EPISODE 210
Joe’s 6-Year Stroke-iversary: It’s Getting Better
Episode Notes
Summary
It’s Joe’s 6th stroke-iversary. On August 4, 2016, he suffered a major hemorrhagic stroke that changed his life forever. In this episode, Joe processes the anniversary of his stroke with his friend Mackenzie Lea, a chronic neuro illness survivor suffering from trigeminal neuralgia. After 6 years, Joe is realizing that every year feels different post-stroke. He talks with Mackenzie about how much connecting with other survivors, helps both of them cope with their deficits emotionally and physically. They also talk about Joe’s vision moving forward and how he plans to support the brain injury survivor community even more deeply through his coaching programs and free resources including virtual support groups and events. What kind of virtual events do you want us to create for our community? We want to support YOU! So let us know what you need to support you through brain injury recovery. Let us know by tweeting @theneuronerds on Twitter.
Transcript
Credits
If you’re a brain injury survivor who would like help embracing your new normal and get more support through recovery, go to www.YouSoRock.coach
Co-hosted
Editor
Marcellus Wesley
About the Guest
My name’s Mackenzie, I’m 24, and I’ve been living with Trigeminal Neuralgia since 2013. Navigating this illness has shown me what a profound impact connection and advocacy can have. It’s become a purpose of mine to raise awareness and support others with neurological conditions. Music, movement, and writing are a really important part of that effort and my life!
💡Fun Fact:
I have punny names for all of my house plants. I’ve been with my partner since I was 13. I teach music. I have a closet solely for puzzles. I still have a hotmail account lol.
🤓Nerdom:
Music, Video Games, Plants
Joe Borges
Joe is a podcast host, blogger, personal mentor and mindset coach. His mission is to create community and support for stroke and brain injury survivors through his podcast, The NeuroNerds, his blog JoeSoRocks and his YouSoRock coaching program.
Lauren Manzano
Felice LaZae
Felice LaZae is a producer, singer/songwriter, and performer. Her work is featured by Forbes, Rolling Stone, Vogue, Vice, The Grammys, and ESPN. She has collaborated with companies including Avid Technology, Brew Dr. Kombucha, Logitech, and Airbnb.
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