Hope Survives | Brain Injury Podcast
Episodes
34. Warrior Words of Hope
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to be a brain injury warrior? To kick off the new year, here are some words of hope from 6 incredible survivors.0:00 Intro2:21 Crist...
33. Life is Not a Highlight Reel
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There is a trend to post highlights of the year on social media. But do you find that actually hard to do, or even see from others? Living with brain ...
32. Victory through Visible & Invisible Disability (Lisa’s Story)
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa is a fighter, living with both an invisible injury (TBI) and physical disability. She was born with Spina Bifida and hydrocephalus (fluid on the ...
31. Hormones after Brain Injury (with Dr. Meaghan Kirschling)
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that hormones can be affected by a brain injury? Hormonal imbalances can actually be a contributing factor to persistent symptoms, along ...
30. Emotional Responses after Brain Injury + How it Affects Relationships
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Emotions after brain injury can come in extremes - highs, lows, outbursts - or you can end up just feeling "blank" or nothing at all. Surviv...
29. Emotional Dysregulation (with Rebecca Quinn & Carly Endres from NDBIN)
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"A brain injury is the only time that we ask the injured body part to regulate itself..." How do you handle emotions after brain injury? Wha...
28. Developing a Balanced Life Post-Injury (with Marlene Rivera, CBIS)
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you realistically implement medical recommendations into your lifestyle? Let's talk about it.Today Cristabelle is joined by Marlene Rivera,...
27. Surviving the Holidays with Brain Injury
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Holidays are upon us - and that can be overwhelming for brain injury survivors! For the first shorter "minisode" (mini+episode!) of Seas...
26. Finding Confidence After Concussions (with Allison Cook, Miss Oregon USA)
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're kicking off Season 2 with five time concussion survivor and Miss Oregon USA, Allison Cook, on finding confidence and knowing your wort...
25. Out of the Darkness - Mental Health, Depression, Inspiring Survivor Story (with Tracy Yatsko)
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today is an inspiring episode all about finding hope, featuring survivor and Emmy Award winning host Tracy Yatsko. In 2005, she sustained a serious tr...
24. Fatigue Management + Strategies (with Natalie Mackenzie)
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After a brain injury, fatigue can become one of the most draining and difficult parts of getting through the day or week. Today we going to talk about...
23. Brain Health - Strategies to Optimize your Brain for Healing (with Dr. Jeremy Schmoe)
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk about brain health after sustaining a brain injury with Dr. Jeremy Schmoe. These are some simple strategies that you can begin to incorpo...
22. Not Giving Up - Encouragement for Survivors, Caregivers, Families (with Cyndie Braden)
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to “not give up” on the brain injury? Let’s talk about it. Cristabelle shares encouragement for survivors and her mother Cyndi...
21. How to Be a Brain Injury Advocate + Tips for Sharing Your Story (with Monica Vaccaro from BIAPA)
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hands down, one of the questions I am asked most frequently is something like, “how do I become a brain injury advocate” or “how do you get star...
20. Concussion Awareness + Safety in Sports (with Protect Your Skull)
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bringing a fresh perspective to sports concussions, Tracey Suggs and Foster Wilkins are the founders of Protect Your Skull - the world’s first and o...
19. Brain Injury Association of America - Advocacy + Resources (with Susan H. Connors, BIAA President and CEO)
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Susan H. Connors, president and CEO of the Brain Injury Association of America, is here today for a special Brain Injury Awareness Month Episode. List...
18. PINK Concussions - Female Brain Injury Awareness + Gaps in Research (with Katherine Snedaker)
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How is female brain injury different? Today we are talking about awareness centered on female brain injury and concussions. Cristabelle is joined by K...
17. Understanding the Invisible Injury (with Cyndie Braden)
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Just because you can't see it, doesn't mean it's not there. For the first week of Brain Injury Awareness Month, we are discussing how brai...
16. Ways to Help Calm Brain Injury Symptoms (with Natasha Wilch)
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever been overwhelmed or overstimulated with brain injury symptoms, you are not alone. Today, Natasha Wilch is here to share some ways t...
15. Resilience - through Stroke & Brain Abscess (with Don't Count Me Out! hosts Jo Ann and Brad)
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Resilience: we can come back stronger than we ever realized through brain injury!Today, Cristabelle hosts a delightful conversation with survivors Bra...
14. Keep Going! - Inspiring TBI Survivor Story (with Tanya Gauthier, TBIncredible)
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do we keep going on the brain injury journey? Sometimes it can be a struggle just to get through the day. Today Cristabelle keeps it real, sharing...
13. Brain Injury Motivation: Staying Determined (Survivor Stories)
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are talking about what it means to be determined and stay motivated on our journey through brain injury!First, Cristabelle will share some en...
12. Dysautonomia - How Autonomic Nervous System is Affected by Brain Injury & Concussions (with Dr. Jeremy Schmoe)
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is dysautonomia? How is it related to brain injury? How do you know if you have it? How is it treated?Today, Dr. Jeremy Schmoe is back for a foll...
11. The Vestibular System and Brain Injury (with Dr. Jeremy Schmoe)
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is the vestibular system? How does it affect brain injury survivors? What symptoms can be caused by dysfunction of this system? Today, Dr. Jeremy...
10. Emotional Changes - Coping Strategies + How to Work Through Complex Emotions (with Dr. Ann Marie McLaughlin)
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Emotional changes after brain injury are common. The way that the brain is physically affected can cause changes in emotional response. Also, dealing ...
9. Re-Injuries, Symptom Flare-Ups, and Combatting Fear (with Ali Rheaume + Natasha Wilch)
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The journey of living with brain injury comes with ups and downs. Today, you will hear from two guests:- Survivor Perspective: Ali Rheaume has been li...
8. Residential Programs, Community Living, Post-Acute Rehab (with Success Rehabilitation)
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There are many different options to help survivors to grow in independence. Did you know there are residential programs for brain injury that are diff...
7. Nutrition - The Relationship between Food and Brain Health (with Brigid Titgemeier @beingbrigid)
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that the foods we eat can have a huge impact on improvement and healing after a brain injury?Today, nutrition expert Brigid Titgemeier (@...
6. Adapting + Adjusting to Life After Brain Injury (Survivor Stories)
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Simply put… life is different after brain injury. So what is it like adjusting and adapting to living with symptoms and everything else that comes w...
5. Coping with Brain Injury Anniversary Dates - Survivor, Caregiver, Spouse, & Mother Perspectives
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do we approach brain injury anniversaries? That day can bring up a weird feeling, it can be painful, it can be hard to get through. Each of us wil...
4. Music Therapy, Physical Therapy Benefits + info on Concussion Compass & Camp Cranium (with Lexi Campbell and Natasha Wilch)
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we explore the benefits of music therapy and physical therapy in relation to brain injury - along with some great information about Concussi...
3. Functional Neurology, Speech Pathology, Clubhouses & Camps (with Kyle Sloan, Nan Kennelly, Dr. Jeremy Schmoe)
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wanted to learn more of the options out there to help with brain injury? Listen for some great information about clubhouses, camps, speech langua...
2. Common Challenges, Strategies, + The Science Behind Why Symptoms Happen (with Monica Vaccaro and Dr. Jeremy Schmoe)
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is all about common challenges brain injury survivors face! Let’s talk about how survivors are affected every day, strategies and ...
1. Finding Hope: Life with Brain Injury
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk about the real-life struggles of this invisible injury, and the reason why hope is so important.On this episode, Cristabelle invites her ...
Hope Survives (Trailer)
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hi, I’m Cristabelle Braden, and this is my brain injury podcast Hope Survives. Here we share hope, support, and education for brain injury survivors...