Balanced and Boujee

Ep. 23 - Erica's Healing Journey: One Year After Her Traumatic Brain Injury

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In this episode, Erica updates us on her healing journey after her traumatic brain injury last March. Despite significant progress, Erica and Brooke discuss how external issues within the healthcare system are adding stress and frustration to her recovery.


Episode Highlights:

  • Details on Erica’s progress in her traumatic brain injury (TBI) recovery, including its effects on her emotions and emotional regulation
  • The negative impact of discounting patients' emotions, particularly women, in healthcare settings
  • Why attempting to "fix" someone’s emotions is unhelpful
  • The importance of holding space for others to express emotions during stress or overwhelm to ensure psychological safety, especially in collaborative environments
  • The non-linear nature of healing—whether physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual—and the importance of embracing and using emotions at each stage of recovery to move forward
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    Balanced and BoujeeBy Brooke and Erica