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Post Concussion Syndrome Awareness Podcast

Post Concussion Syndrome Awareness Podcast

By David Bottomley

Welcome to Our Podcasts on all matters relating to Post Concussion Syndrome (PCS or PPCS), & mTBI in which all important aspects of the condition, life with PCS, Healing gradually & much more will be discussed with honesty, in-depth & with enough humour to help You on your healing journey. Find Us at : https://www.facebook.com/groups/113072042059485/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/PostConcussion Blog @ Wordpress : https://postconcussionsyndromeawarenessuk.wordpress.com/ Thanks for Listening! David Bottomley [Founder of PCSAWW]
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Episode 12 : Healing through many means - Energy, sound, therapies, food. How to take responsibility

Post Concussion Syndrome Awareness PodcastNov 20, 2019

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Episode 58 - Kim Birkhimer Joins Us to Discuss Oxidative Stress in Brain Injury, Neurofeedback, Neutrogenomics & Caregiving...

Episode 58 - Kim Birkhimer Joins Us to Discuss Oxidative Stress in Brain Injury, Neurofeedback, Neutrogenomics & Caregiving...

Episode 58 - Kim Birkhimer Joins Us to Discuss Oxidative Stress in Brain Injury, Neurofeedback, Neutrogenomics & Caregiving...  


The Video link mentioned for this episode - ABC Report :  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1hOivAwXh4  


Kim's Store link :   https://kimbirkhimer.lifevantage.com/us-en/shop

Jun 01, 202201:44:19
Episode 57: PCS Buffering and Ways Out...

Episode 57: PCS Buffering and Ways Out...

A brief update on the podcast and an invite to questions and challenges?
Mar 20, 202215:55
Episode 56: Trauma & It's Connections to PCS?

Episode 56: Trauma & It's Connections to PCS?

Exploring the secondary and tertiary links between early life trauma, PTSD, CPTSD, Abuse and the latter effects of MTBI, TBI & STBI which lead to PCS & PPCS... A tough listen for anyone in the system!
Jan 31, 202231:52
Episode 55: A Well Timed Update... You Can't Keep Me Down!

Episode 55: A Well Timed Update... You Can't Keep Me Down!

After a nine months break we reconvene. It's great to be back and see the back of 2021 for good!
Jan 22, 202219:08
Episode 54: Sam Gillet - Ex Footballer & Physical Trainer tells His Concussion Story...

Episode 54: Sam Gillet - Ex Footballer & Physical Trainer tells His Concussion Story...

Sam Gillet tells his personal story of recovery and adapting to life after suffering mTBI in football & talks about his current mission to help others recover, survive, and prosper through a positive mindset.
Apr 28, 202101:09:32
Episode 53: Brittany Brin from Connecticut USA shares Her story, Spiritual & Holistic Recovery
Mar 27, 202101:01:53
Episode 52: Mr Blaine Benson & Kim Join Me For an Enlightened Chat about CBD, THC & much more...

Episode 52: Mr Blaine Benson & Kim Join Me For an Enlightened Chat about CBD, THC & much more...

Tackling trauma, healing from brain injury and using unconventional means in as world that is intent commercially on not healing us by the best means possible. Often we need to look back to our roots...
Nov 27, 202001:24:24
Episode 51: Dr Ralph, Chris Ledgerwood & Rob Stolker in A 4 way discussion on all matters PCS...

Episode 51: Dr Ralph, Chris Ledgerwood & Rob Stolker in A 4 way discussion on all matters PCS...

Dr Ralph Cornwell, Chris Ledgerwood and Rob Stolker go head to head to chat about everything sports Concussion related. This is a chance to learn and grow so much. Many thanks to all the protagonists.
Nov 18, 202002:48:36
Episode 50! John Byler of the BISON Foundation from Kansas joins me for our half centenary chat...

Episode 50! John Byler of the BISON Foundation from Kansas joins me for our half centenary chat...

John Byler of the BISON Foundation from Kansas joins me for our half centenary chat to discuss his book, work and life. As colorful and entertaining chat 10 years in the making...

Nov 12, 202002:01:54
Episode 49 : Chris Ledgerwood & Rob Stolker from NJ to Seattle...

Episode 49 : Chris Ledgerwood & Rob Stolker from NJ to Seattle...

An enlightening chat in the initial stages on sports, concussion  children dealing with concussions, between 3 Fathers all familiar with PCS for varying reasons...


You can find Chris on Twitter @ai_ledge

or email him at : athleteintelligence.com


Rob on Twitter @hbsports4girls

also : www.hummingbirdsports.com/about-us/




And Myself... Twitter @PostConcussion  &  @Davige74


Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/davigebee5d


https://www.facebook.com/groups/113072042059485/?multi_permalinks=3772155329484453


Wordpress blog : https://postconcussionsyndromeawarenessuk.wordpress.com/


itunes Podcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/post-concussion-syndrome-awareness-podcast/id1486084470


Podcast also available on Anchor, Spotify, Amazon Music & many more, just search for Post Concussion Syndrome Awareness Podcast.




Enjoy

Nov 10, 202059:04
Episode 48: Immunity For You 2020!

Episode 48: Immunity For You 2020!

This is a contravention to the propaganda you may have been bombarded with for the last 8 months or so by an utterly biased, corrupt and corporate media and big pharmaceutical industry mafia. Any opinions are solely my own, so listen with discretion... But please listen.


Twitter @PostConcussion  &  @Davige74

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/davigebee5d

https://www.facebook.com/groups/113072042059485/?multi_permalinks=3772155329484453

Wordpress blog : https://postconcussionsyndromeawarenessuk.wordpress.com/

itunes Podcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/post-concussion-syndrome-awareness-podcast/id1486084470

Podcast also available on Anchor, Spotify, Amazon Music & many more, just search for Post Concussion Syndrome Awareness Podcast.

Sep 25, 202035:36
Episode 47: A Brief History of PCS Awareness day June 24th...

Episode 47: A Brief History of PCS Awareness day June 24th...

Why is June 24th Post Concussion Syndrome Awareness Day?


Twitter @PostConcussion  &  @Davige74

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/davigebee5d

https://www.facebook.com/groups/113072042059485/?multi_permalinks=3772155329484453

Wordpress blog : https://postconcussionsyndromeawarenessuk.wordpress.com/

itunes Podcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/post-concussion-syndrome-awareness-podcast/id1486084470

Podcast also available on Anchor, Spotify, Amazon Music & many more, just search for Post Concussion Syndrome Awareness Podcast.

Jun 24, 202006:55
Episode 46: Zak Shafique tells his story of his journey through PCS...

Episode 46: Zak Shafique tells his story of his journey through PCS...

An enlightened chat with Zak Shafique about his personal struggle with PCS and life adjusting to the challenges of post concussive illness....


Twitter @PostConcussion  &  @Davige74

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/davigebee5d

https://www.facebook.com/groups/113072042059485/?multi_permalinks=3772155329484453

Wordpress blog : https://postconcussionsyndromeawarenessuk.wordpress.com/

itunes Podcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/post-concussion-syndrome-awareness-podcast/id1486084470

Podcast also available on Anchor, Spotify, Amazon Music & many more, just search for Post Concussion Syndrome Awareness Podcast.

Jun 21, 202001:21:16
Episode 45: In Conversation with Veronica Frost About PCS, Health, Life and Much More...

Episode 45: In Conversation with Veronica Frost About PCS, Health, Life and Much More...

A good no holds barred chat with Veronica Frost from Manchester UK in which we explore living in the UK, recovering from Brain Injury, and surviving...
May 31, 202002:28:15
Episode 44: An important Call To Arms for the new PCS Awareness Zoom chat Group!

Episode 44: An important Call To Arms for the new PCS Awareness Zoom chat Group!

Do you want or need a place to chat to other PCS sufferers and fellow survivors during these difficult times? Just listen here....
May 26, 202010:20
Episode 43: Wow that was a crazy break from reality!

Episode 43: Wow that was a crazy break from reality!

After a while I bring you a brief update and details of future projects concerning PCS Awareness...
May 22, 202015:01
Episode 42: Dr Ralph Cornwell from Boston chats about his Concussion Prevention Protocol & Much More

Episode 42: Dr Ralph Cornwell from Boston chats about his Concussion Prevention Protocol & Much More

Chatting with Dr Ralph Cornwell about prevention, his work and research down the years, NFL, Baseball, migraines and much more...
Apr 09, 202002:06:21
Episode 41: Concussion Prevention Protocols & Strategic Ways of Immunity...

Episode 41: Concussion Prevention Protocols & Strategic Ways of Immunity...

Looking at ways in which we can concisely and consciously start to think about Prevention before we have to rely on possible cure...
Apr 04, 202026:04
Episode 40: Sylvain Mancuso of Concussion Heroes in Moncton, NB Canada joins me for a chat...

Episode 40: Sylvain Mancuso of Concussion Heroes in Moncton, NB Canada joins me for a chat...

Sylvain Mancuso of Concussion Heroes in Moncton, NB Canada joins me for a chat about concussion prevention in sports, The Wildcats & his vision as an Osteopath & Physiotherapist...
Apr 03, 202001:02:25
Episode 39: The One & Only Andy Nicholson aka The Brain Damaged Baron - Joins Me For a Chat...

Episode 39: The One & Only Andy Nicholson aka The Brain Damaged Baron - Joins Me For a Chat...

A good chat about Andy's life, his videocasts, book, family, brain injury survival, the DWP & much more...
Apr 01, 202001:11:28
Episode 38: The 4th Brain Injury Awareness update for March 2020...

Episode 38: The 4th Brain Injury Awareness update for March 2020...

The last of 4 speciation updates regarding Brain Injury Awareness Month in North America...
Mar 28, 202023:15
Episode 37: Brain Injury Awareness month Update 3...

Episode 37: Brain Injury Awareness month Update 3...

A third update on the state of things during this extraordinary and testing month...
Mar 21, 202030:57
Episode 36: March Brain Injury Month - Healing & Hope Update 2...

Episode 36: March Brain Injury Month - Healing & Hope Update 2...

Looking to this challenging time for humanity we can find hope, community and new ways to support each other through our journeys towards healing...
Mar 16, 202035:27
Episode 35: March Is USA Brain Injury Awareness Month. Update 1...

Episode 35: March Is USA Brain Injury Awareness Month. Update 1...

Here is my update on the PCS Awareness cause and your messages, stories and opinions expressed about how brain injury has effected you and your families. Please contact me to get involved.
Mar 06, 202041:40
Episode 34: More Affirmations for PCS symptoms and healing...

Episode 34: More Affirmations for PCS symptoms and healing...

Additional Affirmations for depression, anxiety, pain, brain fog and emotional issues associated with Post Concussion Syndrome. Also a shout out and update on my new Fibromyalgia Awareness Podcast out Today!
Feb 15, 202032:52
Episode 33: Affirmations For PCS Helping to Heal your Mind, Brain, Body & Soul...

Episode 33: Affirmations For PCS Helping to Heal your Mind, Brain, Body & Soul...

An introduction & guide to using & following the positive power of Affirmations... And a 20 minute guided positive guided relaxation with Affirmations to help you heal.
Feb 04, 202047:28
Episode 32: Author & Speaker Carole J. Starr joins us for a chat from Maine USA...

Episode 32: Author & Speaker Carole J. Starr joins us for a chat from Maine USA...

A chat with Carole Starr on her life, Brain Injury recovery and creativity, authorship and much more...
Jan 31, 202001:20:32
Episode 31: A chat with Chloe Edwards from the UK on her recovery from PCS...

Episode 31: A chat with Chloe Edwards from the UK on her recovery from PCS...

A great talk with Chloe Edwards from Llandudno in North Wales about all matters PCS, health, fitness, diet and more...
Jan 19, 202001:04:03
Episode 30: Tune in for Free Distant Energy Healing Now...

Episode 30: Tune in for Free Distant Energy Healing Now...

In this short episode you can learn how to tune in for free physical and emotional support through Reiki distant healing. I explain simply how to do this in 10 minutes.
Jan 19, 202015:00
Episode 29: Pain Relief and PCS - Using painkillers and natural pain relief...

Episode 29: Pain Relief and PCS - Using painkillers and natural pain relief...

Discussing pain relief through medications such as opiates, synthetic opiates, other drugs and natural therapeutic pain relief.
Jan 19, 202026:50
Episode 25: Natural Medicine for Sleep, Pain, Depression & Digestive issues for PCS & CSLHG Group...

Episode 25: Natural Medicine for Sleep, Pain, Depression & Digestive issues for PCS & CSLHG Group...

A special episode detailing alternatively natural remedies, and healing methods for PCSAWW & CSLHG groups on Facebook.
Jan 13, 202001:12:24
Episode 28: Gina Hubert On Recovery Strategies - Thankful Therapies...

Episode 28: Gina Hubert On Recovery Strategies - Thankful Therapies...

Join Our Very Own Gina Hubert from Christchurch New Zealand in Exploring Ways to Recover, and Creative Ideas to Aid You in Your Recovery Journey.
Jan 13, 202025:35
Episode 27: Energetic Healing, Reiki and More for PCS.

Episode 27: Energetic Healing, Reiki and More for PCS.

My Own personal healing process before and after mTBI and learning Reiki after a visit to India.
Jan 10, 202033:11
Episode 26: CPTSD & Long Term Effects (continued support with PCS)...

Episode 26: CPTSD & Long Term Effects (continued support with PCS)...

Further information on CPTSD and PCS, dealing with the past from a new perspective.
Jan 10, 202034:10
Episode 24: Gustav Grundsoe on Curalistic therapy for PCS & more.

Episode 24: Gustav Grundsoe on Curalistic therapy for PCS & more.

My interview with Gustav Grundsoe on his Curalistic Therapyv and much more to help PCS and other chronic illnesses.
Jan 09, 202001:43:49
Episode 23: A Chat With Jaime Thibodeaux from North Minnesota, USA...

Episode 23: A Chat With Jaime Thibodeaux from North Minnesota, USA...

A great in-depth chat with Jaime Thibodeaux about her journey through PCS, Chiropratic treatments, Coping through Christmas, Hockey and much much more...
Dec 23, 201901:32:26
Episode 22: PCS & Disability Rights. Navigating Invisible Disability & Benefits System.

Episode 22: PCS & Disability Rights. Navigating Invisible Disability & Benefits System.

How Do We deal with having an invisible disability like PCS/PPCS & cope in a world that isn't always very understanding?
Dec 22, 201936:24
Episode 21: PCS & Social Anxiety - Relational issues & Emotional Lability.

Episode 21: PCS & Social Anxiety - Relational issues & Emotional Lability.

The tough issues of dealing with social anxieties and emotional labilty through PCS and what to watch out for!
Dec 14, 201939:12
Episode 20: CPTSD, PTSD, PCS Stress and other issues...

Episode 20: CPTSD, PTSD, PCS Stress and other issues...

The complexity of PCS & PPCS can bring many other secondary challenges such as related PTSD & CPTSD that can really complicate things. How do we cope?
Dec 12, 201933:22
Episode 19: Excercising yourself following PCS : From Physical to Spiritual!

Episode 19: Excercising yourself following PCS : From Physical to Spiritual!

How to keep actively seeking to help yourself through the worst times post injury. Many ways to exercise that benefit you following mTBI.
Dec 11, 201930:28
Episode 18: Conversation with our very own Teresa Matty from North Carolina USA!

Episode 18: Conversation with our very own Teresa Matty from North Carolina USA!

I'm this episode I chat with Teresa Matty in a deeply personal conversation about her own experiences with PCS and recovery. This is a very intimate discussion about the issues that many of us have daily.
Dec 11, 201901:51:31
Episode 17: Post Concussion Syndrome Headaches!

Episode 17: Post Concussion Syndrome Headaches!

What can be done to reduce, help and heal PCS related Headaches? Do medications help beyond supression, or is it best to get to the root causes no matter how deeply rooted?
Nov 28, 201933:18
Episode 16: PCS and Getting Good Sleep - An Often Uneasy Partnership!

Episode 16: PCS and Getting Good Sleep - An Often Uneasy Partnership!

Looking at the many different combined ways of enriching and enducing good naturally beneficial also following a mTBI...
Nov 28, 201947:58
Episode 15 : Relationships & PCS -The Stresses, Trials, & Much More...

Episode 15 : Relationships & PCS -The Stresses, Trials, & Much More...

Exploring how the PCS bomb can totally impact your closer personal, family and loving relationships from day 1. What to expect, how to deal with the aftermath, and strategies to diffuse the bomb.
Nov 26, 201939:11
Episode 14 : A very good chat with Bryan Starr on PCS, CTE, depression, music and well...everything!

Episode 14 : A very good chat with Bryan Starr on PCS, CTE, depression, music and well...everything!

Discussing the harder aspects of PCS no holds barred with Bryan Starr. This is a no holds barred chat about all aspects of life, living with the effects of Invisible Disabilities...
Nov 23, 201901:35:03
Episode 13 : Gina Hubert on Creativity, Art & Mosaic making to aide recovery in PCS.

Episode 13 : Gina Hubert on Creativity, Art & Mosaic making to aide recovery in PCS.

A wonderful talk by our very own Gina Hubert from Christchurch New Zealand, covering creativity in Art and making mosaics, and more. Also messages and questions on PCS.
Nov 21, 201930:55
Episode 12 : Healing through many means - Energy, sound, therapies, food. How to take responsibility

Episode 12 : Healing through many means - Energy, sound, therapies, food. How to take responsibility

By shifting from a singular mindset of looking for the elusive 'silver bullet' to heal you you can employ a variety of means in unison. Taking a look at Reiki, energy healing, Bowen Technique Therapy, Acupuncture, Reflexology, Indian Head Massage, Cranial Sacral, Kotodama, and much more...
Nov 20, 201945:35
Episode 11 : Grieving from PCS & losing yourself. Depression, anxiety, isolation & disassociation.

Episode 11 : Grieving from PCS & losing yourself. Depression, anxiety, isolation & disassociation.

Looking at how to approach the issues of what PCS can take from you. From grief of your old life slipping away, to dealing with depression, anxiety, disassociation and being isolated - how can you really start to live again and how long will that process take?
Nov 19, 201946:35
Episode 10 : Part Two of my interview with Lori Kampa Kearney - Nutrition for PCS

Episode 10 : Part Two of my interview with Lori Kampa Kearney - Nutrition for PCS

In this second part of our conversation we discuss everything from food for brain healing, to nutrition, natural medicine and much more...
Nov 15, 201901:15:14
Episode 9: In conversation with Lori Kampa Kearney Part One...

Episode 9: In conversation with Lori Kampa Kearney Part One...

A truly wonderful conversation with Lori about brain health habits, nurturing your brain with food, good habits and much more...
Nov 15, 201901:36:07