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
The HIV Advocate Fighting for Forgotten Voices | Derek "D-REK" Canas
The Chronic Truth Podcast
24 minutes
2 months ago
The HIV Advocate Fighting for Forgotten Voices | Derek "D-REK" Canas
What happens when you're part of an epidemic but invisible in the conversation?This week, Kim sits down with Derek "D-Rex" Canas, a 40-year-long-term survivor whose story begins with infant heart surgery and a blood transfusion that would change everything. Diagnosed with HIV at just 16, Derek discovered something shocking: there was virtually no support for heterosexual men living with HIV. For over a decade, he's been building coalitions and breaking down barriers in a community that often overlooks his demographic.In this episode, Derek reveals:🔴 Hidden epidemic: "DL lists" exposing men living double lives, spreading HIV to heterosexual partners while advocates stay silent🟢 Medical mysteries: Living with a fifth pacemaker while surviving 40 years of HIV and why he feels better when his heart device dies🟣 Forgotten voices: Building the first real coalition for heterosexual men with HIV after a decade of finding no representationChapters00:00 Introduction to Chronic Truth Podcast00:54 D-Rek's Journey and Advocacy12:13 Challenges in HIV Advocacy17:57 Life Today and Support Systems22:08 Final Thoughts and InspirationSupport Derek's Mission:💻: D-REK's Angels & WarriorsTo support the show, visit our LinktreeThis episode is brought to you by:The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLCHost/Executive Producer: Kimberly NashCo-Producer / Editor: Jay Wilson, for The Podcast Mechanic
The Chronic Truth Podcast
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
