Give Stroke Recovery 1000% - Will Schmierer's Interview

An episode of the Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke podcast, hosted by Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, titled "Give Stroke Recovery 1000% - Will Schmierer's Interview" was published on March 26, 2025 and runs 29 minutes.

March 26, 2025 ·29m · Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke

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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we welcome guest Will Schmierer. In December of 2019, a small leg wound led to an unexpected diagnosis—AFib. Days later, a stroke left his entire right side paralyzed. Then came another blow: multiple sclerosis. At that point, Will was 37 and weighed 530 lbs. Recovery was slow, but he has always been one to do things 1000%, and so goes his recovery. A book on nasal breathing changed his outlook and life. He became a biker...

Episode Description

This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we welcome guest Will Schmierer. In December of 2019, a small leg wound led to an unexpected diagnosis—AFib. Days later, a stroke left his entire right side paralyzed. Then came another blow: multiple sclerosis. At that point, Will was 37 and weighed 530 lbs. Recovery was slow, but he has always been one to do things 1000%, and so goes his recovery.

A book on nasal breathing changed his outlook and life. He became a biker, then runner, and ultimately a resource for other survivors. Now, as the founder of Survivor Science, Will is dedicated to sharing his journey and empowering others to reclaim their strength and resilience.

Community Conversation Prompts:

What new passion or interest have you discovered since your stroke?
How has your journey inspired others?

Guest's Mentioned Resources:

Survivor Science - Will Schmierer

AVM Superhero - Greg Graham

Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art

Brooks Rehabilitation - Jacksonville, FL

Legend the Lion Heart - Jason Lopes

Oxygen Advantage - Patrick McKeown

Recovery After Stroke - Bill Gasiamis

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