Know Stroke Podcast

Chime In, Send Us a Text or Voice Message! 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 integrat...

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 commerci...

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 b...

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'l...

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...

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 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...

Chime In, Send Us a Text or Voice 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  topics Rare spinal str...

Chime In, Send Us a Text or Voice 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 reso...

Chime In, Send Us a Text or Voice 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,...

Chime In, Send Us a Text or Voice 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 w...

Chime In, Send Us a Text or Voice 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....

Chime In, Send Us a Text or Voice 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 e...

Chime In, Send Us a Text or Voice 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 div...

Chime In, Send Us a Text or Voice 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-ed...

Chime In, Send Us a Text or Voice 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 stud...

Chime In, Send Us a Text or Voice 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...

Chime In, Send Us a Text or Voice 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....

Chime In, Send Us a Text or Voice 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 reha...

Chime In, Send Us a Text or Voice 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 unde...

Chime In, Send Us a Text or Voice 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 H...

Chime In, Send Us a Text or Voice 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 c...

Chime In, Send Us a Text or Voice 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, an...

Chime In, Send Us a Text or Voice 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 medica...

Chime In, Send Us a Text or Voice 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 Adul...

Chime In, Send Us a Text or Voice 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 ex...