How does neuroplasticity programming work in a physical therapy setting to enable patients to be their best selves? This week we hear from Shannon O’Kelley, president of IRG Physical & Hand Therapy a group with clinics throughout the Northwest. Join us as Shannon talks about how innovation serves individuals and communities and discusses how neuroplasticity creates more opportunities for effective rehabilitation.

Brain Mastery is hosted by CEO of ABI Wellness, Mark Watson. He is an expert on brain injury recovery and has a passion for educating people about the potential to change, adapt, and heal the brain.

Featuring:

Shannon O’Kelley - Twitter

IRG Physical & Hand Therapy - Website , Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn

What recovery options are there for people who have sustained brain injuries and are now living with the long-term symptoms? Joining us this episode are Mia Burgess and Laura Plummer from BrainTrust Canada. Passionate about advocating for and providing services for ABI and concussion survivors, Mia and Laura discuss their person-centered approach to their work in brain injury treatment and prevention. Listen as the two share their thoughts on cognitive rehabilitation and the misunderstandings that surround brain injury care.

Brain Mastery is hosted by CEO of ABI Wellness, Mark Watson. He is an expert on brain injury recovery and has a passion for educating people about the potential to change, adapt and heal the brain.

Featuring:

Mia Burgess

Laura Plummer

BrainTrust Canada - Website, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube

How can you stay motivated to achieve better health and fitness? In this episode, Sharon McDowell-Larsen, exercise physiologist and endurance athlete, discusses the importance of prioritizing your physical health and staying consistent with exercise and nutrition. She shares her insights from helping top executives perform at their best by focusing on the benefits of a healthy body and mind with the Center for Creative Leadership. Sharon also talks about the long-term consequences of the health choices you make now, and how that can affect your cognitive health as you age. Listen now to be inspired by Sharon's approach to a healthy lifestyle for the long-term.

Brain Mastery is hosted by CEO of ABI Wellness, Mark Watson. He is an expert on brain injury recovery and has a passion for educating people about the potential to change, adapt and heal the brain.

Featuring:

Sharon McDowell-Larsen - Website, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn

Mentioned:

The China Study

Jessie is a brain injury survivor, a mediation practitioner and educator, who throughout her journey of rehabilitation, felt compelled to share her struggles and success with others. Understanding that mindfulness is very beneficial to brain injury rehabilitation, Jessie experienced feelings of symptom aggravation and being overwhelmed in her journey. She developed mindfulconcussion.ca to help educate and raise awareness about often-overlooked facets of mindfulness: creating calm clarity. Jessie helps others cultivate calm clarity through learning various concrete skills such as mindfulness in nature, yin yoga, breathing techniques and mindfulness self-compassion.

https://mindfulconcussion.ca/

This week, we are bringing you an episode of the Warrior Mind Coach Podcast:

LEARNING TO CONTROL YOUR EMOTIONS

Some of us have great control over our emotional responses, and some of us struggle. Doing or saying the wrong thing in the midst of an emotional meltdown could have very negative effects. Say something your boss doesn’t like and you could be out of a job.

https://www.warriormindcoach.com/

How can advancement and progression be maximized while treating brain injuries in occupational therapy? In this episode, we hear from Shannon Orr, an occupational therapist and partner at Complex Injury Rehab, about the importance of using a research-based approach in brain injury recovery. Shannon talks about combining neuroplasticity research and therapeutic techniques to challenge clients in an individualized way, engaging them in their recovery so they can see real improvement in their lives, no matter how long they've been living with a brain injury. She also explains her vision for a more accessible and integrated system to help brain injury survivors, so that they no longer have to suffer in silence without knowing where to turn.

Brain Mastery is hosted by CEO of ABI Wellness, Mark Watson. He is an expert on brain injury recovery and is passionate about educating people about the potential to change, adapt, and heal the brain.

Featured:

Shannon Orr - Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Website

Mentioned:

The Ghost in My Brain by Clark Elliot

Norman Doidge

What does the long road of brain injury recovery look like for survivors and their caretakers? In a car accident on the way to work over five years ago, Ryan Jones suffered a brain injury and heart attack. With doctors unsure whether he would survive, Ryan received cutting-edge treatment at Vancouver General Hospital, becoming the first cardiac arrest patient to receive a brain bolt procedure. Months later, he woke up from a coma and began his recovery journey. In this episode, Ryan and his mother, Donna, talk to us about this journey forward. Donna and Ryan explain how Ryan was able to push forward with his brain injury, gain the support he needed and return to work as a firefighter. Listen now to hear the two share an inspiring message about persevering despite uncertainty and bad odds.

Brain Mastery is hosted by CEO of ABI Wellness, Mark Watson. He is an expert on brain injury recovery and is passionate about educating people about the potential to change, adapt, and heal the brain.

Featuring:

Ryan Jones

Donna Jones

Mentioned:

Watson Centre Society for Brain Health

GF Strong Rehabilitation

What cognitive challenges can neuroplasticity help you overcome? In this episode, Sue Hollis, Life Coach and author of Riding Raw, and Jason Cruickshank, Cognitive Coach at ECHOS, share how they've witnessed neuroplasticity change the lives of the people around them. With a background in teaching with Eaton Arrowsmith, Jason talks about his experience helping children and adults with learning disabilities improve their cognition, and how he has continued to help clients at every age optimize their brain at ECHOS. Sue explains how she first recognized the power of neuroplastic change while watching her son go through the Eaton Arrowsmith program, and then turned to ECHOS to fight cognitive decline in herself at age 61.

Brain Mastery is hosted by CEO of ABI Wellness, Mark Watson. He is an expert on brain injury recovery and is passionate about educating people about the potential to change, adapt, and heal the brain.

Featuring:

Jason Cruickshank - Twitter, Website

Sue Hollis - Twitter, Facebook, Website

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Participate in a two week free trial at ECHOS: register here

How can brain injury awareness affect a community? This week, we are joined by the dream team, Lauren Hill and David Minor, from the TBI Washington State Advisory Council. David and Lauren work together to address systemic problems surrounding those living with a TBI and to bring brain injury support and awareness to a wider community. In this episode, we hear from David and Lauren about their efforts to identify and help TBI patients within the prison system. They also talk about the virtual support groups they've built for anyone affected by TBI to attend, including veterans and caregivers.

Brain Mastery is hosted by CEO of ABI Wellness, Mark Watson. He is an expert on brain injury recovery and is passionate about educating people about the potential to change, adapt, and heal the brain.

Featuring:

David Minor

Lauren Miles

Mentioned:

Return to School

Virtual Support Groups

Other TBI resources

After a brain injury, how do you articulate your experience to medical professionals and loved ones so that you get the right care for you? We are joined this episode by Kim Justus, host of Recovery Now on Brain Injury Radio and author of In a Flash: Miracles Here and Beyond. In 1995, Kim had a ruptured brain aneurysm and nearly died. Without support groups or understanding in the field of traditional medicine, Kim felt isolated and unable to communicate. In this episode, she shares how she overcame the negative effects of this experience and became an advocate for brain injury survivors. Kim talks about the importance of peer-to-peer support and what she would like to see change in the traditional medical model for treating brain injuries.

Brain Mastery is hosted by CEO of ABI Wellness, Mark Watson. He is an expert on brain injury recovery and is passionate about educating people about the potential to change, adapt, and heal the brain.

Featuring:

Kim Justus - Facebook, Website