Bring on the nouns - Graham Hall's take on Aphasia

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Send us a textOvercoming Aphasia: The Journey of Graham HallIn 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 regaining his speech and musical abilities. Despite losing the joy in playing music, Graham found fulfilment in music arrangement and preparation. The discussion touches on brain injury recovery, neuroplasticity, and the importance of continuous practice. Graham's story aims to raise awareness about aphasia and encourages support for individuals with brain injuries.00:00 Introduction and Personal Story00:34 Welcome to the Podcast00:52 Understanding Aphasia01:45 Graham Hall's Stroke Experience03:20 Challenges in Music Post-Stroke06:00 Reconnecting with Music10:07 Living with Aphasia14:31 Raising Awareness and Support27:58 The Role of Family and Friends29:55 Creative Coping Mechanisms33:06 Conclusion and ResourcesBefore my stroke (2014) I used parody to comment/mock the situation in my musical life.So I've been using that to describe my new life with aphasia. The lyrics are "contrafactum" (the substitution of text for another without change to the music) and comment on how I cope with brain damage and aphasia. The irony is that despite having musical anhedonia I'm still a musician! https://grahamhall.bandcamp.comAmongst other books , Graham recommends Musicophilia [ https://www.oliversacks.com/oliver-sacks-books/musicophilia-oliver-sacks/]Half SeriousTrauma, Trigger Warnings, grit, and gallows humor stories explored each week. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showSupport the show: Donate Now This podcast is funded by https://www.bas.org.uk To watch Jonathan’s film: https://tipofmytonguefilm.comhttp://x.com/buffaloloungeukhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhirons/ https://www.instagram.com/buffaloloungeThe Tavistock Trust for Aphasia websitehttp://aphasiatavistocktrust.org

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