Episode 8: From Trauma to Transformation: Alex’s Journey from Brain Injury Survivor to Mental Health Coach

In Episode 8 of In The Black Podcast, we sit down with Alex, a resilient wellness coach whose life was forever changed by a traumatic brain injury in high school. After surviving a devastating car accident, Alex faced years of physical, speech, and cognitive therapy. But instead of letting her story end in pain, she chose to turn her healing into a mission.Today, she uses her lived experience to support and empower young people navigating their own mental health journeys.In this inspiring conversation, Alex shares:What it was like to lose and rebuild her sense of self after brain traumaThe emotional and psychological impact of recoveryHow therapy helped her reclaim her voice and confidenceHer decision to become a licensed wellness coachThe tools she teaches to help others manage anxiety, depression, and resilienceWhether you’ve faced trauma, love someone who has, or are simply looking for strength to rise again, Alex’s story is a powerful reminder that healing is possible, and purpose can be born from pain.@alexandriatreantosbiz@intheblackpassionproject