Strokecast

Kristen Aguirre was working as a TV reporter and anchor in Denver, CO,  when she had her stroke. What followed, of course, changed her life. She spent months in rehab, eventually returned to the air. She has since left that role and now focuses on her recovery, her workouts, and working with other survivors. We cover all that and more in this episode. Bio Kristen Aguirre is an emmy nominated latina journalist turned young stroke survivor. At the age of 31 Kristen suffered an ischemic stroke. It left the entire left side of her body paralyzed. Her doctors told her she would probably need a wheelchair the rest of her life. Despite the prognosis Kristen kept pushing and never lost hope. After months in the hospital and therapy, Kristen is now back to running, lifting weights and rebuilding her career. She uses her story to motivate others to never stop pushing and how to hold onto hope in daunting times. Gratitude One of the topics Kristen talks about is gratitude. As part of her daily prayer and meditation rit