Brain Injury Bites

In this episode of Brain Injury Bites, Brooke Trotter and Ashwini Kamath take a deep dive into what it means to come to terms with a brain injury — and how the process of acceptance isn’t always straightforward. They reflect on the emotional and psychological impact of recovery, the reality check that often hits after hospital discharge, and the frustrations of an invisible injury that doesn’t fol...

In this episode of Brain Injury Bites, Brooke Trotter and Ashwini Kamath delve into how brain injury impacts attention, concentration, and cognitive load – and how even small tasks can become overwhelming without the right strategies. Brooke shares how his concentration was reduced to just seconds after his injury, and how he gradually rebuilt it with help from neuropsychologists, repetition, and...

In this episode of Brain Injury Bites, Brooke Trotter and Ashwini Kamath discuss how memory is impacted after a brain injury and practical ways to adapt when everyday tasks become more challenging to remember. Together, they reflect on Brooke’s personal experiences, including forgetting where he parked, running a bath that nearly flooded the house, and forgetting basic shopping items. They also ta...

In this episode of Brain Injury Bites, Brooke Trotter and Ashwini Kamath dive into one of the most persistent and misunderstood symptoms after a brain injury: fatigue. They explore Brooke’s personal struggle with understanding the need for rest, and how pushing through tiredness actually delayed his recovery. From hospital routines to the challenge of structuring rest at home, they share honest re...

In this episode of Brain Injury Bites, Brooke and Ashwini explore what it’s like to wake up in hospital after a traumatic brain injury — from intensive care through to high dependency and early rehab. Brooke opens up about waking from a coma, experiencing vivid and confusing hallucinations, and the emotional impact of leaving the safety of the hospital routine for the outside world. Together they...

In this first episode of Brain Injury Bites, Brooke Trotter shares what happened the night his life changed forever after being hit by a car in Manchester. Joined by co-host Ashwini Kamath — a solicitor and brain injury advocate — Brooke talks about the immediate aftermath of his traumatic brain injury and the early days that followed. Together, they explore: The night of Brooke’s accident What ha...

Hello, and welcome to Brain Injury Bites, a series of bite-sized podcasts helping brain injury survivors. This is a series of podcasts based around the experiences of sustaining a brain injury, and provides helpful hints and tips for injured people, their friends and family. To keep up to date with our podcast, follow us on our social media accounts: Twitter Facebook Instagram Community Compass ap...