Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke

Molly Buccola
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Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke

Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a podcast where stroke survivors share powerful stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope.  Each episode offers a moment of pause for storytelling and reflection.Stroke offers a powerful, life-changing, shift in perspective.  Each colorful memory creates a parable for life’s greater teachings, a compass for journeys ahead, and inspired wisdom for unique growth.     Ultimately, Beyond Stillness is a welcoming environment that reveres the movement beyond stroke’s paralysis.  Still moments unite humanity and divinity.  

  1. NOV 14

    The Melody Messenger - Antonio Iannella's Interview

    This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we welcome musician and author of Saigon Siren: Memoir of a Stroke Recovery. Antonio Iannella's journey through recovery became a testament to the healing power of creativity. From early sparks of inspiration in childhood to the intense, life-changing challenges of rebuilding himself, Antonio found music and writing to be both a refuge and a guide. Tune in to hear how he transformed adversity into a renewed sense of purpose, finding h...

    32 min

  2. NOV 14

    The Melody Messenger - Antonio Iannella's Story

    This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we welcome musician and author of Saigon Siren: Memoir of a Stroke Recovery. Antonio Iannella's journey through recovery became a testament to the healing power of creativity. From early sparks of inspiration in childhood to the intense, life-changing challenges of rebuilding himself, Antonio found music and writing to be both a refuge and a guide. Tune in to hear how he transformed adversity into a renewed sense of purpose, finding h...

    21 min

  3. NOV 1

    Struggle's Role Post Stroke - Mitch Raymond's Interview

    This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we welcome guest Mitch Raymond, a loving husband, devoted father, and empathetic physical therapist. Mitch was born with a brain tumor, which resulted in a life-changing stroke at the age of six. He reflects on experiences living with disabilities as a child and the transformative moments that helped him redefine the word "special," ultimately inspiring his life direction.Community Conversation Prompts:How have you overcome significant chal...

    27 min

  4. NOV 1

    Struggle's Role Post Stroke - Mitch Raymond's Story

    This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we welcome guest Mitch Raymond, a loving husband, devoted father, and empathetic physical therapist. Mitch was born with a brain tumor, which resulted in a life-changing stroke at the age of six. He reflects on experiences living with disabilities as a child and the transformative moments that helped him redefine the word "special," ultimately inspiring his life direction.Community Conversation Prompts:How have you overcome significant chal...

    24 min

  5. OCT 27

    Community Special: Seattle's Young Adult Stroke Survivor Group Reflections

    This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we share a Community Special. Seattle’s Young Adult Stroke Survivor Group is for the young and young at heart and is led by Jessica Partnow and Scott Brody. In today’s episode, stroke survivors share recovery insights. They talk about self-advocacy, healing mantras, effective communication, and finding gratitude in everyday moments. Whether you’re navigating your own recovery journey or supporting someone who is, this episode off...

    22 min

  6. OCT 19

    Yes, And ... - Aaron Hachez' Story

    This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we welcome guest Aaron Hachez, who suffered a stroke on April 11, 2011. Aaron, a father and appreciator of life's little moments, taught himself computer programming at age 11 and went on to work as a professional programmer for 20 years. After his stroke, he chose to pursue his passion for language by enrolling in a collegiate linguistics program, fulfilling his lifelong dream of earning a degree.Aaron shares his recovery journey, de...

    27 min

  7. OCT 19

    Yes, And... - Aaron Hachez' Interview

    This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we welcome guest Aaron Hachez, who suffered a stroke on April 11, 2011. Aaron, a father and appreciator of life's little moments, taught himself computer programming at age 11 and went on to work as a professional programmer for 20 years. After his stroke, he chose to pursue his passion for language by enrolling in a collegiate linguistics program, fulfilling his lifelong dream of earning a degree.Aaron shares his recovery journey, de...

    19 min

  8. OCT 7

    The Magic of Authenticity - Michael Shutt's Story

    This week we welcome guest Michael Shutt, a playwright, actor, director, and producer with 30 years of experience. Michael wrote and performed the autobiographical solo show entitled, “A Lesson in Swimming” that takes audiences inside his brain as it breaks and invites them to experience how deep the cracks really go. In this episode, we delve into the world of invisible disabilities—the challenges that can’t always be seen, but are deeply felt. Today’s guest, Michael S...

    31 min
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Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a podcast where stroke survivors share powerful stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope.  Each episode offers a moment of pause for storytelling and reflection.Stroke offers a powerful, life-changing, shift in perspective.  Each colorful memory creates a parable for life’s greater teachings, a compass for journeys ahead, and inspired wisdom for unique growth.     Ultimately, Beyond Stillness is a welcoming environment that reveres the movement beyond stroke’s paralysis.  Still moments unite humanity and divinity.  

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