The Concussion Community
Episodes
67. The 3 biggest lessons I learned in my concussion recovery (+biggest lessons other people learned)
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I will share more about the 3 biggest lessons I learned in my concussion recovery. I believe sometimes we need struggles to move forw...
66. Misdiagnosed as anxiety & Rebuilding life after a concussion - Cristabelle from Hope Survives Podcast interviews me
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is common to feel a loss of self after a concussion when you lose so many things you used to be able to do - but there is hope. Cristabelle speak...
65. STOP pushing yourself, STOP planning. Your body is the leader, not your to do list
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I pushed myself way too hard many times. In this podcast, I share I need to be more gentle with myself and so do you! Listen to what your body needs a...
64. Help! My healing affirmations are not working, I don't "feel" them. What can I do?
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Someone asked me: my affirmations are not working, I don't feel them, it feels fake. Listen to hear my advice, so it will work for you. Registe...
63. How to learn your limits while they seem different every day? Concussion Rehabilitation
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
During my concussion recovery, they always told me to learn my limits. I tried so hard to know what my limits are, but it feels like my limit is diffe...
62. Physiotherapist Dr. Jessica Klain - Exercise after concussion: Is it safe and when is it okay?
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I have a conversation about returning back to exercise after a concussion with Dr. Jessica Klain who is a physiotherapist and concuss...
61. When I don’t talk about my concussion recovery, it feels like people forget about it.
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the beginning, my concussion recovery was all I could talk about. No wonder if you are feeling sick every minute of the day. The whole world around...
60. Our TBI Coach coached me live about my biggest struggle: "finding THAT balance between doing things and resting" - My experience and all rules I made for myself
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I will tell you more about what I learned during my live coaching session with Julie. She coached me about my biggest struggle: Findi...
59. Success stories and wins from people within The Concussion Community - There is always hope, things will get better and easier even if you don't feel it right now.
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Most of the time we read online about all struggles of other people. That's not strange because we are human and when we need help we share more a...
58. The 2 main reasons why I have improved by about 80%! - Try it yourself at home!
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I struggled for years to find the right help and understand what was going on with me. The regular doctors I visited couldn't address my symptoms, so ...
57. Questions people asked about my concussion symptoms / whiplash injury and how I responded to them.
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
During my concussion journey, it felt like I had to answer a lot of questions about my concussion symptoms/whiplash injury that I didn’t have an ans...
56. Most doctors didn’t believe or understand my concussion symptoms - What they said + 5 tips!
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If it’s not enough to have a concussion or TBI on top of that comes that some doctors don’t believe your symptoms because there is no proof for it...
55. What does a normal day look like in my concussion life? From nutrition, work, planning & more!
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I will tell you more about what a normal day looks like for me. I will talk about nutrition, planning, work, my morning routine, my e...
54. How to accept your TBI / concussion if you don’t want to? 7 things that helped me
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It took me so long to accept that my life had changed, that I am not the old me anymore. I was fighting for so long to become the person I was before ...
53. Am I fully recovered? Am I able to live my life like before the accident?
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I will tell you more about how I feel right now, how far I am in my recovery journey if I am able to live my life like before the acc...
52. 8 things I needed to let go to move forward in my concussion recovery
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I will tell you more about the 8 things I needed to let go of in order to move forward again in my concussion journey. This episode i...
51. 5 things that helped me to feel less lonely - I felt so lonely during my concussion recovery
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the beginning, everyone seemed to care and asked me how I was doing all the time and if I was able to do things. After a few months, I started to...
50. My appointment at the Mind Eye Institute - 1 month after wearing my first therapeutic glasses - review
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Finally! There I went, on my way to the airport to fly to Chicago. I was so happy that I could finally visit Dr. Deborah Zelinsky at The Mind Eye Inst...
49. How do I manage to work? Planning& Tools - How I built this community with my concussion symptoms
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2021 was the year that I started with this community. It’s a big change for me because I couldn’t do any work for almost 3 years due to my concuss...
48. Traveling and Flying With a Concussion - Overwhelming, how I prepared for my first long trip to Bali
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
About this episode: Last year in November, I went on a vacation (a long stay of 1,5 month) and traveled all the way to Indonesia. I hear you thinking,...
47. Everything you need to know about The Concussion Community - Frequently Asked Questions
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I will tell you more about what The Concussion Community is, what you can expect, and what people already joined and I will answer so...
46. I look fine, but from the inside, I am not fine. How to deal with this while having a TBI / PCS
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
About this episode: When I sustained my concussion people really cared in the beginning. They visited me often at my home, my work sent me flowers and...
45. Sometimes I know where my setbacks were coming from but on other days they were there for no reason
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This was one of my biggest struggles, having a setback and not knowing why. Sometimes I know that I just did too much and of course, I didn’t like t...
44. Two reasons why interval training is so effective for people with a concussion + my experience
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, I will tell you more about the 2 reasons why interval training is so effective for people with a concussion. I will also tell a bit m...
43. People without a head injury say they feel the same, it's NOT the same. 11 comments that bothered me
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, when I tell people about my symptoms, I get a reaction like, “I am tired, too”, “I have a headache, too,” or, “We all have bad da...
42. Melissa Gough from The Brain Game Changer interviews me - My story, concussion treatments, recovery & more!
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, I was interviewed by brain hemorrhage survivor Melissa Gough from The Brain Game Changer Podcast. Around the 6 month mark, M...
41. Cognitive exercises, when and what improvements did I feel? A game-changer in my concussion recovery
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I would like to share my experience with cognitive exercises. I share more about when I felt improvements and why it was a game-chang...
40. People think I am healed because they only see me at my "best moments", not during my "bad days"
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
During my concussion recovery, I had a lot of bad days when my concussion symptoms were the worst. During those bad days, I just needed to be home to ...
39. What I lost and what I gained during my concussion recovery
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
During the first 2 years, I could only see what I had lost as a result of my concussion. But now, after 4 years, I am able to see the things that I ga...
38. My positive concussion healing affirmations that helped me to change my mind into a healing state
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2 years after my accident, I felt like I needed to get out of the negative spiral so I started looking for ways. Affirmations are one of these things ...
37. Negative thoughts and Post Concussion Syndrome - How I let go of them in 6 steps
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Negative thoughts and stress are something that most people are dealing with while having post-concussion syndrome. Sometimes, you are really stuck in...
36. Guided Meditation & Healing Affirmations to Reduce Anxiety and Increase Rest - Danielle Neva
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a bit different than usual. In this episode, you will listen to a Meditation & Healing Affirmation session from Danielle. This ses...
35. Yesterday, I Could Do Something, but Today, I Can’t. How Do I Explain This to Others?
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you have a concussion or post-concussion syndrome, you know that each day will be different. On some days, you can do a lot of things; on other d...
34. Concussion in Time of Corona - I felt less different than others
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I know it may sound weird to some people, but during the COVID-19 situation, I finally felt less different than others. I am not sure about you, but t...
33. Post Concussion Syndrome Treatments - What did I try after my first 2 years? (part 2)
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In my previous episode, you heard what post-concussion syndrome treatments I tried during the first two years in my concussion journey. In this post, ...
32. Concussion Treatments - What did I try during my first 2 years? (Part 1)
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we all know, there is no quick fix when it comes to healing from a concussion. If there was one, it wouldn’t be a hell of a search to find the ri...
31. What is The Concussion Community? Is this community for me? Frequently asked questions answered
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Any questions I didn't answer in this podcast? Send me an email at: [email protected] or send me a message on Instagram @theconcussi...
30. What are the best foods for concussions? This worked for me!
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It took me a few years to find out what the best foods for my concussion were, what supplements for concussions were helping, and what foods to avoid ...
29. My 6 stages of concussion recovery
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Having post-concussion syndrome is not just something you have for a few days/weeks. It's something that lasts way longer, and I can say it is/was...
28. The four pillars of life collapsed: physical, mental, social and financial - Post Concussion Syndrome
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Before my accident, I never had any issues with one of those pillars. My life felt stable; I was never sick, almost happy all the time, had a lovely j...
27. Always searching for new concussion therapies? Or stop and focus on acceptance and coping?
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I am a person who never gives up, always believing there is hope, and you can change whatever it is. But what if you have symptoms that don’t go awa...
26. Today is my 5th anniversary! Exact 5 years ago I did sustain my whiplash and concussion. How do I feel?
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's already 5 years ago since I sustained my concussion and whiplash. What a rollercoaster! In the beginning, I was mad, I could only think: “w...
25. Concussion recovery: How long does it take? Dealing with uncertainty
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When I talk about “not knowing”, I mean that I had no idea what to do to get better—or even if I would ever get better. I wondered if should foc...
24. My experience at Cognitive FX Concussion Center & How I feel two years after
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I will never forget that day. May 23rd in 2017. I went home on my scooter and had an accident; I bumped into another scooter. I remembered that I thou...
23. Coaching session from TBI coach Julie Kuch - Dealing with your family members and friends
07 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Julie is one of the best TBI coaches and she is back as our TBI coach. We scheduled regular live coaching sessions within this community. Besides thes...
22. Mediation & Affirmation Session - Reset your subconscious mind into a healing state
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a bit different than usual. In this episode, you will listen to a Meditation & Healing Affirmation session from Danielle. It's...
21. My concussion journey happened for a reason; it guided me down a path of self-discovery.
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When I first sustained my concussion, I was mad. I wondered why this was happening to me. It felt like I was the only one experiencing these symptoms....
20. Coaching session from TBI coach Julie Kuch - How to deal with an invisible injury - Julie is back as our TBI coach (regular live sessions)!
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I have some news to share with you! In the past Julie Kuch, she is one of the best TBI coaches, she hosted classes for our community and now I want to...
19. How I Improved My Sleep Habits - Sleep issues after a concussion
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Since the moment I got my concussion, my sleep has changed. I had a hard time falling asleep; I woke up many times during the night, and it felt like ...
18. How am I holding up managing The Concussion Community?
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to hear how I am holding up managing The Concussion Community! Register here for my free online masterclass: The 2 proven methods to drasticall...
17. A broken leg gets more attention than a concussion. How did the people around you respond?
09 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So many times, I wished I had a broken bone instead of a concussion. You don’t have to explain what a broken bone is. Everyone will help you if they...
16. My concussion wasn’t only physical, for me, the mental part was even more difficult
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Having a concussion is the hardest thing I ever experienced in life. You are not the “old” you anymore but you are also still not the “new” yo...
15. My concussion made me a robot that was just existing, not living. I lived in my own world of rules
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you sustain a concussion, you can’t do things as you used to. A lot of things can be a trigger for a setback. I tried to do everything the best...
14. Pretending I am okay while I wasn’t. I felt so much shame and embarrassment
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When I look back at the first two years after my accident, I wasted a lot of energy trying to act normal in front of my friends and family. Why did I ...
13. My dating experiences while having post-concussion symptoms. Are you ready for a relationship?
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The first year I didn’t date at all, I didn’t meet new people and I doubted if I ever would. After 2 years, I felt a bit more ready to have my fir...
12. What having a concussion feels like and how to explain to others.
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of people asked me what I felt because of course, I looked normal, aside from my tired eyes and restless energy. In this episode are some exampl...
11. How my “Miracle Morning” looks like and how it’s helping with my concussion
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Waking up with a concussion isn’t always easy. You have to open your eyes, get out of bed, realizing you’re still not healed and experience a lot ...
10. I was in slow motion and the whole world around me was in fast forward
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After my concussion, I felt like my world was on pause but the rest of the world hadn't changed and went on like it always did.. The only thing I ...
9. “A different person”. How my concussion changed me.
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I will tell you more about how my concussion changed me, why I feel like a different person than before my accident. May 21st, 2017 w...
8. Two steps forward, one step back. Concussion recovery is not linear.
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Healing from a concussion isn’t just a straight process. We all have made this experience. It’s always one step back and two steps forward. When y...
7. How I manage/explain my daily energy: The Spoon Theory
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you ever have a hard time explaining how it feels to have limited energy? The Spoon Theory is such an easy theory to apply to yourself or to expla...
6. How I plan my days with my concussion symptoms
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I am sharing how I plan my days, what works for me and what tools I am using (read: can't live without!) when it comes to plannin...
5. I can see everything but that's not enough - Concussion & Eyes
12 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I didn’t know what was going on but my vision was often blurry and my surroundings were moving. Or weren’t they? When I tried to look better or fo...
4. Q&A - Ask me anything - I answer all your questions in this podcast!
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I answer all questions people asked me in the Q&A box in a story on Instagram. Rest tips, how I started exercising, what is helpi...
3. Living my life with an invisible scar
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Having a concussion is hard to understand for outsiders because you don’t look sick. An invisible scar is something people with concussions know far...
2. How a single concussion changed my life
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One moment I was driving on my scooter happily back home and the next moment I know I was on the floor disorientated about what had just happened. My ...
1. My Concussion story
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode, I will share my story. How did I sustain my concussion and whiplash? How am I feeling? What were my biggest struggles? I hope i...