Summary

In this episode 226 of The NeuroNerds podcast, join host Joe and executive director of The Aneurysm and AVM Foundation, Dina Chon, as they announce the upcoming Brain, Body & Soul Fest! This virtual music festival and nonprofit telethon in the Metaverse is the first of its kind, raising funds for The Aneurysm and AVM Foundation (TAAF) while bringing awareness about brain injury. By uniting global audiences around the cause of brain health, the festival empowers the world and supports neuroscience initiatives. Joe and Dina invite you to jump into the Metaverse and build a more connected world through music, art, and promoting brain health.

Thanks for tuning in to The NeuroNerds podcast where we celebrate stories of resilience and strength with some nerdom in every episode.

Main Talking Points

• Brain, Body & Soul Fest announcement

• Raising funds for The Aneurysm and AVM Foundation (TAAF)

• Bringing awareness about brain injury

• Uniting global audiences around the cause of brain health

• Empowering the world and supporting neuroscience initiatives

Links Mentioned

• Sign up for updates and learn more about Brain, Body & Soul Fest at https://brainbodyandsoulfest.com
• Follow TAAF on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/taaf_org

Connect with Joe on Twitter, Instagram, Tiktok, and LinkedIn.

New to our show? Take our episode tour to get started! https://newsletter.theneuronerds.com/tour

To further support brain injury recovery, check out these additional resources:

• Join our FREE YouSoRock Brain Injury support community at https://community.yousorock.coach/invitation?code=4F8969
• Get Joe's FREE guide 9 Must-Have Tools For Brain Injury Recovery at https://www.guide.yousorock.coach/tools
• If you’re a brain injury survivor who would like to learn how to shift your mindset, create a routine, and get more support during recovery, book a call with Joe at https://newsletter.yousorock.coach/checkin-call

Credits:

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges (@joesorocks) and Lauren Manzano (@tankbbg)

• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae (@felicelazae)

• Edited by D’Var Baggett (@keyconceptproductions)

Submit your brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story 

Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds 

The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop: https://amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds 

Free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!

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Summary

Wrapping up our empowering 2023 Stroke Awareness Month Series! In episode 225, host Joe Borges chats with the incredible Betty Howard, a stroke survivor who thrives on her recovery journey with a positive outlook. Betty shares her insights on stroke recovery and the importance of maintaining a positive mindset throughout the process. Don't miss this heartfelt conversation that will leave you motivated and informed.

Thanks for tuning in to The NeuroNerds podcast where we celebrate stories of resilience and strength with some nerdom in every episode.

Main Talking Points

• Betty Howard's personal journey as a stroke survivor
• Insights on maintaining a positive mindset during stroke recovery
• Strategies for thriving on the recovery journey

Links Mentioned

• Follow Betty on Instagram at https://instagram.com/strongerthanstroke

About Betty Howard

Betty is a stroke survivor, advocate for other survivors, speaker, life coach, and mother from northern California.

About Joe Borges

Joe Borges is The NeuroNerds podcast host and a stroke survivor himself. With a mission to share inspirational stories and raise awareness, he interviews other stroke survivors and medical experts, delving into experiences and insights surrounding stroke recovery all through his love of nerd and pop culture. Connect with Joe on Twitter, Instagram, Tiktok, and LinkedIn.

New to our show? Take our episode tour to get started! https://newsletter.theneuronerds.com/tour

To further support brain injury recovery, check out these additional resources:

• Join our FREE YouSoRock Brain Injury support community at https://community.yousorock.coach/invitation?code=4F8969
• Get Joe's FREE guide 9 Must-Have Tools For Brain Injury Recovery at https://www.guide.yousorock.coach/tools
• If you’re a brain injury survivor who would like to learn how to shift your mindset, create a routine, and get more support during recovery, book a call with Joe at https://newsletter.yousorock.coach/checkin-call

Credits:

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges (@joesorocks) and Lauren Manzano (@tankbbg)

• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae (@felicelazae)

• Edited by D’Var Baggett (@keyconceptproductions)

Submit your brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story 

Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds 

The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop: https://amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds 

Free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!

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Summary

In this episode 224 of The NeuroNerds, our host Joe is chatting with Octavia Burrell in our Stroke Awareness Month Series. Octavia shares her personal journey and sheds light on finding your voice as an advocate for fellow stroke survivors. Don't miss this heartfelt conversation that will leave you motivated and informed.

Thanks for tuning in to The NeuroNerds podcast where we celebrate stories of resilience and strength with some nerdom in every episode.

Main Talking Points

• Octavia Burrell's personal journey as a stroke survivor
• Finding your voice as an advocate for stroke survivors
• The importance of raising awareness about stroke
• Strategies for supporting and empowering stroke survivors

About Octavia Burrell

Octavia Burrell, a stroke survivor based in Chicago, is an incredible force of resilience and inspiration. When she's not advocating for stroke survivors, you can find her pouring her heart and soul into her blog, Nomadic Caffeine, where she shares her personal experiences, insights, and uplifting stroke survivor stories. Check it out at www.nomadicaffeine.com.

About Joe Borges

Joe Borges is The NeuroNerds podcast host and a stroke survivor himself. With a mission to share inspirational stories and raise awareness, he interviews other stroke survivors and medical experts, delving into experiences and insights surrounding stroke recovery all through his love of nerd and pop culture. Connect with Joe on Twitter, Instagram, Tiktok, and LinkedIn.

New to our show? Take our episode tour to get started! https://newsletter.theneuronerds.com/tour

To further support brain injury recovery, check out these additional resources:

• Join our FREE YouSoRock Brain Injury support community at https://community.yousorock.coach/invitation?code=4F8969
• Get Joe's FREE guide 9 Must-Have Tools For Brain Injury Recovery at https://www.guide.yousorock.coach/tools
• If you’re a brain injury survivor who would like to learn how to shift your mindset, create a routine, and get more support during recovery, book a call with Joe at https://newsletter.yousorock.coach/checkin-call

Credits:

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges (@joesorocks) and Lauren Manzano (@tankbbg)

• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae (@felicelazae)

• Edited by D’Var Baggett (@keyconceptproductions)

Submit your brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story 

Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds 

The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop: https://amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds 

Free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!

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Summary

We continue our Stroke Awareness Month series in episode 223 of The NeuroNerds! In this special Mother's Day edition, our host Joe Borges chats with stroke survivor Rianne Langenacker about her experience recovering from a stroke while raising her children. Rianne shares her inspiring journey, her love for video games, and how her story can raise awareness about stroke prevention and recovery.

Thanks for tuning in to The NeuroNerds podcast where we celebrate stories of resilience and strength with some nerdom in every episode.

Main Talking Points

• Introduction to Stroke Awareness Month and Rianne Langenacker's story
• Rianne's stroke experience and initial recovery
• The challenges of being a stroke survivor and a mother (Mother's Day special)
• Rianne and Joe's shared love for nerdom and video games
• Support systems for stroke survivors

About Rianne Langenacker

Rianne Langenacker is a stroke survivor, mother, and passionate advocate for stroke awareness. After her stroke, she faced the challenges of recovery and motherhood head-on, becoming an inspiration to many. Connect with Rianne on Instagram

About Joe Borges

Joe Borges is The NeuroNerds podcast host and a stroke survivor himself. With a mission to share inspirational stories and raise awareness, he interviews other stroke survivors and medical experts, delving into experiences and insights surrounding stroke recovery all through his love of nerd and pop culture. Connect with Joe on Twitter, Instagram, Tiktok, and LinkedIn.

New to our show? Take our episode tour to get started! https://newsletter.theneuronerds.com/tour

To further support brain injury recovery, check out these additional resources:

• Join our FREE YouSoRock Brain Injury support community at https://community.yousorock.coach/invitation?code=4F8969
• Get Joe's FREE guide 9 Must-Have Tools For Brain Injury Recovery at https://www.guide.yousorock.coach/tools
• If you’re a brain injury survivor who would like to learn how to shift your mindset, create a routine, and get more support during recovery, book a call with Joe at https://newsletter.yousorock.coach/checkin-call

Credits:

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges (@joesorocks) and Lauren Manzano (@tankbbg)

• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae (@felicelazae)

• Edited by D’Var Baggett (@keyconceptproductions)

Submit your brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story 

Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds 

The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop: https://amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds 

Free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!

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Summary

Did you know that a stroke can happen to anyone? That's why The NeuroNerds Podcast is dedicated to raising stroke awareness, especially during Stroke Awareness Month. Join our host, Joe Borges, for a special month-long series of, and tune in to episode 222 as we chat with stroke survivor Kimberly Polanco.

During the episode, Kimberly shares her inspiring journey of recovery and how she processed the trauma and loss that comes with such a life-changing experience. We also learned about how surprisingly common it is for people, like Kimberly, not to know that they've experienced a stroke until later, and the importance of having a strong support system for recovery.

Despite the challenges of stroke recovery, survivors like Kimberly show us all the power of perseverance and resilience. Listen in to learn more about how you can support stroke survivors and raise awareness about this important health issue.

Thanks for tuning in to The NeuroNerds podcast where we celebrate stories of resilience and strength with some nerdom in every episode.

You can listen to this episode of The NeuroNerds podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Don't forget to tweet your topic suggestions at @TheNeuroNerds.

New to our show? Take our episode tour to get started! https://newsletter.theneuronerds.com/tour

To further support brain injury recovery, check out these additional resources:

• Join our FREE YouSoRock Brain Injury support community at https://community.yousorock.coach/invitation?code=4F8969

• Get Joe's FREE guide 9 Must-Have Tools For Brain Injury Recovery at https://www.guide.yousorock.coach/tools

• If you’re a brain injury survivor who would like to learn how to shift your mindset, create a routine, and get more support during recovery, book a call with Joe at https://newsletter.yousorock.coach/checkin-call

These resources provide additional tools and support for those navigating the challenging journey of brain injury recovery. Remember to celebrate the small victories and use these resources to stay supported and motivated. Join the #YouSoRock community today!

Credits:

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges (@joesorocks) and Lauren Manzano (@tankbbg)

• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae (@felicelazae)

• Edited by D’Var Baggett

• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

Submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story 

Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds 

Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at https://amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds 

Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!

Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram and Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram.

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Summary

In episode 221 of The NeuroNerds podcast, special guests Kayla Robertson & Michael Terrell join host Joe Borges to chat about physical recovery post-brain injury. Kayla and Michael are co-owners of Sci Fit - a non-traditional outpatient therapy program that focuses on recovery rather than adaptation and specializes in treating individuals with brain injury. Together, they discuss the post-brain injury recovery process and the crucial role played by activity-based therapy.

As seasoned neuro exercise specialists, Kayla and Michael share their expert knowledge of the benefits of their innovative approach. They highlight the importance of improved balance, coordination, strength, flexibility, and pain management in the recovery process post-injury.

This must-listen episode provides valuable insights and practical strategies for those recovering from brain injury and their support system. Join Kayla and Michael to discover how to navigate the physical brain injury recovery process!

Thanks for tuning in to The NeuroNerds podcast where we celebrate stories of resilience and strength with some nerdom in every episode.

You can listen to this episode of The NeuroNerds podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Don't forget to tweet your topic suggestions at @TheNeuroNerds.

To further support brain injury recovery, check out these additional resources:

• Join our FREE YouSoRock Brain Injury support community at https://community.yousorock.coach/invitation?code=4F8969

• Get Joe's FREE guide 9 Must-Have Tools For Brain Injury Recovery at https://www.guide.yousorock.coach/tools

These resources provide additional tools and support for those navigating the challenging journey of brain injury recovery. Remember to celebrate the small victories and use these resources to stay supported and motivated. Join the #YouSoRock community today!

Credits:

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges (@joesorocks) and Lauren Manzano (@tankbbg)

• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae (@felicelazae)

• Edited by D’Var Baggett (@keyconceptproductions)

• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

Submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story 

Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds 

Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at https://amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds 

Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!

Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram and Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram.

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In this episode of The NeuroNerds podcast, Joe Borges and Théa James discuss the challenges of brain injury recovery, focusing on setbacks, flares, and adjusting expectations. The conversation revolves around their series called Brain Injury Recovery Roulette, where they roll a 20-sided die to determine the topic of discussion.

Joe and Théa share their experiences and insights, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion and seeking support when dealing with unexpected setbacks. They also explore the concept of flares, explaining what they are and how to manage them effectively. Finally, they discuss the process of adjusting expectations throughout the recovery journey and the significance of celebrating small victories along the way.

If you or a loved one are navigating brain injury recovery, listening to this episode of The NeuroNerds podcast can provide practical tips and encouragement. Remember that setbacks and flares are a natural part of the healing process and that seeking support is crucial for progress.

You can listen to this episode of The NeuroNerds podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Don't forget to tweet your topic suggestions at @TheNeuroNerds.

To further support brain injury recovery, check out these additional resources:

• Join our FREE YouSoRock Brain Injury support community at https://community.yousorock.coach/invitation?code=4F8969

• Get Joe's FREE guide 9 Must-Have Tools For Brain Injury Recovery at https://www.guide.yousorock.coach/tools

These resources provide additional tools and support for those navigating the challenging journey of brain injury recovery. Remember to celebrate the small victories and use these resources to stay supported and motivated. Join the #YouSoRock community today!

Credits:

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges (@joesorocks) and Lauren Manzano (@tankbbg)

• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae (@felicelazae)

• Edited by Nick Williams

• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

Submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!

Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram and Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram.

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Summary

We’re back! It’s been a couple of months since our last episode and that’s because we’ve been busy building and working on some amazing projects for the brain injury survivor and brain condition community. In this episode our host, Joe, and his partner and our producer, Felice, update us on all the plans for The NeuroNerds and YouSoRock community in 2023. We have some amazing guests lined up, new programs, community activities and collaborations with nonprofits including TAAF, and companies including Motus Nova and more! What kind of events and episodes do you want to see from The NeuroNerds this year? Tweet us at @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter and let us know!

Links Mentioned

• Join the YouSoRock Community - https://community.yousorock.coach/invitation?code=4F8969
• Learn more about TAAF - https://taafonline.org/
• Follow TAAF on Instagram - https://instagram.com/taaf_org?igshid=MWI4MTIyMDE=
• Some of Joe’s favorite episodes mentioned in this episode

https://www.theneuronerds.com/podcast/emilia-clarke-sameyou-org-and-imposter-syndrome-part-2/

https://www.theneuronerds.com/podcast/a-lesson-in-swimming-with-michael-shutt/]

https://www.theneuronerds.com/podcast/celebrating-pride-with-michael-shutt/

https://www.theneuronerds.com/podcast/wear-a-helmet-prevent-tbis-with-christa-moritz/

• Check out Felice’s Audiophyles Toolkit - https://www.shop.audiophyles.io/
• Check out Felice’s Dolby Atmos Visual Album - https://app.manifold.xyz/c/prologue-visual-album
• Felice guest hosting on Women In Tech Podcast

https://podcast.womenintechshow.com/episodes/women-in-tech-community

https://podcast.womenintechshow.com/episodes/flavia-macedo-of-common-ground-women-in-tech

https://podcast.womenintechshow.com/episodes/nikki-bean-of-decent-women-in-tech

Credits

New to our show? Take our episode tour to get started! https://newsletter.theneuronerds.com/tour

Find tools for recovery in Joe’s FREE guide, 9 Must-Have Tools for Stroke & Brain Injury Recovery! This guide includes some essential tools for your recovery journey including tips for occupational and physical therapy, mindset, overstimulation, and more. Get your copy here → https://www.yousorock.coach/guide

If you’re a brain injury survivor who would like to learn how to shift your mindset, create a routine, and get more support during recovery, book a call with Joe at https://newsletter.yousorock.coach/checkin-call

Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at [www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds](http://www.patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds)

Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at [amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds](http://amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds)

Plus get a free Audible trial at [http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds](http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds)!

Credits

- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

- Find Joe at [http://joesorocks.com](http://joesorocks.com/) and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram

- Submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at [https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story](https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story)

- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, [http://felicelazae.com](http://felicelazae.com/), @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

- Edited by Marcellus Wesley - [https://www.soundsignature.productions](https://www.soundsignature.productions/)

- Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

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Summary

In 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 tips on what questions to ask and how to better communicate with radiologists and doctors when it comes to understanding brain scans of all kinds. Have you ever had a brain scan? Let us know your experience by tweeting @theneuronerds on Twitter!

Links Mentioned

• Stanford University School of Medicine - https://med.stanford.edu/ 

Credits

New to our show? Take our episode tour to get started! https://newsletter.theneuronerds.com/tour

Find tools for recovery in Joe’s FREE guide, 9 Must-Have Tools for Stroke & Brain Injury Recovery! This guide includes some essential tools for your recovery journey including tips for occupational and physical therapy, mindset, overstimulation, and more. Get your copy here → https://www.yousorock.coach/guide

If you’re a brain injury survivor who would like to learn how to shift your mindset, create a routine, and get more support during recovery, book a call with Joe at https://newsletter.yousorock.coach/checkin-call

Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano
• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram
• Submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story
• Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter
• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram
• Edited by Marcellus Wesley - https://www.soundsignature.productions
• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

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Summary

Joe 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 story of how she made a dying woman’s last wish come true to see an unreleased episode of Game of Thrones.

Do you or someone you know suffer from narcolepsy? Share your tips and experiences with us by tweeting @theneuronerds!

Links Mentioned

• Follow Kendra on IG - https://instagram.com/kendragonwarrior
• Watch Kendra make an 88-year-old Game of Thrones fan’s dying wish dream come true - https://www.brut.media/us/entertainment/cosplayers-help-make-dying-got-fan-s-wish-come-true-fdac3a79-6510-42df-a281-8a6ca82a8a03 

CreditsNew to our show? Take our episode tour to get started! https://newsletter.theneuronerds.com/tour

Find tools for recovery in Joe’s FREE guide, 9 Must-Have Tools for Stroke & Brain Injury Recovery! This guide includes some essential tools for your recovery journey including tips for occupational and physical therapy, mindset, overstimulation, and more. Get your copy here → https://www.yousorock.coach/guide

If you’re a brain injury survivor who would like to learn how to shift your mindset, create a routine, and get more support during recovery, book a call with Joe at https://newsletter.yousorock.coach/checkin-call

Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano
• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram
• Submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story
• Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter
• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram
• Edited by Marcellus Wesley - https://www.soundsignature.productions
• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

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Summary

Dr. 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 which is something that any patient especially brain injury survivors really need. So Joe and Dr. Nick explore how to create better communication between patients and doctors.

Plus, with Joe launching his new Rock Your Recovery mindset program focused on meaningful goal-setting, they talk about how goal-setting plays a big role in rehab and recovery.

What are some purpose-driven, meaningful goals you have set for yourself lately? Tweet @theneuronerds to share with us!

Links Mentioned

• If you’re interested in learning more about Motus Nova, you can sign up for a free assessment here - https://motusnova.com/theneuronerdsWe love Motus Nova and Joe is a user himself, but we must share that the FTC does require that we let you know that we do get commissions for purchases made through the link above. These commissions really help and allow us to continue creating free content that supports brain injury survivors around the world so thank you for your support!

Credits

New to our show? Take our episode tour to get started! https://newsletter.theneuronerds.com/tour

Find tools for recovery in Joe’s FREE guide, 9 Must-Have Tools for Stroke & Brain Injury Recovery! This guide includes some essential tools for your recovery journey including tips for occupational and physical therapy, mindset, overstimulation, and more. Get your copy here → https://www.yousorock.coach/guide

If you’re a brain injury survivor who would like to learn how to shift your mindset, create a routine, and get more support during recovery, book a call with Joe at https://newsletter.yousorock.coach/checkin-call

Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano
• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram
• Submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story
• Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter
• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram
• Edited by Marcellus Wesley - https://www.soundsignature.productions
• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

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Summary

It’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 know by tweeting us @theneuronerds!And check out our “Zombies Are Brain Injury Survivors Too” merch at TheNeuroNerds.com/shop

Credits

New to our show? Take our episode tour to get started! https://newsletter.theneuronerds.com/tour

Find tools for recovery in Joe’s FREE guide, 9 Must-Have Tools for Stroke & Brain Injury Recovery! This guide includes some essential tools for your recovery journey including tips for occupational and physical therapy, mindset, overstimulation, and more. Get your copy here → https://www.yousorock.coach/guide

If you’re a brain injury survivor who would like to learn how to shift your mindset, create a routine, and get more support during recovery, book a call with Joe at https://newsletter.yousorock.coach/checkin-call

Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano
• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram
• Submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story
• Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter
• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram
• Edited by Marcellus Wesley - https://www.soundsignature.productions
• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

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Summary

The 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, loved ones, and medical experts on-location at TAAFWalk. It was a whirlwind day and we had so much fun connecting with the community in-person.

Here are the 13 guests interviewed on this episode in the order that they appear:

1. Randy Henry
2. Fred Nelson
3. Dr. Wade Smith
4. Michelle Lee
5. Hannah Fox
6. Emalina Sanguinetti
7. Laura Thomas
8. Leslie Wilson
9. Valerie Arribeno
10. Jayden Asay
11. Angel Coughlin
12. Lindsay Raber
13. Deborah Toy Benzel

You can learn more about these guests on its episode page found on our website here -

Where should we record our next on-location, speedcasting episode? Tweet us @theneuronerds to let us know!

Links Mentioned

• To learn more about TAAF go to https://taafonline.org/
• To support the TAAFWalk and learn more go to https://www.classy.org/event/taafwalk-2022-17th-annual-aneurysm-and-avm-awareness-walk/e409424

New to our show? Take our episode tour to get started! https://newsletter.theneuronerds.com/tour

Find tools for recovery in Joe’s FREE guide, 9 Must-Have Tools for Stroke & Brain Injury Recovery! This guide includes some essential tools for your recovery journey including tips for occupational and physical therapy, mindset, overstimulation, and more. Get your copy here → https://www.yousorock.coach/guide

If you’re a brain injury survivor who would like to learn how to shift your mindset, create a routine, and get more support during recovery, book a call with Joe at https://newsletter.yousorock.coach/checkin-call

Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano
• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram
• Submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story
• Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter
• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram
• Edited by Marcellus Wesley - https://www.soundsignature.productions
• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summary

We'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

And Joe also launched his new Rock Your Recovery mindset program for brain injury survivors! It helps you find your purpose and empower you post-brain injury through meaningful goal setting. You can learn more here → https://www.goals.yousorock.coach/rock-your-recovery 

We also have some great episodes coming up with TAAF (The Aneurysm and AVM Foundation) and Motus Nova! So stay tuned.

What are some topics you'd like us to talk about in upcoming episodes? Let us know by tagging @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter!

Credits

New to our show? Take our episode tour to get started! https://newsletter.theneuronerds.com/tour

Find tools for recovery in Joe’s FREE guide, 9 Must-Have Tools for Stroke & Brain Injury Recovery! This guide includes some essential tools for your recovery journey including tips for occupational and physical therapy, mindset, overstimulation, and more. Get your copy here → https://www.yousorock.coach/guide

If you’re a brain injury survivor who would like to learn how to shift your mindset, create a routine, and get more support during recovery, book a call with Joe at https://newsletter.yousorock.coach/checkin-call

Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano
• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram
• Submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story
• Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter
• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram
• Edited by Marcellus Wesley - https://www.soundsignature.productions
• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summary

In 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 tips to help ease your nerves when you’re already overstimulated. Joe speaks about overstimulation from the perspective of a man from the states, who also experiences dissociation and PTSD from his stroke while Théa speaks about it from the perspective of a woman from New Zealand who suffered trauma multiple traumatic brain injuries. They also talk about Théa’s experience as a TBI survivor as well as her background as a speech and language pathology student.

Help us choose a topic for our next Brain Injury Recovery Roulette round! Tweet and tag us @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter with your topic ideas!

Links Mentioned

• Follow Théa James on IG - https://instagram.com/yourbrainbff 

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New to our show? Take our episode tour to get started! https://newsletter.theneuronerds.com/tour

Find tools for recovery in Joe’s FREE guide, 9 Must-Have Tools for Stroke & Brain Injury Recovery! This guide includes some essential tools for your recovery journey including tips for occupational and physical therapy, mindset, overstimulation, and more. Get your copy here → https://www.yousorock.coach/guide

If you’re a brain injury survivor who would like to learn how to shift your mindset, create a routine, and get more support during recovery, book a call with Joe at https://newsletter.yousorock.coach/checkin-call

Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano
• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram
• Submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story
• Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter
• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram
• Edited by Marcellus Wesley - https://www.soundsignature.productions
• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summary

In 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 @theneuronerds on Twitter.

Links Mentioned

• Follow Rachel on IG - https://instagram.com/recoverwithrach
• Get her new book To The Abyss - http://www.rachelpaverman.com  

Credits

New to our show? Take our episode tour to get started! https://newsletter.theneuronerds.com/tour

Find tools for recovery in Joe’s FREE guide, 9 Must-Have Tools for Stroke & Brain Injury Recovery! This guide includes some essential tools for your recovery journey including tips for occupational and physical therapy, mindset, overstimulation, and more. Get your copy here → https://www.yousorock.coach/guide

If you’re a brain injury survivor who would like to learn how to shift your mindset, create a routine, and get more support during recovery, book a call with Joe at https://newsletter.yousorock.coach/checkin-call

Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano
• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram
• Submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story
• Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter
• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram
• Edited by Marcellus Wesley - https://www.soundsignature.productions
• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summary

Joe 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 word about this event by tweeting the registration link for this event and tagging @TAAF, @TheNeuroNerds and #TAAFWalk.

Links Mentioned

• Register here: https://www.classy.org/event/taafwalk-2022-17th-annual-aneurysm-and-avm-awareness-walk/e409424  

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New to our show? Take our episode tour to get started! https://newsletter.theneuronerds.com/tour

Find tools for recovery in Joe’s FREE guide, 9 Must-Have Tools for Stroke & Brain Injury Recovery! This guide includes some essential tools for your recovery journey including tips for occupational and physical therapy, mindset, overstimulation, and more. Get your copy here → https://www.yousorock.coach/guide

If you’re a brain injury survivor who would like to learn how to shift your mindset, create a routine, and get more support during recovery, book a call with Joe at https://newsletter.yousorock.coach/checkin-call

Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano
• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram
• Submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story
• Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter
• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram
• Edited by Marcellus Wesley - https://www.soundsignature.productions
• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 about in upcoming episodes? Let us know by tagging @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter!

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New to our show? Take our episode tour to get started! https://newsletter.theneuronerds.com/tour

Find tools for recovery in Joe’s FREE guide, 9 Must-Have Tools for Stroke & Brain Injury Recovery! This guide includes some essential tools for your recovery journey including tips for occupational and physical therapy, mindset, overstimulation, and more. Get your copy here → https://www.yousorock.coach/guide

If you’re a brain injury survivor who would like to learn how to shift your mindset, create a routine, and get more support during recovery, book a call with Joe at https://newsletter.yousorock.coach/checkin-call

Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano
• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram
• Submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story
• Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter
• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram
• Edited by Marcellus Wesley - https://www.soundsignature.productions
• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summary

It’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 physically. They also talk about Joe’s vision moving forward and how he plans to support the brain injury survivor community even more deeply through his coaching programs and free resources including virtual support groups and events. What kind of virtual events do you want us to create for our community? We want to support YOU! So let us know what you need to support you through brain injury recovery. Let us know by tweeting @theneuronerds on Twitter.

Links Mentioned

• Join our free virtual events and workshops - https://bit.ly/3BTS6BJ
• Follow Mackenzie on Instagram - https://instagram.com/macdaddytheladyface

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New to our show? Take our episode tour to get started! https://newsletter.theneuronerds.com/tour

Find tools for recovery in Joe’s FREE guide, 9 Must-Have Tools for Stroke & Brain Injury Recovery! This guide includes some essential tools for your recovery journey including tips for occupational and physical therapy, mindset, overstimulation, and more. Get your copy here → https://www.yousorock.coach/guide

If you’re a brain injury survivor who would like to learn how to shift your mindset, create a routine, and get more support during recovery, book a call with Joe at https://newsletter.yousorock.coach/checkin-call

Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano
• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram
• Submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story
• Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter
• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram
• Edited by Marcellus Wesley - https://www.soundsignature.productions
• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summary

Having 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 do you live life to the fullest and appreciate each day? Share with us on by tagging @theneuronerds on Twitter

Links Mentioned

• Follow Cynthia on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cynthia0rawr/
• Follow Cynthia’s baking on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sunshine_cakes.baking/

CreditsNew to our show? Take our episode tour to get started! https://newsletter.theneuronerds.com/tour

Find tools for recovery in Joe’s FREE guide, 9 Must-Have Tools for Stroke & Brain Injury Recovery! This guide includes some essential tools for your recovery journey including tips for occupational and physical therapy, mindset, overstimulation, and more. Get your copy here → https://www.yousorock.coach/guide

If you’re a brain injury survivor who would like to learn how to shift your mindset, create a routine, and get more support during recovery, book a call with Joe at https://newsletter.yousorock.coach/checkin-call

Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano
• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram
• Submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story
• Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter
• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram
• Edited by Marcellus Wesley - https://www.soundsignature.productions
• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summary

In this episode, Joe is chatting with TBI survivor Christa Moritz. She shares her experience of sustaining a traumatic brain injury from a bicycle accident. They talk about the importance of protecting the brain from trauma by taking safety measures like wearing a helmet while riding a bike. Plus, Christa is a dancer so she loves everything about expressing herself through body movement so she shares how she is structuring her recovery goals around her love of self-expression through dance.

Links Mentioned

• Follow Christa on Instagram - https://instagram.com/thelillewritz

CreditsNew to our show? Take our episode tour to get started! https://newsletter.theneuronerds.com/tour

If you’re a brain injury survivor who would like to learn how to shift your mindset, create a routine and get more support during recovery, go to http://www.yousorock.coach/

Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano
• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram
• Submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story
• Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter
• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram
• Edited by Marcellus Wesley - https://www.soundsignature.productions
• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summary

In this episode, Joe is chatting with Morena Fornaciari, a stroke survivor from Brazil. Morena is all about positivity and they talk about how important it is to keep an optimistic mindset throughout the ups and downs of recovery. She shares her journey of going from learning to walk again to dancing again! Her ability to utilize dance and her love of applying makeup as a means of physical and occupational therapy is a true inspiration. What are some passions you have and use to help with your brain injury recovery? Please share on our socials!

Links Mentioned

• Follow Morena on Instagram - https://instagram.com/derepenteavc
• Follow Morena on Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRh7efmo

Credits

New to our show? Take our episode tour to get started! https://newsletter.theneuronerds.com/tour

If you’re a brain injury survivor who would like to learn how to shift your mindset, create a routine and get more support during recovery, go to http://www.yousorock.coach/

Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano
• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram
• Submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story
• Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter
• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram
• Edited by Marcellus Wesley - https://www.soundsignature.productions
• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summary

It’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 traumatic health crisis like a stroke. There is hope on the other side. If you’re a brain injury survivor or have someone in your life who is, please connect with us on our socials. The NeuroNerds are here to help!Credits

New to our show? Take our episode tour to get started! https://newsletter.theneuronerds.com/tour

If you’re a brain injury survivor who would like to learn how to shift your mindset, create a routine and get more support during recovery, go to http://www.yousorock.coach/

Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano
• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram
• Submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story
• Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter
• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram
• Edited by Marcellus Wesley - https://www.soundsignature.productions
• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summary

This episode is all about creativity and brain injury recovery. Mimi Hayes is back on the show chatting with Joe about how having comedy as a creative outlet has helped her through her stroke recovery. As she gets ready to head to Scotland for her second appearance at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, she reminisces about her first experience at Fringe as a brain injury survivor including falling off the stage! Joe and Mimi also chat about building opportunities to connect with other survivors through sharing their stories.

Do you have a creative outlet that helps you through brain injury recovery? Please share on our socials!

Links Mentioned

• Help Mimi go to Edinburgh Festival Fringe! Support her Kickstarter here - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/getmimitofringe/20-nothing-at-fringe-festival
• Follow Mimi on IG - https://instagram.com/mimihayesbrain
• Mimi’s website - http://mimihayes.com

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New to our show? Take our episode tour to get started! https://newsletter.theneuronerds.com/tour

If you’re a brain injury survivor who would like to learn how to shift your mindset, create a routine and get more support during recovery, go to http://www.yousorock.coach/

Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano
• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram
• Submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story
• Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter
• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram
• Edited by Marcellus Wesley - https://www.soundsignature.productions
• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summary

It’s Pride Month and we are celebrating LGBTQ+ brain injury survivors. In this episode, Joe is chatting with Michael Shutt, a stroke survivor, playwright, actor and gay man from Los Angeles. Michael shares what it was like growing up gay from when he realized he was gay at a young age. They talk about the lack of representation he experienced when he was younger and how that affected him. He also shares the immense support he received from the gay community after his stroke and how that has helped him through recovery.

Links Mentioned

• Follow Michael on IG - https://instagram.com/whmike
• Michael’s one-man show - https://www.alessoninswimming.com

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• If you’re a brain injury survivor who would like help embracing your new normal and get more support through recovery, go to www.YouSoRock.coach
• Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds
• Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds
• Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!
• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano
• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram
• Submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story
• Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter
• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram
• Edited by Marcellus Wesley
• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

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Summary

In honor of Pride month, Joe is featuring episodes with LGBTQ+ brain injury survivors. In this first featured episode, Joe is chatting with Jamie Coyle, a stroke survivor from Rhode Island. She chats about the challenges of suffering a stroke as an adolescent while also coming out at a young age as a queer woman. We hope that by sharing these stories, we can help inspire and support other LGBTQ+ brain injury survivors. If you are an LGBTQ+ brain injury survivor, please connect with us on our socials!

Links Mentioned

• Follow Jamie on Instagram - https://instagram.com/coyleeee
• Follow Jamie’s blog - https://instagram.com/strokesurvivorsneverquit

Credits

• If you’re a brain injury survivor who would like help embracing your new normal and get more support through recovery, go to www.YouSoRock.coach
• Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds
• Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds
• Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!
• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano
• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram
• Submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story
• Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter
• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram
• Edited by Marcellus Wesley
• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

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Summary

Joe 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 ailments including sleep, hydration, exercise, therapy, and more. What are some ways you take care of your mental health? Please share on our socials!

Links Mentioned

• Sleep deprivation and impact on mental health - https://www.columbiapsychiatry.org/news/how-sleep-deprivation-affects-your-mental-health
• What is Circadian Rhythm? - https://www.sleepfoundation.org/circadian-rhythm 

Credits

• If you’re a brain injury survivor who would like help embracing your new normal and get more support through recovery, go to www.YouSoRock.coach
• Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds
• Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds
• Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!
• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano
• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram
• Submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story
• Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter
• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram
• Edited by Marcellus Wesley
• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

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SummaryIn 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 Mentioned

Follow Desirée on IG - https://instagram.com/fesireedord  Credits

• If you’re a brain injury survivor who would like help embracing your new normal and get more support through recovery, go to www.YouSoRock.coach
• Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds
• Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds
• Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!
• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano
• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram
• Submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story
• Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter
• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram
• Edited by Marcellus Wesley
• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

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• Highlighted episodes:
  • Episode 24 - Disney Princess Hair Magic - https://www.theneuronerds.com/podcast/disney-princess-hair-magic/
  • Episode 40 - AVM Survivor Thomas Mejia Part 1 - https://www.theneuronerds.com/podcast/avm-survivor-thomas-mejia-part-1/
  • Episode 41 - AVM Survivor Thomas Mejia Part 2 - https://www.theneuronerds.com/podcast/avm-survivor-thomas-mejia-part-2/
  • Episode 57 - Emilia Clarke, SameYou.org And Imposter Syndrome Part 2 - https://www.theneuronerds.com/podcast/emilia-clarke-sameyou-org-and-imposter-syndrome-part-2/
  • Episode 64 - Mother's Day Edition with Bridget Chiovari - https://www.theneuronerds.com/podcast/mothers-day-edition-with-bridget-chiovari/
• Our Editor Marcellus Wesley - https://www.soundsignature.productions/
• Dazzler X-Men Character - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dazzler_(Marvel_Comics)
• Bad Girls (song) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_Girls_(Donna_Summer_album)

If you’re a brain injury survivor who would like help embracing your new normal and get more support through recovery, go to www.YouSoRock.coach

• Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds
• Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds
• Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!
• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano
• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram
• Submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story
• Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter
• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram
• Edited by Marcellus Wesley
• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

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Summary

As we continue to spread stroke awareness for Stroke Awareness Month, we’re also spreading awareness about mental health as May is always Mental Health Awareness Month. In this episode, Joe is chatting with his good friend and fellow stroke survivor, Mimi Hayes. Mimi is an author and comedian so she’s the perfect guest to chat about the benefits of laughing and comedy when it comes to mental health and stroke recovery. They talk about how the use comedy as a tool to help them cope with the ups and downs of the recovery journey. What mental health tools do you use to help during brain injury recovery? Please share on our socials!

Links Mentioned

• Mimi’s website - http://mimihayes.com
• Follow Mimi on Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTdnxSj8R
• Follow Mimi on IG - https://instagram.com/mimihayesbrain

If you’re a brain injury survivor who would like help embracing your new normal and get more support through recovery, go to www.YouSoRock.coach

• Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds
• Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds
• Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!
• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano
• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram
• Submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story
• Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter
• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram
• Edited by Marcellus Wesley
• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

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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 Mentioned

• Follow Hannah on Instagram - https://instagram.com/hannah_hasa_braininjury
• Follow Hannah’s clothing company, Joy Pop on Instagram - https://instagram.com/joypopmodestshop
• Joy Pop official website - https://joypopmodestshop.com/

Credits

• If you’re a brain injury survivor who would like help embracing your new normal and get more support through recovery, go to www.YouSoRock.coach
• Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds
• Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds
• Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!
• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano
• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram
• Submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story
• Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter
• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram
• Edited by Marcellus Wesley
• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

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Summary

May 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 Alternate Side. How do you cope with mental health post-stroke or brain injury? Please share on our socials!

Links Mentioned

• Seinfeld Season 3, Episode 11 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Alternate_Side

Credits

• If you’re a brain injury survivor who would like help embracing your new normal and get more support through recovery, go to www.YouSoRock.coach

• Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

• Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

• Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram

• Submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

• Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

• Edited by Marcellus Wesley

• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

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Summary

This episode is a candid look at our host Joe’s experience with catching COVID after over 2 years of avoiding it.  He talks about his symptoms including extended fatigue and body aches.  This is his candid account of dealing with COVID as a stroke survivor.  If you or someone you know is a brain injury survivor experiencing COVID for the first time, please share on our socials.  We’re here for emotional and moral support!

Credits

• If you’re a brain injury survivor who would like help embracing your new normal and get more support through recovery, go to www.YouSoRock.coach

• Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

• Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

• Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram

• Submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

• Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

• Edited by Felice LaZae

• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

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Summary

In this episode, Joe chats with our friend and fellow stroke survivor Zavdy Ortega who just celebrated her 4-year stroke anniversary or stroke-iversary as we call it. They chat about her experience having a stroke while being a mother and how finding community was key to her recovery. Zavdy shares her incredible story of losing 1/4 of her brain and skull which helped save her life. Plus, she’s also a big nerd like us and shares details about her Star Wars-themed wedding. If this episode resonates and you’re looking for community, please connect with us on our socials!

Links Mentioned

• Follow Zavdy on Instagram - https://instagram.com/zavdy23

Credits

• If you’re a brain injury survivor who would like help embracing your new normal and get more support through recovery, go to www.YouSoRock.coach

• Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

• Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

• Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram

• Submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

• Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

• Edited by Felice LaZae

• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

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Summary

Family is not always the one you were born with.  In this episode, Joe goes solo talking about his perspective on family, especially post-brain injury.  He dives into his own family and upbringing from moving around a lot to losing touch to now reconnecting with long-lost family and the hope it has given him.  He talks about the importance of having a “chosen” family including friends, survivors, and loved ones who have been key to his recovery.  Do you have a “chosen” family?  Please share with us on our socials!

Credits

• If you’re a brain injury survivor who would like help embracing your new normal and get more support through recovery, go to www.YouSoRock.coach

• Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

• Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

• Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram

• Submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

• Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

• Edited by Felice LaZae

• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

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Summary

Brain injury awareness month is wrapping up, but we’re still bringing the awareness year-round! In this episode, our host Joe is chatting with Tania Saiz about how they learned to advocate for themselves and better work with their doctors throughout recovery. They also chat about how they chose to grow and evolve out of our brain injuries and how connecting with other survivors has helped them feel supported through their evolving journeys. If you know any brain injury survivors or are one yourself, please reach out to us on our socials for support!

Links Mentioned

• Follow Tania on IG at https://instagram.com/stroke_maven

Credits

• If you’re a brain injury survivor who would like help embracing your new normal and get more support through recovery, go to www.YouSoRock.coach

• Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

• Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

• Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram

• Submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

• Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

• Edited by Felice LaZae

• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

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Summary

We’re continuing to spread awareness for Brain Injury Awareness Month in this episode by sharing various ways to support a loved one through brain injury recovery. Oftentimes, it is challenging for someone who has never experienced a brain injury to support their friend or family member who has suffered a brain injury. Our host Joe and his partner/producer Felice are discussing how support through brain injury recovery evolves and changes depending on what stage you’re in. They offer advice on how best to show up for your loved ones as they go through their brain injury recovery journey. Do you have some tips we missed for supporting brain injury survivors? Please let us know on our socials!

Credits

• If you’re a brain injury survivor who would like help embracing your new normal and get more support through recovery, go to www.YouSoRock.coach

• Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

• Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

• Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram

• Submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

• Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

• Edited by Felice LaZae

• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

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Summary

In this episode, Joe is exploring the first-year journey of recovery with actor, director, and stroke survivor, Misha Montana.  It’s her 1-year stroke anniversary and she shares her experience thus far including the challenges she’s faced professionally and personally as well as figuring out how to navigate her new normal post-stroke.  If you’re a stroke survivor, what are some challenges you overcame in your first year of recovery?  Please share on our socials!

Links Mentioned

• Follow Misha on IG - https://www.instagram.com/themishamontana

• Misha’s website - http://www.mishamontana.com/

Credits

• Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

• Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

• Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram

• Submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

• Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

• Edited by Felice LaZae

• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

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Summary

It is Brain Injury Awareness Month so in this episode, our host Joe and our producer Felice are sharing facts about all types of brain injuries and conditions.  They share the importance of non-brain injury survivors being aware of the signs of various brain conditions because oftentimes many injuries related to the brain can be avoided or healed when acted upon quickly.  We didn’t get to talk about every single brain injury or condition in this episode so please let us know what we missed on our socials!  

Credits

• Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

• Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

• Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram

• Submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

• Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

• Edited by Felice LaZae

• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

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Summary

In 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 a regular basis? Please let us know on our socials and how we can support you.

Credits

• Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

• Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

• Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram

• Submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

• Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

• Edited by Felice LaZae

• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

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Summary

We’re celebrating Black history month by kicking off our first Amplify Black Voices episode of 2022! This is a series where our podcast highlights the stories of Black brain injury survivors. There is a major lack of representation in healthcare when it comes to educating and spreading awareness for BIPOC individuals so we want to shine a light on their stories. In this episode, Joe is chatting with Janai Burton, a Black stroke survivor originally from Louisiana. She shares her challenges dealing with the inequalities of the healthcare system as well as her recovery journey. If you are a Black brain injury survivor, please connect with us on our socials. We want to support you through your recovery journey!

Links Mentioned

• Follow Janai on IG - https://instagram.com/pretty_chx_lift

Credits

• Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

• Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

• Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram

• Submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

• Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

• Edited by Felice LaZae

• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

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Summary

What causes encephalitis and how does it affect the brain?  World Encephalitis Day is February 22nd so in this episode, Joe speaks with brain injury survivor and encephalitis awareness advocate, Veronique Theberge (Vero for short).  Vero teaches us more about encephalitis and her experience suffering from it as well as how she manages her aphasia.  From Tiktoking to spread awareness to fundraising, Vero does it all!  Do you know anyone who suffers from encephalitis?  Please connect with us on our socials for support.

Links Mentioned

• Read Vero’s Blog - https://www.weirdwonderfulbrain.com/latest-news

• Follow Vero on IG - https://instagram.com/veronique.theberge?utm_medium=copy_link

• World Encephalitis Day - https://www.encephalitis.info/pages/category/wed

Credits

• Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

• Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

• Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!  

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram

• Submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

• Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

• Edited by Felice LaZae

• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

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Summary

It'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 importance of dating yourself.  If you're a brain injury survivor, what has been some challenges you've faced with relationships during recovery?  Please share with us on our socials!

Links Mentioned

• Follow Octavia on IG - https://instagram.com/cbkelli
• Read Octavia’s Blog - http://www.nomadicaffeine.com/

Credits

• Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

• Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

• Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!  

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram

• Submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

• Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

• Edited by Felice LaZae

• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

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Summary

We 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 Mentioned

Spider-Man: No Way Home - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider-Man:_No_Way_Home

Credits

• Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

• Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

• Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!  

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram

• Submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

• Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

• Edited by Felice LaZae

• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

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Summary

In this episode, our host Joe and his partner and our producer Felice talk about a very special dog that belonged to our good friends Jon and Patricia. She was key to Joe’s mental health during his first days home from the hospital following his stroke. This beautiful pup’s name was Boo and she just passed away last week. We’re dedicating this episode to Boo and talking about how animals are a huge support and comfort during times of stress and trauma, whether that be mental, physical, or both. Do you have a special animal that supports you through the ups and downs of life? Please share with us on our socials.

Links Mentioned

• Paws For Life K9 Rescue - https://pawsforlifek9.org/

• Episode 75: Neuro Spiritual Rehab with Tobias Tubbs - https://theneuronerds.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-75-2LRdthvs

Credits

• Find Joe at [http://joesorocks.com](http://joesorocks.com/) and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram

• Submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at (https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story)

•  Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

•  Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, [http://felicelazae.com](http://felicelazae.com/), @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

•  Edited by Felice LaZae

•  Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

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SummaryIn this episode Joe is chatting with fellow stroke survivor and podcaster, Eryn Martin. They share how they both found support in the recovery through podcasting and how their journeys to becoming starting their own podcasts were very similar. Plus they talk about Eryn’s recovery, community and connecting with other survivors. If you are a brain injury survivor, how do you connect with community? Please share on our socials!

Links Mentioned

• Listen to Eryn’s podcast Making Headway - https://www.makingheadwaypodcast.com

• Follow Eryn on IG - https://instagram.com/eryn_makingheadwaypodcast

• Follow Making Headway IG - https://instagram.com/makingheadwaypodcast

Credits

• Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

• Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

• Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!  

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram

• Submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

• Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

• Edited by Felice LaZae

• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

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In 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 Joe would be you're standard regular Jedi. What kind of Jedi are you? Please share on our socials! 

Links mentioned

• Star Wars - https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Wars

• Jedi - https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Jedi

• Sith - https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Sith

• Gray Jedi - https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Gray_Jedi

Credits

• Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

• Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

• Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!  

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram

• Submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

• Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

• Edited by Felice LaZae

• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

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We’re kicking off the year with Dina Chon from TAAF - The AVM & Aneurysm Foundation! Our host Joe is chatting with Dina about TAAF’s advocacy and support for AVM and aneurysm survivors and their plans for 2022! Do you or a family member or friend have an AVM or aneurysm? Please share on our socials. We would love to support you!  

Links mentioned

• TAAF - www.TAAFonline.org

Credits

• Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

• Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

• Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!  

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram

• Submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

• Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

• Edited by Felice LaZae

• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

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It’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 coaching program. What are your goals and dreams for 2022? Please share on our socials! 

Link Mentioned

• Find your new normal and positive mindset routine post-brain injury with Joe’s new coaching program - www.YouSoRock.coach

• Brain and Spine Foundation - www.brainandspine.org.uk  

• SameYou - www.SameYou.org

• TAAF - www.TAAFonline.org

Credits

• Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

• Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

• Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!  

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram

• Submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

• Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

• Edited by Felice LaZae

• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

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This episode continues our series with our sponsor Motus Nova featuring power user Maddi Neibanck and her experience using their robotic hand for physical therapy at home. She shares her progress and how Motus has helped her make big strides in her recovery.  

Link Mentioned

Are you a stroke or brain injury survivor interested seeing if Motus Nova can help you with your at-home PT? Take their free assessment here - www.motusnova.com/theneuronerds

Credits

• Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

• Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

• Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!  

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram

• Submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

• Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

• Edited by Marcellus Wesley

• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

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In 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 of our brain injury survivor listeners, how are you doing during this holiday season? Please share how we can support each other on our socials. 

Credits

• Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

• Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

• Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!  

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram

• Submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

• Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

• Edited by Marcellus Wesley

• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

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Not 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 all about it in this episode. What are some of your favorite superheroes with a disability? Please share on our socials!

Credits

• Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

• Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

• Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!  

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram

• Submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

• Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

• Edited by Marcellus Wesley

• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

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Summary

It’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? Please share on our socials!

Links Mentioned

•Joe’s new YouSoRock Coaching Program for Brain Injury Survivors - www.YouSoRock.coach

Credits

•Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

•Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

•Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

•Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

•Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

•Edited by  Marcellus Wesley

•Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

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Summary

We 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 lives. They’re also both former basketball players so they talk a lot about how being athletes played into their recovery. Like Joe, Tymiak is all about positive thinking and so this episode dives into how they focus on the gift of life post stroke. How do you stay positive through the adversities of life? Please share on our socials! 

Links Mentioned

•Order Tymiak’s book “Becoming The Light” here - https://www.tymiakhawkins.com/

•Follow Tymiak on Instagram - https://instagram.com/twothet2.0?utm_medium=copy_link

Credits

•Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

•Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

•Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

•Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

•Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

•Edited by  Marcellus Wesley

•Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

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Summary

Winter 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 you are a brain injury survivor, how do you cope with the overwhelm the holidays can bring? Please share on our socials!

Credits

•Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

•Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

•Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

•Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

•Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

•Edited by  Marcellus Wesley

•Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

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Summary

In 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

- Read Tania's Blog - https://a-stroke-of-luck.weebly.com

- REHABOLOGYM - https://rehabologym.com

Credits•Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

•Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

•Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

•Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

•Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

•Edited by  Marcellus Wesley

•Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

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Summary

Halloween 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 using this Halloween season to have a little bit of a release from this past year.  They talk a lot about costume planning, offer a Halloween costume challenge plus share how our favorite collection of NeuroNerds merch was inspired by Zombies.  What is your favorite Halloween costume of all time?  Share with us on our socials!

Links Mentioned

- Shop for our NN Zombie Collection of merch here - https://www.theneuronerds.com/shop/

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 23.’ Join us! 

Credits- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

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Summary

With 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 using their Motus Hand to their Motus Foot.  She also talks about how connecting with community is helping her through recovery.  How does community support help you through challenges in life?  Please share on our socials!

Links Mentioned:

- Follow Amanda on IG - https://instagram.com/amanda_nicole236

- If you're a stroke or brain injury survivor, see if The Motus Hand or Foot is right for you by taking the Motus assessment at https://motusnova.com/theneuronerds

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 23.’ Join us!Credits- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

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Summary

In 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 huge part in their recovery. Have you practiced mindfulness through meditation?  Let us know in the comments on our socials!

Links Mentioned:

- Listen to Emily's "Live Intentionally" podcast - https://anchor.fm/emilia-matheny

- Follow Emily on IG - https://instagram.com/live_intentionally2018

Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

Plus 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 23.’ Join us!

Credits

- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

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It’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 marathon.  Do you know anyone who lives with TN?  Please connect with us on our socials!

Links mentioned:

- Follow Mackenzie on IG - https://instagram.com/macdaddytheladyface?utm_medium=copy_link

- Getting On My Nerves 5k Marathon - https://instagram.com/gettingonmynerves5k?utm_medium=copy_link--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 23.’ Join us!Credits- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

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Summary

The 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 raise funds and awareness to support brain injury survivors.

And with September being Chiari Malformation Awareness Month, Rhys is sharing his journey of getting diagnosed with this condition and his road to recovery.

Want to support the Brain & Spine Foundation's London Marathon fundraiser?  Go here to donate - www.justgiving.com/fundraising/The-NeuroNerds. 

Links Mentioned:

- Learn more about the Brain & Spine Foundation - https://www.brainandspine.org.uk/

- Follow Brain & Spine Foundation on IG - https://instagram.com/brainandspine

- Follow Rhys Johnson on IG - https://www.instagram.com/rhys_kye

- Read Rhys' full story here - https://www.brainandspine.org.uk/supporting-you/personal-stories/patient-and-carer-stories/rhys-story/

Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

Plus 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 23.’ Join us!

Credits

- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

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Summary

We'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 big goal is to help brain injury survivors expand their recovery beyond traditional physical therapy. Plus they dive into Dr. Nick's background as a cyclist and how being a brain injury survivor himself deepened his passion for PT and neuroscience. If you're a brain injury survivor, let us know your recovery stories. Please share on our socials!

Links Mentioned:

- Stroke and Brain Injury Survivors can take Motus Nova's free assessment here -  https://motusnova.com/theneuronerds

- Join us in our Clubhouse club, The NeuroNerds Network, for live brain injury support group discussions on Wednesday and Fridays at 6pm PST/9pm EST https://www.clubhouse.com/club/the-neuronerd-networ

- Join our YouSoRock Brain Injury Recovery Community on Facebook to connect - https://www.facebook.com/groups/yousorock/

Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

Plus 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 23.’ Join us!

Credits

- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

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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, SPOILER alert! What’s your favorite scene from the Matrix franchise? Share on our socials!

If you are a brain injury survivor and are looking for support check out the links below for Joe’s various support groups. Remember, The NeuroNerds are here to help!

Links Mentioned:

Motus Nova https://motusnova.com/theneuronerds

Join us in our Clubhouse club, The NeuroNerds Network, for live brain injury support group discussions on Wednesday and Fridays at 6pm PST/9pm EST https://www.clubhouse.com/club/the-neuronerd-networ

Join our YouSoRock Brain Injury Recovery Community on Facebook to connect - https://www.facebook.com/groups/yousorock/

Plus 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 23.’ Join us!

Credits

- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

- Edited by  Marcellus Wesley

Supporters

- Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

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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 also talk about the problems with the American healthcare system in terms of supporting brain injury survivors through recovery, and how they both use humor and positivity to stay strong when facing challenges. If you are a brain injury survivor looking for support or a normie who wants to know more about brain injury, go check out HeadStrong!

Links Mentioned:

Headstrong - https://www.headstrongstories.com/

SameYou nonprofit- SameYou.org

Follow Abby on Instagram - https://instagram.com/headstrong.storieshttps://instagram.com/headstrong.stories

Plus 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 23.’ Join us!

Credits

- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

- Edited by  Marcellus Wesley

Supporters

- Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

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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 brain injury survivor, what type of support do you need during your recovery?  Please share on our socials!

Links Mentioned:

Motus Nova https://motusnova.com/theneuronerds

Join us in our Clubhouse club, The NeuroNerds Network, for live brain injury support group discussions on Wednesday and Fridays at 6pm PST/9pm EST https://www.clubhouse.com/club/the-neuronerd-networ

Join our YouSoRock Brain Injury Recovery Community on Facebook to connect - https://www.facebook.com/groups/yousorock/

Plus 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 23.’ Join us!

Credits

- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

- Edited by  Marcellus Wesley

Supporters

- Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

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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 how their lives would be different without those experiences. What is your favorite “what if” scenario? Share your thoughts in our socials!

Links:

Motus Nova - https://motusnova.com/theneuronerdshttps://motusnova.com/theneuronerds

Plus 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 23.’ Join us!

Credits

- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

- Edited by  Marcellus Wesley

Supporters

- Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

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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 a brain injury survivor, how do you connect with the community? Share with us on our socials!

Link Mentioned:

• Bill’s Podcast, Strokecast- https://strokecast.com/
• Connect with Bill and Strokecast on IG - https://Instagram.com/bills_strokecast
• Join us for live brain injury support discussions on Wednesday and Friday at 6pm PST our Clubhouse club The NeuroNerds Network https://www.clubhouse.com/club/the-neuronerd-networ
• Join our YouSoRock Brain Injury Recovery Community on Facebook to connect - https://www.facebook.com/groups/yousorock/

Plus 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 23.’ Join us!

Credits

- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

- Edited by  Marcellus Wesley

Supporters

- Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

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Summary

This 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 testament to the power of community especially through a tough experience like recovering from a brain injury. If you are a brain injury survivor and are looking for support check out the links below for Joe’s various support groups. Remember, The NeuroNerds are here to help!

Links Mentioned - 

• If you're a stroke or brain injury survivor and would like to learn more about Joe's new YouSoRock: Survivor To Thriver Program, take his survey here - https://forms.gle/UrfNc5hNpeSuqt888

Plus 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 23.’ Join us!

Credits

- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

- Edited by  Felice LaZae

Supporters

- Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

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Summary

In 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 survivor community through his new coaching program 'YouSoRock: Survivor To Thriver.' If you are a brain injury or stroke survivor, please reach out to us through our socials and let's connect.  We're in this together.  The NeuroNerds are here to help!Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

Links Mentioned - 

• If you're a stroke or brain injury survivor and would like to learn more about Joe's new YouSoRock: Survivor To Thriver Program, take his survey here - https://forms.gle/UrfNc5hNpeSuqt888

Plus 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 23.’ Join us!

Credits

- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

- Edited by  Felice LaZae

Supporters

- Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

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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 athlete, how do you think being that shapes your mindset? Share your experience in our socials!

Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

Plus 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 23.’ Join us!

Credits

- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

- Edited by D'Var Baggett

Supporters

- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon

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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 its impact on society. What fictional characters and stories have inspired and helped you overcome past trauma? Share your experience on our socials!

Links Mentioned:

- DC Comic "Heros in Crisis" - https://www.newsweek.com/heroes-crisis-explores-how-superheroes-cope-trauma-saving-world-evil-1159968

- Superhero Therapy - https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2019/10/superhero-therapy-im-batman/600475/

Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

Plus 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 23.’ Join us!

Credits

- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

- Edited by D'Var Baggett

Supporters

- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon

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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 lifestyle. Joe and Felice also talk about their favorite positive mindset tricks that support them when they face challenges. If you are a brain injury survivor on your recovery journey, don’t hesitate to reach out to us and learn more about Joe's Survivor To Thriver Mindset program! Share your favorite positive mindset technique on our socials!

Links Mentioned:

Healthy Brain Community: https://healthebrain.org/

Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

Plus 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 23.’ Join us!

Credits

- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

- Edited by D'Var Baggett

Supporters

- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon

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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 during your brain injury recovery journey?  Please share on our socials because The NeuroNerds are here to help!

Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

Plus 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 23.’ Join us!

Credits

- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

- Edited by Felice LaZae

Supporters

- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon

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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 aliens? Share your stories on our socials!

Links Mentioned:

- On Episode 64 Bridget Chiovari had a hallucination after suffering a stroke - https://theneuronerds.com/episodes/ep-64-zz0hjGSW

- The Eternals movie trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WVDKZJkGlY

- When Dozens of Korean War GIs Claimed a UFO Made Them Sick - https://www.history.com/news/korean-war-us-army-ufo-attack-illness

- 1st publicized account of alien abduction: The Hill’s Case - https://allthatsinteresting.com/alien-abductions

Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

Plus 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 23.’ Join us!

Credits

- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

- Edited by D'Var Baggett

Supporters

- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon

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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 brain injury survivor, where do you find support during your recovery? Share your resources on our socials and don't hesitate to reach out to Brain & Spine Foundation for support as well!

Links Mentioned:

- Brain & Spine Website: https://www.brainandspine.org.uk/

- Brain & Spine Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brainandspine

- Brain & Spine Twitter: https://Twitter.com/brainspine

- Brain & Spine Instagram: https://Instagram.com/brainandspine

- Brain & Spine Virtual Marathon: https://www.brainandspine.org.uk/event/the-virtual-london-marathon/

- Brain & Spine Peer Support Groups: https://www.brainandspine.org.uk/supporting-you/online-support-groups/

- Brain & Spine Ambassadors (including Joe!): https://www.brainandspine.org.uk/about-us/our-community-ambassadors/

- Brain & Spine's Neuro Life Now App: https://neurolifenow.org/

- Rosie Hewlett’s Medusa book Instagram: @medusa.book and on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Medusa-Rosie-Hewlett/dp/1800420668/ref=asc_df_1800420668/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=515215099348&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2237282087939294959&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9045888&hvtargid=pla-1257241957869&psc=1&th=1

Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

Plus 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 23.’ Join us!

Credits

- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

- Edited by D'Var Baggett

Supporters

- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon

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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/sections/health-shots/2021/05/06/992401123/if-your-brain-feels-foggy-and-youre-tired-all-the-time-youre-not-alone

Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

Plus 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 23.’ Join us!

Credits

- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

- Edited by D'Var Baggett

Supporters

- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon 

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Summary

Our 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 you know a stroke survivor warrior? Please share on our socials!

Links Mentioned:

- Follow Hannah on IG - https://instagram.com/auntie_hahhah

Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

Plus 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 23.’ Join us!

Credits

- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

- Edited by D’Var Baggett

- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

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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.org/diseases-conditions/body-dysmorphic-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20353938

Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

Plus 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 23.’ Join us!

 Credits

- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

- Edited by D’Var Baggett

- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

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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 support system? Share and tag them on our socials!

Links Mentioned:

- Check out Michael’s one-man show, ‘A Lesson In Swimming’ - https://www.alessoninswimming.com

- Follow Michael on Instagram - https://instagram.com/whmike?igshid=1e3wp80xt0hgk

- Follow ‘A Lesson In Swimming’ on Instagram - https://instagram.com/alessoninswimming?igshid=h2htt3h9f9r0

Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

Plus 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 23.’ Join us!

Credits

- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

- Edited by D’Var Baggett

- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

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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 are currently on? Share and tag them on our socials!

Links Mentioned:

- Check out Mimi's book, one-woman show, and private coaching at http://mimihayes.com.

Credits

- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

- Edited by D'Var Baggett  

- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon 

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Summary

Diving 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 movies? Please share on our socials!

Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

Plus 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 23.’ Join us!

Credits

- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

- Edited by D’Var Baggett

- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

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Summary

Joe 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 socials.

Links Mentioned:

- https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Current-Research/Coronavirus-and-NINDS/nervous-system

Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

Plus 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 23.’ Join us!

Credits

- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

- Edited by D’Var Baggett

- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

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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 on IG - https://instagram.com/thesunnysideofgrey

- Read her story on Yahoo - https://news.yahoo.com/news/grieving-person-used-traumatic-brain-040413777.html

Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

Plus 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 23.’ Join us!

Credits

- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

- Edited by Cory JenningsSupporters

- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon  

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Summary

As 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 - https://www.spreadgoodnessday.com/

- Anna's IG - https://instagram.com/survivingwithgoodness

Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

Plus 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 23.’ Join us!

Credits

- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

- Edited by Cory JenningsSupporters

- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon 

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Summary

Our 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 lay ahead! Welcome Lauren back with some comments on our socials!

Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

Plus 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 23.’ Join us!

Credits

- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

- Edited by Cory JenningsSupporters

- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon  

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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 caregivers to brain injury survivors. While this is the end of Black History Month, we at The NeuroNerds will continue to celebrate Black voices and we will be featuring more Black stroke and brain injury survivors in future episodes. Do you know an inspiring Black brain injury survivor? Please share with us on our socials!

Links Mentioned:

- Follow Greg on Instagram - https://Instagram.com/Avm_superhero

This 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.  Let’s continue the discussion on our various social channels.

Click here for resources and ways to help change the system and make a difference - https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

Plus 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 23.’ Join us!

Credits

- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

- Edited by Cory Jennings

- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

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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 nonprofit TBIncredible’s photography classes helping those recovering from brain injuries. Do you know an inspiring Black brain injury survivor? Please share with us on our socials!

Links Mentioned:

- Follow Tanya on Instagram - https://Instagram.com/smilewithtanya

- Follow Tanya’s nonprofit TBIncredible - https://tbincredible.com, https://Instagram.com/tbincredible

Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

Plus 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 23.’ Join us!

Credits

- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

- Edited by Cory JenningsSupporters

- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon 

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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 survivor? Please share with us on our socials!

Links Mentioned:- Follow Vince on Instagram - https://instagram.com/vince.856- Check out Vince's virtual meditation classes through HealTheBrain.org - https://healthebrain.org/withvinceholland

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 23.’ Join us!

Credits

- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram- Edited by Cory Jennings- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

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Summary

Celebrating 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:

- Follow Tymiak on Instagram - https://instagram.com/twothet2.0?igshid=1cat1xfbib709

Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

Plus 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 23.’ Join us!

Credits

- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story

- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter

- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram

- Edited by Cory Jennings

- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.