Stroke and TBI Allies

In this episode of Stroke and TBI Allies Podcast, I would  love for you all to meet Heather. There are not enough words in this world to describe how remarkable Heather is, to sum it up in a few words, she is  the most beautiful woman that I admire for not only her remarkable talent in photography, but, how she takes wonderful care of my niece and nephew. I only wish if it were possible, I could be as close as an amazing mother as she, besides of my own mother whom obviously is number one. That will be another podcast coming soon! In this episode you can hear Heather and I talk about her role in helping with saving my life during my stroke ,as well as ,what was going on in her mind during my stroke and how to quickly and calmly act in emergency situations. So come listen to The Woman Behind Those Beautiful Pictures that you can always view on Emily's Corner on Facebook and also will be on https://strokeandtbiallies.com/ coming soon!

In this episode of Stroke and TBI Allies, I am excited to introduce to you all one of my oldest and dearest best friends, Krystal. Krystal and I go way back before my stroke. She is the girl that never lost hope even though there  were a team of five neurologists telling my family and friends that I had a 1% chance at surviving and that they have never seen a stroke like mine nor have they seen a fighter such as myself, pull through. Please listen to Krystal and I reconnect and hear what true friendship is all about!

In this episode of Stroke & TBI Allies, I would love to introduce to you a fellow Survivor and friend, Michelle Marie. Listen to Michele share with us her courageous story  and how she turned to essential oils to help her in her recovery from a stroke due to a ruptured ABM. I met this warrior at my local Stroke group and was instantly drawn to her positive attitude. It was then that I found out she was not only a fellow Stroke Survivor, but also a advocate for essential oils, as  I am, myself!

In this episode of Sroke&TBI Allies, I would like to introduce Rieke Master, Pam Easton. To all my fellow Survivors, If you have not already looked into holistic healing your body with energy, then this Podcast is a great place to start! In this episode, Pam will explain the wonderful benefits of Rieke  and how healing your body with energy can produce wonderful results for your body and mind. I personally have received Rieke, one particular time was while I was in the hospital right after my stroke. All I can say besides how Amazing I feel after receiving it, is that if I did not  receive it when I did, I probably would not be here! 

In this episode of Stroke & TBI Allies, I am pleased to introduce you all to An amazing professor who teaches speech and pathology at the University of Maine in Orono, Nancy! Nancy is a remarkable, compassionate, knowledgeable woman who happen to be a very important person in my own personal recovery. If it weren't for Nancy, I would not have had the pleasure of working with Jenny ( my angel ), as Nancy was Jennys professor back when she was in college. In this episode, you will hear Nancy and I talk a little on my own recovery and time together, as well as learn just what it is a Speech Pathologist can do for you! Enjoy!

I encourage all our listeners to take a moment and listen to this very special episode! I can not express enough how excited I am to introduce to you all a very courageous women who is not only a TBI Survivor but also, an author, warrior, and most of all, a very dear friend that I hold close to my heart. Come listen to Marjorie Coens tell a little of her amazing story and all the while learn how to meditate using your Inner Smile! You don't want to miss out on this one! We all could use some peace within us!!!! P.S. Her book is the first book I myself, have been able to read in ten years!

In this episode of Stroke and TBI Allies,  I would love to introduce you all to Dorrin. I invite you all to listen to Dorrin's personal story and how it impacted her life as well as helped make her decision on becoming a wonderful chiropractor. If anyone would like to learn how a chiropractor can help you in your personal journey, please have a listen! Enjoy!

In this episode of Stroke and TBI Allies I would love to introduce a wonderful Nurse. Angela, works as a nurse on the new Stroke Unit at Northern Light Hospital, formally known as Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, Maine. Angela also happens to be one of the founders of our stroke support groups that is held once a month in Brewer, Maine. for more details you can always message Marria and I, Emily, via e-mail at tbi.allies@gmail.com

Angela is very inspiration and I really admire her not only as a nurse, but as a person as well. So come and listen to Angela give some great tips as well as her knowledge on how to better help Stroke and or TBI survivors!  So the saying goes, we learn something new everyday! 

In this episode of Stroke and TBI Allies, I am excited to introduce you all to a very special person that I  hold close to my heart, and who gives me strength in my own recovery,  Dr. Daniel Steinke. Listen to Dr. Steinke and I discuss the importance of taking great care of your teeth during recovery. Most survivors, who are on the path to recovery whether it being Stroke or a TBI, are often required to take prescription pain medications in order to help manage the massive amount of chronic pain we deal with on the daily. While, taking these medication might help reduce pain levels enough to where we can tolerate our day, they also can create havoc for our teeth due to what we know is called " dry mouth ". In this podcast you can receive  some valuable tips and information that can help you if you happen to be suffering from dry mouth yourself along with some other informative tips that you can implement at home to help with your nutrition. 

In this episode of Stroke and TBI Allies, you will experience the feeling of unconditional love from a daughter. I would love to introduce to you all, A wonderful daughter, who decided to make the life decision of becoming a Occupational Therapist in order to better care for and understand her father's courageous journey and his path to recovery from a stroke. Her father Jimmy, is A member of my Stroke Community,  we meet every month right here in little ole Brewer, Maine and it is here where I got to know the two of them. Jessica is recent college graduate who majored in O.T. so remember guys, with having a new graduate equals having fresh new knowledge!!! So please feel free to pull up a chair and listen to A wonderful person talk about her fathers story all along you can learn a few fresh tips when it comes to O.T for yourself as well! She has even taught me a few cool tips for myself as well!

In this Podcast, you will discover the difference between cosmetic and medical Botox. Listen to me interview one of my personal Doctors who runs the Acute Rehab at Northern Light Hospital, right here in Maine. Dr. Keebler is also my personal " go to" Doctor. I have a question, he has an answer!!! If you are interested in learning or thought about trying the medical benefits of Botox, pull out your headphones and have a listen!

In this informative episode, you will hear myself and Dr. Willbanks talk about the importance of eye care, learn some great take tips for home, and A little history on how amazing he has been with me in my own personal journey. Here, you will also learn some very interesting facts about the Eye's and how they can be effected from suffering from a   Stroke or  TBI. 

In this episode of " The Educated Therapist"  you will discover one of the most knowledgeable Physical Therapist, I myself, have had the pleasure of working with in my past 10 years of recovery. Listen to Cameron and I talk about my own personal journey, as well as tips you all can implement at home in your own recovery! 

In this episode of Stroke & TBI Allies, you will get to listen to myself and Maryanne talk about different solutions on " in home " Therapy options, how she has helped me in my recovery, and much more. So, come and listen for yourself and at the end you will discover not only some great tips but, where you can go for some great support as well! You are NOT alone!!!!

In this episode, you will get to listen to me interview Jenny Porter, who is not only a Speech Therapist but, who I consider My Guardian Angel! You will get to discover a few cool tips to use at home in your own journey. Here, you will hear me talk about how Jenny had come to a realization that I was suffering from what we know as " Locked in Syndrome" and how she had saved me from my silent battle.