95. Enjoying Movement with Shelley Latendresse - Yoga, Exercise, & Concussion

03/23/23 • 28 min

The Post Concussion Podcast - Life After A Brain Injury

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Finding an enjoyable movement practice whether it's something adventurous or calming can be a challenge when working through post-concussion recovery. Today's guest Shelley Latendresse, has more than 20 years of experience as an occupational therapist in neurology and has spend the past 10 years growing her own private practice while adding yoga certifications, nature therapy, and health coaching to her tool kit. After struggling to get help through traditional medicine after her own concussion incidents Shelley used a combination of her own knowledge to get better.
Join us today to learn about how to find an enjoyable movement practice that you can enjoy and the benefits of finding something you truly love!
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94. Life After A Concussion with Benjamin Morton (April 2022) - Challenges, Therapy, & Work

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If you are living with post-concussion symptoms and experiencing emotional challenges, then today’s episode is for you. The physical and emotional symptoms that people experience after a concussion can be difficult to manage, leaving people feeling emotionally distressed.
This was the experience of today’s guest, Benjamin Morton, who went through an immense physical and emotional struggle leaving him feeling alone and hopeless. However, with the support of his friends and family, he was able to persevere and create a new life for himself. Today, we talk about Ben’s injury, the different therapies he has tried, what therapies and medication have worked for him, the importance of a support group, and much more!
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96. The Mental Game of Recovery with Daniel MacQueen - Brain Injury, Goal Setting, & Mindset

Taking three steps backwards and one step forward is something you may be familiar with as a brain injury survivor.
Today's guest Daniel MacQueen knows this process all too well. After an optometrist appointment to identify the cause of his persistent headaches was cut short, he was handed a sealed envelope and told to go directly to the hospital. What followed, was emergency brain surgery. On June 21, 2014, Dan's reality was shattered by a devastating brain hemorrhage. With no map to guide him on the grueling path to recovery, Dan had to rely on his grit, perseverance, and resilience to relearn everything he once knew: how to walk, talk and even smile.
In today's episode Dan shares how he overcame these difficult challenges through his many recovery hacks. Dan also takes the time to talk about his experiences and tips on managing the mental game of recovery. Lastly hear about the importance of making both short and long term goals as a survivor. Don't miss out on this very inspirational episode!
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The Post Concussion Podcast - Life After A Brain Injury - 95. Enjoying Movement with Shelley Latendresse - Yoga, Exercise, & Concussion

Transcript

Introduction

[00:00:00] Bella: Hi everyone. I'm your host Bella Page, and after suffering from post-concussion syndrome for years, it was time to do something about it. So welcome to the Post-concussion podcast where we dig deep into life When it doesn't go back to normal, be sure to share the podcast and join our support network.

Concussion connect. Let's make this invisible injury become visible. The Post-concussion podcast is strictly an information podcast ab