Mandy Collins, speech therapist and case manager, shares her unique challenges of working with brain injury survivors, the importance of community integration post-injury, and the role of home and community-based rehabilitation. She highlights the importance of patient self-advocacy, shared goal-setting, and resources, such as BIND, for ongoing support. Mandy emphasizes the ongoing nature of recovery and the broad scope of work for speech therapists within the neurorehabilitation field.

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From surviving a brain aneurysm at 18 to diving into podcast editing and social media, Livia lives by the motto: "Be comfortable with being uncomfortable." She’s always seeking new challenges, whether it’s tackling tricky edits, inspiring podcast ideas, or taking an Uber to push her independence.

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Many people do not understand how people feel after a brain injury. Jeff Gould is a TBI coach with “Labor of Love” for more than 20 years. He was hit by a door at age 13 years old that caused memory loss, fatigue, personality changes, and anger. Jeff makes a personal treatment plan for each client to combat drug, alcohol, and mental health issues. As a coach, he stays up to date with new information about how the brain works. Rather than self-medicating, Jeff encourages community involvement.

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We know that people with brain injuries often feel alone. Listen to Claire Motto Steil from Empower House, a family-oriented brain injury clubhouse in Iowa. Similar to BIN, they also follow the weekly work order day. They also have additional evening activities such as dinners and outside events for their current members and guests and to attract new members. Member feedback has shown that the benefits of membership include better quality of life, communication, social skills, and friendships. Future goals are Clubhouse growth, getting their name out in the community, and expanding the number of the counties they serve. Overall, the common theme is to connect with others so that no one feels alone after their brain injury.

https://empowerhouseqca.org/
https://www.facebook.com/EmpowerHouseQCA/
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Lori emphasizes the importance of acknowledging grief and loss, finding hope and joy in a new normal, and staying active in both physical and emotional therapy. The discussion also highlights the significance of community support, especially from friends, and the need for broader stroke awareness. The episode concludes with updates on Lori’s upcoming books, including a children's series aimed at teaching inclusivity and acceptance.

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Don’t let transportation stop you! you ever feel isolated? Post brain injury, many struggle with loneliness, often due to life changes, especially a lack of transportation. So what do we do? We get together online, and make new friends.

Our guest is Veronica Corrin, OT, with Rehab Without Walls, an at home and in community neuro-based rehab. She started the Brain Injury Virtual Connect (BIVC), a weekly Wednesday group meeting, four years ago, which has now grown to include a Friday Coffee Chat and a Saturday survivor led Peer Party Chat.

The weekly BIVC meetings cover a wide range of topics, from a group round table, where members get to ask a question to the group and everyone gets to respond, to playing games, like Family Feud, to focused discussions, like how to survive the holidays with a brain injury. It’s like a variety show: a little something for everyone. They also offer two in-person events per year, one in Houston and one in DFW, but are looking at adding more cities soon.

We all need a place to connect, where people are looking forward to seeing you, who miss you when you're gone. Virtual connecting also makes in person connecting easier. Take the first step.

To join a meeting, email Veronica.Corrin@RehabWithoutWalls.com. Everyone is welcome. Learn more about Rehab Without Walls and the Home & Community Neuro Rehab Advantage (and find a location near you!): https://www.rehabwithoutwalls.com/care-settings/home-community/

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Meet key team members Rick and Karl and the Importance of Structure and Focus. Rick, the sound engineer, recounts his experience with a severe brain injury dating back to 2007, including the headaches that led to his diagnosis, surgery, and eventual rehabilitation. Karl, who handles episode descriptions, shares his story of surviving a stroke and his extensive rehabilitation journey. They discuss their roles in the podcast, the skills they've acquired, and the importance of providing compelling content for their listeners. Carrie and Brittany acknowledge the critical contributions of their team and invite listeners to subscribe, follow, and engage with 'bindwaves' through various platforms.

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We want to introduce our new Co-host! Listen to Brittany's personal story, where she shares details about her 2018 brain injury, its effects, and her path to joining BIND, the Brain Injury Network of Dallas. The discussion covers Brittany's initial challenges, her recovery journey, including therapies like neurofeedback, and her involvement with BIND and its community. Brittany talks about her love for art as a coping mechanism, her progress and roles at the library, and emphasizes the importance of community and support for brain injury survivors.

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