106. Identity Shifts after Brain Injury + Ways to Find Yourself Again (with Bethany Lewis, OT)

We often feel like we are in “survival mode” after a brain injury - our lives have changed so much, and it’s all we can do to get through each day. But what if healing could feel gentle, and less overwhelming?In this relatable episode, Cristabelle Braden opens up about her own journey through multiple traumatic brain injuries - moving from survival mode to embracing small, powerful brain health rhythms that foster true recovery. Whether you’re a survivor, caregiver, or family member, you’ll find hope, practical tips, and heartfelt encouragement, reminding you that progress is possible, and you’re never alone on this journey. Listen to discover how gentle rhythms and community support can help you take the next hopeful step forward.*New Hope Survives Online Store - podcast listeners discount code: PODCAST10 for 10% off your entire order through July 31, 2025! - ⁠hopesurvives.org/store*Register for our upcoming workshops: https://hopesurvives.org/workshops(on Nutrition, Pacing, Nervous System, and more!)CONNECTConnect with Hope Survives: @hopesurvives |⁠ ⁠hopesurvives.org ⁠⁠Reach out to us anytime: ⁠[email protected]⁠ + connect with our global online community & zoom groups:⁠ ⁠hopesurvives.org/community⁠⁠Hosted by Cristabelle Braden: @cristabellebraden |⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cristabellebraden.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-------*PODCAST SPOTLIGHT: with Dr. Jeremy SchmoeThank you to The Functional Neurology Center for sponsoring this podcast - The FNC’s personalized neuro-recovery programs offer hope for those suffering from Brain Injuries, Dysautonomia, Vestibular, Chronic Pain, Stroke, Movement Dysfunction, Developmental Disorders, PPPD, FND and Complex Post Concussion. Learn more:⁠ ⁠https://www.thefnc.com⁠⁠ -------0:00 Intro2:33 Survival Mode9:00 Invitation to Gentle Healing11:05 Importance of Brain Health Lifestyle with Dr. Jeremy Schmoe 13:52 Struggles of Stress17:15 Recognizing Your Symptoms20:00 Finding Rhythms28:15 Small Steps to Brain Health-------Listen to the intro song "Hope Survives" by Cristabelle Braden on all music streaming platforms!This podcast is for education and informational purposes only, and not intended for medical advice. If you need specific medical advice, please consult your physician. More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopesurvives.org/podcast⁠

Everyday resilience after brain injury  isn’t always big or loud - sometimes it’s a quiet determination to keep going, or simply getting out of bed. Today, through the voices of our Brain Injury Community Panel, we will bring you some tools to recognize your own resilience, and how to continue to move forward and find strength in the struggle.Join our host, Cristabelle Braden, as she introduces our 3 panelists: Rob Baugh, Christine Lawrence, and Angie Weber - and they courageously share their personal journeys through the challenges of brain injury. Each panelist opens up about navigating setbacks, learning from challenges, advice for when you feel in survival mode, and the practical tools that have guided them toward healing and hope.CONNECTConnect with Hope Survives: @hopesurvives |⁠ ⁠hopesurvives.org ⁠⁠Reach out to us anytime: ⁠[email protected]⁠ + connect with our global online community & zoom groups:⁠ ⁠hopesurvives.org/community⁠⁠Hosted by Cristabelle Braden: @cristabellebraden |⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cristabellebraden.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*New Hope Survives Online Store - podcast listeners discount code: PODCAST10 for 10% off your entire order through July 31, 2025! - hopesurvives.org/storeMore on the panelists & this episode: https://hopesurvives.org/podcast/110-------Thank you to The Functional Neurology Center for sponsoring this podcast - The FNC’s personalized neuro-recovery programs offer hope for those suffering from Brain Injuries, Dysautonomia, Vestibular, Chronic Pain, Stroke, Movement Dysfunction, Developmental Disorders, PPPD, FND and Complex Post Concussion. Learn more:⁠ ⁠https://www.thefnc.com⁠⁠ -------0:00 Intro2:24 Welcome with Cristabelle10:00 Introducing TBI Survivor Panelists14:30 How do you define Resilience?18:00 How do you recognize Resilience?27:30 Tools for Resilience31:10 Embracing New Dreams while Grieving Old Life38:50 Lessons Learned from Challenges43:20 Navigating Setbacks50:30 When In Survival Mode56:55 Words of Hope-------Listen to the intro song "Hope Survives" by Cristabelle Braden on all music streaming platforms!This podcast is for education and informational purposes only, and not intended for medical advice. If you need specific medical advice, please consult your physician. More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopesurvives.org/podcast⁠

Did you know that our brains are resilient? Today, we’re exploring neuroplasticity - the brain’s ability to rewire and form new pathways - as it relates to brain injury!In this uplifting episode, host Cristabelle Braden welcomes Dr. Michelle Eisenmann, a passionate advocate, Functional Neurology doctor, and expert in brain resiliency. Dr. Eisenmann brings both professional insight and personal experience with traumatic brain injury, offering a compassionate perspective that resonates with survivors and their families alike.Listen as we explore the brain’s remarkable ability to adapt and heal, debunking common myths about recovery timelines and empowering listeners to take an active role in their healing process. You’ll learn how lifestyle factors like nutrition, sleep, and movement can make a real difference, why small changes matter, and how resilience is built through consistency and self-compassion. Tune in for practical tips, encouragement, and a reminder that every step forward, no matter how small, is worth celebrating on the lifelong journey of recovery.CONNECTConnect with Hope Survives: @hopesurvives |⁠ ⁠hopesurvives.org ⁠⁠Reach out to us anytime: ⁠[email protected]⁠ + connect with our global online community & zoom groups:⁠ ⁠hopesurvives.org/community⁠⁠Hosted by Cristabelle Braden: @cristabellebraden |⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cristabellebraden.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Dr. Michelle Eisenmann: @thebrainfluencer | resiliencybh.com -------Thank you to The Functional Neurology Center for sponsoring this podcast - The FNC’s personalized neuro-recovery programs offer hope for those suffering from Brain Injuries, Dysautonomia, Vestibular, Chronic Pain, Stroke, Movement Dysfunction, Developmental Disorders, PPPD, FND and Complex Post Concussion. Learn more:⁠ ⁠https://www.thefnc.com⁠⁠ -------0:00 Intro2:40 Welcome with Cristabelle7:40 Introducing Dr. Eisenmann9:25 Neuroplasticity and Brain Injury11:55 Is there a Time Limit for Neuroplasticity?17:45 Brain Rewiring & Adapting after Injury22:40 Lifestyle for Brain Resiliency29:45 Consistency, Predictability, and Novelty32:10 Stress and Trauma Impact on Brain Resiliency36:55 Need for Individualized Care42:05 Dr. Eisenmann’s Personal TBI Recovery48:05 Small Steps Forward in Resilience51:40 Words of Hope-------Listen to the intro song "Hope Survives" by Cristabelle Braden on all music streaming platforms!This podcast is for education and informational purposes only, and not intended for medical advice. If you need specific medical advice, please consult your physician. More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopesurvives.org/podcast⁠

Cristabelle Braden has fought through multiple traumatic brain injuries to come out on the other side carrying a strong message of resilience, hope, and healing.She is the host of this podcast - the founder of Hope Survives - and today, in something much different than our usual episodes - she shares her story!Listen for practical advice, takeaways, and lessons learned from her over 15 years of living with TBI and working with so many survivors & their families through her online support groups, as well as in the brain injury community. We hope you’ll be encouraged and uplifted by hearing her story.This episode features an interview that originally aired on The Concussion Coach podcast with Bethany Lewis. Thank you to Bethany for allowing us to share this with our community!CONNECTConnect with Hope Survives: @hopesurvives |⁠ ⁠hopesurvives.org ⁠⁠Reach out to us anytime: ⁠[email protected]⁠ + connect with our global online community & zoom groups:⁠ ⁠hopesurvives.org/community⁠⁠Hosted by Cristabelle Braden: @cristabellebraden |⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cristabellebraden.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Bethany Lewis, The Concussion Coach - neurological occupational therapist and certified life coach - and check out her podcast:  @the_concussion_coach | ⁠ theconcussioncoach.com⁠-------Thank you to The Functional Neurology Center for sponsoring this podcast - The FNC’s personalized neuro-recovery programs offer hope for those suffering from Brain Injuries, Dysautonomia, Vestibular, Chronic Pain, Stroke, Movement Dysfunction, Developmental Disorders, PPPD, FND and Complex Post Concussion. Learn more:⁠ ⁠https://www.thefnc.com⁠⁠ -------0:00 Intro2:30 Welcome with Cristabelle7:15 Concussion Coach Intro8:35 Cristabelle’s Interview Start12:20 TBI Journey & Symptoms21:45 Re-Injuries and Recovery28:25 What is Hope for TBI34:45 Brain Injury Affecting Other Systems in Body44:25 Flare Ups & Calming Symptoms50:45 Finding Hope through Setbacks57:30 Pacing & Daily Life with Brain Injury62:45 Connecting with Hope Survives-------Listen to the intro song "Hope Survives" by Cristabelle Braden on all music streaming platforms!This podcast is for education and informational purposes only, and not intended for medical advice. If you need specific medical advice, please consult your physician. More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopesurvives.org/podcast⁠

There is a common phrase, “new you” after brain injury - but what if it’s more nuanced than that? There are parts of ourselves that feel new and unfamiliar, but there are other parts of ourselves that have been there all along… how do we piece it all together? How do we find ourselves again? What does “identity” mean anyway? Why does society define us by what we do - and how can we get to a deeper understanding of who we really are? Get ready to explore all this and more with our second Brain Injury Community Panel.Today’s panel features 3 brain injury survivors, each with their own unique journey: Bobby Apgar, Lynda Douge, and Chelsea Tuttle. Our conversation will help you to learn more about the journey of identity after brain injury, ways that these survivors have learned to re-discover themselves, and encouragement and advice on how to get to know yourself again.FREE Resources available for Instant Download:Journaling Prompts for Survivors: Exploring Identity after Brain InjuryJournaling Prompts for Survivors: Emotions, Relationships, and Daily GrowthFamily Identity after Injury: When One of Us is Injured, All of Us are ChangedCLICK HERE: ⁠https://hopesurvives.org/resource-hub⁠-------CONNECTConnect with Hope Survives: @hopesurvives | ⁠hopesurvives.org ⁠Join the online community & zoom groups: ⁠hopesurvives.org/community⁠Hosted by Cristabelle Braden: @cristabellebraden |⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cristabellebraden.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more about volunteering, sharing your story, or becoming a Hope Ambassador: ⁠https://www.hopesurvives.org/getinvolved⁠ -------Thank you to The Functional Neurology Center for sponsoring this podcast - The FNC’s personalized neuro-recovery programs offer hope for those suffering from Brain Injuries, Dysautonomia, Vestibular, Chronic Pain, Stroke, Movement Dysfunction, Developmental Disorders, PPPD, FND and Complex Post Concussion. Learn more: ⁠https://www.thefnc.com⁠ -------0:00 Intro2:34 Welcome with Cristabelle7:20 Introducing Panelists - Survivor Stories15:15 Identity Changes post-TBI21:20 Sense of Self34:50 Society Defines by What We Do40:30 Self-Perception - Who We Are45:35 Getting to Know Yourself Again55:50 Brain Injury Identity Journey57:55 Words of Hope-------Listen to the intro song "Hope Survives" by Cristabelle Braden on all music streaming platforms!This podcast is for education and informational purposes only, and not intended for medical advice. If you need specific medical advice, please consult your physician. More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopesurvives.org/podcast⁠

Sense of self is often affected after brain injury - you just don’t feel like “you” anymore. This happens for both survivors and family members, and today we are exploring these identity shifts, and how to find yourself again even in the midst of brain injury recovery.In this episode, Cristabelle is joined by Bethany Lewis, a Neurological Occupational Therapist passionate about combining occupational therapy, brain health, and mental and emotional well being, to explore the profound impact of brain injuries on identity. Let’s dig into why these identity shifts may happen, what could be going on beneath the surface, and how to move forward with a renewed sense of identity post brain injury - both for survivors and their loved ones.It's okay to feel lost and to take time to rediscover yourself.  Embracing the messiness of life is part of the human experience. Finding identity post-injury is a journey that requires intentionality, and it’s a process that you can work a little towards each day.*** FREE Identity Resources available for Instant Download:Family Identity after Injury: When One of Us is Injured, All of Us are ChangedJournaling Prompts for Survivors: Exploring Identity after Brain InjuryCLICK HERE: https://hopesurvives.org/resource-hub-------CONNECTConnect with Hope Survives: @hopesurvives | ⁠hopesurvives.org ⁠Reach out to us anytime: [email protected] + connect with our global online community & zoom groups: ⁠hopesurvives.org/community⁠Hosted by Cristabelle Braden: @cristabellebraden |⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cristabellebraden.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Bethany - neurological occupational therapist and certified life coach - and check out her podcast:  @the_concussion_coach |  theconcussioncoach.com-------Thank you to The Functional Neurology Center for sponsoring this podcast - The FNC’s personalized neuro-recovery programs offer hope for those suffering from Brain Injuries, Dysautonomia, Vestibular, Chronic Pain, Stroke, Movement Dysfunction, Developmental Disorders, PPPD, FND and Complex Post Concussion. Learn more: ⁠https://www.thefnc.com⁠ -------0:00 Intro2:20 Welcome with Cristabelle9:30 Introducing Bethany Lewis14:15 Why talk about Identity and Brain Injury?17:30 Describing Identity Shifts26:30 When You Don’t Feel Like “You”30:45 Help for Family Members39:50 Feeling Defined by Injury42:40 The Power of Language and Self-Perception51:30 Tools for Reconnecting with Identity57:15 Tools for Loved Ones to Help Survivors60:00 Words of Hope-------Listen to the intro song "Hope Survives" by Cristabelle Braden on all music streaming platforms!This podcast is for education and informational purposes only, and not intended for medical advice. If you need specific medical advice, please consult your physician. More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopesurvives.org/podcast⁠

Navigating life after brain injury often leaves survivors and families facing a sense of loss that lacks clear answers or closure - with emotions that are overwhelming and hard to describe. Today, we’re discussing some tools to help process these big emotions - there is hope!In this episode, Cristabelle welcomes Dr. Daniel Ignacio, a clinical neuropsychologist and TBI survivor himself, to explore the concept of ambiguous loss and the unique grief that follows brain injury. We discuss how these emotional challenges can deeply affect identity, relationships, and the journey to healing. Our conversation also dives into the impact of stress on the nervous system and offers insights for coping and finding hope. Dr. Ignacio brings both professional expertise and personal experience, making this discussion especially inspiring, relatable and helpful for anyone navigating life after brain injury. Whether you're navigating big changes in your identity or processing your emotions, we know it takes courage to listen and explore this. So if you're processing emotions like grief or anger, or you're still trying to make sense of what healing looks like, we want you to know that we're here for you - you do not have to process this alone. Reach out to us anytime: [email protected] + connect with our global online community & zoom groups: ⁠hopesurvives.org/community⁠-------CONNECTConnect with Hope Survives: @hopesurvives | ⁠hopesurvives.org ⁠Hosted by Cristabelle Braden: @cristabellebraden |⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cristabellebraden.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Dr. Daniel Ignacio: @tbioc - St Jude Brain Injury Network: https://www.sjbin.org/ -------Thank you to The Functional Neurology Center for sponsoring this podcast - The FNC’s personalized neuro-recovery programs offer hope for those suffering from Brain Injuries, Dysautonomia, Vestibular, Chronic Pain, Stroke, Movement Dysfunction, Developmental Disorders, PPPD, FND and Complex Post Concussion. Learn more: ⁠https://www.thefnc.com⁠ -------0:00 Intro2:40 Welcome with Cristabelle7:15 Introducing Dr. Daniel Ignacio14:30 Dr. Ignacio’s Personal TBI Journey19:15 Neuropsychologist Explaining Ambiguous Loss28:45 Identifying Persisting Symptoms Affect on Emotions31:30 Navigating Tension of Hope and Grief36:45 Impact of Nervous System Dysregulation + Chronic Stress44:00 Tools for Processing Emotions + Healing49:45 Advice for Survivors & Families55:20 Words of Hope-------Listen to the intro song "Hope Survives" by Cristabelle Braden on all music streaming platforms!This podcast is for education and informational purposes only, and not intended for medical advice. If you need specific medical advice, please consult your physician. More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopesurvives.org/podcast⁠

A brain injury can bring unexpected changes in identity, abilities, and relationships… and when things feel different, grief is a natural response. Today, we are exploring the concept of  “ambiguous loss” - a type of loss that remains unclear, unresolved, or without closure - with our first Brain Injury Community Panel.Today’s panel features 3 brain injury survivors, each with their own unique journey: Helena Jacobson, Stefanie Beeney, and Scott Tribble. Our conversation will help you to learn more about the concept of ambiguous loss, the impact on identity and social relationships for survivors, and tools to help navigate grief and move toward healing.You do not have to process this alone: if you can relate to any of this, we are here for you. We invite you to join our online support groups, and feel free to reach out any time at [email protected]. We also have some grief processing resources available for both survivors & family members at our resource hub: hopesurvives.org/resource-------CONNECTConnect with Hope Survives: @hopesurvives | hopesurvives.org Join the online community & zoom groups: hopesurvives.org/communityHosted by Cristabelle Braden: @cristabellebraden | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cristabellebraden.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Helena on IG: @healingwithhelzConnect with Stefanie on IG: @evolving.stefLearn more about volunteering, sharing your story, or becoming a Hope Ambassador: https://www.hopesurvives.org/getinvolved -------Thank you to The Functional Neurology Center for sponsoring this podcast - The FNC’s personalized neuro-recovery programs offer hope for those suffering from Brain Injuries, Dysautonomia, Vestibular, Chronic Pain, Stroke, Movement Dysfunction, Developmental Disorders, PPPD, FND and Complex Post Concussion. Learn more: https://www.thefnc.com -------0:00 Intro2:30 Welcome with Cristabelle6:45 Introducing Panelists - Survivor Stories10:25 Ambiguous Loss after Brain Injury16:00 Internal Loss of Self and Identity23:30 External Loss of Life and Relationships30:00 Navigating Grief & Loss37:40 Strategies for Processing Grief48:45 Maintaining Hope and Motivation58:45 Advice through Ambiguous Loss-------Listen to the intro song "Hope Survives" by Cristabelle Braden on all music streaming platforms!This podcast is for education and informational purposes only, and not intended for medical advice. If you need specific medical advice, please consult your physician. More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopesurvives.org/podcast

Healing is a journey, and we’re here for the long haul. As Brain Injury Awareness Month is drawing to a close, this remains true: brain injury doesn’t just impact survivors and families for a month—it’s every day, all year long.In this episode, Cristabelle Braden sits down with her mother and Hope Survives board member, Cyndie Braden, to share personal experiences through more than a decade of navigating Cristabelle’s brain injuries, along with insights into the impact of brain injuries on families and the need for better support systems. This is an encouraging conversation for anyone on the journey of healing, or who would like to learn more about brain injury. We'll also explore the profound impact of support groups on individuals dealing with brain injuries, the importance of recognizing changed family dynamics, and ongoing efforts to raise awareness and build a brighter future for survivors.CONNECTConnect with Hope Survives: @hopesurvives | hopesurvives.org Join the online community & zoom groups: hopesurvives.org/communityHosted by Cristabelle Braden: @cristabellebraden | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cristabellebraden.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thank you to The Functional Neurology Center for sponsoring this podcast - The FNC’s personalized neuro-recovery programs offer hope for those suffering from Brain Injuries, Dysautonomia, Vestibular, Chronic Pain, Stroke, Movement Dysfunction, Developmental Disorders, PPPD, FND and Complex Post Concussion. Learn more: thefnc.com0:00 Intro3:35 Welcome with Cristabelle8:48 Introducing Cyndie12:20 Early Symptoms and Recovery Challenges21:00 The Impact of Support Groups29:51 Building Hope After Head Injury32:40 Changes in Family Dynamics Post-Injury34:30 The Future of Hope Survives40:55 Words of HopeListen to the intro song "Hope Survives" by Cristabelle Braden on all music streaming platforms!This podcast is for education and informational purposes only, and not intended for medical advice. If you need specific medical advice, please consult your physician. More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopesurvives.org/podcast

Have you ever felt “stuck” in brain injury rehabilitation, unsure where to go next? Finding the right care and tools for brain injury recovery can be confusing and frustrating, leaving many feeling lost and unsure where to turn. But you're not alone, and there is hope for continued healing.In this episode, Cristabelle sits down with Dr. Jeremy Schmoe, founder and director of The Functional Neurology Center, to explore the power of integrative care in achieving lasting results for brain injury recovery. Dr. Schmoe shares his expertise on the importance of a holistic approach that combines functional neurology, metabolic health, and structural care. They discuss the critical need to understand root causes beyond the initial injury, the significance of proper sequencing in therapeutic interventions, basic metabolic tests that can uncover ways to help move forward, and practical tools that individuals can implement at home. This conversation offers invaluable insights into the brain's adaptability and the potential for recovery, providing hope and actionable strategies for those affected by brain injuries.Whether you're a survivor, caregiver, or healthcare professional, this conversation will help to illuminate the path towards more effective and comprehensive brain injury care. Join us as we uncover the tools for healing that can lead to lasting results and improved quality of life for brain injury survivors.CONNECTConnect with Dr. Jeremy Schmoe at thefnc.comConnect with Hope Survives & our global online community, programs, workshops, and zoom groups: @hopesurvives | hopesurvives.org Hosted by Cristabelle Braden: @cristabellebraden | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cristabellebraden.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thank you to The Functional Neurology Center for sponsoring this podcast - The FNC’s personalized neuro-recovery programs offer hope for those suffering from Brain Injuries, Dysautonomia, Vestibular, Chronic Pain, Stroke, Movement Dysfunction, Developmental Disorders, PPPD, FND and Complex Post Concussion. Learn more: thefnc.comPrevious Episodes with Dr. Schmoe (worth going back and listening to!):73. Hope in Neuroplasticity + New Research and Technologies in Rehabilitation64. How to Improve Symptoms on Hard Days23. Brain Health - Strategies to Optimize your Brain for Healing12. Dysautonomia - How Autonomic Nervous System is Affected by Brain Injury & Concussions11. The Vestibular System and Brain Injury2. Common Challenges, Strategies, + The Science Behind Why Symptoms Happen0:00 Intro2:34 Welcome with Cristabelle7:20 Intro to Dr. Schmoe and Tools for Healing12:50 The Role of Comprehensive Care in Brain Recovery17:15 The Importance of the Right Order of Therapies22:30 Identifying Root Causes Underneath Brain Injury27:00 Practical Tools for Healing32:30 Finding the Reason Behind Symptoms34:30 The Need for Different Therapeutic Approaches38:10 Words of HopeListen to the intro song "Hope Survives" by Cristabelle Braden on all music streaming platforms!This podcast is for education and informational purposes only, and not intended for medical advice. If you need specific medical advice, please consult your physician. More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopesurvives.org/podcast