009 - Facing Health Crises As a Young Mother

In this episode we're talking with Linda Makarov who experienced two life changing health issues at the age of 35 (stroke and cancer) - the same age her own mother had terminal brain cancer. We are sharing her happy outcome today. Topics : We might need tissues [00:41] How Linda ended up in the U.S. [01:46] Take us back to age 12 [05:14] Healthy + Active = stroke. Say what?[11:16] Signs of a stroke [21:27] Life ends between 35 and 40, right? [24:22] Seeing life through your mother’s eyes [37:39] Changing my story [45:16] Links and Show Notes: FAST is an acronym used as a mnemonic to help detect and enhance responsiveness to stroke victim needs. The acronym stands for Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties and Time.  Upcoming events for Studio Eriksdotter  Submit questions here or use #FIKApodcast on social media Find your host, Erica Eriksdotter, at https://www.StudioEriksdotter.com,http://www.instagram.com, https://www.twitter.com/eeriksdotter You can find this podcast on iTunes and on Stitcher - be sure to subscribe! Thanks for listening!