The Slow Road to Better

In this episode the group reflects back on 2018 and how they perceived their own personal slow road to better.

In this episode, the group finds out about the upcoming move of one of the team. WARNING: Lots of adult language and F bombs!

In this episode the group talks about tips that might make the holidays easier and Pat tells us a joke! As always, there are some other random thoughts thrown in too.

In this episode the group talks about their sleep patterns before and after stroke / TBI.

In this episode, the group discusses how illness, fatigue, stress and mood impact their communication skills.

In this episode the group gets off on a random topic. You will really just have to listen.

In this episode, the group is in rare form as they discuss the trials and tribulations of shaving! Who knew legs and armpits could be so funny?

In this episode, the group finishes their discussion with Dr. Peter Turkeltaub. We discuss aphasia, apraxia, research and how stroke survivors can contribute!

In this episode, the group asks Dr. Peter Turkeltaub all things aphasia...and how to pronounce his name.

In this episode, the group continues their discussion with Marti Carroll, PT covering the topics of what to do if you don't like your therapist and recovery over the long haul.

In this episode, the group talks to Marti Carroll, physical therapist extraordinaire and friend of the Stroke Comeback Center.

In this episode the group continues their discussion about relationships and how they dealt with court and legal issues, including custody of their children and the impact of aphasia.

Episode 35 - In this episode the group answers a question about how their relationships have changed and if the change in their communication skills caused a power struggle.

In this episode, the group brainstorms 24 recent life victories that they hope will inspire other survivors to get back to the business of living. If they can do it, so can you! Also, we encourage our listeners to contribute to Do More 24 on May 17th - May 18th.

In this episode, Pat answers questions from the group about adapted skiing!

In this episode, the group talks about the limitations in their shoes choices due to braces and devices. Ashley talks about the joy of wearing new boots!

In this episode, the group talks about their experience with cranioplasty, infection, surgery, and how all of that impacted their language skills.

In this episode the group talks about trikes. I think we are getting spring fever!

In this episode group members talk about blunders with names, and the pronouns he and she. They decided to use shim.

In this episode the group talks about personal setbacks and what helps them to be resilient and move forward.

In this episode, group members talk about loss, mourning and how aphasia impacts their ability to share stories and bond during the rituals of funerals. Sounds serious, but as usual, there is a lot of laughter....oh the circle of life!

In this episode the group discusses their opinions on drinking alcohol after their stroke.

In this episode, the group gets their questions answered by two expert Occupational Therapists (Neepa Shah and Rahsaan Holley). Topics include splints, tone, advances in technology and how to keep improving your hand function years after your stroke or injury!

In this episode, the group talks about inner speech.....what it is, the current research and how understanding it better could improve communication. Thanks Mackenzie for joining us!

In this episode, the group talks to Mark Moore about his journey on the slow road to better. Mark is a successful business man, an author and a stroke survivor. Listen in for words of wisdom, motivation and humor.