Mind Matters: Navigating Head Injuries and Concussions
At Shane Smith Law, our dedicated team of skilled attorneys specializes in Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs), Concussions, and the long-term repercussions of head injuries. We are committed to empowering individuals who grapple with these injuries by providing valuable insights into their conditions. ...
Recent Episodes
Nov. 10, 2026
Neuroacoustic Technology for Brain Recovery, Better Sleep & Mental Performance
Can sound-based technology help improve sleep, focus, and brain performance after an injury? In this episode of Mind Matters, Kiley Como, Legal Nurse Consultant at Shane Smith Law, welcomes Tony Crescenzo back to discuss Peak Neuro and its approach to personalized neuroacoustic stimulation. They explore how brainwave patterns, physiological data, and individualized protocols may support relaxation, resilience, cognitive performance, and recovery for people dealing with traumatic brain injuries,
Nov. 9, 2026
Neuroacoustic Technology for Brain Recovery, Better Sleep & Mental Performance
Can sound-based technology help improve sleep, focus, and brain performance after an injury? In this episode of Mind Matters, Kiley Como, Legal Nurse Consultant at Shane Smith Law, welcomes Tony Crescenzo back to discuss Peak Neuro and its approach to personalized neuroacoustic stimulation. They explore how brainwave patterns, physiological data, and individualized protocols may support relaxation, resilience, cognitive performance, and recovery for people dealing with traumatic brain injuries,
Nov. 9, 2026
New Spinal Surgery Combines Nerve Stimulation to Reduce Chronic Back Pain
Can combining spinal fusion surgery with targeted nerve stimulation help patients find lasting relief from chronic back and leg pain? In this episode of Mind Matters, Kiley Como, Legal Nurse Consultant at Shane Smith Law, continues her conversation with Dr. Nameer Haider, Chief Innovation Officer at CenterFuse, about an investigational procedure called eTLIF. They discuss early clinical study results showing significant reductions in back and leg pain, potential decreases in opioid use, and how
Nov. 9, 2026
Still in Pain After Spinal Fusion Surgery? A Pain Specialist Explains Why
What happens when you've tried medications, physical therapy, injections, and even spinal fusion surgery, but the pain never goes away? In this episode of Mind Matters, Kiley Como, Legal Nurse Consultant at Shane Smith Law, speaks with Dr. Nameer Haider, a triple board-certified physician specializing in physical medicine, rehabilitation, and pain management. They discuss why patients may continue experiencing chronic back and nerve pain after surgery, the importance of coordinated medical care,
Nov. 9, 2026
The Invisible Injuries After a Car Accident That Can Change Your Life
The injuries You Can’t See After a Car Accident Not every injury after a car accident shows up on an X-ray. Anxiety, PTSD, emotional trauma, and the effects of a traumatic brain injury can change how someone thinks, feels, sleeps, works, and interacts with the people around them. In this episode, legal nurse consultant Kiley Como sits down with mental health experts Yissi Steinburg and Ami Feindstein to discuss the invisible side of recovery after a serious accident. They explain how emotiona
Nov. 9, 2026
Brain Injury Rehabilitation: What Happens When Therapy Ends but Recovery Isn’t OVer?
What happens when brain injury rehabilitation ends, but life still feels completely different? In this episode of Mind Matters: Navigating Head Injuries & Concussions, Kiley Como, legal nurse consultant with Shane Smith Law, sits down with Michelle Taschereau, founder of Atlas Brain Health and a certified brain injury specialist trainer. Together, they explore what happens after formal rehabilitation ends—from rebuilding identity and coping with grief to setting meaningful goals, developing co