86. Journey of Self-Advocacy and Returning to School after Brain Injury (with Calista Susa)

Navigating the holiday season after brain injury can be really challenging. In this episode, Cristabelle encourages us to give ourselves grace and acknowledge the hard - grief and joy can coexist. It's okay not to be okay. She also shares some practical tips to help with overstimulation, and encouragement to practice gratitude. There is always hope and there is light in the darkness. No matter where you are at on your journey, praying you are filled with the hope of Emmanuel this Christmas! Reach out through our new email: [email protected] We are launching a new nonprofit - Hope Survives! 🩵Ways to help & get involved: 1. Share your testimonial (how have this podcast and/or the zoom support groups helped you?) + let us know if you’d like to be involved: ⁠⁠https://forms.gle/xm7wyuAN4V38xu4j8⁠⁠  2. Share our startup holiday fundraiser (through Dec.31, 2024): ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/RESTART4Hope⁠⁠ Thank you for being part of our journey. We are so excited for the new programs to launch in 2025, to be able to share even more hope for brain injury survivors and families! ---- 0:00 Welcome 1:50 The Mixed Emotions - Grief and Joy 8:30 Practical Tips for Overstimulation 13:00 Focusing on What Matters + Gratitude --- CONNECT Join the online community & monthly zoom support group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com/community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted by Cristabelle Braden: @cristabellebraden | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cristabellebraden.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hope After Head Injury: @hopeafterheadinjury | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Brain Injury Bible Study: @braininjurybiblestudy | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com/brain-injury-bible-study⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopesurvivespodcast.com

The entire family goes on the brain injury journey - and it can be challenging to find a rhythm in the day-to-day life while living with symptoms. Let’s talk about it! In this episode, Cristabelle interviews Allison Moir-Smith, who shares her journey through multiple concussions and the profound impact it has had on her family. She is the facilitator of the Concussed Moms Support Group and teaches brain-injury-friendly painting classes. She also shares practical coping strategies for managing daily life and reducing cognitive load while having to keep going through day-to-day activities (for example - laundry, meals, grocery store runs, and more!) Allison also shares how art and creativity has made a big difference in her recovery. This conversation highlights the emotional challenges faced by concussed individuals and their families, while also offering hope and encouragement for those on a similar journey. Register for Allison’s Concussed Moms Support Group here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_32eeXXE8SASaB_SUPW3puQ#/registration We are launching a new nonprofit - Hope Survives! 🩵Ways to help & get involved: 1. Share your testimonial (how have this podcast and/or the zoom support groups helped you?) + let us know if you’d like to be involved: ⁠https://forms.gle/xm7wyuAN4V38xu4j8⁠  2. Share our startup holiday fundraiser (through Dec.31, 2024): ⁠https://bit.ly/RESTART4Hope⁠ Thank you for being part of our journey. We are so excited for the new programs to launch in 2025, to be able to share even more hope for brain injury survivors and families! --- CONNECT Join the online community & monthly zoom support group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com/community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted by Cristabelle Braden: @cristabellebraden | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cristabellebraden.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hope After Head Injury: @hopeafterheadinjury | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Brain Injury Bible Study: @braininjurybiblestudy | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com/brain-injury-bible-study⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to the intro song "Hope Survives" by Cristabelle Braden on all music streaming platforms! 00:00 Welcome 02:00 Intro with Cristabelle 08:20 Allison's Journey Through Concussions 18:59 Importance of Support Groups and Community 25:32 Practical Tips for Managing Daily Life 33:05 Dealing with Memory Loss 38:37 The Healing Power of Art 45:44 Family Dynamics and Humor in Healing 48:00 Encouragement for Parents with Brain Injury 50:40 Words of Hope 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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopesurvivespodcast.com

Each one us has our own unique path through brain injury recovery - let’s talk about finding yours and never giving up!  (Plus - a big announcement!) In this episode, Cristabelle interviews Patti Shutt, a NeuroCognitive Program Instructor at Success Rehabilitation, Inc., who shares from her 12 years of experience working with brain injury survivors. Patti brings uplifting energy, emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance, kindness, and the necessity of recognizing one's own progress, no matter how small. Patti shares inspiring stories of individuals who have overcome significant challenges, highlighting the importance of support, patience, and the ability to adapt. She concludes with a message of hope, encouraging listeners to keep pushing forward and to remember that they are not alone in their struggles. -- Learn more about Success Rehab: ⁠https://www.successrehab.com/⁠ Cristabelle also announces our new nonprofit - Hope Survives! 🩵Ways to help & get involved: 1. Share your testimonial (how have this podcast and/or the zoom support groups helped you?) + let us know if you’d like to be involved: https://forms.gle/xm7wyuAN4V38xu4j8  2. Share our startup holiday fundraiser (through Dec.31, 2024): https://bit.ly/RESTART4Hope Thank you for being part of our journey. We are so excited for the new programs to launch in 2025, to be able to share even more hope for brain injury survivors and families! --- CONNECT Join the online community & monthly zoom support group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com/community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted by Cristabelle Braden: @cristabellebraden | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cristabellebraden.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hope After Head Injury: @hopeafterheadinjury | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Brain Injury Bible Study: @braininjurybiblestudy | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com/brain-injury-bible-study⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to the intro song "Hope Survives" by Cristabelle Braden on all music streaming platforms! 0:00 Welcome 2:20 Intro with Cristabelle 6:00 New Nonprofit Announcement 12:15 Introducing Patti & Success Rehabilitation 21:35 Common Threads in Brain Injury 28:00 Small Steps Forward, Acceptance, & Self-Kindness 36:00 Stories of Perseverance 43:30 Finding Strength in Setbacks 51:45 Lessons Learned from Working with Brain Injury 55:40 Words of Hope 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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopesurvivespodcast.com

Living with chronic symptoms can be overwhelming - but it can also connect you to a deeper sense of empowerment and resilience than you ever knew you had. In this episode, Cristabelle interviews Nia Renee, MBA, a 6x brain surgery survivor, model, motivational speaker, and the founder of "How To Love A Battered Woman," a coaching business dedicated to helping survivors of narcissistic abuse reclaim their lives. Nia Renee shares her journey of diagnosis with Chiari Malformation leading to multiple brain surgeries, and the challenges she has faced in navigating the medical system. The conversation delves into the impact of brain injuries on identity, the grieving process for the self that once was, chronic invisible disability, and the importance of advocacy and support in the healing journey. Nia Renee emphasizes that survivors are not burdens and deserve love and happiness, encouraging listeners to continue pushing forward and seek support in their own journeys. Connect with Nia Renee: www.howtoloveabatteredwoman.com | @howtoloveabatteredwoman CONNECT Join the online community & monthly zoom support group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com/community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted by Cristabelle Braden: @cristabellebraden | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cristabellebraden.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hope After Head Injury: @hopeafterheadinjury | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Brain Injury Bible Study: @braininjurybiblestudy | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com/brain-injury-bible-study⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to the intro song "Hope Survives" by Cristabelle Braden on all music streaming platforms! 00:00 Intro with Cristabelle 04:04 Introducing Nia Renee's Journey 07:00 Navigating the Medical Maze + Finding Answers 14:46 The Impact of Brain Surgery on Identity 22:57 Grieving the Old Self- A Continuous Process 33:48 Advocacy and Moving Forward 38:25 Words of Hope 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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopesurvivespodcast.com

Today is the 17th anniversary of my first traumatic brain injury, which began the journey... and it has been a long one of re-injuries, symptoms, setbacks, and struggles. Today, I'm sharing some of my own story and hope to encourage you to keep moving forward in your own journey. Brain injury anniversaries can be hard and bring mixed emotions. Some years I have found myself really sad, some years grateful, but most of the time it's a mix of both. In this episode, I simply share some reflections from my heart. Takeaways include: It's okay to feel sad on your brain injury anniversary - plan to give yourself grace and space for that day. Allow yourself to feel, grieve, and acknowledge the hard parts. Reflect on how far you have come since your injury. Consider what blessings may have come since your injury that you didn't expect. Be open to unexpected opportunities. Healing is a long journey that requires patience and resilience. Faith can be a powerful anchor during difficult times. Sharing your story can help others feel less isolated. It's never too late to seek new treatments and therapies. CONNECT Join the online community & monthly zoom support group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com/community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted by Cristabelle Braden: @cristabellebraden | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cristabellebraden.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hope After Head Injury: @hopeafterheadinjury | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Brain Injury Bible Study: @braininjurybiblestudy | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com/brain-injury-bible-study⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com/hopesurvives⁠

Living with brain injury is an emotional journey for the entire family. There is a grieving process that we go through, and it’s important this side is acknowledged and not ignored. Let’s dive deeper… Today, Cristabelle Braden engages in a heartfelt conversation with Kelly Lang, a brain injury survivor and caregiver to her daughter who sustained a traumatic brain injury in 2001. She is a bestselling co-author of “The Miracle Child:  Traumatic Brain Injury and Me,” co-leads the Brain Injury Association of America’s Advisory Council and serves on the Virginia Brain Injury Advisory Council, along with being a keynote speaker and many other advocacy and research projects for TBI. In this episode, she shares her story, especially as related to the grief process. We also talk about the invisibility of brain injuries and the misconceptions surrounding them, with encouragement and hope for survivors and families going through their own journeys. 00:00 Intro with Cristabelle 04:56 Kelly Lang's Story 10:03 Navigating Recovery as a Caregiver 15:03 Importance of Grief Processing 20:06 Journey of Healing and Growth 32:25 The Invisibility of Brain Injuries 39:50 Balancing Advocacy and Personal Recovery 45:08 Words of Hope Connect with Kelly: https://substack.com/@kellylang1515 | https://www.themiraclechild.org/ CONNECT Join the online community & monthly zoom support group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com/community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted by Cristabelle Braden: @cristabellebraden | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cristabellebraden.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hope After Head Injury: @hopeafterheadinjury | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Brain Injury Bible Study: @braininjurybiblestudy | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com/brain-injury-bible-study⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com/hopesurvives⁠

After a brain injury, survivors often feel overwhelmed and on edge - one of the reasons for this could be nervous system dysregulation. Today, we are going to talk about nervous system safety and how to incorporate this into our recovery. In this episode, Cristabelle Braden interviews occupational therapist Shelley Latendresse about the importance of understanding nervous system safety. Shelley shares her personal journey with brain injuries and how it shaped her approach to therapy. They discuss the complexities of the autonomic nervous system, the misdiagnosis of symptoms, and practical steps for creating safety in one's environment and body. It’s important to understand that feeling unsafe can hinder rehabilitation, but self-awareness and self-compassion can go a long way. The journey isn’t always linear, but you are not alone, and there are simple steps you can take today towards nervous system safety. Connect with Shelley: otshelley.com IG: @ot_shelley 00:00 Introduction with Cristabelle 04:57 Introducing Shelley and OT 11:31 Exploring the Autonomic Nervous System 19:02 Identifying Symptoms of  Dysregulation 31:10 Creating Safety in the Nervous System 39:30 Holistic Approaches to Recovery 48:22 Words of Hope CONNECT Join the online community & monthly zoom support group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com/community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted by Cristabelle Braden: @cristabellebraden | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cristabellebraden.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hope After Head Injury: @hopeafterheadinjury | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Brain Injury Bible Study: @braininjurybiblestudy | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com/brain-injury-bible-study⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com/hopesurvives⁠

Brain injury is invisible: on the outside you can't see how lost a survivor can actually feel. Today’s episode is a survivor’s story of going from feeling lost to being found through finding hope and support. Cristabelle speaks with Amanda Allemang, a 16 year survivor of TBI, about the long journey that brain injury can be. We talk about how hard it can be to find resources at first, dealing with symptoms, and the feelings of isolation and frustration. Amanda shares her personal story of recovery, the struggles she faced, and how she eventually found hope and community through the Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania. She shares her experiences with eventually finding the right care team, starting a support group called “Lost and Found”, and the challenges of parenting while managing her symptoms. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding, support, and the journey of healing after a brain injury. 00:00 Introduction with Cristabelle 10:16 Amanda's Journey Through Brain Injury 19:58 Finding Support and Resources 29:57 Navigating Life After Brain Injury 34:14 Coping with Symptoms and Daily Life 42:36 Navigating Relationships and Parenthood 48:56 Words of Hope and Encouragement CONNECT Join the online community & monthly zoom support group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com/community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted by Cristabelle Braden: @cristabellebraden | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cristabellebraden.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hope After Head Injury: @hopeafterheadinjury | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Brain Injury Bible Study: @braininjurybiblestudy | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com/brain-injury-bible-study⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com/hopesurvives⁠

You are NOT your brain injury! Brain injuries can be considered a hidden injury, but what happens when someone doesn’t even realize they have one? It would be so overwhelming to have so many symptoms and not know where they are coming from. This is often the case for members of the military that are exposed to occupational low-level blast overpressure from firing heavy weapons like mortars and artillery, which has now been shown to cause brain trauma, but has not yet been widely understood. In this episode, Cristabelle interviews Todd Strader about his personal journey as a veteran and advocate for awareness of brain injuries caused by low-level blast overpressure. Many veterans face challenges in obtaining recognition and treatment for these injuries, and Todd shares about his support community called “Overpressured” which has helped many  find support. We also discuss the importance of understanding the connection between TBI and mental health issues, including PTSD and suicide, and how recognizing the brain injury brings hope. Todd shares his personal experiences with symptoms, and how it is important to be real with the struggles we face. 00:00 Intro with Cristabelle 06:55 Todd Strader's Journey and Advocacy with Blast Overpressure 16:00 TBI, Mental Health, and PTSD 27:45 Symptoms and Challenges of Living with TBI 39:00 Future Directions & Hope in Research and Treatment for Veterans 43:00 Words of Hope: From Shame to Acceptance - You are Not Your Injury Connect with Todd and Learn More: https://overpressured.com/ CONNECT Join the online community & monthly zoom support group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com/community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted by Cristabelle Braden: @cristabellebraden | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cristabellebraden.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hope After Head Injury: @hopeafterheadinjury | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Brain Injury Bible Study: @braininjurybiblestudy | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com/brain-injury-bible-study⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com/hopesurvives⁠

How do we stay rooted after brain injury, when life feels so chaotic? Let’s talk about it! Today, Cristabelle interviews Cazoshay Marie, a TBI survivor and advocate with roles as a member of the Brain Injury Association of America’s Advisory Council and as a Traumatic Brain Injury Ambassador for the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center. In this conversation, we explore themes of resilience, advocacy, and the importance of support systems, particularly for parents navigating the challenges of brain injury. We talk through the non-linear nature of recovery, the significance of finding personal roots, and the necessity of self-compassion in the healing journey. 0:00 Intro with Cristabelle 10:30 Introducing Cazoshay 13:00 Invisible Injury 17:55 Non-Linear Path of Recovery 24:15 Journey of Acceptance 26:25 Resilient Roots Support Group 30:50 Finding Roots & Staying Grounded 35:50 Words of Hope Connect with Cazoshay: IG- cazoshay_marie https://www.didwithcazoshay.com/ CONNECT Join the online community & monthly zoom support group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com/community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted by Cristabelle Braden: @cristabellebraden | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cristabellebraden.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hope After Head Injury: @hopeafterheadinjury | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Brain Injury Bible Study: @braininjurybiblestudy | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com/brain-injury-bible-study⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com/hopesurvives⁠