The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture Show

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!

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!

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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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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