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Rising to the Challenges of Stroke Recovery
After a stroke, it’s easy to say no to new activities or challenging situations. But while that may feel good in the moment, the comfort trap of learned helplessness is often where progress in recovery slows down.
In this episode, I’m joined by Nir Peled, a stroke survivor and author of the Beyond 100% newsletter, to discuss key takeaways from an article we wrote, Embracing the Challenges of Stroke Recovery.
*Note: This podcast was originally recorded as a Substack Live event on February 16, 2026.
Key Moments:
(1:15) About Nir
(4:30) Learning From Near-Death Experiences
(7:25) Why Getting Too…
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