Mind Matters: Navigating Head Injuries and Concussions

Can sound-based technology help improve sleep, focus, and brain performance after an injury? In this episode of Mind Matters, Kiley Como, Legal Nurse Consultant at Shane Smith Law, welcomes Tony Crescenzo back to discuss Peak Neuro and its approach to personalized neuroacoustic stimulation. They explore how brainwave patterns, physiological data, and individualized protocols may support relaxation, resilience, cognitive performance, and recovery for people dealing with traumatic brain injuries, post-concussion symptoms, and ongoing challenges with sleep and concentration.In Pain? Call Shane! (980) 999-9999 Do you need an attorney? https://hubs.li/Q04fHBBj0

Can sound-based technology help improve sleep, focus, and brain performance after an injury? In this episode of Mind Matters, Kiley Como, Legal Nurse Consultant at Shane Smith Law, welcomes Tony Crescenzo back to discuss Peak Neuro and its approach to personalized neuroacoustic stimulation. They explore how brainwave patterns, physiological data, and individualized protocols may support relaxation, resilience, cognitive performance, and recovery for people dealing with traumatic brain injuries, post-concussion symptoms, and ongoing challenges with sleep and concentration.In Pain? Call Shane! (980) 999-9999 Do you need an attorney? https://hubs.li/Q04fHBBj0

Can combining spinal fusion surgery with targeted nerve stimulation help patients find lasting relief from chronic back and leg pain? In this episode of Mind Matters, Kiley Como, Legal Nurse Consultant at Shane Smith Law, continues her conversation with Dr. Nameer Haider, Chief Innovation Officer at CenterFuse, about an investigational procedure called eTLIF. They discuss early clinical study results showing significant reductions in back and leg pain, potential decreases in opioid use, and how this innovative approach could change the future of spinal surgery. They also explore the study's limitations, patient access, and the questions that still need to be answered.In Pain? Call Shane! (980) 999-9999 Do you need an attorney? https://hubs.li/Q04fHBBj0

What happens when you've tried medications, physical therapy, injections, and even spinal fusion surgery, but the pain never goes away? In this episode of Mind Matters, Kiley Como, Legal Nurse Consultant at Shane Smith Law, speaks with Dr. Nameer Haider, a triple board-certified physician specializing in physical medicine, rehabilitation, and pain management. They discuss why patients may continue experiencing chronic back and nerve pain after surgery, the importance of coordinated medical care, and emerging treatment approaches that may offer new options for people living with persistent pain.In Pain? Call Shane! (980) 999-9999 Do you need an attorney? https://hubs.li/Q04fHBBj0

The injuries You Can’t See After a Car AccidentNot every injury after a car accident shows up on an X-ray.Anxiety, PTSD, emotional trauma, and the effects of a traumatic brain injury can change how someone thinks, feels, sleeps, works, and interacts with the people around them.In this episode, legal nurse consultant Kiley Como sits down with mental health experts Yissi Steinburg and Ami Feindstein to discuss the invisible side of recovery after a serious accident. They explain how emotional and psychological symptoms can develop, what warning signs to look for, and why addressing mental health early can be an important part of the recovery process.If you or someone you love has felt different emotionally after an accident or brain injury, this conversation may help you better understand what is happening and why getting the right support matters.In Pain? Call Shane!(980) 999-9999https://www.shanesmithlaw.com/in-pain-call-shane/

What happens when brain injury rehabilitation ends, but life still feels completely different?In this episode of Mind Matters: Navigating Head Injuries & Concussions, Kiley Como, legal nurse consultant with Shane Smith Law, sits down with Michelle Taschereau, founder of Atlas Brain Health and a certified brain injury specialist trainer.Together, they explore what happens after formal rehabilitation ends—from rebuilding identity and coping with grief to setting meaningful goals, developing confidence, and navigating everyday life after a brain injury.Because recovery isn’t just about walking, talking, or returning to work. It’s also about discovering who you are now and learning how to move forward.In Pain? Call Shane! (980) 999-9999 Do you need an attorney? https://hubs.li/Q04fHBBj0

Is your brain ready to perform under pressure, or is it simply trying to get through the day? In this episode of Mind Matters, Kiley Como, Legal Nurse Consultant at Shane Smith Law, sits down with Tony Crescenzo, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, technology executive, and co-founder of Peak Neuro, to explore brain health, PTSD, cognitive readiness, and human performance. They discuss how stress, trauma, sleep, and nervous system regulation can affect performance and recovery, and how personalized brain training approaches may help veterans, first responders, athletes, and others facing sustained pressure better understand their brains and build resilience.In Pain? Call Shane! (980) 999-9999 Do you need an attorney? https://hubs.li/Q04fHBBj0 Been in a Charlotte Car Accident? https://hubs.li/Q04hFzPw0For more information order our free book!https://www.shanesmithlaw.com/car-accident-victim-survival-guide/

What if your brain isn’t actually broken after a brain injury—but responding, adapting, and changing?In this episode of Mind Matters: Navigating Head Injuries and Concussions, we explore the science and lived reality of brain injury recovery, neuroplasticity, and rebuilding life after a traumatic brain injury.Kiley Como, Legal Nurse Consultant with Shane Smith Law, is joined by Michelle Taschereau, founder of Atlas Brain Health and a certified brain injury specialist trainer with nearly two decades of experience in brain injury support and rehabilitation.Together, they discuss neuroplasticity, the grieving process after brain injury, rebuilding identity, the role of caregivers, and why recovery may involve far more possibilities than many people realize.In Pain? Call Shane! (980) 999-9999 Do you need an attorney? https://hubs.li/Q04fHBBj0 Been in a Charlotte Car Accident? https://hubs.li/Q04hFzPw0For more information order our free book!https://www.shanesmithlaw.com/car-accident-victim-survival-guide/

Have you been taking care of everyone else for so long that you've lost sight of your own needs? In this episode of Mind Matters, Kiley Como, Legal Nurse Consultant at Shane Smith Law, talks with author Maryna Bilousova about people-pleasing, emotional exhaustion, unhealthy relationship patterns, and why constantly putting others first can cause you to lose yourself. They also discuss how setting healthier boundaries and reconnecting with your own needs can help you build greater emotional balance and resilience.In Pain? Call Shane! (980) 999-9999 Do you need an attorney? https://hubs.li/Q04fHBBj0 Been in a Charlotte Car Accident? https://hubs.li/Q04hFzPw0For more information order our free book!https://www.shanesmithlaw.com/car-accident-victim-survival-guide/

What if your drive to succeed is actually costing you your health?You work hard, push through exhaustion, and keep telling yourself you just need more rest—but what happens when a full day off or even a vacation still leaves you feeling completely drained?In this episode of Mind Matters, Kiley Como, Legal Nurse Consultant at Shane Smith Law, sits down with Maryna Bilousova, a human dynamics specialist who works with founders, executives, and high achievers dealing with chronic pressure and burnout.They explore the hidden patterns behind emotional exhaustion, why rest alone may not be enough, how chronic stress can affect recovery, and why these issues can become even more challenging for people living with brain injuries or other life-changing conditions.If you're constantly pushing yourself but still feel exhausted on the inside, this conversation may help you understand why—and what you can do differently.In Pain? Call Shane! (980) 999-9999 Do you need an attorney? https://hubs.li/Q04fHBBj0 Been in a Charlotte Car Accident? https://hubs.li/Q04hFzPw0For more information order our free book!https://www.shanesmithlaw.com/car-accident-victim-survival-guide/