#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 h...
6 Mar 202519min
#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 c...
27 Feb 20251h 1min
#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 aphas...
20 Feb 202526min
#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 surviv...
13 Feb 20251h 13min
#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 f...
6 Feb 202514min
#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 continuu...
30 Jan 202517min
#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...
23 Jan 202521min
#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 yo...
16 Jan 202517min
