After a brain injury, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, unsure how to truly care for your brain in the day-to-day. What habits actually help? What mindsets make a difference? And how do you know when something just isn’t working?
Join our host, Cristabelle Braden, as she introduces 3 panelists: Stefanie Beeney, Charlotte Endorf, and Farook Outhmani. Each of our panelists has lived experience with brain injury, and shares openly about their personal journeys: what has helped them, what hasn’t, and what they’ve learned along the way. You’ll hear honest insights about shifting mindsets, learning to rest, building healthy habits, and the importance of listening to your body. Through stories of trial and error, the panelists highlight the value of self-advocacy and support systems, while offering practical ideas and gentle encouragement for others navigating recovery.
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*PODCAST SPOTLIGHT: with Dr. Jeremy Schmoe
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
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0:00 Intro
2:30 Welcome with Cristabelle
5:00 Brain Health Small Steps with Dr. Jeremy Schmoe
11:18 Introducing Panelists
15:40 Process of Learning to Care for Brain after TBI
20:55 Adjusting Pre-Injury to Post-Injury Habits
26:40 Practical Things that Have Helped
35:25 Things that Did NOT Work - and How to Pivot
47:10 Advice on Staying Consistent
52:25 Words of Hope
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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