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Passion and Perseverance: Embracing Life After A Brain Injury

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In this episode of Reawakening Beauty, the host, Shawna Patruno, discusses brain injuries and the journey to renewed brain health with guest Cynthia who shares her personal experience following a life-altering car accident at age 23. Both Cynthia and Shawna share a passion for healthy cooking, which played a significant role in their recovery. Cynthia talks about the resilience she discovered in herself, the importance of adapting one's vision of the future post-injury, and how she found solace and therapeutic value in baking. The conversation delves into overcoming negative coping mechanisms, establishing a routine, and utilizing fitness and wholesome nutrition for recovery. The episode also highlights the support from caregivers and encourages those going through similar struggles to lean into the recovery process, find their supportive community and create their own self-care plan to establish health boundaries and a thriving life with their new limitations.

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In this episode of Reawakening Beauty, the host, Shawna Patruno, discusses brain injuries and the journey to renewed brain health with guest Cynthia who shares her personal experience following a life-altering car accident at age 23. Both Cynthia and Shawna share a passion for healthy cooking, which played a significant role in their recovery. Cynthia talks about the resilience she discovered in herself, the importance of adapting one's vision of the future post-injury, and how she found solace and therapeutic value in baking. The conversation delves into overcoming negative coping mechanisms, establishing a routine, and utilizing fitness and wholesome nutrition for recovery. The episode also highlights the support from caregivers and encourages those going through similar struggles to lean into the recovery process, find their supportive community and create their own self-care plan to establish health boundaries and a thriving life with their new limitations.

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Photo credit: @paul_iacoviello

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