The Hidden Battle: Mental Health and Post-Concussion Syndrome with Nate Pope

In this compelling episode of Overcome: A Mental Health Podcast, host Travis White sits down with neurological occupational therapist Nate Pope, a leading voice in concussion recovery and brain rehabilitation. With decades of experience in pediatric and adult neurotherapy, Nate shares his groundbreaking work treating post-concussion syndrome (PCS)—and the profound connection between brain injury and mental health.

What starts as a discussion on concussions quickly expands into a powerful lesson in hope, healing, and how the brain’s ability to rewire itself can lead to full emotional and cognitive recovery. Nate breaks down common myths—like resting in a dark room—and replaces them with science-backed strategies for neuro-rehabilitation, including movement-based therapy, sensory integration, and targeted cardio to restore blood flow and re-engage inactive parts of the brain.

We explore:

• The emotional toll of untreated PCS—depression, anxiety, apathy, irritability, and more

• The difference between structural brain damage and brain function disruptions

• What therapies actually work in the first 2–4 weeks post-injury

• Why traditional one-hour-a-week models often fail

• How intensive, full-brain therapy can deliver 75%+ symptom reduction in just two weeks

  
  

Whether you’ve suffered a concussion, know someone who has, or are just curious about the link between trauma and mental health, this episode will leave you informed, inspired, and empowered to seek the right kind of help.

“Most people with post-concussion syndrome don’t have brain damage. They have healthy brain tissue that isn’t working right—and that’s fixable.” — Nate Pope

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If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of a concussion, traumatic brain injury, or post-concussion syndrome, NCX Brain Recovery offers hope through innovative, personalized treatments. Schedule a free consultation with one of our neuro-occupational therapists to take the first step towards better brain health. Visit our google calendar to book your free consultation today.