58. Stroke Survivor & Content Creator Bill Gasiamis on Resilience, Recovery, and Personal Growth

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In this episode of The Lovable Survivor Podcast, I’m excited to sit down with Bill Gasiamis, stroke survivor and creator of the Recovery After Stroke podcast and YouTube channel. We dive deep into what it really takes to build resilience, how to navigate the day-to-day grind of post-stroke recovery, and the personal growth that emerges from facing life’s toughest challenges. Bill and I share the journey from our pre-stroke habits to the lifestyle changes that ultimately helped us rebuild our health and wellbeing.

Here’s what we cover:

• Shifts in Health and Lifestyle: We talk about our pre-stroke lives, marked by habits like smoking, poor sleep, and the need to overhaul our health after these life-altering experiences. Bill shares how recovery became a catalyst for positive lifestyle shifts focused on wellness.
• Resilience in Daily Recovery: We break down the repetitive routines required to make daily progress—even when it feels like “Groundhog Day.” Bill and I discuss ways to stay motivated through these cycles and celebrate small wins as milestones in recovery.
• Breaking Down Recovery Myths: Recovery timelines can be tough, and the mental and physical demands are often misunderstood. Bill explains how his early lack of resources drove him to create Recovery After Stroke, supporting others with the information he wished he’d had.
• Accepting Where You Are: Bill opens up about the philosophy of being “good enough” in recovery, focusing on steady, mindful improvements over chasing perfection. We both reflect on how embracing each stage of the journey brings a sense of peace and p

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