LIFE Beyond Aphasia

By LIFE Aphasia Academy® Genevieve Richardson

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LIFE Beyond Aphasia helps stroke survivors and care partners rebuild communication, confidence, and connection after formal rehab ends.

Founded by Genevieve Richardson, M.S., CCC-SLP, this podcast bridges the gap between hospital discharge and living fully again. Viewers learn practical strategies to make progress at home, strengthen relationships, and feel like themselves again.

Watch new episodes every week and start building your life beyond aphasia today.

Learn more at https://www.dolifespeechpathology.com/ 


Episode Date
Your Aphasia Husband Has No Plan B. Here's Why. l #198
May 21, 2026
Leave Your Spouse To Save Your Marriage After Aphasia l #197
May 14, 2026
Your Good Intentions May Be Preventing Their Aphasia Independence l #196
May 07, 2026
This is What Rebuilding After Aphasia Really Looks Like
May 01, 2026
The Hardest Question Aphasia Care Givers Face l #195
Apr 30, 2026
# 193 Feeling Overwhelmed as an Aphasia Caregiver Try This Instead
Apr 16, 2026
3 Steps Every Aphasia Care Partner Needs to Walk the Talk
Apr 09, 2026
# 191 Why Aphasia Caregivers Can't Sleep At Night
Apr 02, 2026
#190 Why 'Let Me Know What You Need' Doesn't Work for Aphasia Caregivers
Mar 26, 2026
#189 Aphasia Care Partner Boundaries — Stop the Energy Drain Before the Door
Mar 19, 2026
#188 Aphasia Caregiver Boundaries Start Before You Answer
Mar 12, 2026
#186 He Doesn't See the Problem, But You're Grieving Your Marriage
Mar 11, 2026
#187 Overextending Yourself As An Aphasia Spouse? Here's What's Really Happening To You
Mar 10, 2026
#185 From Nurse Mode to Wife Mode: Can Physical Intimacy Come Back After Stroke?
Feb 19, 2026
#184 If You Could, Would You Marry Me Again?
Feb 12, 2026
#183 Life Beyond Aphasia: Stroke Recovery, Hope, and Rebuilding Communication After Rehab Ends
Feb 05, 2026
#182 Why Recovery Stalls After Aphasia—and How to Move Forward
Jan 29, 2026
#181 Caregiver Grief After Aphasia: Guilt, Shame, and Anger
Jan 22, 2026
#180 Aphasia Grief - What They Can't Tell You
Jan 15, 2026
#179 Stay Energized While Traveling with Aphasia: 3 Game-Changing Strategies
Jan 08, 2026
#178 The Phase Three Travel Mindset: How to Build Confidence Before You Leave the House
Jan 01, 2026
#177 Your Self-Advocacy Game Plan: 5 Steps to Speak with Confidence After Aphasia
Dec 25, 2025
#176 Stop Waiting to Be Understood: Speak Up After Aphasia
Dec 20, 2025
#175 The 3-Step Aphasia Travel Game Plan — How to Travel Confidently After Stroke
Dec 11, 2025
#174 Aphasia & Confidence: Why Hard Work Now Pays Off Later
Dec 04, 2025
#173 3 Steps to Prepare Guests for Aphasia-Friendly Conversations
Nov 27, 2025
#172 Aphasia Fatigue: Stop Watching Life on Fast Forward
Nov 22, 2025
#171 3 Steps to Stop Protecting & Start Partnering for Aphasia Inclusion
Nov 22, 2025
#170 3 Steps to Stop Protecting, Start Partnering for Aphasia Inclusion
Nov 14, 2025
#169 Out of the Drawer: How to Turn Borrowed Time Into Better Communication
Oct 31, 2025
#168 How One Man Took Back Life After Aphasia
Oct 24, 2025
#167 You Can Rebuild Who You Are After a Stroke
Oct 16, 2025
#166 Why Do People Treat Survivors This Way?
Oct 09, 2025
#165 He Didn’t Give Up—This Is Learned Helplessness
Oct 02, 2025
#164 Not One Size Fits All - Better Conversations for Aphasia
Sep 25, 2025
#163 Stop Helping the Wrong Way - The Three Moves That Actually Work
Sep 18, 2025
#162 Why Belief is the First Step in Aphasia Recovery
Sep 11, 2025
#161 Aphasia Caregiving and the Hidden Guilt Spiral
Sep 04, 2025
#160 The Weirdest Aphasia Myths That Break Couples
Aug 28, 2025
#159 The Weirdest Aphasia Strategy That Works
Aug 21, 2025
#158 More Than Awareness: Speaking Up for Aphasia and Stroke Recovery
Aug 14, 2025
#157 You Have a Voice with Maura Silverman
Aug 10, 2025
#156 The Seven Aphasia Care Partner Myths You Need to Know
Aug 01, 2025
#155 Caregiver Pain? We Mapped It
Jul 25, 2025
#154 Accepting Support as an Aphasia Care Partner - Tips for Help
Jul 18, 2025
#153 The #1 Superpower for Aphasia Care Partners
Jul 10, 2025
#152 Caring for the Caregiver with Kristin Schaefer-Mendez
Jul 04, 2025
#151 Rebuild vs. Recover After Stroke
Jun 26, 2025
#150 Why Stroke Recovery Gets Harder After Rehab Ends
Jun 20, 2025
#149 Why Speaking Up Feels So Hard—and How to Start Advocating for Yourself
Jun 12, 2025
#148 When You Realize You’ve Resigned to Caregiving — And How to Change It
Jun 05, 2025
#147 What No One Tells You About Speaking Up After Stroke
May 29, 2025
#146 When Caregiving Replaces Connection - What No One Warns Stroke Spouses
May 22, 2025
#145 When Did You Stop Believing You Mattered?
May 15, 2025
#144 The Scene That Shook Me Up (And Why It Matters Now)
May 08, 2025
#143 Your Questions About Right Hemisphere Stroke
May 01, 2025
#142 Why Doesn’t He See It? Stroke, Awareness & Denial
Apr 24, 2025
#141 It’s Still Them… Right? Stroke & Personality Changes
Apr 17, 2025
#140 Right Hemisphere Stroke & Relationships: What's Different Now
Apr 10, 2025
#139 How to Talk to Kids About Aphasia & Stroke Recovery with Lisa Samson
Apr 03, 2025
#138 Right Hemisphere Stroke: Changes in Understanding & Response
Mar 27, 2025
#137 Aphasia, Caregiving & the Words We’re Afraid to Say
Mar 20, 2025
#136 How to Get Things Done When Your Brain Won’t Stay on Task
Mar 13, 2025
#135 From Survivor to Aphasia Ambassador with Phil Oxendine
Mar 06, 2025
#134 HYLANE Therapy and a New Path for Aphasia Recovery
Feb 27, 2025
#133 Home Aphasia Therapy: Catalogs and Fishing Rod
Feb 20, 2025
#132 Intimacy After Aphasia with Dr. Laura Wolford
Feb 13, 2025
#131 How Holistic Speech Therapy Rebuilds Intimacy After Aphasia
Feb 06, 2025
#130 What Happens to Sex and Intimacy After Aphasia
Jan 30, 2025
#129 Everyday Home Therapy - How a Recipe Helps Aphasia Recovery
Jan 23, 2025
#128 When Stroke Caregiving Breaks Your Heart – What to Do Next
Jan 16, 2025
#127 From Hospital to Home - Aphasia Toolkit for Spouses
Jan 09, 2025
#126 The Survivor Story of Dr. Viraj
Jan 02, 2025
#125 Reflect, Celebrate Wins, and Set 2025 Intentions
Dec 26, 2024
#124 The One Thing You Can Do to Make This Holiday Aphasia Inclusive
Dec 19, 2024
#123 Transform Your Holidays with Inclusive Aphasia-Friendly Games
Dec 14, 2024
#122 Adapting Holiday Traditions for Aphasia Inclusion
Dec 05, 2024
#121 Aphasia Self Care by the Generations
Nov 28, 2024
#120 Bruce's Aphasia Story: Racing Unspoken Challenges
Nov 21, 2024
#119 Len & Alvin's Aphasia Wishes: Time, Patience, and Connection
Nov 14, 2024
#118 Shirley's Holiday Renaissance, Finding Joy and Connection
Nov 07, 2024
#117 Celebrate with All: Aphasia Inclusive Holidays
Oct 31, 2024
#116 Keeping Companionship with the Help of AI with CareYaYa
Oct 24, 2024
#115 Capital Area Parkinson's Association with Christi Cornell
Oct 17, 2024
#114 Navigating Care: Empowering Families with Resources for Aphasia and Dementia
Oct 10, 2024
#113 Redefining Assisted Living Care with Alessandro Insolia
Oct 03, 2024
#112 Revolutionizing Elder Care with Livie Gallagher from CareYaya
Sep 26, 2024
#111 One Word & 20-Second Yoga: Aphasia Care with Jess Goulding and Mary Beth Hines
Sep 19, 2024
#110 Maximizing Retirement Funds After a Diagnosis with Glenda Molina
Sep 12, 2024
#109 MedicareDana: Expert Guidance on Medicare Plans and Benefits
Sep 05, 2024
#108 Overcoming Stroke Therapy Resistance - Finding Hope and Progress
Aug 29, 2024
#107 Climbing Over the Aphasia Wall
Aug 22, 2024
#106 The Manifestation of Fear
Aug 15, 2024
#105 BE FAST with John Brummer
Aug 08, 2024
#104 Finding Your Next Best Home with Anna McMaster
Aug 01, 2024
#103 Enhancing Communication in Aphasia & Dementia with Mary Osborne
Jul 25, 2024
#102 Revolutions in the Aphasia Continuum with Sarah Awde
Jul 18, 2024
#101 Caring for the Caregiver with Dr. Kristin Schaffer Mendez
Jul 11, 2024
#100 Flying the Flag for Aphasia Independence
Jul 04, 2024
#99 The Importance of Community with Maura Silverman
Jun 27, 2024
#98 The Importance of Counseling for Person's with PPA, with Lindsey Wineholt
Jun 20, 2024
#97 Embrace Your New Reality After Stroke with Ralph Preston
Jun 13, 2024
#96 The Age of Telepractice in 2024
Jun 06, 2024
#95 LIFE Participation in Aphasia Continuum of Care with Michelle Armour
May 30, 2024
#94 What is Dysphagia with Mary Kate O'Connell
May 23, 2024
#93 What Resilience Means in Aphasia with Lisa Milliken
May 16, 2024
#92 How you Define + Perceive Aphasia is How You Recover From It
May 09, 2024
#91 The Shock of Aphasia: E-Book 1
May 02, 2024
#90 You Are Not Alone: Community Support
Apr 26, 2024
#89 Taking Charge of Tomorrow: Making Legal Decisions Today to Protect Your Future
Apr 18, 2024
#88 Coping with Emotional Stress in Aphasia
Apr 11, 2024
#87 Navigating Misunderstandings in Aphasia
Apr 04, 2024
#86 Understanding Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA), An Introduction
Mar 28, 2024
#85 Understanding Parkinson's with Caitlin Fattore
Mar 21, 2024
#84 Fluent Aphasia, Episode 2 of Uncomplicating Aphasia
Mar 14, 2024
#83 Non-Fluent Aphasia: Episode 1 of Uncomplicating Aphasia
Mar 07, 2024
#82 Navigating Parkinson's with Early Speech Intervention
Feb 29, 2024
#81 Aphasia Love + Reading
Feb 22, 2024
#80 Finding Your Love Language with Aphasia
Feb 14, 2024
#79 Reconnecting, Resilience, and Recovery with Aphasia
Feb 09, 2024
#78 Bring Back That Lovin Feeling
Feb 02, 2024
#77 You Are Worthy!
Jan 25, 2024
#76 Affirmations for Aphasia Communication
Jan 18, 2024
#75 Making JUNK Therapeutic in Aphasia Treatment
Jan 11, 2024
#74 A Goal Without a Plan is Just a Wish
Jan 04, 2024
#73 Understand Backward to Live Forward Reflecting on 2023
Dec 28, 2023
#72 ’Twas Mere Days Before Christmas
Dec 22, 2023
#71 Celebrating Communication Victories + Progress
Dec 14, 2023
#70 Navigating New Year’s Resolutions with Aphasia
Dec 08, 2023
#69 Gratitude and Triumph Aphasia Inclusion Wins at Thanksgiving
Dec 08, 2023
#68 Thanksgiving Aphasia SFA & C.L.E.A.R. Communication Strategies
Nov 23, 2023
#67 Bridging Aphasia: A Holiday Host’s Guide
Nov 16, 2023
#66 Self-Care for Aphasia (Part 5 of 5 of Holiday Aphasia Inclusion Series)
Nov 09, 2023
#65 Bruce’s Holiday Communication Wish (Part 4 of 5 of Holiday Aphasia Inclusion Series)
Nov 02, 2023
#64 Len & Alvin’s Aphasia Holiday Wishes, Part 3 of 5 of our Holiday Aphasia Series
Oct 26, 2023
#63 Shirley’s Silent Wish for the Holidays: Aphasia Inclusion
Oct 19, 2023
#62 Celebration for All, Aphasia Inclusion During the Holidays, Holiday Episode One
Oct 12, 2023
#61 Navigating the Medicare Maze and Open Enrollment with Medicare Expert with Dana Lasman
Oct 05, 2023
#60 Set Aphasia Goals, Not Limits with Brandon Macon
Sep 28, 2023
#59 Neuroplasticity and Aphasia Treatment and Clean Out Your Junk Drawer for Therapy
Sep 21, 2023
#58 What Do You Believe Aphasia Community?
Sep 14, 2023
#57 Beth Bonness, Aphasia Survivor, Poet, Author and Writing Instructor for Aphasia
Sep 11, 2023
#56 Making New Pathways, an Aphasia Survivor Story with David Holmes
Sep 07, 2023
#55 Taming the Godzilla Brain When You Have Aphasia
Aug 24, 2023
#54 Positive Matters Finding Hope and Moving Forward after Head Injury with Matt Thomas
Aug 17, 2023
#53 Thriving with Aphasia + Disability Sports with Avi Golden
Aug 10, 2023
#52 Visual Supports for Aphasia Communication and Three Aphasia Questions Answered
Aug 03, 2023
#51 Aphasia Continuum of Care at the Aphasia Center of West Texas
Jul 27, 2023
#50 Making Aphasia Connections, Virtually with Allie Reed
Jul 20, 2023
#49 iPhone Resource for Aphasia + What I Learned About Aphasia with Shayli Brink
Jul 13, 2023
#48 The Power of Storytelling in Aphasia Rehabilitation with Katie Strong
Jul 06, 2023
#47 Aphasia Stroke Survivor & Author Keith ”Krusher” Rush
Jun 29, 2023
#46 Keeping Aphasia Warriors + Stroke Survivors Safe in their Homes
Jun 22, 2023
#45 Lessons from Aphasia Internship and Working Memory Project with Zoe Davis
Jun 15, 2023
#44 Parenting with Aphasia and Serving the Aphasia Community in Private Practice
Jun 08, 2023
#43 Medication Response and Genetics for the Aphasia & Stroke Community with Dr. Cari Lalande
Jun 01, 2023
#42 San Antonio Aphasia Network
May 25, 2023
#41MedConcerns App with Hilary and Steve, Ground Breaking App for Aphasia Communication
May 18, 2023
#40 Aphasia, Memory & Cognition
May 11, 2023
#39 Aphasia, Stroke, and Aging Resources with Kim and Mike Barns of Parenting Aging Parents
May 04, 2023
#38 Goddess Aphasia, Author Shai Anbar
Apr 27, 2023
#37 Aphasia Survivors Dare to Rest with Mollie Miller
Apr 20, 2023
#36 Venturing Out with Dementia or Stroke with Mary Osborne
Apr 13, 2023
#35 Lessons from Life Participation Approach Aphasia Conference
Apr 06, 2023
30 Days of Gratitude, Bonus Episode
Apr 04, 2023
#34 LIFE Participation Approach Aphasia with Dr. Melinda Corwin
Mar 30, 2023
#33 Stroke Survivor, Aaron Avila is Making a Difference for Survivors
Mar 23, 2023
#32 Mindset is King in Aphasia Rehab
Mar 18, 2023
#31 Aphasia Village, Keep Moving Forward & Gratitude
Mar 09, 2023
#30 Convention Takeaways for Aphasia Treatment
Mar 02, 2023
#29 Telepractice and Aphasia Speech Pathology Treatment
Feb 23, 2023
#28 Aphasia + Speech Pathology + Rehabilitation Road
Feb 16, 2023
#27 Aphasia and Stroke Survivor Grief
Feb 14, 2023
#26 Grief After Stoke for Famlies
Feb 02, 2023
#25 #MACONADIFFERENCE LIFE After a Stroke
Jan 26, 2023
#24 Resistance to Aphasia Treatment
Jan 19, 2023
#23 Strengthen Your Marriage After Stroke
Jan 12, 2023
#22 Embrace Your New Reality After Stroke
Jan 05, 2023
#21 Asking Better Questions in Aphasia, New Year’s Resolution
Dec 29, 2022
#20 Life After Stroke: Building A Life You Love
Dec 21, 2022
#19 Life After Stroke: Resilience
Dec 15, 2022
#18 Life after Stroke: Connecting with Your Loved One with Aphasia
Dec 08, 2022
#17 Talking Turkey About Aphasia Inclusion During the Holidays
Nov 23, 2022
#16 Advocacy in Aphasia By and For Your Loved One
Nov 17, 2022
#15 Education, Advocacy & Empowerment in Aphasia
Nov 10, 2022
#14 Your Dementia Therapist: Supporting Caregivers
Nov 03, 2022
#13 Wills, Trusts, Deeds, Powers of Attorney, Oh My!
Oct 27, 2022
#12 Giving Grace in Aphasia Supported Communication
Oct 20, 2022
#8 From Hope to Gratitude on the Aphasia Struggle Bus: One Wife’s Perspective
Oct 16, 2022
#11 Don’t Do Medicare Alone with Dana Lasman, aka MedicareDana.com
Oct 13, 2022
#10 Communication Partner Training in Aphasia with Gisela Jaimes
Oct 06, 2022
#9 Hiring In-Home Care for Seniors or Persons with Aphasia
Sep 29, 2022
#7 Find the Best Community For Your Person with Aphasia with Anna McMaster
Sep 15, 2022
#6 The Origin of LIFE Speech Pathology + LIFE Aphasia Academy
Sep 08, 2022
#5 Sacred Stories Films, Document Your Legacy with Whitney Myers
Sep 04, 2022
#4 Helping People with Aphasia Takes a Village
Sep 04, 2022
#3 To My Fellow Aphasias Living with Aphasia After Stroke
Sep 04, 2022
#2 Kismet + Mental Flexibility in Aphasia Treatment After Stroke
Sep 04, 2022
#1 Wearing Many Hats, An Aphasia Caregiver’s Role
Sep 04, 2022
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