Best Cristabelle Braden Podcasts (2025)

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123. Brain Injury in Veterans (Part 2): Courage through Invisible Wounds - PTSD & TBI 56:13

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Unseen struggles, PTSD, and the mental battle… how do you keep moving forward? In this two part series we’re sitting down with veterans as they share the “necessary conversations” that need to be had in our communities. Stay tuned to hear once in a lifetime stories filled with raw emotion and genuineness. Let’s discover how the heroes of our countr…

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122. Brain Injury in Veterans (Part 1): Rebuilding and Resilience 51:48

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Combat Deployments, Brain Injury, and Healing..?! Where does your help come from? In this two part series we’re sitting down with veterans as they share the “necessary conversations” that need to be had in our communities. Stay tuned to hear once in a lifetime stories filled with raw emotion and genuineness. Let’s discover how the heroes of our cou…

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121. The Search for Hope: Overcoming Fear and Anxiety Post TBI/Stroke - Brain Injury Community Panel 58:11

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When you first realized that this brain injury would impact you or your family’s life, what thoughts or emotions came up for you? Today, we’re asking questions about the emotional side of brain injury. We want you to know you’re not alone, and it’s natural to have these feelings… but it’s what you do with them that matters. So let’s explore these v…

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120. Hope For Family: It's Not a Wasted Life (with Lindy Boone Michaelis) 47:02

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Brain injury affects every single person in the family - so how do we move forward, together? In this heartfelt episode, Cristabelle sits down with Lindy Boone Michaelis to explore the journey of hope, heartbreak, and healing after her family's life-changing experience with traumatic brain injury. Lindy is the daughter of beloved singer/entertainer…

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119. Fear Does Not Define You + Hope For Brain Injury Recovery 37:19

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Have you ever had days that felt like hope is just out of reach? You wake up already exhausted, feeling anxious, foggy, and afraid of what the day might bring? If you can relate, you’re not alone. In this episode, Cristabelle is sharing honestly about the fears she faced through her brain injury recovery, and how she has learned to acknowledge them…

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118. The Truth About Boundaries in Brain Injury Recovery - Community Panel 57:58

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Brain injury can affect every part of your life - so it’s important to understand what your personal boundaries are, both with yourself and others. But it’s a lot easier said than done… let’s talk about navigating boundaries in the recovery process! Join our host, Cristabelle Braden, as she introduces 3 panelists: Chaandani Khan, Alfinie Mayes, and…

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117. What We Wish People Knew About Concussions 45:47

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There are so many misunderstandings about concussion - and today we’re here to clear them up. Did you know that 81% of U.S. adults don’t know concussions are traumatic brain injuries, according to a recent study by the BIAA? That might sound shocking to those of us who understand TBI, but unfortunately, it’s representative of the general public’s p…

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116. Care, Support, and Boundaries for Brain Healing (Cristabelle Braden + Dr. Jeremy Schmoe) 34:52

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Have you ever felt like you were pushing so hard, that you ended up in cycles of burnout, overwhelm, and exhaustion? Life with brain injury is… a lot. But there is hope to get out of those loops of symptom cycles. Today, we’re diving into the topic of care, support, and boundaries. We also have a podcast spotlight with Dr. Jeremy Schmoe sharing the…

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Navigating Postpartum with the Lord with Georgia Williams 57:54

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After delivery, there is so much more I didn't even know what to expect or pray for. Here is a glimpse into my personal life of what I've experienced, navigated & learned. I pray it encourages you--shows you, you're not alone, and helps you in some way, friend. My story isn't perfect, isn't isn't to be compared to, idolized or condemned. As a first…

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115. Hope For Couples: Communication after TBI 58:32

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Communication can become a big challenge after a brain injury - which affects all relationships, but especially the ones that are closest to us. So let’s talk about communication in relationships & marriage after brain injury! We also have a podcast spotlight with Dr. Jeremy Schmoe sharing some of the neurological reasons why communication can be h…

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My Pain-Free Birth Story with Georgia Williams 52:57

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WELCOME TO SEASON 7 OF FAITH & FRIENDS! I am back from maternity leave and I am sooo excited to share this testimony of the Lord with you. No matter what season you're in I pray this encourages you ad sharpens your faith to new levels!!! Please hear my heart friend, I pray this episode does nothing but point you to Jesus and His glory. Don't compar…

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114. Social Cues, Relationships & Communication Challenges - Brain Injury Community Panel 1:03:09

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If relationships have been hard post-concussion / brain injury, you are not alone. Our ability to connect with others is an important part of life - so what do you do when your communication skills and ability to read social cues becomes affected after a brain injury? Let’s talk about it! Join our host, Cristabelle Braden, as she introduces 2 panel…

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113. The Struggles of Social Communication after Brain Injury (Cristabelle Braden) 30:10

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Brain injury impacts how we express ourselves, how we connect with others, and how we're understood. In this heartfelt episode, Cristabelle Braden shares her personal journey through the communication challenges that follow brain injury. Through real-life examples, she opens up about the emotional toll of feeling misunderstood, how memory and socia…

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112. Learning to Care For a Post-Injury Brain: Mindset, Habits, What Worked, What Didn’t - Brain Injury Community Panel 57:19

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After a brain injury, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, unsure how to truly care for your brain in the day-to-day. What habits actually help? What mindsets make a difference? And how do you know when something just isn’t working? Join our host, Cristabelle Braden, as she introduces 3 panelists: Stefanie Beeney, Charlotte Endorf, and Farook Outhmani. E…

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111. From Survival Mode to Gentle Healing - Brain Health Rhythms (Cristabelle Braden) 35:19

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We often feel like we are in “survival mode” after a brain injury - our lives have changed so much, and it’s all we can do to get through each day. But what if healing could feel gentle, and less overwhelming? In this relatable episode, Cristabelle Braden opens up about her own journey through multiple traumatic brain injuries - moving from surviva…

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110. Everyday Resilience: Finding Strength in the Struggle - Brain Injury Community Panel 1:01:48

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Everyday resilience after brain injury isn’t always big or loud - sometimes it’s a quiet determination to keep going, or simply getting out of bed. Today, through the voices of our Brain Injury Community Panel, we will bring you some tools to recognize your own resilience, and how to continue to move forward and find strength in the struggle. Join …

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109. How to Support Neuroplasticity after Brain Injury (with Dr. Michelle Eisenmann) 54:23

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Did you know that our brains are resilient? Today, we’re exploring neuroplasticity - the brain’s ability to rewire and form new pathways - as it relates to brain injury! In this uplifting episode, host Cristabelle Braden welcomes Dr. Michelle Eisenmann, a passionate advocate, Functional Neurology doctor, and expert in brain resiliency. Dr. Eisenman…

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108. Cristabelle's Story: Finding Hope Through Multiple TBIs (Interview from The Concussion Coach) 1:05:47

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Cristabelle Braden has fought through multiple traumatic brain injuries to come out on the other side carrying a strong message of resilience, hope, and healing. She is the host of this podcast - the founder of Hope Survives - and today, in something much different than our usual episodes - she shares her story! Listen for practical advice, takeawa…

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Let's talk about the Unseen Realm with Nils Glenn 1:03:33

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What kind of questions are you asking the Lord? How much searching of the scriptures are you doing? Are you ready to go deeper in the overarching story of Gods design and plan? From Genesis, creation, the fall, and the redemption of all of humility--Gods Word, His Kingdom, and the realm we don't see is far more real than what we see with the naked …

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107. The Identity Journey: Self-Rediscovery after TBI - Brain Injury Community Panel 1:03:09

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There is a common phrase, “new you” after brain injury - but what if it’s more nuanced than that? There are parts of ourselves that feel new and unfamiliar, but there are other parts of ourselves that have been there all along… how do we piece it all together? How do we find ourselves again? What does “identity” mean anyway? Why does society define…

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Trusting Gods Timing with Natalie Layne 34:18

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Has this episode, or any of our conversations here on Faith & Friends impacted you? Please leave us a 5 star review! We would love to hear from you! Instagram Youtube WebsiteBy Georgia Williams

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106. Identity Shifts after Brain Injury + Ways to Find Yourself Again (with Bethany Lewis, OT) 1:03:34

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Sense of self is often affected after brain injury - you just don’t feel like “you” anymore. This happens for both survivors and family members, and today we are exploring these identity shifts, and how to find yourself again even in the midst of brain injury recovery. In this episode, Cristabelle is joined by Bethany Lewis, a Neurological Occupati…

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26 Bible Verses that will change your walk with Jesus with Georgia Williams 59:16

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ITS MY BIRTHDAY! Well, tomorrow--May 17th! & I'm turning 26!! I CAN'T BELIEVE IT. I'm literally over HALFWAY through my twenties. Say its not so! JK--I love living this life and watching it joyfully march on. Instead of doing an episode of us hanging out together of "26 things I've learned as I've turned 26" I wanted to bring you back to His Word. …

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Why is there suffering if God is loving? with Directors Eric and Kristen Swithin 38:59

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Miracles are the manifested glory of a supernatural work, here displayed in the natural Don’t believe? Follow the proof! In Eric Swithin’s latest documentary, “SHOW ME YOUR GLORY” one of life’s most profound questions is tackled— “Why does suffering exist if God is loving?” This film follows the proof and recorded truth of many stories of those who…

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105. Hope through Ambiguous Loss + Tools for Processing Emotions after Brain Injury (with Dr. Daniel Ignacio) 59:12

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Navigating life after brain injury often leaves survivors and families facing a sense of loss that lacks clear answers or closure - with emotions that are overwhelming and hard to describe. Today, we’re discussing some tools to help process these big emotions - there is hope! In this episode, Cristabelle welcomes Dr. Daniel Ignacio, a clinical neur…

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For the girl who doesn’t feel like talking to God with Hosanna Revival 35:19

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Seasons of suffering, grief, silence may lead you to drift. To wander. To not “feel like” getting in the Word. But it's when we least feel like it that the Father knows, and deep down we do too, that we need His Word and His presence most. Today we’re chatting with Katie, the founder of Hosanna Revival. Our first chat together, “The Beauty of the B…

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You are Pregnant with Purpose with Georgia Williams 1:14:22

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Welcome to my Church's womens conference! This past weekend at Encounter the Glory: Bride Adorned, I had the joy and privilege of leading worship for every session alongside releasing the Word of the Lord. For weeks, this is what has been burned on my heart. Where being in covenant with the Lord takes you into a season of being a CARRIER. I pray th…

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Hope after a brain injury, Healing through pain, & Wholeness in Jesus with Cristabelle Braden 42:40

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How do you remain hopeful in the midst of pain? How do you invite others into your healing journey when the injury can't be seen with the naked eye? How can you step into wholeness with Jesus? Let's address ALL these powerful questions today with Cristabelle Braden. Cristabelle is a true friend of mine with an incredibly powerful story. Cristabelle…

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104. Ambiguous Loss & Grief Processing - Brain Injury Community Panel 1:05:14

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A brain injury can bring unexpected changes in identity, abilities, and relationships… and when things feel different, grief is a natural response. Today, we are exploring the concept of “ambiguous loss” - a type of loss that remains unclear, unresolved, or without closure - with our first Brain Injury Community Panel. Today’s panel features 3 brai…

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How to talk to your kids about Pornography with Greta Eskridge 39:37

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What a title and what a conversation we're about to step into today! One that is NEEDED is this digital age we are raising our families in! So how can we talk to them about it and not feel awkward? What age should we begin to have these conversations? With Author, speaker, Mama of 4, wife of 26 years, Greta Eskridge we're going to talk about it ALL…

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Wrestling with God in an unknown season with Georgia Williams 34:27

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I CAN’T BELIEVE I’M SAYING THIS, BUT, WE ARE MOVING. Well, by time you’re reading this, we MOVED! Not too far, but into a new home and a new season! Praise God, right before Baby Boy joins us!! But today we’re going to talk about the journey of how we even got here. Truth is, you can only talk about where you’ve been. So in the midst of my trials t…

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Ladies, a Pain Free Childbirth is Possible with AngelaMarie Scafidi 1:16:30

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Pregnancy is not a medical condition. It's a miracle from Heaven. Today we are talking with AngelaMarie as she reveals what she believes to be an inheritance from Heaven--a pain free childbirth, being possible through Jesus Christ. Through her own personal testimony, to scriptures that share how the curse of Eve is broken, and how He shed His blood…

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Tackling the Mental Load in Marriage with Dr. Morgan Cutlip 35:47

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Do you often feel not heard? Misunderstood? Or like "you do it all"? Wondering how to break the current cycles of your marriage's mental load you don't realize is affecting everything around you? This conversation is for YOU. Whether you're dating, engaged, newly married, or been one flesh for a HOT MINUTE, this conversation and the conversation st…

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Defining Your Identity as Gods Daughter with Laney Rene 41:38

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When adopted into Gods family, your true identity in Him never changes. You become a DAUGHTER. And as seasons shift, and more is added unto you, from friend, to sister, to mom, wife, boss, employee, Straight A student, homemaker, author, speaker, business owner... you name it. At the heart of it all--DAUGHTER, will never be taken away. Laney Rene a…

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103. Building the Future - Hope for Brain Injury Survivors & Families (with Cyndie Braden) 43:27

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Healing is a journey, and we’re here for the long haul. As Brain Injury Awareness Month is drawing to a close, this remains true: brain injury doesn’t just impact survivors and families for a month—it’s every day, all year long. In this episode, Cristabelle Braden sits down with her mother and Hope Survives board member, Cyndie Braden, to share per…

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How to Be a Better Friend with Grace Valentine 51:10

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Friendships are beautiful, but friendships can be hard. They can hurt, but they can also HEAL. Author and dear friend, Grace Valentine's newest release "The Better Friend: 12 Truths to shift from shallow and one-sided connections to vibrant friendships" joins us as we talk about FRIENDSHIP AND SISTERHOOD. Grace stood by my side on my big day and I …

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102. Tools For Healing - Integrative Care for Lasting Results (with Dr. Jeremy Schmoe) 40:34

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Have you ever felt “stuck” in brain injury rehabilitation, unsure where to go next? Finding the right care and tools for brain injury recovery can be confusing and frustrating, leaving many feeling lost and unsure where to turn. But you're not alone, and there is hope for continued healing. In this episode, Cristabelle sits down with Dr. Jeremy Sch…

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Inviting Jesus into the Pain of your Past with Tori Hope Petersen 36:12

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Our brokenness isn’t something to be discarded, but something to be embraced Tori Hope Petersen is a dear friend of the Podcast! We first met her in her first release, "Fostered" and now her SECOND release, "Breaking the Patters that Break You" is out NOW where healing from trauma, self-destructive cycles, and generational patterns can be brought i…

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101. The Power of Connection - You Are Not Alone (with Jasmine Balignasay-Chavez) 37:40

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Brain injury survivors and their families often feel isolated and disconnected from others while navigating the challenges of a “new normal”. If you can relate, you’re not alone - and we are here to encourage you to know there is hope. In this episode, Cristabelle sits down with Jasmine Balignasay-Chavez, managing director of Hope Survives, to disc…

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100. Voices of Hope - From the Heart of a Caregiver (with Tameka Wolfe) 34:29

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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 recove…

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Choosing a life of Courage over Fear with Riley Kehoe 37:47

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“Courage isn’t the absence of fear, it’s the assessment that someones need is greater” -Riley Kehoe At just 10 years old, the day after Christmas, everything changed. Riley survived the deadliest tsunami in history. In her release of, "three seconds of courage" she found steps to courage after trauma. Riley Kehoe is a speaker, writer, and influence…

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99. Season 4 Premiere: Nonprofit Launch Celebration! 1:23:47

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Big announcements today - listen to this special episode of our livestream celebration for our newly launched nonprofit organization, Hope Survives! Our vision: a world in which every survivor of brain injury and every member of their family are seen, loved, heard, valued, supported, uplifted, and never alone. We are excited to share our newly expa…

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Joy, Grief, & Pregnancy with Georgia Williams 55:43

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I am over the MOON to be back with more faith filled FUN episodes of Faith & Friends! Y'all, last September when I found out we were pregnant with Baby J, I was down for the count, thank goodness not with sickness, but with fatigue. I slept so much you would have thought I was a hibernating bear! Now, 26 weeks (6 months) into this 9 month journey, …

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98. Redefining Wellness after Brain Injury (with Taryn Barlow) 54:00

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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 langu…

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97. The Mix of Grief, Joy, and Overwhelm - Holidays after Brain Injury (Cristabelle Braden) 17:38

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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…

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96. Concussion Affects the Whole Family + Tips for Managing Daily Life Activities (with Allison Moir-Smith) 53:07

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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 facilitat…

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95. Finding Your Unique Path to Success + Support in Brain Injury Rehabilitation (with Patti Shutt) 58:33

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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.…

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94. Empowerment and Resilience - 6x Brain Surgery Survivor (with Nia Renee) 40:40

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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 …

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93. My Brain Injury Anniversary - Reflections & Hope (Cristabelle Braden) 35:29

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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…

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92. Grieving and Growing through TBI - Survivor & Caregiver Perspective (with Kelly Lang) 50:17

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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 …