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Episode 10: Reflections - A Never-Ending Journey...

Released: 01/11/2024


In this episode, Paul reflects upon Series 1 of Thinking Ahead as a whole and how Podcasting has helped him on his journey of recovery. Paul shares with us the profound benefits of Podcasting in establishing and re-building his sense of identity which has given him purpose and meaning in being able to help others with acquired brain injury, their family and friends, healthcare professionals and the wider public.

Paul also confides that his journey has not been plain sailing and discloses some of the wider challenges and frustrations he has faced as a result of the acquired brain injury. He re-caps on his initial unawareness of his brain injury and how making the Podcast series has radically transformed his thought processes enabling him to have an understanding of the subtle and hidden changes he has encountered along the way. More profoundly, the new narratives he has constructed with others has opened the doors for further insight building with the support of his brain injury rehabilitation team in this never ending journey of post-traumatic growth and new possibilities.

 

 

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Acknowledgement and thanks to Paul’s Podcast team:

 

Paul Cheese, Podcast Producer: info@reliumx.co.uk

Dr Sally Martin-Young, Consultant Neuro Occupational Therapist and Podcast Project Manager: sally@livelifegroup.co.uk

Natalie Mackenzie, Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapist and Podcast PR and Marketing: natalie.mackenzie@thebiss.co.uk

 

Gratitude also extends to all members of Paul’s multidisciplinary neuro rehabilitation team as without you all this unique Podcast series would not have been possible:

 

Rachel Wilson, Brain Injury Case Manager

Dr Alex Garfield - Neuropsychologist

Eleanor Woodward, Neuro Speech and Language Therapist

Katy James, Neuro Speech and Language Therapist

Sally De La Fontaine, Neuro Physiotherapist

Tom Nissen, Neuro Personal Trainer

Rachel Maxwell, Cognitive Rehabilitation Assistant

Ben McGuinness, Cognitive Rehabilitation Assistant

Dr Nikos Gorgoraptis, Neurologist

Dr Martine Stoffels, Neuropsychiatrist

Amy Chater, Partner, Leigh Day

 

Paul is also indebted to the invaluable support of all the staff, volunteers and members of the charity Brains Matter. In particular:

 

Kevin Bottrell, Charity Manager

Lisa-Rae Brough, Deputy Manager

Members Jules, Rob and Simon

ThinkingAhead 2024

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