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Beyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeBlurred Vision, Clear Purpose - Dr. Simbi Animashaun's Story - Part OneToday, we welcome guest Dr. Simbi Animashaun, who shares her story that begins with a pounding headache during a night class at grad school and unfolds through the heartbreak of miscarriage and the isolation of stroke recovery. Dr. Simbi takes us through the darkness she faced and the moment she chose life. Join us as she reflects on rediscovering her strength, reclaiming her purpose, and embracing her second chance with clarity and conviction.Community Conversation Prompt:What moment in your recovery reminds you of your strength?2025-06-1423 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeBlurred Vision, Clear Purpose - Dr. Simbi Animashaun's Interview - Part TwoToday, we welcome guest Dr. Simbi Animashaun, who shares her story that begins with a pounding headache during a night class at grad school and unfolds through the heartbreak of miscarriage and the isolation of stroke recovery. Dr. Simbi takes us through the darkness she faced and the moment she chose life. Join us as she reflects on rediscovering her strength, reclaiming her purpose, and embracing her second chance with clarity and conviction.Community Conversation Prompt:What moment in your recovery reminds you of your strength?2025-06-1434 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeMolly Buccola Interviewed by Bill Gasiamis - Part OneThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we turn the tables. Have you ever wondered about Molly Buccola—the founder, facilitator, and host behind our organization? Guests and listeners often ask about her journey: What led her to this work? How her own experiences shape the stories we share? And why this mission so personal to her?In this special episode, we’re sharing a 2024 interview from Recovery After Stroke, where host Bill Gasiamis spoke with Molly about her path, offering a deeper look into her l...2025-04-0531 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeMolly Buccola Interviewed by Bill Gasiamis - Part TwoThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we turn the tables. Have you ever wondered about Molly Buccola—the founder, facilitator, and host behind our organization? Guests and listeners often ask about her journey: What led her to this work? How her own experiences shape the stories we share? And why this mission so personal to her?In this special episode, we’re sharing a 2024 interview from Recovery After Stroke, where host Bill Gasiamis spoke with Molly about her path, offering a deeper look into her l...2025-04-0539 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeNew Year Community Special: Part OneThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we share the New Year Community Special. We recorded our Stroke and TBI Survivor Gathering this week as a way to publicly share our celebrations from 2024 and intentions for the year ahead. From publishing books, contributing to art shows, walking 5Ks to fostering supportive connections, our guests share what they’ve achieved and the visions that inspire their year ahead. Whether focusing on physical recovery, emotional resilience, or new beginnings, these stories remind us of the strength found in community and self-discovery. Community Conversation Prompts:What...2025-01-1140 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeNew Year Community Special: Part TwoThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we share the New Year Community Special. We recorded our Stroke and TBI Survivor Gathering this week as a way to publicly share our celebrations from 2024 and intentions for the year ahead. From publishing books, contributing to art shows, walking 5Ks to fostering supportive connections, our guests share what they’ve achieved and the visions that inspire their year ahead. Whether focusing on physical recovery, emotional resilience, or new beginnings, these stories remind us of the strength found in community and self-discovery. Community Conversation Prompts:What...2025-01-1122 min
Stroke StoriesMolly BuccolaIn this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Molly Buccola from Oregon. Molly suffered a stroke at the age of 21 in 2005. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-1217 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeCaregiver Compilation: Part TwoThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we share a Caregiver Compilation. We’ve gathered caregiving insights from John Humphrey, Victoria Moran, Valerie Hollaender, Dr. Ivy Randle, and Nikki Juvan, all have shared their stories on this show. In today’s episode, they reflect on how their perspectives on caregiving and life have evolved over the years. Tune in to discover powerful revelations and deep connections between caregiving and personal transformation. Thank you for joining us for part one of our Caregiver Compilation.Caregiver Resources:Renew and Connect: A Tran...2024-09-0927 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeCaregiver / Care Partner Retreat Series InformationJoin our six-week virtual retreat series designed to transform your care partnering journey. Rediscover your core values, trust your inner voice, and establish healthy boundaries. Enhance your communication skills and deepen connections with fellow care partners/caregivers. Reflect on your growth and celebrate achievements within a supportive community. Empower yourself and elevate your care partnering experience—sign up today! For more information and the sign up, click here.Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and...2024-08-3102 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeOpportunities Beyond Depression: Barry North's StoryIn this episode of Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we hear from Barry North, an academic and seasoned professional with a PhD in Chemistry from Brandeis University and a Master’s in Public Health from Columbia University. Barry’s career in Corporate Health and Safety led him to two decades in Denver before transitioning to Seattle, where he embraced a new calling as a personal and professional coach. He is passionate about sailing, photography, health, and wellness.On November 13, 2020, Barry experienced a life-altering stroke that challenged him in unimaginable ways. In his story, Barry opens up about his b...2024-08-3123 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeOpportunities Beyond Depression - Barry North's InterviewIn this episode of Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we hear from Barry North, an academic and seasoned professional with a PhD in Chemistry from Brandeis University and a Master’s in Public Health from Columbia University. Barry’s career in Corporate Health and Safety led him to two decades in Denver before transitioning to Seattle, where he embraced a new calling as a personal and professional coach. He is passionate about sailing, photography, health, and wellness.On November 13, 2020, Barry experienced a life-altering stroke that challenged him in unimaginable ways. In his story, Barry opens up about his b...2024-08-3118 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeFrom Intellect to Embodiment - Beatriz Fritschler's StoryThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we feature Beatriz Fritschler, a renowned social impact strategist and wellness entrepreneur. Originally from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and currently residing in Washington Heights, New York, Beatriz shares her incredible story of surviving a ruptured brain aneurysm in 2018. In this episode, she discusses how this life-altering event led to significant personal growth and a deeper connection with her body. Don’t miss this inspiring episode on healing, personal transformation, and finding purpose after a stroke.Beatriz' Suggested Resources:Beatriz Fritschler's Embody Joy: A Woman’s Jour...2024-08-2222 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeFrom Intellect to Embodiment - Beatriz Fritschler's InterviewThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we feature Beatriz Fritschler, a renowned social impact strategist and wellness entrepreneur. Originally from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and currently residing in Washington Heights, New York, Beatriz shares her incredible story of surviving a ruptured brain aneurysm in 2018. In this episode, she discusses how this life-altering event led to significant personal growth and a deeper connection with her body. Don’t miss this inspiring episode on healing, personal transformation, and finding purpose after a stroke.Beatriz' Suggested Resources:Beatriz Fritschler's Embody Joy: A Woman’s Journey of Reco...2024-08-2232 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeI Have Been Changed...For Good - Nikki Juvan's StoryThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we welcome mother, wife, and caregiver Nikki Juvan who lives in Middlebury, Vermont. In October of 2018, her husband suffered his first stroke. In her story, Nikki describes how her approach to caregiving has changed over the years. While working through grief, she found it helpful to serve as a resource for others. Nikki and her daughter went on to found Stroke Awareness Vermont. Her story is entitled, “I Have Been Changed…For Good.”Nikki's Suggested Resources:Fanny Allen Inpatient Rehabilitation UnitStroke Awar...2024-08-0724 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeI Have Been Changed...For Good - Nikki Juvan's InterviewThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we welcome mother, wife, and caregiver Nikki Juvan who lives in Middlebury, Vermont. In October of 2018, her husband suffered his first stroke. In her story, Nikki describes how her approach to caregiving has changed over the years. While working through grief, she found it helpful to serve as a resource for others. Nikki and her daughter went on to found Stroke Awareness Vermont. Her story is entitled, “I Have Been Changed…For Good.”Nikki's Suggested Resources:Fanny Allen Inpatient Rehabilitation UnitStroke Awar...2024-08-0728 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeA Story of Resilience - Toni Hickman's StoryThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we welcome author, speaker, holistic health practitioner, minister, and Emmy Award winning musician Toni Hickman who lives in Houston, Texas. In October of 2004, just before an album release, Toni suffered her first of two brain aneurysms that were followed by a stroke. At that point she wasn’t able to find any publicly disabled people in the music industry. While pondering the reason she was still alive, Toni found purpose. Her story is entitled, “A Story of Resilience.”Toni's Suggested Resources:Toni HickmanAs a Man Thinki...2024-07-3124 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeA Story of Resilience - Toni Hickman's InterviewThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we welcome author, speaker, holistic health practitioner, minister, and Emmy Award winning musician Toni Hickman who lives in Houston, Texas. In October of 2004, just before an album release, Toni suffered her first of two brain aneurysms that were followed by a stroke. At that point she wasn’t able to find any publicly disabled people in the music industry. While pondering the reason she was still alive, Toni found purpose. Her story is entitled, “A Story of Resilience.”Toni's Suggested Resources:Toni Hickman...2024-07-3131 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeBecoming Me: A Stroke Survivor's Journey from Caterpillar to Butterfly - Tymiak Hawkins' StoryThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we welcome writer, speaker, and stroke and brain injury activist Tymiak Hawkins who lives in Edison, New Jersey. In June of 2019, just four years after graduating from college and months before his wedding, Tymiak suffered a stroke. In his first year of recovery he wrote a book entitled, Becoming the Light: Navigating Darkness After A Stroke. Now, five years out, he finds himself in another moment of transition. Today, he offers wisdom on how he is navigating life’s next chapter. Tymiak’s story is entitled, “Becoming M...2024-07-2327 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeBecoming Me: A Stroke Survivor's Journey from Caterpillar to Butterfly - Tymiak Hawkins' InterviewThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we welcome writer, speaker, and stroke and brain injury activist Tymiak Hawkins who lives in Edison, New Jersey. In June of 2019, just four years after graduating from college and months before his wedding, Tymiak suffered a stroke. In his first year of recovery he wrote a book entitled, Becoming the Light: Navigating Darkness After A Stroke. Now, five years out, he finds himself in another moment of transition. Today, he offers wisdom on how he is navigating life’s next chapter. Tymiak’s story is entitled, “Becoming Me: A Stroke Survivor's Journey from Cater...2024-07-2333 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeFinding My True North - Stuart Abramson's StoryThis week we welcome guest Stuart Abramson, a nephrologist, cyclist, father, and husband who lives in Indianapolis, Indiana. Stuart survived two traumatic brain injuries (TBI’s) that have forced him to reroute all areas of his life. In this episode, Stuart shares ways he learned to adapt to the brain’s disconnect while reconnecting with others more deeply. His story is entitled, “Finding My True North.”Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, c...2024-07-1620 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeFinding My True North - Stuart Abramson's InterviewThis week we welcome guest Stuart Abramson, a nephrologist, cyclist, father, and husband who lives in Indianapolis, Indiana. Stuart survived two traumatic brain injuries (TBI’s) that have forced him to reroute all areas of his life. In this episode, Stuart shares ways he learned to adapt to the brain’s disconnect while reconnecting with others more deeply. His story is entitled, “Finding My True North.”Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope. To l...2024-07-1633 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeMy Statement is in My Works - Steve Knobles' InterviewThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we welcome guest Steve Knobles of Santa Cruz, CA. Steve has a lifelong passion for the music scene, Harley Davidson bikes, and flea market negotiations. In 2012, Steve suffered a stroke and has been inspiring fellow stroke survivors at Cabrillo College ever since. Steve’s story is entitled, “My Statement is in My Works.”Steve's Suggested Resources:Cabrillo College Stroke and Disability Learning CenterBeyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and publicly...2024-07-0721 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeMy Statement is in My Works - Steve Knobles' StoryThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we welcome guest Steve Knobles of Santa Cruz, CA. Steve has a lifelong passion for the music scene, Harley Davidson bikes, and flea market negotiations. In 2012, Steve suffered a stroke and has been inspiring fellow stroke survivors at Cabrillo College ever since. Steve’s story is entitled, “My Statement is in My Works.”Steve's Suggested Resources:Cabrillo College Stroke and Disability CenterBeyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share the...2024-07-0725 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeGo Further Together - Larry White's StoryThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we welcome guest Larry White of Linton, Indiana. He is a retired D.O.D Civilian of 32 years. On Veteran’s Day 2016, Larry became a stroke survivor, not victim. He stresses the importance of positivity, comradery, competition, and drive. He describes his story as a collection of stories, acknowledging the importance of collaboration in recovery. Larry’s story is entitled, “Go Further Together.”Larry's Suggested Resources:Catrike Recumbent BikesFitbit ChallengeRehabilitation Hospital of IndianaRutgers University HospitalSpokes Fighting StrokesS...2024-06-2823 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeGo Further Together - Larry White's InterviewThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we welcome guest Larry White of Linton, Indiana. He is a retired D.O.D Civilian of 32 years. On Veteran’s Day 2016, Larry became a stroke survivor, not victim. He stresses the importance of positivity, comradery, competition, and drive. He describes his story as a collection of stories, acknowledging the importance of collaboration in recovery. Larry’s story is entitled, “Go Further Together.”Larry's Suggested Resources:Catrike Recumbent BikesFitbit ChallengeRehabilitation Hospital of IndianaRutgers University HospitalSpokes Fighting StrokesS...2024-06-2823 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeMolly Buccola on Death Taught Us How To LiveThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we turn the tables. We’ve received many questions about our host, Molly. Recently, she appeared as a guest on Youtube's Death Taught Us How To Live. Molly shared a little about her life, her own stroke recovery, and reflections on purpose. Molly also offers an overview of the nonprofit organization Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke.Resources:Death Taught Us How To Live, Season Four Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke#AVM Superhero, @AVMSuperhero, AVM_Superhero Greg GrahamBeyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonpr...2024-06-2044 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeCommunity Special: RiverBend’s Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group ReflectionsThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we offer a community special highlighting RiverBend’s Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group. More specifically, this is one of their Zoom Social Meetings that is usually facilitated by Diane Bishop. Today, we hear reflections on their progress toward acceptance, patience, and connection, while honoring both grief and hope. They talk about priority shifts, new hobbies, and camaraderie amongst fellow stroke survivors.Resource:RiverBend's Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support GroupBeyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empow...2024-06-1234 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeCommunity Special: Stroke Awareness Oregon's Warrior Support Group ReflectionsThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we offer a community special highlighting Stroke Awareness Oregon’s Stroke Warrior Support Group. Stroke Awareness Oregon’s mission is to educate the Central Oregon community about stroke and to support stroke warriors and their families in their best possible lives. Today, stroke survivors, or warriors as they call themselves, offer reflections on their unique waves through recovery, noting the importance of patience, acceptance, perspective, faith, and community. They share resources and advice for both physical and emotional recovery.Resource:Stroke Awareness Oregon Support Groups2024-06-1240 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokePart of Something Greater - Chris Wilder's StoryThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we spotlight guest Chris Wilder from Los Gatos, CA. Chris learned to play the guitar in his teens. In addition to his passion and diligent work ethic, he credits his fellow musicians as teachers and co-creators. He learned at a young age what it feels like to work with others toward a common goal. Chris has dedicated much of his professional life to non-profit organizations and was the Executive Director of the Valley Health Foundation in Silicon Valley when he suffered a stroke in 2021. He now applies his life-lessons to strok...2024-06-0525 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokePart of Something Greater - Chris Wilder's InterviewThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we spotlight guest Chris Wilder from Los Gatos, CA. Chris learned to play the guitar in his teens. In addition to his passion and diligent work ethic, he credits his fellow musicians as teachers and co-creators. He learned at a young age what it feels like to work with others toward a common goal. Chris has dedicated much of his professional life to non-profit organizations and was the Executive Director of the Valley Health Foundation in Silicon Valley when he suffered a stroke in 2021. He now applies his life-lessons to strok...2024-06-0528 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeMoment of Silence - Tracey Brown's StoryThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we spotlight guest Tracey Brown who was a nutrition and fitness coach for eighteen years before suffering a stroke in 2019. The following five years, she ran on adrenalin, serving as a wellness coach for stroke survivors. Recently, Tracey was forced to slow down, sit in silence, and face her new normal. As a boisterous extravert, she felt silence was deafening. Now that she’s come out on the other side, Tracey shares her findings in hopes to motivate other stroke survivors. Tracey’s story is entitled, “Moment of Silence.”...2024-05-2933 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeMoment of Silence - Tracey Brown's InterviewThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we spotlight guest Tracey Brown who was a nutrition and fitness coach for eighteen years before suffering a stroke in 2019. The following five years, she ran on adrenalin, serving as a wellness coach for stroke survivors. Recently, Tracey was forced to slow down, sit in silence, and face her new normal. As a boisterous extravert, she felt silence was deafening. Now that she’s come out on the other side, Tracey shares her findings in hopes to motivate other stroke survivors. Tracey’s story is entitled, “Moment of Silence.”...2024-05-2930 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeLong and Winding Road - Anthony Parsons' StoryThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we spotlight guest Anthony Parsons who was a professional drummer in the rock band Problem with Polly. On December 29, 2021, Anthony’s brain was starved of oxygen for an hour. After three weeks in a coma, Anthony woke with a feeling of total acceptance. And has since been contemplating the depths of the experience and its meaning for his life. Anthony invites us to join him in reflecting upon who he is and why he is here. Anthony’s Story is entitled, “Long and Winding Road.”Resources Anthony Menti...2024-05-2129 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeLong and Winding Road - Anthony Parsons' InterviewThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we spotlight guest Anthony Parsons who was a professional drummer in the rock band Problem with Polly. On December 29, 2021, Anthony’s brain was starved of oxygen for an hour. After three weeks in a coma, Anthony woke with a feeling of total acceptance. And has since been contemplating the depths of the experience and its meaning for his life. Anthony invites us to join him in reflecting upon who he is and why he is here. Anthony’s Story is entitled, “Long and Winding Road.”Resources Anthony Menti...2024-05-2125 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeThe Power of Listening - Flannery O'Neil's StoryThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we spotlight guest Flannery O’Neil who suffered a stroke in 2017 and has since devoted her life to the stroke community, serving as a support group facilitator and the COO of Stroke Onward, an organization dedicated to helping survivors rebuild their identity in recovery. Flannery discusses the shock of suffering a stroke at age 34 while living in a small, Colorado town. She also shares challenges of both visible and invisible disabilities. Flannery’s story is entitled, “The Power of Listening.”Flannery's Suggested Resources:Stroke Onward2024-05-1326 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeThe Power of Listening - Flannery O'Neil's InterviewThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we spotlight guest Flannery O’Neil who suffered a stroke in 2017 and has since devoted her life to the stroke community, serving as a support group facilitator and the COO of Stroke Onward, an organization dedicated to helping survivors rebuild their identity in recovery. Flannery discusses the shock of suffering a stroke at age 34 while living in a small, Colorado town. She also shares challenges of both visible and invisible disabilities. Flannery’s story is entitled, “The Power of Listening.”Flannery's Suggested Resources:Stroke Onward2024-05-1343 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeHow can I? - John Lummis' StoryThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight guest John Lummis of Indianapolis, Indianna. John suffered a stroke on December 26, 2013. He has become a “stroke thriver” returning to rehab facilities to connect with therapists and stroke survivors. He often shows up to public events in superhero outfits as a way to motivate and inspire others. He has deleted the phrase “I can’t” from his lexicon and replaced it. John’s story is entitled, “How can I?” Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulat...2024-05-0324 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeHow can I? - John Lummis' InterviewThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight guest John Lummis of Indianapolis, Indianna. John suffered a stroke on December 26, 2013. He has become a “stroke thriver” returning to rehab facilities to connect with therapists and stroke survivors. He often shows up to public events in superhero outfits as a way to motivate and inspire others. He has deleted the phrase “I can’t” from his lexicon and replaced it. John’s story is entitled, “How can I?” Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke s...2024-05-0332 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeSpecial: Parenting with Aphasia Group Insights - Part OneThis week we offer a Beyond Stillness Community Special spotlighting the Parenting with Aphasia Group led by Lauren Schwabish of Neuro Speech Services. The Parenting with Aphasia Group meets virtually once a month, inviting parents with kids of all ages to join together in a safe, non-judgmental space to share experiences, receive positive peer support, and learn more about how other parents are navigating the highs and lows of modern-day parenting when aphasia is along for the ride. In this special, the Parenting with Aphasia Group offers insights on their challenges and joys as parents with aphasia....2024-04-2619 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeSpecial: Parenting with Aphasia Group Insights - Part TwoThis week we offer a Beyond Stillness Community Special spotlighting the Parenting with Aphasia Group led by Lauren Schwabish of Neuro Speech Services. The Parenting with Aphasia Group meets virtually once a month, inviting parents with kids of all ages to join together in a safe, non-judgmental space to share experiences, receive positive peer support, and learn more about how other parents are navigating the highs and lows of modern-day parenting when aphasia is along for the ride. In this special, the Parenting with Aphasia Group offers insights on their challenges and joys as parents with aphasia....2024-04-2624 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeStrength in Community - John DeBell's StoryThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight guest John DeBell of Portland, OR. In June of 2019, John suffered a stroke during his coronary triple bypass surgery. Before his stroke, John didn’t participate in many social activities but has found his stroke survivor support groups to be informative, motivating, and enlightening. Today, John shares his story entitled, “Strength in Community.” Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope. To learn...2024-04-1925 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeStrength in Community - John DeBell's InterviewThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight guest John DeBell of Portland, OR. In June of 2019, John suffered a stroke during his coronary triple bypass surgery. Before his stroke, John didn’t participate in many social activities but has found his stroke survivor support groups to be informative, motivating, and enlightening. Today, John shares his story entitled, “Strength in Community.” Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope...2024-04-1932 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeI Believe Anything is Possible - Ricardo Coleman's StoryThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight guest Ricardo Coleman, from Chicago, IL. He grew up as a middle child and enjoys listening to others and observing. On October 10, 2018, Ricardo suffered a massive stroke. Doctors opened his skull and left him on the operating table for almost an hour while the swelling decreased. Now, Ricardo shares observations of his own recovery in his story entitled, “After My Stroke, I Believe Anything is Possible.” Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and pub...2024-04-1126 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeI Believe Anything is Possible - Ricardo Coleman's InterviewThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight guest Ricardo Coleman, from Chicago, IL. He grew up as a middle child and enjoys listening to others and observing. On October 10, 2018, Ricardo suffered a massive stroke. Doctors opened his skull and left him on the operating table for almost an hour while the swelling decreased. Now, Ricardo shares observations of his own recovery in his story entitled, “After My Stroke, I Believe Anything is Possible.” Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and pub...2024-04-1129 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeLou, You Do Look Like Yourself - Lou Roselli's StoryThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight guest Lou Roselli, from Redwood City, CA. Lou suffered a stroke in 2021. In his story, Lou shares specific strategies he now employs to try to brighten his outlook on life. His story is entitled, “Lou, You Do Look Like Yourself.” Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope. To learn more about our programs and services, or to sponsor...2024-04-0321 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeLou, You Do Look Like Yourself - Lou Roselli's InterviewThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight guest Lou Roselli from Redwood City, CA. Lou suffered a stroke in 2021. In his story, Lou shares specific strategies he now employs to try to brighten his outlook on life. His story is entitled, “Lou, You Do Look Like Yourself.” Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope. To learn more about our programs and services, or to spon...2024-04-0329 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeWhat I’ve Learned - Julie Kitamura's StoryThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight guest Julie Kitamura from Santa Cruz, CA. Julie shares how friends, acquaintances, groups, and programs have helped her progress. She also offers a story about an unlikely comment from an unlikely friend who shifted her perspective on the circumstance. Her story is entitled, “What I’ve Learned.” Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope. To learn more about our programs and servi...2024-03-2724 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeWhat I’ve Learned - Julie Kitamura's InterviewThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight guest Julie Kitamura from Santa Cruz, CA. Julie shares how friends, acquaintances, groups, and programs have helped her progress. She also offers a story about an unlikely comment from an unlikely friend who shifted her perspective on the circumstance. Her story is entitled, “What I’ve Learned.” Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope. To learn more about our programs and servi...2024-03-2725 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeMy Only Option, Surrender- Elene Sheets' InterviewThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight Elene Sheets from Corvallis, OR. Elene suffered a stroke in February of 2019. She shares ways she learned to surrender control while still dedicating herself to recovery. She also highlights the important roles her family members assumed in the process. Elene’s story is entitled, “My Only Option, Surrender.” Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope. To learn more about our programs a...2024-03-2033 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeMy Only Option, Surrender - Elene Sheets' StoryThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight Elene Sheets from Corvallis, OR. Elene suffered a stroke in February of 2019. She shares ways she learned to surrender control while still dedicating herself to recovery. She also highlights the important roles her family members assumed in the process. Elene’s story is entitled, “My Only Option, Surrender.” Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope. To learn more about our programs a...2024-03-2025 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeTreat Yourself As You Would Treat Someone You Love - Kristi Haas' InterviewThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight Kristi Haas from Watsonville, CA. Kristi shares how she developed motivation to dig deep even in times she struggled to believe in herself. Kristi stresses that there is always a way forward. She also shares a newfound purpose in her life. Her story is entitled, “Treat Yourself As You Would Treat Someone You Love.” Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connecti...2024-03-1333 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeTreat Yourself As You Would Treat Someone You Love - Kristi Haas' StoryThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight Kristi Haas from Watsonville, CA. Kristi shares how she developed motivation to dig deep even in times she struggled to believe in herself. Kristi stresses that there is always a way forward. She also shares a newfound purpose in her life. Her story is entitled, “Treat Yourself As You Would Treat Someone You Love.” Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope. To lea...2024-03-1334 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeSpecial: Just ASK (Aphasia Social Network) Group ReflectionsThis week we offer a Beyond Stillness Community Special highlighting the Just ASK Social Network Group led by Kait Moses. Just ASK is a non-profit organization based in Rhode Island that provides individuals, caregivers and stakeholders a way to connect, support and share resources related to Aphasia. Just ASK’s Monday group offers reflections on acceptance, gratitude, community, change, perseverance, challenge, and hope. Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope. To lear...2024-03-0533 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeStroke: It Didn’t Happen to Me, It Happened For Me - Hub Miller's StoryThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight Mr. Hub Miller from Westfield, Indiana by way of a cotton farm in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. Hub suffered his stroke in April of 2021 at the age of 41. Hub shares a variety of unlikely hobbies and communities he has found since his stroke. He highlights the importance of trying new things while cultivating a sense of gratitude. His story is entitled, “Stroke: It Didn’t Happen to Me, It Happened For Me.” Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower str...2024-02-2730 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeStroke: It Didn’t Happen to Me, It Happened For Me - Hub Miller's InterviewThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight Mr. Hub Miller from Westfield, Indiana by way of a cotton farm in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. Hub suffered his stroke in April of 2021 at the age of 41. Hub shares a variety of unlikely hobbies and communities he has found since his stroke. He highlights the importance of trying new things while cultivating a sense of gratitude. His story is entitled, “Stroke: It Didn’t Happen to Me, It Happened For Me.” Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower str...2024-02-2729 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeWorking Spouse, Caregiver - Dr. Ivy Randle's StoryThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight wife and caregiver, Dr. Ivy Randle from Chicago, IL. She served as a Caregiver for both her mother and husband, Kalvin at the same time while also trying to work fulltime as a Chicago Public School Administrator. Dr. Ivy shares her journey from overwhelm to prioritizing her own health so that she is more equipped to serve as caregiver and community member. Her talk is entitled, “Working Spouse, Caregiver.” Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivo...2024-02-1927 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeWorking Spouse, Caregiver - Dr. Ivy Randle's InterviewThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight wife and caregiver, Dr. Ivy Randle from Chicago, IL. She served as a Caregiver for both her mother and husband, Kalvin at the same time while also trying to work fulltime as a Chicago Public School Administrator. Dr. Ivy shares her journey from overwhelm to prioritizing her own health so that she is more equipped to serve as caregiver and community member. Her talk is entitled, “Working Spouse, Caregiver.” Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivo...2024-02-1938 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeJust Needed to Ask: A Caregiver’s Journey - Valerie Hollaender's StoryThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight wife and caregiver, Valerie Hollaender from Chicago, IL. In 2019, Valerie suddenly became a full time caregiver when her husband Ron suffered a major stroke. Valerie shares a variety of emotional phases, ways friends and family help, and healthy habits she’s developed along the way. Her talk is entitled, “Just Needed to Ask: A Caregiver’s Journey.” Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope. 2024-02-1227 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeJust Needed to Ask: A Caregiver’s Journey - Valerie Hollaender's InterviewThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight wife and caregiver, Valerie Hollaender from Chicago, IL. In 2019, Valerie suddenly became a full time caregiver when her husband Ron suffered a major stroke. Valerie shares a variety of emotional phases, ways friends and family help, and healthy habits she’s developed along the way. Her talk is entitled, “Just Needed to Ask: A Caregiver’s Journey.” Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom...2024-02-1228 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeFinding Safety Within My Body - Anna Kerry's StoryThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight Anna Kerry from Nottingham, England. She suffered a stroke at age 35. Since that time, Anna has devoted her life to serving other stroke survivors. She is Founder The Stroke Wellbeing Space, an online resource and gathering platform for stroke survivors. Throughout her story, Anna describes specific practices that helped her trust and love her own body again. Her story is entitled, "Finding Safety Within My Body." Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke...2024-02-0525 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeFinding Safety Within My Body - Anna Kerry's InterviewThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight Anna Kerry from Nottingham, England. She suffered a stroke at age 35. Since that time, Anna has devoted her life to serving other stroke survivors. She is Founder The Stroke Wellbeing Space, an online resource and gathering platform for stroke survivors. Throughout her story, Anna describes specific practices that helped her trust and love her own body again. Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wi...2024-02-0541 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeMy Story of Healing and Hope - Kalvin Randle's InterviewThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight Guest Kalvin Randle from Chicago, IL. He suffered two strokes at the age of 55. Kalvin built houses for 34 years. He sees parallels between reconstructing a house and reconstructing life after a stroke. In this episode, he offers tools that help him reconstruct his life. Kalvin's story is entitled, "What God Did in 31 Days: My Story of Healing and Hope." Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpos...2024-01-2938 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeMy Story of Healing and Hope - Kalvin Randle's StoryThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight Guest Kalvin Randle from Chicago, IL. He suffered two strokes at the age of 55. Kalvin built houses for 34 years. He sees parallels between reconstructing a house and reconstructing life after a stroke. In this episode, he offers tools that help him reconstruct his life. Kalvin's story is entitled, "What God Did in 31 Days: My Story of Healing and Hope." Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their...2024-01-2832 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokePositive Resilience - Sue Phipps' InterviewThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spend our second week with Sue Phipps. Last week she shared a writing from ten years after her stroke and this week, she shares a recent piece entitled, Positive Resilience.Sue Phipps is innately joyful. She lives in Kirkland, Washington with her loving husband, Neal. Sue has developed a deep sense of trust through small coincidental moments and those of struggle, like her time with breast cancer, mitral valve-prolapse, and our focus of this story, her major stroke. She credits her friends, fami...2024-01-2237 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokePositive Resilience - Sue Phipps' StoryThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spend our second week with Sue Phipps. Last week she shared a writing from ten years after her stroke and this week, she shares a recent piece entitled, Positive Resilience.Sue Phipps is innately joyful. She lives in Kirkland, Washington with her loving husband, Neal. Sue has developed a deep sense of trust through small coincidental moments and those of struggle, like her time with breast cancer, mitral valve-prolapse, and our focus of this story, her major stroke. She credits her friends, fami...2024-01-2227 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeSeizures - Sue Phipps' InterviewThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight Guest Sue Phipps, a seventy year old resident of Kirkland, Washington. She suffered a stroke in 1990 and will share a piece she wrote eight years after. It describes a specific seizure, bout of depression, and how her husband and long-time friend helped Sue pull through. Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope. To learn more about our programs and services, or...2024-01-1437 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeSeizures - Sue Phipps' StoryThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight Guest Sue Phipps, a seventy year old resident of Kirkland, Washington. She suffered a stroke in 1990 and will share a piece she wrote eight years after. It describes a specific seizure, bout of depression, and how her husband and long-time friend helped Sue pull through. Content Warning - There is mention of suicidal thoughts for 35 seconds in this episode. If you wish to skip that section, jump from 8:29 - 9:04. Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empowe...2024-01-1423 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeMoving Toward Acceptance - Tia Palafox's InterviewThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight Guest Tia Palafox, a school counselor, tennis player, music lover, and community volunteer, who suffered a stroke in 2009 at age forty. Tia shares ways she strives to accept her post-stroke self. She was often called “superwoman” before the stroke and continues to push herself now. Her story is entitled “Moving Toward Acceptance.” Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope. 2024-01-0628 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeMoving Toward Acceptance - Tia Palafox's StoryThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight Guest Tia Palafox, a school counselor, tennis player, music lover, and community volunteer, who suffered a stroke in 2009 at age forty. Tia shares ways she strives to accept her post-stroke self. She was often called “superwoman” before the stroke and continues to push herself now. Her story is entitled “Moving Toward Acceptance.” Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope. To learn more a...2024-01-0624 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeDeath Taught Me How to Live - Greg Graham's InterviewThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we hear from guest AVMSuperHero also known as Greg Graham. He suffered a very rare form of a hemorrhagic stroke, an AVM in his cerebellum. He is the creator and organizer of AVMSuperHero Caregiver Package and hosts the Instagram show “Death Taught Us How to Live.” He shares about how honesty and service helped him live with peace and purpose. Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and ho...2023-12-2340 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeMichelle Humphrey's Gift of GratitudeAs a way to spread the holiday spirit, a few of our guests have publicly offered their thanks to influential people and communities who have assisted their recovery.In this short, Michelle Humphrey remembers and thanks one very important person, herself! This is hard work, stroke survivors! Give yourself a pat on the back too!2023-12-2302 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeClay Himes' Gift of GratitudeAs a way to spread the holiday spirit, a few of our guests have publicly offered their thanks to influential people and communities who have assisted their recovery.In this short, Clay Himes offers his gift of gratitude.2023-12-2303 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeRalph Cortese's Gift of GratitudeAs a way to spread the holiday spirit, a few of our guests have publicly offered their thanks to influential people and communities who have assisted their recovery.In this short, Ralph Cortese offers his gift of gratitude.2023-12-2305 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeRoz Himes' Gift of GratitudeAs a way to spread the holiday spirit, a few of our guests have publicly offered their thanks to influential people and communities who have assisted their recovery.In this short, Roz Himes offers her gift of gratitude.2023-12-2305 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeDeath Taught Me How to Live - Greg Graham's StoryThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we hear from guest AVMSuperHero also known as Greg Graham. He suffered a very rare form of a hemorrhagic stroke, an AVM in his cerebellum. He is the creator and organizer of AVMSuperHero Caregiver Package and hosts the Instagram show “Death Taught Us How to Live.” He shares about how honesty and service helped him live with peace and purpose. Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wis...2023-12-2324 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeMy Encore Life - Roz Himes' StoryThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We hear from Guest Roz Himes, a Military Spouse, Mother, Bonus Mom, and Duck Keeper. She is also a Stroke Warrior, CPR Survivor, Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), Special Education Teacher, and one half of The Roz & Clay Show. She shares a story about overcoming many fears in order to return to work after six years of stroke recovery. Her story is entitled, “My Encore Life.” Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articul...2023-12-1621 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeMy Encore Life - Roz Himes' InterviewThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We hear from Guest Roz Himes, a Military Spouse, Mother, Bonus Mom, and Duck Keeper. She is also a Stroke Warrior, CPR Survivor, Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), Special Education Teacher, and one half of The Roz & Clay Show. She shares a story about overcoming many fears in order to return to work after six years of stroke recovery. Her story is entitled, “My Encore Life.” Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and pub...2023-12-1635 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeHow to Participate in the Holiday Special!Happy Holidays, Stroke Community!Who has been a gift to you throughout your recovery process? Friends?Family?Caregivers?Coworkers?Neighbors?Faith Group?Fellow stroke survivors?Physical / Occupational Therapists?Psychologists / Psychiatrists?Nurses?Neurologists?Support Groups?This is an opportunity to give them a gift in return, the gift of praise! Tell them, publicly, how they have been a gift to you! 2023-12-1402 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeRange of Motion - Molly Buccola's StoryThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We have a Guest Host Damian Cohen and Host Guest, me, Molly Buccola! I’m finally offering what listeners have requested, my story. So this week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke. I share a bit of my story on how my stroke halted my senior year of college and forced me to reorient. I share a range of thoughts, emotions, and motions that guided my journey. My story is entitled, “Range of Motion.”Join us for my episode of Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke.2023-12-0918 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeRange of Motion - Molly Buccola's InterviewThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We have a Guest Host Damian Cohen and Host Guest, me, Molly Buccola! I’m finally offering what listeners have requested, my story and interview. So this week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke. I share a bit of my story on how my stroke halted my senior year of college and forced me to reorient. I share a range of thoughts, emotions, and motions that guided my journey. My story is entitled, “Range of Motion.”Join us for my episode of Beyond Stillness: Stories After Strok...2023-12-0928 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeI Can, Just Not Yet - Drew Schmechel's InterviewThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight Guest Drew Schmechel, athlete, runner, father, and husband who suffered a stroke in 2016 and lost his speech along with many abilities that employ the right side. One of his recent goals is not only speaking but speaking publicly. His story is entitled “I Can, Just Not Yet.” Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope. To learn more about our programs and se...2023-12-0225 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeI Can, Just Not Yet - Drew Schmechel's StoryThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight Guest Drew Schmechel, athlete, runner, father, and husband who suffered a stroke in 2016 and lost his speech along with many abilities that employ the right side. One of his recent goals is not only speaking but speaking publicly. His story is entitled “I Can, Just Not Yet.” Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope. To learn more a...2023-12-0219 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeThanksgiving Special Part Three - Survivor ReflectionsThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We celebrate Thanksgiving with…Thanks! In this episode, members from Providence Brain and Spine Institute's Life After Stroke Community share their gratitude for special parts of their recovery process. Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope. To learn more about our programs and services, or to sponsor a guest on their reflective story crafting journey, please visit www.beyondstillness.org. Joi...2023-11-2134 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeThanksgiving Special Part One - MeditationThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We celebrate thanksgiving with…Thanks! We begin with a few reflective moments, questions to start our own gratitude generators, calling to mind people, situations, and even our own bodies for which we are thankful. Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope. To learn more about our programs and services, or to sponsor a guest on their reflective story craf...2023-11-1911 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeThanksgiving Special Part Two - Survivor ReflectionsThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We celebrate Thanksgiving with…Thanks! In this episode, members from River Bend Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group and Stroke Awareness Oregon’s Stroke Warrior Support Group share their gratitude for special parts of their recovery process. Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope. To learn more about our programs and services, or to sponsor a guest on their reflective story crafting journ...2023-11-1937 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeContribute to our Thanksgiving Special!The Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke Podcast plans to compile various voice recordings of from members of the stroke community offering gratitude for specific parts of the recovery process. Each recording should be about five minutes long and could be recorded with Quicktime Audio or Zoom Audio or saved as any .mp3 file. Please begin the recording with your name, age, and year of the stroke. Please send the five-minute recording to info@beyondstillness.org by Thursday, November 16th....2023-11-1003 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeTrust the Process and Professionals - Ken Check's InterviewThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - Guest Ken Check shares a story about how his passion for electrical projects and classic car maintenance have informed his own recovery process. He highlights the need to listen to the body’s warning signs and follow care instructions of medical professionals. His Story is entitled, "Trust the Process and Professionals." Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope. To learn more about our...2023-11-0829 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeTrust the Process and Professionals - Ken Check's StoryThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - Guest Ken Check shares a story about how his passion for electrical projects and classic car maintenance have informed his own recovery process. He highlights the need to listen to the body’s warning signs and follow care instructions of medical professionals. Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope. To learn more about our programs and services, or to sponsor a guest on t...2023-11-0821 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeWho I Really Am, At Least At This Moment - Shirley Howell's InterviewThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - Guest Shirley Howell offers her story about how her three lifelong characteristics of ornery, obstinate, and stubborn have positively influenced her recovery process. She’s found the time after stroke as an opportunity to refine and recreate herself. Shirley's story is entitled, "Who I Really Am, At Least At This Moment." Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope. To learn more about our...2023-11-0841 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeWho I Really Am, At Least At This Moment - Shirley Howell's StoryThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - Guest Shirley Howell offers her story about how her three lifelong characteristics of ornery, obstinate, and stubborn have positively influenced her recovery process. She’s found the time after stroke as an opportunity to refine and recreate herself. Shirley's story is entitled, "Who I Really Am, At Least At This Moment." Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope. To learn more about our...2023-11-0815 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeThankful - Ray Erdmann's InterviewThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - Guest Ray Erdmann offers his story entitled “Thankful.” He shares about a variety of strangers whose lives coincidentally crossed with his the day of the stroke. He also shares a bit about his journey with mental illness throughout recovery and offers gratitude, hope, and purpose through the reflective process. Ray's story is entitled, "Thankful."Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope. To learn m...2023-11-0828 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeThankful - Ray Erdmann's StoryThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - Guest Ray Erdmann offers his story entitled “Thankful.” He shares about a variety of strangers whose lives coincidentally crossed with his the day of the stroke. He also shares a bit about his journey with mental illness throughout recovery and offers gratitude, hope, and purpose through the reflective process. Ray's story is entitled, "Thankful."Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope. To learn m...2023-11-0821 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeLove Has Many Faces - Victoria Moran's InterviewThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - Guest Victoria Moran from RiverBend Stroke Program at PeaceHealth Medical Center shares her story as a mother, daughter, and caregiver. She offers insight on the many ways love shows up throughout the recovery process. Victoria's Story is entitled, "Love Has Many Faces." Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope. To learn more about our programs and services, or to sponsor a guest on...2023-11-0827 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeLove Has Many Faces - Victoria Moran's StoryThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - Guest Victoria Moran from RiverBend Stroke Program at PeaceHealth Medical Center shares her story as a mother, daughter, and caregiver. She offers insight on the many ways love shows up throughout the recovery process. Victoria's story is entitled, "Love Has Many Faces." Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope. To learn more about our programs and services, or to sponsor a guest on...2023-11-0821 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeWe Care Because We’ve Been There - Nick Clarke's InterviewThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - Guest Nick Clarke, former professional soccer player, stroke survivor, and founder of Stroke Information UK shares the importance of fellow stroke survivors supporting each other in the recovery process. His story is entitled, “We Care Because We’ve Been There.” Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope. To learn more about our programs and services, or to sponsor a guest on their reflect...2023-11-0733 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeWe Care Because We’ve Been There - Nick Clarke's StoryThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - Guest Nick Clarke, former professional soccer player, stroke survivor, and founder of Stroke Information UK shares the importance of fellow stroke survivors supporting each other in the recovery process. His story is entitled, “We Care Because We’ve Been There.” Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope. To learn more about our programs and services, or to sponsor a guest on their reflect...2023-11-0717 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeFinding Life 2.0 - John Humphrey's StoryThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - Guest John Humphrey, a father, husband, and caregiver, shares his story entitled “Finding Life 2.0.” He discusses the dilating nature of time, the self inside the body, and ways he welcomes life 2.0, life after stroke. Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope. To learn more about our programs and services, or to sponsor a guest on their reflective story crafting journey, please visit www.be...2023-11-0724 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeFinding Life 2.0 - John Humphrey's InterviewThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - Guest John Humphrey, a father, husband, and caregiver, shares his story entitled “Finding Life 2.0.” He discusses the dilating nature of time, the self inside the body, and ways he welcomes life 2.0, life after stroke. Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope. To learn more about our programs and services, or to sponsor a guest on their reflective story crafti...2023-11-0728 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeLimitless - Ralph Cortese's StoryThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - Guest Ralph Cortese, Founding Broadcaster/Executive Producer of Stroke Warrior Radio shares his story entitled, “Limitless.” He has pushed beyond limits his whole life and now does so throughout the recovery process. Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope. To learn more about our programs and services, or to sponsor a guest on their reflective story crafting journey, please visit www.beyondstillness.org. 2023-11-0723 minBeyond Stillness: Stories After StrokeLimitless - Ralph Cortese's InterviewThis week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - Guest Ralph Cortese, Founding Broadcaster/Executive Producer of Stroke Warrior Radio shares his story entitled, “Limitless.” He has pushed beyond limits his whole life and now does so throughout the recovery process. Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope. To learn more about our programs and services, or to sponsor a guest on their reflective story crafting journey, please visit www.beyondstillness.org. 2023-11-0719 min