What we think about affects how we feel and what we do, and really just has a trickle-down effect on our entire day. And the things we pay attention to are the things we’re going to think about. And guess who has control over… Read More »What are you filling your mind with?
We hear frequently (and I say it to my clients all the time) to “give yourself grace,” but what does that even mean? I actually really liked the definition AI gave me: Giving grace means showing someone kindness, compassion, patience, and understanding, especially when they make… Read More »How to Give Yourself Grace
My husband may find it ironic that I feel like I have anything to offer when it comes to helping people make it to their appointments on time, since punctuality has never been my strong suit… so please know that I’m also a work in… Read More »How to Not Miss Appointments
Everyone wants to know how long it’ll take to recover from their concussion. Did you know you can just decide? Literally no one actually knows the answer, so you can choose to believe whatever you want. Your brain might want to offer the thought that… Read More »Just Decide
Did you know that the breath is the only autonomic system we have intentional access to? We can’t control how fast our food digests or how well our kidneys do their job by just thinking about them, but we CAN control how fast and how… Read More »Breathe. Just breathe.
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
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
“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 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
You may have heard me mention before that it’s important to prioritize your health, and that taking breaks when needed is not only ok, but actually key and vital to recovery and continued progress. Well, it turns out that in the past few weeks, I… Read More »Taking My Own Advice
The other day my son wanted to do something, and I asked him if he’d gotten his chores and homework done yet. He started complaining that we have the rule in our house that chores and homework have to be done before other things, and… Read More »You Don’t Have To Like It… But It’s A Lot More Fun If You Do…
The following are 5 fundamental keys to mental, physical, and nervous system health: 1 – Sleep 2 – Sunlight 3 – Movement 4 – Nutrition/Hydration 5 – Relationships Sleep: Try to get 7–9 hours, have consistency in the timing of getting to bed and waking… Read More »5 Core Pillars of Health
When my son was about 1½ or so, he was playing at home and had a small toy in each hand. I had a toy in my hand that he wanted. I offered it to him and it was clear that he wanted it very… Read More »You Have To Let Go To Be Open
Once upon a time, something happened. That thing that happened was just an event in the world — not particularly good or bad. But then someone became aware of its having happened, and that person had an opinion about it. They decided it was… Read More »Stories vs Facts