Aphasia Podcast Conversations & Stories
Real Stories. Meaningful Conversations. Hope Along the Way.
Join Janu Orrick, founder of AphasiaPals, as she sits down with podcast hosts, advocates, and members of the community to talk about aphasia, stroke recovery, caregiving, communication, and connection.
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These conversations share personal experiences, helpful perspectives, and the story behind why AphasiaPals was created.
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Whether you're living with aphasia, supporting someone you love, or working with the aphasia community, we hope you'll find something here that speaks to you.
Watch & Listen
Aphasia Phil
Janu joins Aphasia Phil to talk about AphasiaPals, the importance of meaningful one-on-one conversation, and creating more opportunities for people living with aphasia to communicate and connect.
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Topics: Aphasia • Communication • Connection
• AphasiaPals
The Broken Road Project
Janu and Demetrius share their experiences with aphasia, stroke recovery, caregiving, and the journey that helped inspire AphasiaPals.
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This conversation offers both the care partner and lived-experience perspectives on navigating life after stroke and finding ways to stay connected through communication.
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Topics: Stroke Recovery • Aphasia • Caregiving • Connection • Demetrius' Story
AVM SuperHero
Janu joins AVM SuperHero for a personal conversation about stroke, caregiving, recovery, and the experiences that shaped her journey.
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The conversation explores some of the difficult moments families can experience after a neurological event, while also sharing the importance of hope, resilience, and connection.
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Topics: Caregiving • Stroke Recovery • Family
• Resilience • Connection
Why We Share These Conversations
Aphasia affects more than communication.
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It can affect relationships, confidence, independence, social connection, and everyday life. That's why we believe it's important to make space for conversations that explore the many different sides of living with and supporting someone with aphasia.
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Through these interviews, we hope you find new perspectives, helpful information, encouragement, and stories that remind you that connection is still possible.
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Your voice matters. Your story matters. You matter.
Ready for a Conversation of Your Own?
AphasiaPals offers supportive, 30-minute one-on-one conversations for people living with aphasia.
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Our trained communication companions provide a relaxed, encouraging space where you can communicate at your own pace, talk about things that matter to you, and enjoy meaningful conversation.