Luke Bohnenberger

The brain constantly changes throughout life, adapting to new experiences and information. This ability, known as neuroplasticity, allows the brain to rewire itself by forming new neural connections. One of the key drivers of this process is attention. When we focus our attention, the brain prioritizes certain signals and strengthens related pathways. Understanding how attention shapes neuroplasticity can help us improve learning, memory, and recovery from brain injuries. Neural pathways in...

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 last thing I...

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 brain, consider...