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Smashing it after stroke

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Paul Burns is a young stroke survivor and host of Smashing it After Stroke.
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Neuro physiotherapy

(Season 2, Episode 1) Paul talks to senior neuro physiotherapist Jessica Georgy. Jessica has extensive experience in treating a wide variety of patients with neurological conditions, including people who have experienced a stroke.
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Saran Chamberlain

(Season 1, Episode 1) Paul talks with Saran, who has worn many different hats in her life and has always said “never say no” to taking something on. Her Stroke may have changed her course but certainly hasn’t stopped her.
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Rob Goyen

(Season1, Episode 2) Rob is an ambitious endurance athlete who is always chasing the next achievement. We find out what drives him to succeed and what motivated him to compete in 250km Ultramarathon on the 10th anniversary of his stroke.
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Nichola Browning

(Season 1, Episode 3) Nichola is a registered nurse and the mum of a young stroke survivor. Paul chats with her about the effect this had on her whole family, how she managed “burn out” and how she continues to move forward.
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Gustavo Zaera

(Season 1, Episode 4) Gustavo is a Spanish born, multilingual, Norwegian technology entrepreneur who has dealt with many challenges including a brain tumour in 2013.
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Beth Browning

(Season 1, Episode 5) Paul talks to Beth, who has a strength and determination that has seen her to go on to smash it after the stroke she suffered when she was 19 years old.
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Ash Gordon

(Season 1, Episode 6) Paul talks to Ash about the early stages of Ash’s stroke and long recovery, getting back to study after his stroke, how the University accommodated him, mental health, goal setting…and more!
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