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F*** It, I Have a Brain Injury

F*** It, I Have a Brain Injury

By: Effitpodcast0
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 Two guys with brain injuries share the lived experience in collaboration with a speech/language pathologist. Co-hosts Ken and Jesse interview peers about their experiences following Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and healthcare professionals and friends and family members who spend time with people following ABI. Melissa Capo, M.S., CCC/SLP, along with graduate students, supports the co-hosts in the planning, interviewing and review of podcast episodes. An audio engineer professional and his students collaborate with the team for editing and audio production. This work represents project-oriented intervention in ABI rehabilitation. *The first season was recorded at The College of St. Rose in Albany, NY, USA For information, questions or to request to be a guest on the show, contact Melissa Capo @effitpodcast0@gmail.comCopyright 2024 All rights reserved. Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success
Episodes
  • Episode 9: Shelly Part 2: Transportation

    Episode 9: Shelly Part 2: Transportation
    Jul 8 2025

    In this episode, Melissa and the hosts talk with Shelly about how she sustained her initial injury and (then subsequent injuries) and challenges and strategies associated with losing your ability to drive and having to rely on transportation services. Listen for some strategies and a potential business idea for entrepreneurs out there!
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    33 mins
  • Episode 8: Home Health Aides Shelly Part 1

    Episode 8: Home Health Aides Shelly Part 1
    Jun 18 2025

    More on the highs and lows of having Home Health Aides. In this episode Shelly describes characteristics and behaviors of excellent aides and some red flags to watch out for. She discusses her use of a Self-advocacy training video to orient and train new Home Health Aides and also tells her two worst aide stories. Heads up- one is X-rated.
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    30 mins
  • Episode 7: Elder Law and Disability Attorney Kim Verner Part 2

    Episode 7: Elder Law and Disability Attorney Kim Verner Part 2
    Apr 22 2025

    In Part 2 of this conversation, Kim Verner discusses different types of guardianships, including representative payees and how caregivers can help adults with Acquired Brain Injury maintain independence in a supportive environment.

    *Note: This interview was recorded in Albany, NY, USA in April 2024.
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    34 mins
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