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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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“Jamie is never going to live independently, she’s never going to recover fully, she won’t ski again, she probably won’t even walk again.” This is what doctors told the family of skier Jamie MoCrazy who suffered a life-threatening brain injury while performing a double flat spin during the 2015 World Tour Finals. Jamie was in a coma for 10 days. When she woke up, she suffered from amnesia and the right side of her body was paralyzed. After her miraculous recovery, Jamie became a motivational speaker and made it her mission to help others recover from unexpected trauma, overcome adversity, and climb new peaks on the journey of life.

Today she joins us to talk about her miraculous recovery. She explains how her hiking metaphor came about, how she stops to “Look at the view” when she needs a break, and how this translates into other aspects of her life. As a motivational speaker, she talks about achieving your goals, ignoring the ceilings placed on you, and the importance of baby steps. To be encouraged and empowered to love and fully accept your daily personal best, tune in today!

Check out MoCrazy Strong: www.mocrazystrong.com

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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. 

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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We are always reminded that we need to be getting the right nutrition, exercising, getting enough sleep, and doing things to aid our physical health, but what about our cognitive health?

Today we are joined by Joshua Campbell and Dianne Solano to discuss their unique six-minute-a-day brain workout program CTS90. Josh is a forensic investigator and cognition coach, who focuses on the metrics in brain behavior and advancements using natural strategies. Josh and his team of brain experts specialize in brain rehabilitation and optimization, giving enhanced performance and recovery. 

Dianne is a registered orthomolecular nutritional consultant practitioner. She has spoken globally on the topics of applied clinical nutrition and specialized at the Concussion Recovery Clinic to empower individuals on their recovery. Joshua explains how the CTS90 program utilizes strategies that were originally developed in sports to improve cognitive function and Dianne explains the importance of combining this with proper nutrition. 

Tune in today to find out how the synergy between nutrition and a brain workout can address not just the symptoms but also the root causes of post-concussion syndrome and aid your recovery.

Follow Dianne on Instagram: @thediannesolano

Follow Josh on Instagram: @yardiejosh

Find Show Notes, Transcript, & More: https://postconcussioninc.com/podcast

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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. 

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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Once you have experienced a concussion, it’s often hard to plan ahead. You can’t always foresee what will trigger the onset of symptoms and it can leave you feeling out of control.

Today’s guest Sara Stein joins us to talk about finding your flow post-concussion. Sara was a very physically active, extroverted mom of two before she suffered her third concussion in a serious car accident and started to feel the effects of post-concussion syndrome. Today she shares her journey and the methods that have helped her deal with her symptoms.

Tuning in you’ll hear about the importance of diet in treating a concussion, the impact of medication on Sara’s healing process, and how she restored some balance to her life through physical activity. As a fitness coach, hear her tips for those who want to be active. Sara also explains how she balances being a mom and having a sleep routine and gives tips to other parents who are helping their children understand their condition. Tune in for this inspirational conversation!

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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. 

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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The role of community in healing is essential. Our guest, Eva Shaw, has found comfort and validation in both the digital and in-person community on her journey of recovery. In today’s episode, she shares her history of multiple concussions and tells us about the various tools and structures that she has found beneficial along the way. 

She goes on to tell us about the physical, emotional, psychological, and cognitive repercussions of her injuries on her daily life. We dive into the effect of the injuries on Eva’s mental health and how hearing the stories of similar experiences has brought relief and comfort to her. Eva aims to offer the same reprieve to brain injury sufferers that she has found through people who advocate for those with brain injuries, and even through this podcast! We hope you join us to hear her story today.

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The legacy of head injuries that occur at a young age can be a constant challenge to accept and live with. Our guest today is Elizabeth Riley, who is a certified pharmacy technician, and she is all-too-familiar with this reality, having experienced two head traumas in her infancy that continue to impact her life and memory. We get to hear the details of Elizabeth's injuries and their effects, before getting into an interesting discussion on the subjects of memory and pain thresholds. Elizabeth shares some of the biggest lessons she has learned along the way, and a few tips that can be applied to anyone's journey. Our guest admits that it has been hard to come to terms with the seriousness and inescapability of her issues, but believes this is central to living a meaningful and helpful life with post-concussion symptoms. We also chat about the importance of finding the right doctor and a few tips for this sometimes difficult and expensive process. Elizabeth has a great message of hope, that you are not going to want to miss, join us today.

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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. 

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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If you struggle to say no, this one’s for you! Today’s guest, Patricia Grotenhuis, is a sixth-generation farmer. She works alongside her husband on their dairy farm every day and they enjoy sharing that life with their four active boys. Needless to say, she has her hands full, especially on the back of a global pandemic. In today’s episode, she tells us the story of how a diagnosis of Post Traumatic Vision Syndrome was pivotal to her healing process.

 Patricia stays hopeful and reminds us that you don’t have to change your whole life because of an injury. She gives us some pearls of wisdom for parents: rest when you can, learn to say no, and ask your older kids to help you. Lastly, we talk about the influence of the pandemic on Patricia’s life in recovery and she offers us a word of advice: stay positive! At some point, it will get easier.

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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. 

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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Regaining your balance after sustaining a concussion can be a huge challenge, both in the short and long term. Dr. Nidhi Shah is a Physical Therapist with over eleven years of clinical and leadership experience. Today, we speak with her about how physical therapy supports patients in their recovery from PCS. We dive into the reality of patients often lacking the vocabulary to pinpoint how they are feeling and she introduces us to the five things she addresses post-concussion: physical, neurological, cognitive, emotional, and vestibular factors, with sleep as an additional area of inquiry.

Dr. Shah gives us some tips on improving balance from home and urges us to seek professional support in recovery. Finally, we explore the expected recovery period for restoring balance with PCS and Dr. Shah tells us why concussion is oftentimes far worse on teenage girls than boys. 

Join us for an informative look at the physical aspect of recovering from a concussion today.


Check out Dr. Nidhi: www.yourmovementspecialist.com 

Follow Dr. Nidhi on Instagram @yourmovementspecialist 

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Today, we speak with Caleb Kamins, a 23-year-old graduate and snowboarder who has sustained roughly 10 concussions over the course of his life. On today’s episode, he tells us how the most recent of these injuries opened his eyes to the world of brain health, and opens up about some of the areas of personal growth that his recovery has sparked. We delve into a conversation about the role of diet and nutrition in recovery and how to understand food as an inflammatory trigger, and Caleb introduces us to a significant helper on the road to his recovery; integrative health practitioner, Chelsie Moore. We talk about the importance of shifting the narrative to focus on appreciation for the good in his life and how he learned that his relationship with himself was the most important thing, as well how he is weighing up the risks of re-entering the world of snowboarding. Caleb also opens up about how his recovery has changed him.

Tune in for an uplifting episode filled with practical insights and positivity to fuel you on your own path to recovery!


Show notes, transcript, & more: www.postconcussioninc.com/podcast/caleb-kamins

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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, feel free to email me as I do check them every so often.

One day at a time,
Bella

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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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Today's guest Tianna Arentz experienced her first concussion in a snowmobile accident when she was just 15, knocking her unconscious. She then suffered a second concussion in a car accident on her way to vision therapy and since then, she has experienced approximately 13 more concussions with her most recent occurring just a few months ago. She joins us to share her story of the many challenges she has faced and continues to face as a result of her injuries. Tuning in you’ll hear about the symptoms she’s experienced, how she has handled the lack of support from friends, classmates, teachers, and family, and the accommodations she has had to fight for to complete her studies. To find out which treatments she finds most helpful, tips for handling PTSD, the importance of seeing the right therapist, and much more, tune in today!

Follow Tianna on Instagram @tianna_arentz

For show notes, transcript, and more: www.postconcussioninc.com/podcast/tianna_arentz

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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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Navigating a legal claim post-concussion can be complicated and overwhelming. Today’s guest, Michael Kaplen explains the immense benefit of pursuing legal proceedings after your injury and to demystify the process behind this. We start with an introduction to Michael and what sparked his interest in brain injury law. Next, we discuss some of the ways that brain injury attorneys can help survivors. Michael gives listeners some tips on how to find the right attorney for you and talks about the benefit of seeking legal help for insurance companies. Michael urges us to stay off of social media during legal proceedings and leaves listeners with a motivational message; you should never give up! Tune in today for some great practical tips. 

Learn more and connect with Michael: www.brainlaw.com  

For show notes, transcript, & more: www.postconcussioninc.com/podcast

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