357. The Stroke Fatigue That Doesn’t Go Away | Alyssa Van Steen

Alyssa Van Steen was just 31 when her life was interrupted by a perfect storm—a rare bacterial infection, a hemorrhagic stroke, and open-heart surgery. But what followed was something few prepare for: the kind of stroke recovery that goes far beyond the hospital stay. In this raw and honest conversation, Alyssa shares what it’s really like to live in a body that doesn’t respond the way it used to. From right-side paralysis and aphasia to crushing fatigue that sleep can’t fix, her recovery wasn’t just physical—it was emotional, mental, and spiritual. We talk about rebuilding identity, pushing through rehab, facing setbacks, and learning how to live again, even when things still feel broken. If you’re navigating your own stroke recovery and wondering why it still feels hard even after progress, this episode is a powerful reminder: healing isn’t always visible—but that doesn’t mean it isn’t happening. 🧠 Topics include: Stroke-induced fatigue that never quite goes away Emotional breakdowns post-hospital discharge Learning to drive with her left foot Working full-time while still in recovery Finding hope through community and story-sharing 🔗 Subscribe, share, or leave a comment—every bit of support helps this message reach more stroke survivors. 📘 Learn more in my book The Unexpected Way That a Stroke Became the Best Thing That Happened #StrokeRecovery #LifeAfterStroke #StrokeSurvivor 💙 Join Our Recovery Community on Patreon Get support, coaching, and exclusive content: 👉   / recoveryafterstroke   📖 Read the Book – The Unexpected Way That a Stroke Became the Best Thing That Happened Inspiring stories and practical tools for stroke recovery: 👉 https://recoveryafterstroke.com/book 🌐 Visit the Official Website Free resources, blog posts, and more: 👉 https://www.recoveryafterstroke.com 🎧 Listen on Spotify Subscribe to the podcast here: 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/recover... 🍏 Listen on Apple Podcasts Don't miss an episode: 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/re... 📸 Follow on Instagram For inspiration, updates, and behind-the-scenes: 👉   / recoveryafterstroke   📙Get Your Copy Of, The unexpected way that a STROKE became THE BEST THING THAT HAPPENED" on AMAZON by clicking the links below. 🇦🇺 Australia 🦘 https://bit.ly/47PXenA 🇺🇸 Amazon United States 💵 https://amzn.to/4aePvB7 🇬🇧 Amazon United Kingdom 👑 https://bit.ly/41AP1S9 🇨🇦 Amazon Canada 🏒 https://amzn.to/3GC2jE8