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Stronger than Stroke.
Stronger than stroke is a no-nonsense podcast with Louise and Myra about life after stroke. It’s honest, sometimes sweary, occasionally offensive (sorry), but definitely real. We talk recovery, resilience, rage, laughter and the weird stuff no one warns you about. If you want polished inspiration, this isn’t it. This is about laughing when things go wrong, as sometimes that all you can do. We are real, raw and extremely grateful we are still alive!
Episodes
- Stronger than Stroke.
Stroke fatigue. Why am I so exhausted?
Stroke Fatigue: Why Am I So Exhausted? Why can a simple day leave you completely drained after a stroke? In this episode, we explore the reality of stroke…
- Stronger than Stroke.
To the person that’s just had a Stroke!
New to Stroke? You’re Not Alone A stroke can leave you frightened, overwhelmed and wondering what your future will look like. In this episode, we speak…
- Stronger than Stroke.
Your brain isn’t finished: understanding your central nervous system!
What actually happens to your brain and nervous system after a stroke? 🧠 In this episode of Stronger Than Stroke, we explore neuroplasticity, movement…
- Stronger than Stroke.
Loneliness, nobody told me about.
Stroke can leave you feeling lonely in ways nobody prepares you for. It’s not just about being physically alone. It’s the feeling of losing parts of your old…
- Stronger than Stroke.
Myra talks about meeting other survivors.
Maya talks about meeting other stroke survivors, sharing experiences, and remembering that every recovery is different. It’s about connection, not comparison.
- Stronger than Stroke.
The things nobody sees after stroke.
Life after stroke can look very different from how it feels. The walking, talking and smiling might be visible, but the fatigue, brain fog, frustration…
- Stronger than Stroke.
My body feels like it’s fighting me; living with spasticity after stroke.
In this episode of Stronger Than Stroke, we’re talking about something that can be frustrating, uncomfortable and sometimes frightening after a stroke…
- Stronger than Stroke.
You are NOT on a timeline. My truth about recovery.
Three years after my stroke, I’m still recovering — and I want every stroke survivor to hear this: you are not on a timeline. In this deeply personal episode…
- Stronger than Stroke.
Have we put an expiry date on stroke recovery?
How long are we expected to recover after a stroke? Six months? One year? Three years? And what happens when you’re still struggling long after everyone else…
- Stronger than Stroke.
You look fine, but still recovering!
Looking fine on the outside doesn’t mean you’ve stopped recovering on the inside. In this episode of Stronger Than Stroke, we talk about one of the hardest…
- Stronger than Stroke.
Stroke can happen to anyone at any age!
Stroke doesn’t discriminate. It can happen to anyone, at any age, and often when you least expect it. In this powerful episode of Stronger Than Stroke, we…
- Stronger than Stroke.
Why rest is more important than you think!
Sleep is far more than simply resting — it is one of the most important parts of recovery after a stroke. In this episode of Stronger Than Stroke, we explore…
- Stronger than Stroke.
Louise talks about right side hemiplegia
In this episode of Stronger Than Stroke, Louise shares what it’s really like living as a right-side hemiplegic after stroke. She talks openly about the daily…
- Stronger than Stroke.
Myra talks about being left side affected
In this episode of Stronger Than Stroke, Myra shares her personal journey of living with a left-side affected stroke. She talks openly about the physical and…
- Stronger than Stroke.
Myra talks about Left Homonymous Hemianopia.
In this episode of Stronger Than Stroke, Myra explores Left Homonymous Hemianopia, a visual field loss that can occur after stroke. She explains what it is…
- Stronger than Stroke.
Recovery When You’re On Your Own
Stroke recovery can be incredibly lonely. Long after the hospital appointments end and the messages stop coming, many survivors find themselves facing the…
- Stronger than Stroke.
If you feel alone after stroke, this is for you!
Stroke recovery can be one of the loneliest journeys a person will ever face. Even when surrounded by family and friends, many survivors struggle with feeling…
- Stronger than Stroke.
The hidden side of recovery nobody talks about.
When most people think about stroke recovery, they think about physical rehabilitation. But what about the challenges nobody sees? In this episode of Stronger…
- Stronger than Stroke.
You don’t wait for recovery, you work with it!
In this episode of Stronger Than Stroke, we talk about the reality of recovery and why it doesn’t just happen on its own. Stroke recovery isn’t passive — it’s…
- Stronger than Stroke.
Three years in & rebuilding
In this episode of Stronger Than Stroke, I share my journey three years into stroke recovery after a blood clot to the left side of my brain, five TIAs, and a…
- Stronger than Stroke.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D is often called the sunshine vitamin, but its role in recovery and overall health goes far beyond that. In this episode of Stronger Than Stroke, we…
- Stronger than Stroke.
Connection with a Recovered Lady
This episode is all about the power of connection after stroke. I had the privilege of speaking with an incredible Caribbean woman who completely recovered…
- Stronger than Stroke.
Doing ‘normal’ stuff again!
Louise and Myra chat about getting out and doing ‘normal’ stuff again. Even whilst continuing to battle through with their limitations after either blood…
- Stronger than Stroke.
Myra’s dental appointment
Another friendly chat about another day in stroke recovery!
- Stronger than Stroke.
Keep Living!
Louise and Myra in the moment of truly living again. Put the hard work in and celebrate life!
- Stronger than Stroke.
The invisible fight
In this episode of Stronger Than Stroke, we talk about the side of recovery people don’t see. When you “look fine” on the outside but are battling fatigue…
- Stronger than Stroke.
High tone, the scaffolding!
Tight, restrictive, and often misunderstood, high tone can impact movement, comfort, and confidence in everyday life.
- Stronger than Stroke.
Small Wins
In this episode of Small Wins, we explore the power of everyday victories in stroke recovery. Hear inspiring stories, practical tips, and the mindset shifts…
- Stronger than Stroke.
Strength & resilience
Hey everyone, welcome back to Stronger Than Stroke! Today, I’m joined by Myra for a really honest, down-to-earth chat about the little victories, the…
- Stronger than Stroke.
The Neuro Fatigue Crash
After a stroke, fatigue isn’t just tiredness — it’s neurological. In this episode of Stronger Than Stroke, we explore what a neuro fatigue crash really is, why…
- Stronger than Stroke.
Stroke chat
Louise and Myra talk about being away from home and the continuation of being sausaged. (Fatigued)
- Stronger than Stroke.
The central nervous system
In this episode, we explore the powerful role of the central nervous system in stroke recovery. From the brain’s incredible ability to rewire itself through…
- Stronger than Stroke.
Fatigue or sausaged!
Fatigue isn’t laziness. It isn’t weakness. And it definitely isn’t “just being tired.” In this episode, we unpack the real truth about fatigue — especially the…
- Stronger than Stroke.
The invisible truth!
Stroke doesn’t always look the way people expect it to. In this episode of Stronger Than Stroke, we uncover the reality that so many survivors live with every…
- Stronger than Stroke.
Message to fellow survivors 🤍
Louise talks openly being completely real & raw with her experience & opinion.
- Stronger than Stroke.
The Brain Fog!!!!
Memory lapses, word mix ups & why we now call the fridge the cold thing!
- Stronger than Stroke.
Mirror, mirror on the wall.
Body image, identity shifts, and rocking scars like badges of honour.
- Stronger than Stroke.
PT, OT, WTF?!!!
Physical & Occupational therapy: the pain, the progress & the hilarity.
- Stronger than Stroke.
What do you mean, ‘Recovery will take time?’
Adjusting to the new normal (and yelling at clocks!)
- Stronger than Stroke.
The Day Everything Changed
Our stroke stories: what happened, how we survived and how it all began.
- Stronger than Stroke.
Welcome to Stronger than Stroke (uk)
Louise and Myra explore how life flips overnight the struggles, the breakthroughs, and the ways we overcome when everything changes.