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A Recovery Now

A Recovery Now

Written by: Kim Justus
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Recovery Now is a gathering place for anyone seeking relief from the challenges of life on life's terms. Whether it is brain injury, mental health, addictive disorders or other matters of the brain, we identify the problems and seek to find potential solutions.

We discuss useful tools that have helped us lighten the load, of our journey through recovery.
More will be revealed! This is a "we" recovery program, because it is in the "we," that we find the new "me."

We focus on the four A's of Recovery: Awareness, Acceptance, Action and Adaptation. This is a place for survivor's striving to become thrivers, which takes a good bit of Warrior!

Hosted by Kim Justus, author of In a Flash: Miracles Here and Beyond as well as Hootie’s Hollow and the Magic Tree. For more information see inaflash.org and "Like" me at facebook.com/inaflash.org too!Brain Injury Radio 2009 Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Self-Help Success
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  • Dr. Wyand and Dr. Vishal Bansal Team up for Major Change in Concussion Crisis

    Dr. Wyand and Dr. Vishal Bansal Team up for Major Change in Concussion Crisis
    Jan 8 2026
    Michael Wyand, DVM, PhD is a biopharmaceutical executive with over twenty-five years experience in managing and building successful product and service oriented life science companies. He is the CEO and Director of Oxeia Biopharmaceuticals, a clinical-stage biotech company developing new, innovative therapeutics for mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), known as concussion, and related neuro-metabolic dysfunction.

    An accomplished leader, Dr. Wyand has substantial experience managing drug development and as a corporate officer responsible for communicating corporate strategy and value propositions to company directors, external investors and partners. Dr. Wyand was President/COO of Epirus Biopharmaceuticals after starting as CTO from 2012 to 2016. Prior to that he headed R&D at Percivia, a J&J/DSM joint venture.

    Dr. Wyand trained in comparative pathology at Harvard Medical School, received his DVM from Purdue University and his PhD in Pathology from the University of Connecticut. He received a BS in Biology from the University of Connecticut where he graduated with honors as a University Scholar.

    Vishal Bansal, M.D. F.A.C.S. is the Chief Scientific Officer and Co-Founder of Oxeia Biopharmaceuticals. Since 2015, Dr. Bansal is a Director of Trauma Surgery at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego.

    Dr. Bansal is a clinically active trauma and general surgeon as well as a funded surgical scientist focusing on the physiologic response to brain injury. He has been a principal investigator of three trials in traumatic brain injury. He has nearly 100 peer review publications, book chapters and invited reviews, sits on three national trauma committees, and is a referee for over 25 national and international scientific journals.

    Oxeia Biopharmaceuticals is a privately held clinical stage biotech company developing drug treatments for concussion and underlying neuro-metabolic dysfunction. Oxeia has completed phase 2a testing on OXE103, a synthetic human ghrelin, an endogenous hormone. OXE103 freely crosses the blood-brain barrier addressing underlying neuro-metabolic dysfunction and axonal injury. OXE103 uniquely targets the hippocampus region of the brain, an area important for cognition and memory.

    Oxeia’s phase 2a study showed robust treatment effect across study endpoints with 85% of OXE103 patients improving while only 33% improved with standard care alone. This was the first time any drug showed meaningful improvement in persistent concussion symptoms. Meaningful improvements were made in the reduction of symptom severity and the quality of life. See: oxeiabiopharma.com and startengine.com/offering/oxeia-biopharma for investment opportunity.

    Note: Formal NFL Quarterback Alex Smith couldn't join us as planned due to a sudden illness; in the process of rescheduling for a future show.

    Recovery Now is a gathering place for anyone seeking recovery from the challenges of life on life's terms. Guests share their experience, strength, and hope. We discuss useful tools that have helped us lighten the load, of our journey through recovery. More will be revealed. This is a "we" recovery program, because it is in the "we" that we find the new "me". We focus on the four A's of Recovery: Awareness, Acceptance, Action, and Adaptation. This is a place for survivors striving to become thrivers. For that, it takes a good bit of warrior! Your host is Kim Justus, found at inaflash.org
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • The Companions Who Heal: Emotional Support Animals

    The Companions Who Heal: Emotional Support Animals
    Dec 18 2025
    There are so many benefits to having a pet. Nothing compares to the joy of coming home to a loyal companion. The unconditional love of a pet can do more than keep you company. Pets may also decrease stress, improve heart health, and even help children with their emotional and social skills. An estimated 68% of U.S. households have a pet.

    Tonight, we will differentiate between “companion” animals and “service” animals. The benefits of each, and how quality of life and health results in these relationships.

    Recovery Now is a gathering place for anyone seeking recovery from the challenges of life on life's terms. Guests share their experience, strength, and hope. We discuss useful tools that have helped us lighten the load, of our journey through recovery. More will be revealed. This is a "we" recovery program, because it is in the "we" that we find the new "me". We focus on the four A's of Recovery: Awareness, Acceptance, Action, and Adaptation. This is a place for survivors striving to become thrivers. For that, it takes a good bit of warrior!

    Your host is Kim Justus, author of "In A Flash: Miracles Here and Beyond" found at inaflash.org "Like" at facebook.com/InaFlash.org & of course "Like" facebook.com/braininjuryradionetwork

    Your co-host is Caren Robinson, founder of HOPE TBI found at hopetbi.com and "Like" at facebook.com/HOPETBI

    * Our shows are also found on iHeart, Spotify, Amazon and many other podcast networks!
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    2 hrs and 6 mins
  • Bladder Chatter: Got Leaks? Plugging the Truth About Pelvic Floor Health

    Bladder Chatter: Got Leaks? Plugging the Truth About Pelvic Floor Health
    Dec 11 2025
    Find your foundation. Reclaim your flow. Restore your power. Understand the importance of maintaining core strength.

    Whether it is from surgical recovery with more time in bed and less movement, or it may be from simply aging. Foundational strength in legs and core comes quickly. The core is an interconnected group of back, hip, pelvic, glute, abdominal, and diaphragm muscles.

    Working on core strength has numerous benefits, from improved posture, balance, and movement to pain management and injury prevention. It can also be the difference between quality of life, as well as life span.

    Tune in tonight and we will explain the implications and location of core muscle strength, what happens as muscle strength breaks down, and some exercises to start now (with physician approval) than can keep you moving functionally years longer.

    Recovery Now is a gathering place for anyone seeking recovery from the challenges of life on life's terms. Guests share their experience, strength, and hope. We discuss useful tools that have helped us lighten the load, of our journey through recovery. More will be revealed. This is a "we" recovery program, because it is in the "we" that we find the new "me". We focus on the four A's of Recovery: Awareness, Acceptance, Action, and Adaptation. This is a place for survivors striving to become thrivers. For that, it takes a good bit of warrior!

    Your host is Kim Justus, author of "In A Flash: Miracles Here and Beyond" found at inaflash.org "Like" at facebook.com/InaFlash.org & of course "Like" facebook.com/braininjuryradionetwork

    Your co-host is Caren Robinson, founder of HOPE TBI found at hopetbi.com and "Like" at facebook.com/HOPETBI

    ** Our shows are also found on iHeart, Spotify, Amazon and many other podcast networks!
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    2 hrs and 3 mins
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