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Please note that The Post Concussion Podcast has been closed for new episodes as of early 2024. Concussion Connect is also closed. 

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On today’s episode, we are visited by Melanie Wienhoven, a fully-recovered post concussion patient who. She is here to share her story of how six years of research and therapy led to a full recovery, and how she has dedicated her career to showing others that they can too.

Tune in to hear the story of how she was initially injured and misdiagnosed, and why she believed her doctors even though she was flabbergasted by what they had to say. Finding behavioral rehab was a pivotal moment in her journey, and she shares how, along with how she discovered that it was not rest she needed, but training, tailored to her injury. You’ll also hear how she came to start her business, LifeYana, what the name means, and what the course she teaches entails. We hope you join us today!

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Thank you to everyone who was so supportive over the years and I hope these episodes continue to help others as they come across them! 

I have set on a new venture (with a pen name - Izzy Barry) you can learn more about here 

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It can be immensely frustrating to want to have a conversation but not be able to find the right word or fail to even get the words out fast enough. But all is not lost, if you can work towards getting your point across, you’ve communicated!

Today’s guest is speech therapist Hilary Booco. Hilary has a Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology from George Washington University. She has spent her career focused on treating neurological issues including post-concussion syndrome, dementia, stroke, and neurodegenerative disorders. In our conversation today we cover what a speech language pathologist does, what it looks like in post-concussion treatment, what the objective of speech therapy is, and Hilary shares some great advice for people currently struggling with word-finding and stuttering. You don’t want to miss this, so tune in today!

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Thank you to everyone who was so supportive over the years and I hope these episodes continue to help others as they come across them! 

I have set on a new venture (with a pen name - Izzy Barry) you can learn more about here 

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So much of what concussion, and brain injury survivors experience, is invisible. While the physical symptoms of a TBI and post-concussion syndrome can be debilitating and difficult to live with, the invisibility of the injury can contribute to, and worsen, feelings of isolation and depression. 

In today’s show, Bella unpacks what she has learned from living with an invisible injury, and shares what she wishes she had known during her recovery. Bella reflects on how her identity was changed by being a concussion survivor, how she became attached to that identity, and interrogates the work she has needed to do to move on from her identity as a survivor. 

Tuning in you’ll also hear more about our concussion school toolkit.  Join us for this reflective episode on identity, mental health, and recovery, and remember that even if you’re experiencing something invisible, that doesn’t mean that you’re invisible.

Check out our Concussion School Guide: https://postconcussioninc.ck.page/school-guide 

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Doctor and Author Joyce Mikal-Flynn suffered a brain injury in an unusual swimming accident. After experiencing significant aphasia and cognitive delays, a doctor helped her to realize that she needed to rehabilitate her brain!

Today Dr. Joyce is a professor in the School of Nursing at California State University, Sacramento. She holds a Doctor of Education from St. Mary's College and a Masters of Science in Nursing at CSUS, focusing on trauma-informed care with an emphasis on building resilience and posttraumatic growth. She developed the word “metahabilitation” to describe a more optimistic and productive outcome in the aftermath of trauma and her research has provided a strengths-based clinical pathway to guide individuals towards posttraumatic growth. She has also written two books on the subject of overcoming trauma.

Dr. Joyce shares some very helpful advice on how to rehab your brain, the importance of cross-training your brain with your body, and the vital role of your mindset on your neural networking and brain chemistry during recovery. Tune in to find out why she recommends a therapist, the importance of taking control of what you can control, and how not to let your injury define you.

Learn more about Dr. Joyce and her book: www.drjmf.com   

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Thank you to everyone who was so supportive over the years and I hope these episodes continue to help others as they come across them! 

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In our previous episode, we spoke to Richard Ulvild who suffered a concussion four years ago in a serious car accident. Together with his wife Corinna, the couple shared the story of Richard’s mental and physical recovery and the support they received from their family.

Today we are joined by Braden and Heidi Ulvild, Rich’s adult kids, to hear their experience of living with a parent who is suffering from a concussion. Tuning in you’ll discover what it felt like for Braden and Heidi when their dad didn’t seem to be recovering and how it affected them when they weren’t able to help fix what was wrong. They open up about their dad’s struggles with not being able to sleep and how scary it has been seeing him try different medications that have temporarily turned him into a different person altogether. The siblings share helpful advice for the families of concussion survivors so listen in to hear the importance of educating yourself, why you shouldn’t take things personally, how to do what you can to create a stress-free environment, and some encouragement to stay motivated. Tune in for all this and more!


Check out their Dad Rich's podcast: https://linktr.ee/welcometomyworldpodcast

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Thank you to everyone who was so supportive over the years and I hope these episodes continue to help others as they come across them! 

I have set on a new venture (with a pen name - Izzy Barry) you can learn more about here 

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Four years ago, Richard Ulvild found himself recovering both physically and mentally from a concussion that had resulted from a serious car accident. It was a new reality, one they had he had never faced before, and his road to recovery was an uncertain one. What significantly helped him along the way was sharing his struggles with others, as well as listening to the stories of how others had faced the same reality and succeeded in their own recovery. In today’s episode, Rich and his wife, Corinna, open up about the uncertainty they felt following Rich’s accident and the impact that his concussion had on their family. Tune in today to learn from Rich and Corinna’s experience and hear the words of wisdom they have to share about concussions, family, and the recovery process!

Check out Rich's podcast: https://linktr.ee/welcometomyworldpodcast

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PLEASE READ!
Please note that The Post Concussion Podcast has been closed for new episodes as of early 2024. Concussion Connect is also closed. 

Thank you to everyone who was so supportive over the years and I hope these episodes continue to help others as they come across them! 

I have set on a new venture (with a pen name - Izzy Barry) you can learn more about here 

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Dealing with the physical challenges you may face as the result of a head injury is one thing, grieving who you were before your injury is another. 

Today we talk to Madison Thacker who was a passionate soccer player in high school until her third concussion ended her career. Her injuries inspired her to chase a career in journalism in order to give fans a behind-the-scenes look at the struggles of injured athletes, especially those who have suffered concussions. We discuss what it’s like for brain-injury survivors to grieve the people we were before the injury, how we tend to take out our frustrations on those closest to us, and how to cope with our emotions while trying to come to terms with who we are now. We also talk about the challenges of accepting what’s happened in order to start telling our stories to others and the power of those stories, so tune in to hear Madison’s!


Reach out to Madison: [email protected] 

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Thank you to everyone who was so supportive over the years and I hope these episodes continue to help others as they come across them! 

I have set on a new venture (with a pen name - Izzy Barry) you can learn more about here 

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For many of us who have suffered brain injuries, overcoming the feeling of wanting to be who you were before your concussion can be a real challenge and strain on your mental health. 

Today’s guest Diane Grimard Wilson has discovered that the best way to deal with this is to stay in the moment. Diane is a peak performance coach, a licensed clinical professional counselor, and has a board certification as a fellow in neurofeedback. Tuning in today, you’ll hear about the role of benchmarking to assess your capabilities and track your progress, how neurofeedback made such a huge difference in Diane’s recovery, and why she believes so strongly in staying in the ‘now’.   

Check out Brain Dance: www.braindancebook.com

Listen to Diane's Podcast GENIUS: www.geniuspodcast.us

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Thank you to everyone who was so supportive over the years and I hope these episodes continue to help others as they come across them! 

I have set on a new venture (with a pen name - Izzy Barry) you can learn more about here 

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Sometimes concussions seem to heal quickly. Other times the situation can be very different, like with today’s guest Madison Isaac. Once her headache started, it stayed. So how does one go through school with a daily headache? Listen in today to hear about how this inspiring young individual keeps her head up while facing concussion challenges and going to school!

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Thank you to everyone who was so supportive over the years and I hope these episodes continue to help others as they come across them! 

I have set on a new venture (with a pen name - Izzy Barry) you can learn more about here 

https://izzybarry.substack.com/

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Today's episode is a special episode due to the excitement of reaching 30 episodes! This episode is a combination of all 30 guests and your host Bella Paige's favourite advice from each of them.

Don't miss out on this special episode full of great advice!

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