#287: Capping Off TBI Awareness Month with Adrienne Falcone Godsell

What happens when life changes in an instant? When a truck runs a red light, and everything—from your language skills to your sense of self—must be relearned? This week on A Mental Health Break, we sit down with Adrienne Falcone Godsell, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) warrior and the founder of The Food Whisperer LLC, to explore her powerful story of resilience, self-discovery, and healing.Adrienne shares her journey of recovery after surviving a traumatic brain injury—from relearning how to speak and socialize, to accepting a new version of herself. She offers heartfelt advice for others navigating life post-TBI: "We have to accept our new 'us'—because we’re never going to be the same ever again."But Adrienne’s story doesn’t stop at survival. Her passion for holistic health began at 16 with a hypoglycemia diagnosis and evolved into a lifelong mission of helping others through mindful eating. She shares how her food journey intertwined with her mental and emotional recovery, and how she now uses her skills to support healing from the inside out.In this episode, we discuss: 🧠 What it’s like to rebuild your life after a traumatic brain injury 💬 Relearning language and social skills post-TBI 🪞 The importance of knowing and accepting your “new self” 🥗 Adrienne’s journey into holistic food for health 💡 How nutrition supports mental and emotional well-beingThis is an eye-opening, soul-nourishing conversation about trauma, healing, and transforming adversity into purpose.🔊 Tune in now and be inspired by Adrienne’s courage, wisdom, and unwavering spirit.Support the showPlease share with a friend who could use this episode. All questions for the host or guests: Email [email protected] Partner: Living Proof TBI Coaching - 813 445 3295