WTF

THIS WEEK:  Growing is Knowing! Evolution is defined as; the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form. After a Brain Injury, are we not reduced to a much simpler form and therfore must evolve, once again? If not, WTF? (Where's The Focus?) In 1978 our special guest, Mary Lou Garceau was involved in a rollover vehicle incident that changed her life and the lives of her two young children, 36 years later. Join Kevin and the Marvelous Maggie as their guest shares what it was like living with a Brain Injury (before they were called 'Brain Injuries") and how through learning about her son's TBI, she discovered how to manage her own FUNctional LIFE NOW! Tune in this week to add another perspective to your daily repertoire.  If there is something in particular you would like to hear Kevin discuss, join us on Fridays and share in the chat room with the "Marvelous Maggie" (Kevin's 24/7 Partner and Professional Care Assistant)

THIS WEEK:  The Emotional Roller Coaster! Many of us with Brain Injuries rarely recongize we're not the same as we were before our Brain Injuries. Predomainantly, because those around us, fail to acknowledge it, especially if that was the only injury sustained in an incident. We hear phrases like, "You look Fine!", "There's nothing wrong with you!", and my favorite, "You're faking it!". Moving Forward, "Invisible Injury", is a term used to often describe Brain Injuries however, how can they be 'invisible' when we have our 'misfires', 'seizures', 'episodes', etc around our family and friends? Join Kevin and the Marvelous Maggie as we discuss How to Manage Those things called Emotions after a TBI. Maggie will even be sharing some insight to how she, as a CarePartner, handles situations as they arise more effectively and efficiently than ever imagined. Tune in this week to add another perspective to your daily repertoire.  If there is something in particular you would like to hear Kevin discuss, join us on Fridays and share in the chat room with the "Marvelous Maggie" (Kevin's 24/7 Partner and Professional Care Assistant)

THIS WEEK:  Retreat, Hell? We Just Got Here! As a US Marine, "retreat" is just an option available for the enemy, NOT something to 'do'. However, as a TBI THRIVER, the term 'retreat' is used in a much different aspect. While on occasion, we may need to withdraw from a situation, especially those of us with PTSD, it does not mean we are 'unstable' or even 'disabled'. It means our 'central processing unit' (aka brain) needs more time to process the (est) 60,000 bits of information we pick up each second. Kind of like working with a Pentium II processor on a computer today. Join Kevin and the Marvelous Maggie on WTF? to learn what it really means to "RE-TREAT". Tune in this week to add another perspective to your daily repertoire.  If there is something in particular you would like to hear Kevin discuss, join us on Fridays and share in the chat room with the "Marvelous Maggie" (Kevin's 24/7 Partner and Professional Care Assistant)

RE-PEAT THIS WEEK:  Lacking Abundance?  What we Lack, We have In Abundance! Did you know that despite the pleathora of physical differences between each Human Being we all have a common connection? That's right, regardless of education, degrees, geographical location, religious, sexual or political preference, bank balances or even personal experiences, we all have something that not only combines us, but also separates us.  Join Kevin and the Marvelous Maggie tonight at 7pm to discover what we all have in common and how we can use it to PROGRESS further than we've ever gone before. Tune in this week to add another perspective to your daily repertoire.  If there is something in particular you would like to hear Kevin discuss, join us on Fridays and share in the chat room with the "Marvelous Maggie" (Kevin's 24/7 Partner and Professional Care Assistant)

THIS WEEK:  "STUPID" Responses Having an Understanding of the Esoteric Axiom; "Energy Flows, where Attention Goes" can you guess what the TOP 5 MISUSED responses, by Survivors are today? These common everyday 'responses' are the 'reason' most are unable to produce the Intended/desired results in their lives. Join Kevin and the Marvelous Maggie tonight at 7PM PDT on BrainInjuryRadio.com or call in LIVE. See if you can guess what the Most 'commonly offensive' response is... in both the TBI & Deaf Communities and discover 'how' you can create a More FUNctional LIFE, starting TONIGHT with or w/o a Brain Injury! Tune in this week to add another perspective to your daily repertoire.  If there is something in particular you would like to hear Kevin discuss, join us on Fridays and share in the chat room with the "Marvelous Maggie" (Kevin's 24/7 "Care Partner" (caregiver/partner).)

THIS WEEK:  Lacking Abundance? What we Lack, We have In Abundance! Did you know that despite the pleathora of physical differences between each Human Being we all have a common connection? That's right, regardless of education, degrees, geographical location, religious, sexual or political preference, bank balances or even personal experiences, we all have something that not only combines us, but also separates us.  Join Kevin and the Marvelous Maggie tonight at 7pm to discover what we all have in common and how we can use it to PROGRESS further than we've ever gone before. Tune in this week to add another perspective to your daily repertoire.  If there is something in particular you would like to hear Kevin discuss, join us on Fridays and share in the chat room with the "Marvelous Maggie" (Kevin's 24/7 Partner and Professional Care Assistant)

With more and more people being diagnosed each day with a Brain Injury as a result of truama, unemployment is on the rise. It was Ortega Y Gasset who defined "Genius", as the ability to invent ones occupation. As the World's first OFFICIAL TBI THRIVER, Kevin dares to share his insight and experiences to inspire others with Brain Injuries to create a More FUNctional LIFE using a unique perspective with "WTF?". THIS WEEK:   Tune in this week to add another perspective to your daily repertoire.  If there is something in particular you would like to hear Kevin discuss, join us on Fridays and share in the chat room with the "Marvelous Maggie" (Kevin's 24/7 Partner and Professional Care Assistant)

THIS WEEK:  Fun in the Sun: Playing it “Safe” after a TBI Watermelon, BBQ, hotdogs, and ice-cream…swimming pools, bikinis, flip flops and towels….gardening, picnics, flowers and naps under shade trees….beaches, picnics, road trips, and vacations. What comes to mind when you see or hear these words? SUMMER! For many of us, we enjoy being outdoors, soaking up the sun and fresh air, working up a sweat gardening or playing in the yard, listening to the sweet tunes of the birds and crickets, and watching butterflies flutter and the bees buzzing by. We also see an increase of outdoor physical activities such as cycling, riding motorcycles, skateboarding, swimming, waterskiing, rock climbing, baseball, and jumping on the trampoline. What do these sports have in common? The need to take precautions to prevent injury, especially brain injuries. But what about after a TBI….could we still enjoy these activities? How did you adapt to these activities you once loved to do? What are alternative safe activities that we can participate in, enjoy and still feel like we are having fun in the sun? Join Kevin tonight as he shares his insights about the importance of returning to leisure after a TBI, acquiring new interests and skills, and taking the necessary precautions to have a safe and enjoyable summer season. Tune in tonight at 7:00 PM PDT to learn more and call in to share your own perspective of Fun in the Sun and what works for you!

THIS WEEK:  Vision "Someone can sit in the shade today because... Someone planted a tree a long time ago." -Warren Buffet.  Vision is defined as the ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom.  As with any vision, a TEAM is always good to have to share that vision & make it a reality.  Do you have a vision?  Since your TBI, has your vision changed?  Are you "tripping" to have a vision?  And most of all, does your vision create the FUNctional LIFE you desire?  These are questions that Kevin will address on the next WTF Friday night show.  Share your "Vision", by calling in or simply be inspired to create a vision by tuning in Friday night at 7:00 PM PDT with the "Marvelous Maggie" (Kevin's 24/7 Partner and Professional Care Assistant).

THIS WEEK:  Memorial Day:  What does it mean to you? Memorial Day marks the day Americans observe and honor service members who have fought in wars and died. It is customary to fly the flag half-staff until noon, put flags or flowers on grave sites, visit monuments dedicated to the armed forces, and march in parades. To celebrate this National holiday, many families head out to the beach, park, camping ground or their own backyards for a day of grilling and eating, fun in the sun, and relaxing, thanks to the many men and women who have died for our freedom to enjoy such activities.  On tonight’s show, as we honor and appreciate those who died serving our country, let us honor former selves, pre-TBI. While the holiday is dedicated to the Armed Forces, let it be a reminder for ourselves to commemorate our lives before our brain injury and celebrate who we have become since.  Kevin will share his insights about the celebration of Memorial Day and the special meaning it has to him since his TBI.  Join him tonight at 7:00pm PDT and help Kevin celebrate the true meaning of honor with the "Marvelous Maggie" (Kevin's 24/7 Care Partner).