In this episode, Sandra Lee talks with Dori Staehle about the accident that left Dori navigating a concussion, whiplash, pain, brain fog, and a growing loss of hope—and the unexpected role drumming came to play in her personal experience.
Dori reflects on what happened when familiar options no longer felt sufficient and she began looking differently at a skill that had been in front of her all along. Together, Sandra and Dori explore the connection between adversity, creativity, faith, self-trust, and the willingness to stay open to possibilities that may not look conventional.
The conversation also moves beyond Dori’s own story into purpose: how an experience that disrupted her life eventually influenced the way she serves others, and why age, uncertainty, or a major setback do not necessarily have to define what comes next.
As you listen, consider: What gift, ability, or possibility may already be within reach that you have not yet thought to use in a new way?
What You Are Invited to Discover:
- The unexpected connection Dori began to notice between rhythm, attention, and her own experience of pain.
- A different way to consider the abilities or interests that may already be available to you when familiar options feel limited.
- The role that faith, creativity, and personal agency can play when hope has become difficult to access.
- Where a major setback may eventually open questions about purpose, contribution, and how you want to serve.
- An invitation to reconsider what age, injury, or circumstances have led you to believe about what may still be possible.
About the Guest:
Dori Staehle is the owner of Next Stage Drumming, LLC and is the only Certified Drum Therapist in NC. She creates customized programs to help people find their "rhythm", so they can rise up and rock the Next Stage of their lives. It’s brain training + empowerment coaching - with hand drums! Her programs are science and evidence-based, easy to do, and highly effective. Dori specializes in kids and adults who are neurodivergent (ADHD, autism, and/or gifted) and those dealing with anxiety and stress. Programs can be delivered in-person or virtually.
Gift: Free, virtual mini-session! No drum or drumming experience needed! Link to reserve your spot: https://nextstagedori.youcanbook.me
I have 2 books available on Amazon and Kindle:
“Find Your Divine Rhythm: A Creative’s Success Formula”: http://amzn.to/1NYTMYP
“Rise Up & Rock: Activating Your God-Given Purpose” : https://AMZN.to/36W7IV8
https://nextstagedrumming.com/
https://www.instagram.com/nextstagedori
https://www.facebook.com/nextstagedrumming/
https://www.youtube.com/c/@NextStageDrumming
https://www.linkedin.com/in/doristaehlemba
I'm also all over social media! Look for Next Stage Drumming!
Resources:
Share your Story with Sandra. Schedule a 10 minute call to share about your head injury, and how it has impacted your life - https://shinewithsandra.com/brainstory
Join Sandra Live on Facebook for Better Brain Briefs every Thursday at 8:00 a.m. Pacific, where you can ask questions and catch the replay for a limited time: https://www.facebook.com/SandraLeeInspiration/
Download your Free Audio Gift, Imagine What’s Possible, at https://shinewithsandra.com
Join the Brain Health & Healing Private Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/brainhealthhealing
About the Host:
Sandra Lee has spent almost 40 years helping people feel and function better by addressing what standard treatment often misses: the unresolved trauma and emotional patterns stored in the body. She is the creator of The Spectrum of Anger™ and The Witnessed Body™, which integrates Intuitive Sound Healing and Combat Brain Training to support brain injury recovery, brain health, and dementia. Her work is grounded in the belief that symptoms are messages, not malfunctions, and that when those messages are finally received and released, the body can do what it already knows how to do.
Website -https://miracleinspirations.com
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-lee-701662250/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@sandralee1miracleinspirations
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