Growth Happens in the Dirt | The Brain Health Podcast

This episode digs into the very first stage of the rehabilitation process and what it can feel like for someone going through concussion. The tools cover trusting the journey even when you don’t see results, various exercises, and the need to understand that the healing is like training a muscle in the gym – some days after rehab things will hurt.

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In this episode, I have my very first rehabilitation appointment. With a brain injury, small and often is the biggest healing tool, and even feeling understood. The tools covered are 'how to plan and pace' and 'how to create a coat hanger habit'.

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Growth Happens in the Dirt - chapter four part two - setting my hair on fire and other dumb stuff.

This episode shows the impact of brain injury on our memory, and how leaving the room, or thinking something is a 'good idea' can turn out badly. The tool teaches you how to deal with the brain when it is like this.

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Growth Happens in the Dirt - chapter four - part one. Suicidal ideation is commonplace in TBI. This chapter walks you through my experience and also tools to help you and your loved ones.
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If you're on a mental health journey, you're not alone! And you can change your brain. Yuri and I talk about anxiety and depression, PTSD, suicidal ideation and the Dr Amen protocols and the importance of knowing that your brain can heal.

In this episode, I’m told to stop caffeine and drinking andmy world slows to a grinding halt.  The tools talk about how to engage your loved ones in your care, and introduce theidea of structuring a brain break to cope with your symptoms.

Growth Happens in the dirt is a story of Katie's brain injury and healing. Designed for survivors and families. Now available on Amazon globally. Katie Jolly liveswith her husband and two children in New Zealand. Katie is a natural health practitioner, author, brain health educator, public speaker, and an advocate for mental (brain) health.  She is a licensed Elite Brain Health Trainer through the Amen University and passionate about helping others navigate brain health. She believes that, just like nature, healing takes time and patience, but growth always happens—even in the dirt.

You can connect with Katie here: ⁠www.katiejollynd.com⁠

When you are first diagnosed with a brain injury (or even if you had one a while ago and you are not healing), these tools can help you to see what you need to be aware of for yourself, and also for family members supporting you.Growth Happens in the dirt is a story of Katie's brain injury and healing. Designed for survivors and families. Now available on Amazon globally.

Katie Jolly lives with her husband and two children in New Zealand. Katie is a natural health practitioner, author, brain health educator, public speaker, and an advocate for mental (brain) health. She is a licensed Elite Brain Health Trainer through the Amen University and passionate about helping others navigate brain health. She believes that, just like nature, healing takes time and patience, but growth always happens—even in the dirt. You can connect with Katie here: ⁠www.katiejollynd.com⁠

In this episode, this is the very first time I was diagnosed with a 'mild' TBI.

Growth Happens in the dirt is a story of Katie's brain injury and healing. Designed for survivors and families. Now available on Amazon globally. Katie Jolly liveswith her husband and two children in New Zealand. Katie is a natural health practitioner, author, brain health educator, public speaker, and an advocate for mental (brain) health.  She is a licensed Elite Brain Health Trainer through the Amen University and passionate about helping others navigate brain health. She believes that, just like nature,healing takes time and patience, but growth always happens—even in the dirt.

You canconnect with Katie here: ⁠www.katiejollynd.com⁠

If you want some light in your life and you are interested in brain health - this new show is for you! Yuri and I are Elite Brain Health Trainers through Dr Amen University, but also have lived experience of NOT having a healthy brain. We have learnt what helps and have healed, so this may help you. Post comments if you would like anything covered! We look forward to helping you!

Connect with Yuri here: https://yurihuntington.com/

Connect with Katie here: www.katiejollynd.com

This last part of chapter two describes the moment where I snapped and finally started on the pathway to getting help.

Growth Happens in the dirt is a story of Katie's brain injury and healing. Designed for survivors and families. Now available on Amazon globally. Katie Jolly liveswith her husband and two children in New Zealand. Katie is a natural health practitioner, author, brain health educator, public speaker, and an advocate for mental (brain) health.  She is a licensed Elite Brain Health Trainer through the Amen University and passionate about helping others navigate brain health. She believes that, just like nature, healing takes time and patience, but growth always happens—even in the dirt.

You can connect with Katie here: ⁠www.katiejollynd.com⁠