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Kelly Tuttle

@brainloving

Award-winning author of After the Crash. TBI survivor empowering life and work after a brain injury. #awardwinningauthor #tbiwarrior #tbiadvocate #books #writer My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/kellytuttle Website: https://kellytuttle.org/

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How to Advocate for Disability Accommodations at Work: Your Rights, ADA Protections, and What to Do If Denied

Have you ever had your #disability #acommodations refused by your employer?
Check out my latest Mindful Return where I share some next steps to consider.
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09.03.2026 21:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Have you found journaling your symptoms help you understand them better and describe them clearer to your doctors?
See The Mindful Return Podcast for the full episode.
#disability
#journaling
#doctorsappointments

09.03.2026 02:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Navigating Life and Healing TBIs with Kelly Tuttle Podcast Episode Β· Retrieving Sanity | Recovery from Addictions and Traumas Β· November 23, 2025 Β· 56m

Hello everyone I’m excited to share my second podcast interview with Keegan Read host of the Retrieving Sanity Podcast. During this episode we talked about how traumatic brain 🧠 injury can impact mental health.
#disability #mentalhealth #braininjury

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...

07.03.2026 02:00 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I was told it was mild to moderate, but you are right, there is nothing mild about a mild TBI. LOL!
So how did you find me on Bluesky? Are my post helpful for you?

05.03.2026 23:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How to Heal, Cope & Thrive After a Traumatic Brain Injury| TBI Recovery & Brain Healing|Kelly Tuttle Podcast Episode Β· Mission To Inspire with Shola Ajibade (MTI) *Queen of Money Affirmation* Β· February 17 Β· 32m

I had a wonderful conversation with Shola Ajibade host of Mission to Inspire πŸ“». We talked about how I rebuilt my life after my traumatic brain injury and why I wrote my book, After the Crash.
#disability #rebuiltlife
#braininjuryrecovery
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...

05.03.2026 23:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

My TBI was in 2015. I also can't think or focus under fluorescent lights and cringe looking at power point presentations.

05.03.2026 15:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Having supportive employers and colleagues is amazing and helps with your recovery. So glad to hear that was your experience. Do you still work there?

03.03.2026 16:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Returning to Work After Brain Injury: How to Request Accommodations, Protect Your Rights, and Succeed in Your Return to Work

What is your experience with asking your employer for disability accommodations?
#disabilityaccommondations #disability #equalrightstowork #ada

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03.03.2026 00:12 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Concussion myth-busting on The Mindful Return Podcast.
Find the link to the full episode on my linktree.
#disability #concussion
#mythbusting

02.03.2026 02:36 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Busting mild concussion myths on The Mindful Return Podcast πŸ“»
#disability #braininjurymythbusting #concussion #mildtbi

01.03.2026 01:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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You don't have to hit your head to concuss your brain 🧠
#tbi #disability #concussion #falls #themindfulreturnpodcast

28.02.2026 02:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Beach time!
#disability #backtoworkafterabraininjury #recoveryjournal #journalforhealing

26.02.2026 18:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How to Learn After a Brain Injury: Strategies for Memory, Focus, and Recovery.

In my latest Mindful Return I talk about new ways of learning after a brain 🧠 injury.
#disability #learningagain #youarenotstupid #braininjury

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24.02.2026 03:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Not all brain 🧠 injuries are from trauma.
#disability #braininjuryrecovery

23.02.2026 02:36 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Accident That Changed Everything: From TBI Survivor to Full-Time Online Educator Podcast Episode Β· Escape the Clinic Β· February 17 Β· 20m

Check out this podcast interview with host Katie Bean. We talked about how I was able to help brain injury survivors beyond my clinic exam room. #disability #braininjuryrecovery #healingbeyondtheexamroom

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

22.02.2026 01:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hello everyone! Just a reminder I have an online course, The Road to Recovery, where I dig in deep into strategies to help people with healing brains return to work.
#disability #selfpacedonlineprogram #lifetimeacess #freedownloadebook

20.02.2026 01:36 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I love helping people understand what it is like to navigate the world with a brain that functions differently.
#disability #braininjury #invisibledisability

18.02.2026 21:52 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Mindful Return Podcast πŸ“» podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

17.02.2026 04:08 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Maximize Your Brain Injury Recovery: How Keeping a Journal Supports Your Brain's Healing.

I love to journal! I love to write βœ’οΈ in journals, I love to collect journals, I even designed my own journal (It’s in Amazon if you are interested).

Check out the latest, Mindful Return where I talk about the benefits of journaling.
#disability

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A clip from my podcast πŸ“» The Mindful Return on Apple Podcast

11.02.2026 21:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Part 2: Tools, Boundaries and Hope – Living Fully After Traumatic Brain Injury with Kelly Tuttle Podcast Episode Β· Radiant Moments - Caregiver Oasis Podcast Β· 02/05/2026 Β· 53m

Hello Everyone, here is the second half of my podcast interview with Michelle host of the Radiant Moments: Caregiver Oasis Podcast. This podcast is a two part interview in the first part we talk about common but misunderstood symptoms of brain injury.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...

11.02.2026 00:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Part 1 – Inside a Healing Brain: The Invisible Reality of Traumatic Brain Injury with Kelly Tuttle Podcast Episode Β· Radiant Moments - Caregiver Oasis Podcast Β· 01/29/2026 Β· 27m

I had a wonderful podcast interview on the Radiant Moments: Caregiver Oasis Podcast with host Michelle. This podcast interview has two parts.
In part one we talk about safe spaces for healing at home and navigating role changes.
#Disability #TBI #Caregiver

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...

10.02.2026 23:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Returning to Work After Brain Injury: Symptoms, Recovery Tips, and Success Strategies

Hey, I hope all is well with everyone. In my latest Mindful Return article, I talk about common brain 🧠 injury symptoms.
#disability #braininjurysymptoms #blackhistorymonth #healingwhileworking #tbi #concussion

open.substack.com/pub/kellytut...

10.02.2026 02:29 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Yes, I fell asleep at the wheel. All I wanted to do was get back to work. #concussion #tbi #neurofatigue #disability

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Episode One: Rising Strong: A Story of Hope and Renewal Podcast Episode Β· The Mindful Return Podcast: From Brain Injury to Back at Work Β· 01/05/2026 Β· 16m

Hello everyone, I’m excited to share my podcast has launched πŸš€.
#disability #podcast #mystory
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

09.02.2026 03:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Teturn=Return πŸ™„

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Brain Injury Recovery: Myths, Timelines, and Real-Life Tips for Healing After Concussion or TBI

Hello everyone! In today's Mindful Teturn I talk about recovery timelines after a brain 🧠 injury.
#recoveryafteranraininjury #disability #whenwillIgetbetter #healing #tbi

kellytuttle.substack.com/p/brain-inju...

03.02.2026 02:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

All About Love is on my TBR list. I just finished Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe. I started Incidents of the Life of a Slave Girl by Harriet Jacobs and White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo.

01.02.2026 05:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Brain Injury Recovery: Navigating Specialists, Symptoms, and a Successful Return to Life and Work

In this issue of the Mindful Return, I list some of the specialist who can help you with your brain 🧠 injury symptoms and support your return to work
#disability #braininjury #braininjurysymptoms #braininjuryspecialist #mindfulreturn #freesubstack
open.substack.com/pub/kellytut...

28.01.2026 03:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Episode 113: From Trauma to Triumph: Kelly Tuttle’s Traumatic Brain Injury Journey Podcast Episode Β· Get Savvy...Demystifying Healthcare Β· 01/14/2026 Β· 32m

Please check out this podcast interview where I share the importance of finding a specialist who specialize in concussion care.
#disability #tbi
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g...

21.01.2026 03:46 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0