Tracy Yatsko's guest appearances

Tracy Yatsko

Declaration Life

Hope Survives | Brain Injury Podcast

Cyndie Braden

Ali Rheaume

Jeremy Schmoe

Jacinth Headlam

Andrea Williams

Ashley Belanger

Cristabelle Braden

Lydia Walker

David Freeman

Caitlin Lassiter

Judy Paster

Christa Deánā

Chante Marie

Amanda Scrimale

Amy Zellmer

OwlTail

Today is an inspiring episode all about finding hope, featuring survivor and Emmy Award winning host Tracy Yatsko. In 2005, she sustained a serious traumatic brain injury from playing basketball that completely derailed her life. From dealing with the invisible injury, grieving the old self, debilitating symptoms, and deep depression, she candidly shares her story.  This episode is all about encouragement to anyone listening - survivors, caregivers, family members - it is possible to find your way out of the darkness. Season 1 - Episode 25 Thank you for being a part of Hope Survives Podcast for 25 episodes! This is the Season 1 Finale, as we take a short break to prepare for Season 2 - which will have even more education, awareness, and support! If there are any topics you would like to hear covered in Season 2, please email me: cristabelle@hopeafterheadinjury.com - as I would love to hear from you! -Cristabelle  Watch Tracy's Out of the Darkness Brain Injury Awareness PBS39 special (featuring Cristabelle as one of the guests!) | https://www.wlvt.org/television/out-of-the-darkness/  CONNECT: Hosted by Cristabelle Braden | @cristabellebraden Website | hopeafterheadinjury.com Support Group | facebook.com/groups/hopeafterheadinjury Tuesdays @ 7pm EST - Live Chat on FB Facebook.com/hopeafterheadinjury IG | @hopeafterheadinjury  BRAIN INJURY BIBLE STUDY: Free online Bible study for brain injury survivors, caregivers, and family members Hosted by Cristabelle every Saturday on Zoom - sign up: braininjurybiblestudy.com  MEET OUR GUEST: Tracy Yatsko is a brain injury warrior and activist. She currently serves on the board of the Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania and manages its social media platforms. Tracy also co-leads a monthly virtual support group for survivors and caregivers. In 2005, Tracy sustained a concussion that completely shifted her life… from having hopes and dreams of getting a Division 1 scholarship in track and field to fighting daily for hope and survival. Tracy became the voice of the Pennsylvania Concussion Bill, Safety in Youth Sports Act in 2011, and continues to raise her voice surrounding concussion awareness and all things hope, healing and happiness. Tracy is an Emmy Award winning host, receiving her award for a sports feature in 2020. She is a former talk show host, producer and multimedia journalist at PBS39. Tracy unashamedly loves Jesus and uses her faith and relationship with God to help people get out of the darkness and into the Light. IG: @tracyyatsko | Email: tracylynnyatsko@gmail.com  ABOUT CRISTABELLE: Cristabelle Braden is an award winning singer/songwriter, keynote speaker, writer, podcast host, brain injury survivor &amp; advocate. www.cristabellebraden.com

Today is an inspiring episode all about finding hope, featuring survivor and Emmy Award winning host Tracy Yatsko. In 2005, she sustained a serious traumatic brain injury from playing basketball that completely derailed her life. From dealing with the invisible injury, grieving the old self, debilitating symptoms, and deep depression, she candidly shares her story. This episode is all about encouragement to anyone listening - survivors, caregivers, family members - it is possible to find your way out of the darkness. Season 1 - Episode 25 Thank you for being a part of Hope Survives Podcast for 25 episodes! This is the Season 1 Finale, as we take a short break to prepare for Season 2 - which will have even more education, awareness, and support! If there are any topics you would like to hear covered in Season 2, please email me: <a href="mailto:cristabelle@hopeafterheadinjury.com">cristabelle@hopeafterheadinjury.com</a> - as I would love to hear from you! -Cristabelle Watch Tracy's Out of the Darkness Brain Injury Awareness PBS39 special (featuring Cristabelle as one of the guests!) | <a href="https://www.wlvt.org/television/out-of-the-darkness/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.wlvt.org/television/out-of-the-darkness/</a> CONNECT: Hosted by Cristabelle Braden | <a href="https://instagram.com/cristabellebraden" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@cristabellebraden</a> Website | <a href="https://hopeafterheadinjury.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">hopeafterheadinjury.com</a> Support Group | <a href="https://facebook.com/groups/hopeafterheadinjury" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/groups/hopeafterheadinjury</a> Tuesdays @ 7pm EST - Live Chat on FB <a href="https://facebook.com/hopeafterheadinjury" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook.com/hopeafterheadinjury</a> IG | <a href="https://instagram.com/hopeafterheadinjury" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@hopeafterheadinjury</a> BRAIN INJURY BIBLE STUDY: Free online Bible study for brain injury survivors, caregivers, and family members Hosted by Cristabelle every Saturday on Zoom - sign up: <a href="https://braininjurybiblestudy.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">braininjurybiblestudy.com</a> MEET OUR GUEST: Tracy Yatsko is a brain injury warrior and activist. She currently serves on the board of the Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania and manages its social media platforms. Tracy also co-leads a monthly virtual support group for survivors and caregivers. In 2005, Tracy sustained a concussion that completely shifted her life… from having hopes and dreams of getting a Division 1 scholarship in track and field to fighting daily for hope and survival. Tracy became the voice of the Pennsylvania Concussion Bill, Safety in Youth Sports Act in 2011, and continues to raise her voice surrounding concussion awareness and all things hope, healing and happiness. Tracy is an Emmy Award winning host, receiving her award for a sports feature in 2020. She is a former talk show host, producer and multimedia journalist at PBS39. Tracy unashamedly loves Jesus and uses her faith and relationship with God to help people get out of the darkness and into the Light. IG: <a href="//instagram.com/tracyyatsko" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@tracyyatsko</a> | Email: tracylynnyatsko@gmail.com ABOUT CRISTABELLE: Cristabelle Braden is an award winning singer/songwriter, keynote speaker, writer, podcast host, brain injury survivor &amp; advocate. <a href="https://www.cristabellebraden.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.cristabellebraden.com</a>

25. Out of the Darkness - Mental Health, Depression, Inspiring Survivor Story (with Tracy Yatsko)

Mindset is everything. On this episode, Cristabelle Braden welcomes guest Tracy Yatsko (PBS39 Television Host &amp; Producer) to share about her story of surviving a brain injury, overcoming depression and anxiety, and what it looks like to have a fighter mindset. She also shares some great advice on self care and forming healthy habits, and how that relates to healing from trauma.  Trigger Warning: We touch on some sensitive topics. In this episode, depression, anxiety, and suicide are mentioned, discussed in a way of coming out of a suicidal mindset and finding the light again.  •CONNECT &amp; MORE INFO• IG/FB: @declarationlife http://cristabellebraden.com/declarationlife  •ABOUT TRACY• Tracy Yatsko is a survivor, speaker, reporter and producer. She joined the board of the Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania in 2019 and is currently with Lehigh Valley Public Media, Home of PBS39 in Bethlehem. In 2005, Tracy sustained a concussion that completely shifted her life... from having hopes and dreams of getting a Division one scholarship in track and field to fighting daily for hope and survival. Tracy became the voice of the Pennsylvania Concussion Bill, Safety in Youth Sports Act, and continues to raise her voice for concussion awareness and all things hope, healing, and happiness. Last March, Tracy produced and hosted a 30-minute special on brain injury, Out of the Darkness, on PBS39. Tracy unashamedly loves Jesus and is focusing on following the path he set out for her. Pursuing him and her purpose, an incredible gift from the Lord. She is very involved in her church, Greater Shiloh Church, and has a passion for worshipping and spiritual theater.  •CONNECT WITH TRACY• IG/Twitter: @tracyyatsko FB: @tracyyatskotv Linkedin: @TracyYatsko

Mindset is everything. On this episode, Cristabelle Braden welcomes guest Tracy Yatsko (PBS39 Television Host &amp; Producer) to share about her story of surviving a brain injury, overcoming depression and anxiety, and what it looks like to have a fighter mindset. She also shares some great advice on self care and forming healthy habits, and how that relates to healing from trauma. Trigger Warning: We touch on some sensitive topics. In this episode, depression, anxiety, and suicide are mentioned, discussed in a way of coming out of a suicidal mindset and finding the light again. •CONNECT &amp; MORE INFO• IG/FB: @declarationlife <a href="http://cristabellebraden.com/declarationlife" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://cristabellebraden.com/declarationlife</a> •ABOUT TRACY• Tracy Yatsko is a survivor, speaker, reporter and producer. She joined the board of the Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania in 2019 and is currently with Lehigh Valley Public Media, Home of PBS39 in Bethlehem. In 2005, Tracy sustained a concussion that completely shifted her life... from having hopes and dreams of getting a Division one scholarship in track and field to fighting daily for hope and survival. Tracy became the voice of the Pennsylvania Concussion Bill, Safety in Youth Sports Act, and continues to raise her voice for concussion awareness and all things hope, healing, and happiness. Last March, Tracy produced and hosted a 30-minute special on brain injury, Out of the Darkness, on PBS39. Tracy unashamedly loves Jesus and is focusing on following the path he set out for her. Pursuing him and her purpose, an incredible gift from the Lord. She is very involved in her church, Greater Shiloh Church, and has a passion for worshipping and spiritual theater. •CONNECT WITH TRACY• IG/Twitter: @tracyyatsko FB: @tracyyatskotv Linkedin: @TracyYatsko

2. Mindset of a Fighter - with Tracy Yatsko