Chris Ives, PhD; Sarah Knudsen, MS, CCC-SLP; Malory Turner, MA; and Melaney Grenz, MS, CCC-SLP

Sarah Chrisman, MD, MPH

Join us for a special episode of The Lived Experiences with Traumatic Brain Injury Podcast. Host Melaney Grenz will be speaking with Ben Utecht, former NFL player and Super Bowl Champion, about his book "Counting the Days While My Mind Slips Away: A Story of Perseverance and Hope."

In this episode, Ben shares his personal journey, discussing the impact of brain injuries sustained during his NFL career, how they have shaped his life, and the importance of raising awareness about brain health. His story is one of resilience, perseverance, and hope.

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Listen to the newest episode of the Lived Experiences Podcast!

Join Melaney Grenz as she meets with Dr. Patricia Kay Reyna, EdD., to discuss her work on brain injury and what started her journey.

Patricia Kay Reyna, EdD received her doctorate in Education, Organizational Leadership from Grand Canyon University, her MA in Entrepreneurship from Western Carolina University, and her MA in Christian Studies with an Emphasis in Christian Leadership from Grand Canyon University. Her research interests include catastrophically injured law enforcement officers in the US including those with traumatic brain injury, prevalence of traumatic brain injury among law enforcement officers, fire fighters, and other first responders in the US, first responder suicide, and suicide prevention mediators including hope. Kay’s research interests also focus on interventions for caregivers providing care for persons with traumatic brain injury. She has a special interest in caregivers providing care for injured law enforcement officers, an unserved population of caregivers in the United States, and on caregiver hope. Kay has professional experience through non-profits focusing on injured law enforcement officers, fire fighters, and veterans and their caregivers. She is an ordained minister, certified Health Care Life Coach, and a Certified Spiritual Christian Counselor. Additionally, Kay serves as a dissertation chair and content expert for doctoral learners and is an Adjunct Professor. Her background includes a wide variety of education, non-profit, health care, caregiving, and ministry experience.

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“Please help us protect the tiniest and most vulnerable among us…”~ Melaney Grenz

Join us on this important journey of awareness and action.

Welcome to the latest episode of CBIRT's "Lived Experiences with Traumatic Brain Injury" podcast series! In this compelling new installment, we're thrilled to feature Bonnie Armstrong, Executive Director, and Felicia Hernandez, Director of Prevention Education & Social Media at The Shaken Baby Alliance, a dynamic nonprofit based in Fort Worth, Texas.

In this episode, we dive deep into the impactful mission of The Shaken Baby Alliance, which is dedicated to supporting victim families, preventing child and elder abuse, and advocating for justice. Discover the origins of this incredible organization and learn about the ongoing efforts they’re making to effect real change in communities across Texas and beyond.

Tune in as our host, Melaney Grenz, engages with Bonnie and Felicia to uncover the powerful stories and initiatives behind The Shaken Baby Alliance. This episode promises valuable insights into their crucial work and the difference they’re making every day.

To learn more about The Shaken Baby Alliance, visit shakenbaby.org

Join us for CBIRT's first Podcast in the "Lived Experiences with Traumatic Brain Injury" series!

We kick start the series by speaking with Tim Siegel about his book, "Fight Like Luke: Transforming Grief Into Love, Strength, and Faith." and his journey navigating through the world of brain injury after his son's injury in 2015.

His journey led him to create a nonprofit organization called, "Team Luck Hope For Minds Supporting Kids After Brain Injury."

https://www.teamlukehopeforminds.org/

Tim and Luke have been featured on podcasts, interviews, and other media platforms such as the NFL Countdown.

Jim Wright, PhD, CCC-SLP

Debra Fitzgibbons, MSW