{"podcast":{"title":"Free Thinking with Montel","slug":"free-thinking-with-montel-5568820","podcast_index_feed_id":5568820,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/mrENgKGy","website_url":"http://www.revolverpodcasts.com","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/17401559-31b1-45b7-beaa-4b27e16440f6/c95393a7-9355-4eaa-b0db-bf9f82ec9792/3000x3000/70306cab02134d02858e9408b4d8ac5d96bb9bd1ef87bf980ff0baf9f8861cb2.png?aid=rss_feed","author":"Montel Williams","episode_count":151,"summary":"Free Thinking with Emmy-Award winning talk show host Montel Williams, is a new social commentary podcast that will tackle issues from the headlines, feature interviews with newsmakers and shine light on stories and topics Montel is passionate about. New shows will publish every Tuesday and Friday beginning September 1, 2020..","last_synced_at":"2026-07-15T10:21:00.113143+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/free-thinking-with-montel-5568820"},"episode":{"title":"\"Rebuilding Identity After Stroke: A Journey of Hope with Debra Meyerson & Steve Zuckerman\"","slug":"rebuilding-identity-after-stroke-a-journey-of-hope-with-debra-meyerson-steve-zuckerman","published_at":"2025-11-05T00:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/free-thinking-with-montel-5568820/rebuilding-identity-after-stroke-a-journey-of-hope-with-debra-meyerson-steve-zuckerman","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/free-thinking-with-montel-5568820","url":"http://www.revolverpodcasts.com","audio_url":"https://afp-901980-injected.calisto.simplecastaudio.com/17401559-31b1-45b7-beaa-4b27e16440f6/episodes/45946883-93ca-413c-99b7-753635f30596/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=17401559-31b1-45b7-beaa-4b27e16440f6&awEpisodeId=45946883-93ca-413c-99b7-753635f30596&feed=mrENgKGy","summary":"In this powerful episode of Free Thinking with Montel, Montel Williams sits down with two extraordinary guests, Debra Meyerson and Steve Zuckerman, to explore the emotional and physical journey of stroke recovery. Debra, a former Stanford professor, and Steve, her husband and care-partner, share their deeply personal story of resilience, identity rebuilding, and advocacy following Debra’s life-altering stroke in 2010. The couple discusses their nonprofit, Stroke Onward, and the second edition of their book, Identity Theft, which offers hope and actionable advice for stroke survivors and their families. From navigating the emotional challenges of recovery to advocating for systemic change in healthcare, Debra and Steve provide invaluable insights for anyone facing life-changing injuries or illnesses. This episode is a testament to the power of partnership, perseverance, and purpose. Whether you’re a survivor, a care-partner, or someone looking for inspiration, this conversation will leave you feeling empowered and hopeful. Resource Links: Stroke Onward website: https://strokeonward.org/ Identity Theft: Rediscovering Ourselves After Stroke: https://strokeonward.org/identity-theft-book/ Stroke Onward Community Circle (SOCC): https://circle.strokeonward.org/c/welcome Stroke Onward Gatherings: https://strokeonward.org/gathering/ WCNY Documentary: https://www.pbs.org/video/stroke-across-america-trauma-adaptation-purpose-oukojg/","meta_description":"In this powerful episode of Free Thinking with Montel, Montel Williams sits down with two extraordinary guests, Debra Meyerson and Steve Zuckerman, to exp…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3092,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/free-thinking-with-montel-5568820/episodes/rebuilding-identity-after-stroke-a-journey-of-hope-with-debra-meyerson-steve-zuckerman/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/free-thinking-with-montel-5568820/rebuilding-identity-after-stroke-a-journey-of-hope-with-debra-meyerson-steve-zuckerman.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}