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Gail Waitkun on TBI Recovery, Brain Health & the 7 Steps That Changed Her Life

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What does it really take to rebuild your life after a traumatic brain injury?

In this compelling episode of Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman, host Bruce Parkman speaks with Gail Waitkun, a TBI survivor, brain health advocate, and educator, who shares her journey of resilience, recovery, and reinvention after a life-altering brain injury.

Gail opens up about:

  • The hidden struggles of living with a traumatic brain injury
  • The 7 steps to recovery that guided her healing journey
  • How nutrition, mindfulness, and neurofeedback played a role in restoring brain function
  • The emotional challenges of TBI—identity, relationships, and navigating everyday life
  • Why education, early diagnosis, and holistic care are vital for recovery success

This episode is a must-listen for survivors, caregivers, clinicians, and anyone interested in the power of the human brain to recover and adapt.

🎧 Available now on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts
📲 Don’t forget to follow, like, share, and subscribe to support TBI awareness and help others find hope through healing.

Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman is sponsored by The Mac Parkman Foundation

Support The Mac Parkman Foundation by donating today!

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Follow Gail today!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gailwaitkun/

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Chapters

1. Gail Waitkun on TBI Recovery, Brain Health & the 7 Steps That Changed Her Life (00:00:00)

2. Welcome to Broken Brains (00:00:06)

3. Gail Waitkin: TBI Survivor and Advocate (00:01:17)

4. The Car Accident and Initial Diagnosis (00:03:55)

5. Finding Solutions Beyond the System (00:08:12)

6. Seven Steps to TBI Recovery (00:17:52)

7. The Brain Is Lying to You (00:27:22)

8. Finding Help and Final Thoughts (00:40:16)

63 episodes

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Manage episode 509064482 series 3579510
Content provided by Bruce Parkman. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Bruce Parkman or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Send us a text

What does it really take to rebuild your life after a traumatic brain injury?

In this compelling episode of Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman, host Bruce Parkman speaks with Gail Waitkun, a TBI survivor, brain health advocate, and educator, who shares her journey of resilience, recovery, and reinvention after a life-altering brain injury.

Gail opens up about:

  • The hidden struggles of living with a traumatic brain injury
  • The 7 steps to recovery that guided her healing journey
  • How nutrition, mindfulness, and neurofeedback played a role in restoring brain function
  • The emotional challenges of TBI—identity, relationships, and navigating everyday life
  • Why education, early diagnosis, and holistic care are vital for recovery success

This episode is a must-listen for survivors, caregivers, clinicians, and anyone interested in the power of the human brain to recover and adapt.

🎧 Available now on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts
📲 Don’t forget to follow, like, share, and subscribe to support TBI awareness and help others find hope through healing.

Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman is sponsored by The Mac Parkman Foundation

Support The Mac Parkman Foundation by donating today!

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CR24MY2GDUCZL

CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW!

https://www.mpfact.com/headsmart-app/

Follow Gail today!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gailwaitkun/

Produced by Security Halt Media

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Gail Waitkun on TBI Recovery, Brain Health & the 7 Steps That Changed Her Life (00:00:00)

2. Welcome to Broken Brains (00:00:06)

3. Gail Waitkin: TBI Survivor and Advocate (00:01:17)

4. The Car Accident and Initial Diagnosis (00:03:55)

5. Finding Solutions Beyond the System (00:08:12)

6. Seven Steps to TBI Recovery (00:17:52)

7. The Brain Is Lying to You (00:27:22)

8. Finding Help and Final Thoughts (00:40:16)

63 episodes

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