Faces of TBI

Lynn Julian Crisci wears more hats than a Hydra has heads: Survivor (Boston Marathon Bombing, 4/15/13); Author & Speaker in 6 books & 100s of articles, Boston Actress, pop superhero, and SEO consultant. Episode brought to you by: Integrated Brain Centers

Dr. Jacob is a board certified chiropractic neurologist who suffered a head injury when he was ten-months old that left him partially paralyzed. Doctors said that he would never walk or talk. Through regular chiropractic care, Dr. Jacob defied his prognosis and dedicated his life to understanding the human nervous system so that he can deliver the same exceptional care that has allowed him to thrive today. Dr. Jacob’s case has been published in multiple publications, and he has spoken to both professional and lay audiences all over the country about the power of their brain and nervous system to change and heal. www.plaskerchiro.com

Dr. Barry Sears has dedicated the last 35 years of his research career to studying the links between diet, hormones, and health and is dedicated to restoring a state of health that can be controlled by reducing inflammation in your body. In his research, he studies dietary control of hormonal response and develops innovative approaches to help treat and reverse silent inflammation, the leading cause of cardiovascular disease and Type-2 diabetes. His research has led to his best-selling books Enter the Zone, Mastering the Zone, Zone Perfect Meals in Minutes, and had additionally penned The Soy Zone, Anti-Aging Zone, Omega Zone, Toxic Fat, A Week in the Zone, Zone Meals in Seconds, Top 100 Zone Foods, The Mediterranean Zone, and soon to be released, The Resolution Zone. Dr. Seal's book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/37foYlA Episode sponsored by: The Functional Neurology Center

Nneka MacGregor is an advocate who works with government and other organizations to eradicate violence against women. She is the co-founder and Executive Director of the Women’s Centre for Social Justice, also known as the WomenatthecentrE, our unique non-profit organization that was created for women survivors of gender-based violence, by women survivors. Nneka develops and delivers training to various agencies and organizations that promotes better understanding of the issues, and focuses on personal and political advocacy for women survivors, as well as on ways to engage men and boys in the initiatives to eradicate violence against women. Episode sponsored by: The Functional Neurology Center

Dr. Roger Miller has been the Neuropsychology Team Lead at Aviv Clinics in The Villages since the clinic opened in 2020. In addition to overseeing cognitive rehabilitation services and supervision of Aviv’s neuro technicians, Dr. Miller is responsible for creating personalized cognitive training programs and performing consultations and neuropsychological evaluations of Aviv’s clients. He is also an experienced presenter, offering popular seminars on topics ranging from sleep disorders and stress management to traumatic brain injuries and cognitive decline. Since graduating with his PhD in Clinical Psychology, Dr. Miller has served patients in both inpatient and outpatient hospital settings. He established and owned a private psychiatric practice that specialized in treating veterans with PTSD and traumatic brain injuries, working closely with the Department of Veteran Affairs to provide consultations, psychological and neuropsychological testing and evaluations. His broad experience also includes serving chronic pain patients, offering evaluations and evidence-based interventions. Dr. Miller chose the psychology field because of a lifelong fascination with the brain and its effects on cognition, emotion, and personality. He takes great pride in helping Aviv Clinics’ clients transform their physical and cognitive function, maximize their potential, and restore their quality of life. www.aviv-clinics.com If you're enjoying this podcast, please consider supporting it for just $5 at www.buymeacoffee.com/amyz