The Slow Road to Better

Don't park in Jerry's spot! The crew discusses their use of handicap parking. Warning - if you are parked near Chris, you better display your placard!

We're back for a new year on The Slow Road to Better! Listen in as our group discusses their predictions for 2020. New episodes released every Thursday for the next 4 weeks!

Our Slow Road to Better crew doesn't let a weak hand get in the way of holiday chores and cheer! Listen in as they discuss how they prepare for the holidays.

Our podcast crew has been asked to share their stories at many of our local universities. Listen in as they discuss the highs and lows of public speaking and share a few tips. Here's an oldie but goodie - picture the audience naked!

Meet Kitti, our newest member of The Slow Road to Better. Kitti has an extra challenge on her road recovery - a quest for citizenship so she can continue to receive the medical care she requires. Listen in and learn more at CitizenshipforKitti.org.

Are gherkins the same as giblets? Do you acknowledge your Survivor or Alive Day? What are you thankful for this year? Listen in as Pat, Jerry, and Kitti discuss their Thanksgiving thoughts.

How do you make new friends after a stroke? Listen in as our crew discusses how they meet people through hobbies and new experiences.

Ever wonder what it is like to throw out the first pitch at a major league baseball game? Pat had the honor at a recent Washington Nationals game and tells us all about it.

Football season is in full swing. Listen in as our members discuss football, concussion, and brain health. Also - meet Terry, the newest member on The Slow Road to Better.

In this episode our group members interview Suzanne! She is taking over the logistics of managing the Slow Road to Better. Give her a warm welcome!!

In this episode we catch up with Kathryn! She's back to talk about her cranioplasty and return to work.

An all men episode! Pat talks about a new pair of shoes that he can easily put on one handed! Chris talks about how he ties his shoes one handed...check out our Instagram video to see him in action. Jerry gives us an update on toe spacers. Success!

In this episode, the group discusses Memorial Day and how we honor our fallen, Rolling Thunder and dealing with emotions.

Hear from Joyce (former member of the Slow Road to Better) and the Executive Director of the Stroke Comeback Center, Darlene Williamson about what keeps them going! Shout out to Kim D. for an awesome introduction. Please help us keep going by donating on May 22 for Do More 24. Thank you!!

With a special introduction from Jerry, we hear from Rosanne, John, Larry and Todd about what keeps them going on their own slow road to better! We even get a motivational quote from Herb Brooks. Please consider a donation for Do More 24 on May 22 to help us keep going!

In this episode we hear from Peggy, Claudia and Geri about what keeps them going on their own slow road to better. Check out the special introduction from Pat and his request to support us on Wednesday, May 22 for Do More 24!

In this episode we hear from Randy, Ashley, Terry and Christie about what helps them to keep going on their own Slow Road to Better! If possible, please support us on May 22 for Do More 24! Thanks!

In this episode the group kicks off a month long project of discussing what keeps them going on their own slow road to better. Our theme for Do More 24 on May 22 is there is no stop sign on the road to recovery. Listen in!

In this episode, the group plays name that tune! Have fun and play or sing along with us!

The group talks to special guest Jerry! He is a friend of Kim, traumatic brain injury survivor, husband, Dad and all around great guy! The group discusses asking for help, invisible disabilities, family and friends and other thoughts on the Slow Road to Better!

In this light-hearted episode, the group discusses dialect and mispronunciation. No one is safe from correction...especially Melissa!

In this episode Jerry discusses what he did when he got a flat tire! Randy to the rescue.

In this episode the group discusses the animated video The Invisible Rain Cloud and how they relate to it given their stroke, traumatic brain injury or aphasia. This video was released by New York Brain injury attorneys De Caro & Kaplen, LLP.

In this episode, the group discusses toe issues (crossing, curling up or bending under)and what they do to manage the problem. Those of us without toes issues, got quite the education!

In this episode, the group talks about how they manage snow, increased tone due to cold weather and as usual...have a few laughs.