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Brain Friends the podcast is a space for neuro nerds and stroke survivors to talk about all things aphasia, language recovery, and community. Hosted by Dr. D. Seles, a neuroscientist and speech-language pathologist, and Angie C., 2x stroke survivor and aphasia advocate. Listen, laugh, and learn with these two stakeholders determined to make a difference in aphasia advocacy.
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From Jordan River Baptism to Emergency Evacuation: Dr Seles's Unexpected Journey
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Send us a text Dr. Seles shares her harrowing experience of being in Israel when war broke out in October, capturing both the fear of the situation and the remarkable perspective it gave her on American privilege. • Dr. Seles traveled to Israel with a church group of 60 people including her mother • She was baptized in the Jordan River by her child…
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Send us a text Hey Brain Friends, Celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Seles is at the heart of today's episode. I'm sharing the original recording of our neuroplasticity episode from 2022 that didn't make the cut. We had so much fun recording this but when we went to edit, the levels were not good. updates to the platform, there is a fix now. LO…
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Send us a text In this brief episode of Brain Friends, Angie shares the devastating news of the passing of her beloved friend and co-host, Dr. Davetrina Seles Gadson, after a courageous battle with cancer. Dr. Seles, a brilliant and compassionate neuro nerd and speech-language pathologist, brought a unique blend of expertise and warmth to Brain Fri…
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Send us a text In this episode of Brain Friends, we delve into the complexities of cognitive function and its disorders. Angie shares her personal journey with cognitive impairment following a stroke, highlighting the challenges of aphasia and adapting to a "new normal." Dr. Seles provides insights into the differences of cognitive testing, explain…
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Send us a text In this episode of Brain Friends, we discuss language assessments used in individuals with aphasia and acquired communication disorders. Angie shares the benefits and challenges in completing language assessments and which type of assessment is beneficial to recovery. Dr. Seles discusses the difference between impairment-based tests …
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Send us a text In this episode of Brain Friends, we share a behind-the-scenes conversation between Angie and Dr. Seles on Anomia. Together we weigh the benefits of recognizing the different types of Anomia and the challenges with diagnosis. Anomia is a fluent aphasia characterized by word-finding difficulty or the inability to name objects. Should …
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Send us a text In this episode of Brain Friends, we discuss 5 ways everyone can contribute to health equity for Black people with aphasia. We give resources for caregivers to get compensated and encourage speech-language pathologists (SLPs) to support health literacy in clients. 1. Implicit Bias Training- to help practitioners recognize stereotypic…
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Send us a text In this episode of Brain Friends, we invite two stakeholders to celebrate Aphasia Awareness Month, Maura Silverman, the executive director of the National Aphasia Association (NAA), and Gee Jackson, a lawyer and stroke survivor with aphasia. Together we answer two important questions: 1. What do you know about aphasia now that you wi…
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Send us a text Does it take a village to recover from a stroke? In this episode of Brain Friends, we talk about aphasia support with Angie's care partner Kiehl Cauthorn. We discuss the difference between caregivers and care partners, the stages of care in post-stroke aphasia, and advocacy with insurance companies. We give tips to speech-language pa…
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Send us a text In this episode of Brain Friends, we explore primary progressive aphasia or PPA. Dr. Seles unravels the complexities of PPA versus other aphasia types and describes the difference between a stroke and frontal temporal dementia. Angie shares analogies highlighting the key differences from other forms of aphasia. The impact of PPA on i…
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Send us a text In this episode of Brain Friends, we discuss reading and writing difficulties that can co-occur with aphasia. "Alexia" is an acquired reading disorder with difficulty seeing and reading words or understanding the meaning of written words. "Agraphia" is the loss of a previous ability to write. Angie discovers new terms related to her …
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Send us a text In this episode of Brain Friends, we invite Dr. Roy Hamilton, Professor of Neurology, Psychiatry, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and Director of Penn’s Laboratory for Cognition and Neural Stimulation (LCNS), for a part 2 discussion on Neuroplasticity. We b…
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Send us a text In this episode of Brain Friends, we discuss aphasia treatment and ways Speech Language Pathologists support recovery. Treatment settings and strategies from automatic speech tasks to errorless learning are explained with examples. Dr. Seles discusses health equity in aphasia and how to avoid implicit bias. How insurance demands dict…
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Send us a text Brain Friends Season 2 kicked off with Angie interviewing Dr. Seles on Aphasia Research. We discuss sampling biases and how to make sure research is demographically representative. Dr. Seles shares 3 tips on how to recruit a diverse sample in research and the role stakeholders have in health equity. Finally, we confirm that research …
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Send us a text Season Finale. Episode 11 is full of humor as we discuss the importance of sleep and the brain. Angie shares her fear around sleeping after her stroke and how she communicated fatigue "I feel like I have on two mink coats". Dr. Seles discusses the link between sleep loss and poor brain health. We share tips for healthy aging and slee…
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Send us a text In this episode of Brain Friends, we apply 5 professional athlete tips to aphasia recovery. What do survivors with aphasia and athletes have in common? The drive to unlock their full potential through fitness, fuel, mental health, recovery, and tribe. Angie shares strategies to use Aphasia Pro Tips throughout stroke recovery. Dr. Sel…
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Send us a text In this episode of Brain Friends, we discuss aphasia types affiliated with celebrities. Dr. Seles categorizes hallmark features between left and right-hemisphere strokes. Angie shares which celebrity resembles her aphasia. Together we discuss Aphasia conferences and the importance of diversity and inclusion. www.aphasiaadvocates.com …
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Send us a text In this episode of Brain Friends, we discuss neuroplasticity and share tips that promote brain health. Angie shares the analogy of what aphasia feels like and how doing repetitive or new activities helped her stroke recovery. Dr. Seles shares the importance of Use It or Lose It and how your daily routine can strengthen neural connect…
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Send us a text In this episode of Brain Friends, we recap the events from the 1st annual Aphasia Awareness Conference in Philadelphia, PA. Angie had an idea and in conjunction with Temple University put on a conference for survivors with aphasia and caregivers. Dr. Seles was the keynote speaker. Listen to our highlights of the "perfect day". Angie …
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Send us a text In this episode of Brain Friends, we talk about mental health with counseling psychologist Dr. Lauren. Stroke survivors with aphasia often experience depression or grief related to loss of social roles and communication. Speech-language pathologists play a role in helping clients navigate emotion when it shows up during therapy. Dr. …
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Send us a text In this episode of Brain Friends, we talk about aphasia advocacy. We discuss health equity and the importance of diversity and inclusion in healthcare and speech-language pathology. Dr. Seles unpacks the disparities in science, research, and stroke care for minoritized groups. Angie shares her personal experience of stroke care and h…
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Send us a text In this episode, we talk about social isolation after Aphasia and the importance of a social circle in recovery. Angie discusses the difficulty with maintaining friendships after a stroke and gives advice on how simple gestures like a phone call or movie invitation can help a person feel supported. Dr. Seles breaks down the component…
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Send us a text In this episode, we talk about all things Speech-Language Pathology. According to the 2022 US NEWS, Speech Language Pathologists rank #10 in the 100 Best Jobs. We agree! Speech-language pathologists (SLP) work with adults with aphasia to restore communication and quality of life. Are you making your clients feel uncomfortable or more…
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Send us a text In this episode of Brain Friends we talk about having aphasia on vacation, paraphrasing as a successful communication tool, and #aphasia trending after a celebrity diagnosis. Angie shares fluency and relaxation tips important for airport travel and social communication with friends and family. Dr. Seles learns the importance of makin…
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Send us a text Meet Dr. D. Seles a Neuroscientist and clinical Speech-Language Pathologist and Angie C., a stroke survivor and aphasia advocate. In this episode, Dr. Seles and Angie C. share how they met and provide insight into aphasia, with humor and laughter as these two self-proclaimed neuro nerds journey together as stakeholders determined to …
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