Know Stroke Podcast
Welcome to the Know Stroke Podcast with your co-hosts Mike Garrow (stroke caregiver) & David Dansereau (stroke survivor). Listen back to Episode 1 of the podcast to hear our personal stories of how stroke impacted our lives and sparked a mission to amplify the voices, contributions, and achievements of change makers in stroke care.
Show music by Jake Dansereau (JAKEEZo on Soundcloud) and show intro welcome voice of stroke survivor Caroline Goggin (see episode 2).
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Empowering stroke survivors and their care teams to take control of life after stroke.
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Episodes
79 episodes
Understanding PFO and Its Impact on Stroke Risk
Episode 81: Managing PFO after Stroke: A discussion on diagnosis, treatment options including the patient perspectives and quality of life decisions with David Thaler,MD of Tufts Medical Center.This conversation in collaboration with the...
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Episode 81
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1:21:37
ISC25 Recap: A First Step for Survivor Voices
In this episode of the Know Stroke Podcast, hosts David Dansereau and Mike Garrow reconnect after a break to recap everything that happened at ISC25 and the National Advisory Committee meeting.Fresh off the heels of the International ...
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Episode 80
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Elevating Survivor & Caregiver Voices at the International Stroke Conference
In this special episode recorded live at the International Stroke Conference (ISC25), we dive into the American Stroke Association’s pilot program, Stroke Connections. This initiative is designed to amplify the voices of
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Episode 79
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Magic Wand Insights: Transforming Stroke Care
Welcome to Episode 78 of the Know Stroke Podcast. On this episode co-host David Dansereau is running solo without his broadcasting partner Mike Garrow, who is traveling to LA to attend the 2025 International Stroke Conference ( a...
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Episode 78
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Health Equity in Focus: The Bugher Collaborative and SDOH in Stroke Care
In this episode, we explore the critical role of social determinants of health (SDOH) in stroke prevention and recovery with an incredible panel of experts from the Bugher Collaborative. Our guests include:Dr. Nirupama Yechoor
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Episode 77
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The MyHand™ System: Stroke Rehab Innovation with Vineet Johnson
In this episode of the Know Stroke Podcast, hosts Mike Garrow and David Dansereau welcome Vineet Johnson, a licensed physical therapist and entrepreneur, to explore the transformative potential of neuroplasticity in stroke rehabilitation. Vinee...
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Episode 76
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Diet, Exercise, and GLP-1s: ASA’s Latest Guidelines for Stroke Prevention
In this episode of the Know Stroke Podcast, Rachel Forman, a stroke neurologist at Yale, discusses the latest American Stroke Association guidelines for stroke prevention. The conversation covers various topics including the importance of socia...
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Episode 75
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Advancing Stroke Recovery (ASR) Program by Headway Neurology
Episode 74 Guest Lester Leung,MD- Founder Headway Neurology,LLCIn Season 2 Episode 7...
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Episode 74
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1:01:13
June SnapCast
In this SnapCast, David and Mike discuss their transition to a new recording studio and their plans for the future. They also talk about Mike's appointment to an advisory committee for the American Heart and American Stroke Association. The hos...
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Stroke Thriver Spotlight: Tim Blinten's Journey with Vivistim® Paired VNS™ System
Episode 73: We’re excited to continue our partnership with Vivistim as part of a Know Stroke Podcast spotlight series for May! Today's interview is with Tim Blinten, a young st...
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Episode 73
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SnapCast: Keeping the Pace in May for Stroke Awareness Month
In this SnapCast we recapped a great day out at the Trillium Spring 5K running alongside our friends from Tufts Medical Center Stroke and Young Adults (SAYA) program and past ...
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Navigating Recovery with Vivistim®: A Deep Dive on Paired Vagus Nerve Stimulation with Dr. Teresa Jacobson Kimberley
We’re kicking off Stroke Awareness Month with our first business spotlight series in partnership with Vivistim®. On this episode we’ll introduce you to Teresa Jacobson Kimberley, PT, PhD, FAPTA&...
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Episode 72
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59:40
SnapCast: Stroke Awareness Month brought to you by Vivistim
May is Stroke Awareness MonthWe’re excited to announce our partnership with Vivistim as part of a Know Stroke Podcast spotlight series for May! Throughout the month of M...
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Underinsured, Unabandoned: StrokeOT's Commitment with Dr. Carolyn Brown
Episode 71 Guest: Carolyn Brown, OTD, OTR/L, CLT Executive Director, StrokeOT,LLCDr Brown joined us back in season 2 episode 3 (Oct 2021) when she first formed Stroke OT, her CT based non profit for opening long term care access ...
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Episode 71
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SnapCast: What's Happening Next in April?
Know Stroke Podcast April SnapcastWhat's a snapcast?A quick recording where Mike and David jump in to release short shoutouts of timely events and upcoming episodes +release announcements for our sponsors. On this sn...
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9:54
"Better Than Good Enough": Fit to Function's Neuro Rehab Fitness Model
Episode 70 with Jenna Muri-Rosenthal of Fit to Function RecoveryAbout our Guest:We met Jenna Muri-Rosenthal through an introduction by our previous episode guest Rory Polera (Ep69). Jenna has her clinical roots at...
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Episode 70
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1:06:21
Stroke Thriver Spotlight: Rory Polera
Episode 69 - we welcome Rory Polera to the show to share his story as a young stroke survivor - or as we like to say, "stroke thriver". Show highlights:Rory Polera shares his incredible journey of resilience and recov...
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Episode 69
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1:08:04
Closing the Loop: OhioHealth's Path from Rehab to Community Fitness
Episode 68 - join us as we chat with Lauren Esposito, Operations Manager at OhioHealth Neuroscience Wellness Center.Lauren provides insight into the origins of the Neuroscience Wellness Center, highlighting the key individuals who brough...
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Episode 68
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52:50
Innovating Community Fitness: Building Bridges from Research to Post-Stroke Rehab
Episode 67 - Innovating Community Fitness: Building Bridges from Research to Post-Stroke Rehab.New National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines in the UK recommend stroke patients receive at least three hours of r...
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Episode 67
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Become a Know Stroke Podcast Supporter!
Welcome back to the first Know Stroke Podcast episode of our 2024 season! Co-hosts Michael Garrow and David Dansereau appreciate you taking some time out of your day to listen to this episode. If you find our podcast valuable, we ask that y...
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Episode 66
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Replay: Let's make it okay to say you're not okay
Episode 65: Closing out 2023 with a replay of our highest downloaded episode of the year. Tim Whitmire joined us for episode 48, he is a young stroke survivor and founder of F3 Nation. He speaks to us about how he grew a community built around ...
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Episode 65
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57:34
Achieving Balance (Part 1): Food as Medicine to Fuel Stroke Recovery
Episode 64 - Achieving Balance (Part 1): Food as Medicine to Fuel Stroke RecoveryA comprehensive stroke recovery plan of care often includes a combination of physical, occupational, and speech therapy, along with other medical intervent...
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Episode 64
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55:30
2023 World Stroke Day #GreaterThanStroke
Special Edition Episode 63 for World Stroke Day #GreaterThanStroke This year’s theme for World Stroke Day 2023 is stroke prevention. One in four of us will have a stroke in our lifetime. It is estimated that 90% of those strokes could be prevented...
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Episode 63
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33:41
Maximizing Safe Home Mobility Access: Addressing one of the most important issues in stroke discharge and recovery with Justin Oakley of Oakley Home Access
Episode 62: Justin Oakley, MSOTR/L CAPS of Oakley Home AccessPreparing your home for all of life's changes after a stroke can be overwhelming. In fact, the word discharge can be terrifying for both survivor, caregiver and treating therapists alik...
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Episode 62
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Leading the Stroke Care Revolution: A Conversation with Dr. Lee H. Schwamm
Episode 36 Interview with Kyle Zebley, Senior Vice President of Public Policy at the American Telemedicine Association and Executive Director, ATA ActionIn this episode you’ll be hearing from the first policy expert we’ve had on our show...
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Episode 61
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