A podcast for people who have survived, are living with brain injuries their carers, supporters, helpers and therapists. Our stories. Our lives.
Scott Po***ck shares his experience of surviving a ruptured brain aneurysm that led to an obsessive spate of painting and drawing - something he had not done before!
Scott Po***ck shares his experience of surviving a ruptured brain aneurysm that led to an obsessive spate of painting and drawing - something he had not done before! Scott was a contributing artist to the 'Art after Brain Injury' exhibition held at Manning Regional Art Gallery, NSW.
There are just days left to see this extraordinary exhibition at the Manning Regional Art Gallery. After a successful opening event, the gallery says visitors have been fascinated by the works. 'An emotional experience', 'confronting', 'inspiring', 'in awe' and 'raw' are just some of the reactions to this art.
An artistic lens or perspective of how differently artists see the world after brain injury. The artists in this exhibition have many different types of brain injuries - from mild to severe - with a huge variety of outcomes. Cynthia Burke + Djen Burns + Jamie Daddo + Peter Davidson + Jillian Oliver....
We are excited to announce that Peter Rudland, a highly decorated Australian Army Veteran and Invictus Games Champion, will be Taree to open this compelling exhibition. Five of the seven Artists will be in attendance at the official opening. Saturday Dec 9. Manning Regional Art Gallery until Jan 27
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NEW EPISODE! Brain injuries take many forms and can change our lives – and the lives of those around us. In our latest episode of our podcast we meet Chris and Andrea Rowsell, parents of Lillian.
At just 6 months of age Lillian underwent major brain surgery - a worrying time for any parent. Chris and Andrea have since provided Lillian with the care and attention she needs and Lillian herself has excelled under the circumstances – going on to complete primary and high school, enjoy dance lessons and horse riding!
Those achievements take on even more significance as we learn Lillian has not spoken one word in her entire life.
Hear Chris and Andrea tell their family’s extraordinary and uplifting story in our latest Brain Injury Conversation episode.
Brain injuries take many forms and can change our lives – and the lives of those around us. This is the one family's story. Chris and Andrea Rowsell's experience in caring for their daughter Lillian is so inspiring. Lillian had life saving brain surgery at just six months of age and still requires...
We spoke with Jason and his family for our podcast. Their story has now been made into a film that will influence many on how we view, interpret and engage with brain injuries of all types.
When we talk about living with or recovering from a brain injury, it's easy to focus primarily on the physical changes and challenges.
But in this episode of Brain Injury Conversations nutritionist Lydia Irving explains to Cynthia how we can best assist our brain by focusing on nutrition and developing some beneficial eating and lifestyle habits.
For example, brain injury can sometimes result in a loss of taste and / or appetite - so Lydia has some specific tips and suggestions of food types and how to prepare it.
Click http://bit.ly/3pQAEbi or the link in comments below for the full podcast episode and share with others preparing food for themselves or others living with a brain injury. And consider subscribing so you never miss an episode!
And we'd love your feedback in the comments below!
Our latest episode is up! Just in time for the Paralympics! Keep your eye on local runner James Turner - he's a world be**er in more ways that one! But keep your ears on our podast - he's such an inspiration!
Follow this link for the full episode:
https://anchor.fm/braininjuryconversations/episodes/James-Turner---World-Champion-Paralympian-e16bqui
It's National Stroke Week in Australia, and the theme is 'United by Stroke' and a focus on recogising the signs of stroke. Today we have a new episode with stroke survivor Peter Davidson. A series of events in 2010 may have interrupted his career as an architect but he is now a prolific artist, poet and music lover. (Scroll donw to the comments to see some of Peter's art!) Have a listen, or maybe subscribe to our podcast so you never miss an episode.
https://anchor.fm/braininjuryconversations/episodes/Peter-Davidson---Architect--Stroke-Survivor--now-Artist-e15b1ts
Our guest today suffered a series of strokes in 2010. He has made an incredible recovery and continues to live with the effects as many survivors do. While Peter Davidison's career as an internationally renowned architect has ceased for the moment, he's discovered and forstered other creative pursui...
In this episode Blake Ballard shares his brain injury story and the subsequent dramatic change to his life plans. Career, relationship and life ambitions either disappeared, changed dramatically or became simply unobtainable.
But that hasn't stopped him. It has changed him. His story is one of adjustment, resilience and above all, survival. https://anchor.fm/braininjuryconversations/episodes/Blake-Ballard---adapting-to-change-e12g6p2
In the blink of an eye our world can change. Blake Ballard shares his brain injury story and the subsequent dramatic change to his life plans. Career, relationship and life ambitions either disappeared, changed dramatically or became simply unobtainable. But that hasn't stopped him. It has changed h...
Jillian from Episode 2 of our podcast featured in this story by ABC. Go Jillian! To HEAR her story don’t forget check out our podcast! https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-04-03/art-helping-to-heal-post-traumatic-stress-and-save-lives/13256128
Jillian Oliver was a dedicated police officer when she was involved in a serious accident that left her emotionally and physically scarred. She now helps run an 'art as therapy group', which is helping her, and others, recover from post-traumatic stress disorder and depression.
Meet the van Genderens! Oma has Alzheimer's and vascular dementia and she lives with her filmmaker son Jason, his wife Megan and their young family. While life with dementia presents many challenges, the van Genderens have taken an approach that has focused on Oma's world. Their family have re-created some of Oma's favourite things - like supermarket shopping or a visit to the Aquarium - right in their home. And as jason's a filmmaker, they've been able to capture it all on video that has struck a chord worldwide, with more than 50 million views! Listen to this fascinating discussion, and feel free to share
The short videos made by Jason and Megan have had more that 50 million views. They give a unique insight into their experience of caring for Jason's mother Oma who lives with both Alzheimer's and vascular dementia. In trying to understand her condition, the van Genderens have tried to adapt by creat...
Meet the van Genderens! Oma has Alzheimer's and vascular dementia and she lives with her filmaker son Jason, his wife Megan and their young family. While life with dementia presents many challenges, the van Genderens have taken an approach that has focused on Oma's world. They family have re-created some of Oma's favourite things - like supermarket shopping or a visit to the Aquarium - right in their home. And as Jason is a filmaker, they've been able to capture it all on video that has struck a chord worldwide, with more than 50 million views for the Omas Applesauce videos! (see the link in comments below!) Listen to this fascinating discussion, and feel free to share.
The short videos made by Jason and Megan have had more that 50 million views. They give a unique insight into their experience of caring for Jason's mother Oma who lives with both Alzheimer's and vascular dementia. In trying to understand her condition, the van Genderens have tried to adapt by creat...
Episode 2 introduces us to an amazing woman. Jillian had a terrible workplace accident that has left her with permanent disability. This meant she couldn't continue the career she loved. But her story shows an undefeatable spirit.
She now runs art therapy programs to inspire recovery, support rehabilitation and generate a wider understanding and respect for wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women. You can help by sharing her inspirational story.
Our podcast shares the stories of people living with brain injuries – these are their stories; these are your stories. Jillian Oliver absolutely loved her job but a workplace accident has left her with permanent physical injuries. But that seems only to have spurred her on to support and inspire o...
Life for me changed dramatically – twice. The first in 1990 when my mother died of a ruptured brain aneurysm at 51. The second was 12th March 2016 when I had a ruptured brain aneurysm at 52. Without warning, my life became the polar opposite of what it had been. I lost my business, my livelihood and the essence of me. I now have a brain injury. This is my story. https://anchor.fm/braininjuryconversations/episodes/Cynthia-Burke--founder-of-Brain-Injury-Conversations-elp92f
Life for me changed dramatically - twice. The first was 23rd July 1990 when my mother died of a ruptured brain aneurysm. She was 51. And the second time was on the 12th March 2016, when I suffered one. I was 52. There was no warning on either occasion, just the heartbeat that ruptured the aneurysm.....
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When we talk about living with or recovering from a brain injury, it's easy to focus primarily on the physical changes and challenges. But in this episode of Brain Injury Conversations nutritionist Lydia Irving explains to Cynthia how we can best assist our brain by focusing on nutrition and developing some beneficial eating and lifestyle habits. For example, brain injury can sometimes result in a loss of taste and / or appetite - so Lydia has some specific tips and suggestions of food types and how to prepare it. Click http://bit.ly/3pQAEbi or the link in comments below for the full podcast episode and share with others preparing food for themselves or others living with a brain injury. And consider subscribing so you never miss an episode! And we'd love your feedback in the comments below!
Our latest episode is up! Just in time for the Paralympics! Keep your eye on local runner James Turner - he's a world beater in more ways that one! But keep your ears on our podast - he's such an inspiration! Follow this link for the full episode: https://anchor.fm/braininjuryconversations/episodes/James-Turner---World-Champion-Paralympian-e16bqui
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