Even when they are not immediately obvious to outsiders, the symptoms of a brain injury are valid and real- yet it can be so frustrating to feel misunderstood while navigating these invisible effects. Today, we’re discussing the reality of living with an invisible injury with Judy Kim Cage, who has experienced a hemorrhagic stroke and brain surgeries due to MoyaMoya, and also lives with hypermobile EDS.
We also feature a spotlight with Dr. Ryan Harvey from The Functional Neurology Center to explore the science behind what is happening in the brain when symptoms aren't visible. There are very real neurological reasons for these challenges that simply can’t be seen from the outside - and if you can relate, you’re not alone!
🧠In this episode:
- The neurological side of invisible brain injury symptoms
- A real life story of surviving a stroke & brain surgeries
- Examples of invisible effects in daily life
- The tension of holding hope while also having hard days
- Why self-advocacy is so important
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Sponsor
Thank you to The Functional Neurology Center for sponsoring this podcast - The FNC offers personalized neuro-recovery programs for anyone going through brain injury and a wide range of neurological conditions. Learn more: https://www.thefnc.com
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0:00 Intro
1:55 Welcome with Cristabelle
6:23 Neurological Side of Invisible Effects of Brain Injury - Dr. Ryan Harvey
10:58 Introducing Judy Kim Cage
18:55 Hope in the Tension of “You Look Fine”
23:55 Advocating for Yourself
31:00 Words of Hope
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Disclaimer
This podcast is for education and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult your physician for individualized care. More: hopesurvives.org/podcast
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March is Brain Injury Awareness Month!
