The AFTER Podcast

The Moment Everything Changed — and What Came Next

Long-form conversations with TBI survivors, family caregivers, neuro-specialists, and legal advocates. Every episode explores the moment life split in two — and the hard-won strategies that followed.

Featured Episode

“The ICU Was the Easy Part”

Sarah Hoover · Episode 01 · 42 min

18:24 / 42:10

What no one tells you about what happens after you leave the hospital. Sarah Hoover shares the founding story of AFTER | TBI and why the moment of discharge is often the hardest of all.

All Episodes

Season One · New episodes bi-weekly

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Ep. 01 · The Guide, Not the Hero

“The ICU Was the Easy Part: What No One Tells You About What Comes After”

Sarah Hoover, founder of AFTER | TBI, shares the experience that created the platform — and why the moment of hospital discharge is the beginning, not the end.

Guest: Sarah Hoover · Founder, AFTER | TBI

42:10

July 7, 2026

Ep. 02 · Systemic Failure

“The Insurance Maze: How Families Get Lost and How to Find Your Way”

A healthcare advocate and TBI family member breaks down how insurance companies think, where claims go wrong, and what to do when you’re denied.

Guest: [Guest Name] · Healthcare Advocate

38:45

July 14, 2026

Ep. 03 · The Invisible Reality

“Why the Brain Injury You Can’t See Is the Hardest One to Explain”

A neuropsychologist explains the invisible symptoms of TBI — cognitive fatigue, emotional dysregulation, memory — and why standard tests often miss them entirely.

Guest: [Guest Name] · Neuropsychologist

44:22

July 21, 2026

Ep. 04 · Coming Soon

“[Episode Title — Pending Guest Confirmation]”

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Guest: TBD

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Aug 2026

Be a Guest

Your Story Could Be Someone Else’s Map

We are actively seeking TBI survivors, family caregivers, neuro-specialists, neuropsychologists, rehabilitation experts, and legal advocates to join us on the podcast.

What We Look For

TBI survivors willing to share the strategies that worked — not just the fact that they survived.

Family caregivers navigating the long road after discharge — especially those who’ve learned to work the system.

Clinicians, neuropsychologists, rehab specialists, and legal professionals who serve this community.