Have you ever had days that felt like hope is just out of reach? You wake up already exhausted, feeling anxious, foggy, and afraid of what the day might bring? If you can relate, you’re not alone.
In this episode, Cristabelle is sharing honestly about the fears she faced through her brain injury recovery, and how she has learned to acknowledge them without letting them take over. We’ll talk about the balance between being real about what you’re feeling and choosing faith one small step at a time - because healing starts with honesty, community, and the courage to believe that light still breaks through the darkness.
We also have a podcast spotlight with Dr. Jeremy Schmoe sharing the neurological side of fear & anxiety, reasons why our brain can get stuck in loops, and hope for recovery.
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Hosted by Cristabelle Braden: @cristabellebraden | cristabellebraden.com
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*PODCAST SPOTLIGHT: Neurological Side of Fear & Anxiety + Hope for Recovery 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
2:50 Welcome with Cristabelle
5:45 Desperate for Hope
7:18 Fears and Struggles
13:15 Hope for Overcoming
15:45 Anxiety and Identity
21:05 Dr. Schmoe - Neurological Side of Fear & Anxiety
27:10 Dr. Schmoe - Hope for Recovery
30:45 You are Not Alone
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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