In this episode, our host Joe is reflecting on his 5-year anniversary of the stroke that changed his life in 2016. During this special ‘stroke-iversary’ episode Joe talks about how his stroke transformed his life and gave him a new purpose to support and help fellow survivors through this podcast, his blog and his constant outreach efforts. He also talks about the future and how he plans to deepen his support for the brain injury survivor community through his new coaching program ‘YouSoRock: Survivor To Thriver.’ If you are a brain injury or stroke survivor, please reach out to us through our socials and let’s connect. We’re in this together. The NeuroNerds are here to help!

The overdue Tokyo Olympics has finally arrived! In this episode we invite Vince Holland, former Olympic level weight lifter and stroke survivor, to join the conversation with our host Joe. They share stories about their athletic experiences and how being an athlete influences the way they work through their brain injury recovery. Vince also shares his favorite mindset technique – meditation, which helped him both in his athletic performance and also in his brain injury recovery. If you’re an athlete, how do you think being that shapes your mindset? Share your experience in our socials!

Black Widow is back and so is our co-host Lauren! In our latest episode, Joe and Lauren share their reactions and reviews of the new Black Widow movie and Loki Marvel series. They discuss the PTSD and trauma some of the most iconic superheroes and supervillains have experienced. Plus, they explore how those experiences shape these characters’ personalities and character arcs. Additionally, Joe and Lauren explore the representation of mental trauma in mainstream media and its impact on society. What fictional characters and stories have inspired and helped you overcome past trauma? Share your experience on our socials!

We’re back with new episodes for the summer! Our host Joe talks about the new Survivor To Thriver Mindset Program he is getting ready to launch. It’s a program to help brain injury survivors create a positive mindset routine during their recovery. Along with our guest co-host Felice, they share various mindset techniques that help not only brain injury survivors but really anyone who wants to release negativity and live a more positive lifestyle. Joe and Felice also talk about their favorite positive mindset tricks that support them when they face challenges. If you are a brain injury survivor on your recovery journey, don’t hesitate to reach out to us and learn more about Joe’s Survivor To Thriver Mindset program! Share your favorite positive mindset technique on our socials!

We are taking 2-week break to prepare for new episodes coming on Tuesday 7/13/21! We have some exciting new guests coming plus our host, Joe is launching his coaching program to help brain injury survivors create a positive mindset routine during recovery!

If you are a brain injury survivor and want help with your recovery, just email Hello@TheNeuroNerds.com and we’ll send you a link to Joe’s survey. In exchange he’ll be selecting 5 lucky people to hop on a FREE 30-minute Survivor to Thriver Mindset Assessment call! What is the biggest challenge for you during your brain injury recovery journey? Please share on our socials because The NeuroNerds are here to help!

In this episode Joe and our producer and guest co-host Felice enter the mysterious world of aliens and UFOs. They talk about the upcoming Marvel movie The Eternals, Joe’s encounter with a UFO, and some famous alien abduction cases! Also, they discuss how some hallucinations such as alien abduction and UFO sightings have been attributed to PTSD and brain injury. Have you seen a UFO or experienced unexplainable things? Do you believe in aliens? Share your stories on our socials!

In this episode, we are joined by Brain & Spine Foundation CEO, Marc Smith and their Community and Events Fundraising Officer, Grace Patient. Brain & Spine Foundation is a UK organization that supports people with neurological problems including brain injuries such as stroke. Our host Joe, guest co-host Felice and our guests talk about how brain injury survivors can reach out for support and what doctors and caregivers can do to help. If you are a brain injury survivor, where do you find support during your recovery? Share your resources on our socials and don’t hesitate to reach out to Brain & Spine Foundation for support as well!

Summary:
As the U.S opens up, Joe and guest co-host Felice look back to the time stuck at home and how that experience changed their brains and habits. They also share stories and tips on adjusting to vaccinated life. How has your life changed as a result of this pandemic? Share your stories on our socials!

Links Mentioned:
– NPR article about pandemic brain fog – https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/05/06/992401123/if-your-brain-feels-foggy-and-youre-tired-all-the-time-youre-not-alone

Our last episode of Stroke Awareness month features stroke survivor Hannah Clare, a speech pathologist from Alaska living and teaching in Thailand and will be moving to China to teach for the next 2 years. Joe and Hannah talk about her recovery journey, how they connected as fellow survivors and her work as a speech pathologist in the US and abroad. We have loved sharing stroke survivor stories and raising awareness this month! Do you know a stroke survivor warrior? Please share on our socials!

With it being Mental Health Awareness Month, Joe and Lauren talk about the effects of body dysmorphia on the mind. Lauren bravely shares her own personal battles with body dysmorphia and helps raise awareness. How are you taking care of your mental health this month? Please share with us on our socials!