Jun 30, 2021
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!
Jun 22, 2021
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!
Jun 15, 2021
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!
Jun 8, 2021
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
May 25, 2021
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!