What happens when a healthcare professional doesn't recognize her own brain injury? This week, Kim welcomes Kelly Tuttle, a neurology nurse practitioner who became a traumatic brain injury survivor after a car accident—and whose brain injury was so hidden that even she didn't recognize the danger signs. After being cleared to return to work in two weeks, Kelly pushed through headaches, dizziness, memory lapses, and horrific whiplash until she fell asleep driving home and nearly hit a tree. In this eye-opening episode, Kelly reveals:🔴 Dangerous denial: Cleared to work in 2 weeks, fell asleep at the wheel, planned roadside naps as "solution" 🟢 Seven-year secret: Hid invisible disability from employer while napping at lunch, sleeping 2 hours after work daily🟣 Neuro fatigue reality: Brain takes "side streets" instead of highways—wake with 25% battery, no recharging Chapters00:00 Introduction to Chronic Truth Podcast02:32 Kelly Tuttle's Journey and Insights07:24 Understanding TBI and the Importance of Care10:49 The Five Foundational Pillars of TBI Recovery15:49 Navigating Financial Wellness After TBI18:53 Mental Health Challenges and Personal Growth25:08 Understanding Neuro Fatigue27:30 Resources and ConclusionConnect with Kelly Tuttle:💻 Brain Loving Advocate 📚 "After the Crash: How to Keep Your Job, Stay in School, and Live Life After a Brain Injury" on AmazonTo support the show, visit our LinktreeThis episode is brought to you by:The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLCHost/Executive Producer: Kimberly Nash Podcast Creative Director & Co-Producer: Jay Wilson, for The Podcast Mechanic
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What happens when a healthcare professional doesn't recognize her own brain injury? This week, Kim welcomes Kelly Tuttle, a neurology nurse practitioner who became a traumatic brain injury survivor after a car accident—and whose brain injury was so hidden that even she didn't recognize the danger signs. After being cleared to return to work in two weeks, Kelly pushed through headaches, dizziness, memory lapses, and horrific whiplash until she fell asleep driving home and nearly hit a tree. In this eye-opening episode, Kelly reveals:🔴 Dangerous denial: Cleared to work in 2 weeks, fell asleep at the wheel, planned roadside naps as "solution" 🟢 Seven-year secret: Hid invisible disability from employer while napping at lunch, sleeping 2 hours after work daily🟣 Neuro fatigue reality: Brain takes "side streets" instead of highways—wake with 25% battery, no recharging Chapters00:00 Introduction to Chronic Truth Podcast02:32 Kelly Tuttle's Journey and Insights07:24 Understanding TBI and the Importance of Care10:49 The Five Foundational Pillars of TBI Recovery15:49 Navigating Financial Wellness After TBI18:53 Mental Health Challenges and Personal Growth25:08 Understanding Neuro Fatigue27:30 Resources and ConclusionConnect with Kelly Tuttle:💻 Brain Loving Advocate 📚 "After the Crash: How to Keep Your Job, Stay in School, and Live Life After a Brain Injury" on AmazonTo support the show, visit our LinktreeThis episode is brought to you by:The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLCHost/Executive Producer: Kimberly Nash Podcast Creative Director & Co-Producer: Jay Wilson, for The Podcast Mechanic
How a Pompe Disease Warrior Became the ‘SoCal Pompe Champ’ | Dwayne Wilson
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3 months ago
How a Pompe Disease Warrior Became the ‘SoCal Pompe Champ’ | Dwayne Wilson
Kimberly sits down with Dwayne Wilson, a powerhouse advocate living with Pompe disease, a rare genetic disorder that attacks muscles and breathing.Dwayne Wilson’s body was failing, but medicine called it "normal aging":🔴 Doctors ignored his weak legs until he couldn’t climb stairs.🟢 The poolside epiphany: "Water crushed my chest, it was Pompe disease."🟣 169 infusions later: Why he calls treatment "muscle juice."Chapters00:00 Introduction to Chronic Truth Podcast01:33 Understanding Pompe Disease10:02 Finding Community and Support13:00 Becoming a Pompe Champ15:24 Using T-Shirts for Awareness20:15 Advice for Newly Diagnosed Patients23:31 Advocacy and Community EngagementConnect with Dwayne:📲 Follow Dwayne: Instagram🩺 Pompe Info: Pompe Disease NewsSubscribe to The Chronic Truth Podcast for more raw conversations about thriving beyond chronic illness.🔗 LinktreeThis episode is brought to you by:The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLCHost/Executive Producer: Kimberly NashCo-Producer / Editor: Jay Wilson - The Podcast Mechanic
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What happens when a healthcare professional doesn't recognize her own brain injury? This week, Kim welcomes Kelly Tuttle, a neurology nurse practitioner who became a traumatic brain injury survivor after a car accident—and whose brain injury was so hidden that even she didn't recognize the danger signs. After being cleared to return to work in two weeks, Kelly pushed through headaches, dizziness, memory lapses, and horrific whiplash until she fell asleep driving home and nearly hit a tree. In this eye-opening episode, Kelly reveals:🔴 Dangerous denial: Cleared to work in 2 weeks, fell asleep at the wheel, planned roadside naps as "solution" 🟢 Seven-year secret: Hid invisible disability from employer while napping at lunch, sleeping 2 hours after work daily🟣 Neuro fatigue reality: Brain takes "side streets" instead of highways—wake with 25% battery, no recharging Chapters00:00 Introduction to Chronic Truth Podcast02:32 Kelly Tuttle's Journey and Insights07:24 Understanding TBI and the Importance of Care10:49 The Five Foundational Pillars of TBI Recovery15:49 Navigating Financial Wellness After TBI18:53 Mental Health Challenges and Personal Growth25:08 Understanding Neuro Fatigue27:30 Resources and ConclusionConnect with Kelly Tuttle:💻 Brain Loving Advocate 📚 "After the Crash: How to Keep Your Job, Stay in School, and Live Life After a Brain Injury" on AmazonTo support the show, visit our LinktreeThis episode is brought to you by:The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLCHost/Executive Producer: Kimberly Nash Podcast Creative Director & Co-Producer: Jay Wilson, for The Podcast Mechanic
