When Words Don't Come Easy

Ep. 24 A Psychologist's Stroke Recovery | Matthew Liebman

What happens when a psychologist suddenly becomes the patient? In Episode 24 of When Words Don't Come Easy, Justin and Roger sit down with Matthew Liebman to discuss his stroke recovery, living with aphasia, and how his professional background gave him a unique perspective on healing. Matthew shares what it was like going through a full psychological evaluation after his stroke, the frustration of experiencing cognitive changes firsthand, and how stress can make communication even more difficult. He also opens up about amusia, a condition that left him unable to feel rhythm or keep a beat despite having no physical limitations. This honest conversation explores the emotional, cognitive, and often invisible challenges of stroke recovery, while offering hope and understanding for survivors, caregivers, and clinicians alike. In this episode: * Life after stroke * Living with aphasia * Stress and cognitive overload * Amusia and losing the sense of rhythm * Recovery from a psychologist's perspective * Finding purpose after stroke If you enjoy the episode, please like, subscribe, and share to help raise awareness about aphasia and stroke recovery. About the Podcast When Words Don't Come Easy is hosted by father and son Roger and Justin Chlowitz. After Roger's stroke left him with aphasia, they created this podcast to educate, inspire, and connect the aphasia community through honest conversations with survivors, caregivers, and experts.

When Music Doesn't Sound the Same: Living with Amusia After Stroke

Most people have never heard of amusia. After his stroke, Matthew lost the ability to feel rhythm, find a beat, or sing along to music, even though his body works perfectly. Hear his incredible story this Sunday on When Words Don't Come Easy. You won't want to miss it.

“Aphasia Is More Than Word Finding” | Dr. Matthew Liebman on Identity After Stroke

🎙️ NEW EPISODE THIS SUNDAY Psychologist and stroke survivor Dr. Matthew Liebman joins When Words Don’t Come Easy for a powerful conversation about the experience of aphasia beyond “difficulty with word finding.” “Aphasia isn’t just struggling to find words. It’s worrying that everyone around you is seeing what you’ve lost instead of who you still are.” Available Sunday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, and Amazon Music. #Aphasia #AphasiaAwareness #StrokeRecovery

Ep. 23 Larrys Speakeasy

In this episode of When Words Don’t Come Easy, we sit down with Robert, the creator of LarrySpeakeasy, a new communication app inspired by his family’s experience with aphasia and stroke recovery. Robert shares how a simple idea grew into a tool that is already helping people reconnect through conversation, with users in more than 18 countries in less than 60 days. We talk about the inspiration behind the app, the importance of communication after stroke, and how technology can support survivors, caregivers, and families living with aphasia. Whether you're a stroke survivor, caregiver, speech-language pathologist, or simply interested in the power of connection, this conversation offers hope and practical insight. 🎙️ When Words Don’t Come Easy is a podcast about connection, recovery, and life with aphasia. 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every Sunday. https://larrysspeakeasy.com/ #Aphasia #StrokeRecovery #LarrySpeakeasy #Communication #StrokeSurvivor #SpeechTherapy #CaregiverSupport #BrainHealth #Neuroplasticity #WhenWordsDontComeEasy

Ep. 22 Food, Recovery, and Connection After Stroke With Nicholas Kelly , RD

When Words Don't Come Easy welcomes Nicholas Kelly, a registered dietitian and cystic fibrosis advocate, for a conversation about the role nutrition plays in stroke and aphasia recovery. Nick shares practical tips for making mealtimes easier, managing dietary challenges after a stroke, and reducing frustration around eating and communication. Together, Justin and Roger discuss how food is about more than nutrition. It's about connection, routine, and maintaining quality of life during recovery. Whether you're a stroke survivor, caregiver, or healthcare professional, this episode offers valuable insight into the intersection of nutrition, aphasia, and recovery. https://nicholaskellyrd.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeJptaU9148mJT0ugk2Azeg https://www.instagram.com/NicholasKellyRD