Ep #40 | Healing from Concussions with Ann Green
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This is a special episode for me because I am inviting one of my dearest friends, Ann Green. She is a previous Canadian Olympian, the bionic woman, a warrior and also has the kindest most loving heart. She will share with us the story of the creation of a program called BRAIN.STORM., which is dedicated to brain health and recovery. Ann will talk about the multiple concussions she suffered, her story of healing and essentially creating a rebirth, rewiring and re-firing the neurological pathways.
This episode is dedicated to everyone who has had injuries, car accidents or falls which could have created hormonal consequences. For mothers, it is important to be prepared for concussions happening to our children, and to know how to read the signs and what to do at the right time.
These are the main topics addressed in this amazing episode:
- Ann Green talks about the 9 concussions she had suffered.
- Hormones are important for the health of your brain.
- The power of communication.
- Signs we should be looking for to identify a concussion.
- Seek health care immediately.
- Our entire experience of life comes through our eyes.
- When vision therapy is required.
- Oura ring it is a fabulous tool to track your heart variability.
- The issue of confusion.
- Apathy and lack of will as signs of a concussion.
- Irritability, depression, and moodiness happen when the brain is trying to change and grow.
- The disruption of sleep affects emotionally and physically.
- Repeating yourself over and over to a person that has had a brain injury.
- Using prescription drugs.
- Being questioned for doing too many therapies.
- Practicing and trying to do things to help neuroplasticity.
- Think positively.
- Rumination.
- Highlight the strength of the one fighting to recover.
- Several sensitivities can be experienced.
- The power of authenticity.
- When you feel you can’t just check out.
- Benefits from rewording and rewiring
- What is Brain Storm about?
I hope this episode gives you valuable knowledge and information about concussions, their effects, and how to treat and communicate with someone who has suffered a concussion. Also, for you to have the certainty that you can build your brain even stronger after a concussion. Wishing more simplicity and ease in all that you do!
You can connect to this episode on iTunes, Spotify or Stitcher by searching The Simplicity Sessions, or visiting jennpike.com/episode40.
Learn more about Ann Green:
Ann Green is a prolific yoga teacher and educator, founder of SHiNE OM Yoga Teacher Education, and owner of BLiSS Ann Green Yoga Studios in Ontario, Canada. She believes in the importance of play + balance, in the upward spiral of joy and in the deep connection nature instills. Her teaching is built upon progressive yoga education and is founded in the long serving traditions of yoga, modern fitness + anatomy inspired alignment with a tender, playful approach. Ann has a passion for making your mess your message! Using self regulation techniques such as: yoga, breath awareness, meditation, movement, mobility, inspiration, nutrition and innovation to light the way.
Ann founded BRAIN.STORM. to create a safe place to gather in community where skills, tools and support are offered complimentary. This pioneering and foundational program of Building A Blissful Brain is her passion project. Supporting care takers and people navigating concussion management, recovery and MTBI. Ann lives just north of Toronto and is ignited by a life of love and caring shared with her son and husband, and her sweet chocolate lab, Cali.
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Quotes:
“In a severe case of concussion there might be massive anger and irritation.”
“Exhaustion and tiredness are signs of concussions.”
“Our entire experience of life comes through our eyes.”
“When you know what you know you can’t unknow it.”
“You need to sleep uninterrupted when you just have a concussion.”
“Highlight the things that are positive around the lives of a person that has suffered a concussion.”
“In Canada 1.8 million people are affected by concussions every year”
“Women are primarily getting concussions.”
Additional Information About Jenn:
Jenn studied and graduated with honors in Human Anatomy and Physiology with such a passion that it propelled her to continue her education over many years. Jenn is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Medical Exercise Specialist, Registered Yoga Instructor and Faculty of the Toronto Yoga Conference, Pre & Post Natal Yoga Expert, STOTT Pilates trained instructor, Twist Sport Conditioning Coach, Spin Instructor Crossfit Level 1 Coaching, among other certifications she got along the way. She is also a guest Holistic Expert for Breakfast Television, Global, CHCH, Rogers Tv and writes columns for STRONG Fitness Magazine, iRun magazine, Savvy Mom and contributes to Inside Fitness Magazine, The Toronto Star and Sun. She is also a proud educator and ambassador to Genuine Health, Nature’s Emporium and Juice Plus.
Jenn is a proud mama to two beautiful souls and her best teachers of life. She resides on Lake Simcoe in Keswick with her husband and two children.