Brain Friends

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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Brain Friends

Sleep and the Brain

May 11, 2023 • Dr. D. Seles Gadson and Angie Cauthorn • Season 1 • Episode 11

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 sleep hygiene.

Finally, Brain Friends goes on the road to the Clinical Aphasiology Conference. We want to hear your feedback . Please leave us a review or a topic you want us to cover in Season 2.