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LIFE Beyond Aphasia
LIFE Beyond Aphasia helps stroke survivors and care partners rebuild communication, confidence, and connection after formal rehab ends.
Founded by Genevieve Richardson, M.S., CCC-SLP, this podcast bridges the gap between hospital discharge and living fully again. Viewers learn practical strategies to make progress at home, strengthen relationships, and feel like themselves again.
Watch new episodes every week and start building your life beyond aphasia today.
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Episodes
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#101 Caring for the Caregiver with Dr. Kristin Schaffer Mendez
In this episode of the Listen for LIFE Aphasia podcast, we dive into the world of caregiving for individuals with communication with Dr. Kristin Schaffer…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#100 Flying the Flag for Aphasia Independence
The 100th episode of the Listen for Life Aphasia podcast celebrates aphasia independence, focusing on self-sufficiency and resilience. This episode highlights…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#99 The Importance of Community with Maura Silverman
In this episode, we talk about the inspiring work of Maura Silverman, the executive director at the National Aphasia Association. Maura is a passionate…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#98 The Importance of Counseling for Person's with PPA, with Lindsey Wineholt
In this episode, Lindsey Wineholt, a speech pathologist at UT Health at Austin, shares her expertise on neurodegenerative disorders, specifically primary…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#97 Embrace Your New Reality After Stroke with Ralph Preston
In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Ralph Preston, a stroke survivor, as he shares his path to recovery after a right-side hemorrhagic…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#96 The Age of Telepractice in 2024
In this episode of the Listen for LIFE Aphasia Podcast, our host, Genevieve Richardson, is a guest on Telepractice Today for their 200th episode! The episode…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#95 LIFE Participation in Aphasia Continuum of Care with Michelle Armour
In this episode of the Listen for Life podcast, hosted by Genevieve Richardson, we dive into the world of aphasia rehabilitation and support. Our guest…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#94 What is Dysphagia with Mary Kate O'Connell
In this episode of the Listen for Life aphasia podcast, we dive into the topic of swallowing disorders, also known as dysphagia. Our guest is speech…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#93 What Resilience Means in Aphasia with Lisa Milliken
In this episode of the Listen for Life podcast, host Genevieve Richardson interviews Lisa, a speech pathologist with extensive experience in rehabilitating…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#92 How you Define + Perceive Aphasia is How You Recover From It
In this episode of the Listen for Life Aphasia podcast, we explore the profound impact of perception and definitions on the journey with aphasia. We emphasize…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#91 The Shock of Aphasia: E-Book 1
In this episode of the Listen for LIFE Aphasia Podcast, we dive into the world of aphasia and explore ways to navigate life with this language disorder. Here's…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#90 You Are Not Alone: Community Support
In this episode of the Listen for Life podcast, we dive into the challenges faced by individuals with aphasia and their caregivers, and the crucial role that…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#89 Taking Charge of Tomorrow: Making Legal Decisions Today to Protect Your Future
In this episode of the Listen for Life podcast, we dive into the important topic of estate planning and the legal aspects of aging. Joining us are Keith Leuty…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#88 Coping with Emotional Stress in Aphasia
In this episode, we dive into the emotional and psychological challenges faced by individuals with aphasia, a communication disorder often caused by stroke or…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#87 Navigating Misunderstandings in Aphasia
In this episode, we talk about the communication challenges faced by individuals with aphasia, particularly those who have had a stroke or a neurological…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#86 Understanding Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA), An Introduction
In this episode, we talk about primary progressive aphasia (PPA) and its impact on individuals and their families. We cover the three types of PPA, the…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#85 Understanding Parkinson's with Caitlin Fattore
In this episode of the Listen for LIFE Aphasia Podcast, we talk about the complexities of communication and the power of connection through communication. This…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#84 Fluent Aphasia, Episode 2 of Uncomplicating Aphasia
In this episode of the Listen for LIFE Aphasia Podcast, we discuss the different types of fluent aphasia and their unique challenges. We delve into Wernicke's…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#83 Non-Fluent Aphasia: Episode 1 of Uncomplicating Aphasia
This Listen for LIFE Aphasia Podcast episode discusses non-fluent aphasia, a language disorder affecting speech and language production. Host Genevieve…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#82 Navigating Parkinson's with Early Speech Intervention
In this episode, we talk about the impact of Parkinson's disease on communication and the transformative role of early speech therapy intervention. Here are…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#81 Aphasia Love + Reading
In this episode of the Listen for Life Aphasia Podcast, host Genevieve Richardson interviews Anna Teal, the creator of Aphasia Readers. Anna and her husband…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#80 Finding Your Love Language with Aphasia
#80 Finding Your Love Language with Aphasia In this episode of the Listen for Life Aphasia Podcast, host Genevieve Richardson delves into the concept of love…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#79 Reconnecting, Resilience, and Recovery with Aphasia
#79 Reconnecting, Resilience, and Recovery with Aphasia This Listen for LIFE Aphasia Podcast episode discusses the importance of connection and support for…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#78 Bring Back That Lovin Feeling
#78 Bring Back That Lovin Feeling Listen for Life podcast is a valuable resource for understanding aphasia and the significance of intimacy in relationships…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#77 You Are Worthy!
#77 You Are Worthy! Join me on the Listen for Life podcast, where we explore the power of affirmations and worthiness. Discover how affirmations can boost…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#76 Affirmations for Aphasia Communication
#76 Affirmations for Aphasia Communication This podcast episode explores the power of affirmations for healing and personal growth. Affirmations are positive…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#75 Making JUNK Therapeutic in Aphasia Treatment
#75 Making JUNK Therapeutic in Aphasia Treatment In this episode, Genevieve Richardson, a speech-language pathologist, talks about neuroplasticity and its…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#74 A Goal Without a Plan is Just a Wish
#74 A Goal Without a Plan is Just a Wish Join me, Genevieve Richardson, a speech-language pathologist, on the Listen for Life podcast as we support those with…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#73 Understand Backward to Live Forward Reflecting on 2023
#73 Understand Backward to Live Forward In this episode, Genevieve invites Gina Baxter, who recently completed an internship with LIFE Speech Pathology, to…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#72 ’Twas Mere Days Before Christmas
#72 ’Twas Mere Days Before Christmas In this episode, explore the power of reflection with guest Gina Baxter, a recent intern at LIFE Speech Pathology. We…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#71 Celebrating Communication Victories + Progress
#71 Celebrating Communication Victories + Progress In this episode, Mary Beth Hines joins LIFE Speech Pathology, expanding the focus to include Parkinson's and…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#70 Navigating New Year’s Resolutions with Aphasia
#70 Navigating New Year’s Resolutions with Aphasia In the current episode, we delve into the history of New Year's resolutions and strategies for success. We…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#69 Gratitude and Triumph Aphasia Inclusion Wins at Thanksgiving
#69 Gratitude and Triumph Aphasia Inclusion Wins at Thanksgiving In this episode, we dive into the experiences of individuals with aphasia during Thanksgiving…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#68 Thanksgiving Aphasia SFA & C.L.E.A.R. Communication Strategies
#68 Thanksgiving Aphasia SFA & C.L.E.A.R. Communication Strategies In this episode of the Listen for LIFE Aphasia podcast, we explore semantic feature…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#67 Bridging Aphasia: A Holiday Host’s Guide
#67 Bridging Aphasia: A Holiday Host's Guide Summary This episode of the Aphasia Learning Model provides tips and strategies on celebrating holidays with…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#66 Self-Care for Aphasia (Part 5 of 5 of Holiday Aphasia Inclusion Series)
🦃 🎄 Welcoming the Unwelcome Guest Called Aphasia During the Holidays Series 🦃 🎄 #66 Self-Care for Aphasia (Part 5 of 5 of Holiday Aphasia Inclusion Series)…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#65 Bruce’s Holiday Communication Wish (Part 4 of 5 of Holiday Aphasia Inclusion Series)
🦃 🎄 Welcoming the Unwelcome Guest Called Aphasia During the Holidays Series 🦃 🎄 #65 Bruce's Holiday Communication Wish (Part 4 of 5 of Holiday Aphasia…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#64 Len & Alvin’s Aphasia Holiday Wishes, Part 3 of 5 of our Holiday Aphasia Series
🦃 🎄 Welcoming the Unwelcome Guest Called Aphasia During the Holidays Series 🦃 🎄 #64 Len & Alvin’s Aphasia Holiday Wishes, Part 3 of 5 of our Holiday Aphasia…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#63 Shirley’s Silent Wish for the Holidays: Aphasia Inclusion
🦃 🎄 Welcoming the Unwelcome Guest Called Aphasia During the Holidays Series 🦃 🎄 Part 2: Shirley's Silent Wish for the Holidays: Aphasia Inclusion Episode…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#62 Celebration for All, Aphasia Inclusion During the Holidays, Holiday Episode One
#62 Celebration for All, Aphasia Inclusion During the Holidays, Holiday Episode One of Five Summary Listen or watch the first of five Holiday Aphasia Inclusion…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#61 Navigating the Medicare Maze and Open Enrollment with Medicare Expert with Dana Lasman
#61 Navigating the Medicare Maze and Open Enrollment with Medicare Expert with Dana Lasman Episode Summary Medicare is an important and complex healthcare…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#60 Set Aphasia Goals, Not Limits with Brandon Macon
Episode #60 Set Aphasia Goals, Not Limits with Brandon Macon This content addresses the journey required for stroke recovery, which includes coming to terms…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#59 Neuroplasticity and Aphasia Treatment and Clean Out Your Junk Drawer for Therapy
#59 Neuroplasticity and Aphasia Treatment and Clean Out Your Junk Drawer for Therapy This episode discusses key principles when applying neuroplastic brain…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#58 What Do You Believe Aphasia Community?
#58 What Do You Believe Aphasia Community? This episode discusses stroke and neurological impairments and how they can affect people's lives. Do you believe…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#57 Beth Bonness, Aphasia Survivor, Poet, Author and Writing Instructor for Aphasia
#57 Beth Bonness, Aphasia Survivor, Poet, Author, and Writing Instructor for Aphasia This episode explores the creative journey of a stroke survivor, Beth…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#56 Making New Pathways, an Aphasia Survivor Story with David Holmes
#56 Making New Pathways, an Aphasia Survivor Story with David Holmes David is an inspiring example of perseverance and determination. After suffering a stroke…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#55 Taming the Godzilla Brain When You Have Aphasia
#55 Taming Godzilla Brain When You Have Aphasia Godzilla Brain is a term that describes the interruption of communication processing due to emotional…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#54 Positive Matters Finding Hope and Moving Forward after Head Injury with Matt Thomas
#54 Positive Matters Finding Hope and Moving Forward after Head Injury with Matt Thomas ☀️DESCRIPTION☀️ Matt shares his 32-year story of surviving and thriving…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#53 Thriving with Aphasia + Disability Sports with Avi Golden
Episode #53 Thriving with Aphasia + Disability Sports with Avi Golden “Listen to me for people with aphasia, don't worry. Work and laugh.” - Avi Golden…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#52 Visual Supports for Aphasia Communication and Three Aphasia Questions Answered
Episode #52 Visual Supports for Aphasia Communication and Three Aphasia Questions Answered "I am here to support the aphasia community. I'm here to get the…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#51 Aphasia Continuum of Care at the Aphasia Center of West Texas
Episode #51 Aphasia Continuum of Care at the Aphasia Center of West Texas “The motivation and the participation in that person with Aphasias hands. You get to…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#50 Making Aphasia Connections, Virtually with Allie Reed
Episode #50 Making Aphasia Connections, Virtually with Allie Reed "So the life participation approach is finding ways to engage in life. Engage in those…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#49 iPhone Resource for Aphasia + What I Learned About Aphasia with Shayli Brink
Episode #49 iPhone Resource for Aphasia + What I Learned About Aphasia with Shayli Brink “We Encourage people to use those other modalities of communication…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#48 The Power of Storytelling in Aphasia Rehabilitation with Katie Strong
#48 The Power of Storytelling in Aphasia Rehabilitation with Katie Strong “Stories are the fabric of who we are as people.” - Katie Strong. ☀️DESCRIPTION☀️…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#47 Aphasia Stroke Survivor & Author Keith ”Krusher” Rush
Episode #47 Aphasia Stroke Survivor & Author Keith "Krusher" Rush Shares His Journey, Insights, and How He Became an Author “You gotta hang on in there…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#46 Keeping Aphasia Warriors + Stroke Survivors Safe in their Homes
Episode #46 Keeping Aphasia Warriors + Stroke Survivors Safe in their Homes “We try to make it as seamless as possible where it does just feel like an…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#45 Lessons from Aphasia Internship and Working Memory Project with Zoe Davis
Episode #45 Lessons from Aphasia Internship and Working Memory Project with Zoe Davis “Adults with aphasia present with working memory deficits that may…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#44 Parenting with Aphasia and Serving the Aphasia Community in Private Practice
Episode #44 Parenting with Aphasia and Serving the Aphasia Community in Private Practice “I do something different with every single person I work with, but…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#43 Medication Response and Genetics for the Aphasia & Stroke Community with Dr. Cari Lalande
Episode #43 Medication Response and Genetics for the Aphasia & Stroke Community with Dr. Cari Lalande “Help by Genetics was created to help patients to create…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#42 San Antonio Aphasia Network
Episode #42 San Antonio Aphasia Network “Just because you have aphasia, does not mean you cannot achieve lifelong goals.” - Cathy Torrington Eaton. DESCRIPTION…