10/14/2025
Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery: 5 years ago, doctors said my injuries were "normally not survivable." Today, I'm teaching karate and helping TBI survivors worldwide rebuild their lives through my new Udemy course.
THE MOMENT EVERYTHING CHANGED:
June 2020: I was attacked at an open house. Multiple skull fractures. Severe traumatic brain injury. I woke up every single day with headaches so severe I couldn't function. I needed help just to stand. My brain felt completely broken.
The fear was overwhelming. Would I ever feel like myself again? Would I ever work again? Would I ever teach karate again?
But here's what I learned through the darkest season of my life:
Recovery isn't just possible—it's a roadmap you can follow.
I didn't just survive. I rebuilt my brain and my life through evidence-based cognitive rehabilitation, neuroplasticity-focused strategies, stress management techniques, and daily routines specifically designed for brain healing.
FROM BROKEN BRAIN TO BREAKTHROUGH:
Today, I teach martial arts at Sweet Briar College. I host a TV show. And I've created something I wish I'd had during my recovery: (Re)Building A Brain, a comprehensive Udemy course that shares every single strategy that helped me go from barely functioning to thriving.
WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER IN THE COURSE:
→ Evidence-based cognitive rehabilitation exercises that actually work
→ Stress management techniques specifically for brain injury recovery
→ Daily routines that support neuroplasticity and accelerate healing
→ Downloadable habit trackers and implementation checklists
→ Strategies to rebuild confidence and emotional resilience
→ Nutrition, meditation, and lifestyle protocols for brain health
This isn't theory from a textbook or advice from someone who's never been there. This is real recovery from someone who's lived it. Someone who understands the headaches, the brain fog, the fear, the isolation, and the overwhelming question: "Will I ever be myself again?"
THE REALITY:
An estimated 1.5 million Americans sustain traumatic brain injuries each year. Millions more are living with the long-term effects of concussions and TBIs. Many feel isolated, misunderstood, and uncertain about their path forward.
This course is for them. For you. For anyone who needs to know that recovery is possible.
If you or someone you love is navigating TBI or concussion recovery, I'd be honored to walk alongside you on this journey.
🧠 ENROLL IN (RE)BUILDING A BRAIN: https://www.udemy.com/course/rebuilding-a-brian-tbiconcussion-recovery/?referralCode=08AE55E7125C8DFA532A
I believe in you. I believe in your brain's ability to heal. And I believe that your breakthrough is waiting on the other side of this challenge.
What's one thing you wish more people understood about brain injury recovery? I'd love to hear your perspective in the comments. Your story matters, and this community is here to support you. 💙