Shows
The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowRocking Radiology with Chris LeCastilloAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIn this episode, Joe is chatting with Chris LeCastillo, program manager for surgical support at Stanford School of Medicine where he leads a team of radiologic technologists. Understanding your brain scans after brain injury or if your finding out you have a brain condition can be scary and confusing. This process can cause even more anxiety when you’re already nervous about the results. So we’re really glad Chris could share his insights and...
2022-11-1649 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowDon’t Sleep On Narcolepsy with Kendra McGregorAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryJoe is chatting with traumatic brain injury survivor, Kendra McGregor. Going into this episode, Joe thought it was going to be pretty nerdy since Kendra is a cosplayer, but this ended up being a super informational episode all about how Kendra manages narcolepsy and shares facts and tips all about the condition.They also chat about their shared passion for befriending and connecting with nerdy strangers online. And Kendra shares a touching...
2022-11-0954 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowHey Everybody! It’s Dr. NickAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryDr. Nick Housley from Motus Nova is BACK! Joe is chatting with one of his favorite doctors for another fun and informative episode with our partners at Motus Nova.Joe and Dr. Nick talk about the importance of patients and doctors working together through recovery and how communication is key for doctors to better meet patients’ needs. Oftentimes, doctors get caught up in the science and lose track of the human side wh...
2022-11-0246 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowZombies Are Brain Injury Survivors TooAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIt’s our favorite time of the year - Shocktober or better known as Halloween. In this episode, our host Joe and our producer Felice talk about the meta experience of watching zombie and post-apocalyptic movies now after experiencing a worldwide pandemic. They share their favorite zombie films, Marvel’s monster-verse and of course bring it back to brain injury with the idea zombies as brain injury survivors. What is your favorite zombie movie? Let’s us kn...
2022-10-2643 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowTAAFWalk Speedcasting with Aneurysm & AVM SurvivorsAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryThe NeuroNerds are hitting the road for this episode! We are proud to be partnering with TAAF - The AVM and Aneurysm Foundation and for their 17th Annual TAAFWalk in San Francisco, we recorded our first-ever live speedcasting episode.Now, what is speedcasting you ask? Well, we kinda made it up, but basically, it is rapid-fire interviews, on-location. For our first speedcasting episode, our host Joe interviewed 13 AVM and aneurysm survivors, caregivers...
2022-10-182h 15The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowFall 2022 TrailerAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryWe'll be back next week with new episodes! But in the meantime check out all of the cool things we've been building. We have a new YouSoRock Community platform for brain injury survivors, caregivers, and loved ones to connect and support each other. We're hosting virtual events, chats, book clubs, and support groups all in this new community and you can join us for free! Join our community here → https://community.yousorock.coach...
2022-10-0501 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowBrain Injury Recovery Roulette with Thea JamesAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIn this episode, Joe plays a brainy game with his guest Théa James. They call it Brain Injury Recovery Roulette. Joe asked the brain injury community on his socials for topics to choose from that he should discuss on the show and Thea and Joe then randomly selected one of the topics by rolling a virtual die on the spot to discuss in this episode. The random topic for this episode is overstimulation t...
2022-09-2054 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowTo The Abyss with Rachel PavermanAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIn this episode Joe is chatting with Rachel Paverman who didn’t just survive one stroke, but 5 strokes! She also went through 3 craniotomy’s all at the age of 25. They talk about how she maintained her mental fortitude through this tremendous ordeal as well as her new book called To The Abyss, which goes into the full story.If you’re a stroke survivor, we’re here to support you. Tweet us @theneuro...
2022-09-1553 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowWalking and Talking Aneurysms & AVMs with Dina from TAAFAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryJoe is speaking at the TAAF Walk on September 18, 2022. On this episode, to celebrate this amazing event supporting aneurysm and AVM survivors, Joe is speaking with TAAF’s community engagement manager, Dina Chon. They talk about how important it is to connect survivors and those who support organizations like TAAF at fundraising events like this walk to spread awareness and encourage more people to support the brain injury survivor community.Spread the wo...
2022-09-0750 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowSummer 2022 TrailerAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryWe’ve been taking a few weeks off from the podcast to build some new resources for the brain injury survivor community! We're planning free virtual events including weekly Twitter spaces; creating a new online community space to connect and support each other; launching Joe’s workshop series for meaningful goal setting and finding your purpose post brain injury; and of course we’re recording new NeuroNerds podcast episodes! What are some topics you'd like us to talk a...
2022-08-2300 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowJoe’s 6-Year Stroke-iversary: It’s Getting BetterAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIt’s Joe’s 6th stroke-iversary. On August 4, 2016, he suffered a major hemorrhagic stroke that changed his life forever. In this episode, Joe processes the anniversary of his stroke with his friend Mackenzie Lea, a chronic neuro illness survivor suffering from trigeminal neuralgia. After 6 years, Joe is realizing that every year feels different post-stroke. He talks with Mackenzie about how much connecting with other survivors, helps both of them cope with their deficits emotionally and...
2022-08-111h 01The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowBaking and Brain Injury Recovery with Cynthia DykeAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryHaving a positive attitude post-brain injury is key to recovery. In this episode Joe is chatting with a Cynthia Dyke, a TBI survivor with infectious positivity. They talk about the importance of wearing seatbelts to prevent brain injury in an accident and dealing with bad bedside man from doctors. They also touch on connecting with the community and the gift of a second chance to live life to the fullest after brain injury. How...
2022-08-0356 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowJoe’s Birthday and Stroke-iversary ReflectionsAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIt’s that time of year for our host Joe - the period between his birthday and stroke-iversary (the anniversary of his stroke). It’s been 6 years since he suffered a hemorrhagic stroke and in this special solo episode, Joe is reflecting on what he’s learned about living, how he lives each day in gratitude and his hopes and dreams for the future. This episode is for anyone who has gone through a trauma...
2022-07-1242 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowGo To Sleep! It’s Good For Your Mental HealthAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryJoe and Lauren are tired - after having Covid in the last couple of months on top of the other stresses of life not to mention living with brain injuries, they’re both pretty exhausted. So this episode is about the importance of sleep and rest and their correlation to mental health. They talk about the disruption of the circadian rhythm and its effect on mental health plus holistic remedies for various mental health ai...
2022-06-1452 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowSecond Chance At Life Post Brain InjuryAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerdsSummaryIn this episode Joe is chatting with TBI survivor Desirée Ford. After surviving an almost fatal car accident, Desirée shares her new lease on life and how she’s making the most of her second chance. Joe and Desirée talk about living life to the fullest and she shares her recovery journey thus far. How do you live life to the fullest? Please share with us on our socials!Links MentionedFollow...
2022-06-0745 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowThe NeuroNerds Crew Celebrate 200 Episodes!All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerdsWe’re celebrating 200 episodes with Joe, Lauren as well as special guest and our producer, Felice! They reminisce on some of their favorite episodes and what our plans are for the future including Joe’s YouSoRock Survivor To Thriver Program and expanding our support for the community. Plus Felice nerds out on the production for our episodes and how she uses sound design along with our editor Marcellus to tell brain injury survivor guest stories. What is your favorite episode? Plea...
2022-05-3151 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowSmiling While Surviving Stroke with Hannah DavidsonAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.Summary:In this episode, Joe is chatting with Hannah Davidson, a stroke survivor, mother, and business owner. They talk about her experience of recovering from stroke while balancing motherhood, supporting the brain injury survivor community and her experience being one of Joe’s first beta clients in his Survivor To Thriver program. Links MentionedFollow Hannah on Instagram - https://instagram.com/hannah_hasa_braininjuryFollow Hannah’s clothing company, Joy Pop on Instag...
2022-05-181h 00The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowStroke & Mental Health Awareness Month 2022All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryMay is not only Stroke Awareness Month, but also Mental Health Awareness Month so in this episode, we’re chatting about the mental health impact strokes can have on survivors. Joe and our producer (and his partner) Felice talk about how Joe copes with mental health post-stroke and what tools he uses including humor. Plus, they touch on how stroke is represented in pop culture like in the classic episode of Seinfeld called The Al...
2022-05-1029 min
The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowDealing With Depression & Brain InjuryAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIn this episode, Joe and Lauren are exploring how depression shows up in different ways for brain injury survivors. Depression much like a brain injury is an invisible illness that is hard for those not experiencing it to understand. Joe and Lauren both share their personal experiences with depression and how they have coped and managed it. Plus, they touch on therapy and processing grief. Do you or someone you love experience depression on...
2022-03-0148 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowDating & Relationships Post-Brain InjuryAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIt's that time of year when folks are thinking, talking and showing grand gestures of love - Valentine's Day is coming. So our host, Joe is exploring a subject we haven't talked too much about on past episodes - dating and romantic relationships post-brain injury. He's chatting with fellow stroke survivor Octavia Burrell about all aspects of the dating journey and managing relationships post-brain injury. They discuss timing, self-work, boundaries, family/friends plus the i...
2022-02-081h 01The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowExamining Trauma Through Spider-Man No Way HomeAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. SummaryWe finally saw Spider-Man: No Way Home so Joe and Lauren are diving deep into the mental health themes laced throughout the movie. SPOILER ALERTS! They talk about villains and their dissociative episodes as well as processing trauma around loss. Plus, Joe and Lauren discuss the spectrum of “success” and “failure” in recovery. What are you favorite parts of this epic Spider-Man movie? Please share on our socials!Links MentionedSpider-Ma...
2022-02-0131 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowDealing With Trauma From a Jedi and Sith PerspectiveAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIn this episode, our host Joe and co-host Lauren discuss the role of anger when dealing with trauma from the perspective of the Jedi and Sith in Star Wars. Going through any type of brain injury experience is traumatic mentally and physically so they explore coping mechanisms through Star Wars including anger as a path to healing and analysis of anger in Anakin. Plus they figure out that Lauren would be a Sith/Gray Jedi while J...
2022-01-1135 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowThe NeuroNerds 2021 Year In ReviewAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIt’s our last episode of 2021 and it’s a special Joe Solo Rocks edition with our host Joe chatting solo about the past year in review and his hopes, dreams and goals for 2022. He is spreading positivity and inspiration to the brain injury survivor community with words of encouragement and positivity. And he’s also sharing his intentions to expand his support for brain injury survivors on a deeply impactful level through his new YouSoRock coachin...
2021-12-3045 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowThe Holiday AftermathAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIn this episode, our host Joe opens up about his struggles since dealing with higher than normal overstimulation during Thanksgiving and how it’s affecting him throughout this holiday season. As a brain injury survivor, the holidays can be very triggering emotionally, mentally and physically with increased activity and interaction with friends and family. Our producer and Joe’s partner, Felice, joins him to discuss how she supports and empathizes from a caregiver/family perspective. For all o...
2021-12-1447 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowHawkeye And Invisible DisabilityAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryNot all disabilities are visible. Our host Joe for instance has deficits as a result of his stroke but most wouldn’t be able to tell by just looking at him. In this episode, Joe and co-host Lauren, talk about invisible disabilities and how mainstream media is representing them in a really big way through the new Hawkeye Disney+ series. There’s a new generation of superheroes that are more inclusive and diverse and we’re talking...
2021-12-0731 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowBeing Thankful With The NeuroNerdsAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. SummaryIt’s the week of Thanksgiving in the States so Joe and Lauren are talking all about gratitude. Having a brain injury adds another layer to the meaning of finding gratitude in everyday life. Joe and Lauren share how they practice gratitude and find thanks for life and all of its ups and downs. Plus, Joe shares more details about his new coaching program for brain injury survivors. What are you grateful for...
2021-11-2338 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowBecoming The Light with Tymiak HawkinsAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. SummaryWe love celebrating fellow survivors and their stories through recovery and beyond. In this episode, we’re featuring stroke survivor Tymiak Hawkins who is sharing his story in a big way with the debut of his first book “Becoming The Light.” Our host Joe is chatting with him about their similar recovery experiences being that they both have mostly invisible, mental deficits from their strokes and how they manage that in their daily li...
2021-11-161h 27The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowBrain Injury Survivor Tips For The HolidaysAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. SummaryWinter is coming which means the holidays are on the way so our host Joe is talking with his partner and our producer Felice about how they prepare for this time of year. It can be especially overwhelming for a brain injury survivor to deal with the overstimulation and the extra social interactions associated with the holidays so Joe and Felice go into how he prepares mentally as a stroke survivor. If yo...
2021-11-0927 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowAdulting Post-Stroke with Tania SaizAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. SummaryIn this episode, Joe is interviewing 2x stroke survivor, mother, and Dictionary nerd, Tania Saiz. Tania shares her perspective of recovering from a stroke while parenting. Joe and Tania talk about how she deals with physical and cognitive deficits plus the challenge of finding her new normal while raising a family. Links mentioned- Follow Tania on IG - https://www.instagram.com/thecubanita...
2021-11-021h 16The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowJoe and Lauren Enter the MatrixAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.Summary:Lauren is back recording in the studio! In this episode our co-host Lauren finally reunites with our host Joe, in person. They discuss the latest Matrix 4 trailer and how therapy and mental healthcare is being shown more and more on the big screen. What’s more, they take a look back at the previous Matrix trilogy and talk about their favorite scenes from those movies. So if you haven’t watched the Matrix movie, SPOIL...
2021-09-1327 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowThe Future Is Here With Motus NovaAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.In this episode, our host Joe interviews David Wu, founder and CEO of Motus Nova which is a company that builds robots to help with stroke rehabilitation. Joe and David talk about the inequities and insufficient recovery support for brain injury survivors in healthcare and how Motus Nova is working on providing better rehabilitation care. David also shares his personal story of creating the company and his support of the brain injury community. If you are a b...
2021-08-311h 04The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowWhat If…All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.Summary:What if Joe never had a stroke? What if this Covid pandemic never happened? What if we never recorded this episode? In this episode, our host Joe and guest co-host Felice dive into the world of Marvel’s new series “What If…?” They talk about their favorite moments in the Marvel Universe and some “what if” ideas of how it could have unfolded differently. Plus, they look back at major events in their lives and discuss h...
2021-08-2444 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowJoe, It’s A Wonderful LifeAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryThis is our most unique episode yet! Joe hosts weekly support groups for brain injury survivors on Clubhouse and this past week with the help of Michael Shutt, Mackenzie Lea and Adrian Treadway, the community hijacked the support group to show their appreciation for all that Joe has done for them individually (about 30 survivors on the audio recording) and the community as a whole. It’s a beautiful tribute to Joe but also a tes...
2021-08-111h 23The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowJoe's 5-Year Stroke-iversaryAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIn this episode, our host Joe is reflecting on his 5-year anniversary of the stroke that changed his life in 2016. During this special 'stroke-iversary' episode Joe talks about how his stroke transformed his life and gave him a new purpose to support and help fellow survivors through this podcast, his blog and his constant outreach efforts. He also talks about the future and how he plans to deepen his support for the brain injury sur...
2021-08-0345 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowLauren And Black Widow Are BACK!All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.Summary:Black Widow is back and so is our co-host Lauren! In our latest episode, Joe and Lauren share their reactions and reviews of the new Black Widow movie and Loki Marvel series. They discuss the PTSD and trauma some of the most iconic superheroes and supervillains have experienced. Plus, they explore how those experiences shape these characters’ personalities and character arcs. Additionally, Joe and Lauren explore the representation of mental trauma in mainstream media and...
2021-07-2045 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowBirthday Blues Mindset ShiftAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.Summary:We're back with new episodes for the summer! Our host Joe talks about the new Survivor To Thriver Mindset Program he is getting ready to launch. It’s a program to help brain injury survivors create a positive mindset routine during their recovery. Along with our guest co-host Felice, they share various mindset techniques that help not only brain injury survivors but really anyone who wants to release negativity and live a more positive lif...
2021-07-1336 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowSummer 2021 Trailer & Survivor To Thriver ProgramSummary:We are taking 2-week break to prepare for new episodes coming on Tuesday 7/13/21! We have some exciting new guests coming plus our host, Joe is launching his coaching program to help brain injury survivors create a positive mindset routine during recovery!If you are a brain injury survivor and want help with your recovery, just email Hello@TheNeuroNerds.com and we’ll send you a link to Joe's survey. In exchange he'll be selecting 5 lucky people to hop on a FREE 30-minute Survivor to Thriver Mindset Assessment call! What is the biggest challenge for you d...
2021-06-3001 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowOut of This World with UFOs, The Eternals & MoreAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.Summary:In this episode Joe and our producer and guest co-host Felice enter the mysterious world of aliens and UFOs. They talk about the upcoming Marvel movie The Eternals, Joe’s encounter with a UFO, and some famous alien abduction cases! Also, they discuss how some hallucinations such as alien abduction and UFO sightings have been attributed to PTSD and brain injury. Have you seen a UFO or experienced unexplainable things? Do you believe in ali...
2021-06-2251 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowSupport and Community with Brain & Spine FoundationAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.Summary:In this episode, we are joined by Brain & Spine Foundation CEO, Marc Smith and their Community and Events Fundraising Officer, Grace Patient. Brain & Spine Foundation is a UK organization that supports people with neurological problems including brain injuries such as stroke. Our host Joe, guest co-host Felice and our guests talk about how brain injury survivors can reach out for support and what doctors and caregivers can do to help. If you are a br...
2021-06-1556 min
The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowJoe and Mimi Connect IRL!All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. Summary:Joe gets to meet one of the first stroke survivors he connected with online after his stroke, Mimi Hayes! They talk about the importance of connecting with other survivors and its impact on their recovery journeys. Plus they talk about movies and finding "your person" who can help you through your brain injury recovery journey or any journey you are on. Who is "your person" that supports you through whatever journey you ar...
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The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowAmplify Black Voices With Vince HollandAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.Summary:Continuing our Black History Month celebration with another series of interviews throughout February with Black stroke and brain injury survivors as part of our Amplify Black Voices series. In this episode, Joe interviews Vince Holland, a Black stroke survivor, martial artist, Olympic weightlifter, and mindfulness meditation teacher. Vince and Joe talk about how meditation has helped with their recovery, their love of Marvel nerdom, and more. Do you know an inspiring Black brain injury s...
2021-02-0947 min
The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowMaintaining MindfulnessAll episodes are available at TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryContinuing our conversation about self-care, Joe and his guest co-host/partner Felice dive into the benefits of mindfulness and meditation. They talk about Joe's co-host Lauren, recovering from COVID-19, and how to stay balanced during these unprecedented times especially for stroke and brain injury survivors. What are your favorite meditations to practice? Please share on our socials!Links Mentioned:- Headspace Meditation App - www.headspace.com/subscriptions- Balance Meditation App - www.balanceapp.com...
2021-01-2734 min
The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowA New Year, A New HopeAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIt’s a new year and Joe is talking about hope for a better 2021 with guest co-host Felice. Yes, this year has already had a rocky start with the disturbing events in DC last week, but despite what is going on in the world, Joe and Felice talk about the importance of staying positive, practicing gratitude and enjoying the fun things in life like Felice binging on her new favorite show “Community” and both of them...
2021-01-1245 min
The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowWe Made It! Bye Bye 2020All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. Summary:We made it! 2020 is almost over so Joe and Lauren have recap the year, talk Game of Thrones throwback and how 2020 is Joffrey vs 2021 could be more like Ramsay! They talk about their different approaches to “New Year, New Me.” Plus Spoiler Alert: Joe goes into fanboy mode talking about the Season 2 finale of Mandalorian. What are you doing for the New Year? Please share on our socials! Credits...
2020-12-2940 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowCoping 2020: Memes, Meditation And Circles of ControlAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.Summary:It’s been quite a week and if you were as stressed out as we were about these elections, this episode continues our de-stressing, decompressing and chilling the f*** out tips from our last episode. Joe and Lauren talk about memes and humor that got them through this week, Lauren’s love of a D&D, video games, Joe’s meditation practice and how Star Wars will save us all! How are you staying sane du...
2020-11-1035 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowTalking Trigeminal Neuralgia with Mackenzie LeaAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIn this episode, Joe interviews Mackenzie Lea, a Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) warrior! It's TN Awareness Day on October 7th so Joe and Mackenzie discuss what this neurological, chronic pain condition is, how brain surgery helped diagnose Mackenzie, how she copes with this condition as a young adult, and more. Mackenzie is working to bring awareness about this condition to the masses. Please share on our socials if you or someone you know suffers from TN a...
2020-10-0649 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowPsych 2: Lassie Come Home - A Stroke Recovery StoryAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryThe hit show Psych has always been a personal favorite for our host Joe and especially our producer Felice. So we couldn’t wait to watch when we heard that the show would focus their second movie “Lassie Come Home” on the stroke recovery of one of its main characters, Lassiter, mirroring the real life stroke recovery of the actor of Timothy Omundson who plays Lassiter. Their touching depiction of stroke recovery through comedy and nerdo...
2020-09-3049 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowInvisible Illness #RelatableAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryWith Invisible Disabilities Week coming up in October, Joe and Lauren continue their discussion about invisible illness from the previous episode. Joe did a poll in between episodes on Instagram asking those with invisible illnesses what are some of the most offensive things they have heard regarding their illnesses during and after recovery. The responses will surprise you. It's just a reminder that we must be kind to our fellow humans because you never kow w...
2020-09-2343 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowThe NeuroNerds Origin StoryAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIt’s been 3 years since Joe and Lauren sat down to record some test and practice sessions of what would become The NeuroNerds podcast! In this episode, they reminisce about our podcast origin story from how Joe met Lauren, how the podcast has grown, how we’ve supported the brain injury survivor community. It’s a sentimental and joyous episode celebrating our podcast and our listener community! What is your favorite NeuroNerds podcast episode? Let us know...
2020-09-0845 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowJoe's 4th Stroke-iversaryAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIt’s Joe’s 4th stroke-iversary month! Instead of being a negative memory, Joe looks at this time as a rebirth for him and reflects with Lauren in this episode on his growth mentally, physically and emotionally since his stroke. If you are are a stroke or brain injury survivor, how did the experience help you grow in a positive way? Please share on our socials.Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazo...
2020-08-1235 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowTrust Your GutAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryLove is in the air! It’s our post Valentine’s episode with our resident couple and co-producers Joe and Felice. They talk about the Galentine’s event they held at their new HQ as well as the main topic of today’s episode - Gut Health. They did a gut cleanse together and Joe gives his account of his experience while Felice shares the health benefits of maintaining a health gut as well as other ben...
2020-02-2146 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowAnd the Oscar Goes To... Our 100th Episode!All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIt’s our 100th episode! We made it. Can’t wait for the next 100 more! In this episode Joe and Lauren discuss Oscar nominated movies from the award show this past weekend. The also pick their Oscar picks for best brain injury related movies. Joe also discusses the gut cleanse he is doing (more on that in our next episode). What is your favorite movie featuring a story about brain injury? Let us know on our socia...
2020-02-1132 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowRiding The Wave Of ChangeAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryChanges are happening for The NeuroNerds! Our host, Joe and producer, Felice, have moved into a new creative living space with new recordings studios for our podcast! While change is a great thing, there are always challenges when adjusting to new routines and environments, but this is especially challenging for brain injury survivors. Joe and Lauren discuss managing and coping with changes plus Lauren shares an anxiety episode she recently faced due to her TBI...
2020-02-0647 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowNN Book Club: 'I'll Be OK, It's Just A Hole In My Head' By Mimi HayesAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. SummaryIt’s our very first NeuroNerds book club episode! Our host Joe interviews friend, author. comedian and stroke survivor Mimi Hayes to talk all about her book ‘It’s OK, It’s Just A Hole In My Head.’ Joe talks about how much easier this book as to read as a stroke survivor using Audible plus Mimi talks about the book and the TV show she is writing about her brain injury experience. L...
2019-12-1148 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowCommunicate Like A Super HeroAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryJoe and Lauren are talking all about different forms of communication and characters in nerdom who use alternative methods for communication other than speech. Speech impairments caused by brain injury like aphasia are also touched upon. Plus, Joe and Lauren start a NeuoNerds battle. Are you on Team Joe (aka TeamSoRocks) or Team Lauren (aka as Joe calls it TeamSoSucks)? Let us know in the comments on our socials!If you are a st...
2019-12-0341 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowFuture Nerdom + Brain Injury Survivor Travel TipsAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. SummaryJoe’s co-host Lauren is back from her travels and talking about dealing with anxiety and sleep issues when traveling as a brain injury survivor. Plus this episode is jam packed with nerdom! Joe and Lauren are talking all about Game Of Thrones spinoffs, Star Wars TV shows and movies, the next phase of Marvel and The Witcher movie. Joe also talks more about his #ChangeTheFaceOfStroke campaign the FAST signs of stroke and how to join...
2019-11-1244 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowHalloween Jelloe with EllaAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIn this special Halloween episode with our host Joe and special guest host/habit coach, Ella Sofia. They talk about Joe and The NeuroNerds’ new #ChangeTheFaceOfStroke campaign, Ella’s “The Year Of You” course and Halloweeeeeeeen! If you are a stroke surviver and would like to be included in our Change The Face Of Stroke campaign, please submit a B&W photo preferably with a white background to hello@theneuronerds.com.Links to Topics M...
2019-11-0138 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowOG OTs Kaley & Sim FinallyAll episodes available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryMeet our host Joe’s occupational therapist (OT) Kaley and additional OT Sim! They’re talking all about Joe’s stroke recovery journey from the OT perspective along with starting some pretend OT beef between Kaley, Sim and our last OT guest, Jane. It’s all in the name of spreading more awareness and understanding of the whole stroke and brain injury recovery journey! Do you have a rockstar OT? Tag them in the comments on our s...
2019-09-2348 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowBack To School With AndreaShow notes for Episode 79All episodes available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryContinuing our Back To School series, in this episode our host Joe is interviewing Andrea Valero Edoria (or Dre as Joe calls her). Dre suffered an aneurysm and stroke at 3.5 years old and now as an adult, she talks with Joe about how she coped as a child with the disabilities she gained from her stroke as well as navigating school and interpersonal relationships as a child brain injury survivor. Plus how...
2019-08-2651 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowJoe's 3-Year Stroke-iversaryAll episodes available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIt’s our host Joe’s 3-year stroke-iversary August 4th! And he’s celebrating in this episode along with co-host Lauren. They talk about setting new goals, rebirth after a brain injury, plans to connect even deeper with the stroke and brain injury survivor community and just overall showing Joe some love for all the work he does for our community! Please send Joe some stroke-iversary love on our socials! Tag #JoeStrokeiversaryCheck out The NeuroNerds Amazon...
2019-08-0545 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowNeuro Spiritual Rehab with Tobias TubbsAll episodes available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIn this very special episode, our host Joe interviews motivational speaker, activist and spiritual healer Tobias Tubbs on-location at Words Uncaged HQ. Tobias helped train Joe’s service dog Stella in the Paws for Life program at Lancaster prison. During this powerful and moving conversation, these two survivors and thrivers talk about service animals and the emotional connection they have with their human counterparts as well as brain injury and rehabilitation on both a spiritual an...
2019-07-291h 20The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowComic Con & Prime Day 2019 Pre-GameAll episodes available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryWe’re counting down to San Diego Comic Con 2019 and co-hosts Joe and Lauren are talking in depth about all of the panels and nerdom they’d like to hear about from our NeuroNerd correspondent Ash who will be on-location. (Stay tuned for our next episode will include live interviews with Ash at the show!) Joe and Lauren talk Game of Thrones, Star Wars, Disney, Marvel plus their Amazon Prime picks for Prime Day as well...
2019-07-1535 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowJoe's Birthday vs The 4th of JulyAll episodes available at http://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIt's a couple days away from Joe's birthday (July 3rd), the 4th of July and the premiere of the new Spider-Man movie! The NeuroNerds are talking all about how they have beat their personal struggles with celebrating their birthdays and how their brain injury experiences have been a big part of that! Plus they share how they deal with the overstimulation that comes with July 4th parties and fireworks, how they overcame bullying and became...
2019-07-0136 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowJoe & Lauren Go Into The Spider-VerseAll episodes available at http://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryOur co-host Lauren, is back!! And in honor of her return she and Joe are getting super nerdy. With Spider-Man: Far From Home coming out in a week, Joe and Lauren talk about their theories about the Spider-verse and how Marvel is going to connect the different iterations of Spider-Man on the big screen using alternate realities unleashing the Marvel multiverse! Which of course leads them into a further discussion of alternate realities, science fiction and quantum physics...
2019-06-2443 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowMigraine and Headache Awareness MonthAll episodes available at http://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIt's Migraine and Headache Awareness Month and our host Joe is talking all about how migraines and headaches could be signs of stroke or brain injury with guest co-host and producer of the show Felice. They run down all the different kinds of headaches, symptoms and phases of a migraine. Their overall message is to always err on the side of caution so if you're experiencing your worst headache or first time migraine as an adult, you should go to...
2019-06-1745 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowThank YouAll episodes available at http://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIn response to last week's episode, our listeners and stroke/brain injury survivor community has stepped up and supported our host Joe by flooding Twitter with complaints to Valley Presbyterian Hospital asking them to take responsibility and apologize for their negligent care of him during Joe's stay there. We really appreciate your support so this episode is dedicated to our listeners plus Joe and guest co-host and our producer, Felice, talk about what's planned for...
2019-06-1028 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowJoe and The Valley Presbyterian Hospital IncidentAll episodes available at http://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryThis is a very personal episode for our host Joe Borges. For the first time, he is sharing the full story behind a traumatic incident that occurred while he was in rehab after his stroke at Valley Presbyterian Hospital on August 26, 2016. This incident has caused a lot of emotional damage and distress including PTSD for Joe so it is extremely difficult to share, but Joe wanted to shed light on hospital negligence and find some closure. Valley Pres committed extreme negligence...
2019-06-0335 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowMemorial Day & Mental Health Awareness With Tripp DenomAll episodes available at http://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryThis episode is going live on Memorial Day so we wanted to take this time to spotlight veterans and mental health as May is also Mental Health Awareness Month (in addition to Stroke Awareness Month). To help share the soldier's perspective when it comes to mental health including PTSD post-combat, our host Joe, interviews guest, Tripp Denom. Tripp is a really talented artist and rapper (as you can hear from our special intro to today's episode, but he's also a veteran...
2019-05-271h 07The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowI Care For Your Brain: Stroke Awareness with Dr. SullivanAll episodes available at http://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryWe always joke that The NeuroNerds are not experts on brain injury, but rather experts on experiencing brain injury. So when our host Joe, got the opportunity to interview Dr. Karen D. Sullivan, an actual expert, he was more than excited! Dr. Sullivan is a neuropsychologist that specializes in working with patients recovering from brain injuries such as strokes, TBIs, aneurysms and more. In this episode, Joe talks with the doc about PTSD, recovery, and...
2019-05-201h 14The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowBrain Problems: Interview with Malcolm Barrett & Thomas MejiaAll episodes available at http://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryHost Joe Borges interviews actor Malcolm Barrett along with his best friend, AVM/stroke survivor and friend of our show, Thomas Mejia. They talk all about Malcolm's experience supporting Thomas through multiple craniotomy surgeries and recovery. He has now written a play inspired by this experience called Brain Problems presented by Ammunition Theater Company, running until May 19, 2019. Malcolm is best known for his roles in Better Off Ted, Timeless and Preacher. He has acted in...
2019-05-071h 10The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowAvengers Endgame AftermathEARLY ACCESS Release Date: 4/28/19Public Release Date: 4/29/19All episodes available at http://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummarySpoiler Alert! Co-hosts Joe and Lauren are diving deep into Avengers Endgame this episode. They're discussing their reactions, reviews and overall feels after watching this epic Marvel movie. So make sure you've watched the movie before listening and get ready to dissect and unpack this massive conclusion to 10 years of Marvel Phase One. Also, Joe touches on the recent stroke of director John Singleton. Plus, Lauren is recording her end of...
2019-04-2957 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowEND GAME of Thrones Predictions Part 2 | Avengers EditionAll episodes available at http://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryAvengers End Game is less than a week away and it's been a long time coming! Co-hosts Joe and Lauren discuss all their fan theories, predictions and Joe once again sits through Lauren's "Stucky" fan fiction, goats and all. Plus Lauren gives a few more Game of Thrones predictions for future spinoffs and more. What are your predictions for the new Avengers' movie and what do you think the future of the MCU will hold? Share with us...
2019-04-2231 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowEpic Survival Tips & Tricks for Coachella and MoreAll episodes available at http://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryFestival season is upon us and The NeuroNerds are here to help with tips and tricks for brain injury survivors to make it through music festivals like Coachella. Joe went to Coachella last year and shares some tools that helped him cope with overstimulation like meditation and earbuds. Plus, Lauren shares how she deals with the stress and anxiety associated with her dance competitions. What are some tools you use to cope with overstimulation at crowded events and...
2019-04-0136 min
The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowCaptain Marvel, Celebrity Strokes & Gonna GeekAll episodes available at http://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerdsSummaryCaptain Marvel is finally here!! And we're talking all about it in this episode. ~ SPOILERS AHEAD ~ Our producer, Felice LaZae is sitting in with our host Joe Borges to breakdown the movie and share their reviews and reactions. They also discuss recent celebrities who have suffered strokes including the sad passing of Luke Perry. Plus they announce The NeuroNerds joining the Gonna Geek Podcast Network! What is your favorite part of the new Captain Marvel...
2019-03-1138 min
The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowThe Punisher, Jigsaw & TBI'sAll episodes available at http://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerdsSummaryThe latest season of Netflix and Marvel's The Punisher is really putting a spotlight on TBI's through the main villain, Billy Russo aka Jigsaw's experience recovering from his brain injury. So naturally, our co-hosts Joe and Lauren are discussing this in detail along with touching on John Wick, PTSD and Joe's most recent frustrations with his memory post-stroke. What are some of your biggest challenges post brain injury? Please share with us on our socials.
2019-02-1139 min
The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowBrain Foods with Chef Jamie Gwen and Chef Ally Live From Live On GreenAll episodes available at http://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerdsSummaryJoin our host Joe Borges for our very first live episode of The NeuroNerds interviewing celebrity Chef Jamie Gwen and Chef Ally at the festival Live On Green in Pasadena leading up to the Rose Parade. Joe hosted their Culinary Cues stage all three days of the festival from December 29th-31st this year and was given the opportunity to record and film a live episode with the chefs. They talk about Joe's recovery and...
2019-01-0735 min
The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowAvengers Endgame PredictionsAll episodes available at http://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerdsSummaryThe new ‘Avengers: Endgame’ trailer just released a few days ago and co-hosts Joe and Lauren have lots of feelings about it so of course this episode is all about it! Joe and Lauren dive deep into their predictions and theories for the upcoming movie. What do you think the endgame is going to be for the Avengers!? ***Warning: Spoiler Alert! ***CreditsSupport The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High...
2018-12-1045 min
The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowAVM Survivor Thomas Mejia Part 2All episodes available at http://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerdsSummaryThis is Part 2 of last week's episode with host Joe Borges interviewing AVM survivor, Thomas Mejia. Thomas is also our December Patreon Donation spotlight supporting his 4th craniotomy surgery and recovery. This is our first month donating a portion of the proceeds from our Patreon supporters to causes and individual survivors like Thomas. Every month we will be featuring a different donation spotlight and we're happy to kick this off with Thomas! So take a...
2018-12-0356 min
The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowAVM Survivor Thomas Mejia Part 1All episodes available at http://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerdsSummaryIt’s our 40th episode! So of course this is an extra special episode. It’s host Joe Borges’ first interview with a fellow brain injury survivor in-person! But it’s really less of an interview and more of a candid talk between two brain injury survivors. This episode’s interviewee is AVM survivor Thomas Mejia. Thomas is also our December Patreon Donation spotlight supporting his 4th craniotomy surgery and recovery. This is our first month dona...
2018-11-2652 min
The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowLife Changes Post Brain InjuryAll episodes available at http://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryCo-hosts Joe and Lauren discuss change in this episode. They mainly focus on change post brain injury, during recovery including its challenges, how it affects relationships and how it can help prevent future health issues. They discuss their own personal experiences with making health and lifestyle changes post brain injury and compare the differences between recovering from a traumatic brain injury like Lauren’s concussion and an acquired brain injury like Joe’s stroke. What are...
2018-11-0552 min
The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowThe Halloween EditionAll episodes available at http://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIt's almost Halloween and fresh off of seeing the new 'Halloween' movie, host Joe Borges discusses the movie with fellow horror movie connoisseur, friend and hit producer Sleep Deez! Sleep has been a guest on the show before and is the producer of our NeuroNerds theme song. The two scary movie junkies talk about everything from Chuckie, Friday the 13th to ghosts and their favorite bad scary movies. Plus Joe is super excited about his...
2018-10-2951 min
The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowBlade and Buffy and Morbius, Oh My!All episodes available at http://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIt's October so co-hosts Joe and Lauren are talking about their favorite vampire lore in this episode! They go through vampire lore over the centuries from Dracula's origins to Marvel's Morbius. Joe's favorite is 'Blade' and Lauren 's favorite is 'Buffy The Vampire Slayer'. What's you're favorite vampire lore? The more obscure, the better!CreditsSupport The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com...
2018-10-2243 min
The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowCoping with Post-Stroke And Neuro-FatigueShow notes for Episode 34All episodes available at http://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryThis episode is all about post-stroke and neuro-fatigue. Co-hosts Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano discuss their experiences with this condition and how they manage and cope with it. They give tips from seeing a therapist, seeking a community even if it is long distance and the importance of being patient with yourself and your progress throughout recovery. Plus, Oct 15th (the day of this podcast release) is the 3-year anniversary of Lauren’s...
2018-10-1546 min
The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowImposter SyndromeAll episodes available at http://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryCo-hosts Joe and Lauren talk about imposter syndrome, the irrational fear of being exposed as a fraud. This condition is talked about a lot in business, but Joe and Lauren talk about how it can affect survivors. They both reflect on their own experiences with this feeling and how it has affected their recovery. Plus they relate this condition back to DC, Marvel and even The Addams Family. And Joe talks more about the new NeuroNerds Patreon and...
2018-10-0853 min
The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowThe NeuroJedi High CouncilAll episodes available at http://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryCo-host Lauren is out kicking ass so Joe’s partner and girlfriend Felice LaZae is our guest host for this episode. Joe revisits and updates us on his mental health journey with his therapist. Plus they discuss the YouSoRock Facebook Support Group and The NeuroNerds new Patreon page! Have you become a part of the NeuroJedi High Council yet?CreditsSupport The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Pa...
2018-10-0141 min
The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowThe Three Stromies InterviewAll episodes available at http://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryHost, Joe Borges is interviewing not one, but three amazing guests in this episode. These guests are the Three Stromies - three women who connected through their common experience of surviving major strokes at young ages. They share their experiences from suffering their strokes to recovery to their lives after stroke. Plus they talk about how they found purpose in sharing other stroke survivor’s stories as well as their own to inspire and empowering our stroke survivor co...
2018-09-031h 07
The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowJoe's Stroke-iversary Part II: RecoveryAll episodes available at http://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryTo continue Joe’s August month-long Stroke-iversary, he continues the talk about his recovery with co-host Lauren. They get real about their hang-ups and issues with admitting their disabilities and deficits from their respective brain injuries and how important it is to accept it and face these challenges head on.Topics Discussed in this EpisodeJoe and Lauren continue to talk about Joe’s recoveryThey discuss vanity and not wanting to admi...
2018-08-2041 min
The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowMimi And The Brain InterviewAll episodes available at http://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryThis episode features our first remote interview! Our first interviewee is with fellow brain injury survivor, Mimi Hayes. Mimi is currently living in New York living the creative life as a comedian and soon to be published author just a few short years after suffering a cavernous angioma that hemorrhaged in her brain. Defying all odds, Mimi is flourishing and her book “I’ll Be OK, It’s Just a Hole in My Head” will be publi...
2018-07-3051 min
The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowSan Diego Comic Con 2018 with NeuroNerd Field Reporter AshAll episodes available at http://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIt’s a special San Diego Comic Con 2018 episode of The NeuroNerds! Not only is this episode is jam packed with nerd news from Comic Con, but also on-location interviews with our NeuroNerd adjacent correspondent, Ashley Hopson who attended Comic Con and gave us some inside news, scoops, reactions and fun from the convention in-person. Joe and Lauren give lots of their reviews as well plus theories and hopes for what’s to come in the world of nerd...
2018-07-241h 09
The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowIT is Nerdy Cosmic HorrorAll episodes available at http://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIt's a special Friday the 13th episode of The NeuroNerds (ok Friday the 13th was a few days ago, but still!) IT, H.P. Lovecraft and all things Cosmic Horror are the focus of co-hosts Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano in this scary edition of The NeuroNerds. They talk about their favorite horror movies, the varying types of horror genres and dissect the novel turned movie, IT at length so major spoiler alert! What are...
2018-07-1638 min
The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowFavorite Families of NerdomAll episodes available at http://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryLauren is back just in time for The NeuroNerds’ 20th Episode! This is extra special because it’s the first time Joe and Lauren are recording an episode at Joe’s new home. They discuss the importance of family in the recovery process along with their favorite and least favorite families in nerdom. What’s your favorite nerdy family?CreditsCo-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren ManzanoFind Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joe...
2018-07-0944 min
The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowJoeSoloRocks Birthday EditionAll episodes available at http://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIt’s host Joe Borges’ birthday and with moving to a new home plus co-host Lauren Manzano being tied up, he’s doing a special JoSoloRocks episode. He reflects on the move, his birthday, his plans for the future of The NeuroNerds and YouSoRocks as well as shouts out his survivor community that has helped him tremendously with his recovery.CreditsCo-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren ManzanoFind Joe at http://joesorocks.com an...
2018-07-0350 min
The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowReunited And It Feels So GoodAll episodes available at http://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryLauren is back! It’s a reunion episode and Joe is so happy to have his co-host back from Spain. They talk about her trip, Joe’s creepy birthday voicemail and how learning a new language can help with the brain injury recovery process even if it’s a fictional language from Lord of the Rings or Star Trek. Plus they discuss reading vs listening to audio books and the brain’s relationship to language.Topics Discusse...
2018-05-1441 min
The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowJoe Solo RocksAll episodes available at http://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIt’s a Joe Solo episode! Today’s show is hosted by Joe Borges and an occasional bark from his service dog, Stella. He’s talking all about the challenges of recovering from a brain injury and how the journey, even with a support system and caregivers, can still feel lonely at times. It can be difficult for non-brain injury survivors to relate, but that’s why Joe is working hard to create community of support through his blog Joe...
2018-05-0739 min
The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowChillin With The Villains Part 2All episodes available at http://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.Summary“Be the hero of your own story, but not as your origin story for being a villain.” The super villains discussion continues from last week’s episode in today’s episode 7, part 2 of Chillin With The Villains. Joe and Lauren compare one-note villains to villains with purpose and try to pinpoint what characteristics make a villain truly great. They also touch on some of Joe’s recovery stories that relate to his favorite villains. Who’s your favor...
2018-04-0938 min
The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowChillin With The Villains Part 1All episodes available at http://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryWe all have villains we love to hate. The main thing that makes a super villain great is their relatability. As the Joker once said to Batman, “all it takes is one bad day, that’s how far the world is from where I am.” In this episode, Joe and Lauren discuss their favorite villains in comics and cinema from Loki to Mr. Freeze to The Terminator to Killmonger. They also touch on the power of the mind to cre...
2018-04-0228 min
The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowIn Search of Your Yoda Or DumbledoreAll episodes available at http://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryWho is your support group or mentor on your stroke and/or brain injury recovery journey? In this episode, Joe and Lauren discuss how important it is to reach out for help on the path to recovery. They share the struggles they had with asking for help and how having a support team made the whole recovery process easier to face. Just like every great super hero has a team or mentor, a brain injury survivor hero needs...
2018-03-2641 min
The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowFinding The Infinity War Hero In YouSummaryThe Avengers: Infinity War trailer just came out this past week and Joe and Lauren have a lot to say about it! In this episode, they share their review of the trailer, predictions for the movie and overall excitement about it’s release. They also get into some memory issues Joe was experiencing this past week and how he coped plus a really special story from one of our listeners who could relate personally to Joe’s latest blog post, My Doctor Strange Moment & The Occupational Therapist Who Helped Fix Me.Topics Discussed in this...
2018-03-1948 min
The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowStrokepool and Bat WidowAll episodes available at http://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryDiving more into Joe and Lauren’s nerdom, in this episode, The NeuroNerds cover all their deepest and nerdiest interests from their nerdy nicknames, Hogwarts Houses, their origin stories and more. Joe shares how gaming helped with his recovery and how he came to terms with accepting the scar he sustained from surgery due to his stroke by turning it into a literal badge of honor with a commemorative Harry Potter/Star Wars inspired tattoo. Pl...
2018-03-1236 min
The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowMarch Is Brain Injury Awareness MonthAll episodes available at http://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryMarch is Brain Injury Awareness Month and co-hosts Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano dedicate most of this episode to sharing their brain injury stories as well as spreading more awareness on how to decrease your chance of having a stroke; what to do in the event of a brain injury plus how to know the signs; and post stroke and concussion depression along with other symptoms you may experience after suffering a brain injury.
2018-03-0537 min