Upstroke Podcast Channel Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:52:10 -0400 en-us © 2026 Upstroke Podcast Channel yes 858e5197-45f9-5f31-b0e9-fb34daa368b2 Upstroke Podcast Channel episodic false Welcome to the Upstroke Podcast Channel, where real recovery meets raw honesty.


I’m Shayne DeMarce — a biker, stroke survivor, and believer on a mission to turn tragedy into testimony. After a life-changing motorcycle crash and stroke, I set out to rebuild my body, my brain, my faith, and my purpose one conversation at a time.


Each week, I share my story and also sit down with fellow stroke survivors, caregivers, therapists, and everyday heroes to talk about the uphill road of recovery — the mental battles, the breakthroughs, and the grace that keeps us going.


Whether you’re fighting back from injury, walking through faith struggles, or just need a dose of real talk and hope, this show is for you.


🎥 Watch the full video versions and behind-the-scenes stories on YouTube at Upstroke Podcast Channel.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) overcoming adversity, biker life, stroke survivor story, motivation podcast, God’s plan, inspirational journey, personal growth, mental health, Upstroke Podcast Channel https://storage.buzzsprout.com/z0e5ccpa2jkalkw8nl6gc80b3jw3?.jpg Upstroke Podcast Channel Episode 25: What Stroke Rehabilitation Is Really Like Episode 25: What Stroke Rehabilitation Is Really Like Most people have no idea what to expect when they first enter rehabilitation after a stroke.

In this episode, Shayne shares what rehab was really like for him, including the daily schedule, the different therapists involved, the slow pace of progress, and the importance of learning to recognize small improvements.

He also talks about physiotherapy, occupational therapy, the role of family, the challenge of leaving structured rehabilitation, and why survivors need to ask questions and take an active role in their own recovery.

Whether you are just entering rehab, preparing to leave, supporting someone you love, or working in stroke recovery, this episode offers an honest and practical look at what the rehabilitation journey can actually feel like.

YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@UpstrokePodcast

]]> Most people have no idea what to expect when they first enter rehabilitation after a stroke.

In this episode, Shayne shares what rehab was really like for him, including the daily schedule, the different therapists involved, the slow pace of progress, and the importance of learning to recognize small improvements.

He also talks about physiotherapy, occupational therapy, the role of family, the challenge of leaving structured rehabilitation, and why survivors need to ask questions and take an active role in their own recovery.

Whether you are just entering rehab, preparing to leave, supporting someone you love, or working in stroke recovery, this episode offers an honest and practical look at what the rehabilitation journey can actually feel like.

YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@UpstrokePodcast

]]> Upstroke Podcast Channel Buzzsprout-19476222 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:00:00 -0600 556 full false Episode #24 Interview: Can You Work After a Stroke? How He Rebuilt His Career Episode #24 Interview: Can You Work After a Stroke? How He Rebuilt His Career When Oral suffered a stroke, he faced the same question that so many survivors ask themselves:

"Will I ever be able to work again?"

Instead of giving up, Oral chose a different path.

He started his own business.

In this conversation, Oral shares the challenges of rebuilding his life, the mindset that kept him moving forward, and why becoming self-employed gave him the opportunity to create a new future after stroke.

If you've lost confidence, lost your career, or are wondering whether life after stroke can still have purpose, I hope Oral's story reminds you that your journey isn't over.

Recovery isn't always about getting your old life back.

Sometimes it's about building an even better one.

If this interview encouraged you, please consider liking the video, subscribing to the channel, and sharing it with another stroke survivor who needs to hear this message.

Feel free to email us anytime you want to connect! 
email - upstrokepodcast@gmail.com 

Music – The Red Cannons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3-VdV8LLYY&list=RDEMXp5S1NnHszlKoom_BsymHg&start_radio=1

Support our work at Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/Upstroke/home?vanity=Upstroke

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583462414870 

Sponsor of the Year! Thank you EVOLV Digital Marketing! https://www.evolvdigitalmarketing.com/

#braindamage #braininjury #stroke #strokesurvivor #motorcycle #motorcyclelife #rehabilitation #recoveryjourney #strokeawareness #adaptivefitness #strokerecovery #physicaltherapy 

Friends of the Channel:
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https://www.youtube.com/@letstalkstroke

YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@UpstrokePodcast

]]> When Oral suffered a stroke, he faced the same question that so many survivors ask themselves:

"Will I ever be able to work again?"

Instead of giving up, Oral chose a different path.

He started his own business.

In this conversation, Oral shares the challenges of rebuilding his life, the mindset that kept him moving forward, and why becoming self-employed gave him the opportunity to create a new future after stroke.

If you've lost confidence, lost your career, or are wondering whether life after stroke can still have purpose, I hope Oral's story reminds you that your journey isn't over.

Recovery isn't always about getting your old life back.

Sometimes it's about building an even better one.

If this interview encouraged you, please consider liking the video, subscribing to the channel, and sharing it with another stroke survivor who needs to hear this message.

Feel free to email us anytime you want to connect! 
email - upstrokepodcast@gmail.com 

Music – The Red Cannons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3-VdV8LLYY&list=RDEMXp5S1NnHszlKoom_BsymHg&start_radio=1

Support our work at Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/Upstroke/home?vanity=Upstroke

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583462414870 

Sponsor of the Year! Thank you EVOLV Digital Marketing! https://www.evolvdigitalmarketing.com/

#braindamage #braininjury #stroke #strokesurvivor #motorcycle #motorcyclelife #rehabilitation #recoveryjourney #strokeawareness #adaptivefitness #strokerecovery #physicaltherapy 

Friends of the Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@TheBrokenRoadProjectPodcast
https://www.youtube.com/@letstalkstroke

YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@UpstrokePodcast

]]> Upstroke Podcast Channel Buzzsprout-19472021 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:00:00 -0600 3017 full false S1.E3 Upstroke Audio: Daily Stroke Recovery. Who Am I Now? S1.E3 Upstroke Audio: Daily Stroke Recovery. Who Am I Now? After a stroke… you don’t just lose function.
 
 Sometimes—you feel like you lose yourself.
 
 And one of the hardest questions becomes:
 
 Who am I now?

YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@UpstrokePodcast

]]> After a stroke… you don’t just lose function.
 
 Sometimes—you feel like you lose yourself.
 
 And one of the hardest questions becomes:
 
 Who am I now?

YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@UpstrokePodcast

]]> Upstroke Podcast Channel Buzzsprout-19438885 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0600 676 full false Episode #24 What's next After Stroke and Unemployment? Episode #24 What's next After Stroke and Unemployment? We're launching Upstroke Rebuild—a new program designed to help stroke survivors and people living with disabilities rebuild their careers and find meaningful employment after injury or illness.

If this episode inspired you or you think it could help someone else, please consider sharing it. Every share helps us reach another person who may need hope, encouragement, or a new direction.

Thank you for being part of this journey. We're just getting started.

YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@UpstrokePodcast

]]> We're launching Upstroke Rebuild—a new program designed to help stroke survivors and people living with disabilities rebuild their careers and find meaningful employment after injury or illness.

If this episode inspired you or you think it could help someone else, please consider sharing it. Every share helps us reach another person who may need hope, encouragement, or a new direction.

Thank you for being part of this journey. We're just getting started.

YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@UpstrokePodcast

]]> Upstroke Podcast Channel Buzzsprout-19444156 Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0600 1396 full false S1E2: Upstroke Audio: The Hidden Battle: Fatigue After Stroke S1E2: Upstroke Audio: The Hidden Battle: Fatigue After Stroke One of the hardest parts of stroke recovery…
 is something most people can’t even see.
 
 It’s not your walking.
 It’s not your speech.
 
 It’s the exhaustion.
 

YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@UpstrokePodcast

]]> One of the hardest parts of stroke recovery…
 is something most people can’t even see.
 
 It’s not your walking.
 It’s not your speech.
 
 It’s the exhaustion.
 

YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@UpstrokePodcast

]]> Upstroke Podcast Channel Buzzsprout-19438770 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0600 391 full false S1.E1 Upstroke Audio: Daily Stroke Recovery S1.E1 Upstroke Audio: Daily Stroke Recovery  "Remember... recovery isn't about getting your old life back. It's about building a life that's still worth living. Until next time, keep moving forward—one step, one choice, one day at a time." 

YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@UpstrokePodcast

]]>  "Remember... recovery isn't about getting your old life back. It's about building a life that's still worth living. Until next time, keep moving forward—one step, one choice, one day at a time." 

YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@UpstrokePodcast

]]> Upstroke Podcast Channel Buzzsprout-19437805 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:00:00 -0600 385 full false