Recovery After Stroke
Recovery After Stroke
She Collapsed in a Hotel Room. 12 Days Later, They Found the Stroke
She Collapsed in a Hotel Room. 12 Days Later, They Found the Stroke
She Collapsed in a Hotel Room. 12 Days Later, They Found the Stroke
Friday 2nd May 2025
Lisa Cook's stroke story uncovers resilience, advocacy, and finding purpose after misdiagnosis. A must-hear for stroke survivors.
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Get the buttons here!A Stroke Misdiagnosis: Lisa Cook's Journey to Recovery and Advocacy
Episode Overview
- Stroke symptoms can be atypical and easily missed.
- Fatigue is a common challenge during recovery.
- Survivor's guilt can be a significant emotional hurdle.
- Advocacy can transform personal challenges into public service.
- Discovering new purpose is possible after major life changes.
When you're not given a choice but to survive, you realise the potential you actually have.
This episode of 'Recovery After Stroke' brings you the gripping story of Lisa Cook, who suffered a thalamic ischemic stroke at the young age of 30. While attending a work conference interstate, Lisa collapsed in her hotel room, but her stroke went undiagnosed for a staggering 12 days. Initially mistaken for a seizure, it was only after a follow-up MRI back home that the true cause of her symptoms was revealed.
Lisa shares the emotional rollercoaster of surviving a stroke without classic symptoms and the surprising discovery of a hole in her heart. Her journey is one filled with fatigue, survivor's guilt, and the lingering invisible symptoms that many stroke survivors face. Lisa's story is not just about survival; it's about transformation and finding purpose. Her experience led her to become an advocate for stroke survivors, joining the board of the Stroke Foundation to help improve support and governance.
Through her candid reflections, she sheds light on the challenges of recovery, including extreme fatigue and the struggle to accept a new normal. Lisa's resilience and determination to make a difference serve as an inspiration to anyone navigating life after a stroke. Whether you're a stroke survivor, caregiver, or someone interested in the intricacies of recovery, Lisa's journey offers valuable insights into the complex world of post-stroke life.
Her story is a testament to the power of lived experience and advocacy. Tune in to hear how Lisa turned her ordeal into a powerful return to purpose and why her story is a must-hear for anyone touched by stroke.