Rebuilding Purpose, Identity, and Financial Independence

Life can change in an instant

  • Cancer.
  • Chronic illness.
  • Trauma.

Rehabilitation helps us recover physically, but many people are left asking deeper questions.

  • Who am I now?
  • What can I still contribute?
  • Can I work again?
  • Can I find purpose again?

Rebuilding Purpose, Identity, and Financial Independence

Life can change in an instant

  • Cancer.
  • Chronic illness.
  • Trauma.

Rehabilitation helps us recover physically, but many people are left asking deeper questions.

  • Who am I now?
  • What can I still contribute?
  • Can I work again?
  • Can I find purpose again?

The UpStroke Rebuild Program was created from lived experience and is designed to help individuals rebuild confidence, identity, purpose, and meaningful work after adversity.

Because no one is broken.

No one is forgotten.

And no one is finished.

We can rebuild.

About Rebuild

The UpStroke Rebuild Program is being developed as a six-stage framework designed to help people rebuild their lives after stroke, brain injury, cancer, chronic illness, and other disabilities.


While physical rehabilitation is essential, rebuilding a life requires much more than healing the body.


Rebuild focuses on purpose, identity, confidence, relationships, and eventually meaningful work and financial independence.



Built from lived experience, the program is intended to provide hope and practical guidance for people beginning again after adversity.

The Six Stages

The six stages should each have their own graphic or icon.

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Stage 1

Know Yourself | (Self-Assessment)

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Stage 2

Rebuild Identity and Confidence

03

Stage 3

Build Skills and Close Gaps

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Stage 4

Tell Your Story

05

Stage 5

Search and Connect

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Stage 6

Thrive

Future Vision

Coming Soon

Future additions may include:

Educational resources

Podcast episodes

Success stories

Workshops and speaking engagements

Community partnerships

Volunteer opportunities

The UpStroke Employment Foundation

Employer resources

Online course material

Interested in Learning More?

The UpStroke Rebuild Program is currently in development.

If you would like more information, are interested in partnering, or simply want to follow the journey, please reach out.

Contact Shayne