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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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Nov. 28, 2024

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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Nov. 26, 2024

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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Nov. 25, 2024

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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Nov. 18, 2024

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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Nov. 15, 2024

59. Recapping Psychedelics in Stroke Recovery

Send us a text In this Survivor Science Soundbite , I’m following up on our discussion from Episode 1 about psychedelics and their potential role in stroke recovery. Earlier this week, we explored the emerging research on psi...

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Nov. 13, 2024

58. Stroke Survivor & Content Creator Bill Gasiamis on Resilience, Re…

Send us a text In this episode of The Lovable Survivor Podcast , I’m excited to sit down with Bill Gasiamis, stroke survivor and creator of the Recovery After Stroke podcast and YouTube channel. We dive deep into what it …

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Nov. 11, 2024

Survivor Science Soundbite: The Potential of Psychedelics in Healing

Send us a text In this first Survivor Science Soundbite, I’m bringing you a quick dive into a topic that’s getting attention in recovery science: psychedelics—specifically psilocybin, the active compound in ‘magic mushrooms’—...

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Nov. 6, 2024

Episode 56: Navigating Stroke Recovery and PTSD – A Journey of Resili…

Send us a text In this episode of The Lovable Survivor Podcast , I’m diving into a topic that doesn’t get enough attention—PTSD in stroke recovery. Recorded on U.S. election day, this episode marks five years since my own str...

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Oct. 25, 2024

55. Stroke Recovery and Advocacy: Ralph Cortez's Journey with Stroke …

Send us a text This week I’m joined by Ralph Cortez, stroke survivor and founder of Stroke Warrior Radio . Ralph’s journey began on the East Coast, where an ischemic stroke changed his life. This major event set him on …

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Oct. 18, 2024

54. Pivoting Through Stroke Recovery: Recognizing When It’s Time for …

Send us a text In this episode, I explore an essential yet often overlooked aspect of stroke recovery: knowing when it’s time to pivot. Recovery is rarely a linear process, and recognizing when to adjust your approach—whether...

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Oct. 10, 2024

53. Stroke Recovery and the Power of Discipline, Obsession, and Curio…

Send us a text In this episode, I explore a crucial aspect of recovery that doesn’t get enough attention: the role of discipline, obsession, and curiosity in the long journey of stroke recovery. Having survived a stroke and n...

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Oct. 4, 2024

52. Overcoming Post-Stroke Isolation: Building Community and Confiden…

Send us a text In this episode, I explore the profound impact of isolation on stroke survivors, drawing from my personal recovery experience during the pandemic. Isolation can quietly creep in, affecting your mental, physical...

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Sept. 25, 2024

51. How AI is Transforming Stroke Recovery and Daily Life

Send us a text In this episode, I dive into how AI is revolutionizing stroke recovery, rehabilitation, and daily task management. AI tools like ChatGPT, AudioPen.ai, Alexa, and Google Assistant are becoming essential for stro...

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Sept. 5, 2024

50. Overcoming Stigma and Building Resilience: Stroke Recovery and Li…

Send us a text Connect with Chris Hennessy: 🔗 LinkedIn 🏠 The Raven Is Here (LinkedIn) 🔥 The Raven Is Here (Bonfire) In this milestone episode, Episode 50, I’m thrilled to be joined by my friend, Chris Hennessy to discuss …

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Aug. 30, 2024

49. Surviving Stroke - Unseen Struggles and Daily Challenges Revealed

Send us a text In today’s episode, I explore the often-unseen challenges stroke survivors face daily, like cognitive fatigue, brain fog, and isolation. I’ll share how I’ve adjusted my self-esteem and body image post-stroke, a...

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Aug. 22, 2024

48. Grit and Growth: Navigating Stress in Stroke Recovery (Part 2)

Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I continue exploring the critical role of grit in stroke recovery, focusing on how to turn stressors into opportunities for growth. I’ll share practical In today’s episode, I contin...

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Aug. 12, 2024

47. Stroke Recovery and Embracing Grit: The Power of Perseverance & M…

Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I dive into the critical role of grit and resilience in stroke recovery. We'll explore how the development of grit has shaped my journey and discuss the importance of building a sup...

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July 31, 2024

46. Spasticity Management: Essential Tips for Stroke Survivors

Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I catch up on my journey as a stroke survivor, diving deep into the challenges of managing spasticity and the road to recovery. I also share updates on "The Center" by Survivor …

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July 8, 2024

45. Journey to 10,000 Miles: A Story of Running, Stroke Recovery, and…

Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I catch up after a hiatus and update everyone on my journey as a stroke survivor with multiple sclerosis (MS) and how I've added the online community portion called "The Center" by …

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May 10, 2024

44. Stroke to Strength: Embracing the Athlete's Mindset in Recovery

Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I dive into my journey as a stroke survivor and multiple sclerosis (MS) patient, and how coaching youth sports has influenced my recovery more recently. I explore the synergy betwee...

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Feb. 9, 2024

43. Stroke Recovery: A Reflection of the 4 years since my stroke and …

In this episode, I dive deep into my journey from the sudden onset of a stroke in December 2019, through the diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) 2 months later to where I stand today. I'm sharing the pivotal lessons, the …

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Jan. 24, 2024

42. Celebrating Caregivers: A Survivor's Journey Through Recovery and…

Welcome back to another new episode of The Lovable Survivor podcast after the holiday break. Hopefully, your New Year is off to a great start. In this special episode, I share an intimate reflection on my stroke recovery jour...

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