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Brain injury can be isolating, but you’re not alone. The Synapse Brainbank podcast is all about sharing experiences, expert resources and everyday advice – real perspectives from real people living with brain injury. Hosted by Dr. Zara Weedon, who knows first-hand what it’s like to experience a brain injury, this series taps into honest perspectives and practical information from people – like you - living and working with brain injury.For even more support, and to connect with the Synapse community, visit www.synapse.org.au.

Recent Episodes

Dr Alex Lehn, Neurologist talks brain injury.

APR 8, 2024

Dr Alex Lehn, Neurologist talks brain injury.

<p>Doctor Alex Lehn, Neurologist talks through cognitive pattens and how the brain works after a brain injury.</p>

25 MIN

Beyond brain injury recovery

APR 8, 2024

Beyond brain injury recovery

<p>Tess specialises in working with people with brain injury. She addresses the common impacts of brain injury, and the various ways in which speech pathology can help. She also talks about not limiting yourself in terms of expectations of recovery. </p>

23 MIN

Mental and emotional impacts of brain injury

APR 8, 2024

Mental and emotional impacts of brain injury

<p>Cheryl was diagnosed with a brain tumour in her twenties - it has had significant impacts throughout her life, both ongoing physical and in terms of her mental and emotional wellbeing. She talks about the impact of a 'hidden' illness, and the need to grieve the things she's lost. </p>

19 MIN

BI rehabilitation and understanding your own capacity.

APR 8, 2024

BI rehabilitation and understanding your own capacity.

<p>Carlo specialises in working with people with brain injury. He talks about how OT can help, the need to understand and work with the engagement issues intrinsic to ABI, and how it's essential that people are encouraged to understand their own capacity, rather than telling them what is possible.</p>

19 MIN

Adjusting after a brain injury

APR 5, 2024

Adjusting after a brain injury

<p>Terry was very depressed after sustaining a brain injury, but gained a great deal from volunteering. He originally couldn't find his way around his own home, but now takes the bus and, when he gets lost, has developed strategies to relax and give himself the time and space to regroup.</p>

20 MIN