Life After Impact Podcast

Weekly episodes on concussion recovery, functional neurology, and rebuilding your life after brain injury. Hosted by Dr. Ayla Wolf.

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3 episodes tagged "Vestibular"

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Seeing the Unseen: How Vestibular Rehab Can Transform Your Recovery w/ Dr. Helena Esmonde (Vestibular First) | E40
E40VestibularNeuro-RehabNov 10, 2025

Seeing the Unseen: How Vestibular Rehab Can Transform Your Recovery w/ Dr. Helena Esmonde (Vestibular First) | E40

Do you still feel dizzy, off-balance, or disoriented months—or even years—after your concussion? You’re not imagining it. In this episode, Dr. Ayla Wolf sits down with Dr. Helena Esmonde, founder of Vestibular First and creator of the innovative infrared goggles that are changing how clinicians diagnose and treat vestibular disorders. Together, they uncover what your eye movements can reveal about

The Hierarchy of Healing: Understanding Complex Neurological Recovery with Dr. Matt Antonucci | E31
E31Functional NeurologyAutonomic FunctionNeuro-RehabVestibularAug 18, 2025

The Hierarchy of Healing: Understanding Complex Neurological Recovery with Dr. Matt Antonucci | E31

Contact Dr. Antonucci: Website Dr. Antonucci's Neurobytes Blog - (totally worth reading in IMO) Eliminate your hiccoughs in seconds! Blog post as promised :) Carrick Institute Show Description: Ever wonder why your concussion symptoms persist despite seeing multiple specialists and undergoing countless tests? In this illuminating conversation, Dr. Matthew Antonucci reveals the systematic approa

Vertigo After Concussion: Recognizing and Fixing BPPV | E28
E28VestibularNeuro-RehabJul 29, 2025

Vertigo After Concussion: Recognizing and Fixing BPPV | E28

Navigating the complex world of inner ear disorders, Dr. Ayla Wolf and Sophia Bouwens discuss the mechanics and causes of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) and what contributes to re-occurring BPPV. • Difference between true vertigo and general dizziness • How the semicircular canals and otolithic organs in our inner ear detect all head movements • Infrared goggles essential for accura