Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke

This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we welcome guest Larry White of Linton, Indiana.  He is a retired D.O.D Civilian of 32 years.  On Veteran’s Day 2016, Larry became a stroke survivor, not victim.  He stresses the importance of positivity, comradery, competition, and drive.  He describes his story as a collection of stories, acknowledging the importance of collaboration in recover...

This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we welcome guest Larry White of Linton, Indiana.  He is a retired D.O.D Civilian of 32 years.  On Veteran’s Day 2016, Larry became a stroke survivor, not victim.  He stresses the importance of positivity, comradery, competition, and drive.  He describes his story as a collection of stories, acknowledging the importance of collaboration in recover...

This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we turn the tables.  We’ve received many questions about our host, Molly.  Recently, she appeared as a guest on Youtube's Death Taught Us How To Live .  Molly shared a little about her life, her own stroke recovery, and reflections on purpose.  Molly also offers an overview of the nonprofit organization Beyond Stillness: Stories After Strok...

This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we offer a community special highlighting RiverBend’s Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group.  More specifically, this is one of their Zoom Social Meetings that is usually facilitated by Diane Bishop.  Today, we hear reflections on their progress toward acceptance, patience, and connection, while honoring both grief and hope.  They talk abou...

This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we offer a community special highlighting Stroke Awareness Oregon’s Stroke Warrior Support Group.  Stroke Awareness Oregon’s mission is to educate the Central Oregon community about stroke and to support stroke warriors and their families in their best possible lives.  Today, stroke survivors, or warriors as they call themselves, offer reflection...

This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we spotlight guest Chris Wilder from Los Gatos, CA.  Chris learned to play the guitar in his teens.  In addition to his passion and diligent work ethic, he credits his fellow musicians as teachers and co-creators.  He learned at a young age what it feels like to work with others toward a common goal.  Chris has dedicated much of his professional...

This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we spotlight guest Chris Wilder from Los Gatos, CA.  Chris learned to play the guitar in his teens.  In addition to his passion and diligent work ethic, he credits his fellow musicians as teachers and co-creators.  He learned at a young age what it feels like to work with others toward a common goal.  Chris has dedicated much of his professional...

This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we spotlight guest Tracey Brown who was a nutrition and fitness coach for eighteen years before suffering a stroke in 2019.  The following five years, she ran on adrenalin, serving as a wellness coach for stroke survivors.  Recently, Tracey was forced to slow down, sit in silence, and face her new normal.  As a boisterous extravert, she felt sile...

This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we spotlight guest Tracey Brown who was a nutrition and fitness coach for eighteen years before suffering a stroke in 2019.  The following five years, she ran on adrenalin, serving as a wellness coach for stroke survivors.  Recently, Tracey was forced to slow down, sit in silence, and face her new normal.  As a boisterous extravert, she felt sile...

This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we spotlight guest Anthony Parsons who was a professional drummer in the rock band Problem with Polly.  On December 29, 2021, Anthony’s brain was starved of oxygen for an hour.  After three weeks in a coma, Anthony woke with a feeling of total acceptance.  And has since been contemplating the depths of the experience and its meaning for his life....

This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we spotlight guest Anthony Parsons who was a professional drummer in the rock band Problem with Polly.  On December 29, 2021, Anthony’s brain was starved of oxygen for an hour.  After three weeks in a coma, Anthony woke with a feeling of total acceptance.  And has since been contemplating the depths of the experience and its meaning for his life....

This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we spotlight guest Flannery O’Neil who suffered a stroke in 2017 and has since devoted her life to the stroke community, serving as a support group facilitator and the COO of Stroke Onward, an organization dedicated to helping survivors rebuild their identity in recovery.  Flannery discusses the shock of suffering a stroke at age 34 while living...

This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we spotlight guest Flannery O’Neil who suffered a stroke in 2017 and has since devoted her life to the stroke community, serving as a support group facilitator and the COO of Stroke Onward, an organization dedicated to helping survivors rebuild their identity in recovery.  Flannery discusses the shock of suffering a stroke at age 34 while living...

This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight guest John Lummis of Indianapolis, Indianna.  John suffered a stroke on December 26, 2013.  He has become a “stroke thriver” returning to rehab facilities to connect with therapists and stroke survivors.    He often shows up to public events in superhero outfits as a way to motivate and inspire others.  He has deleted the phrase “I...

This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight guest John Lummis of Indianapolis, Indianna.  John suffered a stroke on December 26, 2013.  He has become a “stroke thriver” returning to rehab facilities to connect with therapists and stroke survivors.    He often shows up to public events in superhero outfits as a way to motivate and inspire others.  He has deleted the phrase “I...

This week we offer a Beyond Stillness Community Special spotlighting the Parenting with Aphasia Group led by Lauren Schwabish of Neuro Speech Services.  The Parenting with Aphasia Group meets virtually once a month, inviting parents with kids of all ages to join together in a safe, non-judgmental space to share experiences, receive positive peer support, and learn more about how other parents are...

This week we offer a Beyond Stillness Community Special spotlighting the Parenting with Aphasia Group led by Lauren Schwabish of Neuro Speech Services.  The Parenting with Aphasia Group meets virtually once a month, inviting parents with kids of all ages to join together in a safe, non-judgmental space to share experiences, receive positive peer support, and learn more about how other parents are...

This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight guest John DeBell of Portland, OR.  In June of 2019, John suffered a stroke during his coronary triple bypass surgery.  Before his stroke, John didn’t participate in many social activities but has found his stroke survivor support groups to be informative, motivating, and enlightening.  Today, John shares his story entitled, “Stren...

This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight guest John DeBell of Portland, OR.  In June of 2019, John suffered a stroke during his coronary triple bypass surgery.  Before his stroke, John didn’t participate in many social activities but has found his stroke survivor support groups to be informative, motivating, and enlightening.  Today, John shares his story entitled, “Stren...

This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight guest Ricardo Coleman, from Chicago, IL.  He grew up as a middle child and enjoys listening to others and observing.  On October 10, 2018, Ricardo suffered a massive stroke. Doctors opened his skull and left him on the operating table for almost an hour while the swelling decreased.  Now, Ricardo shares observations of his own reco...

This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight guest Ricardo Coleman, from Chicago, IL.  He grew up as a middle child and enjoys listening to others and observing.  On October 10, 2018, Ricardo suffered a massive stroke. Doctors opened his skull and left him on the operating table for almost an hour while the swelling decreased.  Now, Ricardo shares observations of his own reco...

This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight guest Lou Roselli from Redwood City, CA.  Lou suffered a stroke in 2021.  In his story, Lou shares specific strategies he now employs to try to brighten his outlook on life.  His story is entitled, “Lou, You Do Look Like Yourself.” Click here to sponsor a stroke survivor on their seven week reflective story crafting journey. Join u...

This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight guest Lou Roselli, from Redwood City, CA.  Lou suffered a stroke in 2021.  In his story, Lou shares specific strategies he now employs to try to brighten his outlook on life.  His story is entitled, “Lou, You Do Look Like Yourself.” Click here to sponsor a stroke survivor on their seven week reflective story crafting journey. Join...

This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight guest Julie Kitamura from Santa Cruz, CA.  Julie shares how friends, acquaintances, groups, and programs have helped her progress.  She also offers a story about an unlikely comment from an unlikely friend who shifted her perspective on the circumstance.  Her story is entitled, “What I’ve Learned.” Click here to sponsor a stroke su...

This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight guest Julie Kitamura from Santa Cruz, CA.  Julie shares how friends, acquaintances, groups, and programs have helped her progress.  She also offers a story about an unlikely comment from an unlikely friend who shifted her perspective on the circumstance.  Her story is entitled, “What I’ve Learned.” Click here to sponsor a stroke su...