Living With An Invisible Injury: Recent Episodes
Tia O'Hare
Hi, I'm Tia. I am a concussion warrior living with chronic migraine. I will be discussing all the in's and out's of what it's like to live with an invisible injury & illness. This podcast is not only for those suffering like myself but if you are a family member or friend of someone who suffers from an invisible injury/illness or if you are interested and want to be more aware of the life we live.
This podcast will be a laid back conversation style, I am not a medical professional, and this podcast does not substitute for medical advice
Today I take a deep dive and tackle all things about the flaws in the health care system, specifically in Canada, but I think that majority applies worldwide. In this episode I discuss all things from medical expenses, prescription accessibility, medical gaslighting, the lack of patient centred care and more. If you have ever felt like there are flaws in the health care system this is the episode for you. In no way I am trying to be disrespectful, I am just trying to bring awareness My IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingwithaninvisibleinjury/ or @livingwithaninvisibleinjury Website: https://invisibleinjury.wixsite.com/website email: livingwithaninvisibleinjury@gmail.com Want to be a guest on the podcast? CLICK HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd86XY-fn4XRxuwJ36Jx0QbRVgKbLvy7P6LlpscY6VaUPl3qA/viewform
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Are you someone that is a competitive athlete? If you have ever been ripped away from your sport after a concussion you may know that there is a lot of pain and anger that follows. I sustained my first concussion from synchronized swimming and was later forced to quit due to my injuries. I remember the pain and sadness I felt watching my teammates compete while I sat on the sidelines in pain.
Prior to leaving the sport I did have a traumatic experience with a coach not listening to me when I told them I was physically in pain. Unfortunately, situations like this happen often in sports but, now we are starting to see better implementations of concussion protocols in sports.
My IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingwithaninvisibleinjury/ or @livingwithaninvisibleinjury
Website: https://invisibleinjury.wixsite.com/website
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Today we have Curtis Anderson, who is a Brain Injury Survivor. In 2002 he spent three weeks in a drug induced coma. He had to relearn to talk, walk, regain the use of his left arm and basic life skills. He has written a speech called "Life Goes On" and now shares his story with others. Curtis's story is truly amazing and I hope you all find some inspiration while listening. Curtis's Instagram: @curtisanderson6 https://www.instagram.com/curtisanderson6/ My IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingwithaninvisibleinjury/ or @livingwithaninvisibleinjury Website: https://invisibleinjury.wixsite.com/website Email: livingwithaninvisibleinjury@gmail.com Want to be a guest on the podcast? CLICK HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd86XY-fn4XRxuwJ36Jx0QbRVgKbLvy7P6LlpscY6VaUPl3qA/viewform
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Today I talk about all of the ways my life has been changed and impacted after sustaining my concussions and living with chronic migraine. If you relate to any of the topics I've mentioned let me know! My IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingwithaninvisibleinjury/ or @livingwithaninvisibleinjury Website: https://invisibleinjury.wixsite.com/website Thanks for listening!
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Today I talk about the frustrations and challenges that chronic pain and chronic illness patients face when dealing with imaging tests & blood work. For many of us our doctors order us (or we request) these imaging tests or blood work panels, and we hope to get some form of result that will tell us why we are experiencing our symptoms but, they often show up normal.
Hope you enjoyed today's episode, thanks for listening!
My IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingwithaninvisibleinjury/ or @livingwithaninvisibleinjury
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Today we have Susannah, aka @headachenutritionist on Instagram. Today Susannah shares her story with concussion & persistent headaches and how it lead to the discovery of a brain tumor she had on her brain stem. She shares her story of being a registered dietitian (RD) and how she helps those say goodbye to headaches and migraine attacks with nutrition. By listening you will also find some of the top 5 foods/nutrients your body needs after a concussion.
Susannah's Instagram: @headachenutritionist or https://www.instagram.com/headachenutritionist/
Susanah's Website: https://www.headachenutritionist.com/
My IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingwithaninvisibleinjury/ or @livingwithaninvisibleinjury
Website: https://invisibleinjury.wixsite.com/website
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Rowan’s Law was named for Rowan Stringer, a high school rugby player from Ottawa, who died in the spring of 2013 from a condition known as second impact syndrome. Rowan is believed to have experienced three concussions over six days while playing rugby. She had a concussion but didn’t know her brain needed time to heal. Neither did her parents, teachers or coaches. - Ontario.ca
The last Wednesday of each September has been designated as Rowan’s Law Day to help raise awareness about concussion safety.
Today I share about Rowan's Law and the importance of having concussion protocols in sports, schools, and work places.
Please to this episode to honour Rowan but, to gain awareness about concussions and become more aware.
Rowan's Law Day: https://www.ontario.ca/page/rowans-law-day
Rowan's Law: https://www.ontario.ca/page/rowans-law-concussion-safety#:~:text=Rowan's%20Law%20(Concussion%20Safety)%2C,reviewed%20Ontario's%20Concussion%20Awareness%20Resources
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Today I discuss what is needed to ensure a healthy relationship between the doctor/practitioner and patient. In order to have a healthy and smooth relationship it takes both parties to work together to ensure the patient has adequate care.
I know I am not the only one who has felt let down from doctors, and the healthcare system so friends I encourage you to never give up!! Keep advocating for yourself :)
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Website: https://invisibleinjury.wixsite.com/website
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Today marks one year of this podcast! I am so incredibly grateful for everyone's support through listening, following on instagram and to all of the guests who have shared their stories. I am so glad I have been able to share my story, others stories, and spread more awareness on concussions, migraine and chronic illness. I hope that you will continue to listen and show your support. Remember you are never alone, and can always reach out to me for support.
I would love it if you can leave a rating and review on Apple podcast. Follow, subscribe and like the podcast to where ever you listen to your podcasts.
My IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingwithaninvisibleinjury/ or @livingwithaninvisibleinjury
Website: https://invisibleinjury.wixsite.com/website
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Today we have guest Audrey, aka @ourrelaxinglife on Instagram. Audrey has lived with Vestibular migraine for 10 years, and is sharing her challenges with the health care system, medications, treatments and much more.
Here's what to expect from today's conversation:
- Audrey's journey with vestibular migraine
- The impacts migraine has had on Audrey's life
- What Audrey has found helpful in managing migraine
- Advice to those struggling with migraine right now
Audrey's Instagram: @ourrelaxinglife https://www.instagram.com/ourrelaxinglife/
My IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingwithaninvisibleinjury/ or @livingwithaninvisibleinjury
Website: https://invisibleinjury.wixsite.com/website
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Today we have guest Emily aka @emilynatani3 on Instagram. Emily lives with multiple conditions; Vestibular migraine, dysautonomia, fibromyalgia, ME/CFS, TMD, & body dysmorphia.
Here's what to expect from today's conversation:
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Emily's journey living with chronic illness
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How living with multiple conditions has impacted Emily physically, mentally & emotionally
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Challenges living with multiple conditions
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Challenges parenting living with chronic illness
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Advise to those struggling with chronic illness
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And much more!
Emily's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilynatani3/ or @emilynatani3
My IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingwithaninvisibleinjury/ or @livingwithaninvisibleinjury
Website: https://invisibleinjury.wixsite.com/website
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Today we have guest Megan, aka @itisnotinyourhead on Instagram. Megan is someone who lives with migraine, occipital and trigeminal neuralgia.
Here's what to expect from today's episode:
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Megan's journey with migraine (diagnosis, & 2 nerve compression surgeries)
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How migraine has impacted her in many ways
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How she's manages living with migraine
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Advice for those struggling right now
Megans's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itisnotinyourhead/ @itisnotinyourhead
My IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingwithaninvisibleinjury/ or @livingwithaninvisibleinjury
Website: https://invisibleinjury.wixsite.com/website
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Today we have guest Alicia aka @mrs_migrainetastic on Instagram. Alicia lives with Chronic and Vestibular migraine, Alicia, is a great migraine advocate on Instagram who brings hope to the community, if you are interested in a great emotional conversation talking all about life with migraine this is the episode for you!
Here's what to expect from today's conversation:
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Alicia's journey with migraine
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The impacts of living with migraine
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The challenges of parenting with migraine
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Why Alicia started advocating for migraine
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Advice for those struggling with migraine right now
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And much more!
Alicia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrs_migrainetastic/ or @mrs_migrainetastic
My IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingwithaninvisibleinjury/ or @livingwithaninvisibleinjury
Website: https://invisibleinjury.wixsite.com/website
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Today we have two guests from the Vision Care Centre in Scarborough, Ontario. We have Dr. Rae Teixiera who is an Optometrist and Christina Corte who is a Neuro-Visual Trainer.
Here's what to expect from today's conversation:
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What vision therapy is and what it all entails.
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The benefits of getting vision therapy after a concussion?
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The process of receiving vision therapy after a concussion at the Vision Care Centre
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And much more!
Vision Care Centre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visioncarecentre3465/ or @visioncarecentre3465
Vision Care Centre Website: https://visioncarecentre.ca/
Dr. Teixiera Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.raetxr/ or @dr.raetxr
My IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingwithaninvisibleinjury/ or @livingwithaninvisibleinjury
Website: https://invisibleinjury.wixsite.com/website
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Today we have guest Shruti, aka @chronicallymeh on Instagram. Shruti is a wife, mom and a content marketer, living with chronic migraine, anxiety, depression, mood disorder and chronic fatigue.
Here's what to expect from today's conversation:
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Shruti's journey with migraine
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How migraine has impacted her life -
What it's like to be a parent living with migraine -
How mental health and migraine have gone hand in hand & been triggers
- Why Shruti started advocating for migraine & mental health
Find Shruti here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chronicallymeh/
Website: https://chronicallymeh.com/
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Today we have guest Morgan aka @lifewithmigraine on Instagram. Morgan has had migraine since age 12 but, progressed during her mid-teens. She experienced a thunderclap headache which caused her to be in constant, unrelenting pain for years. She had to drop out of college and spend the better half of two years in bed. Now, Morgan is working towards getting a PhD with the goal of conducting migraine research! Here's what to expect from today's conversation: - Morgan's journey with migraine - How migraine has impacted her physically, mentally & emotionally - What Morgan uses/does to manage migraine - How to deal with those who don't understand migraine - Why Morgan wants to go into migraine research - And much more! Find Morgan Here: Instagram https://www.instagram.comlifewithmigraine/ or @lifewithmigraine Morgan's Blog: https://lifewithmigraine.home.blog/ Morgan's Podcast: (Putabandaidonit) https://putabandaidonit.weebly.com/, https://www.instagram.com/putabandaidonitpod/ My IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingwithaninvisibleinjury/ or @livingwithaninvisibleinjury Website: https://invisibleinjury.wixsite.com/website Want to be a guest on the podcast? CLICK HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd86XY-fn4XRxuwJ36Jx0QbRVgKbLvy7P6LlpscY6VaUPl3qA/viewform
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Today we have guest Nancy, also found @1step2life on Instagram and today Nancy is here to share to what's it like to parent a child/adolescent living with severe migraine.
Here's what to expect from today's conversation:
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Her son's journey living with migraine (symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, etc.)
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Some of the challenges that come along with parenting a child with migraine
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Advice to other parents with children with migraine
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Information about her app 1step2life & what Nancy does!
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And much more!
Where you can find Nancy:
Website: https://1step2life.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1step2life/ or @1step2life
Link-Tree: https://linktr.ee/1step2life
App: 1step2life on Apple or Android phones
My IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingwithaninvisibleinjury/ or @livingwithaninvisibleinjury
Website: https://invisibleinjury.wixsite.com/website
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Today we have guest Etta aka @the_dizzy_diva on Instagram. Etta is someone who lives with vestibular migraine and PPPD.
Here's what to expect from today's conversation:
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Etta's journey living with VM & getting diagnosed
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How living with VM has impacted her life
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What she has found helpful to manage her symptoms and daily life
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Why Etta doesn't love the term "migraine" (remember it's not just a headache)
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And much more!
Etta's Instagram: @the_dizzy_diva https://www.instagram.com/vestibularguru/
My Instagram: @livingwithaninvisibleinjury https://www.instagram.com/livingwithaninvisibleinjury/
VEDA: https://vestibular.org/
Vestibular Migraine (VM): A type of migraine where people experience a combination of vertigo, dizziness or balance problems with other migraine symptoms. These include vertigo, sensitivity to smells (osmophobia), light causing pain not just sensitivity (photic allodynia) and sensitivity to touch on the head or face (cranial allodynia) - Migraine Trust
Vestibular Neuritis:Disorder resulting from an infection that inflames the inner ear, specifically the vestibular branch of the vestibulo-cochlear nerve, results in dizziness or vertigo, but no change in hearing. - VEDA
PPPD: A vestibular disorder that includes sensations of rocking, unsteadiness, and/or dizziness with vertigo lasting 3 months or more. Symptoms include non-vertiginous dizziness and unsteadiness that is increased by a person’s own motion, exposure to environments with a complex or moving stimuli (e.g., stores, crowds), and performance of tasks that required precise visual focus (e.g., reading, using a computer). PPPV is NOT a psychiatric disorder, but rather a neuro-otologic condition with behavioral elements. - VEDA
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Today we have guest Kacie aka @migraine.nutristionist on Instagram, who is a registered dietitian nutritionist who helps those with migraine decrease the frequency of their migraine attacks using the MEND method.
Here is what to expect from today's conversation:
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Why is magnesium recommended for migraine patients?
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Pro's & con's of diet's when living with migraine (plant based, mediterranean, keto, anti-inflammatory, etc.)
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What does it look like to see a dietitian such as Kacie's program?
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And much more!
Kacie's Work:
IG: @migraine.nutritionist or https://www.instagram.com/migraine.nutritionist/
Website: https://migrainenutritionist.com/
Blog: https://migrainenutritionist.com/blog/
My IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingwithaninvisibleinjury/ or @livingwithaninvisibleinjury
Website: https://invisibleinjury.wixsite.com/website
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Today we have guest Sonia Vovan who is Physiotherapist who specializes in Concussion & Vestibular Rehabilitation , located in Toronto, Ontario.
Here is what to expect from today's conversation:
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Similarities & Differences between concussion and whiplash
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The likelihood of getting whiplash in conjunction with your concussion
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Why the exercise can be beneficial in a concussion treatment plan
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What concussion & vestibular physiotherapy rehab looks like
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And much more!
Sonia's Work:
Instagram: IG: https://www.instagram.com/all.in.your.head.pt/?hl=en or @all.in.your.head.pt
Website: https://soniavovanphysiotherapy.com/
Our IG: @livingwithaninvisibleinjury https://www.instagram.com/livingwithaninvisibleinjury/
My Link-tree: https://linktr.ee/livingwithaninvisibleinjury
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Today with Bella Paige from Post Concussion Inc and the Post Concussion Podcast we talk about her difficult journey with post concussion syndrome. How her concussions impacted her, her school life, and relationships. Some fears and anxieties that come along when living with PCS as well as why she decided to start PostConcussionInc.
Check out Bella here:
Instagram: @postconcussioninc https://www.instagram.com/postconcussioninc/
Podcast: https://www.postconcussioninc.com/podcast/
Blog: https://www.postconcussioninc.com/blog
My IG: @livingwithaninvisibleinjury https://www.instagram.com/livingwithaninvisibleinjury/
Website: https://invisibleinjury.wixsite.com/website
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Taylor is a concussion warrior who has sustained three concussions and suffers from post concussion syndrome. Apart from her journey with concussions she is a nature lover who holds an ecosystem management technologist dual-diploma. Today we discuss how she how has managed living with persistent concussion symptoms, and some of the struggles she has faced physically, mentally and emotionally. We also talked about the challenges with a work place injury and what Taylor does on her Self Care Sessions!
Find Taylor Here:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/taylord2nature/ or @taylord2nature
Taylor’s LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/taylord2nature
Taylor’s Website: https://wearetogethertoday.wordpress.com/
Book a virtual Self Care session with Taylor: https://calendly.com/taylord2nature/self-care-session?month=2021-04
My IG: @livingwithaninvisibleinjury https://www.instagram.com/livingwithaninvisibleinjury/
My Website: https://invisibleinjury.wixsite.com/website
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChFkQSSqWykyGP4o-udLCyg/featured
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Today I am here to talk about the importance of mental heath after sustaining a concussion and with the help of individuals in the concussion community to share their stories on ways their mental health was impacted after sustaining a concussion.
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses topics of depression, anxiety, suicide and self harm.
I want to thank each of the amazing individuals who took their time to share their stories, this will help others feel less alone and break the stigma around mental health.
Mental Health Helplines & Resources: Global Mental Health Resources & Hotlines: https://checkpointorg.com/global/
Canada Suicide Prevention Helpline: 1-833-456-4566 kidshelpphone: https://kidshelpphone.ca/
Canada Wide Mental Health Resources & HelpLines: https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1
Mental Health America: call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to reach a 24-hour crisis centre, or text MHA to 741741 at the Crisis Text Line.
You can also call 1-800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746 at the SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline. Trained crisis workers will listen to you and direct you to the resources you need.
IG: @livingwithaninvisibleinjury https://www.instagram.com/livingwithaninvisibleinjury/
Website: https://invisibleinjury.wixsite.com/website
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Today with Susan Cape we talk about her journey with migraine, how she was able to obtain many degrees and find ways to pursue her goals. We also talk about the struggles that some Migraine patients in Canada are facing, and of course her amazing research. We discuss what Susan is doing with her research right now and what she is striving to do in the future. Thank you Susan for coming on to spread awareness and share what you are doing!
Susan's Work:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/migrainescholarcanada/ or @migrainescholarcanada
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mendingmindshamont/ or @mendingmindshamont
Research: https://socialsciences.mcmaster.ca/people/cape-susan
Susan's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/Migrainescholarcanada
My IG: @livingwithaninvisibleinjury
You can also find this episode available on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChFkQSSqWykyGP4o-udLCyg
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Today I sit down and have a conversation with my sister. We are talking all about communication, the difficulties and lack of communication that may occur between families and friends when someone is living with a invisible injury or illness. Having a voice to listen to, even just to relate and bring these issues to light will release the stigma behind the struggle. I hope you enjoy listening to another voice and hearing another side to what it’s like living with an invisible injury.
IG: @livingwithaninvisibleinjury
This podcast will be a laid back conversation style, I am not a medical professional, and this podcast does not substitute for medical advice
Website: https://invisibleinjury.wixsite.com/website
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Today I talk about the importance of advocating for your health, standing up for yourself, and acknowledging when it is time to get a second opinion, or maybe leaving your doctor all together!
IG: @livingwithaninvisibleinjury
This podcast will be a laid back conversation style, I am not a medical professional, and this podcast does not substitute for medical advice Website: https://invisibleinjury.wixsite.com/website
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Today I talk about the difference between Headache and Migraine! Below you will find links to my resources as well as the Google Document I have created on Headache Types and Migraine Types! I hope you will check it out. If you'd prefer to see to Word Document you can check it out on my website.
Resources: https://www.migrainetrust.org/ https://americanmigrainefoundation.org/
Google Document (Headache & Migraine Types): https://docs.google.com/document/d/12Y7eCjI65poEoQp3qcwlLFktlbH2hGs-RCh9PIL9vdI/edit?usp=sharing
Website: https://invisibleinjury.wixsite.com/website (Here you can find the Word Doc)
IG: @livingwithaninvisibleinjury https://www.instagram.com/livingwithaninvisibleinjury/
Link-Tree: https://linktr.ee/livingwithaninvisibleinjury
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Today I share how some of the unknowns of living with a chronic illness, particularly migraine, and the challenges that coincide with it!
IG: @livingwithaninvisibleinjury
This podcast will be a laid back conversation style. (Note: I am not a medical professional)
Hope you enjoy!
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Today I share advice on how I manage being a full time college student while living with chronic migraine. It definitely has not been easy, there has been many days of going to class with migraine attacks, wearing my sunglasses to class, crying in class, having to take a triptan in class & even wearing my Cefaly device in class but it is WORTH IT! I will never let migraine get in the way of my dreams & passions, and I believe everyone should follow that! Listen to this episode to learn my best evidence on how to get through college when living with migraine! IG: @livingwithaninvisibleinjury This podcast will be a laid back conversation style, I am not a medical professional, and this podcast does not substitute for medical advice Website: https://invisibleinjury.wixsite.com/website Thanks for listening!
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On today's episode I share 15 things, on what you should NOT say to someone with migraine. When living with migraine we hear it all from family, friends, random people in our DM's, people trying to sell us their products, but we promise we don't want to hear any of it! Of course most family & friends don't mean any harm, they are usually just uneducated. Listen to these 15 things, and tell me if you have had someone tell you them if you live with migraine, or if you know and family or friends who may benefit from this episode share it!
IG: @livigwithaninvisibleinjury
This podcast will be a laid back conversation style. (Note: I am not a medical professional)
Hope you enjoy!
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Today I talk all about my perspective behind the strong & powerful message of #migrainelanguagematters. Yes, I am still working on changing my verbiage and narrative everyday but it's important to remember the powerful message that this community has set, so we can start to change the way we think, and talk about migraine. If you enjoyed this episode make sure to follow/subscribe to the podcast, and share it!
(I would like to apologize for all the um's in this episode!! With migraine comes brain fog, please forgive me!)
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Today I talked about the dreaded... (at least for me) setbacks in concussion recovery!! If you've ever suffered from a concussion or PCS you probably had a few setbacks. They are frustrating, and devastating but today I give some advise and hope to push through!!
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Today I do an updated episode about Chronic Migraine. I am not a medical professional but as a professional patient I talk about what chronic migraine is, the possible causes, treatment options, and the perspective of living through it.
Resources:
American Migraine Foundation: https://americanmigrainefoundation.org/resource-library/chronic-migraine/
The International Headache Society: https://ichd-3.org/1-migraine/1-3-chronic-migraine/
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Today I talk about the struggles and hardships of living with chronic illness. When living with chronic illness we majorly suffer from chronic pain physically but there is also a huge emotional and mental toll that isn’t always talked about. It is important to break that stigma.
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Today I talk about 10 simple and kind things to do to show love and empathy to support a loved one or friend living with chronic illness. This could be a great episode to share with your family & friends!
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Today with your help, I talk about words/small phrases to describe migraine disease. For anyone who suffers from migraine will understand & relate to these words.
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Today I talk about some fears that we face as migraine suffers, I discuss my fears, some of your fears and general fears of those who live with migraine. When living with a debilitating disease its very normal to have fears that can control your life but its important to try your best to not let your fears impact your life.
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Today I talk about the Daith piercing for migraine, why I chose to get mine and my personal experience, also if it works or not! I also share what is the Daith piercing, why people get, all you need to before getting it. For example if it's safe, if it hurt, what you can't do afterwards, the benefits, and the healing process and my four month update. Be sure to check my IG post to see what mine looks like, and let me know your experience on the Daith piercing if you have one.
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Today I talk about anti-inflammatory diets and why I choose to go gluten, dairy, soy, and processed sugar free for a while. Anti-inflammatory diets can actually be very beneficial for those suffering from migraine. In the episode in talk about how it only worked for about 6 months for me then my headaches & migraine attacks came back but I tried re doing the "diet" this summer again and Its been working great ever since! Let me know if you eat on an anti-inflammatory diet because of migraine or a chronic illness. Has it helped? Is it hard? Do you love or hated it?
Also, I talked about drinking water and the importance of it BUT, remember water will NEVER cure a brain injury, concussion, or chronic illness!
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Today I talk about how to say NO. Yes one of the hardest things to do when living with an invisible injury/illness but, I dive in a talk about how it is truly okay to say no to that party, or that friend, or that family function when you just aren't feeling well or up to it! I discuss a beautiful quote from @hopeafterheadinjury's IG page and talk why its important for us concussion fighters to say no when we are not feeling good.
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Today I get a little personal and talk about my journey with my concussions and sports and how I my coaches forced me into doing something I was uncomfortable with, that kept giving me symptoms. I also mention rowans law and that if you have a concussion or suspect one STOP and don't participate in sports!
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On today’s episode on the podcast I talk all about massage therapy & the benefits that it has for migraine sufferers. I am currently studying to be a registered massage therapist (rmt) so I am learning a few things. What are some of the benefits?
️⃣Massage can decrease pain & can decrease the muscle testing tension
️⃣ Increase overall relaxation response which can decrease stress & anxiety.
️⃣ Promotes circulation & blood flow
️⃣ Decrease frequency of migraine attacks or headaches
➡️ But you must go on a regular basis. If you don’t go frequently there will be no benefit. You and your therapist will create a treatment plan that works for you and your body!
️⃣ There are so many more benefits!
➡️ I also talk about SELF CARE!!! This is something that your therapist will send you home with to ‘make the benefits of the treatment go further’ but it’s important you actually do them at home. If you slide left in my IG post you can see I’ve posted instructions to some examples of some hydrotherapy self care. These are great for headaches & migraine attacks. Obviously it’s not going to take it away but it may feel nice or be a good preventive if you do this every other night. I’ve also posted a few neck exercises along with my favorite neck pain products. I highly suggest if you have neck pain getting a lacrosse ball or even a tennis ball and go up against a wall with the ball and put in between your neck (see video on my IG post for details) If you have any questions or want more details on any of this information send me a DM on IG or drop a comment below!
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Today I talk about memory & concentration, and how when we have a concussion or TBI how our memory & concentration is impacted. I also share some tips and tricks from Sunny Brooks Health Science Centre, I really hope you enjoy this episode and if you don't forget to like it, and follow the podcast!
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Sun Brook Health Science Centre PDF: https://sunnybrook.ca/uploads/1/programs/brain-sciences/concussion/concussion-handbook.pdf
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Today we discuss fatigue and how to conserve your energy after a concussionI talk about the 4 P's from Sunny Brook Health Science Centre and give many tips and tricks! I hope you enjoy this episode, and if you do please feel free to share it.
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Here is the Handbook: (conserving energy is on pg.14) https://sunnybrook.ca/uploads/1/programs/brain-sciences/concussion/concussion-handbook.pdf
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Today we talk about overstimulation... you know those bright lights in the grocery store, or the noise from the chatter from your family members. Yep its gets me every time! :( I also share some tips of what I do to prevent overstimulation but sometimes it's just not preventable. I hope you enjoy todays episode and if you do, I'd love if you would share it!
I recored this over a year ago so some things have changed, so pls disregard that. :) I am still new to all this so, and trying my best.
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Welcome to the first episode, today I share my story so that you will have an understanding going forward of what my life looks like, and what I've been through. I hope you follow along for more episodes talking about concussion, and chronic migraine! I'm excited to start this journey of sharing and building a community to spread awareness and let others know they are not alone. Thanks for listening and stay tuned for the next episode.
(I just want to say that this episode is a bit cringy, but thank you for listening to my first episode)
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