Megan Daubert Podcast

Michael - the man himself - joins Megan on the podcast to say hello and chat a little bit about how he is doing. If you know what you are looking for in his responses and recovery journey, you will find some of this fascinating to watch. Join the community of Megan Daubert Podcast on Instagram or YouTube and sign up for the emails to get the newest episodes and details about what is coming next! J...

Megan shares about the one year anniversary of Michael's accident and what unexpectedly happened. She discusses the mystery of healing prayer and how to hold it in tension when the miracles don't seem to happen. Book she mentions: The Familiar Stranger by Tyler Staton Website Instagram

Megan shares about the day she decided to say yes to a new career and then moments later met the man that saved Michael's life on the soccer field. www. MeganDaubert.com IG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

Megan shares about the self betrayal she felt towards her own expectations and experiences. She tells us what her time capsule goals for 2024 were and how they lined up pretty well with what played out. Book mentioned in episode: Katherine Wolf's Treasures in the Dark https://amzn.to/4pgPALx www. MeganDaubert.com IG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

Megan shares her honest feelings on the holidays post brain injury recovery. It's been said that holidays can bring out the loneliest, hardest and deepest of feelings and that may be true after all. But we are not without hope! www. MeganDaubert.com IG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

There was a time when we weren't certain if Michael would ever have another birthday. Thirty-nine years seemed too unfinished. When November rolled around we were all ready to celebrate Michael big time. Well actually, every body but Megan. Megan shares how grief impacted her desire to celebrate in a normal way. www. MeganDaubert.com IG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

Megan shares about Mike's exit from therapy as well as a trick her counselor taught her of how to manage other people's griefs and emotions. Megan also shares what she learned from her time at an event with Rita Springer. Rita Springer's website/new album: https://www.ritaspringer.com/home www. MeganDaubert.com IG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

Megan shares about the trouble she had sleeping and how her subconscious would overwhelm her thoughts at night. She reflects on her dislike of "endings" and how the Lord is transforming her approach to them. www. MeganDaubert.com IG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

"The dream that didn't happen is as much of a loss as losing the one that did." from page 5 of "As Long As You Need" by J.S. Park. In Episode 27, Megan gives us a glimpse into the work and dreams lost as a result of Michael's accident and brain injury. www. MeganDaubert.com IG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

Megan shares about the frustration she felt as time continued and limitations were everywhere. From brain injury deficits to tennis lessons to missing papers to parenting, nothing seemed to be easy. Megan also shares a vision or word of encouragement from a friend at her church. www. MeganDaubert.com IG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

Megan shares about Michael's experience with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and shares some personal stories of when things got really tough behind closed doors. www. MeganDaubert.com IG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

Megan highlights the summer trips they took last year and talks about the feelings and new challenges it brought up for her while living in close proximity to people in "normal" relationships. www. MeganDaubert.com IG: MeganDaubertPodcast

In this episode, Megan recalls the last email Michael sent to the whole family just hours before his accident and the impact it had on the family. Megan also begins to touch on the grief her kids were experiencing. www. MeganDaubert.com IG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

Megan shares about finding a new brain injury doctor in Richmond, VA. www. MeganDaubert.com IG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

Megan shares some of the load she was carrying last summer when everyone was finally back home together. Even the small burdens felt big during this transition season. Megan takes a moment to try and explain why lament is a crucial part of the healing process but we so often get it wrong. www. MeganDaubert.com IG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

Megan shares examples of what living with memory loss is like for Michael and the family. She goes into a little deeper detail of the tension she felt at home with the grief and joy. Will the brain heal in a way that he remembers all the parts of life that made up who he was? Or will healing be like starting over again as a new person? www. MeganDaubert.com IG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

In this episode, Megan shares stories on what life at home is like and illustrates the complexities of brain injury healing.  She talks about how she is able to keep going, recognizing there is purpose in these trials. www. MeganDaubert.com IG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

In this episode, Megan shares her emotional journey as she recounts the first week home after Michael's rehabilitation. She reflects on the challenges of adjusting to their new reality, the joy of reconnecting with family, and the overwhelming nature of medical appointments. www. MeganDaubert.com IG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

Episode 17 - Megan reflects on the ending of their time at Shepherd Center in Atlanta. They flew back home to re-enter life in their new normal, which Megan acknowledges isn't anywhere near normal. www. MeganDaubert.com IG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

Episode 16 - Megan shares some of the ways they had to prepare for coming home from the Shepherd Center and reflects on the emotional struggle it was and still is. www. MeganDaubert.com IG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

Episode 15 - Megan chats with Anthony Gregoria, a long time friend of theirs, who just so happens to be a Physical Therapist and got to see Michael's recovery at many different stages. Anthony is a perfect example of how when passion and purpose intersect God will use you in big and small ways to change lives. www. MeganDaubert.com IG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

Episode 14 - Megan passes on encouragement from Katherine Wolf's book "Treasures in the Dark" after a special moment with Katherine in her hometown of Atlanta. Check out this link to recommended readings on my Amazon Storefront. www. MeganDaubert.com IG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

A week of visitors leads to an outside (life after rehab) perspective beginning to form in Megan's mind. Her daughter joins them in Atlanta and they both witness some hard changes in Michael. The fear of the future can seem too heavy at times. www. MeganDaubert.com IG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

In this Episode Megan is joined by her friend, Jenny Collins, who was able to visit them at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta. Jenny shares her insight from her time there and speaks about the role "soul connections" seem to play in a person's healing. www. MeganDaubert.com IG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

Megan shares some of the humor and moments of joy during their stay at Shepherds Center. She also reflects on the possibility of a silver lining from memory loss in terms of rebuilding the life and person who Michael was before his accident. www. MeganDaubert.com IG: MeganDaubertPodcast