Ep. 8 What No One Told Me About Surviving a Stroke With Ralph Cortese

Ralph Cortese, host of Stroke Warrior Radio, joins us to share his story. From the shock of his stroke to the early hospital days where information felt incomplete and overwhelming, Ralph opens up about what he wishes someone had told him from the start.He talks candidly about the frustration and the mental health battle that followed.This episode is deeply personal. It is about rebuilding confidence, reclaiming your voice, and facing the emotional side of recovery that often gets ignored. Ralph’s honesty makes this conversation one that every survivor, caregiver, and family member needs to hear.