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.

Featured Episode:

109. How to Support Neuroplasticity after Brain Injury (with Dr. Michelle Eisenmann)

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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

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.

Hope Survives 12/1/20 Hope Survives 12/1/20

4. Music Therapy, Physical Therapy Benefits + info on Concussion Compass & Camp Cranium

This week we explore the benefits of music therapy and physical therapy in relation to brain injury - along with some great information about Concussion Compass (online membership for post concussion syndrome) and Camp Cranium (summer camp for kids with brain injury).

Hope Survives 11/24/20 Hope Survives 11/24/20

3. Functional Neurology, Speech Pathology, Clubhouses & Camps

Ever wanted to learn more of the options out there to help with brain injury? Listen for some great information about clubhouses, camps, speech language pathology, and functional neurology.

Hope Survives 11/17/20 Hope Survives 11/17/20

2. Common Challenges, Strategies, + The Science Behind Why Symptoms Happen

Today’s episode is all about common challenges brain injury survivors face! Let’s talk about how survivors are affected every day, strategies to help, and some of the science behind why symptoms happen.

Cristabelle is joined today by two special guests, Monica Vaccaro (Director of Programs for the Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania), and Dr. Jeremy Schmoe (Founder and Director of The Functional Neurology Center). Together, they bring a well rounded view to this topic.

Hope Survives 11/10/20 Hope Survives 11/10/20

1. Finding Hope: Life with Brain Injury

Let’s talk about the real-life struggles of this invisible injury, and the reason why hope is so important.

On this episode, host Cristabelle Braden invites her mother, Cyndie Braden, to join for a conversation sharing some of their family’s journey on finding hope through brain injury, the symptoms and struggles they have faced, and encouragement to fellow survivors and caregivers.

“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