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This podcast produced by members of the Stroke Comeback Center in Vienna, Virginia. In each episode our members share honest and uplifting stories of how they adapt to life after stroke and brain trau... more
FAQs about The Slow Road to Better:How many episodes does The Slow Road to Better have?The podcast currently has 159 episodes available.
June 21, 2021Episode 99 - Aphasia: Identity, Purpose and MeaningIn this episode, the Slow Road to Better Crew talks to Debra Meyerson and her husband Steve Zuckerman about her book Identity Theft. As June is aphasia awareness month, it made sense to talk about the impact of aphasia on personal identity, strength, and life's purpose and meaning. This is an awesome podcast!...more54minPlay
June 04, 2021Episode 98 - Dr. Robert Jackson talks all things strokeTo kick off Aphasia Awareness month, the Slow Road to Better crew talks to Dr. Robert Jackson about all things stroke related and get their questions answered on treatment, COVID and stroke, memory and much more!...more33minPlay
May 15, 2021Episode 97 - Service dogs and what they can do for you!In this episode of the Slow Road to Better, the crew talks to Valerie Cramer of America's VetDogs. We find out the process, the requirements and what a working dog can do for you. We also hear about Sully who was trained by Valerie for President George H. W. Bush!...more50minPlay
April 25, 2021Episode 96 - Nine years on the slow road to betterHappy Anniversary Chris! In this episode, we celebrate Chris' 9 year anniversary and reflect on the inner strength each survivor didn't even realize they had; their losses; their gains and the progress they continue to see....more19minPlay
April 12, 2021Episode 95 - Stronger After Stroke with Peter LevineIn this episode we talk to Peter Levine about his book "Stronger After Stroke" . We discuss neuroplasticity, tone and specific tasks for survivors to practice and the science behind it. His book provides a roadmap for survivors for their own slow road to better. As always, this interview has lots of laughter to go with the good information!...more40minPlay
March 29, 2021Episode 94 - Truth Or Dare (Adult Language)In this episode the Slow Road to Better Crew plays Truth or Dare. Be sure to check out the photos on our Facebook Page. There is a lot of laughter, definitely some adult language and it was a great way to celebrate Kitti's birthday!...more29minPlay
March 10, 2021Episode 93 - Who Am I Now?In this podcast, the Slow Road to Better crew talks to Lethan Candlish, author of Who Am I Now and traumatic brain Injury survivor. Since March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, we wanted to have an in depth conversation about recovery, long term changes and never giving up!...more46minPlay
February 22, 2021Episode 92 - Aneurysm, Aphasia, Recovery, A Stitch of TimeIn this episode, we talk to Lauren Marks. She is a survivor with aphasia who wrote the book A Stitch of Time. This book is her story of her own Slow Road to Better. Our conversation is personal, honest, uplifting, and funny!...more53minPlay
February 09, 2021Episode 91 - Are you ever afraid to be alone?In this episode the group talks about the struggle for independence, the fear of being alone if something happens and how aphasia impacts everyday life and relationships....more30minPlay
January 27, 2021Episode 90 - New year, New Slow Road to Better CrewIn this episode meet three new members of the Slow Road to Better (James, Shawn and Aysha) and catch up with three old friends (Kitti, Chris and Pat)....more31minPlay
FAQs about The Slow Road to Better:How many episodes does The Slow Road to Better have?The podcast currently has 159 episodes available.