Communication can become a big challenge after a brain injury - which affects all relationships, but especially the ones that are closest to us. So let’s talk about communication in relationships & marriage after brain injury! We also have a podcast spotlight with Dr. Jeremy Schmoe sharing some of the neurological reasons why communication can be hard after a brain injury.
Whether you are a survivor, family member, single, or married, there is something in this episode to encourage and uplift you, and practical communication tips that can help us all to maintain better relationships post-injury. You are not alone!
Join our host, Cristabelle Braden, as she introduces 2 panelists: Tameka Wolfe and Rob Baugh. Tameka not only is the leader of Hope For Couples support group, but also currently serves as Vice President of the Hope Survives Board of Directors. Rob is a member of our Brain Injury Advisory Council and serves as a team lead for the Hope Ambassador Team. They each bring a unique perspective to marriage after brain injury - Tameka will share from the spouse’s perspective, and Rob will share from the survivor’s perspective. They will share their experiences with how communication changed in their respective relationships after the brain injury, as well as practical tips and strategies that have helped them. We also dive into the balance of navigating ambiguous loss and grief for relationship changes, while also maintaining hope and embracing the journey with your partner.
Hope For Couples group: https://www.hopesurvives.org/couples
*Rewiring Hope on-demand video series with Dr. Schmoe: www.hopesurvives.org/rewiring-hope
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Hosted by Cristabelle Braden: @cristabellebraden | cristabellebraden.comRead Tameka & Rob’s bios on our website: hopesurvives.org/podcast/115
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*PODCAST SPOTLIGHT: Neurological Reasons for Communication Struggles with Dr. Jeremy Schmoe
Thank you to The Functional Neurology Center for sponsoring this podcast - The FNC’s personalized neuro-recovery programs offer hope for those suffering from Brain Injuries, Dysautonomia, Vestibular, Chronic Pain, Stroke, Movement Dysfunction, Developmental Disorders, PPPD, FND and Complex Post Concussion. Learn more: https://www.thefnc.com
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0:00 Intro
2:30 Welcome with Cristabelle
9:10 Neurological Reasons for Communication Struggles with Dr. Jeremy Schmoe
13:05 Hope For Couples - Introducing Panelists
19:30 Communication Challenges after TBI
26:00 Connection with One Another after TBI
34:43 Navigating Misunderstandings
39:50 Ambiguous Loss and the Hard Times
48:45 Encouragement for Spouses
51:15 Encouragement for Survivors
55:20 Words of Hope
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Listen to the intro song "Hope Survives" by Cristabelle Braden on all music streaming platforms!
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. More: hopesurvives.org/podcast