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Stroke Recovery Rehab

Blair Ames
Stroke
Stroke Recovery
Neuroplasticity
Post-Traumatic Growth
Mental Health
Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy
Sleep
800-Gram Challenge
Stroke Recovery Timelines
Slacklining
Creatine
Arteriovenous Malformation
Driving After Stroke
Brain Injury Association Of America
Substack
Fruits and Vegetables
Mediterranean Diet
Daily Rehabilitation Routine
Knees Over Toes Program
Learned Helplessness

Your short, five-minute insight into life after stroke, offering practical tips to support recovery. strokerecoveryrehab.substack.com

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Research indicates that hallucinations can be relatively frequent after stroke, and stroke survivors with sleep disturbances or damage to the occipital lobe are more likely to experience them.

After returning home from rehab, I continued to be surpr... more

A lot of healing after stroke isn’t visible.

You can look “fine” to others but feel completely different inside as you work through identity shifts, frustration, fear of another stroke, and more.

In this episode, I share an article that I wrote wit... more

Stroke survivor resources often emphasize the importance of exercise, but it’s discouraging to try lifting weights or running when you can hardly move one side of your body.

However, once you find routines that really resonate with you – especially ... more

Driving was one of the most significant, frustrating, and unexpected challenges in the years after stroke.

In this episode, I share a few simple tips that helped me to feel more comfortable behind the wheel.

For more information on driving after st... more

In this episode, I share an article that I wrote with my friend and fellow AVM stroke survivor Tracy Myers, where we highlight the common details you learn after finding out your stroke was caused by an arteriovenous malformation, or AVM.

Since arte... more

Creatine is a popular supplement for enhancing physical performance, but it also has some impressive claims about its potential to support brain health.

In this episode, I share my experiences with using creatine after stroke and how this common sup... more

In the years after a stroke, recovery can feel like a lonely journey as you seek to rebuild the life you once knew, and it can be difficult to piece together advice as you bounce from one medical specialist to another.

In this episode, I share an ar... more

Much to my surprise, one of the most effective practices to help my stroke-affected left leg feel more like the leg I remember and less like a thousand-pound steel beam has been slacklining – a sport I knew little about pre-stroke.

In this episode, ... more

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Recent Guests

Tricia DiGregorio
Stroke survivor and peer support specialist
Healthcare peer support
Episode: The Benefits of Exercise for Stroke Survivors
Tracy Myers
AVM stroke survivor
Episode: Recovery After an AVM Stroke: Insights from Two Stroke Survivors
Anadee Nikte
Occupational therapist, health care manager, mother of two, health coach with 15+ years in neuro rehabilitation
Independently affiliated with Stroke Recovery Rehab discussions
Episode: Stroke Recovery Perspectives from an Occupational Therapist
Florence Acosta
Nurse, writer, stroke survivor; creator of Becoming You With Florence Acosta
Becoming You With Florence Acosta (Substack)
Episode: Becoming Someone New After Stroke
Nir Peled
Writes the Beyond 100 newsletter on Substack; stroke survivor sharing recovery insights
Beyond 100 / Substack
Episode: Rising to the Challenges of Stroke Recovery

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Blair Ames
Host of Stroke Recovery Rehab show

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Creating Your Stroke Recovery Plan for Ongoing Progress
Q: How has being a stroke survivor and an occupational therapist impacted your recovery approach?
It gives her a deep empathy for patients while also informing practical, evidence-based strategies. She can tailor plans with both professional insight and personal relevance, helping to translate clinical concepts into real-life actions.
Rising to the Challenges of Stroke Recovery
Q: Should she listen to her subconscious or an external voice when facing challenges?
Listen to external voices from therapists or doctors for not-doing things, but trust your own body and intuition when determining what you can safely attempt, with careful consideration and pacing.
Becoming Someone New After Stroke
Q: Where could people find you if they want to learn more or connect?
Blair asks for Florence's contact point, and Florence answers that she is most accessible on Substack at Becoming You With Florence Acosta, with Blair noting Stroke Recovery Rehab as his own platform.
Becoming Someone New After Stroke
Q: Are there any specific routines that you'd like to share? Any examples that have really helped you?
Florence discusses the importance of daily routines anchored by a timeline—making the bed, regular meals, and consistent self-care like washing the face and brushing hair—which helped establish structure and reduce indecision.
Becoming Someone New After Stroke
Q: You know, when you had your stroke, were you solely focused on the physical as well?
Florence explains that early recovery was primarily physical, but after coming home she realized the emotional and mental health components were crucial, including the depression tied to career loss and life changes.

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

This show centers on practical, experience-driven guidance for life after stroke, blending personal recovery stories with expert perspectives. Across episodes, listeners hear actionable strategies for physical rehab (exercising safely, building routines, balance and gait work, neuroplasticity-driven habits) alongside emotional and mental health support, nutrition, and navigating real-world milestones like driving, returning to gym, and adapting to daily life after stroke. A consistent thread is pacing recovery, embracing small wins, and leveraging a supportive network; guests include survivors sharing lived experience and professionals like occupational therapists, nurses, and writers who frame recovery with empathy and evidence-based ideas... more

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