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On A Good DayManaging Mental Health After Brain Injury - with Emily Bell, Stroke SurvivorBrain injury can often leave survivors feeling lost, lonely and suffering from bouts of depression. This is something Emily Bell knows only too well. After her stroke, aged 28, she struggled with her mental health and is now a advocate for speaking out about the issue and sharing some of the strategies she has been using.
In this episode, Emily opens up to Elizabeth and Julia about how the stroke caused her to become more irritable, depressed, anxious, sensitive to noise and suffering from neurofatigue. She honestly shares the impact they have had and how...
2025-08-1447 minOn A Good DayHolidays and Travel After Brain Injury - with Julia Ajayi and Elizabeth CallaghanThe thought of travelling or going on holiday after brain injury can be overwhelming but with careful planning, going on holiday can prove hugely rewarding.
It is a chance to have a break from the norm, reconnect with friends and family and enjoy different scenery, culture and food.
In this episode, Elizabeth and Julia share some of the travel they have embarked on so far with their husbands, who are both brain injury survivors.
Expect tips and advice on how to plan holidays and some vital aspects to take into consideration when making...
2025-06-1945 minOn A Good DayWhat to you do if you get injured abroad - with Nathaniel Martindale and James Riley, Irwin MitchellHaving a serious illness such as a stroke or brain injury is a terrifying and life-changing experience but it can be even more frightening when it is experienced it while living or travelling abroad?
In this episode, you will find out the best ways to help protect yourself to help safeguard you against huge medical fees and the importance of travel insurance and tips on getting the best policy.
Joining Elizabeth and Julia in this episode are Nathaniel Martindale and James Riley, from the solicitor’s firm Irwin Mitchell working in the international serious injury tea...
2025-05-0136 minOn A Good DayBalancing a Busy Life and Brain Injury - with Julia Ajayi and Elizabeth CallaghanLife is busy. We all seem to be living increasingly hectic lives and when you add in brain injury, it can be even more overwhelming. In this episode, Elizabeth and Julia open up about their challenges as they try to balance life, work, children, managing a house and a husband with a brain injury. With searing honesty, the two hosts talk about managing fatigue, communication and trying to plan days and weeks. They also discuss the importance of taking time for themselves, although admit it is often hard to find.
2025-03-2740 minOn A Good DayHow to navigate changing money situations - with Money and Wellness Coach Fleur IannazzoWhat are your emotions around money? How can you navigate changes in your financial situation when faced with a life changing circumstance such as brain injury? In this episode of On A Good Day, Elizabeth and Julia are joined by money coach and author Fleur Iannazzo to get an insight into our behaviours around money and how to recognise and work on changing them.They discuss the impact brain injury can have on finances and how this affects our emotions.Fleur talks about the...
2025-02-211h 00On A Good DayHow Does a Neurosurgeon Help Fix The Brain? - with Neurosurgeon Kevin TsangIt's often perceived as one of the toughest jobs in medicine, but what does a day in the life of a neurosurgeon look like and how is it set to change over the next ten years? In this episode, Elizabeth and Julia speak to Kevin Tsang, a neurosurgeon working at Queen Mary and Charing Cross hospitals in London.He talks to them about some of the difficult conversations he has with patient's family and the tough decisions needed during moments of crisis.Seeing patients...
2025-01-2344 minOn A Good DayProgress Over Perfection: How to Kickstart 2025 - with Life Coach Kim StokesHow would you like your 2025 to look? What small steps could you take to make progress? And what are the key areas you would like to focus on?It's the start of a new year and the time when people reflect on the past year and look ahead to future plans and progressing in life.In this episode, Elizabeth and Julia are joined by life coach Kim Stokes who gives some of her tips on how to set small, achievable goals for the new year ahead.By...
2025-01-0259 minOn A Good DayVulnerability, identity and The Traitors - with Traitors star Andrew JenkinsHe was one of the most popular contestants on BBC series The Traitors but Andrew Jenkins reveals he hated himself for a long time after a life-changing car accident left him changed physically and he sustained a brain injury.In this episode, he talks to Elizabeth and Julia about how the impact of the crash, his recovery and how the physical scars may have healed but mentally he felt lost and impacted much of his life.He felt he lost his identity and had to put on a "mask"...
2024-11-211h 06On A Good DayThe Former Stuntman Rewriting His Story After Brain Injury - with Joe WattsJoe Watts was a successful stuntman working on films such as Mission Impossible and the Star Wars franchises when it abruptly ended after a stunt went horribly wrong.Joe fell 25ft onto concrete and was left with a severe brain injury, ending the career he so loved.In this episode, Joe opens up to Elizabeth and Julia about what happened on the day of his accident and the impact it has had on him and those around him.Having made a remarkable recovery, he tells Elizabeth and Julia how he is rebuilding his...
2024-08-1548 minOn A Good DayThe Changing World of Loving Someone After Acquired Brain Injury - Elizabeth Callaghan, Julia Ajayi and Able To Care podcast host Andy BakerBrain injury changes lives in an instant and not only for the survivor but those closest to them.In this episode of On A Good Day, Elizabeth and Julia share an episode from the Able To Care podcast which they were invited on to talk about their experiences as a carers.Hosted by Andy Baker, they talk to him about their personal journeys and how they navigate the challenges of being with someone who has a brain injury.Elizabeth and Julia explain how they connected and set up On A Good Day and...
2024-07-2253 minOn A Good DayHow Can Independence Be Achieved After Brain Injury? - with Special Guests From Independence Day Brain Injury Conference Hosted By Irwin MitchellBecoming independent is one of the most important things brain injury survivors strive for - but how can independence be achieved?In this special episode, Elizabeth and Julia go on the road to a Brain Injury Conference and speak to some of the speakers and those in attendance about how they are helping support brain injury survivors and some of the key issues.Hosted by Irwin Mitchell, a law firm which specialises in brain injury claims, the theme of the conference was independence, on Independence Day (and also polling day in the UK)....
2024-07-0932 minOn A Good DayBrain Injury Progress In One Year - With Survivors Paul Callaghan and Hector AjayiHow much progress can brain injury survivors make over time?It has been six years since Paul had his brain injury, and nearly 15 years for Hector, and despite that, they both identify things that they feel have improved for them over the last year. In this episode, they join Elizabeth and Julia (their wife's) to talk about the progress they have made in the last year, some of their continuing challenges and also the impact of some major life events.Some of the topics discussed in this episode include.
Acceptance of brain...
2024-06-2037 minOn A Good DayWhat Benefits Could You Be Entitled To After Brain Injury? - Benefits Advisor Alice Hamilton, Citizens AdviceWhat benefits could you claim after you've had brain injury or are a carer? The system in England and Wales can be mind-boggling, especially if it's your first experience of applying for benefits.In this episode, Elizabeth and Julia speak to Alice Hamilton from Citizens Advice to get her insight into what financial help the government can provide.They quiz her on some of the financial issues which may arise following a brain injury and what benefits are available both in the short term and long term.Alice is based in Cambridge and...
2024-06-0640 minOn A Good DayLiving With Locked In Syndrome, a Daughter's Story - Georgie Tyler-CollingsWhat is locked-in syndrome? How does it affect someone?Locked-in syndrome might be a condition you have heard of - but may not know much about.This episode will help you understand more about locked-in syndrome and what it is like to live with or support a family member with the condition.To shed a light on the topic, Georgie Tyler-Collings joins Elizabeth and Julia to tell them about her inspiring dad, David Collings.He was left with locked-in syndrome after suffering an ischemic brain stem stroke aged 59 while on holiday...
2024-05-231h 02On A Good DayOn A (Not So) Good Day: Our Challenges With Brain Injury - Elizabeth Callaghan and Julia AjayiWhat's it like to be the partner of a brain injury survivor?The truth is, some days are not so good. There are times which can be challenging, frustrating and upsetting.In this episode, Elizabeth and Julia acknowledge the (not so) good days and share with honesty some of the challenges they face living with a brain injury survivor.They share their own vulnerabilities and struggles in this bite-sized episode in the hope it will resonate with others and help people feel less alone.Some of the topics discussed include:
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2024-05-0921 minOn A Good DayManaging Mindset To Recover From Brain Injury - with HelloSelf Founder Charlie WellsWhat part does mindset play in recovering from brain injury?In this episode, Elizabeth and Julia are joined by entrepreneur Charlie Wells. He was running a 5km race, dressed as Santa, when he had subarachnoid haemorrhage, aged 30. He underwent ground-breaking surgery to keep him alive.With sheer determination and a strong mindset, Charlie's recovery included doing daily jigsaw puzzles and using his own methods to manage pain.This helped him get his 20/20 vision back and 16 months after his brain injury he ran the London marathon to raise money for the National Brain Appeal...
2024-04-241h 00On A Good DayFacts And Myths Of Epilepsy - with Professor Ley Sander, Neurologist Specialising in EpilepsyEpilepsy is a common side effect following brain injury and a condition which affects 600,000 people in the UK.In this episode, Elizabeth and Julia speak to Ley Sander, a Professor of Neurology and Clinical Epilepsy and Medical Officer with the Epilepsy Society.Some of the questions we ask include: what is epilepsy? Why do some people get seizures after brain injury and how can you help someone when they have a fit?Professor Sander also gives us some of the science around the condition, how to treat it and reveals insights into the...
2024-04-1159 minOn A Good DayLiving Life With Hope and Humour After Brain Tumour - with Andy Tudor, Host Of Let's Talk About Brain TumoursAndy Tudor thought be might be getting early onset dementia or having a stroke when he was eventually admitted to hospital.When he was told he had a huge 7cm tumour in his brain it was almost a relief, he tells Elizabeth and Julia in this episode released during Brain Tumour awareness month.Seven years ago Andy had life-saving neurosurgery to remove the growth. He is beating the statistics which show just 12% of adults diagnosed with a brain tumour survive after five years.Andy has since gone on to have an active role...
2024-03-2849 minOn A Good DayClaiming Compensation After Brain Injury - with Richard Biggs & Adam Shelverton, Irwin & MitchellGetting legal advice is not usually your first priority after a traumatic brain injury but, as Elizabeth and Julia discover, making that call could help hugely with a person's recovery - and an initial call costs nothing.In this episode, Elizabeth and Julia look at the importance of getting specialist legal advice and the difference it can make to people's lives.Joining them to dispel some of the myths and give the facts are Richard Biggs and Adam Shelverton from Irwin Mitchell Solicitors in Manchester.Some of the questions discussed include: what costs...
2024-03-1445 minOn A Good DayHow Can Friends Support Families After Brain Injury? - With Emma Carrington and Helen GettingsWhen someone has a brain injury, families need more support than ever with friends rallying to help at a very difficult time.But what are the best ways friends can help when someone has a brain injury?In this episode, Elizabeth and Julia are joined by their close friends Emma and Helen as they discuss how the friendships helped them in dark days - and continue to support them - following brain injury.They go back to the moments of crisis they experienced when their husbands were in hospital and talk about the...
2024-02-2943 minOn A Good DayHow Family Therapy Can Help After Brain Injury - With Family Therapist & SLT Susie HaydenThe impact of brain injury on the family is at the centre of this podcast and one of the reasons Elizabeth and Julia started On A Good Day, so they knew the next guest would be a good match.In this episode, they are joined by Susie Hayden, a neuro speech and language therapist with 23 years experience working in the NHS.Specialising in aphasia, Susie saw there was a need to work with the whole family system so retrained as a family therapist to get better outcomes for the whole family.She has...
2024-02-1552 minOn A Good DayNavigating Parenthood With A Brain Injury - With Allison and Rob AllanNavigating parenthood with young children can be a huge challenge for all parents but even more so when you are living with the affects of brain injury.In this episode, Julia and Elizabeth talk to Allison and Rob Allan. The couple had been together for just two years when Allison had a stroke, aged 25, leaving her with some physical and cognitive impairments.Now they have two young girls aged six and three, Allison is finding her cognitive abilities are being significant tested with the demands of family life.She talks candidly about her...
2024-02-0154 minOn A Good DayLife After Brain Injury - with The Brain Tumour CharityElizabeth and Julia talk about their journey with brain injury as guests of the Brain Tumour Charity's podcast, Let's talk about Brain Tumours.In the episode, they open up about their experiences as partners of brain injury survivors, detailing some of the challenges they have faced along the way and the progress made.Co-host of Let's Talk About Brain Tumours, Andy Tudor, talks about his life following his brain tumour aged 52 and some of the strategies he uses in his everyday life as well as the difficult conversations he's had with his family....
2024-01-1847 minOn A Good DayResilience & Gratitude After Brain Injury and Loss - with Chevaun GreenhillChevaun Greenhill was still in primary school when her father had his first stroke. Over the years, she helped care for her beloved dad.In this episode, she talks fondly of Barry's persistence to live his life as he had done before - sometimes with hilarious results.As well as the humour, she also tells Elizabeth and Julia about the pain and struggles she - and her family- experienced which were compounded when she lost her brother when he was only 13 years old.The West End actress, entrepreneur and mother of three reveals...
2024-01-0447 minOn A Good Day12 Days Of Christmas With Brain Injury - Elizabeth Callaghan and Julia AjayiChristmas can be a very stressful time of year for everyone but for someone with a brain injury and their family it can cause additional pressures.In this episode, Elizabeth and Julia give On A Good Day's 12 days of Christmas with brain injury. They look at aspects of the festive season, sharing their experiences and strategies on how to deal with them.This Christmas, Julia and Elizabeth will have celebrated a combined total of 21 Christmases with a brain injury survivor.Some of the topics they cover include dealing with fatigue at this time...
2023-12-1447 minOn A Good DayThe 'Catastrophic' Impact Of Brain Injury: How Jenny And Emilia Clarke Are Challenging The Stigma - With SameYou Co-founder Jenny ClarkeSameYou co-founder Jenny Clarke talks to On A Good Day about the day she found out her actress daughter, Emilia Clarke, suffered a brain injury in her early 20s and the family's "disbelief".Emilia had just finished filming the first season of Game of Thrones, with a starring role as Daenerys Targaryen, when she had her first brain aneurysm. She later had life-saving surgery to treat a second.Jenny speaks to Elizabeth and Julia about the "catastrophic" impact it had on the family, how it still affects her today and the role she played in...
2023-11-3051 minOn A Good Day'Why My Stroke Was A Blessing' - With The NeuroNerds Co-Host Joe BorgesJoe Borges tells Elizabeth and Julia how his brain injury gave him a new appreciation for life and why he believes it was a 'blessing' allowing him to have a life "reset".The NeuroNerds co-host divulges his feelings of being lost and 'surviving' rather than living prior to having a brain injury but how he is now able to live a purposeful life.He reveals the highs and lows following his brain injury and why mindset plays such a key role in recovery.Joe is one half of the successful The NeuroNerds podcast...
2023-11-1650 minOn A Good DayWelcome To Season 2: Continuing Our Brain Injury JourneyElizabeth and Julia return with a second season of On A Good Day raising more questions around brain injury and continuing to seek answers.In this new series, they'll be hearing more about the lived experiences of guests to help them with their mission to raise awareness of the impact of brain injury on all involved.In this episode, they reflect on some of the themes they will be tackling and what is resonating for them right now. Julia and her husband Hector are navigating a new stage of their journey as they...
2023-10-2927 minOn A Good DayAcceptance, Positive Risk Taking: Our Highlights Of Season 1 - With Elizabeth Callaghan and Julia AjayiAs season one of On A Good Day comes to a close, Elizabeth and Julia look back at some of their highlights and how the podcast has positively impacted them.Julia reveals how listening to episode 3 on positive risk helped shape her decision to take a family trip to Tanzania and Zanzibar.While Elizabeth reflects on the episode when she spoke about the five year anniversary of Paul's brain injury and how she is beginning to feel a level of acceptance for this new life.In this episode, the hosts talk about how...
2023-07-1326 minOn A Good DayThe Actor Who Had A Brain Injury On Stage - with Conor MaddenConor Madden was playing his dream role of Hamlet when a sword fight went wrong and he suffered a brain injury on stage.In this episode, the Irish actor, who was 24 when it happened, tells Elizabeth and Julia his honest story of living with brain injury for the past 12 years .With humour and ease, Conor opens up about the challenges he has faced and how he has learned to love himself again after struggling with his identity.He talks about how therapy played a pivotal role in helping him manage the new behaviours s...
2023-06-2951 minOn A Good Day'More Than A Job': Striving To Improve Brain Injury Services For Everyone - with Headway CEO Luke Griggs"With the right help, at the right time, there can be life after brain injury," says Luke Griggs, the Chief Executive of Headway, the UK's leading brain injury charity.In this episode, he speaks to Julia and Elizabeth about his vision for Headway which provides much needed support and information for all affected by brain injury.The charity helps survivors, carers and wider family members for, as Luke recognises, the ripple affect of brain injury goes "far and wide".Luke has worked at Headway for the last 16 years but only recently took on...
2023-06-1544 minOn A Good DayCarers Week: Celebrating The Work Carers Do - With Elizabeth Callaghan and Julia AjayiOn Carers Week, Elizabeth and Julia pay tribute to the incredible work unpaid carers do and speak about their own personal experiences of caring for someone.There are 5 million carers in England and Wales who contribute a staggering £162bn to the economy but as Elizabeth and Julia discuss, the true number is likely to be far higher.New research from Carers Week show 73% of people providing care to others do not identify as a carer ( Elizabeth being one of them as she discusses) and therefore could be missing out on additional support and information.
2023-06-0816 minOn A Good DayThe Benefits Of Volunteering After Brain Injury - with Kate Phizaclea, Hector Ajayi and Paul CallaghanVolunteering has a huge range of benefits which Elizabeth and Julia explore in this episode of On A Good Day with their guests.They discuss how taking on a volunteer position, especially after brain injury can give survivors purpose, boost confidence, help improve communication and can positively impact the people they are in contact with.Elizabeth's husband, Paul Callaghan, and Julia's husband, Hector Ajayi, talk about their experiences of volunteering. Paul in the hospital where he underwent his neurorehabilitation and Hector at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology in Cambridge.Elizabeth and Julia...
2023-06-0132 minOn A Good DayWriting About Stroke In Fiction - with Lean Fall Stand Author Jon McGregorAward-winning author, Jon McGregor, set out to write about the Antarctic but it was to become a novel about stroke.Jon sat down with Julia and Elizabeth for On A Good Day to discuss the book, Lean Fall Stand, with many of its themes resonating with both hosts.Lean Fall Stand looks at the impact of stroke on survivor Robert and his wife who suddenly takes on the role of carer. It explores the challenges of communication post brain injury and its impact on the family and community.Jon tells them about the...
2023-05-1848 minOn A Good DayStrengthening Recovery From Aphasia - With Cognitive Neurologist Professor Alex LeffAphasia may not be a familiar word for many but it IS a common condition which affects many brain injury survivors.So what is aphasia and how can it be improved?In this episode, Elizabeth and Julia are joined by Professor Alex Leff who explains more about the condition which impacts language and how it affects lives. He gives advice on how carers can help survivors, ways to get further therapy and he dispels some of the myths surrounding aphasia, including improvements made over time.His intensive aphasia programme, funded by...
2023-05-0443 minOn A Good DayHow Partner Roles Change After Brain Injury - Elizabeth Callaghan and Julia AjayiAfter a brain injury, family roles and dynamics can change significantly with the partner of the survivor usually taking on a caring role as well as additional responsibilities.In this episode, Elizabeth and Julia discuss how their roles changed after their husbands, Paul and Hector, had a brain injury.Some of their discussion covers being the sole driver, managing financial affairs, planning for the future and dealing with passwords!They also talk about the importance of doing activities individually and helping brain injury survivors to regain independence.Both Elizabeth and Julia...
2023-04-2036 minOn A Good DayRelationships After Stroke: One couple's inspiring story - Joy Alliy and Ross MethvenOn this episode Elizabeth and Julia speak to an inspiring couple, Joy Alliy and Ross Methven, who were impacted by brain injury when Joy suddenly had a stroke aged 42.She was living in Tanzania at the time with Ross who initially found it hard to believe she'd had a stroke because she was so young.They share their story of what happened in September 2020 and what medical help Joy did, and didn’t, receive following her stroke.During their time in Dar es Salaam they experienced some negative attitudes towards disability and mental hea...
2023-04-0647 minOn A Good DayIdentity, Social Connections And Wellness After Brain Injury - With Clinical Neuropsychologist Dr Fergus GraceyElizabeth and Julia are joined by Dr. Fergus Gracey, a Clinical Neuropsychologist and Associate Professor at the University of East Anglia.In this episode, they discuss a wide range of topics from identity, connection and wellness.Fergus shares his knowledge and research into brain injury rehabilitation, giving guidance on creative ways to get the best out of brain injury survivors to help motivate, progress and boost their wellness.He also draws on some of the research he has conducted on social connections and families living with brain injury survivors and their journey of...
2023-03-2346 minOn A Good DayLife and Relationships After Brain Injury: 5 and 13 years onHow do relationships and life change after a brain injury?In this episode, Elizabeth and Julia talk openly about their changing lives following the brain injuries sustained by their husbands.Elizabeth shares some of the realisations which have hit her as she marks five years since Paul had his stroke. In a raw and emotional episode she talks about grief, acceptance but also the progress they have both made in that time.Julia talks about some of the lessons she has learned after 13 years of being with Hector following his brain haemorrhage.
2023-03-0938 minOn A Good DayFinding The Positives For Family Life After Stroke - with Serena BanfieldSerena Banfield was studying for her A-levels when her dad, John, had a stroke, changing her family's life forever.In this honest and uplifting episode, she relives the events surrounding her dad's stroke with Elizabeth and Julia, finding that going to school and continuing her daily routine helped her get through the difficult times.Serena reveals how the relationship with her father has changed but strengthened. The experience has also helped her apply different strategies to her work life.Her hugely positive attitude shines a light on the subject with Serena saying the...
2023-02-2344 minOn A Good DayHow to Improve Communication After Stroke - with Speech and Language Therapist Bindi PatelWhat can you do to communicate better with someone who has aphasia following a stroke?In this episode, speech and language therapist Bindi Patel explains some of the techniques she uses with stroke survivors to communicate with them and improve their speech.She talks to Julia and Elizabeth about strategies to help loved ones recover both in hospital and when they return home, emphasising the importance of finding time to spend together and involving stroke survivors in purposeful tasks.Bindi, who works for the Stroke Association, also gives tips about visiting patients in...
2023-02-0936 minOn A Good DayWho Cares For The Carer? - with Author Sara ChalliceAuthor and speaker Sara Challice cared for her husband, Neal, for 13 years after he was diagnosed with a brain tumour. She knows first hand how many carers can fall ill looking after a loved one as she reached crisis point herself.In this episode, she talks honestly about her experience and how putting herself last led to her becoming mentally and physically ill.She shares how she came back from her lowest point to continue caring for Neal and has put all that she learned along into her award-winning book, Who Cares?Sara...
2023-01-2655 minOn A Good DayNew Year Reflections and IntentionsElizabeth and Julia reflect on 2022 and some of its highlights and what they have been grateful for in the past year.They share their plans, intentions and strategies for 2023 to help them have more of the good days.Inspired by episode #3 with Occupational Therapist, Roisin Hyde, Julia is going to take more 'positive risks' citing one of our inspirational guests, brain injury survivor Satinder Sanghera (episode 2).Elizabeth has pledged to take more time to talk, listen and connect with Paul but the hosts admit patience can be a big challenge!Looking...
2023-01-1230 minOn A Good DayCrisis After Brain Injury: What to Do When a Loved One is in HospitalWhen brain injury hits your life it's a time of huge uncertainty with days, weeks, even months spent in hospital.In this episode, we look at that time of crisis following brain injury and how best to support family members, friends and the patient themselves when they are in hospital.Joining us to discuss the topic is Suzy Barker, an adviser at Addenbrookes hospital, who helps families and patients after they have had a stroke or other brain injury.She gives advice on how best to deal with this life-changing event including...
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2022-12-2927 minOn A Good DayLife as a Brain Injury Survivor with Paul Callaghan and Hector AjayiWhat's it like to live with a brain injury? In this special episode, Julia and Elizabeth’s husbands, Hector and Paul, join them in an honest conversation about life as a brain injury survivor.They share the moment they realised they had suffered a stroke and speak candidly about how it has impacted them and the people around them.Paul shares his struggles with accepting his stroke and being unable to do many things that he used to find "easy".Hector tells how he recovered with the support of his two children and Ju...
2022-12-1543 minOn A Good DayHow Can Family and Friends Help Brain Injury Survivors? - with OT Roisin HydeIn this episode, Specialist Occupational Therapist, Roisin Hyde, talks to Elizabeth and Julia about how families and friends can help brain injury survivors in their rehabilitation, months and years down the line.She advises on continuing to reset goals, working on achievable tasks and helping survivors push themselves further - but she also reveals some of the ways progress can be hindered.Roisin worked with Elizabeth's husband, Paul, when he first came out of hospital and speaks honestly about some of the "terrifying" moments she experienced during his OT sessions at home but how his...
2022-12-0146 min
On A Good DayFrom Brain Injury to Doctor: Living a Fulfilled Life with Dr. Satinder SangheraThis guest episode features the inspirational Satinder Sanghera whose life was turned upside down when she had a brain injury aged 20 while studying medicine. With hard work and determination, she defied many members of the medical board by qualifying as a doctor and going on to have a successful GP career. Satinder tells Elizabeth and Julia her story of brain injury and talks about the challenges she faced in the early days and some of the prejudices she has experienced.She gives advice on how brain injury survivors want to be treated by friends and f...
2022-11-1745 min
On A Good DayHow Brain Injury Came Into Our Lives - and Changed Them ForeverElizabeth and Julia tell their stories of brain injury and why they were inspired to create On A Good Day podcast.Both had young children when their husbands suddenly suffered severe brain injuries. Miraculously, both men survived although the impact has reverberated long afterwards.In an honest and deeply personal episode, they talk about the moment their lives changed forever and what helped keep them going when the outlook looked grim. They talk about the advice they were given, trying to positive and present in the moment and showing strength in the face of adversity.
2022-10-2928 minOn A Good DayOn a Good Day - Coming SoonOn A Good Day is the podcast delving into brain injury and its impact on all involved. Hosted by Elizabeth Callaghan and Julia Ajayi, our lives changed forever after our husbands suffered a brain injury. It also had a ripple effect on others in our wider family and community.We’ll be sharing our experiences to help others feel more connected, get inspiring stories from people affected by brain injury and learn more about the condition from our specialist guests.Expect honest conversations about what goes on behind closed doors: the challenges and triumphs, the go...
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