
Malik & Aphasia: Podcast
I will speak again: stroke and aphasia.
Episodes
28 episodes
When words fail, determination speaks louder than aphasia ever could.
What happens when the words you need suddenly become trapped in your mind? Malik takes us on a powerful journey through his life with aphasia, a condition that drastically altered his ability to communicate after suffering a stroke five years a...
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4:20

Journey Through Aphasia: Malik's Story of Resilience
Few conditions isolate us from our loved ones and ourselves quite like aphasia. In this powerful personal testimony, Malik invites listeners into his world of communication challenges following a stroke. With remarkable courage, he articulates ...
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3:19

The Butterfly Effect: From Accounting to Aphasia and Back
What happens when the words you've always relied on suddenly become unreachable? Malik Gillani takes us on a deeply personal journey through his five-and-a-half-year struggle with vocabulary loss and aphasia, revealing both the heartbreak and h...
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4:45

Surviving the Street
Raw courage and resilience take center stage as Malik shares his extraordinary journey of recovery following a life-altering stroke and horrific accident. With candid vulnerability, he recounts the moment his world changed forever—half his body...
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3:05

Cultural Bridges and Artistic Triumph After Aphasia
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Malik Gilani, a remarkable individual who transformed personal adversity into a celebration of cultural diversity and artistic expression. After suffering a stroke resulting in aphasia, Malik embarked ...
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4:58

Reclaiming Strength and Voice: Malik's Journey of Recovery and Determination After a Stroke Result Aphasia
Malik shares his powerful journey from stroke result aphasia recovery to embracing fitness and regaining speech. His story serves as an inspiring reminder of resilience, joy, and the importance of health in rehabilitation.• Malik’s stru...
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3:42

Cultivating Connection and Aphasia: Navigating Love and Relationships in Modern Life
This episode explores the complex journey of aphasia, delving into personal stories that highlight resilience. Engaging conversations emphasize the importance of community and the power of humor. • Personal stories of overcoming depre...
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3:51

Embracing Life's Simple Pleasures: Malik's Journey of Resilience and Positivity After Aphasia
Malik shares his transformative journey following a stroke, highlighting the valuable role of daily routines like exercise and haircuts in his recovery. His reflections on food and community emphasize the importance of finding joy in simple ple...
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3:37

Overcoming Adversity: Malik's Inspiring Story of Hope, Growth, and Connection After Aphasia
Malik’s journey post-stroke reveals the power of resilience, love, and action in the face of aphasia. His story emphasizes the importance of community, education, and vision in overcoming challenges while advocating for aphasia awareness. ...
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3:13

Resilience and Renewal: Malik's Inspiring Journey of Storytelling and Self-Discovery After Aphasia
Malik shares his inspiring journey post-stroke, exploring themes of resilience, personal growth, and creativity. Through the lens of a new Bob Dylan movie, he delves into the importance of storytelling, self-expression, and setting goals for th...
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3:34

Celebrating Love and Resilience: Malik's Journey of Storytelling, Family, and Cultural Exploration After Aphasia
Malik shares his heartwarming journey of resilience, focusing on the joy of celebrating Christmas post-stroke. Through simple pleasures of food and faith, he emphasizes the importance of connection with family and community during the holidays....
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4:54

Finding Joy in Small Moments: Malik's Journey Through Art, Music, and Cultural Harmony After Aphasia
Malik’s journey of recovery after a stroke highlights the transformative power of art and music. He shares how creativity not only aids healing but also fosters community and cultural connection, reinforcing the importance of personal celebrati...
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4:02

Relearning Life's Joys: Malik's Inspiring Journey of Positivity and Perseverance (aphasia story).
Imagine having to relearn your language and daily routines from scratch. Malik, our inspiring guest, faced this challenge head-on following a stroke that resulted in aphasia five years ago. Join us as Malik shares his heartfelt journey of recov...
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3:31

Embracing Diversity and Resilience: Malik's Journey After a Stroke
What happens when a life-altering event redirects your path in the most unexpected ways? Meet Malik, a devoted team member at the Silk Road Culture Center, whose life took a significant turn following a stroke five years ago. Once a wordsmith c...
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3:44

Triumph Over Aphasia: Malik’s Journey to Rediscovery Through Acting and Community Support
Imagine waking up one day to find your world turned upside down, where words once flowed easily but now seem just out of reach. Malik, our remarkable guest, experienced this after a stroke left him grappling with aphasia, a condition that chall...
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3:04

Play script, "The Mirror Within" by Georgina Gimenez. (I have aphasia).
What if all you wanted was to simply exist without the suffocating weight of society's expectations? Malik, our remarkable guest, invites us into his world to explore this very question. After experiencing a life-altering stroke five years ago,...
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3:22

Reinventing Life Through Acting and Renewal After a Stroke
Imagine overcoming a life-altering stroke and finding a new path forward through creative expression. That's exactly what our guest Malik has done, and his story is nothing short of inspirational. Recovering from aphasia, Malik has embraced the...
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3:27

Transforming Challenges into Opportunities
Five years ago, Malik faced a life-altering challenge when a stroke led to aphasia, a condition that disrupted his ability to communicate through reading, writing, and speaking. Today, Malik's story is one of resilience and relentless pursuit o...
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3:49

Embracing Life's Joys Through Acting and Cooking Despite Aphasia
Five years ago, Malik's life took an unexpected turn when he experienced a stroke that led to aphasia, a condition affecting his speech and communication. Yet, he faces this challenge with remarkable resilience and an unyielding spirit. Tune in...
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3:52

Rediscovering Joy After Aphasia
Just imagine waking up one day and finding that your words have escaped you. Malik shares his deeply personal and transformative journey of recovery after a stroke left him grappling with aphasia. It's a story about more than just medical jargo...
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