Tips and Tales with Tawnie the Neuro Mermaid

When anxiety hits, you don’t always have time for a 20-minute meditation. In this episode of Tips & Tales with Tawnie The Neuro Mermaid, I share fast, science-backed tools to help you regulate your nervous system and get grounded in the moment — no matter where you are. From humming to activate your vagus nerve, to using sour or spicy flavors for sensory distraction, to temperature shifts and the...

🧠✨  Stroke Recovery • Brain Aneurysm Awareness • Survivor Stories Shello, beautiful souls! 🧜‍♀️💖 Welcome to a special episode of  Survivor Sunday —on a  Saturday ! Your hosts,  Tawnie , a 2x brain aneurysm survivor and awareness ambassador, and fellow stroke survivor  Maddie , dive into the power of resilience, reframing challenges, and showing up (even when your nerves say otherwise!). This c...

Al’oh, shallo — your Neuro Mermaid here, aka your Stroke Support Siren 💙✨ With my big speech at the  Beyond the Brain  Brain Injury Conference coming up, I’ve been reflecting on what it  really means to share your story as a brain injury or stroke survivor. In this episode, I dive deep into: 🧠 The healing power of storytelling after brain trauma 💬 Why it’s okay if you stumble, forget, or cry w...

Today we’re diving deep into something that every stroke survivor wonders at some point:  Can I drive again?   The answer isn’t one-size-fits-all—and it turns out, it’s not just about  where  you live but how much you self-advocate. From Italy to Canada to the US, I share what I learned chatting with other stroke warriors across the globe 🌍 Spoiler: It’s often more about self-reporting and doctor...

Every day this month, I’m sharing a bite-sized brain retraining moment—an organic question, convo, or curious thought that bubbled up in real life. Today’s episode dives into the beginning of my healing. I share about my -visual issues (my left eye was crossed in) -light sensitivity -sound sensitivity -vertigo -built up spinal cord fluid "hydrocephalus" - my crooked smile or side mouth t...

🎙️✨  Welcome to the NeuroMermaid Daily Drop-In!  ✨🧜‍♀️ This isn’t your typical podcast—it’s a  daily wave of reflection, brain health tips, and awareness moments  that come up organically through life, community, and conversation. 💬💙 Today’s tip is all about  starting the month with intention  by reflecting on what worked last month—and stacking new habits with ones you already love. 🧠🌊 📝...

Navigating Emotions Post Stroke Tracey & I speak on our life experiences as we navigate life dealing with the emotional trauma of living as stroke survivors... -understanding post stroke depression -recognizing the signs and symptoms -effective coping strategies Join us weekly as stroke survivors and awareness ambassadors, sharing candid conversations about the journey of recovery, resilie...

replay: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGtsSdkORUe/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== 3.2.25 Survivor Sunday live  @maddistrokeofluck  and  @tawnietheneuromermaid  interview  @lonny.astrid  post- brain surgery, and this is not her first one! Lonny is a mom and a stroke superhero, catch the replay to hear her story and amazing perspective on life. Hope to see you guys too at fas...

Everyone is so different and we all heal in our own ways, luckily as talking to other survivors I get asked questions and want to share my tips and resources.. looking forward to updating this and continuing to raising awareness want to see the video from this join as a member for free to see more https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-i-swam-my-my-123357420?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=cop...

Shivika's story of how she turned the passing of her grandmother from a ruptured brain aneurysm into education & advocacy  It's a 50% mortality rate flip of a coin that I luckily landed on the other side of so I'll continue to use my voice & platform to raise awareness 💚  We met through  @taaf_org  please connect for more resources  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGj-ajQxVGj/?...

Two Young Stroke Survivors having an organic conversation LIVE so you can ask questions or drop it on the replay and we can respond next week. Want a more private conversation join our zoom every Tuesday Stroke survivors support Zoom Time: Every week on TUESDAYS, 10a PST / 12p CST / 1 EST Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81950901318?pwd=qEasMn9mxyuGC252qk4KkhXaek8FWw.1 Meeting ID: 819...

Surving & thriving with  @maddistrokeofluck  and  @strokesupportsiren  2.16.2025  Connecting from Spain to California we discuss marriage, love, friendship, travel and of course bring 2 young stroke survivors  🫶please join us next Sunday and if you'd like to share your story please Dm us  catch the = https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGJZMc7yxGn/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBi...

Interview with Wasif Young Stroke Survivor's Shocking Journey | Brain Surgery & Recovery Story Part 1 At just 26, Wasif suffered an unexpected ischemic stroke, leading to emergency brain surgery and a long road to recovery. Misdiagnosed at first, his journey highlights the importance of advocating for proper medical care—like requesting a CT scan with contrast. From waking up without part...

2.2.25 Survivor Sunday @maddistrokeofluck  and  @tawnietheneuromermaid  go live and discuss the changing nature of our relationships post-stroke and finding love after trauma! And so cool to hear from you all about prioritizing self-love and personal development after stroke. Looking forward to head out to LA tomorrow for the international Stroke conference. Maddi will be doing a Cionic demo day a...

1.19.25 Survivor Sunday @maddistrokeofluck  and  @tawnietheneuromermaid  dive deep in todays live to talk about what we think would have been doing with our lives if we never had strokes and how our lives are different/improved because of our life experiences. If you want to be interviewed on a future episode, please send us a message and we look forward to seeing you all again next time. Onward!...

1.5.25 Survivor Sunday live @maddistrokeofluck  and  @tawnietheneuromermaid  go live for the first survivor Sunday of the new year! Also, please ignore the fact that the video randomly ended and kicked us off in the middle of a sentence. Not sure what happened there. Would love to hear what are all of your goals or resolutions for 2025! Onward! 💪 Ps I think one of your goals for this year should...

Welcome to Tips & Tails with Tawnie the Neuromermaid! One of the most powerful things we can do is share our stories. Stories have the ability to inspire others, show what’s possible, raise awareness, and shift perspectives. Today, I’m thrilled to welcome a special guest Errol Reyes, a fellow brain aneurysm survivor whose journey of resilience and recovery is nothing short of extraordinary. Af...

Being able to support other survivors the healing journey is why I advocate so loudly and believe is why I survived. Please meet Lonnie IG : lonnysbrainbumps_momlife  is an incredible mom who's conquered her 3rd brain surgery & wanted to update everyone share her smile, a speed bump in the healing & the reminder  ✨LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE✨  We all heal in our own ways & I've fou...

December is here are you feeling the holiday hustle & bustle? Check in and a refocus - focusing on being mindful and on the present, not doing too much - taking breaks and not feeling guilty - saying no Let's connect Or if you want to share your story

Take Baby Steps as you Enjoy the Holiday This life ahead as a Stroke Survivor has its ups and downs BUT we are learning daily how to have GRACE within!! So todays message, I want you to cheer for yourself just as you would when that precious baby first learned how to “hold their own bottle with one finger” 😌☺️BABY STEPS 🙏🏽🫶🏽 Join us as stroke survivors sharing candid conversations about the j...

July 23, 2024 under 10 min talk about how Ive learned and am continuing to learn to adapt and pivot to life. I am neurodivergent with ADHD & dyslexia and then at 28 I had a ruptured brain aneurysm. Change in schedule can be a big trigger for a lot of neurodiverse individuals. Please be kind to yourself and know that it does get easier and better.

I wanted to start sharing more of my tips or topics you guys have asked me about or that come up on lives. Please let me know what questions you have, what topics I should elaborate on and if you want to be a guest on my podcast or share on a Sunday with Maddi & I. more resources and info lets build this up together Www.tawnietheNeuroMermaid.com

special interview with 5 time brain aneurysm survivor Lonnie https://www.instagram.com/momceoinspire?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== want to see all 3 of us catch the replay on IG please connect with us if you would like to share your story Tawnie: Www.tawnietheNeuroMermaid.com Maddi: https://linktr.ee/maddistrokeofluck we are two young stroke survivors who connected...

I am so thankful for all the hours of practice doing hard things, and overcoming so many fears in the shower but it's time to regulate my nervous system in a different way. They say the things that helped you survive won't help you thrive so I have been switching it up. some of the tools ive been using: grounding  Somatic movement  Sunshine  Microdosing  Pet therapy 

Two Young Stroke Survivors having an organic conversation LIVE so you can ask questions or drop it on the replay and we can respond next week  ***Every Wednesday (workout) Thursday (talk) 11am pst/ 1cst/2est  connect with us on IG:  Tracey: ⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/bodytracefit?igsh=YzVkODRmOTdmMw== ⁠⁠ ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/strokerecoverystrategist?igsh=YzVkODRmOTdmMw== ⁠ Tawnie: https:/...