Rising from the Rubble: A Nurse's Resilience Journey after a Brain Injury

Join us on an inspiring journey with Laura, a nurse who rose from the ashes of a traumatic brain injury. Misdiagnosed initially as a concussion, Laura's determination and resilience pushed her to reclaim her health and understand the incredible capacity of the brain to rewire itself. In this episode, she shares the therapies and approaches that helped her heal and regain control of her emotions. Moreover, she reveals a profound link between her physical health and childhood trauma, and how she channeled her experiences into writing a book. Tune in to learn about her incredible journey and the power of mental resilience in overcoming physical adversities.

Check out Laura's awesome book: "No, I'm Not Fine. Thank You"

Transcript

Resilience and Renewal: A Nurse's Journey from Traumatic Brain Injury to Self-Healing 

Host: Welcome everyone to another episode of our podcast. Today, we have a very special guest with us, Laura, who is a nurse. Laura has an incredible story of recovery from a brain injury after a fall. 

Laura: Thank you for having me. My journey started in December 2021. I was at a Christmas Market when I slipped and fell, landing headfirst on concrete. I thought I was fine and avoided going to the hospital as long as possible. However, when I woke up the next morning with significant facial bruising and vomiting, I knew something was wrong. I went to the hospital, where they found a massive bleed in my brain, and I had to have emergency surgery. 

Host: That sounds incredibly frightening. You mentioned that you thought you would recover quickly, but that wasn't the case? 

Laura: That's right. After the surgery, I developed a new brain bleed and had a seizure. I was put on a modified bed rest, and it was a difficult time for me. I felt alone and scared. I had to constantly be on the lookout for symptoms that might indicate things were getting worse. 

Host: That sounds incredibly tough. What did you do to start the healing process? 

Laura: One day, I realized that I had to change my mindset in order to get better. I started listening to podcasts and audiobooks on trauma healing and brain healing, and that led me on a year and a half journey of healing my brain and trauma from my childhood and adult life. 

Host: Laura, can you tell us more about the different therapies you adopted to heal? 

Laura: Sure, I adopted various therapies like neurofeedback, somatic therapy, EMDR, acupuncture, and functional medicine. These techniques helped me reduce panic attacks, manage inflammation, and lead a caffeine-free life. 

Host: That's incredible. Laura, your journey is truly inspiring. Thank you for sharing your story with us. Laura: Thank you for having me. I hope my story can serve as a beacon of hope for others on a similar path. 

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