Louise talks about how relationships can change after stroke.

Louise and Myra talk about being away from home and the continuation of being sausaged. (Fatigued)

In this episode, we explore the powerful role of the central nervous system in stroke recovery. From the brain’s incredible ability to rewire itself through neuroplasticity, to the way signals travel between the brain, spinal cord and muscles, we break down what’s really happening inside the body after a stroke.

We talk about why fatigue can feel overwhelming, why movement may feel disconnected, and how repetition, rest, and the right kind of stimulation help rebuild pathways. This episode is about understanding the science — but also about restoring hope.

Because recovery isn’t just about muscles.

It’s about messages.

And the central nervous system is learning to speak again.

Fatigue isn’t laziness. It isn’t weakness. And it definitely isn’t “just being tired.”

In this episode, we unpack the real truth about fatigue — especially the kind that follows stroke, trauma, stress, and life-changing events. The kind that doesn’t go away with a nap. The kind that makes brushing your teeth feel like climbing a mountain.

Stroke doesn’t always look the way people expect it to.

In this episode of Stronger Than Stroke, we uncover the reality that so many survivors live with every single day — the symptoms no one sees, the exhaustion no one understands, the grief that hides behind a brave face.

Louise talks openly being completely real & raw with her experience & opinion.

Memory lapses, word mix ups & why we now call the fridge the cold thing!

Body image, identity shifts, and rocking scars like badges of honour.

Physical & Occupational therapy: the pain, the progress & the hilarity.

Adjusting to the new normal (and yelling at clocks!)