Reggie Hubbard (@oreggieglobal/@activepeaceyoga) has done many things, but is most proud of being a caring human, a stroke survivor, teacher/wisdom steward, strategist, organizer, spiritual advisor, minister of sound and devoted seeker of truth, compassion, health, well-being and justice for all. Through Active Peace, he teaches all walks of life through wisdom, movement, meditation and sound, ways to cultivate well-being as a foundation rather than an afterthought. Reggie considers himself a global citizen, but spends most of his time in the Maryland/Washington DC area.

#5 Thoughts Friday - Exclusive, Education, and Eisntein

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This episode includes a personal account of suicide. We understand this may be difficult and potentially trigerring. Please proiritze your well being when choosing to listen.

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Pete is 62 yrs old. He has worked as a correctional officer, instructor in a police academy, and finished his career as a Environmental Crimes Investigator. He's a Ffrmer bodybuilder, baseball player, and coach. He suffered a TBI on a Segway accident almost 4 yrs ago. He has many struggles from that accident. He has, with the help of some great Dr.'s, overcome and adapted to " shortcomings". He has worked very hard to get to the point he is now. He still says that he has issues t0o deal with forever, but he has adapted how to work around it.

#5 Thoughts Friday - Respect, Recover, and Relationships

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Ashley M Biggs describes herself as ...

"An expert in driving brand visibility and engagement through innovative digital marketing strategies and SEO optimization aimed at enhancing web traffic and page rankings.

Proficient in analyzing market trends and consumer behaviors to tailor campaigns to boost consumer interest and business impact. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge communications solutions and achieve critical business objectives.

Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, adept at building consensus and fostering relationships at all organizational levels to ensure unified brand messaging and team alignment.

Excel at craftingcompelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences and maximize stakeholder value."

We just think she's cool.

She also does a great job at the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled

#5 Thoughts Friday - Winter, Watch, and Words

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1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East is the largest healthcare workers union in the United States, representing 10,000 members across Maryland in hospitals, long term care facilities, and Federally Qualified Health Centers.

Brige Dumais (they/them) is the Political Coordinator for the Maryland/DC region of 1199SEIU. They started their career with 1199SEIU in 2017 and have been a leader in several victorious campaigns including the Fight for $15, the Medical Debt Protection Act, and the Trans Health Equity Act. Brige is also a co-leader of 1199's unionwide member political education and leadership development team.

Loraine Arikat is the senior policy analyst with 199 SEIU and facilitates the Caring Across Maryland coalition, a group of care workers.

Ruth Carlock a Support Services Case Manager for the Brain Injury Assocaition of Maryland.

#5 Thoughts Friday - Palace, Pilot, and Program

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Carol was crossing the street when she was 18 years old (1978), and was hit by a car. She had two shattered legs, broken pelvis, fractured skull and a severe coma. She was in a coma for 14 days. In traction for her legs for 2 months, they focused on her injured legs but didn't focus on her injured brain. According to Carol, "It just wasn't done at that time."

She took one semester off then started college - she could read a book but she didn't understand the words. She almost flunked out of college but slowly she taught herself how to learn again. One step at a time. She earned one bachelors degree, an MBA and MA in international business, and she never gave up. She Never Give up on Her Dreams.

After college she moved to San Francisco, and the challenges of corporate America were much different than those in college. She had to figure out how to deal with her injured memory and figure out how to respond on her feet and work in a business. It took her years of struggle, but she finally started writing everything down after it happened, and that helped with her memory issues.
She had been a top student in high school prior to my accident, but life was much more challenging after my brain injury. She never gave up, though, and faced and overcame each challenge as it occurred.

She got married, she and her husband raised three daughters, and she worked in finance for 40 years.

She is now retired and she is a part of Bridging the Gap traumatic brain injury support group for survivors, and has written an anthology of positive stories entitled Recognizing the Hero Within (32 stories, available on Amazon). It started out as a collection of brain injury survivor stories, but she then broadened it to include other stories that would also be good for the general public.

She is focusing on giving back and helping others in my retirement. "We are all here to help one another" says Carol.

#5 Thoughts Friday - Sage, Self, and Snowflakes

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Retired meteorologist. Worked many years at NWS and NOAA, retired as Chief Meteorologist USDA. Currently study weather and human health.

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#5 Thoughts Friday - November, Newnan, and New

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Samantha Adams is the Nurse Manager for The Shock Trauma's Center, State Designated, Neurotrauma Center, including Neurotrauma Critical Care and Neurotrauma Intermediate Care units, providing holistic & multidisciplinary care to patients suffering from significant traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries. Through collaboration, teamwork, and patient/family engagement, patients are supported with the utmost scientific and medical technologies setting best practice standards with innovation and research.

Sam has a family/personal and professional connection that has opened her eyes and her passion to serve individuals with a brain injury. She appreciates the truth that "if you met one person with a brain injury, then you have met one person with a brain injury". This conceptual injury that affects every person differently has brought her passion to support and educate our community and care providers to ensure a better understanding and ultimately better support/compassionate care for individuals living with a brain injury & their family/friends.

Samantha lives in Joppa MD and when she is not working enjoys ALL OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES! She loves camping in the wilderness, kayaking, hiking, gem/mineral hunting. All music, listening, playing the piano, or drumming a beat on her kitchen table. Sam has a great love for animals – from her beautiful flock of chickens, rabbit named Keven, to a wonderful German Shepherd named Super Nova Scotia.

#5Thoughts Friday: Sandy, State, and Scientist

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Cody Ridenour was born in Baltimore, Maryland. On June 8th in La Jolla CA, he went for a hike and everything he knew would forever change. He suffered a very severe TBI. The second year post accident it was put on his heart to write a book about his life.

Link to his book on Amazon

Cody on Instagram

#5 Thoughts Friday: Herling, Health, and Halloween

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