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?
In this week’s episode of The Concussion Coach Podcast, guest Andy Ellison shares many insights and tools that are inspiring and very helpful. One of the points he made that particularly stood out to me was the idea of separating out frustration with the situation… Read More »Separating Out Frustration
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
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
I’m not gonna lie, seeing the first hints of color changes in leaves brings so much joy to my heart! I *love* Autumn. One of the happy associations I have with Fall and the crispness in the air is school starting again. New beginnings, new… Read More »Back To School Tips
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
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
“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
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
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
Grief is a topic that can be hard to discuss and hard to understand. It is so personal, and yet almost everyone will experience some degree of grief in their lifetime. Those suffering from concussions and post concussion symptoms are no exception. The losses they… Read More »Grief
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