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Life after brain injury is rarely understood — until you hear it from the ones living it. Brain to Brain is a podcast of raw, unfiltered conversations with survivors and caregivers, exploring recovery, resilience, and what it takes to keep moving forward. Honest stories. Real people. Hope you can hold onto.

  1. 1h ago

    A Kick to the Head Sparked a National Movement

    A single kick to the head changed Dr. Brooke Schuessler’s life forever. In Episode Two of The Concussion Conversation, Dr. Schuessler shares the difficult and often misunderstood reality of her concussion, the long road she traveled toward recovery, and how that experience inspired her to transform personal pain into national advocacy. She went on to establish National Concussion Awareness Day®—creating a movement dedicated to increasing understanding, supporting survivors, and reminding the world that a concussion is a brain injury. The Concussion Conversation is a special Brain to Brain series created in collaboration with the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA). Watch on YouTube or listen on Spotify—and share this episode with someone who needs to hear her story. #ConcussionAwareness #NationalConcussionAwarenessDay #BrainInjuryAwareness #ConcussionRecovery #TraumaticBrainInjury #TBI #BrainInjury #InvisibleInjury #BIAA #BrainToBrainPodcast #TheConcussionConversation

  2. 6d ago

    The Worst Year of Her Life: Her Brain Injury Went Untreated

    After a car accident, Carole Starr was misdiagnosed and spent an entire year living with brain injury symptoms without receiving the treatment she needed. She describes it as the worst year of her life. Everything changed when a medical professional finally recognized what was happening and took action to help her receive proper care. In the first episode of The Concussion Conversation, Carole shares her story and explains why concussion awareness, early recognition, and proper treatment matter so much. The Concussion Conversation is a special Brain to Brain series created in collaboration with the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA). Together, we’re sharing real stories and helping people understand that a concussion isn’t “just a bump to the head.” It’s a brain injury that deserves to be recognized, understood, and taken seriously. Listen to Carole’s story and help us spread concussion awareness by sharing this episode. #ConcussionAwareness #BrainInjuryAwareness #BrainInjuryAssociation #ConcussionRecovery #BrainToBrain

  3. Aug 28

    The Awareness Series | EP 10: Hope for Minds — Supporting Families After Pediatric Brain Injury

    What happens to a family after a child sustains a brain injury, and where can they turn for help? In Episode 10 of The Awareness Series, we highlight Hope for Minds, a nonprofit dedicated to enriching the lives of children with acquired brain injuries and supporting their families through education, resources, financial assistance, and connection. We also discuss the upcoming 10th Annual Making Connections Pediatric Brain Injury Conference & Resource Fair, taking place September 25 and 26, 2026, in Austin, Texas. The conference brings families, survivors, caregivers, professionals, and brain injury advocates together to learn, connect, and discover valuable services and resources. The conference is free for individuals and families, but registration is required. Childcare, meals, support groups, educational presentations, and travel scholarships are also available. 📍 Woodlawn Baptist Church4600 Menchaca RoadAustin, TX 78745 Subscribe to Brain to Brain for more conversations highlighting the people and organizations working to improve life after brain injury. Brain to Brain is sponsored by Toro & Tides. #BrainInjury #PediatricBrainInjury #HopeForMinds #BrainInjuryAwareness #CaregiverSupport #AustinTexas #TheAwarenessSeries #BrainToBrainPodcast

  4. Aug 21

    Handle With Care | EP 20: Oaklee | Surviving a Helicopter Crash Was Only the Beginning

    Less than a year ago, Oaklee survived a helicopter crash. It is a true miracle that she is still here, but surviving the crash was only the beginning. In this episode of Handle With Care, Oaklee talks about what life has been like since the crash and the invisible brain injury she now lives with every day. She describes it as living a double life. On the outside, people may think she is okay. On the inside, she is still trying to understand who she is after everything changed. Oaklee opens up about struggling with the loss of her identity and losing people she loved because they could not understand what she was going through. Her story is a powerful reminder that surviving does not mean someone is suddenly okay. The physical injuries may heal, but the invisible impact of a brain injury can continue long after the crash. Listen to the new episode of Brain to Brain on Spotify and watch the full conversation on YouTube.

  5. Aug 7

    Handle With Care | EP 19: Jason | Multiple Concussions While Serving in the Army

    Throughout his Army career, Jason sustained an estimated seven to eight concussions, most connected to his military service, including injuries from a flipped Humvee and exposure to blasts. Now that he is near completing his service obligation, Jason is navigating the lasting physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges of repeated head trauma. In this episode, he opens up about life in the Army, the symptoms he continues to face, and his concern about what these injuries could mean for his future, including the possibility of CTE.

  6. Jul 31

    The Awareness Series | EP 09: Kyla Pearce — Building Community After Brain Injury

    In this episode of The Awareness Series, Evan sits down with Kyla Pearce from LoveYourBrain to explore how the organization supports people affected by brain injury. Kyla shares the mission behind LoveYourBrain, the programs and resources it provides, and the importance of creating spaces where survivors and caregivers can find connection, understanding, and hope. Their conversation is a powerful reminder that no one should have to navigate life after brain injury alone.

  7. Jul 24

    Handle With Care | EP 18: Kristen | On-Duty Police Officer T-Boned, Had to Relearn Everything

    Kristen was on duty as a police officer when two vehicles T-boned her patrol car, leaving her with a life-changing brain injury. In this episode of Handle With Care, she shares what it took to relearn how to walk, talk, and eat—and how she now chooses to find the silver lining in each day. Through the peer mentor groups she leads, Kristen helps other survivors recognize those silver linings in their own lives and reminds them they don’t have to navigate recovery alone.

  8. Jul 10

    Handle With Care | EP 17: Josh | His Heart Stopped 3 Times After a Motorcycle Crash

    In this episode of Handle With Care, Josh and his parents, Brenda and Aaron, share the unimaginable journey that followed a devastating motorcycle crash. From the terrifying moments doctors fought to save Josh's life after losing his pulse multiple times, to the uncertainty of walking into the ICU with no reassurance that everything would be okay, this conversation offers an honest look at the realities of traumatic brain injury.

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Life after brain injury is rarely understood — until you hear it from the ones living it. Brain to Brain is a podcast of raw, unfiltered conversations with survivors and caregivers, exploring recovery, resilience, and what it takes to keep moving forward. Honest stories. Real people. Hope you can hold onto.

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  • Creator
    Toro and Tides
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Toro and Tides
  • Show Website
    Brain to Brain