The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture Show

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 chatting with Hannah Davidson, a stroke survivor, mother, and business owner. They talk about her experience of recovering from stroke while balancing motherhood, supporting the brain injury survivor community and her experience being one of Joe’s first beta clients in his Survivor To Thriver program. 

Links Mentioned

• Follow Hannah on Instagram - https://instagram.com/hannah_hasa_braininjury
• Follow Hannah’s clothing company, Joy Pop on Instagram - https://instagram.com/joypopmodestshop
• Joy Pop official website - https://joypopmodestshop.com/

Credits

• If you’re a brain injury survivor who would like help embracing your new normal and get more support through recovery, go to www.YouSoRock.coach
• Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds
• Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds
• Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!
• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano
• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram
• 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 Marcellus Wesley
• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Summary

May is not only Stroke Awareness Month, but also Mental Health Awareness Month so in this episode, we’re chatting about the mental health impact strokes can have on survivors. Joe and our producer (and his partner) Felice talk about how Joe copes with mental health post-stroke and what tools he uses including humor. Plus, they touch on how stroke is represented in pop culture like in the classic episode of Seinfeld called The Alternate Side. How do you cope with mental health post-stroke or brain injury? Please share on our socials!

Links Mentioned

• Seinfeld Season 3, Episode 11 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Alternate_Side

Credits

• If you’re a brain injury survivor who would like help embracing your new normal and get more support through recovery, go to www.YouSoRock.coach

• Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

• Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

• Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram

• 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 Marcellus Wesley

• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Summary

This episode is a candid look at our host Joe’s experience with catching COVID after over 2 years of avoiding it.  He talks about his symptoms including extended fatigue and body aches.  This is his candid account of dealing with COVID as a stroke survivor.  If you or someone you know is a brain injury survivor experiencing COVID for the first time, please share on our socials.  We’re here for emotional and moral support!

Credits

• If you’re a brain injury survivor who would like help embracing your new normal and get more support through recovery, go to www.YouSoRock.coach

• Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

• Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

• Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram

• 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 Felice LaZae

• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 chats with our friend and fellow stroke survivor Zavdy Ortega who just celebrated her 4-year stroke anniversary or stroke-iversary as we call it. They chat about her experience having a stroke while being a mother and how finding community was key to her recovery. Zavdy shares her incredible story of losing 1/4 of her brain and skull which helped save her life. Plus, she’s also a big nerd like us and shares details about her Star Wars-themed wedding. If this episode resonates and you’re looking for community, please connect with us on our socials!

Links Mentioned

• Follow Zavdy on Instagram - https://instagram.com/zavdy23

Credits

• If you’re a brain injury survivor who would like help embracing your new normal and get more support through recovery, go to www.YouSoRock.coach

• Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

• Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

• Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram

• 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 Felice LaZae

• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Summary

Family is not always the one you were born with.  In this episode, Joe goes solo talking about his perspective on family, especially post-brain injury.  He dives into his own family and upbringing from moving around a lot to losing touch to now reconnecting with long-lost family and the hope it has given him.  He talks about the importance of having a “chosen” family including friends, survivors, and loved ones who have been key to his recovery.  Do you have a “chosen” family?  Please share with us on our socials!

Credits

• If you’re a brain injury survivor who would like help embracing your new normal and get more support through recovery, go to www.YouSoRock.coach

• Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

• Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

• Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram

• 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 Felice LaZae

• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Summary

Brain injury awareness month is wrapping up, but we’re still bringing the awareness year-round! In this episode, our host Joe is chatting with Tania Saiz about how they learned to advocate for themselves and better work with their doctors throughout recovery. They also chat about how they chose to grow and evolve out of our brain injuries and how connecting with other survivors has helped them feel supported through their evolving journeys. If you know any brain injury survivors or are one yourself, please reach out to us on our socials for support!

Links Mentioned

• Follow Tania on IG at https://instagram.com/stroke_maven

Credits

• If you’re a brain injury survivor who would like help embracing your new normal and get more support through recovery, go to www.YouSoRock.coach

• Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

• Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

• Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram

• 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 Felice LaZae

• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Summary

We’re continuing to spread awareness for Brain Injury Awareness Month in this episode by sharing various ways to support a loved one through brain injury recovery. Oftentimes, it is challenging for someone who has never experienced a brain injury to support their friend or family member who has suffered a brain injury. Our host Joe and his partner/producer Felice are discussing how support through brain injury recovery evolves and changes depending on what stage you’re in. They offer advice on how best to show up for your loved ones as they go through their brain injury recovery journey. Do you have some tips we missed for supporting brain injury survivors? Please let us know on our socials!

Credits

• If you’re a brain injury survivor who would like help embracing your new normal and get more support through recovery, go to www.YouSoRock.coach

• Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

• Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

• Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram

• 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 Felice LaZae

• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 exploring the first-year journey of recovery with actor, director, and stroke survivor, Misha Montana.  It’s her 1-year stroke anniversary and she shares her experience thus far including the challenges she’s faced professionally and personally as well as figuring out how to navigate her new normal post-stroke.  If you’re a stroke survivor, what are some challenges you overcame in your first year of recovery?  Please share on our socials!

Links Mentioned

• Follow Misha on IG - https://www.instagram.com/themishamontana

• Misha’s website - http://www.mishamontana.com/

Credits

• Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

• Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

• Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram

• 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 Felice LaZae

• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Summary

It is Brain Injury Awareness Month so in this episode, our host Joe and our producer Felice are sharing facts about all types of brain injuries and conditions.  They share the importance of non-brain injury survivors being aware of the signs of various brain conditions because oftentimes many injuries related to the brain can be avoided or healed when acted upon quickly.  We didn’t get to talk about every single brain injury or condition in this episode so please let us know what we missed on our socials!  

Credits

• Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

• Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

• Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram

• 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 Felice LaZae

• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 and Lauren are exploring how depression shows up in different ways for brain injury survivors. Depression much like a brain injury is an invisible illness that is hard for those not experiencing it to understand. Joe and Lauren both share their personal experiences with depression and how they have coped and managed it. Plus, they touch on therapy and processing grief. Do you or someone you love experience depression on a regular basis? Please let us know on our socials and how we can support you.

Credits

• Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds

• Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds

• Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!

• Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano

• Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram

• 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 Felice LaZae

• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.