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Recovery After Stroke

Recovery After Stroke
Stroke
Stroke Recovery
Mental Health
Recovery
Rehabilitation
Resilience
Ischemic Stroke
Post-Traumatic Growth
Neuroplasticity
Advocacy
Gratitude
High Blood Pressure
Fatigue
Community Support
Physical Therapy
Etanercept
Family Support
Brain Hemorrhage
Recovery After Stroke
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A Community And Podcast For Stroke Survivors And Carers

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes300Founded8 years ago
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Is a Stroke a Punishment From God? Separating Guilt From Responsibility After Stroke

If you’ve quietly wondered whether your stroke was some kind of payback, God’s way of settling a score for something you did, or a lesson you were somehow meant to... more

Nutrition After Stroke: Why “Healthy” Isn’t Always Right for Your Brain

If it’s sold as healthy, it must be safe to add to your recovery. Most of us carry that belief without examining it. A new superfood, a trending supplement, a copper bottle tha... more

Unmet Needs After Stroke: Why Therapy Isn’t Always Enough

If you’ve had a stroke, the natural assumption is that recovery comes down to how much therapy you can get: more physio, more occupational therapy, more speech sessions. Six years ago I put ... more

Long-Term Effects of Stroke: 32 Years After Alan Durnwirth’s AVM Rupture

Written by Bill Gasiamis, a three-time stroke survivor and host of the Recovery After Stroke podcast.

In March 1994, Alan Durnwirth was 24, five months from his wedding, an... more

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Recent Guests

Alan Durnwirth
AVM survivor and author
Silent Fuse
Episode: Alan Durnwirth: 32 Years After an AVM Rupture and the Undercurrent That Shaped His Life
Bobby Chaggar
Veterinary surgeon who survived a right ischemic Pontine stroke in December 2023
Self/Recovery After Stroke guest
Episode: Learning to Cry After Stroke – Bobby Chaggar
Benjamin Miller
Stroke survivor who suffered a carotid artery dissection at 16 and later became an advocate and writer
Stroke survivor, author, speaker
Episode: He Was 16 When a Stroke Ended His Football Career – Benjamin Miller on Identity, Substances, and Finding His Way Back
Cassie Jewell
Counselor and author
United States
Episode: Losing My Career and Myself, Then Choosing Who I’d Be – Cassie Jewell
Tom Ballo
Former telecoms litigator who suffered a hemorrhagic stroke
Self (stroke survivor)
Episode: Stroke With No Warning Signs – Tom Ballo’s One Bad Day in Eighteen Months
Jonathan Hritz
Stroke survivor and caregiver
Keeping A Promise project (keepingapromise.org)
Episode: Jonathan & Letitia Hritz: Keeping a Promise Through Stroke, Seizures, and Everything After
Letitia Hritz
Stroke survivor and student pursuing nursing
Keeping A Promise project (keepingapromise.org)
Episode: Jonathan & Letitia Hritz: Keeping a Promise Through Stroke, Seizures, and Everything After
Jaemin Fraser
Coach, founder of The Insecurity Project, TEDx speaker, author
The Insecurity Project
Episode: Losing Confidence After Stroke – Jaemin Frazer
Robert Hedaya
Clinical Professor of Psychiatry; pioneer of functional medicine psychiatry
Georgetown University Medical Center
Episode: The Things Getting In The Way Of Your Recovery – Dr. Robert Hedaya

Host

Bill Gasiamis
Host of Recovery After Stroke

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 131 ratings
  • A valuable resource!

    My partner is recovering from a stroke, and this podcast has been a lifeline for both of us. During a very confusing and overwhelming time, Recovery After Stroke provides practical information, realistic hope, and the feeling that we are not alone in this journey.

    Every episode gives us a better understanding of recovery and some optimism for the future. Thank you for the work you do, and for supporting stroke survivors and their caregivers. ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MedicMiller
    Canada4 months ago
  • So helpful and encouraging

    I wish I had found your podcast right after my stroke 8 years ago. It has helped me feel so much better hearing so many different stories of stroke survivors. Being able to hear others explain what they have experienced makes me feel like it’s normal to be feeling and experiencing what I do. I also appreciate all the knowledge that you and everyone shares about helping with all the problems I encounter. It makes me feel so hopeful and more accepting of challenges and coming to terms with my pres... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JulieW1975
    United States6 months ago
  • Thank you

    I appreciate the guests you have recruited to share their experiences. I had no idea that my feeling unhappy and not myself was part of my stroke recovery. Now i have hope for better days. Thank you Bill and Heidi, I felt comforted as i listened to the podcast. was part of the conversation I was drawn into their stories of recovery and just plain living life. I must not be doing too bad a need to keep working and I can do hard things

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arlo.delott
    United States6 months ago
  • Good but…

    As a stroke survivor there’s certainly lots of helpful and insightful info, and I so appreciate those who share their stories. However, I started listening to the episode with Chanell and the editing was horrible, her story was cut off, and all I heard was the host going on and on about himself and his experience. I didn’t get very far into the episode and had to turn it off because he was so annoying. Apologies to Chanell!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    LMSR221
    United Statesa year ago
  • Recovery After Stroke

    Bill, has taught me a lot about how different people recover after stroke. I found his podcast about four months ago. I’ve been listening every day since. He has 300+ episodes so far. If one of the episodes titled that you are not interested in, you can just scroll to the next one. Real has suffered three brain bleeds and had a brain surgeries as well. so he’s just not talking about something he does not know… He’s talking about his recovery after stroke, as well as other people he interviews. t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    djfoster78
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guest diversity and relevance are highlighted as a strength.
Listeners praise practical recovery tips and hopeful storytelling.
Some critiques note inconsistent editing or pacing in a few episodes.

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Alan Durnwirth: 32 Years After an AVM Rupture and the Undercurrent That Shaped His Life
Q: How did familial support shape his recovery and ongoing life?
Alan credits his wife as a foundational support—together they navigated medical challenges, managed career changes, and maintained a strong partnership through long-term recovery.
Alan Durnwirth: 32 Years After an AVM Rupture and the Undercurrent That Shaped His Life
Q: What is it like to rediscover yourself?
Alan describes the renewed sense of self after years of hurt and the process of letting go, which enables a more forward-looking life and a deeper self-acceptance.
Stroke With No Warning Signs – Tom Ballo’s One Bad Day in Eighteen Months
Q: What has helped you most in your recovery?
A combination of persistent therapy (speech, occupational, physical), a supportive family, maintaining a positive mindset built on prior resilience, and engaging with accessible, truthful recovery content and personal stories.
Stroke With No Warning Signs – Tom Ballo’s One Bad Day in Eighteen Months
Q: What was the stroke like for you, in the moment and immediately after?
It was hemorrhagic and massive, with no warning signs, and I lost memory of much of the hospital experience; the initial days involved inpatient therapy and gradual recognition of deficits, followed by ongoing rehabilitation.
Losing Confidence After Stroke – Jaemin Frazer
Q: What does Jaemin mean by the difference between self-doubt and insecurity?
Self-doubt is about recognizing limits and skill gaps and can be healthy wisdom, whereas insecurity is a deeper personal fear of inadequacy that drives someone to seek external certainty and to prove themselves, often at the cost of energy and growth.

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What is Recovery After Stroke about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on long-term stroke recovery through first-person survivor stories, caregiver experiences, and clinician insights. Episodes cover emotional adjustment, rehabilitation milestones, practical strategies for daily living, and navigating healthcare systems, with topics ranging from neuroplasticity and falls prevention to vision loss, sleep, hormones, and innovative rehab modalities. A notable strength is the breadth of guests—from survivors to therapists, researchers, and advocates—providing both personal resilience and practical guidance for listeners, whether they're navigating recovery themselves or supporting someone who is. The format tends to blend storytelling with actionable tips, community support, and real-world resou... more

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Recent guests on Recovery After Stroke include:

1. Alan Durnwirth
2. Bobby Chaggar
3. Benjamin Miller
4. Cassie Jewell
5. Tom Ballo
6. Jonathan Hritz
7. Letitia Hritz
8. Jaemin Fraser

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