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Hand in HandEpisode 102: A Determined Journey - Mark GarmanMark Garman went through a traumatic event at the age of 15 that altered my life forever. Mark had brain surgery to remove an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) that was causing him to have seizures. During that surgery he suffered a stroke- along with other complications that changed his life forever. With any drastic, life altering change, in one’s life- it came with some getting used to. Mark took it in stride, overcame the odds, and conquered all obstacles in my way. As the years went by, it became apparent that everything happens for a reason. Not only was that embedded in...2020-08-0400 minHand in HandEpisode 101 - Enjoy the recovery process. Bill shares his journeyBill just celebrated the fact that his stroke occurred 17 years ago when he was 68 and still working every day to improve, even though most people see him as someone who has made a complete recovery. Bill had a career as a teacher, a salesman, and an executive in two different food companies. And now his life is devoted to helping other stroke survivors to be inspired with their own recovery.
Listen to Bill and Professor Patricia Geist-Martin share this wonderful story.2020-07-1800 minHand in HandEpisode 100: Deborah’s back with Cam: Simple Ways to Move ForwardDeborah & Cam discuss how easily anyone can make simple adjustments to improve their life while in the process of recovery and beyond. Life after TBI may not be what you had envisioned; it can be better, a new normal - taking you places, meeting people you never dreamed, living a happy, healthy life.
Deborah’s award winning book Becoming the Healer The Miracle of Brain Injury is packed full of helpful ideas for those going through medical trauma and those who care for them. She has moved to North Carolina where she founded Awakenings: Center for Inner Healing & Em...2020-05-2300 minHand in HandEpisode 99: Mary Nicholson and Healings In MotionMary Nicholson, Founder of Healings in Motion, was a successful businesswoman. After suffering a life-altering stroke, her biggest venture became the reclamation of her life.
Her journey of change began with a broken heart, after the devastating loss of her newlywed husband to Pancreatic Cancer. Her mourning was so severe and painful that Mary was hospitalized twice. She could not believe that the love that swept her off her feet was now gone.
While grieving, Mary had a brain aneurysm and was rushed to the hospital. While on the operating table, she then suffered an ischemic stroke, grand mal seizure...2020-03-3000 minHand in HandEpisode 98: George Scola, Founder and CEO Stroke Survivors FoundationGeorge Scola is a stroke survivor.
Many years ago, stroke disrupted his thriving career in finance. Undeterred, he started the Stroke Survivors Foundation to champion the cause for stroke survivors. He now also serves on the board of the World Stroke Organization.
George has long held the vision that post discharge support is crucial to stroke survivors and a better stroke care. He is now working with Strokefocus to roll out a PDSS program in South Africa and beyond.2020-03-0700 minHand in HandEpisode 97, Make The Voice Heard - Interview With Vince HollandVince is a fitness enthusiast and an olympic weightlifter hobbyist.
At 28 years old he suffered an ischemic stroke that left him with hemiparesis on the 4th of July 2016.
Vince credits being extremely blessed and remaining focused on positivity throughout rehab and onto recovery outside of the facility with making progress over the 3 years since his stroke.
Vince views recovery as an ongoing challenge and sees this as an opportunity to share his story. With an emphasis on community, Vince has participated in online campaigns to raise awareness for stroke.
Vince is learning to share what he believes are words of...2019-12-1900 minHand in HandEpisode 96 Art Therapy - Panel Discussion with Dr WilsonToday, our panel of stroke and brain injury survivors will talk to Dr Cynthia Wilson, an art therapist with 15 years of experience on what art therapy can do to stroke recovery.
According to Dr Wilson, art Therapists are masters level trained individuals who use the combination of the creative arts and mental health counseling to promote the positive mental health of people of all ages. Art Therapy has been proven to reduce stress and increase confidence.
Dr Wilson believes art is a universal language that can be very healing for even those individuals experiencing the greatest depths of hopelessness. She...2019-12-0400 minHand in HandEpisode 95, Post Stroke Psychological ChallengesThis is a special episode.
Dr Ayesha Hunter, who is a prime expert in post stroke trauma, met with survivors and support group leaders to discuss post stroke psychological challenges.
Strokefocus will work with Healings In Motion to offer a series of such discussions. If you would like to participate and meet the professionals directly, sign up at https://discovery.strokefocus.net/him2019-10-1500 minHand in HandEpisode 94, Mark Vega - I am a runnerMark Vega is an attorney and a runner. He suffered a major ischemic on 6/22/15 and a second major ischemic on 1/11/16. Luckily, Mark recovered extremely well from both incidents. He even ran marathons after that and has run longer distances too. He is a practicing lawyer and still does that working in technology, entertainment and media. He is an Army Veteran and volunteers as the Judge Advocate for American Legion Hollywood Post 43. Since the strokes he sees his work and volunteer life center around people in transition. These include Stroke Survivors, Veterans, Trans and LGBTQ people and members of 12-Step Recovery...2019-10-0300 minHand in HandEpisode 93 Multistem A Game Changer - Interview With Gil Van Bokkelen, CEO of AthersysMultistem®, a drug-like cell therapy to treat stroke with adult stem cells is developed by Athersys (ATH-er-sis), a clinical-stage biotechnology company founded by a group of leading scientists in 1995. In Episode 91, we interviewed Sharon Thomas, a survivor who experienced miraculous recovery after given multistem.
Athersys is conducting the Phase 3 clinical trials for MultiStem®. During Phase 2 trials in the U.S, the studies showed that MultiStem® could extend the treatment window for ischemic stroke patients to 36 hours, compared to the 3 or 4 hour window to treat patients with TPA. That meant individuals who may have had a stroke in their sleep, or pat...2019-07-0500 minHand in HandEpisode 92 - A Journey of Inspiration - Dr Paul Coyne and InspirenAt age 26, Paul Coyne had to leave Goldman Sachs because of the residual of the stroke that happened to him.
Undeterred, Paul returned to school to prove that despite a challenging stroke recovery and a congenital heart disease, he is still capable of great success.
In the next 4-years, Paul obtained 5 degrees including a Doctorate from Columbia University School of Nursing as well as an MBA in Healthcare Management and a MS, Finance from Northeastern University. In addition, with his friend Michael Wang, Paul launched Inspiren, which is rapidly gaining traction in the medical world, leveraging Artificial Intelligence to revolutionize...2019-06-0500 minHand in HandEpisode 91 - A Remarkable Trial - Sharon and the treatment that changed herSharon Thomas was a road construction worker in Oregon, whose life took an unexpected turn at age 45 when she collapsed with a massive stroke that left her unable to walk, talk or even swallow. Her stroke struck one night while she was clearing dishes after dinner at her parents' house near Roseburg, Oregon.
Her father noted that something was wrong with Sharon and that she may be having a stroke. She felt herself falling--knowing she was going to fall but not why--and was caught by John, her husband.
Sharon was airlifted from a nearby hospital to OHSU in Portland. John...2019-05-2400 minHand in HandEpisode 90 A Totally Different Game - Scott Kim, CEO of NeofectScott is the CEO of NEOFECT USA, and one of the founders of its parent company, NEOFECT. The med tech company creates gamified rehabilitation solutions for patients recovering from or living with stroke, dementia, aer musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.
Scott wore several different hats before joining NEOFECT, including as a management consultant and a product manager in the software industry. Scott worked for mobile gaming companies such as GREE, Z2Live (which was acquired by King.com, a "Candy Crush" maker that was later acquired by Activision Blizzard) and 505 Games, and founded a couple of startups. NEOFECT went...2019-05-0300 minHand in HandEpisode 89, Bob Mandell - Pillars of Successful Stroke RecoveryBob Mandell’s dedication to helping others stricken by stroke has led to a new career path as author, stroke coach, speaker and founder of the Stroke Recovery Foundation, whose mission is to improve post-stroke lifestyles through education, awareness, activism, advocacy, and knowledgeable resource navigation. In his prior life, he was a corporate marketing executive, partner in an international management consulting firm, an adjunct professor at Fairfield University, and an entrepreneur in the telecommunications field. He earned his M.S. in Business from Penn State and his B.B.A. from Pace University in New York.2019-02-0300 minHand in HandEpisode 88 - Kris Tucker, We Have A Lot To ShareKris Tucker is a 49 year old stroke survivor from Sydney, Australia.
Kris suffered a stroke 6 years ago at the age of 43. He was in a rain aneurysm surgery to clip the aneurysm when he suffered a stroke. Kris would like to share all the things he has learned in the last 6 years with other people affected by stroke. Kris believes that if someone had done this with him, his marathon journey would have been a lot easier. He is putting together a stroke survivor's guide to life after stroke. The guide touches mobility, balance, essential life skills and how to...2019-01-1300 minHand in HandEpisode 87 The Story of EmoEmory Moe or Emo is 67 years old. He had a stroke in 2014 at the age of 63.
Emo worked for decades as a computer engineer. Additionally, he had been a professional rock n' roll bass player with about 200 musical dates a year. Life was good and extremely busy.
In October 2014, Emo was working on a software project when he suddenly went completely blind. He was taken by ambulance to a hospital emergency room, where people completely misdiagnosed his stroke. They thought there was something wrong with Emo’s eyes, so they sent Emo home and told him to call his doctor in...2018-12-2300 minHand in HandEpisode 86 Bringing Access to Survivors in Ghana - 2nd Interview With Dr JabuniBringing stroke care to those who do not have access is the mission for Stroke Association Support network- Ghana, which is a non profit, non governmental organization established by a small group of Ghanaians on 16th March, 2012. In Ghana, there are only 4 hospitals in the south of the country who provides stroke care to survivors. Stroke Association Support network- Ghana is working hard to change that. With its successful experiment, Stroke Association Supportnetwork- Ghana was nominated for the African Youth SDGs Award in the* LEAVE NO ONE BEHIND *category. Today, Dr Ben Jabuni, the president of Stroke Association Support network...2018-11-2500 minHand in HandEpisode 85 2nd Interview With Manny Gigante - Never Stop Reinventing HimselfThis is our second interview with Manny Gigante.
As you recall, Manny was a hardworking young technologist whose dream was shattered by a stroke at the age of 29. He spent the next 2 years in a wheelchair.
In 2005, Manny lost his son due to a tragic accident.
None of this has kept Manny from reinventing himself. Now Manny enjoys his time coaching kids. He got out of his wheelchair. Manny is also working to start his new career
In today's episode, listen to Manny sharing his insights on topics including the plateau and how survivors could reinventing ourselves.2018-11-0400 minHand in HandEpisode 84 God is Good - Interview with survivor and young poet, Marty ZimmermanMarty Zimmerman is a survivor. Five years ago at the age of 25 he suffered a hemorrhagic stroke due to a brain AVM. His left side was weakened, but much has returned since March 7, 2013. Marty wrote a book about the incident and my recovery. It is entitled "Life Interrupted - The Story of a Young Stroke Survivor."
Marty lves in his hometown of Greencastle, PA. He graduated from Messiah College and earned a Master's degree in applied history from Shippensburg University in December 2017. Marty currently works as a part-time deli clerk at Kline's Grocery Store and as a part-time...2018-10-2100 minHand in HandEpisode 83: Brain Aneurysm - What Do You Need to Know?A brain aneurysm occurs when a weak spot in your brain’s arterial wall bulges and fills with blood. It may also be called an intracranial aneurysm or cerebral aneurysm.
A brain aneurysm is a potentially life-threatening condition that can affect a person at any age. If a brain aneurysm bursts, it’s an emergency situation that can result in a stroke, brain damage, and even death if not treated immediately.
Listen to Tracy Faulkner, a pharmacist and an aneurysm survivor tell you what she knows about aneurysm.2018-10-0100 minHand in HandEpisode 82, A 17 Year Journey, The Story of Marc and Harriet17 years ago, Marc and Harriet had a peaceful and beautiful life in Florida. Marc worked for Disney. He is also a broadcast enthusiast. He loved his studio. Harriet is a Pharm D in Pharmacy and a well-seasoned pharmacist.
Their beautiful life was disrupted by Marc’s stroke, which happened totally out of blue.
After that, they faced many challenges, including loss of job and lack of support. They never gave up. They tried out many things that can be helpful for other survivors and caregivers to know.
Today, Marc and Harriet help out with the Young Stroke Organization to help sp...2018-09-1600 minHand in HandEpisode 81 A New Approach - Interview With Nadia and TessaThe Anat Baniel Method®/NeuroMovement® is an intervention that uses gentle movement to create new connections in the brain. For stroke survivors, NeuroMovment offers a way to tap into the power of neuroplasticity and re-map the neural connections lost in a stroke. This summer, Cam Compton had the opportunity to work with Tessa Thompson and Nadia Vizitei, two certified NeuroMovement practitioners working in St. Louis, MO. In this interview, Cam talks with Tessa and Nadia about what NeuroMovement is, how it was developed, and how it can help stroke survivors.
Listen to Tessa and Nadia discussing this new method with ou...2018-08-2600 minHand in HandEpisode 80, Relentless - Ted Baxter, the story of a former bankerTed Baxter has an extraordinary life.
With his scholastic achievement, he managed to fund his own college education. He then built his new financial services consulting practice in Japan.
All this changed when Ted was hit by a stroke at the age of 41. He had no warning signs, no TIA. He was healthy as a horse, an avid exerciser, and took great care of himself. But due to his job, he spent a lot of time on airplanes and including long airplane trips, and this could be a major cause of his stroke - which as he tells his story...2018-08-1200 minHand in HandEpisode 79: Healing Into Possibility - Interview With Alison Shapiro, Strokefocus CofounderAlison Shapiro was a successful business woman and a visual artist when she was hit by 2 devastating brain stem strokes in 2002 at the age of 55. This life changing event turned her into a leader, an author and educator in the stroke community.
Alison not only recovered from the injury but published her inspiring book, Healing into Possibilities and her DVD, What Now?: Sharing Brain Recovery Lessons. A strong believer of neuroplasticity, Alison runs a website healingintopossibiliy.com and provides coaching information to people who are interested in leveraging mindfulness to recover from stroke.
Alison is the cofounder of Strokefocus. In...2018-07-2900 minHand in HandEpisode 78 Denise and Her Service DogDenise Bourne is a member of the Unlimited Possibilities. A local stroke and TBI support group in Atlanta which is the flagship group in Brain Injury Association of Georgia.
Denise’s life took an unexpected turn 31 years ago. She was a Ph.D. student when suddenly everything was derailed by a Traumatic Brain Injury.
Things were very hard. It seemed that no one could understand what Denise was going through. One day, Denise found the Unlimited Possibilities which changed her life.
Today, Denise is very heavily involved in running the local group with friends who had similar experience. She is a...2018-07-1500 minHand in HandEpisode 77 - Living With A New PerspectiveClem Sudder is a stroke survivor, a member of the Unlimited Possibilities. A local stroke and TBI support group in Georgia and a flagship group in Brain Injury Association of Georgia.
Clem has played a very important role in helping Unlimited Possibilities grow. He offers some very unique perspectives on many issues around Stroke and TBI recovery. Encouraged by his fellow group members, Clem started a vlog.
Currently, Clem is running an online support group. You can join Clem each Friday at 3 pm Eastern Standard Time. There is no cost. As long as you have a good internet connection, you...2018-07-0100 minHand in HandEpisode 76 Naomi Beigel - Live Life To The FullestNaomi Beigel is a stroke survivor. On April 8 of 2010, she went in for a full hip replacement. This was not the first surgery she had after having aortic valve replacement done in 1989.
Naomi was in critical condition for three days. Doctors were very concerned that she would not make it. Naomi realized her left side didn't work at all. But she was able to talk.
During that time, a nurse who came to do her vitals asked if she was a stroke patient. Naomi said no. And the nurse told her she was now. A male nurse asked Naomi to...2018-06-2400 minHand in HandEpisode 75 Marina Charalambous - Building Cyprus Stroke Association Group UpStroke does not discriminate. It does not spare the beautiful Mediterranean island nation of Cyprus, whose history dated back to 8200 BC.
Stroke support in Cyprus had a lot to be desired. There was not a lot of social awareness around stroke. Government support was minimal.
Marina Charalambous, a speech therapist decided to change it. She set up the Cyprus Stroke Association and started building support network ground up.
It is not easy but Marina is making progress step by step. She helped a Ph.D. student who suffered a stroke to return to her study back in the UK.
Listen...2018-06-1600 minHand in HandEpisode 74 I Am A Runner! - The Story of Kathryn DunningKathryn Dunning became a stroke survivor at the age of 35. She was an avid runner, participating in various races and marathons whenever she could. She was young, active and healthy – suffering from a stroke in her sleep was the last thing she was expecting. She later found out her stroke was due to a patent foramen ovale (PFO), a congenital hole in the heart.
About 25% of the population has a PFO, and although most of these patients do not experience strokes, sometimes a blood clot can pass through the hole in the heart and up to the brain causing a st...2018-06-1000 minHand in HandEpisode 73, Bill Monroe and StrokecastBill is a Generation X Stroke Survivor.
He woke up on the morning of June 3, 2017, with a blood clot in his basal ganglia, which robbed him of the use of his left arm and leg. With a lot of work and physical therapy, Bill relearned how to walk, albeit with a nifty cane. His arm is getting better. Bill is optimistic that one day he’ll get my fingers back.
Professionally, Bill is a corporate trainer and product evangelist, primarily focused on the technology industry. He has worked for some of the world’s largest corporations, including Toshiba and Microsoft. He h...2018-06-0300 minHand in HandEpisode 72 - Surviving Hard Emotions, Rick Mancini Sharing His StoryRick was a successful business owner in Ontario when he was hit by a stroke in March 2015. He had no warning sign.
He was very healthy except some back problems. When the stroke happened, he did not have bad headaches but a very severe back pain.
Rick was rushed to the hospital and no one could recognize he had a stroke, although he could not balance himself and had to sit in a wheelchair.
The doctors told him to see a heart specialist when another attacked made him unable to handle things with his right hand.
At that time, a...2018-05-2700 minHand in HandEpisode 71 Stroke Association Support Network- Ghana - Interview With President Dr Ben JabuniStroke Association Support Network- Ghana is a Non Profit, Non-Governmental Organization Established by a small group of Ghanaians. Established in 16th March 2012 by Rev Dr. Immanuel Alpha-Christ, Ad Adams Ebenezer, and Dr. Ben S. Jabuni, its primary purpose is to advocate, inform and educate the public to prevent stroke, support caregivers and help stroke survivors.
Its board of Management and a President who are all volunteers. Since its conception 5 years ago, the organization focus on nurturing grass root community support across Ghana. Its campaigns focus on raising awareness of Stroke, a growing public health issue with devastating consequences in Ghana.
...2018-05-1900 minHand in HandEpisode 70 Adjusting To A New Life After TBI - the Story of Duncan SallowayDuncan Salloway suffered a TBI just from slipping while cleaning his driveway of snow. The driveway very slick from an earlier freezing rain then snow on top. It had a slope to it so standing was almost impossible. So Duncan was shoveling away and his feet all of a sudden were not where they were supposed to be and he landed on his head.
He shook it off and finished his job and went for dinner. 5 years later it was noticed he could not walk in a straight line and he was shuffling my feet a lot. Duncan was also...2018-05-1300 minHand in HandEpisode 69 A Chat With Amy Edmunds - Founder and CEO of Young StrokeStroke changed Amy Edmunds' life. Amy changed how stroke is viewed around the world. As a cryptogenic stroke survivor since 2002, Amy Edmunds established YoungStroke, Inc. as an outcome of her graduate studies in 2005 to benefit other survivors and their caregivers.
As an NIH-funded researcher, Amy evangelizes the unmet needs of young adult stroke survivors on such global platforms as the World Stroke Congress and the International Stroke Conference. She serves as the first American stroke survivor elected by international peers to the Board of Directors of the World Stroke Organization.
Last year, she launched Young Stroke Editorials as a quarterly...2018-05-0600 minHand in HandEpisode 68 The 9th Stroke Awareness Picnic 2018 - Interview with Dr Steven CramerThe 9th Annual Stroke Awareness Picnic sponsored by Orange County Stroke Rehab Network is coming on May 5th at UC Irvine Medical School Campus.
We had the unique opportunity to interview Dr Steven Cramer, co-founder of the Orange County Stroke Rehab Network. This year the theme is Living Well After Stroke. Listen to Dr Cramer and the progress his network is achieving.2018-04-2900 minHand in HandEpisode 67, Repost - Rebuilding Life After 3 StrokesA father of five, and a former basketball player, on December 23, 2014, Lee suffered from his first stroke. He woke up incoherent and unable to speak. Lee had no idea what was happening. He willed himself to his feet and called out to his wife to no avail. It was only until Lee was halfway down the stairs that his wife saw him. He will never forget the fear and horror that he saw in her eyes. His wife quickly called 911 and he was transported to the hospital. Lee experienced two more strokes by Christmas morning and by the New Years...2018-04-2200 minHand in HandEpisode 66 Kate Elizabeth - From Stroke Survivor to ThriverKate Elizabeth is a stroke survivor and Habilitation professional who had a stroke at 10 years old, resulting in left-side paralysis. She continues to pursue her desire for personal independence and to find unique ways to achieve two-handed tasks with one hand.
Kate is an author and speaker with a message of hope, and a way out of suffering, for stroke survivors and disadvantaged people.
Now 40, Kate has achieved acceptance and is a real stroke survivor. At the same time reigniting her road to recovery. Kate is a mother to 3 children, 4 yr old twin boys and 5 yr old girl. She is...2018-04-1600 minHand in HandEpisode 65 ExtraOrdinary DetourNovember 13, 2013 was a day like any other day, sunny and cool. After eating the usual oatmeal breakfast, Ron Hawk went to his wife's office and sat down on couch while she worked. He hadn't been feeling well, and tried to get up after a few minutes. He fell forward on a large exercise ball that was blocking his way. He got up again, and stumbled to his office. His wife was concerned and followed him. He tried to focus in and couldn't see her. When he said, "Oh, there you are!" She became concerned and called 911. He was...2018-04-0800 minHand in HandEpisode 64 - Interview With Evans, Founder of Stroke Association of KenyaStroke Association Of Kenya was established in the year 2015 because of the need to tackle stroke which is becoming more common around the world. Its founder Evans was a pharmacist before his stroke. What happened to him not only changed his life but also the stroke care in his country. Determined to turn his personal experience into something that can benefit many others, he created the organization aimed at raising awareness and offers lessons on preventive and rehabilitation measures. Evans and his team have been able to do this successfully for the past three years overcoming many constraints.
Stroke Association...2018-04-0100 minHand in HandEpisode 63 Connecting Survivors With Researchers - Gillian Mason And Her StrokebrainPRCGillian's was a physiotherapist and exercise instructor. She is now working as a ‘ ‘science translator’ in the University of Newcastle’s Stroke Recovery Research Group, at Hunter Medical Research Institute (Newcastle, Australia).
Gillian’s main work is identifying people with stroke in the local community willing to take part in research studies and signing them up.
She loves her job. She enjoys getting to stay in touch with local people who have had strokes and linking them with researchers who are working hard to solve their problems. Those questions about getting back into life after a stroke! She manages the group’s so...2018-03-1800 minHand in HandEpisode 62 Ellie Boakes, I Am That GirlEllie is aged 22 and suffered a stroke in August 2016, Ellie had gone in for surgery to hopefully stop her seizures but unfortunately the surgeon clamped blood vessels as he went into the brain and cut off the blood supply.
When Ellie awoke from the surgery she was paralysed down her left side. Ellie spent 3 months in rehab and worked every day to ensure she didn't come home in a wheelchair. She has physio twice a week and acupuncture once a week, and is working so hard to get back to her old self and enjoy life.
She is working hard...2018-03-1100 minHand in HandEpisode 61 Dan Ridge - The Entrepreneur Who Survived A StrokeDan Ridge is a retired entrepreneur and stroke survivor. In 2008, he founded the CATO Services, a business to handle recruiting. Since 2007, he has been the Consultant and Chief Star Gazer (Visionary) for a talent acquisition and retention consulting firm that helps clients identify the state of their hiring and retention process and helps them move from where they are now to where they want to be and helps them achieve some level of improvement in their process.
3 years ago, Dan suffered a stroke. Unlike other survivors, his speech and mobility has been left intact. Stroke did damage to his vision.
...2018-03-0400 minHand in HandEpisode 60 - Support Is The Theme, Interview With World Stroke OrganizationOur guest this week is Sarah Belson who has over 20 years’ experience working in international development, supporting local organisations to set up, deliver community activities and engage in advocacy.
She has worked with the World Stroke Organization (WSO) for nearly 3 years and loves her job; she finds working on stroke awareness and support globally a much more equalising way to engage in international development.
Stroke knows no borders, it is a global problem, not restricted to one area of the globe, and we therefore need to address this globally in collaboration and partnership with others.2018-02-2800 minHand in HandEpisode 59 Repost: Dr Debra Meyerson- Rebuilding Identity One Step And A TimeIn 2010, when Debra was a professor at Stanford, she suffered a severe stroke. she lost all movement of her right arm and leg; even worse, Debra lost all ability to communicate.
While Debra won her struggle to survive, much of her identity – as a Stanford professor, a speaker and writer, an athlete, a mother and a wife – was taken from her. Debra’s mind was working but she was trapped inside a broken body, unable to do what she used to do. And maybe even worse, Debra couldn't tell anyone what she was experiencing.
With hard work and a lot of help De...2018-02-1800 minHand in HandEpisode 58 Sing Along - The Backstrokes Community Music GroupYears ago, Anne was working as a medical scheduler for the Oregon Health & Science University. She learned how hard it is for stroke survivors. Once discharged, the support is weak. Most survivors leave hospitals in a wheelchair.
She wanted to do something to change.
Anne quit her job. With the support of her husband, started forming the Backstrokes Support Group. A group that uses community music to help survivors recover. She found a professional musician to help.
Today, Backstrokes has really grown to include 3 groups. They are reported by major local and national TV stations. In 2017, Anne and her...2018-02-1000 minHand in HandEpisode 57 Manny's Story - Reinventing Himself After StrokeIn 2003, when Manny Gigante was 29, he suffered a stroke. He was playing paintball as a referee and suddenly felt weak. Manny tried to drive a stickshift car back home 10 miles away from where he was playing. He had no idea how he made it home. By the time he opened the door, Manny lost the strength in his leg and collapsed. Manny’s wife rushed him to the Emergency Room.
Before the stroke, he was a network engineer and technology consultant in the Silicon Valley. He worked so hard that his working hours sometimes exceed 23 hours a day.
After stroke, Ma...2018-02-0400 minHand in HandEpisode 56 A Battle Over Aphasia - The Story of Susan GrimsteadOn Nov 16, 2016 Susan Grimstead suffered a severe stroke. She did not feel well that day, and went upstairs after dinner to rest before she noticed something seriously wrong. She was rushed to hospital in ambulance. Since then her life has completely changed.
Before stroke, Susan was always on the go. A lot of her time was spent with her 90 year old dad and my family. She would see them 4 out of 5 days a week. She never stayed at home during the day and spent most of her time out and about, specifically bargain shopping.
The stroke left Susan with aphasia...2018-01-2800 minHand in HandEpisode 55 From Wheelchair to Dance FloorLucie Legaare is a champion Latin and Ballroom dancer in her category from Quebec. But do you know that she suffered a stroke at the age of 27. Doctors said she would not be able to walk again and would remain blind for the rest of her life.
She She has not only fully recovered from her stroke, but also earned her MBA and started her own business, CHANGE Pyramid Solutions. The business offers training to Healthcare professionals on the benefit and practice of self-healing.
Lucie owes her amazing recovery to the great power of self healing. She discovered her own...2018-01-2000 minHand in HandEpisode 54 Positive Outlook Equals Positive OutcomeIf you are looking for an example how people successful turn stroke into an inspiring story of personal transformation and empowerment, look no further.
July 17th, 1997, 5 day after her son turned 3, Julia Fox Garrison’s life changed forever. She was only 37 years old. A massive hemorrhagic stroke nearly took her life. According to Julia, she literally died on the operation table. Undeterred, Julia refused to give up. She has not only recovered amazingly but also taken on a new mission for her life.
Julia has a lot to say and lessons to share about humor, inner strength, and self-determination. Harper-Collins pu...2018-01-1400 minHand in HandEpisode 53, A Survivor Searching For Stem CellDr Gary Steinberg and his team in Stanford has made a breakthrough discovery on stroke. After stroke, brain circuits are not dead but dormant. Injecting adult stem cells could awaken them resulting in dramatic recoveries.
Stem cell therapies are offering a lot of hope to stroke survivors. There are many Americans who are willing to pay to get into the trials, could not get in, despite their willingness and ability to pay. Frank Plemons is one of them.
Frank works as a Dell sales coach. He is an avid biker. Years ago, when biking with friends, Frank ran into an...2018-01-0600 minHand in HandEpisode 52, Laurel, A Young Survivor Rebuilding Her LifeStroke does not discriminate. It happens to everyone, even very young kids.
Laurel Fontaine is a survivor who lives in North Attleboro, MA. She suffered a massive stroke at age of 11. Laurel staid in two hospitals for 4 months. Doctors said she would never walk or talk again.
Undeterred, Laurel's parents enrolled her in Melodic to Nation Therapy in Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center 2009.In this process, her mom gave up her job to take care of Laurel. Her twin sister accompanied Laurel to the therapies. When she was first admitted, 23 people from her family went to visit her to wish...2017-12-3100 minHand in HandEpisode 51-Deborah and Her Awakening CenterAfter experiencing severe TBI from a auto accident, Deborah Schlag knew she needed to reach out to help others through the process of recovery by restoring hope and be the example - life after TBI may not be what you had envisioned - it can be better, taking you places, meeting people you never dreamed, living a happy, healthy life. Her award winning book Becoming the Healer The Miracle of Brain Injury is packed full of helpful ideas for those going through medical trauma and those who care for them. She has since moved to North Carolina where she founded...2017-12-2400 minHand in HandEpisode 50 Maureen Harrington and Her Book ProjectMaureen Harrington is currently writing a book about the role of resilience and neuroplasticity in stroke recovery. The stories of survivors, caregivers, therapists and medical professionals show the way to, not only survive, but thrive post stroke.
After over twenty years in journalism (TIME and PEOPLE magazines, Reuters and The Denver Post among others) Maureen found a passion project in the stroke community. She had first-hand experience with stroke. Her mother had a mild stroke with good recovery, but her paternal grandfather died from an aneurysm in his early thirties. "Stroke has always been a shadow hanging over my...2017-12-1700 minHand in HandEpisode 49: From Therapy To Research, Interview With Dr Elizabeth LynchDr Elizabeth Ann Lynch is an accomplished researcher for stroke. She is now a research fellow at the very famous Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health.
She is specifically focused on improving health service delivery, particularly making rehabilitation more available to many survivors.
Liz is also working to help researchers integrate new findings into new stroke rehabilitation programs.
In this interview, Dr Lynch will share her perspective on in today's delivery. "We need to make it access to rehab more equitable" she told us.
Dr Lynch started her career as a therapist. She is now working hard...2017-12-1000 minHand in HandEpisode 48 - New Discovery in Stroke, Rebroadcast of a WBUR interviewThis episode is rebroadcast of a WBUR interview released on Nov 30, 2017.
A neurosurgery team led by Dr Gary Steinberg has made a groundbreaking discovery: after stroke, the brain circuits went dormant instead of dead. Injecting adult stem cells into the brain can resurrect these circuits.
In this interview with WBUR, Dr Steinberg discusses the discovery and their first clinic trial. The team is now running the second clinic trial which will end in 18 months.
The result offers lots of hope to stroke, TBI, spinal cord injuries and other injuries.2017-12-0200 minHand in HandEpisode 47 - Debra Meyerson, Rebuilding Identity One Step At A TimeIn 2010, when Debra was a professor at Stanford, she suffered a severe stroke. she lost all movement of her right arm and leg; even worse, Debra lost all ability to communicate.
While Debra won her struggle to survive, much of her identity – as a Stanford professor, a speaker and writer, an athlete, a mother and a wife – was taken from her. Debra’s mind was working but she was trapped inside a broken body, unable to do what she used to do. And maybe even worse, Debra couldn't tell anyone what she was experiencing.
With hard work and a lot of help De...2017-12-0200 minHand in HandEpisode 46: Michelle Munt, A Survivor's StoryIn December 2014 Michelle’s life was changed forever. She was driving on a duel carriageway that she used everyday. Later, she learned there was a Buzzard swooped down and smashed the windscreen of a small truck that was travelling behind her. The truck hit the back of Michelle’s company smart car really hard. She was pushed into the central reservation. The road was closed for hours. Michelle was airlifted to the Royal London Hospital.
In the following years, as she recovers, Michelle became an active advocate for brain injury survivors. She runs a blog called Jumbled Brain, (https://www.jumb...2017-11-2700 minHand in HandEpisode 45, Repost - Recovery Hand Function 35 Years After StrokeThis is a repost of one of our most popular episodes at the request of our members.
It is widely believed that stroke recovery ends by the 18th month.
In 2017, a case has been published that a Canadian survivor John Humphrey made significant recover on his motor skills 23 years after stroke.
Hand in Hand Show had a special discussion with John and his doctor, Professor David Spence.
How did it start? How did John notice that his affected hand start to move? Did he have any doubts? How did he reconnect with Dr David Spence? And many more.
This is...2017-11-1900 minHand in HandEpisode 44 David Karchem - The Survivor With A DreamMore than 9 year ago, David Karchem suffered a stroke on his way home. The former executive's life took an unexpected turn.
In his recovery David found his new calling. He is now heavily involved with University of Southern California stroke research projects. In 2016, he got involved with the Strokefocus community after our launch.
David wants to apply his own experience to drive stroke care to improve. He wants to challenge the myth that stroke recovery ends in 18 months. He uses his own experience, that he gained his smelling sense back in more than 6 years to prove that recovery extends much...2017-11-1900 minHand in HandEpisode 43 Dr William Payne and MyOwnDoctors.comDr William Payne, a prominent surgeon in Chicago started MyOwnDortor.com, a telemedicine platform a few years ago. When he was a kid, William used to follow his dad, a successful doctor, to visit patients. Making it easy for patients and doctor to meet each other has always been his dream.
Today, MyOwnDoctor.com is growing to become a successful platform to bring patients and doctors together. William assembled a team of healthcare professionals and
What Sets MyOwnDoctor Product Apart:
MyOwnDoctor has the ability to host fully interactive (e.g., audio, video, and media sharing for all attendees) informations sessions...2017-11-1200 minHand in HandEpisode 42: Dr Steve Cramer and the Annual Stroke Rehabilitation Continuing Education WorkshopDr Steve Cramer is a leading stroke researcher.
He is Professor of Neurology at University of California Irvine Medical School, where he leads Neural Repair Lab or the Cramer Lab.
Dr Cramer is cofounder of the Orange County Stroke Rehabilitation Network, which sponsors the Annual Stroke picnic and Annual Stroke Rehabilitation Continuing Education Workshop.
This is a special interview about the 8th Annual Stroke Rehabilitation Continuing Education Workshop which is scheduled at Nov 18th 2017.
Listen to learn more about the upcoming event.2017-11-0500 minHand in HandEpisode 41: Hope For Stroke - A Nigerian Support Organization's JourneyBorn in Nigeria, Ayo had a sweet childhood. His dad worked hard to provide a comfortable life for the family.
In 1997, Ayo’s dad suffered his first stroke attack. He was lost on his way home. Someone picked him up finally and send him to hospital. Nobody contacted his home. After 30+ days, when his family finally found him, his condition was irreversible.
The incident disrupted the whole family. Ayo’s mom had to take a job and work extra hours to support the family. Ayo later started a phone call business with the help of his uncle. 15 years later, Ayo’s dad...2017-11-0500 minHand in HandEpisode 40 - Keith, His Coach And the BASE ProgramIn Episode 20, we interviewed Keith Taylor, a business owner and survivor. At that time, Keith is still working on his concept. Now, 6 months later, Keith's new business is ready to launch.
Strength After Stroke is a company that was created by Keith Taylor for helping stroke survivors to regain their confidence and get their lives back on track.
Keith has recently launched his signature program called the BASE Program. BASE is an acronym for Belief, Attitude, Strength, and Energy.
In this latest segment of Hand in Hand podcast interviews, Cam Compton interviews Keith and his Business Coach/Manager, James Evanow...2017-10-2900 minHand in HandEpisode 39 A New Approach To Heal Stroke - Chiropractic Neurology and InnovabrainWhat is chiropractic neurology and is it a compliment to my stroke recovery?
Meet Dr. Duffy, Dr. Patterson and Leslie of Innova Brain Rehabilitation.
Their chiropractic neurology clinic outside of Atlanta, GA specializes in the treatment of brain injury, stroke, and neurodegenerative diseases, without using medication or surgery.
Chiropractic Neurologists use state of the art diagnostics to identify areas of the brain that have been compromised by injury or disorder, and then target these areas with oculomotor exercises, vestibular rehabilitation and other innovative modalities to create new pathways – pathways that lead to improved function, better cognitive thinking, or less pain. Tu...2017-10-2300 minHand in HandEpisode 38 Communication Challenges After Stroke? - A Researcher Wants To Know Your ExperienceStatistics has shown that stroke survivors are far more concerned about challenges in adjustment to "the New Normal" than anything else. Communication is on the top of the list. It is not just aphasia. Survivors often find it hard to share their thoughts and experience with loved ones. The change is too traumatic and drastic. Making the situation more complex, not so many researchers are focusing on this.
Now there is a researcher turning his focus on this issue.
Bryan Abendschein, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Communication at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is specialized...2017-10-1500 minHand in HandEpisode 37 My Life Has Totally Changed - Amy Tells Her Story6 years ago, Amy Ladrigan was working as a subcontractor for a Fortune 500 company, while finishing her school when she suffered a stroke.
Life has changed forever since then.
In this episode, Amy shares her story. The struggles she went through. The confusions she had. The new job she took on after stroke. And her new blog “My Journey After My Stroke” blog (www.myjourneyaftermystroke.com).
Amy now wants to work with a support group to share her experience and insights with those who were as confused and helpless. It was painful as Amy recalls it. She wants to help.
It is a...2017-10-0800 minHand in HandEpisode 36: Interview with LSSG (Continued) - Caregivers Are Invaluable PartnersOur interview with Laredo Stroke Support Group Continues.
In this episode, Bill, Deedee and Paola discuss with Nancy what they do to involve caregivers. What will be in the pipeline.
Caregivers are crucial organizers especially in the early stages of recovery. As a support group, LSSG recognizes of the tremendous importance to engage and support caregivers.
Listen to the dialogue between Nancy and the group leaders. They have many insights and tips to share.2017-10-0100 minHand in HandEpisode 35 Laredo Stroke Support Group - Bring Fun and New Ideas to Stroke SupportLaredo Stroke Support Group (LSSG) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by stroke through meaningful group encouragement, local networking support, and free therapy services.
Years ago, Bill Hrncir, a successful entrepreneur in Laredo suffered a massive stroke. At that time, there was no local support for stroke survivors in Laredo. As Bill got better, he and his wife started this group to help fellow survivors in Laredo. Today, LSSG has grown into a vibrant organization under its executive director Paola Huerta.
In this interview, you will hear all the innovative ideas LSSG has adopted...2017-10-0100 minHand in HandEpisode 34 Travel After Stroke, A Caregiver's PerspectiveMelissa is a caregiver and one of the leaders of Unlimited Possibilities, the largest stroke, TBI and aneurysm support group in Georgia.
Melissa has been taking care of her husband Ron Burnard for seven and half years since his stroke.
Today, she will share her experience and perspective as a caregiver. Additionally, Melissa has been traveling with Ron. We will learn from her tips and perspectives of traveling after stroke.2017-09-2400 minHand in HandEpisode 33 What Does A Veteran Therapist Say About Today's Stroke CareA veteran therapist, Tim Readman is the Executive Director of the Stroke Recovery Association of British Columbia and Professor at the UBC School of Rehabilitation Sciences in the Faculty of Medicine. He was also recently appointed as Senior Manager for Stroke Recovery with March of Dimes Canada.
Tim graduated from the University of Northumbria, England, as an occupational therapist. He has been working with health care organizations in the non-profit sector since 1996 mainly in the field of organizational development.
In this interview, Tim is pretty vocal about the fact that despite remarkable progress achieved in the acute stage, not enough...2017-09-1700 minHand in HandEpisode 32: Professor Julie Bernhardt Talks About The AVERT ProgramAVERT, which stands for A Very Early Rehabilitation Trial for Stroke, is the world's largest randomized multicenter trial conducted in stroke rehabilitation to date. It compares very early mobilization within 24 hours after symptom onset with usual care in patients with ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke without significant coexisting comorbidity or premorbid disability. The trial has recruited 2000 survivors to participate. It develops and tests various modules to find out what works.
Hand in Hand Show is very lucky to have Professor Julie Bernhardt who leads the program to share with us the progress of AVERT.
In this episode, Professor Bernhardt will share...2017-09-1000 minHand in HandEpisode 31 What Dr Fernando Sanchez Wants To Tell SurvivorsRated as the best neurologist in Laredo Texas, Dr Fernando Sanchez has been practicing neurology with Laredo Medical Group since 1997. He is an active supporter of the Laredo Stroke Support Group (LSSG), a vibrant nonprofit organization dedicated to survivors and families.
Dr Sanchez would like to share his perspectives with survivors.
Does the recovery end within a short window?
What are the exciting new developments that is coming for stroke care?
What are the biggest challenges to stroke care today?
What advice survivors should get before leaving hospital?
This special episode is brought to you by Laredo Stroke Support Group...2017-09-0400 minHand in HandEpisode 30: What's Next, Supporting Survivors in OverlakeSupporting stroke survivors is a local business. But in the East Bellevue, there was no such group until two stroke survivors, Laurie Byrd and Liz Rasmussen decided to take action.
As part of recovery, they reflected a lot and completed a great deal of research on the resources available to people, their friends and family members after a stroke and found the need for more outreach. The “Overlake Stroke Support Group-What’s Next” was born in 2014.
In the process of creating this support group, Jennifer Kurtz, the speech pathologist who treated them agreed to help.
Listen to the story of this y...2017-08-2700 minHand in HandEpisode 29: Lee Stroy - A Former College Basketball Player Rebuilds His Life After 3 StrokesA father of five, and a former basketball player, on December 23, 2014, Lee suffered from his first stroke. He woke up incoherent and unable to speak. Lee had no idea what was happening. He willed himself to his feet and called out to his wife to no avail. It was only until Lee was halfway down the stairs that his wife saw him. He will never forget the fear and horror that he saw in her eyes. His wife quickly called 911 and he was transported to the hospital. Lee experienced two more strokes by Christmas morning and by the New Years...2017-08-2000 minHand in HandEpisode 28, Special Edition, Recovering Motor Skill 23 Years After StrokeIt is widely believed that stroke recovery ends by the 18th month.
In 2017, a case has been published that a Canadian survivor John Humphrey made significant recover on his motor skills 23 years after stroke.
Hand in Hand Show had a special discussion with John and his doctor, Professor David Spence.
How did it start? How did John notice that his affected hand start to move? Did he have any doubts? How did he reconnect with Dr David Spence? And many more.
This is a very inspiring discussion. Stay tuned and join our special social media: https://www.strokefocus.net, and...2017-08-1300 minHand in HandEpisode 27 - Kimberly And Her Service DogsDo you know the amazing things service dogs can do to survivors?
Do you know the difference between a service dog or therapy dog?
There is a great company in Atlanta doing this in a unique way and attracting people from all over.
Join us and learn about this wonderful business and what she does.2017-08-0600 minHand in HandEpisode 26, One Hand Can- An Entrepreneur Out of a StrokeRosanna Radding was trained as a artist. Stroke hit her 22 years ago. It totally changed the course of her life.
After told by doctors that she could not recover much, Rosanna refused to accept the conclusion. She decided to find new meaning of her life. She started with cooking, then turned her experience into a business designing and making kitchenware for people with only one hand.
Listen to this remarkable story. How a stroke could turn a woman into a flourishing entrepreneur. Do not give up. Yes you can!
1’00’’ how did Rosanna come to the idea of One Hand Can
2’47’ Experience...2017-07-3000 minHand in HandEpisode 25 5 Things Caregivers Can Do To Find JoyThere are a few things caregivers can do to find joy in caregiving.
Caregivers play a crucial role in stroke and TBI recovery. Nancy Weckwerth discusses with the Hand in Hand Show what can a caregiver do to find joy in the process. And why it is important to find joy for caregivers.2017-07-2300 minHand in HandEpisode 24, What Does Sue Want To Say About Integrative MedicineSue Mustalish RN, BHS, HNC is founder of Solflower Health Consultants, a holistic health practice integrating mindfulness, wellness, reflexology and end of life matters.
Her forty years of nursing experience in a wide variety of areas and her mindfulness practice inform her health philosophy. She believes each individual has the capacity to recognize and effect their own health and wellness potential.
Listen to Sue tell you about Integrative medicine.
0’55’’ What does Solflower Health Consultant do?
2’36’’ What made Sue to start Solflower Health Consultants?
4’24’’ What is integrative medicine?
7’50’’ why integrative medicine?
10’11’’ The difference between integrative medicine and western medicine?
15’25’’ How is the attitude changing towards integr...2017-07-1700 minHand in HandEpisode 23, The Story of Roberta KomeakRoberta was a stay home mom, a farmer and a bartender when stroke hit her and totally disrupted her life.
How is she recovering? What support is she getting? How is she adjusting to the new life?
Listen to Hand in Hand Show interview with Roberta.
0’43’ Life before the stroke and stroke
2’11’’ Recovery after stroke
4’44’’ outpatient therapy
5’30’’ progress to return to normal life
6’00 cooking at home
10’34’’ talking about kids
14’20’’ adjustments for kids
15’20 stroke support both locally and online
17’48’’ wrap up2017-07-0900 minHand in HandEpisode 22, Unmistakably HerbHerb Silverman suffered a stroke at the age of 27. In the first year after stroke, aphasia kept him from using more than 2 words.
27 years has passed. Herb regained his speech, went to school again and retired from a successful career with New York Life Insurance.
He has been featured in numerous articles, as well as on radio and TV, including a story on CNN, “Laughter is a Healing Tool”.
Presently, as an Advisory Council board member for the National Aphasia Association, Herb promotes public education and support services to assist people with aphasia and their families. Additionally, an alum of the...2017-07-0200 minHand in HandEpisode 21, Dr Coralie English, Making Research Work For SurvivorsDo you know there is an influential researcher advocating more interactions between researchers and survivors?
Do you know she is working hard to make her research more applicable to survivors? She is finding answers for questions such as how does sedentary behaviors affect survivors. How to make exercises feasible to survivors struggling with mobility challenges? Will group therapies help?
What are the typical steps of a stroke research? How do researchers validate their results?
Listen to Dr Carolie English. You will learn a lot through this interview.
1’24’’ What led Coralie Into Research.
3’50’’ Steps for a typical research project.
4’50’’ The design of tests.
7’00’’ T...2017-06-2500 minHand in HandEpisode 6 - the Strokefocus Story and the Hand in Hand ShowStrokefocus and its podcast, Hand in Hand is today's topic.
In this episode, Cam interviews Nancy, Alison and Daniel to understand how Strokefocus started.
Strokefocus started as Wohaula. In 2012, Daniel suffered a brainstem stroke before turning 41. Two fellow survivors made a tremendous difference to his recovery. One was Alison Shapiro. In 2002, Alison survived 2 brainstem strokes. Through her own remarkable recovery, she discovered that survivors could significantly improve the recovery outcome by effectively engaging themselves. She developed a program to help survivors.
Daniel found Alison through the Internet. Alison coached Daniel in the most critical stage of his recovery. They never...2017-04-3000 minHand in HandEpisode 2, the Story of Kenny CarbullidoThe Hand in Hand show is a show designed and run by stroke survivors and caregivers. It is part of Strokefocus, formerly known as Wohaula.
In this episode, co-host Kenny Carbullido talks about his own story.
Kenny used to be a policeman and a comedian. At the age of 38, he suffered a stroke. He was in a wheelchair for over a year. In spite of enormous adversity, Kenny did not lose his optimism. He recovered 95% (his own estimate) and is now back to stage as a comedian.
Listen to Kenny’s story.2017-04-2200 minHand in HandEpisode 1, the Story of Cam ComptonThe Hand in Hand show is a show designed and run by stroke survivors and caregivers. It is part of Strokefocus, formerly known as Wohaula.
The Hand in Hand show features honest and real discussion by survivors and caregivers on stroke. It also welcomes new and local institutions serving the stroke and brain injury community to come onto the show.
Host Cam Compton tells you her story as a stroke survivor and her remarkable recovery. Cam discovered a new self in the process. Listen to her story.2017-04-2200 min
Wohaula Recovery TipsWe are the key to our own recoveryWhat we do matter profoundly in our recovery. In this episode, Alison discusses why we are the key to our own recovery.2017-02-1901 min
Wohaula Recovery TipsWe must turn to ourselves, not awayWe must turn to ourselves, not away to maximize our healing. Alison Shapiro shares why.2017-02-1901 min
Wohaula Recovery TipsTrust ourselvesWe must have trust in ourselves in order to heal well. Alison discusses how to listen to ourselves with trust and confidence.2017-02-1903 min
Wohaula Recovery TipsRecovery is a process of discoveryNo one recovers like another person. In this episode, Alison shares how each recovery is different. Recovery is a process of discovery at the individual level.2017-02-1901 min
Wohaula Recovery TipsNo one recovers like anotherIn this episode, Daniel discusses why each stroke recovery is different and we can not benchmark our recovery with others.2017-02-1903 min
Wohaula Recovery TipsThe Why Me Question SnowIn this episode, Alison discusses the common issue, the "Why me?" question.2017-02-1902 min
Wohaula Recovery TipsHealing From Brain Injury Is Not Passive SnowRecovery from stroke is not passive. We must actively engage ourselves to maximize the healing.2017-02-1901 min
Wohaula Recovery TipsAffecting Our Recovery SnowWe can actively engage ourselves to affect our recovery.2017-02-1903 min
Wohaula Recovery TipsStaying SafeIt is very important to stay safe for stroke survivors. Alison Shapiro discusses how to stay safe for all survivors.2017-02-1902 min
Wohaula Recovery TipsRecover After Rehab SnowMost stroke recovery happens after rehab. It is essential that we take care of the process. In this episode, Alison Shapiro discusses the importance of post rehab recovery and how to manage it.2017-02-1903 min
Wohaula Recovery TipsAccept the worst and strive for the bestIt is important to set our expectations right while striving for the best2017-02-1902 min
Wohaula Recovery TipsNew Treatments Keep Coming Up SnowNew stroke treatments keep coming. We are at an age when new breakthrough treatments will eventually cure stroke. Daniel shares his perspectives.2017-02-1902 min
Wohaula Recovery TipsHow I recovered my vocal cordsVocal cord paralysis is very common among stroke survivors. In this episode, Daniel shares how he recovered his vocal cord.2017-02-1904 min
Wohaula Recovery TipsThe benefits of acupunctureAcupuncture could do wonders to stroke recovery. In this episode, Daniel shares with Alison the benefits of acupuncture and what it did to Daniel's recovery.2017-02-1903 min
Wohaula Recovery TipsHow to find the right acupuncture doctorFinding the right acupuncture doctor is crucial. In this episode, Daniel shares with Alison how to find the right acupuncture doctor.2017-02-1903 min