1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Dr. Katie Strong has a conversation with Dr. Lori Gray about her work which focuses on mindfulness and aphasia. During this episode you will • Learn how mindfulness practices can help manage daily communication challenges including neuro fatigue, word-finding difficulties, and the frustration that comes with living with aphasia. • Discover why recovery &quot;plateaus&quot; should be reframed as &quot;nonlinear pause points&quot; and how challenging traditional beliefs about recovery limitations can open new possibilities for continued growth. • Hear about an adapted Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program for stroke survivors and the positive outcomes from Dr. Gray's pilot study, including improved sleep, reduced stress, and enhanced quality of life. • Experience a guided mindfulness practice designed specifically for people affected by aphasia and learn practical ways to integrate mindfulness into both daily life and clinical practice. Aphasia Access Conversations http://www.aphasiaaccess.org/podcasts <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/36953565/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/039b24/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/36953565