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
90 episodes
The Power of Choice, Belief and Physical Activity "As King" in Stroke Recovery
Guest: Mike Studer,PT, DPT, FAPTA Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist with Co-Hosts Michael Garrow and David DansereauOn episode 92, Mike Studer returns to the show and shares new insights on neuroplasticity, the importance of...
From Marathon Runner to Spinal Stroke Survivor: A Rare Medical Journey
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 ins...
From Court to Community: Mike Garrow's Stroke Advocacy Journey and Magic Wand Answer
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 th...
Looking Ahead at 2026 and Our 100th Episode Milestone
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 especi...
Finding Your Voice: A Conversation with Stroke Survivor Mark Brodie
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...
Roping Stroke: Stran Smith's Inspiring Story and Finding Community with Abbott HeartMates
Episode 87 Our Guest: Stran Smith 2025 'Draft Pick' for Abbott HeartMates ProgramStran is a legendary tie-down roping cowboy from Childress, Texas. He competed professionally for over 20 years, appearing 11 times at the National ...
Brace Yourself: Dr. Jennifaye V. Brown on AFOs and Stroke Recovery
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...
Navigating the Journey of Stroke Recovery: An Update to Rory Polera's Story
Episode 85: Empowering Stroke Recovery Through Data and Technology Enabled Solutions with Rory PoleraRory first joined us on the Know Stroke Podcast
Rewiring Recovery: How Neuro Rehab Recovery is Breaking Tech Barriers
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 launchi...
Vivistim One Year Later: Dr. Teresa Kimberley on Long-Term Stroke Recovery Outcomes
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 rehabilitat...
One Million Kids, One Mission: Sevaro & Yale Neurologists Unite for Stroke Awareness
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 ambiti...
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...
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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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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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...
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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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...
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...
Advancing Stroke Recovery (ASR) Program by Headway Neurology
Episode 74 Guest Lester Leung,MD- Founder Headway Neurology,LLCIn Season 2 Episode 7...
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...
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...
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 ...
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&...
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...
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 ...
