Gail Waitkun on TBI Recovery, Brain Health & the 7 Steps That Changed Her Life

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What does it really take to rebuild your life after a traumatic brain injury?

In this compelling episode of Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman, host Bruce Parkman speaks with Gail Waitkun, a TBI survivor, brain health advocate, and educator, who shares her journey of resilience, recovery, and reinvention after a life-altering brain injury.

Gail opens up about:

• The hidden struggles of living with a traumatic brain injury
• The 7 steps to recovery that guided her healing journey
• How nutrition, mindfulness, and neurofeedback played a role in restoring brain function
• The emotional challenges of TBI—identity, relationships, and navigating everyday life
• Why education, early diagnosis, and holistic care are vital for recovery success

This episode is a must-listen for survivors, caregivers, clinicians, and anyone interested in the power of the human brain to recover and adapt.

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1. Gail Waitkun on TBI Recovery, Brain Health & the 7 Steps That Changed Her Life (00:00:00)

2. Welcome to Broken Brains (00:00:06)

3. Gail Waitkin: TBI Survivor and Advocate (00:01:17)

4. The Car Accident and Initial Diagnosis (00:03:55)

5. Finding Solutions Beyond the System (00:08:12)

6. Seven Steps to TBI Recovery (00:17:52)

7. The Brain Is Lying to You (00:27:22)

8. Finding Help and Final Thoughts (00:40:16)