The concussion
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About the podcast

Some subjects cannot be understood through a single perspective. The podcast creates space to explore the connections between what research tells us, what people experience and what we are still curious enough to question.

Through solo episodes and conversations with clinicians, researchers, entrepreneurs, people with lived experience and unexpected thinkers, I examine the stories and systems shaping the way we heal, perform, lead and live.

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You can expect conversations about…

Brain health & performance

Understand the signals influencing your focus, energy, recovery, decision-making and capacity.

Explore the complexity of concussion care, persistent symptoms and what becomes possible when we look beyond the standard checklist.

Concussion & healing

Leadership & entrepreneurship

Question the beliefs, expectations and patterns shaping the way ambitious people build, lead and make decisions.

Consider the roles of identity, intuition, connection, safety and lived experience in creating meaningful change.

The Whole Human

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BRAIN HEALTH • HEALING • PERFORMANCE • LEADERSHIP • HONEST STORIES • BETTER QUESTIONS •

BRAIN HEALTH • HEALING • PERFORMANCE • LEADERSHIP • HONEST STORIES • BETTER QUESTIONS •

CATCH UP on the MOST Recent EPISODES

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How Does Your Concussion Impact Your Intimate Relationships?
How Does Your Concussion Impact Your Intimate Relationships?

Intimacy is a vital part of human connection, and it’s important to remember that your healing journey isn’t just about physical rehab—it’s about every aspect of your life. Let’s dive into these topics and explore how you can maintain a fulfilling intimate life, even while dealing with PCS.

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Is Your Concussion Recovery Team Working For You—Or Against You?
Is Your Concussion Recovery Team Working For You—Or Against You?

Are You Seeing Multiple Providers but Still Feeling Stuck in Your Concussion Recovery? Many concussion patients work with different professionals, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Lets dive in to how to build a team that works for you and not against you.

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Understanding Concussion Recovery: What Really Happens in the Brain?
Understanding Concussion Recovery: What Really Happens in the Brain?

Concussions are one of the most misunderstood injuries out there. Outdated advice... misinformation... a general lack of awareness—it all leads to confusion and unnecessary suffering.

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Are You Sabotaging Your Concussion Recovery Without Even Realizing It?
Are You Sabotaging Your Concussion Recovery Without Even Realizing It?

It's easy to fall into the trap of outdated advice, like waiting for your symptoms to disappear or relying solely on your physician. Lets dive into the three most common (and often ineffective) pathways people take after a concussion.

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Is Rest Really the Best Approach to Concussion Recovery?
Is Rest Really the Best Approach to Concussion Recovery?

You’ve probably heard it before—“Just rest, and your concussion will heal on its own.” But what if that advice is actually slowing down your recovery? Ready to start taking a smarter, science-backed approach to concussion recovery, this is for you!

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Mastering Your Nervous System: The Key to Overcoming Anxiety and Healing After a Concussion
Mastering Your Nervous System: The Key to Overcoming Anxiety and Healing After a Concussion

Have you ever wondered how mastering your nervous system can be the key to overcoming anxiety and improving your overall well-being? Get ready to explore groundbreaking techniques to transform anxiety from a hindrance into a powerful tool for personal growth and success.

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MEET
Your host

I’m a physical therapist, brain health strategist, educator, speaker and award-winning entrepreneur working at the intersection of neuroscience and real human experience.

As the founder of Symphony Brain Performance and Concussion Nerds, I have spent years helping individuals and clinicians navigate the complexity of concussion, brain health and human performance.

Behind the microphone, I bring the same combination of evidence, intuition and relentless curiosity. I ask the questions others may avoid, makes complex ideas feel clear and creates space for conversations that do not fit neatly inside the usual boxes.

Natasha
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    "I am two months in and have found hope in your podcasts."

    Thank you, Natasha, for your advocacy and education on concussions!

    I’ve been struggling with my care team to pinpoint exactly what my issues are, which has expanded to seven doctors, a vestibular therapist, physical therapist and behavioural therapist. But your informational podcasts have helped me tremendously to start understanding what I am experiencing and communicate more precisely with my team!

    - Name
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    "I just found your podcast and wanted to say THANK YOU!"

    I’m nine months post-MVA with a concussion, and I’m so frustrated with the mixed feedback from different providers. I see a new specialist on Tuesday and have all the anxiety about it. I work in healthcare myself, and being on the other side of it has been awful.

    Finding your podcast almost brought me to tears. It gives me some hope that I can still figure this all out. Thank you so much for sharing your specialty and knowledge.

    – Harper Wells
    President and Founder

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    "What a fabulous resource!"

    I’m a physiotherapist and researcher with a concussion, and I cannot recommend this podcast more highly. It has been the most useful and supportive resource I’ve found.

    Thank you so much for putting the science and compassion forward.

    - QPhysio

  • "YYYYYYYYAAAAYYYYYYYYYYY! Thank you for the time you took to start this."

    I work with a team consisting of a kinesiologist, physical therapist and me, a counsellor. We have started a concussion program within our paramedical organization that goes into people’s homes to work with them.

    I’ve shared the new podcast with my teammates, and we are STOKED! Thanks for doing this. Oh man, now we have this to share with clients.

    I love you times a billion, in a respectful friend-but-not-a-friend way. Thank you for the time you took to start this.

    — Name

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Bring your perspective to the studio.

Are you a clinician, researcher, entrepreneur, thought leader or someone with lived experience that could challenge the way people think about brain health, healing, performance or being human?

I am always curious about thoughtful people, unexpected perspectives and conversations that venture beyond the usual talking points. If you have a story, body of work or question that belongs in the conversation, I’d love to hear from you.

This podcast prioritises genuine insight and useful dialogue over traditional promotional interviews. Tell us who you are, what you’d like to explore and why you believe the conversation will matter to listeners.

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