Whether you’ve had a concussion or not, there are insidious dangers associated with concussions that all people need to know. Did you know a second concussion on top of a first can cause immediate death? It’s this kind of information you deserve to have; every employer, school, and family need to know how to protect themselves and those that matter. Concussions are everyone’s business, and that’s why each episode here is intended to provide help and support.

Today’s Part Two interview continues the journey that Dr. Kade Anderson has lived as a physical therapist AND as a ten-time concussion survivor. He earned his Bachelor’s of Science in Human Movement Science at Utah State University and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina. As an injury prone athlete, Kade spent a lot of time personally rehabilitating and is therefore quite motivated to help other people become pain free and improve their quality of life through this interview.

You can connect with Dr. Kade Anderson at:

FB: Kade Anderson

LinkedIn: Kade Anderson

Email: kade AT wrightpt.com

As always, seek the advice of your care provider before making any adjustments to your life after a concussion.

Today’s brief interview features businesswoman, Stacey Lee Whiting. She has benefited companies such as Novell/Ivy Communications, InvesTOOLS, Business Week, KLAS Research, Move Networks, and Ancestry.com. Experienced with developing business plans, process structuring and product repositioning, she now takes that depth of knowledge of repositioning and uses it for private individuals who seek to restructure their confidence after traumatic events.

When previously Stacey Lee and I had chatted back in episode 3, she shared that two of her children had experienced a variety of concussions with some fairly serious effects. For the brief conclusion of the episode 3 interview, not only do we find out how her children are doing, she and I also explore the hope she offers those who have experienced injury or trauma and the valor that she has seen by those who have faced tough situations and triumphed, such as with concussions. It’s an inspiring conclusion to her interview, so let’s listen in.

And many thanks to Aakash Gandhi who composed and performed the song, "Twinkle in the Night," which blesses our intro and outro to the podcast!

As always, seek the advice of your care provider before making any adjustments to your life after a concussion.

In our last episode with yoga trauma therapist, Anna Molgard, Anna spoke about the physical difficulties she personally had experienced from five concussions and the disregulation that occurred as a result. In this episode she gives us two tangible tools to help us when we feel disregulated in our emotions or even in our physical symptoms. What is exciting is that anyone can benefit from what she will teach us, not just concussion survivors. Let’s listen in as she answers the question, “Just what are some specific tools that can help concussion survivors?”

She also explores the profound difference of giving ourselves grace and kindness rather than pity as we move into the new world of concussions. Finally, she shares her work with underprivileged trauma victims and her dream of starting a non-profit organization to bring the power of yoga to concussion and trauma survivors.

Anna Molgard, E-RYT, C-IAYT, can be reached at:

Facebook: Flowing Tree Yoga Studio

Instagram: @flowing_tree_yoga

Website: www.FlowingTreeYoga.com

As always, seek the advice of your care provider before making any adjustments to your life after a concussion.