ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Marylandian -- DonnaInk Publications, L.L.C. announces that authors Allen L. Brooks (A.L. Brooks) and Jamie R. Hatcher (J.R. Hatcher), known by his pen name TBI Guy, appeared on The Life With Joey Calvo Show on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Broadcasting live from the PhillyCAM studios in Olde City Philadelphia and simulcasting on PhillyCAM TV and WPPM-LP, the episode spotlighted the co-authors' impending book release, Awakenings, New Beginnings, and Learnin' Lessons — a TBI Guy's Learnin' Lessons adult title. During the interview, Brooks and Hatcher discussed how they met, the book's inspiration, and what readers can expect from this disability‑awareness resource.

ABOUT AWAKENINGS, NEW BEGINNINGS, AND LEARNIN' LESSONS
Awakenings, New Beginnings, and Learnin' Lessons is a co-authored adult nonfiction title combining traumatic brain injury (TBI) awareness with therapeutic renderings and TBI Guy's real-life case‑in‑point scenarios. Each of the ten chapters features a structured learning framework: a case study from a real TBI event, followed by Q&A, helpful hints for friends and family, and a therapeutic session exploring clinical elements from a professional perspective.

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ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Jamie R. Hatcher (J.R. Hatcher) — TBI Guy J.R. Hatcher, known by his pen name TBI Guy, is an author, advocate, and traumatic brain injury survivor of more than twenty years. After a work‑related TBI, he channeled his recovery into storytelling and advocacy, creating the TBI Guy's Learnin' Lessons series — humorous, heartfelt narratives rooted in real community re‑entry experiences. His children's titles include Raking Grandiflora Magnolia Leaves, Dealin' With Bullies, Coping With Bullies, and Showing Bullies Love. Through writing and public appearances, Hatcher educates the public about life as a TBI survivor and raises disability awareness. Learn more at www.tbiguy.org.

Allen L. Brooks (A.L. Brooks) A.L. Brooks is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHC‑S) and founder of Allen Brooks LCMHC & Associates Counseling Service in North Carolina. Credentialed in NCC, EMDR, and TF‑CBT, Brooks brings deep expertise in trauma‑focused therapy, PTSD, and behavioral health. He serves clients of all ages and supervises counseling interns and associates. His therapeutic perspective provides the clinical foundation for Awakenings, New Beginnings, and Learnin' Lessons, bridging lived TBI experience with evidence‑based practice.

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ABOUT THE LIFE WITH JOEY CALVO SHOW

The Life With Joey Calvo Show is a live podcast broadcasting on YouTube and simulcasting on PhillyCAM TV and WPPM‑LP from the PhillyCAM studios in Olde City Philadelphia. The full episode featuring Brooks and Hatcher is available at https://www.youtube.com/live/gg-96SKrKcg