Finding Confidence After Concussions (with Allison Cook, Miss Oregon USA)

Hope Survives | Brain Injury Podcast

English - November 19, 2021 13:15 - 47 minutes - 54.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 45 ratings
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Today we're kicking off Season 2 with five time concussion survivor and Miss Oregon USA, Allison Cook, on finding confidence and knowing your worth. We talk about coping with symptoms, overcoming imposter syndrome, the invisible injury, and more!

Season 2 - Episode 1

NOTES

0:00 Intro

1:41 Welcome to Season 2

9:24 Introducing Allison

12:39 Allison’s Concussion Journey

15:59 Coping with Symptoms

19:18 Invisible Injury

23:07 Imposter Syndrome Post-TBI

26:24 Confidence in Sharing Your Story

30:05 Dealing with Criticism & Misunderstandings

34:06 Comparison

39:16 You Matter

43:33 Words of Hope

Connect with Allison: @allisonecook | @missorusa | allisoncook.com

Hope After Head Injury: @hopeafterheadinjury | facebook.com/hopeafterheadinjury

Join the online community & monthly zoom support group: hopeafterheadinjury.com/community

Brain Injury Bible Study: @braininjurybiblestudy | braininjurybiblestudy.com

Hosted by Cristabelle Braden: @cristabellebraden | facebook.com/cristabellebraden | cristabellebraden.com

Email: [email protected]

Thank you to Council on Brain Injury for supporting this podcast by providing a microphone as part of their grant program to the brain injury community. Check out the amazing work done by CoBI at: councilonbraininjury.com

This podcast is for education and informational purposes only, and not intended for medical advice. If you need specific medical advice, please consult your physician.

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