📌 TIMESTAMPS
Real Talk Unfiltered
00:00 - Introduction: The Connected Crisis
We need to talk about pain, focus, and breath, and how discovering they're the same problem with the same solution changed everything
01:07 - The Questions That Changed My Perspective
How do I handle pain with breath work. How do I keep focus with sensory overload? These seemed like different problems I was wrong
02:34 - What Is Going On Inside of Me
I have Left Temporal Brain Damage, with Emotional Regulation Problems, Memorie lost, and Sensory Overloads. And the 24 hour pains
04:40 - The Research Rabbit HoleÂ
Month 20 after my accident, still trying to understand why my brain was glitching daily. Nobody explained why everything felt disconnected yet connected
06:35 - The Left Temporal Discovery
Left temporal lobe injury where language, emotions, and sensory filtering live When damaged, it's like a computer virus corrupting multiple programs
07:52 - The Hemisphere Disruption
My left and right brain trying to dance to different songs. One hyperactive, one under-active. Pain wasn't just physical - my nervous system was stuck in permanent alarm mode
11:03 - The Breakthrough Realisation
Interconnection symptom clusters: Pain amplifies focus problems. Focus problems increase emotional dysregulation. And the Emotional dysregulation makes the pain worst It's one broken system, manifesting and reacting in three reactions
12:20 - Rishikesh BreakthroughÂ
India, lying in bed after yoga, crying quietly. My teacher mentioned nervous system regulation through breath. Desperation led to breakthrough
12:26 - The 1-4-2 Breathing DiscoveryÂ
Breathe in for 4, pauze for 16, exhale for 8. First time since my accident I could focus on just two thing without seventeen other inputs
17:14 - The Three Game-Changing Techniques
After that breakthrough, I became focused on breath work. These aren't just breathing exercises - they are my neurological medicine
19:00 - Modified Nadi Shodhana
Thumb closes right nostril, breathe in left 4 , close the nose with your left ring finger hold for 8, exhale right 6. Each nostril connects to opposite brain hemisphere
23:52 - Modified Bhramari
Thumbs in ears, fingers over eyes and face, hum like a bee. Vagal toning, brain tissue massage, reduces inflammation.
28:28 - Daily Application System
Knowing techniques vs. applying them in real life My morning system assessment and pain management protocols
31:41 - Morning Pain Protocol & Early Warning System
Squinting eyes, thousand-yard stare, then pain wave The moment I recognise this sequence, I NEED TO STOP
34:18 - Focus & Sensory Overload Management
Micro resets every 20 minutes small breathing practice
30 minute work blocks. Social situations drain brains of people with a TBI, bathroom break to resets
41:30 - The Science Behind Why It Works
Neuroplasticity in action. Understanding WHY changers the HOW Controlled neurological input teaches damaged brains new patterns. Chemical and electrical rebalancing
44:00 - Critical Recovery Points
Start slowly, consistency beats intensity, listen to your system, track responses Your injured brain might feel overwhelmed initially
45:19 - Redefining Control
Control isn't making everything go back. It's working with reality instead of fighting a fake reality Pain is still there, but I can breathe through it
46:52 - It I’sn’t about positive thinking or pretending everything is fine
Your breathing can help you Teach your brain new pathways in your brain Remember it won’t always work, but thats fine It’s how we react to it that matters
49:08 - Closing: Your Breath is Always Accessible
I'm not saying breath-work cures brain injuries. Your breath is the one thing always available
51:30 - Sometimes the Solution isn’t Multiple Treatments
Sometimes it Just One Thing that brings you the Solution, listen to your body and to what your brain needs
Disclaimer: I'm not a medical professional
This is all my personal experience as I live with my TBI
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