Making Headway

By Eryn Martin and Alison HouseHealth & Fitness Mental Health Education Self-Improvement

Making Headway episodes

April 25, 2022S2 E56: A Survivor’s Experience with CBD with Adrian Treadway
At Making Headway Podcast, we love to talk with people about different tools in their recovery toolbox. In today’s episode, we talk with TBI survivor Adrian Treadway. She shares her experience with using CBD as a recovery aide. Adrian has found CBD assists with pain, sleep, focus, and mental clarity. Learn tips from Adrian, the CBD connoisseur, on how she found the best CBD product for her.
Links to any resources mentioned:
Book: Weed Mom by Danielle Simone Brand

Reach out to:
Adrian on IG @howweedsave
Stroke Recovery with Motus Nova: https://motusnova.com/makingheadway/
NeuMind is looking to build a platform to support brain injury survivors and caregivers through rehabilitation. They are looking for survivors and caregivers to give feedback. Help them help others: neumind.co.uk/makingheadway
Eryn on IG @eryn_makingheadwaypodcast
MHP on IG @makingheadwaypodcast
Go to our website www.makingheadwaypodcast.com for full show notes and resources
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Weed Mom by Danielle Simone Brand

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52 min
April 18, 2022S2 E55: Craniosacral Therapy with Amy Mercury
Did you think you had heard of all the different types of therapy by now? We just discovered one more– craniosacral therapy! Craniosacral works with the body’s innate ability to self correct to homeostasis. It is a tool of consciousness helping you connect with your energy and your body’s ability to heal. Amy Mercury’s role as a craniosacral therapist allows her to observe your body's energy state. She helps you gain perspective on how your thoughts and beliefs impact your body. It is a truly unique process that celebrates your wholeness. Regain regulation and a sense of calm through craniosacral therapy!
Reach out to:
Contact Amy and let her know that you listened for a special treatment session rate. She is also available to answer any questions.
amymecury.com
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @Transformomma.amy.mercury
Stroke Recovery with Motus Nova: https://motusnova.com/makingheadway/
NeuMind is building a platform to support brain injury survivors and caregivers through rehabilitation. They are looking for survivors and caregivers to give feedback. Help them help others at: neumind.co.uk/makingheadway
Eryn on IG @eryn_makingheadwaypodcast
MHP on IG @makingheadwaypodcast
Go to our website www.makingheadwaypodcast.com for full show notes and resources

Support us at:
Patreon
Donate section on our website. 10% of profits go to our favorite non-profit of the moment

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We are a podcast for brain injury survivors by brain injury survivors. If you dug this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review and subscribe!
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Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts
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Click here to subscribe via RSS
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59 min
April 11, 2022S2 E54: Tips for Recovery with Dr. Nidhi Shah DPT
Recovering from a brain injury is a physically and emotionally trying time. Addressing both your physical and mental health helps you get the most out of your therapy. Dr. Nidhi Shah, physical therapist fromYour Movement Specialist knows this all too well. In this week’s episode, Nidhi gives us tips to ground ourselves, strategies for better sleep, and teaches us about some common symptoms we may not associate with our brain injuries. Listen and learn!
Links to any resources mentioned:
Vertigo and dizziness episode on MHP

Reach out to:
Dr. Nidhi Shah at
email: [email protected]
Phone: 609-726-6003
https://yourmovementspecialist.com/
@yourmovementspecialist on Instagram
Stroke Recovery with Motus Nova: https://motusnova.com/makingheadway/
Eryn on IG @eryn_makingheadwaypodcast
MHP on IG @makingheadwaypodcast
Go to our website www.makingheadwaypodcast.com for full show notes and resources

Support us at:
Patreon
Donate section on our website. 10% of profits go to our favorite non-profit of the moment

HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!
We are a podcast for brain injury survivors by brain injury survivors. If you dug this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review and subscribe!
Ways to subscribe to the Making Headway Podcast:
Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts
Click here to subscribe via Spotify
Click here to subscribe via RSS
You can also subscribe via Stitcher

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Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/makingheadwaypodcast
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As an Amazon Associate, Making Headway may earn from qualifying purchases via links provided.
53 min
April 04, 2022S2 E53: Limitless Life with Kyle Mengelkamp
Boom! You have a brain injury. Life as you knew it is forever changed. Your brain injury is a time of rebirth; a time to become something greater. Kyle Mengelkamp of Stroke of Genius joins us in this episode to talk about our potential. He introduces the concepts of resilience, mentorship, perseverance, vulnerability, and curiosity for all your life can be. There is life after injury and it is limitless! Listen for more inspiration and resources to help you move forward.
Links to any resources mentioned:
Roadtrip videos
Reborn Decades Apart: attend screenings here
Brain Bar

Reach out to:
www.shareyourstrokeofgenius.org
Instagram and Facebook @shareyourstrokeofgenius
Stroke Recovery with Motus Nova: https://motusnova.com/makingheadway/
The Headache Nutritionist: https://www.headachenutritionist.com/
Free webinar, Say Goodbye to Persistent headaches: www.headacheshandled.com/training
Eryn on IG @eryn_makingheadwaypodcast
MHP on IG @makingheadwaypodcast
Go to our website www.makingheadwaypodcast.com for full show notes and resources
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Books by Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor: Whole Brain Living and My Stroke of Insight

Support us at:
Patreon
Donate section on our website. 10% of profits go to our favorite non-profit of the moment

HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!
We are a podcast for brain injury survivors by brain injury survivors. If you dug this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review and subscribe!
Ways to subscribe to the Making Headway Podcast:
Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts
Click here to subscribe via Spotify
Click here to subscribe via RSS
You can also subscribe via Stitcher

Visit the Making Headway Podcast website to learn more about Eryn and Mariah and our journey to podcasting.
Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.
HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!
If you dug this episode, kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe!
Visit the Making Headway Podcast website at www.makingheadwaypodcast.com to learn more about Eryn and Mariah and our journey to podcasting.
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/makingheadwaypodcast
Follow us on Facebook: Facebook.com/makingheadwaypodcast
Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/makingheadwaypo
As an Amazon Associate, Making Headway may earn from qualifying purchases via links provided.
1 hr 15 min
March 28, 2022S2 E52: Headaches Handled: Fasting for Relief with Susannah Juteau, Registered Dietician
Struggling with debilitating headaches? Have migraines taken over your life? There is hope beyond medications or elimination diets!
Fasting has the potential to decrease brain fog, increase alertness, repair neurons, improve gut health, eliminate headaches and more. Today, Susannah Juteau MSc, CLT, RD talks with us about the benefits of therapeutic fasting for brain health and headache relief. Susannah’s Headaches Handled program is a dietician guided, group approach to having a healthy diet that incorporates therapeutic fasting. Listen to this episode to learn if this strategy is for you!
Links to any resources mentioned:
Susannah’s episode on healthy eating for your brain
Dr. Satchin Panda: https://www.salk.edu/scientist/satchidananda-panda/

Reach out to:
Susannah Juteau: IG @headachenutritionist or email at [email protected]
The Headache Nutritionist: https://www.headachenutritionist.com/
Free webinar, Say Goodbye to Persistent headaches: www.headacheshandled.com/training
Next Headaches Handled Group coming in April, 2022
Stroke Recovery with Motus Nova: https://motusnova.com/makingheadway/
Eryn on IG @eryn_makingheadwaypodcast
MHP on IG @makingheadwaypodcast
Go to our website www.makingheadwaypodcast.com for full show notes and resources

Support us at:
Patreon
Donate section on our website. 10% of profits go to our favorite non-profit of the moment

HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!
We are a podcast for brain injury survivors by brain injury survivors. If you dug this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review and subscribe!
Ways to subscribe to the Making Headway Podcast:
Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts
Click here to subscribe via Spotify
Click here to subscribe via RSS
You can also subscribe via Stitcher

Visit the Making Headway Podcast website to learn more about Eryn and Mariah and our journey to podcasting.
Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.
HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!
If you dug this episode, kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe!
Visit the Making Headway Podcast website at www.makingheadwaypodcast.com to learn more about Eryn and Mariah and our journey to podcasting.
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/makingheadwaypodcast
Follow us on Facebook: Facebook.com/makingheadwaypodcast
Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/makingheadwaypo
As an Amazon Associate, Making Headway may earn from qualifying purchases via links provided.
59 min
March 21, 2022S2 E51: Regulators! Relearning Emotions Post Injury with Elle Gargano
Managing emotions can stump anybody. The ante is upped post injury since trouble regulating our emotions is a common side effect of brain injury.
Elle Gargano and Eryn talk about their struggles and lessons learned through their experiences with emotional dysregulation. They get into it all; the anxiety, the ‘tantrums,’ trauma responses, and panic along with strategies they’ve found to be helpful in managing emotions. This talk is an open and honest expression on what it is like living with emotional dysregulation; join us to learn and empathize.
Links to any resources mentioned:
Elle’s first episode on Making Headway Podcast
Jennifer Freeburn’s episode on fatigue
We Can Do Hard Things podcast

Reach out to:
Ellegargano on Instagram
Ellegargano.com
brave_the _label on Instagram
bravethelabel.com
Stroke Recovery with Motus Nova: https://motusnova.com/makingheadway/
The Headache Nutritionist: https://www.headachenutritionist.com/
Free webinar, Say Goodbye to Persistent headaches: www.headacheshandled.com/training
Eryn on IG @eryn_makingheadwaypodcast
MHP on IG @makingheadwaypodcast
Go to our website www.makingheadwaypodcast.com for full show notes and resources

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Untamed by Glennon Doyle

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Donate section on our website. 10% of profits go to our favorite non-profit of the moment
HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!
We are a podcast for brain injury survivors by brain injury survivors. If you dug this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review and subscribe!
Ways to subscribe to the Making Headway Podcast:
Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts
Click here to subscribe via Spotify
Click here to subscribe via RSS
You can also subscribe via Stitcher

Visit the Making Headway Podcast website to learn more about Eryn and Mariah and our journey to podcasting.
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HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!
If you dug this episode, kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe!
Visit the Making Headway Podcast website at www.makingheadwaypodcast.com to learn more about Eryn and Mariah and our journey to podcasting.
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/makingheadwaypodcast
Follow us on Facebook: Facebook.com/makingheadwaypodcast
Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/makingheadwaypo
As an Amazon Associate, Making Headway may earn from qualifying purchases via links provided.
1 hr 7 min
March 14, 2022S2 E50: Survivor Story: Running Your Way Through Depression with Brooke Trotter
Depression is so real for many of us post injury. It robs us of feeling joy and part of life. It takes tremendous courage and strength to persevere and feel your sense of worth again. In today’s survivor story, Brooke talks about how he was able to reinvent himself post injury all while dealing with depression. He has used his experience to increase public safety around cautious driving all while conquering new skills like public speaking and long distance charity runs. His approach to recovery has helped others and has strengthened his mental health.
If you’re looking for some inspiration to spark your next endeavor, look no further; take a listen!
Links to any resources mentioned:
Brain Injury Bites podcast
Blogs by Brooke on CFG Law along with blogs by others
Life with No Filter podcast

Reach out to:
Braininjurybrooke on Facebook and Instagram
Stroke Recovery with Motus Nova: https://motusnova.com/makingheadway/
The Headache Nutritionist: https://www.headachenutritionist.com/
Free webinar, Say Goodbye to Persistent headaches: www.headacheshandled.com/training
Eryn on IG @eryn_makingheadwaypodcast
MHP on IG @makingheadwaypodcast
Go to our website www.makingheadwaypodcast.com for full show notes and resources

Support us at:
Patreon
Donate section on our website. 10% of profits go to our favorite non-profit of the moment

HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!
We are a podcast for brain injury survivors by brain injury survivors. If you dug this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review and subscribe!
Ways to subscribe to the Making Headway Podcast:
Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts
Click here to subscribe via Spotify
Click here to subscribe via RSS
You can also subscribe via Stitcher

Visit the Making Headway Podcast website to learn more about Eryn and Mariah and our journey to podcasting.
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HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!
If you dug this episode, kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe!
Visit the Making Headway Podcast website at www.makingheadwaypodcast.com to learn more about Eryn and Mariah and our journey to podcasting.
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/makingheadwaypodcast
Follow us on Facebook: Facebook.com/makingheadwaypodcast
Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/makingheadwaypo
As an Amazon Associate, Making Headway may earn from qualifying purchases via links provided.
1 hr 5 min
March 07, 2022S2 E49: Hormones and the Brain with Michelle Rusk, MA, CCC-SLP
Struggling to feel energized and well post brain injury? Are you finding that you process and think differently? Michelle Rusk of Coastal Speech Therapy and Wellness addresses all of these things through providing speech therapy with a wellness coach’s touch. Not only can she address apraxia, aphasia, cognitive and executive function issues, but her focus on holistic wellness coaching allows her to look at how hormonal changes impact your biology, social, psychological, and spiritual health.
Join us in this episode to hear more about her multi-pronged approach. Learn about hormonal influences on your brain and how testing and lifestyle adjustments could affect you for the better.
Links to any resources mentioned:
Episode 23: Hormonal Havoc: Imbalance after Injury with Dr. Tamara Wexler, Neuroendocrinologist
SPECT scans By Dr. Amen at Amen clinics
Erin Holt: Funk’tional Nutrition Podcast

Reach out to:
Michelle Rusk at:
Coastal Speech Therapy and Wellness. Call at 757-529-0600
www.coastalstw.com
Instagram: @coastalspeechtherapy
Stroke Recovery with Motus Nova: https://motusnova.com/makingheadway/
The Headache Nutritionist: https://www.headachenutritionist.com/
Free webinar, Say Goodbye to Persistent headaches: www.headacheshandled.com/training
Eryn on IG @eryn_makingheadwaypodcast
MHP on IG @makingheadwaypodcast
Go to our website www.makingheadwaypodcast.com for full show notes and resources

HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!
We are a podcast for brain injury survivors by brain injury survivors. If you dug this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review and subscribe!
Ways to subscribe to the Making Headway Podcast:
Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts
Click here to subscribe via Spotify
Click here to subscribe via RSS
You can also subscribe via Stitcher

Visit the Making Headway Podcast website to learn more about Eryn and Mariah and our journey to podcasting.
Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.
HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!
If you dug this episode, kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe!
Visit the Making Headway Podcast website at www.makingheadwaypodcast.com to learn more about Eryn and Mariah and our journey to podcasting.
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/makingheadwaypodcast
Follow us on Facebook: Facebook.com/makingheadwaypodcast
Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/makingheadwaypo
As an Amazon Associate, Making Headway may earn from qualifying purchases via links provided.
1 hr 9 min
February 28, 2022S2 E48: Brain Health, Concussion Recovery, and Meditation with Heather Van Tassel
Are you looking for ways to increase your brain health but are unsure of where to start? In this week’s episode of Making Headway Podcast, Heather Van Tassel from Neuro Fit for Life joins us to talk about the 4 pillars of brain health and concussion recovery. Her approach to coaching people back to wellness post injury includes mindset, nutrition, exercise, and alternative therapies. The episode ends with a guided meditation. Join us to learn more and get started on your road to better brain health.
Reach out to:
Heather Van Tassel on Instagram @neurofitforlife
On Facebook @neurofitforlife
Stroke Recovery with Motus Nova: https://motusnova.com/makingheadway/
The Headache Nutritionist: https://www.headachenutritionist.com/
Free webinar, Say Goodbye to Persistent headaches: www.headacheshandled.com/training
Eryn on IG @eryn_makingheadwaypodcast
MHP on IG @makingheadwaypodcast
Go to our website www.makingheadwaypodcast.com for full show notes and resources

Support us at:
Patreon
Donate section on our website. 10% of profits go to our favorite non-profit of the moment

HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!
We are a podcast for brain injury survivors by brain injury survivors. If you dug this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review and subscribe!
Ways to subscribe to the Making Headway Podcast:
Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts
Click here to subscribe via Spotify
Click here to subscribe via RSS
You can also subscribe via Stitcher

Visit the Making Headway Podcast website to learn more about Eryn and Mariah and our journey to podcasting.
Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.
HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!
If you dug this episode, kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe!
Visit the Making Headway Podcast website at www.makingheadwaypodcast.com to learn more about Eryn and Mariah and our journey to podcasting.
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/makingheadwaypodcast
Follow us on Facebook: Facebook.com/makingheadwaypodcast
Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/makingheadwaypo
As an Amazon Associate, Making Headway may earn from qualifying purchases via links provided.
1 hr 4 min
February 21, 2022S2 E47: Brain Injury and Relationships Series: Wise Warriors with Felice LaZae and Joe Borges
The last in our series on relationships is definitely not the least! This week we talk with Felice LaZae and Joe Borges from the NeuroNerds podcast. They share the wisdom they have gained that came out of the trauma. From gaining perspective on priorities to reprogramming old ways of being that no longer work for you, Joe and Felice touch on it all. Don’t miss out on this heartwarming conversation with 2 rock stars in the community!
Links to any resources mentioned:
You So Rock group on facebook
NH Brain Injury Association caregiver support group
Neuronerds Network every Wednesday 6pm PST check in with everyone one how they are doing
Neuronerds Network every Friday 6pm PST talking about life after brain injury
Neuronerds podcast: Look for Thoma Meja part one and two to listen to the episode referenced in this show

Reach out to:
Joe on IG @joesorocks
@theneuronerds on IG and Facebook
Felice on IG @felicelazae
Coaching with Joe: YousoRock.coach
Eryn on IG @eryn_makingheadwaypodcast
MHP on IG @makingheadwaypodcast
Go to our website www.makingheadwaypodcast.com for full show notes and resources
Stroke Recovery with Motus Nova: https://motusnova.com/makingheadway/
The Headache Nutritionist: https://www.headachenutritionist.com/
Free webinar, Say Goodbye to Persistent headaches: www.headacheshandled.com/training

Using our Amazon links to buy products gives us a small kickback. Thank you for your support!
4 Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferriss

Support us at:
Patreon
Donate section on our website. 10% of profits go to our favorite non-profit of the moment

HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!
We are a podcast for brain injury survivors by brain injury survivors. If you dug this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review and subscribe!
Ways to subscribe to the Making Headway Podcast:
Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts
Click here to subscribe via Spotify
Click here to subscribe via RSS
You can also subscribe via Stitcher

Visit the Making Headway Podcast website to learn more about Eryn and Mariah and our journey to podcasting.
Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.
HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!
If you dug this episode, kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe!
Visit the Making Headway Podcast website at www.makingheadwaypodcast.com to learn more about Eryn and Mariah and our journey to podcasting.
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/makingheadwaypodcast
Follow us on Facebook: Facebook.com/makingheadwaypodcast
Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/makingheadwaypo
As an Amazon Associate, Making Headway may earn from qualifying purchases via links provided.
1 hr 10 min

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Making Headway is a podcast made for brain injury survivors by two friends who also happen to be brain injury survivors. Known as the "invisible disability", brain injuries can make survivors feel alone and isolated even though an estimated 1.5 million Americans are affected every year. You are not alone.

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