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In this powerful episode of Scrambled Eggs & Ham, host Bill Clarke talks with Kelly Smith, affectionately known as Kelly by the Sea. Both stroke survivors share how 2009 changed their lives and how they rebuilt their confidence, identity, and hope through therapy, community, and purpose.

Kelly opens up about memory loss, self-doubt, and rediscovering her voice. Bill reflects on his own journey and the question every survivor faces — Can this pain become purpose?

🎙️ Host: Bill Clarke

🌊 Guest: Kelly Smith

🏢 Presented by: DreamEffortTenacity LLC

💬 “Resilience, Recovery, Hope.”

Stroke survivor stories, brain injury recovery, post-stroke confidence, neurorehab inspiration, Scrambled Eggs & Ham Podcast, DreamEffortTenacity, Bill Clarke

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Welcome to “ScrambledEggs&Ham”—the podcast that highlights the resilience and strength of individuals who have faced life-altering health challenges, including cancer, stroke, multiple sclerosis (MS), and neurodiversity. Each episode dives into their personal journeys, revealing how they transformed adversity into growth, empowerment, stroke recovery, and lasting change.

Hi, my name is Bill Clark. I'm the host of the Scrambled Eggs and Ham podcast. And you know, life can change in an instant. One moment, you're cruising along, and the next, boom, everything scrambles. Welcome to the Scrambled Eggs and Hams. It's the podcast that cracks open the real conversations about strokes, health, depression, recovery, and resilience. There was just a basic confusion about why is this happening to me. I thought I was doing everything right. You know, I wasn't stressed out, but I do have high blood pressure and diabetes. And at the time, I did come, when I had my first stroke, I did come out in the kitchen to check my blood pressure, which was high. It was 170 something. Wow, that's high. And my sugar was also 183. And I was like, what are you doing? You know, so those were the mechanisms that made me say, you need to go to the hospital. So whether you're a survivor, a caregiver, or just someone who wants to understand the twists and turns of the human brain, we're here to keep it real. No scapegoating, just honest talk, expert insights, and stories that inspire.

Prepare to be inspired as we explore the incredible power of the human spirit.

“Health is not merely the absence of illness. A truly healthy life is one of creativity—where we continue to challenge ourselves, create, and move forward, expanding our horizons for as long as we live.”

— The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, Part 1 (Revised Edition), p. 248

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Episode Description:

In this special episode of ScrambledEggs&Ham, we welcome Rahima Lateef, an 80-year-old stroke and cancer survivor whose story embodies resilience, faith, and hope. Rahima opens her heart about the struggles she faced, the strength she found within, and the wisdom she carries forward. Her journey reminds us that survival is not just about overcoming illness, but about embracing life one day at a time.

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