From Trauma to Transformation: Healing the Brain Through Zen with Lee Carlson
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Dr. Lara May interviews Lee Carlson about his journey of recovery from a traumatic brain injury and the role of Zen practice in healing.
A traumatic brain injury can change your life in an instant—but it doesn't have to define the rest of your story. In this episode of Light Body Radio, Dr. Lara May sits down with author, journalist, and longtime Zen practitioner Lee Carlson to discuss his remarkable journey of recovering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and how writing, rehabilitation, and Zen practice became essential parts of his healing process. After surviving a serious accident that left him in a coma, facing memory loss, learning to walk again, and rebuilding his ability to think and communicate, Lee discovered that healing is about much more than physical recovery. Through mindfulness, resilience, and the guidance of Zen teachers, he found a path toward acceptance, clarity, and renewed purpose. Together, they explore how meditation supports brain health, why traumatic brain injuries are often misunderstood as an "invisible disability," and the profound role that compassion, community, and spiritual practice can play in long-term recovery. Whether you're navigating your own healing journey or supporting someone through theirs, this inspiring conversation offers hope, perspective, and practical wisdom for…
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