<p><strong><em>All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Instagram, and tweet your topic suggestions at @TheNeuroNerds.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Summary</strong></p><p>In this episode 224 of The NeuroNerds, our host Joe is chatting with Octavia Burrell in our Stroke Awareness Month Series. Octavia shares her personal journey and sheds light on finding your voice as an advocate for fellow stroke survivors. Don't miss this heartfelt conversation that will leave you motivated and informed.</p><br><p>Thanks for tuning in to The NeuroNerds podcast where we celebrate stories of resilience and strength with some nerdom in every episode.</p><br><p><strong>Main Talking Points</strong></p><ul><li>Octavia Burrell's personal journey as a stroke survivor</li><li>Finding your voice as an advocate for stroke survivors</li><li>The importance of raising awareness about stroke</li><li>Strategies for supporting and empowering stroke survivors</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>About Octavia Burrell</strong></p><p>Octavia Burrell, a stroke survivor based in Chicago, is an incredible force of resilience and inspiration. When she's not advocating for stroke survivors, you can find her pouring her heart and soul into her blog, Nomadic Caffeine, where she shares her personal experiences, insights, and uplifting stroke survivor stories. Check it out at <a href="https://www.nomadicaffeine.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.nomadicaffeine.com</a>. </p><br><p><strong>About Joe Borges</strong></p><p>Joe Borges is The NeuroNerds podcast host and a stroke survivor himself. With a mission to share inspirational stories and raise awareness, he interviews other stroke survivors and medical experts, delving into experiences and insights surrounding stroke recovery all through his love of nerd and pop culture. Connect with Joe on <a href="https://twitter.com/joesorocks" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://instagram.com/joesorocks" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, Tiktok, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joesorocks/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.</p><br><p><strong><em>New to our show? Take our episode tour to get started! https://newsletter.theneuronerds.com/tour</em></strong></p><p><strong>To further support brain injury recovery, check out these additional resources:</strong></p><ul><li>Join our FREE YouSoRock Brain Injury support community at <a href="https://community.yousorock.coach/invitation?code=4F8969" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://community.yousorock.coach/invitation?code=4F8969</a></li><li>Get Joe's FREE guide 9 Must-Have Tools For Brain Injury Recovery at <a href="https://www.guide.yousorock.coach/tools" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.guide.yousorock.coach/tools</a></li><li>If you’re a brain injury survivor who would like to learn how to shift your mindset, create a routine, and get more support during recovery, book a call with Joe at <a href="https://newsletter.yousorock.coach/checkin-call" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://newsletter.yousorock.coach/checkin-call</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Credits:</strong></p><p>• Co-hosted by Joe Borges (@joesorocks) and Lauren Manzano (@tankbbg)</p><p>• Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae (@felicelazae)</p><p>• Edited by D’Var Baggett (@keyconceptproductions)</p><br><p>Submit your brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story&nbsp;</p><p>Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds&nbsp;</p><p>The NeuroNerds Amazon Shop: https://amazon.com/shop/theneuronerds&nbsp;</p><p>Free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>