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We Are Power PodcastDefying the Odds and Embracing Inner Strength with Kavita BasiWhen Kavita Basi experienced a life-altering brain hemorrhage, she didn't just survive—she thrived. Our latest episode features this remarkable Chief Exec of Jardin Living, author, and ambassador for neurocharities, as she shares her shift from the world of high fashion to the forefront of ethical and sustainable living. Kavita's reflections on resilience, adaptation, and the strategies that helped her navigate memory loss will give you a new perspective on overcoming obstaclesDon't miss this episode to find out how success and social responsibility can go hand in hand.Listen to lear...2024-05-0623 min
The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowShocktober Is Here!All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. SummaryHalloween is one of our favorite times of year because well, we're nerds and we love scary movies and costumes (especially those involved with our various fandoms). But this year, Halloween will also be a way to help with our continued healing from this pandemic by offering some fun escapism through activities like dressing up and watching movies. In this episode, our host Joe and co-host Lauren, chat about how they are usi...2021-10-2642 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowFrom PT Student To PT Patient with Amanda SalgadoAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. SummaryWith World Stroke Day approaching, we're chatting with stroke survivor Amanda Salgado. In this episode our host, Joe, talks with Amanda about her story which started with her training to be a physical therapist but turned into her becoming a physical therapy (PT) patient herself when she suffered a stroke. She talks about the benefits she has been experiencing from getting PT at home with Motus Nova and how she's transitioned from usin...2021-10-191h 01The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowLive Intentionally With Mindfulness and Mental HealthAll 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 his good friend and fellow brain injury survivor, Emily Matheny. Emily suffered 3 brain aneurysms in 2018, all the while maintaining her mental health during recovery through meditation and mindfulness. She has made it her mission to help others lead a mindful lifestyle through her podcast "Live Intentionally." Joe and Emily talk about how they met, the importance of connecting with community, and how meditation has played a hug...2021-10-1250 min
The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowTrigeminal Neuralgia Day 2021 with MackenzieAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIt’s National Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness Day (TN) on October 7th so we have Mackenzie Lea as our guest in this episode, talking about her experience with this condition. Joe and Mackenzie talk about their friendship and how they support each other through recovery and managing chronic illness. Mackenzie has made it her mission to spread awareness and advocate for others with TN through events like Paint The Town Teal and the Getting On My Nerves 5k m...2021-10-0542 min
The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowLondon Marathon with The Brain & Spine FoundationAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. SummaryThe NeuroNerds are running in the London marathon! Well, virtually participating that is, since we're not physically there, on behalf of the Brain & Spine Foundation on October 3, 2021. In this episode, Joe interviews fellow Brain & Spine Foundation ambassador Rhys Johnson plus their Community and Events Fundraising Officer, Grace Patient is joining us once again to talk about the marathon as well as all of the wonderful things this organization does to rai...2021-09-2951 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowThe Medical Mind Behind Motus Nova with Dr. NickAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryWe're continuing our Motus Nova series with Dr. Nick Housley, the medical mind behind this innovative company helping stroke and brain injury survivors revolutionize their recovery at home. Especially with it being National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month, Joe talks with Dr. Nick about how Motus Nova not only works for stroke survivors but many different types of brain injury survivors including aneurysms. They talk about the benefits of extended care at home, and their bi...2021-09-211h 11The 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 ShowHeadStrong with SameYou Ambassador Abby JarmanAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.summary:September is National Chiari Awareness Month, so in this episode our host Joe is talking with Abby Jarman who not only a chiari survivor but also an amazing advocate for the brain injury community through her organization, HeadStrong and as an ambassador for the nonprofit, SameYou. She shares her journey of struggling with health issues as a kid and and then later undergoing brain surgery in her twenties to address her chiari malformation. They a...2021-09-071h 03The 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 ShowBrain Podcasting with Bill MonroeAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.Summary:In this episode, Joe chats with fellow podcaster and brain injury survivor - Bill Monroe. They talk about Bill’s show, Strokecast, which explores rehab, recovery, and neuroscience plus they talk about Bill’s personal challenges during recovery. They also discuss the importance of building a community for brain injury survivors and their journey to connect with other survivors. Check out Bill’s show to learn more about stroke recovery and brain health. If you’re...2021-08-1854 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 ShowOlympic Mindset Post Brain Injury With Vince HollandAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.Summary:The overdue Tokyo Olympics have finally arrived! In this episode Vince Holland, former Olympic level weight lifter and stroke survivor, joins our host Joe to share stories about their athletic experiences and how being an athlete influences the way they work through their brain injury recovery. Vince also shares his favorite mindset technique - meditation, which helped him both in his athletic performance and also in his brain injury recovery. If you’re an ath...2021-07-2750 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 min
Life with no filterLife with no filter - Ep 20 Travel & Holidays!Episode 20 in a series of podcast discussions in which four people from south Manchester Kavita Basi, Vanessa Robinson, Brooke Trotter and Rod Maxwell discuss their experiences of dealing with the after affects of living with brain damage. In episode 1 they share the events and circumstances which caused their lives to change dramatically and the initial affects. Design credit - Kim Meade2021-07-1432 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 minLife with no filterLife with no Filter - Ep 19 Brain & HumourEpisode 19 in a series of podcast discussions in which four people from south Manchester Kavita Basi, Vanessa Robinson, Brooke Trotter and Rod Maxwell discuss their experiences of dealing with the after affects of living with brain damage. In episode 1 they share the events and circumstances which caused their lives to change dramatically and the initial affects. Design credit - Kim Meade2021-06-0933 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowA Whole New (Opening) WorldAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.Summary:As the U.S opens up, Joe and guest co-host Felice look back to the time stuck at home and how that experience changed their brains and habits. They also share stories and tips on adjusting to vaccinated life. How has your life changed as a result of this pandemic? Share your stories on our socials!Links Mentioned:- NPR article about pandemic brain fog - https://www.npr.org/se...2021-06-0847 minLife with no filterLife with no filter - Ep18 Brain & FitnessEpisode 18 in a series of podcast discussions in which four people from south Manchester Kavita Basi, Vanessa Robinson, Brooke Trotter and Rod Maxwell discuss their experiences of dealing with the after affects of living with brain damage. In episode 1 they share the events and circumstances which caused their lives to change dramatically and the initial affects. Design credit - Kim Meade2021-06-0330 min
The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowStroke Surviving & Globetrotting with Hannah ClareAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. SummaryOur last episode of Stroke Awareness month features stroke survivor Hannah Clare, a speech pathologist from Alaska living and teaching in Thailand and will be moving to China to teach for the next 2 years. Joe and Hannah talk about her recovery journey, how they connected as fellow survivors and her work as a speech pathologist in the US and abroad. We have loved sharing stroke survivor stories and raising awareness this month! Do...2021-05-2554 min
The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowBody Dysmorphia & Mental Health AwarenessAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.Summary:With it being Mental Health Awareness Month, Joe and Lauren talk about the effects of body dysmorphia on the mind. Lauren bravely shares her own personal battles with body dysmorphia and helps raise awareness. How are you taking care of your mental health this month? Please share with us on our socials!Links Mentioned:- Information about Body Dysmorphia - https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/body-dysmorphic-disorder, https://www.mayoclinic.o...2021-05-1948 minLife with no filterLife with no filter - EP 17 Mental HealthEpisode 17 in a series of podcast discussions in which four people from south Manchester Kavita Basi, Vanessa Robinson, Brooke Trotter and Rod Maxwell discuss their experiences of dealing with the after affects of living with brain damage. In episode 1 they share the events and circumstances which caused their lives to change dramatically and the initial affects. Design credit - Kim Meade2021-05-1359 min
The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowA Lesson In Swimming with Michael ShuttAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. Summary:As we continue to raise awareness during this Stroke Awareness Month, our host, Joe, has a very special guest for this episode - fellow stroke survivor, Michael Shutt. They continue to talk about the importance of connecting with other survivors and how much it helps to have that community support throughout the recovery process. Plus they discuss Michael’s one-man show centered around his stroke recovery journey. Who is part of your supp...2021-05-131h 05Life with no filterLife with no filter - Ep 16 interview Marc Smith CEO Brain & Spine Foundation CharityEpisode 16 in a series of podcast discussions in which four people from south Manchester Kavita Basi, Vanessa Robinson, Brooke Trotter and Rod Maxwell discuss their experiences of dealing with the after affects of living with brain damage. In episode 1 they share the events and circumstances which caused their lives to change dramatically and the initial affects. Design credit - Kim Meade2021-05-0927 minLife with no filterLife with no Filter - Ep 15 isolation & lonelinessEpisode 15 in a series of podcast discussions in which four people from south Manchester Kavita Basi, Vanessa Robinson, Brooke Trotter and Rod Maxwell discuss their experiences of dealing with the after affects of living with brain damage. In episode 1 they share the events and circumstances which caused their lives to change dramatically and the initial affects. Design credit - Kim Meade2021-04-2826 min
The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowThe NeuroNerds Are Getting VaxxedAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryDiving into the Nerdom-verse, Joe and Lauren talk about DC’s latest updates about the new Suicide Squad movie; a possible new queen for Aquaman (maybe our Queen of stroke survivors, Emilia Clarke!?); Falcon and The Winter Soldier show updates; Game of Thrones’ 10-year anniversary; and why they like science. Plus they discuss their thoughts leading up to getting their COVID-19 vaccines. What are you most excited about coming to DC’s next rollout of movi...2021-04-2143 minLife with no filterLife with no filter - Ep 14 interview with Maggie Mooney at Basic charity.Episode 14 in a series of podcast discussions in which four people from south Manchester Kavita Basi, Vanessa Robinson, Brooke Trotter and Rod Maxwell discuss their experiences of dealing with the after affects of living with brain damage. In episode 1 they share the events and circumstances which caused their lives to change dramatically and the initial affects. Design credit - Kim Meade2021-04-1743 min
The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowSuper Heroes Need Therapy TooAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. SummaryJoe and Lauren are talking about The Falcon and The Winter Soldier and diving into Bucky’s storyline and journey through mental healthcare and therapy to cope with all of the trauma he experienced. In this theme, they explore more deeply the importance normalizing mental health. Plus they touch on blood clots and COVID-19’s affect on the nervous system. How do you take care of your mental health? Please share on our so...2021-04-1344 minLife with no filterLife with no filter -Ep 13 Charities & Support groups.Episode 13 in a series of podcast discussions in which four people from south Manchester Kavita Basi, Vanessa Robinson, Brooke Trotter and Rod Maxwell discuss their experiences of dealing with the after affects of living with brain damage. In episode 1 they share the events and circumstances which caused their lives to change dramatically and the initial affects. Design credit - Kim Meade2021-04-0843 minLife with no filterLife with no filter - Ep 12 Technology help or hinderanceEpisode 12 in a series of podcast discussions in which four people from south Manchester Kavita Basi, Vanessa Robinson, Brooke Trotter and Rod Maxwell discuss their experiences of dealing with the after affects of living with brain damage. In episode 1 they share the events and circumstances which caused their lives to change dramatically and the initial affects. Design credit - Kim Meade2021-04-0250 min
The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowSunny Side Of Grey with Sara CookAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. Summary Ending our Women’s History Month series of interviews with amazing women who are surviving and thriving post stroke and brain injuries. In this episode Joe interview Sara Cook, a stroke survivor and blogger who keeps things positive with her blog Sunny Side of Grey. Do you know some inspiring women who are brain injury survivors? Please tag them on our socials!Links Mentioned:- Follow Sara...2021-04-011h 02Life with no filterLife with no filter - Ep 11 interview with Dr. Hiren Patel neurovascular Surgeon.Episode 11 in a series of podcast discussions in which four people from south Manchester Kavita Basi, Vanessa Robinson, Brooke Trotter and Rod Maxwell discuss their experiences of dealing with the after affects of living with brain damage. In episode 1 they share the events and circumstances which caused their lives to change dramatically and the initial affects. Design credit - Kim Meade2021-03-2636 minLife with no filterLife with no filter - Ep 10 health & wellbeingEpisode 10 in a series of podcast discussions in which four people from south Manchester Kavita Basi, Vanessa Robinson, Brooke Trotter and Rod Maxwell discuss their experiences of dealing with the after affects of living with brain damage. In episode 1 they share the events and circumstances which caused their lives to change dramatically and the initial affects. Design credit - Kim Meade2021-03-1337 minLife with no filterLife with no filter - Ep 9 Acceptance & HopeEpisode 9 in a series of podcast discussions in which four people from south Manchester Kavita Basi, Vanessa Robinson, Brooke Trotter and Rod Maxwell discuss their experiences of dealing with the after affects of living with brain damage. In episode 1 they share the events and circumstances which caused their lives to change dramatically and the initial affects. Design credit - Kim Meade2021-03-1136 min
The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowSpreading Goodness With Anna DravlandAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. SummaryAs we continue to celebrate Women's History Month and Brain Injury Awareness month, in this episode, our host Joe interviews Anna Dravland. Anna talks about surviving and recovering from a stroke, depression, living with pain, and choosing positivity. She also shares about starting Spread Goodness Day which celebrates positivity, happiness, and joy! What makes you happy? Please share on our socials!Links Mentioned:- Spread Goodness Day - ht...2021-03-1050 min
The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowA NeuroNerds Anniversary ReunionAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryOur co-host Lauren is BACK!! And her return is just in time to celebrate our podcast’s 3-year anniversary + kickoff Women’s History Month! Lauren shares her experience recovering from COVID-19 (sigh of relief!) as well as her quarantine TV entertainment lineup. Plus Joe and Lauren get back into their nerdy antics with discussions about X-Men and the MCU. They get into talking about the their growth since this podcast began and future projects that...2021-03-0445 minLife with no filterLife with no filter - EP 8 Family & FriendsEpisode 8 in a series of podcast discussions in which four people from south Manchester Kavita Basi, Vanessa Robinson, Brooke Trotter and Rod Maxwell discuss their experiences of dealing with the after affects of living with brain damage. In episode 1 they share the events and circumstances which caused their lives to change dramatically and the initial affects. Design credit - Kim Meade2021-03-0246 min
The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowAmplify Black Voices With Greg GrahamAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.Summary:To conclude our celebration of Black History Month, our next featured guest in our Amplify Black Voices series is Greg Graham. Our host Joe talks with Greg about his experience having a stroke and how his relationships have been affected post-stroke. Greg talks about this new wave of the BLM movement and shares his perspective as a black man in America. Plus they discuss the amazing work Greg has done creating care baskets for c...2021-02-2344 min
The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowAmplify Black Voices With Tanya GauthierAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. Summary:As we continue our celebration of Black History Month, our next featured guest in our Amplify Black Voices series is Tanya Gauthier. In this episode, our host Joe talks with Tanya about her perspective as a black woman living in the world during the pandemic and the BLM movement plus her experiences from studying at West Point to recovering from a brain injury. Now she’s sharing her positive attitude through her nonp...2021-02-1741 min
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 ShowAmplify Black Voices With Tymiak HawkinsAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryCelebrating Black History Month 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 Tymiak Hawkins, a Black stroke survivor and former college basketball player from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He shares about his recovery journey and more. Do you know an inspiring Black brain injury survivor? Please share with us on our socials!Links Mentioned:2021-02-031h 02Life with no filterLife with no filter - Ep 7 Behaviour & Anxiety.Episode 7 in a series of podcast discussions in which four people from south Manchester Kavita Basi, Vanessa Robinson, Brooke Trotter and Rod Maxwell discuss their experiences of dealing with the after affects of living with brain damage. In episode 1 they share the events and circumstances which caused their lives to change dramatically and the initial affects. Design credit - Kim Meade2021-02-0135 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 Marvel TV RenaissanceAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIn this episode, Joe nerds out over all of the Marvel shows he's really excited about with his guest co-host/partner Felice. Plus they discuss the importance of self-care during this time. What Marvel show are you most excited about? Let us know on our socials! Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerdsPlus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/th...2021-01-2232 minLife with no filterLife with no filter - Ep 6 Brain & WorkEpisode 6 in a series of podcast discussions in which four people from south Manchester Kavita Basi, Vanessa Robinson, Brooke Trotter and Rod Maxwell discuss their experiences of dealing with the after affects of living with brain damage. In episode 1 they share the events and circumstances which caused their lives to change dramatically and the initial affects. Design credit - Kim Meade2021-01-1941 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 minLife with no filterLife with no filter - Ep 5 social changeEpisode 5 in a series of podcast discussions in which four people from south Manchester Kavita Basi, Vanessa Robinson, Brooke Trotter and Rod Maxwell discuss their experiences of dealing with the after affects of living with brain damage. In episode 1 they share the events and circumstances which caused their lives to change dramatically and the initial affects. Design credit - Kim Meade2021-01-0241 minLife with no filterLife with no filter - Ep 4 Christmas Chaos!Episode 4 in a series of podcast discussions in which four people from south Manchester Kavita Basi, Vanessa Robinson, Brooke Trotter and Rod Maxwell discuss their experiences of dealing with the after affects of living with brain damage. In episode 1 they share the events and circumstances which caused their lives to change dramatically and the initial affects. Design credit - Kim Meade2020-12-1834 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowPriya Sharma From Land Down UndaAll 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 interviews Priya Sharma, a stroke survivor and advocate for brain injury survivors from Sydney, Australia. They discuss Australia’s aggressive approach to controlling COVID-19 and how it’s working. Plus they talk about recovering from brain injuries, coping with these strange times and Priya’s $3500 fundraising goal for The Stroke Foundation.Links from Episode:Support Priya’s Stroke Foundation fundraiser - https://strokefoundation-larapinta-2021.raisely.com/priya-sha...2020-12-161h 08Life with no filterLife with no filter - Ep 3 managing fatigueEpisode 3 in a series of podcast discussions in which four people from south Manchester Kavita Basi, Vanessa Robinson, Brooke Trotter and Rod Maxwell discuss their experiences of dealing with the after affects of living with brain damage. In episode 1 they share the events and circumstances which caused their lives to change dramatically and the initial affects. Design credit - Kim Meade2020-12-1129 minLife with no filterLife with no filter - Ep 2 memory problemsEpisode 2 in a series of podcast discussions in which four people from south Manchester (Kavita Basi, Vanessa Robinson, Brooke Trotter and Rod Maxwell) discuss their experiences of dealing with the after affects of living with brain damage. In episode 1 they share the events and circumstances which caused their lives to change dramatically and the initial affects. Design credit - Kim Meade2020-12-0943 min
Life with no filterLife with no filter - Ep 1 introEpisode 1 in a series of podcast discussions in which four people from south Manchester (Kavita Basi, Vanessa Robinson, Brooke Trotter and Rod Maxwell) discuss their experiences of dealing with the after affects of living with brain damage. In episode 1 they share the events and circumstances which caused their lives to change dramatically and the initial affects. Design credit - Kim Meade2020-12-0827 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowBizarro HolidaysAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryThe holidays are a little strange this year but Joe and his partner Felice are giving some great tips in this episode on how to have fun while we’re staying safe at home. From binging on The Mandalorian and Schitt’s Creek to playing Among Us with friends virtually, there’s are plenty of ways to stay connected during this time. How are you staying virtually connected to friends and family this holiday season...2020-12-0137 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowHow To Thanksgiving 2020All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.It's Thanksgiving week and this year as with most things, is going to be different, but we're staying positive and embracing the new normal. Thanksgiving is not canceled! Joe and Lauren explain their Thanksgiving traditions and food preferences. They talk about Thanksgiving/Autumn festivals around the world. Plus desserts and cake vs pie. What's your favorite Thanksgiving dish? Please share on our socials!Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds 2020-11-2440 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowCommunity: Not the TV ShowAll 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 Lauren are talking about the importance of community and having people in your life that get you in all of your nerdiness and weirdness. Sometimes, that validation from the people that get you is what you need to feel connected while social distancing. 😷 Being yourself is the greatest gift you can offer to your favorite community! How are you connecting with your community during this pandemic? Please share on our so...2020-11-1744 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 ShowVote 2020All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.Summary: The state of the world is pretty wild right now and with political and social unrest plus COVID-19, this is set to be the most controversial, stressful, and critical election of our generation. So first we'd like to say if you are a United States citizen, GO VOTE TODAY!!! This episode is releasing on Election Day here in the States so once you have voted, as your NeuroNerd support system, Joe and Laur...2020-11-0336 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowHalloweening At HomeAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIt's Halloween time and this year is definitely going to be an odd one with social distancing in full effect. So Joe and Lauren talk about how to stay safe, but still, have fun during this pandemic Halloween. They also discuss horror movies and Halloween costumes. What are you dressing up as for Halloween? Please share on our socials!Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerdsP...2020-10-2741 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowHow To Hang During The PandemicAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryJoe has his first in-person guest on the show since the pandemic started - stroke survivor and friend Andrea Edoria. They talk about how to meet up responsibly and safely IRL and how they took precautions to make their in-person meetup happen. They also discuss how wearing masks and social distancing is about respect and caring not just for ourselves but for those around us. How are you connecting safely during this pandemic with your...2020-10-2046 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowLauren's 5th Concussion-iversaryIt’s the 5th anniversary of our co-host Lauren’s concussion and we’re celebrating her life, recovery and more. In this episode, Joe and Lauren talk about her recovery journey, how her concussion has affected her life and how she’s learned to thrive post-concussion. Have you or someone you love ever suffered a concussion? Please share on our socials.Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerdsPlus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds! Currently, The NeuroNerds are reading our fellow stroke survivor, Kavita Basi’s book ‘Room...2020-10-1452 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 ShowBlack Panther & Invisible IllnessAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryThe passing of Chadwick Boseman came as a major shock to fans, but what was more shocking was that this incredible actor starred as characters such as Black Panther, James Brown and Jackie Robinson, and other iconic Black figures in history all while battling cancer. So in this episode Joe and Lauren honor this nerd icon and invisible illness warrior who will continue to inspire through his iconic roles and incredible indomitable spirit. Who are...2020-09-1647 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowDC Fandome Follow-UpAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryJoe and Lauren give a very different Comic Con-esque wrap up this year. Due to this pandemic everything is virtual and DC hosted their Fandome event talking about the Snyder Cut of the Justice League movie, the Flashpoint movie, Michael Keaton coming back as Batman, Wonder Woman, The Batman movie and more. What are you most excited about coming from the DC Universe this year? Share on our socials!Check out The Neur...2020-09-0144 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowImposter Syndrome 2020 EditionAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryJoe and Lauren revisit imposter syndrome and how it affects them as a brain injury survivors. Plus they reflect on the DC Fandome event that just passed and all their hopes, dreams and fears in terms of what to come from the DC Universe this year. What DC movie are you most excited about? Let us know on our socials!Links from Episode* DC Fandome - https://www.dcfandome.com/tha...2020-08-2839 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowAmplify Black Voices with Keturah WhiteAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryThis episode is a part of our Amplify Black Voices series. In this series, we are featuring Black stroke and brain injury survivors sharing their experiences of being Black in America as well as their recovery journeys. This episode features model, stroke survivor and American Heart Association spokesperson, Keturah White. Keturah shares her recovery journey, talks about being advocacy chair for Arkansas Urban League, her experience as a Black woman in America and more. Let’s...2020-08-181h 05The 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 ShowPrepping For Brain Surgery with Rebekah with a KAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryJoe interviews his friend and fellow stroke survivor Rebekah with K just a week before she undergoes brain surgery. They discuss stroke recovery and how to mentally and emotionally prepare for brain surgery. If you have ever gone through preparing for surgery, what are some tools and techniques you used to get yourself ready mentally and emotionally? Please share on our socials.Links from Episode* Rebekah’s Instagram - https://insta...2020-08-0555 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowMusic On The BrainAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryJoe and Lauren talk all about music and how it affects the brain, how the brain processes it, how the brain creates it and how it can help heal the brain. They explore the process of memory and music. Plus they discuss studies that reveal a lot about how the brain works through its relationship to music. What’s your favorite song and memory connected to it? Please share on our socials!Links f...2020-07-2936 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowCali Lockdown #2 Virtual ReunionAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryAs California locks down again during this pandemic, our co-hosts, Joe and Lauren reunite for a virtual episode. They talk being safe during this time as brain injury survivors, things to fill our time like video games, movies, tv shows and nerdom! What are you doing for fun to get through this pandemic? Please share on our socials!Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerdsPlus get...2020-07-2242 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowAmplify Black Voices with Octavia BurrellAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryThis episode is a part of our Amplify Black Voices series. In this series, we are featuring Black stroke and brain injury survivors sharing their experiences of being Black in America as well as their recovery journeys. This episode features blogger and stroke survivor, Octavia Burrell. Octavia shares her recovery journey, her perspective on the racial and political climate today and the new tide of change. Let’s continue the discussion on our various social...2020-07-1655 minThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowRoom 23 with Kavita BasiAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryContinuing with celebrating Stroke Awareness Month, our host Joe is interviewing stroke survivor and author Kavita Basi who wrote ‘Room 23’ which is also available on Amazon and Audible! They discuss her book, stroke recovery and more. Plus Kavita is our new NeuroNerds Book Club pick! Have you read Kavita’s book yet? Please share with us on our socials!If you are a stroke surviver and would like to be included in our #Change...2020-05-2150 min
The Survivor StorySink or Swim w/ Kavita BasiIn 2015, Kavita Basi suffered a subarachnoid brain hemorrhage. The doctor told her family she has a 50% survival rate and those who do survive most likely live severely limited lives. The brain aneurysm completely changed her personality, energy levels, short term memory, ability to read, watch, or listen. Again and again she was given the opportunity to sink or swim and she continued to choose to swim. She currently travels the world speaking her story and helping others along the way. She doesn’t know if she ever will be back to the person she was, but she continues to be...2020-01-271h 10