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Aug 7, 2023 
Join John Fetterman, Pennsylvania's Lieutenant Governor and Senate candidate, as he shares his journey of recovery from a stroke. The conversation touches on the intersection of health and politics, emphasizing the need for empathy in public discourse. Fetterman reflects on the pressures of campaigning while dealing with personal challenges. They delve deep into authenticity in storytelling, discussing the impact of vulnerability on connections with voters. Alongside Esther Perel, they explore how to navigate grief, elevating the conversation to encompass resilience and humanity.
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Similar Stroke Experience
- Kara Swisher had a stroke similar to John Fetterman's and faced appalling reactions.
- Her own mother questioned Fetterman's fitness for office, despite Swisher's successful recovery from the same type of stroke.
Fetterman's Stroke
- Fetterman's stroke occurred days before the primary election while at Sheetz.
- His wife recognized the stroke, and his focus remained on attending a planned event despite the emergency.
Miraculous Recovery
- Fetterman feels his recovery has been miraculous, primarily using closed captioning for auditory processing.
- He expresses gratitude for his recovery and notes the daily improvement in his auditory processing.