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Brainstorms is a forum to help those with Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI’s) and their loved ones to better understand what they might be going through and connect with those experiencing the same issues themselves and the people who are trying to help bring awareness to the issue. Hosted byDr. Chrisanne Gordon and The Resurrecting Lives Foundation.

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Drawing from the ideas in Guarding Our Guardians, Major Granger shares practical, community-driven solutions that could transform how we support those who have served. From creating transition hubs at military recruiting stations to simplifying educa... more

As America celebrates its 250th birthday, we ask an important question:

Are we doing enough to support the men and women who defended our freedom?

In this special Independence Month episode of Brainstorms, host Dr. Lori Crissinger welcomes retired ... more

What if the military prepared service members for civilian life with the same intensity and purpose that it prepares them for war?

In this powerful episode of Brainstorms, Dr. Hemant “Dr. T” Thakur—psychiatrist, former orthopedic surgeon, Army Colon... more

This month on Brainstorms, we sit down with National Guard veteran and Veterans Companion Animal Services President Josh Doran alongside his four-legged partner Lucy. From deployments in Afghanistan to building a nonprofit that pairs rescue dogs with... more

In this powerful episode, we sit down with retired Army Captain James McCormick II to hear his remarkable story of courage, faith, and leadership in combat. Captain McCormick recounts the harrowing events of Easter 2004 in Iraq, when he and a small g... more

In this episode of Brainstorms combat veteran Matt Garrett sits down with sustainability advocate Chuck Lynd for a powerful conversation about nature mental health and how reconnecting with the living world can transform lives.

March is National Tra... more

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Brainstorms, we’re joined by Major Montgomery J. Granger, U.S. Army Reserve (Ret.), author, educator, and lifelong advocate for America’s veterans.

Major Granger brings lived experience from three depl... more

As we open Season 3 of Brainstorms, we kick off the new year with a powerful January conversation featuring retired Navy Chief Joe Pisano, returning for his third annual appearance to reflect on the lessons of 2025 and cast a bold vision for 2026.

T... more

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Recent Guests

Monty Granger
Major, medical service officer, author of Guarding Our Guardians
Military/Resurrecting Lives Foundation
Episode: Breaking It Down: The Mission Behind Guarding Our Guardians
Colonel David Williamson
Former Air Force combat commander and leader in veterans' transition initiatives
Air Force; Resurrecting Lives Foundation collaborator
Episode: America's 250th Birthday
Hemant Thakur
Orthopedic surgeon turned psychiatrist, Army Colonel, author of holistic PTSD/TBI approaches
Independent researcher/clinician; affiliated with VA and military medical programs
Episode: De‑Boot Camp: The Real Path Home for Returning Warriors
Josh Doran
President and CEO of Veterans Companion Animal Services (VCAS)
VCAS
Episode: 'Rescuing Dogs to Rescue Veterans' - VCAS - Veteran Companion Animal Services
James McCormick
Captain, Vietnam Veteran, later Veterans Affairs Director of the Vietnam Veterans of America
US Army (retired); Vietnam Veterans of America
Episode: Faith Tested and Soul Restored.
Montgomery Granger
United States Army Reservist, author of Guarding Our Guardians
Resurrecting Lives Foundation / Author
Episode: Guarding Our Guardians: A Call To Action
Joe Pisano
Retired Navy Chief
Guardians project, Vista campaign
Episode: Looking Back at 2025, Fixing Forward in 2026 | Chief Joe Pisano on Guardians, Art & Unity
Dr. Justin Baker
Director of the Strive program at Ohio State University
Ohio State University
Episode: STRIVE to Survive the Holidays with Dr Justin Baker
Dr. Lauren Khazem
Research Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, The Ohio State University; STRIVE program lead
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center / STRIVE
Episode: Lauren Khazem, Ph. D. S.T.R.I.V.E. To Thrive: Suicide and Trauma Reduction Initiative for Veterans

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Dr. Chrisanne Gordon
Host of Brainstorms; affiliated with Resurrecting Lives Foundation (foundation founder/leadership appears across episodes)

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Breaking It Down: The Mission Behind Guarding Our Guardians
Q: What would you ask listeners to do today to help with veteran transition?
Understand that separation should not feel like falling off a cliff and support concrete, local actions like improving recruiting-office handoffs, engaging educators and VSOs, and promoting VA integration to help veterans find education and employment opportunities.
De‑Boot Camp: The Real Path Home for Returning Warriors
Q: How does this model integrate with existing VA/DOD processes?
It is proposed as a complementary, earlier-stage intervention that could be offered before discharge or immediately after deployment, to reduce long-term disability and improve reintegration outcomes, rather than replacing current treatments.
De‑Boot Camp: The Real Path Home for Returning Warriors
Q: What is the core idea behind the de-boot camp and how does it differ from current programs?
The core idea is a short, immersive, life-skills based program modeled after boot camp but aimed at reprogramming veterans to function in civilian life, addressing emotional, physical, financial, and relational aspects, and delivered in a compact 3-week to 4-week format rather than years of traditional therapy.
VA Frontline: A social workers perspective
Q: Maureen, just kind of tell us just a little bit about yourself and how you got started in this path to treating veterans.
Maureen describes training at the VA, working in inpatient and outpatient mental health, and her focus on social work as a means to connect veterans with healthcare, housing, and employment resources.
Lauren Khazem, Ph. D. S.T.R.I.V.E. To Thrive: Suicide and Trauma Reduction Initiative for Veterans
Q: What final guidance would you give to families and veterans who are navigating these challenges during holidays?
Plan ahead with coping strategies, foster supportive environments at gatherings, and leverage available services like 988 and local programs to maintain connection and safety while acknowledging each individual's autonomy.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brainstorms

What is Brainstorms about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on veteran health, reintegration, and holistic healing approaches, often featuring experts in psychiatry, trauma recovery, and rehabilitation, as well as leaders guiding veteran-focused programs. Across episodes, listeners hear about de-boot camp concepts, animal-assisted therapy for veterans, agrarian and nature-based therapies, and community-driven strategies to reduce veteran suicide and improve quality of life. A notable throughline is practical, implementable care—ranging from evidence-based clinical methods to peer-led crisis plans and service innovations—that connect research, policy, and on-the-ground support. The program appears unique in its willingness to fuse traditional medical approaches with holistic and com... more

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