Being positive and fighting goes a long way! Listen to John Hoffman tell an inspirational story about his wife, Judy’s battle with an inoperable brain tumor and how she lives a full life now. His story tells us how they chose to go to Oregon to do an experimental treatment. Judy is a hero: not only did she win her battle with cancer, she went on to help found Grey Matters, a nonprofit organization to help those fighting brain tumors. Rather than thinking that she would die in vain, she and her husband live to help others.

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Let’s face it: life after brain injury is expensive. From loss of employment to additional medical bills, building a relationship with a trusted professional is key to planning your future.
Lori Vejii, a financial planner from Edward Jones, shares tips and tricks for a successful financial planning session after a brain injury.
She advises us on ways to keep our credit scores healthy, identify unforeseen expenses, and how to plan for our life goals.
She also encourages survivors and their families to talk with non-profit agencies who can proactively help.
Having a trusted financial advisor on your side will help prepare you for the life you want.

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And, do you know how to build your credit score? After a brain injury, in addition to being faced with additional medical costs, many survivors must relearn how to manage their finances. In today's episode with Lori Vejil, financial planner at Edward Jones, will give you a starting point. She will tell you how to create a budget beginning with your goals in life. Building a relationship with your financial advisor is key; they will be your coach, reviewing your progress every year. A financial plan is like a brain injury, each one is unique and different.

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In this episode, Mike Stedham, an ordained minister and professional counselor with over 40 years of experience, shares his experiences leading a support group for TBI caregivers and emphasizes the importance of communication, realistic expectations, and self-care. He shares the significance of humor, and the value of peer support in the TBI recovery journey. The discussion highlights the services provided by Hope After Brain Injury, an organization dedicated to helping TBI survivors and their families.

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In this episode, Rick Yates discusses his experience with brain injury, the support group he helped to establish in 2004 and the benefits of being part of such a community. Rick describes the support group's impact on his recovery, including improved communication skills, a sense of purpose, and coping with depression. He highlights the importance of community and encourages others with brain injuries to join support groups, emphasizing the shared understanding and comfort it provides. The episode touches on the importance of community engagement and how to get involved with support groups like the one at UT Southwestern in Frisco.

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We know it is easier said than done. In Part Two, Willa talks about emotions after a brain injury from her experience as a neuropsychologist and assistant professor at UTSouthwestern. Many survivors have a negative outlook for their future, but Willa asks them to focus on what they can control, utilizing coping skills: including writing a journal, conditioning the brain for deep sleep, and exercising daily. It is important to not feel that they must be brave for others. Willa will explain the ABCDE approach that she uses for counseling and other sources to receive help, such as professional associations, life courses, conferences, and even chatgroups on Facebook.

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We know it is easier said than done. In Part Two, Willa talks about emotions after a brain injury from her experience as a neuropsychologist and assistant professor at UTSouthwestern. Many survivors have a negative outlook for their future, but Willa asks them to focus on what they can control, utilizing coping skills: including writing a journal, conditioning the brain for deep sleep, and exercising daily. It is important to not feel that they must be brave for others. Willa will explain the ABCDE approach that she uses for counseling and other sources to receive help, such as professional associations, life courses, conferences, and even chatgroups on Facebook.

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After a stroke, look for ways to be happy! That is the advice from Silas Allen, who survived a stroke and is a reporter for the Fort Worth Star Telegram covering educational news for Tarrant County. He found several tools to assist in writing for work, e.g. GoogleDocs, Otter.ai, etc. Silas felt mentally challenged with fatigue, relearning how to drive, coping with demands from others, and resuming his work in a choir. As an optimist, Silas still believes that he will continue to recover, and always looks for positive reasons to never give up.

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