Brain Injury Survivor | Speaker | Brain Health Coach | Founder of LukeSpeaks TBI

Luke Bohnenberger is a nationally recognized brain injury speaker, coach, and advocate known for bringing high energy, authenticity, and connection to every room he steps into.

After sustaining a severe traumatic brain injury in 2015 Luke faced the loss of identity, emotional instability, and the challenge of rebuilding his life from the ground up. What makes Luke different is how he chose to respond. Luke didn’t just recover; he became a student of the brain and turned his pain into purpose. Today, Luke combines lived experience, neuroscience, and an infectious energy that pulls audiences in and keeps them engaged from start to finish. His sessions aren’t just something you listen to, they’re something you feel and participate in.

Luke is the founder of LukeSpeaks, where he coaches brain injury survivors, caregivers and professionals on how to better understand the brain and take intentional action toward healing. His work is built around his framework, The Six Pillars of a Healthy Brain: Connection, Movement, Diet, Novelty, Environment, and Reset (Sleep/Pause).

He has a unique ability to take complex brain science and make it simple, relatable, and actionable while keeping the room energized, inspired, and fully engaged.

Experience & Impact

• Board Member, Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC)
• Speaker, Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA)
• Brain Injury National Conference event emcee
• Award-winning speaker at a Les Brown Conference
• Experience in Toastmasters International, developing and refining public speaking and leadership skills
• Volunteer peer mentor supporting individuals in hospital rehabilitation settings
• Founder of The Butterfly Initiative, a brain injury awareness and fundraising event
• Coach to brain injury survivors and families across the country

Luke has worked with individuals at all stages of recovery, from newly injured to those years removed but still searching for direction. His approach blends structure, science and motivation helping people rebuild confidence, rediscover purpose and take meaningful steps forward.

Certifications & Training

• Certified Brain Coach
• Life Coach (trained through the Les Brown Maximum Achievement Team)
• Ongoing studies in neuroscience, brain health, and behavior change
• Currently pursuing Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS)

What Luke Speaks On

Luke’s presentations are interactive, engaging and full of energy and laughter. He brings audiences into the experience through movement, reflection, and real-life application making sure people don’t just hear the message, but actually live it.

Popular Topics Include:

• Recycling Pain – Turning life’s hardest moments into purpose
• The Six Pillars of a Healthy Brain – A practical framework for brain health and recovery
• Understanding the Injured Brain – Why we feel, think, and act differently after TBI
• Emotional Regulation & the Brain – Managing anger, anxiety, and overwhelm
• Identity After Injury – Rebuilding confidence and rediscovering purpose
• Connection & Communication – Strengthening relationships after brain injury