Recovery After Stroke
A Community And Podcast For Stroke Survivors And Carers
Episodes
John shares his Vivistim experience and how spasticity shaped rehab—an honest look at small wins, setbacks, and hope in stroke recovery.
The post Vivistim: One Stroke Survivor’s Experience – And Why Spasticity Matters appeared first on Recovery After Stroke.
Occupational therapist Effie Sibson shares why hand therapy is about small daily wins, not plateaus, and how survivors can keep moving forward.
The post Effie Sibson on Hand Therapy, Recovery, and Hope After Stroke appeared first on Recovery After Stroke.
After stroke recovery never really ends. Terry Gilstead’s journey proves patience and resilience can transform life after stroke.
The post Terry Gilstead: 32 Years of Recovery, Motherhood, and the ‘Watch Me’ Spirit appeared first on Recovery After Stroke.
They told him “no hope.” Wesley Ray turned that into fuel, proving stroke recovery is possible with relentless goals and grit.
The post Etanercept Stroke Recovery: Wesley Ray’s Relentless Comeback appeared first on Recovery After Stroke.
After a dramatic stroke at 47, Karen found hope in Dr Tobinick’s treatment — and discovered recovery can keep moving forward.
The post The Stroke Treatment That Worked For Karen Quigenden appeared first on Recovery After Stroke.
Unconscious 4 months after stroke, Mark’s brain shunt recovery shows how family, music, and resilience defy the odds.
The post 4 Months Unconscious, Life With a Brain Shunt: Mark Bragg appeared first on Recovery After Stroke.
A stroke, a transplant, and a family’s resilience — Brian & Brittany share how recovery goes far beyond the symptoms.
The post Bryan & Brittany: Finding Strength in Recovery and Transplant appeared first on Recovery After Stroke.
Kevin’s ischemic stroke began with symptoms most men overlook — his recovery shows why awareness and action matter.
The post The Subtle Stroke Signs Kevin Almost Ignored appeared first on Recovery After Stroke.
A ski accident led to a stroke, but what followed was resilience, reinvention, and a surprising new purpose in life.
The post From Stroke to Service: Lara’s Unlikely Recovery Journey appeared first on Recovery After Stroke.
Chanell’s stroke at 35 stole her words, but gave her a new voice. Her story is a roadmap for any survivor seeking strength, purpose, and healing.
The post From Coma to Clarity: A Young Woman’s Stroke, Recovery, and Redefining Herself appeared first on Recovery After Stroke.
Emily had a stroke while pregnant at 26. 17 years later, she opens up about healing, motherhood, and how she found strength after the chaos.
The post From Stroke in Pregnancy to Deep Healing: Emily’s Story of Spiritual and Physical Recovery appeared first on Recovery After Stroke.
Most AFOs don’t fit your life or your recovery. Here’s how to take back control, walk stronger, and feel seen again in your healing journey.
The post Rebuilding Life, One Step at a Time: A Survivor’s Guide to AFOs That Work appeared first on Recovery After Stroke.
Trapped inside her body but fully awake, Harshada rebuilt her life word by word. This is her journey of hope, healing, and powerful transformation.
The post From Locked-In to Lit Up: Harshada’s Story of Reclaiming Her Voice, Body, and Future appeared first on Recovery After Stroke.
A congenital heart defect caused her hemorrhagic stroke. Now Larissa’s powerful recovery story is giving stroke survivors hope and insight.
The post Collapsed at Home: The Hidden Heart Defect That Nearly Killed Me appeared first on Recovery After Stroke.
Vertebral artery occlusion survivor Joel shares how recovery reshaped his life, inspired empathy, and renewed his purpose.
The post Vertebral Artery Occlusion Nearly Took Him Down – How Joel Fought Back appeared first on Recovery After Stroke.
Dylan’s recovery from locked-in syndrome shows the emotional, physical, and mental battles stroke survivors face every day.
The post Some Days I Break Down: Dylan on Recovery from Locked-In Syndrome appeared first on Recovery After Stroke.
Recovery of brain hemorrhage from Jason’s perspective—treatments, setbacks, and mindset shifts that shaped his healing journey.
The post From Paralysis to Progress: One Man’s Quest to Recover After Brain Hemorrhage appeared first on Recovery After Stroke.
Fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD) led to Tara’s stroke. Her story of loss, recovery, and rediscovery offers hope to stroke survivors everywhere.
The post From Collapse to Comeback: Tara’s Story of Stroke, FMD, and Finding Herself Again appeared first on Recovery After Stroke.
Alyssa reveals the raw truth of stroke recovery: the fatigue, the grief, and how she’s rebuilding life after a stroke at 31.
The post The Stroke That Took Everything – And What Came Back appeared first on Recovery After Stroke.
Jen’s brain bleed stroke nearly ended her life. This is how she and her mother turned trauma into connection, healing, and post-stroke growth.
The post Jen’s Brain Bleed Stroke Story: From Coma to Connection appeared first on Recovery After Stroke.
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