Jonathan Hirons's journey following his stroke and diagnosis of aphasia is both inspiring and informative. Here’s a summary of his experience and insights about aphasia: Jonathan's Experience with Aphasia 1. Initial Incident: In January 2019, while in a business meeting, Jonathan began to feel strange and soon realized he could not communicate effectively. His colleagues quickly called for medical help. 2. Medical Emergency: He was rushed to University College Hospital, where scans revealed ...
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On the tip of my tongue S2 E11 - Breaking Barriers: Disability Awareness and Inclusion with Sarah Petherbridge
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33:43Send us a text Breaking Barriers: Disability Awareness and Inclusion with Sarah Petherbridge In this episode of 'On the Tip of My Tongue,' hosts Rob Edwards and Jonathan Hirons discuss the challenges and misconceptions surrounding disabilities, particularly aphasia. They are joined by Sarah Petherbridge, a disability trainer and speaker who shares …
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On the tip of my tongue Series 2 Episode 10 - Resilience and Recovery: Talia Lazarus' Inspiring Journey
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39:06Send us a text In this episode of 'On the Tip of My Tongue,' hosts Rob Edwards and Jonathan Hirons welcome Talia Lazarus, a presenter, broadcaster, and host of the mental health podcast, 'I Got Back Up.' Talia shares her harrowing story of a devastating electric scooter accident in 2021, which resulted in serious leg injuries and an 18-month rehabi…
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On the tip of my tongue S2 E9 - Tamsin Keyes on Brain Injury and Work
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27:48Send us a text Understanding Acquired Brain Injuries: Challenges and Support Systems plus Returning to Work In this episode, Jonathan interviews Tamsin Keyes, the Publications and Research Manager at HEADWAY, the Brain Injury Association. Tamsin provides an in-depth explanation of what constitutes a brain injury, ranging from traumatic incidents to…
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On the tip of my tongue Series 2 Episode 8 - Graham Hall: Bring on the nouns
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33:53Send us a text Overcoming Aphasia: The Journey of Graham Hall In this episode of 'On the Tip of My Tongue,' hosts Rob Edwards and Jonathan Hirons discuss aphasia with Graham Hall, an orchestral percussionist who suffered a stroke a decade ago. Graham shares his experiences dealing with aphasia, its impact on his career, and the challenges of regain…
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On the tip of my tongue Series 2 Episode 7 - Nigel Cheffers-Heard and Paula Fernley
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37:41Send us a text Surviving Stroke and Navigating Aphasia: Nigel's Story This podcast episode titled 'On the Tip of My Tongue' features Rob Edwards and Jonathan Hirons discussing aphasia, a language impairment often caused by a stroke or brain injury. They interview Paula Fearnley and Nigel Cheffers-Heard to hear Nigel's journey of recovering from a s…
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On the tip of my tongue Series 2 Episode 6 - Emma Rich: Battling Aphasia and Advocating for Neuro Rehab
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35:23Send us a text Emma Rich: Battling Aphasia and Advocating for Neuro Rehab In this episode, Emma Rich, Charity Coordinator at Say Aphasia, shares her harrowing journey with severe brain injury and subsequent aphasia. She recounts her critical medical emergency, rehabilitation experiences, and the crucial role of neuroplasticity in her recovery. Emma…
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On the tip of my tongue Podcast: Hidden Voices: Reflections on Aphasia and Care 2024 Round up
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3:27Send us a text Overcoming Aphasia and the Importance of Carers In this episode, the host reflects on past events and highlights key themes such as surviving a critical health incident in Las Vegas, the significant role of communication in recovery from strokes, and the challenges and strategies for living with aphasia. The episode also emphasizes t…
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On the tip of my tongue Series 2 Episode 5 - Colin Lyall, founder of Say Aphasia
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33:10Send us a text Journey Through Aphasia: An Interview with Colin Lyle In this episode of the On the Tip of My Tongue podcast, Colin Lyle, founder of the Say Aphasia charity, shares his powerful journey from experiencing a stroke and developing aphasia to actively supporting others with the condition. Colin talks about his stressful lifestyle that le…
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Clip of On the tip of my tongue Series 2 Episode 3 - Dr Suzanne Beeke
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0:38Send us a text Support the show Support the show: Donate Now This podcast is funded by https://www.bas.org.uk To watch Jonathan’s film: https://tipofmytonguefilm.com http://x.com/buffaloloungeuk https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhirons/ The Tavistock Trust for Aphasia website http://aphasiatavistocktrust.org…
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On the tip of my tongue Series 2 Episode 4 - Derek Munn
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36:40Send us a text Understanding the Role of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists In this episode of the 'Tip of My Tongue' podcast, host Jonathan and Rob engage in a detailed conversation with Derek Munn, the Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. Munn shares insights on his role, w…
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On the tip of my tongue Series 2 Episode 3 - Dr Suzanne Beeke
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44:28Send us a text Better Conversations with Aphasia: In-Depth with Dr. Suzanne Beek In this episode, Dr. Suzanne Beek, Associate Professor of Language and Cognition at UCL, discusses her innovative therapy called Better Conversations with Aphasia. She explains how aphasia, a communication difficulty often resulting from stroke, affects conversations a…
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On the tip of my tongue Series 2 Episode 2 - Pete Coady, Say Aphasia Darlington
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21:52Send us a text Overcoming Aphasia: Pete Cody's Journey and Community Impact In this episode, we talk to Pete Cody, a former Mondelez Cadbury salesman who became a peer leader for Say Aphasia after a serious car accident left him with aphasia. Pete discusses the challenges he faced transitioning from a high-paced sales job to living with a communica…
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On the tip of my tongue Series 2 Episode 1 - Disability in the workplace
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33:37Send us a text Overcoming Trauma: Tom Ryan Elliott Talks Aphasia, Epilepsy, and Workplace Challenges In this episode, we talk to Tom Ryan Elliott, who suffered a severe brain injury in 2014 leading to aphasia and epilepsy. He recounts his experience of how a work event in Las Vegas dramatically changed his life, leaving him in a coma and resulting …
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On the tip of my tongue: Series 1 Episode 6 - What we have learned so far...
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11:04Send us a text Reflecting on the Journey: Uncovering the Themes of Aphasia Awareness In the final episode of Series 1 of 'On the Tip of My Tongue,' hosts Rob Edwards and Jonathan Hirons review the key themes and insights from their podcast series dedicated to raising awareness about aphasia. They discuss the stigmatization and misunderstandings sur…
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On the tip of my tongue: Series 1 Episode 5 - Brain Health with Dr Trevor Powell
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23:23Send us a text Intertwined Health: Neuropsychology, Brain Health, and Insights from Dr. Trevor Powell In this episode of 'On the Tip of My Tongue,' Dr. Trevor Powell, a consultant clinical neuropsychologist, discusses the interconnectedness of physical and mental health, emphasizing how psychological processes influence physical conditions. He addr…
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On the tip of my tongue : Series 1 Episode 4 - Carers with Ann Hirons
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30:13Send us a text Caring for Loved Ones with Aphasia: A Personal Journey with Ann In this episode of the 'On the Tip of My Tongue' podcast, we welcome Ann, Jon's wife, to discuss her experience caring for a partner with aphasia following his stroke. Ann shares her professional background in psychology and addiction therapy within the NHS, which provid…
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On the tip of my tongue: Series 1 Episode 3 - Caring and carers - Michael Shann
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23:14Send us a text Supporting Carers: Insights and Initiatives from Carers UK In this episode, Michael Shann, head of carer support at Carers UK, discusses his 12.5-year journey with the charity, highlighting its mission to improve the lives of carers. He provides an in-depth overview of the services offered, including a helpline, online and in-person …
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On the tip of my tongue: Series 1 Episode 2 - Living with Aphasia and Charities
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34:41Send us a text Understanding Aphasia: A Deep Dive into the Hidden Disability In this episode of the 'On the Tip of My Tongue' podcast, hosts Rob Edwards and Jonathan Hirons discuss aphasia, a little-known yet common condition affecting language and communication due to brain injury. They chat with Barbara Chalk, a retired speech and language therap…
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On the tip of my tongue: Series 1 Episode 1 - Living with Aphasia
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23:41Send us a text Understanding Aphasia: Personal Journeys and Insights In this episode of 'On the Tip of My Tongue,' hosts Rob Edwards and Jonathan Hirons delve into the challenges and experiences of living with aphasia, a language disorder caused by brain injury. Jonathan shares his personal journey following a stroke, highlighting the struggles and…
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