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When Words Don’t Come Easy is a podcast and YouTube channel focused on life after stroke and aphasia. Hosted by Justin Chlowitz with his father Roger, a stroke survivor living

Michael chronicles his bike ride from Missoula, Montana to Revere Beach, Massachusetts. The ride was organized by Stroke Onward. Each of the 101 poems captures a day on the road including the beauty of the landscapes, the unpredictable weather, and the grueling yet exhilarating rhythm of the ride. The poems reveals how each mile pedaled mirrors Michael’s ongoing journey of recovery after his stroke, especially his journey towards language recovery. An inspiration and a support for individuals with aphasia, this book demonstrates the power of poetry as a means of reclaiming self-expression.

Date: January 2022 Topic: Life Participation Approach to Aphasia (LPAA) and the Importance of Aphasia Groups Expert: Roberta J. Elman, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BC-ANCDS Description: In this session, Roberta J. Elman,

Date: January 2022 Topic: Hope After Stroke – A Stroke Recovery Journey Expert: Tsgoyna Tanzman, MA, CCC-SLP Description: This is an author conversation with Tsgoyna Tanzman about her book “Hope

Date: September 9, 2026 Topic: Empowering Communication for Health Care and Support Expert: Brooke Hatfield, MS, CCC-SLP, CAE (Senior Director of Health Care Services at the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA))

Date: August 12, 2026 Topic: Motivation and Aphasia Expert: Michael Biel, CScD, CCC-SLP, BD-ANCDS Description: What is motivation? How can I motivate myself, my partner, or my patient?  Resources: Promoting Motivation,

Date: July 8, 2026 Topic: Traveling with Aphasia Experts: Craig Smith Denise Mendez Kristine Strobbia Genevieve Richardson Description: Recommendations for planning and experiencing a successful, accessible trip for people with aphasia.

Date: June 10, 2026 Topic: Aphasia Awareness Month – The Proclamation Project and answering the question “What is aphasia?” Experts: Matthew Weingartner and Sara Sayers Description: This special “Ask the Expert”

 Date: May 13, 2026 Topic: Intensive Aphasia Programs Experts: Susan Wortman-Jutt, MS, CCC-SLP – Burke Rehab ICAP Julie Carpenter, MA, CCC-SLP, BC-ANCDS – Shirley Ryan Abilitylab Jodi Morgan, CCC-SLP –

Date: April 8, 2026 Topic: Staying Connected with PPA Experts: Becky Khayum, MS, CCC-SLP and Panelists: George and Roberta, Howard and Jayne, Marilyn, and Pam Description: Living with Primary Progressive Aphasia