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Have you ever wondered how you can be more compassionate toward your mind and body? In this episode, Dr. Barbara Branca brings a kind awareness of what Self-compassion is. During today’s meditation, you will be guided to bring focus to variou
Learn about the LoveYourBrain Foundation with host, Courtney Wang and LoveYourBrain Training and Clinical Affiliate Manager, Jackie Farrell. The LoveYourBrain foundation is on a mission to improve the quality of life of people affected by traum
Join Dr. Branca in this calming meditation, designed to show you two tools for dealing with a moderate level of stress—the breath and the imagining of a natural setting. Breathing is not just for oxygen but it’s linked to brain function and beh
Did you know that every 20 minutes, an older adult dies from a fall, resulting in approximately 34,000 preventable deaths a year? In today’s episode, host Debbie Loftus talks with PT experts Shelly Roller (PT, MPT, CPPS) and Amanda Kelch (PT, D
In this mindfulness meditation episode, Dr. Branca outlines the impact of stress, especially chronic and severe stress, on various brain structures and our behavior. The practice of mindfulness meditation has been shown to significantly reduce
Have you ever been dizzy or had vertigo? On today’s podcast, you will learn what the vestibular system is and what happens when there is a problem with this system. Host Debbie Loftus sits down with Shelly Roller (PT, MPT, CPPS) and Amanda Kelc
One important piece of meditation is the space that you’re in. A great idea is to make a calming corner in your house full of your favorite calming items and a place to feel safe. Join Laney Wang and Zoe Wang as they discuss how calming corners
Vision is our dominant sense and one of the main ways that we interact with our world. When the vision system isn’t working as intended after an injury, illness, or even for development reasons, it can lead to many challenges such as difficulty
Do you struggle to bring compassion to yourself? It is essential to cultivate self-care and self-compassion and then you can extend that to others. Dr. Barbaranne Branca invites you to use your breath to reconnect with the present moment and gu
Sex, sexuality, and intimacy during the rehabilitation journey are something rarely discussed. Erin Fishman, a board-certified occupational therapist, and certified brain injury specialist shares her knowledge and experience in this area to mak
Did you know we produce up to 80,000 thoughts per day?! With that said, it is ideal to be able to train the attention span and mind. You can use your breath as an anchor as your mind starts to wander. Dr. Branca teaches you how to use your brea
You are not alone. That is what Alice wants you to know as she shares her story of not one but two brain injuries. Alice’s story will inspire you as she shares how she confronted her challenges head-on (in true warrior goddess fashion) to overc
Dr. Barbaranne Branca uses breath work to guide you through looking at an issue or problem without jumping to solutions or ways to fix it right away. There are times getting stuck in that solution loop can result in anxiety, which is not helpfu
Debbie and Courtney sit down with Dr. Judy Malinowski, PhD and clinical psychologist in part 2 of their series. They continue their journey on discussing topics from diagnosis and symptoms of depression to exposing the risk factors and the curr
Join host Courtney Wang and her daughter, Laney Wang, as 8-year-old Laney explains rainbow breathing and how to use this technique to calm yourself when stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed. This meditation practice is kid and adult-friendly!Show
Debbie and Courtney sit down with Dr. Judy Malinowski, PhD and clinical psychologist, in a 2 part series to dive into the important topics of anxiety and depression. Today’s topic focuses on anxiety and the current mental health crisis the worl
In this meditation, Dr. Branca guides you through a body scan to teach about mindfulness of the whole body. Much of the time, we are not present in the experience we are in, but rather we rush, hurry, and worry about getting to the next thing.
Debbie Loftus and Jessica Smith discuss various energy conservation theories, why it is important, and the four “P’s” of saving energy!Show Resources:https://butyoudontlooksick.com/articles/written-by-christine/the-spoon-theory/Show NotesBraint
The intention of this meditation is to be aware of how your day is really going at this moment. You have the ability to alter the day if your day is not going as intended. Dr. Branca guides you through meditation to first arrive in the present
Jonathan and Shirley sit down with Meg Scaling and share their stories together, including the lows and highs after their brain injuries. This episode will tug at your heartstrings as well as have you laughing with them. Jonathan and Shirley ea
Dr. Branca calmly guides you through creating a peaceful environment by inviting you to allow for openness and forgiveness. Complete mindfulness is impossible if you hold grudges. It’s hard to take the necessary steps towards becoming the best
Self-advocacy is the ability to articulate one’s needs and make informed decisions about the support necessary to meet those needs. It is an essential skill to learn and use in life. Whether you are advocating for yourself, a loved one, or teac
Dr. Barbaranne Branca gracefully guides us through practicing compassion for ourselves and others. She reminds us that we are all the same- seeking love, happiness, and the feeling of connection. Allow her to guide you through this meditation t
Are you confused about all of the Medicare information out there? Jessica sits down with Megan Berry, a licensed clinical master’s level social worker, and together they break down some questions about Medicare, terminology that is important to
Dr. Barbaranne Branca invites you to increase your awareness of what happens in your mind. It allows you to be more present with yourself and others. This leads to a more fulfilling life! Today’s meditation uses the breath as a foundation and t
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