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Stroke survivors share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope. Beyond Stillness offers pause for storytelling and reflection. Stroke offers a powerful, life-changing, shift in perspective. Each colorful memory creates a parable for life’s greater teachings, a compass for journeys ahead, and inspired wisdom for unique growth. Ultimately, Beyond Stillness is a welcoming environment that reveres the movement beyond stroke’s paralysis. Still moments unite humanity and divinity.
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In this podcast, brain injury survivors, and their family members explain how they took this traumatic event and started to live life to the fullest.
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Molly Buccola on Death Taught Us How To Live
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we turn the tables. We’ve received many questions about our host, Molly. Recently, she appeared as a guest on Youtube's Death Taught Us How To Live. Molly shared a little about her life, her own stroke recovery, and reflections on purpose. Molly also offers an overview of the nonprofit organizati…
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Death Taught Us How To Live with Molly Buccola
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In this episode, Molly shares how her family, friends, and questions about humanity and spirituality helped her through her stroke recovery. She also shares how she creates space for stroke survivors to reflect on their recoveries. Her non-profit and podcast Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke empowers stroke survivors to publicly share their st…
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Death Taught Us How To Live with Robert Brady Johnson
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Imagine being told you'd never walk, read, or write again. Now, imagine defying those odds and becoming a 50 percent disabled bodybuilder and an influential author. This is Robert Brady Johnson's reality. Join us on "Death Taught Us How to Live" as Robert shares his incredible journey from a life-threatening stroke to achieving extraordinary feats …
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My Statement is in My Works - Steve Knobles' Interview
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we welcome guest Steve Knobles of Santa Cruz, CA. Steve has a lifelong passion for the music scene, Harley Davidson bikes, and flea market negotiations. In 2012, Steve suffered a stroke and has been inspiring fellow stroke survivors at Cabrillo College ever since. Steve’s story is entitled, “My St…
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My Statement is in My Works - Steve Knobles' Story
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we welcome guest Steve Knobles of Santa Cruz, CA. Steve has a lifelong passion for the music scene, Harley Davidson bikes, and flea market negotiations. In 2012, Steve suffered a stroke and has been inspiring fellow stroke survivors at Cabrillo College ever since. Steve’s story is entitled, “My St…
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Death Taught Us How To Live with Brandon ad Jessica Zdunczyk
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In this episode, Jessica and Brandon talk about how they started a life together then Brandon had an AVM rupture. In the blink of an eye, they had to navigate a new life as a stroke survivor and caregiver Music: Good Vibe Chant Artist: Ackemia "MIA" Wright Video: https://youtu.be/BCbXMuNb0UI?si=Zl_m88kDPxeWee7w…
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Go Further Together - Larry White's Story
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we welcome guest Larry White of Linton, Indiana. He is a retired D.O.D Civilian of 32 years. On Veteran’s Day 2016, Larry became a stroke survivor, not victim. He stresses the importance of positivity, comradery, competition, and drive. He describes his story as a collection of stories, acknowledg…
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Go Further Together - Larry White's Interview
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we welcome guest Larry White of Linton, Indiana. He is a retired D.O.D Civilian of 32 years. On Veteran’s Day 2016, Larry became a stroke survivor, not victim. He stresses the importance of positivity, comradery, competition, and drive. He describes his story as a collection of stories, acknowledg…
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Death Taught Us How To Live with Guest Jason Lopes
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Jason Lopes had a cerebral stroke. He comes to DTUHTL to explain how life is not over after a near-death experience. He was in the wrong crowd as a young man but now he wants to show the young black youth, that they do have other options. He uses his platform on social media to inspire health and wellness as well as, show people that it doesn't mat…
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Community Special: RiverBend’s Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group Reflections
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we offer a community special highlighting RiverBend’s Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group. More specifically, this is one of their Zoom Social Meetings that is usually facilitated by Diane Bishop. Today, we hear reflections on their progress toward acceptance, patience, and connection, whi…
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Community Special: Stroke Awareness Oregon's Warrior Support Group Reflections
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we offer a community special highlighting Stroke Awareness Oregon’s Stroke Warrior Support Group. Stroke Awareness Oregon’s mission is to educate the Central Oregon community about stroke and to support stroke warriors and their families in their best possible lives. Today, stroke survivors, or wa…
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Death Taught Us How To Live with Ralph Cortese
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My Guest is Ralph Cortese. Ralph is a stroke survivor who took his passion for hearing stroke survivor's stories and created a 24-hour web-based radio station for stroke survivors and their families.By Greg Graham
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we spotlight guest Chris Wilder from Los Gatos, CA. Chris learned to play the guitar in his teens. In addition to his passion and diligent work ethic, he credits his fellow musicians as teachers and co-creators. He learned at a young age what it feels like to work with others toward a common goal.…
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we spotlight guest Chris Wilder from Los Gatos, CA. Chris learned to play the guitar in his teens. In addition to his passion and diligent work ethic, he credits his fellow musicians as teachers and co-creators. He learned at a young age what it feels like to work with others toward a common goal.…
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Death Taught Us How To Live with Akria Hall
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Akira had a stroke in her adolescence. She comes to DTUHTL to explain how she dealt with being a stroke survivor as a black girl in the United States.By Greg Graham
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we spotlight guest Tracey Brown who was a nutrition and fitness coach for eighteen years before suffering a stroke in 2019. The following five years, she ran on adrenalin, serving as a wellness coach for stroke survivors. Recently, Tracey was forced to slow down, sit in silence, and face her new n…
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we spotlight guest Tracey Brown who was a nutrition and fitness coach for eighteen years before suffering a stroke in 2019. The following five years, she ran on adrenalin, serving as a wellness coach for stroke survivors. Recently, Tracey was forced to slow down, sit in silence, and face her new n…
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Death Taught Us How To Live with Cory Getz
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In this episode, my guest is Cory Getz. Cory is a stroke survivor who has a brain trauma support group in southern California. In his support group, he encourages people to come as they are and not to dwell on the trauma stories, because they have no purpose for recovery. He also is a firm believer in the benefits of CBD therapy with our physical r…
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Death Taught Us How To Live with Shannel Pearman
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In this episode my guest is Shannel Pearman. Shannel had a stroke after the birth of her son. She comes to DTUHTL with a message to stroke survivors. Her message is to get up from your pity party especially if you have children. Because of the time you are wasting complaining and feeling bad for yourself, your children are getting older, and you ar…
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we spotlight guest Anthony Parsons who was a professional drummer in the rock band Problem with Polly. On December 29, 2021, Anthony’s brain was starved of oxygen for an hour. After three weeks in a coma, Anthony woke with a feeling of total acceptance. And has since been contemplating the depths …
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we spotlight guest Anthony Parsons who was a professional drummer in the rock band Problem with Polly. On December 29, 2021, Anthony’s brain was starved of oxygen for an hour. After three weeks in a coma, Anthony woke with a feeling of total acceptance. And has since been contemplating the depths …
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we spotlight guest Flannery O’Neil who suffered a stroke in 2017 and has since devoted her life to the stroke community, serving as a support group facilitator and the COO of Stroke Onward, an organization dedicated to helping survivors rebuild their identity in recovery. Flannery discusses the sh…
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we spotlight guest Flannery O’Neil who suffered a stroke in 2017 and has since devoted her life to the stroke community, serving as a support group facilitator and the COO of Stroke Onward, an organization dedicated to helping survivors rebuild their identity in recovery. Flannery discusses the sh…
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight guest John Lummis of Indianapolis, Indianna. John suffered a stroke on December 26, 2013. He has become a “stroke thriver” returning to rehab facilities to connect with therapists and stroke survivors. He often shows up to public events in superhero outfits as a way to motivate and …
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight guest John Lummis of Indianapolis, Indianna. John suffered a stroke on December 26, 2013. He has become a “stroke thriver” returning to rehab facilities to connect with therapists and stroke survivors. He often shows up to public events in superhero outfits as a way to motivate and …
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Special: Parenting with Aphasia Group Insights - Part Two
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This week we offer a Beyond Stillness Community Special spotlighting the Parenting with Aphasia Group led by Lauren Schwabish of Neuro Speech Services. The Parenting with Aphasia Group meets virtually once a month, inviting parents with kids of all ages to join together in a safe, non-judgmental space to share experiences, receive positive peer sup…
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Special: Parenting with Aphasia Group Insights - Part One
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This week we offer a Beyond Stillness Community Special spotlighting the Parenting with Aphasia Group led by Lauren Schwabish of Neuro Speech Services. The Parenting with Aphasia Group meets virtually once a month, inviting parents with kids of all ages to join together in a safe, non-judgmental space to share experiences, receive positive peer sup…
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight guest John DeBell of Portland, OR. In June of 2019, John suffered a stroke during his coronary triple bypass surgery. Before his stroke, John didn’t participate in many social activities but has found his stroke survivor support groups to be informative, motivating, and enlightening…
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight guest John DeBell of Portland, OR. In June of 2019, John suffered a stroke during his coronary triple bypass surgery. Before his stroke, John didn’t participate in many social activities but has found his stroke survivor support groups to be informative, motivating, and enlightening…
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight guest Ricardo Coleman, from Chicago, IL. He grew up as a middle child and enjoys listening to others and observing. On October 10, 2018, Ricardo suffered a massive stroke. Doctors opened his skull and left him on the operating table for almost an hour while the swelling decreased. N…
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight guest Ricardo Coleman, from Chicago, IL. He grew up as a middle child and enjoys listening to others and observing. On October 10, 2018, Ricardo suffered a massive stroke. Doctors opened his skull and left him on the operating table for almost an hour while the swelling decreased. N…
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight guest Lou Roselli from Redwood City, CA. Lou suffered a stroke in 2021. In his story, Lou shares specific strategies he now employs to try to brighten his outlook on life. His story is entitled, “Lou, you do look like yourself.” Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is made possibl…
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight guest Lou Roselli, from Redwood City, CA. Lou suffered a stroke in 2021. In his story, Lou shares specific strategies he now employs to try to brighten his outlook on life. His story is entitled, “Lou, you do look like yourself.” Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is made possib…
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight guest Julie Kitamura from Santa Cruz, CA. Julie shares how friends, acquaintances, groups, and programs have helped her progress. She also offers a story about an unlikely comment from an unlikely friend who shifted her perspective on the circumstance. Her story is entitled, “What I…
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight guest Julie Kitamura from Santa Cruz, CA. Julie shares how friends, acquaintances, groups, and programs have helped her progress. She also offers a story about an unlikely comment from an unlikely friend who shifted her perspective on the circumstance. Her story is entitled, “What I…
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight Elene Sheets from Corvallis, OR. Elene suffered a stroke in February of 2019. She shares ways she learned to surrender control while still dedicating herself to recovery. She also highlights the important roles her family members assumed in the process. Elene’s story is entitled, “M…
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight Elene Sheets from Corvallis, OR. Elene suffered a stroke in February of 2019. She shares ways she learned to surrender control while still dedicating herself to recovery. She also highlights the important roles her family members assumed in the process. Elene’s story is entitled, “M…
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight Kristi Haas from Watsonville, CA. Kristi shares how she developed motivation to dig deep even in times she struggled to believe in herself. Kristi stresses that there is always a way forward. She also shares a newfound purpose in her life. Her story is entitled, “Treat Yourself As Y…
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight Kristi Haas from Watsonville, CA. Kristi shares how she developed motivation to dig deep even in times she struggled to believe in herself. Kristi stresses that there is always a way forward. She also shares a newfound purpose in her life. Her story is entitled, “Treat Yourself As Y…
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Special: Just ASK (Aphasia Social Network) Group Reflections
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This week we offer a Beyond Stillness Community Special highlighting the Just ASK Social Network Group led by Kait Moses. Just ASK is a non-profit organization based in Rhode Island that provides individuals, caregivers and stakeholders a way to connect, support and share resources related to Aphasia. Just ASK’s Monday group offers reflections on a…
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight Mr. Hub Miller from Westfield, Indiana by way of a cotton farm in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. Hub suffered his stroke in April of 2021 at the age of 41. Hub shares a variety of unlikely hobbies and communities he has found since his stroke. He highlights the importance of tryi…
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight Mr. Hub Miller from Westfield, Indiana by way of a cotton farm in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. Hub suffered his stroke in April of 2021 at the age of 41. Hub shares a variety of unlikely hobbies and communities he has found since his stroke. He highlights the importance of tryi…
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight wife and caregiver, Dr. Ivy Randle from Chicago, IL. She served as a Caregiver for both her mother and husband, Kalvin at the same time while also trying to work fulltime as a Chicago Public School Administrator. Dr. Ivy shares her journey from overwhelm to prioritizing her own heal…
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight wife and caregiver, Dr. Ivy Randle from Chicago, IL. She served as a Caregiver for both her mother and husband, Kalvin at the same time while also trying to work fulltime as a Chicago Public School Administrator. Dr. Ivy shares her journey from overwhelm to prioritizing her own heal…
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight wife and caregiver, Valerie Hollaender from Chicago, IL. In 2019, Valerie suddenly became a full time caregiver when her husband Ron suffered a major stroke. Valerie shares a variety of emotional phases, ways friends and family help, and healthy habits she’s developed along the way.…
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight wife and caregiver, Valerie Hollaender from Chicago, IL. In 2019, Valerie suddenly became a full time caregiver when her husband Ron suffered a major stroke. Valerie shares a variety of emotional phases, ways friends and family help, and healthy habits she’s developed along the way.…
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight Anna Kerry from Nottingham, England. She suffered a stroke at age 35. Since that time, Anna has devoted her life to serving other stroke survivors. She is Founder The Stroke Wellbeing Space, an online resource and gathering platform for stroke survivors. Throughout her story, Anna d…
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight Anna Kerry from Nottingham, England. She suffered a stroke at age 35. Since that time, Anna has devoted her life to serving other stroke survivors. She is Founder The Stroke Wellbeing Space, an online resource and gathering platform for stroke survivors. Throughout her story, Anna d…
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight Guest Kalvin Randle from Chicago, IL. He suffered two strokes at the age of 55. Kalvin built houses for 34 years. He sees parallels between reconstructing a house and reconstructing life after a stroke. In this episode, he offers tools that help him reconstruct his life. Beyond Stil…
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight Guest Kalvin Randle from Chicago, IL. He suffered two strokes at the age of 55. Kalvin built houses for 34 years. He sees parallels between reconstructing a house and reconstructing life after a stroke. In this episode, he offers tools that help him reconstruct his life. Beyond Stil…
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