Send us a textRebuilding Lives After Stroke: Colin Lyle's Journey with AphasiaIn this episode of the Tip of My Tongue podcast, Colin Lyle, founder of the Say Aphasia charity, discusses his personal journey with aphasia following a stroke 11 years ago. Colin shares details about his former stressful career, his initial denial about the severity of his condition, and the extensive speech and language therapy that aided his recovery. He explains the challenges he faced, including the realization that he could no longer continue his previous work. Colin also talks about the founding of Say Aphasia, the expansion of the charity, and the group's mission to support people with aphasia. He touches on the importance of peer support groups, the impact of stress on health, and the future direction of his charity. Colin highlights the need for more awareness and support for aphasia, revealing that many people still lack access to necessary speech and language therapy.00:00 Introduction to Aphasia and Colin's Journey02:22 Colin's Stroke and Initial Recovery03:26 Challenges and Realizations Post-Stroke07:47 Founding Say Aphasia Charity11:50 Expanding the Charity and Overcoming Obstacles23:09 Future Plans and Reflections31:33 Conclusion and Resources#AphasiaAwareness #StrokeRecovery #SayAphasiahttps://www.sayaphasia.orgSupport 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

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