In My Own Words – Speaking, Storytelling, and Conversations

This page gathers moments where my story has been shared—through conversations, media, and community platforms. These experiences explore recovery, advocacy, identity after stroke, and the power of finding your voice. I share them to raise awareness, build understanding, and honor stories that deserve to be heard.

 In My Voice (audio and video)

Audio, podcast, and video appearances where I share personal reflections, recovery insights, and advocacy messages.
Every. Body. Talks. — Podcast Interview (2026)
An honor to return to this podcast for such an important conversation. In this episode, I share my journey with Lipedema — a chronic, often misunderstood connective tissue disorder — alongside my incredible physical therapist, Dr. Carolyn Baek, as we unpack painful fat, medical gaslighting, and the path from confusion to clarity, validation, and informed care.
Stroke Warrior Radio — Video Interview (2025)
An in-depth discussion about life after stroke, service dog training, identity, and finding purpose through advocacy.
Island Outlook Radio — Radio Interview (2025)
A conversation about my stroke recovery, advocacy work, and being named to the 2025 Go Red for Women Class of Survivors.
Every. Body. Talks. — Podcast Interview (2025)
In honor of Heart Health Month, I joined two courageous heart sisters from the American Heart Association’s 2025 Go Red Class of Survivors to discuss resilience, recovery, and life after stroke.
Beyond Stillness — Storytelling Platform (2024)
​I had the privilege of working with Molly Buccola to craft and share my story, Facing the Mirror: Finding Myself. This episode explores the early days of recovery and the emotional landscape of identity after stroke.​
The Moth — LIVE Storytelling Event (2024)
A live story about resilience, humor, and what it means to reclaim your voice after stroke.
Neuro Nerds — Podcast Interviews (2021 & 2022)
Two conversations reflecting on early stroke recovery, neuroplasticity, and navigating life after brain injury as my understanding and voice evolved over time.

​On the Page (articles, profiles, features)

Media coverage, written features, and produced video segments where my story is shared by a platform or publication. This includes news outlets, organizational videos, and interviews created by others that highlight my recovery, advocacy, and experience as a stroke survivor.
​New York Times — Personal Feature (2025)
​My story was featured in a New York Times article highlighting pregnancy complications, long-term cardiovascular risk, and the importance of awareness, early recognition, and advocacy for women’s heart and brain health.
Go Red for Women New York City Class of Survivors — Video Feature (2026)
An edited video created by the American Heart Association from my 2026 New York City Class of Survivors interview/storytelling session. My message to women: Listen to your body. If something feels off, get it checked out. If you don't feel you're being heard, find someone else. Learn more about the 2026 Class of Survivors.
Long Island Go Red — Video Feature (2025)
This video tells my story and was shared during the 2025 Long Island Go Red for Women Celebration.​​​
Go Red for Women Class of Survivors — Video Feature (2025)
An edited video created by the American Heart Association features my Class of Survivors interview and storytelling session. My message to women: recognize the warning signs and advocate for your health when something doesn’t feel right. This video is linked from my Class of Survivors page.
News 12 Westchester — TV Feature (2025)
Coverage of my induction into the 2025 Go Red for Women Class of Survivors and my efforts raising awareness about women and stroke.​
Weill Cornell Medicine — Patient Profile (2023)
​A personal profile sharing my experience with stroke recovery and cognitive rehabilitation, and my work with Dr. Sacks-Zimmerman, emphasizing resilience, neuroplasticity, and patient-centered care.