Hope Survives | Brain Injury Podcast

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.

Latest Episode:

103. Building the Future: Hope for Brain Injury Survivors & Families (with Cyndie Braden)

Recent Episodes

Hope Survives 12/6/24 Hope Survives 12/6/24

94. Empowerment and Resilience - 6x Brain Surgery Survivor (with Nia Renee)

Hope Survives 5/13/22 Hope Survives 5/13/22

53. Take Control of Your Recovery (TBI Survivor Story with Nick Krantz)

After 17+ concussions, Nick Krantz found himself at the end of his rope, having been told by many medical professionals that there wasn't really anything he could do, and he would just have to live with the symptoms. It was then that he discovered that there is so much more to brain injury recovery than he ever knew, and he began a journey of learning to overcome PCS, including nutrition, mindset, balancing hormones, exercise, and more. Today, Nick shares his story of overcoming PCS and finding hope in recovery.

Hope Survives 12/15/20 Hope Survives 12/15/20

6. Adapting + Adjusting to Life After Brain Injury

Simply put… life is different after brain injury. So what is it like adjusting and adapting to living with symptoms and everything else that comes with having a brain injury? Today you’ll hear from two survivors sharing their stories, and how they have been learning to live in the “new normal”.

My hope is that this episode brings you some encouragement that you are not alone and provides some tips that you might be able to apply to your own journey.

Hope Survives 12/8/20 Hope Survives 12/8/20

5. Coping with Brain Injury Anniversary Dates - Survivor, Caregiver, Spouse, & Mother Perspectives

How do we approach brain injury anniversaries? That day can bring up a weird feeling, it can be painful, it can be hard to get through. Each of us will have different experiences with it.

Today we will have perspectives from survivors as well as family members. Wherever you are on your journey, my hope is that this episode helps you to know know you’re not alone, and gives you tools and practical tips for dealing with your anniversary.

Meet the Host

Cristabelle Braden, a TBI survivor and advocate, is the founder of Hope After Head Injury and host of the Hope Survives 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.

“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 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
"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