Brainbank

Apr 08 2024 11 ep. 20 mins 5

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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.

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Dr Alex Lehn, Neurologist talks brain injury.

Apr 08 2024 25 mins

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

Beyond brain injury recovery

Apr 07 2024 23 mins

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.

Mental and emotional impacts of brain injury

Apr 07 2024 19 mins

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.

BI rehabilitation and understanding your own capacity.

Apr 07 2024 19 mins

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.

Adjusting after a brain injury

Apr 04 2024 20 mins

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.

Where there’s loss there’s grief

Oct 31 2021 19 mins

Kathy Walls is a clinical specialist with Interrelate, and an expert in supporting couples and families through the emotional upheaval of ABI. In this episode, Kathy shares her tips for holding on to hope and navigating loss with our host, Dr Zara Weedon. When understanding is lacking from those around you, and you’re struggling to adapt to a changed relationship, know that the

You only stop improving when you stop trying

Oct 31 2021 21 mins

Join our host, Dr Zara Weedon, as she hears from the wonderful Sandy Denison - Nurse Unit Manager of a brain injury rehab facility in WA. With both a lengthy career in the field and personal experience of brain injury, Sandy knows what it takes to survive, and thrive, after ABI. If you take one thing away from this episode, it's that there is no limit on improvement – and no end

Finding friendship after ABI

Oct 31 2021 18 mins

When a motorcycle accident left Jayden Alexanderson unable to pursue his hobbies, it claimed most of his friendships too. Undeterred, he tried new activities – lots of them! Until he found interests, and relationships, that stuck. Join our host Dr Zara Weedon, as Jayden shares his tips and experiences on rebuilding your life after brain injury. To find out more, or access suppo

Making the impossible ‘possible’ after brain injury

Oct 31 2021 21 mins

Katherine Varley experienced a brain injury as a result of a car accident. Having since met and married her husband, and given birth to two children, she’s a firm believer in hunting down the supports you need and finding different ways to pursue your goals. Join Katherine, the proud creator of the Prepare Me app, and our host, Dr Zara Weedon, as they talk determination and buil

When brain injury strikes, who cares for the carer?

Oct 31 2021 34 mins

Marie Carroll cares for her son, Jordan, who lives with an inoperable brain tumour. At the age of 11, he experienced a brain bleed, which left him vision impaired and with a host of significant, ABI-related medical complications. But with all those pressures endlessly piling on, who cares for the carer? Join Marie as she shares her experiences of isolation, fear and loneliness, wi