After my concussion, I thought rest would come naturally.But night after night, I found myself lying awake — wired, restless, and frustrated. Even though I’d practiced breathwork and meditation for years, my nervous system just wouldn’t settle. My thoughts kept spiraling, and sleep felt out of reach. Then I discovered something unexpected: a small, intuitive breathing device called moonbird.

There I was, Sunday morning, enjoying my oat bowl with banana. I felt a bit restless, like I always do when I push myself outside my comfort zone. But there was also a feeling of excitement. What if… maybe I can actually do this? And when it works out, it’s proof again that I’m capable of more than my brain tells me—especially while healing from a concussion.

On May 23rd, it was my 8 year concussion anniversary. So eight years – it's a long time. Eight years ago, I was driving home from the station together with a friend on my scooter, and I got into an accident. I sustained a whiplash, a concussion. At first, I thought, “Okay, everything is okay. I'm lucky.”

A member of our community once asked: "Can a concussion affect relationships?" I loved this question. Not because it brought joy, but because it hit so close to home. I had dealt with this for so long. And I know I’m not alone. So in this blog, I’ll share my personal story about how concussions changed my friendships and the way I connect with others.

As we all know, relaxing after a concussion isn’t always easy. That’s why I often look for ways to calm my nervous system.

Getting the rest my brain needs has definitely been one of my hardest struggles since the accident. I often get the question: how do you rel

Two years after my accident, I realized I needed to break free from a negative spiral. This search led me to discover the power of affirmati

In the beginning, I questioned myself almost every day: “What is the concussion healing time?” Even now, years later, I still experience pos

In this blog, I want to dive deeper into how understanding our emotional symptoms after a concussion can help us on our healing journeys.

Prefer to listen? Go to podcast episode 81 to learn more about PDTR from my practitioner and hear about my experience. Last December, I...

Brain rest after a concussion is crucial, but it can sometimes feel incredibly dull! At first, I felt so off and sick that boredom wasn’t ev

This is a topic that many people deal with, especially those who work online. Negative comments can weigh heavily on us, and I’ve received m

Even if you have all the medical knowledge about what a concussion feels like, it’s hard to truly understand it unless you experience it fir

Sometimes, when I share my symptoms with others, I receive comments like, “I am tired, too,” “I have a headache, too,” or “We all have bad d

If you find yourself staring at screens all day or experiencing discomfort in your eyes, the 20-20-20 rule might be beneficial for you.

It took me a few years to discover the best and worst foods for my concussion, as well as which supplements were effective and what foods to

Prefer to listen to this blog? Go to the podcast episode 24 : My Cognitive FX Review. My Journey After a Scooter Accident: A Review of...

Over time, I've noticed different stages in my recovery, and I want to share the 6 stages of concussion recovery with you.

This is a question that I have received multiple times in the last few weeks: What post-concussion symptoms do I still have after all...

Many doctors say there are two main things that keep us from sleeping: pain and worry. This is especially true for people with...

All right, I promised to make more podcasts, but life has been a bit busy. We're still in Greece, but we decided we want to go to Italy...

In this blog, I’ll share the exercise that has proven to be the most effective for concussion recovery. You may think, I already exercise...

Yesterday, I received a message from someone, and recently, I've been getting a lot of messages from people who hit their head again and...

A few days ago, I reached out to all of you for new podcast/blog topics and ideas. I received many suggestions, including themes like...

Lately, I haven’t made many blogs because I wanted to take some pressure off myself. I moved from Bali back to the Netherlands, and right...

I think this is the last blog I'll write from Bali because we're flying back this coming Sunday. Prefer to listen to this blog? Go to...

Yesterday, I received a heartfelt message on Instagram : She said, “I’m always waiting for a new podcast episode because you’re the only...

Some people asked me what about traveling or flying with a concussion? Is this even possible? My answer is YES. There are things to make...

For years, I've kept a diary of my concussion recovery where I write when I'm feeling down. Initially, I felt unsure about sharing this,...

A few weeks ago, I posed this question to The Concussion Community:  'Looking back, what advice would you give to someone who has...

My world was on pause but the rest of the world hadn't changed and went on like it always did.⁠ Everything I did before the "accident"...

Do you focus on your mindset?  Mindset is such an important thing in concussion recovery.  In my first two years, I mostly focused on my...

Are you dealing with anxiety after sustaining your concussion?  I also dealt with anxiety and panic attacks and after a while, I noticed...

When you suffer a concussion, it's often challenging to continue doing all the things you used to. It's advisable not to immediately dive...

Recently, someone in the community made a comment about her doctor, who told her she can’t recover anymore because her concussion...

What people thought I needed VS. what I really needed When you break your leg, it’s clear what to do next. A doctor will tell you the...

Do you prefer to listen to this? In podcast episode 67, I talk about the 3 biggest lessons I learned in my concussion recovery + what...

Do you prefer to listen to how I think about this question? In podcast episode 106, I talk about whether I want to start a family while...

In this blog post, I want to dive into a topic that I often get questions about – nutrition for post-concussion syndrome recovery. I'm...

My boyfriend recently sent me a link to the Loop Earplugs website . Because I have a concussion and, therefore, suffer from noise...

In this blog, we discuss what I already mentioned in podcast 110 : when wellness causes you stress, it's not wellness anymore. Why it's...

Many people experience neck pain after they sustain a concussion or whiplash. My experience was that a lot of therapists often forget the...

I often get the question 'How to recover from a concussion faster' in my inbox. We are all looking for ways to reduce our symptoms the...

Since last January (2023), I have dealt with more anxiety and looked for options to make my concussion more manageable. Someone gave me...

After dealing with post-concussion syndrome for 6 years, I tried so many natural remedies at home to feel better, improve my symptoms and...

Did you know 2023 didn’t start that well for me? Everyone who is following me on Instagram knows about this. But that doesn’t mean...

I dealt with long-term anxiety after a concussion but mostly, it was manageable. This changed at the beginning of 2023, when my anxiety...

During my concussion recovery, I tried so many things, but I never shared about what you can do for a concussion at home. I get many...

Almost everyone dealing with a traumatic brain injury needs some financial assistance as they can’t work due to their symptoms. But the...

Are you living with someone with a brain injury, or do you have a brain injury yourself and you’re living with a partner/family? That’s...