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Becoming Someone New After Stroke
After a stroke, 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’m joined by Florence Acosta of the Becoming You With Florence Acosta newsletter to discuss some key takeaways from our recent article - The Hidden Mental Health Journey in Stroke Recovery.
*Note: This podcast was originally recorded as a Substack Live event on June 10, 2026.
Key Moments
(1:20) About Florence
(3:00) Mental health after stroke
(5:30) Looking in the mirror can feel unfamiliar
(8:20) Daily…
The skinny
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