204 | Liz Boyd | Stroke Survivor to Boston Marathon Finish Line

In this episode, Liz Boyd (11:23) shares her inspiring journey of recovery after suffering a stroke, detailing the physical and emotional challenges she faced. Liz candidly discusses the unexpected losses she experienced, including muscle mass, vision, and hearing, and how these changes affected her mental health. She emphasizes the importance of self-compassion during the recovery process, highlighting the struggle of transitioning from an overachiever to someone who had to relearn basic skills. Liz also opens up about the sensory overload she experienced in everyday situations, such as dining out, which led to panic attacks. As the conversation progresses, Liz reveals her newfound purpose in life: to raise awareness about stroke recovery and support others facing similar challenges. She recounts her incredible achievement of running the Boston Marathon just two years after her stroke, illustrating her determination and resilience. Liz's story serves as a powerful reminder of the strength of the human spirit and the importance of kindness and understanding in our interactions with others, as everyone has their own struggles and stories to tell.During the Tros, Eric and Six Star Erika catch up as Erika preps for her trip to Myrtle Beach for another Ultra, the Patriots are back in the AFC Championship game, and Eric gives his initial review of his new fruit phone, which just happens to be his first ever iPhone.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Weekend Recap11:23 Introducing Liz Boyd and Her Inspiring Journey15:10 Liz's Nursing Career and Passion for Healthcare20:59 The Impact of Community and Connections24:00 The Stroke: A Life-Changing Event40:57 The Journey to the Hospital46:25 Understanding the Medical Procedures53:39 The Last Ditch Effort: Mechanical Thrombectomy55:18 The Last Ditch Effort56:25 The Journey of Recovery58:07 Relearning Life Skills01:07:09 Mental Health and Emotional Recovery01:15:47 The Road to the Boston Marathon01:22:59 The Marathon Experience: Overcoming Challenges01:26:40 The Role of Family in Personal Growth01:29:35 Hot Takes for 2026: Shifting Social Media Narratives01:36:36 The Influence of a Strong Father Figure01:37:57 Future Aspirations and Running Goals01:42:42 The OutroTakeawaysI lost my muscle mass, vision, and hearing.It's okay to not be okay.We all have a story; you just don't know what others are going through.My purpose is to shed light and provide support.We need more real and unfiltered stories in social media.My Race Tatt's - Check out My Race Tatts and support the pod when you buy your next set by using our My Race Tatt's Link.Strava GroupLinktree - Find everything hereInstagram - Follow us on the gram YouTube - Subscribe to our channel Patreon - Support usThreadsEmail us at [email protected]'t Fear The Code Brown and Don't Forget To Stretch!