The "Life After Stroke" podcast is back with a new episodes!   In this episode of "Life After Stroke", host Christopher Ewing launches a special 3-part series called "Stroke 101", where he interviews doctors, therapists and more, who take us through the entire journey of stroke; from its initial onset, to what someone can do to best recover from a stroke.  If you have had a stroke, or you know someone who has, this special series of episodes will try to answer any questions that you may have about stroke and how to move forward towards recovery.   In today's episode of "Life Af ..read more

The "Life After Stroke" podcast is back with a new series of episodes!   In this first episode of the 2023 season is an episode featuring stroke survivors from across the country who participate in our weekly online support group.  They share the details of their stroke, as well as offer advice to those who may be new to stroke. "Life After Stroke" is a hit radio show hosted by Emmy Award winning TV host, motivational speaker, and stroke survivor, Christopher Ewing.   Join our weekly online stroke support groups!  Just go to www.thestrokechannel.tv for more info and to si ..read more

This week on "Life After Stroke with Christopher Ewing", Christopher chats with Maria Fisk, Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center on the importance of maintaining a healthy diet, pre and post stroke. Topics covered in this episode include: - Which foods are safest for a stroke survivor to eat? - How many milligrams of salt per serving is safe for a stroke survivor? - Are there any foods that can help prevent a stroke? - When you read food labels, what are the exact range of numbers that a stroke survivor should stay within when it com ..read more

This week on "Life After Stroke with Christopher Ewing", Christopher chats with the group about the importance of remaining active and creative, and not giving in (and not giving up) following a stroke. "Life After Stroke" is a hit radio show hosted by Emmy Award winning TV host, motivational speaker, and stroke survivor, Christopher Ewing.   Join our weekly online stroke support groups!  Just go to www.thestrokechannel.tv for more info and to sign up! “Life After Stroke” is a production of the Hang On To The Dream Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to helpin ..read more

This episode of "Life After Stroke with Christopher Ewing" features broadcast coverage from the Abilities Expo in the Chicago, IL area and in Houston, TX. During this episode, Christopher chats with: - Disability attorneys who offer advice on how to handle legal issues and insurance company issues - An organization helping those with aphasia- Physical Therapists and Recreational Therapists - an 18 year old stroke survivor who had a stroke while in her mother's womb and more. "Life After Stroke" is a hit radio show hosted by Emmy Award winning TV host, motivational speaker, and stroke survi ..read more

In this episode of "Life After Stroke with Christopher Ewing", caregivers share what it's like caring for a loved one who has had a stroke. "Life After Stroke" is a hit radio show hosted by Emmy Award winning TV host, motivational speaker, and stroke survivor, Christopher Ewing.   Join our weekly online stroke support groups!  Just go to www.thestrokechannel.tv for more info and to sign up! “Life After Stroke” is a production of the Hang On To The Dream Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to helping people reach their goals in life.  For more information ..read more

On this week's show, we chat with Dr. Echo Tan, Assistant Professor of Neurology at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Tan has been in the neurology department at Cedars for over 4 years and is a specialist in movement disorders, and treating spasticity in stroke survivors through the use of botox. Topics covered in this episode include: - What is spasticity? - When does spasticity usually happen following a stroke? - Spasticity is also a sign of recovery! How? - Which type of stroke is more likely to develop spasticity? - What is botox? - How does botox work in the all ..read more

On this special episode of "Life After Stroke with Christopher Ewing", Christopher chats with Dr. Mitchell Elkind, vascular neurologist, Professor of Neurology and Epidemiology at Columbia University, and President-Elect of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, on the topic of the COVID-19 virus and how it relates to stroke survivors. Important questions covered in this episode include: - Is having had a stroke in the past considered a "pre-existing condition" that puts a stroke survivor at greater risk should they catch the virus? - Can catching COVID-19 cause a strok ..read more

In this very important episode of "Life After Stroke with Christopher Ewing", Christopher speaks with Dr. Jason Hinman, Assistant Professor of Neurology in the Stroke and Neuro-rehabilitation Divisions at the UCLA Stroke Center in Los Angeles, CA. Topics covered in this episode include: - Does stem therapy work in stroke survivors? - How is stem cell therapy performed in the body? - Is stem cell therapy safe? - Are there any particular stroke deficits that stem cell therapy will not work on? - Stroke survivors and the increased possibility of dementia? - What type of clinical trials are ..read more

In this episode of "Life After Stroke with Christopher Ewing", we chat with speech pathologist Melissa DeMiguel as she discusses some of the speech difficulties that stroke survivors may develop. Christopher also announces the opening of The Stroke Channel's  new weekly speech therapy sessions for stroke survivors dealing with Aphasia, Dysarthria, Apraxia and more.  If you are a stroke survivor dealing with aphasia, be sure to sign up for our new Life After Stroke Aphasia Support Group & Therapy Session! Held every Tuesday at 12 noon PT, this is a great opportunity to learn numer ..read more