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- Halloweening At Home
All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.
Summary
It's Halloween time and this year is definitely going to be an odd one with social distancing in full effect. So Joe and Lauren talk about how to stay safe, but still, have fun during this pandemic Halloween. They also discuss horror movies and Halloween costumes. What are you dressing up as for Halloween? Please share on our socials!
Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/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.
42 min - How To Hang During The Pandemic
All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.
Summary
Joe has his first in-person guest on the show since the pandemic started - stroke survivor and friend Andrea Edoria. They talk about how to meet up responsibly and safely IRL and how they took precautions to make their in-person meetup happen. They also discuss how wearing masks and social distancing is about respect and caring not just for ourselves but for those around us. How are you connecting safely during this pandemic with your friends and family? 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 Cory Jennings
- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
47 min - Lauren's 5th Concussion-iversary
It’s the 5th anniversary of our co-host Lauren’s concussion and we’re celebrating her life, recovery and more. In this episode, Joe and Lauren talk about her recovery journey, how her concussion has affected her life and how she’s learned to thrive post-concussion. Have you or someone you love ever suffered a concussion? Please share on our socials.
Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/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.
53 min - Talking Trigeminal Neuralgia with Mackenzie Lea
All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.
Summary
In this episode, Joe interviews Mackenzie Lea, a Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) warrior! It's TN Awareness Day on October 7th so Joe and Mackenzie discuss what this neurological, chronic pain condition is, how brain surgery helped diagnose Mackenzie, how she copes with this condition as a young adult, and more. Mackenzie is working to bring awareness about this condition to the masses. Please share on our socials if you or someone you know suffers from TN and let's connect and support each other.
Links from Episode:
- Learn more about TN Awareness Day here - https://www.tnawarenessday.com
- What is TN? - https://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/patient-caregiver-education/fact-sheets/trigeminal-neuralgia-fact-sheet
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.
50 min - Psych 2: Lassie Come Home - A Stroke Recovery Story
All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.
Summary
The hit show Psych has always been a personal favorite for our host Joe and especially our producer Felice. So we couldn’t wait to watch when we heard that the show would focus their second movie “Lassie Come Home” on the stroke recovery of one of its main characters, Lassiter, mirroring the real life stroke recovery of the actor of Timothy Omundson who plays Lassiter. Their touching depiction of stroke recovery through comedy and nerdom is one of the best we’ve seen and it touched our hearts. In this episode Joe and Felice talk all about the movie and its great service to stroke survivors everywhere. Have you seen the movie? (If not, you should!) Share your favorite moments from the movie on our socials!
Links from this episode:
- Watch the full movie here - https://www.peacocktv.com/psych-2-lassie-come-home
- Follow Timothy Omundson on IG - https://instagram.com/omundson?igshid=1eqsoh4vglv4m
- Follow Psych on IG - https://instagram.com/psychpeacock?igshid=17mflh8sik2al
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.
50 min - Invisible Illness #Relatable
All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.
Summary
With Invisible Disabilities Week coming up in October, Joe and Lauren continue their discussion about invisible illness from the previous episode. Joe did a poll in between episodes on Instagram asking those with invisible illnesses what are some of the most offensive things they have heard regarding their illnesses during and after recovery. The responses will surprise you. It's just a reminder that we must be kind to our fellow humans because you never kow what they may be privately battling. If you have an invisible illness, what are some of your most misunderstood challenges and how do you cope with others not understanding what you're going through? Please share on our socials.
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
- Invisible Illness Week Oct 14-20: https://invisibledisabilities.org/seminarsandevents/invisible-disabilities-week/
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.
44 min - Black Panther & Invisible Illness
All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.
Summary
The passing of Chadwick Boseman came as a major shock to fans, but what was more shocking was that this incredible actor starred as characters such as Black Panther, James Brown and Jackie Robinson, and other iconic Black figures in history all while battling cancer. So in this episode Joe and Lauren honor this nerd icon and invisible illness warrior who will continue to inspire through his iconic roles and incredible indomitable spirit. Who are some invisible illness warriors that you admire? They don't have to be famous, they can be a friend or family. 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 Cory Jennings
- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
48 min - The NeuroNerds Origin Story
All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.
Summary
It’s been 3 years since Joe and Lauren sat down to record some test and practice sessions of what would become The NeuroNerds podcast! In this episode, they reminisce about our podcast origin story from how Joe met Lauren, how the podcast has grown, how we’ve supported the brain injury survivor community. It’s a sentimental and joyous episode celebrating our podcast and our listener community! What is your favorite NeuroNerds podcast episode? Let us know 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 Cory Jennings
- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
46 min - DC Fandome Follow-Up
All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.
Summary
Joe and Lauren give a very different Comic Con-esque wrap up this year. Due to this pandemic everything is virtual and DC hosted their Fandome event talking about the Snyder Cut of the Justice League movie, the Flashpoint movie, Michael Keaton coming back as Batman, Wonder Woman, The Batman movie and more. What are you most excited about coming from the DC Universe this year? Share on our socials!
Check out The 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.
45 min - Imposter Syndrome 2020 Edition
All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.
Summary
Joe and Lauren revisit imposter syndrome and how it affects them as a brain injury survivors. Plus they reflect on the DC Fandome event that just passed and all their hopes, dreams and fears in terms of what to come from the DC Universe this year. What DC movie are you most excited about? Let us know on our socials!
Links from Episode
* DC Fandome - https://www.dcfandome.com/thankyou
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.
40 min
About The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture Show
From the publisher's feed
Recovering from a brain injury can feel very lonely, but The NeuroNerds Podcast is here to help through our love of all things nerd and pop culture! Each Tuesday, join Joe Borges and his co-host…
Lauren Manzano as they share stories from their personal recovery journeys. They offer tips for coping and thriving post-brain injury. Some episodes feature interviews with fellow survivors and experts. While many episodes explore varying nerd topics from comic book movies to video games that all relate back to brain injury and brain health. If you're a stroke or brain injury survivor, a caregiver or family member of a survivor, or a big lover of nerd culture, this podcast is for you.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.