The Concussion Community

Eight years ago, my life changed in a moment. What followed was confusion, isolation — and eventually, growth I never saw coming. In this episode, I reflect on what I've lost, what I've learned, and why healing is never linear. I hope this episode gives you hope, honesty, and a reminder: you're not alone.Want to learn more about the Boost Program that has already helped over 600 survivors get their lives back? Click here.

Last weekend, I did something I hadn't been able to do since my accident. Even after 8 years, I'm still noticing improvements. I'm also working on something new, and I'm sharing what it is!Sign up for The Concussion Community Waitlist: https://www.theconcussioncommunity.com/join-the-community

A few weeks ago, I stumbled upon the Flowee acupressure mat, and I felt compelled to give it a try. Relaxation can sometimes be challenging, so I'm excited to share my experience with this mat. Does it really help?Click here for the Flowee acupressure mat.

We visited several countries in search of a place to call home. I share how this journey has helped me understand what I truly need and how important a search like this can be in the recovery from a concussion and finding peace. Curious what 2 things helped me the most to recover? Attend my free masterclass:⁠The 2 proven methods to drastically reduce concussion symptoms by 50% within 3 months. 

I reflected on this emotional scale. It includes 22 emotions ranging from "most pleasant" to "least pleasant." If you're not feeling great, try to climb a few steps higher on this scale. What emotion are you experiencing right now, and what higher-frequency emotion can you tap into to help you feel better?Scale of emotions (Find the highest attainable emotion that is possible for you at this moment): Love, appreciation, empowerment, freedomPassionEnthusiasm, motivation, happinessPositive expectations, beliefOptimismHopeContentmentBoredomPessimismFrustration, impatience, irritationFeeling overwhelmedDisappointmentDoubtWorryBlameDiscouragementAngerFeelings of revengeHatredJealousyInsecurity, guilt, feeling unworthyFear, sadness, depression, despair, helplessnessDownload my free eBook: 7 Things That Have Helped Me the Most. ⁠Receive it in your inbox⁠.

Why would you want to become a member of a community? What is The Concussion Community, and what makes it different from a regular Facebook group? Here, all your questions will be answered. If you still have a question, feel free to send me a message on Instagram or email me at info@theconcussioncommunity.com.The doors close tonight at midnight, March 16th, Eastern time: ⁠https://www.theconcussioncommunity.com/join-the-community⁠

Yes, we have been abroad for months now, searching for a place where we want to live. Suddenly, I realized that I was done with it. I was looking for peace, but I got the opposite. That's why we made a drastic decision, which I will share in this podcast, along with other updates in my life.The doors to The Concussion Community are open until THIS Sunday, March 16th, at midnight: Join here.

In this episode, I talk about how my life changed after my concussion and how I had to find new activities to fill my days. I'll share 9 fun and calming things you can do to help your brain rest and heal. Remember, it's important to take care of yourself and enjoy this time. Tune in to learn how you can find joy and rest while you recover!Go to all my blogs: https://www.theconcussioncommunity.com/blog

In this episode, I share my thoughts about negative online comments and discuss letting go of other people's opinions, no longer living a "normal" life as my perspective on life completely changed after sustaining a concussion, and how to design your own life after such an experience.Download my free eBook: 7 Things That Have Helped Me the Most. Receive it in your inbox.

In this episode, I share how I wanted to escape my life in Amsterdam after years of no progress, my need for a break, the choice between accepting my symptoms or finding a way to heal. I talk about the turning point in my journey and some of the symptoms that still remain nearly eight years later.The Loops Earplugs I talk about:Click here.Want to hear more about my turning point (my treatment with Cognitive FX in Utah). Join my free masterclass:Click here.

Last week, I shared part 1 of your responses to this question: What comments have you received from people who don't have a concussion? Here's Part 2 ❤️ Missed it and want to share yours? Drop them in the comments below this Instagram post.

I had an overwhelming week with all the traveling, and I really needed some time to recover. Someone in The Concussion Community asked me, 'What do you do when you experience a setback?' I thought that's a great topic to record a podcast about. Listen to hear what things help me get out of a setback sooner and how to deal with them better. Curious what 2 things helped me the most to recover? Attend my free masterclass: The 2 proven methods to drastically reduce concussion symptoms by 50% within 3 months. 

Last week, I asked you in my Instagram story: What comments have you received from people without a concussion?The responses came flooding in—thank you so much!

Do you experience eye strain after sustaining a concussion? Does it get worse with screen time? Then this simple rule can really help with relief. I learned this from my optometrist and I'm happy to share it with you. Curious about my 2 game changers in concussion recovery? Sign up for my free masterclass: "2 Proven Methods to Reduce Concussion Symptoms."

The doors to The Concussion Community are open! Check all the information below and make sure to join quickly: https://www.theconcussioncommunity.com/join-the-community

I always do this, and I am so surprised that it's working. Try it yourself! Doors to The Concussion Community will open January 6th Add yourself to the waitlist. Ready to tackle your sleep issues at the root cause? Sign up for my ⁠free masterclass⁠: 2 researched methods to reduce concussion symptoms.

Today, I'm excited to share a free 21-minute class from concussion expert Dr. Jeremy Schmoe at The Functional Neurology Center. It's one of the many classes available within The Concussion Community. In this session, you'll learn: Why a lack of motivation can be linked to brain inflammation How to identify if you're experiencing brain inflammation Practical steps you can take to address it For more insights, don't miss the article Dr. Schmoe refers to in the podcast: https://thefnc.com/research/do-you-have-brain-inflammation/ We will open the doors to The Concussion Community from January 6th to January 12th. For more information or to join the waitlist, click here.

This is a simple hack that I often use to filter out all the noise—a lifesaver for me! You either hate it or love it ;) Try it yourself: https://open.spotify.com/track/6FemdmOWokRPLX3EtqiaJ2?si=799b02430b884f9f

Sometimes you can get so stuck in your self-imposed schedules that you don't realize how freeing it can be to break out of them. In this, I'll explain why I did that and how it can work for you, too. Add yourself to The Concussion Community waitlist and get 6 free healing classes in your inbox: https://www.theconcussioncommunity.com/join-the-community

There was a time when I was stuck in the cycle of trying different treatments, and nothing seemed to help. It was so frustrating. That's why, in this lesson, I'm sharing what helped me recover to 50% within a few months and eventually reach 90%. Instead of hopelessly trying 100 different things, I focused on these 2 proven methods. These 2 methods have made a difference for thousands of others as well (and did you know that 90% of concussion survivors aren't even aware of them?). Do you want to apply this too? The Concussion Boost Program is now available at a discount!

I shared a post on Instagram asking: "If you could share a message with a young woman struggling with concussion symptoms, what would it say?" Here, I'm highlighting some of the most touching responses and sharing my own experience as well. Join the community waitlist for 6 free healing classes: https://www.theconcussioncommunity.com/join-the-community

Listen to learn which exercise is most beneficial for concussion survivors and how it helped me. Free live masterclass - 21 & 22 November! The 2 proven methods to drastically reduce concussion symptoms by 50% within 3 months: Sign up here!

Curious about what helped me recover by 90%? Register for my free masterclass: '2 Research-Based Methods to Reduce Concussion Symptoms.": https://www.theconcussioncommunity.com/free-online-masterclass

In this episode, I share Coco's journey and spread some hope. Recovery is possible! Curious about the two methods that helped me the most in my recovery? Join my free masterclass: Click here. Dutch Podcast Coco: Hersenschudding LevenDutch Instagram account Coco: @hersenschuddingleven

In this episode, we dive into social struggles during recovery and shifts in friendships over time. We'll discuss whether to reconnect or let certain relationships go. Need more support? Join The Concussion Community: https://www.theconcussioncommunity.com/join-the-community

Currently known in the Netherlands and already used by hundreds of thousands of people with positive results. Now it is making its way to the international market. It addresses disrupted brain circulation from concussions or whiplash, leading to faster recovery. Listen to my experience and learn more about The Epiphora Method. Join the waitlist for updates: https://theconcussioncommunity.com/epiphora-method-waitlist

Yes, the doors to The Concussion Community are now open for the last time this year! Check out all the details below and sign up quickly before the doors close (Thursday, September 5th at Midnight Eastern Time): ⁠https://www.theconcussioncommunity.com/join-the-community About this episode: Discover Reiki, a soothing energy healing modality designed to reduce pain and ease stress, anxiety, and poor sleep. This session combines guided meditation, breathwork, and gentle energy healing to help you reclaim peace, confidence, and inner strength. Anita MacArthur, a Reiki Master and Meditation Facilitator with over a decade of experience, brings her expertise to this calming practice, offering powerful tools for your healing journey. ⁠https://www.soulworkwithanita.com/⁠

This perspective can be a game-changer, especially when we're struggling to move past our old selves and adapt to our new reality. In today's episode, we'll explore this concept further and discuss how embracing this approach can help us make real progress, even on the toughest days. Sign up quickly HERE for The Concussion Community waitlist, because doors open on Monday, September 2nd!

This is a question I get frequently: Do I still have symptoms? How far along am I in my recovery? What has helped me the most? I answer all of this in this podcast. Register for my free masterclass "The 2 researched methods to reduce concussion symptoms: ⁠https://theconcussioncommunity.com/free-online-masterclass

Listen to how my 2 weeks of traveling really felt and what I would do differently next time + tips for traveling and flying with a concussion. Register for my free masterclass "The 2 researched methods to reduce concussion symptoms: https://theconcussioncommunity.com/free-online-masterclass

Finding happiness when I can be quietly at home. Alone. Where I can hide from the world again. This was my life for such a long time. I want you to know you're NOT alone. Download my free e-book: 7 things that have helped me the most in my concussion recovery: https://www.theconcussioncommunity.com/free-ebook

For years, I've kept a diary where I write when I'm feeling down.Initially, I felt unsure about sharing this, but I realized if my words can help even one person, then it's worth it. Register for my free masterclass: The 2 proven methods to reduce concussion symptoms (researched by a neuroscientist): ⁠Click here. ⁠

3 days left to join The Concussion Community (until Sunday, June 9th Midnight Eastern Time).

The doors of The Concussion Community are open for new members this week! After this Sunday (June 9th), the doors for new members will remain closed for the next few months to a year).

An episode where I share more about how to know if your vision is affected and about my experience. I wished I'd known this earlier in my recovery. NEXT WEEK, we open the doors for new members to our community: Add yourself to the waitlist: https://www.theconcussioncommunity.com/join-the-community

Add yourself to The Concussion Community's waitlist: https://www.theconcussioncommunity.com/join-the-community

A 16-hour Flight to Bali: My Experience Dealing with Airport Hustle, Flying, and the First Week in Bali. Register ⁠⁠⁠for my free online masterclass: The 2 proven methods to drastically reduce concussion symptoms by 50% within 3 months: ⁠https://www.theconcussioncommunity.com/free-online-masterclass

Join The Concussion Community waitlist: Click here. Doors are closed at this moment, they spontaneously open. This will occur only one or a few times a year, enabling me to provide the best possible service to my current members.

Register ⁠here⁠ for my free online masterclass: The 2 proven methods to drastically reduce concussion symptoms by 50% within 3 months. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

From the moment I focused on my mindset, things started to improve. Listen to hear what 3 things helped me with creating a healing mindset. Follow me on Instagram (20k+ followers): ⁠@theconcussioncommunity⁠ Register here for my free online masterclass: The 2 proven methods to drastically reduce concussion symptoms by 50% within 3 months. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Concussion Community is open again (only this week until Sunday Feb 25th Midnight!).

Free live masterclass on February 22nd: How to deal with a concussion? 8 tools that helped me to heal faster. ⁠Sign up here. ⁠ ​After 5 months of being closed to new members, The Concussion Community is open again (only this week!): ⁠More information.⁠

Free live masterclass on February 22nd: 8 tools that helped me to heal faster in my concussion recovery. ⁠Sign up here. (Can't make it? Still register, you will receive a recording). ​After 5 months of being closed to new members, The Concussion Community will open again on Monday! (February 19th): ⁠More information.⁠

Free live masterclass on February 22nd: How to deal with a concussion? 8 tools that helped me to heal faster. Sign up here. ​After 5 months of being closed to new members, The Concussion Community will open again next week on February 19th: More information.

Anxiety is one of the things that people deal with after a concussion, and it can be very hard to manage. I also dealt with anxiety, and after a while, I noticed I was always fighting against it, which was making my anxiety worse. The first time I noticed a positive change in my anxiety was after learning about the DARE response. In this episode, I explain how it works. Register here for my free online masterclass: The 2 proven methods to drastically reduce concussion symptoms by 50% within 3 months. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theconcussioncommunity.com/free-online-masterclass ⁠⁠⁠

Register here for my free online masterclass: The 2 proven methods to drastically reduce concussion symptoms by 50% within 3 months. ⁠⁠⁠https://www.theconcussioncommunity.com/free-online-masterclass ⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (20K+ followers): ⁠⁠⁠@theconcussioncommunity⁠

Listen to hear 11 examples of what people thought I needed vs. what I really needed. Register here for my free online masterclass: The 2 proven methods to drastically reduce concussion symptoms by 50% within 3 months. ⁠⁠https://www.theconcussioncommunity.com/free-online-masterclass ⁠⁠ Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (20K+ followers): ⁠⁠@theconcussioncommunity⁠

Isn't the concussion world a crazy world? Where many doctors promise you'll be healed within a few weeks. Where you have to spend a lot of money to get the right treatment.But what is the right thing to do? I'll teach you exactly what that is in my new masterclass: 'The 2 proven methods to drastically reduce concussion symptoms by 50% within 3 months." That 90% of the concussion survivors don't know about.  Sign up for the free online masterclass: Click here.

Pick one of the 6 cards and you will immediately hear your personal healing message for 2024. Register here for my free online masterclass: The 2 proven methods to drastically reduce concussion symptoms by 50% within 3 months. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theconcussioncommunity.com/free-online-masterclass ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (20K+ followers): ⁠⁠⁠⁠@theconcussioncommunity⁠⁠⁠ Is this podcast helpful for you? You would really help me by leaving a review. The more reviews this podcast will get, the easier it is for other people to find it and to feel less alone and lost in their journey.

Listen to hear what I learned in 2023 and what I'll do differently in 2024. Download my Free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠eBook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: "7 things that helped me the most" Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (20K+ followers): @theconcussioncommunity What is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Concussion Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠? We help people with a concussion to reduce their symptoms, not feel alone & enjoy life again by providing all knowledge from 84 concussion experts & a strong community. ⁠⁠⁠⁠3-Month Concussion Boost Program:⁠⁠⁠⁠ Reduce your symptoms drastically within 3 months.

Sometimes, we get so caught up in planning and worrying about whether everything is going well that we forget to think about ourselves. Loop earplugs can be a lifesaver during Christmas. Download my Free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠eBook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: "7 things that helped me the most" Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (20K+ followers): @theconcussioncommunity What is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Concussion Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠? We help people with a concussion to reduce their symptoms, not feel alone & enjoy life again by providing all knowledge from 84 concussion experts & a strong community. ⁠⁠⁠3-Month Concussion Boost Program:⁠⁠⁠ Reduce your symptoms drastically within 3 months.