#139 How to Talk to Kids About Aphasia & Stroke Recovery with Lisa Samson
When a parent or loved one experiences aphasia after a stroke, it can be difficult for the entire family—especially children—to understand what’s happening. In this episode, Lisa Samson, an experience...
3 Apr 202533min
#138 Right Hemisphere Stroke: Changes in Understanding & Response
"You ask a simple question, and instead of an answer, you get silence—or a response that doesn’t quite make sense. It’s not about hearing loss or forgetting words. The brain is working differently now...
27 Mar 202531min
#137 Aphasia, Caregiving & the Words We’re Afraid to Say
💭 "What happens when the words you need to say the most are the hardest to speak?" Aphasia doesn’t just steal words—it changes relationships. Care partners and stroke survivors often hold back what t...
20 Mar 202517min
#136 How to Get Things Done When Your Brain Won’t Stay on Task
Ever start a task, get distracted, and never finish? Whether it’s forgetting why you walked into a room, struggling to focus, or feeling overwhelmed by decisions, executive function plays a huge role ...
13 Mar 202518min
#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
