Episodes
19. Balancing Restoration and Reinvention: A Guide for Survivor's Nav…
Podcast Episode Summary: - Switching from right-handed to left-handed (for right-side affected survivors) - Personal preference and task importance are factors to consider - Progress in other areas and individual effort are a...
18. The Potential of ChatGPT and AI in Stroke Recovery and Beyond
Episode 18: AI and ChatGPT - The Future of Stroke Recovery 1. **Introduction** - Kicking off episode 18 with an exciting dive into AI's role in stroke recovery, and a spotlight on ChatGPT, a powerful aid for survivors. 2. **C...
17. The Valuable Role of Caregivers in Stroke Recovery aka The Unsung…
The caregiver, Guide, I wish I had been able to give to my friends and family sooner: 📗Get the Stroke.org Guide Here Episode Topics: - Owning up to Mistakes, Grace, and Kindness - Lack of Connection between Therapists and Sur...
16. Surviving a Stroke: Challenges, Growth, and Resilience, The Upsid…
Topics covered in this episode: 1. The Upsides of Experience a Stroke: - Having a stroke allows you to face challenges and prioritize self-care - The experience can bring a renewed sense of awareness and mental and physical t...
15. Overcoming Plateaus: Tips for Moving Forward in Recovery
Summary: Embracing Change and Overcoming Plateaus in Recovery Hey there! Are you struggling to overcome plateaus in your life? Whether it's in your recovery process or just trying to reach your goals, it's important to ask yo...
14. The Hidden Toll of Stroke: Exploring Emotional and Behavioral Shi…
After surviving a stroke, the social and emotional toll on a survivor's life is often overlooked, leading to sneaky changes and behaviors that are difficult to explain to loved ones. Overstimulation is often an issue, particu...
13. Breaking the Gate: Why Information-Sharing Matters in Stroke Reco…
If you're feeling overwhelmed and discouraged from continuing your search for resources, support, and information that can help you cope with the challenges of stroke recovery, then you are not alone! "I've learned some valua...
12. Unlocking the Secret Ingredients for an Exceptional Stroke Recove…
Survivors of stroke and brain injury often find themselves in a difficult situation with no clear resolution. But, with the right resources and an appreciation for the journey, it is possible to recover from a stroke and recl...
11. Surviving & Thriving: The Power of a Resilient Mindset
In this episode of the Lovable Survivor Podcast, I explore how to navigate the grief of an old self and embrace our new reality with a positive mindset, allowing us to gradually build resilience and emotional growth from a ma...
10. Unlock the Power of Nasal Breathing for Better Health & Focus
For a good chunk of my life, I was the guy who didn't give much thought to the way I breathed. I'd always been a mouth breather, but I wasn't conscious of the potential effects on my health and well-being. …
9. Medical Marijuana: Benefits, Pros, Cons, My Experience and The Sur…
Experience the potential benefits of medical marijuana, with a safe and regulated approach. I learned about the potential benefits of Medical Marijuana from a conversation on The Lovable Survivor Podcast. Medical Marijuana ca...
8. Navigating the Wild Ride of Stroke Recovery and Brain Injury
Feeling lost and overwhelmed? Discover how to navigate the emotional rollercoaster of stroke recover and brain injury and reclaim your life. We discuss the peaks, valleys, plateaus, and everything in between! In this episode...
7. The Million Dollar Question? How Long Does Stroke Recovery Take?
Without a doubt the number one question by stroke survivors, caregivers, family, and friends is according to my experience and research is... "How long does it take?" Unfortunately, you probably won't get the answer you're h...
6. The Truth about Returning to Work after Stroke or Significant Majo…
There is the way people tell you it will go and then it probably would be amazing if it did go that way when returning to work after stroke or major medical life event. And to be quite honest, I …
5. Things People Say That Get Old and Tired Quickly After You Have a …
After having a stroke, you will hear well-intentioned but unhelpful comments from others. One common remark is, "Things aren't going to be the same." While this may be true, it doesn't provide any practical guidance or suppor...
4. Two Wins and a Funny Fail
This episode takes a little bit of a different direction where I discuss a few personal wins, and how I prioritize those in the beginning! And how learning how to walk better sleep better eat better and breathe better got …
3. Navigating Your Family Dynamics After a Major Medical Life Event
In this episode of the lovable survivor podcast, I talk a lot about navigating the family dynamics after a major medical Life event! There are a couple different groups involved the survivor, the primary and secondary caretak...
2. The Early days and Managing the Initial Wave of Overwhelm
When it comes to the early days of the survivor journey, there is no shortage of information coming your way as a survivor, a family member, caretaker etc. I won't even pretend in this episode it is easy to manage …
1. Background and Backstory of My Life, My Stroke and Motivation for …
In this first episode, the title, pretty well captures the highlights of this episode. For those that don't know me or might be missing some high-level details. This episode is a bit about my background, who I am what happene...
0. Lovable Survivor Podcast Introduction
Just a Quick Introduction Episode for the Lovable Survivor Podcast. My name is Will Schmierer and I'm a Stroke Survivor since I had my stroke at age 37 in December 2019. I also got diagnosed two months after with multiple …