My Reset - Karla Bigornia's Interview - Part Two

This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we welcome guest Karla Bigornia who shares a story of recovery and rediscovery. Growing up in Cebu City, Philippines, today’s guest found joy through singing and dancing with her family. But a stroke at age 30 changed everything—leaving her to fight for her health, memory, and speech.

In this episode, Karla shares her journey from the depths of struggle to a breakthrough moment of singing that reignited her spirit. Tune in for a story of faith, resilience, family, and the power of expression and connection through music. 

Community Conversation Prompts:

• What traditions or activities help you feel connected to others and yourself?
• How do you share your strengths and talents in a meaningful way?

Guests Suggested Resources:

• Carmelite Monastery of Cebu
• Emergency Rescue Unit Foundation - Cebu City, Philippines
• Duoling Language Learning
• Hands Down by Dashboard Confessional
• StoryBots on YouTube
• Lumosity Brain Training
• One Day by Matisyahu

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.

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