Today we meet Trish Hambridge, who discovered that recovery isn't just about rebuilding what was lost—it's about creating something entirely new. Through her journey with aphasia, Trish has become a powerful advocate, founding National Aphasia Synergy, a peer-led organization that proves together, we are greater than the sum of our parts.

Community Conversation Prompt:

Trish shares that meaningful contributions help her stay healthy and happy. How do you support others in big or small ways?

Trish's Suggested Resources:

• National Aphasia Synergy (NAS)
• NAS Aphasia and Mental Health Video
• NAS Peer Befriending Program
• NAS - The Synergy Turf: Anxiety vs. Excitement
• NAS Facebook Page
• Aphasia Games for Health
• Effects of tDCS Video
• How Positive and Negative Emotions Affect People with Aphasia Naming Pictures
• Journey Back to "Life is Good" Video
• P2Go App
• Project Designing Game-Based Rehabilitation Experiences for People with Aphasia
• Project Exploring Post Traumatic Growth in Aphasia
• Stroke Survivor Tips and Tricks
• Yike! I Had The Yips for Aphasia Video

Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope.

To learn more about our programs and services, or to sponsor a guest on their reflective story crafting journey, please visit www.beyondstillness.org.

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Today we meet Trish Hambridge, who discovered that recovery isn't just about rebuilding what was lost—it's about creating something entirely new. Through her journey with aphasia, Trish has become a powerful advocate, founding National Aphasia Synergy, a peer-led organization that proves together, we are greater than the sum of our parts.

Community Conversation Prompt:

Trish shares that meaningful contributions help her stay healthy and happy. How do you support others in big or small ways?

Trish's Suggested Resources:

• National Aphasia Synergy (NAS)
• NAS Aphasia and Mental Health Video
• NAS Peer Befriending Program
• NAS - The Synergy Turf: Anxiety vs. Excitement
• NAS Facebook Page
• Aphasia Games for Health
• Effects of tDCS Video
• How Positive and Negative Emotions Affect People with Aphasia Naming Pictures
• Journey Back to "Life is Good" Video
• P2Go App
• Project Designing Game-Based Rehabilitation Experiences for People with Aphasia
• Project Exploring Post Traumatic Growth in Aphasia
• Stroke Survivor Tips and Tricks
• Yike! I Had The Yips for Aphasia Video

Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope.

To learn more about our programs and services, or to sponsor a guest on their reflective story crafting journey, please visit www.beyondstillness.org.

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Today, we welcome our guest, Eric Anderson, who discovered his greatest strength in his most vulnerable moment. When a sudden stroke left him completely paralyzed from the neck down, Eric realized he still possessed what he calls his "superpower" – the ability to choose his thoughts, even when everything else was beyond his control. Join us as Eric shares how he transformed a medical crisis into a masterclass in resilience, built a "positivity plan" that changed his recovery trajectory, and learned the profound difference between enduring challenges and embracing them. His story reveals how sometimes our most difficult moments become the gateway to our most meaningful purpose.

Community Conversation Prompt:

• In what ways have you chosen your environment or thoughts in order to create a positive space?

Mentioned Resources:

• Champion the Challenges Booklets
• Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute
• M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital - Burnsville, MN
• M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital - Edina, MN

Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope.

To learn more about our programs and services, or to sponsor a guest on their reflective story crafting journey, please visit www.beyondstillness.org.

Join us on Instagram and Facebook