
Sign up to save your podcasts
Or


In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Jamie Childs from Tucoma, near Washington. Her daughter Kenzie suffered a stroke at the age of 5.
Kenzie has made a brilliant recovery, thanks to her involvement in her local dance and pilates studios.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Nick Clarke, a former footballer who suffered a stroke at the age of 42.
He has since set up his own charity, Stroke Information, which aims to help spread awareness and get stroke sufferers in the Stockport area back into work.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of Stroke Stories, we speak to Donna Iemmiti, who suffered a stroke at the age of 45.
Donna's stroke inspired her to reach out and help others, and she's now putting all her energy into helping stroke survivors work through their recovery.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode of Stroke Stories, we speak to Cynthia Martinez, who suffered a stroke at the age of 34.
Being a single mum, she had to rely on her own mother to help look after her young son Bryce. She has since made a remarkable recovery, and is hoping to soon return back to work.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Nikki Evans, who suffered 6 strokes from the age of 17.
She has made an incredible recovery since her last stroke in 2013, and is now running her own beauty business.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode of Stroke Stories, we chat to Jonathan Hirons, and Paz Hevia Selina.
Jonathan suffered a stroke at the age of 69 - he is now using his skills as a film maker to help his local stroke group.
Paz's stroke happened when she was 29, and is thinking of setting up her own support group.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of Stroke Stories, we speak to Joey McAloon, who suffered his first stroke aged 17 in 1975.
He continues to recover, but makes regular visits to his local Aphasia group in Exeter, and takes life at his own pace.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of Stroke Stories, we speak to TJ Hawkins. TJ suffered a stroke at the age of 38, and had to take a break from work as he recovered.
He's now spending his time working on his public speaking, and one day hopes to return as a basketball coach.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of Stroke Stories, we speak to Rebecca Wagner.
Rebecca suffered a stroke at the age of 37, and was left with severe emotional traumas that she continues to work through to this day.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From the publisher's feed
In the UK, there are more than 100,000 strokes every year. That’s one stroke every 5 minutes. Around the world there are as many as 15 million people suffering from the illness every…
It is usually sudden and can be a devastating illness – and so on the Stroke Stories podcast, we’ve been seeking out inspiring stories of stroke survivors.
We hear their stories about their struggles, what drove them forward, and how they look back on their stroke now they're on the road to recovery. So join us in hearing these inspirational stories of strength, determination, and progress against all the odds.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 Listeners