Why Can’t Doctors Explain This? | FND, Stroke, Addiction & Recovery with Monique Davies

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Sh*ts F*cked

Paris Le Maistre

39 episodes

4 days ago

Sh*ts F*cked is an honest and unfiltered podcast diving into the gritty realities of addiction, recovery, mental health, and rebuilding life. Hosted by Paris Le Maistre, an Aussie woman with lived experience of meth and alcohol addiction, and the adult industry. The show shares real conversations with experts and those who’ve walked similar paths. It’s all about personal recovery journeys and pushing for a more compassionate, and culturally aware system.

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Why Can’t Doctors Explain This? | FND, Stroke, Addiction & Recovery with Monique Davies

Sh*ts F*cked

1 hour 8 minutes 45 seconds

3 months ago

Why Can’t Doctors Explain This? | FND, Stroke, Addiction & Recovery with Monique Davies

What happens when your brain taps out on you? When your body stops doing what you tell it to, or you’re stuck in a hospital bed feeling like you’ve lost control of everything?In this episode, Paris sits down with Monique Davies - neurological physiotherapist and founder of The Brain Physio - to unpack the gritty reality of brain and nervous system rehab. From strokes to Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), Monique works with people navigating life after serious neurological conditions. They chat about why FND is so misunderstood, the rise in stroke cases (including how meth use can crank up your risk), and the emotional toll these conditions take, not just physically but mentally.Monique also opens up about her own battles with binge drinking and how lived experience has shaped the way she supports her clients. This one’s about breaking down medical jargon, calling out misconceptions, and reminding people that recovery, whether it’s from addiction, a stroke, or FND, is never a straight line.What we cover:- How Monique found her way into neurological physio (hint: it started back in high school)- What the hell FND actually is, and why people get told it’s “all in their head”- Risk factors for FND and why early intervention matters- Why strokes are on the rise (and who’s most at risk)- The link between meth use and stroke- What’s new in neuro rehab that’s actually helping people- How addiction impacts the brain, and why Monique brings her own experience into her work- Tips for navigating the health system when sh*t gets complicated

You can find Monique Davies here:https://www.thebrainphysio.com.au/

Thank you to our Production Team:

Editing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Steve Dearden⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Marketing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sarah Miller ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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