Host Marjie Richardson talk with Kristen Traverse about her real like comeback story of having a stroke at 31 and all that changes that come with it. 

Kristen Traverse is a Registered Nurse and is a Certified Respiratory Educator and Chronic Disease Educator. She has a background in Hemodialysis, neurology, emergency and mental health. She sits on the various  Cardiovascular and Stroke Strategic Networks committees and is a Heart and Stroke Foundation spokesperson.

Her life took a turn when she was diagnosed with a severe stroke at the age of 31 and was diagnosed with Aphasia and Apraxia and had to relearn to speak, read and write.

After a long recovery, Kristen is now educating others about cardiovascular and mental health and helps others find their voice and worth.

She is now a private nurse consultant that works within schools bringing new methods to works children that have exceptionalities. She is an advocate of patient-centred care and speaks at various venues about compassionate care. Kristen is also a Certified, Compassionate Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma training facilitator. She is also co-founder of Mywhyrevolution.com, where they work with nonprofits and tell stories of resilient people.

Kristen lives on an acreage outside of Kitscoty with her wonderful husband and two amazing boys

Contact Info:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mywhyrevolution/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristentraverse/

Website: https://www.mywhyrevolution.com/

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