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

Summary

It’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/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

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Summary

Christmas 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

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

Summary

It’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 Mentioned

• Follow Mimi on Instagram – www.instagram.com/mimihayesbrain
• Mimi And The Brain Podcast – www.buzzsprout.com/195879 
• Mimi’s website – www.mimihayes.com

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/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

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

Summary

Joe 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/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

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Summary

It’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.  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/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

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Summary

The 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/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

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

Summary

Joe’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/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

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Summary

In 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 Mentioned

• Follow Noreen  – https://instagram.com/noreenwalshart

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

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

Summary

In this episode, Joe 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 Mentioned

• Follow Noreen  – https://instagram.com/noreenwalshart

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

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Summary

In 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 Mentioned

• Ella Sofia’s website – https://ellasofia.ca
• Ella’s Instagram – https://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

– Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

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