Post-Concussion Resilience Podcast

David Brimacombe
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The Post-Concussion Resilience Podcast is for people living with persistent post-concussion syndrome, PCS, chronic PCS, and ongoing concussion symptoms who feel trapped, unsupported, or limited. Hosted by David Brimacombe, this podcast explores lifestyle-based recovery systems for nervous system regulation, sleep, movement, mindset, nutrition, identity, and self-trust. This is not about quick fixes. It is about becoming an active participant in your healing. You are not broken. You are rebuilding.

  1. 16h ago

    Neuroplasticity and Post-Concussion Syndrome: Your Brain Can Change | Ep. 24

    Post-concussion syndrome can feel confusing, overwhelming and never-ending. Light sensitivity, dizziness, anxiety, fatigue and brain fog can persist for months or even years. But ongoing symptoms do not automatically mean your brain is permanently damaged. In Episode 24 of The Post-Concussion Rebuild, I talk about neuroplasticity, sensitized nervous systems and why persistent symptoms can become learned patterns the brain and body continue to protect. This episode is about hope grounded in change. Not quick fixes. Not pretending symptoms are not real. But understanding that the brain is capable of adapting, rewiring and learning a different response over time. In this episode, I cover: what post-concussion syndrome actually is why symptoms can persist long after the original injury why symptoms are real, but still changeable how the nervous system can become sensitized how learned neural pathways may keep symptoms active the role of neuroplasticity in PCS recovery how to begin retraining your brain safely Recovery does not happen overnight. But your brain is not fixed in one state forever. Understanding post-concussion syndrome is the first step toward regaining control, rebuilding confidence and returning to your life. Learn more about the PCS Resilience Collective:https://david-brimacombe.mykajabi.com/the-pcs-resilience-collective PCS Reset Cheat Sheet:https://david-brimacombe.mykajabi.com/ThePCScheatSheetTwo simple tools, PACE and SAFE, to help you respond differently when symptoms spike, your nervous system feels overwhelmed or your mind gets caught in a negative thought loop. Belief Reset Audio:https://david-brimacombe.mykajabi.com/beliefresetFeel stuck, scared or unsure recovery is possible? Start with this 10-minute reset. PCS Morning Blueprint:https://david-brimacombe.mykajabi.com/PCSmorningblueprintStart your day with a simple PCS recovery routine that builds safety, clarity and momentum. PCS BeliefBot:https://app.creator.io/chat/pcsbeiliefbot-ka8Ask questions, get encouragement or learn more about the PCS Resilience Collective. Join the PCS Resilience Collective waitlist:https://david-brimacombe.mykajabi.com/JoinPCSResilienceCollective Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/UGcCnNufw1w Subscribe to my YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@DavidBrimacombePCS This podcast is for education and support only, and is not medical advice. You are not broken. You are rebuilding.

  2. 3d ago

    Why New Routines Spike Symptoms in Chronic PCS | Ep. 23

    Do your symptoms spike every time you try something new? In Episode 23 of The Post-Concussion Rebuild, I talk about why new routines, therapies or activities can sometimes increase symptoms when you are living with chronic PCS or still have post-concussion symptoms years later. When symptoms flare after a new recovery action, it can feel like you made yourself worse or had another setback. But that spike may not always mean harm. It may mean your brain did not predict the new input and is trying to protect you. This episode is about understanding the difference between causing damage and creating a prediction error. It is also about learning how sub-threshold training can help you rebuild tolerance without crashing. In this episode, I cover: why new inputs can trigger symptom spikes in post-concussion syndrome recovery the difference between causing harm and creating a prediction error why hopeful recovery actions can still feel threatening to your nervous system how your brain’s prediction system can amplify symptoms how sub-threshold training can help rebuild tolerance how to find your symptom threshold using a simple 1-10 scale how to use the 75-80% rule to progress week by week A symptom spike does not always mean you are broken. Sometimes it means your nervous system needs a smaller dose, a clearer signal and more repetition before the new path feels safe. Belief Reset Audio:https://david-brimacombe.mykajabi.com/beliefresetFeel stuck, scared or unsure recovery is possible? Start with this 10-minute reset. PCS Reset Cheat Sheet:https://david-brimacombe.mykajabi.com/ThePCScheatSheetTwo simple tools, PACE and SAFE, to help you respond differently when symptoms spike, your nervous system feels overwhelmed or your mind gets caught in a negative thought loop. PCS Morning Blueprint:https://david-brimacombe.mykajabi.com/PCSmorningblueprintStart your day with a simple PCS recovery routine that builds safety, clarity and momentum. PCS BeliefBot:https://app.creator.io/chat/pcsbeiliefbot-ka8Ask questions, get encouragement or learn more about the PCS Resilience Collective. Join the PCS Resilience Collective waitlist:https://david-brimacombe.mykajabi.com/JoinPCSResilienceCollective Join the PCS Resilience Collective waitlist:https://david-brimacombe.mykajabi.com/JoinPCSResilienceCollective Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/tJgqzfdlgmU Subscribe to my YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@DavidBrimacombePCS This podcast is for education and support only, and is not medical advice. You are not broken. You are rebuilding.

  3. Oct 14

    Why Your PCS Recovery Routine Needs Less, Not More | Ep. 22

    If your PCS recovery routine keeps falling apart after a few days, this episode may help explain why. In Episode 22 of The Post-Concussion Rebuild, I talk about why many people with post-concussion syndrome try to change everything at once, then crash when symptoms spike. You get inspired. You add exercise, meditation, diet changes, supplements, breathwork and lifestyle changes all at once. For a few days, it feels like progress. Then your nervous system gets overloaded, symptoms increase and you end up back in the push, crash, rest and restart cycle. This episode is about doing less, but doing it better. Your nervous system does not usually respond well to extremes after concussion. It responds to consistency, safety and small repeatable wins. Before a recovery habit can improve, it has to exist consistently. In this episode, I cover: why recovery habits often collapse after a few days why doing too much too soon can keep you stuck how the push, crash, rest and restart cycle develops why your nervous system needs consistency more than intensity how to find your symptom threshold why exercise is not always the problem, tolerance is how to work below your threshold and scale slowly why simple habits can create safer progress over time This is not about giving up. It is about building smarter. Small habits. Clear thresholds. Controlled progress. One step better each week. Learn more about the PCS Resilience Collective:https://david-brimacombe.mykajabi.com/the-pcs-resilience-collective PCS Reset Cheat Sheet:https://david-brimacombe.mykajabi.com/ThePCScheatSheetTwo simple tools, PACE and SAFE, to help you respond differently when symptoms spike, your nervous system feels overwhelmed or your mind gets caught in a negative thought loop. Belief Reset Audio:https://david-brimacombe.mykajabi.com/beliefresetFeel stuck, scared or unsure recovery is possible? Start with this 10-minute reset. PCS Morning Blueprint:https://david-brimacombe.mykajabi.com/PCSmorningblueprintStart your day with a simple PCS recovery routine that builds safety, clarity and momentum. PCS BeliefBot:https://app.creator.io/chat/pcsbeiliefbot-ka8Ask questions, get encouragement or learn more about the PCS Resilience Collective. Join the PCS Resilience Collective waitlist:https://david-brimacombe.mykajabi.com/JoinPCSResilienceCollective Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/9FyOAzO2H34 Subscribe to my YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@DavidBrimacombePCS This podcast is for education and support only, and is not medical advice. You are not broken. You are rebuilding.

  4. Oct 11

    Why Motivation Often Comes After Action in PCS Recovery | Ep. 21

    Motivation comes and goes, especially when symptoms are unpredictable. In Episode 21 of The Post-Concussion Rebuild, I talk about why waiting to feel motivated can keep you frozen when you are living with chronic PCS or still have post-concussion symptoms years later. This episode is about why momentum matters more than motivation. When you take one small action, you reduce friction, rebuild identity and make the next good choice easier. You do not need to overhaul your entire recovery overnight. You need a simple system that helps you start. In this episode, I cover: why motivation is often the result of action, not the starting point how momentum can make good choices easier why setbacks can feel less scary once momentum builds why doing everything at once can make it harder to know what is working how small consistent habits can begin changing your recovery identity why momentum does not require intensity a simple 3-step morning framework using the Maui Habit, breathwork and gratitude If you have chronic PCS, post-concussion syndrome or still have concussion symptoms years later, this episode is for you. You do not need to wait until you feel ready. One small action can become the spark. Belief Reset Audio:https://david-brimacombe.mykajabi.com/beliefresetFeel stuck, scared or unsure recovery is possible? Start with this 10-minute reset. PCS Reset Cheat Sheet:https://david-brimacombe.mykajabi.com/ThePCScheatSheetTwo simple tools, PACE and SAFE, to help you respond differently when symptoms spike, your nervous system feels overwhelmed or your mind gets caught in a negative thought loop. PCS Morning Blueprint:https://david-brimacombe.mykajabi.com/PCSmorningblueprintStart your day with a simple PCS recovery routine that builds safety, clarity and momentum. PCS BeliefBot:https://app.creator.io/chat/pcsbeiliefbot-ka8Ask questions, get encouragement or learn more about the PCS Resilience Collective. Join the PCS Resilience Collective waitlist:https://david-brimacombe.mykajabi.com/JoinPCSResilienceCollective Join the PCS Resilience Collective waitlist:https://david-brimacombe.mykajabi.com/JoinPCSResilienceCollective Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/RujDnjs4t0M Subscribe to my YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@DavidBrimacombePCS This podcast is for education and support only, and is not medical advice. You are not broken. You are rebuilding.

  5. Oct 7

    3 Morning Mantras to Kickstart Your PCS Recovery Routine | Ep. 20

    If you wake up with brain fog, dizziness, fatigue or that “today is going to be hard” feeling, your nervous system may be starting the day in threat mode. In Episode 20 of The Post-Concussion Rebuild, I share 3 morning mantras that can help calm your nervous system, reduce rumination and support your PCS recovery routine before symptoms take over. After seven concussions, I learned that mornings can become a powerful rewire window. The way you begin your day can either reinforce fear and symptom scanning, or help your brain and body move toward safety, gratitude and action. In this episode, I cover: why mornings can become a rewire window for PCS recovery how morning thoughts can shape your nervous system state 3 prompts that can interrupt rumination how gratitude can shift the threat loop why “I am not my thoughts” can help you detach from symptoms the 4-step method: breathe, mantra, ground, move how to use this PCS recovery routine for 7 days and notice what changes This is not about pretending symptoms are not there. It is about starting your day with a stronger signal than fear. Try the routine for 7 days. Keep it simple. Let repetition become evidence. Belief Reset Audio:https://david-brimacombe.mykajabi.com/beliefresetFeel stuck, scared or unsure recovery is possible? Start with this 10-minute reset. PCS Reset Cheat Sheet:https://david-brimacombe.mykajabi.com/ThePCScheatSheetTwo simple tools, PACE and SAFE, to help you respond differently when symptoms spike, your nervous system feels overwhelmed or your mind gets caught in a negative thought loop. PCS Morning Blueprint:https://david-brimacombe.mykajabi.com/PCSmorningblueprintStart your day with a simple PCS recovery routine that builds safety, clarity and momentum. PCS BeliefBot:https://app.creator.io/chat/pcsbeiliefbot-ka8Ask questions, get encouragement or learn more about the PCS Resilience Collective. Join the PCS Resilience Collective waitlist:https://david-brimacombe.mykajabi.com/JoinPCSResilienceCollective Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/o0zwad9qxW4 Subscribe to my YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@DavidBrimacombePCS This podcast is for education and support only, and is not medical advice. You are not broken. You are rebuilding.

  6. Oct 4

    Why Your PCS Recovery Routine Matters More Than Your Goals | Ep. 19

    Are your goals actually holding back your PCS recovery? In Episode 19 of The Post-Concussion Rebuild, I talk about why recovery is not only about setting better goals. It is about building better systems. After 7 concussions over 20 years, one of the biggest lessons I learned was that goals can give you direction, but systems create progress. When you are living with post-concussion syndrome, big goals can sometimes create pressure, urgency and disappointment, especially when symptoms flare or progress feels slow. This episode is about building a simple, scalable PCS recovery routine that supports your nervous system, rebuilds identity and creates momentum one small habit at a time. Inspired by James Clear’s Atomic Habits, I walk through the morning and nighttime system I used to start rebuilding my recovery from the ground up. In this episode, I cover: why goals can fail people with PCS how goal pressure can make symptoms feel worse why systems matter more than motivation what a simple PCS recovery system can look like the 3-step morning routine that changed everything for me the Maui Habit and why it can reset your mindset quickly how breathwork can help calm your nervous system why identity change is the real engine of PCS recovery how to scale your routine week by week without overwhelm You do not need a perfect recovery plan. You need a system you can repeat. Systems win. Let’s build yours. Belief Reset Audio:https://david-brimacombe.mykajabi.com/beliefresetFeel stuck, scared or unsure recovery is possible? Start with this 10-minute reset. PCS Reset Cheat Sheet:https://david-brimacombe.mykajabi.com/ThePCScheatSheetTwo simple tools, PACE and SAFE, to help you respond differently when symptoms spike, your nervous system feels overwhelmed or your mind gets caught in a negative thought loop. PCS Morning Blueprint:https://david-brimacombe.mykajabi.com/PCSmorningblueprintStart your day with a simple PCS recovery routine that builds safety, clarity and momentum. PCS BeliefBot:https://app.creator.io/chat/pcsbeiliefbot-ka8Ask questions, get encouragement or learn more about the PCS Resilience Collective. Join the PCS Resilience Collective waitlist:https://david-brimacombe.mykajabi.com/JoinPCSResilienceCollective Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/fWq-FVnx9qU Subscribe to my YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@DavidBrimacombePCS This podcast is for education and support only, and is not medical advice. You are not broken. You are rebuilding.

  7. Sep 30

    Your PCS Recovery Journey Starts Smaller Than You Think | Ep. 18

    Your PCS recovery journey may not depend on the perfect supplement, protocol, treatment or breakthrough. It may depend on what you are doing today. In Episode 17 of The Post-Concussion Rebuild, I talk about why recovery has to start smaller than most people think. When you are living with post-concussion syndrome, it is easy to chase the magic fix. You want your old energy back. You want mental clarity. You want patience, confidence and your life back. That vision matters. But the mistake many people make is trying to leap from where they are to where they want to be. That is where crashes happen. After seven concussions over 20 years, I learned that recovery is not about forcing your nervous system to become someone new overnight. It is about showing your brain, day by day, that this new version of you is safe. In this episode, I cover: why the magic bullet approach can keep people stuck why big recovery expectations can backfire how small steps build momentum and belief why symptoms can be alarms, not proof you are broken how to connect your future identity with your daily recovery actions why your big vision is your why, but your small steps are your how Recovery does not usually come from one massive leap. It comes from the small, repeatable actions that teach your brain and nervous system a new path forward. Belief Reset Audio:https://david-brimacombe.mykajabi.com/beliefresetFeel stuck, scared or unsure recovery is possible? Start with this 10-minute reset. PCS Reset Cheat Sheet:https://david-brimacombe.mykajabi.com/ThePCScheatSheetTwo simple tools, PACE and SAFE, to help you respond differently when symptoms spike, your nervous system feels overwhelmed or your mind gets caught in a negative thought loop. PCS Reset Cheat Sheet:https://david-brimacombe.mykajabi.com/ThePCScheatSheetTwo simple tools, PACE and SAFE, to help you respond differently when symptoms spike, your nervous system feels overwhelmed or your mind gets caught in a negative thought loop. PCS Morning Blueprint:https://david-brimacombe.mykajabi.com/PCSmorningblueprintStart your day with a simple PCS recovery routine that builds safety, clarity and momentum. PCS BeliefBot:https://app.creator.io/chat/pcsbeiliefbot-ka8Ask questions, get encouragement or learn more about the PCS Resilience Collective. Join the PCS Resilience Collective waitlist:https://david-brimacombe.mykajabi.com/JoinPCSResilienceCollective Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/y1D4Vis_ENA Subscribe to my YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@DavidBrimacombePCS This podcast is for education and support only, and is not medical advice. You are not broken. You are rebuilding.

  8. Sep 27

    How One Small Promise Can Rebuild PCS Self-Trust | Ep. 17

    Are you still dealing with post-concussion syndrome and feeling overwhelmed by everything you think you need to fix? In Episode 18 of The Post-Concussion Rebuild, I talk about why recovery often starts with one small promise you can keep today. When you still have post-concussion syndrome, it is easy to look at your whole life and feel like you need to repair everything at once: sleep, symptoms, exercise tolerance, stress, food, mindset, routines, work, relationships and identity. But trying to fix your entire recovery at once can keep you stuck. This episode is about simplifying the path forward. Not a perfect routine. Not a massive plan. Not a complete life overhaul. Just one promise you keep to yourself today. In this episode, I cover: why trying to fix your whole recovery can slow you down why people with PCS often lose trust in their body why knowing what to do is not the same as applying it why habits do not need to be complicated how small promises rebuild identity why lifestyle changes work best when they start small how one gratitude sticky helped change my recovery why consistency matters more than intensity how to choose one promise for the next 7 days If you have post-concussion syndrome years later, chronic PCS or still have ongoing concussion symptoms, this episode is for you. Your recovery does not need to begin with a giant plan. It can begin with one action you can actually repeat. Keep one promise to yourself today. Belief Reset Audio:https://david-brimacombe.mykajabi.com/beliefresetFeel stuck, scared or unsure recovery is possible? Start with this 10-minute reset. PCS Reset Cheat Sheet:https://david-brimacombe.mykajabi.com/ThePCScheatSheetTwo simple tools, PACE and SAFE, to help you respond differently when symptoms spike, your nervous system feels overwhelmed or your mind gets caught in a negative thought loop. PCS Morning Blueprint:https://david-brimacombe.mykajabi.com/PCSmorningblueprintStart your day with a simple PCS recovery routine that builds safety, clarity and momentum. PCS BeliefBot:https://app.creator.io/chat/pcsbeiliefbot-ka8Ask questions, get encouragement or learn more about the PCS Resilience Collective. Join the PCS Resilience Collective waitlist:https://david-brimacombe.mykajabi.com/JoinPCSResilienceCollective Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/iHreHvuM62o Subscribe to my YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@DavidBrimacombePCS This podcast is for education and support only, and is not medical advice. You are not broken. You are rebuilding.

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The Post-Concussion Resilience Podcast is for people living with persistent post-concussion syndrome, PCS, chronic PCS, and ongoing concussion symptoms who feel trapped, unsupported, or limited. Hosted by David Brimacombe, this podcast explores lifestyle-based recovery systems for nervous system regulation, sleep, movement, mindset, nutrition, identity, and self-trust. This is not about quick fixes. It is about becoming an active participant in your healing. You are not broken. You are rebuilding.

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