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Stroke recovery is brutal. It takes discipline, obsession, and endless hours of work. I’m Will Schmierer, a stroke survivor living with MS,…
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65. Survivor Science Soundbites: The Ego Paradox in Stroke Recovery

Send us a text In this week’s Survivor Science Soundbite #7, I dive into the "ego paradox" and how it impacts stroke recovery. Ego can be a powerful tool, fueling persistence and helping us push through plateaus, but it can a...

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Dec. 2, 2024

65. Survivor Science Soundbites: The Ego Paradox in Stroke Recovery

Send us a text In this week’s Survivor Science Soundbite #7, I dive into the "ego paradox" and how it impacts stroke recovery. Ego can be a powerful tool, fueling persistence and helping us push through plateaus, but it can …

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64. Survivor Science Soundbites: Gratitude, Growth, and Lessons from …

Send us a text In this pre-Thanksgiving episode, I reflect on the ups and downs of the recovery journey and why gratitude plays such an important role. From sharing personal updates about life as a stroke survivor and the rel...

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63. Survivor Science Soundbites: Fueling Recovery Insights from Good …

Send us a text In this week’s Survivor Science Soundbite #5, I delve into Good Energy by Casey and Callie Means. This holistic guide to health and wellness offers valuable insights for stroke survivors, covering topics from a...

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62. Natural Recovery Breakthroughs: Keith Ellis Bridges Stroke and Lo…

Send us a text In this episode of The Lovable Survivor Podcast , I sit down with Keith Ellis, a medicinal chemist, associate professor, and founder of Science-Driven Supplements. With his extensive background in drug discover...

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Nov. 23, 2024

61. Survivor Science Soundbites: Wrapping Up the Week on Curiosity an…

Send us a text In this Survivor Science Soundbite , I’m wrapping up the week with reflections on curiosity and its role in stroke recovery. As the host and writer, I’ve spent the week exploring how curiosity shapes resilience...

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60. Survivor Science Soundbites: Curiosity in Recovery: The Questions…

Send us a text In Survivor Science Soundbite #3 , I’m diving into something that’s been on my mind all weekend—curiosity. For me, curiosity might be the most powerful driver in my stroke recovery, pushing me to ask deeper que...

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