While each brain injury is unique, there are things we can do to treat it - as you find what works on your personal path of recovery.
This week on Hope Survives® | Brain Injury Podcast, Dr. Molly Parker shares her personal concussion experience, including advice for work/life/symptom balance, routine, and boundaries. Then, we dive into the different types/sub-types of concussions, understanding your individual symptom profile, how to find the right provider, and more!
Listen below or on your mobile device by subscribing on podcast platforms!
EPISODE NOTES
0:00 Intro
2:30 Announcements from Cristabelle
8:00 Introducing Dr. Molly
11:20 Work-Life-Symptom Balance
15:58 Routine & Boundaries
17:30 Uniqueness of Each Injury
20:00 Need for Comprehensive Care
22:00 Finding the Right Provider
25:45 Different Types/Sub-Types of Concussions
31:45 It’s Treatable
35:00 The Invisible Side
39:15 What works for YOU?
MEET OUR GUEST:
Dr. Molly Parker is a physical therapist and the Owner of Concussion Compass. Her focus and passion for advancing concussion care begin in 2011 when she was hit by a cab as a pedestrian. After years of frustration struggling to find help the gaps in concussion treatment were clear. Molly decided to step in to create for others, the resources and support she didn’t have.
Connect: @mollyparkerpt or concussioncompass.com
ABOUT CRISTABELLE:
Cristabelle Braden is an award winning singer/songwriter, keynote speaker, podcast host, brain injury survivor & advocate.
Connect: @cristabellebraden | cristabellebraden.com
About This Podcast
Have you or a loved one experienced a traumatic brain injury, stroke, concussion, or ABI? This podcast is for you. Sharing hope, support, and education for brain injury survivors, caregivers, and families. Hosted by award-winning TBI survivor, advocate, and singer/songwriter Cristabelle Braden, this is an uplifting podcast to bring hope to your darkest days. Subscribe and stay tuned for messages of encouragement, interviews with professionals, and survivor stories.
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Thank you to Council on Brain Injury for supporting this podcast by providing a microphone as part of their grant program to the brain injury community. Check out the amazing work done by CoBI at: councilonbraininjury.com
This podcast is for education and informational purposes only, and not intended for medical advice. If you need specific medical advice, please consult your physician.
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