Post Concussion Syndrome Awareness Podcast

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Welcome to Our Podcasts on all matters relating to Post Concussion Syndrome (PCS or PPCS), & mTBI in which all important aspects of the condition, life with PCS, Healing gradually & much more will be discussed with honesty, in-depth & with enough humour to help You on your healing journey. Find Us…

David Bottomley


    • May 25, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Episode 59 : Brittany Brin Returns to Talk Healing, CHEK Practitioners, CPTSD, Concussion, Yoga & More...

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 82:13


    After a long hiatus from podcasting, I am joined once again by Brittany Brin from Connecticut in the USA. Brittany's story of recovery, and healing since Her accident in 2019 is truly amazing & we dive deep down the rabbit-holes of what makes for a good, successful recovery.You can find Brittany on social media here: Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@igetyogaresultswithbrittany⁩ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/169036341166772Youtube (Ghost Stories with Brittany: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@ghoststorieswithbrittany⁩ Also the link to the mentioned podcast for complex PTSD is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKrFVi0efcoEnjoy!Welcome to Our Podcasts on all matters relating to Post Concussion Syndrome (PCS or PPCS) in which all important aspects of the condition, life with PCS, Healing gradually & much more will be discussed with honesty, in-depth & with enough humour to help You on your healing journey.Find Us at : www.facebook.com/groups/113072042059485/Twitter : twitter.com/PostConcussion

    This is the End. Bilbo Baggins style Goodbye.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 10:47


    Unfortunately due to the difficulty of these times and a lack of support I have to shut this podcast down. This isn't goodbye it's Au Revoir I hope. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bottomleypcsapod/message

    Episode 58 - Kim Birkhimer Joins Us to Discuss Oxidative Stress in Brain Injury, Neurofeedback, Neutrogenomics & Caregiving...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 104:19


    Episode 58 - Kim Birkhimer Joins Us to Discuss Oxidative Stress in Brain Injury, Neurofeedback, Neutrogenomics & Caregiving... The Video link mentioned for this episode - ABC Report : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1hOivAwXh4 Kim's Store link : https://kimbirkhimer.lifevantage.com/us-en/shop --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bottomleypcsapod/message

    Episode 57: PCS Buffering and Ways Out...

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2022 15:55


    A brief update on the podcast and an invite to questions and challenges? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bottomleypcsapod/message

    Episode 56: Trauma & It's Connections to PCS?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 31:51


    Exploring the secondary and tertiary links between early life trauma, PTSD, CPTSD, Abuse and the latter effects of MTBI, TBI & STBI which lead to PCS & PPCS... A tough listen for anyone in the system! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bottomleypcsapod/message

    Episode 55: A Well Timed Update... You Can't Keep Me Down!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2022 19:07


    After a nine months break we reconvene. It's great to be back and see the back of 2021 for good! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bottomleypcsapod/message

    Episode 54: Sam Gillet - Ex Footballer & Physical Trainer tells His Concussion Story...

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 69:32


    Sam Gillet tells his personal story of recovery and adapting to life after suffering mTBI in football & talks about his current mission to help others recover, survive, and prosper through a positive mindset. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bottomleypcsapod/message

    Episode 53: Brittany Brin from Connecticut USA shares Her story, Spiritual & Holistic Recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2021 61:52


    In this episode I chat with Brittany Brin about recovering from STBI, living with PCS and using Yoga, holistic means and spiritual practices to effect a successful recovery. A powerful and moving episode filled with insights... Brittany's Social Media Links: Brittany Brin Instagram link: @brittany_brin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brittany.lynn.18062 Yoga Warrior Link: https://iamyogawarrior.com/2021/brittany-brin Blog: https://spiritualitylifestyleblog.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bottomleypcsapod/message

    Episode 52: Mr Blaine Benson & Kim Join Me For an Enlightened Chat about CBD, THC & much more...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 84:23


    Tackling trauma, healing from brain injury and using unconventional means in as world that is intent commercially on not healing us by the best means possible. Often we need to look back to our roots... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bottomleypcsapod/message

    Episode 51 Will possibly be the most detailed & amazing 4 way discussion on all matters PCS EVER!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 168:36


    Dr Ralph Cornwell, Chris Ledgerwood and Rob Stolker go head to head to chat about everything sports Concussion related. This is a chance to learn and grow so much. Many thanks to all the protagonists. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bottomleypcsapod/message

    Episode 50! John Byler of the BISON Foundation from Kansas joins me for our half centenary chat...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 121:54


    John Byler of the BISON Foundation from Kansas joins me for our half centenary chat to discuss his book, work and life. As colorful and entertaining chat 10 years in the making... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bottomleypcsapod/message

    Episode 49 : Chris Ledgerwood & Rob Stolker from NJ to Seattle...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 59:04


    An enlightening chat in the initial stages on sports, concussion children dealing with concussions, between 3 Fathers all familiar with PCS for varying reasons... You can find Chris on Twitter @ai_ledge or email him at : athleteintelligence.com Rob on Twitter @hbsports4girls also : www.hummingbirdsports.com/about-us/ And Myself... Twitter @PostConcussion & @Davige74 Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/davigebee5d https://www.facebook.com/groups/113072042059485/?multi_permalinks=3772155329484453 Wordpress blog : https://postconcussionsyndromeawarenessuk.wordpress.com/ itunes Podcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/post-concussion-syndrome-awareness-podcast/id1486084470 Podcast also available on Anchor, Spotify, Amazon Music & many more, just search for Post Concussion Syndrome Awareness Podcast. Enjoy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bottomleypcsapod/message

    Episode 48: Immunity For You 2020!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 35:36


    This is a contravention to the propaganda you may have been bombarded with for the last 8 months or so by an utterly biased, corrupt and corporate media and big pharmaceutical industry mafia. Any opinions are solely my own, so listen with discretion... But please listen. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bottomleypcsapod/message

    Episode 47: A Brief History of PCS Awareness day June 24th...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 6:55


    Why is June 24th Post Concussion Syndrome Awareness Day? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bottomleypcsapod/message

    Episode 46: Zak Shafique tells his story of his journey through PCS...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2020 81:15


    An enlightened chat with Zak Shafique about his personal struggle with PCS and life adjusting to the challenges of post concussive illness.... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bottomleypcsapod/message

    Episode 45: In Conversation with Veronica Frost About PCS, Health, Life and Much More...

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2020 148:15


    A good no holds barred chat with Veronica Frost from Manchester UK in which we explore living in the UK, recovering from Brain Injury, and surviving... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bottomleypcsapod/message

    Episode 44: An important Call To Arms for the new PCS Awareness Zoom chat Group!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 10:19


    Do you want or need a place to chat to other PCS sufferers and fellow survivors during these difficult times? Just listen here.... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bottomleypcsapod/message

    Episode 43: Wow that was a crazy break from reality!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 15:00


    After a while I bring you a brief update and details of future projects concerning PCS Awareness... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bottomleypcsapod/message

    Episode 42: Dr Ralph Cornwell from Boston chats about his Concussion Prevention Protocol & Much More

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 126:21


    Chatting with Dr Ralph Cornwell about prevention, his work and research down the years, NFL, Baseball, migraines and much more... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bottomleypcsapod/message

    Episode 41: Concussion Prevention Protocols & Strategic Ways of Immunity...

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 26:04


    Looking at ways in which we can concisely and consciously start to think about Prevention before we have to rely on possible cure... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bottomleypcsapod/message

    Episode 40: Sylvain Mancuso of Concussion Heroes in Moncton, NB Canada joins me for a chat...

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 62:24


    Sylvain Mancuso of Concussion Heroes in Moncton, NB Canada joins me for a chat about concussion prevention in sports, The Wildcats & his vision as an Osteopath & Physiotherapist... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bottomleypcsapod/message

    Episode 39: The One & Only Andy Nicholson aka The Brain Damaged Baron - Joins Me For a Chat...

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 71:28


    A good chat about Andy's life, his videocasts, book, family, brain injury survival, the DWP & much more... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bottomleypcsapod/message

    Episode 38: The 4th Brain Injury Awareness update for March 2020...

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2020 23:15


    The last of 4 speciation updates regarding Brain Injury Awareness Month in North America... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bottomleypcsapod/message

    Episode 37: Brain Injury Awareness month Update 3...

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2020 30:56


    A third update on the state of things during this extraordinary and testing month... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bottomleypcsapod/message

    Episode 36: March Brain Injury Month - Healing & Hope Update 2...

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 35:27


    Looking to this challenging time for humanity we can find hope, community and new ways to support each other through our journeys towards healing... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bottomleypcsapod/message

    Episode 35: March Is USA Brain Injury Awareness Month. Update 1...

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 41:39


    Here is my update on the PCS Awareness cause and your messages, stories and opinions expressed about how brain injury has effected you and your families. Please contact me to get involved. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bottomleypcsapod/message

    Episode 34: More Affirmations for PCS symptoms and healing...

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2020 32:51


    Additional Affirmations for depression, anxiety, pain, brain fog and emotional issues associated with Post Concussion Syndrome. Also a shout out and update on my new Fibromyalgia Awareness Podcast out Today! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bottomleypcsapod/message

    Episode 33: Affirmations For PCS Helping to Heal your Mind, Brain, Body & Soul...

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 47:28


    An introduction & guide to using & following the positive power of Affirmations... And a 20 minute guided positive guided relaxation with Affirmations to help you heal. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bottomleypcsapod/message

    Episode 32: Author & Speaker Carole J. Starr joins us for a chat from Maine USA...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 80:31


    A chat with Carole Starr on her life, Brain Injury recovery and creativity, authorship and much more... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bottomleypcsapod/message

    Episode 31: A chat with Chloe Edwards from the UK on her recovery from PCS...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2020 64:03


    A great talk with Chloe Edwards from Llandudno in North Wales about all matters PCS, health, fitness, diet and more... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bottomleypcsapod/message

    Episode 30: Tune in for Free Distant Energy Healing Now...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2020 15:00


    In this short episode you can learn how to tune in for free physical and emotional support through Reiki distant healing. I explain simply how to do this in 10 minutes. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bottomleypcsapod/message

    Episode 29: Pain Relief and PCS - Using painkillers and natural pain relief...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2020 26:50


    Discussing pain relief through medications such as opiates, synthetic opiates, other drugs and natural therapeutic pain relief. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bottomleypcsapod/message

    Episode 25: Natural Medicine for Sleep, Pain, Depression & Digestive issues for PCS & CSLHG Group...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 72:24


    A special episode detailing alternatively natural remedies, and healing methods for PCSAWW & CSLHG groups on Facebook. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bottomleypcsapod/message

    Episode 28: Gina Hubert On Recovery Strategies - Thankful Therapies...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 25:35


    Join Our Very Own Gina Hubert from Christchurch New Zealand in Exploring Ways to Recover, and Creative Ideas to Aid You in Your Recovery Journey. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bottomleypcsapod/message

    Episode 27: Energetic Healing, Reiki and More for PCS.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 33:11


    My Own personal healing process before and after mTBI and learning Reiki after a visit to India. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bottomleypcsapod/message

    Episode 26: CPTSD & Long Term Effects (continued support with PCS)...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 34:10


    Further information on CPTSD and PCS, dealing with the past from a new perspective. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bottomleypcsapod/message

    Episode 24: Gustav Grundsoe on Curalistic therapy for PCS & more.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 103:49


    My interview with Gustav Grundsoe on his Curalistic Therapyv and much more to help PCS and other chronic illnesses. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bottomleypcsapod/message

    Episode 23: A Chat With Jaime Thibodeaux from North Minnesota, USA...

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 92:25


    A great in-depth chat with Jaime Thibodeaux about her journey through PCS, Chiropratic treatments, Coping through Christmas, Hockey and much much more... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bottomleypcsapod/message

    Episode 22: PCS & Disability Rights. Navigating Invisible Disability & Benefits System.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2019 36:24


    How Do We deal with having an invisible disability like PCS/PPCS & cope in a world that isn't always very understanding? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bottomleypcsapod/message

    Episode 21: PCS & Social Anxiety - Relational issues & Emotional Lability.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2019 39:11


    The tough issues of dealing with social anxieties and emotional labilty through PCS and what to watch out for! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bottomleypcsapod/message

    Episode 20: CPTSD, PTSD, PCS Stress and other issues...

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 33:21


    The complexity of PCS & PPCS can bring many other secondary challenges such as related PTSD & CPTSD that can really complicate things. How do we cope? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bottomleypcsapod/message

    Episode 19: Excercising yourself following PCS : From Physical to Spiritual!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 30:28


    How to keep actively seeking to help yourself through the worst times post injury. Many ways to exercise that benefit you following mTBI. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bottomleypcsapod/message

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    Episode 18: Conversation with our very own Teresa Matty from North Carolina USA!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 111:30


    I'm this episode I chat with Teresa Matty in a deeply personal conversation about her own experiences with PCS and recovery. This is a very intimate discussion about the issues that many of us have daily. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bottomleypcsapod/message

    Episode 17: Post Concussion Syndrome Headaches!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2019 33:18


    What can be done to reduce, help and heal PCS related Headaches? Do medications help beyond supression, or is it best to get to the root causes no matter how deeply rooted? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bottomleypcsapod/message

    Episode 16: PCS and Getting Good Sleep - An Often Uneasy Partnership!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2019 47:58


    Looking at the many different combined ways of enriching and enducing good naturally beneficial also following a mTBI... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bottomleypcsapod/message

    Episode 15 : Relationships & PCS -The Stresses, Trials, & Much More...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 39:10


    Exploring how the PCS bomb can totally impact your closer personal, family and loving relationships from day 1. What to expect, how to deal with the aftermath, and strategies to diffuse the bomb. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bottomleypcsapod/message

    Episode 14 : A very good chat with Bryan Starr on PCS, CTE, depression, music and well...everything!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2019 95:02


    Discussing the harder aspects of PCS no holds barred with Bryan Starr. This is a no holds barred chat about all aspects of life, living with the effects of Invisible Disabilities... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bottomleypcsapod/message

    Episode 13 : Gina Hubert on Creativity, Art & Mosaic making to aide recovery in PCS.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 30:55


    A wonderful talk by our very own Gina Hubert from Christchurch New Zealand, covering creativity in Art and making mosaics, and more. Also messages and questions on PCS. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bottomleypcsapod/message

    Episode 12 : Healing through many means - Energy, sound, therapies, food. How to take responsibility

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2019 45:34


    By shifting from a singular mindset of looking for the elusive 'silver bullet' to heal you you can employ a variety of means in unison. Taking a look at Reiki, energy healing, Bowen Technique Therapy, Acupuncture, Reflexology, Indian Head Massage, Cranial Sacral, Kotodama, and much more... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bottomleypcsapod/message

    Episode 11 : Grieving from PCS & losing yourself. Depression, anxiety, isolation & disassociation.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2019 46:35


    Looking at how to approach the issues of what PCS can take from you. From grief of your old life slipping away, to dealing with depression, anxiety, disassociation and being isolated - how can you really start to live again and how long will that process take? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bottomleypcsapod/message

    Episode 10 : Part Two of my interview with Lori Kampa Kearney - Nutrition for PCS

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2019 75:14


    In this second part of our conversation we discuss everything from food for brain healing, to nutrition, natural medicine and much more... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bottomleypcsapod/message

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