41. Stroke Survivors' Chat: Two Friends, Two Journeys, One Inspiring Conversation
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12/23/23 • 73 min
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🌟 In This Episode:
In this heartfelt episode, I'm joined by Margo Williams, a fellow stroke survivor and friend. We'll share our remarkable journeys surviving strokes at a young age and the profound impact on our lives.
🔄 Personal Transformation After Stroke: Margo and I discuss how strokes transformed us, changing our perspectives and appreciating life's possibilities.
🩺 Lifestyle and Health Changes: I reflect on overcoming alcoholism and embracing healthier practices like the keto diet, discussing their impact on our lives.
🌟 Challenges in Stroke Recovery: We emphasize patience and persistence in recovery, touching on work, managing challenges, and societal perceptions.
🏡 Impact on Family and Relationships: We explore how our families and spouses reacted, emphasizing the need for understanding.
💰 Financial Strain and Medical Expenses: Margo shares her financial challenges post-stroke, dealing with medical costs and work disruptions.
😌 Coping and Mental Health: We discuss personal growth, managing anger, and coping with memory loss and financial strain.
⏰ Medical Procedures and Timely Intervention: Margo's experience with high blood pressure and the importance of timely medical care.
🌐 Representation and Support for Stroke Survivors: I advocate for open dialogue on stroke recovery, providing support where resources lack.
📺 Media and Entertainment: We recommend Netflix shows and discuss streaming content and lifestyles.
👨👩👦👦 Personal Background and Family History: We share experiences with family post-stroke and its impact.
Join us for this inspiring conversation between two stroke friends navigating the unspoken struggles of recovery. Discover resilience and growth from life-changing experiences.
💌 Connect
Hey there! If you’re a stroke survivor, caregiver, or someone navigating recovery, I want to invite you to check out The Center by Survivor Science. Head over to center.survivorscience.com and join a community that understands what you're going through.
And if you’re not quite ready to join, that’s okay! You can still access free resources at survivorscience.com
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Medical Disclaimer: All content found on this channel is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The information provided, while based on personal experiences, should not replace professional medical counsel. Always consult with your physician or another qualified health provider for any questions you have regarding a medical condition or treatment. Always seek professional advice before starting a new exercise or therapy...
🌟 In This Episode:
In this heartfelt episode, I'm joined by Margo Williams, a fellow stroke survivor and friend. We'll share our remarkable journeys surviving strokes at a young age and the profound impact on our lives.
🔄 Personal Transformation After Stroke: Margo and I discuss how strokes transformed us, changing our perspectives and appreciating life's possibilities.
🩺 Lifestyle and Health Changes: I reflect on overcoming alcoholism and embracing healthier practices like the keto diet, discussing their impact on our lives.
🌟 Challenges in Stroke Recovery: We emphasize patience and persistence in recovery, touching on work, managing challenges, and societal perceptions.
🏡 Impact on Family and Relationships: We explore how our families and spouses reacted, emphasizing the need for understanding.
💰 Financial Strain and Medical Expenses: Margo shares her financial challenges post-stroke, dealing with medical costs and work disruptions.
😌 Coping and Mental Health: We discuss personal growth, managing anger, and coping with memory loss and financial strain.
⏰ Medical Procedures and Timely Intervention: Margo's experience with high blood pressure and the importance of timely medical care.
🌐 Representation and Support for Stroke Survivors: I advocate for open dialogue on stroke recovery, providing support where resources lack.
📺 Media and Entertainment: We recommend Netflix shows and discuss streaming content and lifestyles.
👨👩👦👦 Personal Background and Family History: We share experiences with family post-stroke and its impact.
Join us for this inspiring conversation between two stroke friends navigating the unspoken struggles of recovery. Discover resilience and growth from life-changing experiences.
💌 Connect
Hey there! If you’re a stroke survivor, caregiver, or someone navigating recovery, I want to invite you to check out The Center by Survivor Science. Head over to center.survivorscience.com and join a community that understands what you're going through.
And if you’re not quite ready to join, that’s okay! You can still access free resources at survivorscience.com
💖 Let's Connect! Bye for Now 👋 (IYKYK)
Email - podcast [at] survivorscience [.] com
💖 Check out the new websites!!⤵️
🧪 🔗 https://center.survivorscience.com/
🧪 🔗 https://survivorscience.com/
🎙️🔗 https://podcast.survivorsciencecom/
X/Twitter - https://twitter.com/SurvivorSciHQ
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/willschmierer/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@SurvivorScienceHQ
IG- https://www.instagram.com/SurvivorScienceHQ/
Medical Disclaimer: All content found on this channel is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The information provided, while based on personal experiences, should not replace professional medical counsel. Always consult with your physician or another qualified health provider for any questions you have regarding a medical condition or treatment. Always seek professional advice before starting a new exercise or therapy...
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40. The Art of Survival: How Heart Attack and Stroke Survivors Defy the Odds
This week, Chispian Burks and I chat about our remarkable journeys through heart attack and stroke. We dive deep into the challenges, misinterpretations of symptoms, and the transformative power of lifestyle changes.
🩸 Understanding the Widowmaker: Delve into the significance of the Left Anterior Descending (LED) artery and its low survival rate.
🚦 Symptoms and Misinterpretations: Explore how appearances and age can affect recognizing health issues, including missed medical signs.
💔 Chispian's Heart Attacks: Hear Chispian's harrowing experience with multiple heart attacks, initial misunderstandings, and the actions that ultimately saved him. Discover the emotional and physical impact, along with the challenges he faced in managing doctors and medications.
🏢 Will's Lifestyle Choices: Discuss the role of sedentary lifestyles, habits, and the stress of the work environment in contributing to health issues. Gain insights into how stress and lifestyle choices can impact health.
🔄 Life After Health Events: Navigate life post-heart attack and stroke, dealing with PTSD, and finding normalcy and usefulness. Understand the difficulties in finding resources and communities related to health conditions.
🚀 Motivation and Impulse Control: Learn about sustaining behavioral changes and the impact of ADHD on decision-making, eating habits, and willpower.
🥗 Diet and Lifestyle: Emphasize personalized health approaches and sustainable changes after significant health events. Explore the importance of dietary changes and the impact of reduced sugar intake on health.
🌱 Adapting: Explore generational perspectives, maintaining healthy lifestyles, and defying negative medical statistics.
💌 Connect
Are you a survivor with a story to share? Reach out to us at
Hey there! If you’re a stroke survivor, caregiver, or someone navigating recovery, I want to invite you to check out The Center by Survivor Science. Head over to center.survivorscience.com and join a community that understands what you're going through.
And if you’re not quite ready to join, that’s okay! You can still access free resources at survivorscience.com
💖 Let's Connect! Bye for Now 👋 (IYKYK)
Email - podcast [at] survivorscience [.] com
💖 Check out the new websites!!⤵️
🧪 🔗 https://center.survivorscience.com/
🧪 🔗 https://survivorscience.com/
🎙️🔗 https://podcast.survivorsciencecom/
X/Twitter - https://twitter.com/SurvivorSciHQ
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/willschmierer/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@SurvivorScienceHQ
IG- https://www.instagram.com/SurvivorScienceHQ/
Medical Disclaimer: All content found on this channel is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The information provided, while based on personal experiences, should not replace professional medical counsel. Always consult with your physician or another qualified health provider for any questions you have regarding a medical condition or treatment. Always seek professional advice before starting a new exercise or therapy...
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42. Celebrating Caregivers: A Survivor's Journey Through Recovery and Gratitude
Welcome back to another new episode of The Lovable Survivor podcast after the holiday break. Hopefully, your New Year is off to a great start. In this special episode, I share an intimate reflection on my stroke recovery journey, emphasizing the monumental role of caregivers and the deep gratitude I have for them.
🌟 Key Topics:
- Acknowledging Caregivers: Extending my heartfelt thanks to my family and medical team for their unwavering support during my stroke recovery.
- Reflection on Recovery Journey: Discussing the challenges, both emotional and practical, and how they've reshaped my family life and awareness.
- Balancing Care: Delving into the intricacies of managing survivor needs with caregiver well-being to prevent burnout.
- Life-Altering Diagnoses: Reflecting on the impact of my stroke and subsequent MS diagnosis on all aspects of my life.
- Support System: The importance of a strong network in facing the continued challenges of stroke recovery.
💬 Your Stories Matter & 💌 Connect
Are you a survivor with a story to share? Reach out to us at [email protected]. Your experiences are a vital part of our collective path to recovery and growth.
🌟 Support Our Podcast:
Find resonance in our stories? Please support us with a like, subscription, and review on platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
💬 Join Our Community:
Whether you're navigating stroke recovery or supporting someone who is, your participation makes our community stronger and more insightful.
In this episode, I candidly talk about the changes, challenges, and milestones in my recovery, and the profound appreciation I hold for those who have been by my side.
🌈 Reflections and Insights:
Hey there! If you’re a stroke survivor, caregiver, or someone navigating recovery, I want to invite you to check out The Center by Survivor Science. Head over to center.survivorscience.com and join a community that understands what you're going through.
And if you’re not quite ready to join, that’s okay! You can still access free resources at survivorscience.com
💖 Let's Connect! Bye for Now 👋 (IYKYK)
Email - podcast [at] survivorscience [.] com
💖 Check out the new websites!!⤵️
🧪 🔗 https://center.survivorscience.com/
🧪 🔗 https://survivorscience.com/
🎙️🔗 https://podcast.survivorsciencecom/
X/Twitter - https://twitter.com/SurvivorSciHQ
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/willschmierer/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@SurvivorScienceHQ
IG- https://www.instagram.com/SurvivorScienceHQ/
Medical Disclaimer: All content found on this channel is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The information provided, while based on personal experiences, should not replace professional medical counsel. Always consult with your physician or another qualified health provider for any questions you have regarding a medical condition or treatment. Always seek professional advice before starting a new exercise or therapy...
Survivor Science - 41. Stroke Survivors' Chat: Two Friends, Two Journeys, One Inspiring Conversation
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It's, a couple days before Christmas. It is the holiday season. Holidays are fully upon us. The kids are home off of school already. This is going to be the last episode before the Christmas holiday. I'm excited about this one. This is our 1st Stroke survivor on the podcast. She's a good friend, great guest. I had a great conversation. We had a wonderful time chatting.
I really think this is one of the, you know, last week with Crispy a
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