Brain Injury Bites

Jan 27 2025 31 ep. 26 mins 15
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Brain Injury Bites is a podcast based around 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 after brain injury.

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Brain Injury Bites - Introduction

Nov 11 2021 1 mins  
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 accounts: Twitter Facebook Instagram Co

01. The early days after a brain injury

Nov 15 2021 24 mins  
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 injury. We'll be looking at the b

02. Journey in the hospital of a brain injury survivor

Nov 15 2021 31 mins  
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 trauma - https://www.gmccmt.org.uk/

03. Dealing with fatigue and the importance of rest after a brain injury

Nov 22 2021 23 mins  
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 - Download For a transcript, fol

04. Memory problems after a brain injury

Nov 29 2021 17 mins  
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 memory and hints and tips around memor

05. Experiencing problems with concentration and attention after a brain injury.

Dec 06 2021 14 mins  
Listen to this episode where we discuss concentration and attention after a brain injury and how you can help improve this.

06. Coming to terms with a brain injury

Dec 13 2021 19 mins  
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.

07. Socialising after a brain injury

Dec 20 2021 30 mins  
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.

08. Comparing yourself to others

Jan 03 2022 17 mins  
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 you need to fit in.

09. The impact on family and friends after a brain injury

Jan 10 2022 20 mins  
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.