Join us as Diana Diaz, Executive Director of the Brain Injury Network (BIN), walks us through BIN's 2025 successes and challenges. Starting with earning a 3-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), to elevating our interns and volunteers, to celebrating bindwaves’ achievements, to adapting to changing fundraising needs, and finally to launching a Mobile Clubhouse that reimagines what a traditional clubhouse can be. Diana shares how BIN continues to grow and strengthen the brain injury community. The message of hope she wants to share is “when you come to BIN as a member, we’ll find a way to challenge you at your level.” This message is so powerful and uplifting for brain injury survivors because we know there is a haven for us to learn, grow, and acclimate back into life.

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Tanika Connesero is a brain injury survivor and health care coach whose personal journey emboldened her to assist family members. Multiple people in her family had TBIs and her mother had a stroke. We all have experienced those life challenges where our children get injured in sporting events or just falling in the shower. Do I need to seek medical advice? Do I just monitor them at home? Tanika, because of her concussions, was in a unique position to identify the TBI signs, navigate through the diagnostic process, and advocate for her family members. Listen in as you hear her share her story, how nutrition plays a critical role in recovery, and why you should never give up because you are a walking miracle.

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”The new normal can offer you different opportunities, but you may find great satisfaction through those opportunities.” I have both visible and invisible wounds from my brian injury; how do I achieve my new normal? Join us as we talk with Dr. Leigh Richardson from the Brian Performance Center on how we can use certain methods and techniques, as well our community, to realize our new normal. The brain is our biggest asset and Dr. Richardson explains why that is ”still so” for those of us who traverse this journey of recovery.

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So you survived your brain injury. You’ve completed both in-patient and out-patient rehabilitation and are ready to get on with your life. In other words, it is time to start getting your independence back, dust off those car keys and hit the road with your favorite tunes playing in the background. But then reality hits: how do I do that and what are the liability concerns? Brandon Higgs of  H & T Driver Rehabilitation Specialist LLC walks us through the process of how to get back on the road safely. Join us as he eloquently discusses how to align your Doctor, the Texas Medical Advisory Board, and the Texas Department of Public Safety to not only get you back driving but also how to protect yourself from any liability risks in the event an accident occurs.

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Nine years ago Cody Ridenour was hiking alone in the hills outside of San Diego, CA when he fell off a 5-story cliff onto the beach. His injuries were so significant (a fractured skull, broken back, broken wrist, partial left side paralysis) that he was required to be airlifted to a trauma center. Join us on this astonishing tale of recovery, which includes his book “5 Stories Down, Sometimes You Must Fall To Rise” which memorializes this amazing journey. Many of us can relate to this traumatic experience all too well. Listen in as he shares this inspirational story of Faith and the importance of surrounding yourself with a strong support system as he traverses this road of recovery.

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How can we make the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) work better for the people who need it most?
The clubhouse members sit down for a discussion about the short documentary, “Ramped Up” during our disability rights week. Join Jeff, Carrie, Rick, Alfredo, Jacob, and Emily as they explore their personal experiences with discrimination and lack of accessibility due to the shortcomings of the ADA.

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What if those lingering headaches, brain fog, or “post-concussion” symptoms weren’t coming from your brain at all—but from your neck? In this episode, Dr. Blaskovich (“Dr. B”), a board-certified chiropractor specializing in head and neck injuries, shares how overlooked upper cervical ligament damage can mimic brain injuries and cause long-term symptoms. From sports concussions to car accidents, whiplash to chronic pain, Dr. B explains why so many people struggle without answers—and what treatment options really exist.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your symptoms might be rooted in something doctors missed, this episode is a must-listen.

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After surviving a stroke in July 2023, Manny completely transformed his life—losing 80 pounds, giving up alcohol, and embracing a Mediterranean-style diet. In this inspiring conversation, he shares how lifestyle changes, family support, and adaptive tools have helped him regain independence, improve his health, and rediscover joy in fishing, gardening, and his dream of returning to the grill. Manny emphasizes that your commitment to recovery defines its speed and impact. You are in control of your progress.

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