S3E17: Accessible Healing: Programs for Everyone with LoveYourBrain

Making Headway

Have you had trouble sorting your mind out post brain injury? Does everything seem like it is floating around (maybe in there, maybe not) but just out of reach? Do you feel especially anxious and have trouble finding a place that you fit now? Join us in this episode as Dr. Kyla Pearce from LoveYourBrain explains the building blocks of their free programming to help you in your brain injury recovery. Through mindfulness, yoga, and support they help teach ways to soothe the nervous system and rebuild pathways that help you better cope with all that brain injury throws at you. This is truly something different than traditional rehab. It is powerful and free. Listen to learn more!

Summary

In this episode of the Making Headway Podcast, hosts Eryn and Alison welcome Dr. Kyla Pearce from LoveYourBrain. They discuss the foundation's mission to support individuals affected by traumatic brain injury (TBI) through community building, resilience training, and mindfulness practices. Dr. Pearce shares personal stories about the challenges faced by TBI survivors and the importance of finding a new identity post-injury. The conversation emphasizes the significance of caregiver support, the role of gratitude in recovery, and the need for accessible programs that foster healing and connection.

Keywords

LoveYourBrain, traumatic brain injury, resilience, community support, mindfulness, yoga, caregiver support, mental health, recovery, brain health

Takeaways

· LoveYourBrain was founded to support TBI recovery.

· Community spaces are vital for those affected by TBI.

· Recovery is different from resilience; resilience focuses on adaptation.

· Mind-body practices help individuals reconnect with their bodies.

· Caregivers also need support and understanding.

· Gratitude can shift our mindset towards positivity.

· Resilience skills can be learned and practiced.

· The importance of shared experiences in healing.

· Accessible programs are crucial for all individuals affected by TBI.

· Finding meaning and purpose is essential in the recovery journey.

Sound Bites

"We create community spaces for TBI recovery."

"Recovery vs. resilience is a key concept."

"It's hard to get back to regular life."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to LoveYourBrain

03:05 The Journey of Recovery and Resilience

05:57 Community Support and Shared Experiences

08:59 Mind-Body Practices for Healing

11:52 The Importance of Caregiver Support

14:47 Resilience Framework and Life Skills

17:49 Finding Meaning and Purpose

21:05 The Role of Gratitude in Recovery

23:49 Accessible Programs for All

27:03 Conclusion and Call to Action

Learn more about LoveYourBrain:

• About LYB
• CNN Heroes, featuring LYB Retreats
• Research

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Learn more about LoveYourBrain’s work and programs at www.loveyourbrain.com

LoveYourBrain on IG @loveyourbrain

Eryn on IG @eryn_makingheadwaypodcast

Alison on IG @alison_maknigheadwayodcast

MHP on IG @makingheadwaypodcast

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