Podcast appearances and mentions of bella paige

Hello and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today on the podcast I have an interview with Bella Paige. Bella is a brain injury advocate. After sustaining over 10 concussions and experiencing post-concussion syndrome for over 10 years, she realized that she could help others. She started Post Concussion Inc because she believed there was something missing in the world of brain injuries! After helping survivors for over a year she was requested for help in the kitchen and that's how The Post Concussion Cookbook came to be. Today on the podcast we talk about Bella getting back into cooking after being ill, cooking with symptoms, motivation in the kitchen, Bella's membership in Concussion Connect as well as her journey to self-publish a cookbook.  Things We Mention In This Episode: Bella Page Concussion Connect The Post-Concussion Cookbook  Five Ingredients Cooking for Two Join the waitlist for Cookbooks on KDP Watch free training How to Get Paid to Write a Cookbook  

During this conversation, Bella Page candidly about mental health, depression, and more post-concussion. There is a trigger warning as we do discuss suicide. I was deeply moved by Bella's insights and commitment to helping others who struggle after a concussion. Meet Bella: Bella is a concussion survivor and host of the Post-Concussion Podcast where she has over 50 podcast episodes waiting for you. Be sure to check it out on postconcussioninc.com. Bella offers her story of hope and insights into how she was able to cope with the mental health symptoms related to her brain injury. More From Bella https://www.postconcussioninc.com/ More from Jen www.tbitherapist.com Newsletter and podcast updates

Cristabelle shares reflections and encouragement from her 15 year traumatic brain injury anniversary, along with powerful heartfelt "Words of Hope" from survivors. You are NOT alone! Featuring Season 2 guests: Lisa Pubantz (ep.32), Allison Cook (ep.26), Dillon Berenty (ep.58), Ali Rheaume (ep.39), Madi (ep.62), Nick Krantz (ep.53), Silvie (ep.70), Jeff Huxford (ep.44), Bella Paige (ep.63), Bobby Apgar (ep.68), Cali Lonardelli (ep.37), and Cyndie Braden (ep.38). CONNECT Join the online community & monthly zoom support group: hopeafterheadinjury.com/community Listen to the intro song "Hope Survives" by Cristabelle Braden on all music streaming platforms! Hosted by Cristabelle Braden: @cristabellebraden | cristabellebraden.com Hope After Head Injury: @hopeafterheadinjury | hopeafterheadinjury.com Brain Injury Bible Study: @braininjurybiblestudy | hopeafterheadinjury.com/brain-injury-bible-study Thank you to Council on Brain Injury for supporting this podcast by providing a microphone as part of their grant program to the brain injury community. Check out the amazing work done by CoBI at: councilonbraininjury.com This podcast is for education and informational purposes only, and not intended for medical advice. If you need specific medical advice, please consult your physician. More: hopeafterheadinjury.com/hopesurvives

Concussions suck, let's be real. The podcast is back with Bella Paige and I am so excited for the year to come!Find Show Notes, Transcript, & More: https://postconcussioninc.com/podcastJoin  Concussion Connect!! Weekly support groups and more: https://concussionconnect.comSupport the Podcast! If you love the podcast please consider supporting us through our tip jar! All tips are greatly appreciated. (https://postconcussioninc.ck.page/products/support)

Concussion symptoms and mental health can be very interconnected, especially when you can't see the symptoms on the outside. Today, Cristabelle interviews Bella Paige (founder of Post Concussion Inc) on her journey with 10+ concussions and trying to hide her symptoms at first and pretending like nothing was wrong. This led to depression, which Bella openly shares with us today in a candid and inspiring conversation. Bella Paige is a brain injury advocate. After sustaining over ten concussions and experiencing post-concussion syndrome for years, she hit a low spot and attempted to take her own life. After going to therapy, Bella knew she needed to do something for all those suffering from this invisible injury. She started Post Concussion Inc because she wanted to aid not only individuals who have suffered from concussions but also their families and friends. Connect with Bella: @postconcussioninc or postconcussioninc.com CONNECT Join the online community & monthly zoom support group: hopeafterheadinjury.com/community Listen to Cristabelle's "Hope Survives" song on all music streaming platforms! Hosted by Cristabelle Braden: @cristabellebraden | cristabellebraden.com Hope After Head Injury: @hopeafterheadinjury | hopeafterheadinjury.com Brain Injury Bible Study: @braininjurybiblestudy | hopeafterheadinjury.com/brain-injury-bible-study Thank you to Council on Brain Injury for supporting this podcast by providing a microphone as part of their grant program to the brain injury community. Check out the amazing work done by CoBI at: councilonbraininjury.com This podcast is for education and informational purposes only, and not intended for medical advice. If you need specific medical advice, please consult your physician. More: hopeafterheadinjury.com/hopesurvives

Bella Paige was a highly competitive show jumper as a younger girl.  And she LOVED it.  The adrenaline rush alone might have been enough to keep her going but she loved the competition, the horses, all of it.  She planned to compete and show horses for the rest of her life.  Sadly, injuries intervened.  In any sport having to do with 1200 pound animals you can bet that injuries will come, and often.  But highly competitive, driven athletes (even young ones) often don't share their pain with others, nor do they ask for help.  So Bella kept competing in spite of accumulating injuries and increasing pain.  But, finally, sadly she had to stop and she had to drop out of school to heal.Such a set back can be emotionally crushing, and it was for Bella.  It took a great deal of time,  many dark days with little to brighten them, and a vast amount of help for her to come through her emotional and physical struggles.  And she's not done.  Bella works on herself everyday.  She's found dirt bikes to replace horses, which she sees as less dangerous, but still feeds her need for a rush.   A lot of what gives her purpose and, I imagine a bit of peace, is her podcast, her mentoring, and her speaking engagements.  All of which she does to share her story with others like her (and me) in the hope that we can all gain some small or big insight from her experience to help us on our path to less pain, more clarity, and a life of value.Find Bella's podcast here: https://www.postconcussioninc.com/podcast and her website here: https://www.postconcussioninc.com.   A Note On The Life Over Pain Theme Music: Emily Bielagus graciously and generously composed the lovely theme music for the Life Over Pain podcast. Find her music at Spotify, wildyawp.com, and reach her at wildyawpband@gmail.com.Thank you to RØDE Microphones for donating the NT-USB microphone that was used to record  this story. You can check it out on their website at:  http://www.rode.com/microphones/nt-usb. 

A very special repeat episode! Thank you Paul for inspiring me to help so many othersJoin your host Bella Paige and brain injury awareness speaker Paul Bosworth! Find out how Paul has overcome some of the most difficult aspects of post-concussion syndrome. Paul opens up about his symptoms and how he's learned to celebrate his everyday victories over his condition. After discussing the incredible recovery that Paul has experienced due to hyperbaric oxygen therapy, he shares his advice on the benefits of limiting your anger, practicing self-love, and aiming to constantly improve yourself.  Tune in to hear more about Paul's story as he unpacks the value of working on yourself. Find Paul Bosworth on Facebook! Check out the AMAZE Foundation: www.amazefoundation.org Join  Concussion Connect!! Weekly support groups and more: https://concussionconnect.comFind Show Notes, Transcript, & More: https://postconcussioninc.com/podcastSupport the Podcast! If you love the podcast please consider supporting us through our tip jar! All tips are greatly appreciated. (https://postconcussioninc.ck.page/products/support) 

Welcome to the Post Concussion Podcast, with Bella Paige, and it's just her on the show today! We're going to talk about a few things today, including overcoming seasonal depression, Concussion Connect, managing chronic fatigue, and the physical versus the mental aspects of brain injuries; a few things Bella has touched on on social media in the last month. Don't miss out as Bella shares some great tips she implements in her own life to help her overcome winter depression and manage her chronic fatigue. So tune in today for all this, and more!Join  Concussion Connect!! Weekly support groups and more: https://concussionconnect.comPost Concussion Life Coaching with Bella: https://postconcussioninc.com/coachingFind Show Notes, Transcript, & More: https://postconcussioninc.com/podcastSupport the Podcast! If you love the podcast please consider supporting us through our tip jar! All tips are greatly appreciated. (https://postconcussioninc.ck.page/products/support) 

In addition to the physical damage that occurs during a concussion or a traumatic brain injury, there are emotional side-effects that can last decades. Talking to us today about the link between brain-based injuries and mental health, is psychotherapist and clinical research associate, Michaela Olson.  Tune in to find out how Michaela identified the gap in the medical understanding of concussions and TBI and the treatment of those injuries, and how she moved into clinical mental health counselling to address this gap. We hear why Michaela believes that being educated about the biological root cause of your symptoms can set you on the road to recovery, and how she teaches patients to cope with their mental and emotional trauma. We discuss the link between concussions and PTSD, and why all trauma (no matter the cause) is distressing to patients. Join us today to learn all about the biology underlying the mental health issues that form part of post concussion syndrome!Join Concussion Connect!! Can't wait to get to know you all! https://concussionconnect.com   Support the Podcast! If you love the podcast please consider supporting us through our tip jar! All tips are greatly appreciated. (https://postconcussioninc.ck.page/products/support)  Find Show Notes, Transcript, & More: https://postconcussioninc.com/podcast Book A Session with Bella Paige, schedule here: https://postconcussioninc.as.me/meet-bellapaige 

One of the most common symptoms of post concussion syndrome is visual disturbances. Talking to us today about how to address these symptoms in such a way that the brain is rehabilitated, is doctor of optometry and specialist in vision therapy and neuro visual rehabilitation, Dr. Riyad Khamis. Dr. Riyad breaks down some of the common visual disturbances he sees in those with post concussion syndrome, and how he rehabilitates them. Each case is unique, and we hear how Bella has used tinted lenses to her benefit. Tune in to hear why it's so dangerous to push through your symptoms, instead of taking a break, and where you can contact a developmental optometrist today. Support the Podcast! If you love the podcast please consider supporting us through our tip jar! All tips are greatly appreciated. (https://postconcussioninc.ck.page/products/support)  Get help from Dr. Khamis @LondonVisionDeveopment Find Show Notes, Transcript, & More: https://postconcussioninc.com/podcast     ONE-ON-ONE with Bella Paige, schedule here: https://postconcussioninc.as.me/meet-bellapaige

Post-concussion syndrome and traumatic brain injuries impact so many more people than just the sufferer. Talking to us today about how she handled the concussion of her 15-year old daughter, is post-concussion advocate Jami Uretsky. Tune in to hear how Jami handled the accident, where she found the inspiration to start blogging, and her realization that this was not going to be a typical injury. We learn about the types of treatment that Jami took her daughter for, and why she feels functional neurology is the key. We discuss how the standard school environment can be overwhelming for post-concussion sufferers and the stress for both the sufferer and the family around not knowing what is coming. Bella gives examples of how her own family was affected, while Jami gives some great tips on how to come to terms with your new normal. We find out how Jami handled her daughter's mental health, and why it's so important to find an outlet for the competitive spirit following injury. Join us for this insightful episode!Learn more about Concussion Mom here: http://www.concussionmom.com/Find Show Notes, Transcript, & More: https://postconcussioninc.com/podcast    ONE-ON-ONE with Bella Paige, schedule here: https://postconcussioninc.as.me/meet-bellapaigeSupport the Podcast! If you love the podcast please consider supporting us through our tip jar! All tips are greatly appreciated. (https://postconcussioninc.ck.page/products/support)

One of the main contributors to concussions being designated "the invisible injury" is the absence of physical damage observed using traditional visualization techniques, such as CT scans or MRIs. Addressing this issue with us today is Dr. Uzma Samadani, associate professor, attending neurosurgeon, and founder of Oculogica. The mission of Oculogica is to diagnose and classify different types of brain injuries using eye-tracking.Join us today as we dive into how Oculogica is achieving these goals and why FDA approval is such a big achievement. Find out why Dr. Samadani chose to become a neurosurgeon, how the diagnosis and treatment of brain injuries have changed over the past few decades, and what the underlying cause of a brain injury can be. We learn why "mild brain injuries" are so dangerous to patients and their mental health, and how sport has been good for shedding light on brain injuries. We also address the guilt, blame, and shame surrounding a brain injury and how inequity can impact a patient's outcome. For all this, and so much more, tune in today for another fascinating episode!  Learn more about Dr. Samadani: http://samadanilab.org/index.html Learn more about Oculogica: https://oculogica.com Find Show Notes, Transcript, & More: https://postconcussioninc.com/podcast    ONE-ON-ONE with Bella Paige, schedule here: https://postconcussioninc.as.me/meet-bellapaige Support the Podcast! If you love the podcast please consider supporting us through our tip jar! All tips are greatly appreciated. (https://postconcussioninc.ck.page/products/support)

Please support by sharing your story at: https://forms.gle/VzbBdcr25MX8CR7TA About guest: Bella Paige is a brain injury and mental health advocate. After sustaining multiple concussions her entire world shifted as she went from being a competitive athlete with a career to being unable to get out of bed. Bella is an attempted suicide survivor and with a mission to create awareness about invisible illnesses and help others through their own struggles. She started the Post Concussion Podcast because she believed there was something missing in the world of brain injuries! Unlike most, she wants to aid not only individuals who have suffered from concussions but also their families and friends. Listen to her podcast at podcast: https://postconcussioninc.com Intro Music from Free To Use Music Track: November by Limujii https://youtu.be/vEZmxsaKXAg Outro Music from Free To Use Music Track: 'Blossom' by Beau Walker & rshand https://youtu.be/smvlG1mJuKE

#209 - Bella Paige @postconcussioninc on #thamichaelated toniiiiiiiii8ght and we took a deep dive into the brain, concussions, how Bella helps to raise awareness to this seemingly invisible Injury. Bella is the host of the Post Concussion Podcast. She told us why mental health is connected to concussions from her own experience and different kinds of therapy #reducingsymptons #tools About Pieces of Cakes and her upcoming book releases. We clarified that the brain also doesn't get a pump. But higher blood flow to the brain has side effects for people that are getting over concussions. Go check out her podcast as its easy to digest and as well greatly produced with people all over the world. @postconcussioninc Full episode out now on @spotifypodcasts and @YouTube in video format as well as audio only on all other platforms. ⭐️ This episode is brought to you by: @eltrestbay with @pocomastbay @raffaeles_tailoring @afloatwellness @onetimebrewco ⭐️ Thank you for your support! #community #communitybuilders . . . #thamichaelated #podcastlife #podcasthost #videopodcastspotify #spotifyvideo #madeincanada #spotifypodcast #newyork #neilyoung #vancouver #toronto #montreal #quebec #ottawa #halifax #seattle #thunderbay #calgary #veryverylocal #braininjury #headache #symptonsofconcussions #concussionrecovery #explosions #pressurechange #podcastlife #whyisthathappening #cohost #consistent #wearenotdoctors #brainresarch #recentdevelopment

Maintaining physical health at the cost of your mental health is no use, so sometimes we just have to take the risk and enjoy ourselves! Bella has been doing this over the last little while and it's opened a whole new can of worms. From her fears and self-doubt while snowboarding, to her sister's rage, today Bella talks us through her thought process around risking yet another concussion. We dive into why there doesn't seem to be an answer to the question "How many concussions is too many?", and how being nervous can negatively affect your performance. Bella describes how her perception of her injuries is different from that of her loved ones, and how this changes their opinions of risky behavior.  We hear why taking these risks is so important to Bella, and why it's important to understand that your thinking in the past is not your thinking now. Tune in to hear why Bella thinks it might be better that people can't see the pain of post-concussion syndrome, the dangers of toxic positivity, and so much more in this solo episode!  Buy yourself a pair of Ear PeacesFind Show Notes, Transcript, & More: https://postconcussioninc.com/podcast   ONE-ON-ONE with Bella Paige, schedule here: https://postconcussioninc.as.me/meet-bellapaige Support the Podcast! If you love the podcast please consider supporting us through our tip jar! All tips are greatly appreciated. (https://postconcussioninc.ck.page/products/support)

Silvie Van de Ree was on her way home on her scooter when another scooter driver hit her. Initially, all she noticed was the whiplash, so she went home and rested. Fast-forward a year, and Silvie was still suffering from the scooter crash. Through her own research, she established that she was suffering from post concussion syndrome. Join us today as we talk to Silvie about what her symptoms were, how her doctor tried (but failed) to help her, and the various treatments she has done with varying success. We hear why it's so important to trust yourself when you feel a treatment isn't working (or when you need a break), and how recovery isn't a straight line. Silvie explains why she founded The Concussion Community in 2021, a platform allowing sufferers to connect, to learn from online courses and classes, and hopefully one day meet for a retreat! Find out what running a community like this entails (and how Bella has had a similar experience with her podcast), and where you can go to join in. For all this, and so much more, press “Play” now.  Check out the Concussion Community: http://www.theconcussioncommunity.com/Find Show Notes, Transcript, & More: https://postconcussioninc.com/podcast  ONE-ON-ONE with Bella Paige, schedule here: https://postconcussioninc.as.me/meet-bellapaige Support the Podcast! If you love the podcast please consider supporting us through our tip jar! All tips are greatly appreciated. (https://postconcussioninc.ck.page/products/support)

It's been a stressful, exhausting, exhilarating, and rewarding journey for Bella to get to 52 episodes of the Post Concussion Podcast. Today we hear a recap of the lessons learned, the advice Bella has on continuing one step at a time, and what's to come in 2022. We find out why Bella needed a break in December, and how she discovered a new hobby that gives her the same joy she felt when entering the ring to show jump. Bella gives some sage advice on how life and post concussion syndrome both have their ups and downs; the important thing is to just keep going. Find out how you can contact Bella for support for yourself or your loved ones, or to find specialists in your area, and why it's so important that your family understands what you're going through. We also discuss how to maintain respect for your healthcare providers, even when you're feeling frustrated, and why you should always consider what other people may be going through. Tune in to hear all this and so much more, in the 52nd episode! Find Show Notes, Transcript, & More: https://postconcussioninc.com/podcast ONE-ON-ONE with Bella Paige, schedule here: https://postconcussioninc.as.me/meet-bellapaige Support the Podcast! If you love the podcast please consider supporting us through our tip jar! All tips are greatly appreciated. (https://postconcussioninc.ck.page/products/support)

During this conversation, Bella Paige talks about the reasons she started her own podcast The Post Concussion Podcast. She discusses the importance of mental health in concussion recovery and her journey leaving the sport of horse riding. She discussed feelings of depression when she had to give up her sport. She discusses the grief of seeing other people carry on with their lives and she felt that her social life really struggles. She discussed needing to move home because she needed more support. Nothing seemed to work to improve her symptoms and did not tell people about her mental health symptoms. Meet Bella: Bella is a concussion survivor and host of the Post-Concussion Podcast where she has over 50 podcast episodes waiting for you. Be sure to check it out on postconcussioninc.com. Bella offers her story of hope and insights into how she was able to cope with the mental health symptoms related to her brain injury. Things we discussed: Having headaches and struggling with pain after her brain injury. She said that she often lied to her doctors and said “I’m doing great”, when she wasn’t. She discussed difficulty with physical pain where she struggled to cope. She discussed that she had a hard time with being told that she could no longer ride horses again after brain injury. We talk about triggers or in Bella’s words signals when things are going wrong (for Bella that was running). She says she struggled with how to “turn off” her bad thoughts Bella said she struggled with feeling numb for quite some time and struggled with feeling gratitude or meaning. She talks about the role of psychotherapy. She says that it saved her life and helped her find tools that assisted her in helping her feel better. She indicated that she liked that her therapist gave her exercises for grounding and slowing her thoughts down. Even with great access to healthcare, Bella struggled to get the help she needed. She recommends that family members still hang around and stay engaged with the survivor. Finding a good fit with your therapist is very important, keep trying! “There is more to your life than a sport” --it can be hard, but there are other things that are important. Takeaways Ta

During this conversation, Bella Paige talks about the reasons she started her own podcast The Post Concussion Podcast.  She discusses the importance of mental health in concussion recovery and her journey leaving the sport of horse riding. She discussed feelings of depression when she had to give up her sport.  She discusses the grief of seeing other people carry on with their lives and she felt that her social life really struggles. She discussed needing to move home because she needed more support. Nothing seemed to work to improve her symptoms and did not tell people about her mental health symptoms.    Meet Bella:  Bella is a concussion survivor and host of the Post-Concussion Podcast where she has over 50 podcast episodes waiting for you. Be sure to check it out on postconcussioninc.com. Bella offers her story of hope and insights into how she was able to cope with the mental health symptoms related to her brain injury.    Things we discussed:  Having headaches and struggling with pain after her brain injury. She said that she often lied to her doctors and said “I'm doing great”, when she wasn't.  She discussed difficulty with physical pain where she struggled to cope.   She discussed that she had a hard time with being told that she could no longer ride horses again after brain injury.   We talk about triggers or in Bella's words signals  when things are going wrong (for Bella that was running). She says she struggled with how to “turn off” her bad thoughts Bella said she struggled with feeling numb for quite some time and struggled with feeling gratitude or meaning.  She talks about the role of psychotherapy. She says that it saved her life and helped her find tools that assisted her in helping her feel better.  She indicated that she liked that her therapist gave her exercises for grounding and slowing her thoughts down.  Even with great access to healthcare, Bella struggled to get the help she needed.  She recommends that family members still hang around and stay engaged with the survivor.   Finding a good fit with your therapist is very important, keep trying!  “There is more to your life than a sport” --it can be hard, but there are other things that are important.  Takeaways   Ta

During this conversation, Bella Paige talks about the reasons she started her own podcast The Post Concussion Podcast.  She discusses the importance of mental health in concussion recovery and her journey leaving the sport of horse riding. She discussed feelings of depression when she had to give up her sport.  She discusses the grief of seeing other people carry on with their lives and she felt that her social life really struggles. She discussed needing to move home because she needed more support. Nothing seemed to work to improve her symptoms and did not tell people about her mental health symptoms.    Meet Bella:  Bella is a concussion survivor and host of the Post-Concussion Podcast where she has over 50 podcast episodes waiting for you. Be sure to check it out on postconcussioninc.com. Bella offers her story of hope and insights into how she was able to cope with the mental health symptoms related to her brain injury.    Things we discussed:  Having headaches and struggling with pain after her brain injury. She said that she often lied to her doctors and said “I'm doing great”, when she wasn't.  She discussed difficulty with physical pain where she struggled to cope.   She discussed that she had a hard time with being told that she could no longer ride horses again after brain injury.   We talk about triggers or in Bella's words signals  when things are going wrong (for Bella that was running). She says she struggled with how to “turn off” her bad thoughts Bella said she struggled with feeling numb for quite some time and struggled with feeling gratitude or meaning.  She talks about the role of psychotherapy. She says that it saved her life and helped her find tools that assisted her in helping her feel better.  She indicated that she liked that her therapist gave her exercises for grounding and slowing her thoughts down.  Even with great access to healthcare, Bella struggled to get the help she needed.  She recommends that family members still hang around and stay engaged with the survivor.   Finding a good fit with your therapist is very important, keep trying!  “There is more to your life than a sport” --it can be hard, but there are other things that are important.  Takeaways   Ta

Like a brain injury, your mental health is invisible to others and many battling depression often do so in silence!Listen in to this solo episode with your host Bella Paige. Bella explores the reality of mental health while opening up about her experiences of depression. Bella opens our conversation by acknowledging how difficult it is to talk about mental health. She explains the differences in how her depression manifested overtime, and how her mental health affected how she interacted with loved ones. Bella highlights the importance of talking about what you're going through. As she explains, you're not meant to ‘go it alone.' Tune in to hear more of Bella's insights on overcoming depression. To skip talk on depression and go straight to tips on how to tell someone close to you that you're struggling please go to 16:07!This episode originally aired March 11, 2021! Due to your host Bella Paige (me) needing my own mental health break this episode seemed perfect for this week!For awareness clothing check out: www.postconcussioninc.com/shopFind Show Notes, & More: https://postconcussioninc.com/podcastSupport the Podcast! If you love the podcast please consider supporting us through our tip jar! All tips are greatly appreciated. (https://postconcussioninc.ck.page/products/support)

Bella has suffered 10+ concussions that have affected her in a multitude of different ways. Everything from sports, careers, and school, to friendships, and relationships with family. Bella was in highschool when she hit her brick wall after hiding her symptoms for months. Because of this, Bella has really emphasized that you never really know what people around you are going through and that not telling anyone was one of the biggest mistakes she's ever made. We can learn a lot from Bella's story as she touches on very important topics of mental health and the struggles associated with concussion recovery. Bella learned that there are many others out there going through similar situations as herself, and that from her experiences, she can help advocate and support others through it. 

So much of what concussion, and brain injury survivors experience, is invisible. While the physical symptoms of a TBI and post-concussion syndrome can be debilitating and difficult to live with, the invisibility of the injury can contribute to, and worsen, feelings of isolation and depression.  In today's show, Bella unpacks what she has learned from living with an invisible injury, and shares what she wishes she had known during her recovery. Bella reflects on how her identity was changed by being a concussion survivor, how she became attached to that identity, and interrogates the work she has needed to do to move on from her identity as a survivor.  Tuning in you'll also hear more about our concussion school toolkit.  Join us for this reflective episode on identity, mental health, and recovery, and remember that even if you're experiencing something invisible, that doesn't mean that you're invisible.Check out our Concussion School Guide: https://postconcussioninc.ck.page/school-guide Get your own TheraSpecs https://theraspecs.com/ Use code BELLA15 for $15 OFF! Find Show Notes, & More: https://postconcussioninc.com/podcast Support the Podcast! If you love the podcast please consider supporting us through our tip jar! All tips are greatly appreciated. (https://postconcussioninc.ck.page/products/support)

Bella Paige is the proud owner of Post Concussion Inc a website and podcast to help brain injury survivors and their families. After sustaining over 10 concussions and experiencing post-concussion syndrome for nearly 8 years, she realized that she could help others. Though Bella still struggles with symptoms, she is now living happily with PCS and believes you can too.In this episode we talk about:Coping with mental healthRetiring from a sportHow struggling affects those around youLinks: https://www.postconcussioninc.com/

Today's episode is a special episode due to the excitement of reaching 30 episodes! This episode is a combination of all 30 guests and your host Bella Paige's favourite advice from each of them.Don't miss out on this special episode full of great advice! Find Show Notes, & More: https://postconcussioninc.com/podcastSupport the Podcast! If you love the podcast please consider supporting us through our tip jar! All tips are greatly appreciated. (https://postconcussioninc.ck.page/products/support)

Bella is a retired athlete, brain injury advocate and host of the Post Concussion Podcast. She uses her platform to not only help individuals experiencing brain injuries but also the families & friends who support these individuals. The Mental Corner Podcast is a show hosted by Harry Potvin where guests from all different backgrounds come on weekly and discuss the many different aspects of Mental Health and how we can change society, and ourselves for the better. Bella's Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/postconcussioninc/ Podcast: https://www.postconcussioninc.com/podcast/ Harry's Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thementalcorner/

Bella Paige was an award-winning showjumper at the age of 15 with the Olympics in her sights when she started having debilitating headaches. She would later find out they were a symptom of multiple concussions she suffered during her career as a showjumper. Her symptoms made it hard for her to get out of bed much less pursue her love for show jumping. She shares her struggle, how she overcame the bricks she faced to graduate from University, and the whispers that helped her find a way to help others going through similar struggles. A truly inspiring story you don't want to miss!

How do you know when something is wrong? This can be a tricky question to answer and even more problematic when the wounds may be invisible. Our guest today, Bella Paige, shares her story of having concussions throughout her life, how that affected her, and how did it leave her feelings.  Through the time we have been doing CausePods, a common theme of “I just felt like the only one” has been the genesis for creating a podcast to fight that thought and remove the stigma related to a topic.  The feeling of community around a niche group of people can be powerful, and the Post Concussion Podcast is no exception. Key Topics: Experiencing concussions in life from an early age (1:15) What helped Bella learn that concussions were playing a significant role in her life (02:00) What was the healing experience like, and what does life look like today (2:45) Dealing the wounds be invisible to people who meet you (3:51) How has adventure continued to play a role in Bella’s life (5:33) Where did the idea for a podcast come from (7:00) Deciding on the proper format for the podcast (8:49) The challenges faced starting a podcast (12:26) What is the story behind the charity The Concussion Legacy Foundation (13:03) Advice to someone who is looking to start a cause pod (14:24) Website link: https://www.postconcussioninc.com/podcast Podcast Links: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-post-concussion-podcast-life-after-a-brain-injury/id1548750632 (Apple) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xNTg5NjYyLnJzcw (Google) https://open.spotify.com/show/4CI1YYPztMpB8Jz8TKFCY7?si=-7wKm-ZfS2i8VTr1FOkXYw (Spotify) Charity: https://concussionfoundation.org/ (Concussion Legacy Foundation ) Donation: https://www.classy.org/give/312896/#!/donation/checkout? (Link) Social Links https://twitter.com/ptconcussioninc/ (Twitter) https://facebook.com/postconcussioninc/ (Facebook) https://instagram.com/postconcussioninc/ (Instagram) Thanks for Listening! Be sure to subscribe onhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/causecasts/id1398644299?mt=2 ( Apple),https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLnBvZGlhbnQuY28vY2F1c2VjYXN0cy9yc3MueG1s ( Google),https://open.spotify.com/show/3hmQQrfFDPznEqEAEeRVm8 ( Spotify), https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/67ea3876-ad03-4d6f-814c-c5395544f5c6/Causepods?ref=dm_wcp_podcast_link_th (Amazon), or wherever you get your podcasts. And feel free to drop us a line at mathew@causepods.org. Follow Mathew on Social Media to stay up to date on Causepods – https://www.facebook.com/MathewPassy (Facebook) |https://twitter.com/MathewPassy ( Twitter) |https://www.instagram.com/mathewpassy/ ( Instagram) |https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathewpassy/ ( LinkedIn) For help, resources, and community support, please join thehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/causepods ( Causepods Facebook Group) if you are already producing podcasts for a cause or are thinking about launching one. And if you would like to be a guest on Causepods, please fill out this form and schedulehttps://bookme.name/thepodcastconsultant/lite/causecast-podcast-booking ( your chat here). 

This is the very first interview for the Living The Dream Podcast and we are very excited!! Join your host Katlyn Flowers as she interviews Bella Paige about her story, mental health, what living the dream means to her and SO MUCH MORE! Follow and support Bella Paige: Instagram: @postconcussioninc Twitter: @hostbellapaige Facebook: @postconcussioninc Website: https://postconcussioninc.com CONNECT WITH ME Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltd.podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LTDPodcast_ Website: https://linktr.ee/ltdpodcast Email: ltdream2021@gmail.com Support this podcast: paypal.me/ltdream2021

Like a brain injury, your mental health is invisible to others and many battling depression often do so in silence! Listen in to this solo episode with your host Bella Paige. Bella explores the reality of mental health while opening up about her experiences of depression. Bella opens our conversation by acknowledging how difficult it is to talk about mental health. She explains the differences in how her depression manifested overtime, and how her mental health affected how she interacted with loved ones. Bella highlights the importance of talking about what you're going through. As she explains, you're not meant to ‘go it alone.' Tune in to hear more of Bella's insights on overcoming depression.  To skip talk on depression and go straight to tips on how to tell someone close to you that you're struggling please go to 16:07! For awareness clothing check out: www.postconcussioninc.com/shop For show notes and more: www.postconcussioninc.com/podcast Support the Podcast! If you love the podcast please consider supporting us through our tip jar! All tips are greatly appreciated. (https://postconcussioninc.ck.page/products/support)

In honor of brain injury awareness month join your host Bella Paige and today's guest Curtis Anderson! Curtis suffered a serious brain injury in 2002, and was subsequently entered into a medically induced coma. After his initial injury, he spent a year in therapy relearning many of his most fundamental physical functions, including walking. Speech also proved to be a challenge and Curtis talks about the vital steps in regaining his abilities and confidence. These days Curtis is on a mission to provide others with hope and inspiration for their own challenges, and his message of positivity and possibility is truly uplifting. Listen in with us today to hear it all! Follow Curtis on Instagram: @curtisanderson6 For show notes and more visit: www.postconcussioninc.com/podcast Don't forget to check out our awareness clothing: www.postconcussioninc.com/shop Support the Podcast! If you love the podcast please consider supporting us through our tip jar! All tips are greatly appreciated. (https://www.postconcussioninc.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=60cc0c28ff2943704dac34e7)

Join your host Bella Paige and today's guest retired football player Raymond Ciervo! Listen in as Raymond tells us about his football history and what led him to ultimately take a step back from the game. He opens up about the varying concussion protocols he has been exposed to and explains the image troubles pro athletes suffer through in silence.  Raymond also shares details about his support system and why it is important to prepare for life after any sport. Be sure to join us today to hear more on Raymond's special story! For show notes and more visit: www.postconcussioninc.com/podcast Don't forget to hit subscribe for more episodes!  Support the Podcast! If you love the podcast please consider supporting us through our tip jar! All tips are greatly appreciated. (https://postconcussioninc.ck.page/products/support)

Join your host Bella Paige and today's guest Robin Mooney! Listen in as we discuss Robin's career change from a busy sales executive to a quieter home-centered life. Robin digs deep into the overall changes in her life and how her concussion affected her family. She also generously shares a life-changing metaphor for understanding her brain injury as well as her "Hell and Back" story. Tune in to hear it all!  For show notes and more visit: www.postconcussioninc.com/podcast  Don't forget to hit subscribe for more episodes!  Support the Podcast! If you love the podcast please consider supporting us through our tip jar! All tips are greatly appreciated. (https://postconcussioninc.ck.page/products/support)

Join your host Bella Paige and brain injury awareness speaker Paul Bosworth! Find out how Paul has overcome some of the most difficult aspects of post-concussion syndrome. Paul opens up about his symptoms and how he's learned to celebrate his everyday victories over his condition. After discussing the incredible recovery that Paul has experienced due to hyperbaric oxygen therapy, he shares his advice on the benefits of limiting your anger, practicing self-love, and aiming to constantly improve yourself.  Tune in to hear more about Paul's story as he unpacks the value of working on yourself.  Find Paul Bosworth on Facebook!  Check out the AMAZE Foundation: www.amazefoundation.org  For show notes and more visit: www.postconcussioninc.com/podcast  Don't forget to hit subscribe for more episodes! Support the Podcast! If you love the podcast please consider supporting us through our tip jar! All tips are greatly appreciated. (https://postconcussioninc.ck.page/products/support)

Hello Warriors and Battle Buddies!Here we go with Episode 103, Terry, the inspiration for the program  will join us shortly along with today's guest Bella Paige.Bella is the proud owner of Post Concussion Inc out of Ontario Canada. An organization that she started after learning how to recover from more than 10+ concussions she experienced during her formative years.In today's conversation she speaks to us openly about her journey which included serious depression concerns, sensory issues and what it has been like giving up what you enjoy the most in order to heal.A BATTLE WITHIN is about Terry and Drew's life experiences and those of their guests living with, and healing from Traumatic Brain Injuries with an emphasis on Post Concussion Syndrome.This platform is intended to be a useful way to create awareness around the invisible injury and to help those in the battle.Whether you are the Warrior or the Battle Buddy, the stories and resources offered here take aim at helping you in your own journey.Join us each week for meaningful conversations that truly do matter for those affected.Notes and Resources for this episode are here-Connect with us at abattlewithin.com and on Facebook and on Instagram at A Battle Within.If you like what your hearing and want to support the program, the best way to do that is to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcast even if you don't use that  platform.If you want to offer more support, "Buy Us A Cup of Coffee"!Be sure to check out the Battle Within swag shop at abattlewithin.com/swagUntil next time - For those healing, show yourself some grace. For those who know someone healing, show them the same, and give them a great deal of love. Keep Battling!Instacart Offer LinkPlease note that Terry and Drew are not medical professionals nor should their perspectives be taken as medical advice.Click Here to see disclaimer. Some of the links and resources provided are affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase via www.abattlewithin.com  we will earn a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you. Terry is also a Young Living Distributor and if you purchase via a link provided we earn a commission. Again at no charge to you.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/abattlewithin)Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Join your host Bella Paige and snowboarder Kelsey Boyer to hear the story on how Kelsey sustained her injuries and what led to emergency surgery. Kelsey shares details about her post-surgery life, touching on mental hardships and how she manages to stay resilient. Learn about Save A Brain the foundation Kelsey created to spread awareness and help those who have experienced the effects of brain injuries; including friends and family of victims. Be sure to join us today!  Follow @KelseyBoyer and @SaveABrain on Instagram! For show notes and more visit: https://postconcussioninc.com/podcast Don't forget to hit subscribe for more episodes! Support the Podcast! If you love the podcast please consider supporting us through our tip jar! All tips are greatly appreciated. (https://postconcussioninc.ck.page/products/support)

Join your host Bella Paige and musician Steve Gosselin as they discuss his journey of dealing with concussion, the different injuries he sustained, and how this led him to pursue music and give up a career in construction. Steve generously shares some of the personal details of his issues, talking about dizziness, fatherhood, trouble sleeping, mindset and so much more. Tune in to here it all! For show notes and more visit: https://postconcussioninc.com/podcast  Don't forget to follow us on instagram! Support the Podcast! If you love the podcast please consider supporting us through our tip jar! All tips are greatly appreciated. (https://postconcussioninc.ck.page/products/support)

Join your host Bella Paige, and  Vanessa Woodburn author of the inspiring book Bounce Back - Reclaim Your Life After Concussion. Listen as they discuss Vanessa's concussion experience and provide useful lessons for anyone suffering from the effects of a head injury. Get tips on how to communicate about the issues that arise from concussions, and when it might be worth sitting down with those close to us to address potential difficulties. Tune in hear it all!  For a free downloadable copy of Bounce Back, visit: https://www.vanessawoodburn.ca/  For show notes and more visit: https://postconcussioninc.com/podcast  Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter! Support the Podcast! If you love the podcast please consider supporting us through our tip jar! All tips are greatly appreciated. (https://postconcussioninc.ck.page/products/support)

Your host Bella Paige shares some of her background and her personal experiences of concussion, talking about the various head injuries she has sustained in her life and their after-effects. She also touches on the relationship between concussions and mental health and how head injuries can lead to problems beyond the physical symptoms.  For show notes and more visit: https://postconcussioninc.com/podcast  Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter! Support the Podcast! If you love the podcast please consider supporting us through our tip jar! All tips are greatly appreciated. (https://postconcussioninc.ck.page/products/support)

Today I talk to Bella Paige about her music, Mary J Blidge audition, and her acting!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kregg-bedford/support