Trevor not only survived two traumatic brain injuries, he also became a medical doctor. At age 13, apart from the TBI and its impact on memory and eyesight, Trevor suffered a broken pelvis, numerous broken vertebrae, and his legs were paralyzed. He had to learn to walk, talk and read again. His prognosis was that he might be able to work greeting people at Walmart. He blew that prognosis to smithereens, but then at 28, didn’t fare much better physically from the second accident, AND he lost his career in medicine because of it.

Is it easier to face this trauma knowing nothing about what lies ahead? Or the second time, once you know what you’re up against? Find out whether stereotypes about recovering from TBIs are true. Learn key factors that helped Trevor master anger, despair, hopelessness and uncertainty, as well as achieve phenomenal physical recoveries. Please share this with someone who needs this.

Bio

Trevor Jones is a non-practicing medical doctor, an IT specialist, coach, speaker and 2x traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivor. He’s a change agent who spreads hope and dispels myths about TBIs. As a rehab. coach, he helps people recover faster and more fully from physical injuries. As a speaker, he educates people about TBIs, injury recovery and invisible disability awareness.

Trevor has uncommon breadth and depth of knowledge, insights and tools that boost his ability to understand and support people in rehabilitation. He knows firsthand that it’s not doctors or therapists that get you well but you, putting in the work, and your mindset. Many people think that normal life is no longer possible after a TBI. Trevor knows that in many cases, with an undying sense of hope and optimism, combined with a vigilant and proactive support system, recovery and a full life can be attainable.

Trevor maintains his love of medicine by tutoring students. He’s translating all he’s learned into ways to help individuals with catastrophic conditions and help society better understand the possibilities for those who’ve sustained TBI’s. Contact him via his website to find how he can help you.

Guest Info.

https://www.trevorjonesspeaks.com/

Julie’s Info.

https://linkedin.com/in/julie-browne-courage-ignite

https://instagram.com/juliebrownecourageignite

https://facebook.com/juliebrownecourageignite

Podcast — https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/eeedNo9Bftb

Book — https://www.courage-ignite.com/book-journey-opt-in

Website — https://www.courage-ignite.com

Email — [email protected]

Music — Happy African Village by John Bartmann

When Krystalore Crews met and married the love of her life, she was in a leadership role in the military. She’d joined to help with the cost of college, right after 9-11. A high achiever, she steadily moved up the ranks. But when her husband got transferred to a new state, Krystalore’s life fell apart. She left everything and everyone behind, including her status role. Answering the “So, what do YOU do?” question became her nemesis. Learn how Krystalore went from fetal position, crying almost daily, to finding her voice, becoming an entrepreneur and owning multiple businesses.

Bio

Krystalore Crews is a 20-year US Air Force Veteran, former NFL Cheerleader, 25-time Marathoner, Fitness Coach, and Leadership Consultant. Her igniting energy paired with her story of resilience packs a punch! She empowers others to #CrewsBeyondLimits by sharing her experience from the military, cancer, and wheelchair bound struggles to her days as a competitive professional athlete, dancer, and entrepreneur. She’s a motivational Speaker, Author, Coach, Consultant, and Retreat Leader, on a mission to empower every person on the planet to put themselves first for just 34 minutes per day!

Guest Info.

https://www.facebook.com/krystalore

https://www.instagram.com/thecrewscoach/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystalore-crews

Julie’s Info.

https://linkedin.com/in/julie-browne-courage-ignite

https://instagram.com/juliebrownecourageignite

https://facebook.com/juliebrownecourageignite

Podcast — https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/eeedNo9Bftb

Book — https://www.courage-ignite.com/book-journey-opt-in

Website — https://www.courage-ignite.com

Email — [email protected]

Music — Happy African Village by John Bartmann

Dr. Pam was living her best life, super duper happily married for 18 years, engaged in satisfying work lifting people up. But in 2019, a series of events turned her world upside down, delivering mortality motivation on the scale of shock treatments. Her husband died. She had a traumatic brain injury (TBI) (and didn’t die…). Then open heart surgery, with a near death moment recovering from that. And let’s throw in catching COVID, landing her 10 days hospitalized in isolation. Her oldest brother died. And her youngest. And her brother-in-law.

With a background in mental health, Dr. Pam knew to get professional help to process all this grief and change. The loss of her role as a wife was enough by itself. But the TBI caused temporary loss of her physical and cognitive independence. Find out how Dr. Pam navigated through this demanding life chapter to become the “Find Purpose After 50” coach for women.

Bio

Since birth, God has abundantly blessed Dr. Pamela Jackson-Smith to overcome obstacles that the average person would’ve let destroy them. Instead of shrinking back and using her experiences as a crutch, she uses her funny, outgoing approach as a certified life coach to lead women over 50 into an excited, purpose-led life!

Although a bright, studious child who excelled academically, she suffered bouts of rheumatic fever, which severely inhibited her physical ability. During her college years, naysayers tried to dissuade her from pursuing a graduate degree, but she proved them wrong, going on to earn a M.Ed. in Mental Health Counseling and a Doctorate in Education. Despite the loss of both her husband and several loved ones within a short period of time, suffering a brain injury, and undergoing open heart surgery - all while working to find herself again, Dr. Pam came out on the other side unscathed — an unfaltering symbol of resilience for women searching for purpose later in life.

Guest info.

https://instagram.com/Dr.pamsplaceforcoaching

https://facebook.com/Dr.pamsplaceforcoaching

Website — https://www.drpamsplace.com

Email — [email protected]

Julie’s Info.

https://linkedin.com/in/julie-browne-courage-ignite

https://instagram.com/juliebrownecourageignite

https://facebook.com/juliebrownecourageignite

Podcast — https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/eeedNo9Bftb

Book — https://www.courage-ignite.com/book-journey-opt-in

Website — https://www.courage-ignite.com

Email — [email protected]

Music — Happy African Village by John Bartmann

Christy had an identity transition when her aging parents needed caregiving. She became a sandwich generation mom. Her mom used to be her pillar of support. She helped with the grandkids while Christy and her husband worked full-time. But when signs of concern became too noticeable to ignore, Christy took on the role of protecting her parents’ wellbeing.

She describes the journey of becoming and surviving being a sandwich generation mom — caring for her kids and parents simultaneously. With astute insights and needed compassion towards everyone involved, including herself, Christy shares her wisdom in the interview and her book — Building a Legacy of Love: Thriving in the Sandwich Generation.

Guest Bio.

Christy is a passionate advocate for people in the Sandwich Generation - those raising children while also caring for aging loved ones. She's the author of "Building a Legacy of Love: Thriving in the Sandwich Generation." As the mother of two - now-adult children - she lived through the experience of managing the care of her parents (both of whom had some form of dementia) at the end of their lives while also working fulltime as a school psychologist. Christy integrates her knowledge of human development, case management, and personal development to provide a framework for families to "build a legacy of love" during this challenging life transition.

Christy has worked in education for over 20 years and in educational or mental health related endeavors for over 40 years. She holds a Master's in Counseling Psychology and holds credentials in special education and school psychology. As a coach and consultant, Christy incorporates meditation, mindfulness, and other evidence-based practices to support growth and goal achievement as a pathway to living life fully. Christy offers workshops and webinars on caregiving from a holistic, whole family perspective.

Guest Info.

Instagram: @christybyates

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristyByrneYates

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christybyates/

YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg21IYSBobKHtnLAa4HfLrQ

Julie’s Info.

https://linkedin.com/in/julie-browne-courage-ignite

https://instagram.com/juliebrownecourageignite

https://facebook.com/juliebrownecourageignite

Podcast — https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/eeedNo9Bftb

Website — https://www.courage-ignite.com

Email — [email protected]

Music - Happy African Village by John Bartmann

With a suicidal mother, Bart Milatz’s identity got nipped in the bud. Parenting responsibilities for his younger siblings expropriated his childhood. Eighteen years old and on a plane to Australia, Bart felt free for the first time. He left behind the “empty, no identity, in prison,” version of himself. He began discovering who was under that burden, including exploring and embracing being gay. Until, always using protection, he got infected with HIV and was kicked out of the country.

In Thailand, trying to find love in the gay community that also discriminated against HIV, he became an addict to sex, crystal meth and GHB. Years later, on death’s doorstep, a voice from within told him something that saved him. He’s now at a place he could never have imagined. He feels whole and happy. Find out how embracing everything life gives him is Bart’s secret to success.

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Bio

Bart Milatz is a human behavour specialist, educator and accountant. His mission is to empower you to master all areas of your life and create a life that’s worth living. He believes that everything in your life is designed to help you be your most authentic and inspired self.

Guest Info.

https://www.bartmilatz.com/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvktKgToUKF-CPOtPHZUBRQ

https://www.instagram.com/bartmilatz/?hl=en

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bartmilatz/?originalSubdomain=uk

https://www.udemy.com/user/bart-milatz/

Julie’s Info.

https://linkedin.com/in/julie-browne-courage-ignite

https://instagram.com/juliebrownecourageignite

https://facebook.com/juliebrownecourageignite

Podcast — https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/eeedNo9Bftb

Website — https://www.courage-ignite.com

Email — [email protected]

Music — Happy African Village by John Bartmann

TRIGGER WARNING — this interview describes an active shooter scene.

Laura Hanson struggled with identity loss from day one in life. She was adopted. Her family gave her the best life they could, but they couldn’t fill the black hole of anguish and despair where abandonment lived. As a young girl she suffered immensely, using the only coping methods she knew of.

At 22 she became a police officer, and later served on her department’s SWAT team. After going into a building during an active shooter scene, Laura used mortality motivation to begin redesigning her life as she navigated divorce. Find out how crises helped Laura tackle her lifelong struggle with abandonment and rebuild an identity with a solid foundation.

Bio

Laura Hanson is a former police officer for the Virginia Beach Police Department. She spent over 4 years on the department’s full-time SWAT team, and she was the only female on the team.

Hanson recently published a memoir — Why I Went In. In it, she reveals her mindset, experiences on SWAT, and how responding to an active shooter at Building 2 in Virginia Beach on May 31st, 2019 set her on a path to self-discovery.

She’s now a Certified High Performance Coach and passionately helps people develop a growth mindset so they can intentionally live their lives and overcome their limitations to become the best versions of themselves.

Guest Info.

https://instagram.com/laura_g_hanson

https://www.lauraghanson.com

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Went-Laura-G-Hanson/dp/1667871323/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3958MMEOJRTUR&keywords=why+i+went+in+laura+hanson&qid=1668361712&sprefix=why+i+went+%2Caps%2C410&sr=8-1

Julie’s Info.

https://linkedin.com/in/julie-browne-courage-ignite

https://instagram.com/juliebrownecourageignite

https://facebook.com/juliebrownecourageignite

Podcast — https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/eeedNo9Bftb

Website — https://www.courage-ignite.com

Email — [email protected]

Music — Happy African Village by John Bartmann

Kreed was a kind and generous person. With the intention of serving and protecting, she became a police officer. But two quick years of service turned her into a suspicious and angry person. Her wife gave her an ultimatum — “Me or your job” — and Kreed chose her wife. After no longer having power over others, it took years for Kreed to find out who she was without that.

But when her wife left her anyway, grief broke Kreed. Regularly sobbing on the floor in fetal position, she managed the pain one minute at a time until an offer from her daughter catalyzed her out of depression. But then she lost another relationship. And then the blow that transformed her — estrangement from her two adult daughters. Find out how this dogpile of loss transformed her into a happy, fulfilled person who loves herself and fully embraces her painful life chapters.

Bio

Kreed Revere is a podcaster, coach, author, public speaker and formerly estranged & now reconciled mom of two adult daughters, grandmother of four and an advocate for repairing and healing relationships between parents and adult children. She works as an estrangement and reconciliation coach specializing in relational communication and ambiguous grief.

When not working with coaching clients or giving talks about estrangement and reconciliation, Kreed hangs out with her two greyhounds, remodels her tiny house or is hanging out with her daughters and their families. To learn more about Kreed, her work in the estrangement world, or to listen to her podcast, The Estranged Heart, please visit her links.

Guest Info.

www.TheEstrangedHeart.com

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-estranged-heart/id1589244018

https://open.spotify.com/show/3m6ms4MwDMsr5MCkbo9043?si=591ce360119b4af5

https://www.instagram.com/theestrangedheart/

https://www.tiktok.com/@theestrangedheart

https://www.facebook.com/theestrangedheart

Julie’s Info.

https://linkedin.com/in/julie-browne-courage-ignite

https://instagram.com/juliebrownecourageignite

https://facebook.com/juliebrownecourageignite

Podcast — https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/eeedNo9Bftb

Website — https://www.courage-ignite.com

Email — [email protected]

Music — Happy African Village by John Bartmann

The worst day of her dad’s life was when Amy told him she wasn’t going to become a doctor. Coming from a family of wildly respected doctors, she was slated to carry on the tradition. Instead, Amy became a weaver. She never told her dad why she decided against medical school. But she thought it would contribute to her problem with headaches.

Regardless, Amy’s headaches got worse and she finally stopped working. Now she was no longer a weaver. Nor a mother, which she yearned to be. So who was she? Find out how Amy dealt with identity loss, and loss of a dream identity. And how she reconciled her new identity as a disabled person. And, hear the heartwarming story of how she brought her dad into a world completely foreign to him, and fulfilling, on his last leg of his life.

Bio

Amy Lee, of Amy Lee Collage, is an artist who serves up joy and delight for collectors who value original works and have pride in their taste. A former weaver of apparel and interior design textiles for over 20 years, Amy saw her customers experience more than whimsical gratification. They described a kind of personal refuge where all was well and they didn't have to do anything, other than be fulfilled in the moment. Now her collages provide that same sort of vehicle — transporting people out of their stress through beauty’s immediate connection to pleasure.

Amy’s collages are not metaphors but rather a process of creating beauty. She’s pulled into a space of “being” rather than “doing,” and filled with peace and love. This, despite excruciating pain from headaches. Collage is Amy’s refuge where she temporarily escapes pain.

Guest Info.

https://www.facebook.com/amyleepinneo

Julie’s Info.

https://linkedin.com/in/julie-browne-courage-ignite

https://instagram.com/juliebrownecourageignite

https://facebook.com/juliebrownecourageignite

Podcast — https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/eeedNo9Bftb

Website — https://www.courage-ignite.com

Email — [email protected]

Music - Happy African Village by John Bartmann

In 2010, Marie was a high functioning, ambitious woman in her mid 30’s. Married with two kids and working full time outside the home, she venerated her super power — math. But things in the marriage weren’t going so well and at work, she was asked to do unethical things with numbers. Then on March 3rd, her life went over a cliff.

Marie had a mental breakdown and became disabled and dependent on her husband and parents to be safe. Hear about what it’s like to lose control of your mind, and how her support system was critical to Marie’s recovery. She went from a fully functioning adult to a child-like state. She was terrified she’d stay stuck forever. Instead, she found her way into a new version of herself she never would have imagined.

Guest Info.

[email protected]

https://linktr.ee/mysideofthestreet

https://www.facebook.com/mysideofthestreetmariehannaman

https://www.facebook.com/six20home

[email protected]

Julie’s Info.

https://linkedin.com/in/julie-browne-courage-ignite

https://instagram.com/juliebrownecourageignite

https://facebook.com/juliebrownecourageignite

Podcast — https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/eeedNo9Bftb

Website — https://www.courage-ignite.com

Email — [email protected]

Music - Happy African Village by John Bartmann

Brandon Laughinghouse lost himself to grief. Happily married, his business growing by leaps and bounds, and his dad — his rock — dies. Then his mom. Then his sister. Grief, depression and ADD took over and he didn’t know who he was anymore. He couldn’t look at himself in the mirror or spend time with family the way he wanted. He burned out on his job and became so scattered he couldn’t even write a check.

Unhappy with who he was becoming, wanting something better for himself and his family but spending his time partying and overworking, one day he awoke and turned on a dime. That began the spiritual awakening which got him making choices congruent with his soul. Find out what helped Brandon regain control over his mind and his life and become balanced and whole again.

Bio

Brandon Laughinghouse, founder of Zenkai Success, is a transformation coach helping those seeking spiritual healing live more intentionally. His clients feel at peace with themselves and have greater confidence, joy and satisfaction.

A former superstar entrepreneur for 20 years, cringing at his soul and no longer able to look at himself in the mirror, he needed to reconnect with his spirit. He tried more things than you can shake a stick at and now shares his winning formula that gets you back on solid ground and feeling better about yourself than you could ever imagine. Brandon helps you regain your personal power and overcome setbacks stunting potential and dulling happiness with high performance coaching techniques based in neuroscience and positive psychology coupled with psychedelic micro dosing protocols.

These needle movers got Brandon out of his funk and to a new level of clarity, ambition and progress that’s fully aligned with his values and dreams. Find out more at https://www.zenkaisuccess.com/meet_brandon.

Brandon’s Info.

https://www.zenkaisuccess.com/meet_brandon

Julie’s Info.

https://linkedin.com/in/julie-browne-courage-ignite

https://instagram.com/juliebrownecourageignite

https://facebook.com/juliebrownecourageignite

Podcast — https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/eeedNo9Bftb

Website — https://www.courage-ignite.com

Email — [email protected]

Music - Happy African Village by John Bartmann