Best Stroke Comeback Center Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 152 - Mind the Gap 27:00

23h ago27:00

27:00

In this episode, Erin talks about her trip on Amtrak to New York and the Slow Road to Better crew discuss travel.By Stroke Comeback Center

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Episode 151 - The good and the bad 12:28

1M ago12:28

12:28

In this episode Nikci updates the Slow Road to Better crew on a nasty fall (the bad) and Erin recaps her birthday including a very successful sip and paint evening (the good)!By Stroke Comeback Center

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Episode 150 - SpeechFlix 51:01

2M ago51:01

51:01

The Slow Road to Better crew was asked to try out and give feedback on SpeechFlix: Speech Therapy Videos for Adults. Hear their insights...the good, the bad and the random!By Stroke Comeback Center

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Episode 149 - Answers to Listener Questions 29:28

3M ago29:28

29:28

In the episode, the Slow Road to Better crew answer listener's questions!By Stroke Comeback Center

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Episode 148 - Aphasia Survivors to Thrivers 22:33

5M ago22:33

22:33

June is aphasia awareness month! In this episode the Slow Road to Better crew talk about what no one told them, what they think helps survivors become thrivers and randomly about showers! Go figure.By Stroke Comeback Center

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Episode 147 - Meet Nikci, Tom's drumming and a crew update 29:09

5M ago29:09

29:09

In this episode the Slow Road to Better crew gets to know Nikci and everyone gives an update on what's new in their life. Drums, donkeys, and more!By Stroke Comeback Center

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Episode 146 - Ways NOT to spend $25 17:21

6M ago17:21

17:21

In this episode, the Slow Road to Better crew talks about the best and worst ways to spend $25. They also ask for your support!By Stroke Comeback Center

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Episode 145 - Erin on Fox 5 DC - May 1 for Stroke Awareness Month 10:33

6M ago10:33

10:33

The Slow Road to Better crew talks about Erin's upcoming interview on Fox 5 DC to be aired May 1 starting at 8:30AM to kick off Stroke Awareness Month. Learn more about Erin's story and BE FAST!By Stroke Comeback Center

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Episode 144 - One reason you should really wear shoes! 17:19

7M ago17:19

17:19

In this episode the Slow Road to Better crew talks about NOT wearing shoes and AFOs. No members were hurt in the making of this podcast...except Tom...and he's mostly better now. An honest look at recovery and life.By Stroke Comeback Center

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Episode 143 - Tom's Takeover of the Slow Road to Better 32:31

8M ago32:31

32:31

In this episode, Tom takes over and leads our discussion on travel. Somehow, we also discuss gambling, scooters at Disney and golf carts!By Stroke Comeback Center

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Episode 142 - SRTB Takeover with Erin a.k.a stroke.mama 36:07

9M ago36:07

36:07

In this episode Erin takes over the Slow Road to Better! She asks the crew to answer questions about dealing with snow, managing aphasia and so much more!By Stroke Comeback Center

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Episode 141 - Podcast takeover with Kitti! 28:08

10M ago28:08

28:08

In this episode, Kitti takes over and gives the Slow Road to Better crew their Lunar New Year predictions!By Stroke Comeback Center

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Episode 140 - OT Update with Rahsaan: Botox, Virtual Reality and Splints 46:32

11M ago46:32

46:32

In this episode, the Slow Road to Better crew catch up with Rahsaan Holley to get an OT update. Hear about the new uses of virtual reality, Botox, splints, tone and so much more!By Stroke Comeback Center

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Episode 139 - How do you deal with your nails? 15:34

1y ago15:34

15:34

In this episode, the Slow Road to Better crew the men and women discuss how they manage their nails. Manicures, pedicures and a very cool piece of equipment!By Stroke Comeback Center

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Episode 138 - Birthday Surprises and a Squatty Potty 16:17

1y ago16:17

16:17

In this episode, the Slow Road to Better crew starts off discussing birthday surprises and ends up on the topic of the squatty potty. Go figure!By Stroke Comeback Center

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Episode 137 - Adapted rental cars and Big Macs 12:22

1y ago12:22

12:22

In this episode, the Slow Road to Better crew talks about driving, renting a car, and if you can (OR SHOULD) eat or drink while driving.By Stroke Comeback Center

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Episode 136 - Have you tried acupuncture? 15:51

1y ago15:51

15:51

In this episode, the Slow Road to Better crew talk about acupunctureBy Stroke Comeback Center

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Episode 135 - Back to work! 30:34

1y ago30:34

30:34

In this episode the Slow Road to Better crew talk to Shawn about his return to work. Shawn's insights are honest, insightful and we celebrate his victory. The crew tackles this topic with humor despite the awareness of how hard return to work can be.By Stroke Comeback Center

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Episode 134 - Thriving With Aphasia 28:00

1+ y ago28:00

28:00

In this episode, Kitti, Erin and Chris do a practice run of their Thriving with Aphasia speeches! As always, there is unrelated commentary that is just funny, because they are friends...you know?!By Stroke Comeback Center

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Episode 133 - When people with aphasia become the experts! 34:49

1+ y ago34:49

34:49

In honor of June being aphasia awareness month, the Slow Road to Better crew become the experts! In this episode, the crew answer questions from SLP graduate students from California Baptist University. Great insights for students, practicing clinicians and those survivors on their own slow road to better!…

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Episode 132 - Jury Duty 22:27

1+ y ago22:27

22:27

In this episode, the Slow Road to Better crew talks about getting called for jury duty, being on a jury and how aphasia impacts all things legal.By Stroke Comeback Center

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Episode 131: 24 facts you didn't know! Play along with the crew 24:46

1+ y ago24:46

24:46

In this episode the crew answers 24 different questions. Why? We are hoping you play along, have fun and get inspired to donate $24 to the SCC for Do More 24. Find the donation links in the comments or on our Facebook page. We'd really appreciate your support!By Stroke Comeback Center

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Episode 130 - Teeth! Don't ask, just listen. 30:22

1+ y ago30:22

30:22

The Slow Road crew gets into a conversation about their teeth! This episode is both highly entertaining and yet informative. Just listen. You won't regret it!By Stroke Comeback Center

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Episode 129: OT Tune up with Christopher Gaskins 53:57

1+ y ago53:57

53:57

In this episode, the Slow Road crew get all their OT questions answered and so much more! Be sure to check out the comments for links to Neurosuite Rehab and more.By Stroke Comeback Center

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Episode 128: Tone, ID Cards & Thriving with Aphasia 17:43

1+ y ago17:43

17:43

In this episode, the Slow Road to Better crew talks about how the cold weather impacts their tone, what ID cards they keep in their wallet, and they look forward to Thriving with Aphasia in JuneBy Stroke Comeback Center

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Episode 127 - Love on the Slow Road or That's a Big Ass Ring 27:28

1+ y ago27:28

27:28

In this episode, we hear about a proposal, a broken engagement and how a road trip led to true love. You learn something every episode!By Stroke Comeback Center

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Episode 126 - Ask Jeff...pilot, stroke survivor, SCC member and pilot again! 41:06

2y ago41:06

41:06

A Slow Road crew request...they wanted honest answers to air travel questions such as.... will it cause a seizure, will I have another stroke and can I make it easier with aphasia. We asked Jeff C to join us on the Slow Road to Better to tell us his story and give us the real scoop. This conversation is informative, funny, motivational and just an …

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Episode 125 - What's your name? 18:30

2y ago18:30

18:30

In this episode the Slow Road to Better crew talks about names. What happens when you use the wrong one...eeek, how to not use them at all and strategies for recalling names.By Stroke Comeback Center

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Episode 124 - Blowback: well, that was not what I expected 12:13

2y ago12:13

12:13

In this episode the Slow Road to Better crew talks about the feedback they have received for things they've said (or didn't say) on the podcast.By Stroke Comeback Center

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Episode 123 - Chris goes camping! 23:51

2y ago23:51

23:51

In this episode, the Slow Road to Better crew gets the lowdown on Chris' camping adventure. Like to camp? Listen in and find out the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to camping!By Stroke Comeback Center

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Episode 122: One year (or more) on the slow road to better. What now? 31:49

2y ago31:49

31:49

In this episode, the Slow Road to Better crew talks about life at the one-year mark and several years later. They discuss their mood, their worries and their goals.By Stroke Comeback Center

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Episode 121 - Did you think you were going to be 100% 29:46

2y ago29:46

29:46

In this episode, Erin and Kitti run the podcast! They are totally awesome. The Slow Road to Better crew discusses if they thought they'd be 100% recovered after their stroke or injury.By Stroke Comeback Center

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Episode 120: Are you a victim, a survivor or just you? 18:53

2y ago18:53

18:53

In this episode, the Slow Road to Better crew discusses labels like victim, survivor, and thriver. Does it matter? They think so!By Stroke Comeback Center

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Episode 119 - When your friend has aphasia 47:02

2+ y ago47:02

47:02

In this episode, we get honest answers to hard questions from the perspective of the friends of the Slow Road to Better crew. Shock, loss, humor, progress, hope and laughter. What else would you expect?By Stroke Comeback Center

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Episode 118 - Aphasia Makes Me Blunt 21:22

2+ y ago21:22

21:22

In this episode the Slow Road to Better crew talks about how their communication has become more direct. You will be very surprised by the examples they give!By Stroke Comeback Center

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Episode 117 - Aphasia: It sucks and other insights from the Slow Road to Better Crew 22:45

2+ y ago22:45

22:45

In honor of Aphasia Awareness month, the Slow Road to Better crew shares their insights on aphasia. Insightful, serious, funny and helpful comments from an amazing group of survivors!By Stroke Comeback Center

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Episode 116 - How to keep going after 36 years with aphasia 42:33

2+ y ago42:33

42:33

In this episode, the Slow Road to Better crew talk to Paul Berger and Stephanie Mensh. They talk motivation, depression, being a couple, gaining independence and 36 years of progress.By Stroke Comeback Center

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Episode 115 - The struggle is real....contact lenses and so much more 15:15

2+ y ago15:15

15:15

In this episode the Slow Road to Better crew talks about life one-handed dealing with contact lenses, makeup and so much more!By Stroke Comeback Center

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Episode 114 - Friendship, Motivation, Progress...is it worth $24? 13:34

2+ y ago13:34

13:34

In this episode, the Slow Road to Better crew asks for your support during Do More 24 and discusses what they are doing more of! You can donate at: https://www.domore24.org/strokecomebackFind out more of our individual stories by checking the links in comments!By Stroke Comeback Center

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Episode 113 - Just Keep Going! 38:59

2+ y ago38:59

38:59

In this episode, the Slow Road to Better crew talks to Ellen Dejong, Physical Therapist about long term recovery. Such an honest, motivating and as always funny conversation. Need some tips or motivation for your own personal slow road to better? Listen in because everyone will come away with information they can use!…

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Episode 112 - Escalators - Yikes! 26:23

2+ y ago26:23

26:23

In this episode of the Slow Road to Better, the crew talks about escalators. The courage, the practice, the mishaps and the victories!By Stroke Comeback Center

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Episode 111 - Constant Therapy: What is it? 30:32

2+ y ago30:32

30:32

By Slow Road to Better crew request, the group talks to Jordyn Simms Pierce of Constant Therapy. They ask ALL the important questions about how the app works, how to get help paying for it, what are the variety of tasks, and they have A LOT of fun doing it.By Stroke Comeback Center

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Episode 110 - The National Aphasia Association - Resources, Hope and Connection 36:20

2+ y ago36:20

36:20

In this episode of the Slow Road to Better, the crew talks to Darlene Williamson about the National Aphasia Association. They get information on available resources, how to spread the word about aphasia and how to build a bridge of hope to other survivors and families.By Stroke Comeback Center

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Episode 109 - Diapers, expectations and being a new parent 40:12

2+ y ago40:12

40:12

In this episode the new parents on the Slow Road to Better Crew get helpful tips on all things baby related from former members Jerry and Ashley. Despite the serious topic of the stress of parenting plus dealing with a weak side, feelings of failure and loss the Slow Road to Better crew harness their hope, humor and can-do attitudes. In their words…

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Episode 108 - Cold weather, Isolation and Coats! 20:07

3y ago20:07

20:07

In this episode the Slow Road to Better crew talk about cold weather. They discuss isolation, changes in tone, dealing with coats and other strategies to deal with the winter blues.By Stroke Comeback Center

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Episode 107 - The Slow Road Crew toots their own horn! 24:42

3y ago24:42

24:42

It's self-promotion Tuesday on the Slow Road to Better! The crew tells you what they are up to, who they support, and they toot their own horns in the process.By Stroke Comeback Center

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Episode 106 - A year in review - the victories and the failures 21:48

3y ago21:48

21:48

In this episode, the Slow Road to Better crew take a personal look back at 2021 and talk about their victories and their failures. We also are joined by a cat, a baby and Suzy's leg...you'll have to listen in to figure out what that even means! Be sure to check out the photos.By Stroke Comeback Center

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Episode 105 - Meet some new members of the Slow Road to Better 15:32

3y ago15:32

15:32

In this episode we meet some new members of the Slow Road to Better crew!By Stroke Comeback Center

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Episode 104 - Weight...the ups and downs! 21:56

3y ago21:56

21:56

In this episode, the crew talks about how their weight has fluctuated, and the impact of medications, lack of exercise and movement and ultimately how it impacted their mood.By Stroke Comeback Center

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Stroke Comeback Center Spotlight: Suzanne Coyle 22:43

3y ago22:43

22:43

Suzanne Coyle is the Executive Director of Stroke Comeback Center, a not-for-profit organization offering support and programs for stroke and brain trauma survivors. On this episode of the pod, Suzanne discusses her professional path that lead her to Stroke Comeback Center, the life participation approach to therapy that differentiates the Center's…

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