The Rich Roll Podcast The Invisible Injury: Champion Cyclist Rebecca Rusch On Healing From A Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion Awareness & Why Acceptance Is Strength
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Nov 11, 2024 Rebecca Rusch, a legendary endurance athlete and 7-time world champion, shares her transformative journey after a traumatic brain injury from a biking accident. She discusses the challenges of navigating healthcare and the often invisible nature of brain injuries. The conversation dives into the power of acceptance, the role of psychedelic-assisted therapy, and the importance of community support in recovery. Rusch emphasizes the emotional dimensions of healing and encourages a shift from performance-driven expectations to embracing inner growth.
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The Crash
- Rebecca Rusch crashed her bike on Veterans Day 2021, hitting her helmet on a rock.
- Despite being an EMT and recognizing signs of a concussion, she initially downplayed the incident.
Invisible Injury
- Brain injuries are often misunderstood and downplayed, even by medical professionals.
- Many common symptoms like depression, anxiety, and fatigue are not immediately associated with concussions.
Medical Gaslighting
- Rusch's initial doctor visits focused on her ribs, not her head injury.
- She was prescribed antidepressants without a thorough concussion evaluation and denied an MRI.
