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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#41MedConcerns App with Hilary and Steve, Ground Breaking App for Aphasia Communication
Episode #41 MedConcerns App with Hilary and Steve, a Ground Breaking App for Aphasia Communication "It's so essential in that first moment to let somebody know…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#40 Aphasia, Memory & Cognition
Episode #40 Aphasia, Discussing Memory and Cognition "Memory can build off working memory, but memory has to be encoded. It has to be practiced, it has to be…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#39 Aphasia, Stroke, and Aging Resources with Kim and Mike Barns of Parenting Aging Parents
Episode #39 Aphasia, Stroke, and Aging Resources with Kim and Mike Barns of Parenting Aging Parents "Do not get upset about what is missing; love what is still…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#38 Goddess Aphasia, Author Shai Anbar
Episode #38 Goddess Aphasia, Author Shai Anbar "Aphasia: Goddess of lost words... to me, there's a slice of divinity in all of us, no matter your religion or…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#37 Aphasia Survivors Dare to Rest with Mollie Miller
Episode #37: Aphasia Survivors Dare To Rest with Mollie Miller "We have to give ourselves permission to rest, and that's part of the battle to slowing down." -…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#36 Venturing Out with Dementia or Stroke with Mary Osborne
Episode #36 Venturing Out with Dementia or Stroke with Mary Osborne "I love all my clients, but you know, throw rugs are not your friend." - Genevieve…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#35 Lessons from Life Participation Approach Aphasia Conference
Episode #35 Lessons from Life Participation Approach Aphasia Conference "The number one indicator of the quality of life for a person is whether or not they…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia30 Days of Gratitude, Bonus Episode
30 Days of Gratitude April 1 to April 30, 2023 DESCRIPTION Gratitude is simply the importance of being thankful. Gratitude requires reflection and stillness…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#34 LIFE Participation Approach Aphasia with Dr. Melinda Corwin
Episode #34 LIFE Participation Approach Aphasia with Dr. Melinda Corwin "It's wonderful to get to interact with our colleagues in other professions and to…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#33 Stroke Survivor, Aaron Avila is Making a Difference for Survivors
Episode #33 Stroke Survivor Aaron Avila is Making a Difference for Survivors "Your purpose and the reason to live and the reason to do what you're doing, and…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#32 Mindset is King in Aphasia Rehab
Episode #32 Mindset is King in Aphasia Rehab DESCRIPTION We will talk about how mindset, support, and advocacy help a person with aphasia move forward in their…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#31 Aphasia Village, Keep Moving Forward & Gratitude
Episode #31 Aphasia Village, Keep Moving Forward & Gratitude DESCRIPTION An aphasia caregiver wears many hats that reflect responsibilities, scheduling…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#30 Convention Takeaways for Aphasia Treatment
Episode #30 Convention Takeaways for Aphasia Treatment & Celebrating a Milestone "Life is good. If it ain't, make it good." - Unknown DESCRIPTION I'm here for…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#29 Telepractice and Aphasia Speech Pathology Treatment
Episode #29 Telepractice and Aphasia Speech Pathology Treatment DESCRIPTION Telepractice is the new rehabilitation for those seeking specialized treatment to…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#28 Aphasia + Speech Pathology + Rehabilitation Road
Episode #28 Aphasia + Speech Pathology + Rehabilitation Road "We need to let families know that they are not alone. They need to know that speech pathologists…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#27 Aphasia and Stroke Survivor Grief
Episode #27 Aphasia and Stroke Survivor Grief, How to Recognize and Process Grief "Your loved one may not have the ability to voice their emotions due to their…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#26 Grief After Stoke for Famlies
Episode #26 Grief After Stoke for Families; Processing Grief as a Caregiver Grief is a normal part of the process. When you lose something, you eventually need…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#25 #MACONADIFFERENCE LIFE After a Stroke
Episode #25 #MACONADIFFERENCE Life After a Stroke "I focus on what I can do. And I have this 80/20 rule. What I mean is 20% of my work gets 80% of what I need…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#24 Resistance to Aphasia Treatment
Episode #24 Won't vs. Can't Aphasia Rehabilitation After Stroke "If someone shows you their true colors, don't try to paint them." -Unknown "When people show…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#23 Strengthen Your Marriage After Stroke
Episode #23 Strengthen Your Marriage After Stroke "If you're not happy with where you are and what you've got, you won't be happy with where you go or what you…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#22 Embrace Your New Reality After Stroke
Episode #22 How to Embrace Your New Reality After Stroke "Worry never accomplishes anything. When you have a problem, it is best to concentrate on the solution…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#21 Asking Better Questions in Aphasia, New Year’s Resolution
Episode #21 Asking Better Questions in Aphasia, New Year's Resolution "You're off to great places. Today is your day. Your mountain is waiting. So get on your…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#20 Life After Stroke: Building A Life You Love
Episode #20 Life After Stroke, Building A Life You Love "Life is about accepting the challenges along the way. Choosing to keep moving forward and savoring the…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#19 Life After Stroke: Resilience
Episode #19 Life After Stroke: Resilience "Resilience isn’t a single skill. It's a variety of skills and coping mechanisms. To bounce back from bumps in the…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#18 Life after Stroke: Connecting with Your Loved One with Aphasia
Episode #18 Life After Stroke, Connecting with Your Loved One with Aphasia "Connection is the energy that exists between two people when they feel seen, heard…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#17 Talking Turkey About Aphasia Inclusion During the Holidays
Episode #17 Talking Turkey About Aphasia Inclusion During the Holidays "It is truly possible to converse, make memories, and connect even with limited speech…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#16 Advocacy in Aphasia By and For Your Loved One
Episode #16 Advocacy in Aphasia By and For Your Loved One with Aurora Azevedo "You should be advocating every day in every situation, not only for yourself but…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#15 Education, Advocacy & Empowerment in Aphasia
Episode #15 Education, Advocacy & Empowerment in Aphasia "[A] communication partner to be clear and precise, to slow down, to be loud, but not to shout." -…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#14 Your Dementia Therapist: Supporting Caregivers
Episode #14 Your Dementia Therapist, Supporting Caregivers "There are a lot of things that can mimic the symptoms of dementia...It could be sleep disturbances…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#13 Wills, Trusts, Deeds, Powers of Attorney, Oh My!
Episode #13 Wills, Trusts, Deeds, Powers of Attorney, Oh My! "This engine may be running, but if you try and get out on the highway when there's a piece…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#12 Giving Grace in Aphasia Supported Communication
Episode #12 Giving Grace in Aphasia-Supported Communication "You spend every day with them, and it's important to know that you want to talk to them in a…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#8 From Hope to Gratitude on the Aphasia Struggle Bus: One Wife’s Perspective
Episode #8 From Hope to Gratitude on the Aphasia Struggle Bus: One Wife's Perspective "I'm so glad we focus on the communicating part because that is what we…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#11 Don’t Do Medicare Alone with Dana Lasman, aka MedicareDana.com
Episode #11 Don't Do Medicare Alone with Dana Lasman, AKA MedicareDana.com "Why I chose to be independent is that, especially within Medicare, some of the…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#10 Communication Partner Training in Aphasia with Gisela Jaimes
Episode #10 Communication Partner Training in Aphasia with Gisela Jaimes "Open to practicing alone and practicing in front of an SLP so that they might give…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#9 Hiring In-Home Care for Seniors or Persons with Aphasia
Episode #9 Hiring In-Home Care for Seniors or Persons with Aphasia "We can't physically administer medication, but we can say, "Hey, Mr. Smith, it's time to…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#7 Find the Best Community For Your Person with Aphasia with Anna McMaster
Episode #7 Find the Best Community For Your Senior with Anna McMaster “We help families find senior living options like independent living, assisted memory…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#6 The Origin of LIFE Speech Pathology + LIFE Aphasia Academy
Episode #6 The Origin of LIFE Speech Pathology + LIFE Aphasia Academy DESCRIPTION Learn about the origin of LIFE Speech Pathology + Aphasia Academy and the…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#5 Sacred Stories Films, Document Your Legacy with Whitney Myers
Episode #5 Sacred Stories Films, Document Your Legacy with Whitney Myers "Sacred Stories is a legacy film production company. We specialize in video…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#4 Helping People with Aphasia Takes a Village
Episode #4 Helping People with Aphasia Takes A Village DESCRIPTION If I was to have aphasia, I would want someone to do for my family what I am doing to help…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#3 To My Fellow Aphasias Living with Aphasia After Stroke
Episode #3 To My Fellow Aphasias Living with Aphasia After Stroke “Imaging if there was a place to look on a trusted website to print out a flyer for support…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#2 Kismet + Mental Flexibility in Aphasia Treatment After Stroke
Episode #2 Kismet + Mental Flexibility in Aphasia Treatment After Stroke “We all treat our communication like a characteristic.. that's how we should treat…
LIFE Beyond Aphasia#1 Wearing Many Hats, An Aphasia Caregiver’s Role
Episode #1 Wearing Many Hats, An Aphasia Caregiver's Role “I see the future so clearly, that time has yet to catch up.” - David Whyte. DESCRIPTION An aphasia…
LIFE Beyond AphasiaOfficial Trailer Listen for LIFE Podcast
SUMMARY If you know the word aphasia, you are in the right place. If you know of or have personal experience with stroke, head injury, Parkinson's Disease…