The Mindful Return Podcast: From Brain Injury to Back at Work

Summary: Kelly Tuttle shares her journey with binocular vision dysfunction, its impact on brain-injury recovery, and how behavioral optometrists can help diagnose and treat this often-overlooked condition.   Key Topics: Binocular vision dysfunction and its symptoms. The role of behavioral/neuro-optometrists in diagnosis and treatment. Personal recovery journey and impact of vision correction. Impo...

Summary: This episode explores sound sensitivity after brain injury, sharing personal experiences, symptoms, and practical tools for management. Learn how to recognize, assess, and treat this common but often overlooked symptom to improve quality of life.   Key Topics: Sound sensitivity and hyperacusis in brain injury Tools and technology for managing sound overload Personal recovery journey and p...

Summary: This episode explores the symptoms of dizziness following a brain injury, including causes and when to seek medical help. Host Kelly Tuttle shares insights into recognizing symptoms and the importance of professional assessment.   Key Topics: Symptoms of dizziness after brain injury Causes of dizziness and balance issues When to seek medical help and assessments   Chapters: 00:00 Introduc...

Summary: Uncover the strategies to reclaim your love of reading after a brain injury — even if it’s been years. Kelly Tuttle shares her inspiring journey from struggling to read for five minutes to devouring complex books again. In this deeply personal episode, Kelly reveals the cognitive and visual hurdles that make reading difficult after brain injury — from blurred vision to brain fog. She deta...

In this episode, Kelly Tuttle shares her personal journey and practical strategies for relearning and regaining cognitive functions after a brain injury. Discover techniques that can help you slow down, adapt, and support your brain's healing process. Main Topics: Impact of brain injury on learning and memory processes Practical strategies to support relearning and cognitive recovery Importance of...

Summary: This episode provides guidance for employees facing denial of disability accommodations by their employers.   Key Topics: Legal rights under the ADA The interactive process for accommodations Reasons for denial and how to respond Alternatives and reasonable accommodations   Takeaways: Ask why your accommodation was denied. Suggest alternative accommodations during the interactive process....

Summary: This episode explores the complex process of returning to work after a brain injury, focusing on disability accommodations, legal rights, and practical strategies for a successful transition. Key Topics Disability accommodations in the workplace Strategies for returning to work after brain injury Chapters 00:00Introduction to Disability Accommodations 01:12Personal Journey with Brain Inju...

Summary:   This episode explores the transformative power of journaling in brain injury recovery, highlighting how it aids symptom tracking, emotional management, and self-discovery. Kelly Tuttle shares practical tips and personal insights on using journaling as a vital tool for healing and self-awareness.   Key Topics Benefits of journaling for brain injury recovery How to use journaling to track...

Summary In this episode of the Mindful Return podcast, Kelly Tuttle discusses the various symptoms associated with brain injuries, emphasizing the importance of understanding and identifying these symptoms for effective recovery. She shares her personal experiences with sound sensitivity and how it impacted her recovery. Kelly provides practical tools for journaling symptoms, communicating with he...

Summary In this episode, Kelly Tuttle discusses the complexities of recovery after a brain injury, emphasizing the unique nature of each individual's journey. She highlights the importance of understanding that recovery can be a long-term process, often requiring patience and self-compassion. Kelly also advocates for journaling as a valuable tool for tracking progress and communicating symptoms, a...

Navigating Brain Injury Recovery: The Right Specialists Summary In this episode, Kelly Tuttle discusses the importance of seeing the right specialists after a brain injury. She shares her personal experience and emphasizes the need for tailored care based on individual symptoms. The conversation covers various specialists, including physical medicine and rehabilitation doctors, speech therapists,...

Summary In this episode, Kelly Tuttle discusses seven common misconceptions about traumatic brain injury (TBI) and emphasizes the importance of understanding the complexities of brain health. She highlights the need for mindful recovery, the role of neuroplasticity, and the significance of seeking specialized care. The conversation also addresses the emotional challenges faced by TBI survivors, in...

Early in my recovery, confusion often clouded my days. I questioned whether I truly had a brain injury, especially as my diagnosis seemed to shift over time. As I searched for answers and guidance, I discovered that there are many different types of brain injuries, each with unique challenges. Yet, I also found comfort in realizing that survivors often share similar symptoms and experiences. In th...

Welcome to the first episode of The Mindful Return. I’m truly grateful you’re here. Today, I want to introduce myself and share how I went from surviving a life-altering car crash to finding a new purpose and now speaking with you. My journey is a testament to hope, resilience, and the incredible power we each have to rebuild and thrive, no matter the challenges we face. Kelly Tuttle Brain-Loving...

🎙️ The Mindful Return Podcast Hosted by Kelly Tuttle, Neurology Nurse Practitioner and brain injury survivor, The Mindful Return Podcast helps brain injury survivors, caregivers, and employers move from recovery to meaningful work. After experiencing her own mild traumatic brain injury, Kelly used her nurse practitioner knowledge and hard-won personal strategies to rebuild her focus, confidence, a...