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On today’s episode, Joe Dickenson tells us how he has been able to navigate a full, satisfying life despite the limitations of a post-concussion body. He kicks off our discussion by sharing some of the most significant symptoms he has struggled with and tells us how his chiropractor has been instrumental in aiding his recovery. We dive into the impact of concussion recovery on work and navigating a career post-concussion, and Joe warns us about the dangers of measuring your productivity according to your pre-concussion capacity, emphasizing the value of doing the best you can. As our discussion draws to a close, we talk about Joe’s changed personality post-concussion and how he has been able to embrace introversion in order to care for himself and prioritize quiet time alone.

We hope you tune in today to hear a hopeful story about the adjustments that have enabled Joe to enjoy life after his injuries! 

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Be who you are born to be, not what the world has transformed you to become. Today we speak with multiple concussion survivor,  and athletic identity coach, Sarah Williams. She kicks off by telling us about the short- and long-term effects of having suffered multiple concussions, shares a bit about her rehabilitation process, and lists some constructive coping mechanisms she has established in order to make life manageable. We chat about the psychological impact of being unable to partake in your sport, the difficulties of navigating the digital world after the injury, and the ebb and flow of recovery. Sarah shares some tips on how to manage your relationships and emphasizes the immense value of asking for help.

Tune in for an honest perspective on life after a concussion and leave with a fresh perspective on how to give yourself grace and see the possibilities in your life after a concussion!

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For Show Notes, Transcript and More: www.postconcussioninc.com/podcast/sarah-williams

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Watching your friends or teammates continue to do the things you once loved doing can be one of the challenges you deal with post-concussion. You get to a place where you have to make peace with the fact that life had a different plan for you, and no matter how tough it is, you have to keep going and keep pursuing the joy in life.

Today we welcome guest Evan Boughey, a 23-year old who is currently studying communications at the University of Louisville. Evan hopes to continue to do work in the concussion industry after graduating from college. Growing up, he was an avid lacrosse player and has suffered from seven concussions in the space of a few years. Tune in for today’s episode where we hear from Evan about his injuries, dark days, what sparked his motivation to seek help, and the recovery journey he has been on. We also hear about what motivated him to pursue a career in the concussion world. Tune in for all this, and more!

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Many athletes are so fearful of being sidelined that they often lie to themselves, their coaches, and their doctors, undermining their recovery long term.

Today's guest is Matthew Campbell, Co-Founder and Clinical Director for the Midwest Concussion Clinic. Matt is a certified athletic trainer and has advanced training and certifications in vestibular therapy and concussion management, allowing him to effectively evaluate and treat patients with acute concussions, vestibular impairments, and post-concussion syndrome symptoms. Matt speaks about why every concussion is different, making the treatment of any concussion a unique challenge. What works for one person, may not work for another. Listeners can expect to deepen their understanding of how formal treatment of concussions has drastically altered over the years, and why many doctors might prescribe the wrong treatment out of a desire to do no harm. For all this and more, join us today!

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Get in Contact with Matt by sending a message to [email protected]

For show notes, transcript, and more: www.postconcussioninc.com/podcast/matthew-campbell

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One of the most common and most unpleasant symptoms of a concussion injury is the damage to one's ocular motor function. If you are struggling with your vision, you are probably struggling to live a normal life. That’s why we have Dr. Gerald Komarnicky with us on the show today; a highly distinguished optometrist who deals regularly with patients who are suffering from concussion injuries. Gerry explains how our vision works, the types of visual difficulties that people experience with a concussion injury, and how he helps concussion survivors regain their normal motor functioning and therefore regain their lives. We discuss in detail how the C-Rod, the tool he developed, should be used, how long you can expect to use it for, and how you are likely to feel when you start using it. Concussion is a life-long injury, but it doesn't haven’t to cause life-long distress or suffering.

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Not everyone who lives with post concussion syndrome has a history of sports injuries, and today's guest knows all too well how easily you can get concussed from everyday accidents. This week, we speak with Jennifer Wimer, whose experience as a healthcare worker and love for the outdoors have informed her journey with PCS when it comes to managing her symptoms and maintaining her physical and mental health after multiple concussions. We discuss coping with difficult, long-lasting symptoms. Jennifer also shares how she's been able to overcome the anger she had formed for not putting herself at risk and getting injured anyways. Listeners also hear how Jennifer has managed parenting with PCS and what she has learned from communicating her symptoms to young children. Join us today for an honest conversation around anxiety, parenting, and the power of therapy!

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Today's guest Dr. Matthew Fothergill, is a physical therapist who specializes in long-term lifestyle planning for patients who have experienced single or multiple sub-concussive hits. He also works as a personal health consultant and advocates for head injury awareness. Our conversation revolves around dizziness and the variety of ways to explain the feeling. We focus on the importance of the use of words for both patients and medical professionals.  Later, we discuss the difficulty of distrusting the medical establishment, especially for older athletes, and how you can empower yourself as a patient, so join us today for a highly informative discussion!

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It’s not uncommon for a concussion to affect your vision, often causing fatigue, headaches, and visual impairments. Our guest today, Michael Arnstein, understands this all too well. He talks to us about the concussion he suffered in Cambodia in early 2020. He speaks about his efforts to get treatment, his experience with vision rehab and eye therapy, and the importance of getting your eyes checked after a concussion. We also discuss mindfulness and Michael explains how a visit to the Mindfulness Project in Thailand equipped him to deal, not just with the COVID-19 lockdown, but with his own pain and vision problems too. As a mindfulness-based wellness and lifestyle coach, Michael brings a unique perspective to the subject of concussions. For anyone who is struggling to cope, he has some valuable advice on how you can deal with your own pain and symptoms through mindfulness, so tune in today!

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Welcome back to another episode of the Post Concussion Podcast, where you’ll hear from Chelsie Moore, the founder of Moore Integrative Health. After years of not being able to find any solutions and wanting to get back to the things she loved, like being outdoors, Chelsie began to search elsewhere for relief from her daily battle with anxiety, depression, fatigue, and insomnia. Chelsie has completed numerous trainings and schoolings including her Masters of Science in Clinical Nutrition and Integrative Health, and training in clinical applications for neuroinflammation with the Kharrazian Institute. She also happens to be on the board of directors for Save a Brain, Kelsey Boyer’s Foundation, which you will hear more about in Episode 3. Chelsie believes that we all have to do our part in making this world a better place and this initiative is her way of doing so! Tune in today to find out more.

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Awareness around the dangers of football and the head injuries that players can incur has been growing, and today we have a guest who knows all too well about the effects of a football related concussion. 

Today's guest Wayne Rogers was playing semi-pro football and suffered from a concussion that caused serious and long-lasting issues for him. We talk through the experience of the early symptoms, and when he realized some of the problems were not going away as quickly as he had imagined. We also talk about the effects of the symptoms on the different parts of his life, his relationship with a partner and twin daughters. Wayne encourages anyone struggling with the after-effects of a head injury to avoid suffering in silence and recommends leaning on the people in your life you can trust and rely on when necessary. Despite the difficulties he has encountered, Wayne has a message of hope and progress, so listen in to hear it all!

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