78. Your Voice Matters + TBI Act Reauthorization Efforts
Hope Survives | Brain Injury Podcast
by Cristabelle Braden
1w ago
Did you know your voice can make a huge difference? Today Cristabelle shares about her experience advocating for brain injury in Washington D.C. and explains some of the specific asks for members of congress and senate. Brain Injury is invisible - so using our voice for awareness is even more important. Significantly, this year the TBI Act is up for reauthorization. You can join the Brain Injury Association of America's letter writing campaign and ask your representative to join the Congressional Brain Injury Task Force! More info: https://biausa.org/get-involved Also, this episode includes ..read more
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77. Season 3 Premiere! + Embracing Your Unique Brain Injury Journey (with Ali Rheaume)
Hope Survives | Brain Injury Podcast
by Cristabelle Braden
3w ago
We’re back and ready to kick off Season 3 with some special episodes for Brain Injury Awareness month! Join our host Cristabelle and guest Ali Rheaume for an inspiring and honest conversation about the challenges on the brain injury journey. You are not alone! Ali Rheaume is an award-winning artist, public speaker, disability advocate, and spokesperson who is an encouraging light in the journey of overcoming brain injury. Connect with her on social media @alison.rheaume or at https://www.alirheaume.com CONNECT Join the online community & monthly zoom support group: ⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadi ..read more
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75. Heartfelt Words of Hope - from Survivors
Hope Survives | Brain Injury Podcast
by Cristabelle Braden
1y ago
Cristabelle shares reflections and encouragement from her 15 year traumatic brain injury anniversary, along with powerful heartfelt "Words of Hope" from survivors. You are NOT alone! Featuring Season 2 guests: Lisa Pubantz (ep.32), Allison Cook (ep.26), Dillon Berenty (ep.58), Ali Rheaume (ep.39), Madi (ep.62), Nick Krantz (ep.53), Silvie (ep.70), Jeff Huxford (ep.44), Bella Paige (ep.63), Bobby Apgar (ep.68), Cali Lonardelli (ep.37), and Cyndie Braden (ep.38). CONNECT Join the online community & monthly zoom support group: hopeafterheadinjury.com/community Listen to the intro song "Hope ..read more
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74. Managing Symptoms (with Natalie Mackenzie)
Hope Survives | Brain Injury Podcast
by Cristabelle Braden
1y ago
There are a lot of layers when it comes to brain injury symptoms. In the middle of it, how do you even begin to start to tackle your symptoms in order to move forward? Some days are up, some days are down. It can be overwhelming and emotional when you are just trying to get through each day. This week, Natalie Mackenzie joins Cristabelle to discuss advice on managing symptoms, identifying triggers, how to cope, and work towards a plan to improve over time. There is always hope! Connect with Natalie on social media @thecognitiverehabcoach or at https://thebiss.co.uk/ 0:00 Intro 5:15 Introduci ..read more
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73. I have a concussion… now what? (with Dr. Mark Heisig)
Hope Survives | Brain Injury Podcast
by Cristabelle Braden
1y ago
Spoiler alert: there’s more than “just rest”! This week Dr. Mark Heisig helps us to understand some of the new research on what can help concussion patients to improve. It's a comprehensive look at what you can do metabolically to prime your brain to heal. Key takeaway: it's important to take a full picture look when someone has a concussion, and creating a targeted treatment plan, rather than just ignoring the symptoms and hoping they go away. This will be helpful if you (or your loved one) are in the acute stages, or if you have been living with post-concussion symptoms for some time. There ..read more
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72. Post-Injury Headaches vs. Migraines- and what to do about them (with Dr. Thompson Maesaka)
Hope Survives | Brain Injury Podcast
by Cristabelle Braden
1y ago
When your head is in pain, everything else feels harder. After a brain injury, headaches can be a major symptom that decreases quality of life for survivors. This week, Dr. Thompson Maesaka is here to help us understand all things post-injury headaches, including hidden causes. We will also discuss the difference between post-concussion headaches and "true migraine," neurologists, and medication. When you can identify the cause behind WHY your head is in pain, it will help you to treat it effectively.  Connect with Dr. Thompson Maesaka: mnmigraineandconcussion.com ; IG: @dr.thompson_maes ..read more
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71. Social Communication + Relationships after TBI (with Katherine Noyes)
Hope Survives | Brain Injury Podcast
by Cristabelle Braden
1y ago
Friends, dating, family, co-workers, and more... social communication can be a struggle for brain injury survivors! Let's break down some of the common difficulties in interpreting social cues from others, as well as how symptoms affect the way we communicate.  This week, Cristabelle has invited Speech Language Pathologist Katherine Noyes to join for all things relationships and social communication after TBI. Some topics include: nonverbal cues, tone of voice, repeating yourself, memory loss, interrupting, texting/social media, and more. We'll also discuss maintaining friendships and na ..read more
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70. Rebuilding Life after Concussion (with Silvie)
Hope Survives | Brain Injury Podcast
by Cristabelle Braden
1y ago
It is common to feel a loss of self after a concussion when you lose so many things you used to be able to do - but there is hope. This week, Cristabelle speaks with Silvie from The Concussion Community. Silvie struggled for years to find the right help and understand what was going on with her. Her concussion was even misdiagnosed as anxiety. The regular doctors she visited couldn’t address her symptoms, so she wasn’t getting help from them. Eventually, Silvie found the right concussion treatments and she is here to share what she has learned from her journey, offering hope to listeners to kn ..read more
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69. Dysautonomia and Beyond - Addressing Symptoms after Brain Injury (with Sonia Vovan, PT)
Hope Survives | Brain Injury Podcast
by Cristabelle Braden
1y ago
If you have felt like something is “off” but you can’t quite pinpoint what it is, it is possible that you have a form of Dysautonomia (related to the Autonomic Nervous System). It is very common after brain injury. This week, Sonia Vovan, PT is here to help us understand the basics of dysautonomia - and beyond - as we discuss ways to help address symptoms. October is dysautonomia awareness month! Sonia Vovan is a Registered Physiotherapist and Certified Vestibular Therapist working in Toronto Canada with individuals with vestibular issues and concussions. She received her advanced training in ..read more
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68. Frustrations of Living with Brain Injury + Not Giving Up (with Bobby Apgar)
Hope Survives | Brain Injury Podcast
by Cristabelle Braden
1y ago
The ups and downs of brain injury can be hard to navigate, and can often feel downright frustrating. This week we’re talking about these frustrations and what it means to learn to advocate for yourself, the journey of acceptance, how it affects relationships, and more. This week’s guest Bobby Apgar is a TBI survivor and speaker. In 1995, Bobby was a college football start getting recognized as a pre-season All-American at a Division 1 level when he suffered a life changing car accident which caused a significant traumatic brain injury. After being in a coma for 28 days, Bobby began the journey ..read more
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