Evolving Minds: Real Lives and Expert Voices In Adult Brain Injury

In this episode of Evolving Minds, Alex Demetrious-Seymour, Chief Executive Officer of Brain Injury Group, is joined by brain injury survivor Karl Vause, and his wife Ashley, to discuss his recovery following a life-changing road traffic accident. Together, they explore accessing support, the discharge process, the importance of support networks, discovering new purpose through the outdoors, and r...

In this episode of Evolving Minds, Alex Demetrious-Seymour, Chief Executive Officer of Brain Injury Group, is joined by Alex Brown of Dean Wilson and Mark Bradley of Deka Chambers to discuss the importance of seeking second opinions in brain injury claims and the role they can play in securing the best outcomes for clients. Together, they explore the brain injury claims process, recognising red fl...

In this episode of Evolving Minds, Georgina Davies is joined by Gillian Buckingham and Karen Scrivener-Fearn of Rose Speech Therapy to explore cognitive communication following brain injury. Together, they discuss how cognitive communication difficulties can affect everyday interactions, the importance of early speech and language therapy intervention, assessment and support pathways, adapting to...

In this powerful episode, Brain Injury Group CEO Alex Demetrious-Seymour is joined by Cassidy Little, ambassador for Veterans Welfare Group. After trying his hand at stand-up comedy, Cass decided to join the Royal Marines. His journey then took a dramatic turn when an IED blast caused serious injuries, including multiple fractures, a below-the-knee amputation, and a traumatic brain injury (TBI). D...

Episode 4 of the Brain Injury Group podcast is hosted by Clare Harrison and explores the complex realities of dating, relationships, and personal autonomy after a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Joined by Dr Keith Jenkins of St Andrew's Healthcare, the discussion examines how brain injury can affect existing relationships, create new challenges in dating and impact confidence, trust, and decision-ma...

In this episode, host Clare Harrison (COO of Brain Injury Group) is joined by Sneha Shankar, COO of Abilities Enabled and headline sponsor of the podcast. Together, they explore why complex care packages can sometimes fail, introducing the “Tripod Effect” to highlight the importance of consistency, accountability, and communication in delivering stable, effective care.

In our second episode of Evolving Minds, Alex Demetrious-Seymour (CEO) and Clare Harrison (COO) are joined by Philip Coulthurst, Managing Director of Coulthursts Solicitors, to discuss underdiagnosed brain injuries, invisible symptoms, misconceptions around mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBIs) in relation to head injuries and concussions, and the importance of raising awareness and engagement aro...

In our debut episode, host Alex Demetrious-Seymour (CEO of Brain Injury Group) is joined by Ryan Price, Occupational Therapist and Director of Heads Up Therapies, alongside their ambassador, Nick Cass. Nick shares his powerful and deeply personal journey—from aspiring boxer to navigating life after a traumatic brain injury following a road traffic incident in 2020. Together, they explore the reali...