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It was Albert Einstein who said, “Man must cease attributing his problems to his environment, and learn again to exercise his will – his personal responsibility.”  And that is exactly what Michael Strand, a TBI Thriver, did after enduring a brain injury sustained from being hit by a truck twenty-five years ago. Michael proclaims that “your changing sense of self after a brain injury is an opportunity to design yourself all over again.” Instead of “recovery”, Michael explains that he prefers using the term, “Post-TBI” to describe moving forward with “what you’ve got and start working toward it.”  He discovered that writing helps with his focus and along his journey as a TBI Thriver, he became an author of several books about brain injury and one of his writings titled “How I Learned to Walk” is featured in the soon-to-be-released “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Recovering From Traumatic Brain Injuries.”  Kevin is honored to have Michael as a guest speaker who will share his insights about “Post-TBI” and how he took ownership of his “recovery” to create the FUNctional “Post-TBI” LIFE he now enjoys.  Join Kevin on tonight on “WTF: Where’s The Focus” Brain Injury Radio at 7:00 pm PST and enjoy learning from another TBI Thriver as he shares his story.

THIS WEEK: TEAM: How to Create Your Own TEAM! Together Everyone Achieves More (Miracles) is a common quote you hear when working or interacting with others to accomplish a goal or complete a 'mission'. Whether it is for work, a planning committee for an organization, a school project, or even playing sports.  We all know that being independent is often equated to being successful; however, we must recognize that we truly are interdependent on others. The key is having the right combination of TEAM players to ultimately achieve the desired results.  When going through rehabilitation after your brain injury, it was critical to have a team in place which should have included family, medical personnel, coworkers, and friends. But how many of them are on your TEAM now?  As your life constantly changes, so does your TEAM.  Join Kevin and the "Marvelous Maggie" (Kevin's 24/7 Partner and Professional Care Assistant) tonight when he shares his insights about the importance of having a TEAM and how change in the TEAM’s dynamics is actually good for you!  "Brain Injuries are inevitable, but a life w/o purpose is a choice. As TBI THRIVERS it is our duty to each other and those who have yet learned, to teach and inspire one another to BE all we can imagine. If not, WTF?" -Kevin A Phillips

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:  RESPECT Your TBI It was Confucius who said, “Respect yourself and others will respect you.” A  common thread in all disability communities is the desire to be respected as individuals who want to be totally integrated into all aspects of society. Respect by definition is "a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements."  We all have associated with people and things we have such high regard for in our lives…but what about respect for our TBIs?  How challenging is it for you to respect yourself?  Your own TBI?  Do you feel respected by others?  If not, how can you change that?  Join Kevin tonight when he shares his own insights about respect and provides some tips on how to revere yourself which will help you fulfill your potential to have a FUNctional life as a TBI Thriver.  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)

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?". "LIFE is not a bunch of Hocus Pocus, it is a matter of FOCUS!" -Kevin A. Phillips THIS WEEK:  "It's that time of the Month" As a TBI THRIVER, while most of the population recognize the changes in various Seasons we have, why are those same people so oblivious if not resistant to the same 'changes' in our LIVES? Especially those professing to already know us? Since 'change' is the one absolute constant, join Kevin tonight to discover 5 easy ways to embrace change no matter how big or small. Tune in this week to add another perspective to your daily journey.  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 trauma, 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:  "How to Terminate TBI Stressors" People without Brain Injuries have things called "Stressors" and have defined them as; "Work", "Bosses", "Bullying", "School", "Family", "Friends", "Kids", "Obiligations", "Traffic", "Politics", "Government" and the list just goes on and on, depending upon who you talk to. These 'stressors'  can have a dibilitating effect on each and every single one of us, to the point of causing DEATH or at the very least some SERIOUS MENTAL HEATH assistance and Medications. Now, when we add a Traumatic Brain Injury on to a persons LIFE, unless you have one, YOU CAN'T POSSIBLY UNDERSTAND, anymore than someone could understand you.  Tune in TONIGHT to add another perspective to your daily repertoire and become more FUN with those around you creating that FUNctional LIFE, even after a Brain Injury! 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:  In light of Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month, many organizations and agencies have arranged events and special programs to help increase awareness of brain injury and to celebrate the milestones of the hard work many advocates and thrivers have done to bring brain injury to the forefront.   On a personal level, many of us have committed to do something unique to honor the special celebration, whether it’s posting our daily victories and inspirations on Facebook or doing a presentation about brain injury at our local community center.   As TBI Thrivers, it is our duty to advocate for ourselves, educate the public, and inspire our fellowship to thrive, not only during the month of March but everyday! Join Kevin tonight as he shares his personal thoughts on TBI Awareness Month.  He will also highlight different organizations and dedicated people of their accomplishments for traumatic brain injury awareness.  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:  Labels, Labels, Labels By (one) definition, a 'label' is; a small piece of paper, fabric, plastic, or similar material attached to an object and giving information about it. Yet how many of us carry INVISABLE LABELS? While most of us are familiar with a variety of 'labels', it is often the 'invisable labels' we acquire in this journey called LIFE that impact our ability to experience all that is available. These 'labels', on how we have defined ourselves and those people, places and things around us, are why we continue to experience all that we do. Join Kevin & the Marvelous Maggie for the ONLY LABEL WE EVER NEED TO CARRY... 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:  How to go from 'surviving' to THRIVING! OK, so you have a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), now what? Some of you have gone through physical rehabilitation however, what about now? "Recovery", by definition is; a return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength however, for those who've been living with TBI for any period of time understands that "RECOVERY" takes on a whole new meaning after sustaining a TBI. And that's not the only change we need to learn to understand.  Join us tonight to discover Kevin's TOP 6 Differences between a Survivor & THRIVER and his TOP FAVORITE 5 THINGS THRIVERS DO! 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)

Please accept our apologies as Kevin will not be hosting a LIVE show tonight due to some unexpected events. He opted to share last week show again since "Repetition" is the Second Law of Learning.  Nothing to worry about, the Marvelous Maggie has got things well in hand and we loook forward to bringing you a great show next week: How to go from surviving to THRIVING! Join Kevin and the Marvelous Maggie as they share, from personal experiences, 10 easy things anyone can do (but most have forgotten) to start THRIVING AGAIN! For those who have some, call in and share your 'tips & tricks' that you've discovered in your TBI LIFE to help others create a more FUNctional LIFE!