This podcast gives practical examples of how to talk to traumatic brain injury survivors about common thoughts, feelings, and behaviors resulting from TBI.

How to Understand Traumatic Brain Injury from a Bio-Psycho-Social Perspective. The New Me: How to Find Meaning and Purpose During Recovery from TBI. Presentation by Dan Gardner, MD to the San Diego Brain Injury Foundation.

Hope Angel's Cognitive Fitness: How Angela stays focused after her Traumatic Brain Injury. Angela describes her recovery strategies of morning routine of prayer, meditation, gratitude journaling, self-care strategies, accountability partners, and "Angie's shakes." Watch the video to learn the ingredients! "You don't just have a brain injury and recover a year later. It's with you for the rest of your life, but it's not your identity. it's just part of your story and not who you are."

Hear Angela's advice for survivors, families, and treaters. She advocates for being interested, curious, and engaged. "Everybody has their own story."

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Playlists: Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor Story: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor's Spouse: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

Traumatic Brain Injury Treater: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

Neuropsychology in Traumatic Brain Injury: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

Peripheral Brain (Assistive Technology): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

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