Insight Out with Richard and Allan

Boosting Self-Esteem Through Physical Recovery After Brain Injury


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Physical recovery plays a vital role in boosting self-esteem and confidence after a brain injury. Being able to see and track physical improvements can provide tangible evidence of progress, making it easier to stay motivated.

In this podcast episode, Allan shares his personal experience of physical recovery and emphasizes the importance of setting small goals to achieve gradual improvements. He discusses the challenges of uncertainty and doubts during the early stages of rehabilitation and highlights the need to keep pushing oneself to strive for progress. Alan also delves into the impact of a stroke as an additional obstacle in his physical recovery and how he managed to regain connection and functionality through exercise. His journey exemplifies the resilience and determination required to overcome challenges and find new ways to navigate post-brain injury life.

Recovery milestones don't happen overnight.

"...everything was taken away from me in the blink of an eye..."

"...you've got to learn around your own mistakes..."

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Insight Out with Richard and AllanBy Psychology Chartered