The Best Thing That Happened - Bill Gasiamis' Interview

Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke

This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we welcome guest Bill Gasiamis, host of the Recovery After Stroke podcast, where he shares conversations with stroke survivors and the challenges they are overcoming. After experiencing a hemorrhagic stroke in 2012, Bill embarked on a journey of recovery and growth, which he details in his book, The Unexpected Way That a Stroke Became the Best Thing That Happened. Through his work, he guides others on a path to post-traumatic growth after stroke.

In this episode, we dive into an inspiring story of stroke recovery and personal transformation. Bill reveals how stroke became a turning point for overcoming the victim mindset, embracing responsibility, and finding strength through community support. Tune in to discover how resilience and post-traumatic growth can emerge from life’s most challenging moments.
Bill's Suggested Resources:
Recovery After Stroke
Stroke Foundation Australia
The Unexpected Way That A Stroke Became The Best Thing That Happened by Bill Gasiamis
Community Conversation Prompts:
1.) What challenging experience helped you grow into a better version of yourself? What strategies did you use in the process?
2.) What is one key goal you’re currently pursuing, and what tools are you using to achieve it?