Case Study: The Story of Bridgid Ruden "Overcoming a Severe Traumatic Brain Injury"

<p>Welcome back to the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast, EPISODE #130 with a fascinating case study/story of Bridgid Ruden<a href='#_edn1'>[i]</a>, a traumatic brain injury survivor, whose life changed on May 24, 2008 with a bicycle accident that would begin her new life inspiring her book Discovering Your Life’s Purpose: From Tragedy to Triumph<a href='#_edn2'>[ii]</a>, as she now inspires people nationally and internationally with her story of resilience.</p> <p><a href='https://youtu.be/XvOfDZxxMec'>To watch the interview on YouTube click here.</a></p> <p><a href='https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/case-study-the-story-of-bridgid-ruden-overcoming-a-severe-traumatic-brain-injury/'>To see the images in the show notes if you are listening on iTunes click here.</a></p> <p>Welcome back, I'm Andrea Samadi, a former educator who has been fascinated with understanding the science behind high performance strategies in schools, sports, and the workplace for the past 20 years. If you have been listening to our podcast, you will know that we’ve uncovered that if we want to improve our social and emotional skills, and experience success in our work and personal lives, it all begins with an understanding of our brain.</p> <p>Before I give the backstory of Bridgid, and why I think her story is important to share, I want to read you a testimonial from the doctor who saw her first CT scan after her bike accident in 2008.</p> <p><em>“Bridgid, you are a miracle. I remember as your physician telling you these words as I reviewed your brain CT scan from your initial head injury. I believe that you are unique in your positive approach to your recovery, your dedication to sharing your experience, and your commitment to helping and motivating others to overcome their own life obstacles and adversity. I deeply and sincerely admire your efforts and your positive attitude in dealing with a truly difficult and challenging personal experience so that they can benefit from your experience, wisdom,