I’m Stacie

hi there!

I’m a stroke-surviving writer, speaker, public advocate and course creator with very big dreams.

I live for tacos, the laying on the beach, laughing 'til I snort and possibilities over prognoses.

When I met a Dutch guy…. that crazy Dutch guy not only became my husband, but also changed the entire course of my life. I won’t spoil the story, or tell you what happened next. But suffice to say that up to today, I have lived in four different countries on three different continents. I have travelled to over 30 different countries and there are many, many more on my list.

I am an American career-girl who was going for it in New York…

I Became A Mother.

Of course, our (mis)adventure has been laced with our share of stress. We’ve suffered thru the losses of loved ones. We’ve suffered personal losses. And in February 2019, I survived a stroke. So, here I am, raising our third culture children and dealing with the aftermath of my stroke. I like to say that the things that don’t break us, give us good stories!

And An Advocate

I suffered a multitude of set-backs from my stroke. from non-fluent aphasia, agraphia, emotional regulation disorder, impaired cognitive functions, sensory integration disorder to right-sided hemiparesis.

I am a shameless self-advocate. I talk about my stroke. I support others in their fight to get better. And I disagree vociferously with anyone who puts a label on recovery.

Recovery is personal. Recovery should detail explicitly your wants, needs and wishes.

Recovery doesn’t just mean that you are alive. Unless it does.

My really offical Bio

Stacie Broek is an ex-marketing-pro-turned-writer. She’s a stroke-blogger and mama who swears by making her bed the minute she awakes. Stacie hopes to be known for leading women to find their passion and become their perfect, awesome selves.

now for the important stuff

Super Fun Facts

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There’s never enough coffee. Tacos. Bubbles. Palm trees.

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Did someone say popcorn and any movie starring Jennifer Aniston? I'm so in.

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I strongly dislike running… although I ran 2 half-marathons last year. What?

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When I close my eyes, I picture writing while overlooking a beach with my doggy at my side.

My Misson

My mission is to foster positive change within the system, which empowers stroke survivors with independence, autonomy, and opportunity.

So that every stroke survivor will live the life that they want to live

How do you want to live today?

46-Year-Old Dog, New Tricks? 🐾
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There are things I shifted easily—cooking, laundry, managing the basics of life.
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Then, there were the things I learned over time: nurturing relationships, mothering three humans (with plenty o

📈 Progress, Not Perfection 📈
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I was lucky enough to be placed in a clinical trial to (hopefully!) improve my gait. It’s a unique opportunity—nearly six years after my stroke and I’m getting the chance to improve how I wal

I’m driven by a purpose that goes beyond words.
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Stroke impacts 1 in 4 people worldwide, and as World Stroke Day just passed, I’m reminded of why this work is so vital. I feel a responsibility to raise awareness and to break the

Rockin’ the gram. Join Me!