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Mandi Swanson is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with experience in healthcare since 1999. She is a four-time Top Nurse Practitioner award winner, received the Faculty Excellence award in her previous role of nursing professor, has been on the review committee for several nursing textbooks, was the recipient of the Women of Armor Personal Growth award for 2023, was listed in Marquis Who’s Who in 2024, and was the recipient of the Elinor D. Hands Award from the MN Brain Injury Alliance in 2025. In 2022, Mandi began her own podcast called Brain Wellness – the Podcast, initially covering a multitude of topics related to brain health and wellness and transitioning toward mostly brain injury topics since 2024, and has been a guest on multiple other podcasts. She has also presented at numerous local, regional, and state conferences. Additionally, she is an invited speaker for both national and global conferences in 2026.In 2023, Mandi was in a car accident and experienced a traumatic brain injury. She has merged knowledge gained from personal experience with her healthcare education to provide a unique brand of concussion care in her current practice as a brain injury Nurse Practitioner at Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology. She is an Ambassador for the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center, an elected Board Member for the MN Brain Injury Alliance, and Certified Brain Injury Specialist through the Brain Injury Association of America.Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/ Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Dr. Holman is the Co-Founder and CEO of Inmedix. He is also the founding rheumatologist at Pacific Rheumatology Associates Inc PS, Director of Research at Pacific Rheumatology Research Inc., a former President of the Northwest Rheumatism Society (2005) and a Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Washington. He has 25 year clinical and 19 year rheumatology research career experience with 16 lead author published papers, 25 lead author published abstracts. For Inmedix, he has designed, completed and published 15 clinical studies, including FDA negotiations, involving nearly 1500 patients. Dr. Holman founded Inmedix, and after 3 prospective, clinical trials, eventually sold an international patent portfolio to Boehringer-Ingelheim for $10,000,000 in 2007. In 2015, Dr. Holman converted Inmedix LLC into Inmedix Inc to bring next-generation heart rate variability (HRV) to clinicians on a reimbursed, scalable and actionable cloud platform. Dr. Holman's research highlights include reporting and eventually licensing use of dopamine agonists as a treatment of fibromyalgia, exploring the impact of hypermobility syndromes, evaluating established and innovative autonomic nervous system (ANS) analysis with 5-min heart rate variability (HRV) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases, and broadening understanding of pain in patients with PC3 (positional cervical cord compression) using dynamic flexion-extension, cervical magnetic resonance imaging (dMRI).   Find Dr. Holman at: https://inmedix.com/ Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewjholman/   Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/ Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Dori Brown, PT, has been practicing for almost 30 years and owns Seeds of Change in Minneapolis. She works with people recovering from head injury, TBI, and dysautonomia. She specializes in problem solving and seeing the patterns other practitioners miss. In the clinic she offers craniosacral therapy, functional medicine, and nutrition. Outside the clinic she does nervous system coaching, public speaking, and leads workshops and retreats, all centered on nervous system education. Her belief is simple: the more you understand your nervous system, the better positioned you are for change.    Find Dori at: https://doribrown.me/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seedsofchangemn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seedsofchangemn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dori-brown-5299a82b5/      https://www.linkedin.com/company/seeds-of-change-holistic-healing/   Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/ Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Mandi Swanson is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with experience in healthcare since 1999. She is a four-time Top Nurse Practitioner award winner, received the Faculty Excellence award in her previous role of nursing professor, has been on the review committee for several nursing textbooks, was the recipient of the Women of Armor Personal Growth award for 2023, was listed in Marquis Who’s Who in 2024, and was the recipient of the Elinor D. Hands Award from the MN Brain Injury Alliance in 2025. In 2022, Mandi began her own podcast called Brain Wellness – the Podcast, initially covering a multitude of topics related to brain health and wellness and transitioning toward mostly brain injury topics since 2024, and has been a guest on multiple other podcasts. She has also presented at numerous local, regional, and state conferences. Additionally, she is an invited speaker for both national and global conferences in 2026.In 2023, Mandi was in a car accident and experienced a traumatic brain injury. She has merged knowledge gained from personal experience with her healthcare education to provide a unique brand of concussion care in her current practice as a brain injury Nurse Practitioner at Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology. She is an Ambassador for the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center, an elected Board Member for the MN Brain Injury Alliance, and Certified Brain Injury Specialist through the Brain Injury Association of America.Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/ Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Scott Gravatt is a board-certified Doctor of Physical Therapy who is dedicated to helping individuals maximize their independence, mobility, and quality of life. A graduate of the Duke University School of Medicine, Scott completed his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2019. His academic training, paired with years of hands-on clinical experience, has shaped his comprehensive and compassionate approach to patient care. Before pursuing his doctorate, Scott worked for several years as a rehabilitation aide in the outpatient division of Craig Hospital, one of the nation’s leading facilities for spinal cord and traumatic brain injury rehabilitation. His time at Craig provided him with invaluable exposure to spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries, allowing him to develop a deep respect for the resilience of patients and the impact of collaborative, patient-centered care. Scott’s passion for physical therapy is rooted in his personal life. In 1999, his mother sustained a C5/C6 quadriplegic spinal cord injury after diving into a swimming pool. Watching her navigate early rehabilitation and witnessing the dedication and skill of her physical therapists sparked Scott’s long-standing commitment to supporting individuals with disabilities. This personal connection continues to guide his philosophy of care, emphasizing empathy, respect, and the belief that every patient deserves individualized treatment that supports their goals. Clinically, Scott has extensive experience across multiple specialty areas, including neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation, vestibular therapy, wheelchair assessment and positioning, gait training, therapeutic exercise, and manual therapy techniques. He is committed to staying current with evidence-based practices and tailors each treatment plan to reflect the unique abilities, needs, and aspirations of the person in front of him. Outside of the clinic, Scott enjoys staying active, exploring the outdoors, and spending time with family. Above all, he remains inspired by the opportunity to help individuals regain confidence in their movement and pursue a fuller, more independent life.   Find Scott at: https://chandacenter.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drscottgravatt/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-gravatt-pt-dpt-4318803b/   Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/ Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Meet Eliana Bloomfield, founder of Concussion Box. She is a Bay Area native whose passion for concussion care is deeply personal. After experiencing several concussions herself, Eliana became fascinated by the brain and the gaps in how concussions are understood, treated, and supported. She studied Neuroscience and Science and Technology Studies at Wesleyan University and has been an EMT since age 19. Combining her lived experience, scientific training, and frontline medical perspective, Eliana is dedicated to making concussion education and recovery more accessible, practical, and human.   Find Eliana at: https://concussionbox.org/ Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConcussionBoxInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/concussionbox/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/concussion-box/ Or: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliana-bloomfield-75a76918a/   Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/ Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

After creating herself anew a number of times through life, with brain injury and stage 4 cancer, Eva Sifis' experience of trauma has facilitated remarkable opportunity. She brings this and more to others in Australia's first and only peer developed and led training for those with Brain Injury or experience of trauma, 'By Accident'.Since 2024 Eva has coproduced the show – ‘A New You’. Leading conversations with the Neurodiverse, those who support them and the professionals and organizations giving them service, the intention is to demystify what still causes discomfort in many people – a way of thinking that may be different to the personal one.Once an international performer, her arts practice continues to this day as she brings her staunch belief in the voice of the peer to her producing work, with advocacy for the disabled experience becoming her reason for being.   Find Eva at: https://www.byaccident.com.au/ Or: https://anewyou.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devavoom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_byaccident_/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eva-sifis/   Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/ Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Dr. Thomas M. Mitchell, D.C., CCSP is Clinic Director at Chicago Institute for Health and Wellness, and has built a reputation around one core belief: results matter more than temporary relief. He speaks to athletes, active people, and high performers who are tired of chasing symptoms and want a clinician who asks a different question: why do some people get partial relief while others finally get lasting results? That results-first mindset is the thread running through his work, his writing, and his own athletic career. Dr. Mitchell has practiced functional medicine for over 20 years, holds a BS in Biology, a BS in Human Biology, Doctor of Chiropractic, Applied Kinesiology certification, Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, and Functional Rehabilitation expertise. He brings kinesiology, chiropractic expertise, functional movement assessment, and clinical nutrition into one model designed to help people perform better, recover better, and build sustainable results over a lifetime. He also coined the phrase neuro-stabilization training and created training techniques around that concept, which gives him a distinct point of view for conversations about rehabilitation, performance, and why one-size-fits-all care often falls short. Dr. Mitchell has broken multiple national bench press records and has broken a world bench press record in the World Drug Free Power-lifting Association. That firsthand experience gives him real credibility with athletes, lifters, and high performers who want practical answers, not generic advice. He is also the author of The Mitchell Principle, which extends his practical, outcome-focused philosophy beyond the clinic and into a broader framework listeners can apply to training, recovery, and long-term health. At Chicago Institute for Health and Wellness, Dr. Mitchell leads a practice built around integrated and functional healthcare approaches.    Find Dr. Mitchell at: https://chicagohealthandwellness.com/ Or: https://ceriummedical.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.ThomasMitchell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chicagohealthandwellness/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasmitchelldc/   Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/ Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Christian featured speaker, award winning author and empowerment coach, Claudette Milner   Find Claudette at: www.claudettemilner.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/claudettemilnerauthor  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claudettemilner3/  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@claudette.milner  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudette-milner-5771071b/   Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/ Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Sheila Thelen, President of Vestibular Training Services and Master Rated Figure Skating Coach, applies world class vestibular training tools (patent pending) to show how spinning affects the vestibular system and can improve the brain’s ability to balance and the cognitive processes.    Find Sheila at: www.spinyourbrain.com Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VestibularTrainingServices Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vestibulartrainingservices/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheila-thelenvts/   Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/ Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Lee Schwartz is a speaker, author, advocate and proud father of two NFL sons, Geoffrey and Mitchell. In his inspiring book, Raising Giants, Lee shared the real-life story of how love, discipline and vision shaped his sons into elite athletes—and grounded men. Lee sits on the West Coast Advisory Board of the Concussion & CTE Foundation. Founded in 2007, the Foundation has been deeply committed to researching and studying the cause of CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy) with the goal of it one day—hopefully sooner than later—being diagnosed in the living (currently only diagnosable post-mortem) leading to prevention, treatment or even a cure.   Find Lee at: www.raisinggiantsbook.com Foundation Helpline: https://concussionandcte.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576356579694 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raising_giants_book/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-schwartz-2b45717/   Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/ Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Peggy Reisher, MSW is the Executive Director of the Brain Injury Association of Nebraska, where she has led the organization since 2013. With more than 30 years of experience in brain injury, Peggy is a passionate advocate dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with brain injury and their families through education, advocacy, support, and systems change. She has helped develop innovative initiatives in resource facilitation, juvenile justice, domestic violence, and public policy, and serves on the Board of Directors for the Brain Injury Association of America. Peggy is a nationally recognized speaker who enjoys helping professionals better understand the often-hidden effects of brain injury and practical strategies for improving outcomes.   Find Peggy/BIANE at: https://biane.org/ Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrainInjuryNebraska Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bianebraska/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brain-injury-alliance-of-nebraska/   Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/ Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Mandi Swanson is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with experience in healthcare since 1999. She is a four-time Top Nurse Practitioner award winner, received the Faculty Excellence award in her previous role of nursing professor, has been on the review committee for several nursing textbooks, was the recipient of the Women of Armor Personal Growth award for 2023, was listed in Marquis Who’s Who in 2024, and was the recipient of the Elinor D. Hands Award from the MN Brain Injury Alliance in 2025. In 2022, Mandi began her own podcast called Brain Wellness – the Podcast, initially covering a multitude of topics related to brain health and wellness and transitioning toward mostly brain injury topics since 2024, and has been a guest on multiple other podcasts. She has also presented at numerous local, regional, and state conferences. Additionally, she is an invited speaker for both national and global conferences in 2026.In 2023, Mandi was in a car accident and experienced a traumatic brain injury. She has merged knowledge gained from personal experience with her healthcare education to provide a unique brand of concussion care in her current practice as a brain injury Nurse Practitioner at Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology. She is an Ambassador for the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center, an elected Board Member for the MN Brain Injury Alliance, and Certified Brain Injury Specialist through the Brain Injury Association of America.Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/ Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

April Ildvad is a licensed mental health therapist in Montana and Minnesota, she is a Certified Brain Injury Specialist through the American Brain Injury Association, a board member of the Montana Brain Injury Alliance and the Governor's TBI Advisory board. She is also a 27 year brain injury survivor.   Find April at:  Email: [email protected] BIA Montana: 406-541-6442 BIA Montana Helpline: 800-241-6442   Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/ Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Kelsey Boyer is a brain health advocate, former professional snowboarder, and the founder and Executive Director of Save A Brain, a nonprofit dedicated to concussion and traumatic brain injury prevention, education, and awareness. After a traumatic brain injury ended her professional snowboarding career, Kelsey made it her mission to help others better understand, protect, and care for their brains. Today, she speaks around the country, develops educational programs for schools and communities, partners with healthcare organizations and brands to expand brain injury awareness, and creates resources that make brain health more accessible to people of all ages. Through Save A Brain, Kelsey has helped donate thousands of helmets, reached hundreds of thousands of people through education and advocacy, and continues to build a movement that empowers people to prioritize brain health before and after injury. Her mission is simple: to help create a world where brain health is valued just as much as physical health—because we only get one brain, and it makes us who we are.   Find Kelsy at: https://saveabraininc.com/ Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelsey-boyer-4a4077138/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelseyboyer/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saveabrain/   Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/ Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp