In this episode of Stronger Than Stroke, Myra explores Left Homonymous Hemianopia, a visual field loss that can occur after stroke. She explains what it is, why it happens, and how it affects everyday life in ways many people don’t immediately see.

From navigating rooms and reading to crossing roads safely, this episode highlights the real-life challenges survivors face — and the practical strategies that can help rebuild confidence and independence.

A clear, compassionate guide for stroke survivors, families, and carers learning to understand life after vision loss.

Stroke recovery can be incredibly lonely. Long after the hospital appointments end and the messages stop coming, many survivors find themselves facing the daily challenges of recovery on their own.

In this heartfelt episode of Stronger Than Stroke, we explore what it really means to recover when there isn’t always someone there to encourage you, support you, or understand what you’re going through. We talk about loneliness, resilience, invisible victories, self-compassion, and finding strength when nobody else is watching.

Whether you’re navigating recovery alone or supporting someone who is, this episode is a reminder that your effort matters, your progress counts, and you are never as alone as you feel.

Because some of the strongest survivors aren’t the ones with the biggest support systems—they’re the ones who keep going, one day at a time.

💙 You are stronger than stroke.

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Stroke recovery can be one of the loneliest journeys a person will ever face. Even when surrounded by family and friends, many survivors struggle with feeling misunderstood, isolated, and disconnected from the life they once knew.

In this heartfelt episode of Stronger Than Stroke, we explore the hidden loneliness that often follows a stroke, the grief of losing parts of your former self, and the powerful connection shared between survivors around the world.

If you’ve ever felt like nobody truly understands what you’re going through, this episode is for you.

Together, we’ll talk about invisible challenges, emotional recovery, finding hope during difficult days, and why you’re far less alone than you may think.

Whether you’re a stroke survivor, caregiver, family member, or friend, this episode is a reminder that healing isn’t just physical—it’s emotional too.

Because no matter where you are in your recovery journey, there is a community that understands.

You are not alone. You never were. And you never will be.

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When most people think about stroke recovery, they think about physical rehabilitation. But what about the challenges nobody sees?

In this episode of Stronger Than Stroke, we explore the hidden realities that many stroke survivors face every day—neuro fatigue, emotional recovery, loss of confidence, invisible symptoms, and the long journey of adapting to life after stroke.

You’ll learn why recovery is rarely a straight line, how the brain continues to heal through neuroplasticity, and why celebrating small wins can make a huge difference. Whether you’re a stroke survivor, caregiver, family member, or healthcare professional, this episode offers practical insights, encouragement, and hope.

Recovery doesn’t end when you leave hospital. For many survivors, that’s when the real journey begins.

Remember: progress isn’t always measured in giant leaps. Sometimes the smallest steps are the most important.

Stronger Than Stroke – sharing stories, knowledge, and hope for the stroke community.

In this episode of Stronger Than Stroke, we talk about the reality of recovery and why it doesn’t just happen on its own.

Stroke recovery isn’t passive — it’s active. It requires energy, repetition, and intention every single day. In this episode, we explore how neuroplasticity works in real life, and why using the stronger, unaffected side to support the weaker side is a key part of rebuilding movement, function, and confidence.

This is about showing up even when progress feels slow, and understanding that recovery isn’t about waiting to get better — it’s about taking part in getting better.

Because healing doesn’t just happen to you. It happens with you.

In this episode of Stronger Than Stroke, I share my journey three years into stroke recovery after a blood clot to the left side of my brain, five TIAs, and a central brain bleed discovered on an MRI scan.

This isn’t a story of “before and after.” It’s a story of what recovery really looks like when it doesn’t follow a straight line. The setbacks, the scans that change everything, the invisible symptoms, and the process of rebuilding life piece by piece.

If you’re living with stroke, brain injury, or long-term recovery — or supporting someone who is — this episode is about what it means to keep going, even when recovery feels unfinished.

Because sometimes progress isn’t about going back to who you were.

It’s about learning how to keep moving forward from where you are.

Stronger Than Stroke — real stories, real recovery, real resilience.

Vitamin D is often called the sunshine vitamin, but its role in recovery and overall health goes far beyond that.

In this episode of Stronger Than Stroke, we explore why vitamin D is so important, how deficiency can affect your body and mind, and why many stroke survivors may be at risk of low vitamin D levels. We discuss the links between vitamin D, bone health, muscle strength, fatigue, mood, and general wellbeing, as well as practical ways to maintain healthy levels through sunlight, diet, and supplementation.

Whether you’re a stroke survivor, a caregiver, or simply interested in improving your health, this episode provides clear, easy-to-understand information to help you make informed choices about vitamin D and recovery.

Remember: always speak to your healthcare professional before starting any new supplement.

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This episode is all about the power of connection after stroke. I had the privilege of speaking with an incredible Caribbean woman who completely recovered after four years — proof that recovery can continue long after people think it should stop.

She’s not a medical doctor, but she is a doctor in her field, and hearing her journey was genuinely inspiring. Her story is a reminder that stroke recovery is not one-size-fits-all, and that hope, determination, and the right support can make an enormous difference.

One of the biggest takeaways from this conversation is just how important it is for survivors to connect with other survivors. Sometimes the people who truly understand the journey are the ones who’ve lived it themselves.

If you’ve ever felt alone in recovery, this episode will remind you that healing, progress, and connection are still possible — even years later.

Louise and Myra chat about getting out and doing ‘normal’ stuff again.

Even whilst continuing to battle through with their limitations after either blood clots, Transcient ischemic attacks or brain bleeds!

As Louise experienced all 3!

Another friendly chat about another day in stroke recovery!