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Brainbank

Brainbank

By: Synapse Australia’s Brain Injury Organisation
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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.Synapse Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • Dr Alex Lehn, Neurologist talks brain injury.

    Dr Alex Lehn, Neurologist talks brain injury.
    Apr 8 2024

    Doctor Alex Lehn, Neurologist talks through cognitive pattens and how the brain works after a brain injury.
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    25 mins
  • Beyond brain injury recovery

    Beyond brain injury recovery
    Apr 8 2024

    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.

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    23 mins
  • Mental and emotional impacts of brain injury

    Mental and emotional impacts of brain injury
    Apr 8 2024

    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.

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    19 mins
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