In this episode we hear from Stephanie Zavilla, the director of sports performance at Winter Park Competition Center in Colorado. She skis, bikes and plays hard for a living. A tubing hill accident reset her brain -- and gave her new insight on injury, recovery and resilience.

In this episode host Phil Lindeman talks with retired U.S. Air Force brigadier general Kathleen Flarity, now leading the Marcus Institute for Brain Health at the University of Colorado.

Flarity and her team are debunking myths about concussion and brain injury in modern warfare, and using what they learn to help survivors across the globe.

In this episode we hear from Denver trial lawyer Keith Fuicelli, who is fighting for survivor rights in the courtroom.

As a TBI survivor, Keith brings a unique and empathic approach to the legal system, where he compassionately explains the "invisible injury" to jurors who have never experienced one -- but now know what it's like to step inside the head of a survivor.

Colorado native and world traveler Sarah Whitmer talks about her move to Alaska, a fateful road trip, and how her experience with TBI is opening new volunteer opportunities she never dreamed were possible.

Kelly Tuttle was a career nurse practitioner when her life changed forever. For years after a car crash she struggled with fatigue, dizziness and nausea. Even as a professional she was frustrated by the healthcare system.

So after 20 years in cardiology, and newfound love for advocacy, she swapped hearts for brains!

In this episode I talk with Danielle de Boer, of Colorado Springs, who loves to live life at high speed.

In 2013 Danielle was hit by a car while road cycling. She was told she had a mild TBI. Like many other survivors, she realized this was just the beginning of a long and often frustrating road, where the smallest bumps can feel like insurmountable roadblocks -- until you rediscover your zest for life.

Starting January 1, Brain Injury Alliance Colorado (BIAC) will be known as Brain Injury Association of Colorado, a new affiliate of the national Brain Injury Association of America. It's the same nonprofit with the same mission -- to help TBI survivors across Colorado -- only now with a different name.

The 2024 Pikes Peak Challenge brought 468 survivors, supporter and volunteers to America's Mountain for a hike up America's Mountain: 13 miles and 7600 vertical feet (that's nearly 1.5 miles straight into the sky!) to the summit at 14,115 feet.

Along the way your host Phil Lindeman talks with 15+ people to learn why they made the trip to Pikes Peak for traumatic brain injury support, recovery and awareness.

Team TBI Podcast raised close to $1800... but we can do better! Please support the cause. All money goes to BIAC programs across the state.

We want to thank EVERYONE who supported our hike!

- Erin Ellebracht

- Susi Devrient

- Monica Rasmussen

- Jules Bryant

- Joe Movick

- Ken Steele

- Flannery O'Neil

- Kate Forgach

- Vince Gerber

- Ann Marie Damian

- Edward Ramirez

- Evan Lindeman

- Lynne Wilson

- Marcia Proctor

- Cassie Mavencamp

- Corri Levine

- Vicki Skinner

- Jon Lindeman

- My parents Ed and Sharon Lindeman

- Andrea and Derek for a place to stay the night before our 4 a.m. wakeup call

This month I'm talking with Darius Woods, yet another victim of yet another car accident. A drunk driver sent Darius to the hospital for 6 months, where he spent time in two medically induced comas, and even forgot his daughter's birthday.

But he would not let injury keep him down.

Coming up on September 7 is the Pikes Peak Challenge! For the first time ever I will joining dozens of TBI survivors and supports on the legendary 14er. Help me raise $3,900 for the 39th edition of the Pikes Peak Challenge by donating to Team TBI Podcast!