The Concussion Nerds Podcast

What if the symptoms you've been fighting for years aren't "just stress" or "just a concussion"? Too many people are told to simply rest, push through, or wait it out after a brain injury or traumatic event. But when symptoms like migraines, dizziness, anxiety, sleep struggles, nervous system dysregulation, and chronic pain continue to linger, it's often a sign that something deeper is being missed. In this powerful roundtable discussion, concussion professionals from multiple disciplines come together to unpack the complex overlap between concussion, trauma, PTSD, gut health, vision, nervous system regulation, and brain recovery. From cutting-edge neuro technology to the importance of movement, nature, and whole-body healing, this conversation challenges outdated approaches and offers hope for people who feel stuck in their recovery journey. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER: Why concussion recovery is about far more than just the brain How trauma and nervous system dysregulation can mimic concussion symptoms The surprising connection between gut health, inflammation, and chronic pain What the future of brain health and concussion recovery could look like If you've ever wondered why healing feels so complicated — or why you still don't feel like yourself — this episode will leave you feeling seen, informed, and hopeful about what's possible. Let's Connect!   Dr. Jacque Moser - Naturopathic Health Expert & Doctor of Chiropractic Website: https://www.docjacque.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doc_jacque/   Dr. Paul Rollett - Board Certified in Vision Development & Rehabilitation Website: www.okanaganvisiontherapy.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/okanaganvisiontherapy/   Jan McNeil - Registered Clinical Counsellor, Trauma and Somatic Therapist Website: https://covalentcounselling.com   Natasha Wilch - Concussion Mentor & Clinician Website: https://www.natasha-wilch.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natasha.wilch/ Email: [email protected]    Join the Clinician's Edge to have Your Weekly Taste of Neuro Wisdom  here: https://www.natashawilch.com/clinicians-edge   Join the Concussion Mini School and Membership! Get the support and resources you need for concussion recovery: https://www.natashawilch.com/concussionminischool

*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-6a00b37d-02ac-83ec-8c96-a5d4feb74645-0" data-turn-id-container= "request-6a00b37d-02ac-83ec-8c96-a5d4feb74645-0" data-testid= "conversation-turn-4" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn= "assistant"> Have you ever felt like nobody truly understands what you're going through—whether you're navigating concussion recovery, building a business, or trying to support others without burning yourself out? Too many people try to "do it all" alone. Clinicians isolate themselves instead of leaning into collaboration, entrepreneurs carry the weight of leadership in silence, and those on a healing journey often stay stuck in communities that reinforce hopelessness instead of growth. But here's the truth: healing, growth, and success were never meant to happen in isolation. The right community can change everything—from your recovery journey to your business trajectory to your sense of purpose and connection. In this episode, Natasha shares personal stories, powerful reflections, and real-life examples of how finding the right people can transform your life in ways you never expected. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER: Why community plays a critical role in concussion recovery, entrepreneurship, and mental well-being The difference between supportive communities that help you grow and toxic spaces that keep you stuck How collaboration and connection can help clinicians better support their patients and avoid burnout Why stepping into uncomfortable rooms and new environments can lead to life-changing opportunities If you've been craving connection, support, or a reminder that you don't have to navigate life alone, this episode is for you.     Let's connect!   Instagram:  @natasha.wilch https://www.instagram.com/natasha.wilch/ Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.natasha-wilch.com   Join the Clinician's Edge to have Your Weekly Taste of Neuro Wisdom  here: https://www.natashawilch.com/clinicians-edge   Join the Concussion Mini School and Membership! Get the support and resources you need for concussion recovery: https://www.natashawilch.com/concussionminischool

What if you gave yourself permission to pause… without needing to earn it first? So many of us carry the belief that we always need to be doing, fixing, striving, or proving something. Even during rest, our minds keep racing and our bodies stay braced for what's next. But living in constant motion can leave you disconnected from yourself, exhausted in your body, and craving a moment of softness. This guided meditation is an invitation to slow down, release the pressure to perform, and remember that your worth is not tied to productivity. You don't need to change anything in this moment. You simply get to be here. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL: Feel more grounded, calm, and present in your body Release tension and soften the need to constantly "do" Reconnect with the idea that rest is allowed and safe Leave with a greater sense of peace, softness, and self-compassion Take this breath, this pause, this moment… and let yourself remember: just being is enough. Let's connect!   Instagram:  @natasha.wilch https://www.instagram.com/natasha.wilch/ Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.natasha-wilch.com   Join the Clinician's Edge to have Your Weekly Taste of Neuro Wisdom  here: https://www.natashawilch.com/clinicians-edge   Join the Concussion Mini School and Membership! Get the support and resources you need for concussion recovery: https://www.natashawilch.com/concussionminischool  

*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" style= "caret-color: #000000; color: #000000; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;" data-turn-id="request-69fa1afa-266c-8322-ba77-b0616347c8a1-0" data-testid="conversation-turn-6" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn="assistant"> Are you focusing so much on calming your nervous system that you might actually be slowing down your recovery? If you've been doing all the "right" things—breathwork, tapping, somatics, sound healing—but still feel stuck, you're not alone. There's a growing trend in the concussion space to label everything as a nervous system issue… and while that's part of the picture, it's not the whole story. Here's the hard truth: constantly regulating without addressing the root problem can turn into a subtle form of avoidance. Instead of progressing, you stay in a loop of managing symptoms without truly moving the needle. In this Roundtable episode, we unpack the difference between management and treatment—and why both matter if you actually want to heal. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER: Why nervous system regulation alone isn't enough for concussion recovery The key difference between managing symptoms and actually treating the problem How "doing all the healing things" can sometimes keep you stuck Where technology and innovative tools fit into real, effective care If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right but still not getting better, this episode might just change the way you approach your recovery. Let's Connect!   Dr. Jacque Moser - Naturopathic Health Expert & Doctor of Chiropractic Website: https://www.docjacque.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doc_jacque/   Dr. Paul Rollett - Board Certified in Vision Development & Rehabilitation Website: www.okanaganvisiontherapy.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/okanaganvisiontherapy/   Jan McNeil - Registered Clinical Counsellor, Trauma and Somatic Therapist Website: https://covalentcounselling.com   Natasha Wilch - Concussion Mentor & Clinician Website: https://www.natasha-wilch.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natasha.wilch/ Email: [email protected]    Join the Clinician's Edge to have Your Weekly Taste of Neuro Wisdom  here: https://www.natashawilch.com/clinicians-edge   Join the Concussion Mini School and Membership! Get the support and resources you need for concussion recovery: https://www.natashawilch.com/concussionminischool    

What if the reason your clients (or you) aren't improving isn't a lack of effort—but a too-narrow approach to healing? You might be doing everything "right"—seeing the best specialists, targeting specific symptoms, following structured plans—yet still hitting a frustrating plateau. Here's the uncomfortable truth: when care stays siloed, progress stalls. Focusing on one system at a time can help… but without integrating how the brain and body work together, you're just building partial solutions. The real breakthrough happens when you zoom out, connect the dots, and treat the full system as an orchestra—not isolated instruments. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER: - Why hyper-specialized, "niche-only" treatment often leads to plateaus in concussion recovery - The real reason multiple great providers still might not get you lasting results - How integrating systems (not just treating them) unlocks faster, deeper progress - What actually created dramatic change in just one intensive week—without traditional exercises If you've been stuck, the missing piece may not be what you're doing—but how everything is being put together. Let's connect!   Instagram:  @natasha.wilch https://www.instagram.com/natasha.wilch/ Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.natasha-wilch.com   Join the Clinician's Edge to have Your Weekly Taste of Neuro Wisdom  here: https://www.natashawilch.com/clinicians-edge   Join the Concussion Mini School and Membership! Get the support and resources you need for concussion recovery: https://www.natashawilch.com/concussionminischool  

This week's meditation invites you to step away from stillness and into intuitive movement. Instead of guiding the mind, this practice encourages you to reconnect with your body—allowing it to lead, express, and release in its own natural way. There's no background music provided in this session. Instead, you're encouraged to choose your own playful, freeing song and let it shape your experience. This is about trusting your body's wisdom, following subtle impulses, and letting go of expectations. ✨ What to expect: A gentle arrival with breathwork to ground your awareness A shift from thinking to feeling Free, intuitive movement guided by your body (not instructions) Space to explore expression without judgment A soft return to presence through sensation and ease 🎶 What you'll need: A comfortable space where you can move freely A song that makes you feel light, playful, or expressive An open mind and willingness to let go of "doing it right" 💭 Intention for this practice: To build trust with your body, deepen self-awareness, and reconnect with a sense of freedom and play. 🧘 Tip: Start small. Even the slightest movement counts. The goal isn't performance—it's presence. Take this practice at your own pace, and remember: your body already knows the way.   Let's connect!   Instagram:  @natasha.wilch https://www.instagram.com/natasha.wilch/ Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.natasha-wilch.com   Join the Clinician's Edge to have Your Weekly Taste of Neuro Wisdom  here: https://www.natashawilch.com/clinicians-edge   Join the Concussion Mini School and Membership! Get the support and resources you need for concussion recovery: https://www.natashawilch.com/concussionminischool

What if the hardest part of concussion recovery isn't what you feel… but what no one else can see? So many people living with concussion are stuck in this exhausting loop—pushing through because they "look fine," downplaying symptoms, or waiting for progress to magically happen just by showing up to appointments. On the outside, life might look normal. But internally? It's a constant negotiation with energy, symptoms, identity, and overwhelm. And here's where it gets even harder—when you don't feel believed, supported, or safe with your providers, healing slows down. When you rely only on in-session work without doing the real-life integration, you stay stuck. When you resist accepting where you are, you delay where you could go. This episode cracks open the truth: concussion recovery is not passive, it's not linear, and it's definitely not "mild." But when you combine the right support, honest acceptance, and consistent action outside the clinic—you start to reclaim control, rebuild trust in your body, and actually move forward. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER: Why concussion is called an "invisible injury"—and how that impacts healing The biggest mistake patients make that keeps them stuck in recovery What true acceptance looks like (and why it's not the same as "being okay") How the right support system—and feeling safe—can accelerate healing Healing from a concussion isn't about proving you're fine—it's about finally giving yourself permission to do what it actually takes to get better.   Let's Connect!   Dr. Jacque Moser - Naturopathic Health Expert & Doctor of Chiropractic Website: https://www.docjacque.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doc_jacque/   Dr. Paul Rollett - Board Certified in Vision Development & Rehabilitation Website: www.okanaganvisiontherapy.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/okanaganvisiontherapy/   Jan McNeil - Registered Clinical Counsellor, Trauma and Somatic Therapist Website: https://covalentcounselling.com   Natasha Wilch - Concussion Mentor & Clinician Website: https://www.natasha-wilch.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natasha.wilch/ Email: [email protected]    Join the Clinician's Edge to have Your Weekly Taste of Neuro Wisdom  here: https://www.natashawilch.com/clinicians-edge   Join the Concussion Mini School and Membership! Get the support and resources you need for concussion recovery: https://www.natashawilch.com/concussionminischool