11|The Day Everything Changed: Alicia Brown’s Journey from Brain Aneurysm & Stroke to Brave Recovery

Intrepid Storytelling · Jan 21, 2026 · 6m

This is a shorter episode from the Intrepid Storytelling live event. On February 6, 2023, Alicia Brown’s life was forever transformed when a ruptured brain aneurysm and stroke during surgery stole her ability to speak, write, spell, and function. In this powerful episode of Intrepid Storytelling, Alicia opens up about the month she spent in the hospital relearning the basics of life, from opening her left eye to taking her first steps toward independence again. Through pain, humility, and isolation, she discovered an unshakable resilience and a will to fight she never knew existed. Join us as…