Recovery After Stroke
Recovery After Stroke
Young Stroke Survivor – Izzy Hirst
Young Stroke Survivor – Izzy Hirst
Young Stroke Survivor – Izzy Hirst
Monday 28th June 2021
Hear Izzy Hirst's inspiring journey from surviving a terrorist attack to recovering from a stroke at 17. Discover her story of resilience and acceptance.
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Get the buttons here!Izzy Hirst: Rising Above Trauma and Stroke at 17
But no matter how much it told me, I didn't want to hear it and from a lot of the people that I coach at the moment, some of the people that I coach struggle with acceptance, and one of the stroke survivors I'm coaching at the moment said this: I won't reveal his name and I won't reveal any of the other issues, but the challenge that he has is, with his leg similar to my leg, but his leg feels numb in just one position, in just one part of his leg. Yeah, and you would think that that's a blessing.
Picture being just 17 and facing a life-altering stroke. That's the reality Izzy Hirst had to confront after surviving the Manchester Arena terrorist attack. In this heartfelt episode of 'Recovery After Stroke', Izzy opens up about her tumultuous journey from trauma to recovery. She candidly discusses the impact of the attack, the unexpected stroke that followed, and the grueling path to reclaiming her life. Izzy's story is one of sheer determination and resilience.
She dives into her struggles with body image, the importance of acceptance, and how she found the strength to move forward. Alongside her personal challenges, Izzy shares her career aspirations and the invaluable lessons she's learned along the way. Her narrative is not just inspiring; it's a powerful reminder of the human spirit's capacity to overcome. Tune in to hear Izzy's moving story and gain insights that could help anyone facing similar battles.