EPISODE 209
Baking and Brain Injury Recovery with Cynthia Dyke
Episode Notes
Summary
Having a positive attitude post-brain injury is key to recovery. In this episode Joe is chatting with a Cynthia Dyke, a TBI survivor with infectious positivity. They talk about the importance of wearing seatbelts to prevent brain injury in an accident and dealing with bad bedside man from doctors. They also touch on connecting with the community and the gift of a second chance to live life to the fullest after brain injury. How do you live life to the fullest and appreciate each day? Share with us on by tagging @theneuronerds on Twitter
Transcript
Credits
If you’re a brain injury survivor who would like help embracing your new normal and get more support through recovery, go to www.YouSoRock.coach
Co-hosted
Editor
Marcellus Wesley
About the Guest
I have an undergraduate degree in philosophy and was in school to become a paralegal when I was the passenger in a motor vehicle accident in 2015. I sustained a severe TBI, broken jaw, and fractured wrist. I had both a facial palsy and foreign accent syndrome in the early portion of my recovery due to my brain injury. I’ve had difficulties getting back into the work force due to my limitations. 7 years after my injury and I am still dealing with PTSD symptoms that can be debilitating among many other debilitating TBI symptoms. I live in Ottawa Ontario with my amazing partner, love baking and cake decorating (I used to work at a bakery), and enjoy engaging with others on my personal Instagram cynthia0rawr where I talk about brain injury and mental health struggles. I also run a baking Instagram account sunshine_cakes.baking that I hope to expand.
💡Fun Fact:
I had foreign accent syndrome after my TBI.
🤓Nerdom:
Buffy the Vampire Slayer, baking, and philosophy.
Joe Borges
Joe is a podcast host, blogger, personal mentor and mindset coach. His mission is to create community and support for stroke and brain injury survivors through his podcast, The NeuroNerds, his blog JoeSoRocks and his YouSoRock coaching program.
Lauren Manzano
Felice LaZae
Felice LaZae is a producer, singer/songwriter, and performer. Her work is featured by Forbes, Rolling Stone, Vogue, Vice, The Grammys, and ESPN. She has collaborated with companies including Avid Technology, Brew Dr. Kombucha, Logitech, and Airbnb.
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