases, he and the team work with difficult and challenging cases. Much of the time, nutrition and building the immune system are incorporated into the treatment plan. We get into this piece at some length.

Some of the other topics we discuss are - why is it important to get early treatment, how the brain "turns over" every eighteen months, and his partnership with Amy Zellmer with the "Concussion Discussions" book and video series.

Notes and resources for this episode

Connect with us atabattlewithin.comand onFacebookand onInstagramat A Battle Within.

Like to be featured on the podcast? Know of someone you think should be? Or have episode topic ideas? Reach out in those same places.

If you like what your hearing and want to support the program, a great way to do it is to rate and review the podcast onApple Podcasteven if you don't use that listening platform.

If you want to offer more support,"Buy Us A Cup of Coffee" is a great way too do so along with our 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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Today is Episode 150 Warriors and Battles Buddies! 

To mark the occasion we are offering something a little different.

Today, Terry has Drew in the so called "Hot Seat"! Usually he's the one asking the questions, but today it is flipped! Terry gets to put him on the spot. 

We learn a little today what this has been like through his lens. What has Terry's injuries and the aftermath been like for him and how has he coped?

If you are a Battle Buddy, we give you props because it isn't easy either! If your someone who is continuing to heal, hopefully this episode gives you some additional insight into the minds of those in your corner.

Some of the topics we cover include-

What are his three pillars for being a good Battle Buddy? 

What are some strategies Drew used to to stay in right frame of mind, especially during the early days? 

What guests influenced him the most? 

What was Drew's most profound moments? Where does A Battle Within go from here? 

If you haven't listened in before, give us a shot! 

To the folks who have been with us, thank you! We are not at 150 without your encouragement and connection!

Notes and resources for this episode

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

Like to be featured on the podcast, know of someone you think should be, or have episode topic ideas? reach out in those same places.

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

If you want to offer more support, "Buy Us A Cup of Coffee" is a great way too do so along with our 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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Hello Warriors and Battle Buddies!

Here we go with episode 149!

It's been a few months since we've had this offering, but it was fun to get back at it!

If you new this is where I ask Terry about 3 topics and she offers her candid off the cuff responses to the topic at hand.

Today's topics include; head injuries in American football,PQQ and how it can help those in the TBI Community as well as reflections from 2021 and goals for new year.

Through the conversation you will hear certain hints at gratitude. Towards the end it comes out in full force for A Battle Within's Community in particular. You guys are awesome and you impact us positively too!

Notes and resources for this episode

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

Like to be featured on the podcast? Know of someone you think should be? Or have episode topic ideas? Reach out in those same places.

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

If you want to offer more support, "Buy Us A Cup of Coffee" is a great way too do so along with our 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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Hello Warriors and Battle Buddies!

Here we go with episode 148 with Danielle and Jessica Kantola.

A few years back Danielle is working as a free lance artist a tree planter in the Canadian Rockies and falls off a cliff. The TBI journey begins for her here.

In the ensuing months Danielle struggles in many different ways including getting the care she needed. This includes her own admission that she herself did not initially take her injury serious enough.

After fighting through for a period of time her twin sister Jessica gets involved. She goes out to the Rockies, picks up Danielle and drives halfway across Canada to bring her home.

Since this time Jessie has been a tremendous advocate in helping Danielle to heal and does a great deal to help see that happen.

Today Danielle is working hard at her healing and making serious progress with Jessies help.

Notes and resources for this episode

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

Like to be featured on the podcast? Know of someone you think should be? Or have episode topic ideas? Reach out in those same places.

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

If you want to offer more support, "Buy Us A Cup of Coffee" is a great way too do so along with our 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! Here we go with episode 147 with Veronique Theberge!

Vero, as she likes to be called joins us from New Zealand where she lives with her family in a somewhat remote area. Her brain injury occurred while she was literally vacuuming back in 2017.

Due to her location Vero initially found it difficult to get the help she needed, but due to her persistence was ultimately able to acquire some helpful services.

It is four plus years at this point at she continues to work diligently at her healing and also has a blog and Instagram page that she has to document her journey and help others in theirs.

We also get to learn a bit about how her 3 young boys have been a great support system, her involvement with Same You and ow her life is affected with Aphasia.

It should be noted that Vero was very courageous in offering to get involved in a podcast while having aphasia. You will notice that about 45 minutes in she begins to fade, but is insistent that continue. She is a warrior!

Notes and resources for this episode

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

Like to be featured on the podcast? Know of someone you think should be? Or have episode topic ideas? Reach out in those same places.

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

If you want to offer more support, "Buy Us A Cup of Coffee" is a great way too do so along with our 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

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Hello Warriors and Battle Buddies!

Here we go with Episode 146!

Back in 2013 I read a book that has been very influential on my life called Die Empty by Todd Henry. Looking back on it, I realized that I did so in the same window of time as Terry's first accident.

Many of the thoughts and lessons in this primarily business book apply to life in general in my opinion as well.

I still utilize many of the concepts today in my own life and even have Die Empty tattooed on my arm to remind myself. 

Some of the tenets in the book include living a life of no regret, living by design as opposed to by default and the topic we will discuss today. "Defining Your Battles"

We learn some of the questions to ask yourself when determining what battles to fight and when in your recovery, what exactly does emptying oneself mean and Terry's perspective on the concepts offered as it relates to the Brain Injury community.

Notes and resources for this episode

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

Like to be featured on the podcast? Know of someone you think should be? Or have episode topic ideas? Reach out in those same places.

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

If you want to offer more support, "Buy Us A Cup of Coffee" is a great way too do so along with our 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!

Here we go with Episode 145!

Colleen offered to come on the program as she was a former client of prior guest, Chelsie Moore. 

She felt it important to share her story and has been on a mission like us lately in creating awareness and understanding about a TBI, no matter how small they may be perceived to be.

Colleen takes us through her injury and aftermath which included not getting the needed support from the traditional medical community at first, learning to deal with depression and anxiety for the first time and how the injury burnt her out in running her own business.

Since healing significantly she has become friends with Chelsie and the two of them are working on a project called the Brainstorm Series together. 

Notes and resources for this episode

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

Like to be featured on the podcast? Know of someone you think should be? Or have episode topic ideas? Reach out in those same places.

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

If you want to offer more support, "Buy Us A Cup of Coffee" is a great way too do so along with our 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.

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Hello Warriors and Battle Buddies!

Here we go with Episode 144!

Here we are, at the beginning of the holiday season!

All is gearing up. The bright lights are soon to be flashing, the noise and holiday music will soon be everywhere, all the stimuli, the family and certainly the stress that just naturally comes with the season is upon us!

As we know these can be challenging times for the general population to begin with.

But those healing from a TBI, these times can be even worse. The season can even set some folks back in their healing journey.

Today we discuss through our experiences, lessons learned and some strategies we have developed to help Terry during these crazy times.

Some topics include, how to travel, finding the quiet, building a "TBI Bug Out Bag" and shopping differently.

Hopefully you will find a few chestnuts (pun intended!) in what is offer today.


Notes and resources for this episode

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

Like to be featured on the podcast? Know of someone you think should be? Or have episode topic ideas? Reach out in those same places.

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

If you want to offer more support, "Buy Us A Cup of Coffee" is a great way too do so along with our 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.

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Hello Warriors and Battle Buddies! Here we go with Episode 143.

A few episodes ago we presented some things that we have considered to be Building Blocks in Terry healing. One of those blocks was Fasting.

Today we break down fasting with some depth and share some of the cool and beneficial things about it and what it has done for Terry so far.

You will here Terry speak to various different terms and concepts including Ketosis, Autophagy, and MCT's Oils to name a few.

We also explore some studies, what a few experts feel on the matter and a few bullet points to consider if you are thinking about looking into for yourself.

We also get to learn how important of a block this has been to Terry in here healing process.

Notes and resources for this episode

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

Like to be featured on the podcast? Know of someone you think should be? Or have episode topic ideas? Reach out in those same places.

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

If you want to offer more support, "Buy Us A Cup of Coffee" is a great way too do so along with our 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