Tips and Tales with Tawnie the Neuro Mermaid

Two Young Stroke Survivors having an organic conversation LIVE so you can ask questions or drop it on the replay and we can respond next week.

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We both have a mouth and we are here to share resources, our experiences, our support and community.

Surving & thriving with @maddistrokeofluck and @strokesupportsiren 2.16.2025 
Connecting from Spain to California we discuss marriage, love, friendship, travel and of course bring 2 young stroke survivors 
🫶please join us next Sunday and if you'd like to share your story please Dm us 

catch the

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Interview with Wasif

Young Stroke Survivor's Shocking Journey | Brain Surgery & Recovery Story Part 1

At just 26, Wasif suffered an unexpected ischemic stroke, leading to emergency brain surgery and a long road to recovery. Misdiagnosed at first, his journey highlights the importance of advocating for proper medical care—like requesting a CT scan with contrast.

From waking up without part of his skull to regaining mobility, he shares the highs, lows, and lessons learned in stroke recovery. If you're a stroke survivor, brain aneurysm warrior, or neuro rehab fighter, this story is for you.

🔹 Keywords: Young stroke survivor, ischemic stroke recovery, brain surgery survivor, stroke awareness, CT scan with contrast, stroke symptoms, neurological rehabilitation, stroke recovery motivation.

if you prefer audio check out the podcast (apple & Spotify)

video on YouTube or Patreon

Want to share your story please contact me

Www.tawnietheNeuroMermaid.com

https://linktr.ee/TawnieTheMermaid

to follow along with Wasif's journey

https://www.tiktok.com/@wasif_a1is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

https://www.instagram.com/wasifamin1?

#strokesurvivor #stroke #strokesupport #strokerehab #brainsurgerysurvivor #ctscan #neurology #neuroscience #survivor #survivors #recoveryjourney #youngstrokesurvivor #strokesupportsiren #neuromermaid

2.2.25 Survivor Sunday
@maddistrokeofluck and @tawnietheneuromermaid go live and discuss the changing nature of our relationships post-stroke and finding love after trauma!

And so cool to hear from you all about prioritizing self-love and personal development after stroke.

Looking forward to head out to LA tomorrow for the international Stroke conference.

Maddi will be doing a Cionic demo day and hosting neural sleeve info session at Urth Kaffe

on Feb 5th from 5-7 pm to talk about the neural sleeve which I wear for foot drop.

Comment or DM for details and would love to share with you about the neural sleeve! Onward! 💪
Also, don’t forget to register for my upcoming fast Fwd summit in NYC on April 25 or LA on September 19.

Link in bio to register or just drop a comment and I can send you the info. Looking forward to meeting you all and creating more community at the Summits. 

https://www.instagram.com/p/DFllcsxuOZw/

or over on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/live/IG28LOTMN1g?si=PrZxFCJ4XrQwX84w

1.19.25 Survivor Sunday
@maddistrokeofluck and @tawnietheneuromermaid dive deep in todays live to talk about what we think would have been doing with our lives if we never had strokes and how our lives are different/improved because of our life experiences.

If you want to be interviewed on a future episode,

please send us a message and we look forward to seeing you all again next time.

Onward! 💪

Want to watch the full video

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFBkwFqOGQP/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

on the Tawnies Take on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/live/Cb3vfQHioVA?si=T-bLlQRzli1cBa7a

1.5.25 Survivor Sunday live
@maddistrokeofluck and @tawnietheneuromermaid go live for the first survivor Sunday of the new year! Also, please ignore the fact that the video randomly ended and kicked us off in the middle of a sentence. Not sure what happened there. Would love to hear what are all of your goals or resolutions for 2025! Onward! 💪
Ps I think one of your goals for this year should be to attend one of the @fastfwdsummits in 2025! April 25 in New York City and September 19 in Los Angeles. Drop a comment if you’d like to attend and I will send you the info!

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEdeG56OjzA/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
#youngstrokesurvivors #aneurysm #avm #disability#survivingandthriving #fastfwd

Welcome to Tips & Tails with Tawnie the Neuromermaid! One of the most powerful things we can do is share our stories. Stories have the ability to inspire others, show what’s possible, raise awareness, and shift perspectives.

if youd like to share how your healing and any resources or tips please contact me Www.tawnietheNeuroMermaid.com

Being able to support other survivors the healing journey is why I advocate so loudly and believe is why I survived.

Please meet Lonnie

IG : lonnysbrainbumps_momlife is an incredible mom who's conquered her 3rd brain surgery & wanted to update everyone share her smile, a speed bump in the healing & the reminder 
✨LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE✨ 
We all heal in our own ways & I've found sharing & finding others has helped on the healing journey 
🥰if you'd like to connect or share your story please connect 🫶 my DMS are open 🧜🏼‍♀️

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December is here are you feeling the holiday hustle & bustle? Check in and a refocus

- focusing on being mindful and on the present, not doing too much

- taking breaks and not feeling guilty

- saying no

Let's connect

Or if you want to share your story

Take Baby Steps as you Enjoy the Holiday This life ahead as a Stroke Survivor has its ups and downs BUT we are learning daily how to have GRACE within!! So todays message, I want you to cheer for yourself just as you would when that precious baby first learned how to “hold their own bottle with one finger” 😌☺️BABY STEPS 🙏🏽🫶🏽

Join us as stroke survivors sharing candid conversations about the journey of recovery, resilience, and redefining life after stroke.

From practical tips and personal stories to exploring healing strategies and building community, this podcast is a space of hope, support, and empowerment for survivors and their loved ones.