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). Be sure to give the show a like and share, & follow and connect with us on social or contact us to support us as a show sponsor or become a guest on the Know Stroke Podcast. Visit website to to learn more: https://www.knowstrokepod.com/ Become a Show Supporter: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1751132/support Connect with Us and Share our Show on Social: Website | Linkedin | Twitter | YouTube | Facebook | Substack Our Mission: Empowering stroke survivors and their care teams to take control of life after stroke. Know Stroke Podcast Disclaimer: Our podcast and media advertising services are for informational purposes only and do not constitute the practice of medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always talk to your health care provider for diagnosis and treatment, including your specific medical needs.
Episodes
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Know Stroke Podcast Episode 94: Insights into RTM for Stroke Recovery with Clinical Research Experts from Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
This episode explores the evolving field of remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) in neurological rehabilitation, featuring insights from two experts at Shirley Ryan Ability Lab. Topics include platform design, clinical integration, policy, and future directio...
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Summer Rewind!-Know Stroke Podcast -S4E3-Henry Hoffman
On this episode we were joined by Henry Hoffman,MS,OTR/L co-inventor and co-founder of Saebo, Inc. We were introduced to Henry through Dr. Carolyn Brown, a previous guest of the podcast in season one.Saebo, Inc. is a medical device company primarily engaged in the discovery, development and commercialization of affordable and novel...
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Background to this recoverd episode:
We launched our podcast during the pandemic and through now almost 100 episodes, several of our best episodes were 'lost' when the RSS feed didn't fully transfer with a hosting provider change.
Until now! David has found the backups by restoring and old hard drive while completing his book. We'll be posting the other lost episodes between new release...
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Background to this recoverd episode #3:
We launched our podcast during the pandemic and through now almost 100 episodes, several of our best episodes were 'lost' when the RSS feed didn't fully transfer with a hosting provider change.
Until now! David has found the backups by restoring and old hard drive while completing his book. We'll be posting the other lost episodes between new rele...
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This episode features a deep conversation with stroke advocates Stacy Quinn and Stacie Broek about their journey, the importance of survivor voices in research and policy, and the launch of SHINE, a survivor-led initiative to influence stroke care systems globally. They share insights from conferences, the impact of lived experience, and future plans for survivor advocacy.
SHINE Official Web...
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Guest: Mike Studer,PT, DPT, FAPTA Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist with Co-Hosts Michael Garrow and David Dansereau
On episode 92, Mike Studer returns to the show and shares new insights on neuroplasticity, the importance of physical activity "as king" in recovery, and the role of dopamine in motivation. He shares insights from his two books, (The Brain That Chooses Itsel...
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In episode 91 of the Know Stroke Podcast, Dr. Ram Gordon shares his remarkable journey from a healthy lifestyle and marathon runner to experiencing a rare spinal stroke. He discusses the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, recovery process, and insights into this uncommon condition, emphasizing the importance of awareness and hope.
Key topics
- Rare spinal stroke (fibrocartilagino...
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On Episode 90, co-hosts David Dansereau and Michael Garrow reconnect to reflect on a year of progress in stroke advocacy, support systems, community engagement and Mike shares his 'Magic Wand' answer. Mike describes his transition from the basketball court to the volunteer work he does today for stroke advocacy. The co-hosts talk how music resonates, discuss innovative models for supp...
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In this episode 89 of the Know Stroke Podcast, hosts David Dansereau and Mike Garrow reconnect after a break, discussing current events in the world and the impact it has had on our combined mental health across the country and world and especially within the stroke community.
They reflect on their podcasting journey, the importance of community support, and the upcoming milestone and ...
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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 hi...
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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.
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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...
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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&rsquo...
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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 Fo...
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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 suppo...
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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...
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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, ...
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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, gamificati...
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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 rese...
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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 Assoc...
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