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Chime In, Send Us a Text or Voice Message!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 …

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Chime In, Send Us a Text or Voice Message!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 clinical solutions designed to improve mobility and function in individuals suffering from neurological and orthopedic conditions. With a vast network of Saebo-trained …

Chime In, Send Us a Text or Voice Message!Background to this recoverd episode: We launched our podcast during the pandemic and through now almost 100 episodes, several of our best episodes were &apos…

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Chime In, Send Us a Text or Voice Message!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 releases so our tally is accurate at 100 when we sunset the pod (or do we?)Either way, listening back on this rewind it was fun to hear how far we've c…

Chime In, Send Us a Text or Voice Message!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 &a…

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Chime In, Send Us a Text or Voice Message!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 releases so our tally is accurate at 100 when we sunset the pod (or do we?) Chime in and let us know in the link at the top of this episode.Episode 3: I…

Chime In, Send Us a Text or Voice Message!This episode features a deep conversation with stroke advocates Stacy Quinn and Stacie Broek about their journey, the importance of survivor voices in researc…

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Chime In, Send Us a Text or Voice Message!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 Website - https://shineinitiative.org Support Our Show! Thank you for helping us to continue to make great content. We appreciate your generosity! Support the showShow…

Chime In, Send Us a Text or Voice Message!Guest: Mike Studer,PT, DPT, FAPTA Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist with Co-Hosts Michael Garrow and David DansereauOn episode 92, Mike Studer re…

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Chime In, Send Us a Text or Voice Message!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 physical activity "as king" in recovery, and the role of dopamine in motivation. He shares insights from his two books,  (The Brain That Chooses Itself and My Face Book:Beyond What the Mirror Show Us in Crisis), his personal journey with Bell's palsy and the lessons learned from it, as well as the challenges and …

Chime In, Send Us a Text Message!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 strok…

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Chime In, Send Us a Text Message!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  topicsRare spinal stroke (fibrocartilaginous embolism)Symptoms and diagnosis of spinal strokeTreatment and recovery processImportance of awareness and early intervention Support Our Show! Thank you for helping us to continue to mak…

Chime In, Send Us a Text Message!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 Mik…

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Chime In, Send Us a Text Message!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 support groups, the impact of conferences like ISC for stroke survivors and care partners, and envision future pathways for post-stroke care and community support.Key Topic…

Chime In, Send Us a Text Message!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 …

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Chime In, Send Us a Text Message!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 their goals leading up to 100th episode in 2026. The conversation also highlights their ongoing discussions around advocacy for stroke survivors and care partners and the need f…

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 wi…

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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 Mentioned:Just Ask (Aphasia Support ), Stroke Onward , Stroke Awareness Oregon , Mid Atlantic Aphasia ,…

Chime In, Send Us a Text Message!Episode 87 Our Guest: Stran Smith 2025 'Draft Pick' for Abbott HeartMates ProgramStran is a legendary tie-down roping cowboy from Childress, Texas. He compet…

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Chime In, Send Us a Text Message!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 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-altering stroke. He discusses the challenges of co-authoring a book, his involvement with the Abbott H…

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 rec…

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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 using AFOs and maintaining muscle recovery, and shares her vision for future innovations in therapy, inc…

Chime In, Send Us a Text Message!Episode 85: Empowering Stroke Recovery Through Data and Technology Enabled Solutions with Rory PoleraRory first joined us on the Know Stroke Podcast (March 2024 Episod…

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Chime In, Send Us a Text Message!Episode 85: Empowering Stroke Recovery Through Data and Technology Enabled Solutions with Rory PoleraRory 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 survivors David Dansereau and Rory Polera discuss the journey of stroke recovery, emphasizing the importance o…