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- Stroke Awareness Month 2020
All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.
Summary
It’s Stroke Awareness Month and Joe and Lauren are talking about all the amazing things stroke survivors are doing during quarantine to spread stroke awareness online from IG lives to TikTok challenges. Plus they talk about the great work SameYou.org is doing to spread stroke awareness during this time. What are you doing to spread stroke awareness online? Please share with us on our socials!
If you are a stroke surviver and would like to be included in our #ChangeTheFaceOfStroke campaign, please submit a B&W photo preferably with a white background to [email protected].
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, Mimi Hayes’ book ‘I’ll Be Ok It’s Just A Hole In My Head.’ 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 Sam Blanchard, @sambalayashoppe on Twitter and Instagram
- Theme song produced by Sleep Deez
- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
32 min - Fast Forward with Maddi Niebanck
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 is interviewing two-time author and stroke survivor Maddi Niebanck. They talk about her new book ‘Fast Fwd: The Fully Recovered Mindset,’ stroke recovery and connecting with the brain injury survivor community. Plus they share some cool projects they’re working on to help other survivors like them!
Links from Episode
* Buy Maddi's book at https://maddistrokeofluck.com
* Follow Maddi on Instagram - https://instagram.com/maddistrokeofluck
If you are a stroke surviver and would like to be included in our #ChangeTheFaceOfStroke campaign, please submit a B&W photo preferably with a white background to [email protected].
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, Mimi Hayes’ book ‘I’ll Be Ok It’s Just A Hole In My Head.’ 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 Sam Blanchard, @sambalayashoppe on Twitter and Instagram
- Theme song produced by Sleep Deez
- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
48 min - Quarantine Nerd Out
All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.
Summary
It’s our first episode during quarantine with our co-hosts back together! Well, sort of. In this episode, Joe and Lauren are chatting remotely about all the nerdy things they are occupying their time with while social distancing at home. From D&D to Assassin’s Creed Odyssey to TikTok, the NeuroNerds explore all the ways you can fill your time with fun while we’re locked down! Share what you’re doing during the lockdown in the comments on our socials!
If you are a stroke surviver and would like to be included in our #ChangeTheFaceOfStroke campaign, please submit a B&W photo preferably with a white background to [email protected].
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, Mimi Hayes’ book ‘I’ll Be Ok It’s Just A Hole In My Head.’ 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 Sam Blanchard, @sambalayashoppe on Twitter and Instagram
- Theme song produced by Sleep Deez
- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
45 min - Coping With COVID Quarantine
All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.
Summary
This our first episode from COVID-19 quarantine with our host Joe and our producer Felice! They talk about how to deal with isolation, not driving each other crazy, how this quarantine affects the brain injured and how being a nerd and watching zombie apocalypse movies has prepared us for this moment in time! What’s your favorite apocalyptic nerd movie? Share in the comments on our socials!
If you are a stroke surviver and would like to be included in our #ChangeTheFaceOfStroke campaign, please submit a B&W photo preferably with a white background to [email protected].
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, Mimi Hayes’ book ‘I’ll Be Ok It’s Just A Hole In My Head.’ 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 Sam Blanchard, @sambalayashoppe on Twitter and Instagram
- Theme song produced by Sleep Deez
- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
45 min - The L&EL Show
All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.
Summary
Well, everything is upside down including The NeuroNerds! There are some big changes - Lauren and Ella Sofia are our new hosts and Joe is gone. What!?! Listen to find out more about this crazy change and learn some brain and memory techniques from Ella, our favorite habit coach, and fellow stroke survivor! What are some memory techniques you use? Share in the comments on our socials!
Links from Episode
* Try Ella’s free brain training course, #YearOfYou - https://retrainyourbrain.ca/course/yearofyou-course/
* Follow Ella on Instagram at
If you are a stroke surviver and would like to be included in our #ChangeTheFaceOfStroke campaign, please submit a B&W photo preferably with a white background to [email protected].
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, Mimi Hayes’ book ‘I’ll Be Ok It’s Just A Hole In My Head.’ 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
- Edited by Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram
- Theme song produced by Sleep Deez
- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
32 min - St Patty's with Ella Sofia
All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.
Summary
It’s St Patty’s Day and Joe and Lauren are celebrating with special guest Ella Sofia live and in-person in the studio all the way from Canada! This was recorded pre-Coronavirus lockdown so luckily Ella was able to visit and chat with us on the show. Ella is a fellow stroke survivor and an amazing habit coach helping people especially brain injury survivors train their brains. With it being St Patty’s Day, The NeuroNerds talk beer, affects of drinking on the brain and kilts. What’s your favorite drink to drink in moderation? Share with us in the comments on our socials!
If you are a stroke surviver and would like to be included in our #ChangeTheFaceOfStroke campaign, please submit a B&W photo preferably with a white background to [email protected].
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, Mimi Hayes’ book ‘I’ll Be Ok It’s Just A Hole In My Head.’ 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 Sam Blanchard, @sambalayashoppe on Twitter and Instagram
- Theme song produced by Sleep Deez, @sleepvision on Instagram, @sleepdeez on Twitter
- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
33 min - Brain Injury Awareness Month 2020
All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.
Summary
It’s Brain Injury Awareness Month AND our 3 Year Anniversary!!! Celebrate with Joe and Lauren as they talk about their brain injuries and Lauren shares some new realizations about her injury. Share your brain injury story in the comments on socials!
If you are a stroke surviver and would like to be included in our #ChangeTheFaceOfStroke campaign, please submit a B&W photo preferably with a white background to [email protected].
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, Mimi Hayes’ book ‘I’ll Be Ok It’s Just A Hole In My Head.’ 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 Sam Blanchard, @sambalayashoppe on Twitter and Instagram
- Theme song produced by Sleep Deez, @sleepvision on Instagram, @sleepdeez on Twitter
- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
36 min - Leap Year Time Travel
All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.
Summary
It’s that special time that only comes every 4 years - it’s Leap Year! So the NeuroNerds are talking about everything time related like time travel in the Marvel and DC Universe from X-Men Days of Future Past to Flashpoint Paradox. What’s your favorite time travel or time related stories in the world of nerdom? Let us know in the comments on our socials!
If you are a stroke surviver and would like to be included in our #ChangeTheFaceOfStroke campaign, please submit a B&W photo preferably with a white background to [email protected].
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, Mimi Hayes’ book ‘I’ll Be Ok It’s Just A Hole In My Head.’ 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 Sam Blanchard, @sambalayashoppe on Twitter and Instagram
- Theme song produced by Sleep Deez, @sleepvision on Instagram, @sleepdeez on Twitter
- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
38 min - Trust Your Gut
All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.
Summary
Love is in the air! It’s our post Valentine’s episode with our resident couple and co-producers Joe and Felice. They talk about the Galentine’s event they held at their new HQ as well as the main topic of today’s episode - Gut Health. They did a gut cleanse together and Joe gives his account of his experience while Felice shares the health benefits of maintaining a health gut as well as other benefits of natural healthcare. Have you ever done a cleanse? If so, share in the comments on our socials!
Links from Episode
- Gut Cleanse that inspired Joe and Felice’s cleanse - https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/3-day-gut-reset-recipe-plan
If you are a stroke surviver and would like to be included in our #ChangeTheFaceOfStroke campaign, please submit a B&W photo preferably with a white background to [email protected].
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, Mimi Hayes’ book ‘I’ll Be Ok It’s Just A Hole In My Head.’ 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
- Edited by Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram
- Theme song produced by Sleep Deez, @sleepvision on Instagram, @sleepdeez on Twitter
- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
47 min - And the Oscar Goes To... Our 100th Episode!
All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.
Summary
It’s our 100th episode! We made it. Can’t wait for the next 100 more! In this episode Joe and Lauren discuss Oscar nominated movies from the award show this past weekend. The also pick their Oscar picks for best brain injury related movies. Joe also discusses the gut cleanse he is doing (more on that in our next episode). What is your favorite movie featuring a story about brain injury? Let us know on our socials!
Links from Episode
- Memento - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0209144/
- 50 First Dates - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0343660/
- Gut Cleanse that Joe did (it wasn’t as bad as he claimed 😏😅) - https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/3-day-gut-reset-recipe-plan
If you are a stroke surviver and would like to be included in our #ChangeTheFaceOfStroke campaign, please submit a B&W photo preferably with a white background to [email protected].
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, Mimi Hayes’ book ‘I’ll Be Ok It’s Just A Hole In My Head.’ 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
- Edited by Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram
- Theme song produced by Sleep Deez, @sleepvision on Instagram, @sleepdeez on Twitter
- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
33 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.