The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture Show

All episodes available at http://www.TheNeuroNerds.com Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds

Summary

In this episode our host Joe, interviews the creators of Stroke of Genius - stroke survivor, filmmaker and producer, Kyle Mengelkamp and his creative partner Liam Alexander. They talk about recovery, dealing with bullies, their new creative venture with Arianna Huffington's new Thrive platform and their plans to share stories and build a community centered around triumph. What is your story of triumph? Share with us on our socials.

Credits

• Follow Stroke of Genius on Instagram at @shareyourstrokeofgenius, follow Kyle at @thereelkylestyle and Liam at @leeumrulez. Follow Thrive at @thrive.
• Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds- every month we donate a portion of the proceeds from our Patreon supporters to support an individual or charity in the stroke and brain injury survivor community. Our January Patreon Donation Spotlight is stroke survivor Ryan and his wife and caregiver, Anna Teale.
• 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

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All episodes available at http://www.TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.

SummaryA trailer, overview and slight infomercial for The NeuroNerds podcast.

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.

All episodes available at http://www.TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds

Summary

Off the cuff and jazzy, co-hosts Joe and Lauren scat their way through this uber nerdy episode with a focus on the MCU and all things Marvel. They're talking potential Marvel spin-off shows with Loki and Bucky Barnes, the future of Netflix Marvel shows and their predictions for future films. Sort of Spoilers ahead! What are your predictions and hopes for the MCU in 2019?

Credits

• Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds- every month we donate a portion of the proceeds from our Patreon supporters to support an individual or charity in the stroke and brain injury survivor community. Our January Patreon Donation Spotlight is stroke survivor Ryan and his wife and caregiver, Anna Teale.

• 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.

All episodes available at http://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds

Summary

Co-host Lauren is our resident twerking, dragon Kahleesi, mother of concussions and in this episode she and our host Joe dive deep into her concussion recovery journey as well as her initial experience of being diagnosed with a severe concussion after a car accident. She shares the main signs of a concussion, tips on recovery and how she copes with her "new normal" post-concussion. Playing computer games was really relaxing for Lauren during her recovery. What are some tools and activities that helped our concussion survivor listeners?

Credits

• Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds- every month we donate a portion of the proceeds from our Patreon supporters to support an individual or charity in the stroke and brain injury survivor community.
• 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.

All episodes available at http://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds

Summary

Join our host Joe Borges for our very first live episode of The NeuroNerds interviewing celebrity Chef Jamie Gwen and Chef Ally at the festival Live On Green in Pasadena leading up to the Rose Parade. Joe hosted their Culinary Cues stage all three days of the festival from December 29th-31st this year and was given the opportunity to record and film a live episode with the chefs. They talk about Joe's recovery and how eating healthy makes a big impact in the recovery of all stroke and brain injury survivors. Both chefs offer tips and tricks to make healthy food yummy and serve up some delicious brain healthy recipes. They also offer tips to incorporate healthy foods into your daily routine. What are some of your favorite healthy foods?

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
• Follow today's celebrity chef guests at @chefjamiegwen and @allyskitchen. Their websites are https://chefjamie.com and https://allyskitchen.com
• More info on Live On Green can be found at www.LiveOnGreenPasadena.com
• 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.

All episodes available at http://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds

Summary

It's New Years and our host Joe is doing a special solo episode reflecting on all the things he is grateful for in this past year. Plus he shares his goals and plans for 2019! What are your goals for 2019?

Credits

• Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds- Plus this month we will be donating a portion of the proceeds from our Patreon supporters to Thomas' GoFundMe to help with his 4th craniotomy surgery and recovery
• Follow Thomas' journey at @tmejia111 on Instagram. And in addition to supporting through our Patreon, you can support him directly at https://www.gofundme.com/brainiatomy-round-2
• 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.

All episodes available at http://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds

Summary

It’s Christmas Eve and The NeuroNerds are going full holiday in this episode! Co-hosts Joe and Lauren talk about Christmas, Hanukkah, Saturnalia, Winter Solstice and other winter celebrations from around the world. Plus they talk about their plans for NeuroNerds YouTube videos in 2019 and setting goals for the new year. What are you plans for the holidays and goals for the New Year? Happy Holidays from The NeuroNerds!

Credits

• Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds- Plus this month we will be donating a portion of the proceeds from our Patreon supporters to Thomas' GoFundMe to help with his 4th craniotomy surgery and recovery
• Follow Thomas' journey at @tmejia111 on Instagram. And in addition to supporting through our Patreon, you can support him directly at https://www.gofundme.com/brainiatomy-round-2
• 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.

All episodes available at http://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds

Summary

Co-hosts Joe and Lauren offer tips and techniques for coping with the stresses, depression, anxiety and overstimulation often caused by the holidays. The holidays can be tough for anyone not to mention someone with a brain injury so they give a unique perspective to enjoy this happy time of year to the fullest and of course sprinkle in some holiday nerdom. What are some ways you cope with the holidays?

Credits

• Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds- Plus this month we will be donating a portion of the proceeds from our Patreon supporters to Thomas' GoFundMe to help with his 4th craniotomy surgery and recovery
• Follow Thomas' journey at @tmejia111 on Instagram. And in addition to supporting through our Patreon, you can support him directly at https://www.gofundme.com/brainiatomy-round-2
• 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.

All episodes available at http://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds

Summary

The new ‘Avengers: Endgame’ trailer just released a few days ago and co-hosts Joe and Lauren have lots of feelings about it so of course this episode is all about it! Joe and Lauren dive deep into their predictions and theories for the upcoming movie. What do you think the endgame is going to be for the Avengers!? ***Warning: Spoiler Alert! ***

Credits

• Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds- Plus this month we will be donating a portion of the proceeds from our Patreon supporters to Thomas' GoFundMe to help with his 4th craniotomy surgery and recovery
• Follow Thomas' journey at @tmejia111 on Instagram. And in addition to supporting through our Patreon, you can support him directly at https://www.gofundme.com/brainiatomy-round-2
• 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.

All episodes available at http://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds

Summary

This is Part 2 of last week's episode with host Joe Borges interviewing AVM survivor, Thomas Mejia. Thomas is also our December Patreon Donation spotlight supporting his 4th craniotomy surgery and recovery. This is our first month donating a portion of the proceeds from our Patreon supporters to causes and individual survivors like Thomas. Every month we will be featuring a different donation spotlight and we're happy to kick this off with Thomas! So take a listen as Joe and Thomas continue this final half of their interview exploring and reflecting on Thomas’ journey as he prepares for what will hopefully be his last craniotomy surgery this December.

Credits

• Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds- Plus this month we will be donating a portion of the proceeds from our Patreon supporters to Thomas' GoFundMe to help with his 4th craniotomy surgery and recovery
• Follow Thomas' journey at @tmejia111 on Instagram. And in addition to supporting through our Patreon, you can support him directly at https://www.gofundme.com/brainiatomy-round-2
• 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.