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Kelly Tuttle

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

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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Not every brain injury survivor is able to return to their previous job, but there are things that can help you succeed. #disability #tbi #stroke #longcovid substack.com/@brainloving...
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How to Successfully Return to Work After a Brain Injury:
Essential Tips, Support, and Strategies
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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Happy Friday Everyone! I was excited to meet in person with Mandi Swanson FNP-BC, MSN, RN, CBIS in Minneapolis! So awesome! I went on a buck list trip to visit Chicago, Boston (including Salem and Cambridge),Portland Maine, and Minneapolis. I had tons of fun 🎢
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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
After my brain injury, keeping up with personal and work emails became a daily struggle. What once felt routine suddenly became overwhelming, and I often found myself stressed just looking at my inbox. #disability #braininjury #tbi #stroke #longcovid kellytuttle.substack.com/p/how-i-lear...
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How I Learned to Manage Email After a Brain Injury:
Practical Steps for Regaining Control
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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Hello Everyone! Here is an Apple Podcasts Link 🔗 to the Mindful Return Podcast latest episode if you prefer to listen to your podcast on Apple. #disability #moodchanges #behavioralchanges #anger podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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Episode 19: Understanding Behavioral and Personality Changes After Brain Injury: Recovery, Relationships, and Expert Strategies for Managing Emotional Outbursts
Podcast Episode · The Mindful Return Podcast: From Brain Injury to Back at Work · September 16 · 24m
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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Hello Everyone! A new episode of the Mindful Return Podcast is out! After my brain injury I felt like the Hulk moved into my head. #disability #behavioralchanges #burtsofanger #moodchanges kellytuttle.substack.com/p/understand...
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Understanding Behavioral and Personality Changes After Brain Injury:
Recovery, Relationships, and Expert Strategies for Managing Emotional Outbursts
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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Cold and flu 🤒 season are coming. How to stay healthy while and protect your brain’s performance while working in shared work spaces. #disability #coldflucovid19 #hepafilter #cleanair kellytuttle.substack.com/p/why-open-p...
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Why Open-Plan Offices and Poor Ventilation Are Hurting Your Health:
Protecting Productivity, Preventing Illness, and Supporting Disabled Workers
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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Behavioral changes after a brain injury are hard to live with. Tap the link in my bio to follow the Mindful Return Podcast. #disability #moodchanges #burstofanger #whoami
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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Neurofatigue after a brain injury is a life changer. Tap the link in my bio to follow the Mindful Return Podcast. #disability #fatigue
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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Open-office plans and shared workspace decrease productivity and morale for healthy employees. These workspaces can be exclusionary for brain 🧠 injury survivors. Read my latest Mindful Return Substack. #workfromhome #flexibleworkschedule #disability kellytuttle.substack.com/p/the-hidden...
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The Hidden Cost of Open-Plan Offices:
How Shared Workspaces Harm Brain Injury Survivors, Knowledge Workers, and the Next Generation of Employees
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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Sometimes-I’m tired of being to tired 🥱. Aren’t you? There is a new podcast episode out for you 😀 on neurofatigue. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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Episode 18:  Understanding Neurofatigue: Brain Injury, Recovery, and Real-Life Strategies for Healing and Support
Podcast Episode · The Mindful Return Podcast: From Brain Injury to Back at Work · September 2 · 29m
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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Hey Everyone! My latest Mindful Return Substack is a bonus for my paid subscribers. Subscribe today so you don’t miss out! kellytuttle.substack.com/p/book-revie...
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Book Review: How ‘Brain Injury Survival Kit’ by Dr. Cheryle Sullivan-
A Must-Read for Brain Injury Recovery
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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Dolly, I will always love you ❤️😢😔😞
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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Doctor appointments, on average, are 10-20 minutes long, 10 minutes of which are used to get you registered and into the exam room. Leaving you 0-10 minutes with your doctor. 🤷‍♀️ 🤷‍♂️ 🤷 substack.com/@brainloving...
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How to Prepare for Doctor Appointments After a Brain Injury:
Tips for Patients and Caregivers
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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
My whiplash resolved when my vision was fixed 🤓 #disability #neckpain #whiplash #concussion kellytuttle.substack.com/p/episode-17...
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Episode 17: Navigating Neck Pain After a Brain Injury
Summary:
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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
No one likes a pain in the neck. 😖 Check out my latest episode of the Mindful Return Podcast 😀 #disability #whiplash #concussion #neckpain #neckpainsucks podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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Episode 17: Navigating Neck Pain After a Brain Injury
Podcast Episode · The Mindful Return Podcast: From Brain Injury to Back at Work · August 19 · 7m
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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
“Why didn’t anyone come with you?” my behavioral neurologist asked. Looking back, I realize that was a good question.🫤 Check out my the latest Mindful Return Substack 😄 #braininjurydoctorappointments #disability kellytuttle.substack.com/p/how-to-adv...
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How to Advocate for Yourself and Get the Best Medical Care After a Brain Injury:
Tips for Patients and Families
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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Hello Everyone! My latest Mindful Return Substack is out! In this article I share essential tips for telehealth visits for brain injury survivors. #disability #braininjury #telehealth open.substack.com/pub/kellytut...
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Maximizing the Benefits of Virtual Appointments:
Essential Telehealth Tips for Patients Recovering from Brain Injury
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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
I ❤️📚about 📚because I ❤️📚. And this book 📕 was a good 📘! #readingishealing #readbannedbooks #booklover #readingisgoodforthebrain
A picture of Fahrenheit 451 book by Ray Bradbury
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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Tap the link in my bio to follow me on the Mindful Return Podcast 😀 #disability #audiobooks #Ilovetoread #readingisgoodforthebrain #audiobookscountasreading #brainhealing
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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
You can also find my podcast on Substack too ❤️ open.substack.com/pub/kellytut...
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Episode 16: Understanding Post-Traumatic Headaches:
Types and Treatments
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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Hello Everyone! I have a new podcast episode out. In this episode I talk about post-traumatic headaches 🤕 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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Episode 16: Understanding Post-Traumatic Headaches: Types and Treatments
Podcast Episode · The Mindful Return Podcast: From Brain Injury to Back at Work · August 5 · 24m
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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
After a brain 🧠 injury limit distractions while you read. Tap the link 🔗 in my bio to Follow the Mindful Return Podcast 😀 #disability #readingafterabraininjury
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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Knowing the history of US workers will help you understand and cope with the decisions made in your work environment. #disability #workplacesafety #gaslighting #disabilityaccommodationsdenied #workplacediscrimination #toxicworkenvironment substack.com/@brainloving...
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The Hidden History of American Workers:
Understanding Labor, Disability, and the Fight for Fair Treatment
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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Happy Friday everyone! I hope everyone stays cool and safe this weekend 😀
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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Reading tips for brain 🧠 Injury survivors. Tap the link in my bio to follow the Mindful Return Podcast 😀 #disability #reading #braininjury #stroke #brainhealing
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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
More tips on reading after a brain injury. Clip from the Mindful Return Podcast. #disability #braininjury #readingafterabraininjury
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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Tips on reading after a brain injury cognitive. Tap the link in my bio to follow the Mindful Return Podcast 😀 #disability
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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Tips on how to maintain and support your cognitive functioning and brain 🧠 health after a brain injury. #disability #dementia #stroke #brainfog #memoryissues open.substack.com/pub/kellytut...
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How to Reduce Your Risk of Dementia After Brain Injury:
Brain-Boosting Habits for Survivors
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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
After a #braininjury #reading can be difficult. 😞 Reading 📖 engages several brain processes and needs energy. After a brain injury cognitive and visual processes are disrupted and mitochondria are lost making reading difficult 😥 #disability
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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
I had a fantastic interview with Dr. Douglas on his YouTube channel, Antifragility Reframe. He asked me some great questions about traumatic brain injuries. Please check out his channel; he is the author of several books available on Amazon. youtu.be/RnRTKzlZ8Lk?...
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The Antifragility Reframe Ep. 42 | From Brain Injury to a Stronger Life with Kelly Tuttle
YouTube video by Safe Haven Dialogues LLC
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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Binocular vision disorder can happen after a TBI. Check out my latest podcast episode to learn more. #disability #tbi #visionchanges #bvd podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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Episode 14: How Binocular Vision Dysfunction Affects Brain Injury Survivors
Podcast Episode · The Mindful Return Podcast: From Brain Injury to Back at Work · July 8 · 8m
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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
One of the challenges to learning and reading 📖 after a brain 🧠 injury is lack of cognitive energy. Tap the link 🔗 in my bio to follow the Mindful Return Podcast 😀 #disability #braininjury #brainfog
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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
After a brain 🧠 injury you need to surround yourself with supportive and understanding people. open.substack.com/pub/kellytut...
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Brain Injury Recovery:
Essential Tips for Building a Support Network
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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Good Mmorning and Happy Friday 😊
A picture of a teal and white tea cup along with my brain injury recovery journal and book After the Crash
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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
It's great to learn from other brain 🧠 injury survivors' strategies for getting back to reading 📚📕📖📗📘📙. Tap the link in my bio to follow the Mindful Return Podcast 📻 #disability
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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Sometime after a brain 🧠 injury your processing speed slows 🐌 down, making reading and learning hard. #reading #learning #disability #memoryissues #braininjury #stroke #brainfog Tap the link in my bio to follow the Mindful Return Podcast 📻
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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
After a brain 🧠 injury, reading and learning can be a challenge, but there are specialist who can help. #learning #reading #speechtherapy #neurooptometrist #vision #hearing #memory #attention #disability
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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Rolling with regression is a frustrating part of brain 🧠 injury recovery. #disability #recovery #regressionofprogress #stuckonthecouchagain #healing open.substack.com/pub/kellytut...
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How to Cope With Brain Injury Regression:
Recovery Tips for Managing Setbacks and Healing
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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Sharing strategies that support returning to reading after a TBI or stroke. Tap the link 🔗 in my bio to listen to and follow the Mindful Return Podcast 📻
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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
In the Mindful Return Podcast 📻 I shared supportive strategies for learning after a brain 🧠 injury. Tap the link 🔗 in my bio to listen to the full episode. #podcast #learningafterabraininjury #learningstrategies #braininjury #tbi #stroke #disability #brainfog
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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Ugh! I see I did not add the link 🔗 to my post about changes in core values after a #braininjury #tbi Apologies, here it is if you want to read 📖 the Mindful Return Substack ❤️ Sometimes I can not trust my brain, LOL! #disability #corevalues substack.com/@brainloving...
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Rebuilding Your Life After Brain Injury:
How to Rediscover Your Core Values, Passions, and Purpose
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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Binocular vision dysfunction can happen after a #tbi #braininjury #concussion #disability open.substack.com/pub/kellytut...
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Episode 14: How Binocular Vision Dysfunction Affects Brain Injury Survivors
Summary:
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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Sometimes you core values and passion can change after a brain 🧠 injury. #disability #corevalues #newpassions #newgoals
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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Asking for #disability accommodations can be stressful. As you work through the process, reach out to your #mentalhealth resources, family, friends, mental health therapist, and support group to get the support you need. Click the link in my bio to listen to the Mindful Return Podcast 📻
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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Steps 🚶 to take if your disability accommodations are denied 🚫 Tap the link 🔗 in my bio to listen to The Mindful Return Podcast 📻 #disability
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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
I ❤️books 📚! I ❤️ reading 📖 reviews of books 📚. While reading a book 📖, I was inspired to write book 📚 reviews 😀. As a bonus for the Mindful Return Substack, I will be writing book 📖 reviews on books 📚 that helped me recover from my brain 🧠 injury. #disability open.substack.com/pub/kellytut...
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Book Reviews for Brain Injury Survivors:
Brainlash by Gail L. Denton
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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
What 😦 steps 🚶 to take if your #disability work accommodations are denied 🚫? Tap the link 🔗 in my bio to follow the Mindful Return Podcast 📻
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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
I’m excited to share our new podcast 📻 Nurse Practitioners Unfiltered: a TBI Journey has launched 🚀 This will be my second podcast which I will be hosting along with Mandi Dicki and Carmen Frede who are also TBI survivors. open.spotify.com/episode/5CfM...
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NPs Unfiltered Trailer
Nurse Practitioners Unfiltered: The TBI Journey · Episode
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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Hello Everyone! The Mindful Return Podcast 📻 has a new episode out 😄 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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Episode 13: Overcoming Sound Sensitivity After Brain Injury: Practical Strategies and Personal Insights
Podcast Episode · The Mindful Return Podcast: From Brain Injury to Back at Work · June 24 · 18m
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Kelly Tuttle @brainloving.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
I’m excited to share that I have joined a second podcast 📻 with two fantastic Neurology Nurse Practitioners who are also brain 🧠 injury survivors. I look forward to sharing Nurse Practitioners Unfiltered Podcast 📻 episodes with you soon!
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