Beyond This
Beyond This is a specialized coaching service and community organization dedicated to helping couples find their way back to intimacy and connection after a life-altering disability, such as a stroke or major injury.
Isolation ends where honest conversation begins. Step into a safe, supportive space for practical advice on navigating relationships, intimacy, and connection after stroke or major disability.
Join a community built on empathy and insight to help you find your path forward. We offer coaching and facilitation designed to help couples navigate intimacy, role changes, and communication with practical tools that work in real life.
Your relationship survived. Now let it thrive. Beyond This helps interabled couples reclaim the identity, intimacy, and connection that make life worth living.
Experienced coaches dedicated to your journey
Brandon Taylor
Founder & Coach
Brandon experienced a stroke at age 35, which fundamentally changed his perspective on health, resilience, and community. Through his recovery journey, he discovered a passion for helping others navigate the challenges of stroke survival.
Read more →With a background in relationship coaching and personal experience overcoming adversity, Brandon founded Beyond This to create a supportive community where stroke survivors and their partners can find guidance, connection, and hope.
Lindsey Taylor
Co-Founder & Facilitator
Lindsey brings a unique perspective as both a caregiver and wellness advocate. Having supported Brandon through his stroke recovery, she witnessed firsthand the gaps in resources and community support for families affected by stroke.
Read more →As a facilitator, Lindsey specializes in creating safe, inclusive spaces where participants feel heard and empowered. Her approach combines empathy with practical strategies for navigating life's unexpected challenges.
Disability recovery affects connection — and most couples don't get support early enough.
60%
of couples see relationship satisfaction decline in the first year post-stroke
76%
higher depression risk for stroke caregivers vs. general population
50%
higher success rate when couples are coached together (dyadic model)
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