HOLIDAY FUN WITH DAN THE COMEDIAN IN A CHAIR
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HOLIDAY BAKING TIPS FROM THE BLUESHEET CLUBHOUSE
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Hi Holiday Listeners, For some, preparing a tasty and baked treat seems as easy as pie, but for others the very thought of it feels like pie in the sky. Our connection to food goes well beyond basic survival and nutritional needs, with the colours, textures, flavours and satisfaction of nourishing our souls as well as our bodies. But bakingl can be complicated. Even after the ingredients have been purchased and prepared, following a recipe, timing things right and remembering to carry out key tasks uses the very abilities that are so often impacted by brain injury. This can lead to a...
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BRAIN SMART
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Hi Listeners, Ann Zuccardy offers candid, witty conversation about life's challenging moments and meeting them with creativity and humor. She provides insights gleaned from her personal struggle after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) changed her life. Ann shares her story about the trials and tribulations of reinventing her life after her injury and discovering hidden surprises about intelligence and creativity. Listen to how our brain injury survivors relate too and comment on Ann's experiences as a brain injury survivor Just click on the link below to watch the presentation before listening to...
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THE SEVEN SEAS
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Have you ever heard of the 7 C's of communication? Well, our survivors at the Bluesheet Clubhouse are applying it not only in their daily lives but also in a really helpful way to benefit other brain injury survivors. Enjoy Using the 7 C's of Communication
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HAVE YOU GOT 60?
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Hi Listeners, Have You Got 60? Yes, that's the name of this latest podcast that features a difficult and cognitively challenging game involving speaking applications for brain injury survivors. Enjoy and try it yourself!
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PRANKSTER PUNS
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Hi Listeners, Happy Halloween. Have we got a treat for you this episode. Dan, the Comedian in a Chair, is back to give you some SPOOKY HALLOWEEN Jokes in this episode we call ‘Prankster Puns’ Relax if you can, during this haunted podcast and enjoy some Halloween Humour. Listen to all podcasts here: HAPPY HALLOWEEN
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GETTING TO THE MAINLAND
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Gratitude after a head injury is a common and often beneficial practice, but it takes time and can be difficult, with some individuals experiencing a genuine increase in positive emotions like mirth or happiness due to brain changes. Focusing on things like loved ones, simple joys, supportive relationships, and personal progress can help foster gratitude, while also recognizing the reality of challenges and seeking support from others is crucial for a positive path forward. Today on time to talk traumatic Brain Injury we talk to other brain injury survivors about the...
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PALATE OF COLOUR
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Hi Listeners, Happy October. Imagine not being able to see the beautiful fall colours? For some brain injury survivors this is an unfortunate reality. A head injury can cause or alter colour blindness by damaging the brain areas responsible for color perception. While most cases of colour blindness are genetic, brain damage from injuries, tumors, or other conditions can lead to or dyschromatopsia. This acquired color vision deficiency means a person sees colors differently than before their injury, or a previously colorblind person might see colors more...
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WHAT'S THAT I HEAR?
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The Weinstein Noise Sensitivity Scale (WNSS) is a self-report questionnaire designed to assess an individual's sensitivity to noise. It's a unidimensional scale, meaning it measures a single concept – sensitivity to noise – with items focusing on how people react to and perceive various sounds. Join us today on the podcast we call 'Did you hear that?' as we take the Weinstein's Noise Sensitivity questionnaire with survivors of brain injury and compare their scores to non brain injured participants..
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THE COMEDIAN IN A CHAIR DEBUT
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info_outlinePerhaps the most profound demonstration of Ali’s resilience came in the 1974 fight against George Foreman, known as the “Rumble in the Jungle.” Foreman, the reigning heavyweight champion, was known for his brutal knockout power and had been destroying his opponents with ease. Most analysts predicted that Ali stood little chance against the powerhouse Foreman.
However, Ali used his confidence and resilience to implement a strategy that would go down in history. He famously used the “rope-a-dope” tactic, allowing Foreman to punch himself out, while Ali conserved his energy by leaning against the ropes and absorbing punches. It was a risky strategy that many doubted, but Ali’s resilience paid off. In the eighth round, Ali knocked out Foreman, reclaiming the title in a stunning upset.
In this episode we talk to survivors of brain injury and a health professional about their 'Rope a Dope' techniques for using resilience to fight back in a difficult situation.
Enjoy