Hope Survives | Brain Injury Podcast

Cristabelle Braden

4.9 (52)
HEALTH & FITNESS
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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.

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! 🩵Let us know how our podcast / groups have helped you & if you'd like to volunteer by filling out this form: https://forms.gle/DQKf6v7hUJ7Egevj9 --- CONNECT Join the online community & monthly zoom support group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com/community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted by Cristabelle Braden: @cristabellebraden | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cristabellebraden.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hope After Head Injury: @hopeafterheadinjury | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Brain Injury Bible Study: @braininjurybiblestudy | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com/brain-injury-bible-study⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopesurvivespodcast.com

54 min
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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com/community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted by Cristabelle Braden: @cristabellebraden | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cristabellebraden.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hope After Head Injury: @hopeafterheadinjury | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Brain Injury Bible Study: @braininjurybiblestudy | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com/brain-injury-bible-study⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopesurvivespodcast.com

18 min
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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com/community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted by Cristabelle Braden: @cristabellebraden | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cristabellebraden.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hope After Head Injury: @hopeafterheadinjury | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Brain Injury Bible Study: @braininjurybiblestudy | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com/brain-injury-bible-study⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopesurvivespodcast.com

53 min
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/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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com/community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted by Cristabelle Braden: @cristabellebraden | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cristabellebraden.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hope After Head Injury: @hopeafterheadinjury | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Brain Injury Bible Study: @braininjurybiblestudy | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com/brain-injury-bible-study⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopesurvivespodcast.com

59 min
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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com/community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted by Cristabelle Braden: @cristabellebraden | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cristabellebraden.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hope After Head Injury: @hopeafterheadinjury | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Brain Injury Bible Study: @braininjurybiblestudy | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com/brain-injury-bible-study⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopesurvivespodcast.com

41 min
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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com/community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted by Cristabelle Braden: @cristabellebraden | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cristabellebraden.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hope After Head Injury: @hopeafterheadinjury | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Brain Injury Bible Study: @braininjurybiblestudy | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com/brain-injury-bible-study⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com/hopesurvives⁠

35 min
11/23/2024

92. Grieving and Growing through TBI - Survivor & Caregiver Perspective (with Kelly Lang)

Living with brain injury is an emotional journey for the entire family. There is a grieving process that we go through, and it’s important this side is acknowledged and not ignored. Let’s dive deeper… Today, Cristabelle Braden engages in a heartfelt conversation with Kelly Lang, a brain injury survivor and caregiver to her daughter who sustained a traumatic brain injury in 2001. She is a bestselling co-author of “The Miracle Child: Traumatic Brain Injury and Me,” co-leads the Brain Injury Association of America’s Advisory Council and serves on the Virginia Brain Injury Advisory Council, along with being a keynote speaker and many other advocacy and research projects for TBI. In this episode, she shares her story, especially as related to the grief process. We also talk about the invisibility of brain injuries and the misconceptions surrounding them, with encouragement and hope for survivors and families going through their own journeys. 00:00 Intro with Cristabelle 04:56 Kelly Lang's Story 10:03 Navigating Recovery as a Caregiver 15:03 Importance of Grief Processing 20:06 Journey of Healing and Growth 32:25 The Invisibility of Brain Injuries 39:50 Balancing Advocacy and Personal Recovery 45:08 Words of Hope Connect with Kelly: https://substack.com/@kellylang1515 | https://www.themiraclechild.org/ CONNECT Join the online community & monthly zoom support group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com/community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted by Cristabelle Braden: @cristabellebraden | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cristabellebraden.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hope After Head Injury: @hopeafterheadinjury | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Brain Injury Bible Study: @braininjurybiblestudy | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com/brain-injury-bible-study⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com/hopesurvives⁠

50 min
11/05/2024

91. Nervous System Safety in Concussion/TBI Recovery (with Shelley Latendresse, OT)

After a brain injury, survivors often feel overwhelmed and on edge - one of the reasons for this could be nervous system dysregulation. Today, we are going to talk about nervous system safety and how to incorporate this into our recovery. In this episode, Cristabelle Braden interviews occupational therapist Shelley Latendresse about the importance of understanding nervous system safety. Shelley shares her personal journey with brain injuries and how it shaped her approach to therapy. They discuss the complexities of the autonomic nervous system, the misdiagnosis of symptoms, and practical steps for creating safety in one's environment and body. It’s important to understand that feeling unsafe can hinder rehabilitation, but self-awareness and self-compassion can go a long way. The journey isn’t always linear, but you are not alone, and there are simple steps you can take today towards nervous system safety. Connect with Shelley: otshelley.com IG: @ot_shelley 00:00 Introduction with Cristabelle 04:57 Introducing Shelley and OT 11:31 Exploring the Autonomic Nervous System 19:02 Identifying Symptoms of Dysregulation 31:10 Creating Safety in the Nervous System 39:30 Holistic Approaches to Recovery 48:22 Words of Hope CONNECT Join the online community & monthly zoom support group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com/community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted by Cristabelle Braden: @cristabellebraden | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cristabellebraden.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hope After Head Injury: @hopeafterheadinjury | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Brain Injury Bible Study: @braininjurybiblestudy | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com/brain-injury-bible-study⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopeafterheadinjury.com/hopesurvives⁠

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Hope Survives (Trailer)

Hi, I’m Cristabelle Braden, and this is my brain injury podcast Hope Survives. Here we share hope, support, and education for brain injury survivors, caregivers, and families. As a survivor of traumatic brain injury and multiple concussions, I know what it’s like to struggle to find hope. I don’t want anyone to feel as alone as I did, and that’s why I started my online community called Hope After Head Injury. This podcast is an extension of that, and I’d love to invite you to join along as we explore the realities of life with brain injury, with messages of encouragement, interviews with doctors and professionals, and survivor stories. Thanks for listening, and be sure to subscribe and stay tuned for more. No matter where you’re at on your journey... there is always hope! CONNECT: Hope After Head Injury | www.hopeafterheadinjury.com Facebook - Live Chats every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern | facebook.com/hopeafterheadinjury Online Support Group | facebook.com/groups/hopeafterheadinjury Instagram | @hopeafterheadinjury Cristabelle Braden | www.cristabellebraden.com Cristabelle's Facebook | facebook.com/cristabellebradenmusic Cristabelle's Instagram | @cristabellebraden Cristabelle Braden is an award winning singer/songwriter, keynote speaker, writer, and podcast host. After suffering a traumatic brain injury, she began to write music. Since then, she has surpassed medical expectations and thrived in her newfound gift of music; she has come from re-learning daily life tasks in brain injury rehabilitation to setting her feet firmly on the ground as a songwriter, speaker, and artist with a message of hope. Releasing multiple albums of original music and touring all over the United States, she brings her powerful testimony and a message of freedom, healing, and love wherever she goes. Cristabelle has continually persevered through the daily challenges that come with living with a brain injury, and through her setbacks, re-injuries, and struggles, discovered a stronger and clearer voice and message. She is a sought after speaker, both in brain injury and Christian ministry events. She is also a graduate-level Biblical scholar, currently working on a Masters in Theological Studies. In 2020 she launched an inspirational and uplifting podcast called Declaration Life. Her journey has inspired her to become a passionate advocate for brain injury, lobbying on a statewide and national level with the Brain Injury Association of America, as well as personally working hard to provide support and encouragement to brain injury survivors and their families through her online community Hope After Head Injury.

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52 Ratings

Seen and understood 🧡

03/26/2024

Teresanderson

I stumbled on this podcast randomly after I found out one of my doctors was interviewed for it —The amazing Dr. Michelle Esielmann (aka the brainfluencer!) This podcast has made me feel so seen and understood in relation to my TBI. I have a couple of concussions plus a TBI from a car accident as a kid. It’s hard to connect with people when my injury was from such a young age and I’m 20+ years post injury. Hearing the current struggles of people with older injuries like myself makes me feel less alone. I highly recommmend the episode on post concussion headaches vs migraines. Clarabelle, I was put on topamax too and felt the same symptoms you did! So crazy! Anyways, thank you for continually sharing your time, your stories, and your hope!
Thank you message 💚 Beating the odds

12/19/2022

Dillonjames225

These podcasts have always been an inspiration for me. I was honored to be featured on one of the episodes (beating the odds). Every episode shares inspiration to help you go through the day with hope ! I’ve learned so much from them, and I appreciate everything you do to make this a reality. There is always hope 😁 -Dillon Berenty
5 star from Dr. Schmoe

06/30/2022

schmoeFNC

Cristabelle’s podcast has been a game changer for many of my patients who are struggling with lingering post concussion symptoms. They love her positive attitude and outlook on life as well as her educational information. I highly recommend her podcast to anyone who has had a Brain Injury. There is Hope!
A must listen to!

01/22/2022

R. Dombeck

Of all the brain injury and awareness podcasts I’ve listened to, this show is my go to and favorite! I find Cristabelle easy to relate to, she gives practical advice and suggestions that have helped me tremendously in my TBI journey and in life overall. She brings on fantastic guests and I know I can count on top quality content. Sharing hope and uplifting inspiration to keep on in the journey, this is a must listen to for anyone seeking support in their own life.

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Hope Survives | Brain Injury Podcast

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

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

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

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

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

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

92. Grieving and Growing through TBI - Survivor & Caregiver Perspective (with Kelly Lang)

91. Nervous System Safety in Concussion/TBI Recovery (with Shelley Latendresse, OT)

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Hope Survives | Brain Injury Podcast

Episodes

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

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

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

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

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

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

92. Grieving and Growing through TBI - Survivor & Caregiver Perspective (with Kelly Lang)

91. Nervous System Safety in Concussion/TBI Recovery (with Shelley Latendresse, OT)

Trailer

Hope Survives (Trailer)

Ratings & Reviews

Seen and understood 🧡

Thank you message 💚 Beating the odds

5 star from Dr. Schmoe

A must listen to!

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