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Know Stroke Podcast

Mike Garrow | David Dansereau

86 episodes

6 days ago

Chime In, Send Us a Text Message! On episode 88 we release a recent conversation with Mark Brodie as a rebroadcast from a Know Stroke Substack Live event with co-host David Dansereau. Mark connected with us after listening to our episode on PFO which also is believed to have caused his stroke. As part of his recovery journey Mark and his family had to learn how to find resources to help with his aphasia as a deficit from his stroke during covid shutdowns. Mark’s Top Stroke Recovery Resources ...

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Chime In, Send Us a Text Message! On episode 88 we release a recent conversation with Mark Brodie as a rebroadcast from a Know Stroke Substack Live event with co-host David Dansereau. Mark connected with us after listening to our episode on PFO which also is believed to have caused his stroke. As part of his recovery journey Mark and his family had to learn how to find resources to help with his aphasia as a deficit from his stroke during covid shutdowns. Mark’s Top Stroke Recovery Resources ...

Show more...

Self-Improvement,

Health & Fitness,

Episodes (20/86)

Know Stroke Podcast

Finding Your Voice: A Conversation with Stroke Survivor Mark Brodie

Chime In, Send Us a Text Message! On episode 88 we release a recent conversation with Mark Brodie as a rebroadcast from a Know Stroke Substack Live event with co-host David Dansereau. Mark connected with us after listening to our episode on PFO which also is believed to have caused his stroke. As part of his recovery journey Mark and his family had to learn how to find resources to help with his aphasia as a deficit from his stroke during covid shutdowns. Mark’s Top Stroke Recovery Resources ...

6 days ago

1 hour 7 minutes

Know Stroke Podcast

Roping Stroke: Stran Smith's Inspiring Story and Finding Community with Abbott HeartMates

Chime In, Send Us a Text Message! Episode 87 Our Guest: Stran Smith 2025 'Draft Pick' for Abbott HeartMates Program Stran is a legendary tie-down roping cowboy from Childress, Texas. He competed professionally for over 20 years, appearing 11 times at the National Finals Rodeo (NFR), and won the PRCA World Championship in 2008. In 2025 he was inducted into the rodeo Hall of Fame. In this episode, Stran shares his incredible journey from being a professional cowboy to overcoming a life-a...

4 weeks ago

54 minutes

Know Stroke Podcast

Brace Yourself: Dr. Jennifaye V. Brown on AFOs and Stroke Recovery

Chime In, Send Us a Text Message! In this episode, Dr. Jennifaye V. Brown shares her journey into neuro-physical therapy, emphasizing the importance of personalized care and the role of movement in recovery. She discusses her specialization in AFOs (ankle-foot orthoses) and how they can be tailored to individual needs. Dr. Brown highlights the significance of empowering patients through education and the benefits of aquatic therapy for stroke survivors. She also addresses the balance between ...

1 month ago

1 hour 3 minutes

Know Stroke Podcast

Navigating the Journey of Stroke Recovery: An Update to Rory Polera's Story

Chime In, Send Us a Text Message! Episode 85: Empowering Stroke Recovery Through Data and Technology Enabled Solutions with Rory Polera Rory first joined us on the Know Stroke Podcast (March 2024 Episode 69). A lot of highs and lows have passed in Rory’s recovery since that episode aired and we wanted to share his lessons learned ‘After the Pod’. David will also be taking a deeper dive into Rory’s story in his upcoming new book Closure After Stroke. In this conversation, stroke survivo...

2 months ago

2 hours 11 minutes

Know Stroke Podcast

Rewiring Recovery: How Neuro Rehab Recovery is Breaking Tech Barriers

Chime In, Send Us a Text Message! On episode 84, hosts David Dansereau and Mike Garrow sit down with Gary Viles, founder of Neuro Rehab Recovery Inc., to explore how he and his team are breaking down barriers in neurorehabilitation. From his beginnings as a clinician to launching an innovative medical device distribution company, Gary shares his mission to democratize access to cutting-edge rehab technologies like the G4 Foot Drop FES System, exoskeletons, and the new Journey Frame. Whether y...

3 months ago

1 hour 6 minutes

Know Stroke Podcast

Vivistim One Year Later: Dr. Teresa Kimberley on Long-Term Stroke Recovery Outcomes

Chime In, Send Us a Text Message! In this special follow-up episode of the Know Stroke Podcast, we welcome back Dr. Teresa Kimberley to dive into the one-year outcome study of Vivistim — the first FDA-approved vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) therapy for chronic stroke rehabilitation. Dr. Kimberley, a leading researcher in neuroplasticity and motor recovery, shares key insights from the study, exploring how Vivistim supports long-term functional gains in stroke survivors. We discuss what the fin...

4 months ago

55 minutes

Know Stroke Podcast

One Million Kids, One Mission: Sevaro & Yale Neurologists Unite for Stroke Awareness

Chime In, Send Us a Text Message! Episode Overview: In this powerful episode of the Know Stroke Podcast, we're diving into a bold and urgent mission: educating one million kids on how to recognize the signs of stroke. We sit down with the team behind this ambitious initiative—Sevaro CEO Raj Narula and Yale School of Medicine’s Rebecca DiBiase and Samuel Namian—to explore how they’re bringing stroke education into schools across the country. Together, they’re combining clinical expertise, inno...

5 months ago

56 minutes

Know Stroke Podcast

Understanding PFO and Its Impact on Stroke Risk

Chime In, Send Us a Text Message! 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 SAYA Consortium explores the relationship between patent foramen ovale (PFO) and stroke, particularly in young adults. Our expert guest, Dr. David Thaler, a vascular neurologist with Tufts Medical Center, discusses the defin...

7 months ago

1 hour 21 minutes

Know Stroke Podcast

ISC25 Recap: A First Step for Survivor Voices

Chime In, Send Us a Text Message! 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 Stroke Conference (ISC25), they discuss key takeaways from the event, including: ✅ The latest innovations in stroke rehabilitation, including VR, gamification, and alternative care models ✅ The critical role of stroke nurse navi...

8 months ago

36 minutes

Know Stroke Podcast

Elevating Survivor & Caregiver Voices at the International Stroke Conference

Chime In, Send Us a Text Message! 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 stroke survivors and caregivers, ensuring their lived experiences are heard at the conference—a group that has historically been underrepresented in stroke research and advocacy. Join me as I chat with Stephanie Mohl, National Vice President ...

8 months ago

26 minutes

Know Stroke Podcast

Magic Wand Insights: Transforming Stroke Care

Chime In, Send Us a Text Message! 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 ( and maybe he’ll even fit in a Lakers game while there! ) Mike will be taking part in advisory board meetings for the American Heart and Stroke Association, sharing his valuable care provider lived experience and advocacy pe...

9 months ago

25 minutes

Know Stroke Podcast

Health Equity in Focus: The Bugher Collaborative and SDOH in Stroke Care

Chime In, Send Us a Text Message! 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, Principal Investigator at Mass General Hospital and leader of the Bugher Collaborative.Dr. Devanshi Choksi, neurologist and colleague of Dr. Yechoor at Mass General.Rachel Kitagawa and Sofia Constantinescu, neurology postgraduates fro...

10 months ago

55 minutes

Know Stroke Podcast

The MyHand™ System: Stroke Rehab Innovation with Vineet Johnson

Chime In, Send Us a Text Message! 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. Vineet discusses the development of his iRegain device, highlighting its focus on gamification, patient engagement, and home therapy. The conversation delves into the challenges of funding, the importance of clinical trial a...

11 months ago

1 hour 8 minutes

Know Stroke Podcast

Diet, Exercise, and GLP-1s: ASA’s Latest Guidelines for Stroke Prevention

Chime In, Send Us a Text Message! 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 social determinants of health, dietary recommendations, exercise, blood pressure control, and the role of GLP-1 medications. Rachel emphasizes the need for individualized care and community engagement to effectively address ...

11 months ago

1 hour 1 minute

Know Stroke Podcast

Advancing Stroke Recovery (ASR) Program by Headway Neurology

Chime In, Send Us a Text Message! Episode 74 Guest Lester Leung,MD- Founder Headway Neurology,LLC In Season 2 Episode 7 we first interviewed Lester Y. Leung, MD, MSc of Tufts MC. Dr Leung is a Board Certified Vascular & Neneral Neurologist, Assistant Professor of Neurology, Director, Comprehensive Stroke Center at Tufts Medical Center and Director and Founder, Stroke and Young Adults (SAYA) Program. In this episode we caught up with Dr. Leung again to learn about the launch ...

1 year ago

1 hour 1 minute

Know Stroke Podcast

Chime In, Send Us a Text Message! 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 hosts mention their upcoming break and the possibility of replaying previous episodes during that time. They express gratitude for the feedback received on the Vivistim series and encourage listeners to stay active and par...

1 year ago

9 minutes

Know Stroke Podcast

Stroke Thriver Spotlight: Tim Blinten's Journey with Vivistim® Paired VNS™ System

Chime In, Send Us a Text Message! 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 stroke survivor from Massachusetts who shares his story and a #strokethriver and real world experience with Vivistim. In our first episode of this series we spoke with Teresa Jacobson Kimberley, PT, PhD, FAPTA. She walked us through the science behind vagus nerve stimu...

1 year ago

1 hour 2 minutes

Know Stroke Podcast

SnapCast: Keeping the Pace in May for Stroke Awareness Month

Chime In, Send Us a Text Message! 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 guest Jenna Muri-Rosenthal from Fit to Function Recovery. We’re excited to continue our partnership with Vivistim as part of a Know Stroke Podcast spotlight series for May! Last episode we spoke with Teresa Jacobson Kimberley, PT, PhD, FAPTA she is the Director of the Re...

1 year ago

6 minutes

Know Stroke Podcast

Navigating Recovery with Vivistim®: A Deep Dive on Paired Vagus Nerve Stimulation with Dr. Teresa Jacobson Kimberley

Chime In, Send Us a Text Message! 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 Director of the Rehabilitation Science PhD Program School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences MGH Institute of Health Professionals. About our Guest: Dr. Kimberley is a Professor and Director of the Brain Recovery Lab in the MGH Institute’s Department of Physic...

1 year ago

59 minutes

Know Stroke Podcast

SnapCast: Stroke Awareness Month brought to you by Vivistim

Chime In, Send Us a Text Message! May is Stroke Awareness Month We’re excited to announce our partnership with Vivistim as part of a Know Stroke Podcast spotlight series for May! Throughout the month of May we’ll be bringing you two episodes highlighting the breakthrough technology of Vivistim to improve arm and hand function in stroke survivors impacted by chronic ischemic stroke. On our first episode in this May spotlight series we’ll be speaking with Teresa Jacobson Kimberley, ...

1 year ago

9 minutes