Joe and Felice reflect on Joe’s stroke recovery journey for the past two years.

Joe’s timeline and milestones during recovery.

Discuss the importance of patience during recovery

The importance of talking to your doctor about handicap placards if you’re suffering physical deficits from brain injury

Finding the positive aspects of going through a brain injury experience. Joe got a new lease on life for instance.

The important role of Joe’s occupational therapist, Kaley Meister, in his continuing recovery.

Joe is working on managing his schedule with his occupational therapist

Discussed the importance of routine during recovery and how meditation helps Joe create routine.

The importance and role of Joe’s service dog in his continued recovery. Discusses the difference between a service animal and emotional support animal

Find your tribe/community to support you through your recovery

How video games serve as occupational therapy for Joe.

Joe talks about his struggle with post stroke fatigue

Joe had to learn how to accept help. He was always the strong one and he had to learn how to lean on others for support.

Keep up with your healthcare during recovery. If you aren’t feeling well, see a doctor!

How to know when it’s time to go to the ER when you have a history of stroke or brain injury.

Joe talks about how a CT scan with contrast makes you feel like you pissed yourself.

Caregivers and supporters of brain injury survivors can sympathize, but don’t say that you’ve gone through the same thing. That’s frustrated for survivors.

Take preventative measures to avoid a stroke by seeing your doctor regularly.