10 episodes

After suffering from a subarachnoid hemorrhage and a severe stroke a week later, Cheryl began her jouney to rehabilitation. Now over a year and a half later, she sits down every week with her co-host and caregiver, Manny, to have a frank discussion about her struggles, her successes and what she wants her new life, post-stroke, to be.

Diff'in Strokes Cheryl Diffin and Manny Fonseca

    • Society & Culture

After suffering from a subarachnoid hemorrhage and a severe stroke a week later, Cheryl began her jouney to rehabilitation. Now over a year and a half later, she sits down every week with her co-host and caregiver, Manny, to have a frank discussion about her struggles, her successes and what she wants her new life, post-stroke, to be.

    Chapter 13: Angiogram Results!

    Chapter 13: Angiogram Results!

    We’re back with the result’s of Cheryl’s angiogram. Don’t worry, I won’t bury the lead… she’s doing great! We also talk about some of the major gains Cheryl has been making in the past month or so. Gains she shouldn’t... Continue Reading →

    • 29 min
    Chapter 12: Two Years and Counting!

    Chapter 12: Two Years and Counting!

    What a day! Today marks the two year anniversary of Cheryl’s hemorrhage. Two years ago, almost to the minute of this post, we were told by the neurosurgeon on duty that he doubted she would survive the next 24 hours.... Continue Reading →

    • 38 min
    Chapter 11: Post Holiday Wrap up and Checking in with Cheryl…

    Chapter 11: Post Holiday Wrap up and Checking in with Cheryl…

    Hey everyone! We’re back. We took a little bit of a holiday hiatus in order to… well… I’ll let Cheryl tell you why when you listen to the show. Trust me, you don’t have to wait very long for her... Continue Reading →

    • 34 min
    Chapter 10: Post-Hearing Test Discussion w/ Special Guest

    Chapter 10: Post-Hearing Test Discussion w/ Special Guest

    This week, Ally sits down and we chat about all of the excitement that’s been going on. Specifically about opur trip to the UC Irvine HESP Lab. Also, we have a chat about everyone’s excitement for the Holiday’s especially seeing... Continue Reading →

    • 26 min
    Chapter 9: Back From Break…

    Chapter 9: Back From Break…

    Hey everyone! We’re back after a short hiatus. Cheryl hasn’t been feeling very good and it definitely affected her speech. She’s much better now and still a pistol. In this chapter, we pretty much catch everyone up on her experiences... Continue Reading →

    • 32 min
    Chapter 8: Another Ear Doctor and Cheryl Passes out…

    Chapter 8: Another Ear Doctor and Cheryl Passes out…

    This week we chat about the LOOOOONG journey we’ve taken with ear doctors, only to have that journey extended even more. We also talk about Cheryl collapsing and spending the night in the E.R. You’ll hear sound logic from Cheryl... Continue Reading →

    • 33 min

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