Air Date: Feb 02 2025
In this episode of Reawakening Beauty, the host, Shawna Patruno, discusses brain injuries and the journey to renewed brain health with guest Cynthia who shares her personal experience following a life-altering car accident at age 23. Both Cynthia and Shawna share a passion for healthy cooking, which played a significant role in their recovery. Cynthia talks about the resilience she discovered in herself, the importance of adapting one’s vision of the future post-injury, and how she found solace and therapeutic value in baking. The conversation delves into overcoming negative coping mechanisms, establishing a routine, and utilizing fitness and wholesome nutrition for recovery. The episode also highlights the support from caregivers and encourages those going through similar struggles to lean into the recovery process, find their supportive community and create their own self-care plan to establish health boundaries and a thriving life with their new limitations.
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS/WHAT WAS DISCUSSED:
- 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
- 01:09 Cynthia’s Journey and Resilience
- 03:10 Passion for Baking and Career Shift
- 06:37 Self-Care and Coping Strategies
- 10:17 Nutrition and Fitness Insights
- 12:38 Routine and Daily Practices
- 17:16 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
SHOW NOTES:
- 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
- 01:09 Cynthia’s Journey and Resilience
- 03:10 Passion for Baking and Career Shift
- 06:37 Self-Care and Coping Strategies
- 10:17 Nutrition and Fitness Insights
- 12:38 Routine and Daily Practices
- 17:16 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
RESOURCES
- NA
SHAWNA PATRUNO (HOST OF REAWAKENING BEAUTY)
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shawna.patruno/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reawakeningbeauty/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnapatruno/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/patruno_shawna
HEALTHY HABIT GUIDE FOR THE NEW YEAR
Here are some resource you might find helpful
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCETE6UWBTHb1-RQZoMgFrBA
- Free Smoothie Guide: https://reawakeningbeauty.ca/free-healthy-smoothie-recipe-book/
- Recipe Cookbook: https://reawakeningbeauty.ca/reawakening-beauty-vegan-gluten-free-healthy-glow-recipes/
PUBLISHED WORK ON CONFIDENCE AND SKIN CARE TIPS
- Published Articles on Confidence: https://issuu.com/futurefemalemag/docs/ffm_fallwinterissue_final2/s/11329571
- Skin Care Tips: https://issuu.com/futurefemalemag/docs/ffm_summerspringissue_finalj2019_on/16?ff=
CYNTHIA ATHENA (GUEST ON REAWAKENING BEAUTY)
BIO:
Cynthia was a passenger in a car accident in 2015, she was 23 at the time and in school to become a paralegal. Cynthia had two skull fractures, a broken jaw, broken wrist, and severe TBI as a result of the motor vehicle accident. Figuring out adult life as someone with a brain injury has been challenging. As well as finding a community; thankfully the wonderful brain injury community on instagram has changed that. Cynthia provides tips on living with a brain injury, and her baking on her social media account where she provides baking inspiration and fulfills custom orders. Movement and getting out into nature have been big parts of the success of her recovery, as well as finding the right team of doctors/therapists. Cynthia is currently on a spiritual journey to better understand her near death experience and the trauma that resulted from her injury.
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiaathena.tbi
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunshinebaking.cakes
- Email: cynthiadyke1992@gmail.com
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