Stroke Forward with Marcia Moran
Stroke warriors, brain trauma survivors, and caregivers want to know how they can overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles. This podcast interviews people who have walked that path, including those how have decided to thrive through their disability. Doctors, nurses, therapists, and loved ones who didn’t give up hope also describe the part that they took. Hosted by Marcia Moran, no part of a stroke or brain injury is off base. If we don’t talk about it, how can we know what works? Marcia had her stroke on March 30, 2014. She suffered from hemiplegia (paralysis on the right side of her body), dysphagia (or trouble swallowing), apraxia (motor aspects of speech production), and aphasia (full loss of speaking and writing) to name a few. She figured out how to fight through the obstacles by focusing on conventional and unconventional means. She now is a coach for people with brain injuries, an author of Stroke Forward, and a speaker. Go to www.StrokeForward.com for more information.
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Episodes
Aug 13, 2022
Aug 13, 2022
31 min
Alisha Goodman had her boyfriend drive her to the hospital. When he went to park, she had to figure out how to convince hospital staff she had a stroke. Oh wait. She had two strokes.
Aug 13, 2022
Aug 13, 2022
25 min
When her stroke happened, Alesha Goodman knew what it was. Unfortunately, the paramedics thought she was having a panic attack.
Jul 20, 2022
Jul 20, 2022
38 min
Joyce Hoffman discovered her love of writing still remained after her stroke. She just needed a little encouragement.
Jul 14, 2022
Jul 14, 2022
34 min
Music had been his whole world when Steve Boatwright has his stroke. Now, he found that being a State Champion Gymnast in an earlier life give him an edge.
Jun 27, 2022
Jun 27, 2022
52 min
Jim Patterson has given himself a doctorate in living life after stroke from the school of real life.
Jun 12, 2022
Jun 12, 2022
52 min
Abbe Simon observes National Aphasia Awareness Month. A speech language pathologist, Abbe talks about aphasia, neuroplasticity, and the care with which she coaches people with aphasia and their care partners.
May 28, 2022
May 28, 2022
36 min
See how Jan Jahnel stays at the forefront of helping the stroke community thrive. She is involved in Stroke Camp--a weekend with socialization, relaxation, support, and recovery for stroke warriors and their caregivers. Jan retired after 25 years as a neuroscience nurse and 17 years as stroke coordinator at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. and now works part time at United Stroke Alliance.
May 13, 2022
May 13, 2022
59 min
What does Freedom Off the Page feel like? Kim O'Kelley-Leigh know first hand what it feels like to have a debilitating stroke . . . and still find joy in her life. Join us as we learn how she looks at her disability squarely in the eye and still finds room for happiness.
Apr 27, 2022
Apr 27, 2022
50 min
Stroke landed Michael Erwin in a different place . . . as an entrepreneur. He hadn't planned it, yet he launched BELIEVE Stroke Recovery Foundation. It provides stroke and brain injury survivors with financial assistance and resources to help them better control and manage their journey to recovery.
Mar 26, 2022
Mar 26, 2022
52 min
How do you go from running a business to struggling to survive. Stroke Forward takes a look at what it has taken stroke and TBI warriors to not only survive, but thrive.