Summary: <p>1.7 million people suffer some type of traumatic brain injury each year in the US—from a mild concussion, to a coma, to death. It is also estimated that 5.3 million Americans suffer from a long-term disability from a traumatic brain injury.</p><br><p>In this mini-episode, Dhru speaks with JJ Virgin and Dr. Titus Chius about the complexity of brain injuries, how to know if you’ve had a traumatic brain injury, and specific therapies that can be helpful in healing the brain. </p><p> </p><p>JJ Virgin is a celebrity nutrition expert and Fitness Hall of Famer. She is a prominent TV and media personality and 4x <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author. Her latest book, <em>Warrior Mom: 7 Secrets to Bold, Brave Resilience</em>, shows mothers everywhere how to be strong, positive leaders for their families, while exploring the inspirational lessons she learned as she fought for her own son’s life.</p><p> </p><p>Dr. Titus Chiu is a a #1 bestselling author, award-winning international speaker, and leader in the field of functional neurology. Dr. Chiu helps people struggling with post-concussion syndrome and other chronic neurological conditions get their brains and their lives back. </p><p> </p><p>Find Dhru’s full-length conversation with JJ Virgin here: <a href="https://broken-brain.lnk.to/JJVirgin/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://broken-brain.lnk.to/JJVirgin/</a></p><p> </p><p>Find Dhru’s full-length conversation with Dr. Titus Chiu here: <a href="https://broken-brain.lnk.to/DrTitusChiu/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://broken-brain.lnk.to/DrTitusChiu/</a></p><p> </p><p>For more on Dhru Purohit, be sure to follow him on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dhrupurohit/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@dhrupurohit</a>, on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DHRUxPUROHIT/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@dhruxpurohit</a>, on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/dhrupurohit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@dhrupurohit</a>, and on YouTube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnLhz50WZAvsF4S72xtESA?view_as=subscriber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@dhrupurohit</a>. You can also text Dhru at (302) 200-5643 or click here <a href="https://my.community.com/dhrupurohit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://my.community.com/dhrupurohit</a>.</p><p> </p><p>Interested in joining Dhru’s <em>Broken Brain Podcast </em>Facebook Community? Submit your request to join here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2819627591487473/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/2819627591487473/</a>.</p><p> </p><p>This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp.</p><p> </p><p>BetterHelp is an app that lets you get affordable counseling anytime, from anywhere in the world. They’ll match you with a licensed, professional therapist based on your unique needs and you can do all your sessions online, securely from your own home. The licensed counselors at Betterhelp specialize in everything from relationships to LGBTQ matters, trauma, self-esteem, and much more. As a listener, you can get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at <a href="http://www.betterhelp.com/brokenbrain" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.betterhelp.com/brokenbrain</a>. </p><p><br></p><br><hr><p style="color:grey;font-size:0.75em;"> See <a style="color:grey;" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>
