Stroke Stories

Stroke Stories

In the UK, there are more than 100,000 strokes every year. That’s one stroke every 5 minutes. Around the world there are as many as 15 million people suffering from the illness every year. It is usually sudden and can be a devastating illness – and so on the Stroke Stories podcast, we’ve been seeking out inspiring stories of stroke survivors. We hear their stories about their struggles, what drove them forward, and how they look back on their stroke now they're on the road to recovery. So join us in hearing these inspirational stories of strength, determination, and progress against all the odds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

December 9, 2024 14 mins
In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Jade Oxlade, who suffered a stroke at the age of 36.

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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Alexa and Kate Stewart - Alexa suffered a stroke at the age of 15

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November 22, 2024 14 mins
In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Lori Drake and her daughter Jessica. Lori suffered a stroke at the age of 46 in 2007.

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November 18, 2024 16 mins
In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Will Perringwood, who suffered a stroke in 2013 at the age fo 31

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November 8, 2024 16 mins
In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Lawnae Hunter, who suffered a stroke at the age of 65

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November 1, 2024 18 mins
In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Beki Davis, who suffered a stroke at the age of 36

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October 27, 2024 27 mins
In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Annemarie Harte who suffered a stroke at the age of 48

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October 18, 2024 15 mins
In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Gareth Cairns who suffered a stroke at the age of 38

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October 12, 2024 17 mins
In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Molly Buccola from Oregon. Molly suffered a stroke at the age of 21 in 2005.

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October 4, 2024 18 mins
In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Joy Alliy, who suffered a stroke at the age of 42

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September 28, 2024 19 mins
In this episode, we spoke to Terry McKenna who suffered a stroke at the age of 56

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September 20, 2024 18 mins
In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Charlotte Fisher, who suffered a stroke at the age of 50

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September 13, 2024 21 mins
In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Sue Sandars, who suffered a stroke at the age of 48.

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September 6, 2024 15 mins
In this episode, we hear from Josh Stubbs, who suffered a stroke at the age of 39.

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August 30, 2024 13 mins
In this episode, we spoke to two stroke survivors - Tom Hooper and Kevin Harmer

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August 24, 2024 19 mins
In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Elly Milton who suffered a stroke at the age of 19

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August 17, 2024 19 mins
In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Jerry Wald, who suffered a stroke at the age of 49

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August 9, 2024 23 mins
In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Sandy Pooni who suffered a stroke at the age of 23

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August 2, 2024 17 mins
In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Asia Kusmierczyk who suffered a stroke at the age of 22

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July 28, 2024 15 mins
In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Rupert Fawcett, who suffered a stroke at the age of 66

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