The NOGGINS AND NEURONS Podcast

EPISODE TITLE: ALS: The Classic Medical Perspective

EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Doro and Deb talk about Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or, Lou Gehrig’s Disease. We covered:

• What is ALS?
• Signs & symptoms of ALS including:
  • Affects voluntary muscles-hands, forearms, legs.
• Early symptoms include:
  • Fasciculations- spontaneous, uncontrolled dis...

EPISODE TITLE: A Battle In The Mind: Exploring Emotions of Survivors, Caregivers, and Loved Ones

EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Deb and Doro talk with D’Youville University students Christin Chan and Sophie Turner about the psychosocial impact of stroke and brain injury. We covered:

• Mental health challenges post-stroke, ABI, and TBI
• The role of occupational therapy ...

EPISODE TITLE: A Battle on the Mind: Exploring Emotions of Survivors, Caregivers, and Loved Ones

EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Deb and Doro talk with D’Youville University students Christin Chan and Sophie Turner  about the psychosocial impact of stroke and brain injury. We covered:

• Mental health challenges post-stroke, ABI, and TBI
• The role of occupational therapy...

EPISODE TITLE: Harnessing Motivation: Unleashing Recovery Potential

What really drives someone to keep going after a stroke — even when it’s hard?

EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Doro and Deb dive deep into the heart of recovery: motivation. Whether you're a survivor, clinician, or care partner, this conversation is packed with insights to help you light (and maintain) th...

EPISODE TITLE: Tackling Spasticity Part 2

EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Doro and Deb talk about spasticity. We covered:

• Strategies for addressing spasticity, how to descriptions and rationale for use
• Difference between spasticity management and spasticity treatment
• Specific techniques discussed
  • Stretching
  • Weight Bearing
  • Splinting
  • Intentional muscle fatigue
  • Pro...

EPISODE TITLE: Tackling Spasticity Part 1

 EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Doro and Deb talk about spasticity. We covered:

• Definition of spasticity and spastic paresis
• Underlying mechanisms of motor recovery and spasticity-they aren’t the same
• Keys to promoting recovery
• How to know if someone has spasticity
• Creating an occupational profile as a treatment plan foundat...

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EPISODE TITLE: Seeing Clearly Again: Occupational Therapy’s Impact After Mild TBI-Part 2

EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Doro and Deb talk with returning guest, Suzanne Briggs about vision rehab for individuals who’ve experienced mild TBI. We covered a lot of ground in the second half of our conversation. We di...

EPISODE TITLE: Seeing Clearly Again: Occupational Therapy’s Impact After Mild TBI-Part 1

EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Doro and Deb talk with returning guest, Suzanne Briggs, OTD, OTR/L, Remedial Vision Certified, about vision rehab for individuals who’ve experienced mild TBI. We covered a lot of ground in this informative episode. We discussed:

• Suzanne’s doctoral ...

EPISODE TITLE:  Stroke Survivor Rachel Groves

EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Doro and Deb talk with Rachel Groves about her experience of having a stroke as a young wife, mother and professional. Thank you for sharing your story, Rachel.

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EPISODE TITLE: Supporting Care Partners with Julie Wall

EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Doro and Deb talk with Julie Wall, occupational therapist about care partner support. We covered:

• The need for community and support for care partners
• The importance of care partner self-care for everyone’s health and well-being
• How movement helps with emotional processing, strengt...

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EPISODE TITLE: Sensory Recovery Following Stroke & Brain Injury

EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Deb talks with Alice Chen & Kelly Tan from D’Youville University about sensory recovery. We covered:

• Bodily sensations and impact of impaired sensation on the recovery process
• We touch briefly on disord...

EPISODE TITLE: Secondary Stroke Prevention

EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Deb talks with D’Youville University students, Giovanni Feliciano and Fatima Ijaz about preventing secondary stroke. People who have a stroke are at increased risk of having another stroke. In this conversation we:

• Discuss the difference between primary and secondary prevention
• Highlight the in...

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EPISODE TITLE: All About Homonymous Hemianopsia

EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Deb talks with Bridget Smith & Nabila Bhuiyan from D’Youville University about homonymous hemianopsia. We covered:

• What homonymous hemianopsia is & how it occurs
• Signs & symptoms experienced by a person who has homon...

Like you, we are fascinated with the brain and can't stop talking about it! We hope you find the information in this episode helpful for understanding recovery. Enjoy!

PETE’S blog and book, “Stronger After Stroke: Your Roadmap to Recovery” 3rd edition:

• • Blog: blogspot.com
  • Book: Stronger After Stroke, 3rd edition

DORO’S OT PRACTICE – The Neuro Hub

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EPISODE TITLE: Driving Rehab with Terri Cassidy

EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Doro and Deb talk with Terri Cassidy, OTD, OTR/L, CDRS about driving after stroke. We covered a lot of ground in this interesting conversation. Highlights include:

• Terri’s journey into private practice
• Meeting clients where they are
• Community connections and ...

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EPISODE TITLE: Sex & Intimacy with Sujata Martin, MS, OTR/L

EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Deb talks with Sujata Martin about sex & intimacy. We covered:

• Sex, Sexuality, and Intimacy
• The impact of a neurological diagnosis on...

EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Doro and Deb talk with D’Youville University students, Devin Jones, Brittany Sockwell and their professor, Tracy Bentley-Root about the psychosocial aspects stroke survivors experience. We covered:

• Stroke statistics
• Lack of awareness around how stroke impacts survivors' mental health
• Pre and post stroke anxiety and depression
• Clinician and...

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EPISODE TITLE: Factors Affecting Stroke Recovery

EPISODE SUMMARY: EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, we talk with D’Youville University students, Minkshi Kareer and Victoria Purucker, and their professor, Tracy Bentley-Root about the continuum of care in brain injury recovery. We covered a wide variety of...