In this episode of BrainWaves, hear the powerful story of Craig Philips who overcame a brain injury sustained in childhood to find purpose and hope. Learn practical tips on acceptance and recovery. Discover how simple home changes can boost safety and independence. Understand the importance of balance and where to find free resources. Finally, explore the science behind music therapy and its role in healing the brain. This episode is brought to you by the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury Model System and Kessler Foundation.
Articles
00:00:00 - Welcome and Introduction
00:00:45 - Finding Second Chances
00:03:48 - The Road to Empowerment
00:04:46 - Change Your Space to Change Your Life
00:07:06 - Safety in Balance
00:08:05 - Music as Medicine
00:09:22 - Musical Approach to Treatment
00:010:02 - Episode Wrap Up
For more information:
READ this TBI Brainwaves newsletter (https://kesslerfoundation.org/newsletter/brainwaves-spring-2026-finding-second-chances)
LISTEN to past Brainwaves audio newsletters: https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/brainwaves-audio-newsletter
LEARN MORE—TBI Facts Sheets from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center msktc.org/tbi/factsheets
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Production Notes
This podcast was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith , Creative Producer at Kessler Foundation (March 2026).
Accessibility
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