A Holistic Approach to Brain Injury Recovery

Kessler Foundation Podcasts

In this podcast, Dr. Kyla Pierce from Love Your Brain shares her expertise in delivering holistic health programs for the brain injury community, focusing on yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and community-building practices that enhance mental, physical, and social well-being. She highlights exciting research findings showing that mind-body practices can significantly improve cognitive function and mental health in individuals with brain injuries, addressing issues such as cognitive fatigue, depression, pain, sleep, emotional regulation, and resilience. She underscores the importance of adopting these approaches to meet the unique needs of people with brain injuries who often experience challenges like dizziness, balance issues, and co-occurring PTSD. Ultimately, the podcast emphasizes that fostering this mind-body connection can support healing and resilience during the brain injury recovery process. For more information, visit: Love Your Brain: https://www.loveyourbrain.com/ Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research at Kessler Foundation: https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-traumatic-brain-injury ======================================== Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Be sure to subscribe to our SoundCloud channel “KesslerFoundation” for more research updates. Follow us on Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter), and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts. This podcast was recorded on September 24, 2024, and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.