In Part 1, Kelly and I explored what traumatic brain injury feels like from the inside – neuro fatigue, sensory overload, personality shifts and why TBI is often a chronic condition, not a short‑term event.

In Part 2, we move into the how: practical tools, gentle boundaries and grounded hope for living a full, values‑aligned life after brain injury – as a survivor and as a caregiver.

My guest is Kelly Tuttle, a neurology nurse practitioner and traumatic brain injury survivor, who now supports patients and families through the same maze she once walked herself.

Inside This Episode (Part 2)

• Neural Pathways & “Side Streets” Continued
• Creating Safe Spaces for Healing at Home
• Navigating Role Changes in Caregiving
• Gentle Practices for Caregivers and Survivors
• Finding Joy in Small Moments
• Energy Management: Batteries, Brain Juice and Spoons
• Walking Alongside Without Nagging
• Navigating the Healthcare Maze
• Shifting Identity & Living Fully After Brain Injury
• Encouragement for Survivors and Caregivers
  Kelly’s message to survivors:

“There is hope and you’re not alone. We’re out here and we’re cheering you on.”

And to caregivers:

• your role is deeply valuable in your loved one’s healing, often more than you will ever be told
• self‑care is not a betrayal – it’s part of sustainable recovery.

Weekly Caregiver Invitation (Part 2)

This week:

1. In the morning, ask yourself: “Roughly what % battery do I have today?”

2. Adjust one thing in your day to match that number (fewer errands, shorter visits, more rest).

3. Choose one micro‑joy – music, a breeze, a poem, a quiet drink, a shared laugh – and actually do it.

You are allowed to live, not just manage symptoms.

Connect with Kelly Tuttle
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brain_np_/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-tuttle-72589810/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brainlovingnp
Website: https://kellytuttle.org/
Complimentary Resource: Stress‑Less Medical Worksheet (via Kelly’s website)

Caregiver Resources:
Radiant Moments show notes: https://jandbinspired.com/radiant-moments-podcast
90 Second Reset Program: https://jandbinspired.com/90-second-reset-program
Oasis Membership Waitlist: https://jandbinspired.com/founding-member

Music by Konstantin Garbuzyuk (via Uppbeat)

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