In this episode of 'Growth Happens in the Dirt' I was at the point in my rehabilitation of integrating back into society again by finding work. Oh it did not go well. This episode takes you through the emotional rollercoaster and the revelation that followed... Suddenly with this new vulnerability I felt a revelation about how the elderly feel, how disabled people feel, how the kids felt in the classes that I never struggled in. I understood the impact of not being good enough. Being in that subset of society that didn’t make straight A’s, or have the perfect hair (or brain), and it made me stronger. I didn’t have to be perfect, and I never would be again. The superwoman ideal that I was struggling for before the head knock would never be my reality again. I couldn’t even cope with the supermarket. #mentalhealthmatters #braininjuryawareness #growthhappensinthedirt #amenclinics #amenuniversity

In this episode I talk about how I started to rebuild my family. The tools cover how to protect your mind from negativity, losing and finding friends and being authentically you.

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Katie

Talking concussion and relationships.  When youhave a brain injury, your change in mood can cause massive rifts in how you operate in the world.

Chapter 11 of Growth Happens in the dirt unpacks how I started to heal my marriage andrepair my relationships. 

The tools cover being the hedgehog, knowing your love language and how to be at peace insocial situations when you just don’t want to talk.

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Katie

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I was ready to end my life and my concussion journey had worn me and broken everything apart. I drove to a remote Lake without any cell reception with a massive bag of medication, my goodbye letters and a bottle of whiskey to wash my life away. But then something miraculous happened... I heard the voice of something higher and my life completely changed. If you don't listen to any other episode, please listen to this. When we are at the bottom of our souls, remember to 'look up'.Keep Shining xxKatie

Talking concussion. In this episode of 'Growth Happens in the Dirt' I talk about trying to return to normal life again. The issues with doing 'human' again when your mind goes blank, or trying to navigate the supermarket... and the good old boom/bust - when you do too much and then pay for it for days.

The tools cover how to navigate social events, the supermarket, how to make sure you don't hit boom then bust and managing the moments as you start to reintegrate into daily life.

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Katie

Tools for concussion recovery. In this episode, after finding my purpose for healing, I dive into the proven strategies for nutrition, exercise and the brain. As a naturopath, I knew what good food was, but none of it was every applicable to brain health. This episode covers how food is impacting your mood, causing your gut problems, or increasing your head pressure and fatigue. The way you exercise and the importance of exercise for healing your brain is also covered. This one chapter if you can work on it, will change your life.
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Katie Jolly

Talking tools for concussion and brain injury. In this episode I talk about the importance of your eyes, and the need to have a strong why in order to regain hope. The famous saying 'hope is not a strategy' does not ring true for healing. We need hope to keep going, but first we need to get clear on 'why' we want to get healthy again.Keep ShiningKatiewww.katiejollynd.com

How do you heal from concussion? Listen to my audio book on YouTube to learn how - Growth Happens in the Dirt. This episode contains a pivotal moment for my rehabilitation. Learn about why routines are so important for healing concussion (brain injury), the vagus nerve and how this calms you down, and why your 'why' matters to keep you healing.
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Katie Jolly

Ray Graber thought for most of his life that his problems were 'him'. He lost most of his childhood memories, had multiple accidents, and suffered with PTSD, depression and rage. His journey to healing spanned studying modalities such as personal training, massage and hypnotherapy. But a brain scan with Amen Clinics in 2023 changed his life. He saw it was his brain, not him, and in a month, after having a clear roadmap to healing, he started to see improvements that could only be described as miraculous.A coach for 20 years, and recently graduate of Amen University, Ray is on a mission to empower others and give them agency over their health again.Reach out to Ray here: https://www.raygraber.com/ Keep Shining xKatie Jolly

All about concussion... In this chapter it talks about the importance of planning for yourself and those around you when you are rehabilitating from a brain injury. Because quite often we feel 'out of control', it is important to create routines to help you heal. Keep Shining x Katie

If you or a loved one is going through a concussion journey, reach out to katie: www.katiejollynd.com - she's been there and has the raining to help you on the other side.