Having experienced and recovered from a brain injury, Kelsey Padgett decided to investigate the lives of those who do not have the chance to return to their old lives. Padgett speaks to Joel Fusier about the car accident that gave him his brain injury, the journey Joel went on to recover, and how he copes with his injury today.

Involved in a car accident, Marie Cotnoir suffered an injury to her left frontal lobe at 22 years old. Caty Enders highlights how Cotnoir has worked through rehabilitation to recover from her injury, and how after six years considers herself recovered, despite effects from her brain injury that leave her isolated.

A former violinist, Carole Starr suffered a brain injury that causes her to feel discomfort and confusion around music and other sounds. Staff discusses her former life as a violinist, the sacrifices she has had to make due to her brain injury, and how she tries to finds ways to still incorporate music into her life.

Attacked in their home during the middle of the night, Melanie Guerrette speaks about how her families life changed after that night. Bradley Cambell speaks to the family about struggling with traumatic brain injuries, and discusses how Melanie works to keep her family together.

Living with brain injuries since shortly after birth, Rebecca Lee attends Carlisle Academy to have horse therapy. Mary Wesley documents the therapy Lee receives at Carlisle, and how her life has changed thanks to her riding.

Since 1992 Mike Brooks has participated in marathons all over the United States, and is currently working on doing a third marathon in each state. Julia Davis speaks to Brooks about getting into running marathons and some injuries he faced along the way.

Wolfgang Daniel documents how a woman who is living with brain damage and memory loss pieces together life through scattered images.

After suffering nine concussions, artist Raphael Diluzio woke up one morning not knowing his own identity. Shara Morris speaks to Diluzio about having to relearn to draw, and how his art helped with his recovery process.

Attacked in their home during the middle of the night, Melanie Guerrette speaks about how her families life changed after that night. Sarah Craig captures how the family struggles with trauma.

Following the death of her husband, Anne Murray Mozingo was asked by Stanley Medical Research Institute if they could use a part of her husbands brain for research. Katrina Roi investigates how the institute took more than they asked for, and the legal debate Mozingo became involved with regarding tissue donation.

This is a story about personality change. It highlights Jordan Emerson and her recovery and personality change following a car accident. NOTE: This audio piece contains profanity. Blue Dot Sessions: Music Composition

This story follows Tyler Lau, as he attempts to be the first person of color to complete the Calendar Year Triple Crown--hiking three major U.S. trails, over 7,000 miles--between January and December. This journey tests Tyler's mental and physical limits, as he often hikes over thirty miles per day in harsh conditions. Will he beat the weather and the clock?