F*** It, I Have a Brain Injury

S2Ep2: Meaningful Engagement in a Connecticut ABI Waiver Program: Jamie Arber

In this episode, hosts interview Jamie Arber, Licensed Professional Counselor, TBI survivor and Executive Director of The Supported Living Group (SLG). Jamie discusses how his personal experience influenced his work in helping people with Acquired Brain Injury find a new purpose. He describes the challenges and realities with ABI Waiver Services in Connecticut and specific programs SLG provides in order to ensure opportunities for meaningful engagement and  optimal long term rehabilitation for adults with ABI.   Click here to visit the Supported Living Group [https://www.supportedlivinggroup.org/]   Click here to visit Inspire Arts [https://www.inspireartsct.com/]

S2Ep1: Neuropsychology, Positive Behavior Support and Cyberscams with Dr. Kate Gould

To kick off Season 2, the co-hosts interview neuropsychologist Dr. Kate Gould from Monash University in Victoria, Australia. In this episode, Kate provides a simplified definition of neuropsychology and its role in helping people who have had changes in behavior after ABI. She describes the Positive Behaviour Support + Plus approach and discusses cyberscams and CyberAbility—a collaborative project that resulted from a person's experience with a cyberscam after his ABI. Click here for Free resource and training materials on Cyberscams [https://cyberability.org/] Click here for Relentless Optimism Podcast [https://relentless-optimism.simplecast.com/] Click here for PBS+PLUS Information [https://www.monash.edu/medicine/pbsplus]

Ep17: The Power of the Pod: An Interview with Melissa Capo on Clinical Growth and Collaboration

In this last recording at The College of St. Rose, the guys put Melissa Capo in the interview seat for the Season One finale. The group discusses the evolution of the PEPtalks project group and other groups at The College of St. Rose that helped address cognitive, communicative and behavioral challenges and the value of the graduate student clinicians in helping provide one on one attention and support. In the discussion, they highlight the program’s role in challenging traditional medical models of rehabilitation as they share insights on achieving significant clinical growth in the chronic phase of their recovery- even when doctors suggested that it might not be possible. To wrap up the season, the crew shares their top lessons learned about their collaborative podcast project and discusses how the podcast itself served as a powerful therapeutic tool.

Ep16: Aphasia Camp and Meaningful Connections After Stroke and TBI: Jerry Hoepner

In this episode, Ken and Jesse talk with Dr. Jerry Hoepner, SLP and professor at The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, about the Chippewa Valley Aphasia Camp and the importance of establishing meaningful connections to help people with ABI reduce their cognitive-communication impairment and increase their quality of life.    For more information about the Chippewa Valley Aphasia Camp, please email Mary Beth Clark at Clark.marybeth1@mayo.edu

Healing Out Loud-Crossover Episode with Brainstorm(s) Podcast

BONUS EPISODE! In this crossover episode, Renee Garrett, host of "Brainstorm(s) Podcast" discusses with Jesse and Ken how their lived experience inspired them to create a podcast. They reflect on meaningfulness, communication and cognitive growth and how their identity has been positively impacted by sharing their story and the stories of others with ABI.    *Head to Speech Therapy PD [https://www.speechtherapypd.com/]  earn ASHA CEUs for this episode*