When I first started sharing my story after my brain injury I had no idea what I was doing. I thought being “real” meant saying everything. So I did and man did I overshared. I dumped details. I went deep into hospital moments, the fear, the confusion, the setbacks. I could see people’s faces shift sometimes. Not because they didn’t care, but because they didn’t know what to do with it and if I’m being honest, I was scared people thought I was looking for pity. That was the l

Every January people everywhere start talking about New Year’s resolutions, such as getting healthier, more productive more motivated but, for someone navigating through a brain injury recovery, traditional resolutions can feel unrealistic, overwhelming or even discouraging. If you are living with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or neurological challenges, your brain doesn’t need pressure, it needs support. This year, instead of setting resolutions that fight against your brai

For a long time journaling wasn’t something I naturally leaned into. After my brain injury, my thoughts felt and overwhelming. Sitting quietly with them didn’t always feel productive, sometimes it felt like opening a door to chaos. What I eventually learned, through my own recovery, years of coaching and working alongside survivors and caregivers, is that journaling isn’t about controlling thoughts. It’s about creating a safe place for the brain to organize itself again. Afte

There is a part of brain injury recovery that I never used to talk about because I simply couldn’t relate to it. Emotional Dullness. My own injury led to the opposite problem, an overflow of emotion. Everything I felt came out intensely such anger, sadness, excitement...nothing stayed quiet; so, when people described feeling emotionally numb after a brain injury I listened, but I didn’t immediately understand. I didn’t want to speak on a struggle that wasn’t mine just to soun

Caregivers rarely talk about the moment when anger after a brain injury no longer feels like frustration, but more like like rage. The moment a raised voice isn’t just loud it feels unpredictable. The moment you find yourself asking a question you never imagined having to ask about someone you love... “Am I safe?” Aggression after traumatic brain injury is not uncommon. In one study of first-time TBI survivors 28.4% displayed aggression within the first three months, most of

I was always a gym rat. The gym wasn’t just a hobby, it was therapy, identity and a passion all wrapped into one. I thrived on routine,...

What if Happiness Isn’t the Goal? For a long time after my traumatic brain injury I thought happiness was the goal and I believed that if...

Today I want to dive into something that is a total game-changer for brain growth and brain injury recovery, the environment you live in....

Today let's talk about something that’s helped me and the people I coach make real progress...neuroplasticity. I know big word. But it’s...

How about we talk about something that has been a complete game changer for me during my recovery, music.. I’m not just talking about...

One of the things I teach the brain injury survivors I coach is how the chemicals in their brains are working either for them or against...

I want to open up about something that has been a huge struggle for me since my brain injury, the Amygdala Hijack. It’s that moment when...

Hey my TBI Community! Let’s talk about something wild that can happen after a brain injury. Confabulation is when your brain fills in the...

Recovering from a brain injury is not just about achieving big wins. It is about the small consistent steps we take every day. When I...

Introduction: Life after a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a unique journey that goes beyond the visible scars. Join me in this blog post...

The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. However, for those who have experienced a...

The journey of navigating life after sustaining a Traumatic Brain Injury is unique and often filled with moments of immense challenge and...

Life can throw us some pretty tough punches, and sometimes, those punches can leave us feeling like we're down for the count. Traumatic...

Hello everyone, Today, I want to talk about a topic that's close to my heart - maintaining a healthy lifestyle after sustaining a...

As a caregiver you feel like you must drop your entire life in order to care for another, which is an understandable feeling but not...