Another Fork in the Road
NEWS FROM THE CAREGIVER'S PERSPECTIVE:
More than 69 million people in the world live with a brain injury, and millions of folks, the actual number is unknown, are caregivers for those survivors.
If you are a survivor, a caregiver, or just someone who wants to learn more about brain injury, you’ve come to the right place.
Another Fork in the Road airs every 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month at 5:30pm Pacific Time.
Please join us.
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- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 77 minutes
- Episodes
- 141
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Another Fork in the Road: Panel~Support Groups - Yes or No
To Support Group or NOT Support Group. That is the question! Many folks, both survivors and caregivers depend on the help of support groups. But many folks prefer to go it alone. What is your choice…
01:21:09 |
Mon 05 Jul 2021
Another Fork in the Road: Survivor & Author: Marcia Pelletiere
Survivor & Author of A CROWN OF HORNETS, Marcia Pelletiere, joins me to talk about her brain injury and how she is moving forward. Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road…
01:22:19 |
Mon 21 Jun 2021
Another Fork in the Road: Self-Care for Caregivers They NEED IT!
Caregivers are a special class of people. They are folks who give up their lives to help others. Somerimes it's by choice. Most times it's by circumstances. My guests this evening, Lisabeth Evans & J…
01:21:19 |
Mon 07 Jun 2021
Another Fork in the Road: Survivor, Danielle Skranak ~ Soldier to Beauty Queen
Danielle will talk about her road from trying to make her life better, joining the military, getting a brain injury, and reaching her current goals. Danielle says. "How you start isn’t how you have t…
01:20:26 |
Mon 17 May 2021
Another Fork in the Road: Good Attitude Coupled with Gratitude
Brain injury is hard to take. It comes with various hardships. So how do survivors and their caregivers get by? I learned that having a good attitude and being grateful has helped David and me throug…
01:19:10 |
Mon 03 May 2021
Another Fork in the Road: Panel ~ Survivor, Annie Ricketts (GBIA)
Annie Ricketts is a survivor of brain injury, but she does not let that stop her. Annie is the founder of Brain Injury Global Picnic and GBIA. Her mission is to bring awareness about brain injury to …
01:22:16 |
Mon 19 Apr 2021
Special Edition: Lisa Dryer on Another Fork In The Road
Please come join me, Lisa Dryer, and my friends on "Another Fork In The Road!" I am a guest on this show, and I think that you will agree that my friend Donna (the host) is excellent at her craft! Sh…
01:12:49 |
Sun 11 Apr 2021
Another Fork in the Road: Caregiver: Heather Sivori Floyd
Heather Sivori Floyd was already a mother, which means she was a automatic caregiver. But when one of her children had a brain injury, her caregiving skills rose to a higher level. Hear Heather talk …
01:20:39 |
Mon 05 Apr 2021
Another Fork in the Road: Survivor Meghan Beaudry
Guest ~ Survivor, Meghan Beaudry Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has diverted his or her life-plan. A car accident, a fall from the roof, doing one more chin…
01:20:58 |
Mon 22 Mar 2021
Another Fork in the Road: Panel ~ Talk About the Unmet Needs of Caregiver’s
So many caregiers step up to care for their loved ones. They give their all - even putting their needs on the back burner. It's human nature, I think. BUT...Caregivers have needs too! Caregiver and a…
01:20:01 |
Mon 08 Mar 2021
Another Fork in the Road: Caregiver/Author ~ Ashley Bendiksen ~ Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's is a disease of the brain that causes the brain to atrophy, (shrink.) It kills off brain cells. Ashley Bendiksen knows all too well about Alzheimer’s disease as she was a prominent caregi…
01:21:30 |
Mon 22 Feb 2021
Another Fork in the Road: What Do you Want Your Caregiver/Survivor to Know
Survivors and caregivers each have specific roles to play in this dance called brain injury. Survivor, what do you want your caregiver to know? Caregiver, what do you want your survivor to know? Gue…
01:21:34 |
Mon 08 Feb 2021
Another Fork in the Road: Caregiver, Drew Niemann & Survivor, Terry Niemann
Terry Niemann has had three brain injuries. Her husband, Drew Niemann, is not only her spouse and friend, but he's also her caregiver. Drew and Terry join together in their podcast, "A Battle Within"…
01:19:22 |
Mon 18 Jan 2021
Another Fork in the Road: Panel - What's New in the New Year
Another year gone–a new one to look forward to. Well, that's what we hope, anyway. We hope the problems of 2020, which will go down in history, will fade away, and the new year will open up to happy …
01:19:39 |
Mon 04 Jan 2021
Another Fork in the Road: Guest Dr. Alauna, Trauma Psychiatrist & Author
Dr Alauna, trauma psychiatrist & author of "WAKE UP: To Your Brains, Biology and Behavior," will share her expertise on empathy skills. Dr Alauna's mission is, "... to educate every person on how to …
01:18:34 |
Mon 21 Dec 2020
Another Fork in the Road: Panel - Getting Ready for Holidays Covid-19 Style
The holidays can be stressful for anyone, but throw a brain injury into the mix and that shakes it all up. Holidays usually mean fun–a time to meet up with family and friends, a time to party, a time…
01:24:24 |
Mon 07 Dec 2020
Another Fork in the Road: Harriet Hodgson - Caregiver, Advocate & Author
Caregiver, Advocate & Author, Harriet Hodgson joins me to talk about her long journey as caregiver for her husband, John. Harriet is also the author of many books focusing on caregiveing. Every T…
01:20:12 |
Mon 16 Nov 2020
Another Fork in the Road: Transition from Recovery to Living with Brain Injury
Transitioning from recovery from brain injury to settling into life after brain injury is no doubt difficult. Reshaping and rebuilding a new life to accommodate the changes caused by brain injury can…
01:20:41 |
Mon 02 Nov 2020
Another Fork in the Road: Craig J. Phillips - Survivor of Brain Injury
Craig J. Phillips, survivor of brain injury, (Rehabilitation Counselor, NeuroPlasticity Motivator, Author, Advocate, Keynote Speaker) joins me tonight to tell his story of his journey and to offer s…
01:21:36 |
Mon 19 Oct 2020
Another Fork in the Road: Panel - Mish Mosh
Mish Mosh with caregiver, Fruit Grace Mauzy and survivor, Deb Brandon - and Me, caregiver, Donna O'Donnell Figurski, author of PRISONERS WITHOUT BARS: A CAREGIVER'S TALE, of course. Tonight we get to…
01:21:37 |
Mon 05 Oct 2020
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