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The Slow Road to Better

Stroke Comeback Center•strokecomebackcenter.org
Health & Fitness
This podcast produced by members of the Stroke Comeback Center in Vienna, Virginia. In each episode our members share honest and uplifting stories of how they adapt to life after stroke and brain trauma, and what keeps them going on The Slow Road to Better.
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Episodes

Episode 130 - Teeth! Don't ask, just listen.

The Slow Road crew gets into a conversation about their teeth! This episode is both highly entertaining and yet informative. Just listen. You won't regret it!

Apr 10, 2023•30 min

Episode 128: Tone, ID Cards & Thriving with Aphasia

In this episode, the Slow Road to Better crew talks about how the cold weather impacts their tone, what ID cards they keep in their wallet, and they look forward to Thriving with Aphasia in June

Mar 13, 2023•18 min

Episode 126 - Ask Jeff...pilot, stroke survivor, SCC member and pilot again!

A Slow Road crew request...they wanted honest answers to air travel questions such as.... will it cause a seizure, will I have another stroke and can I make it easier with aphasia. We asked Jeff C to join us on the Slow Road to Better to tell us his story and give us the real scoop. This conversation is informative, funny, motivational and just an all-around good chat. Check out the comments on the SCC Facebook page for a great group photo!

Jan 27, 2023•41 min

Episode 125 - What's your name?

In this episode the Slow Road to Better crew talks about names. What happens when you use the wrong one...eeek, how to not use them at all and strategies for recalling names.

Dec 29, 2022•19 min

Episode 123 - Chris goes camping!

In this episode, the Slow Road to Better crew gets the lowdown on Chris' camping adventure. Like to camp? Listen in and find out the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to camping!

Nov 21, 2022•24 min

Episode 119 - When your friend has aphasia

In this episode, we get honest answers to hard questions from the perspective of the friends of the Slow Road to Better crew. Shock, loss, humor, progress, hope and laughter. What else would you expect?

Aug 06, 2022•47 min

Episode 118 - Aphasia Makes Me Blunt

In this episode the Slow Road to Better crew talks about how their communication has become more direct. You will be very surprised by the examples they give!

Jul 12, 2022•21 min

Episode 114 - Friendship, Motivation, Progress...is it worth $24?

In this episode, the Slow Road to Better crew asks for your support during Do More 24 and discusses what they are doing more of! You can donate at: https://www.domore24.org/strokecomeback Find out more of our individual stories by checking the links in comments!

May 11, 2022•14 min

Episode 113 - Just Keep Going!

In this episode, the Slow Road to Better crew talks to Ellen Dejong, Physical Therapist about long term recovery. Such an honest, motivating and as always funny conversation. Need some tips or motivation for your own personal slow road to better? Listen in because everyone will come away with information they can use!

Apr 25, 2022•39 min

Episode 112 - Escalators - Yikes!

In this episode of the Slow Road to Better, the crew talks about escalators. The courage, the practice, the mishaps and the victories!

Apr 11, 2022•26 min

Episode 111 - Constant Therapy: What is it?

By Slow Road to Better crew request, the group talks to Jordyn Simms Pierce of Constant Therapy. They ask ALL the important questions about how the app works, how to get help paying for it, what are the variety of tasks, and they have A LOT of fun doing it.

Mar 28, 2022•31 min

Episode 109 - Diapers, expectations and being a new parent

In this episode the new parents on the Slow Road to Better Crew get helpful tips on all things baby related from former members Jerry and Ashley. Despite the serious topic of the stress of parenting plus dealing with a weak side, feelings of failure and loss the Slow Road to Better crew harness their hope, humor and can-do attitudes. In their words...buckle up!

Feb 17, 2022•40 min

Episode 108 - Cold weather, Isolation and Coats!

In this episode the Slow Road to Better crew talk about cold weather. They discuss isolation, changes in tone, dealing with coats and other strategies to deal with the winter blues.

Feb 02, 2022•20 min

Episode 106 - A year in review - the victories and the failures

In this episode, the Slow Road to Better crew take a personal look back at 2021 and talk about their victories and their failures. We also are joined by a cat, a baby and Suzy's leg...you'll have to listen in to figure out what that even means! Be sure to check out the photos.

Jan 03, 2022•22 min

Episode 104 - Weight...the ups and downs!

In this episode, the crew talks about how their weight has fluctuated, and the impact of medications, lack of exercise and movement and ultimately how it impacted their mood.

Oct 28, 2021•22 min

Episode 103 - Seizures: What the Crew has to say

In this episode, The Slow Road to Better crew talk about their experience with seizures. As usual, it is a mix of honesty and humor! REMEMBER....don't take your medical advice from these folks! Have questions? Ask your doctor.

Oct 05, 2021•20 min

Episode 101 - All about recreation!

In this episode, the crew talks to Allison Huck, Recreation Therapist from Medstar National Rehabilitation Hospital. This episode is loaded with ideas and suggestions for accessing adapted sports and recreation and the benefits of fun on recovery.

Aug 23, 2021•35 min
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