Amy Stevenson Wilson, MPH, CHWC holds a Master’s in Public Health and is a Certified Health and Wellness Coach. Born and raised in Fruit Heights, Utah, Amy is an avid runner, reader, and nutrition enthusiast. She earned her political science degree from BYU and has lived around the globe. In 2017, while eight months pregnant, she survived a near-fatal collision with street-racing teens. Now a mother of four, she lives in Farmington, Utah, and shares her story of traumatic brain injury, physical recovery, and the power of forgiveness.

In this episode, host Bethany Lewis interviews her neighbor and friend, Amy Stevenson Wilson. Amy shares her harrowing story of being hit by a car traveling 95 mph while she was 35 weeks pregnant. She details the immediate aftermath including emergency C-section, a traumatic brain injury (Glasgow Coma Scale of 7), a grade 5 kidney laceration, a broken pelvis, and the dramatic rescue by Salt Lake City first responders. She recounts how her daughter, Grace Deliverance, was born not breathing and required 11-12 minutes of CPR, facing a grim prognosis of severe developmental delays. The episode follows their miraculous recovery, the decision to forgive the teenage driver in court, and the ultimate triumph of running a 10k with her father just a few years later. This episode is a powerful testament to hope, faith, and the resilience of the human brain and spirit.

Connect with Amy:

• Email: amystevensonwilson@gmail.com

• Social Media (Facebook): Amy Stevenson Wilson

Connect with Bethany:

• Website: https://theconcussioncoach.com/

• Free Guide: "5 Best Ways to Support Your Loved One Dealing with a Concussion" on the website

• Free Coaching Consultation: https://theconcussioncoach.com/free-consultation

Jamie MoCrazy is a former professional freestyle skier, X Games record-setter, and critical traumatic brain injury survivor. Once known for pushing the limits in big air and slopestyle, her life changed dramatically during a competition in Whistler, Canada. Now, she uses her platform to raise awareness about the long-term effects of TBI and the importance of proper diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.

Grace “Fruit” Mauzy (MA in Psychology, PhD candidate in Mind-Body Medicine) is Jamie’s mother, who played a critical role as both a caregiver and researcher throughout Jamie’s recovery. She brings a unique dual perspective, combining academic expertise with lived experience navigating the complexities of brain injury care.

In this powerful episode of the Concussion Coach Podcast, host Bethany Lewis sits down with Jamie and Grace MoCrazy to discuss their remarkable journey through severe traumatic brain injury and recovery. Jamie shares the story of her 2015 skiing accident—which left her in a coma with a death report written before she left the mountain—and how she has no memory of the event or the two months following. Grace describes the harrowing moment she received the call, the breaking of protocol in stimulating Jamie’s system in ways that contradicted hospital protocol (touching, singing, massaging, playing music), and the science that supported those instincts.

Together, they explore the similarities and differences between severe TBI and concussion, and why healing cannot happen when the nervous system is stuck in sympathetic (fight/flight) mode. Grace explains the gut-brain axis, how the microbiome shrinks under stress and craves processed foods, and why nausea is the gut telling the brain it isn’t healing. Jamie introduces her powerful reframing tool: “Let’s stop and look at the view”—a strategy that transforms guilt into grace. The episode closes with details on the MoCrazy Method (a 6-week virtual mind-body therapy program) and the iFly Alive to Thrive in-person event, both designed to help brain injury survivors and their caregivers rebuild connection, joy, and a thriving “2.0” life.

Resources Mentioned

MoCrazy Strong Foundation (Jamie & Grace):

• Website: www.MoCrazyStrong.org

• Email: jamie@mocrazystrong.org | info@mocrazystrong.org

• Instagram: @MoCrazyStrongFoundation

• Facebook: @MoCrazy Strong Brain Injury Foundation

Upcoming Events (as of recording):

1. The MoCrazy Method (6-week virtual mind-body therapy program with psychoeducation)

2. • Starts: April 29, 2026 | Wednesdays, 6:00–7:00 PM MT

   • Registration: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/mocrazy-method-spring--2026

3. iFly Alive to Thrive (indoor skydiving + lunch + social connection)

4. • Date: May 14, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM MT (skydiving 9:30–11:00 AM)

   • Location: Ogden, UT (iFly + Ogden Library)

   • Cost: $45 (lunch included; scholarships available)

   • Registration: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/alive-to-thrive

Connect with Bethany:

• Website: https://theconcussioncoach.com/

• Free Guide: "5 Best Ways to Support Your Loved One Dealing with a Concussion" on the website

• Free Coaching Consultation: https://theconcussioncoach.com/free-consultation

Dr. Alicia Reiser, OTD, MS OTR/L is an occupational therapist with over 24 years of experience and the owner of A Rise Above Occupational Therapy Services in the Lehigh Valley, PA. She earned her clinical doctorate from Salus University (Drexel University) with a specialization in vision remediation. An active scholar and adjunct faculty at Drexel, Dr. Reiser bridges the gap between neurological rehabilitation, vision therapy, concussion recovery, ADHD care, and nervous system regulation. She is the co-owner of NeurOT Consulting and co-author of 100 Visually Loaded Activities and Occupations.

In this episode, Dr. Alicia Reiser explains the critical but often overlooked connection between vision and the brain following a concussion. She discusses how visual inefficiencies (such as convergence insufficiency, double vision, and blurry vision) can mimic or worsen ADHD symptoms, hinder recovery, and cause chronic symptoms like headaches and dizziness. Dr. Reiser highlights the unique role of Occupational Therapy in vision remediation, the importance of interdisciplinary care with neuro-optometrists, and her work to establish a national Community of Practice within AOTA to standardize vision rehabilitation. She also provides actionable advice for patients and families navigating concussion recovery.

Resources Mentioned by Dr. Reiser

1. Find a Neuro-Optometrist: College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) – www.covd.org (Look for the "board certified in vision therapy" box)

2. Book (Co-authored by Dr. Reiser): 100 Visually Loaded Activities and Occupations (Available for pre-order via NeurOT Consulting: https://neurotconsulting.com/)

3. Textbook Mentioned: Understanding and Managing Vision Deficits: A Guide for Occupational Therapists by Dr. Mitchell Scheiman, ODhttps://www.routledge.com/Understanding-and-Managing-Vision-Deficits-A-Guide-for-Occupational-Therapists/Scheiman/p/book/9781032882871

4. Continuing Education Course: Vis Con (through CiaoSeminars) – https://www.ciaoeminarss.com

5. AOTA Community of Practice (CoP) for Vision Rehabilitation:

6. • Enrollment Survey Link: https://forms.aota.org/forms/vision_cop_enrollment_survey_copy

Original Discussion Board Request: https://communot.aota.org/discussion/vision-remediation-community-of-practice-interestWebsites & Social Media

• Dr. Reiser’s Practice: www.ariseaboveoccupationaltherapyservices.com

• Instagram: @ariseaboveot

• Facebook: @ariseaboveot

• Consulting & Book (with Megan Schneider): www.neurotconsulting.com

Connect with Bethany:

• Website: https://theconcussioncoach.com/

• Free Guide: "5 Best Ways to Support Your Loved One Dealing with a Concussion" on the website

• Free Coaching Consultation: https://theconcussioncoach.com/free-consultation