Listen for LIFE Aphasia Podcast

LIFE Aphasia Academy® Genevieve Richardson
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Listen for LIFE Aphasia Podcast

Welcome to the Listen for LIFE Aphasia Podcast, where you’re among friends who understand the journey of aphasia. If the word ’aphasia’ is familiar, then you’re in the right place. Join us as we embark on a journey filled with knowledge, inspiration, invaluable resources, and unwavering support. Feeling isolated or overwhelmed by the day-to-day challenges? You’re not alone. The Listen for LIFE Aphasia podcast is your sanctuary, designed to uplift and empower you through every step of your journey. Through insightful conversations and uplifting stories, we’ll provide the guidance and encouragement you need to embrace life to its fullest. In life, they say it takes a village. Consider this podcast your village—a place where understanding, compassion, and empowerment converge. Together, we’ll navigate the twists and turns, celebrating triumphs and overcoming obstacles because here, your journey is our journey. Welcome home—to the Listen for LIFE Aphasia Podcast, where every voice matters.

  1. 4D AGO

    #135 From Survivor to Aphasia Ambassador with Phil Oxendine

    In this inspiring episode, Genevieve Richardson sits down with Phil Oxendine, a stroke survivor turned National Aphasia Association Ambassador. Phil shares his incredible journey—from waking up in a hospital, unable to communicate, to becoming an outspoken advocate using YouTube and virtual connections to empower others with aphasia. Phil and Genevieve explore: ✅ The power of neuroplasticity and how consistent practice helped Phil regain his speech. ✅ The importance of storytelling—why Phil is building a community where people with aphasia can share their experiences. ✅ How Phil uses YouTube as a platform for aphasia awareness and connection. ✅ His advocacy work with virtual aphasia support groups and the National Aphasia Association. ✅ Self-improvement and resilience—how pushing past discomfort can unlock progress. 🎧 Tune in to hear Phil’s inspiring story and why he believes "If you don’t use your voice, you lose it." Key Takeaways 💡 Your voice matters—Sharing your experience can inspire others. 💡 Recovery is ongoing—Progress happens with daily effort and engagement. 💡 Find your passion—Doing what you love can accelerate neuroplasticity. 💡 Connection is key—Surround yourself with supportive communities. 📌 Phil’s Resources 🎥 Phil’s YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@AphasiaP 📝 Want to be interviewed on Phil’s YouTube? Apply here: Phil's Guest Form 🔎 Research Opportunities for People with Aphasia: View Research Opportunities  🎬 Want to start your own YouTube channel? 📹 How to Make a YouTube Video For Beginners: Watch here 📹 How to Create a YouTube Channel in 2025: Watch here 📌 Additional LIFE Speech Pathology Resources 📥 Free download: 3 Key Reasons Why Aphasia Recovery Never Stops 📥 For spouses and care partners: Free 5-Day Care Partner Email Course: From Chaos to Clarity 💬 What part of Phil’s story resonated with you? Drop a comment! 👍 If you found this episode helpful, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE to spread awareness!

    19 min

  2. FEB 27

    #134 HYLANE Therapy and a New Path for Aphasia Recovery

    Can stroke and aphasia recovery go beyond traditional therapy? In this episode, Dr. Robert Hedaya, founder of Whole Psychiatry, shares how HYLANE Therapy helps rewire the brain for better speech and cognitive recovery. We’ll explore how different brain networks are involved in aphasia, how HYLANE Therapy works, and real-life success stories of people making progress. Topics Covered: ✔️ How the brain heals after a stroke ✔️ The role of HYLANE Therapy in aphasia recovery ✔️ Success stories from real patients Action Step: Learn more about HYLANE Therapy at Whole Psychiatry. 🎯 Want to learn more about Dr. Hedaya’s HYLANE Therapy?Visit Whole Psychiatry: https://wholepsychiatry.com 💡 For Stroke Survivors: Recovery doesn’t stop when therapy ends! Download 3 Key Reasons Aphasia Progress Never Stops and take control of your recovery journey.📥 Download your FREE guide here: https://dolifespeechpathology.com/f/neuroplasticity 💌 For Care Partners: Overwhelmed? The Chaos to Clarity Email Course gives you one simple action a day for 5 days to help you regain balance.📩 Sign up for free here: https://dolifespeechpathology.com/f/from-chaos-to-clarity-email-course 🔔 Never Miss an Episode!Subscribe to the Listen for LIFE Aphasia Podcast for more expert insights, practical tips, and inspiring recovery stories. ✅ If you found this episode helpful, please share, subscribe, and leave a review! This episode is sponsored by LIFE Aphasia Academy®, providing expert resources for stroke survivors and care partners. Visit LifeAphasiaAcademy.co for free tools and support.

    1h 2m

  3. FEB 20

    #133 Home Aphasia Therapy: Catalogs and Fishing Rod

    Did you know that flipping through a catalog or dreaming about your perfect fishing rod can be a powerful therapy tool? In this episode, we dive into creative and fun ways to take charge of your aphasia recovery at home. Whether you’re using a catalog to practice naming and reading or exploring your favorite hobby to rebuild communication skills, progress is always possible. Recovery doesn’t stop when therapy ends. You have the tools to keep growing—and they might be right on your kitchen counter. We’ll share actionable steps, like saving catalogs, turning hobbies into therapy, and keeping progress moving in ways that feel meaningful to you. This episode is sponsored by LIFE Aphasia Academy®. Recovery is a journey, not a destination, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. Visit us at LIFEAphasiaAcademy.co to find practical resources and encouragement. Action Steps & Free Resources: 📥 For People with Aphasia (PWA): Download the free guide Reconnecting Beyond Words for practical tips to help you stay connected. Click here to grab your guide. 📧 For Care Partners (CPs): Feeling overwhelmed? Sign up for the free email course, Chaos to Clarity, to gain confidence and control. Sign up here.   Tune in now and learn how to make therapy fun, personal, and part of your everyday life. Progress starts today!

    26 min

  4. FEB 13

    #132 Intimacy After Aphasia with Dr. Laura Wolford

    Aphasia changes communication, but it can also deeply impact relationships and intimacy—a reality that many couples struggle to navigate. The shift from being romantic partners to caregiver and survivor can feel overwhelming, leading to loss of emotional and physical connection. In today’s episode, Dr. Laura Wolford—a speech pathologist, researcher, and certified sexuality educator—joins Genevieve Richardson to have an open, honest conversation about intimacy after aphasia. 💡 If you’ve felt disconnected from your partner, unsure how to rebuild closeness, or even afraid to bring up intimacy, this episode is for you. You are not alone. There is hope, and there are ways forward. Key Discussion Points: 🔹 The Hidden Impact of Aphasia on Intimacy – Aphasia makes communication harder, but it also shifts roles, increases stress, and changes self-identity in ways that affect relationships. 🔹 Breaking Down Barriers – How caregiving responsibilities, emotional exhaustion, and unspoken fears create distance—and how to start bridging the gap. 🔹 Rebuilding Connection Step by Step – Scheduling intentional time together, using nonverbal communication tools, and rediscovering small moments of closeness. 🔹 The Role of Speech Pathologists – How SLPs can help facilitate conversations about intimacy in a way that feels safe and comfortable. 🔹 Dr. Wolford’s Research Study – A first-of-its-kind nationwide study exploring what truly helps people with aphasia and their partners reconnect. Action Steps to Start Rebuilding Intimacy: ✅ Give Yourself Permission to Talk About It – It’s okay to feel uncertain, but starting the conversation is the first step toward healing. ✅ Prioritize Time Together (Even 20 Minutes) – Scheduling small moments of non-caregiving connection helps rebuild closeness. ✅ Find Alternative Ways to Express Affection – A touch, a gesture, or a shared look can speak volumes when words feel out of reach. ✅ Seek Support & Resources – Whether through speech therapy, research studies, or community support, you don’t have to navigate this alone. Resources & Links: 🔗 Check out Dr. Wolford’s SpiceInstitute.org for resources on this important topic. 🔗 Join Dr. Wolford’s Research Study on Intimacy via Zoom.  Learn more at: redcap.link/aphasia 🔗 Download the Free Guide: 3 Key Reasons Why Aphasia Recovery Never Stops 🔗 Sign Up for the Free 5-Day Care Partner Email Course: From Chaos to Clarity 💛 You are not alone. Intimacy after aphasia is possible. Take the first step today. Thank you to our sponsor, LIFE Aphasia Academy®, your go-to resource for expert guidance, practical tools, and community support to uncomplicate aphasia and help you thrive.  Visit their website at https://lifeaphasiaacademy.co.

    1h 13m

  5. FEB 6

    #131 How Holistic Speech Therapy Rebuilds Intimacy After Aphasia

    S-E-X. Yep, we’re talking about it! But intimacy is about so much more than just sex—it’s about connection, trust, and feeling valued by your partner. After a stroke and aphasia, that connection can feel out of reach. In this episode of Listen for LIFE, Genevieve Richardson, speech-language pathologist and founder of LIFE Aphasia Academy®, dives into how speech therapy can help couples rebuild communication and intimacy. From starting important conversations to finding new ways to connect beyond words, Genevieve shares practical steps for breaking the caregiver/roommate dynamic and rediscovering closeness. You’ll learn: Why speech therapy is about more than just words—it’s about connection. How starting a conversation about intimacy can rebuild trust. Small steps to reconnect emotionally and physically with your partner. Action Steps from This Episode: Take 5-10 minutes to reflect on what intimacy means to you right now. Write down your thoughts and ask yourself: What’s missing in our relationship? What’s one small way we can reconnect this week? Share your reflection with your partner—either verbally, through a gesture, or in a written note. Small steps can create big shifts. We Need Your Input!This episode is part of a larger conversation about intimacy after aphasia. I’ll be interviewing Dr. Laura Wolford, an expert in SLP and intimacy, in an upcoming episode. What questions or topics do you want us to explore? Please share your thoughts anonymously using this Google Form. Your input will help shape future episodes and provide support to couples navigating similar challenges. Additional Resources:You, the care partner, may not even have intimacy on your radar right now—and that’s okay. Let’s take an interim step. Join our free 5-day email course designed to help you move from caregiver to care partner, a subtle but critical shift that often lays the foundation for rebuilding intimacy. Think you don’t have time? Each day’s lesson takes just 15 minutes. What would change if you do nothing? Let’s explore that together. Sign up here. Intimacy might look different after aphasia, but it’s not out of reach. Let’s start the conversation.

    15 min

  6. JAN 30

    #130 What Happens to Sex and Intimacy After Aphasia

    What happens to sex when aphasia takes away your words? Is sex the same as intimacy? And can intimacy survive or even grow when communication feels impossible? In this episode, we explore the continuum of intimacy and how couples can rebuild connection after aphasia. Whether it’s emotional closeness, physical touch, or shared activities, intimacy isn’t all-or-nothing – it’s about taking small, meaningful steps forward.   We want to hear from you! Your thoughts, questions, and stories will help shape an upcoming episode with Dr. Laura Wolford. Share your input anonymously through this Google Form.

    17 min

  7. JAN 23

    #129 Everyday Home Therapy - How a Recipe Helps Aphasia Recovery

    Everyday Home Therapy: How a Recipe Can Boost Your Aphasia Recovery Can a simple recipe help you rebuild your communication skills? Yes, it can! In this episode of the Listen for LIFE Aphasia Podcast, we dive into how everyday activities, like following a recipe, can support your stroke recovery by harnessing neuroplasticity—the brain’s amazing ability to adapt and rewire itself. This is the first episode in our What’s Possible series, designed to empower stroke and aphasia survivors with practical, achievable ways to improve your speech, language, and thinking skills. Discover how something as simple as a recipe can help you practice fluency, memory, comprehension, and more—all while strengthening your brain one step at a time. Key Takeaways What is Neuroplasticity? Understand how your brain can rebuild connections and why small, purposeful actions every day are essential for recovery. 5 Creative Ways to Use a Recipe for Therapy Explore how recipes can help with reading, writing, memory, sequencing, and even social connection. Real-Life Examples to Try at Home Gradual Reading: Improve fluency by starting small and building confidence step-by-step. Writing from Memory: Practice recalling ingredients and steps to boost memory and writing skills. Your Action Step Print out a recipe and try one of the strategies shared in this episode. Ask yourself: What worked? What didn’t work? How could you adjust it to make it easier or more fun? Remember, small, consistent actions lead to big progress in your recovery! For Stroke Survivors Ready to take charge of your recovery? Schedule a consultation with Genevieve to uncover your strengths and create a personalized action plan. Not ready for a consultation? Download our Reconnecting Beyond Words: A Guide to Lifelong Aphasia Recovery for step-by-step activities you can try at home today! https://dolifespeechpathology.com/f/neuroplasticity For Care Partners Feeling overwhelmed? Join our free 5-day email course tailored for care partners. You’ll gain practical tips to reduce stress and support your loved one’s recovery. Sign up now and start feeling more in control. Thank You to Our Sponsor This episode is brought to you by the LIFE Aphasia Academy®, your trusted resource for tools, guidance, and support to rebuild communication and connection after stroke. Whether you're starting out or looking to thrive long-term, visit lifeaphasiaacademy.com to learn more.

    21 min

  8. JAN 16

    #128 When Stroke Caregiving Breaks Your Heart – What to Do Next

    Caregiving after stroke can leave you feeling exhausted, resentful, and heartbroken. In this episode, we explore the hidden emotional toll of caregiving—when love feels like obligation and the life you once had feels out of reach. If you’ve ever felt stuck in guilt, burnout, or overwhelm, this conversation is for you. We’ll break down: Why resentment and guilt often go hand-in-hand for care partners How to recognize the invisible load of caregiving that contributes to burnout Simple, small steps to start regaining control of your emotional health How to let go of tasks and expectations that weigh you down ✨ Take the first step toward healing.👉 Join the Chaos to Clarity 5-day email course for free – small, practical actions to help you shift from overwhelmed caregiver to empowered care partner. Sign up at https://dolifespeechpathology.com/f/from-chaos-to-clarity-email-course.

    18 min
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Welcome to the Listen for LIFE Aphasia Podcast, where you’re among friends who understand the journey of aphasia. If the word ’aphasia’ is familiar, then you’re in the right place. Join us as we embark on a journey filled with knowledge, inspiration, invaluable resources, and unwavering support. Feeling isolated or overwhelmed by the day-to-day challenges? You’re not alone. The Listen for LIFE Aphasia podcast is your sanctuary, designed to uplift and empower you through every step of your journey. Through insightful conversations and uplifting stories, we’ll provide the guidance and encouragement you need to embrace life to its fullest. In life, they say it takes a village. Consider this podcast your village—a place where understanding, compassion, and empowerment converge. Together, we’ll navigate the twists and turns, celebrating triumphs and overcoming obstacles because here, your journey is our journey. Welcome home—to the Listen for LIFE Aphasia Podcast, where every voice matters.

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  • Creator
    LIFE Aphasia Academy® Genevieve Richardson
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    137
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    Clean
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    © Copyright 2024 LIFE Speech Pathology + Aphasia Academy® All rights reserved.
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