Join me as I interview the amazing Brooke Mills, 2023 Miss New Hampshire, who sustained a life-changing concussion when she was a freshman in high school. Brooke shares her concussion experience, her road to recovery, and the things she is doing to bring awareness to this invisible injury. One of these awareness-building projects is establishing National Concussion Awareness Day, which is the third Friday every September. www.nationalconcussionawarenessday.com Brooke has also established educational programs called Lessen the Impact (www.lessentheimpact.org) and Choose Health (www.choosehealthamerica.com)

You can follow her on Facebook or on Instagram @brookeamills

If you would like to sign up for a free concussion coaching consultation to learn how you can speed up your recovery and get your life back following a concussion, go to my website, www.theconcussioncoach.com, or click on this link: https://theconcussioncoach.com/contact

Join me as I discuss this very important topic: your complete lack of accountability or responsibility for how other people respond to your concussion experience. So often, people suffering with Post Concussion Syndrome feel the added emotional burden of trying to manage other people's feelings surrounding their concussion. This is not only unnecessary, but it wastes valuable energy and emotional resources on something that is impossible to control. I will tell you the Secret To The Universe (ie: "The Model"), that explains how and why it's true that you're not responsible for others' reactions to your injury. (Credit for "The Model" goes to Brooke Castillo at The Life Coach School: www.thelifecoachschool.com) Enjoy!

If you would like to sign up for a free concussion coaching consultation to learn how you can speed up your recovery and get your life back following a concussion, go to my website, www.theconcussioncoach.com, or click on this link: https://theconcussioncoach.com/contact

Join me in this short but sweet podcast about how to process and deal with negative emotions. This is something that comes up frequently for every single one of us, and the tips and information in this podcast will be of benefit to everyone, including those suffering from concussions.

Many of the concepts shared here are from Brooke Castillo of The Life Coach School. You can check out her podcast here: https://thelifecoachschool.com/podcast/

If you would like to sign up for a free concussion coaching consultation to learn how you can speed up your recovery and get your life back following a concussion, go to my website, www.theconcussioncoach.com, or click on this link: https://theconcussioncoach.com/contact

Join me as I interview Rylynn Hall, a freshman at Brigham Young University, who sustained a life-changing concussion while playing volleyball in high school. She shares important insights into what this experience was like for her, and what treatments and strategies helped her along in her healing process.

She mentions Neural Effects (https://neuraleffects.com) and New Sight Vision Therapy (https://newsightvt.com) -- feel free to check out their websites for more information.

If you would like to sign up for a free concussion coaching consultation to learn how you can speed up your recovery and get your life back following a concussion, go to my website, www.theconcussioncoach.com, or click on this link: https://theconcussioncoach.com/contact

Join Kaylee Blair and me as we interview Dr. Devin Duval, a neuro-optometrist who specializes in helping people with concussions treat their underlying visual system deficits.

Dr. Duval obtained his Bachelors from Brigham Young University-Provo in Exercise Science. He received his Doctor of Optometry degree from Southern College of Optometry (Memphis, Tennessee).  After graduation he completed a residency in Pediatrics, Vision Therapy, and Vision Rehabilitation making him 1 of 3 optometrists in Utah to gain this type of advanced training. He also completed his Board Certification in Vision Development and Vision Therapy making him a Fellow from the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (FCOVD). He is also a member of Neuro Optometric Rehabilitation Association  (NORA).

Dr. Duval serves people at New Sight Vision Therapy, and in this interview he shares how vision therapy can help people with concerns like ADHD and post concussion syndrome. You can find him at www.newsightvt.com or email [email protected]. Instagram: @newsightvt

If you would like to sign up for a free concussion coaching consultation to learn how you can speed up your recovery and get your life back following a concussion, go to my website, www.theconcussioncoach.com, or click on this link: https://theconcussioncoach.com/contact

Join me as I interview Mike Nelson, a NeuroIntegration Therapist at CognitiveFX, who shares his experience overcoming multiple concussions, addiction, and self-doubt to become a valuable contributor at the very clinic that helped save his life. Mike's story is fascinating and inspiring, and he shares some of the things that helped him most in his recovery. He offered himself as a resource or point of contact if anyone needs a listening ear, so feel free to contact him at [email protected].

If you would like to sign up for a free concussion coaching consultation to learn how you can get your life back following a concussion, go to my website, www.theconcussioncoach.com, or click on this link: https://theconcussioncoach.com/contact

Today’s interview is unique because in this one, I am the one being interviewed  :)  My friend Wendy Parrish has an amazing podcast called Messages From the Middle.  It is focused on mental health and is called Messages from the Middle because she is still on her mental health journey and is using the podcasting platform to share her learnings, insights and experiences along the way. Even though she addresses fairly heavy topics such as depression, anxiety, and her experience with an in-patient treatment center, she is genuinely funny and has a beautiful way of expressing herself.  

She invited me on to her podcast because she knows that concussions can impact mental health, since she and some of her children have experienced them.  We had a great discussion about post concussion syndrome and how mental health can be impacted by a head injury.  

Enjoy listening in on our discussion, and check out her podcast to listen to her other episodes.  I have gained genuinely helpful insights into mental health through her openness and vulnerability on her podcast, and besides all that, her voice is so nice to listen to :)  So be sure to check out Messages From the Middle, and enjoy this interview with Wendy Parrish! IG: @childsongbird

If you would like to sign up for a free concussion coaching consultation to learn how you can get your life back following a concussion, go to my website, www.theconcussioncoach.com, or click on this link: https://theconcussioncoach.com/contact

Join me as I interview Heather & Evie Rose, a mother/daughter duo who share their experiences and perspectives on the concussion that Evie experienced. Evie has a diagnosis of dysautonomia, and this condition was the cause of her concussion when she was 15 years old. She experienced Post Concussion Syndrome with a variety of post concussion symptoms. She found hope and healing thanks to the knowledge and efforts of her primary care doc and physical therapist Dr. Luke Angel from the Mercy Sports Medicine clinic in Durango, CO. Heather & Evie's insights and take-aways are powerful, insightful, and inspiring. Enjoy this conversation!

Mercy Sports Medicine: https://www.centura.org/location/mercy-hospital/sports-medicine

Dr. Luke Angel: https://www.sharecare.com/doctor/luke-angel-2l54l

If you would like to sign up for a free concussion coaching consultation to learn how you can speed up your recovery and get your life back following a concussion, go to my website, www.theconcussioncoach.com, or click on this link: https://theconcussioncoach.com/contact

Join me as I interview Jessi Cooper about her experience with Post Concussion Syndrome right before her wedding. Jessi's story highlights how symptoms of concussion can impact every aspect of life, and how, despite the extreme challenges it presents, the experience of concussion can bring some unexpected and legitimate blessings.

Jessi works at CognitiveFX, a cutting-edge concussion clinic in Provo, Utah. www.cognitivefxusa.com

If you would like to sign up for a free concussion coaching consultation to learn how you can get your life back following a concussion, go to my website, www.theconcussioncoach.com, or click on this link: https://theconcussioncoach.com/contact

Join me as I interview Leah Davidson, a speech language pathologist and certified life coach who has also worked closely with people with traumatic brain injuries and concussions. Leah has a wealth of knowledge, training, experience, and tools that she uses to truly help people understand and regulate their nervous system. I am legitimately so excited for people to hear the information she shares in this podcast interview -- I believe it is really important for everyone to understand their own nervous system, and I particularly love that she shares how these principles and tools apply specifically to people who have suffered brain injuries and post concussion symptoms.

If you want to hear more from Leah or work with her directly, you can find her at www.leahdavidsonlifecoaching.com. She is on Instagram at @leahdavidsonlifecoaching and Facebook at Leah Davidson Life Coaching. Her podcast is called "Building Resilience with Leah Davidson." Check her out -- she is amazing!

And if you want to sign up for a free concussion coaching consultation with me, go to my website, www.theconcussioncoach.com, or click on this link: https://theconcussioncoach.com/contact