You don’t wait for recovery, you work with it!

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 active. It requires energy, repetition, and intention every single day. In this episode, we explore how neuroplasticity works in real life, and why using the stronger, unaffected side to support the weaker side is a key part of rebuilding movement, function, and confidence. This is about showing up even when progress feels slow, and understanding that recovery isn’t about waiting to get better — it’s about taking part in getting better. Because healing doesn’t just happen to you. It happens with you.

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 central brain bleed discovered on an MRI scan. This isn’t a story of “before and after.” It’s a story of what recovery really looks like when it doesn’t follow a straight line. The setbacks, the scans that change everything, the invisible symptoms, and the process of rebuilding life piece by piece. If you’re living with stroke, brain injury, or long-term recovery — or supporting someone who is — this episode is about what it means to keep going, even when recovery feels unfinished. Because sometimes progress isn’t about going back to who you were. It’s about learning how to keep moving forward from where you are. Stronger Than Stroke — real stories, real recovery, real resilience.

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 explore why vitamin D is so important, how deficiency can affect your body and mind, and why many stroke survivors may be at risk of low vitamin D levels. We discuss the links between vitamin D, bone health, muscle strength, fatigue, mood, and general wellbeing, as well as practical ways to maintain healthy levels through sunlight, diet, and supplementation. Whether you’re a stroke survivor, a caregiver, or simply interested in improving your health, this episode provides clear, easy-to-understand information to help you make informed choices about vitamin D and recovery. Remember: always speak to your healthcare professional before starting any new supplement. #StrongerThanStroke #StrokeRecovery #VitaminD #StrokeSurvivor #RecoveryJourney #BrainHealth #HealthPodcast #Wellbeing

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 after four years — proof that recovery can continue long after people think it should stop. She’s not a medical doctor, but she is a doctor in her field, and hearing her journey was genuinely inspiring. Her story is a reminder that stroke recovery is not one-size-fits-all, and that hope, determination, and the right support can make an enormous difference. One of the biggest takeaways from this conversation is just how important it is for survivors to connect with other survivors. Sometimes the people who truly understand the journey are the ones who’ve lived it themselves. If you’ve ever felt alone in recovery, this episode will remind you that healing, progress, and connection are still possible — even years later.

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 clots, Transcient ischemic attacks or brain bleeds! As Louise experienced all 3!