Stronger than Stroke.

In this episode of Stronger Than Stroke , we’re talking about something that can be frustrating, uncomfortable and sometimes frightening after a stroke: spasticity . Muscles that feel tight, stiff, heavy or difficult to...

Three years after my stroke, I’m still recovering — and I want every stroke survivor to hear this: you are not on a timeline. In this deeply personal episode of Stronger Than Stroke , I talk honestly about what recovery...

How long are we expected to recover after a stroke? Six months? One year? Three years? And what happens when you’re still struggling long after everyone else seems to think you should be “better”? In this episode of...

Looking fine on the outside doesn’t mean you’ve stopped recovering on the inside. In this episode of Stronger Than Stroke , we talk about one of the hardest things for stroke survivors to explain: when people look at...

Stroke doesn’t discriminate. It can happen to anyone, at any age, and often when you least expect it. In this powerful episode of Stronger Than Stroke , we challenge the misconception that stroke is something that only...

Sleep is far more than simply resting — it is one of the most important parts of recovery after a stroke. In this episode of Stronger Than Stroke , we explore why quality sleep matters so much for the brain and body...

In this episode of Stronger Than Stroke, Louise shares what it’s really like living as a right-side hemiplegic after stroke. She talks openly about the daily challenges, the small victories, and the determination it...

In this episode of Stronger Than Stroke, Myra shares her personal journey of living with a left-side affected stroke. She talks openly about the physical and emotional challenges, the frustrations of recovery, and the...

In this episode of Stronger Than Stroke, Myra explores Left Homonymous Hemianopia, a visual field loss that can occur after stroke. She explains what it is, why it happens, and how it affects everyday life in ways many...

Stroke recovery can be incredibly lonely. Long after the hospital appointments end and the messages stop coming, many survivors find themselves facing the daily challenges of recovery on their own. In this heartfelt...

Stroke recovery can be one of the loneliest journeys a person will ever face. Even when surrounded by family and friends, many survivors struggle with feeling misunderstood, isolated, and disconnected from the life they...

When most people think about stroke recovery, they think about physical rehabilitation. But what about the challenges nobody sees? In this episode of Stronger Than Stroke, we explore the hidden realities that many...

In this episode of Stronger Than Stroke, we talk about the reality of recovery and why it doesn’t just happen on its own. Stroke recovery isn’t passive — it’s active. It requires energy, repetition, and intention every...

In this episode of Stronger Than Stroke, I share my journey three years into stroke recovery after a blood clot to the left side of my brain, five TIAs, and a central brain bleed discovered on an MRI scan. This isn’t a...

Vitamin D is often called the sunshine vitamin, but its role in recovery and overall health goes far beyond that. In this episode of Stronger Than Stroke, we explore why vitamin D is so important, how deficiency can...