The Slow Road to Better

Stroke Comeback Center
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This podcast produced by members of the Stroke Comeback Center in Vienna, Virginia. In each episode our members share honest and uplifting stories of how they adapt to life after stroke and brain trauma, and what keeps them going on The Slow Road to Better.

  1. 1D AGO

    SRTB Episode 168: Olympics!

    In this episode, the Slow Road to Better Crew talk to Marti Carroll (PT - listen for another upcoming episode) about their experiences going to the Olympics! Lucky.

    33 min

  2. MAR 16

    Episode 167: MyoPro with Alexis

    At Erin's request, the crew talks to Alexis (OT and Regional Clinical Specialist) about what a MyoPro actually is, how much it costs, what it can do for those on their own slow road to better and how to go about finding out if it's a good fit for you! To reach Alexis: alexis.huesgen@myomo.com

    43 min

  3. MAR 5

    Episode 166 - Brain Food and Budgets with Jocelyn

    In this episode, the Slow Road to Better crew talk to stroke survivor and former SCC member Jocelyn Johnson. We talk brain food, grocery budgets and a little bit of adaptive equipment.

    43 min

  4. JAN 13

    Episode 165 - Stress, Depression and Aphasia with Dr. Jacqueline Laures-Gore

    In this episode, the Slow Road to Better crew talks about the personal impact of stress and depression combined with aphasia. Dr. Jacqueline Laures-Gore (also known to the crew as Dr. J) gives suggestions about possible ways to manage stress and depression as well as an update on what the research tells us.

    44 min

  5. 11/04/2025

    Episode 164 - Regifting, Gold Bond Men's Essential and Dionis

    In this episode, the Slow Road to Better crew talk about lotion! All the men get in on the discussion because they have dry skin too. It's a quick and fun episode.

    7 min

  6. 10/19/2025

    Episode 163 - Never Say Never, right Tom?

    In this episode Tom tells the Slow Road to Better crew about his experience with Wegovy and his weight loss journey. The crew talks about weight gain, their love of food and how their weight impacts their mood.

    41 min

  7. 09/30/2025

    Episode 162 - When the World Starts to Spin

    In this episode the Slow Road to Better crew talk about being dizzy, double vision and trying to determine what is happening! Yikes.

    19 min

  8. 08/26/2025

    Episode 161 - Aphasia Toastmaster with Barry

    In this episode the Slow Road to Better crew learn about Aphasia Toastmasters with Barry! All are welcome. A great way to meet aphasia warriors and work on communication skills.

    46 min
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This podcast produced by members of the Stroke Comeback Center in Vienna, Virginia. In each episode our members share honest and uplifting stories of how they adapt to life after stroke and brain trauma, and what keeps them going on The Slow Road to Better.

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  • Creator
    Stroke Comeback Center
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    168
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    The Slow Road to Better

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