Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot Podcast
Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot Podcast is a show committed to shining a light on the dangers of blood clots and breathing life into The National Blood Clot Alliance’s mission of pushing these preventable killers to the forefront of public discourse. We will hear the stories of notable blood clot survivors like Olympic medalists Katie Hoff Anderson & Tatyana McFadden, among others, as well as the expertise of medical professionals to provide connection, empathy and resources to listeners like you. At Stop the Clot we know the patient because we are the patient. Journey through this miraculous series with hosts and blood clot survivors Leslie Lake and Todd Robertson as they, with the help of listeners like you, change the way we think about blood clots. Join us as we collectively stop the clot. The National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA) is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, voluntary health organization dedicated to advancing the prevention, early diagnosis and successful treatment of life-threatening blood clots such as deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.
Episodes
Peak Athleticism is not easy to come by. It takes years of consistent and often grueling determination, will, skill and a drive that few possess. Even in the most ideal physical circumstances where health and bodily consideration is paramount, blood clots have a habit of finding their way through. On this episode of Taking A Breath we are joined by Professional Road and Track Cyclist Michael Matthews to share his experience sufferi...
Blood clots are unexpected. They arrive and shift your life down the path of the unimaginable. As parents, we do everything within our power to protect our children. When it comes to an unexpected clotting event, how do you navigate being there for your loved one? How do you reconcile with the sudden and immediate loss of a child?
In this episode of Taking a Breath, we’re joined by Sara Wassenaar to discuss the harrowing...
Season 3 Episode 8
Life changes in ways you rarely expect and in the wake of these changes we try our best to take it all in and breath it all out. On the forever elusive path we find ourselves, even when the light is the furthest away, we can still find a spark of joy and laughter and know that no matter what’s to come, we can experience this moment, joyously.
In this episode of Taking a Breath, Comedian Kelly MacFarlan...
Season 3 Episode 7
How do you endure the unimaginable experience of losing a child? Though the grief stays with you forever, knowing that your advocacy is shaping the landscape of blood clot prevention and saving countless lives the world over can at least shine some joy through the pain. In the memory of a beautiful life cut short, we can shine a light on what needs to be done and give others the chance to live.
In this episod...
How do you endure the unimaginable experience of losing a child? Though the grief stays with you forever, knowing that your advocacy is shaping the landscape of blood clot prevention and saving countless lives the world over can at least shine some joy through the pain. In the memory of a beautiful life cut short, we can shine a light on what needs to be done and give others the chance to live.
Season 3 Episode 6
When experiencing the splendor and the intrigue of culture and communities halfway across the world, we’re reminded of the complex yet similar life experiences we all share. When it comes to blood clots, it takes a singular event to bring these miraculous journeys to a close. How do we protect ourselves from the covert and dangerous experience of a clotting event?
In this episode of Taking a B...
Season 3 Episode 5
Who do you fight for? When instilling good in the world day after day, who gives you the strength to keep going?
In this episode of Taking a Breath, Florida State Senator Shevrin Jones shares his journey as a multiple blood clot survivor as well as the tragic passing of his Brother to a blood clot in 2017. Alongside NBCA President Leslie Lake and NBCA Patient Liaison Todd Robertson, this conversation explores not j...
Season 3 Episode 4
Sometimes you are called to become the very guide you once needed. To take the devastation of a near-fatal blood clot and turn it into a roadmap that helps someone else get help sooner, heal stronger, or feel less alone.
In this episode of Taking a Breath, NBCA Board Member and clot prevention advocate Dan Walsh shares the story that changed his life — and how he learned to navigate the aftermath, inclu...
Season 3 Episode 3
Nothing resets the way you view the world like a close call or a brush with devastation. On this episode of Taking a Breath, we are joined by Newscaster, Father and Advocate, the exceptional Chris Gailus to discuss his experience with a complex clotting event, the reality of an unbelievably close call and what it means to be a an advocate as a survivor. With National Blood Alliance President Leslie Lake ...
Season 3 Episode 2
As we gain more insight into the realities of blood clots and examine the scientific truths behind these silent killers, we are able to adjust and explore the future of clot removal and lifesaving technologies. Even those of us who feel healthy cannot guarantee their exemption from this dark reality that presents itself to so many, day after day. On this episode of Taking a Breath, we are joined by the wonderf...
Season 3 Episode 1
In a moment of crisis, we rely on our instinct, mobility and autonomy to parse and navigate split second decision making. In a moment when all you can do is wait for help to find you, how to you process the reality of an impossible situation? On this episode of Taking a Breath, we are joined by the exquisite Rebekah Bradford to discuss her journey from Olympic Hero to Blood Clot Survivor. With National Blood...
We talk a great deal about signs, symptoms and awareness in hopes of preventing blood clots. Even when armed with the knowledge and the skills, what happens when the suggestion of medical experts leads to the unexpected loss of a loved one? On this episode of Taking a Breath, we are joined by the exceptional Omari Maynard to discuss the life and legacy of Shamony Gibson and what advocacy looks like in the face of unimaginable loss....
What does it mean to be a leader? Though the ability to empower those around you through personal action and creative celebration is a gift few people get to share, how do you maintain that light through some of the most difficult days of your life? On this episode of Taking a Breath, we are joined by creative powerhouse Jevon Dewand to discuss his experience as a blood clot survivor and what it means to lead in your communit...
What do you do when the moment of creative actualization is jeopardized by the silent and unceremonious rumblings of a clotting event? On this episode of Taking a Breath, we are joined by Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, Dancer and Star of America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, Charly Barby and her experience as a blood clot survivor. With National Blood Alliance President Leslie Lake and National Blood Clot Alliance ...
Going for Gold with Lauren Brzozowski : A Conversation on Persistence and Survival
The road to an olympic medal is a road of diligence, consistency and sometimes heartbreak. How do you
adjust from a moment of survival into a pillar of inspiration on the bob run and off. On this episode of
Taking a Breath, we are joined by Team USA Bobsled Olympic Hopeful Lauren Brzozowski to discuss her
experience as a blood clot survivor. With Nationa...
Surviving the Impossible with Aaliyah Walker and Brady Arnold : A Conversation on Survival and Partnership
When the odds are stacked against you, how do you navigate a future you were statistically not supposed to experience? How do you navigate the impossibility of a worst-case scenario when survivability fluctuates drastically from one minute to the next? On this episode of Taking a Breath, we are joined by Aaliyah Walker ...
Traversing the Summit with Sage Canaday : A Conversation on Overcoming the
Unexpected
Like most professional athletes, knowing your body and its idiosyncratic tendencies is key. The built resilience and scaling effort comes down to knowing precisely the inner and outer workings of your own body. What happens when you're faced with the unfamiliar? What happens when it's life threatening? On this episode of Taking a Breath, we are join...
Finding Your Sunny Side with Loren Ridinger : A Conversation on Life After Loss
Where do you begin when starting over? How do you find the resilience to move forward when life as you know it is irrevocably changed?
On this episode of Taking a Breath, we are joined by Loren Ridinger to discuss the life and legacy of her late husband JR Ridinger as well as the launch of her new book Scrambled or Sunny-Side Up: Livin...
A Second Act with Dave Hall : A Conversation on Survival
Clotting events are sudden. They can feel like something as mundane as a slight cough or a sore leg. When the symptoms begin, its only a matter of time before its too late. On this episode of Taking a Breath, we are joined by News Anchor Dave Hall to discuss his experience of having a clotting event life on air and his journey post clot as a blood clot survivor. W...
Demanding Change with Teri Stanfield : A Conversation Grief and Advocacy
No parent should endure the guttural horror of losing a child. When all that you've lived for has been taken away, how do you find the strength and purpose on the road ahead? On this episode of Taking a Breath, we are joined by Teri Stanfield to discuss the life and legacy of her late son Bryce Taggart Stanfield and what it means to demand s...
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