The NeuroNerds

Recovering from a stroke or brain injury can feel very lonely, but the NeuroNerds are here to help! Every Monday, join Joe Borges and co-host Lauren Manzano as they share their personal recovery journeys mixed with discussions on varying nerd topics from comics to superhero movie theories to video games and more. If you’re a stroke or brain injury survivor, a caregiver or family member of a survivor or just a big lover of nerd culture, this podcast is for you.

The NeuroNerds is a member of the GonnaGeek Podcast Network but is not owned by GonnaGeek.

NN Book Club: ‘I’ll Be OK, It’s Just A Hole In My Head’ By Mimi Hayes

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. c…

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Communicate Like A Super Hero

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 nerdo…

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The Power of Positive Thinking

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 tal…

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Holiday Survival For Brain Injury Survivors

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 ho…

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Future Nerdom + Brain Injury Survivor Travel Tips

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 sle…

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Interview from Down Under with Noreen

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…

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Interview from Down Under with Noreen

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…

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Halloween Jelloe with Ella

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 …

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Change The Face Of Stroke Campaign

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 cam…

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The Joker & Mental Health Portrayed in Nerdom

It 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.

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