The Injured Brain
Cost-hosts Jo and Jim Giordano discuss the ups and downs of navigating life after a brain injury. Jo is a brain injury survivor and former elementary school guidance counselor who obtained a severe traumatic brain injury in 2007. Jim is her husband and caregiver. By including a mix of lessons learned from their own experience, along with expert interviews, they hope to provide useful information and serve as beacons of hope for brain injury survivors and caregivers alike.
The Injured Brain
Episode 3: Coping with Social Isolation During the Pandemic
This episode was recorded on April 20, 2020, about a month after the proverbial poo hit the fan with the Covid-19 pandemic in the United States. In this episode, Jo and Jim talk about the new normal and the challenges associated with social isolation. Jo notes that for many brain injury survivors, social isolation is nothing new. Jo shares some tips for self-care and dealing with the stress and isolation that both a pandemic lock-down and brain injury can bring.