Life in the key of Aphasia - Graham Hall

24/06/2025 12 min Temporada 3 Episodio 3
Life in the key of Aphasia - Graham Hall

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Send us a textJoin us as Graham Hall shares his inspiring journey through music and Aphasia in our newest episode of "On the Tip of My Tongue". Learn how his passion for percussion and songwriting helps him overcome challenges. Listen today! 😊 #Aphasia #MusicHealing #PodcastLiving with Aphasia: A Journey Through Music and RecoveryRob Edwards and Jonathan Hirons discuss the impact of Aphasia following a stroke experienced by Graham 10 years ago. The podcast, titled 'On the Tip of My Tongue', complements a film about Aphasia made by Jonathan. Aphasia impairs language skills and affects 350,000 people in the UK, yet remains relatively unknown. Graham shares his journey of adapting to life post-stroke, highlighting his transition from performing with Opera North to creating music and lyrics to aid his recovery and raise awareness. The discussion underscores the therapeutic power of music, the struggle with word-finding, and the broader impact of Aphasia.00:00 A Life-Changing Stroke01:03 Introduction to the Podcast01:22 Understanding Aphasia01:59 Personal Journey with Aphasia03:20 Musical Career and Aphasia05:02 Creating Music with Aphasia07:48 Future Aspirations and Reflections11:49 Conclusion and ResourcesGraham's website:  https://grahamhall.bandcamp.com/musicSupport the showSupport the show: Donate Now This podcast is funded by https://www.bas.org.uk To watch Jonathan’s film: https://tipofmytonguefilm.comhttp://x.com/buffaloloungeukhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhirons/ https://www.instagram.com/buffaloloungeThe Tavistock Trust for Aphasia websitehttp://aphasiatavistocktrust.org