Stronger than Stroke.

What actually happens to your brain and nervous system after a stroke? 🧠 In this episode of Stronger Than Stroke , we explore neuroplasticity, movement, rehabilitation and the incredible ability of the nervous system to adapt and learn. Stroke can change the way our bodies communicate, but recovery isn’t always about what we can see. Sometimes, the smallest changes are signs that something bigger...

Stroke can leave you feeling lonely in ways nobody prepares you for. It’s not just about being physically alone. It’s the feeling of losing parts of your old life, friendships changing, being misunderstood, and sometimes feeling completely alone even when people are right beside you. In this episode, we talk honestly about the loneliness that can come after stroke, the invisible isolation, and the...

Maya talks about meeting other stroke survivors, sharing experiences, and remembering that every recovery is different. It’s about connection, not comparison.

Life after stroke can look very different from how it feels. The walking, talking and smiling might be visible, but the fatigue, brain fog, frustration, sensory overload and constant effort often aren’t. In this episode, we talk about the invisible side of stroke recovery and why looking “okay” doesn’t always mean you feel okay. Because surviving the stroke is only the beginning. ❤️ #StrongerThanS...

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 control can make everyday movements harder than they used to be. Your arm may feel like it doesn’t want to move, your leg may feel as though it’s pulling against you, or your muscl...

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 has really looked and felt like for me. From eight weeks in hospital, to limbs that felt like heavy concrete, to the strange feeling of them becoming like “two pieces of pasta” han...

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 Stronger Than Stroke , we challenge the idea that stroke recovery has an expiry date. Because recovery isn’t a straight line, and it certainly doesn’t follow the same timetable for eve...

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 you and think, “But you look so well now.” The reality is that recovery doesn’t always have a visible timeline. You can be walking, talking, laughing, working, socialising—and still b...

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 happens to older people. Louise shares the reality of experiencing a stroke and the impact it can have on your body, your brain, your emotions and your entire life. We talk about re...

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, how sleep supports neuroplasticity and healing, and why poor sleep can leave stroke survivors feeling even more exhausted and overwhelmed. We also look at the connection between sleep...

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 takes to keep moving forward. This is an honest conversation about resilience, recovery, and adapting to life one step at a time.

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 determination it takes to keep moving forward. Through honesty, resilience, and hope, Myra offers reassurance to fellow stroke survivors and helps others understand what life after s...

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 people don’t immediately see. From navigating rooms and reading to crossing roads safely, this episode highlights the real-life challenges survivors face — and the practical strateg...

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 episode of Stronger Than Stroke, we explore what it really means to recover when there isn’t always someone there to encourage you, support you, or understand what you’re going through...

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 once knew. In this heartfelt episode of Stronger Than Stroke, we explore the hidden loneliness that often follows a stroke, the grief of losing parts of your former self, and the p...

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 stroke survivors face every day—neuro fatigue, emotional recovery, loss of confidence, invisible symptoms, and the long journey of adapting to life after stroke. You’ll learn why recover...

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 single day. In this episode, we explore how neuroplasticity works in real life, and why using the stronger, unaffected side to support the weaker side is a key part of rebuilding mo...

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 story of “before and after.” It’s a story of what recovery really looks like when it doesn’t follow a straight line. The setbacks, the scans that change everything, the invisible sy...

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 affect your body and mind, and why many stroke survivors may be at risk of low vitamin D levels. We discuss the links between vitamin D, bone health, muscle strength, fatigue, mood, an...

This episode is all about the power of connection after stroke. I had the privilege of speaking with an incredible Caribbean woman who completely recovered after four years — proof that recovery can continue long after people think it should stop. She’s not a medical doctor, but she is a doctor in her field, and hearing her journey was genuinely inspiring. Her story is a reminder that stroke recov...

Louise and Myra chat about getting out and doing ‘normal’ stuff again. Even whilst continuing to battle through with their limitations after either blood clots, Transcient ischemic attacks or brain bleeds! As Louise experienced all 3!

Another friendly chat about another day in stroke recovery!

Louise and Myra in the moment of truly living again. Put the hard work in and celebrate life!

In this episode of Stronger Than Stroke, we talk about the side of recovery people don’t see. When you “look fine” on the outside but are battling fatigue, brain fog, emotional changes, and overwhelm on the inside—this is the invisible fight so many stroke survivors face every day. This episode is about being understood, validating your experience, and learning how to navigate recovery when no one...

Tight, restrictive, and often misunderstood, high tone can impact movement, comfort, and confidence in everyday life.