Recovery After Stroke
Recovery After Stroke
From Stroke in Pregnancy to Deep Healing: Emily’s Story of Spiritual and Physical Recovery
From Stroke in Pregnancy to Deep Healing: Emily’s Story of Spiritual and Physical Recovery
From Stroke in Pregnancy to Deep Healing: Emily’s Story of Spiritual and Physical Recovery
Monday 21st July 2025
Emily's journey from a stroke during pregnancy to deep healing and growth over 17 years. Discover her story of resilience and transformation.
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Episode Overview
- Emily experienced a stroke at 26 while pregnant.
- Healing involved spiritual growth and physical recovery.
- Navigated motherhood with post-stroke challenges.
- Her story offers hope and inspiration to others.
- Recovery is a lifelong journey, not a destination.
Healing isn't a finish line, it's a lifelong relationship with yourself.
In this compelling episode, we delve into Emily Sarah Gable's remarkable journey of recovery and transformation following a stroke she suffered while pregnant at the age of 26. Emily faced an incredibly challenging time; she was pregnant with her second child and caring for a toddler when a blood clot struck her cerebellum. This led to vertigo, vomiting, facial paralysis, sensory loss, and a terrifying uncertainty about her and her baby's survival.
Despite being misdiagnosed and shuffled between maternity, cardiac, and stroke care without a clear plan, Emily managed to safely give birth and embarked on a 17-year journey of rebuilding her life. Her story is not just about survival but about the profound transformation that trauma can bring. Emily's experience underscores the importance of self-awareness and the lifelong relationship one must cultivate with oneself during recovery.
She navigated the complexities of motherhood with her post-stroke deficits and found her way into facial work and healing arts, turning her body from a battleground into a teacher. Emily's journey also touches on the impact of significant life changes, including divorce, and how these can intertwine with the healing process. Her amicable split from her partner, with whom she had trauma-bonded over the stroke, was a step towards healthier relationships and personal growth.
Throughout the episode, Emily's resilience shines through as she discusses how she has learned to trust her body again and continues to explore different healing modalities. Her story is a powerful reminder that healing is an ongoing process, not a finish line, and that it's never too late to grow and change. For anyone navigating stroke recovery while parenting or still searching for meaning years after a traumatic event, Emily's story is an inspirational beacon of hope and strength.
Her journey proves that it's possible to emerge from turmoil more self-aware, intentional, and continuously growing.