In Episode 36, Erika sits down with Sheila Baugh—a fiercely devoted wife and caregiver navigating life after her husband Rob’s traumatic brain injury in July 2020. From their sweet beginning on a blind date in the ’90s to the life-altering accident that changed everything, Sheila opens up about the realities of loving someone through TBI: the medical maze, the career disruptions, the emotional toll, and the moments of grace that keep her going.

Sheila shares candidly about juggling their family’s needs while advocating for Rob’s care, fighting for services, showing up to endless appointments, and learning to rebuild their life one day at a time. She talks about redefining marriage after injury, the power of community support, and the importance of self-care—even when it feels impossible. Her story is raw, relatable, and a reminder that while TBI changes everything, it does not erase love, commitment, or hope.

This episode shines a light on the unseen battles TBI caregivers face daily—and celebrates the resilience, courage, and unwavering commitment that define the journey.

In this transformative episode of The Real Lives of TBI Wives, host Erika Brouillette sits down with Dr. Karen Kramer—clinical expert, hypnotherapist, neurolinguistic programming practitioner, and self-described “grief alchemist”—to unpack the often misunderstood world of grief. Together, they explore the realities of ambiguous grief and disenfranchised grief, the forms of loss that TBI wives experience daily but rarely receive validation for.

Dr. Karen shares her powerful personal story of deep grief and healing, and how it led her to shift from traditional therapy to more integrative and subconscious-guided approaches. She introduces listeners to her Healthy Grief Framework, an accessible acronym-based roadmap designed to help individuals process grief in a grounded, actionable, and deeply compassionate way.

In this conversation, TBI wives will feel seen, understood, and supported as Dr. Karen breaks down the invisible emotional load of loving someone whose identity has changed, while offering practical tools to reclaim inner peace. Dr. Karen,m also shares free resources to help listeners begin their healing outside the episode, and Erika invites wives to continue this support journey inside the Reclaim community.

This episode is a heartfelt reminder that grief doesn’t always look like loss—and healing doesn’t always look like closure. Sometimes, it begins with permission to name what hurts.

How to connect with Dr. Karen and access her free gifts:

https://bit.ly/Healthy-Grief

https://drkarenkramer.com/ https://www.facebook.com/DrKarenKramer/ https://www.instagram.com/stories/drkarenkramer/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkarenkramer/

Continue the conversation within Reclaim with other women who get it

In this inspiring episode of Real Lives of TBI Wives, host Erika Brouillette sits down with Chanda Hinton, founder of the Chanda Center for Health, to discuss her extraordinary journey of resilience, advocacy, and transformation. After sustaining a spinal cord injury that left her paralyzed at 9 years old, Chanda turned her personal challenges into a powerful movement for change, pioneering a new model of integrative care for people with disabilities.

Chanda shares how her lived experience led to the creation of her nonprofit organization and the legislative advocacy that resulted in groundbreaking Medicaid reforms in Colorado. These reforms now provide coverage for lifechanging integrative therapies—including acupuncture, massage, and chiropractic care—improving quality of life for countless individuals with long-term disabilities.

Through her story, Chanda highlights the importance of holistic wellness, the complexities of navigating Medicaid systems, and the need to treat the whole person. She also offers an exciting look at future expansions for the Chanda Center, continuing her mission to make comprehensive, compassionate care accessible to all.

This episode is a must listen for caregivers, advocates, and anyone passionate about transforming the healthcare system through empathy, innovation, and purpose-driven action.

Connect with Chanda with the following links: