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126. From the Newsroom to The Concussion & CTE Foundation: An Interview with Julia Manning

126. From the Newsroom to The Concussion & CTE Foundation: An Interview with Julia Manning

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 Julia Manning is the Chief of Staff of Communications at the Concussion and CTE Foundation, where she directs all storytelling and media content. She is a four-time Emmy Award-winning television producer and the host of Invisible Impact, a podcast dedicated to sharing authentic, unfiltered stories of life after concussion.Julia's own concussion story began in 2017 with what seemed like a minor accident—she stood up too fast after tying her shoes and slammed the back of her head into a kitchen countertop. What she assumed would be a few days of rest turned into nearly a decade of post-concussion syndrome (PCS), forcing her to leave the high-stakes, high-stimulation world of TV news production that she had worked her entire career to build.After years of pushing through symptoms, navigating fragmented healthcare, and grieving the loss of her identity, Julia found her way to the Concussion and CTE Foundation. There, she transformed her pain into purpose—helping others feel seen, heard, and supported through their own recovery journeys.In this conversation, Julia brings warmth, honesty, and hard-won wisdom to the table. Summary of the EpisodeIn this deeply honest and hopeful episode, Bethany Lewis sits down with Julia Manning to unpack the messy, nonlinear reality of post-concussion syndrome. Julia shares how a concussion unraveled her Emmy-winning career in TV news and sent her into a years-long battle with debilitating symptoms—including extreme light sensitivity, cognitive fog, and migraines so severe she feared they would never end.But this isn't just a story about what was lost. It's a story about what was found.Julia walks us through the moments where her recovery shifted: when she stopped chasing her "old self," the therapy she initially resisted that ended up being a game-changer, and the mindset reframe that helped her see the power of gratitude.She also pulls back the curtain on her work at the Concussion and CTE Foundation, explaining the critical difference between concussion and CTE, and sharing details about their free helpline—a resource that connects sufferers with trusted providers, peer support, and educational materials.Whether you are five days or five years into your recovery, this episode offers a powerful reminder: You are not broken. You are not alone. And your story isn't over.Key TakeawaysWhy Julia's "mild" concussion turned into a decade of symptoms—and what she wishes she had done differentlyHow to know when pushing through is actually pushing you backwardThe grief of losing a career and identity—and how to build a new oneConcussion vs. CTE: A clear, simple explanationHow loved ones can support someone with PCS without adding pressureThe power of living "day by day" and finding gratitude in small winsResources Mentioned: Concussion and CTE FoundationA nonprofit organization dedicated to solving the concussion crisis, accelerating research, and supporting those affected by concussion and CTE.Main Website: concussionandcte.orgHelpline (Free Resource): concussionandcte.org/helplineFill out a form to be connected with a case coordinator who can provide trusted provider referrals, peer support, educational materials, and more.Invisible Impact Podcast (Hosted by Julia Manning):https://concussionandcte.org/pcs-resources/invisible-impact-podcast/A podcast featuring real, raw conversations with individuals navigating life after concussion.Instagram (Foundation): @concussionandcteInstagram (Personal): @juliamanning2The previous Concussion Coach Podcast episodes that were mentioned:Grief and Concussions: An Interview with Krista St-Germain & Becky BarnettCTE: UofU Lineman Greg Newman’s Story: Interview with Laura DyerConcussion Recovery Art: An Interview with Allison Moir-SmithSupport for Concussed Moms: An Interview with Allison Moir-Smith
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