Oct 19, 2021
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!
Oct 12, 2021
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!
Oct 5, 2021
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!
Sep 28, 2021
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.
Sep 21, 2021
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!