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Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast

Ayla Wolf, DAOM

Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast. This podcast is the go-to podcast for actionable information to help people recover from concussions, brain injuries, and post-concussion syndrome. Dr. Ayla Wolf does a deep dive in discussing symptoms, testing methods, treatment options, and resources to help people troubleshoot where they feel stuck in their recovery. The podcast brings you interviews with top experts in the field of concussions and brain injuries, and introduces a functional

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47:24

Resetting Your Brain: How Cereset Combats...

Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast ·

2025/07/14

Send us a text Dr. Ayla Wolf interviews Dr. Ala Lysyk about Cereset technology, an innovative approach using acoustic feedback to help the brain reset itself after concussion or trauma. They discuss how this engineering-based technology creates a real-time acoustic mirror therapy that allows the brain to recognize and correct harmful patterns causing persistent fatigue and other symptoms. • Dr. Ala's journey from chiropractor to functional neurologist after being inspired by Dr. Carrick's pa...

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46:05

Beyond Tachycardia: The Misunderstood World of POTS |...

Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast ·

2025/07/08

Send us a text Dr. Ayla Wolf and Sophia Bouwens dive deep into the complexities of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), explaining how this autonomic dysfunction manifests and why proper diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment. Dr. Wolf breaks down the different subtypes, testing methods, and treatment approaches while emphasizing the importance of looking beyond symptoms to find root causes. • Different subtypes include hyperadrenergic POTS, hypovolemic POTS, and POTS with...

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55:42

The Forgotten 30%: Navigating Life with Persistent...

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2025/06/30

Chaandani Khan's story begins with a life derailed. Six years ago, a car accident left this high-achieving event planner with a concussion that transformed her world overnight. The woman who once thrived on 70-hour work weeks, constant travel, and a packed social calendar suddenly couldn't make a sandwich or find matching shoes. The cognitive fog was so thick that even basic tasks became mountains to climb. What unfolds in this raw, vulnerable conversation is a journey through the challengin...

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31:29

Cold Plunge, Ketones, and Creatine - Yay or Nay in...

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2025/06/23

Dr. Mike Nelson explains how ketones and lactate can serve as alternative fuel sources for the brain after concussion when glucose metabolism becomes impaired. This metabolic insight opens new possibilities for recovery support and symptom management. • Concussions disrupt glucose metabolism in the brain but don't affect ketone and lactate pathways • Parasympathetic nervous system activation techniques help balance autonomic disruption after brain injury • Breathing with longer exhales, wide...

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54:04

Navigating Exercise Intolerance After Concussion with...

Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast ·

2025/06/16

Dr. Mike Nelson shares his expertise on exercise intolerance after concussion, explaining that neurological limitations, not metabolic fatigue, are the primary barrier to resuming physical activity. The key difference is that your nervous system acts as a brake on performance, preventing your body from accessing its existing physical capabilities. • Exercise testing should be individualized, focusing on symptoms rather than rigid heart rate parameters • Different exercise modalities (rowing,...

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57:31

More Than Meets the Eye: Troubleshooting Visual...

Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast ·

2025/06/09

Dr. Brewer brings his expertise as a neuro-optometrist to explain how visual processing problems are often overlooked in concussion recovery despite causing significant symptoms. He shares insights on integrating visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive systems to create lasting improvements for patients with post-concussion syndrome. • 20/20 vision only measures clarity, not eye tracking or binocular function • Many post-concussion symptoms stem from poor integration between sensory systems •...

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58:40

EMDR Adaptations for Brain Injuries with Dr. Michelle...

Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast ·

2025/06/02

Dr. Michelle Morrissey of the Morrissey Institute explains how she has adapted EMDR therapy to safely and effectively treat patients with concussions and brain injuries. She details the eight phases of EMDR treatment and shares her approach of clearing small traumas first to create capacity for healing bigger ones. • Dr. Morrissey has 20+ years of experience as a trauma-informed mental health professional specializing in EMDR therapy. • Traditional EMDR with fast eye movements are not indica...

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38:54

What Concussions Do to Women’s Hormones with Dr....

Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast ·

2025/05/27

Dr. Ayla Wolf and Dr. Tatiana Habanova discuss the neuroendocrine changes post-concussion, particularly the impact on thyroid and adrenal function. Dr. Habanova explains that hypothyroidism often results from pituitary dysfunction rather than direct thyroid issues. She emphasizes the importance of assessing hormone levels immediately post-concussion or after a few weeks. They highlight the need for regular re-evaluation of thyroid medication dosage as the brain heals. Dr. Habanova also advoca...

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38:03

What Concussions Do to Women’s Hormones with Dr....

Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast ·

2025/05/19

The hormonal ripple effects of concussions are often overlooked in recovery, creating frustrating plateaus for patients despite their best rehabilitation efforts. These hidden disruptions in the endocrine system can dramatically impact recovery and require a nuanced approach to care. • Dr. Tatiana Habanova brings together functional neurology and functional medicine to address post-concussion hormone disruption • The hypothalamus is the only location in the brain where immune, hormonal and n...

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36:58

When Life Changes in an Instant: A Father Shares His...

Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast ·

2025/05/13

When Shane Swenson's car was struck by a drunk driver traveling 90mph in a 30mph zone one February morning in 2019, life as he knew it changed forever. His 12-year-old son Brady suffered a traumatic brain injury that would launch the family on an unexpected journey through emergency surgeries, months of rehabilitation, and a complete reimagining of their future. Shane vividly recalls the moment of impact—feeling "like an explosion" that momentarily paralyzed him before he turned to find Brad...

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52:53

Why Traditional Balance Therapy Often Fails...

Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast ·

2025/05/05

Natasha Wilch, physical therapist and concussion specialist, breaks down why traditional balance therapy often fails concussion patients and explains her approach to addressing persistent vestibular issues through a functional neurology lens. She shares insights from her five-day intensive treatment program and reveals the missing links that often prevent full recovery. • Dizziness after concussion isn't always a spinning sensation, but rather feeling unsteady, dissociated, or bothered by ev...

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39:09

Untangling Dysautonomia: Beyond POTS and Vagal Nerve...

Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast ·

2025/04/21

Dr. Ayla Wolf, DAOM, unpacks the complex nature of dysautonomia beyond the common POTS diagnosis, explaining how this autonomic nervous system dysfunction affects multiple body systems and presents differently in each individual.• The autonomic nervous system makes automatic adjustments for body functions like heart rate, breathing, and digestion• Dysautonomia refers to dysfunction of these automatic processes, affecting multiple body systems• Common misconception that dysautonomia always means too

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40:03

Your Brain on Light: How Photobiomodulation...

Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast ·

2025/04/14

Dr. Wilkerson walks us through the science of photobiomodulation. PBM can decrease inflammation, increase blood flow to treated areas, and improves cellular function by promoting energy production. • Photobiomodulation is the umbrella term for using light to change cellular function • Lasers work faster for pain relief, while LEDs are safer for home use • Red light therapy has been used in veterinary medicine since the 1970s • Transcranial photobiomodulation dev...

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68:48

Brain Mapping and Cognitive Recovery with Dr. Michael...

Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast ·

2025/04/07

Dr. Bagnell shares his 30-year journey as a "health detective" in functional neurology, revealing how he helps patients with persistent cognitive symptoms after brain injury through careful investigation and targeted interventions.• Brain fog often stems from disrupted neurovascular coupling, where blood flow fails to properly supply active brain regions• Dysautonomia (autonomic nervous system dysfunction) can create cognitive symptoms by limiting blood flow to the brain when needed• QEEG

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45:36

Autonomic Dysfunction After Brain Injury - An...

Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast ·

2025/03/31

Dr. John McLaren shares his functional neurology approach to treating autonomic dysfunction and concussions, exploring cutting-edge therapies and personalized rehabilitation strategies for complex brain injuries.• Detailed explanation of how jump rope training can improve neuroplasticity by synchronizing upper and lower body timing• Discussion of PEMF devices and hyperbaric oxygen therapy for improving vasomotion and blood flow to the brain• Examination of heat intolerance as a manifestation of

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45:09

Autonomic Dysfunction After Brain Injury - An...

Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast ·

2025/03/24

Dr. John McClaren shares his journey into specializing in brain injury rehabilitation and explains how autonomic nervous system dysfunction affects many TBI patients, often going undiagnosed despite causing significant symptoms. • Personal connection to TBI after his father's severe train accident which inspired his specialization • Conventional autonomic testing (QSART, tilt table) often has 6-month waiting lists, delaying treatment • Autonomic nervous system functioning requires responsive...

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50:42

Ancient Healing Meets Modern Technology at The Shiu...

Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast ·

2025/03/17

Dr. Clayton Shiu brings his expertise in treating brain injuries through a unique integration of traditional Chinese medicine and cutting-edge technology, creating remarkable results for patients with neurological conditions. • Specialized training at Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin • Transitioned from sports medicine to neurology after recognizing growing trends in neurological disorders • Uses careful observation and palpation t...

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41:36

Concussion Recovery with Elite Speed Skater Dr....

Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast ·

2025/03/10

Join us for a powerful conversation on the often-overlooked aspects of concussion recovery. Dr. Danielle Fleming shares her experiences navigating the athletic world while dealing with the long-term impacts of brain injuries. - Discussing how athletes often ignore symptoms - The emotional toll of balancing identity and health - Techniques that helped in recovery from concussions - Dr. Fleming's current work as a chiropractor, helping people with concussions, mold, and...

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24:11

Unraveling Cervical Instability: Symptoms, Causes,...

Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast ·

2025/03/03

In this episode Dr. Ayla Wolf dives deep into cervical instability, a condition that often gets overlooked but can have significant effects on daily life. Understanding its symptoms, diagnostic challenges, and treatment options can empower listeners to seek the help they need. • Explanation of cervical instability and its causes, highlighting four types of cervical instability • Discussion of the wide range of symptoms associated with cervical instability, including neurological effect...

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30:57

Part 2 - Traumatic Neck Injuries and Concussions | E7

Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast ·

2025/02/24

This episode emphasizes the intricate relationship between neck injuries and concussion recovery, exploring how sensory integration affects patient outcomes. Listeners learn about the importance of tailored therapies, effective communication among care providers, and the necessity of understanding each patient's unique presentation for optimal recovery. • Understanding the role of functional neurology in treatment • Importance of sensory integration and balance in recovery • Wher...

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