When Healing Isn’t Linear: Finding Hope After a Life-Changing Head Injury

About this episode

Sarah Renberg shares her inspiring journey of recovery and self-advocacy after a traumatic brain injury while navigating medical school.

In this episode of Talk Dizzy To Me, Dr. Dani Tolman, PT and Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS welcome back Sarah Renberg for her third appearance on the podcast. Sarah shares an inspiring update on her journey after a traumatic brain injury (TBI), vestibular dysfunction, autonomic dysfunction, ocular motor challenges, and more — and how she is now navigating medical school while continuing to manage her health. Sarah offers a powerful patient perspective on recovery, self-advocacy, support systems, and redefining progress after brain injury. Episode Resources: -Instagram: @Sren20 -Sarah’s 1st TDTM Episode 2021 -Sarah’s 2nd TDTM Episode 2023 Sarah’s Team on TDTM: -Dr. Appelbaum -Dr. Keiser Hosted by: 🎤 Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS 🎤 Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT For episode recommendations or requests, email us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@balancingactrehab.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Partnered with: → Our online program and community, The Dizzy Reset™ , use code TALKDIZZYTOME for 40% off your first payment ⁠⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Avulux glasses, use code DIZZYRESET for $25 off⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Just Ingredients, use code TALKDIZZYTOME for 5% off Connect with Us: → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book a free call with us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ →…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr. Dani Tolman, Dr. Abbie Ross

Guest: Sarah Renberg

Topics covered

• traumatic brain injury
• vestibular dysfunction
• self-advocacy
• medical school
• recovery
• patient perspective

Keywords

• brain injury
• recovery
• health
• medical school
• patient perspective
• autonomic dysfunction
• ocular motor challenges

Sponsors

The Dizzy Reset™, Avulux, Just Ingredients

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Balancing Act Rehab

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