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The Slow Road to Better

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 trau... Read more

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Episode 53 - Bent Not Broken

Episode 53 - Bent Not Broken

The group talks to special guest Jerry! He is a friend of Kim, traumatic brain injury survivor, husband, Dad and all ar... Read more

10 Apr 2019

38mins

Ranked #2

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Episode 38 - Don't like your therapist? What to do.

Episode 38 - Don't like your therapist? What to do.

In this episode, the group continues their discussion with Marti Carroll, PT covering the topics of what to do if you do... Read more

18 Jul 2018

11mins

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Ranked #3

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Episode 68 - Welcome Kitti!

Episode 68 - Welcome Kitti!

Meet Kitti, our newest member of The Slow Road to Better. Kitti has an extra challenge on her road recovery - a quest fo... Read more

5 Dec 2019

22mins

Ranked #4

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Episode 67 - From Gherkins to Gratitude

Episode 67 - From Gherkins to Gratitude

Are gherkins the same as giblets? Do you acknowledge your Survivor or Alive Day? What are you thankful for this year? Li... Read more

28 Nov 2019

26mins

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Ranked #5

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Episode 28 - Setbacks and Resiliency

Episode 28 - Setbacks and Resiliency

In this episode the group talks about personal setbacks and what helps them to be resilient and move forward.

7 Feb 2018

21mins

Ranked #6

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Episode 39 - Part 1 Dr. Peter Turkeltaub answers the groups questions!

Episode 39 - Part 1 Dr. Peter Turkeltaub answers the groups questions!

In this episode, the group asks Dr. Peter Turkeltaub all things aphasia...and how to pronounce his name.

1 Aug 2018

30mins

Ranked #7

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Episode 62 - Changes after Cranioplasty

Episode 62 - Changes after Cranioplasty

In this episode we catch up with Kathryn! She's back to talk about her cranioplasty and return to work.

2 Jul 2019

24mins

Ranked #8

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Episode 69 - Public Speaking

Episode 69 - Public Speaking

Our podcast crew has been asked to share their stories at many of our local universities. Listen in as they discuss the ... Read more

12 Dec 2019

30mins

Ranked #9

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Episode 63 - Meet Suzanne

Episode 63 - Meet Suzanne

In this episode our group members interview Suzanne! She is taking over the logistics of managing the Slow Road to Bett... Read more

24 Jul 2019

17mins

Ranked #10

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Episode 50 - The Invisible Rain Cloud

Episode 50 - The Invisible Rain Cloud

In this episode the group discusses the animated video The Invisible Rain Cloud and how they relate to it given their st... Read more

19 Feb 2019

12mins

Ranked #11

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Episode 36 - Court, Custody and Aphasia

Episode 36 - Court, Custody and Aphasia

In this episode the group continues their discussion about relationships and how they dealt with court and legal issues,... Read more

13 Jun 2018

19mins

Ranked #12

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Episode 49 - Toes! Crossed, curled and otherwise not straight.

Episode 49 - Toes! Crossed, curled and otherwise not straight.

In this episode, the group discusses toe issues (crossing, curling up or bending under)and what they do to manage the pr... Read more

8 Feb 2019

35mins

Ranked #13

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Episode 40 - Part 2 of Q and A with Dr. Peter Turkeltaub

Episode 40 - Part 2 of Q and A with Dr. Peter Turkeltaub

In this episode, the group finishes their discussion with Dr. Peter Turkeltaub. We discuss aphasia, apraxia, research a... Read more

15 Aug 2018

18mins

Ranked #14

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Episode 41: A funny chat about shaving!

Episode 41: A funny chat about shaving!

In this episode, the group is in rare form as they discuss the trials and tribulations of shaving! Who knew legs and ar... Read more

5 Sep 2018

15mins

Ranked #15

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Episode 59 - What keeps you going? Part 5 of 5

Episode 59 - What keeps you going? Part 5 of 5

Hear from Joyce (former member of the Slow Road to Better) and the Executive Director of the Stroke Comeback Center, Dar... Read more

19 May 2019

5mins

Ranked #16

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Episode 55 - What makes you keep going?

Episode 55 - What makes you keep going?

In this episode the group kicks off a month long project of discussing what keeps them going on their own slow road to b... Read more

7 May 2019

4mins

Ranked #17

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Episode 44 - Are you a good sleeper?

Episode 44 - Are you a good sleeper?

In this episode the group talks about their sleep patterns before and after stroke / TBI.

31 Oct 2018

19mins

Ranked #18

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Episode 31 - Missing part of your skull?

Episode 31 - Missing part of your skull?

In this episode, the group talks about their experience with cranioplasty, infection, surgery, and how all of that impac... Read more

21 Mar 2018

19mins

Ranked #19

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Episode 48 - How to handle snow 1 handed

Episode 48 - How to handle snow 1 handed

In this episode, the group talks about how they manage snow, increased tone due to cold weather and as usual...have a fe... Read more

25 Jan 2019

15mins

Ranked #20

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Episode 47 - Looking back on 2018

Episode 47 - Looking back on 2018

In this episode the group reflects back on 2018 and how they perceived their own personal slow road to better.

8 Jan 2019

12mins

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