B4: Light Sensitivity Toolkit

Some symptoms are easy to explain. Others quietly shape your entire day. In this bonus episode of More Than A Mind, Cathy shares the practical tools, accommodations, and emotional realities of navigating life with light sensitivity after a brain injury. From the embarrassment of wearing sunglasses indoors to building low-stimulation environments that support nervous system regulation, this episode explores the invisible calculations that often happen before anyone else notices. Cathy also reflects on the difference between migraine prevention versus reaction, the emotional dysregulation that can come from sensory overload, and why creating softer spaces is not weakness — it’s stewardship. This episode is both a practical toolkit and a gentle reminder that accommodations are not something to be ashamed of. They are part of learning how to live with greater awareness, honesty, and care for your brain in real time. Curate your own restoration practices and explore more at: https://linktr.ee/MoreThanAMind