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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spend our second week with Sue Phipps. Last week she shared a writing from ten years after her stroke and this week, she shares a recent piece entitled, Positive Resilience. Sue Phipps is innately joyful. She lives in Kirkland, Washington with her loving husband, Neal. Sue has developed a dee…
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spend our second week with Sue Phipps. Last week she shared a writing from ten years after her stroke and this week, she shares a recent piece entitled, Positive Resilience. Sue Phipps is innately joyful. She lives in Kirkland, Washington with her loving husband, Neal. Sue has developed a dee…
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight Guest Sue Phipps, a seventy year old resident of Kirkland, Washington. She suffered a stroke in 1990 and will share a piece she wrote eight years after. It describes a specific seizure, bout of depression, and how her husband and long-time friend helped Sue pull through. Content War…
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight Guest Sue Phipps, a seventy year old resident of Kirkland, Washington. She suffered a stroke in 1990 and will share a piece she wrote eight years after. It describes a specific seizure, bout of depression, and how her husband and long-time friend helped Sue pull through. Beyond Stil…
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight Guest Tia Palafox, a school counselor, tennis player, music lover, and community volunteer, who suffered a stroke in 2009 at age forty. Tia shares ways she strives to accept her post-stroke self. She was often called “superwoman” before the stroke and continues to push herself now. …
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight Guest Tia Palafox, a school counselor, tennis player, music lover, and community volunteer, who suffered a stroke in 2009 at age forty. Tia shares ways she strives to accept her post-stroke self. She was often called “superwoman” before the stroke and continues to push herself now. …
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we hear from guest AVMSuperHero also known as Greg Graham. He suffered a very rare form of a hemorrhagic stroke, an AVM in his cerebellum. He is the creator and organizer of AVMSuperHero Caregiver Package and hosts the Instagram show “Death Taught Us How to Live.” He shares about how honesty and s…
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we hear from guest AVMSuperHero also known as Greg Graham. He suffered a very rare form of a hemorrhagic stroke, an AVM in his cerebellum. He is the creator and organizer of AVMSuperHero Caregiver Package and hosts the Instagram show “Death Taught Us How to Live.” He shares about how honesty and s…
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We hear from Guest Roz Himes, a Military Spouse, Mother, Bonus Mom, and Duck Keeper. She is also a Stroke Warrior, CPR Survivor, Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), Special Education Teacher, and one half of The Roz & Clay Show. She shares a story about overcoming many fears in order to return…
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We hear from Guest Roz Himes, a Military Spouse, Mother, Bonus Mom, and Duck Keeper. She is also a Stroke Warrior, CPR Survivor, Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), Special Education Teacher, and one half of The Roz & Clay Show. She shares a story about overcoming many fears in order to return…
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We have a Guest Host Damian Cohen and Host Guest, me, Molly Buccola! I’m finally offering what listeners have requested, my story. So this week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke. I share a bit of my story on how my stroke halted my senior year of college and forced me to reorient. I shar…
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We have a Guest Host Damian Cohen and Host Guest, me, Molly Buccola! I’m finally offering what listeners have requested, my story and interview. So this week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke. I share a bit of my story on how my stroke halted my senior year of college and forced me to re…
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight Guest Drew Schmechel, athlete, runner, father, and husband who suffered a stroke in 2016 and lost his speech along with many abilities that employ the right side. One of his recent goals is not only speaking but speaking publicly. His story is entitled “I Can, Just Not Yet.” Beyond …
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke - We spotlight Guest Drew Schmechel, athlete, runner, father, and husband who suffered a stroke in 2016 and lost his speech along with many abilities that employ the right side. One of his recent goals is not only speaking but speaking publicly. His story is entitled “I Can, Just Not Yet.” Beyond …
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