Orange Healing

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This is more than a blog — it’s a lighthouse for anyone feeling lost in a storm of health challenges, or navigating the unknowns of healing and personal growth. My story began with sudden neurological loss, but this space is about what I’ve gained: resilience, insight, and the quiet joy of moving forward.

My Weekly Ataxia Recovery Protocol

Before I start, I want to make one thing clear: this is my personal recovery protocol. It has gradually evolved through my own experience, research, and the guidance of my...

Aerobic Exercise, Neuroplasticity, and My Recovery from Cerebellar Ataxia

One of the strongest non-pharmacological tools we currently have for promoting neuroplasticity is aerobic exercise. Research shows that aerobic training increases BDNF, enhances brain connectivity, improves motor learning, and...

The House We Carry

On learning to listen — and what I found in the dark Last night I lay in bed and began a body scan. It was something I had done many times...

After Ataxia: Trust, Emotion, and the Social Brain

Beyond Motor Control: The Cerebellum and the Mind Before ataxia, skepticism felt automatic. I could read subtext in conversations, detect hidden motives, and sense relational tension beneath what was explicitly...

Working Again with Ataxia: Why Screens Exhaust Me and What Actually Helps

One of the biggest steps I wanted to take in the new year was to work again. I wanted to return to professional life, to step back into the world,...

Women’s Hormones and Ataxia: Why Some Days Feel Heavier

Living with ataxia has taught me something surprising: my body speaks a language I’m still trying to understand, and one of the biggest things I’ve discovered is how...