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Part 1 – Inside a Healing Brain: The Invisible Reality of Traumatic Brain Injury with Kelly Tuttle

February 11, 2026 at 12:01 AM

Kelly Tuttle

@brainloving.bsky.social

I had a wonderful podcast interview on the Radiant Moments: Caregiver Oasis Podcast with host Michelle. This podcast interview has two parts.
In part one we talk about safe spaces for healing at home and navigating role changes.
#Disability #TBI #Caregiver

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Podcast Episode · Radiant Moments - Caregiver Oasis Podcast · 01/29/2026 · 27m

Returning to Work After Brain Injury:

February 10, 2026 at 11:53 PM

Kelly Tuttle

@brainloving.bsky.social

Hey, I hope all is well with everyone. In my latest Mindful Return article, I talk about common brain 🧠 injury symptoms.
#disability #braininjurysymptoms #blackhistorymonth #healingwhileworking #tbi #concussion

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Symptoms, Recovery Tips, and Success Strategies

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February 10, 2026 at 2:29 AM

Kelly Tuttle

@brainloving.bsky.social

Yes, I fell asleep at the wheel. All I wanted to do was get back to work. #concussion #tbi #neurofatigue #disability

February 9, 2026 at 3:42 AM

Kelly Tuttle

@brainloving.bsky.social

Hello everyone, I’m excited to share my podcast has launched 🚀.
#disability #podcast #mystory
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Episode One: Rising Strong: A Story of Hope and Renewal

Podcast Episode · The Mindful Return Podcast: From Brain Injury to Back at Work · 01/05/2026 · 16m

Myths, Timelines, and Real-Life Tips for Healing After Concussion or TBI

February 9, 2026 at 3:39 AM

Kelly Tuttle

@brainloving.bsky.social

Hello everyone! In today's Mindful Teturn I talk about recovery timelines after a brain 🧠 injury.
#recoveryafteranraininjury #disability #whenwillIgetbetter #healing #tbi

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Brain Injury Recovery:

Navigating Specialists, Symptoms, and a Successful Return to Life and Work

February 3, 2026 at 2:43 AM

Kelly Tuttle

@brainloving.bsky.social

In this issue of the Mindful Return, I list some of the specialist who can help you with your brain 🧠 injury symptoms and support your return to work
#disability #braininjury #braininjurysymptoms #braininjuryspecialist #mindfulreturn #freesubstack
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Brain Injury Recovery:

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January 28, 2026 at 3:39 AM

Kelly Tuttle

@brainloving.bsky.social

Please check out this podcast interview where I share the importance of finding a specialist who specialize in concussion care.
#disability #tbi
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Episode 113: From Trauma to Triumph: Kelly Tuttle’s Traumatic Brain Injury Journey

Podcast Episode · Get Savvy...Demystifying Healthcare · 01/14/2026 · 32m

Concussion Recovery and Returning to Work:

January 21, 2026 at 3:46 AM

Kelly Tuttle

@brainloving.bsky.social

Time for some myth-busting and clarification regarding concussions.
#disability #mythbusting #concussioncare

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Debunking Myths About Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Eating Healthy While On the Go #tbi #brainhealthfoods #braininjury #onthego #healthyworklunch

January 20, 2026 at 1:51 AM

Reposted by Kelly Tuttle

AllAuthor

@allauthor.bsky.social

In Stroke Recovery, Regaining Arm Movement, Tracy share illustrations of the many muscles in the body that participate in the movements of the arm and exercises.

#Advice #Recovery #StrokeRecovery #ArmMovement

January 15, 2026 at 12:05 PM

Kelly Tuttle

@brainloving.bsky.social

Being hungry during a long work commute sucks! In this video I share my favorite fresh foods that travel well.
#disability #brainhealthyfoods #workcommutesucks

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Food Preparation: Key to Eating a Healthy Brain 🧠 Nutrition #tbi #wfpb #foodprepforyourbrain

January 15, 2026 at 2:35 AM

Kelly Tuttle

@brainloving.bsky.social

Check out my video to learn a couple strategies I used to support healthy eating while my brain was healing.
#disability #eatinghealthy #brainhealing #noenergytocook #tbi #braininjury

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Finding Hope After Brain Injury:

January 13, 2026 at 11:26 PM

Kelly Tuttle

@brainloving.bsky.social

A traumatic brain 🧠 injury isn't the only way the brain 🧠 cells and their function can be damaged.

All those living with brain 🧠 injury, brain 🧠 disease, or living with cognitive challenges are welcome here ☺️.
#disability #braininjuries
#cognativeissues

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Learning About TBI, Stroke, and Other Types of Brain Injuries with Compassion and Community

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January 13, 2026 at 12:09 AM

Kelly Tuttle

@brainloving.bsky.social

Just a heads up about the new nutritional guidelines.

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January 11, 2026 at 5:15 PM

Kelly Tuttle

@brainloving.bsky.social

My first Substack of 2026 is available today 😄

In this article, I share my story of going from a car crash to hosting a podcast.

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From Crash to Clarity:

A Survivor’s Journey to Healing and Advocacy

Gen X TBI survivor confession: learning about Linktree #tbi #genx #doingmybest

January 6, 2026 at 3:31 AM

Kelly Tuttle

@brainloving.bsky.social

My 1st podcast episode launches 🚀 January 5th, 12 pm PST on Apple Podcast, YouTube, and Podbean!!!!!!!
#podcastlaunch #disability #podcastepisode
#mystory #joinme

January 5, 2026 at 4:04 AM

Kelly Tuttle

@brainloving.bsky.social

Being GenX…
#disability #genx #tbiwarrior #brainhealth #learningnewstuff #brainhealing #brainfoggoaway
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Happy New Year’s Everyone!!! #tbi #braininjury #newyear2026

January 3, 2026 at 7:26 PM

Kelly Tuttle

@brainloving.bsky.social

One of the best parts of my author journey is all the learning challenges. It has definitely helped my cognitive functioning.
#disability #genx #lifelonglearner #brainhealth

January 3, 2026 at 6:15 PM

Kelly Tuttle

@brainloving.bsky.social

Woohoo! My podcast, The Mindful Return Podcast first episode launches 🚀 January 5th. Check it out on apple podcast, Youtube and Podbean. #podcast #tbilife

January 2, 2026 at 3:25 AM

Kelly Tuttle

@brainloving.bsky.social

Happy New Year’s Everyone! #rest #healing #peace #momentsofjoy

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Is Caffeine and Alcohol Okay After a Brain 🧠 Injury? #tbi #mildtbi #acquiredbraininjury #tbiwarrior

January 1, 2026 at 1:42 AM

Kelly Tuttle

@brainloving.bsky.social

Is caffeine ☕ and alcohol 🍷 okay for a healing brain 🧠???
#disability #braininjury #caffeine #alcohol
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