I recently had the privilege of interviewing a vibrant young woman named Sarah Weubbolt on The Concussion Coach Podcast. She has experienced three concussions starting at age 12. One point that she made that really stood out to me and that I believe is a… Read More »A Teen’s Perspective on Concussion & Recovery
Did you know that electroacupuncture could be a game-changer for brain healing—especially after concussions, anxiety, or PTSD? In a recent episode of the Concussion Coach Podcast, Jack Fonderwhite, creator of PeakMIND electroacupuncture, shared how this innovative approach stimulates the brain to repair itself. His method has… Read More »Can Electroacupuncture Help Heal Your Brain?
We all know that relationships can be a bit tricky sometimes after brain injury. Most of the time the relationships that are mentioned are those with spouses or children, but friendships are an important part of people’s lives that are also impacted by the changes… Read More »Navigating Friendships Post Concussion
In the latest episode of the Concussion Coach Podcast, I sat down with Patti Andrich, OTR/L, COVT, a leading expert in reflex integration and neuro-optometric rehabilitation. If you or a loved one are navigating brain injury recovery, this conversation is a must-listen—it could change the way you approach… Read More »Unlocking Brain Injury Recovery: The Power of Primitive Reflexes
Hi Friends! Guess what! This week I posted my 100th podcast episode!!! 🙂 It feels like kind of a big deal, and I’m so grateful that it just so happened to be an episode with a long-time friend of mine — that feels appropriate somehow. In this… Read More »Peeling Back the Layers of Concussion Recovery
Life gets busy, and it’s easy to lose sight of what’s most important—especially when you’re navigating concussion recovery or supporting someone who is. Inspired by my late grandfather’s wisdom—“Get your priorities straight and apportion your time accordingly”—I recently shared a podcast episode about realigning your time… Read More »Realign Your Life with What Truly Matters
“We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” –Joseph Campbell This quote resonated with me and reminded me of the conversation I had with Fetirke Deskins recently. She also… Read More »Letting Go
“I don’t like what’s going on upstairs” A few months ago, my 4 year old son, Thayne Luke, interrupted my husband, Thayne, working in the basement to tell him “I don’t like what’s going on upstairs.”Thayne went upstairs with Luke to see what was going… Read More »Funny Story
Spring is a time of renewal and new life. For those in the Christian community, this Sunday is Easter Sunday, which gives added reason to pause and consider life and new beginnings. I hope that you are able to take a moment to listen to… Read More »Renewal
One of my favorite concepts to share is “The 50/50.” When it comes to emotions, there are “good” ones (that feel positive) and “bad” ones (that feel negative). We tend to think that if we are feeling negative emotions, that must mean there’s something wrong… Read More »The 50/50
For people living with long-term concussion symptoms, relationships can become challenging. The relationship with a spouse or partner can be particularly delicate to navigate, as issues that existed prior to brain injury tend to be magnified after it, and a marriage or partnership relationship is… Read More »PCS & Partner Relationships
One of the recurring themes that I have come across lately as I’ve done interviews for The Concussion Coach Podcast is that of support groups. People need people! Healing happens in connection. We see things from different perspectives, feel validated, and know we’re not alone… Read More »Support Groups
This is something that Bethany’s grandpa said when he was in his nineties, and has been an inspiration to her and her family ever since. It’s good advice to be thinking about as we start a new year and take time to reflect on what… Read More »Get Your Priorities Straight, & Apportion Your Time Accordingly
One of my favorite games, which I don’t play nearly frequently enough, is the “I’m Grateful Game.” It’s very easy. You can play it by yourself or with others. All you have to do is come up with as many things you’re grateful for as… Read More »The I’m Grateful Game
The vagus nerve is getting a lot of attention these days, and for good reason. It is cranial nerve 10 and is an important part of the parasympathetic nervous system, which controls the “rest and digest” part of our system. The vagus nerve plays an… Read More »What’s the Deal with the Vagus Nerve?
The other day, I was heading to my car as I was leaving a beautiful building. I turned around to admire it and soak in the beauty before hopping into my car. After I started driving away, I looked at the building again through my… Read More »Check Your Lens
Recently, I had a conversation with April Crystal, one of the Cognitive Therapists at CognitiveFX. During this conversation, April shared many helpful tips on how to use life situations as opportunities for improving our cognitive skills. Here are a few of the ideas and principles… Read More »Life as Cognitive Therapy
Ring the bells that still can ring Forget your perfect offering There is a crack in everything That’s how the light gets in –Leonard Cohen (from his song, “Anthem”) Let these words sink in. It’s a beautiful message, and one that we all need… Read More »That’s How the Light Gets In
Summer is upon us (for those of you in the Northern Hemisphere 🙂 This often comes with traveling for reunions or vacations or business trips, etc. Navigating airports and new places can be hard and overstimulating for anyone, but for people dealing with post concussion… Read More »Traveling After A Concussion
Ok, I understand that whether or not taking a hike is actually an option can depend a lot on your symptoms and capacity at the moment, so you don’t have to take the subject of this blog literally, necessarily. But if a hike isn’t an… Read More »Take A Hike