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Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke
Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke
173 episodes
2 weeks ago
Today we meet Mary, a teacher who knew her calling from childhood—organizing cousins into line while playing school in Lynn, Massachusetts. For twenty-four years, Mary taught with passion until a stroke on January 28th, 2010 changed everything. She couldn't speak at all for three months—only shake her head yes or no. Her first word came spontaneously: "Tailgate!" Mary returned to teaching by applying her own lessons: practice, patience, and "wait time." Now she brings those same tools to the ...
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Today we meet Mary, a teacher who knew her calling from childhood—organizing cousins into line while playing school in Lynn, Massachusetts. For twenty-four years, Mary taught with passion until a stroke on January 28th, 2010 changed everything. She couldn't speak at all for three months—only shake her head yes or no. Her first word came spontaneously: "Tailgate!" Mary returned to teaching by applying her own lessons: practice, patience, and "wait time." Now she brings those same tools to the ...
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Medicine
Personal Journals,
Religion & Spirituality,
Society & Culture,
Spirituality,
Health & Fitness
Episodes (20/173)
Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke
A Teacher's Lesson Through Aphasia - Mary Borrelli's Story - Part One
Today we meet Mary, a teacher who knew her calling from childhood—organizing cousins into line while playing school in Lynn, Massachusetts. For twenty-four years, Mary taught with passion until a stroke on January 28th, 2010 changed everything. She couldn't speak at all for three months—only shake her head yes or no. Her first word came spontaneously: "Tailgate!" Mary returned to teaching by applying her own lessons: practice, patience, and "wait time." Now she brings those same tools to the ...
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2 weeks ago
25 minutes

Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke
A Teacher's Lesson Through Aphasia - Mary Borrelli's Interview - Part Two
Today we meet Mary, a teacher who knew her calling from childhood—organizing cousins into line while playing school in Lynn, Massachusetts. For twenty-four years, Mary taught with passion until a stroke on January 28th, 2010 changed everything. She couldn't speak at all for three months—only shake her head yes or no. Her first word came spontaneously: "Tailgate!" Mary returned to teaching by applying her own lessons: practice, patience, and "wait time." Now she brings those same tools to the ...
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2 weeks ago
30 minutes

Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke
Community Special Part One - Overlake Aphasia Communication & Support Group
Today on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we're offering another Community Special featuring the Overlake Aphasia Communication & Support Group at Overlake Medical Center in Bellevue, Washington led by Emily Wimberly. This dedicated group meets monthly, creating a space where members connect, practice communication skills, and discover new ways to cope and thrive with aphasia. Join us as group members share the insights they've gained while navigating life with aphasia and the...
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3 weeks ago
27 minutes

Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke
Community Special Part Two - Overlake Aphasia Communication & Support Group
Today on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we're offering another Community Special featuring the Overlake Aphasia Communication & Support Group at Overlake Medical Center in Bellevue, Washington led by Emily Wimberly. This dedicated group meets monthly, creating a space where members connect, practice communication skills, and discover new ways to cope and thrive with aphasia. Join us as group members share the insights they've gained while navigating life with aphasia and the...
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3 weeks ago
23 minutes

Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke
My Path to Aphasia Advocacy - Kimberley Kristen Jones' Interview - Part Two
Today we meet Kimberley, who persevered through hardships growing up. On Thanksgiving Day 2012, a stroke furthered that storyline—leaving her unable to speak in a hospital hallway despite desperate attempts to call for help. The stroke caused aphasia, affecting her ability to find words. Now Kimberley not only perseveres in her own life, but also advocates for all people with aphasia. She wears "aphasia" t-shirts daily to engage and teach others, and even plans to speak with people in Congres...
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1 month ago
18 minutes

Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke
My Path to Aphasia Advocacy - Kimberley Kristen Jones' Story - Part One
Today we meet Kimberley, who persevered through hardships growing up. On Thanksgiving Day 2012, a stroke furthered that storyline—leaving her unable to speak in a hospital hallway despite desperate attempts to call for help. The stroke caused aphasia, affecting her ability to find words. Now Kimberley not only perseveres in her own life, but also advocates for all people with aphasia. She wears "aphasia" t-shirts daily to engage and teach others, and even plans to speak with people in Congres...
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1 month ago
20 minutes

Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke
Put Your Boots On - Virgil Robinson's Story - Part One
Today we meet Virgil, who learned that strength isn't about being untouchable—it's about discovering what you're truly capable of when everything changes. From that confusing June evening in 2018 to becoming a beacon of hope in Pittsburgh's aphasia community, Virgil's story reminds us that sometimes life's greatest purpose emerges not despite our struggles, but because of them. This is a story about lacing up your boots and learning to march forward, not alone, but surrounded by a family that...
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1 month ago
20 minutes

Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke
Positive Voices: Building Aphasia Synergy - Trish Hambridge's Story - Part One
Today we meet Trish Hambridge, who discovered that recovery isn't just about rebuilding what was lost—it's about creating something entirely new. Through her journey with aphasia, Trish has become a powerful advocate, founding National Aphasia Synergy, a peer-led organization that proves together, we are greater than the sum of our parts. Community Conversation Prompt: Trish shares that meaningful contributions help her stay healthy and happy. How do you support others in big or small ways?&n...
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2 months ago
22 minutes

Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke
Positive Voices: Building Aphasia Synergy - Trish Hambridge's Interview - Part Two
Today we meet Trish Hambridge, who discovered that recovery isn't just about rebuilding what was lost—it's about creating something entirely new. Through her journey with aphasia, Trish has become a powerful advocate, founding National Aphasia Synergy, a peer-led organization that proves together, we are greater than the sum of our parts. Community Conversation Prompt: Trish shares that meaningful contributions help her stay healthy and happy. How do you support others in big or small ways?&n...
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2 months ago
29 minutes

Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke
The Power to Choose - Eric Anderson's Story - Part One
Today, we welcome our guest, Eric Anderson, who discovered his greatest strength in his most vulnerable moment. When a sudden stroke left him completely paralyzed from the neck down, Eric realized he still possessed what he calls his "superpower" – the ability to choose his thoughts, even when everything else was beyond his control. Join us as Eric shares how he transformed a medical crisis into a masterclass in resilience, built a "positivity plan" that changed his recovery trajectory, and l...
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2 months ago
25 minutes

Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke
The Power to Choose - Eric Anderson's Interview - Part Two
Today, we welcome our guest, Eric Anderson, who discovered his greatest strength in his most vulnerable moment. When a sudden stroke left him completely paralyzed from the neck down, Eric realized he still possessed what he calls his "superpower" – the ability to choose his thoughts, even when everything else was beyond his control. Join us as Eric shares how he transformed a medical crisis into a masterclass in resilience, built a "positivity plan" that changed his recovery trajectory, and l...
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2 months ago
31 minutes

Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke
Community Special- Part Two - University of Pittsburgh's Community Aphasia Center Support Group
Today on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we offer another Community Special highlighting University of Pittsburgh's Community Aphasia Center Support Group led by Chrisa Kravetz. They meet monthly to promote social engagement and supportive communication. Join us as members dive into what they hope others will learn from their journey with aphasia and the connections they've built together. Community Conversation Prompt: What do you hope others learn from your journey? Me...
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3 months ago
31 minutes

Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke
Choosing Change - Jim Dana's Interview - Part Two
Today, we welcome guest, Jim Dana, who takes us on an honest exploration of how a stroke nearly three decades ago reshaped his sense of self. Guided by an inner voice that evolved over time, Jim shares how he learned to embrace honesty, vulnerability, and self-reflection to become who he calls “Jim Dana version 2.” Join us as he shares his journey of navigating uninvited emotional outbursts, discovering unexpected gratitude, and choosing every day to grow into a better version of himself.&nbs...
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3 months ago
41 minutes

Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke
Choosing Change - Jim Dana's Story - Part One
Today, we welcome guest Jim Dana, who takes us on an honest exploration of how a stroke nearly three decades ago reshaped his sense of self. Guided by an inner voice that evolved over time, Jim shares how he learned to embrace honesty, vulnerability, and self-reflection to become who he calls “Jim Dana version 2.” Join us as he shares his journey of navigating uninvited emotional outbursts, discovering unexpected gratitude, and choosing every day to grow into a better version of himself. ...
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3 months ago
21 minutes

Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke
A Mediator's Process for Change - Doug Alford's Story - Part One
Today, we welcome guest Doug Alford. Before his stroke two years ago, he served as a mediator helping organizations and individuals navigate change; now, he applies those same tools to his own recovery. Doug shares candid reflections on fear, vulnerability, and the challenge of rebuilding a life forever changed. Join us as he offers five tools for adapting when life shifts in ways we never chose. Community Conversation Prompt: How has vulnerability become one of your strengt...
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3 months ago
20 minutes

Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke
A Mediator’s Process for Change - Doug Alford's Interview - Part Two
Today, we welcome guest Doug Alford. Before his stroke two years ago, he served as a mediator helping organizations and individuals navigate change; now, he applies those same tools to his own recovery. Doug shares candid reflections on fear, vulnerability, and the challenge of rebuilding a life forever changed. Join us as he offers five tools for adapting when life shifts in ways we never chose. Community Conversation Prompt: How has vulnerability become one of your strengt...
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3 months ago
31 minutes

Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke
Empowered to Empower - Joe Malinowski's Story - Part One
Today, we welcome guest Joe Malinowski who spent decades standing up for others—as a union leader and advocate for abused children—but after a stroke, he was left questioning his own worth. In this episode, Joe shares how the people around him—his care team, his wife, and fellow survivors—empowered him when he couldn’t see his own strength. Now, he’s giving back, using his story to uplift other stroke survivors. From isolation and paralysis to connection and purpose, Joe reminds us how deeply...
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4 months ago
25 minutes

Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke
Empowered to Empower - Joe Malinowski's Interview - Part Two
Today, we welcome guest Joe Malinowski who spent decades standing up for others—as a union leader and advocate for abused children—but after a stroke, he was left questioning his own worth. In this episode, Joe shares how the people around him—his care team, his wife, and fellow survivors—empowered him when he couldn’t see his own strength. Now, he’s giving back, using his story to uplift other stroke survivors. From isolation and paralysis to connection and purpose, Joe reminds us how deeply...
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4 months ago
22 minutes

Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke
Community Special - Part One - University of Pittsburgh's Community Aphasia Center Support Group
Today on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we offer a Community Special highlighting University of Pittsburgh's Community Aphasia Center Support Group led by Chrisa Kravetz. They meet monthly to promote social engagement and supportive communication. Today's conversation highlights the importance of finding a safe and supportive community of understanding individuals. We hope this conversation reminds you that you are not alone and that there are others who could benefi...
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4 months ago
28 minutes

Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke
Blurred Vision, Clear Purpose - Dr. Simbi Animashaun's Story - Part One
Today, we welcome guest Dr. Simbi Animashaun, who shares her story that begins with a pounding headache during a night class at grad school and unfolds through the heartbreak of miscarriage and the isolation of stroke recovery. Dr. Simbi takes us through the darkness she faced and the moment she chose life. Join us as she reflects on rediscovering her strength, reclaiming her purpose, and embracing her second chance with clarity and conviction. Community Conversation Prompt: What moment in yo...
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4 months ago
23 minutes

Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke
Today we meet Mary, a teacher who knew her calling from childhood—organizing cousins into line while playing school in Lynn, Massachusetts. For twenty-four years, Mary taught with passion until a stroke on January 28th, 2010 changed everything. She couldn't speak at all for three months—only shake her head yes or no. Her first word came spontaneously: "Tailgate!" Mary returned to teaching by applying her own lessons: practice, patience, and "wait time." Now she brings those same tools to the ...