Hope Survives | Brain Injury Podcast

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Have you or a loved one experienced a traumatic brain injury, stroke, concussion, or ABI? This podcast is for you!

Providing practical tools, educational interviews, and inspirational stories, Hope Survives Brain Injury Podcast has been serving the brain injury community since 2020. Hosted by Hope Survives founder Cristabelle Braden, this is an uplifting podcast to bring hope to your darkest days.

Available to listen for free on multiple podcast platforms.

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111. From Survival Mode to Gentle Healing - Brain Health Rhythms (Cristabelle Braden)

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Meet the Host

Cristabelle Braden, a TBI survivor and advocate, is the founder of Hope Survives and host of Hope Survives | Brain Injury Podcast. Her personal journey through brain injury inspired her to create a thriving online community that provides support, education, and encouragement to survivors and caregivers. A talented speaker and musician, Cristabelle shares a message of resilience and hope, earning recognition for her leadership and advocacy, including the 2020 Council on Brain Injury Individual Award. LEARN MORE

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62. Finding Yourself Again After TBI

After a brain injury, it is really common to struggle with identity when your abilities and entire life changes. Today, we are talking about finding yourself again after your injury, even through the symptoms and changes. Cristabelle interviews inspiring TBI survivor Madi Grose, who shares her story and encouragement on how to cope with living with a significant traumatic brain injury. We also discuss how to find joy and happiness, even while walking through the very real feelings of grief and sadness. This is an uplifting episode as you'll hear Madi's joy radiate through the entire conversation!

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33. Life is Not a Highlight Reel

There is a trend to post highlights of the year on social media. But do you find that actually hard to do, or even see from others?

Living with brain injury, it is easy to feel discouraged from setbacks, or a recovery timeline you had in mind, or comparing to the "old you" and grieving the life before, as well as coping with symptoms on a daily basis. This week on Hope Survives | Brain Injury Podcast, Cristabelle discusses all of this, while also sharing some of her personal journey through TBI. 


Life is not a highlight reel. And that is okay. Let's talk about it!

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  • “I love listening to the podcast! It has taught me so many things about concussions, TBIs, and post-concussion syndrome.”

    Anonymous, Brain Injury Survivor

  • “The podcasts are so helpful to listen to. The insights about TBI and the various guest speakers target symptoms, experiences, and ideas on how to help on the healing path I'm on.”

    Rachel B., Brain Injury Survivor

  • “These episodes helped me know what questions to ask my doctors.”

    Anonymous, Brain Injury Survivor

  • “The Hope Survives Podcast is something I didn’t know I was missing. It was a happy accident, scrolling online for chronic pain support, that I happened upon Hope Survives. What luck - I’ve had a TBI too!

    Joie W., Brain Injury Survivor

  • “The podcasts educated me about TBI recovery and rehabilitation practitioners, and the varying issues that brain injuries can cause. It not only validated my symptoms and feelings but allowed me to know where and who I should be pursuing in my recovery journey.”

    Alison Moffatt, Brain Injury Survivor

  • "It really helped me accept my brain injury. They [the podcasts] give me ideas on how to cope with brain injury on a daily basis in practical and emotional ways."

    Jami H., Brain Injury Survivor

  • “Legitimately relatable, Cristabelle and her guest speakers are kind, down to earth and genuinely passionate about what they’re doing. My TBI was in 2009 or 2010 - memory issues! :) and I still struggle. Having a support team that REALLY cares and is just a click away is an incredible asset to me. Thank you!!!”

    Joie W., Brain Injury Survivor

  • "The episode on Topamax really struck me. The vulnerability helped to validate my own experience."

    Teresa A., Brain Injury Survivor

  • "My daughter and I listen together - they [the podcasts] help her feel like she is not alone and there are other people out there struggling. They also help me understand her struggles more."

    Heidi R., Parent of a Brain Injury Survivor

  • “One thing I really appreciate is the accessibility to having or getting support, 24/7 - not all [facilities] are open if I’m struggling at 3AM.”

    Joie W., Brain Injury Survivor