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Ways to Strengthen Resilience on the Brain Recovery Journey (with Wendy Ellmo, CCC-SLP)

Ways to Strengthen Resilience on the Brain Recovery Journey (with Wendy Ellmo, CCC-SLP)

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Recovering from any type of concussion or brain injury can feel like a really long journey. But what if you have been developing a resilience you didn’t know you had all along? Whether you’ve had the injury yourself, or if you are a loved one - join us in this episode for some encouragement.In this episode, host Cristabelle Braden interviews Speech-Language Pathologist Wendy Ellmo, who shares both her professional expertise and personal insight after sustaining a severe traumatic brain injury at age 17. Wendy breaks down the foundations of cognitive recovery, offering practical tools to reframe accommodations and strategies as empowering safety nets rather than limitations. Listen for practical ways to foster resilience and find purpose along the journey.We also feature a spotlight with Dr. Jeremy Schmoe from The Functional Neurology Center on neurological resilience and neuroplasticity. Dr. Schmoe shares how intentional stimulation, including quick eye movements, visualization, breath mechanics, and cognitive dual-tasking, helps neurons fire and wire together while calming microglial neuro-inflammation.🧠 In this episode:Recognizing attention as the foundational building block for memory, word-finding, and cognitive organization.Overcoming resistance to compensatory strategies and embracing accommodations as supportive tools.Making the crucial mental shift from "rehab mode" into "living mode" after brain injury.How gratitude and tracking small daily victories physically alter brain chemistry and elevate mood.Navigating the grief of changed identity and learning to give yourself grace on tough days.How family members and friends of the brain injured person can adapt communication and stay connected to prevent isolation.⁠The Hope Collective: read and share reflections on life after brain injury: hopesurvives.org/thehopecollectiveCONNECTFollow @hopesurvives Visit ⁠hopesurvives.org ⁠⁠Join a support group at ⁠hopesurvives.org/community⁠⁠Reach out to us anytime: ⁠hi@hopesurvives.org⁠ Hosted by Cristabelle Braden: @cristabellebraden |⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cristabellebraden.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-------SponsorThank you to The Functional Neurology Center for sponsoring this podcast - The FNC offers personalized neuro-recovery programs for anyone going through brain injury and a wide range of neurological conditions. Learn more:⁠ thefnc.com⁠⁠ -------0:00 Intro1:55 Welcome with Cristabelle2:50 Neuroplasticity & Brain Resilience - Dr. Jeremy Schmoe7:07 Introducing Wendy11:45 How Personal TBI Experience Helped in SLP Practice13:15 Common Changes after Brain Injury16:48 Ways to Strengthen Resilience25:04 Small, Practical Steps29:08 Encouragement for Family Members31:18 Words of Hope-------DisclaimerThis podcast is for education and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult your physician for individualized care. More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hopesurvives.org/podcast
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