Traumatic Brain Injury & Empathy; A Survivor’s Story ft. Chandra Groves Purposeful Empathy Hosted by Anita Nowak

Watch this episode to hear a TBI survivor share an incredible story of recovery. Chandra Groves suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) after a head-on collision. In this episode, she describes how her life was transformed for years after the accident, her long road to recovery, and her new understanding of disabilities. She also shares a message of hope, empathy, and advocacy for driving without distractions. 00:00 Introduction 00:23 About Chandra Groves 02:06 Chandra shares the harrowing story behind her TBI 05:48 What happened after her accident? 09:14 How Chandra's TBI changed her understanding of disabilities 10:58 The first couple of months post-TBI 14:11 How a TBI affected her psychologically and socially 16:38 Chandra’s heartfelt message to other people living with a TBI 21:32 Chandra offers advice to the family and friends of TBI survivors 24:55 Chandra describes her full recovery 28:40 The importance of gratitude and understanding the fragility of life 31:06 Chandra’s potentially life-saving message to drivers 35:48 Chandra Groves’ Purposeful Empathy story CONNECT WITH ANITA ✩ Email [email protected] ✩ Website https://www.anitanowak.com/ ✩ LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/anitanowak ✩ Instagram https://tinyurl.com/anitanowakinstagram ✩ Twitter https://twitter.com/anitanowak21 ✩ Facebook Page https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyFacebook ✩ Facebook Group https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyCommunity ✩ Podcast Audio https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyPodcast This episode was brought to you by Grand Heron International REACH THEM AT ✩ Website www.grandheroninternational.ca; www.ghi.coach ✩ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/grand-heron-international/ ✩ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/grandheroninternational/ ✩ Instagram @Grand_Heron_International ✩ Twitter @GrandHeronIntl ✩ https://twitter.com/GrandHeronIntl Video edited by David Tsvariani