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Brain Injury Bites is a podcast based on the experiences of sustaining a brain injury and provides helpful hints and tips for injured people, their friends and family. The show is hosted by Brooke Trotter and Ashwini Kamath. Brooke was a pedestrian involved in a road traffic collision in May 2007, which left him with a severe traumatic brain injury. Ashwini is a Trustee and Chair for Headway Warrington and a Senior Associate Solicitor with over ten years of experience supporting families aft ...
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In this episode of Brain Injury Bites, hosts Ashwini and Brooke are joined by Tony Ward, a dietitian from Neuro Rehab Nutrition with 19 years of experience. They discuss the nutritional deficiencies commonly found in individuals with brain injuries, the impact of brain injury on metabolism and muscle mass, and more. For a transcript, follow the lin…
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In this episode of Brain Injury Bites, hosts Ashwini and Brooke talk with Tony Ward from Neuro Rehab Nutrition about the importance of credible dietary information and balanced nutrition post-brain injury. They discuss social media fads, highlight essential nutrients like omega-3s and antioxidants, and discuss the psychological aspects of eating. F…
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In this episode of Brain Injury Bites, Ashwani and Brooke are joined by Sian Riley from Red Pepper Nutrition. Sian is a dietician specialising in rehabilitation with a focus on brain injury. They discuss the importance of nutrition in the rehabilitation journey, the impact of smell and taste loss after brain injury, and strategies to improve the ea…
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In this episode of Brain Injury Bites, Brooke, Ashwini, and Sian continue their conversation about brain injury recovery with a focus on nutrition. They continue their discussion by providing valuable insights and tips on promoting good nutrition and making it a pleasurable experience. The discussion also covers various aspects, including the impor…
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In this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Colin Green, a neurological physiotherapist from Physiomatters. In part 2, we explore the interplay of physical and neurological rehabilitation, emphasising the importance of goal-setting, managing expectations, and adapting therapy to the patient's needs. For a transcript, follow the link below:…
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In this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Colin Green, a neurological physiotherapist from Physiomatters. In part 1, we discuss brain injury rehabilitation, covering different recovery phases, the significant impact of fatigue, the importance of early intervention, and Colin's work on managing mobility and muscle functionality. For a tra…
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In the second part of the episode, Suzanne talks us through her approach to supporting her clients and their employers in the process of returning to work. Additionally, Brooke shares his own experience of finding a purpose after sustaining his injury. For a transcript, follow the link below: Episode Transcript To keep up to date with our podcast, …
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In this episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing Suzanne Guest, an Occupational Psychologist from Work In Mind. In this episode, Suzanne shares her expertise in helping people return to work after sustaining a brain injury. We also discussed the difference between occupational psychology and vocational rehabilitation. For a transcript, follow …
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In the second part of our discussion, we delve deeper into speech and language issues related to brain injuries. We explore working as part of a multidisciplinary team during rehabilitation and some fun games used during speech and language therapy sessions. For a transcript, follow the link below: Episode Transcript To keep up to date with our pod…
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In this episode, Catherine Davies, an expert speech and language therapist from SLT for Life, shares her vast experience dealing with her client's communication and swallowing difficulties. She also sheds light on the crucial role of speech and language therapy in the rehabilitation process after brain injury. For a transcript, follow the link belo…
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In this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Julie Meighan, who happened to be Brooke Trotter's Occupational Therapist. During our conversation, we delved into Julie's profession and how it helps individuals who have experienced a brain injury. Julie explained how Occupational Therapy is designed to assist patients in regaining their indepe…
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In this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Julie Meighan, who happened to be Brooke Trotter's Occupational Therapist. In this second part of the interview, we will explore how Occupational Therapy plays a significant role in the broader context of rehabilitation after brain injury and the importance of goal-setting. For a transcript, foll…
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In this episode, we dive into Court of Protection work and professional deputyship with David Hilton. Part 2 of our conversation touches on several important topics, such as the oversight that family members acting as deputies can expect, the process of changing deputies, the role of professional trusts, and the ins and outs of personal injury trus…
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In this episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing David Hilton, an experienced solicitor specialising in Court of Protection work and professional deputy. In this first part of the interview, we explore the complexities of being a professional deputy and the important role that the Court of Protection plays. For a transcript, follow the link be…
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Join us for part two of our interview with Russell Sheldrick, a Clinical Neuropsychologist with extensive expertise in brain injury recovery. We dive deeper into the importance of managing expectations and involving friends and family in the recovery process. Plus, Russell shares insights on the various tests he administers to assess cognitive abil…
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In this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Russell Sheldrick, who shares his expertise in Clinical Neuropsychology. In part one of our interview, we discuss what Clinical Neuropsychology is, and explore the various aspects of neuropsychological rehabilitation during the early stages of brain injury. For a transcript, follow the link below…
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This is a special episode of brain injury bites recorded for ABI Week. This year's theme is 'See the hidden me' - basically about the hidden disability of brain injury. Action For Brain Injury Week is an annual campaign in the UK to raise awareness of the devastating effects of brain injury. It's organised by Headway UK, a national charity that we'…
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Feeling sad after a serious injury is normal, but it could also be a sign of depression. We have touched on this topic briefly in previous episodes, but we think it's important to discuss this in more detail as it is such a big topic. It's fair to say that many people will experience depression following a brain injury. In this episode, we will be …
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In this episode, we will be talking about dating and relationships. We've previously spoken about socialising as being part of the idea of love and belonging. But the other side to this is, of course, is romantic relationships and intimacy. We'll be talking to Brooke about his specific experiences around this area and then explore the issues that c…
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In our latest episode, we talk about the importance of esteem. That feeling of confidence, accomplishment, and respect from others can have a significant impact on self-esteem. Ashwini and Brooke discuss this specifically in the context of what you do on a day to day basis. Whether that's work or something else, and how you go back to that after br…
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In previous episodes, we've talked about how having a brain injury can impact the injured person, but it's also important to acknowledge the wider impact of brain injury, and particularly the effect on family and friends - the people around the injured person. Resources: Episode nine - The impact on family and friends after a brain injury - Informa…
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In this day and age, it's easy to go online, look at what other people are posting, immediately compare yourself, and think about what you might be missing out on. In this episode, we will be talking about not comparing yourself to other people. This topic ties back to one of our earlier episodes discussing socialising and the overwhelming feeling …
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Tune into episode 7, where we discuss the impact of a brain injury on socialising and different things you can do to make this easier. Resources: Episode seven - Socialising after a brain injury - Information Sheet Helpful links: Headway Brain Injury Identity Card - https://www.headway.org.uk/supporting-you/brain-injury-identity-card/ For additiona…
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Coming to terms with a brain injury can be particularly difficult, and in this episode, we look at how this can impact you and your recovery and how important it is to accept these changes and the help you may need. Resources: Episode six - Coming to terms with a brain injury - Information Sheet Helpful links: Denial after a brain injury – struggli…
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Listen to this episode where we discuss concentration and attention after a brain injury and how you can help improve this. It is important to point out, of course, that brain injury affects people in different ways, and so when we're talking about cognitive function, there could be all sorts of impacts in relation to attention, memory, and concent…
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In a previous episode, we talked about the importance of routine, and we'll be talking about that again in the context of memory. We also spoke about Brooke's post-traumatic amnesia and how different people with brain injuries will experience symptoms differently. In this episode, we're going to touch on those issues again, which will focus on memo…
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Fatigue is a symptom many people experience after a brain injury. In this episode, we discuss the impact of fatigue and the importance of rest. Resources: Episode Three - Dealing with fatigue and the importance of rest after a brain injury - Information Sheet Helpful links: To do lists/organisational skills - https://todoist.com/ Weekly Schedule - …
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This is a series of podcasts based on the experiences of sustaining a traumatic brain injury. Brooke and Ashwini will be talking about specific experiences and providing advice to those who might be going through a similar thing. They'll also be looking at what support, help and advice are available to those who are suffering the effects of a brain…
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In this episode, we'll be talking more about the journey of being in a hospital, how as an injured person, it felt like being in hospital and also tips for friends and family members who might have a loved one in hospital after a brain injury. Resources: Episode Two - Journey in the hospital - Information Sheet Helpful links: Journey after major tr…
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Hello, and welcome to Brain Injury Bites, a series of bite-sized podcasts helping brain injury survivors. This is a series of podcasts based around the experiences of sustaining a brain injury, and provides helpful hints and tips for injured people, their friends and family. To keep up to date with our podcast, follow us on our social media account…
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