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The Lovable Survivor Will Schmierer
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What's up Everybody! I'm Will, aka The Lovable Survivor 👋 💖In Dec 2019 at 37, I became a young stroke survivor. If that wasn't enough, 2 months later in February 2020, I get hit with another surprise - a Multiple Sclerosis(MS) diagnosis. All leading up to the start of a Global Pandemic! I want to share my journey with you to help you make the most of your second chance.There are no shortcuts or magic pills when it comes to recovery. So let's do this together and build a community of resilient survivors looking to take back control of their lives and make the most of their second chance!
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44. Stroke to Strength: Embracing the Athlete's Mindset in Recovery
Send us a Text Message.In today’s episode, I dive into my journey as a stroke survivor and multiple sclerosis (MS) patient, and how coaching youth sports has influenced my recovery more recently. I explore the synergy between the discipline in sports and the resilience needed for stroke recovery.🌟 In This Episode:Coaching Youth Sports: I share how coaching flag football impacts youth, focusing on fundamental skills, teamwork, and resilience, ensuring fun and promoting healthy habits.My Health...
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43. Stroke Recovery: A Reflection of the 4 years since my stroke and lessons learned!
Send us a Text Message.In this episode, I dive deep into my journey from the sudden onset of a stroke in December 2019, through the diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) 2 months later to where I stand today. I'm sharing the pivotal lessons, the critical need for personalized recovery strategies, and the lifestyle transformations that have been instrumental in my path to well-being.🌟 What I Discuss:My Personal Stroke Experience: The harsh realities of my stroke, driven by high blood pres...
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42. Celebrating Caregivers: A Survivor's Journey Through Recovery and Gratitude
Send us a Text Message.Welcome back to another new episode of The Lovable Survivor podcast after the holiday break. Hopefully, your New Year is off to a great start. In this special episode, I share an intimate reflection on my stroke recovery journey, emphasizing the monumental role of caregivers and the deep gratitude I have for them.🌟 Key Topics:Acknowledging Caregivers: Extending my heartfelt thanks to my family and medical team for their unwavering support during my stroke recovery.Refle...
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41. Stroke Survivors' Chat: Two Friends, Two Journeys, One Inspiring Conversation
Send us a Text Message.🌟 In This Episode:In this heartfelt episode, I'm joined by Margo Williams, a fellow stroke survivor and friend. We'll share our remarkable journeys surviving strokes at a young age and the profound impact on our lives.🔄 Personal Transformation After Stroke: Margo and I discuss how strokes transformed us, changing our perspectives and appreciating life's possibilities.🩺 Lifestyle and Health Changes: I reflect on overcoming alcoholism and embracing healthier practices lik...
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40. The Art of Survival: How Heart Attack and Stroke Survivors Defy the Odds
Send us a Text Message.This week, Chispian Burks and I chat about our remarkable journeys through heart attack and stroke. We dive deep into the challenges, misinterpretations of symptoms, and the transformative power of lifestyle changes.🩸 Understanding the Widowmaker: Delve into the significance of the Left Anterior Descending (LED) artery and its low survival rate.🚦 Symptoms and Misinterpretations: Explore how appearances and age can affect recognizing health issues, including missed medic...
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39. Inspiring Stroke Survivors: My Journey of Embracing Change Through Running and Breathing Exercises
Send us a Text Message.🎙️ Episode 39: "Inspiring Stroke Survivors: My Journey of Embracing Change Through Running and Breathing Exercises"Hey, it's Will here with another episode of The Lovable Survivor. Today, I'm excited to delve into how running and breathing exercises have become a transformative part of my stroke recovery journey.🌟 In This Episode:Community Building for Survivors: I talk about creating genuine connections and guiding survivors towards helpful resources in our community.R...