F*** It, I Have a Brain Injury

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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 who have an ABI. Melissa Capo, M.S., CCC/SLP, along with graduate students, supports the co-hosts in the planning, interviewing, editing and review of podcast episodes. This work is an application of project-oriented intervention in Brain Injury rehabilitation. *The first season was recorded at The College of St. Rose in Albany, NY, USA and was edited in collaboration with audio engineers and students from the Communications Department* For information, questions or to request to be a guest on the show, contact Melissa Capo @effitpodcast0@gmail.com

  1. Sep 3

    S2Ep6: Catching up with Caroline: Walking, Dating and Ongoing Recovery after ABI.

    In this episode, the team catches up with Caroline, a former group member and friend from The College of St. Rose in Albany, NY. Caroline shares her current recovery successes and challenges since her TBI from Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) in 2010, when she was just 10 years old. She talks about progress she is still making with the help of her own determination and her physical trainer. She describes some current struggles around dating and finding employment.  Listen in for a great conversation that proves significant recovery can happen in the chronic phase of brain injury rehabilitation. Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) State of Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services

  2. Aug 10

    S2Ep5: The Hopeful Architect: Robert de Miguel on Recovery and Accessibility After TBI

    On recommendation from our previous guest, Rachel Levy, we sit down with architect and traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivor Robert de Miguel to hear his incredible story.  Using Voiceitt technology to assist his communication, Robert shares his incredible journey from studying architecture around the world and earning a master's degree at Harvard to surviving a devastating car accident that left him with a severe brain injury and only a small chance of survival. Robert discusses the challenges of rebuilding his life, and how his experience inspired him to focus his efforts on educating Barcelona city officials on accessibility and inclusive design. He discusses TBI resourc es in Spain and his Brain City research, which explores how cities function like the human brain—dynamic, adaptive, and designed to better serve people of all abilities. This conversation is filled with hope, resilience, and a fresh perspective on recovery, architecture, and creating communities where everyone belongs.

  3. Jul 9

    S2Ep4: Advances in Speech-recognition Technology After ABI: Dr. Rachel Levy

    Co-hosts talk with Dr. Rachel Levy, SLP and co-founder of The Babel Group in New York City. Rachel explains advances in technology to support non-standard speech after stroke and TBI or other causes of dysarthria. She provides a demonstration of Voiceitt, an AI-driven speech recognition tool, and shares insights about how technology can help make sure everyone who has something to say gets heard.  Visit The Babel Group here Learn about Voiceitt here

  4. Jun 30

    S2Ep3: Redefining Creativity After Stroke with Inspire Arts: LaRey and Rebecca

    Introduced by our last guest, Jamie Arber from The Supported Living Group, Ken and Jesse talk with artist and stroke survivor LeRay Pablo and Senior Art Program Manager Rebecca Maloney from Inspire Arts about how creative, person-driven programming supports rehabilitation, and provides meaningful opportunities for community participation through exhibitions and workshops. Hear LaRey's inspiring journey back to art and how Inspire Arts provides a space where shared creative interests unite survivors.   Visit Inspire Arts here Visit The Supported Living Group here Visit The Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut here

  5. Jun 3

    S2Ep2: Meaningful Engagement in a Connecticut ABI Waiver Program: Jamie Arber

    In this episode, hosts interview Jamie Arber, Licensed Professional Counselor, TBI survivor and Executive Director of The Supported Living Group (SLG). Jamie discusses how his personal experience influenced his work in helping people with Acquired Brain Injury find a new purpose. He describes the challenges and realities with ABI Waiver Services in Connecticut and specific programs SLG provides in order to ensure opportunities for meaningful engagement and  optimal long term rehabilitation for adults with ABI.   Click here to visit the Supported Living Group   Click here to visit Inspire Arts

  6. May 26

    S2Ep1: Neuropsychology, Positive Behavior Support and Cyberscams with Dr. Kate Gould

    To kick off Season 2, the co-hosts interview neuropsychologist Dr. Kate Gould from Monash University in Victoria, Australia. In this episode, Kate provides a simplified definition of neuropsychology and its role in helping people who have had changes in behavior after ABI. She describes the Positive Behaviour Support + Plus approach and discusses cyberscams and CyberAbility—a collaborative project that resulted from a person's experience with a cyberscam after his ABI. Click here for Free resource and training materials on Cyberscams Click here for Relentless Optimism Podcast Click here for PBS+PLUS Information

  7. May 8

    Ep17: The Power of the Pod: An Interview with Melissa Capo on Clinical Growth and Collaboration

    In this last recording at The College of St. Rose, the guys put Melissa Capo in the interview seat for the Season One finale. The group discusses the evolution of the PEPtalks project group and other groups at The College of St. Rose that helped address cognitive, communicative and behavioral challenges and the value of the graduate student clinicians in helping provide one on one attention and support. In the discussion, they highlight the program’s role in challenging traditional medical models of rehabilitation as they share insights on achieving significant clinical growth in the chronic phase of their recovery- even when doctors suggested that it might not be possible. To wrap up the season, the crew shares their top lessons learned about their collaborative podcast project and discusses how the podcast itself served as a powerful therapeutic tool.

  8. May 1

    Ep16: Aphasia Camp and Meaningful Connections After Stroke and TBI: Jerry Hoepner

    In this episode, Ken and Jesse talk with Dr. Jerry Hoepner, SLP and professor at The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, about the Chippewa Valley Aphasia Camp and the importance of establishing meaningful connections to help people with ABI reduce their cognitive-communication impairment and increase their quality of life.    For more information about the Chippewa Valley Aphasia Camp, please email Mary Beth Clark at Clark.marybeth1@mayo.edu

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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 who have an ABI. Melissa Capo, M.S., CCC/SLP, along with graduate students, supports the co-hosts in the planning, interviewing, editing and review of podcast episodes. This work is an application of project-oriented intervention in Brain Injury rehabilitation. *The first season was recorded at The College of St. Rose in Albany, NY, USA and was edited in collaboration with audio engineers and students from the Communications Department* For information, questions or to request to be a guest on the show, contact Melissa Capo @effitpodcast0@gmail.com

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  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
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