Recovery After Stroke
Recovery After Stroke
Brain Stem At 20 Years Old | Tristan Gibson
Brain Stem At 20 Years Old | Tristan Gibson
Brain Stem At 20 Years Old | Tristan Gibson
Monday 13th November 2023
Join Tristan Gibson as he shares his inspiring recovery from a brain stem stroke at 20, focusing on resilience, mindset, and personal growth.
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Episode Overview
- Tristan shares his journey of resilience and personal growth after a brain stem stroke at 20.
- He discusses the emotional challenges and the significance of language in shaping mindset.
- Embracing change and challenging himself became pivotal in his recovery journey.
- Tristan adopted the moniker 'Captain Orangutan' as a symbol of his personal transformation.
- His story serves as a beacon of hope for anyone navigating their own path to recovery.
When you identify with whatever you have, whatever's holding you back, like saying my depression, my anxiety, my diabetes, my whatever it is is you are identifying with it... When you stop doing that... that's when you start to create a little bit of a separation and then you can later on put a little wedge in there and create more and more and more until it's completely gone.
Imagine being a vibrant 20-year-old soccer player, full of dreams and energy, only to have your world turned upside down by a brain stem stroke. That's exactly what happened to Tristan Gibson. In this gripping episode, Tristan opens up about his incredible journey of recovery and personal growth. From enduring multiple brain surgeries to grappling with sudden physical limitations, his story is a testament to human resilience.
He talks candidly about battling anxiety and depression, and how the way we speak to ourselves can profoundly impact our mindset. Embracing change, Tristan adopted the playful nickname 'Captain Orangutan', symbolizing his transformation and new approach to life. His experiences offer a beacon of hope for anyone facing their own recovery challenges, proving that with determination and the right attitude, you can overcome even the toughest obstacles.