Upstroke Podcast Channel

Most people have no idea what to expect when they first enter rehabilitation after a stroke. In this episode, Shayne shares what rehab was really like for him, including the daily schedule, the different therapists involved, the slow pace of progress, and the importance of learning to recognize small improvements. He also talks about physiotherapy, occupational therapy, the role of family, the cha...

When Oral suffered a stroke, he faced the same question that so many survivors ask themselves: "Will I ever be able to work again?" Instead of giving up, Oral chose a different path. He started his own business. In this conversation, Oral shares the challenges of rebuilding his life, the mindset that kept him moving forward, and why becoming self-employed gave him the opportunity to crea...

After a stroke… you don’t just lose function.    Sometimes—you feel like you lose yourself.    And one of the hardest questions becomes:    Who am I now? YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@UpstrokePodcast

We're launching Upstroke Rebuild —a new program designed to help stroke survivors and people living with disabilities rebuild their careers and find meaningful employment after injury or illness. If this episode inspired you or you think it could help someone else, please consider sharing it. Every share helps us reach another person who may need hope, encouragement, or a new direction. Thank...

One of the hardest parts of stroke recovery…  is something most people can’t even see.    It’s not your walking.  It’s not your speech.    It’s the exhaustion.   YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@UpstrokePodcast

 "Remember... recovery isn't about getting your old life back. It's about building a life that's still worth living. Until next time, keep moving forward—one step, one choice, one day at a time."  YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@UpstrokePodcast

We talk a lot about service dogs — and rightfully so. But this goes beyond that. Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/Kjxq5Yf4Gws This is about all the animals that show up for us… when life gets hard, when things change, when we’re trying to figure out how to keep going. After my stroke, I started to understand something I never fully saw before — the role animals play in recovery, in mental health,...

Over the past decade, something unexpected has been happening with stroke rates—especially among younger adults. Many people point to COVID… others point to vaccines… but what does the actual data say? In this video, I break down: • The long-term global stroke trend • Why stroke rates were declining for decades • The turning point around 2015 • What changed—and what didn’t • What the research says...