EPISODE · Nov 24, 2025 · 30 MIN
Life, Travel & Adventure with a TBI ft. Evan Folan
from The Global Girlfriend · host theglobalgirlfriend
What happens when your life changes in a single moment, and you refuse to stop exploring the world anyway?In this powerful episode, we sit down with Evan Folan, the first-ever man to join The Global Girlfriend, to share his unbelievable story of surviving a traumatic brain injury (TBI) after a freak semi-truck accident on a California freeway. Evan opens up about the day that changed his life, the years of recovery that followed, and what it means to travel, hike, love, and stay hopeful while living with chronic pain, memory loss, and hidden disabilities.From packing with checklists and traveling with ice packs to seeking joy in food, mountains, and meaningful human connection, Evan reminds us that life is a gift, and no day is guaranteed.He also introduces Toro & Tides, the brand he created to support and educate the brain-injury community, where 10% of profits help people access treatment when insurance fails. You’ll hear:Evan’s near-death experience and recoveryHow he continues traveling with a TBIWhat allies can do to support hidden disabilitiesWhy living in the moment matters now more than everHow Toro & Tides is building community & awareness🌊 Follow & Support Toro & Tides: @toroandtides | toroandtides.com Listen to Evan’s podcast Brain to Brain for more stories from the TBI community.
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What happens when your life changes in a single moment, and you refuse to stop exploring the world anyway?In this powerful episode, we sit down with Evan Folan, the first-ever man to join The Global Girlfriend, to share his unbelievable story of surviving a traumatic brain injury (TBI) after a freak semi-truck accident on a California freeway. Evan opens up about the day that changed his life, the years of recovery that followed, and what it means to travel, hike, love, and stay hopeful while living with chronic pain, memory loss, and hidden disabilities.From packing with checklists and traveling with ice packs to seeking joy in food, mountains, and meaningful human connection, Evan reminds us that life is a gift, and no day is guaranteed.He also introduces Toro & Tides, the brand he created to support and educate the brain-injury community, where 10% of profits help people access treatment when insurance fails. You’ll hear:Evan’s near-death experience and recoveryHow he continues traveling with a TBIWhat allies can do to support hidden disabilitiesWhy living in the moment matters now more than everHow Toro & Tides is building community & awareness🌊 Follow & Support Toro & Tides: @toroandtides | toroandtides.com Listen to Evan’s podcast Brain to Brain for more stories from the TBI community.
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