The Slow Road to Better

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In this episode, the Slow Road to Better crew talks about finding the courage and confidence to try new things with special guest Jeff Cashman (SCC member) and where that might lead. Thanks for the question, Jeff! BIG SHOUT OUT to Tom for his first editing job! Well done!

The Slow Road to Better crew does shark week a bit early! The crew talks to Alexis Huesgen (again) about how being bitten by a shark led to her career choice. A little different than most of our podcasts, but we couldn't pass up this opportunity!

In this episode we get to know Antwane, the newest member of the Slow Road to Better crew!

In this episode, the Slow Road to Better Crew talk to Marti Carroll (PT - listen for another upcoming episode) about their experiences going to the Olympics! Lucky.

At Erin's request, the crew talks to Alexis (OT and Regional Clinical Specialist) about what a MyoPro actually is, how much it costs, what it can do for those on their own slow road to better and how to go about finding out if it's a good fit for you! To reach Alexis: alexis.huesgen@myomo.com

In this episode, the Slow Road to Better crew talk to stroke survivor and former SCC member Jocelyn Johnson. We talk brain food, grocery budgets and a little bit of adaptive equipment.

In this episode, the Slow Road to Better crew talks about the personal impact of stress and depression combined with aphasia. Dr. Jacqueline Laures-Gore (also known to the crew as Dr. J) gives suggestions about possible ways to manage stress and depression as well as an update on what the research tells us.

In this episode, the Slow Road to Better crew talk about lotion! All the men get in on the discussion because they have dry skin too. It's a quick and fun episode.

In this episode Tom tells the Slow Road to Better crew about his experience with Wegovy and his weight loss journey. The crew talks about weight gain, their love of food and how their weight impacts their mood.

In this episode the Slow Road to Better crew talk about being dizzy, double vision and trying to determine what is happening! Yikes.

In this episode the Slow Road to Better crew learn about Aphasia Toastmasters with Barry! All are welcome. A great way to meet aphasia warriors and work on communication skills.

In this episode, the Slow Road to Better crew talk to Christopher Gaskins PhD, neuro OT and owner of Neurosuite about all things rehab...including what to do when you hate rehab!

In this episode the Slow Road to Better crew talks to Maura Silverman about what the National Aphasia Association is, how we all can spread the word and how the NAA is here to help you!

In this episode the Slow Road to Better crew talk ALL things with Dr. Peter Turkeltaub. Save your money on those supplements and buy a good pillow. Listen in and that will make sense!

In this episode, the Slow Road to Better crew talk about questionable purchases they made when scrolling through social media late at night. Buyer beware!

In this episode, the Slow Road to Better crew start off talking about energy and fatigue and somehow end up at waxing. It's quite the chat filled with amazing insight, honesty and humor. You'll be sorry if you don't listen in!

In this episode, the Slow Road to Better crew is supposed to be introducing themselves, but instead we hear about the fire department, running out of gas and moving in a snowstorm!

In this episode of the Slow Road to Better the crew talks about their accomplishments in 2024 and if they can do it, so can you!

In this episode the Slow Road to Better Crew talk about weight loss drugs and if they'd take them.

In this episode, Erin talks about her trip on Amtrak to New York and the Slow Road to Better crew discuss travel.

In this episode Nikci updates the Slow Road to Better crew on a nasty fall (the bad) and Erin recaps her birthday including a very successful sip and paint evening (the good)!

The Slow Road to Better crew was asked to try out and give feedback on SpeechFlix: Speech Therapy Videos for Adults. Hear their insights...the good, the bad and the random!

In the episode, the Slow Road to Better crew answer listener's questions!

June is aphasia awareness month! In this episode the Slow Road to Better crew talk about what no one told them, what they think helps survivors become thrivers and randomly about showers! Go figure.