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Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast
Ayla Wolf, DAOM
39 episodes
1 week ago
Send us a text A motorcycle crash in Ecuador set off a chain reaction Kevin Donahue couldn’t name at first: anger out of nowhere, brain fog, exhaustion, and a life that stopped making sense. When a friend connected the dots to concussion, everything changed—awareness unlocked a roadmap to real recovery. We explore how Kevin turned survival into transformation with several practical pillars: awareness, listening to his body, sharing honestly to open the doors for helpful people, eating for br...
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Send us a text A motorcycle crash in Ecuador set off a chain reaction Kevin Donahue couldn’t name at first: anger out of nowhere, brain fog, exhaustion, and a life that stopped making sense. When a friend connected the dots to concussion, everything changed—awareness unlocked a roadmap to real recovery. We explore how Kevin turned survival into transformation with several practical pillars: awareness, listening to his body, sharing honestly to open the doors for helpful people, eating for br...
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Episodes (20/39)
Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast
Transformation is the Therapy: Rewriting Life After Concussion with Kevin Donahue | E39
Send us a text A motorcycle crash in Ecuador set off a chain reaction Kevin Donahue couldn’t name at first: anger out of nowhere, brain fog, exhaustion, and a life that stopped making sense. When a friend connected the dots to concussion, everything changed—awareness unlocked a roadmap to real recovery. We explore how Kevin turned survival into transformation with several practical pillars: awareness, listening to his body, sharing honestly to open the doors for helpful people, eating for br...
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1 week ago
59 minutes

Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast
The Missing Element in Concussion Prevention AND Recovery: Dr. Theo Versteegh Explains Topspin360 | E38
Send us a text What if the fastest path to fewer concussions and better performance starts with how we train the neck? We sit down with physiotherapist, inventor, and researcher Dr. Theo Versteegh to unpack a novel training device that targets rapid, eccentric stabilization—the exact kind of control impact sports demand. Instead of slow, single-plane moves, his device builds rate of force development in rotational and multiplanar directions, then tracks progress with clear metrics. The result...
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3 weeks ago
54 minutes

Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast
The Body Keeps the Score—of Concussions: How the Nervous System Reveals Hidden Trauma | E37
Send us a text Think your “sinus headache,” tight hamstring, or random insomnia is unrelated to your head? We trace surprising symptom chains back to the nervous system and show how hidden concussions often sit at the center of stubborn pain, sleep issues, tinnitus, and gut flare‑ups. With returning guest Dr. Clayton Shiu, we unpack real cases where elbow or knee pain turned out to be brain-driven—and why delayed symptoms after a fall or car crash are more physiology than mystery. We walk th...
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3 weeks ago
28 minutes

Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast
Beyond Food: The Missing Nutrient Transforming Brain and Gut Health with Sarah Turner | E36
Send us a text What if the missing element in your health isn't another supplement or diet change, but something as fundamental as light? In this illuminating conversation, Sarah Turner reveals how our modern indoor lifestyle has created a profound deficiency in specific wavelengths of light that our bodies evolved to require. Turner, founder of CeraThrive and creator of an innovative red light therapy device, explains the fascinating science behind photobiomodulation – how red and near-infr...
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1 month ago
46 minutes

Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast
Gut Feelings: How Concussions Affect Your Digestion | E35
Send us a text Have you ever wondered why your digestion seems to have gone haywire after a concussion? You're not alone, and there's a neurological explanation behind those new food sensitivities and stomach troubles. The brain-gut connection is far more profound than most of us realize. Through the vagus nerve—a critical communication pathway—your brain and digestive system maintain constant dialogue. When a concussion disrupts this delicate system, the consequences ripple throughout your ...
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1 month ago
25 minutes

Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast
New Frontiers in Concussion Research with Dr. Ioannis Mavroudis | E34
Send us a text The quest to understand persistent brain symptoms after concussion has puzzled doctors and researchers for decades. What happens when the brain doesn't heal as expected? Why do some patients develop long-term problems while others recover completely? Dr. Mavrudis, consultant neurologist and pioneering researcher, pulls back the curtain on these mysteries by revealing surprising connections between post-concussion syndrome, functional neurological disorders, and even long COVID...
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1 month ago
46 minutes

Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast
Concussion Rehab with Creator of the Brain Tool Kit App - Melissa Biscardi | E33
Send us a text The nervous system after concussion often remains stuck in fight-or-flight, making traditional rehabilitation challenging at best. Melissa Biscardi, an osteopathic therapist, registered nurse, and PhD candidate, reveals why gentle manual therapy creates a critical foundation for healing visual dysfunction after brain injury. Drawing from over a decade of clinical experience, Biscardi explains how cranial work can release tension patterns affecting the extraocular muscles and c...
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2 months ago
58 minutes

Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Brain Injuries with Dr. DeepSea - Dr. Joe Dituri | E32
Send us a text What happens when a decorated Navy commander and world-record holder for living underwater becomes a traumatic brain injury patient himself? Dr. Joe Dituri's extraordinary journey from elite military diver to pioneering hyperbaric medicine researcher offers groundbreaking insights into brain injury recovery that challenge everything we thought we knew. Having spent 100 days living at pressure beneath the ocean's surface for Project Neptune 100, Dr. Dituri was already studying ...
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2 months ago
45 minutes

Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast
The Hierarchy of Healing: Understanding Complex Neurological Recovery with Dr. Matt Antonucci | E31
Send us a text Contact Dr. Antonucci: Website Dr. Antonucci's Neurobytes Blog - (totally worth reading in IMO) Eliminate your hiccoughs in seconds! Blog post as promised :) Carrick Institute Show Description: Ever wonder why your concussion symptoms persist despite seeing multiple specialists and undergoing countless tests? In this illuminating conversation, Dr. Matthew Antonucci reveals the systematic approach that's transformed the lives of thousands of patients with complex neurolo...
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2 months ago
51 minutes

Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast
Concussions, Superior Canal Dehiscence, and Hyperacusis with Dr. Glen Zielinski | E30
Send us a text Dr. Glen Zielinski from Northwest Functional Neurology explores commonly missed vestibular lesions that can develop after head impacts, focusing on Superior Canal Dehiscence (SCD) as a frequently overlooked cause of debilitating hyperacusis and other post-concussion symptoms. He shares diagnostic insights including a simple tuning fork test that can identify potential SCD cases. • SCD creates a resonant cavity near hearing apparatus when the thin bone covering semicircular can...
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2 months ago
26 minutes

Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast
Advanced TMS for Concussion and Brain Dysfunction with Dr. Glen Zielinski | E29
Send us a text Dr. Glen Zielinski from Northwest Functional Neurology in Lake Oswego, OR, joins us to talk about how he’s using cutting-edge, image-guided transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) technology to treat more than just depression. With neuro-navigated TMS, he's able to target specific brain regions with millimeter precision—and he's not stopping there. Dr. Zielinski walks us through how he customizes every treatment using detailed neurodiagnostic testing, identifying exactly where ...
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3 months ago
35 minutes

Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast
As the World Turns: Navigating Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) | E28
Send us a text Navigating the complex world of inner ear disorders, Dr. Ayla Wolf and Sophia Bouwens discuss the mechanics and causes of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) and what contributes to re-occurring BPPV. • Difference between true vertigo and general dizziness • How the semicircular canals and otolithic organs in our inner ear detect all head movements • Infrared goggles essential for accurate BPPV diagnosis • Vitamin D, calcium, magnesium and B vitamin deficie...
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3 months ago
35 minutes

Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast
Neuroplasticity in Action: Dr. Brody Miller’s Journey from TBI to PhD | E27
Send us a text Dr. Brody Miller, PhD, is a 2x best selling, author, researcher, speaker, and pioneer in brain health recovery. Having recovered from severe brain trauma, drug and epileptic seizures, he created a unique, and holistic approach, called the REBOUND method (TM) with his Mind Gym Starter Course. He focuses on helping high-level, heart led, athletes and leaders from all around the world overcome brain injuries so that they can get back to their life's mission. The invisible nature o...
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3 months ago
43 minutes

Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast
Resetting Your Brain: How Cereset Combats Post-Concussion Fatigue with Dr. Ala Lysyk | E26
Send us a text Dr. Ayla Wolf interviews Dr. Ala Lysyk about Cereset technology, an innovative approach using acoustic feedback to help the brain reset itself after concussion or trauma. They discuss how this engineering-based technology creates a real-time acoustic mirror therapy that allows the brain to recognize and correct harmful patterns causing persistent fatigue and other symptoms. • Dr. Ala's journey from chiropractor to functional neurologist after being inspired by Dr. Carrick's pa...
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3 months ago
47 minutes

Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast
Beyond Tachycardia: The Misunderstood World of POTS | E25
Dr. Ayla Wolf and Sophia Bouwens dive deep into the complexities of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), explaining how this autonomic dysfunction manifests and why proper diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment. Dr. Wolf breaks down the different subtypes, testing methods, and treatment approaches while emphasizing the importance of looking beyond symptoms to find root causes. • Different subtypes include hyperadrenergic POTS, hypovolemic POTS, and POTS with mast cell acti...
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3 months ago
46 minutes

Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast
The Forgotten 30%: Navigating Life with Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms | E24
Chaandani Khan's story begins with a life derailed. Six years ago, a car accident left this high-achieving event planner with a concussion that transformed her world overnight. The woman who once thrived on 70-hour work weeks, constant travel, and a packed social calendar suddenly couldn't make a sandwich or find matching shoes. The cognitive fog was so thick that even basic tasks became mountains to climb. What unfolds in this raw, vulnerable conversation is a journey through the challengin...
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4 months ago
55 minutes

Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast
Cold Plunge, Ketones, and Creatine - Yay or Nay in Concussion Recovery with Dr. Mike T Nelson | E23
Dr. Mike Nelson explains how ketones and lactate can serve as alternative fuel sources for the brain after concussion when glucose metabolism becomes impaired. This metabolic insight opens new possibilities for recovery support and symptom management. • Concussions disrupt glucose metabolism in the brain but don't affect ketone and lactate pathways • Parasympathetic nervous system activation techniques help balance autonomic disruption after brain injury • Breathing with longer exhales, wide...
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4 months ago
31 minutes

Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast
Navigating Exercise Intolerance After Concussion with Dr. Mike T Nelson | E22
Dr. Mike Nelson shares his expertise on exercise intolerance after concussion, explaining that neurological limitations, not metabolic fatigue, are the primary barrier to resuming physical activity. The key difference is that your nervous system acts as a brake on performance, preventing your body from accessing its existing physical capabilities. • Exercise testing should be individualized, focusing on symptoms rather than rigid heart rate parameters • Different exercise modalities (rowing,...
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4 months ago
54 minutes

Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast
More Than Meets the Eye: Troubleshooting Visual Symptoms After Concussion with Dr. Paul Brewer | E21
Dr. Brewer brings his expertise as a neuro-optometrist to explain how visual processing problems are often overlooked in concussion recovery despite causing significant symptoms. He shares insights on integrating visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive systems to create lasting improvements for patients with post-concussion syndrome. • 20/20 vision only measures clarity, not eye tracking or binocular function • Many post-concussion symptoms stem from poor integration between sensory systems •...
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4 months ago
57 minutes

Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast
EMDR Adaptations for Brain Injuries with Dr. Michelle Morrissey | E20
Dr. Michelle Morrissey of the Morrissey Institute explains how she has adapted EMDR therapy to safely and effectively treat patients with concussions and brain injuries. She details the eight phases of EMDR treatment and shares her approach of clearing small traumas first to create capacity for healing bigger ones. • Dr. Morrissey has 20+ years of experience as a trauma-informed mental health professional specializing in EMDR therapy. • Traditional EMDR with fast eye movements are not indica...
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5 months ago
58 minutes

Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast
Send us a text A motorcycle crash in Ecuador set off a chain reaction Kevin Donahue couldn’t name at first: anger out of nowhere, brain fog, exhaustion, and a life that stopped making sense. When a friend connected the dots to concussion, everything changed—awareness unlocked a roadmap to real recovery. We explore how Kevin turned survival into transformation with several practical pillars: awareness, listening to his body, sharing honestly to open the doors for helpful people, eating for br...