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We provide the platform for those who have a personal experience with, or deep understanding of, brain injury to connect with those who are less informed. Bridging this gap fosters greater unity and inspiration for everyone to transform challenges into opportunities.

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Words for a LYB Retreat Volunteer

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Words for a LYB Retreat Volunteer

Bernie, a LYB Retreat volunteer, shares his reflections on the meaning and impact of being a retreat volunteer!

Finding a BackBone of Loving/Kindness

Gwynne shares her TBI journey, and how family, yoga, and the LYB Retreat taught her to be present and find goodness again.

Obsession Leads To Darkness. Darkness Leads to Light. By Brad Hawley

Brad shares his TBI journey and how the LYB Retreat showed him the possibilities that lie ahead.

NEVER GIVE UP BY LEYTON SHEPPARD

Leyton shares how his journey from ski racing to competitive cycling has shaped his story.

WHEN WARRIOR POSE LEADS TO A TBI WARRIOR LIFE BY CHARMAINE NORONHA

Charmaine shares how the adapted LoveYourBrain yoga classes helped her while healing from an injury from yoga.

A Journey to Healing and Self Re-Discovery by Mary Grayson Nix

Mary Grayson Nix shares how yoga has helped her during her healing journey

The Balance of Life - Cheryl Muldoon

Cheryl shares how biking has helped her move forward and set new goals.

The Road Ahead by Katy Zales

Katy Zales is the maker behind the new LoveYourBrain candles. We sat down with her to learn more.

Embracing My Resilience With Love by Samone Marie

Samone Marie, a recent LoveYourBrain certified yoga teacher, shares her personal experience with TBI and how resilience has guided her path.

Looking Up and Looking Forward by Korrin Williams and Carsten Froehlich

QLI, located in Omaha, NE and one of LoveYourBrain’s Clinical Affiliates, shares a story of their LYB Yoga program champion!

FINDING MY VOICE BY KATIE HANNON

Katie shares how she discovered her voice and is empowered to tell her story.

FINDING BALANCE BY ANGELA HART

Angela shares how she has found balance in her life while being a caregiver.

JERRY’S JOURNEY – MY JOURNEY AS A CAREGIVER/SUPPORTER by jerry simon

Jerry shares his perspective as a caregiver/supporter and gives a follow up to his wife Julie’s story.

Running for Attention By Jeff Kaplan

Surviving the Storm: My Journey Toward Healing By Rachel Davis

Finding My Superpower: Resilience by Beckett Johnson

Finding my Path into Mindfulness Walks by Brett Tivers

Brett shares how mindfulness walks have been instrumental in his healing journey. Writing to us all the way from New Zealand!

Part 4: Every Way Down Leads Back to the Heart

The conclusion of of Jesse’s story for MindfulMarch.

Part 3: Lost On The Way Home

Follow part 2 of Jesse’s story for MindfulMarch.

Part 2: If I’m Not What I need, Then What? By Jesse Huffman

Follow part 2 of Jesse’s story for MindfulMarch.

Part 1: The Marathon is Over. Time to Dance! By Jesse Huffman

This MindfulMarch, we revisit Jesse’s story and follow along as he recaps his growth since last March.

Adjusting to Change By Dave & Laura Nichols

Dave & Laura Nichols (siblings) share how they’ve navigated life after Dave’s accident.

Every Day is A Gift by Kyle Kirby

The First Step Is Always Getting Up By Sarah Renberg

In our first ever follow up story, learn how Sarah has continued her healing journey and harnessed resilience.

Hope, Vulnerability, & Pivotal Moments by Tammy Cudaback

Tammy shares how life is not a dress rehearsal. Live and savor every moment!

Chapter 4: Aligning with Compassion

The final chapter of Jesse Huffman’s journey.

Chapter 3: Resilience in Practice

Chapter 3 of Jesse Huffman’s Journey

Chapter 2: Yoking to Change

Chapter 2 of Jesse Huffman’s Journey

Chapter 1: Beginner’s Mind, Beginner’s Brain by Jesse Huffman

Yoga cultivated the flexibility and mental space I needed when I moved back to Vermont to take up a desk job, start a family, build a house, survive cancer and ultimately endure the dissolution of my marriage.

Navigating New Waters by Derek Dabkoski

Derek talks about how he made it through the hard part of surviving a near fatal injury and now he must focus on living in the healthiest, happiest, and most productive way possible.

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