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Stroke Survivor Stacie Broek in interview

6th November 2023

Posted by Dr Michelle Wright

To mark World Stroke Day 2023, Dr Michelle speaks with stroke survivor Stacie Broeke about the events leading up to her stroke 4 years ago and the recovery journey she has been on since then.

Describing herself as “author, blogger, stroke survivor, overachiever, mother of 3 & invisible disabilities advocate”, Stacie had a stroke in February 2019 and has since become a stroke ambassador, working with the World Stroke Organization.

In the first of two interviews, Dr Michelle and Stacie discuss the events leading up to her stroke and her subsequent recovery.

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