Brain Wellness - the Podcast

By Mandi Dickey

Hosted by Mandi, a Nurse Practitioner with 20+ years in healthcare (nearly all in neurology), this show will share topics and interviews related to brain health and wellness, from both the caregiver a... more

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The podcast currently has 167 episodes available.

Brain Wellness - the Podcast episodes:

January 26, 2024 67. Gender differences with TBI (solo episode)
After 24 years in healthcare and 11 years as a neuroscience NP, Mandi's world was flipped upside down when she was involved in a car accident that left her with a significant concussion/traumatic brain injury. Provider was now the patient.

This week Mandi talks about gender differences in TBI recovery and outcomes.

Find more about Mandi & Brain Wellness Solutions at https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/
Connect with Mandi at:
[email protected]
or by finding one of the socials on this link: https://bio.link/brainwellnessnp

References:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0167876017305366?via%3Dihub
https://www.sportsconcussion.co.za/Research/Additional/Gender%20Concussion%20BJSM%202009%20Dick.pdf
https://www.futuremedicine.com/doi/full/10.2217/cnc-2017-0015
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0887899416305732
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6822209/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5783637/#:~:text=Women%20generally%20outperform%20men%20in,of%20spatial%20navigation%5B32%5D.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37568285/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35622845/

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January 19, 2024 66. TBI from the couples' perspective with husband, Don Dickey
The man, the myth, the legend, my one and only, my husband, Mr. Don Dickey. Don’s life reminds me of a Dos Equis commercial –
he’s the most interesting man you’ll meet. He has been a firefighter, rodeo cowboy, heavy equipment operator, and owned his own construction company, among many other roles leading to his current production supervisor role where he recently was recognized as a top manager. We have been together for 2.5 years, going on 5 months of marriage. Of all of his roles, little did he realize that one of the most demanding he would hold would be supporting me after the accident. When the kids took over the mic a few weeks ago, he looked at me and asked when he gets to do an episode with me, so here we are.

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38min
January 12, 2024 65. Post concussive headaches (solo episode)
After 24 years in healthcare and 11 years as a neuroscience NP, Mandi's world was flipped upside down when she was involved in a car accident that left her with a significant concussion/traumatic brain injury. Provider was now the patient.

This week Mandi talks about post-concussive headache management and treatment and explains how post-concussive headache differs from migraines.

Find more about Mandi & Brain Wellness Solutions at https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/
Connect with Mandi at:
[email protected]
or by finding one of the socials on this link: https://bio.link/brainwellnessnp
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December 29, 2023 63. Kids takeover - 3 of Mandi's kids recall their take on TBI and add some humor
While Mandi's brain is still glitching, the kids in the household take over the mics (just missing the oldest child). Hayden, Bryce, and Becca share their impressions of TBI and some humor.

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December 22, 2023 62. Panel discussion: When healthcare providers experience TBIs
Le Sedlacek spent 40+ years as a nurse practitioner, specializing in neurology, she worked in critical care and taught nursing, started an epilepsy center and ultimately settled into outpatient practice focusing largely on headache and concussion.

Harris Eddie Hill is an out-and-proud nonbinary podcaster,
best-selling author, coach and founder of the Centre for Childhood Trauma Healing; a platform dedicated to supporting neurodivergent, queer or highly empathic adults to overcome their childhood trauma and begin to thrive. Harris also worked as a Health and Wellbeing Coach in the NHS (British healthcare system) for a little over 1 year.

Shelley Latendresse is an experienced Occupational Therapist and yoga teacher trained in neurodevelopment and TBI. She now specializes in concussion care. She works with concussion
clients online and in the community, teaching mindset and nervous system regulation first and then how to bring movement, cognitive tasks and sensory back into function using yoga and daily activities. She lives an active outdoorsy lifestyle in beautiful British Columbia on the west coast of Canada; hiking, swimming, road cycling and spending time in nature. She also works at a
therapeutic horseback riding association and has a special love for the farm setting and the horses.

Melissa Berg is a Licensed School Psychologist of over 20 years. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Education Specialist Degree in School Psychology. Melissa is well versed in special education due process and has comprehensive
experience working with children and adolescents with ADHD, autism, cognitive and developmental disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, and learning disabilities. Melissa is certified in neurofeedback and passionate about providing the benefits of neurofeedback with individuals and families of the Twin Cities and surrounding communities.

Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/
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December 15, 2023 61. How to navigate financial struggles after TBI with Joan Van De Griek (part 2 of 2 mini-series)
When Joan’s husband, Greg, was injured, she thought they had
proper plans in place. Greg, a medically retired police officer, EMT, and firefighter of 26 years was injured on the job.
Joan quickly realized within the year after her husband’s injury, that worker’s compensation and the pension plan were NOT
enough for her family to be financially secure. After years of paying costly out-of-pocket medical bills totaling more than $55,000 (with maxed out credit card debt alone), the family received no reimbursement.
When Greg’s compensation finally kicked in, it was only a fraction of his salary, leaving a huge income gap, and causing massive financial stress on the family.
As a CPA, Joan learned how to leverage the tools she uses in her business to survive this challenge. She went from being a
stay-at-home mom with a part- time accounting firm, to supporting her family with a full-time business that specializes in financially serving police and first responders who feel uncertain about their future - whether they are healthy or disabled.

Find Joan at ⁠www.fetchyourwealth.com⁠
Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/FetchYourWealth⁠
LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/fetch-your-wealth/about/⁠
Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠
Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/fetch_your_wealth/⁠

Find more about Brain Wellness at ⁠https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/
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December 08, 2023 60. TBI-related visual difficulties with Michael Wallerich, OD
Dr. Michael Wallerich started working in eye care at the age of 15 at his local eye doctor’s office in La Crosse, WI. He continued to work in the field until going to optometry school. He completed a Doctor of Optometry at the State University of New York in New York City and a Master of Business Administration at Empire State
College concomitantly. Following optometry school, Dr. Wallerich completed a residency in Brain Injury Vision Rehabilitation or Traumatic/Acquired Brain Injury at the Palo Alto VA HealthCare system affiliated with the University of California Berkeley.
Since finishing his residency, Dr. Wallerich has two current practices and will be opening his newest practice, Swoop Eye Care, located in Richfield, MN in two weeks!

Find more about Dr. Wallerich at:
https://wallericheyecare.com/ or https://www.swoopeye.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WECSP or https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551921148469
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wallericheyecare/ or https://www.instagram.com/swoopeyecare/

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December 01, 2023 59. When TBI care is delayed, with Joan Van De Griek (part 1 of 2 mini-series))
When Joan’s husband, Greg, was injured, she thought they had
proper plans in place. Greg, a medically retired police officer, EMT, and firefighter of 26 years was injured on the job.
Joan quickly realized within the year after her husband’s injury, that worker’s compensation and the pension plan were NOT
enough for her family to be financially secure. After years of paying costly out-of-pocket medical bills totaling more than $55,000 (with maxed out credit card debt alone), the family received no reimbursement.
When Greg’s compensation finally kicked in, it was only a fraction of his salary, leaving a huge income gap, and causing massive financial stress on the family.
As a CPA, Joan learned how to leverage the tools she uses in her business to survive this challenge. She went from being a
stay-at-home mom with a part- time accounting firm, to supporting her family
with a full-time business that specializes in financially serving police and first responders who feel uncertain about their future - whether they are healthy or disabled.

Find Joan at www.fetchyourwealth.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FetchYourWealth
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fetch-your-wealth/about/
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fetch_your_wealth/

Find more about Brain Wellness at https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/
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58min
November 24, 2023 58. Unmasking resources with Brain Injury Alliance MN
Alec Wendelboe with the Brain Injury Alliance of MN, received his Bachelors of Science in Neuroscience from Hamline University, and has experience working with the brain injury community through Case Management services and the Wesley and Lorraine
Arts Cognitive Neuroscience Center.

Find more about Brain Injury Alliance at:
Website: https://www.braininjurymn.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrainInjuryMN
Instagram: braininjurymn
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/braininjurymn

Fine more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/
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37min
November 17, 2023 57. Jumpstarting the brain with HyperCharge
Dr. Stefano Sinicropi is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon who is the president and CEO of Midwest Spine and Brain Institute, one of the most highly respected medical practices in the Midwest.  He has treated tens of thousands of
patients and performed over 9000 spinal surgeries since joining the group in 2006. As CEO, Dr Sinicropi has helped to expand Midwest Spine and Brain to include, three Orthopedic Spine Surgeons, five Neurosurgeons and 15 advanced practice providers who provide advanced neurosurgical and spine care throughout Minnesota and Western Wisconsin.  Dr. Sinicropi has been a founding member of InSitu Biologics, Greenway Surgery Center, Ridges Surgery Center, and Maple Grove Restorative Surgery Center as well as non-medical ventures in the bar and restaurant industry.
His current venture, Hypercharge™ Performance and Recovery Clinics, aims to revolutionize health care by offering holistic, personalized care using the latest wellness technology.   One
specific area where the founders are most passionate is the targeting of brain health utilizing transcranial light and laser therapy to improve cognition, post-concussion symptoms, PTSD, anxiety and neurodegenerative diseases.
His business partner at HyperCharge, Tram Holloway, is an accomplished Neuro-Muscular Rehab Specialist and Certified Personal Trainer who has rehabbed over 4000 soft tissue injuries since 2002. Tram creates and administers therapeutic, recovery
and performance tools to amateur, collegiate and professional athletes. He has additional training in Neuro Target System function – a blend of chiropractic medicine, functional neurology, kinesiology, and other therapeutic techniques to affect he brain-body relationship.
Tram was introduced to cryotherapy and later became a multi-unit franchise owner with Restore Hyper Wellness. Additionally, Tram serves as the director of business development for Neuro20
Technologies.

Find HyperCharge at: https://hyperchargeclinic.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HyperChargeClinic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hyperchargeclinic/

Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/

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FAQs about Brain Wellness - the Podcast:

How many episodes does Brain Wellness - the Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 167 episodes available.