Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast

When Concussion Symptoms Don’t End After Two Weeks | E53

Send us Fan MailA concussion can change your life in a second, but what happens when the people around you treat it like an excuse? Sarah Wuebbolt joins us to share what it’s really like navigating multiple concussions as a teenager while trying to keep up with school, sports, friendships, and the pressure to “be fine” on a timeline that doesn’t match reality.We talk about the first concussion that came with old-school advice to hide in a dark room, how isolation can spiral into depression, and why the emotional side of concussion recovery and post-concussion syndrome deserves the same attention as headaches and dizziness. Sarah also explains a surprising cognitive challenge she noticed after later concussions: how holding eye contact during high-effort conversations can trigger symptoms and be misunderstood as not listening.From vestibular therapy and counseling to meditation, walking, and simple nervous system resets like stepping outside into cold air, we break down tools that helped her build a “new normal” and keep setbacks from defining her progress. We also go deep on school accommodations for concussion recovery, including what to do when a teacher doubts you, how to loop in support staff, and why return-to-learn plans matter. Finally, we zoom out to prevention: Rowan’s Law, baseline concussion testing gaps, and why concussion education should start earlier for every kid, not just contact-sport athletes.If this conversation helps you feel seen, please subscribe, share it with someone navigating a brain injury, and leave a review so more people can find real-world concussion support.Sarah's Instagram: @hopepostinjury. Website. LinkedIn Brain Ritual Commercial Get 20% off your first order of Puori protein with code LIFEAFTERIMPACT by following this link.Save $30 on Brain Ritual - A daily brain energy-support drink like none other. https://www.brainritual.com/AYLA94359Dr. Wolf's book Concussion Breakthrough: Discover the Missing Pieces of Concussion Recovery is now available on Amazon!Follow us on Instagram @lifeafterimpactWebsite: lifeafterimpact.comMedical disclaimer: this video or podcast is for general informational purposes only, and does not constitute the practice of medicine or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and materials included is at the user's own risk. The content of this video or podcast is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice diagnosis or treatment. Consumers of this information should seek the advice of a medical professional for any and all health related issues. 

From TBI to The River Why to Empathic AI: Cameron Scott's Epic Journey | E52

Send us Fan MailA childhood head-on collision. A life shaped by traumatic brain injury. A moment of waking up after a suicide attempt and deciding, with total clarity, to choose life. Cameron Scott joins me for a raw, grounded conversation about what concussion recovery can really look like when the symptoms are not just physical, but emotional, relational, and spiritual too. (This conversation includes reference to suicide. Listener discretion is advised.)We talk through the long arc: multiple TBIs, missing memories from “before,” the overwhelm that makes crowds feel unbearable, and the way alcohol can become a shortcut to numb the nervous system until it turns into its own injury. Cameron shares what helped him rebuild, including sobriety, daily meditation, journaling, yoga, and a simple hand-on-heart practice that brought him out of self-judgment and back into his body. We also explore a powerful reframe for mental health after brain injury: the “dark” part of you may not be the enemy, and integration can quiet the fight inside.Then we go deep on transformational and holotropic breathwork, why it can feel like years of talk therapy compressed into minutes, and how breath can clear stored stress before closing with love and gratitude. We also connect healing to modern work, including Cameron’s emotionally intelligent AI project for wellness coaches and his Coherence Codex custom GPT designed to help you pause, regain clarity, and make better decisions when you are triggered or overwhelmed.If you know someone dealing with post-concussion syndrome, TBI mental health, anxiety, or burnout, share this with them. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: what small daily practice helps you come back to center?EQ Intelligence: www.eqintelligenceai.comCameron Scott: LinkedIn   Coaching Brain Ritual Commercial Get 20% off your first order of Puori protein with code LIFEAFTERIMPACT by following this link.Save $30 on Brain Ritual - A daily brain energy-support drink like none other. https://www.brainritual.com/AYLA94359Dr. Wolf's book Concussion Breakthrough: Discover the Missing Pieces of Concussion Recovery is now available on Amazon!Follow us on Instagram @lifeafterimpactWebsite: lifeafterimpact.comMedical disclaimer: this video or podcast is for general informational purposes only, and does not constitute the practice of medicine or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and materials included is at the user's own risk. The content of this video or podcast is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice diagnosis or treatment. Consumers of this information should seek the advice of a medical professional for any and all health related issues. 

The Hidden Habits That Can Speed Up — or Sabotage — Brain Recovery with Alex Lombardi | E51

Send us Fan MailYour brain doesn’t heal on your appointment schedule. It heals in the messy middle of real life, the mornings where you can’t think straight, the afternoons where your energy falls off a cliff, and the nights when you wonder if you’ll ever feel like yourself again.I sit down with Alex Lombardi, founder of The Brain Edit, to talk about lifestyle-based concussion recovery and post-concussion syndrome through a lens most people miss: the 23 hours a day outside the doctor’s office. Alex shares what she learned after three traumatic brain injuries, including the grief of realizing some old paths won’t reopen, and the relief that comes from building new ones that actually support your nervous system, hormones, and brain energy.Then we get practical. We unpack decision fatigue after brain injury and how tiny systems can remove dozens of draining choices. We dig into nutrition for brain health, including a surprisingly simple glucose strategy: eat greens first, protein and fat next, and carbs last to reduce blood sugar spikes that can worsen brain fog, fatigue, and irritability. We also talk about “optimized rest” (not doom-scrolling), hydration without sugar-loaded electrolytes, sunlight in the morning to support circadian rhythm, and why high achievers sometimes need fewer therapies, not more, so the brain can integrate.If you’re looking for actionable concussion recovery tips, non-toxic living edits, and a realistic way to move forward without blaming yourself for needing rest, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share this with someone navigating an invisible injury, and leave a review with the one lifestyle edit you’re trying this week.Alex Lombardi: website: https://alexlombardiofficial.com/Instagram: @alexlombardiofficial Brain Ritual Commercial Get 20% off your first order of Puori protein with code LIFEAFTERIMPACT by following this link.Save $30 on Brain Ritual - A daily brain energy-support drink like none other. https://www.brainritual.com/AYLA94359Dr. Wolf's book Concussion Breakthrough: Discover the Missing Pieces of Concussion Recovery is now available on Amazon!Follow us on Instagram @lifeafterimpactWebsite: lifeafterimpact.comMedical disclaimer: this video or podcast is for general informational purposes only, and does not constitute the practice of medicine or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and materials included is at the user's own risk. The content of this video or podcast is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice diagnosis or treatment. Consumers of this information should seek the advice of a medical professional for any and all health related issues. 

Fueling A Healing Brain with Natalie Gavi | E50

Send us Fan MailWe talk with registered dietitian Natalie Gavi about how to use simple, evidence-led nutrition to support concussion recovery and long-term brain health. We trade myths for practical steps, from Mediterranean staples to smart supplements and steady meal timing.• the acute energy mismatch after concussion and what to eat first• practical meals when appetite is low• mediterranean and MIND diet foundations• omega-3s, polyphenols, and fermented foods• pitfalls of overusing supplements and how to choose safely• meal timing for cognition and headaches• targeted picks: magnesium, riboflavin, creatine• add-in mindset instead of restrictionFind Natalie: Instagram @NatalieGavi.nutrition • Email: Natalie@Gavinutrition.com • Website: Gavinutrition.com Brain Ritual Commercial Get 20% off your first order of Puori protein with code LIFEAFTERIMPACT by following this link.Save $30 on Brain Ritual - A daily brain energy-support drink like none other. https://www.brainritual.com/AYLA94359Dr. Wolf's book Concussion Breakthrough: Discover the Missing Pieces of Concussion Recovery is now available on Amazon!Follow us on Instagram @lifeafterimpactWebsite: lifeafterimpact.comMedical disclaimer: this video or podcast is for general informational purposes only, and does not constitute the practice of medicine or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and materials included is at the user's own risk. The content of this video or podcast is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice diagnosis or treatment. Consumers of this information should seek the advice of a medical professional for any and all health related issues. 

Ibogaine For Brain Injury Recovery with Navy Veteran Lorna Sturchio | E49

Send us Fan MailI sit down with Navy veteran and transformational trauma coach Lorna Sturchio to unpack how medically supervised ibogaine can catalyze rapid change for PTSD, addiction, and traumatic brain injury. Lorna’s story moves from combat trauma and MST to overprescription and crisis, then into carefully prepared plant medicine work that helped her taper off meds, restore sleep, and rebuild a future. Together, we demystify what ibogaine is, how it differs from ayahuasca or psilocybin, and why its metabolite noribogaine may extend neuroplastic gains for months.Safety takes center stage. You’ll hear about labs, urinalysis, serial 12-lead EKGs, QT monitoring, magnesium support, and 24/7 clinical oversight during dosing and the demanding “grace day.” We walk through the two-phase experience—an acute wakeful-dream period followed by deep introspection where insights become practical steps. That practicality matters for recovery: improved REM and deep sleep, steadier mood, fewer tremors, and better balance can anchor a comeback for people with TBI and post-concussion syndrome. Lorna’s coaching framework adds the scaffolding—preparation sessions, onsite workshops, community support, and multi-week integration so the window of change stays open.We also confront fears and myths head-on: concerns about faith, reliving trauma, and unrealistic “magic pill” expectations. Many clients find the medicine’s “loving intelligence” reframes memories without re-wounding and strengthens personal beliefs rather than challenging them. On access and policy, we explore Texas’s major research funding, standard-setting efforts, and a realistic runway for U.S. availability, all while prioritizing intentional growth and dedicated cohorts for veterans, first responders, spouses, and women veterans who are too often underserved.If you or someone you love is wrestling with trauma, dependency, or brain injury symptoms that won’t budge, this conversation offers clarity, hope, and a roadmap. Subscribe, share with someone who needs it, and leave a review with the one question you’d ask if your brain could start fresh tomorrow.Beond Ibogaine: websiteBeond Service - Mental health programs for veterans: websiteAthletes journey Home: website Lorna Sturchio Instagram:  @experienced_by_lornaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-sturchio-85a93a338/ Brain Ritual Commercial Get 20% off your first order of Puori protein with code LIFEAFTERIMPACT by following this link.Save $30 on Brain Ritual - A daily brain energy-support drink like none other. https://www.brainritual.com/AYLA94359Dr. Wolf's book Concussion Breakthrough: Discover the Missing Pieces of Concussion Recovery is now available on Amazon!Follow us on Instagram @lifeafterimpactWebsite: lifeafterimpact.comMedical disclaimer: this video or podcast is for general informational purposes only, and does not constitute the practice of medicine or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and materials included is at the user's own risk. The content of this video or podcast is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice diagnosis or treatment. Consumers of this information should seek the advice of a medical professional for any and all health related issues.