Episode #5 | Mark Halvorsen | TBI Survivor + Advocate

In this episode of Humanity RX, we speak with Mark Halverson, a Navy veteran and traumatic brain injury survivor. Mark shares his personal journey of recovery, the challenges he faced, and the importance of community support for individuals with brain injuries. He emphasizes the need for interdisciplinary care and the role of advocacy in helping others navigate their own recovery journeys. Mark's story highlights the invisible nature of brain injuries and the ongoing need for support and understanding from both healthcare providers and the community.

Biography: Mark is a traumatic brain injury survivor, advocate, and community builder dedicated to empowering others on their recovery journey. He connects survivors, families, and professionals with vital support and resources, bridging lived experience with clinical insight. As founder of a global support group, peer mentor, fundraiser, and adaptive golf ambassador, Mark champions resilience, education, and innovation in brain injury rehabilitation. His authentic advocacy uplifts communities and inspires hope across the brain injury landscape.

For more information about Mark and his advocacy work:

The Seminole Spirit Brain Injury Support Group

https://braininjurypeervisitor.org/support-groups/support-groups-georgia/seminole-spirit-meetings/

Linkedin @Mark Halvorsen

Humanity Rx is created, written and produced by: Jenny Opalinski, Tovah Feehan and Jonathan Waller.

Audio and Music Engineering by Drew Allsbrook and The People's Music Studio