What happens after a traumatic brain injury when the hospital stay ends and the real recovery begins?

In this episode of Mind Matters: Navigating Head Injuries and Concussions, Kiley Como from Shane Smith Law sits down with TBI survivor and author Christopher Dittrich to discuss his powerful journey of recovery after a devastating car accident at just 18 years old.

After spending weeks in a coma and months in rehabilitation, Chris had to relearn how to walk, think, and rebuild his life. Today, he shares the mindset that helped him push forward, the role of neuroplasticity in brain injury recovery, and how his experience inspired his memoir Keep Moving Forward.

This conversation offers hope and insight for TBI survivors, families, caregivers, and anyone navigating life after a brain injury.

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What happens after a traumatic brain injury when the hospital stay ends and the real recovery begins?

In this episode of Mind Matters: Navigating Head Injuries and Concussions, Kiley Como from Shane Smith Law sits down with TBI survivor and author Christopher Dittrich to discuss his powerful journey of recovery after a devastating car accident at just 18 years old.

After spending weeks in a coma and months in rehabilitation, Chris had to relearn how to walk, think, and rebuild his life. Today, he shares the mindset that helped him push forward, the role of neuroplasticity in brain injury recovery, and how his experience inspired his memoir Keep Moving Forward.

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What do elite athletes, NFL-level spins, and concussion recovery have in common? More than you think. In this episode of the Mind Matters podcast, Kiley Como sits down with vestibular expert Shelia Thelen to uncover how balance training used by professional athletes is transforming concussion and TBI rehabilitation. From inner ear function and anxiety to sleep, cognition, and fall prevention, we explore how vestibular system training can dramatically improve recovery outcomes — and even strengthen personal injury cases. If you or a loved one is navigating traumatic brain injury, post-concussion symptoms, or balance disorders, this episode connects brain science, real-life recovery, and the legal impact of TBI.

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You’ve been cleared after your car accident… but something still feels off. The dizziness. The brain fog. The balance issues. What if the real problem isn’t your neck or muscles — but your brain’s vestibular system?

In this episode of Mind Matters, Kiley Como, Legal Nurse Consultant with Shane Smith Law, sits down with Shelia Thelen, President of Vestibular Training Services, to break down how spinning-based vestibular training is helping concussion and traumatic brain injury patients regain balance, cognitive clarity, and sleep. If you’ve experienced vertigo, post-concussion syndrome, or lingering symptoms after a crash, this episode could change how you understand recovery.

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Ever wonder how neurologists turn thousands of medical pages into a clear story the court can understand? I’m Kiley Como, legal nurse consultant at Shane Smith Law, and in this episode of Mind Matters, Dr. Claudia Munoz breaks down her role as a medical expert in traumatic brain injury cases—what’s behind the scenes, why objectivity is key, and how attorneys can best work with experts. Let’s dive in.

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Brain injuries and concussions are often misunderstood — especially in legal cases where scans may look “normal.” In this Mind Matters episode, a board-certified neurologist explains why traumatic brain injury (TBI) evidence goes beyond imaging, how neurologists evaluate hidden symptoms, and why expert medical insight can change the outcome of a legal claim. If you’re dealing with a head injury case, this expert breakdown is essential.

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What if the most important part of a personal injury case isn’t the police report or the MRI—but what happens when the lights go out and the worries set in? In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the first raw days and weeks after an accident, exploring the emotional fallout clients rarely talk about. Joined by a legal nurse consultant and mental health experts, we break down how early, coordinated mental health care can dramatically change both recovery outcomes and the strength of a case.

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What if the most life-changing injuries after an accident aren’t visible at all? In this episode, we explore the hidden emotional and psychological effects of car accidents and traumatic brain injuries. Legal nurse consultant Kiley Como sits down with mental health experts Yissi Steinburg and Ami Feindstein to discuss anxiety, PTSD, emotional trauma, and why early mental health support is just as important as physical treatment. If you or a loved one has struggled emotionally after an accident, this conversation could help you understand the signs, get the right support, and begin true recovery.

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What if the toughest sport on earth could help solve one of the biggest problems in brain health?

Today on Mind Matters, we’re continuing our conversation with Chris Cannon of M2MMA, diving into how combat sports are driving cutting-edge research, AI-powered data collection, and smarter protocols for concussion prevention. From athlete safety to real-world applications like car crashes and military injuries, this episode explores how innovations born in the Octagon could change the future of brain injury care for everyone.

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Can MMA be made safer without changing the sport we love?

On this episode of Mind Matters, host Kiley Como from Shane Smith Law sits down with Chris Cannon, General Manager of M2MMA, a combat sports league using AI and real-time data to tackle one of the biggest challenges in sports today—traumatic brain injury. From sparring protocols to cutting-edge technology, we explore how innovation could reshape fighter safety and help protect athletes for the long term.

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