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What having a stroke *actually* felt like

Footless Jo

Four months after suffering a severe stroke, the speaker returns to share a detailed update on her recovery journey, which began unexpectedly during a Jiu-Jitsu training session. While preparing for a competition she had trained for over a decade, she experienced sudden, debilitating symptoms includ …

Surviving a stroke: it fixed my brain?

Footless Jo

The speaker shares the story of surviving a severe medical crisis involving a vertebral artery dissection, which resulted in a stroke affecting the back of their brain. Although they initially hesitated to make this video due to fears of appearing ungrateful or exploiting a near-death experience for …

I almost waited too long 😳

Footless Jo

The speaker, a woman with extensive experience navigating complex neurological issues including chronic migraines, kidney problems, and multiple surgeries, shares her journey of overcoming medical gaslighting. She explains that for years she internalized harmful messages from healthcare providers wh …