Writing is the BEST

The Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) is looking to expand our website blog to include additional guest bloggers. If you are a: brain injury survivor; caregiver or family member of a brain injury survivor; medical professional who works directly with the brain injury community; subject matter expert in nutrition and/or wellness and have an interest or a (more…)

Dealing with Stigmas

Awhile ago, I wrote about some of the things people say to me that make living with a traumatic brain injury even more of a challenge. I didn’t yet realize it at the time, but what I listed were actually stigmas. Stigmas are the preconceived notions people without a traumatic brain injury (TBI)  have about (more…)

Who will be next?

Drum roll, please…. Who will be our next BEST Superhero of the Month? Maybe the real-life superhero in your life? Maybe YOU? Click here to learn more on how to nominate your superhero. It’s fast, easy and awesome. There’s more: We will be building more superheroes this fall! Join us November 27, 2018. No tools (more…)

Valuable Relationships: Doctors and Caregivers

In the last year and a half, I’ve discovered a couple of valuable relationships I’d been missing out on before my traumatic brain injury (TBI): a primary care doctor and a caregiver. I never had those relationships because I did the most boneheaded thing I’ve ever done:  I didn’t see a doctor for years. If (more…)

The BEST Superhero of the Month September 2018

The Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) is honored to announce our BEST Superhero of the Month for September 2018. Congratulations to Melody Paz, a superhero mom and survivor. Known for her inspiring spirit and perseverance, Melody approaches her journey forward with positive energy while also supporting her family and fellow superheroes. Here’s what her nominator (more…)