Mind Matters: Navigating Head Injuries and Concussions

What if your brain isn’t actually broken after a brain injury—but responding, adapting, and changing?

In this episode of Mind Matters: Navigating Head Injuries and Concussions, we explore the science and lived reality of brain injury recovery, neuroplasticity, and rebuilding life after a traumatic brain injury.

Kiley Como, Legal Nurse Consultant with Shane Smith Law, is joined by Michelle Taschereau, founder of Atlas Brain Health and a certified brain injury specialist trainer with nearly two decades of experience in brain injury support and rehabilitation.

Together, they discuss neuroplasticity, the grieving process after brain injury, rebuilding identity, the role of caregivers, and why recovery may involve far more possibilities than many people realize.

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Have you been taking care of everyone else for so long that you've lost sight of your own needs? In this episode of Mind Matters, Kiley Como, Legal Nurse Consultant at Shane Smith Law, talks with author Maryna Bilousova about people-pleasing, emotional exhaustion, unhealthy relationship patterns, and why constantly putting others first can cause you to lose yourself. They also discuss how setting healthier boundaries and reconnecting with your own needs can help you build greater emotional balance and resilience.

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What if your drive to succeed is actually costing you your health?

You work hard, push through exhaustion, and keep telling yourself you just need more rest—but what happens when a full day off or even a vacation still leaves you feeling completely drained?

In this episode of Mind Matters, Kiley Como, Legal Nurse Consultant at Shane Smith Law, sits down with Maryna Bilousova, a human dynamics specialist who works with founders, executives, and high achievers dealing with chronic pressure and burnout.

They explore the hidden patterns behind emotional exhaustion, why rest alone may not be enough, how chronic stress can affect recovery, and why these issues can become even more challenging for people living with brain injuries or other life-changing conditions.

If you're constantly pushing yourself but still feel exhausted on the inside, this conversation may help you understand why—and what you can do differently.

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What if the pain or physical tension you’re pushing through is actually preventing your body from fully recovering?

In this episode of Mind Matters: Navigating Head Injuries & Concussions, Kiley Como, Legal Nurse Consultant at Shane Smith Law, sits down with Ken Moench of Moench Method Body Works to explore pain, physical tension, and recovery—from infants who can’t tell us where they hurt to adults living with long-term physical limitations.

Ken shares his experiences working with babies who appeared unusually fussy, struggled with sleep or feeding, or reacted painfully to movement—and why he believes parents should pay close attention when something doesn’t seem right.

If you’re a parent, caregiver, or someone recovering from an injury, this conversation offers a different perspective on recognizing discomfort, understanding physical patterns, and knowing when it may be time to ask more questions.

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Head injuries in kids are serious, and today, we’re breaking it all down. I’m Kiley Como, legal nurse consultant at Shane Smith Law, joined by Dr. Ruby from Family First Pediatrics. We’ll discuss pediatric traumatic brain injuries—how they differ from adult cases, symptoms to watch for, and the importance of early diagnosis. Stay tuned as we dive into the critical details every parent needs to know!

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What if your brain could literally rewire itself after trauma, burnout, anxiety, PTSD, or even chronic pain? In this fascinating interview, brain health expert Tanja shares her incredible journey from experiencing severe burnout to leading groundbreaking research in neuroplasticity and brain health innovation.

Discover how modern neurotechnology, infrared light therapy, vibration therapy, and other emerging brain-based treatments are helping people recover from traumatic brain injuries, PTSD, chronic pain, and cognitive challenges. Learn why the brain isn't fixed—and how science is proving that the right stimulation can create lasting neural pathways for better mental health and resilience.

If you're interested in brain health, neuroscience, neuroplasticity, mental wellness, cognitive performance, or the future of healthcare, this conversation is packed with insights you won't want to miss.

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A house fire is one of the most terrifying and unpredictable emergencies anyone can experience. But what happens when the person facing that crisis is a traumatic brain injury survivor?

In moments where most people think only about escape, survival, and getting to safety, a brain injury can affect how someone processes danger, priorities, and decision-making under extreme pressure.

Today on Mind Matters, we're joined by Jayme Severance , a traumatic brain injury survivor who previously shared his journey of recovery after suffering a severe diffuse axonal injury.

Years later, Jayme faced another life-changing event — a devastating three-alarm apartment fire. In the middle of chaos, smoke, and danger, his brain responded in ways that reveal the often misunderstood realities of living with a TBI.

From rescuing his mother and searching for his cat, to the unexpected decisions he made inside a burning building, Jayme shares what happened, what he was thinking, and how his brain injury shaped his response during one of the most dangerous moments of his life.

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A life-changing brain injury can take everything you know—but for some, it also reveals a completely new mission in life.

In this episode of Mind Matters, hosted in partnership with Shane Smith Law, legal nurse consultant Kiley Como speaks with survivor Kim Jutus about her journey from devastating brain injury to advocacy, purpose, and rebuilding identity after trauma.

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What if the worst pain of your life was dismissed as nothing serious?

In this powerful episode of Mind Matters: Navigating Head Injuries and Concussions, legal nurse consultant Kiley Como sits down with brain aneurysm and concussion survivor Kim Jutus. At just 35 years old, Kim was thriving professionally, financially, and personally—until a sudden ruptured brain aneurysm changed everything.

Kim shares her incredible survival story, the warning signs that were missed, the life-threatening misdiagnosis that nearly cost her everything, and the long road of recovery that followed. Her story is a powerful reminder of the importance of brain injury awareness, self-advocacy, and never ignoring serious neurological symptoms.

Whether you're a survivor, caregiver, healthcare professional, or simply looking to understand the realities of traumatic brain injuries, this conversation is one you won't forget.

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Trevor Turner is sharing his powerful and deeply personal story of survival after what began as a simple headache turned into a life-threatening medical emergency. At a young age, he went from normal life to fighting for his life in an ambulance and spending a month in a coma after suffering two brain bleeds. In this video, Trevor opens up about his journey through intensive rehabilitation, the challenges of brain injury recovery, and how he rebuilt his identity and purpose after trauma. This is a raw and inspiring story of survival, resilience, and hope.

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