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This is the third episode of a series with Letisha and Shannon, both young survivors of stroke. In this episode they share how stroke impacted their confidence and what they did to rebuild it. Letisha is a mother to four boys, one who was born after her stroke. She is passionate about empowering working age survivors of stroke. And Shannon is a nurse, wife and a mother of two. Shannon previously looked after elderly patients who had survived stroke and was astounded when stroke happened to her and her family.

This is the second episode of a series with Letisha and Shannon, both young survivors of stroke. In this episode they share the changes and challenges that came with parenting after stroke. They also discuss the impact of stroke on their children. Letisha is a mother to four boys, one who was born after her stroke. She is passionate about empowering working age survivors of stroke. And Shannon is a nurse, wife and a mother of two. Shannon previously looked after elderly patients who had survived stroke and was astounded when stroke happened to her and her family.

Improving your stroke risk factors can reduce your chance of having another stroke. Some factors you can talk to your doctor about, like high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, cholesterol and atrial fibrillation, or irregular heartbeat. Then there are things that are part of a healthy life, like quitting smoking, avoiding alcohol, and eating well and staying physically active. In this podcast, we talk about these risk factors, and we'll look at a new website to help stroke survivors to eat well and move more, i-Rebound. We speak to stroke lived-experience advocate Meredith Burke, researcher and physiotherapist Dina Pogrebnoy, and registered nurse Fi Camino from StrokeLine.

This episode we are speaking with Rebecca Schmidt-Lachlan, a young survivor of stroke, about her experience of returning to work. Preparing for this episode we asked the young stroke community what questions they had and what they really wanted to know about getting back to work after a stroke.

This episode we talk to Letisha and Shannon, both young survivors of stroke. We discuss how to navigate finances and financial stress after stroke. It's a topic that often isn't talked about and one that Letisha and Shannon hope becomes less taboo. Letisha is a mother to four boys, one who was born after her stroke. She is passionate about empowering working age survivors of stroke. And Shannon is a nurse, wife and a mother of two. Shannon previously looked after elderly patients who had survived stroke and was astounded when stroke happened to her and her family.

i-REBOUND: Full Chat With Emma Gee by Stroke Foundation

This podcast was created and is hosted by Sue Bowden (www.moonriverturkey.com.au), a young survivor of stroke. This podcast series is part of Stroke Foundation's Young Stroke Project. Sue was living a full life. She was happily married, pregnant with her first child and training to be a nurse. However, she could sense that something wasn't quite right. Sue is joined with David Cumming, life coach and counsellor at Mindmyself.net. In this episode Sue talks about the passion behind her work in wanting to see more current and relatable information to assist Young Stroke Survivors and their support crews.

This podcast was created and is hosted by Paul Burns, a young survivor of stroke. This podcast series is part of Stroke Foundation's Young Stroke Project. Ash Gordon is a young survivor of stroke and traditional Chinese medicine practitioner. In this episode Paul and Ash discuss the early stages of Ash's stroke and long recovery, getting back to study after his stroke, how the University accommodated him, mental health, goal setting…and more!

This podcast was created and is hosted by Paul Burns, a young survivor of stroke. This podcast series is part of Stroke Foundation's Young Stroke Project. Beth has a strength and determination that has seen her to go on to smash it after the stroke she suffered when she was 19 years old. She's organised a major fundraiser for the Stroke Foundation. She has also completed her studies in Nursing and has just begun her first role in the industry. She talks about how she accomplished all this whilst dealing with post stroke symptoms such as fatigue and navigating the associated changes to her social life that an event like a stroke brings.

This podcast was created and is hosted by Paul Burns, a young survivor of stroke. This podcast series is part of Stroke Foundation's Young Stroke Project. Gustavo Zaera is a Spanish born, multilingual, Norwegian technology entrepreneur who has dealt with many challenges including a brain tumour in 2013. In this episode we chat about his approach to life, dealing with emotions and how his early childhood experiences forged the resilience that helped him deal not only with his diagnosis and treatment but go on to continue to succeed!

This podcast was created and is hosted by Paul Burns, a young survivor of stroke. This podcast series is part of Stroke Foundation's Young Stroke Project. Nichola Browning is a registered nurse who has worked in both the UK and Australia. She's worked in Critical Care, Neurosciences, Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injury, Rehabilitation, Paediatrics, Cardiothoracics and Youth Mental Health She is also the Mum of a young stroke survivor, Beth, who suffered her injury at the age of 19. In this episode, Paul chats to Nichola about the effect this had on her whole family, how she managed “burn out” and how she continues to move forward.

Guests: Naomi and Matthew Morris Stroke occurs suddenly, changing the lives of not only the survivor of stroke but impacting everyone around them. This episode explores the impact of stroke on roles and relationships within the family unit.

This podcast was created and is hosted by Paul Burns, a young survivor of stroke. This podcast series is part of Stroke Foundation's Young Stroke Project. Rob Goyen is an ambitious endurance Athlete who is always chasing the next achievement. Between running successful businesses in Asia or competing in adventure races, Rob loves pushing himself. We find out what drives him to succeed and what motivated him to compete in 250km Ultramarathon on the 10th anniversary of his Stroke.

This podcast was created and is hosted by Paul Burns, a young survivor of stroke. This podcast series is part of Stroke Foundation's Young Stroke Project. In the first episode, Paul talks with Saran Chamberlain, who has worn many different hats in her life and has always said “never say no” to taking something on. Her Stroke may have changed her course but certainly hasn't stopped her.

This podcast was created and is hosted by Sue Bowden (www.moonriverturkey.com.au), a young survivor of stroke. This podcast series is part of Stroke Foundation's Young Stroke Project. Sue was living a full life. She was happily married, pregnant with her first child and training to be a nurse. However, she could sense that something wasn't quite right. Sue is joined with David Cumming, life coach and counsellor at Mindmyself.net. In this episode, Sue talks about how she longed to be recognised as a young person who needed to be engaged in an age and culturally appropriate way during her rehabilitation and given more opportunity to express herself.

This podcast was created and is hosted by Sue Bowden (www.moonriverturkey.com.au), a young survivor of stroke. This podcast series is part of Stroke Foundation's Young Stroke Project. Sue was living a full life. She was happily married, pregnant with her first child and training to be a nurse. However, she could sense that something wasn't quite right. Sue is joined with David Cumming, life coach and counsellor at Mindmyself.net. In this episode Sue talks about recognising and understanding a new way of being after her stroke and what other significant events had happened at that time.

Guests: Kristie Sauer and Clive Kempson This episode is an honest conversation about the evolution of friendships after a stroke – how friends respond, how friendships change, how to be a good friend and more.

Professor Bruce Campbell talks about stroke with the abc by Stroke Foundation

Guests: Emma Beesley and Rachel Parsons This episode is about dating as a survivor of stroke and someone with disability. It includes the highs and lows and everything in between.

For the 5th anniversary of the EnableMe podcast series we're revisiting one of our most popular topics: neuroplasticity, the ability of the brain to change and the basis of recovery after stroke. To find out what's new in neuroplasticity and how to use it in your own life, we talk to medical researcher Peter Levine, author of the book Stronger After Stroke, which has helped stroke survivors worldwide. Find out more at https://recoverfromstroke.blogspot.com/ We also speak to young stroke survivor Saran Chamberlain, founder of the YESS SA network and engagement coordinator for the Stroke Foundation's Young Stroke Project, and to physiotherapist Katherine Yong from StrokeLine.

ABC Radio National – Interview with Professor Stephen Davis and A/Prof Luke Burchill about the Golden Hour Stroke Project

Kim and Emma Beesley - Interview - JOY 94.9 FM by Stroke Foundation

Saran Chamberlain - Interview - JOY 94.9 FM by Stroke Foundation

Guest: Kim Beesley This episode explores being a parent of a young stroke survivor. It can be a huge learning curve, knowing what to say and do, how to be there for your child and how to look after yourself at the same time.

Guests: Bill Gasiamis and Katrina Cunningham This episode explores renewal and growth and finding the new normal after stroke. The stroke recovery journey isn't easy, often with many twists and turns, highs and low. This episode is about navigating that journey, moving through grief and loss to a place of acceptance.

Guests: Paul Fink and Nicole Christodoulou This episode explores recovery mindset. The word recovery means different things to different people. We know that for most, recovery after stroke is lifelong. It's a journey, rather than a destination.

Guests: Adrian O'Malley and Beth Browning This episode is about the experience of the early stages after stroke. Hear top tips on navigating those challenging early days and living a good life.

Beth and Nichola Browning - Interview - JOY 94.9 FM by Stroke Foundation

Charlotte Porter - Interview - JOY 94.9 FM

Caleb Rixon - Interview - JOY 94.9 FM

Jude Czerenkowski - Interview - JOY 94.9 FM

Adrian O'Malley - Interview - JOY 94.9 FM

Many people are unaware that children and babies can have strokes, and parents are often left with nowhere to turn. Fortunately that situation is changing, with support groups for parents and the new Our Family's Stroke Journey resource from the Stroke Foundation. In this podcast, we talk about what it's like to have a baby or child who's had a stroke, what can cause the stroke and what can be done about it, and what help is available. We speak to Dee Honeychurch and Kylie Facer, mothers of children who've had strokes and co-founders of the support group Little Stroke Warriors Australia; paediatric neurologist Associate Professor Mark Mackay from the Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne and member of the Stroke Foundation's Clinical Council; and Katherine David from the Stroke Foundation, who managed the development of the resource Our Family's Stroke Journey.

ABC Upper Hunter Childhood Stroke Research Funding - Kylie Facer by Stroke Foundation

ABC Upper Hunter Interview by Stroke Foundation

So much of the way we interact with the world and how the world interacts with us is based on vision, so when a stroke affects your sight it can have a very big impact on your life. In this special episode put together with Vision Australia, we talk about how a stroke can affect your eyes and your ability to see, and what your options are if you have vision problems after a stroke. We talk to stroke survivor and Australia's first blind fashion designer Nikki Hind, orthoptist Nabill Jacob from Vision Australia, and Katherine Yong from StrokeLine.

Yoga is very popular with stroke survivors as a form of exercise and as an activity to connect with the community. In this podcast, we speak physiotherapist and researcher Professor Susan Hillier, stroke survivor Sue Bowden, and Simone Russell and Jude Czerenkowski from StrokeLine, about the benefits people get from yoga, and how you can get into practising it if you've had a stroke.

Stroke Foundation #22 Hidden disability by Stroke Foundation

Stroke Foundation #20 NDIS part 2 by Stroke Foundation

To mark World Continence Week 2019 and its theme of “Laugh without leaking”, we're joining forces with the Continence Foundation of Australia to break down the stigma and talk about bladder and bowel problems after stroke. Busting to share their knowledge and experience are Sue Blinman, manager of the nurse advisor helpline at the Continence Foundation of Australia, stroke survivor Jenny Ferrier, and regular guest Simone Russell from StrokeLine.

Stroke Foundation #20 NDIS part 1 by Stroke Foundation

Young stroke survivor Shelagh Brennand shares her stroke story, prevention and the signs of a stroke on 4ZZZ. 4ZZZ is an independent community radio station operating in Brisbane, Australia.

In this podcast, we talk about issues like knowing when it's safe to fly, finding accessible destinations and transport, making sure you have assistance if you need it, and getting travel insurance.

Stroke Foundation #18 - Driving by Stroke Foundation

Stroke Foundation #17 - Emotional & personality changes by Stroke Foundation

A lot of attention is given to rehabilitation in the weeks and months immediately following a stroke, but recovery doesn't stop there. Many stroke survivors continue to work on their recovery and see improvement for many years. In this podcast, we want to talk about how long-term recovery works, what you can expect in terms of highs and lows, and how to make the most of it. Our guests are Professor Julie Bernhardt, Director of the Centre of Research Excellence in Stroke Rehabilitation and Brain Recovery; stroke survivor Nadia Moffatt, who had two strokes when she was a teenager and is now a member of the Stroke Foundation's Consumer Council; and physiotherapist Carol Pham, from StrokeLine.

Tim Kleinnig on 6PR by Stroke Foundation

Stroke Foundation #15 - Touch and Sensation by Stroke Foundation

Stroke doesn't discriminate, and we're hearing more and more about young people having strokes. When you're younger you can experience the same physical effects, but the impact on your life can be very different. The nice, smooth path that you've mapped out can drastically change course. In this episode, we talk about what it's like to have a stroke in your 20s and 30s, and to have to set a new path towards goals like a career and relationships. And to deal with invisible stroke impacts while trying not to become invisible yourself. Our guests are Ali Earley, a young stroke survivor, former nurse and now Stroke Foundation volunteer; Assoc. Prof. Maree Hackett from the George Institute, who has researched the psychological and social factors affecting young stroke survivors; and Lisa Mangwiro from StrokeLine.

2017 National Stroke Week - 3AW Interview Meliame Fifita And Son Tevita by Stroke Foundation

The Stroke Foundation recently released its updated Clinical Guidelines for Stroke Management, to help health professionals to deliver the most up-to-date, evidence-based stroke treatment. But what do these guidelines say and what do they mean to stroke survivors and their carers? To find out, we talk to physiotherapist Assoc. Prof. Coralie English, a researcher from the University of Newcastle and the Hunter Medical Research Institute, and Co-chair of the Content Development Working Group for the Clinical Guidelines.