
Real Lives of TBI Wives is a heartfelt and empowering podcast that gives voice to the untold stories of women who are navigating life as caregivers to husbands with traumatic brain injuries. Hosted by Erika, a wife, mother, and advocate, this podcast offers a candid look at the highs and lows of caregiving, self-care, and balancing the complexities of family life. Each episode features real-life e... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 55 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureRelationshipsPersonal Journals | |||

Ep. 54 |
This episode has been in the making since the moment Erika hit record on this podcast.
Jeff Faldalen has been her coach for the last year and a half. He is the person on the other end of the phone calls when the ruts got hard. The one who ... more
Ep. 53 |
Nine days before Christmas, Meg Payne got a call from the police while she was at work. Her husband Alan had been T-boned by a truck on his bike.
She was 34 weeks pregnant.
What followed was two months in the ICU and rehab, an insurance c... more
Ep. 52 | You have done everything the doctors told you to do. You have been to the appointments, followed the protocols, managed the medications, and sat across from specialists who looked at your husband and said some version of "this is just how it... more
Ep. 51 | Before his brain injury, Rob Baugh's life revolved around two things: playing piano at church and making elaborate cakes inspired by Cake Boss — a hobby that started as a dare from his wife Sheila and turned into a thriving side business. Th... more
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You ARE amazing! I am so glad you are finally sharing your story. I am so proud of you. All of your boys are blessed to have you in their lives, as am I! Love you girl!
Erika powerfully shares the life-changing journey she and others have walked. Through stories of heartache, unexpected life changes, and the loss of what once felt “normal,” the resilience, strength, and courage of these families shine through. This path wasn’t one they chose, but through it, they found hope. By sharing the hope God has given in the midst of the storm, their stories now inspire and uplift many others.
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This show centers on lived experiences of women who care for spouses with traumatic brain injuries, blending personal storytelling with practical guidance on coping, caregiving, self-care, and rebuilding family life. Across episodes, guests and hosts explore recovery journeys, advocacy, nuts-and-bolts caregiving logistics, and community-building to reduce isolation for caregivers. A distinctive element is the focus on long-term resilience, systemic barriers in healthcare and support services, and creating supportive networks for families navigating complex medical, financial, and housing challenges. The format often pairs heartfelt narratives with actionable tips, resources, and pathways to advocate for better care, making it appealing to c... more
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Recent guests on The Real Lives of TBI Wives include:
1. Meg Payne
2. Simone Fortier
3. Rob Baugh
4. Greg Hayward
5. Carrie Pullaro
6. Teri Holland
7. Luke Bohnenberger
8. Tina Devall
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