Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke

Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke

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Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke episodes

  • My Only Option, Surrender- Elene Sheets' Interview

    This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight Elene Sheets from Corvallis, OR.  Elene suffered a stroke in February of 2019.  She shares ways she learned to surrender control while still dedicating herself to recovery.  She also highlights the important roles her family members assumed in the process.  Elene’s story is entitled, “My Only Option, Surrender.”

    Support a Stroke Survivor:

    Your gift sponsors a stroke survivor through our seven-week reflective story crafting journey.
    👉 Donate at beyondstillness.org

    Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit that empowers stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope.

    Follow us: Instagram · Facebook · YouTube · beyondstillness.org

    #BeyondStillness #StrokeRecovery #StrokeSurvivor #StrokeStories #StrokeAwareness #Storytelling #StrokeSupport #Recovery #Resilience #Hope #Transformation #LifeAfterStroke #Inspiration #NarrativeIdentity #StorytellingHeals #RewritingMyStory #IdentityAfterStroke #PostTraumaticGrowth

    35 min
  • Treat Yourself As You Would Treat Someone You Love - Kristi Haas' Story

    This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight Kristi Haas from Watsonville, CA.   Kristi shares how she developed motivation to dig deep even in times she struggled to believe in herself.  Kristi stresses that there is always a way forward.  She also shares a newfound purpose in her life.  Her story is entitled, “Treat Yourself As You Would Treat Someone You Love.”

    Support a Stroke Survivor:

    Your gift sponsors a stroke survivor through our seven-week reflective story crafting journey.
    👉 Donate at beyondstillness.org

    Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit that empowers stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope.

    Follow us: Instagram · Facebook · YouTube · beyondstillness.org

    #BeyondStillness #StrokeRecovery #StrokeSurvivor #StrokeStories #StrokeAwareness #Storytelling #StrokeSupport #Recovery #Resilience #Hope #Transformation #LifeAfterStroke #Inspiration #NarrativeIdentity #StorytellingHeals #RewritingMyStory #IdentityAfterStroke #PostTraumaticGrowth

    35 min
  • Treat Yourself As You Would Treat Someone You Love - Kristi Haas' Interview

    This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight Kristi Haas from Watsonville, CA.   Kristi shares how she developed motivation to dig deep even in times she struggled to believe in herself.  Kristi stresses that there is always a way forward.  She also shares a newfound purpose in her life.  Her story is entitled, “Treat Yourself As You Would Treat Someone You Love.”



    Support a Stroke Survivor:

    Your gift sponsors a stroke survivor through our seven-week reflective story crafting journey.
    👉 Donate at beyondstillness.org

    Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit that empowers stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope.

    Follow us: Instagram · Facebook · YouTube · beyondstillness.org

    #BeyondStillness #StrokeRecovery #StrokeSurvivor #StrokeStories #StrokeAwareness #Storytelling #StrokeSupport #Recovery #Resilience #Hope #Transformation #LifeAfterStroke #Inspiration #NarrativeIdentity #StorytellingHeals #RewritingMyStory #IdentityAfterStroke #PostTraumaticGrowth

    34 min
  • Special: Just ASK (Aphasia Social Network) Group Reflections

    This week we offer a Beyond Stillness Community Special highlighting the Just ASK Social Network Group led by Kait Moses.  Just ASK is a non-profit organization based in Rhode Island that provides individuals, caregivers and stakeholders a way to connect, support and share resources related to Aphasia.  Just ASK’s Monday group offers reflections on acceptance, gratitude, community, change, perseverance, challenge, and hope.

    Support a Stroke Survivor:

    Your gift sponsors a stroke survivor through our seven-week reflective story crafting journey.
    👉 Donate at beyondstillness.org

    Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit that empowers stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope.

    Follow us: Instagram · Facebook · YouTube · beyondstillness.org

    #BeyondStillness #StrokeRecovery #StrokeSurvivor #StrokeStories #StrokeAwareness #Storytelling #StrokeSupport #Recovery #Resilience #Hope #Transformation #LifeAfterStroke #Inspiration #NarrativeIdentity #StorytellingHeals #RewritingMyStory #IdentityAfterStroke #PostTraumaticGrowth

    34 min
  • Stroke: It Didn’t Happen to Me, It Happened For Me - Hub Miller's Story

    This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight Mr. Hub Miller from  Westfield, Indiana by way of a cotton farm in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi.   Hub suffered his stroke in April of 2021 at the age of 41.  Hub shares a variety of unlikely hobbies and communities he has found since his stroke.  He highlights the importance of trying new things while cultivating a sense of gratitude.  His story is entitled, “Stroke: It Didn’t Happen to Me, It Happened For Me.”

    Support a Stroke Survivor:

    Your gift sponsors a stroke survivor through our seven-week reflective story crafting journey.
    👉 Donate at beyondstillness.org

    Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit that empowers stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope.

    Follow us: Instagram · Facebook · YouTube · beyondstillness.org

    #BeyondStillness #StrokeRecovery #StrokeSurvivor #StrokeStories #StrokeAwareness #Storytelling #StrokeSupport #Recovery #Resilience #Hope #Transformation #LifeAfterStroke #Inspiration #NarrativeIdentity #StorytellingHeals #RewritingMyStory #IdentityAfterStroke #PostTraumaticGrowth

    31 min
  • Stroke: It Didn’t Happen to Me, It Happened For Me - Hub Miller's Interview

    This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight Mr. Hub Miller from  Westfield, Indiana by way of a cotton farm in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi.   Hub suffered his stroke in April of 2021 at the age of 41.  Hub shares a variety of unlikely hobbies and communities he has found since his stroke.  He highlights the importance of trying new things while cultivating a sense of gratitude.  His story is entitled, “Stroke: It Didn’t Happen to Me, It Happened For Me.”

    Support a Stroke Survivor:

    Your gift sponsors a stroke survivor through our seven-week reflective story crafting journey.
    👉 Donate at beyondstillness.org

    Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit that empowers stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope.

    Follow us: Instagram · Facebook · YouTube · beyondstillness.org

    #BeyondStillness #StrokeRecovery #StrokeSurvivor #StrokeStories #StrokeAwareness #Storytelling #StrokeSupport #Recovery #Resilience #Hope #Transformation #LifeAfterStroke #Inspiration #NarrativeIdentity #StorytellingHeals #RewritingMyStory #IdentityAfterStroke #PostTraumaticGrowth

    30 min
  • Working Spouse, Caregiver - Dr. Ivy Randle's Story

    This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight wife and caregiver, Dr. Ivy Randle from Chicago, IL.  She served as a Caregiver for both her mother and husband, Kalvin at the same time while also trying to work fulltime as a Chicago Public School Administrator.  Dr. Ivy shares her journey from overwhelm to prioritizing her own health so that she is more equipped to serve as caregiver and community member.  Her talk is entitled, “Working Spouse, Caregiver.”

    Support a Stroke Survivor:

    Your gift sponsors a stroke survivor through our seven-week reflective story crafting journey.
    👉 Donate at beyondstillness.org

    Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit that empowers stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope.

    Follow us: Instagram · Facebook · YouTube · beyondstillness.org

    #BeyondStillness #StrokeRecovery #StrokeSurvivor #StrokeStories #StrokeAwareness #Storytelling #StrokeSupport #Recovery #Resilience #Hope #Transformation #LifeAfterStroke #Inspiration #NarrativeIdentity #StorytellingHeals #RewritingMyStory #IdentityAfterStroke #PostTraumaticGrowth

    28 min
  • Working Spouse, Caregiver - Dr. Ivy Randle's Interview

    This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight wife and caregiver, Dr. Ivy Randle from Chicago, IL.  She served as a Caregiver for both her mother and husband, Kalvin at the same time while also trying to work fulltime as a Chicago Public School Administrator.  Dr. Ivy shares her journey from overwhelm to prioritizing her own health so that she is more equipped to serve as caregiver and community member.  Her talk is entitled, “Working Spouse, Caregiver.”

    Support a Stroke Survivor:

    Your gift sponsors a stroke survivor through our seven-week reflective story crafting journey.
    👉 Donate at beyondstillness.org

    Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit that empowers stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope.

    Follow us: Instagram · Facebook · YouTube · beyondstillness.org

    #BeyondStillness #StrokeRecovery #StrokeSurvivor #StrokeStories #StrokeAwareness #Storytelling #StrokeSupport #Recovery #Resilience #Hope #Transformation #LifeAfterStroke #Inspiration #NarrativeIdentity #StorytellingHeals #RewritingMyStory #IdentityAfterStroke #PostTraumaticGrowth

    40 min
  • Just Needed to Ask: A Caregiver’s Journey - Valerie Hollaender's Story

    This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight wife and caregiver, Valerie Hollaender from Chicago, IL.   In 2019, Valerie suddenly became a full time caregiver when her husband Ron suffered a major stroke.  Valerie shares a variety of emotional phases, ways friends and family help, and healthy habits she’s developed along the way.  Her talk is entitled, “Just Needed to Ask: A Caregiver’s Journey.”

    Support a Stroke Survivor:

    Your gift sponsors a stroke survivor through our seven-week reflective story crafting journey.
    👉 Donate at beyondstillness.org

    Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit that empowers stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope.

    Follow us: Instagram · Facebook · YouTube · beyondstillness.org

    #BeyondStillness #StrokeRecovery #StrokeSurvivor #StrokeStories #StrokeAwareness #Storytelling #StrokeSupport #Recovery #Resilience #Hope #Transformation #LifeAfterStroke #Inspiration #NarrativeIdentity #StorytellingHeals #RewritingMyStory #IdentityAfterStroke #PostTraumaticGrowth

    28 min
  • Just Needed to Ask: A Caregiver’s Journey - Valerie Hollaender's Interview

    This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight wife and caregiver, Valerie Hollaender from Chicago, IL.   In 2019, Valerie suddenly became a full time caregiver when her husband Ron suffered a major stroke.  Valerie shares a variety of emotional phases, ways friends and family help, and healthy habits she’s developed along the way.  Her talk is entitled, “Just Needed to Ask: A Caregiver’s Journey.”



    Support a Stroke Survivor:

    Your gift sponsors a stroke survivor through our seven-week reflective story crafting journey.
    👉 Donate at beyondstillness.org

    Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit that empowers stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope.

    Follow us: Instagram · Facebook · YouTube · beyondstillness.org

    #BeyondStillness #StrokeRecovery #StrokeSurvivor #StrokeStories #StrokeAwareness #Storytelling #StrokeSupport #Recovery #Resilience #Hope #Transformation #LifeAfterStroke #Inspiration #NarrativeIdentity #StorytellingHeals #RewritingMyStory #IdentityAfterStroke #PostTraumaticGrowth

    29 min

About Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke

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Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a podcast where stroke survivors share powerful stories shaped by purpose, connection, and hope. Each episode is the result of eight weeks of…