Episode 8: Stroke Survivor Interview – Flannery O’Neil – rehab through aphasia, support   In this episode of the Stronger After Stroke podcast, we meet Flannery O’Neil and hear about her experience having a stroke in her 30’s. After her stroke, Flannery experienced aphasia, which is a language disorder that affects a person’s ability to communicate. Flannery shares what it was like not being able to communicate her thoughts and emotions in her early recovery period. Flannery also shares techniques and resources that were most effective in re-learning speech and other skills. Rosa Hart, BSN, RN, SCRN is the stroke nurse navigator for Norton Healthcare and hosts the discussion.   Connect with the NNI Resource Center for support after stroke: https://nortonhealthcare.com/services-and-conditions/neurosciences/services/stroke-faqs/patient-resources/   To learn more about Stroke Onward and the book Identity Theft referred to in this podcast go to: www.StrokeOnward.org   To find virtual aphasia support groups: https://VirtualConnections.Aphasia.com   More information on aphasia can be found at: www.Aphasia.org   Norton Healthcare, a not for profit healthcare system, is a leader in serving adult and pediatric patients throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, the commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. Five Louisville Hospitals provide inpatient and outpatient general care as well as specialty care including heart, neuroscience, cancer, orthopedic, women’s and pediatric services. A strong research program provides access to clinical trials in a multitude of areas. More information about Norton Healthcare is available at NortonHealthcare.com    If you enjoyed this podcast, listen to Norton Healthcare’s other podcast, MedChat. MedChat is available in your favorite podcast app providing CME on the go, and is targeted towards physicians and healthcare clinicians providing the latest updates on adult and pediatric topics.   Date of original release: July 1, 2023