#393: After The Crash: What No One Tells You About Life After a Traumatic Brain Injury

We live in a world that rushes recovery, underestimates the brain, and often labels suffering as stress or burnout. But what if the real cause is a hidden brain injury?🎧 BONUS: CLICK TO LISTEN TO A CUSTOM SONG FOR TODAY'S GUEST! *This song was created on behalf of anyone impacted by a TBI.Why Must You Listen?Discover what no one tells you about mild TBIs and why so many people are misdiagnosed—or never diagnosed at all.Learn practical, science-backed strategies that help with recovery, from speech therapy to behavioral vision care, journaling, and mindfulness.Hear a raw, honest story from someone who went from black belt martial artist and nurse practitioner to struggling with basic tasks—and how she found her way back.What’s It All About?In this powerful conversation, Kelly Tuttle joins Kevin Lowe to share her story of surviving a traumatic brain injury after a routine drive turned into a life-changing crash. What makes Kelly’s story so important is not just the accident—it’s the six months of misdirection that followed. As a nurse practitioner herself, she was stunned to realize how little support or understanding exists for TBI patients, even in the medical field.Kelly pulls back the curtain on the hidden symptoms of brain trauma and explains the neurological reasons behind “not feeling like yourself.” You’ll hear about her struggles, her slow road back to functionality, and the eye-opening lessons she’s now made it her mission to teach. This episode is a wake-up call and a source of hope for anyone feeling lost in the aftermath of a concussion or invisible injury.Looking for the Links?📖 Kelly’s Book: After the Crash: How to Keep Your Job, Stay in School, and Live Life After a Brain InjuryAvailable on AudibleOr Purchase a Copy Direct from Her Website: KellyTuttle.org 🧠More resources from Kelly:Please visit Kelly's Website for so much more into this important topic: KellyTuttle.orgTake Action:Hit play now to uncover what most doctors overlook and what every brain injury survivor deserves to know.Today’s Amazing GuestKelly Tuttle is a nurse practitioner, author, and brain injury survivor who turned her personal recovery journey into a mission to educate and empower others. After sustaining a traumatic brain injury in a car accident, Kelly experienced firsthand how dismissive and uninformed the healthcare system can be. Today, she shares her hard-earned knowledge to help others return to work, stay in school, and rebuild their lives with confidence and clarity. She’s the author of After the Crash and a leading voice in advocating for TBI recovery support.Hey, it's Kevin!I hope you enjoyed today's episode! If there is ever anything I can do for you, please don't hesitate to reach out. Below, you will find ALL the places and ALL the ways to connect!I would LOVE to hear from you! Send me a Voice MessageWant to be a guest on GRIT, GRACE, & INSPIRATION? Send Kevin Lowe a message on PodMatch!Book Kevin to Speak at Your Next Event: CLICK to Learn More + Get In TouchHire Kevin to Create Your Own Custom Soundtrack!Or for 1 Place for Everything, CLICK to visit the website!Stay Awesome! Live Inspired!© 2026 Grit, Grace, & Inspiration This podcast is designed specifically for those seeking healing from trauma, relief from anxiety, overcoming fear of the unknown, resolving isolation, rebuilding self-worth, confronting guilt and shame, personal growth after trauma, finding their life's purpose, recovering from emotional distress, conquering limiting beliefs, navigating identity shifts, building resilience, rebuilding relationships, coping with chronic pain, searching for spiritual direction, embracing inner strength, cultivating hope, overcoming self-doubt, reclaiming their future, and experiencing post-traumatic growth.