BRAINS - the human story
Your brain is involved in everything you do. How you feel, how you think, even how your body reacts is all controlled by the brain. This podcast unpacks the brain, the struggles we all have, gets to the simple hacks to empower you. Whether you have a mental health label, or you're just a human on the planet wanting to grow, we blend together natural medicine, neuroscience, proven fitness, lifestyle techniques and peoples stories of resilience and hope to create a new perspective on the most important organ in the body. Lets do this together and 'Keep Shining'!
Episodes
I was ready to end my life and my concussion journey had worn me and broken everything apart. I drove to a remote Lake without any cell reception with a massive bag of medication, my goodbye letters and a bottle of whiskey to wash my life away. But then something miraculous happened... I heard the voice of something higher and my life completely changed. If you don't listen to any other episode, please listen to this. When we...
Talking concussion. In this episode of 'Growth Happens in the Dirt' I talk about trying to return to normal life again. The issues with doing 'human' again when your mind goes blank, or trying to navigate the supermarket... and the good old boom/bust - when you do too much and then pay for it for days.
The tools cover how to navigate social events, the supermarket, how to make sure you don't hit boom then bust an...
Tools for concussion recovery. In this episode, after finding my purpose for healing, I dive into the proven strategies for nutrition, exercise and the brain. As a naturopath, I knew what good food was, but none of it was every applicable to brain health. This episode covers how food is impacting your mood, causing your gut problems, or increasing your head pressure and fatigue. The way you exercise and the importance of exercise ...
Talking tools for concussion and brain injury. In this episode I talk about the importance of your eyes, and the need to have a strong why in order to regain hope. The famous saying 'hope is not a strategy' does not ring true for healing. We need hope to keep going, but first we need to get clear on 'why' we want to get healthy again.Keep ShiningKatiewww.katiejollynd.com
How do you heal from concussion? Listen to my audio book on YouTube to learn how - Growth Happens in the Dirt. This episode contains a pivotal moment for my rehabilitation. Learn about why routines are so important for healing concussion (brain injury), the vagus nerve and how this calms you down, and why your 'why' matters to keep you healing.
Keep Shining
Katie Jolly
Ray Graber thought for most of his life that his problems were 'him'. He lost most of his childhood memories, had multiple accidents, and suffered with PTSD, depression and rage. His journey to healing spanned studying modalities such as personal training, massage and hypnotherapy. But a brain scan with Amen Clinics in 2023 changed his life. He saw it was his brain, not him, and in a month, after having a clear roadmap ...
All about concussion... In this chapter it talks about the importance of planning for yourself and those around you when you are rehabilitating from a brain injury. Because quite often we feel 'out of control', it is important to create routines to help you heal. Keep Shining x Katie
If you or a loved one is going through a concussion journey, reach out to katie: www.katiejollynd.com - she's been there and has the r...
This episode digs into the very first stage of the rehabilitation process and what it can feel like for someone going through concussion. The tools cover trusting the journey even when you don’t see results, various exercises, and the need to understand that the healing is like training a muscle in the gym – some days after rehab things will hurt.
KeepShining x
Katie
www.katiejollynd.com
In this episode, I have my very first rehabilitation appointment. With a brain injury, small and often is the biggest healing tool, and even feeling understood. The tools covered are 'how to plan and pace' and 'how to create a coat hanger habit'.
Keep Shining
Katie
Growth Happens in the Dirt - chapter four part two - setting my hair on fire and other dumb stuff.
This episode shows the impact of brain injury on our memory, and how leaving the room, or thinking something is a 'good idea' can turn out badly. The tool teaches you how to deal with the brain when it is like this.
Keep Shining
Katie
www.katiejollynd.com
Growth Happens in the Dirt - chapter four - part one. Suicidal ideation is commonplace in TBI. This chapter walks you through my experience and also tools to help you and your loved ones.
Keep Shining
KJ
If you're on a mental health journey, you're not alone! And you can change your brain. Yuri and I talk about anxiety and depression, PTSD, suicidal ideation and the Dr Amen protocols and the importance of knowing that your brain can heal.
In this episode, I’m told to stop caffeine and drinking andmy world slows to a grinding halt. The tools talk about how to engage your loved ones in your care, and introduce theidea of structuring a brain break to cope with your symptoms.
Growth Happens in the dirt is a story of Katie's brain injury and healing. Designed for survivors and families. Now available on Amazon globally. Katie Jolly liveswith her husband and two child...
When you are first diagnosed with a brain injury (or even if you had one a while ago and you are not healing), these tools can help you to see what you need to be aware of for yourself, and also for family members supporting you.Growth Happens in the dirt is a story of Katie's brain injury and healing. Designed for survivors and families. Now available on Amazon globally.
Katie Jolly lives with her husband and two children in N...
In this episode, this is the very first time I was diagnosed with a 'mild' TBI.
Growth Happens in the dirt is a story of Katie's brain injury and healing. Designed for survivors and families. Now available on Amazon globally. Katie Jolly liveswith her husband and two children in New Zealand. Katie is a natural health practitioner, author, brain health educator, public speaker, and an advocate for mental (brain) health. ...
If you want some light in your life and you are interested in brain health - this new show is for you! Yuri and I are Elite Brain Health Trainers through Dr Amen University, but also have lived experience of NOT having a healthy brain. We have learnt what helps and have healed, so this may help you. Post comments if you would like anything covered! We look forward to helping you!
Connect with Yuri here: https://yurihuntington.co...
This last part of chapter two describes the moment where I snapped and finally started on the pathway to getting help.
Growth Happens in the dirt is a story of Katie's brain injury and healing. Designed for survivors and families. Now available on Amazon globally. Katie Jolly liveswith her husband and two children in New Zealand. Katie is a natural health practitioner, author, brain health educator, public speaker, and an advoca...
Are you an empty nester? Or a woman who has dedicated your life to others, and then have thought “whatnext? What’s for me? Talking menopause, midlife and the power of curiosity to find your purpose as a REDLO (OLDER) woman. Terri Mullen is on a mission to help midlife women Step Forward and ignite the entrepreneur within...
An author, podcaster and mentor, Terri has undergone a major transformation in midlife. After reinventing hers...
This episode is the very first tools you need for concussion. Understand how concussion can mirror stress, what to watch out for and when to seek help, and how to manage migraines and brain bathing.
Welcome to Growth Happens in the Dirt, I’m Katie Jolly, a Dr Amen Elite Brain Health trainer and Naturopath, and this is my story of brain injury and a pathway to heal which will hopefully help you and your loved ones. I wrote the book ...
If you are a woman with ADHD (or just a human with some mental health issues) don't miss this episode! Nelida is an experienced and creative Certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist.
With her decades of working in mental health, her personal counselling experience with IFS has been a game-changer for her understanding of the inner world of people. It gave her the motivation to also train as a counsellor, hoping to faci...
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