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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 over...

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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 Scie...

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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 cr...

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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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Dec. 23, 2023

41. Stroke Survivors' Chat: Two Friends, Two Journeys, One Inspiring …

🌟 In This Episode: In this heartfelt episode, I'm joined by Margo Williams, a fellow stroke survivor and friend. We'll share our remarkable journeys surviving strokes at a young age and the profound impact on our lives. 🔄 Per...

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Dec. 14, 2023

40. The Art of Survival: How Heart Attack and Stroke Survivors Defy t…

This week, Chispian Burks and I chat about our remarkable journeys through heart attack and stroke. We dive deep into the challenges, misinterpretations of symptoms, and the transformative power of lifestyle changes. 🩸 Unders...

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Dec. 5, 2023

39. Inspiring Stroke Survivors: My Journey of Embracing Change Throug…

🎙️ Episode 39: "Inspiring Stroke Survivors: My Journey of Embracing Change Through Running and Breathing Exercises" Hey, it's Will here with another episode of The Lovable Survivor. Today, I'm excited to delve into how runnin...

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Nov. 19, 2023

38. Finding Hope and Support: Will Schmierer and Rosa Hart Discuss th…

🎙️ Episode 38: "Journeys of Recovery: A Chat with Rosa Hart" Welcome back to The Lovable Survivor! In this special episode, our first guest in 38 episodes, Rosa Hart, a stroke nurse navigator, shares her invaluable experience...

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Nov. 10, 2023

37. Revelations in Recovery: Uncovering Unanticipated Insights Post-S…

This week is a deep dive into some unexpected revelations and practical strategies that have surfaced during my four years of stroke recovery. 🌱 Dive Deeper & Discover Breathing New Life: Sharing how nasal breathing revolutio...

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Nov. 3, 2023

36. Beyond Survival: Nurturing Resilience and Celebrating the Strengt…

🌊 Deep Dive into Resilience This week on "," We continue our profound journey into the support systems that empower survivors. 🌱 Dive Deeper & Discover Creating a Judgment-Free Zone: Join me as I discuss the importance of cre...

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Oct. 27, 2023

35. The Power of Connection: Uniting Stroke Survivors in Community fo…

🌊 Deep Dive This week, delve into the world of connection and community post-stroke. Explore the strength found in unity and shared experiences, and the importance of time in shaping our recovery narratives. 🌱 Takeaways Commu...

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Oct. 17, 2023

34.Running Towards Resilience: How a Stroke Survivor Proved That Anyb…

🎙️ Welcome to Lovable Survivor, where this week I offer an unfiltered dive into my transformative journey as a stroke survivor. From the harrowing experience of weighing 500 pounds at the time of my stroke in 2019 to my dynam...

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Oct. 6, 2023

33. From Addiction to Recovery: How a Stroke Became a Catalyst for Po…

🎙️ Dive into Lovable Survivor this week, and immerse yourself in a candid, gripping account of navigating life post-stroke. As I pull back the curtain on my personal story, I'm taking you on a rollercoaster through triumphs, ...

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Sept. 29, 2023

32. Managing Stress in Stroke Recovery: Insights, Experiences, and P…

🎙️ In this week’s episode of Lovable Survivor, we explore the multifaceted journey of managing stress in stroke recovery. Stress, taking forms such as emotional, physical, family, work, and financial, is a constant companion ...

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Sept. 22, 2023

31.Empowering Stroke Survivors & Rebuilding Confidence with Small Ste…

🤔 Why This EP Matters 🤔 Navigating life post-stroke or after a major medical event can be isolating and challenging, but remember, you are not alone. In Episode 31 of the Lovable Survivor Podcast, we delve into shared experie...

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Sept. 15, 2023

30. The Beat of Resilience: How Music Therapy Unlocks New Possibiliti…

🎙 Episode 30: The Healing Power of Music in Stroke Recovery | Lovable Survivor 🎙 In this week's episode, we're tackling the often-underestimated subject of music therapy in stroke recovery. I certainly ignored some of the pot...

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Sept. 8, 2023

29. Prioritizing Self-Care: The Key to Thriving After a Stroke

🎙 Episode 29: The Evolution of Lovable Survivor and the Path Forward 🎙 Episode 29 is a reflective pit stop. We delve into self-care as the cornerstone of any recovery and the key to being the best you can be for those who cou...

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