ScrambledEggs&Ham Podcast “Stroke survivor stories podcast”
Welcome to “ScrambledEggs&Ham”—the podcast that highlights the resilience and strength of individuals who have faced life-altering health challenges, including cancer, stroke, multiple sclerosis (MS), and neurodiversity. Each episode dives into their personal journeys, revealing how they transformed adversity into growth, empowerment, stroke recovery, and lasting change. Prepare to be inspired as we explore the incredible power of the human spirit. “Health is not merely the absence of illness. A truly healthy life is one of creativity—where we continue to challenge ourselves, create, and move forward, expanding our horizons for as long as we live.” — The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, Part 1 (Revised Edition), p. 248 I hold deep respect for the medical and psychological communities whose work supports survivors and their families. This story seeks to honor the resilience of those who have faced adversity and the professionals who walk alongside them, but it should not be taken as a substitute for clinical expertise or therapy. 📬 Contact Bill: Bill@dreamefforttenacity.comFollow ScrambledEggs&Ham for new stories on resilience, recovery, and hope.
Episodes
Bill (Host):
Because a lot of people do not survive TBIs, I want to start here. Irene, can you tell the audience how this event happened in your life? How did it occur?
Irene:
I’m very glad to be on your podcast and to be able to talk about it, because you’re right—many people don’t understand what a traumatic brain injury really looks like. It’s one of those invisible injuries, and most people are honestly perplexe...
Kelli tells her story about the event that changed her life.
ScrambledEggs&Ham is more than a podcast — it’s a movement for stroke survivors, caregivers, and anyone rebuilding their life after loss or change.Each episode shares real stories of recovery, strength, and hope.
Stroke survivor stories, brain injury recovery, post-stroke confidence, neurorehab inspiration, Scrambled Egg...
Reference to any specific product or entity during any episode of the Scrambled Eggs and Ham Podcast {the "Podcast") does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by DreamEfforttenacity.LLC or its affiliates.
With abuse, you suffer the loss of soul, loss of self, and loss of meaning"
"In the system, you must fight every day, every minute, to keep from feeling
worthless - to ...
After losing his wife, creating art and playing jazz served as powerful coping mechanisms for Richard Pierson.
These outlets offered a sense of purpose and provided an anchor during their darkest moments. Moreover, his creations touched the lives of others, acting as a source of inspiration, healing, and a reminder that beauty can emerge from pain.
We lost Richard Last year 11/24 I got a chance to see him a few ...
In this powerful episode of Scrambled Eggs & Ham, host Bill Clarke talks with Kelly Smith, affectionately known as Kelly by the Sea. Both stroke survivors share how 2009 changed their lives and how they rebuilt their confidence, identity, and hope through therapy, community, and purpose.
Kelly opens up about memory loss, self-doubt, and rediscovering her voice. Bill reflects on his own journey and the question...
Welcome to “ScrambledEggs&Ham”—the podcast that highlights the resilience and strength of individuals who have faced life-altering health challenges, including cancer, stroke, multiple sclerosis (MS), and neurodiversity. Each episode dives into their personal journeys, revealing how they transformed adversity into growth, empowerment, stroke recovery, and lasting change.
Hi, my name is Bill Clark. I'm ...
Episode Description:
In this special episode of ScrambledEggs&Ham, we welcome Rahima Lateef, an 80-year-old stroke and cancer survivor whose story embodies resilience, faith, and hope. Rahima opens her heart about the struggles she faced, the strength she found within, and the wisdom she carries forward. Her journey reminds us that survival is not just about overcoming illness, but about embracing life one day at ...
Osborne is more than a bike rider — he’s a survivor, a motivator, and a man who carries history with every mile he pedals. After facing down cancer, Osborne turned to cycling not only as a way to rebuild his strength, but also as a way to inspire others to reclaim their health and discover freedom on two wheels.
He has spent years encouraging friends, family, and community members to ride, showing that the road can hea...
🎙️ Host: Bill Clarke
🌊 Guest: Alder Crocker
🏢 Presented by: DreamEffortTenacity LLC
💬 “Resilience, Recovery, Hope.”
I am a quadriplegic in an orange electric wheelchair, the result of a freak accident in May of 2018 where I broke my neck and instantly became 85% paralyzed. When I am not speeding around the house or the neighborhood, the second thing you realize is that while my shoulders and arms have ...
Mark Halvorsen’s life changed on May 1, 1999, when he sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) after falling from the roof of his screened-in porch.He was in a coma for approximately three weeks and underwent an extensive rehabilitation journey.Today, Mark serves as a Peer Visitor with the Brain Injury Peer Visitor Association, providing guidance and encouragement to other TBI survivors navigating their own recovery p...
Bill (Host):
“So what is dyslexia, really?
Dyslexia is a neurological condition that affects the way the brain processes language — especially written words.
It’s not about intelligence.
It’s not about laziness.
And it’s definitely not just ‘mixing up letters.’
People with dyslexia often have difficulty with reading, spelling, and writing — even though they may be just as smart, creative, or insightful as any...
Tanya Ward is fighting Glioblastoma, which is a type of brain cancer. The medical community told her that there is no cure, and gave her 11 to 18 months to live.
listen to her story along with her partner Bill Ross.
Glioblastoma is a type of cancer that starts as a growth of cells in the brain or spinal cord. It grows quickly and can invade and destroy healthy tissue. Glioblastoma forms from ce...
I think it was like a five-year celebration that they decided to Ride from St. Louis to Chicago. I think it was 390 miles. Wow. And it's pretty entertaining, that father-son dynamic. You know, the old, more experienced cyclist trying to tell the young buck something, and he doesn't want to listen. Wow, a person that has heart problems like that actually embarked on a challenge like that is absolutely, man, ...
Scrambled Eggs & Ham Podcast
Host: Bill Clark
Date: June 12th
Episode Topic: Ride for Equity – From Black Wall Street to Wall Street
Bill Clark:
Good morning. My name is Bill, and I am the host of the Scrambled Eggs & Ham podcast. Today is June 12th, and it’s hot outside here on the East Coast.
I just wanted to let the listeners know about one of our previous interviewees, Osborne Celestain. (Cancer s...
In this raw and inspiring episode, we sit down with artist and poet Dontez Chatman for an unfiltered conversation about mental health, trauma, therapy, and artistic survival. From being drugged to battling bipolar disorder, Dantez shares how he turned pain into poetry and found purpose in the process. He opens up about going to therapy, taking medication, and using his art as a lifeline. This is Survival in Spoken Wor...
ScrambledEggs&Ham Podcast
Host: Bill Clark
Guest: Threbs Thompson
Topic: Art, Vision Loss & Finding Humor in the Dark
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Host:
Welcome back to ScrambledEggs&Ham. Today I’m joined by the inspiring Therese Thompson. Therese, thank you for being here.
Trebs:
Thank you for having me! My name is Therese Thompson, and I have peripheral macular telangiectasia—along with ...
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Don Wade speaks on Liminal Space
Speaker 1 [00:00:00] Definitely could attack you at an emotionally weak point in your life.
Speaker 2 [00:00:09] Yes.
Speaker 1 [00:00:12] If you're beyond that weak point, might be easier to deal with it. And as I said, just like, this makes total sense. Yes. You know, and you know what? If you are living in that space, you kn...
Host Bill Clarke Co Host Don Wade Interview With Hugh Joseph who has MS.
Reference to any specific product or entity during any episode of the Fried Eggs and Ham Podcast {the "Podcast") does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by DreamEfforttenacity.LLC or its affiliates. The views expressed by any guests are their own and their appearance on the Podcast does not imply an endorsement of...
Poet, Writer, Actress,and Buddha, Renetta Fitzgeral (Sparkle)speaks with Connie Moore and Host Bill Clarke
about Stage 4 Ovarian cancer. Stage 4 Ovarian Cancer, means that cancer has spread into the fluid around the lungs and distant organs and tissues. The outlook for people with late stage ovarian cancer is less favorable than for people who have early stage cancer. Treatments typically include surgery, targeted...
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