Hope Survives | Brain Injury Podcast

Cristabelle Braden
Hope Survives | Brain Injury Podcast

Have you or a loved one experienced a traumatic brain injury, stroke, concussion, or ABI? This podcast is for you. Providing practical tools and inspirational interviews to equip, educate, and encourage the brain injury community. Hosted by award-winning TBI survivor, advocate, and singer/songwriter Cristabelle Braden, this is an uplifting podcast to bring hope to your darkest days. The Official Podcast of Hope Survives, a nonprofit organization for brain injury support: https://www.hopesurvives.org

  1. 5D AGO

    100. Voices of Hope - From the Heart of a Caregiver (with Tameka Wolfe)

    Join us for a conversation of hope for the first week of Brain Injury Awareness Month! In today’s episode, Cristabelle is joined by Tameka Wolfe, vice president of the board at Hope Survives, who shares her personal experience as a caregiver after her husband's traumatic head injury. Tameka discusses the challenges faced during her husband's recovery, the daily routines they've established, and the importance of offering grace to oneself as a caregiver. She shares how they have learned that every small step in the recovery journey matters, with encouragement for survivors & family members. Their story is one of resilience, faith, love, and most importantly - hope. CONNECT Connect with Hope Survives: @hopesurvives | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopesurvives.org⁠ Connect with Tameka in “Hope For Couples” – hopesurvives.org/couples Join the online community & zoom groups: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopesurvives.org/community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted by Cristabelle Braden: @cristabellebraden | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cristabellebraden.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to the intro song "Hope Survives" by Cristabelle Braden on all music streaming platforms! 00:00 Intro 03:13 Welcome with Cristabelle 10:40 Introducing Tameka’s Story 13:13 The Importance of Community and Support 15:52 Strategies and Hope for Navigating Recovery 18:57 Hope for Couples: Strengthening Relationships 21:46 Final Words of Encouragement This podcast is for education and informational purposes only, and not intended for medical advice. If you need specific medical advice, please consult your physician.More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopesurvives.org/podcast

    34 min
  2. JAN 23

    98. Redefining Wellness after Brain Injury (with Taryn Barlow)

    When every day is a challenge through symptoms, it can be hard to feel even any sort of “well.” Today we are talking about how to redefine the concept of wellness on our brain injury journey to help us uncover our own path of recovery! After a brain injury, wellness can feel distant. In this episode, Cristabelle invites Taryn Barlow, a speech language pathologist and cognitive health coach who owns a private practice called The Well Brain, for a conversation to encourage survivors & families to explore how to redefine wellness. We dig into finding your own path of what wellness means to you, including what neuro goals are significant to your personal recovery and a holistic perspective of spiritual wellness. It’s so important to learn how to connect with your values in a personal way, and redefine what wellness means to you - which will ultimately help us to move forward with hope! Connect with Taryn - IG: Taryn_TheWellBrain | https://thewellbrainslp.com/ We are launching a new nonprofit - Hope Survives! 🩵Get involved: https://www.hopesurvives.org/getinvolved --- CONNECT Join the online community & monthly zoom support group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopesurvives.org/community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted by Cristabelle Braden: @cristabellebraden | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cristabellebraden.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hope Survives: @hopesurvives | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopesurvives.org Brain Injury Bible Study: @braininjurybiblestudy | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopesurvives.org/biblestudy Listen to the intro song "Hope Survives" by Cristabelle Braden on all music streaming platforms! 0:00 Intro 1:52 Welcome with Cristabelle 10:25 Introducing Taryn and The Well Brain 20:15 Making Sense of Symptom Experience 27:45 Redefining Personal Wellness 33:00 Finding Your Why - Process towards Holistic Wellness 38:20 Take the First Step 41:15 It is Well with My Soul 44:45 Pursuing Wellness in Your Own Way 51:00 Words of Hope This podcast is for education and informational purposes only, and not intended for medical advice. If you need specific medical advice, please consult your physician. More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopesurvives.org/podcast

    54 min
  3. 12/23/2024

    97. The Mix of Grief, Joy, and Overwhelm - Holidays after Brain Injury (Cristabelle Braden)

    Navigating the holiday season after brain injury can be really challenging. In this episode, Cristabelle encourages us to give ourselves grace and acknowledge the hard - grief and joy can coexist. It's okay not to be okay. She also shares some practical tips to help with overstimulation, and encouragement to practice gratitude. There is always hope and there is light in the darkness. No matter where you are at on your journey, praying you are filled with the hope of Emmanuel this Christmas! Reach out through our new email: hi@hopesurvives.org We are launching a new nonprofit - Hope Survives! 🩵Ways to help & get involved: 1. Share your testimonial (how have this podcast and/or the zoom support groups helped you?) + let us know if you’d like to be involved: ⁠⁠https://forms.gle/xm7wyuAN4V38xu4j8⁠⁠  2. Share our startup holiday fundraiser (through Dec.31, 2024): ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/RESTART4Hope⁠⁠ Thank you for being part of our journey. We are so excited for the new programs to launch in 2025, to be able to share even more hope for brain injury survivors and families! ---- 0:00 Welcome 1:50 The Mixed Emotions - Grief and Joy 8:30 Practical Tips for Overstimulation 13:00 Focusing on What Matters + Gratitude --- CONNECT Join the online community & monthly zoom support group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopesurvives.org/community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted by Cristabelle Braden: @cristabellebraden | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cristabellebraden.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hope Survives: @hopesurvives | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopesurvives.org⁠ Brain Injury Bible Study: @braininjurybiblestudy | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopesurvives.org/biblestudy⁠ Listen to the intro song "Hope Survives" by Cristabelle Braden on all music streaming platforms! This podcast is for education and informational purposes only, and not intended for medical advice. If you need specific medical advice, please consult your physician. More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopesurvives.org/podcast

    18 min
  4. 12/20/2024

    96. Concussion Affects the Whole Family + Tips for Managing Daily Life Activities (with Allison Moir-Smith)

    The entire family goes on the brain injury journey - and it can be challenging to find a rhythm in the day-to-day life while living with symptoms. Let’s talk about it! In this episode, Cristabelle interviews Allison Moir-Smith, who shares her journey through multiple concussions and the profound impact it has had on her family. She is the facilitator of the Concussed Moms Support Group and teaches brain-injury-friendly painting classes. She also shares practical coping strategies for managing daily life and reducing cognitive load while having to keep going through day-to-day activities (for example - laundry, meals, grocery store runs, and more!) Allison also shares how art and creativity has made a big difference in her recovery. This conversation highlights the emotional challenges faced by concussed individuals and their families, while also offering hope and encouragement for those on a similar journey. Register for Allison’s Concussed Moms Support Group here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_32eeXXE8SASaB_SUPW3puQ#/registration We are launching a new nonprofit - Hope Survives! 🩵Ways to help & get involved: 1. Share your testimonial (how have this podcast and/or the zoom support groups helped you?) + let us know if you’d like to be involved: ⁠https://forms.gle/xm7wyuAN4V38xu4j8⁠  2. Share our startup holiday fundraiser (through Dec.31, 2024): ⁠https://bit.ly/RESTART4Hope⁠ Thank you for being part of our journey. We are so excited for the new programs to launch in 2025, to be able to share even more hope for brain injury survivors and families! --- CONNECT Join the online community & monthly zoom support group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopesurvives.org/community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted by Cristabelle Braden: @cristabellebraden | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cristabellebraden.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hope Survives: @hopesurvives | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopesurvives.org⁠⁠ Brain Injury Bible Study: @braininjurybiblestudy | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopesurvives.org/biblestudy⁠⁠ Listen to the intro song "Hope Survives" by Cristabelle Braden on all music streaming platforms! 00:00 Welcome 02:00 Intro with Cristabelle 08:20 Allison's Journey Through Concussions 18:59 Importance of Support Groups and Community 25:32 Practical Tips for Managing Daily Life 33:05 Dealing with Memory Loss 38:37 The Healing Power of Art 45:44 Family Dynamics and Humor in Healing 48:00 Encouragement for Parents with Brain Injury 50:40 Words of Hope This podcast is for education and informational purposes only, and not intended for medical advice. If you need specific medical advice, please consult your physician. More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopesurvivesp.org/podcast

    53 min
  5. 12/13/2024

    95. Finding Your Unique Path to Success + Support in Brain Injury Rehabilitation (with Patti Shutt)

    Each one us has our own unique path through brain injury recovery - let’s talk about finding yours and never giving up!  (Plus - a big announcement!) In this episode, Cristabelle interviews Patti Shutt, a NeuroCognitive Program Instructor at Success Rehabilitation, Inc., who shares from her 12 years of experience working with brain injury survivors. Patti brings uplifting energy, emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance, kindness, and the necessity of recognizing one's own progress, no matter how small. Patti shares inspiring stories of individuals who have overcome significant challenges, highlighting the importance of support, patience, and the ability to adapt. She concludes with a message of hope, encouraging listeners to keep pushing forward and to remember that they are not alone in their struggles. -- Learn more about Success Rehab: ⁠https://www.successrehab.com/⁠ Cristabelle also announces our new nonprofit - Hope Survives! 🩵Ways to help & get involved: 1. Share your testimonial (how have this podcast and/or the zoom support groups helped you?) + let us know if you’d like to be involved: https://forms.gle/xm7wyuAN4V38xu4j8  2. Share our startup holiday fundraiser (through Dec.31, 2024): https://bit.ly/RESTART4HopeThank you for being part of our journey. We are so excited for the new programs to launch in 2025, to be able to share even more hope for brain injury survivors and families! --- CONNECT Join the online community & monthly zoom support group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopesurvives.org/community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted by Cristabelle Braden: @cristabellebraden | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cristabellebraden.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hope Survives: @hopesurvives | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopesurvives.org⁠⁠ Brain Injury Bible Study: @braininjurybiblestudy | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopesurvives.org/biblestudy⁠⁠ Listen to the intro song "Hope Survives" by Cristabelle Braden on all music streaming platforms! 0:00 Welcome 2:20 Intro with Cristabelle 6:00 New Nonprofit Announcement 12:15 Introducing Patti & Success Rehabilitation 21:35 Common Threads in Brain Injury 28:00 Small Steps Forward, Acceptance, & Self-Kindness 36:00 Stories of Perseverance 43:30 Finding Strength in Setbacks 51:45 Lessons Learned from Working with Brain Injury 55:40 Words of Hope This podcast is for education and informational purposes only, and not intended for medical advice. If you need specific medical advice, please consult your physician. More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopesurvives.org/podcast

    59 min
  6. 12/06/2024

    94. Empowerment and Resilience - 6x Brain Surgery Survivor (with Nia Renee)

    Living with chronic symptoms can be overwhelming - but it can also connect you to a deeper sense of empowerment and resilience than you ever knew you had. In this episode, Cristabelle interviews Nia Renee, MBA, a 6x brain surgery survivor, model, motivational speaker, and the founder of "How To Love A Battered Woman," a coaching business dedicated to helping survivors of narcissistic abuse reclaim their lives. Nia Renee shares her journey of diagnosis with Chiari Malformation leading to multiple brain surgeries, and the challenges she has faced in navigating the medical system. The conversation delves into the impact of brain injuries on identity, the grieving process for the self that once was, chronic invisible disability, and the importance of advocacy and support in the healing journey. Nia Renee emphasizes that survivors are not burdens and deserve love and happiness, encouraging listeners to continue pushing forward and seek support in their own journeys.Connect with Nia Renee: www.howtoloveabatteredwoman.com | @howtoloveabatteredwoman CONNECT Join the online community & monthly zoom support group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopesurvives.org/community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted by Cristabelle Braden: @cristabellebraden | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cristabellebraden.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hope Survives: @hopesurvives | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopesurvives.org⁠⁠ Brain Injury Bible Study: @braininjurybiblestudy | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopesurvives.org/biblestudy⁠⁠ Listen to the intro song "Hope Survives" by Cristabelle Braden on all music streaming platforms! 00:00 Intro with Cristabelle 04:04 Introducing Nia Renee's Journey 07:00 Navigating the Medical Maze + Finding Answers 14:46 The Impact of Brain Surgery on Identity 22:57 Grieving the Old Self- A Continuous Process 33:48 Advocacy and Moving Forward 38:25 Words of Hope This podcast is for education and informational purposes only, and not intended for medical advice. If you need specific medical advice, please consult your physician. More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopesurvives.org/podcast

    41 min
  7. 12/02/2024

    93. My Brain Injury Anniversary - Reflections & Hope (Cristabelle Braden)

    Today is the 17th anniversary of my first traumatic brain injury, which began the journey... and it has been a long one of re-injuries, symptoms, setbacks, and struggles. Today, I'm sharing some of my own story and hope to encourage you to keep moving forward in your own journey. Brain injury anniversaries can be hard and bring mixed emotions. Some years I have found myself really sad, some years grateful, but most of the time it's a mix of both. In this episode, I simply share some reflections from my heart. Takeaways include: It's okay to feel sad on your brain injury anniversary - plan to give yourself grace and space for that day. Allow yourself to feel, grieve, and acknowledge the hard parts. Reflect on how far you have come since your injury. Consider what blessings may have come since your injury that you didn't expect. Be open to unexpected opportunities. Healing is a long journey that requires patience and resilience. Faith can be a powerful anchor during difficult times. Sharing your story can help others feel less isolated. It's never too late to seek new treatments and therapies. CONNECT Join the online community & monthly zoom support group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopesurvives.org/community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted by Cristabelle Braden: @cristabellebraden | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cristabellebraden.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hope Survives: @hopesurvives | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopesurvives.org⁠⁠ Brain Injury Bible Study: @braininjurybiblestudy | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopesurvives.org/biblestudy⁠⁠ Listen to the intro song "Hope Survives" by Cristabelle Braden on all music streaming platforms! This podcast is for education and informational purposes only, and not intended for medical advice. If you need specific medical advice, please consult your physician. More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopesurvives.org/podcast

    35 min

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Have you or a loved one experienced a traumatic brain injury, stroke, concussion, or ABI? This podcast is for you. Providing practical tools and inspirational interviews to equip, educate, and encourage the brain injury community. Hosted by award-winning TBI survivor, advocate, and singer/songwriter Cristabelle Braden, this is an uplifting podcast to bring hope to your darkest days. The Official Podcast of Hope Survives, a nonprofit organization for brain injury support: https://www.hopesurvives.org

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