About
A father–daughter team with over 60 years combined experience, whose lives were shaped by brain injury, recovery, caregiving, and the search for connection after trauma.
Adel Shadi
Traumatic brain injury survivor, caregiver, advocate, and adaptive sports guru dedicated to helping others rebuild connection, purpose, and hope after neurological trauma.
Sarah Shadi, PhD
Acquired brain injury survivor with a PhD in clinical psychology, focused on brain injury neurorehabilitation, social isolation, and long-term recovery after brain injury.
Our Story Begins Here
What began as separate journeys through traumatic and acquired brain injury became a shared mission.
Adel Shadi is a traumatic brain injury survivor whose path evolved into decades of caregiving, mentorship, and advocacy.
Sarah Shadi, PhD, is an acquired brain injury survivor who turned lived experience into academic purpose, focusing her work on clinical psychology, neurorehabilitation, and social isolation.
Together, they transformed hardship into guidance for others.
Why This Work Matters
Recovery is often discussed medically, but many survivors and caregivers know another truth:
The emotional and social consequences can last just as long.
Isolation, identity change, uncertainty, and the struggle to find a new normal are common parts of the journey.
This work exists to help people feel seen, understood, and connected.
What Makes Us Different
We bring together:
Lived experience as survivors
Long-term caregiving insight
Academic expertise
Real-world resilience
A human-centered approach to healing
Beyond the Book
Our work also supports the growing End Social Isolation movement, helping communities create meaningful connection through activity-based support and inclusive programming.
Let's Connect
If our story resonates with you, we welcome thoughtful connection.