1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Brenda Agnew, your host, welcomes Tiffany Lawand-Frasier as the co-host for today’s episode. Joining them is Dr. Matthew Galati, founder of Brain Changes Initiative and a survivor of a Severe Traumatic Brain Injury.&amp;nbsp; He researched how best to heal and created his own recovery protocol based on revolutionary new science around a brain-supporting lifestyle. Against all odds, he recovered fully to complete his medical training and has come full circle as a physician. &amp;nbsp; Key Takeaways: [3:32] Tiffany shares the story of how she met Dr. Gallati.&amp;nbsp; [5:03] Dr. Gallati narrates the terrible accident he experienced and his miraculous recovery.&amp;nbsp; [8:52] Dr. Gallatitells how his rehabilitation began. [10:56] Even though Dr. Gallati knew he could recover from the brain injury, there were many challenges in his healing journey.&amp;nbsp; [13:03] The one organ Dr. Gallati needed to accomplish his goal of becoming a physician was his brain; he needed to find a way of healing. [15:23] Dr. Gallati’s pillars were the backbone of his recovery.&amp;nbsp; [19:01]&amp;nbsp; Dr. Gallati describes the first pillar: Aerobic exercise. [19:48] The second pillar is Cognitive activity. [20:26] A healthy diet, mindful meditation, and great sleep hygiene are crucially important to memory and cognition. [22:02] Mental fatigue was one of Dr. Gallati’s main symptoms. [23:01] Dr. Gallati lists the main aspects of a brain-healthy diet. [23:56] How did Dr. Gallati get the idea of starting The Brain Changes Initiative?&amp;nbsp; [28:26] Dr. Gallati is a doctor who understands invisible illnesses in a way that only a survivor from TBI would.&amp;nbsp; [32:42] One of Dr. Gallati’s main goals is spreading awareness. [34:25] Dr. Gallati explains why neuroplasticity stands at the core of the Brain Changes Initiative.. [36:40] Why is weekly movement so crucial for brain health? [37:31] Dr. Gallati discusses the support work that neuroscientists lead. [39:15] Dr. Gallati advises those who are in the early steps of recovering from brain injury. &amp;nbsp; Mentioned in this episode: To learn more about the work we do at Gluckstein Lawyers, please visit Gluckstein Lawyers. &amp;nbsp; Learn more about Tiffany Lawand-Frasie.r &amp;nbsp; Gluckstein Lawyers on Twitter Gluckstein Lawyers on Facebook Gluckstein Lawyers on Instagram Gluckstein Lawyers on YouTube Gluckstein Lawyers on Linkedin &amp;nbsp; Brain Changes Initiative Follow Brain Changes on Instagram My Stroke of Insight, Jill Bolte Taylor &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Butter Torts: A Truly Canadian Legal Podcast http://www.gluckstein.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/28892738/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/164513258