The NeuroNerds

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryWe're back! It's been a couple of months since our last episode and that's because we've been busy building and working on some amazing projects for the brain injury survivor and brain condition community. In this episode our host, Joe, and his partner and our producer, Felice, update us on all the plans for The NeuroNerds and YouSoRock community in 2023. We have some amazing guests lined up, new programs, community activities and collaborations with nonprofits including TAAF, and companies including Motus Nova and more! What kind of events and episodes do you want to see from The NeuroNerds this year? Tweet us at @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter and let us know!Links MentionedJoin the YouSoRock Community - https://community.yousorock.coach/invitation?code=4F8969Learn more about TAAF - https://taafonline.org/Follow TAAF on Instagram - https://instagram.com/taaf_org?igshid=MWI4MTIyMDE=Some of Joe's favorite episodes mentioned in this episode https://www.theneuronerds.com/podcast/emilia-clarke-sameyou-org-and-imposter-syndrome-part-2/https://www.theneuronerds.com/podcast/a-lesson-in-swimming-with-michael-shutt/]https://www.theneuronerds.com/podcast/celebrating-pride-with-michael-shutt/https://www.theneuronerds.com/podcast/wear-a-helmet-prevent-tbis-with-christa-moritz/Check out Felice's Audiophyles Toolkit - https://www.shop.audiophyles.io/Check out Felice's Dolby Atmos Visual Album - https://app.manifold.xyz/c/prologue-visual-albumFelice guest hosting on Women In Tech Podcasthttps://podcast.womenintechshow.com/episodes/women-in-tech-communityhttps://podcast.womenintechshow.com/episodes/flavia-macedo-of-common-ground-women-in-techhttps://podcast.womenintechshow.com/episodes/nikki-bean-of-decent-women-in-techCreditsNew to our show? Take our episode tour to get started! https://newsletter.theneuronerds.com/tourFind tools for recovery in Joe's FREE guide, 9 Must-Have Tools for Stroke & Brain Injury Recovery! This guide includes some essential tools for your recovery journey including tips for occupational and physical therapy, mindset, overstimulation, and more. Get your copy here → https://www.yousorock.coach/guideIf you're a brain injury survivor who would like to learn how to shift your mindset, create a routine, and get more support during recovery, book a call with Joe at https://newsletter.yousorock.coach/checkin-callSupport The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at [www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds](http://www.patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds)Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at [amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds](http://amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds)Plus get a free Audible trial at [http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds](http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds)!Credits- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano- Find Joe at [http://joesorocks.com](http://joesorocks.com/) and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram- Submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at [https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story](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](http://felicelazae.com/), @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram- Edited by Marcellus Wesley - [https://www.soundsignature.productions](https://www.soundsignature.productions/)- 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 chatting with Chris LeCastillo, program manager for surgical support at Stanford School of Medicine where he leads a team of radiologic technologists. Understanding your brain scans after brain injury or if your finding out you have a brain condition can be scary and confusing. This process can cause even more anxiety when you're already nervous about the results. So we're really glad Chris could share his insights and tips on what questions to ask and how to better communicate with radiologists and doctors when it comes to understanding brain scans of all kinds. Have you ever had a brain scan? Let us know your experience by tweeting @theneuronerds on Twitter! Links Mentioned Stanford University School of Medicine - https://med.stanford.edu/  Credits New to our show? Take our episode tour to get started! https://newsletter.theneuronerds.com/tour Find tools for recovery in Joe's FREE guide, 9 Must-Have Tools for Stroke & Brain Injury Recovery! This guide includes some essential tools for your recovery journey including tips for occupational and physical therapy, mindset, overstimulation, and more. Get your copy here → https://www.yousorock.coach/guide If you're a brain injury survivor who would like to learn how to shift your mindset, create a routine, and get more support during recovery, book a call with Joe at https://newsletter.yousorock.coach/checkin-call 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 - https://www.soundsignature.productions Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. Summary Joe is chatting with traumatic brain injury survivor, Kendra McGregor. Going into this episode, Joe thought it was going to be pretty nerdy since Kendra is a cosplayer, but this ended up being a super informational episode all about how Kendra manages narcolepsy and shares facts and tips all about the condition. They also chat about their shared passion for befriending and connecting with nerdy strangers online. And Kendra shares a touching story of how she made a dying woman's last wish come true to see an unreleased episode of Game of Thrones. Do you or someone you know suffer from narcolepsy? Share your tips and experiences with us by tweeting @theneuronerds! Links Mentioned Follow Kendra on IG - https://instagram.com/kendragonwarrior Watch Kendra make an 88-year-old Game of Thrones fan's dying wish dream come true - https://www.brut.media/us/entertainment/cosplayers-help-make-dying-got-fan-s-wish-come-true-fdac3a79-6510-42df-a281-8a6ca82a8a03  CreditsNew to our show? Take our episode tour to get started! https://newsletter.theneuronerds.com/tour Find tools for recovery in Joe's FREE guide, 9 Must-Have Tools for Stroke & Brain Injury Recovery! This guide includes some essential tools for your recovery journey including tips for occupational and physical therapy, mindset, overstimulation, and more. Get your copy here → https://www.yousorock.coach/guide If you're a brain injury survivor who would like to learn how to shift your mindset, create a routine, and get more support during recovery, book a call with Joe at https://newsletter.yousorock.coach/checkin-call 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 - https://www.soundsignature.productions Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. Summary Dr. Nick Housley from Motus Nova is BACK! Joe is chatting with one of his favorite doctors for another fun and informative episode with our partners at Motus Nova. Joe and Dr. Nick talk about the importance of patients and doctors working together through recovery and how communication is key for doctors to better meet patients' needs. Oftentimes, doctors get caught up in the science and lose track of the human side which is something that any patient especially brain injury survivors really need. So Joe and Dr. Nick explore how to create better communication between patients and doctors. Plus, with Joe launching his new Rock Your Recovery mindset program focused on meaningful goal-setting, they talk about how goal-setting plays a big role in rehab and recovery. What are some purpose-driven, meaningful goals you have set for yourself lately? Tweet @theneuronerds to share with us! Links Mentioned If you're interested in learning more about Motus Nova, you can sign up for a free assessment here - https://motusnova.com/theneuronerdsWe love Motus Nova and Joe is a user himself, but we must share that the FTC does require that we let you know that we do get commissions for purchases made through the link above. These commissions really help and allow us to continue creating free content that supports brain injury survivors around the world so thank you for your support! Credits New to our show? Take our episode tour to get started! https://newsletter.theneuronerds.com/tour Find tools for recovery in Joe's FREE guide, 9 Must-Have Tools for Stroke & Brain Injury Recovery! This guide includes some essential tools for your recovery journey including tips for occupational and physical therapy, mindset, overstimulation, and more. Get your copy here → https://www.yousorock.coach/guide If you're a brain injury survivor who would like to learn how to shift your mindset, create a routine, and get more support during recovery, book a call with Joe at https://newsletter.yousorock.coach/checkin-call 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 - https://www.soundsignature.productions Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. Summary It's our favorite time of the year - Shocktober or better known as Halloween. In this episode, our host Joe and our producer Felice talk about the meta experience of watching zombie and post-apocalyptic movies now after experiencing a worldwide pandemic. They share their favorite zombie films, Marvel's monster-verse and of course bring it back to brain injury with the idea zombies as brain injury survivors. What is your favorite zombie movie? Let's us know by tweeting us @theneuronerds!And check out our “Zombies Are Brain Injury Survivors Too” merch at TheNeuroNerds.com/shop Credits New to our show? Take our episode tour to get started! https://newsletter.theneuronerds.com/tour Find tools for recovery in Joe's FREE guide, 9 Must-Have Tools for Stroke & Brain Injury Recovery! This guide includes some essential tools for your recovery journey including tips for occupational and physical therapy, mindset, overstimulation, and more. Get your copy here → https://www.yousorock.coach/guide If you're a brain injury survivor who would like to learn how to shift your mindset, create a routine, and get more support during recovery, book a call with Joe at https://newsletter.yousorock.coach/checkin-call 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 - https://www.soundsignature.productions Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. Summary The NeuroNerds are hitting the road for this episode! We are proud to be partnering with TAAF - The AVM and Aneurysm Foundation and for their 17th Annual TAAFWalk in San Francisco, we recorded our first-ever live speedcasting episode. Now, what is speedcasting you ask? Well, we kinda made it up, but basically, it is rapid-fire interviews, on-location. For our first speedcasting episode, our host Joe interviewed 13 AVM and aneurysm survivors, caregivers, loved ones, and medical experts on-location at TAAFWalk. It was a whirlwind day and we had so much fun connecting with the community in-person. Here are the 13 guests interviewed on this episode in the order that they appear: Randy Henry Fred Nelson Dr. Wade Smith Michelle Lee Hannah Fox Emalina Sanguinetti Laura Thomas Leslie Wilson Valerie Arribeno Jayden Asay Angel Coughlin Lindsay Raber Deborah Toy Benzel You can learn more about these guests on its episode page found on our website here - Where should we record our next on-location, speedcasting episode? Tweet us @theneuronerds to let us know! Links Mentioned To learn more about TAAF go to https://taafonline.org/ To support the TAAFWalk and learn more go to https://www.classy.org/event/taafwalk-2022-17th-annual-aneurysm-and-avm-awareness-walk/e409424 New to our show? Take our episode tour to get started! https://newsletter.theneuronerds.com/tour Find tools for recovery in Joe's FREE guide, 9 Must-Have Tools for Stroke & Brain Injury Recovery! This guide includes some essential tools for your recovery journey including tips for occupational and physical therapy, mindset, overstimulation, and more. Get your copy here → https://www.yousorock.coach/guide If you're a brain injury survivor who would like to learn how to shift your mindset, create a routine, and get more support during recovery, book a call with Joe at https://newsletter.yousorock.coach/checkin-call 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 - https://www.soundsignature.productions Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. Summary We'll be back next week with new episodes! But in the meantime check out all of the cool things we've been building. We have a new YouSoRock Community platform for brain injury survivors, caregivers, and loved ones to connect and support each other. We're hosting virtual events, chats, book clubs, and support groups all in this new community and you can join us for free! Join our community here → https://community.yousorock.coach And Joe also launched his new Rock Your Recovery mindset program for brain injury survivors! It helps you find your purpose and empower you post-brain injury through meaningful goal setting. You can learn more here → https://www.goals.yousorock.coach/rock-your-recovery  We also have some great episodes coming up with TAAF (The Aneurysm and AVM Foundation) and Motus Nova! So stay tuned. What are some topics you'd like us to talk about in upcoming episodes? Let us know by tagging @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter! Credits New to our show? Take our episode tour to get started! https://newsletter.theneuronerds.com/tour Find tools for recovery in Joe's FREE guide, 9 Must-Have Tools for Stroke & Brain Injury Recovery! This guide includes some essential tools for your recovery journey including tips for occupational and physical therapy, mindset, overstimulation, and more. Get your copy here → https://www.yousorock.coach/guide If you're a brain injury survivor who would like to learn how to shift your mindset, create a routine, and get more support during recovery, book a call with Joe at https://newsletter.yousorock.coach/checkin-call 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 - https://www.soundsignature.productions Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

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 plays a brainy game with his guest Théa James. They call it Brain Injury Recovery Roulette. Joe asked the brain injury community on his socials for topics to choose from that he should discuss on the show and Thea and Joe then randomly selected one of the topics by rolling a virtual die on the spot to discuss in this episode. The random topic for this episode is overstimulation tips to help ease your nerves when you're already overstimulated. Joe speaks about overstimulation from the perspective of a man from the states, who also experiences dissociation and PTSD from his stroke while Théa speaks about it from the perspective of a woman from New Zealand who suffered trauma multiple traumatic brain injuries. They also talk about Théa's experience as a TBI survivor as well as her background as a speech and language pathology student. Help us choose a topic for our next Brain Injury Recovery Roulette round! Tweet and tag us @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter with your topic ideas! Links Mentioned Follow Théa James on IG - https://instagram.com/yourbrainbff Credits New to our show? Take our episode tour to get started! https://newsletter.theneuronerds.com/tour Find tools for recovery in Joe's FREE guide, 9 Must-Have Tools for Stroke & Brain Injury Recovery! This guide includes some essential tools for your recovery journey including tips for occupational and physical therapy, mindset, overstimulation, and more. Get your copy here → https://www.yousorock.coach/guide If you're a brain injury survivor who would like to learn how to shift your mindset, create a routine, and get more support during recovery, book a call with Joe at https://newsletter.yousorock.coach/checkin-call 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 - https://www.soundsignature.productions Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

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 Rachel Paverman who didn't just survive one stroke, but 5 strokes! She also went through 3 craniotomy's all at the age of 25. They talk about how she maintained her mental fortitude through this tremendous ordeal as well as her new book called Into The Abyss, which goes into the full story. If you're a stroke survivor, we're here to support you. Tweet us @theneuronerds on Twitter. Links Mentioned Follow Rachel on IG - https://instagram.com/recoverwithrach Get her new book Into The Abyss - http://www.rachelpaverman.com   Credits New to our show? Take our episode tour to get started! https://newsletter.theneuronerds.com/tour Find tools for recovery in Joe's FREE guide, 9 Must-Have Tools for Stroke & Brain Injury Recovery! This guide includes some essential tools for your recovery journey including tips for occupational and physical therapy, mindset, overstimulation, and more. Get your copy here → https://www.yousorock.coach/guide If you're a brain injury survivor who would like to learn how to shift your mindset, create a routine, and get more support during recovery, book a call with Joe at https://newsletter.yousorock.coach/checkin-call 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 - https://www.soundsignature.productions Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. Summary Joe is speaking at the TAAF Walk on September 18, 2022. On this episode, to celebrate this amazing event supporting aneurysm and AVM survivors, Joe is speaking with TAAF's community engagement manager, Dina Chon. They talk about how important it is to connect survivors and those who support organizations like TAAF at fundraising events like this walk to spread awareness and encourage more people to support the brain injury survivor community. Spread the word about this event by tweeting the registration link for this event and tagging @TAAF, @TheNeuroNerds and #TAAFWalk. Links Mentioned Register here: https://www.classy.org/event/taafwalk-2022-17th-annual-aneurysm-and-avm-awareness-walk/e409424   Credits New to our show? Take our episode tour to get started! https://newsletter.theneuronerds.com/tour Find tools for recovery in Joe's FREE guide, 9 Must-Have Tools for Stroke & Brain Injury Recovery! This guide includes some essential tools for your recovery journey including tips for occupational and physical therapy, mindset, overstimulation, and more. Get your copy here → https://www.yousorock.coach/guide If you're a brain injury survivor who would like to learn how to shift your mindset, create a routine, and get more support during recovery, book a call with Joe at https://newsletter.yousorock.coach/checkin-call 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 - https://www.soundsignature.productions Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. SummaryWe've been taking a few weeks off from the podcast to build some new resources for the brain injury survivor community! We're planning free virtual events including weekly Twitter spaces; creating a new online community space to connect and support each other; launching Joe's workshop series for meaningful goal setting and finding your purpose post brain injury; and of course we're recording new NeuroNerds podcast episodes! What are some topics you'd like us to talk about in upcoming episodes? Let us know by tagging @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter! Credits New to our show? Take our episode tour to get started! https://newsletter.theneuronerds.com/tour Find tools for recovery in Joe's FREE guide, 9 Must-Have Tools for Stroke & Brain Injury Recovery! This guide includes some essential tools for your recovery journey including tips for occupational and physical therapy, mindset, overstimulation, and more. Get your copy here → https://www.yousorock.coach/guide If you're a brain injury survivor who would like to learn how to shift your mindset, create a routine, and get more support during recovery, book a call with Joe at https://newsletter.yousorock.coach/checkin-call 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 - https://www.soundsignature.productions Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIt's Joe's 6th stroke-iversary. On August 4, 2016, he suffered a major hemorrhagic stroke that changed his life forever. In this episode, Joe processes the anniversary of his stroke with his friend Mackenzie Lea, a chronic neuro illness survivor suffering from trigeminal neuralgia. After 6 years, Joe is realizing that every year feels different post-stroke. He talks with Mackenzie about how much connecting with other survivors, helps both of them cope with their deficits emotionally and physically. They also talk about Joe's vision moving forward and how he plans to support the brain injury survivor community even more deeply through his coaching programs and free resources including virtual support groups and events. What kind of virtual events do you want us to create for our community? We want to support YOU! So let us know what you need to support you through brain injury recovery. Let us know by tweeting @theneuronerds on Twitter.Links MentionedJoin our free virtual events and workshops - https://bit.ly/3BTS6BJFollow Mackenzie on Instagram - https://instagram.com/macdaddytheladyfaceCreditsNew to our show? Take our episode tour to get started! https://newsletter.theneuronerds.com/tourFind tools for recovery in Joe's FREE guide, 9 Must-Have Tools for Stroke & Brain Injury Recovery! This guide includes some essential tools for your recovery journey including tips for occupational and physical therapy, mindset, overstimulation, and more. Get your copy here → https://www.yousorock.coach/guideIf you're a brain injury survivor who would like to learn how to shift your mindset, create a routine, and get more support during recovery, book a call with Joe at https://newsletter.yousorock.coach/checkin-callSupport The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerdsCheck out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerdsPlus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren ManzanoFind Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/InstagramSubmit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-storyFind Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on TwitterProduced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/InstagramEdited by Marcellus Wesley - https://www.soundsignature.productionsSponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryHaving a positive attitude post-brain injury is key to recovery. In this episode Joe is chatting with a Cynthia Dyke, a TBI survivor with infectious positivity. They talk about the importance of wearing seatbelts to prevent brain injury in an accident and dealing with bad bedside man from doctors. They also touch on connecting with the community and the gift of a second chance to live life to the fullest after brain injury. How do you live life to the fullest and appreciate each day? Share with us on by tagging @theneuronerds on TwitterLinks MentionedFollow Cynthia on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cynthia0rawr/Follow Cynthia's baking on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sunshine_cakes.baking/ CreditsNew to our show? Take our episode tour to get started! https://newsletter.theneuronerds.com/tourFind tools for recovery in Joe's FREE guide, 9 Must-Have Tools for Stroke & Brain Injury Recovery! This guide includes some essential tools for your recovery journey including tips for occupational and physical therapy, mindset, overstimulation, and more. Get your copy here → https://www.yousorock.coach/guideIf you're a brain injury survivor who would like to learn how to shift your mindset, create a routine, and get more support during recovery, book a call with Joe at https://newsletter.yousorock.coach/checkin-callSupport The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerdsCheck out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerdsPlus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren ManzanoFind Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/InstagramSubmit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-storyFind Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on TwitterProduced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/InstagramEdited by Marcellus Wesley - https://www.soundsignature.productionsSponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIn this episode, Joe is chatting with TBI survivor Christa Moritz. She shares her experience of sustaining a traumatic brain injury from a bicycle accident. They talk about the importance of protecting the brain from trauma by taking safety measures like wearing a helmet while riding a bike. Plus, Christa is a dancer so she loves everything about expressing herself through body movement so she shares how she is structuring her recovery goals around her love of self-expression through dance.Links MentionedFollow Christa on Instagram - https://instagram.com/thelillewritz CreditsNew to our show? Take our episode tour to get started! https://newsletter.theneuronerds.com/tourIf you're a brain injury survivor who would like to learn how to shift your mindset, create a routine and get more support during recovery, go to http://www.yousorock.coach/Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerdsCheck out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerdsPlus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren ManzanoFind Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/InstagramSubmit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-storyFind Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on TwitterProduced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/InstagramEdited by Marcellus Wesley - https://www.soundsignature.productionsSponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIn this episode, Joe is chatting with Morena Fornaciari, a stroke survivor from Brazil. Morena is all about positivity and they talk about how important it is to keep an optimistic mindset throughout the ups and downs of recovery. She shares her journey of going from learning to walk again to dancing again! Her ability to utilize dance and her love of applying makeup as a means of physical and occupational therapy is a true inspiration. What are some passions you have and use to help with your brain injury recovery? Please share on our socials!Links MentionedFollow Morena on Instagram - https://instagram.com/derepenteavcFollow Morena on Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRh7efmoCreditsNew to our show? Take our episode tour to get started! https://newsletter.theneuronerds.com/tourIf you're a brain injury survivor who would like to learn how to shift your mindset, create a routine and get more support during recovery, go to http://www.yousorock.coach/Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerdsCheck out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerdsPlus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren ManzanoFind Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/InstagramSubmit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-storyFind Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on TwitterProduced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/InstagramEdited by Marcellus Wesley - https://www.soundsignature.productionsSponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIt's that time of year for our host Joe - the period between his birthday and stroke-iversary (the anniversary of his stroke). It's been 6 years since he suffered a hemorrhagic stroke and in this special solo episode, Joe is reflecting on what he's learned about living, how he lives each day in gratitude and his hopes and dreams for the future. This episode is for anyone who has gone through a traumatic health crisis like a stroke. There is hope on the other side. If you're a brain injury survivor or have someone in your life who is, please connect with us on our socials. The NeuroNerds are here to help!CreditsNew to our show? Take our episode tour to get started! https://newsletter.theneuronerds.com/tourIf you're a brain injury survivor who would like to learn how to shift your mindset, create a routine and get more support during recovery, go to http://www.yousorock.coach/Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerdsCheck out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerdsPlus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren ManzanoFind Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/InstagramSubmit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-storyFind Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on TwitterProduced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/InstagramEdited by Marcellus Wesley - https://www.soundsignature.productionsSponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryThis episode is all about creativity and brain injury recovery. Mimi Hayes is back on the show chatting with Joe about how having comedy as a creative outlet has helped her through her stroke recovery. As she gets ready to head to Scotland for her second appearance at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, she reminisces about her first experience at Fringe as a brain injury survivor including falling off the stage! Joe and Mimi also chat about building opportunities to connect with other survivors through sharing their stories.Do you have a creative outlet that helps you through brain injury recovery? Please share on our socials!Links MentionedHelp Mimi go to Edinburgh Festival Fringe! Support her Kickstarter here - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/getmimitofringe/20-nothing-at-fringe-festivalFollow Mimi on IG - https://instagram.com/mimihayesbrainMimi's website - http://mimihayes.comCreditsNew to our show? Take our episode tour to get started! https://newsletter.theneuronerds.com/tourIf you're a brain injury survivor who would like to learn how to shift your mindset, create a routine and get more support during recovery, go to http://www.yousorock.coach/Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerdsCheck out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerdsPlus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren ManzanoFind Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/InstagramSubmit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-storyFind Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on TwitterProduced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/InstagramEdited by Marcellus Wesley - https://www.soundsignature.productionsSponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIt's Pride Month and we are celebrating LGBTQ+ brain injury survivors. In this episode, Joe is chatting with Michael Shutt, a stroke survivor, playwright, actor and gay man from Los Angeles. Michael shares what it was like growing up gay from when he realized he was gay at a young age. They talk about the lack of representation he experienced when he was younger and how that affected him. He also shares the immense support he received from the gay community after his stroke and how that has helped him through recovery.Links MentionedFollow Michael on IG - https://instagram.com/whmikeMichael's one-man show - https://www.alessoninswimming.comCreditsIf you're a brain injury survivor who would like help embracing your new normal and get more support through recovery, go to www.YouSoRock.coachSupport The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerdsCheck out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerdsPlus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren ManzanoFind Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/InstagramSubmit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-storyFind Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on TwitterProduced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/InstagramEdited by Marcellus WesleySponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIn honor of Pride month, Joe is featuring episodes with LGBTQ+ brain injury survivors. In this first featured episode, Joe is chatting with Jamie Coyle, a stroke survivor from Rhode Island. She chats about the challenges of suffering a stroke as an adolescent while also coming out at a young age as a queer woman. We hope that by sharing these stories, we can help inspire and support other LGBTQ+ brain injury survivors. If you are an LGBTQ+ brain injury survivor, please connect with us on our socials!Links MentionedFollow Jamie on Instagram - https://instagram.com/coyleeeeFollow Jamie's blog - https://instagram.com/strokesurvivorsneverquitCreditsIf you're a brain injury survivor who would like help embracing your new normal and get more support through recovery, go to www.YouSoRock.coachSupport The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerdsCheck out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerdsPlus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren ManzanoFind Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/InstagramSubmit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-storyFind Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on TwitterProduced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/InstagramEdited by Marcellus WesleySponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryJoe and Lauren are tired - after having Covid in the last couple of months on top of the other stresses of life not to mention living with brain injuries, they're both pretty exhausted. So this episode is about the importance of sleep and rest and their correlation to mental health. They talk about the disruption of the circadian rhythm and its effect on mental health plus holistic remedies for various mental health ailments including sleep, hydration, exercise, therapy, and more. What are some ways you take care of your mental health? Please share on our socials!Links MentionedSleep deprivation and impact on mental health - https://www.columbiapsychiatry.org/news/how-sleep-deprivation-affects-your-mental-healthWhat is Circadian Rhythm? - https://www.sleepfoundation.org/circadian-rhythm CreditsIf you're a brain injury survivor who would like help embracing your new normal and get more support through recovery, go to www.YouSoRock.coachSupport The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerdsCheck out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerdsPlus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren ManzanoFind Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/InstagramSubmit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-storyFind Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on TwitterProduced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/InstagramEdited by Marcellus WesleySponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerdsSummaryIn this episode Joe is chatting with TBI survivor Desirée Ford.  After surviving an almost fatal car accident, Desirée shares her new lease on life and how she's making the most of her second chance.  Joe and Desirée talk about living life to the fullest and she shares her recovery journey thus far. How do you live life to the fullest?  Please share with us on our socials!Links MentionedFollow Desirée on IG - https://instagram.com/fesireedord  CreditsIf you're a brain injury survivor who would like help embracing your new normal and get more support through recovery, go to www.YouSoRock.coachSupport The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerdsCheck out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerdsPlus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren ManzanoFind Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/InstagramSubmit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-storyFind Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on TwitterProduced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/InstagramEdited by Marcellus WesleySponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerdsWe're celebrating 200 episodes with Joe, Lauren as well as special guest and our producer, Felice! They reminisce on some of their favorite episodes and what our plans are for the future including Joe's YouSoRock Survivor To Thriver Program and expanding our support for the community. Plus Felice nerds out on the production for our episodes and how she uses sound design along with our editor Marcellus to tell brain injury survivor guest stories. What is your favorite episode? Please let us know on our socials!Links MentionedHighlighted episodes:Episode 24 - Disney Princess Hair Magic - https://www.theneuronerds.com/podcast/disney-princess-hair-magic/Episode 40 - AVM Survivor Thomas Mejia Part 1 - https://www.theneuronerds.com/podcast/avm-survivor-thomas-mejia-part-1/Episode 41 - AVM Survivor Thomas Mejia Part 2 - https://www.theneuronerds.com/podcast/avm-survivor-thomas-mejia-part-2/Episode 57 - Emilia Clarke, SameYou.org And Imposter Syndrome Part 2 - https://www.theneuronerds.com/podcast/emilia-clarke-sameyou-org-and-imposter-syndrome-part-2/Episode 64 - Mother's Day Edition with Bridget Chiovari - https://www.theneuronerds.com/podcast/mothers-day-edition-with-bridget-chiovari/Our Editor Marcellus Wesley - https://www.soundsignature.productions/Dazzler X-Men Character - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dazzler_(Marvel_Comics)Bad Girls (song) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_Girls_(Donna_Summer_album)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.coachSupport The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerdsCheck out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerdsPlus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren ManzanoFind Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/InstagramSubmit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-storyFind Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on TwitterProduced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/InstagramEdited by Marcellus WesleySponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryAs we continue to spread stroke awareness for Stroke Awareness Month, we're also spreading awareness about mental health as May is always Mental Health Awareness Month. In this episode, Joe is chatting with his good friend and fellow stroke survivor, Mimi Hayes. Mimi is an author and comedian so she's the perfect guest to chat about the benefits of laughing and comedy when it comes to mental health and stroke recovery. They talk about how the use comedy as a tool to help them cope with the ups and downs of the recovery journey. What mental health tools do you use to help during brain injury recovery? Please share on our socials!Links MentionedMimi's website - http://mimihayes.comFollow Mimi on Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTdnxSj8RFollow Mimi on IG - https://instagram.com/mimihayesbrainIf you're a brain injury survivor who would like help embracing your new normal and get more support through recovery, go to www.YouSoRock.coachSupport The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerdsCheck out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerdsPlus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren ManzanoFind Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/InstagramSubmit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-storyFind Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on TwitterProduced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/InstagramEdited by Marcellus WesleySponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

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 MentionedFollow Hannah on Instagram - https://instagram.com/hannah_hasa_braininjuryFollow Hannah's clothing company, Joy Pop on Instagram - https://instagram.com/joypopmodestshopJoy Pop official website - https://joypopmodestshop.com/ CreditsIf you're a brain injury survivor who would like help embracing your new normal and get more support through recovery, go to www.YouSoRock.coachSupport The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerdsCheck out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerdsPlus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren ManzanoFind Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/InstagramSubmit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-storyFind Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on TwitterProduced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/InstagramEdited by Marcellus WesleySponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryMay 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 MentionedSeinfeld Season 3, Episode 11 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Alternate_SideCredits• 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

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

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIn 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/zavdy23Credits• 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryWe're celebrating Black history month by kicking off our first Amplify Black Voices episode of 2022! This is a series where our podcast highlights the stories of Black brain injury survivors. There is a major lack of representation in healthcare when it comes to educating and spreading awareness for BIPOC individuals so we want to shine a light on their stories. In this episode, Joe is chatting with Janai Burton, a Black stroke survivor originally from Louisiana. She shares her challenges dealing with the inequalities of the healthcare system as well as her recovery journey. If you are a Black brain injury survivor, please connect with us on our socials. We want to support you through your recovery journey!Links Mentioned• Follow Janai on IG - https://instagram.com/pretty_chx_liftCredits• 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

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryWhat causes encephalitis and how does it affect the brain?  World Encephalitis Day is February 22nd so in this episode, Joe speaks with brain injury survivor and encephalitis awareness advocate, Veronique Theberge (Vero for short).  Vero teaches us more about encephalitis and her experience suffering from it as well as how she manages her aphasia.  From Tiktoking to spread awareness to fundraising, Vero does it all!  Do you know anyone who suffers from encephalitis?  Please connect with us on our socials for support.Links Mentioned• Read Vero's Blog - https://www.weirdwonderfulbrain.com/latest-news• Follow Vero on IG - https://instagram.com/veronique.theberge?utm_medium=copy_link• World Encephalitis Day - https://www.encephalitis.info/pages/category/wedCredits• 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 

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIt's that time of year when folks are thinking, talking and showing grand gestures of love - Valentine's Day is coming. So our host, Joe is exploring a subject we haven't talked too much about on past episodes - dating and romantic relationships post-brain injury. He's chatting with fellow stroke survivor Octavia Burrell about all aspects of the dating journey and managing relationships post-brain injury.  They discuss timing, self-work, boundaries, family/friends plus the importance of dating yourself.  If you're a brain injury survivor, what has been some challenges you've faced with relationships during recovery?  Please share with us on our socials!Links MentionedFollow Octavia on IG - https://instagram.com/cbkelliRead Octavia's Blog - http://www.nomadicaffeine.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

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. SummaryWe finally saw Spider-Man: No Way Home so Joe and Lauren are diving deep into the mental health themes laced throughout the movie. SPOILER ALERTS! They talk about villains and their dissociative episodes as well as processing trauma around loss. Plus, Joe and Lauren discuss the spectrum of “success” and “failure” in recovery. What are you favorite parts of this epic Spider-Man movie? Please share on our socials!Links MentionedSpider-Man: No Way Home - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider-Man:_No_Way_HomeCredits• 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

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.   SummaryIn this episode, our host Joe and his partner and our producer Felice talk about a very special dog that belonged to our good friends Jon and Patricia. She was key to Joe's mental health during his first days home from the hospital following his stroke. This beautiful pup's name was Boo and she just passed away last week. We're dedicating this episode to Boo and talking about how animals are a huge support and comfort during times of stress and trauma, whether that be mental, physical, or both. Do you have a special animal that supports you through the ups and downs of life? Please share with us on our socials. Links Mentioned• Paws For Life K9 Rescue - https://pawsforlifek9.org/• Episode 75: Neuro Spiritual Rehab with Tobias Tubbs - https://theneuronerds.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-75-2LRdthvs Credits• Find Joe at [http://joesorocks.com](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](http://felicelazae.com/), @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram•  Edited by Felice LaZae•  Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters 

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com.  Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIn this episode Joe is chatting with fellow stroke survivor and podcaster, Eryn Martin. They share how they both found support in the recovery through podcasting and how their journeys to becoming starting their own podcasts were very similar. Plus they talk about Eryn's recovery, community and connecting with other survivors. If you are a brain injury survivor, how do you connect with community? Please share on our socials!Links Mentioned• Listen to Eryn's podcast Making Headway - https://www.makingheadwaypodcast.com• Follow Eryn on IG - https://instagram.com/eryn_makingheadwaypodcast• Follow Making Headway IG - https://instagram.com/makingheadwaypodcast 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

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com.  Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIn this episode, our host Joe and co-host Lauren discuss the role of anger when dealing with trauma from the perspective of the Jedi and Sith in Star Wars. Going through any type of brain injury experience is traumatic mentally and physically so they explore coping mechanisms through Star Wars including anger as a path to healing and analysis of anger in Anakin. Plus they figure out that Lauren would be a Sith/Gray Jedi while Joe would be you're standard regular Jedi. What kind of Jedi are you? Please share on our socials!  Links mentioned• Star Wars - https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Wars• Jedi - https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Jedi• Sith - https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Sith• Gray Jedi - https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Gray_Jedi 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

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com.  Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryWe're kicking off the year with Dina Chon from TAAF - The AVM & Aneurysm Foundation! Our host Joe is chatting with Dina about TAAF's advocacy and support for AVM and aneurysm survivors and their plans for 2022! Do you or a family member or friend have an AVM or aneurysm? Please share on our socials. We would love to support you!   Links mentioned• TAAF - www.TAAFonline.org 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

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com.  Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIt's our last episode of 2021 and it's a special Joe Solo Rocks edition with our host Joe chatting solo about the past year in review and his hopes, dreams and goals for 2022. He is spreading positivity and inspiration to the brain injury survivor community with words of encouragement and positivity. And he's also sharing his intentions to expand his support for brain injury survivors on a deeply impactful level through his new YouSoRock coaching program. What are your goals and dreams for 2022? Please share on our socials!  Link Mentioned• Find your new normal and positive mindset routine post-brain injury with Joe's new coaching program - www.YouSoRock.coach• Brain and Spine Foundation - www.brainandspine.org.uk  • SameYou - www.SameYou.org• TAAF - www.TAAFonline.org 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

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com.  Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryThis episode continues our series with our sponsor Motus Nova featuring power user Maddi Neibanck and her experience using their robotic hand for physical therapy at home. She shares her progress and how Motus has helped her make big strides in her recovery.   Link MentionedAre you a stroke or brain injury survivor interested seeing if Motus Nova can help you with your at-home PT? Take their free assessment here - www.motusnova.com/theneuronerds 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 Marcellus Wesley• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com.  Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIn this episode, our host Joe opens up about his struggles since dealing with higher than normal overstimulation during Thanksgiving and how it's affecting him throughout this holiday season. As a brain injury survivor, the holidays can be very triggering emotionally, mentally and physically with increased activity and interaction with friends and family. Our producer and Joe's partner, Felice, joins him to discuss how she supports and empathizes from a caregiver/family perspective. For all of our brain injury survivor listeners, how are you doing during this holiday season? Please share how we can support each other 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 Marcellus Wesley• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com.  Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryNot all disabilities are visible. Our host Joe for instance has deficits as a result of his stroke but most wouldn't be able to tell by just looking at him. In this episode, Joe and co-host Lauren, talk about invisible disabilities and how mainstream media is representing them in a really big way through the new Hawkeye Disney+ series. There's a new generation of superheroes that are more inclusive and diverse and we're talking all about it in this episode. What are some of your favorite superheroes with a disability? Please share 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 Marcellus Wesley• Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com.  Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. SummaryIt's the week of Thanksgiving in the States so Joe and Lauren are talking all about gratitude. Having a brain injury adds another layer to the meaning of finding gratitude in everyday life. Joe and Lauren share how they practice gratitude and find thanks for life and all of its ups and downs. Plus, Joe shares more details about his new coaching program for brain injury survivors. What are you grateful for? Please share on our socials! Links Mentioned•Joe's new YouSoRock Coaching Program for Brain Injury Survivors - www.YouSoRock.coachCredits•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  Marcellus Wesley•Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com.  Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. SummaryWe love celebrating fellow survivors and their stories through recovery and beyond. In this episode, we're featuring stroke survivor Tymiak Hawkins who is sharing his story in a big way with the debut of his first book “Becoming The Light.” Our host Joe is chatting with him about their similar recovery experiences being that they both have mostly invisible, mental deficits from their strokes and how they manage that in their daily lives. They're also both former basketball players so they talk a lot about how being athletes played into their recovery. Like Joe, Tymiak is all about positive thinking and so this episode dives into how the focus on the gift of life post-stroke. How do you stay positive through the adversities of life? Please share on our socials!  Links Mentioned•Order Tymiak's book “Becoming The Light” here - https://www.tymiakhawkins.com/•Follow Tymiak on Instagram - https://instagram.com/twothet2.0?utm_medium=copy_link 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  Marcellus Wesley•Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology, and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com.  Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. SummaryWinter is coming which means the holidays are on the way so our host Joe is talking with his partner and our producer Felice about how they prepare for this time of year. It can be especially overwhelming for a brain injury survivor to deal with the overstimulation and the extra social interactions associated with the holidays so Joe and Felice go into how he prepares mentally as a stroke survivor. If you are a brain injury survivor, how do you cope with the overwhelm the holidays can bring? Please share 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  Marcellus Wesley•Sponsored by Motus Nova, Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com.  Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. SummaryIn this episode, Joe is interviewing 2x stroke survivor, mother, and Dictionary nerd, Tania Saiz.  Tania shares her perspective of recovering from a stroke while parenting.  Joe and Tania talk about how she deals with physical and cognitive deficits plus the challenge of finding her new normal while raising a family.  Links mentioned- Follow Tania on IG - https://www.instagram.com/thecubanita- Read Tania's Blog - https://a-stroke-of-luck.weebly.com 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 

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com.  Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. SummaryHalloween is one of our favorite times of year because well, we're nerds and we love scary movies and costumes (especially those involved with our various fandoms).  But this year, Halloween will also be a way to help with our continued healing from this pandemic by offering some fun escapism through activities like dressing up and watching movies. In this episode, our host Joe and co-host Lauren, chat about how they are using this Halloween season to have a little bit of a release from this past year.  They talk a lot about costume planning, offer a Halloween costume challenge plus share how our favorite collection of NeuroNerds merch was inspired by Zombies.  What is your favorite Halloween costume of all time?  Share with us on our socials! Links Mentioned- Shop for our NN Zombie Collection of merch here - https://www.theneuronerds.com/shop/Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerdsPlus 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

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com.  Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. SummaryWith World Stroke Day approaching, we're chatting with stroke survivor Amanda Salgado.  In this episode our host, Joe, talks with Amanda about her story which started with her training to be a physical therapist but turned into her becoming a physical therapy (PT) patient herself when she suffered a stroke.  She talks about the benefits she has been experiencing from getting PT at home with Motus Nova and how she's transitioned from using their Motus Hand to their Motus Foot.  She also talks about how connecting with community is helping her through recovery.  How does community support help you through challenges in life?  Please share on our socials! Links Mentioned:- Follow Amanda on IG - https://instagram.com/amanda_nicole236- If you're a stroke or brain injury survivor, see if The Motus Hand or Foot is right for you by taking the Motus assessment at https://motusnova.com/theneuronerds Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerdsPlus 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