Ep. 24 A Psychologist's Stroke Recovery | Matthew Liebman

What happens when a psychologist suddenly becomes the patient? In Episode 24 of When Words Don't Come Easy, Justin and Roger sit down with Matthew Liebman to discuss his stroke recovery, living with aphasia, and how his professional background gave him a unique perspective on healing. Matthew shares what it was like going through a full psychological evaluation after his stroke, the frustration of experiencing cognitive changes firsthand, and how stress can make communication even more difficult. He also opens up about amusia, a condition that left him unable to feel rhythm or keep a beat despite having no physical limitations. This honest conversation explores the emotional, cognitive, and often invisible challenges of stroke recovery, while offering hope and understanding for survivors, caregivers, and clinicians alike. In this episode: Life after stroke Living with aphasia Stress and cognitive overload Amusia and losing the sense of rhythm Recovery from a psychologist's perspective Finding purpose after stroke If you enjoy the episode, please like, subscribe, and share to help raise awareness about aphasia and stroke recovery. About the Podcast When Words Don't Come Easy is hosted by father and son Roger and Justin Chlowitz. After Roger's stroke left him with aphasia, they created this podcast to educate, inspire, and connect the aphasia community through honest conversations with survivors, caregivers, and experts.