No Such Thing as “Walk it Off” – How Brain Injury Changed the Way I Watch Football
As a traumatic brain injury survivor, watching my home team win Super Bowl 50 was incredibly conflicting.
Podcast 9 – A Look Inside the Brain After Head Trauma
What’s going on inside the brain after injury? We sat down with Dr. Peggy Mason to better understand how can we use that information to prevent and treat head trauma.
FaB – Brain Injury Rehabilitation through Nutrition and Supplementation
People are often curious as to why I, a severe traumatic brain injury survivor, place so much emphasis on nutrition and supplementation during and after recovery.
Podcast 8 – Confronting the Concussion Crisis
In this hugely important episode, Cavin and Alek Interview Dr. Unini Odama to define the word “concussion” and discuss strategies for better awareness and prevention in sports.
A Return to the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association
Not a single day goes by without immense gratitude for the many developments since my first time with the NORA audience. Now that I’ve been invited back, you can imagine my eagerness and excitement to return!
Podcast 7 – Game Changer: A Review of the Film “Concussion”
Brain injury survivor Cavin Balaster and co-host Alek Hess review “Concussion” and discuss the highly anticipated film’s impact on public understanding and professional sports.
Podcast 6 – Amy Zellmer & Finding the Road Back to “Normal”
Brain injury survivor Cavin Balaster and co-host Alek Hess interview fellow survivor, recent author, and contributor to the Huffington Post, Amy Zellmer.
Podcast 5 – The Importance of Awareness
Brain injury survivor Cavin Balaster and co-host Alek Hess discuss the importance of raising awareness and the success of the “ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.”
Inspiring: Dropping in with Aaron “Wheelz” Fotheringham
Meet Aaron “Wheelz” Fotheringham. Aaron was born with Spina Bifida, a birth defect of the spinal cord which renders the legs useless. […]
Podcast 4 – Yoga, Speaking, and Catch Up!
Severe traumatic brain injury survivor Cavin Balaster and co-host Alek Hess respond to feedback about the show. The hosts discuss Cavin’s recent work in the brain injury and health communities.
FaB – Replenishing Healthcare: Working with ReplenishPDX
In January of this year, I wrote about someone I really admire named Andrea Nakayama. From that post, “Andrea Nakayama’s Functional […]
Four Year Anniversary: Four Years and Counting!
Four years ago, my life took a drastic turn. I could not have recovered without the help of all of […]
