Getting a brain injury diagnosis for your child can be terrifying. How much can they reclaim? And more importantly, what do we need to do to optimize their recovery? In Episode 5, Sam and Brynne discuss 3 things every parent new to a brain injury diagnosis should know and do that will set them and their child up for success in optimizing the most in recovery. They end by helping family and friends know how to encourage a family new to the brain injury world, and tips on mental toughness for parents through recovery and rehab. Be sure to follow for Episode 6: "How to Strengthen your Marriage Through Adversity" released next month!

Explore part 2 of Cillian's story where we chronicle our darkest days while he experiences 4 open heart surgeries, major cardiac arrest, significant brain injury, and our path down recovery.

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Join us for Part 1 of Cillian's story as we discuss what it was like receiving a life changing diagnosis, how the impossible was made possible journeying to Boston Children’s, and helpful advice for parents prepping for an extended ICU stay.

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Curious about Brynne’s experiences in living with a neurological disease? Join Sam and Brynne on episode 2 of “The Beautifully Rare Life” Podcast where they will be talking about how she was diagnosed, difficulties she had in accepting such a diagnosis at a young age, how this difficulty led her to doing clinical research on the psychology of disability, how this led her to further higher education, her experiences being a mom to Cillian, and more! Be sure to subscribe to their podcast and follow for future updates.

In Episode 1, “New Beginnings” we interview Sam and learn about how his time in the Marines helped shape his mentality to help lead his family through a year long ICU, his path to sobriety, being an Executive Director of Heart Warrior Ministries, what it means to be Cillian's father, and more!