Jamie MoCrazy is a former professional freestyle skier, X Games record-setter, and critical traumatic brain injury survivor. Once known for pushing the limits in big air and slopestyle, her life changed dramatically during a competition in Whistler, Canada. Now, she uses her platform to raise awareness about the long-term effects of TBI and the importance of proper diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.

Grace “Fruit” Mauzy (MA in Psychology, PhD candidate in Mind-Body Medicine) is Jamie’s mother, who played a critical role as both a caregiver and researcher throughout Jamie’s recovery. She brings a unique dual perspective, combining academic expertise with lived experience navigating the complexities of brain injury care.

In this powerful episode of the Concussion Coach Podcast, host Bethany Lewis sits down with Jamie and Grace MoCrazy to discuss their remarkable journey through severe traumatic brain injury and recovery. Jamie shares the story of her 2015 skiing accident—which left her in a coma with a death report written before she left the mountain—and how she has no memory of the event or the two months following. Grace describes the harrowing moment she received the call, the breaking of protocol in stimulating Jamie’s system in ways that contradicted hospital protocol (touching, singing, massaging, playing music), and the science that supported those instincts.

Together, they explore the similarities and differences between severe TBI and concussion, and why healing cannot happen when the nervous system is stuck in sympathetic (fight/flight) mode. Grace explains the gut-brain axis, how the microbiome shrinks under stress and craves processed foods, and why nausea is the gut telling the brain it isn’t healing. Jamie introduces her powerful reframing tool: “Let’s stop and look at the view”—a strategy that transforms guilt into grace. The episode closes with details on the MoCrazy Method (a 6-week virtual mind-body therapy program) and the iFly Alive to Thrive in-person event, both designed to help brain injury survivors and their caregivers rebuild connection, joy, and a thriving “2.0” life.

Resources Mentioned

MoCrazy Strong Foundation (Jamie & Grace):

• Website: www.MoCrazyStrong.org

• Email: jamie@mocrazystrong.org | info@mocrazystrong.org

• Instagram: @MoCrazyStrongFoundation

• Facebook: @MoCrazy Strong Brain Injury Foundation

Upcoming Events (as of recording):

1. The MoCrazy Method (6-week virtual mind-body therapy program with psychoeducation)

2. • Starts: April 29, 2026 | Wednesdays, 6:00–7:00 PM MT

   • Registration: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/mocrazy-method-spring--2026

3. iFly Alive to Thrive (indoor skydiving + lunch + social connection)

4. • Date: May 14, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM MT (skydiving 9:30–11:00 AM)

   • Location: Ogden, UT (iFly + Ogden Library)

   • Cost: $45 (lunch included; scholarships available)

   • Registration: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/alive-to-thrive

Connect with Bethany:

• Website: https://theconcussioncoach.com/

• Free Guide: "5 Best Ways to Support Your Loved One Dealing with a Concussion" on the website

• Free Coaching Consultation: https://theconcussioncoach.com/free-consultation

Dr. Alicia Reiser, OTD, MS OTR/L is an occupational therapist with over 24 years of experience and the owner of A Rise Above Occupational Therapy Services in the Lehigh Valley, PA. She earned her clinical doctorate from Salus University (Drexel University) with a specialization in vision remediation. An active scholar and adjunct faculty at Drexel, Dr. Reiser bridges the gap between neurological rehabilitation, vision therapy, concussion recovery, ADHD care, and nervous system regulation. She is the co-owner of NeurOT Consulting and co-author of 100 Visually Loaded Activities and Occupations.

In this episode, Dr. Alicia Reiser explains the critical but often overlooked connection between vision and the brain following a concussion. She discusses how visual inefficiencies (such as convergence insufficiency, double vision, and blurry vision) can mimic or worsen ADHD symptoms, hinder recovery, and cause chronic symptoms like headaches and dizziness. Dr. Reiser highlights the unique role of Occupational Therapy in vision remediation, the importance of interdisciplinary care with neuro-optometrists, and her work to establish a national Community of Practice within AOTA to standardize vision rehabilitation. She also provides actionable advice for patients and families navigating concussion recovery.

Resources Mentioned by Dr. Reiser

1. Find a Neuro-Optometrist: College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) – www.covd.org (Look for the "board certified in vision therapy" box)

2. Book (Co-authored by Dr. Reiser): 100 Visually Loaded Activities and Occupations (Available for pre-order via NeurOT Consulting: https://neurotconsulting.com/)

3. Textbook Mentioned: Understanding and Managing Vision Deficits: A Guide for Occupational Therapists by Dr. Mitchell Scheiman, ODhttps://www.routledge.com/Understanding-and-Managing-Vision-Deficits-A-Guide-for-Occupational-Therapists/Scheiman/p/book/9781032882871

4. Continuing Education Course: Vis Con (through CiaoSeminars) – https://www.ciaoeminarss.com

5. AOTA Community of Practice (CoP) for Vision Rehabilitation:

6. • Enrollment Survey Link: https://forms.aota.org/forms/vision_cop_enrollment_survey_copy

Original Discussion Board Request: https://communot.aota.org/discussion/vision-remediation-community-of-practice-interestWebsites & Social Media

• Dr. Reiser’s Practice: www.ariseaboveoccupationaltherapyservices.com

• Instagram: @ariseaboveot

• Facebook: @ariseaboveot

• Consulting & Book (with Megan Schneider): www.neurotconsulting.com

Connect with Bethany:

• Website: https://theconcussioncoach.com/

• Free Guide: "5 Best Ways to Support Your Loved One Dealing with a Concussion" on the website

• Free Coaching Consultation: https://theconcussioncoach.com/free-consultation

Michael Flomenhaft, Esq. is the principal of the Flomenhaft Law Firm, PLLC in New York. He is a renowned trial lawyer specializing in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and severe chronic pain. With a unique, deep expertise in neurosciences—including neuroimaging, neurobiology, and the neuroanatomy of chronic pain—Michael bridges the gap between complex brain science and the courtroom. He serves on the Board of Advisors for the Center for Neuroscience and Law at Fordham Law School and was a director of Neurolaw for the Program for Imaging and Cognitive Sciences at Columbia University. A graduate of Boston University School of Law and the Trial Lawyers College, he is passionate about advocating for clients whose brain injuries are often unrecognized or minimized.

In this powerful episode, host Bethany Lewis (The Concussion Coach) sits down with attorney Michael Flomenhaft to uncover the challenging legal realities of living with a concussion. They discuss why standard ER scans (CAT scans, MRIs) often miss the white matter damage that causes persistent symptoms, and how this medical gap creates major hurdles in legal cases. Michael explains why a "normal" scan does not mean a normal brain, the progressive nature of brain atrophy, and the invisible emotional burdens of grief, shame, and fear that clients carry. He also introduces advanced imaging (DTI, NeuroQuant) and hopeful therapies like neurofeedback.

Resources Mentioned by Michael Flomenhaft

Contact for Legal Help (New York/New Jersey & Nationwide Referrals):

• Email: mflomenhaft@brainjusticeny.com

• Phone: 917-359-8023

• Website: www.brainjusticeny.com

Key Medical & Legal Concepts Discussed:

• DTI (Diffusion Tensor Imaging): Specialized MRI that evaluates white matter integrity (introduced into US jurisprudence by Mr. Flomenhaft in 2004).

• SWI (Susceptibility Weighted Imaging): MRI sequence sensitive to microscopic bleeds (hemosiderin).

• NeuroQuant: FDA-cleared computerized program to evaluate brain atrophy.

• Neurofeedback: Described as "going to the gym for your brain," a highly effective intervention for re-establishing white matter connectivity and recovering function.

Connect with Bethany:

• Website: https://theconcussioncoach.com/

• Free Guide: "5 Best Ways to Support Your Loved One Dealing with a Concussion" on the website

• Free Coaching Consultation: https://theconcussioncoach.com/free-consultation