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In this latest episode, Jules and Mark talk about the effects a brain injury can have on relationships.
Navigating life after a brain injury isn’t just a challenge for the individual... it affects the whole family! That ripple effect also extends to friends, work colleagues and, in Jules and Mark's case, people they met through their business.
By gaining an understanding of the hidden disabilities and changes brought on by a brain injury, it can help each circle to move forward and cope with the future.
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In this latest episode, Jules and Mark talk about the benefits of tackling the hidden disabilities of a brain injury together.
There are many long-term after-effects of a brain injury, which include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), memory issues, cognitive impairments, headaches, migraines, problems with speech, spatial awareness, emotions and, the biggest of all, pathological fatigue.
By understanding these as a family or within your friendship and work circles will help everyone to move forward with coping mechanisms together.
It took Jules and Mark a long time to really understand hidden disabilities, and once they were offered knowledge and support, they managed to get their life back on track.
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Join Jules and Mark to discover how they implemented some simple techniques to help manage fatigue following brain injury.
The last episode talked about the dreaded F word - fatigue! There simply can't be enough tools in order to help live with this chronic side effect that affects the lives of so many brain injury survivors and their families.
Planning and pacing will help to structure your days ahead. That will hopefully remove some of the pain, as long as you rest and don't push through and avoid procrastination too!
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The dreaded F word - fatigue! In this latest episode, Jules and Mark talk about the affects of fatigue and share how much they've progressed in the last year by getting more understanding from the brain injury community.
Fatigue isn't going to go away but there are ways to learn to live with it. By gaining more knowledge and experience can help to understand the potential effects it can have on the survivor and their families.
Don't forget to join us in the following episode for part two where we'll explore further tools on how to help manage fatigue.
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Going back to work following a brain injury can be a big challenge and, in this episode, Jules and Mark talk about the potential effects of hidden disabilities and possible solutions.
This is something that really affected Mark immediately after his accident. He and Jules had to refucus their business and explore what adjustments to put in place.
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In this episode, Jules and Mark touch a little more on hidden disabilities and how they can affect someone's performance in the workplace following a brain injury.
Concentration, memory issues and fatigue can seriously affect a brain injury.
Mark certainly experienced this when returning to work in a busy environment and having to drive long journeys. He had to look at adjustments to be able to move forward.
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Join Jules and Mark as 2024 comes to a close and ask yourself, 'Should I party or not with a brain injury?'.
In recent episodes, we talked a lot about the busy festive period and the stress, anxiety and fatigue this can load onto someone with a brain injury. We're now on the final stretch with the new year's celebrations.
It might be time to go to the party or perhaps you just need some quiet time. It's time to listen to your body and mind and take your own advice to find the answer.
Also, thank you to everyone who's supported and engaged with Brain or Shine in 2024 and we look forward to seeing you in 2025.
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Join Jules and Mark who share some tips on how they've minimise potential anxiety and stress on Christmas Day.
In the past episode, we looked at the build up to the festive period but gatherings can be extremely tiring for brain injury survivors and their families. This can lead to increased anxiety levels, fatigue and memory loss.
With a little planning, a few ground rules and keeping it simple, can help everyone have an enjoyable and relaxing time to enjoy the fun and laughter.
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In this latest episode, Jules and Mark talk about how to enjoy the build-up to the festive period and manage it with a brain injury.
As we enter December (at the time of recording), this time of year can be extremely stressful for both brain injury survivors and their families.
This can heighten anxiety levels, which increases fatigue and memory loss, that's without the possibility of emotions running riot too. Add in loud music and flashing lights, and the festivities can suddenly feel a little less festive.
Listen to our tools and tips on coping with this time easier so you can enjoy some of the fun.
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In this episode, Jules and Mark explore how powerful words and commands are to your brain and how positive language and growth mindsets can help with acceptance after a brain injury.
Words are very persuasive and your brain will obey the most powerful commands that you give it. For example, if you say, 'I can't do that', then your brain will believe you and stop looking for solutions.
Your brain is still capable of many things so learning something new or relearning to do something is not out of the realms of possibility.
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Join Jules and Mark as they explore ways of understanding and accepting the changes a brain injury has on life.
One small moment can have a huge impact on the whole of the lives of, not only the survivor but those around them.
Some side effects will never go away, and no matter how much a survivor fights them, they will have to understand that they need to adapt to live with them. Of course, this goes for family members and friends too.
If you can first, find ways of understanding the affects, it becomes easier to accept them and put a plan in place on how to move forward.
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In this latest episode, Jules and Mark talk about the importance of a support network following a brain injury.
A brain injury can leave someone with non-physical side effects, and these can easily be missed by not only the survivor but their family and friends. The assumption can be that once someone has been discharged from hospital, they're OK, and life returns to as it was.
It's important to seek the right support and to understand brain injury from the early days, which will help to educate your circle on how they can support you.
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Join Jules and Mark as they talk about how they struggled to understand the changes to their lives following Mark's brain injury. This was due to a lack of awareness of the hidden side effects of this condition.
A brain injury changes one’s perception of the world, but that person may not be aware of the changes. They could appear selfish for example, but remember, they’ve been through a terrible experience.
Showing empathy to someone can be quite hard as it can be difficult to put yourself in the shoes of a person who perhaps doesn’t understand what they’re going through themselves. By getting support and gaining an understanding of brian injury, this was a big key in Jules and Mark being able to move forward with their lives.
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In this latest episode, Jules and Mark explore the cycle of emotions that can be present following a brain injury.
Survivors can experience the following: sadness, grief, anger, depression, frustration, apathy and having issues with empathy. In fact, the list could go on and it can be difficult to control emotions, they can become very unpredictable and change very quickly.
There are many tools to help control emotional reactions and perform a much needed reset. By regulating your breathing and practising mindfulness help. Also, by doing something you enjoy and adding positivity to your life can take away the negative thoughts and emotions and replace them with a happier you.
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Join Jules and Mark in this latest episode as they talk about the challenges they've faced with making decisions and planning, following Mark's brain injury.
By taking some time to stop and gather the facts, this could be key to making the right decision instead of trying to act on the spot.
Using diaries, calenders and planning tools are also useful to relieve stress and anxiety in those moments of choice.
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It's been a year since Brain or Shine first posted on their social media platform so, that sounds like an anniversary.
Join the founders, Jules and Mark, who reflect on the first 12 months and look ahead to plans for the next year.
Brain or Shine has published over 20 podcast episodes and blog entries and sent out numerous weekly newsletters, connecting with thousands of people affected by brain injury. Hundreds more also benefit from the peer-to-peer support group on Facebook.
A major highlight was seeing the book, What The Hell Just Happened? performed as a play by students from the University of Northampton.
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In this latest episode, Jules and Mark take a look at how the brain processes information and how a brain injury could affect this.
Many advertisements for technology tend to focus on the speed of processing information. For example, a new mobile phone, laptop, tablet or even superfast broadband.
Our brains are faster than any computer on the planet but, like technology, glitches can slow down the processing of information.
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Join Jules and Mark as they discover some fascinating facts and knowledge about the brain.
It's a complex organ with many functions, and a better understanding of it can help us deal with the effects of a brain injury.
An injury to certain lobes can have a devastating impact on a person's life so, let's explore some simple and common themes.
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Returning to work following a brain injury can be a huge challenge for many survivors. The workplace can suddenly become a more demanding and over-stimulating environment. The daily commute can be just as difficult, especially if you're allowed to drive again. And, when you're not at work, there are also many tasks assigned to keeping a home.
In this latest episode, Jules and Mark talk about the challenges they've faced when running their business and their travels to and from various locations. Mark has also struggled with seemingly simple, day to day tasks in the home too.
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Even the simplest of things are often more difficult following a brain injury. Firstly, there's remembering to remember! This means plans and intentions for long enough to act upon them.
Join Jules and Mark, as they talk about some of the common challenges including forgetting appointments or losing track of time. Also, trying to remember dates, taking the right medicines or finding items like your keys. One of Mark's biggest challenges is following processes such as recipes or filling in forms.
Also, find out about the key to keeping things simple and following a three step rule to become more efficient and less fatigued.
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