Podcast appearances and mentions of mimi hayes

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.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

Mimi Hayes is a comedian, speaker, and author of "I'll Be OK, It's Just a Hole in My Head." Hayes wrote the book while recovering from a brain injury at the age of twenty-two as a high school teacher. Her honest take on trauma and love followed her to the stage as a stand-up comedian and a public speaker on mental health. She adapted the book into a one-woman show which she debuted at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2019. Her podcast "Mimi and The Brain," has been showcased at national podcast conventions and her work has been featured on National Public Radio, WHYY the Pulse, HelloGiggles, and more. Her latest TED talk is called "Laughter is NOT the best medicine." Find her on all social media @mimihayesbrain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ep_y9QCS9Lg&t=6s http://mimihayes.com/ https://mimiandthebrain.buzzsprout.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drdarianparker/message

Sometimes dealing with our trauma can be difficult, and we tend to avoid talking about or feeling those things. Mimi Hayes discusses her journey with coping by using humor and how she healed after her brain injury. How to reach Mimi: Instagram: @mimihayesbrain Facebook:@mimihayesbrain Website: mimihayes.com

"I have everything I need, and you're just adding to it!" Mimi Hayes has endured some ups and downs to get to this point and mindset in her life. As a comedian, author and public speaker she draws from her experiences to engage her audience. From some tough experiences and entering some not so right relationships, Mimi came out finding her true love. She's learned a lot from these relationships and has learned the importance of loving yourself first. I'm amazed with all the great things she is doing!! Come laugh with us as Mimi shares her journey and learning to love herself. You'll be inspired to start loving yourself too!! XO @mimihayesbrain on all the socials --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edna-lugo/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edna-lugo/support

Brains! Zombies love them. We all have them. And we barely understand them. This week, brain injury survivors and talented, funny folks Mimi Hayes and Joe Borges are talking about grey matters. We discuss neuroplasticity, Mother Brain, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and more! Plus, games!Check out Mimi's website: www.mimihayes.comHer podcast, Mimi and the Brain: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mimi-and-the-brain/id1438356453And on the socials: @mimihayesbrainFind Joe on his podcast, The NeuroNerds: https://www.theneuronerds.com/On the socials: @joesorocksAnd at https://joesorocks.com/Live your life, and do good things! 

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com.  Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. Summary:Joe gets to meet one of the first stroke survivors he connected with online after his stroke, Mimi Hayes! They talk about the importance of connecting with other survivors and its impact on their recovery journeys. Plus they talk about movies and finding "your person" who can help you through your brain injury recovery journey or any journey you are on. Who is "your person" that supports you through whatever journey you are currently on? Share and tag them on our socials!Links Mentioned:- Check out Mimi's book, one-woman show, and private coaching at http://mimihayes.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- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram- Edited by D'Var Baggett  - Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon 

C'mon, y'all know you've done some strange and laughable things while being brain injured. Maybe it was funny at the time, maybe it's taken years to laugh, or maybe you still can't. Finding the humor in all the heart-(ahem, brain)-ache makes those hard days just a little easier. After Mimi Hayes suffered a brain hemorrhage from a ruptured cavernous malformation, she did just that. Taking her experiences on the road, she has made a career as a comedian. Nothing makes her feel better than having people laugh with her.  Join us for some chuckles today with Mimi Hayes, making brain hemorrhages look cool since 1992!  In this episode: Mimi's Survivor Story: brain hemorrhage due to a ruptured cavernous angioma in the cerebellum Symptoms of fatigue, loss of balance, didn't know where she was in space, visual disturbances, migraines, couldn't move head or eyes without vomiting  Symptoms mistakenly categorized as psychological!!! Took a couple weeks to get an MRI--Mama Bear to the rescue! The bleed happened at a stressful time in Mimi's life.  She thinks the added stress contributed to bursting her previously benign cavernous angioma (a clump of vessels that never unfurled correctly at birth)  Initial treatment was at home: watch, wait, and hope for reabsorption. Mimi started losing physical function, coordination, double vision and vision loss, loss of taste, weight loss.  With the increase in symptoms, her neurosurgeon reassessed and now Mimi needed brain surgery Recovery from brain surgery:  Post-anesthesia hilarity: Sit Down Helen!  ICU Rehab Hospital: coming to grips with changed abilities.  Aggressive therapy soon after surgery led to quick physical results.  If you didn't get this it doesn't mean it's too late! Outpatient therapy Back to work in 5 months with accommodations and self regulation Recovery is nuanced.  Everybody's recovery timeline is different.  The intensity of your injury doesn't mean a certain timeline, i.e. “mild” injury doesn't mean quick recovery and visa versa After about two years of teaching post injury, Mimi started some new creative pursuits: book writing and comedy.   Humor in tragedy, the importance of finding laughs through hard times Finding new purpose after brain injury Teaching after brain injury no longer felt like her purpose.  She opened herself up to new possibilities.  She hit the eject button and moved to NYC. Be open to new possibilities Jump into the void Book deal: https://amzn.to/2QW0n2I (I'll be OK, It's Just a Hole in my Head) by Mimi Hayes Brain Injury circuit: TV spots, comedy gigs with sets on brain injury, Brain Injury Association presentations Step into yourself after injury: you have a new perspective, changed spirituality, changes in life.  Get into those changes. It's a great time to reinvent yourself (48:12) Being an advocate in the brain injury community helps you care that much more about doing the work, It becomes bigger than you.  You are helping others.   Being a part of the brain injury community throughout the years: A support for you and others! Brain injury is always going to be a part of your story Owning your story and deficits showcases what is possible after brain injury How can you reframe your deficits as a special super power?? Own it! (52:41) Everyone is trying to make their way and be happy and confident Take that step and figure it out as you go.  You don't have to be perfect; there's never a perfect time.  Take the plunge if you feel a pull. Some of us are ready to share and others are not at that point.  Be patient with yourself and reach out to the community if you are ready. Some may not be aware the community exists and when they do find it they may not know how to interact with it Figure out what platform works for you and be patient.   There's a full array of types of people, people in...

Stormy Gail is an artist who creates big mood and dark humor pieces of art like comics and pins that focus on skeletons, death, depression, and trauma and is also amember of the Dead Parent Club. Find her work at stormygailart.comIn this episode, Stormy and I talked about caring for her terminally ill mother, feeling pressured to make others comfortable with how we deal with grief, the graphic images burned into our brains from being with the bodies of our loved ones, the judgement we get for coping publically and online by others who have not experienced grief, trauma, or loss, how our experiences influence our art, how people don’t view comedy as a legitimate art form, how trauma makes you funny, how much we love comedian Mimi Hayes, our therapists using us for our comedy, how creating art while caring for her mother in the ICU changed Stormy’s life, sluttery being hereditary, and why she draws skeletons instead of bunny rabbits (hint: it’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas’” fault).For more information about Death Is Hilarious, visit deathishilarious.com To get in touch, email deathishilarious@gmail.com. You can support the podcast by subscribing, becoming a patron at patreon.com/deathishilarious, or by simply sharing the show with your friends and on social media.

(Transcript pending) Mimi Hayes is a bucket of sunshine. Mimi and I have been in each other's zone of awareness for sometime and we finally connected to record a conversation. Mimi is a stand-up comedian, author, former high school teacher, young stroke survivor, and is the only person know who walked around Scotland wearing a giant foam brain with Band-Aid on it. In this episode we talk about the powerful words from an OT, the importance of writing authentically, the nature of burn out, and why everyone should have a fake attorney on retainer. Bio

Episode # 3: Brian: Two office chums discuss a recent tragedy that occurred to their coworker (0:01) Put it Anywhere: A new product is sweeping the nation (2:27) Muffin: A woman is in trouble but luckily she has plenty of qualified people around her to help (4:44) Voicemails from Dad: Voicemails from Dad(7:03) Written and Produced by Peter Cirkovic and Ryan Ergo Featuring: Brendan Kelly, Mimi Hayes, and Alexis Pineiro  Music by Julian Kitzmiller Sound Engineering by Michael Houck Artwork by Wade Testa

Dr. Joseph Coppus of The Neurologic Wellness Institute speaks to Mimi Hayes is an author, comedian, coach, and brain hemorrhage survivor. She now uses her talents to share her story and relate to others who have found themselves in similar life situations.

Mimi Hayes had her life all planned out, but things didn't end up going according to her plan. Fortunately, she was able to bounce back from hardship and find a new path, which led her to stand-up comedy and hosting her own podcast called Mimi and the Brain, among other things. We'll also talk about making it in Brooklyn, helping others by teaching them, and the excitement behind hockey.

In this episode, Tawny sat down to chat with Mimi Hayes. Mimi Hayes is the author of "I'll Be OK, It's Just a Hole in My Head (A Memoir On Heartbreak and Head Trauma)." She’s also a comedian, podcaster, and brain hemorrhage survivor. Mimi talks about dumping her trauma on other humans during stand-up, a nurse with the most abrupt bedside manner in the world, having a field day with a bleeding brain, using humor to avoid reality, fighting for her life, and how friends and family change during trauma. “I have grown up with a permanent smile on my face. And then I had a brain hemorrhage. And I smiled some more. I smiled more because smiling makes you laugh. And when you laugh, you forget for a second that your brain is actually bleeding which makes absolutely no sense. Humor has always been and will always be my defense mechanism. I don't claim to know much, but I do know this: If you can survive a brain surgery with your sense of humor intact, it's a job well done.” - Mimi HayesLearn more about Mimi by visiting MimiHayes.com For more information about Death Is Hilarious checkout DeathIsHilarious.com. To get in touch email deathishilarious@gmail.com Support the podcast by sharing the show with your friends!

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com.  Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryThis episode is the first in our Amplify Black Voices series.  In this series, we are featuring Black stroke and brain injury survivors sharing their experiences of being Black in America as well as their recovery journeys.  Our first interview in this series is with Courtney Washington, a stroke survivor from Atlanta, Georgia.  She shares a rich and often heartbreaking history of her family's incredible tenacity and strength in the face of slavery and racism.  Some of these stories may be difficult to hear especially for young listeners, but we hope that her family's history and her personal stories will help further remind us all of the work that needs to be done to make real change in America.  Let's continue the discussion on our various social channels.Click here for resources and ways to help change the system and make a difference - https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#ChangeTheFaceOfStroke campaign, please submit a B&W photo preferably with a white background to hello@theneuronerds.com.  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, Mimi Hayes' book ‘I'll Be Ok It's Just A Hole In My Head.' Join us!Credits- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram- Edited Felice LaZae- Sponsored by 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.Special Note:This episode was recorded before the events of the past month of June 2020 where several black people in America including George Floyd were murdered at the hands of police brutality.  The NeuroNerds stand in solidarity and support of our black brothers and sisters and will not be complicit in a system that has encouraged decades of violence and oppression.  We hope this message makes you uncomfortable and ready to act.  Click here for resources and ways to help change the system and make a difference - https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/SummaryIn this episode, Joe and Lauren discuss The Justice League and the DC Extended Universe's future while Lauren makes yummy noises about Superman aka Henry Cavill.  In the spirit of celebrating black lives, who's your favorite black DC superhero character?  Please share on our socials!And stay tuned for our Amplify Black Voices series of episodes which will spotlight black stroke and brain injury survivor guest interviews.If you are a stroke surviver and would like to be included in our #ChangeTheFaceOfStroke campaign, please submit a B&W photo preferably with a white background to hello@theneuronerds.com.  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, Mimi Hayes' book ‘I'll Be Ok It's Just A Hole In My Head.' Join us!Credits- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram- Edited by Sam Blanchard, @sambalayashoppe on Twitter and Instagram- Sponsored by 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 talking about TBI survivor Hohass Ekwesh, a very very obscure character in the Star Wars Universe.  Ok ok, we have no idea who this character is, but it was May the 4th earlier this month so in honor of that, we're honoring the only TBI survivor we know of in Star Wars.  They talk all about the Star Wars TBI remedy called Anti-Shock and other fandom. Star Wars has a cure for TBI's, who knew!? Plus they discuss a new ailment from too much screen time that Dr. Andrew Huberman from Stanford University calls digital concussions. Is anyone suffering headaches from too much screen time during this quarantine?  Please share with us on our socials.If you are a stroke surviver and would like to be included in our #ChangeTheFaceOfStroke campaign, please submit a B&W photo preferably with a white background to hello@theneuronerds.com.  Links from Episode* Blue light glasses - https://amzn.to/2XbtdwV* Digital concussion - https://www.entrepreneur.com/video/350794Check 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, Mimi Hayes' book ‘I'll Be Ok It's Just A Hole In My Head.' Join us!Credits- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram- Edited by Sam Blanchard, @sambalayashoppe on Twitter and Instagram- Sponsored by 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.SummaryContinuing with celebrating Stroke Awareness Month, our host Joe is interviewing stroke survivor and author Kavita Basi who wrote ‘Room 23' which is also available on Amazon and Audible!  They discuss her book, stroke recovery and more.  Plus Kavita is our new NeuroNerds Book Club pick!  Have you read Kavita's book yet?  Please share with us on our socials!If you are a stroke surviver and would like to be included in our #ChangeTheFaceOfStroke campaign, please submit a B&W photo preferably with a white background to hello@theneuronerds.com.  Links from Episode* Buy Kavita's book ‘Room 23' on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3e9xAhl* Follow Kavita at www.instagram.com/kavita_basiCheck 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, Mimi Hayes' book ‘I'll Be Ok It's Just A Hole In My Head.' Join us!Credits- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram- Edited by Sam Blanchard, @sambalayashoppe on Twitter and Instagram- Theme song produced by Sleep Deez- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com.  Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIt's Stroke Awareness Month and Joe and Lauren are talking about all the amazing things stroke survivors are doing during quarantine to spread stroke awareness online from IG lives to TikTok challenges. Plus they talk about the great work SameYou.org is doing to spread stroke awareness during this time.  What are you doing to spread stroke awareness online?  Please share with us on our socials!If you are a stroke surviver and would like to be included in our #ChangeTheFaceOfStroke campaign, please submit a B&W photo preferably with a white background to hello@theneuronerds.com.  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, Mimi Hayes' book ‘I'll Be Ok It's Just A Hole In My Head.' Join us!Credits- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram- Edited by Sam Blanchard, @sambalayashoppe on Twitter and Instagram- Theme song produced by Sleep Deez- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

Mimi Hayes can make you laugh or cry at the drop of a hat. She is smart, funny, and unapologetically authentic. We talk all about what it was like to have a brain injury at 22 and what life looks like beyond 22 and post brain injury. GO and buy her book. IT IS AMAZING. https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=mimi+hayes+ill+be+ok&ref=nb_sb_noss&linkCode=ll2&tag=healthebrainw-20&linkId=c45591ad04fb24b9fb483a3577189a60 To help support the work of HTBWJ:You can donate through Fundlyhttps://fundly.com/brain-wellness-workshops/dashOR Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/user?u=28950749&fan_landing=trueOR Donate and join one of our Amazing Classes.www.healingthebrainwithjane.com 

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 two-time author and stroke survivor Maddi Niebanck.  They talk about her new book ‘Fast Fwd: The Fully Recovered Mindset,' stroke recovery and connecting with the brain injury survivor community. Plus they share some cool projects they're working on to help other survivors like them!Links from Episode* Buy Maddi's book at https://maddistrokeofluck.com* Follow Maddi on Instagram - https://instagram.com/maddistrokeofluckIf you are a stroke surviver and would like to be included in our #ChangeTheFaceOfStroke campaign, please submit a B&W photo preferably with a white background to hello@theneuronerds.com.  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, Mimi Hayes' book ‘I'll Be Ok It's Just A Hole In My Head.' Join us!Credits- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram- Edited by Sam Blanchard, @sambalayashoppe on Twitter and Instagram- Theme song produced by Sleep Deez- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com.  Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIt's our first episode during quarantine with our co-hosts back together! Well, sort of.  In this episode, Joe and Lauren are chatting remotely about all the nerdy things they are occupying their time with while social distancing at home.  From D&D to Assassin's Creed Odyssey to TikTok, the NeuroNerds explore all the ways you can fill your time with fun while we're locked down! Share what you're doing during the lockdown in the comments on our socials!If you are a stroke surviver and would like to be included in our #ChangeTheFaceOfStroke campaign, please submit a B&W photo preferably with a white background to hello@theneuronerds.com.  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, Mimi Hayes' book ‘I'll Be Ok It's Just A Hole In My Head.' Join us!Credits- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram- Edited by Sam Blanchard, @sambalayashoppe on Twitter and Instagram- Theme song produced by Sleep Deez- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com.  Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryThis our first episode from COVID-19 quarantine with our host Joe and our producer Felice!  They talk about how to deal with isolation, not driving each other crazy, how this quarantine affects the brain injured and how being a nerd and watching zombie apocalypse movies has prepared us for this moment in time!  What's your favorite apocalyptic nerd movie? Share in the comments on our socials!If you are a stroke surviver and would like to be included in our #ChangeTheFaceOfStroke campaign, please submit a B&W photo preferably with a white background to hello@theneuronerds.com.  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, Mimi Hayes' book ‘I'll Be Ok It's Just A Hole In My Head.' Join us!Credits- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram- Edited by Sam Blanchard, @sambalayashoppe on Twitter and Instagram- Theme song produced by Sleep Deez- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com.  Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryWell, everything is upside down including The NeuroNerds!  There are some big changes - Lauren and Ella Sofia are our new hosts and Joe is gone. What!?! Listen to find out more about this crazy change and learn some brain and memory techniques from Ella, our favorite habit coach, and fellow stroke survivor!  What are some memory techniques you use? Share in the comments on our socials!Links from Episode* Try Ella's free brain training course, #YearOfYou - https://retrainyourbrain.ca/course/yearofyou-course/* Follow Ella on Instagram at  If you are a stroke surviver and would like to be included in our #ChangeTheFaceOfStroke campaign, please submit a B&W photo preferably with a white background to hello@theneuronerds.com.  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, Mimi Hayes' book ‘I'll Be Ok It's Just A Hole In My Head.' Join us!Credits- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae- Edited by Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram- Theme song produced by Sleep Deez- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

Book Recs: Stronger After Stroke by Peter Levine (future guest)https://www.amazon.com/Stronger-After-Stroke-Third-Recovery-ebook/dp/B079HP9YGS/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=peter+levine+stronger+after+stroke&qid=1585584744&s=digital-text&sr=1-2 Ten Rehab Rules: Dr. Karen Sullivan (future guest)https://www.amazon.com/BRAIN-Stroke-Recovery-Guide-Interactive/dp/1733220704/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=dr.+karen+sullivan&qid=1585584829&s=digital-text&sr=8-2 I'll Be Okay: Its Just a Hole in my head by Mimi Hayes (future guest)https://www.amazon.com/Ill-Its-Just-Hole-Head/dp/B07N3WRHV2/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=mimi+hayes&qid=1585584881&sr=8-2 Fast Forward by Maddie Neibanck (Episide 1)COMING OUT THIS APRIL:https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/fast-fwd-by-madeline-niebanck#/ Jane goes through a self care menu and ends with a grounding exercise, some CHOICE mantras and a poem about survivorship    

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com.  Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIt's St Patty's Day and Joe and Lauren are celebrating with special guest Ella Sofia live and in-person in the studio all the way from Canada!  This was recorded pre-Coronavirus lockdown so luckily Ella was able to visit and chat with us on the show.  Ella is a fellow stroke survivor and an amazing habit coach helping people especially brain injury survivors train their brains.  With it being St Patty's Day, The NeuroNerds talk beer, affects of drinking on the brain and kilts.  What's your favorite drink to drink in moderation?  Share with us in the comments on our socials! If you are a stroke surviver and would like to be included in our #ChangeTheFaceOfStroke campaign, please submit a B&W photo preferably with a white background to hello@theneuronerds.com. Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!. Currently, The NeuroNerds are reading our fellow stroke survivor, Mimi Hayes' book ‘I'll Be Ok It's Just A Hole In My Head.' Join us! Credits- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram- Edited by Sam Blanchard, @sambalayashoppe on Twitter and Instagram- Theme song produced by Sleep Deez, @sleepvision on Instagram, @sleepdeez on Twitter- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com.  Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. SummaryIt's Brain Injury Awareness Month AND our 3 Year Anniversary!!! Celebrate with Joe and Lauren as they talk about their brain injuries and Lauren shares some new realizations about her injury. Share your brain injury story in the comments on socials! If you are a stroke surviver and would like to be included in our #ChangeTheFaceOfStroke campaign, please submit a B&W photo preferably with a white background to hello@theneuronerds.com. Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!. Currently, The NeuroNerds are reading our fellow stroke survivor, Mimi Hayes' book ‘I'll Be Ok It's Just A Hole In My Head.' Join us! Credits- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram- Edited by Sam Blanchard, @sambalayashoppe on Twitter and Instagram- Theme song produced by Sleep Deez, @sleepvision on Instagram, @sleepdeez on Twitter- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com.  Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIt's that special time that only comes every 4 years - it's Leap Year!  So the NeuroNerds are talking about everything time related like time travel in the Marvel and DC Universe from X-Men Days of Future Past to Flashpoint Paradox.  What's your favorite time travel or time related stories in the world of nerdom?  Let us know in the comments on our socials!If you are a stroke surviver and would like to be included in our #ChangeTheFaceOfStroke campaign, please submit a B&W photo preferably with a white background to hello@theneuronerds.com.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, Mimi Hayes' book ‘I'll Be Ok It's Just A Hole In My Head.' Join us!Credits- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram- Edited by Sam Blanchard, @sambalayashoppe on Twitter and Instagram- Theme song produced by Sleep Deez, @sleepvision on Instagram, @sleepdeez on Twitter- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com.  Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryLove is in the air!  It's our post Valentine's episode with our resident couple and co-producers Joe and Felice.  They talk about the Galentine's event they held at their new HQ as well as the main topic of today's episode - Gut Health.  They did a gut cleanse together and Joe gives his account of his experience while Felice shares the health benefits of maintaining a health gut as well as other benefits of natural healthcare.  Have you ever done a cleanse?  If so, share in the comments on our socials! Links from EpisodeGut Cleanse that inspired Joe and Felice's cleanse - https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/3-day-gut-reset-recipe-plan If you are a stroke surviver and would like to be included in our #ChangeTheFaceOfStroke campaign, please submit a B&W photo preferably with a white background to hello@theneuronerds.com. Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!. Currently, The NeuroNerds are reading our fellow stroke survivor, Mimi Hayes' book ‘I'll Be Ok It's Just A Hole In My Head.' Join us!Credits- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds - Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter - Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae - Edited by Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram - Theme song produced by Sleep Deez, @sleepvision on Instagram, @sleepdeez on Twitter - Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com.  Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIt's our 100th episode!  We made it.  Can't wait for the next 100 more!  In this episode Joe and Lauren discuss Oscar nominated movies from the award show this past weekend.  The also pick their Oscar picks for best brain injury related movies.  Joe also discusses the gut cleanse he is doing (more on that in our next episode).  What is your favorite movie featuring a story about brain injury?  Let us know on our socials!Links from EpisodeMemento - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0209144/50 First Dates - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0343660/Gut Cleanse that Joe did (it wasn't as bad as he claimed

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com.  Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryChanges are happening for The NeuroNerds!  Our host, Joe and producer, Felice, have moved into a new creative living space with new recordings studios for our podcast!  While change is a great thing, there are always challenges when adjusting to new routines and environments, but this is especially challenging for brain injury survivors.  Joe and Lauren discuss managing and coping with changes plus Lauren shares an anxiety episode she recently faced due to her TBI.  And thank you all for baring with our delayed episodes due to our move!  What are some changes (good or bad) you've been facing lately and how are you dealing with them? Let us know in the comments on our socials!Links from EpisodeNative Deorderant that Joe mentioned - https://refer.nativecos.com/x/sh7W8bThe affirmation card deck Lauren mentioned - “Affirmators: 50 Affirmative Cards to Help You Help Yourself - Without the Self-Helpy-Ness! by Knock Knock” - https://amzn.to/2SnmGLYIf you are a stroke surviver and would like to be included in our #ChangeTheFaceOfStroke campaign, please submit a B&W photo preferably with a white background to hello@theneuronerds.com.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, Mimi Hayes' book ‘I'll Be Ok It's Just A Hole In My Head.' Join us!Credits- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae- Edited by Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram- Theme song produced by Sleep Deez, @sleepvision on Instagram, @sleepdeez on Twitter- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com.  Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIs Betelgeuse about to explode!?  Will we see a super nova in our lifetime??  All these questions are explored in this episode with our resident science and star nerd co-host Lauren and our resident over nerd and stroke survivor, our host, Joe!  Listen and learn.  What's your favorite star or planet in the night sky?  Let us know in the comments on our socials! Links from EpisodeNew York Times Article about Betelgeuse - https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/01/09/science/betelgeuse-supernova-fading.html The Conversation Article about Betelgeuse - https://theconversation.com/betelgeuse-stars-weird-dimming-sparks-rumours-that-its-death-is-imminent-129730Earth Sky Article about Betelgeuse - https://earthsky.org/space/betelgeuse-dimming-late-2019-early-2020-supernova If you are a stroke surviver and would like to be included in our #ChangeTheFaceOfStroke campaign, please submit a B&W photo preferably with a white background to hello@theneuronerds.com. 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, Mimi Hayes' book ‘I'll Be Ok It's Just A Hole In My Head.' Join us!Credits- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae- Edited by Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram- Theme song produced by Sleep Deez, @sleepvision on Instagram, @sleepdeez on Twitter-  Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012, Artist: http://incompetech.com/- Banjo Short by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Artist: http://audionautix.com/- Frozen Star by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100356Artist: http://incompetech.com/ - Sponsored by 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 2020 and The NeuroNerds are talking all about goals and resolutions for this New Year!  Plus they discuss SameYou featuring our podcast as their first podcast of the month.  2019 was a great year and we can't wait to do epic and awesome things in 2020!!!  What are your New Years resolutions for 2020?  Let us know in the comments on our socials!Links from EpisodeEmilia Clarke's New Yorker Article - https://www.newyorker.com/culture/personal-history/emilia-clarke-a-battle-for-my-life-brain-aneurysm-surgery-game-of-thronesIf you are a stroke surviver and would like to be included in our #ChangeTheFaceOfStroke campaign, please submit a B&W photo preferably with a white background to hello@theneuronerds.com.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, Mimi Hayes' book ‘I'll Be Ok It's Just A Hole In My Head.' Join us!Credits- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae- Edited by Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram- Theme song produced by Sleep Deez, @sleepvision on Instagram, @sleepdeez on Twitter- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

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 the decade!  Host Joe and co-host Lauren are talking about this past year an d decade in review including their brain injury recovery journeys as well as helping others on theirs.  Plus they talk about this past year's nerdom in review including Game of Thrones, Avengers and more.  Plus they talk about about what's to come with Star Wars including The Mandalorian and other shows on Disney+ as well as new shows like The Witcher on Netflix.  They're ready for a bigger and better 2020! What are your New Years resolutions and expectations for the new year?  Share in the comments on our socials!If you are a stroke surviver and would like to be included in our #ChangeTheFaceOfStroke campaign, please submit a B&W photo preferably with a white background to hello@theneuronerds.com.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, Mimi Hayes' book ‘I'll Be Ok It's Just A Hole In My Head.' Join us! Credits- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae- Edited by Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram- Theme song produced by Sleep Deez, @sleepvision on Instagram, @sleepdeez on Twitter-  Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012, Artist: http://incompetech.com/- Sponsored by 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. SummaryChristmas is almost here and Joe and Lauren are sharing The NeuroNerds Holiday Gift Guide! Whatever holiday you celebrate or if you want to just get an anytime gift for the brain injury survivor in your life, we've got the best gifts to help with their recovery! From weighted blankets, compression vests, earphones and more, we've got your covered. Go to Amazon.com/shop/TheNeuroNerds to check it all out. Plus our NN merch always makes great gifts at JoeSoRocks.com/shop! What are your favorite gifts this year for the holidays? Let us know in the comments on our socials! If you are a stroke surviver and would like to be included in our #ChangeTheFaceOfStroke campaign, please submit a B&W photo preferably with a white background to hello@theneuronerds.com. Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!. Currently, The NeuroNerds are reading our fellow stroke survivor, Mimi Hayes' book ‘I'll Be Ok It's Just A Hole In My Head.' Join us! Credits- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae- Edited by Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram - Theme song produced by Sleep Deez, @sleepvision on Instagram, @sleepdeez on Twitter - Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com.  Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. SummaryIt's our very first NeuroNerds book club episode!  Our host Joe interviews friend, author. comedian and stroke survivor Mimi Hayes to talk all about her book ‘It's OK, It's Just A Hole In My Head.'  Joe talks about how much easier this book as to read as a stroke survivor using Audible plus Mimi talks about the book and the TV show she is writing about her brain injury experience.  Listen to Mimi's book on Audible with a free trial here - http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds.  What books are you guys reading?  Share with us on socials so we can pick our next book club feature! Links to Topics MentionedFollow Mimi on Instagram - www.instagram.com/mimihayesbrainMimi And The Brain Podcast - www.buzzsprout.com/195879 Mimi's website - www.mimihayes.comIf you are a stroke surviver and would like to be included in our #ChangeTheFaceOfStroke campaign, please submit a B&W photo preferably with a white background to hello@theneuronerds.com Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Picks 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, Mimi Hayes' book ‘I'll Be Ok It's Just A Hole In My Head.' Join us! Credits- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae- Edited by Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram- Theme song produced by Sleep Deez, @sleepvision on Instagram, @sleepdeez on Twitter- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

Mimi Hayes is a New York-based comedian and author of "I'll Be OK, It's Just a Hole in My Head." A former high school teacher and brain injury survivor, Hayes wrote her first memoir while recovering from a traumatic head injury at the age of twenty-two. In this episode she talks about juggling day jobs while also carving out a successful creative career driven by her own story. You can follow her on Instagram at @mimihayesbrain and visit her website at www.mimihayes.com. Her book is also available on Amazon!

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com.  Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryJoe and Lauren are talking all about different forms of communication and characters in nerdom who use alternative methods for communication other than speech.  Speech impairments caused by brain injury like aphasia are also touched upon. Plus, Joe and Lauren start a NeuoNerds battle.  Are you on Team Joe (aka TeamSoRocks) or Team Lauren (aka as Joe calls it TeamSoSucks)?  Let us know in the comments on our socials!If you are a stroke surviver and would like to be included in our #ChangeTheFaceOfStroke campaign, please submit a B&W photo preferably with a white background to hello@theneuronerds.com. Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Picks 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, Mimi Hayes' book ‘I'll Be Ok It's Just A Hole In My Head.' Join us! Credits- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae- Edited by Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram- Theme song produced by Sleep Deez, @sleepvision on Instagram, @sleepdeez on TwitterLocal Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012, Artist: http://incompetech.com/- Sponsored by 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 Thanksgiving week and our host Joe and his guest co-host/producer/partner Felice are talking all about how to create a positive thinking practice in your day-to-day life. The offer tips for creating a meditation practice as well as other activities that support a positive mindset.  Plus they talk about the power of positive thinking during the healing process.  What are some ways you maintain a positive mindset? Let us know in the comments on our socials!If you are a stroke surviver and would like to be included in our #ChangeTheFaceOfStroke campaign, please submit a B&W photo preferably with a white background to hello@theneuronerds.com.Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Picks 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, Mimi Hayes' book ‘I'll Be Ok It's Just A Hole In My Head.' Join us!Credits- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae- Edited by Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram- Theme song produced by Sleep Deez, @sleepvision on Instagram, @sleepdeez on Twitter- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com.  Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryThe holidays are upon us!  So Joe and Lauren are discussing dealing with the stress of the holidays.  It's hard enough as it is dealing with the holiday chaos without a brain injury so The NeuroNerds are here to help with some tips for managing your stress, overstimulation, anxiety and more! If you are a stroke surviver and would like to be included in our #ChangeTheFaceOfStroke campaign, please submit a B&W photo preferably with a white background to hello@theneuronerds.com.Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Picks 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, Mimi Hayes' book ‘I'll Be Ok It's Just A Hole In My Head.' Join us! Credits- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae- Edited by Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram- Theme song produced by Sleep Deez, @sleepvision on Instagram, @sleepdeez on Twitter- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com.  Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. SummaryJoe's co-host Lauren is back from her travels and talking about dealing with anxiety and sleep issues when traveling as a brain injury survivor.  Plus this episode is jam packed with nerdom!  Joe and Lauren are talking all about Game Of Thrones spinoffs, Star Wars TV shows and movies, the next phase of Marvel and The Witcher movie.  Joe also talks more about his #ChangeTheFaceOfStroke campaign the FAST signs of stroke and how to join the movement!If you are a stroke surviver and would like to be included in our #ChangeTheFaceOfStroke campaign, please submit a B&W photo preferably with a white background to hello@theneuronerds.com. Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Picks 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, Mimi Hayes' book ‘I'll Be Ok It's Just A Hole In My Head.' Join us! Credits- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae- Edited by Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram- Theme song produced by Sleep Deez, @sleepvision on Instagram, @sleepdeez on Twitter- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com.  Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. SummaryIn this episode, Joe does a remote interview with  fellow stroke survivor and artist, Noreen Walsh from Australia.  It's our first episode with a guest from Down Under!  Noreen is a part of our #ChangeTheFaceOfStroke campaign and is a great example of how strokes can hit at any age.  She suffered her stroke at only 18 months!  Noreen shares her experience growing up with the deficits from her stroke, how it affects her now and how she's paving her own unique path as an artist!   If you are a stroke surviver and would like to be included in our Change The Face Of Stroke campaign, please submit a B&W photo preferably with a white background to hello@theneuronerds.com. Links to Topics MentionedFollow Noreen  - https://instagram.com/noreenwalshart Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Picks 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, Mimi Hayes' book ‘I'll Be Ok It's Just A Hole In My Head.' Join us! Credits- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae- Edited by Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram- Theme song produced by Sleep Deez, @sleepvision on Instagram, @sleepdeez on Twitter- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com.  Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIn this special Halloween episode with our host Joe and special guest host/habit coach, Ella Sofia.  They talk about Joe and The NeuroNerds' new #ChangeTheFaceOfStroke campaign, Ella's “The Year Of You” course and Halloweeeeeeeen!  If you are a stroke surviver and would like to be included in our Change The Face Of Stroke campaign, please submit a B&W photo preferably with a white background to hello@theneuronerds.com.Links to Topics MentionedElla Sofia's website - https://ellasofia.caElla's Instagram - https://instagram.com/ellasssofiaCheck out The NeuroNerds Amazon Picks 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, Mimi Hayes' book ‘I'll Be Ok It's Just A Hole In My Head.' Join us! Credits- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae- Edited by Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram- Theme song produced by Sleep Deez, @sleepvision on Instagram, @sleepdeez on Twitter- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. SummaryIn this Joe Solo Rocks episodes, our host, Joe talks about his new #ChangeTheFaceOfStroke campaign coming up on World Stroke Day, October 29th. Joe and The NeuroNerds will be launching this campaign to bring more awareness of the diversity of stroke survivors. Strokes do not just happen to the elderly. There are many young stroke survivors of all different ages, races and gender. We want to change the face of stroke to help bring more awareness so that everyone knows the signs and preventative measures that can be taken to avoid ever having a stroke. 80% of strokes are preventable. Let's stop those preventable strokes in their tracks! Stay tuned for our special #ChangeTheFaceOfStroke video coming on World Stroke Day. Links to Topics MentionedNefre's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/strokelifealiveUnderachievers blog - https://www.instagram.com/underachieversblog, https://www.underachieversblog.com/Dog stroke survivor instagram accounts - https://www.instagram.com/jpmcli, https://www.instagram.com/franklin.greyhound, https://www.instagram.com/p/BmsL5S_lHHF/?igshid=354csaidtkgwKristen Aguirre (stroke survivor and Newscaster from Colorado) - https://www.instagram.com/kristenaguirre Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Picks at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!. Currently, The NeuroNerds are reading our fellow stroke survivor, Mimi Hayes' book ‘I'll Be Ok It's Just A Hole In My Head.' Join us! Credits - Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae- Edited by Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram- Theme song produced by Sleep Deez, @sleepvision on Instagram, @sleepdeez on Twitter- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com.  Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. SummaryIt was World Mental Health Day and Mental Health Awareness Week last week so Joe and Lauren are talking all about mental and how it's portrayed in the new Joker movie as well as other characters and stories in nerd fandom like Tony Stark, Harry Potter, Winnie The Pooh and more.  What are some fictional characters with mental health struggles that you can relate to?  Let us know in the comments on our socials. Links to Topics MentionedJoker movie (2019 - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7286456/The Killing Joke - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman:_The_Killing_JokeIron Man - https://www.marvel.com/characters/iron-man-tony-starkHarry Potter - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_PotterMimi Hayes - http://instagram.com/mimihayesbrain Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Picks 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, Mimi Hayes' book ‘I'll Be Ok It's Just A Hole In My Head.' Join us! Credits- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae- Edited by Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram- Theme song produced by Sleep Deez, @sleepvision on Instagram, @sleepdeez on Twitter- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com.  Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. SummaryIt's that spooky time of the year and Joe and Lauren are talking about a group of brain injury survivors that don't get enough focus - Zombies.  Yes, Zombies are brain injury survivors too! We're talking all about why they are brain injury survivors from their symptoms like aphasia to the cause of their injuries and more.  Plus we have new “Zombies Are Brain Injury Survivors Too” merch at JoeSoRocks.com/shop for you to support this special group of survivors!  What's your favorite zombie fandom?  Let us know on our socials! Links to Topics MentionedShop The NeuroNerds Zombie Merch - https://www.joesorocks.com/product-category/nn-zombie-collection/World War Z - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_Z_(film)Shaun of the Dead - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaun_of_the_DeadDawn of the Dead - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dawn_of_the_Dead_(1978_film)Zombieland - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZombielandZombieland Double Tap - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zombieland:_Double_TapAphasia - https://www.aphasia.org/aphasia-definitions/Warm Bodies - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warm_Bodies_(film)I Am Legend - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Am_Legend_(film)Ameoba Music -  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amoeba_MusicCarpenter Ants Zombie Fungus - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ophiocordyceps_unilateralis28 Days Later Zombie Virus - https://28dayslater.fandom.com/wiki/Rage_VirusWorld War Z Zombie Cause- The movie doesn't indicate the cause, but the book says it was caused by Solanum virus - https://zombie.fandom.com/wiki/Solanumhttps://www.healthline.com/health/krokodil-desomorphine Zombieland Survival Rules - https://zombie.fandom.com/wiki/Zombieland_Survival_RulesLittle Monsters movie - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Monsters_(2019_film)Marvel Zombies part of Disney ‘What If' Series - https://www.screengeek.net/2019/08/25/marvel-zombies-what-if-series/October 9th - National Stop Bullying DayOctober 10th - World Mental Health DayResident Evil - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resident_Evil, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resident_Evil_(film_series)Doom - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doom_(1993_video_game), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doom_(2016_video_game)  Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Picks 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, Mimi Hayes' book ‘I'll Be Ok It's Just A Hole In My Head.' Join us! Credits- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae- Edited by Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram- Theme song produced by Sleep Deez, @sleepvision on Instagram, @sleepdeez on Twitter- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryIn honor of Brain Injury Awareness month this past September, Joe and Lauren are talking about the differences between a brain aneurysm and a stroke. They also discuss concussions since it was National Concussion Awareness Day in September as well. If you have suffered a stroke, aneurysm, AVM take some time to find out what type! Be informed about your health history so you can take preventative measures to avoid stroke or aneurysm.Links to Topics MentionedPokemon The First Movie - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon:_The_First_MovieSameYou - SameYou.orgBrain Aneurysm Foundation - BAfound.orgCheck out The NeuroNerds Amazon Picks 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, Mimi Hayes' book ‘I'll Be Ok It's Just A Hole In My Head.' Join us!Credits- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae- Edited by Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram- Theme song produced by Sleep Deez, @sleepvision on Instagram, @sleepdeez on Twitter- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryMeet our host Joe's occupational therapist (OT) Kaley and additional OT Sim! They're talking all about Joe's stroke recovery journey from the OT perspective along with starting some pretend OT beef between Kaley, Sim and our last OT guest, Jane. It's all in the name of spreading more awareness and understanding of the whole stroke and brain injury recovery journey! Do you have a rockstar OT? Tag them in the comments on our socials!Links to Topics MentionedMontreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) - https://www.mocatest.org/Chet Faker - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLcSym6gRtQqhxLZHvAwuDgAlt-J - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAMWWQQNQeD73DtiddfBrpgGlass Animals ‘Season 2 Episode 3' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2Kwos_oWScCheck out The NeuroNerds Amazon Picks 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, Mimi Hayes' book ‘I'll Be Ok It's Just A Hole In My Head.' Join us!Credits- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae- Edited by Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram- Theme song produced by Sleep Deez, @sleepvision on Instagram, @sleepdeez on Twitter- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com.  Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds.SummaryThis episode features Joe's girlfriend and producer of the show, Felice talking about the challenges of being the caregiver/support system to a brain injury survivor as well as how to show compassion from both the brain injured and caregiver's perspective.  It's all about love, understanding, patience and understanding and how to find it in the midst of recovering from a brain injury.  Who's your NeuroRecovery Sidekick?  Tag them on our socials!Links to Topics Mentioned- Hue lights - https://www2.meethue.com/en-us- Brain Aneurysm Foundation - https://bafound.org/- Heal The Brain With Jane - https://healingthebrainwithjane.com  **Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Picks 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, Mimi Hayes' book ‘I'll Be Ok It's Just A Hole In My Head.' Join us! Credits- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae- Edited by Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram- Theme song produced by Sleep Deez, @sleepvision on Instagram, @sleepdeez on Twitter- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. Summary Our host Joe is interviewing our first occupational therapist on the show, Jane Connely of Heal The Brain With Jane! They talk stroke and brain injury recovery, occupational therapy and more as Jane gives us some valuable insight into the key role occupational therapy plays in brain injury recovery. Tag your favorite OT on our socials! Links to Topics Mentioned Follow Jane at https://www.instagram.com/heal.the.brain.withjane and check out her website at https://healingthebrainwithjane.com/ Dr. Karen Sullivan (neuropsychologist) - https://www.instagram.com/icareforyourbrain/ Ella Sofia (habit coach) - https://www.instagram.com/ellasssofia/ **Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Picks at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!**. Currently, The NeuroNerds are reading our fellow stroke survivor, Mimi Hayes' book ‘I'll Be Ok It's Just A Hole In My Head.' Join us! Credits Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae Edited by Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram Theme song produced by Sleep Deez, @sleepvision on Instagram, @sleepdeez on Twitter Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012, Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. Summary Co-hosts Joe and Lauren continue the Back To School series with an episode about their experiences in high school pre-brain injury and their experiences learning new things post-brain injury. They also discuss what fictional characters they related to in high school. What are some tools you use to learn new things post-brain injury? Share with us on our socials. **Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Picks at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!**. Currently, The NeuroNerds are reading our fellow stroke survivor, Mimi Hayes' book ‘I'll Be Ok It's Just A Hole In My Head.' Join us! Credits Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae Edited by Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram Theme song produced by Sleep Deez, @sleepvision on Instagram, @sleepdeez on Twitter Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

Show notes for Episode 79 All episodes available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. Summary Continuing our Back To School series, in this episode our host Joe is interviewing Andrea Valero Edoria (or Dre as Joe calls her). Dre suffered an aneurysm and stroke at 3.5 years old and now as an adult, she talks with Joe about how she coped as a child with the disabilities she gained from her stroke as well as navigating school and interpersonal relationships as a child brain injury survivor. Plus how Dre turned her disabilities into her superpower by helping other adolescent brain injury survivors through her public speaking and nonprofit work. Dre is a real-life superhero! If you're an adolescent brain injury survivor, what are some challenges you've faced and how do you overcome them? Please share with us on our socials! Links to Topics Mentioned Follow Dre at https://instagram.com/ballinalldre Bethany Noelle's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/boosquaredentertainment K-pop -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K-pop SameYou.org Thomas Mejia episodes - https://theneuronerds.com/episodes/avm-survivor-thomas-mejia-part-1, https://theneuronerds.com/episodes/avm-survivor-thomas-mejia-part-2 LA County Commission on Disabilities - http://laccod.lacounty.gov/ **Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Picks at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!**. Currently, The NeuroNerds are reading our fellow stroke survivor, Mimi Hayes' book ‘I'll Be Ok It's Just A Hole In My Head.' Join us! Credits Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae Edited by Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram Theme song produced by Sleep Deez, @sleepvision on Instagram, @sleepdeez on Twitter Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. Summary This is our very first Teen TBI Talk episode as part of our Back To School Series! Co-hosts Joe and Lauren talk with teen TBI survivor Derrius and his mom Kayla about his experience suffering multiple concussions as a child, how they affected him both physically and mentally and what recovery has been like as an adolescent. Lauren being a TBI survivor as well relates to him about all of the emotional and physical affects of a concussion. Plus they discuss prevention and awareness. If you are a teen/child TBI survivor or know someone who has gone through this, please share your story with us and connect with Derrius. Leave us a comment on our socials to connect! Links to Topics Mentioned Follow Kayla and Derrius on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/kaylajoshow and https://www.instagram.com/dmoney_1239 The Hella Real Show - https://www.thehellarealshow.com, https://www.youtube.com/hellareal, https://www.instagram.com/thehellarealshow **Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Picks at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!**. Currently, The NeuroNerds are reading our fellow stroke survivor, Mimi Hayes' book ‘I'll Be Ok It's Just A Hole In My Head.' Join us! Credits Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae Edited by Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram Theme song produced by Sleep Deez, @sleepvision on Instagram, @sleepdeez on Twitter Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. Summary It's back to school month and we're kicking it off with a special interview with guest co-host and habit coach, Ella Sofia. After suffering a hemorrhagic stroke at the age of 14, Ella has dedicated her life to learning how to retrain the brain post-brain injury as well as being an advocate for other stroke and brain injury survivors. She talks with our host Joe about being a teenager dealing with school, fitting in and all the other challenges of being an adolescent while going through stroke recovery and rehab. If you're an adolescent brain injury survivor or the parent of one, what are some challenges you're facing as you get ready to go back to school? Let us know on our socials. The NeuroNerds are here to help! Links to Topics Mentioned Follow Ella Sofia on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ellasssofia, on Facebook at https://www.Facebook.com/ellasssofia and her website www.ellasofia.ca www.Squadcast.fm Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Picks at www.amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!**. Currently, The NeuroNerds are reading our fellow stroke survivor, Mimi Hayes' book ‘I'll Be Ok It's Just A Hole In My Head.' Join us! Credits Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae Edited by Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram Theme song produced by Sleep Deez, @sleepvision on Instagram, @sleepdeez on Twitter Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

All episodes available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. Summary It's our host Joe's 3-year stroke-iversary August 4th! And he's celebrating in this episode along with co-host Lauren. They talk about setting new goals, rebirth after a brain injury, plans to connect even deeper with the stroke and brain injury survivor community and just overall showing Joe some love for all the work he does for our community! Please send Joe some stroke-iversary love on our socials! Tag #JoeStrokeiversary Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Picks at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds Plus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!. Currently, The NeuroNerds are reading our fellow stroke survivor, Mimi Hayes' book ‘I'll Be Ok It's Just A Hole In My Head.' Join us on Audible! Credits Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae Edited by Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram Theme song produced by Sleep Deez, @sleepvision on Instagram, @sleepdeez on Twitter Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

Mimi Hayes is a New York-based comedian and author of the memoir "I'll Be OK, It's Just a Hole in My Head." A former high school teacher, Hayes wrote her first humorous memoir while recovering from a traumatic head injury at the age of twenty-two. She is currently adapting the book into a one-woman show for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival as well as a comedic TV series. Catch her newest show "Mimi and The Brain," a comedic neuroscience podcast, available now on all streaming devices.  Find her book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2KvOHyx Episode sponsored by: Midwest Functional Neurology Center  

Mimi Hayes is a New York-based comedian and author of the memoir "I'll Be OK, It's Just a Hole in My Head." and a stroke survivor at the age of twenty-two The post 60. I’ll Be Ok It’s Just A Hole In My Head – Mimi Hayes appeared first on Recovery After Stroke.

Mimi Hayes is a New York-based comedian and author of the memoir "I'll Be OK, It's Just a Hole in My Head." and a stroke survivor at the age of twenty-two The post 60. I’ll Be Ok It’s Just A Hole In My Head – Mimi Hayes appeared first on Recovery After Stroke.

The boys sit down with Mimi Hayes, a guest expert on neurology. Mimi talks everything from angiomas to aphasia, standup to student teaching, breakups to book tours, and much more. Cam tries to prove he isn’t a robot, Dylan unlocks the other 90% of his brain, and Ryland impersonates an author at Barnes & Noble. Inside the Issue: Hot Doc Crawford Tripod Semester Abroad On Jupiter Brain Slosh Check Out Mimi’s podcast, Mimi and The Brain and her book, I’ll Be Okay, It’s Just a Hole In My Head

In this episode, I sit down with Mimi Hayes to talk about her new book "I'll be okay, it's just a hole in my head"   Buy the book now! https://animalmediagroup.com/collections/books/products/ill-be-ok-its-just-a-hole-in-my-head   Thrive Market: http://thrivemarket.com/tinyleaps   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

You know that feeling when you’re 22 and just out of college and you start your first job and you aren’t feeling well and it turns out you have a brain hemorrhage and have to have brain surgery? Comedian and author Mimi Hayes knows that feeling! Mimi tells the story of her diagnosis and recovery in her new book I'll Be OK, It's Just a Hole In My Head, and she has great advice (and jokes!) for anyone dealing with brain injury or supporting someone going through it.Links in this episode: Buy Mimi’s book from her publisher or on Amazon, Mimi’s website, Mimi and the Brain podcast, Join us on Patreon!

This is Love Hurts. Mimi Hayes is an author and comedian living in New York City. Right after graduating college, Mimi got dumped by her boyfriend of five years and a few months later found...

We're BAAACK!!! On this week's episode, NYC author and comedian Mimi Hayes talks about her new memoir which debuted September 18, 2018. Mimi suffered a brain bleed at the age of 22 and used humor and sheer determination to bounce back from this incredible medical journey. Also, if you are in the Denver area, there is information at the end of the episode to attend her book launch this Friday, September 21! Follow or contact: Facebook - @youremergencyisshowing Instagram - @youremergencyisshowing Email - sherri@youremergencyisshowing.com

Our parents told us that rap would rot our brain and rock n’ roll would too… but they never mentioned jazz. Does it heal our neurons? What happened in Charlie Parker’s brain when he improvised? Can Alicia Keys save us with her soothing tones? In this episode, Mimi Hayes sits down with neurologist and casual guitar god Dr. Michael N. Shadlen to do a deep dive into jazz and the brain.

All episodes available at http://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. Summary This episode features our first remote interview! Our first interviewee is with fellow brain injury survivor, Mimi Hayes. Mimi is currently living in New York living the creative life as a comedian and soon to be published author just a few short years after suffering a cavernous angioma that hemorrhaged in her brain. Defying all odds, Mimi is flourishing and her book “I'll Be OK, It's Just a Hole in My Head” will be published on September 18, 2018. Listen to co-host Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano interview this inspiring NeuroNerd superstar! Credits Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae Edited by Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram Theme song produced by Sleep Deez, @sleepvision on Instagram, @sleepdeez on Twitter

All episodes available at http://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. Summary It's a Joe Solo episode! Today's show is hosted by Joe Borges and an occasional bark from his service dog, Stella. He's talking all about the challenges of recovering from a brain injury and how the journey, even with a support system and caregivers, can still feel lonely at times. It can be difficult for non-brain injury survivors to relate, but that's why Joe is working hard to create community of support through his blog JoeSoRocks.com and the YouSoRock Facebook group. He offers tips for coping and overall hope and motivation to keep persevering through your own brain injury recovery journey to not just survive, but thrive! Topics Discussed in this Episode Joe's mental deficits and PTSD and how his girlfriend helps with this as his caretaker and support system. She is very supportive, but he still feels lonely. He reflects on how his recovery journey has been one of the hardest times of his life, but also the best time of his life because he's becoming a better version of himself. The difficulty for non-brain injury survivors to understand. He and most brain injury survivors don't want people to feel bad or pity them. They just want empathy. That's why it's great to connect with fellow survivors because they really understand how it feels. Memory issues like how he used to be able to memorize lyrics really quickly and now it's a lot more challenging. Questioning yourself is hard like when Joe suffers from dissociative episodes as a result of his PTSD and he thinks he's reacting well, but finds out that he didn't. It can make you like you do not know yourself and make you question whether you can trust your own brain when recovering from brain injury. Joe reflects on having a great time at Coachella, but questions if he really did as well as he thinks. He wore earbuds the whole time to help block out noise to prevent overstimulation. It was nice having fellow stroke survivor, Rian, reach out to ask how he was coping after Coachella. Shares a story from comedian, Mimi Hayes who suffered a brain hemorrhage, about how she hides things from herself by accident. Joe also hid his Apple Watch from himself by accident. Discusses the frustration of their post-brain injury brains playing tricks on them. Joe doesn't want to just survive. He wants to thrive and live his best life. The more he gets better, the more he wants and that's why the mental deficits are exhausting emotionally and mentally. The importance of routine for brain injury recovery. Meditation helps Joe balance out especially through overwhelming experiences. Helps him focus and be more mindful. Discusses how multi-tasking is difficult for Joe now post stroke. Sometimes Joe and other survivors, may lash out on those closest to them when frustrated from deficits and how both sides cope. Its a long and lonely journey so Joe is very proud of his brain injury survivor community. The brain injury survivor community inspires Joe to keep going. Everyone sharing their stories helps to inspire and motivate each other. That's what YouSoRock spotlights on Joe's blog is all about. Links to Topics Mentioned Coachella, https://www.coachella.com/ Brain injury survivor, Mimi Hayes, https://www.instagram.com/mimihayesbrain/ X by Kendrick Lamar · ScHoolboy Q · 2 Chainz · Saudi, https://youtu.be/Zv479MCnThA Stroke survivor, Rianne, https://www.instagram.com/go.with_the.grow/ Headspace app, https://www.headspace.com/ YouSoRock Facebook Group, https://www.facebook.com/groups/yousorock Submit your story to be featured on YouSoRock, https://www.joesorocks.com/yousorock Credits Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae Edited by Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram Theme song produced by Sleep Deez, @sleepvision on Instagram, @sleepdeez on Twitter

All episodes available at http://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. Summary With co-host Lauren Manzano, still traveling abroad, this week's episode features another guest co-host, Sleep Deez with host Joe Borges on-location at Coachella Music Festival. Sleep is a multi-platinum producer and just happens to also be the composer of The NeuroNerds podcast theme song so he is the perfect person to review the performances at the festival. Joe and Sleep discuss their favorite Coachella shows from Beyonce to Alt-J to Jorja Smith plus Sleep's personal experience with a family member battling a neurological disorder. They also explore how even through brain injuries and disorders, music can still often be remembered and its familiarity comforts and helps with the healing process. Mental deficits and affects of various brain injuries are also touched on as well as Joe's trick for battling overstimulation when in public, especially in crowded settings like Coachella. Topics Discussed in this Episode Joe and Sleeps highlight their favorite performances at Coachella including Beyonce, Alt-J, SZA, Jorja Smith, Belly and The Weeknd (this episode was recorded before the 3rd night so it doesn't include some of their additional favorite performances like Eminem and Ibeyi). Sleep's discography including The Black Eyed Peas, Selena Gomez, The Game and more. Sleep's grandmother has had Alzheimer's disease for the past 15 years and has trouble even remembering her family members, but music is so powerful that she still remembers her favorite songs. When Joe was in ICU right after he suffered his stroke, his friend Jon Licht sang Riptide to him in the hospital and Joe was able to recall the lyrics even though he was experiencing memory loss and left side neglect due to his stroke. Music connects people from many different demographics. The discuss how the mind can play tricks on you when you have a brain injury like when Sleep's friend had an accident, mixed up words; Joe's fellow brain injury survivor, Mimi Hayes accidentally hid stuff from herself; Joe suffers from dissociative episodes and hand tremors; some brain injury survivors forget how to see and swallow, left side neglect and clumsiness How Joe's Beats headphones help him cope with overstimulation in crowded, public places like Coachella. Eat healthy - cheating now and then is ok. It's all about balance. Don't do drugs. Drugs like cocaine and heroine can cause a stroke. Links to Topics Mentioned GOAT 2.0, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvDiPzJV9d0 Alt-J, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alt-J Beyonce, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beyonc%C3%A9 SZA, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SZA_(singer) Jorja Smith, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jorja_Smith Felice LaZae, http://www.felicelazae.com Sha Smoak, http://www.shasmoak.com/ Glass Animals, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glass_Animals Jon Licht, http://www.jonlicht.com/ ‘Riptide' by Vance Joy, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJ_1HMAGb4k Pusha T, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pusha_T The Lumineers, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lumineers ‘My Mind Playing Tricks On Me' by Geto Boys, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KutXyPEEbQs Mimi Hayes, https://www.instagram.com/mimihayesbrain/ Belly, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belly_(rapper) The Weeknd, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Weeknd Anthony Anderson, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Anderson Blackish, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black-ish Patty Mills, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patty_Mills ‘Pumps In A Bump' by MC Hammer, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vk1YtbkZTqc Headspace app, https://www.headspace.com/ YouSoRock Facebook Group, https://www.facebook.com/groups/yousorock Submit your story to be featured on YouSoRock, https://www.joesorocks.com/yousorock Credits Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae Edited by Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram Theme song produced by Sleep Deez, @sleepvision on Instagram, @sleepdeez on Twitter

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