Your 🧠 + TBI, Stress reset & Sugar-Free x Risk Free 🤔

Most people think concussions are no big deal. Rest up, and you'll bounce back, right? We believed that too—until one unexpected fall changed everything we thought we knew about the brain.

This week, we're pulling back the curtain on a life-changing experience that revealed just how misunderstood Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) really are. Could there be a therapy that helps reboot your brain’s own power grid after trauma?

But that's just the beginning...

Here’s what’s inside this week’s Simply Dished:
📍 How a Fall Rewired Our Understanding of TBI – The invisible injury that lingered, and the therapy that could reboot the brain’s power grid.
📍 The 5-Minute Stress Reset You Can Do Anywhere – Feel overwhelmed? There’s a simple technique backed by science that can calm your nervous system in minutes.
📍 Sugar-Free Isn’t Risk-Free – New research reveals how artificial sweeteners may increase your appetite and mess with your brain.

You’ll want to read this one to the end—especially if you or someone you love is chasing recovery, clarity, or calm.

Let’s get into it ↓

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🤕 How One Freak Accident Changed Our Lives: Surviving a Traumatic Brain Injury

I've heard it countless times: "It's just a concussion. You'll be fine after some rest." I might've even agreed—until the summer of 2022 flipped our world upside down. A simple fall onto concrete. A quick ER visit, stitches, and a vague diagnosis: concussion. Treatment? Just sleep it off.

But sleep never came easily again. Nights became battles with the sound reply of my head hitting the ground, mood swings, and constant forgetfulness. Days were marked by uncertainty—every conversation tinged with a hidden struggle. Gradually, it became clear that this wasn’t just something you "get over." It was deeper, invisible, and long-lasting.

If only we'd known sooner what we do now about Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), we could’ve acted faster. We share our story because no one should face this blind. Understanding changes everything—especially the chance at real recovery.

Could one therapy truly reboot your brain's power grid after trauma? We believe it might. If you or someone you love is navigating a concussion or TBI, please share this.

[Read the full article →simplydished.com/trends/therapy-reboot-brain-traumatic-injury]

👋 On-Demand Stress Relief

Stress hits everyone—but staying stuck in it doesn’t have to be your reality. Imagine having a simple, effective reset button you could use anytime your day spirals out of control. EFT tapping is exactly that. This scientifically backed method quickly lowers cortisol, calms your nervous system, and brings your mind back into balance—in minutes.

Whether you're in a stressful meeting or feeling overwhelmed at home, EFT tapping is the quick fix you’ve been missing. Ready to master calm anytime, anywhere?

[Check out our full feature: Tapping Into Calm]

🥤 I've Never Been a Fan of Sugar-Free Drinks—Here's Why the Latest Research Proves I Was Right

For years, I’ve avoided sugar-free drinks—not because I opposed cutting calories, but something always felt wrong about swapping sugar for artificial sweeteners. Many friends enthusiastically switched to diet sodas and sugar-free snacks, yet I couldn't shake my suspicion.

That nagging feeling turned out to be right. New research shows artificial sweeteners might actually harm rather than help. If you've been using these products hoping to lose weight or cut sugar, this could be unwelcome news. These sweeteners might actually boost your appetite instead of reducing it.

Discover why this happens and explore healthier alternatives to satisfy your sweet tooth without unwanted side effects.

[Think Artificial Sweeteners Are Helping You Lose Weight? Here's Why They Could Be Increasing Your Appetite]

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Jaylene and Aaron

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