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. Music Credit to JAKEEZo on Soundcloud @user-257386777 Be sure to give the show a like and share, & follow and connect with us on social or contact us to support u ...
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SnapCast: What's Happening Next in April?
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Know Stroke Podcast April Snapcast What'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 snapcast we open with the voices of podcasts hosts Jordan and Kevin of the Buzzcast podcast. They are both with Buzzsprout, our Know S…
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"Better Than Good Enough": Fit to Function's Neuro Rehab Fitness Model
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Episode 70 with Jenna Muri-Rosenthal of Fit to Function Recovery About our Guest: We met Jenna Muri-Rosenthal through an introduction by our previous episode guest Rory Polera (Ep69). Jenna has her clinical roots at Spaulding Rehab and is an experienced speech and language pathologist (SLP) who uses her passion for Crossfit and advanced training in…
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Stroke Thriver Spotlight: Rory Polera
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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 recovery after experiencing multiple ischemic strokes within a short span at the age of 36. Despite the challenges, Rory's determination …
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Closing the Loop: OhioHealth's Path from Rehab to Community Fitness
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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 brought it to life. She explains how community needs for neurological care led to the center's establishment, emphasiz…
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Innovating Community Fitness: Building Bridges from Research to Post-Stroke Rehab
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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 rehabilitation a day, five days a week. This is a dramatic increase from previous guidance of 45 minutes a day. Cu…
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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 you consider supporting us with a small monthly donation or through a sponsored business spotlight. In this epi…
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Replay: Let's make it okay to say you're not okay
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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 fitness, fellowship, and faith into the largest mens' fitness movement in the US, and how those pillars tr…
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Achieving Balance (Part 1): Food as Medicine to Fuel Stroke Recovery
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Episode 64 - Achieving Balance (Part 1): Food as Medicine to Fuel Stroke Recovery A comprehensive stroke recovery plan of care often includes a combination of physical, occupational, and speech therapy, along with other medical interventions. These therapies are vital for regaining physical and cognitive abilities. Often overlooked, however, in the…
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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 by addressing a small number of risk factors including high blood pressure (hypertension), irregular h…
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Maximizing Safe Home Mobility Access: Addressing one of the most important issues in stroke discharge and recovery with Justin Oakley of Oakley Home Access
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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 alike to provide access to continued safe mobility solutions. We’ve heard many times from past expert rehabi…
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Leading the Stroke Care Revolution: A Conversation with Dr. Lee H. Schwamm
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Episode 36 Interview with Kyle Zebley, Senior Vice President of Public Policy at the American Telemedicine Association and Executive Director, ATA Action In this episode you’ll be hearing from the first policy expert we’ve had on our show and we don’t think we could have brought you a better one! It is important for us to emphasize this interview w…
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Pioneering Stroke Research: Dr. Broderick's TPA Breakthrough and StrokeNet Leadership
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In Episode 60 of the Know Stroke Podcast we sat down with the esteemed Dr. Joseph Broderick.Guest Bio:Joseph Broderick, MD, a distinguished stroke expert and neurologist, has been a crucial part of UC Physicians since 1987. In 1996, he became a professor of Neurology at the University of Cincinnati, and from 2000-2014, held the Albert Barnes Voorhe…
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Redefining Recovery: Unleash Your Potential with Sean Entin, aka the Stroke Hacker
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In Episode 59 of the show we sat down with stroke survivor Sean Entin aka the Stroke Hacker. Despite being paralyzed on his left side, Sean learned to walk, talk, drive, and speak in front of audiences, inspiring people to free their minds and bodies after a traumatic event. His mission is to help stroke survivors, caregivers, and families reduce a…
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Translating Research into Practice: A Discussion with Professor Avril Drummond
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Know Stroke Podcast Episode 58: Interview with Professor Avril DrummondAbout our Guest:Avril Drummond is Professor of Healthcare Research and an occupational therapist. She qualified as an occupational therapist from the University of Ulster, undertook her MSc in Rehabilitation from the University of Southampton and her PhD at the University of Not…
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Against All Odds: A Stroke & Carotid Artery Dissection Survivor's Urgent Plea for Awareness
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On Episode 57 of the Know Stroke Podcast we sit down with Stacy Quinn. Fueled by frustration and stress after being misdiagnosed by several doctors, Stacy felt lost on her road to recovery. She found herself on the precipice of never talking about what happened to her and living as a silent statistic: 1 in 5 women will have a stroke in her lifetime…
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From a single weekend stroke caregiver and survivor retreat to a nationwide stroke support mission
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In Episode 56, we sat down with the United Stroke Alliance (USA) Co-Founder and Executive Director Marylee Nunley and CEO Larry Schaer to discuss how this dynamic duo has grown the alliance from a single person in a single community, to its expansion and now having offered 300 Retreat and Refresh Stroke Camps throughout the country. The Retreat & R…
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When a therapist really knows the patient perspective
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In Episode 55 we're joined by Michelle Ballasiotes, a pediatric stroke survivor and occupational therapist. Michelle suffered what is called a perinatal stroke which usually occurs between the middle of pregnancy and delivery. Her childhood consisted of weekly physical and occupational therapy for more than 10 years in order to gain mobility due to…
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Senator Ben Ray Luján: A Survivor's Voice for Stroke Awareness & Policy Reform
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In this episode of the Know Stroke Podcast, we are honored to have special guest Senator Ben Ray Luján, who has been a dedicated advocate for stroke awareness and policy reform. Senator Luján serves as both a senator and a stroke survivor, making his insights and experiences invaluable.During the episode, Senator Luján highlights the importance of …
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Enhancing Stroke Rehabilitation & Recovery: Interview with Professor Julie Bernhardt
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In Episode 53 we were joined by Professor Julie Bernhardt, co-leader of The Florey’s Stroke theme and leads the AVERT Early Intervention Research Program. Julie believes that to impact the global burden of disability after stroke, we need to rethink, reframe and refocus our efforts to develop more effective treatments and treatment environments (ho…
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A model of Passion-Based Therapy: Discussion with Author and Stroke Survivor Stacie Broek
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Welcome to episode 52 of the Know Stroke Podcast. In this episode we're joined by Stacie Broek, author, blogger, stroke survivor, overachiever, mother of 3 & invisible disabilities advocate. Stacie shares her powerful story of surviving a stroke while in Japan, and her work to support other survivor's and their family through a model of passion bas…
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Restoring Arm Mobility with Spinal Cord Stimulation
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In Episode 51, we were joined by Marc Powell to speak about the ground-breaking neuro-technology he and his team at Reach Neuro are working on to restore arm and hand movement in patients who survived severe strokes.Globally, every fourth adult over the age of 25 will suffer a stroke in their lifetime, and 75% of those people will have lasting defi…
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Strengthening the Stroke Chain of Survival at UC Health
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Episode 50 of the Know Stroke Podcast is here! This has been a milestone we've had our eye on for a few months now and we're super excited to share this episode with you. We start off with an introduction from Mike and David speaking to some of the feedback and impact they've received since launching the podcast - these stories are what keep us goi…
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Building Global Stroke Support Networks: Insights from Sarah Belson of the World Stroke Organization
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About this Episode:For episode 49 of the podcast we sat down with Sarah Belson, International Development Manager at the World Stroke Organization; leading, developing and implementing a program of capacity building activities for new and emerging patient stroke support organizations (SSOs) around the world.Some of the highlights from our interview…
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Let's make it okay to say you're not okay: A discussion with stroke survivor and team builder Tim Whitmire
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In episode 48 we sat down with stroke survivor and accomplished entrepreneur Tim Whitmire. Tim co founded the largest free men's fitness movement in the US. He speaks to us about how he grew a community built around fitness, fellowship, and faith into the largest mens' fitness movement in the US, and how those pillars transferred into his rehab jou…
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Mike Garrow-AHA/ASA Voter's Choice Caregiver Hero Award Nominee- 2023 - Please Cast Your Vote!
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Know Stroke Podcast Bonus EpisodeAbout the AHA/ASA Voters’ Choice Hero Award and How to Vote for show co-host Mike GarrowThe Voters’ Choice Hero award nominee link to vote for Mike is here:https://heroes.stroke.org/michael-garrow/ Voting is open from 8 a.m. Central on March 8 to 8 p.m. Central on March 22. All winners will be announced the week of …
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In 2020, William Kyler Lewis, 15, was riding in the car with his mom in College Station, Texas, when he suddenly turned to her confused.His head hurt, he was sick to his stomach and his vision was blurred. Soon, he couldn’t remember anything for more than a few seconds.After his mom rushed him to the pediatrician, he got a shot and was told to go h…
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Dr Eva Mistry; winner of the Robert G. Siekert New Investigator Award in Stroke
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Episode 46: In this weeks episode we sit down with a Dr Eva Mistry, assistant professor of clinical neurology and rehabilitation medicine at the University of Cincinnati in Ohio. Dr Mistry was announced the 2023 winner of the Robert G. Siekert New Investigator Award in Stroke. The award encourages new investigators to undertake or continue stroke-r…
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The Putrino Way: combining technology with a human touch at Mount Sinai’s Abilities Research Center
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Episode 45: In this weeks episode we sit down with a David Putrino, Director of Rehabilitation Innovation for the Mount Sinai Health System in NYC. David brings us on a journey from his childhood in Western Australia, to the big city lights of NYC and his human-centered approach towards clinical research and innovation in neuro rehabilitation.Some …
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A global community of Angels improving stroke patients’ chances of survival and a disability-free life.
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Episode 44: In this episode we sit down with Kim Malkin, Angels Initiative Lead for Australia to discuss the work she and her team are doing across the region to improve stroke care delivery. The Angels Initiative was launched in 2016 by Boehringer Ingelheim in partnership with the European Stroke Organisation (ESO), the World Stroke Organisation (…
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Delivering stroke care on the roads and in the sky across Australia
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Episode 43: Interview with Professor Stephen Davis & Geoffrey Donnan of the Australian Stroke Alliance.The Australian Stroke Alliance is comprised of more than 30 organisations working together to transform stroke care across Australia and improve the lives of those affected by stroke. They are developing novel mobile imaging, digital health and em…
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Unlocking the human superpower of neuroplasticity with Dr. Mike Studer
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About Our GuestDr. Mike Studer has been a PT since 1991, and an NCS (Neurological Clinical Specialist) since 1995. He is co-founder and co-owner of Spark Rehabilitation and Wellness in Bend, where he is an adjunct professor at the OSU DPT program leading the coursework on motor control. Mike was recognized as the 2011 Clinician of the Year in the N…
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"Houston, we have a problem" - Interview with world renowned stroke expert, Pamela Duncan PhD.
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Episode 41 In our final episode of 2022 we had the pleasure to be joined by Pamela Duncan. Pam is a leading expert in stroke, neurologic recovery, aging and patient reported outcome measures and widely recognized for her efforts to reengineer post-acute care services and recovery following stroke. She develops consumer-oriented assessments to impro…
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Exploring the intersection of human-centered-design and rehab technology
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Episode 40: Interview with Sarah Thomas Sarah has an expansive range of expertise, we chose to deep dive on the importance of human-centered design in this episode. We'll be sure to welcome Sarah back on the show in the coming months to explore other areas that she is working in to advance access to rehab.About Our GuestSarah Thomas is an accomplis…
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Redefining what is possible in Neuro-rehab with immersive digital therapeutics
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Episode 39: Redefining what is possible in Neuro-rehab with immersive digital therapeuticsOur Guest:Angela Greene, Lead US Therapy Integration Manager at MindMaze speaks to us about how their solutions are redefining in a way that is not only accessible, affordable, and engaging for patients, but also seamlessly fits into physician workflows.In the…
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The American Heart Association's effort to accelerate novel stroke & cardiac models of care
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Episode 38: Interview with Patrick Dunn - Program Director, Center for Health Tech & Innovation at the American Heart AssociationWe are without David for this episode, but Mike was able to sit down with Patrick coming off the AHA Scientific Session in Chicago. Patrick discusses his role to support health tech & innovation at the AHA to connect entr…
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How the leading rehab hospital in the US is driving stroke innovation forward
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Episode 37: Arun Jayaraman, PT, PhD - Exec Director, Tech & Innovation Hub at Shirley Ryan Ability LabWelcome to the 2022 World Stroke Day edition of the Know Stroke Podcast. David and Mike had the privilege of sitting down with a world renowned expert in stroke rehab technology leading innovation at the #1 ranked rehabilitation hospital in the Uni…
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Interview with Kyle Zebley, Senior Vice President of Public Policy at the American Telemedicine Association and Executive Director, ATA Action
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Episode 36 Interview with Kyle Zebley, Senior Vice President of Public Policy at the American Telemedicine Association and Executive Director, ATA Action In this episode you’ll be hearing from the first policy expert we’ve had on our show and we don’t think we could have brought you a better one! It is important for us to emphasize this interview w…
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Using Voice to Save Lives: Interview with James Amihood, CEO of Cardiokol
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Know Stroke Podcast Ep 34 -Spotlight on Afib AwarenessSeptember is Afib Awareness Month. Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is the most common irregular heartbeat and is characterized by heart palpitations, dizziness, and shortness of breath. Afib is sometimes silent and may not exhibit symptoms at all yet it increases stroke risk and can lead to heart fai…
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1 in 100,000 - Interview with Orlena Shek, Moyamoya Stroke Survivor & Author of Emerging From The Smoke.
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In Episode 33 of the Know Stroke Podcast, we were joined by Orlena Shek.Orlena Shek is a former in-house software technology licensing attorney. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and two young children. After experiencing major hemorrhagic stroke in late 2011 due to a rare congenital condition called Moyamoya Disease, she put…
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Interview with Dr. Nick Ward. Professor of Clinical Neurology & Neurorehabilitation, UCL Institute of Neurology
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In episode 32 of the Know Stroke Podcast, we were joined by Professor Nick Ward.About our Guest:Professor Ward is a consultant neurologist at National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery and a professor of clinical neurology and neurorehabilitaion at Queen Square UCL Institute of Neurology. His special clinical interest is in stroke and neurore…
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Interview with Ralph Preston Founder of Stroke Buddies
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Know Stroke Podcast Episode 31Interview with Ralph Preston Founder of Stroke BuddiesAfter a stroke, Ralph Preston leveraged over 40 years of professional video experience to continue to do good with his camera. He “turned the lens on himself “ and is developing high-quality videos for stroke survivors and for local non-profits. About our Guest:Pres…
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Interview with Dr. Heidi Schambra Director of Research Strategy in Neurology and Mobilis Lab NYU Langone
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Know Stroke Podcast Episode 30Stroke commonly damages motor function in the upper extremity (UE), leading to long-term disability and loss of independence in a majority of individuals. Rehabilitation seeks to restore function by training daily activities, which deliver repeated UE functional motions. The optimal number of functional motions necessa…
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It's Hot! Tips to Know and Avoid Heat Stroke and Announcement : We Need Your Help on Our Latest Stroke Education Project
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Know Stroke Podcast S4E4In the news: It’s Hot- Tips to Know Avoid Heat StrokeAnnouncements: Health Podcast Network move is completeWhat’s Next? In this brief episode the co-hosts connect on a podcast catch-up to explain more about their recent move to expand the reach of the podcast via the Health Podcast NetworkAbout the Health Podcast Network:Hea…
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Interview with Dan Kendall - Founder of Mission Based Media
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Know Stroke Podcast S4E2 Dan KendallIn today's episode we are joined by Dan Kendall. Dan is the founder and Managing Director at Mission Based Media. Dan has 20+ years experience in growing profitable and sustainable businesses in health technology, mobile and cloud computing, and telecommunications in domestic and international markets. In a chang…
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Tackling Digital Transformation in Rehabilitation: A Health Coaching Approach
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Today is the start of World Stroke Month, celebrated throughout the month of May. In this episode we are going to share a discussion we had with Carolyn Brown, Founder of Stroke OT and Marina Borukhovich of YourCoach at the Rehab Tech Summit on March 3rd. Watch full episode on our YouTube ChannelThis past week there was news that Noom inc, a weight…
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Stroke In the News: AFib, Health Equity and Stroke Outcomes, 7000 Steps and Finally Where in the World is Mike?
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Know Stroke Podcast Season3 Episode7Welcome to the Know Stroke Podcast. I’m your co-host David Dansereau flying solo in this episode! If you like the show leave a review on the Apple podcast app and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. And if you’d like sponsor a show contact us through links below in our show notes. In this episode and on …
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Ukraine and our first asynchronous Stroke News Update "On the Road" Episode
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Season 3 Episode 6 -On The Road!Before we get to our "Stroke in the News" this week we would be remiss not to pause and reflect that this episode is being recorded asynchronously amidst the backdrop of war in Ukraine. As we all finally sense an end to the COVID-19 crisis, we find ourselves in the midst of another one, and the extent of which is sti…
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Interview with Lauren Sheehan : OT in Tech | Co-Founder Rehab Tech Summit
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Lauren Sheehan S3E5 : OT in Tech, Co-Founder Rehab Tech SummitAs you’ll learn on this episode, my co-host first met Lauren while doing stroke research as part of his Masters degree in Dublin. Lauren is a Product Manager with Neurolutions, Inc. and has been in the medical device industry for the last five plus years. Her clinical background is prima…
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Interview with Kyle Mengelkamp: Share Your Stroke of Genius
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Know Stroke Podcast Season 3 Episode 4Mike and I sat down earlier this week to share in some great conversation with our guest Kyle Mengelkamp. We were drawn into his story involving basketball, his stroke recovery , his why and creative producing vision in the upcoming premiere of his mini-documentary examining stroke recovery from three personal …
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Interview with Caroline Goggin and Travis Eldridge-Running to Raise Stroke Awareness:Boston Marathon 2022
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Welcome to Season 3 Episode 3 of the Know Stroke Podcast!We were delighted to bring back an old friend, intro voice of the podcast, and stroke thriver, Caroline Goggin. Caroline shared her story with us as our inaugural guest on Season 1 Episode 2, if you haven't listened to that interview you can go back and listen here. In that episode Caroline g…
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