On A Good Day is the podcast delving into brain injury and its impact on all involved. Hosted by Elizabeth Callaghan and Julia Ajayi, our lives changed forever after our husbands suffered a brain injury. It also had a ripple effect on others in our wider family and community.
We’ll be sharing our experiences to help others feel more connected, get inspiring stories from people affected by brain injury and learn more about the condition from our specialist guests.
Expect honest conversations about what goes on behind closed doors: the challenges and triumphs, the good days and the not so good days.
Come join us as we aim to strengthen the communities of people impacted by brain injury and empower others in a similar situation to help them feel less alone and better equipped to take on any challenges - so we can all have more of the good days.
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On A Good Day is the podcast delving into brain injury and its impact on all involved. Hosted by Elizabeth Callaghan and Julia Ajayi, our lives changed forever after our husbands suffered a brain injury. It also had a ripple effect on others in our wider family and community.
We’ll be sharing our experiences to help others feel more connected, get inspiring stories from people affected by brain injury and learn more about the condition from our specialist guests.
Expect honest conversations about what goes on behind closed doors: the challenges and triumphs, the good days and the not so good days.
Come join us as we aim to strengthen the communities of people impacted by brain injury and empower others in a similar situation to help them feel less alone and better equipped to take on any challenges - so we can all have more of the good days.
#33 Managing Mindset To Recover From Brain Injury - with HelloSelf Founder Charlie Wells
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#33 Managing Mindset To Recover From Brain Injury - with HelloSelf Founder Charlie Wells
What part does mindset play in recovering from brain injury?
In this episode, Elizabeth and Julia are joined by entrepreneur Charlie Wells. He was running a 5km race, dressed as Santa, when he had subarachnoid haemorrhage, aged 30. He underwent ground-breaking surgery to keep him alive.
With sheer determination and a strong mindset, Charlie's recovery included doing daily jigsaw puzzles and using his own methods to manage pain.
This helped him get his 20/20 vision back and 16 months after his brain injury he ran the London marathon to raise money for the National Brain Appeal, something he told us was "terrifying".
Charlie shares his extraordinary story and how it has changed his outlook, given him added purpose and a renewed philosophy of life.
He has since gone on to set up his own therapy company HelloSelf to help others with their mental health challenges which has had high success rates in preventing relapses.
In this episode you will learn:
How Charlie set his own outcomes and worked consistently in his recovery to achieve his goals.
Strategies Charlie used to overcome pain and get him off medication
How family members helped Charlie recover and motivate him
Inspiration for turning brain injury into your superpower
The idea behind HelloSelf and how it is revolutionising the world of therapy.
Charlie Wells is the founder of HelloSelf, an online therapy service helping people to get tailored support and reduce the risk of relapse.
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If you liked this episode then you'll enjoy listening to Satinder Sanghera's story in episode 2 who went on to complete her medical studies after her stroke and Andy Tudor in episode 31 who is living a hugely fulfilled life after brain tumour.
There's also Joy and Ross's honest story of stroke, love and overcoming negativity towards disability in episode 12.
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On A Good Day
On A Good Day is the podcast delving into brain injury and its impact on all involved. Hosted by Elizabeth Callaghan and Julia Ajayi, our lives changed forever after our husbands suffered a brain injury. It also had a ripple effect on others in our wider family and community.
We’ll be sharing our experiences to help others feel more connected, get inspiring stories from people affected by brain injury and learn more about the condition from our specialist guests.
Expect honest conversations about what goes on behind closed doors: the challenges and triumphs, the good days and the not so good days.
Come join us as we aim to strengthen the communities of people impacted by brain injury and empower others in a similar situation to help them feel less alone and better equipped to take on any challenges - so we can all have more of the good days.
