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The Future of Stroke Recovery: Insights from the Provider and Patient Perspective

August 23, 2026 • Mike Garrow | David Dansereau • Episode 96

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Know Stroke Podcast Episode 96 Guests:

Lester Leung and Rory Polera with co-hosts David Dansereau and Michael Garrow

This episode features three time favorites and returning guests, Dr. Lester Leung, MD (stroke neurologist) and Rory Polera (stroke survivor) discussing innovative approaches to stroke recovery, the role of technology and AI in the new patient and provider relationship, and building community support for survivors so they are not alone in recovery. They share insights on longitudinal stroke support and care, personalized medicine, and the future of stroke rehabilitation. As "tied" 3 time record holders along with Caroline Goggin (from Episode 95) stroke survivor and podcast opening show voice, the trio are all in great company!

Key Topics:

Long-term stroke care and community building
Use of AI and wearable technology in recovery
Personalized medicine and data-driven treatment
Innovations in stroke rehabilitation and telehealth

Mentions:

Saya Consortium https://www.youngadultstroke.org/

Dr. Leung's micro-practice Headway Neurology https://www.headwayneurology.com/saya-c

David Book Closure After Stroke

About the "Miracle Speech" https://knowstroke.substack.com/p/chapter-one-power-play-preview

Rory's Substack https://substack.com/@rorypolera

Rory's Slidedeck and Update on his recovery journey: https://knowstroke.substack.com/p/navigating-the-journey-of-stroke

Empower Sleep (not a show sponsor but perhaps they should be or offer Rory and other survivors a discount) https://www.empowersleep.com/

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Music intro credit to Jake Dansereau. Our intro welcome is the voice of Caroline Goggin, a stroke survivor and our first podcast guest! Please listen to her inspiring story on Episode 2 of the podcast.

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