A Battle Within

Here we go with Episode 102, Terry, the inspiration for the program was unfortunately unable to join this conversation due to not feeling well. But as Freddie Mercury has had, the show must go own.

Today we offer Sadie and Corbin Raymond to you. Corbin was in an automobile accident at age sixteen which caused his TBI. On his road to recovery which amounted to 121 days in hospitals and rehab centers before returning home.

Corbin's Mom, Sadie is his amazing advocate who also takes to blogging about Corbin's progress to keep people abreast.

A few years later with tremendous family and community support Corbin and Sadie's story is written by Sadie in 121 Days The Corbin Raymond Story.

This episode releases on February 1st. Just in time for the book release on February 2nd. 

Today we get a little of the inside scoop on a few things pertaining to Corbin's injuries, his healing, what it was like a Mom getting that dreaded phone call and how Corbin feels about Mom writing the book.

This is a podcast where Terry and Drew Niemann tell our stories and share the stories of our guests living with Traumatic Brain Injuries with an emphasis on Post Concussion Syndrome.

We offer the trails, the challenges, the wins, and the lessons learned along the way. The conversations are real, raw and uncensored at times.

We also explore what things are like for the caregivers, families and friends walking through this with the Warrior. We call these folks Battle Buddies.

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. 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.

If you want to offer more support, "Buy Us A Cup of Coffee"!

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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Here we go with Episode 101, Terry, the inspiration for the program  will join us shortly along with today's special guest Aayna Patel.

Aayna will tell us about her story of slipping down the stairs at home and ending up with a concussion and Post Concussion symptoms that came about in the months following.

In addition to talking us through some of the tools and resources she used in her recovery she talks to what it is like to be a teenager trying to heal. What kind of support has she gotten at school? Do they get it? How have her friends reacted and been helpful?

Aayna has taken this experience that is now 3 years in the making and has developed and non Profit called Calming my Storm.

The young organization is really interested in helping lead the charge in why female concussions seem to be more prevalent and helping those with severe migraines begin to feel better.

Let us know your thought after listening in to this dynamic, energetic and high achieving young lady.

This is a podcast where Terry and Drew Niemann tell our stories and share the stories of our guests living with Traumatic Brain Injuries with an emphasis on Post Concussion Syndrome.

We offer the trails, the challenges, the wins, and the lessons learned along the way. The conversations are real, raw and uncensored at times.

We also explore what things are like for the caregivers, families and friends walking through this with the Warrior. We call these folks Battle Buddies.

Through the podcast we aim to:

1. Help others going through Post Concussion Syndrome and Traumatic Brain Injury develop a sense of community through the stories.

2. Provide a greater sense of awareness with the "Invisible Injury". Living with a brain injury clearly indicated to us society has very little understanding.

3. Get help ourselves!. We hope to learn by doing, and hopefully this will lead to further understanding.

Join us each week for the conversation wherever you listen!

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 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.

If you want to offer more support, "Buy Us A Cup of Coffee"!

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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Hello Warriors and Battle Buddies!

Here we go with Episode 100!

To celebrate this milestone for us and you, we are going to check in with some guests from previous episodes to see how they are faring today.

We appreciate you for following along on the journey. 

If you happen to be new here, thanks for joining and be sure to look into the archives for the stories and resources we have plenty to offer. Hopefully you'll hit the subscribe button and become part of the community.

Being that this is episode 100 Terry figured we should bring back some previous guests to see how they are doing since the last time we spoke. So that's exactly what we have done!

We will visit with  

James Inkson Stevens from Episode 71 

Lacey Fuller from Episode 66.

Paul McMahon from Episode 77

and Gemma Bromley from Episode 81

You will get to hear about 15 minutes from each of them and afterwards Terry and I will come back to offer some of our thoughts.

We start the conversations with James. Enjoy.

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

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Hello Warriors and Battle Buddies!

Welcome to A BATTLE WITHIN, Episode 099.

A BATTLE WITHIN is about our life experiences and those of our guests living with and healing from Traumatic Brain Injuries with an emphasis on the Post Concussion Syndrome otherwise known as (PCS) 

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

It is our desire that this platform be a useful way to create awareness around the invisible injury. We aim to help those in the battle, whether that is you the Warrior or you the Battle Buddy by offering the stories and resources we have found along the way in our own journey.

In this episode Terry and I reflect on the fact that episode number 100 is right around the corner. Before we get to releasing it into the world we catch up on Terry's progress, the journey of producing the podcast and what the experience has been like so far. 

We also speak to the lessons learned, the great information and suggestions we have received  and we cover some voice mails from listeners that surprise Terry.

We also cover very briefly about where A Battle Within may go in the future. Hopefully you enjoy and know that we are grateful for your support!

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 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.

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Hello Warriors and Battle Buddies!

Welcome to A BATTLE WITHIN, Episode 098 with today's guest Vanessa Woodburn.

A BATTLE WITHIN is about our life experiences and those of our guests living with and healing from Traumatic Brain Injuries with an emphasis on the Post Concussion Syndrome otherwise known as (PCS) 

Vanessa's TBI journey started with a bicycle accident while on vacation in Italy. She takes us through the journey of trying to get treated with a language barrier and with the need to stay abroad for an extended period of time while her 3 children are home in Canada.  

Like many in this community, this trauma has Vanessa re-evaluate things and she goes on to become a life coach and has written a book to help others in their own journey.

Vanessa provides her perspectives on finding the new version of herself, tells us about her quest and offers some really good thoughts on the ways we talk to ourselves.

Be sure to listen in all the way to the end, as Vanessa offers a free digital copy of her book- Bounce Back to A Battle Within listeners! You can grab yours right after the episode.

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 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. 

Support the show

Hello Warriors and Battle Buddies!

Welcome to A BATTLE WITHIN, Episode 097

A BATTLE WITHIN is about our life experiences and those of our guests living with and healing from Traumatic Brain Injuries with an emphasis on the Post Concussion Syndrome otherwise known as (PCS) 

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

It is our desire that this platform be a useful way to create awareness around the invisible injury. We aim to help those in the battle, whether that is you the Warrior or you the Battle Buddy by offering the stories and resources we have found along the way in our own journey.

Today we have a little fun talking about a organization system and philosophy used in commercial kitchens amongst cook and chefs called Mise en Place.

From time to time we speak to the fact that for many healing from a brain injury, organization and planning can be a problem and we try to offer some strategies to help.

This system used around the world might be just that for you!

Drew can personally claim to be an expert in. Drew has spent 40+ years in the industry.

Listen in to find out how these skills and approach used by millions can possibly help you or you loved one as your TBI recovery process continues.

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

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Hello Warriors and Battle Buddies!

Welcome to A BATTLE WITHIN, Episode 096. Today we are joined by special guest Kelly O'Neill From B is For Brain.

A BATTLE WITHIN is about our life experiences and those of our guests living with and healing from Traumatic Brain Injuries with an emphasis on the Post Concussion Syndrome otherwise known as (PCS) 

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

It is our desire that this platform be a useful way to create awareness around the invisible injury. We aim to help those in the battle, whether that is you the Warrior or you the Battle Buddy by offering the stories and resources we have found along the way in our own journey..

To preview the conversation with Kelly O'Neill. If you have been around here for any period of time you know we talk about the fact that a Traumatic Brain Injury deeply affects many people, not just the injured person. 

That was certainly the case for Kelly. Her dear friend Tyler is hit by a car on his bicycle back in 2013. During his recovery he had a series of serious setbacks and obstacles to overcome. During all of this Kelly was not only very present, but extremely active in helping Tyler recover.

Tyler's accident and injuries drastically changed how Kelly approaches life in the most significant ways. Today they remain the closest of friends and have put themselves forward to help others through B is for Brain. 

Through this platform they connect heads and hearts through inclusive yoga where the proceeds go to support brain injury survivors.

Listen in to find out why Tyler is the best human ever and exactly why he is Kelly's real life super hero!

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 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.

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Hello Warriors and Battle Buddies!

Welcome to A BATTLE WITHIN, Episode 095.

A BATTLE WITHIN is about our life experiences and those of our guests living with and healing from Traumatic Brain Injuries with an emphasis on the Post Concussion Syndrome otherwise known as (PCS) 

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

It is our desire that this platform be a useful way to create awareness around the invisible injury. We aim to help those in the battle, whether that is you the Warrior or you the Battle Buddy by offering the stories and resources we have found along the way in our own journey.

Today Terry and I discuss the Legend of the Two Wolves otherwise known as the Wolves Within. This Native American Fable serves as a good reminder to us all that we are in control of our circumstances most of the time and possess the power to guide the narrative we tell ourselves.

In the current times we are in this is a message that would benefit us all for sure. Some of the themes during the conversation include shout outs to people who have helped us, getting to the root cause and realizing you have superpowers.

Let us know what you thought after listening in!

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 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

Hello Warriors and Battle Buddies!

Welcome to A BATTLE WITHIN, Episode 094

Today on the program we offer Dr.Jessica Nourse.

Dr. Jessica Nourse is someone who worked with Terry during her most recent concussion back in 2016-2017 as a Speech Pathologist and was critical in her recovery process. In fact the relationship is about to re kindle on that front.

Today she joins us to tell us about her own personal head injury in childhood. She explains about how she adapted during those times and how it has helped her be a better doctor for her patients. Jessica is part of the team at Neuroscience Institute for Brain Injuries at Lancaster General Health/Penn Medicine.

During our chat, Jessica also talks to the fact that she believes you can develop super powers after injury, how talking in picture stories is useful and the importance of understanding that this is a transformation and she even offers some strategies!

She is also a Yoga Instructor with certification to teach Love Your Brain classes.

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 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

Hello Warriors and Battle Buddies!

Welcome toA BATTLE WITHIN,  Episode093.

A BATTLE WITHINis about our life experiences and those of our guests living with and healing from Traumatic Brain Injuries with an emphasis on the Post Concussion Syndrome otherwise known as (PCS) 

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

It is our desire that this platform be a useful way to create awareness around theinvisible injury.We aim to help those in the battle, whether that is you thewarrior or you the caregiverby offering the stories and resources we have found.

Today on A BATTLE WITHIN,we sit down to for another installment of Terry's Takes.

If you haven't listened to these episodes before, this is where I bring up 3 topics to Terry and she offers her candid, immediate responses and thoughts on the topics and we discuss for a bit.

Today's installment investigates the general public and accommodations, Why Women get concussions and PCS at higher rates, and should you disclose to your employer?

Notes and Resources for this episode are here-

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

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.

Links to do so are in the episode notes to make that easy for you, and be sure to share with everyone in your life you feel would benefit.

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 Hereto see disclaimer.

Some of the links and resources provided are affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase viawww.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