Our last episode of the podcast is definitely not the least! We’ve heard from so many of our listeners and have personally experienced just how much brain injuries can affect our mental health. From overstimulation to irritability; emotionality to anxiety; impulsiveness to depression; brain injuries really change how our minds work! In this episode, BrainStorm for Brain Injury’s Dr. Judy Gooch and Tyanne Crook talk about mental health post injury and where you can go for help. I know I was nodding right along with this one and raising my hand. This episode really helped me feel less alone, maybe it will for you too!

Links to any resources mentioned:

• BrainStorm for Brain Injury
• Brain Injury Alliance: Search online for your state’s name and ‘brain injury alliance’
• Brain Injury Association: Find your BIA
• Brainstorm for Brain Injury Facebook support group

Reach out to:

• BrainStorm for Brain Injury on IG
• Brain Storm for Brain Injury on Twitter
• Brain Storm for Brain Injury on Facebook
• Stroke Recovery with Motus Nova: https://motusnova.com/makingheadway/
• NeuMind is looking to build a platform to support brain injury survivors and caregivers through rehabilitation. They are looking for survivors and caregivers to give feedback. Help them help others: neumind.co.uk/makingheadway
• Eryn on IG @eryn_makingheadwaypodcast
• MHP on IG @makingheadwaypodcast
• Go to our website www.makingheadwaypodcast.com for full show notes and resources

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• Patreon

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Are you looking for community post brain injury? Are you trying to develop and become the new you? Do you need support? Look no further than Heal the Brain. Heal the Brain is a non profit offering active, virtual experiences that empower survivors with practical resources and social support. Through their workshops, Heal the Brain connects brain injury survivors and their caregivers with skilled clinicians and survivor mentors.

In this episode, founder Jane Connely explains all this amazing community has to offer to help you connect, grow, develop, and live life fully post injury. This is a resource that you won’t want to miss out on. Listen today to learn more!

Links to Resources mentioned:

• Heal the Brain Workshops: https://healthebrain.org/workshops
• No Brainer Podcast: https://healthebrain.org/nobrainerpodcast
• Reach out to:
• Visit Heal the Brain at https://healthebrain.org/. We encourage everyone to sign up and be a part of their mission.
• Stroke Recovery with Motus Nova: https://motusnova.com/makingheadway/
• NeuMind is looking to build a platform to support brain injury survivors and caregivers through rehabilitation. They are looking for survivors and caregivers to give feedback. Help them help others: neumind.co.uk/makingheadway
• Eryn on IG @eryn_makingheadwaypodcast
• MHP on IG @makingheadwaypodcast
• Go to our website www.makingheadwaypodcast.com for full show notes and resources

Support us at:

• Patreon
• Donate section on our website. 10% of profits go to our favorite non-profit of the moment

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Recovering from post concussion symptoms? Then we don’t need to tell you how challenging that can be. Melissa Biscardi, osteopath and registered nurse joins us from the Rehab Lab to talk about recovery. In her practice, she focuses on treating concussion through movement, vestibular training, nutrition, and mental health. Listen to learn about treatment, common myths, and what to do instead.

Links to any resources mentioned:

• The Brain Tool Kit app: Braintoolkit.ca
• Reach out to:
• Melissa of the Rehab Lab:
• For care in Toronto Canada or to learn more about the Rehab Lab: https://www.rehablab.ca/
• Follow her on Instagram @the.rehab.lab
• Feel free to reach out if you are having trouble finding a practitioner near you. She will help connect you to someone.
• Stroke Recovery with Motus Nova: https://motusnova.com/makingheadway/
• NeuMind is looking to build a platform to support brain injury survivors and caregivers through rehabilitation. They are looking for survivors and caregivers to give feedback. Help them help others: neumind.co.uk/makingheadway
• Eryn on IG @eryn_makingheadwaypodcast
• MHP on IG @makingheadwaypodcast
• Go to our website www.makingheadwaypodcast.com for full show notes and resources

Support us at:

• Patreon
• Donate section on our website. 10% of profits go to our favorite non-profit of the moment

After your brain injury, have you felt scarred by the medical community? Do you feel yourself pulling away from others, having intrusive thoughts, avoiding medical appointments, having increased anxiety about your health, or having trouble focusing on your appointments? You may be experiencing Medical PTSD.

In today’s episode we have Emily Parks who is a patient advocate, behavioral health specialist, and founder of POP! Medical PTSD. POP! provides a safe space to validate your experience and learn more about what others are doing to overcome medical PTSD. Emily is groundbreaking in developing the definition of medical PTSD and increasing awareness that people can become traumatized by going through the healthcare system or by experiencing a medical event. She gives advice on communicating with healthcare providers and getting through trauma. Listen today to learn more about this important topic!

Reach out to:

• POP! Medical PTSD and Emily Parks
• https://www.popmedicalptsd.org/
• Instagram: POP_medicalPTSD
• Stroke Recovery with Motus Nova: https://motusnova.com/makingheadway/
• NeuMind is looking to build a platform to support brain injury survivors and caregivers through rehabilitation. They are looking for survivors and caregivers to give feedback. Help them help others: neumind.co.uk/makingheadway
• Eryn on IG @eryn_makingheadwaypodcast
• MHP on IG @makingheadwaypodcast
• Go to our website www.makingheadwaypodcast.com for full show notes and resources

Support us at:

• Patreon
• Donate section on our website. 10% of profits go to our favorite non-profit of the moment

HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!

We are a podcast for brain injury survivors by brain injury survivors. If you dug this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review and subscribe!

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At Making Headway Podcast, we love to talk with people about different tools in their recovery toolbox. In today’s episode, we talk with TBI survivor Adrian Treadway. She shares her experience with using CBD as a recovery aide. Adrian has found CBD assists with pain, sleep, focus, and mental clarity. Learn tips from Adrian, the CBD connoisseur, on how she found the best CBD product for her.

Links to any resources mentioned:

• Book: Weed Mom by Danielle Simone Brand

Reach out to:

• Adrian on IG @howweedsave
• Stroke Recovery with Motus Nova: https://motusnova.com/makingheadway/
• NeuMind is looking to build a platform to support brain injury survivors and caregivers through rehabilitation. They are looking for survivors and caregivers to give feedback. Help them help others: neumind.co.uk/makingheadway
• Eryn on IG @eryn_makingheadwaypodcast
• MHP on IG @makingheadwaypodcast
• Go to our website www.makingheadwaypodcast.com for full show notes and resources
• Using our Amazon links to buy products gives us a small kickback. Thank you for your support!
• Weed Mom by Danielle Simone Brand

Support us at:

• Patreon
• Donate section on our website. 10% of profits go to our favorite non-profit of the moment

HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!

We are a podcast for brain injury survivors by brain injury survivors. If you dug this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review and subscribe!

Ways to subscribe to the Making Headway Podcast:

• Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts
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Did you think you had heard of all the different types of therapy by now? We just discovered one more– craniosacral therapy! Craniosacral works with the body’s innate ability to self correct to homeostasis. It is a tool of consciousness helping you connect with your energy and your body’s ability to heal. Amy Mercury’s role as a craniosacral therapist allows her to observe your body's energy state. She helps you gain perspective on how your thoughts and beliefs impact your body. It is a truly unique process that celebrates your wholeness. Regain regulation and a sense of calm through craniosacral therapy!

Reach out to:

• Contact Amy and let her know that you listened for a special treatment session rate. She is also available to answer any questions.
• amymecury.com
• Email: amy@amymercury.com
• Instagram: @Transformomma.amy.mercury
• Stroke Recovery with Motus Nova: https://motusnova.com/makingheadway/
• NeuMind is building a platform to support brain injury survivors and caregivers through rehabilitation. They are looking for survivors and caregivers to give feedback. Help them help others at: neumind.co.uk/makingheadway
• Eryn on IG @eryn_makingheadwaypodcast
• MHP on IG @makingheadwaypodcast
• Go to our website www.makingheadwaypodcast.com for full show notes and resources

Support us at:

• Patreon
• Donate section on our website. 10% of profits go to our favorite non-profit of the moment

HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!

We are a podcast for brain injury survivors by brain injury survivors. If you dug this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review and subscribe!

Ways to subscribe to the Making Headway Podcast:

• Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts
• Click here to subscribe via Spotify
• Click here to subscribe via RSS
• You can also subscribe via Stitcher

Visit the Making Headway Podcast website to learn more about Eryn and Mariah and our journey to podcasting.

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Recovering from a brain injury is a physically and emotionally trying time. Addressing both your physical and mental health helps you get the most out of your therapy. Dr. Nidhi Shah, physical therapist fromYour Movement Specialist knows this all too well. In this week’s episode, Nidhi gives us tips to ground ourselves, strategies for better sleep, and teaches us about some common symptoms we may not associate with our brain injuries. Listen and learn!

Links to any resources mentioned:

• Vertigo and dizziness episode on MHP

Reach out to:

• Dr. Nidhi Shah at
• email: nidhi.shah@yourmovementspecialist.com
• Phone: 609-726-6003
• https://yourmovementspecialist.com/
• @yourmovementspecialist on Instagram
• Stroke Recovery with Motus Nova: https://motusnova.com/makingheadway/
• Eryn on IG @eryn_makingheadwaypodcast
• MHP on IG @makingheadwaypodcast
• Go to our website www.makingheadwaypodcast.com for full show notes and resources

Support us at:

• Patreon
• Donate section on our website. 10% of profits go to our favorite non-profit of the moment

HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!

We are a podcast for brain injury survivors by brain injury survivors. If you dug this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review and subscribe!

Ways to subscribe to the Making Headway Podcast:

• Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts
• Click here to subscribe via Spotify
• Click here to subscribe via RSS
• You can also subscribe via Stitcher

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