Programs & Services

Beyond Stillness offers stroke survivors weekly one-on-one storycrafting sessions over 7–12 weeks, guiding each participant to reflect on the wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope that has emerged through their recovery. Through this deeply personal process, survivors reframe and reclaim their recovery story — then share it to support and inspire fellow survivors, caregivers, families, and stroke care professionals. To date, Beyond Stillness has published over 80 intentionally crafted stories, reaching listeners in all 50 states and 68 countries. Over 90% of storytellers remain engaged with the Beyond Stillness community after their story is published, and many go on to volunteer in the stroke community — creating an organic ripple effect that extends Beyond Stillness's impact far beyond the program itself.

Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke publishes a different stroke survivor’s diligently crafted story and reflective interview four times a month with the exception of periodical specials that include recorded support group reflections, guided meditations, and reflective exercises. Episodes are published on the Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke website, and most podcast hosting platforms (Apple, Spotify, Audible, etc.).

Episodes air six times each week on Stroke Warrior Radio, the internet-based radio station tailored to the stroke community.

Beyond Stillness Community Gatherings are regular convenings that create intentional space for stroke survivors, caregivers, and carepartners to share stories, reflect, and connect with one another across the United States. Held via Zoom and open to participants nationwide, these gatherings recognize that recovery is not solely a medical journey — it is a deeply human one. Survivors are invited to voice the wisdom that has emerged through their experience: new sources of purpose, transformed relationships, and revealed hope. Listeners bear witness, and in doing so, find they are not alone.

Beyond Stillness hosts monthly gatherings for storytellers and listeners to engage with each other. Gathering descriptions and Zoom links are found on the Community Gathering Page.

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Beyond Stillness hosts virtual retreat series for stroke/TBI survivors and others for their caregivers.

The same group meets weekly via Zoom to reflect, connect, and engage. Throughout their time together participants rediscover core values and trust their inner voice while enhancing skillsets and deepening connections with those who understand.

The series are supportive, empowering and transformative.

Beyond Stillness visits stroke survivor support groups (via Zoom and in person) and facilitates group reflections through the lens of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope.