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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 in... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Studer
Physical therapist; neurologically trained clinical specialist; author
Stroke OT / USC clinical affiliations mentioned
Episode: The Power of Choice, Belief and Physical Activity "As King" in Stroke Recovery
Ram Gordon
Cardiologist who survived a rare spinal stroke due to fibrocartilaginous embolism
Cardiac Specialists, Yale Health System
Episode: From Marathon Runner to Spinal Stroke Survivor: A Rare Medical Journey
Michael Garrow
Stroke advocate and former basketball player; guest of the episode
Know Stroke Podcast / Advocate
Episode: From Court to Community: Mike Garrow's Stroke Advocacy Journey and Magic Wand Answer
Mark Brodie
Stroke survivor, PFO-related stroke, aphasia advocate
Episode: Finding Your Voice: A Conversation with Stroke Survivor Mark Brodie
Stran Smith
Legendary tie-down roping cowboy, world champion, and stroke survivor
HeartMates Program / Abbott
Episode: Roping Stroke: Stran Smith's Inspiring Story and Finding Community with Abbott HeartMates
Jennifaye Brown
Physical therapist and author of Brace Yourself
Brace Yourself (Book)
Episode: Brace Yourself: Dr. Jennifaye V. Brown on AFOs and Stroke Recovery
Rory Polera
Stroke survivor, engineer, data-driven advocate for tech-enabled rehabilitation
Independent/Clinical interest in stroke recovery
Episode: Navigating the Journey of Stroke Recovery: An Update to Rory Polera's Story
Gary Viles
Founder, Neuro Rehab Recovery
Neuro Rehab Recovery
Episode: Rewiring Recovery: How Neuro Rehab Recovery is Breaking Tech Barriers
Teresa Jacobsen Kimberley
Director of the Brain Recovery Lab at MGH Institute of Health Professions
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Episode: Vivistim One Year Later: Dr. Teresa Kimberley on Long-Term Stroke Recovery Outcomes

Hosts

David Dansereau
Co-host and stroke survivor sharing personal connections to stroke care; hosts episodes and drives the mission to amplify survivor and caregiver voices.
Michael Garrow
Co-host and advocate with lived experience, focusing on aftercare, advocacy, and connecting survivors with clinicians and resources.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • Great information

    David and Mike bring so much thought and insight from their personal journeys that you feel you are listening to a friend during their podcasts. Having a family member who is a survivor they have helped me to understand the importance of support as an ongoing never ending way of life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    myarbz
    United States4 years ago
  • Excellent content and hosts

    I learn so much from the podcast. It’s like having the most informed experts at my kitchen table for a discussion. The range of topics are amazing and demonstrate the natural curiosity and expertise of David and Micheal! Always looking forward to the next episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nephie155
    United States4 years ago
  • Know Stroke Podcasts

    Dave and Mike offer excellent, up to date information on stroke related topics. Particularly in the area of telehealth and telerehab. Dr. Leung’s podcast is amazing…his research and SAYA program sounds incredible. So thankful to Know Stroke and Enable4us for bringing important topics for the stroke population to the forefront.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    StrokeOT
    United States4 years ago

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Hosts mix personal journey with practical, up-to-date stroke info.
Content highlights telehealth, rehab tech, and survivor advocacy.
Guests and topics feel accessible and well-researched.
Community-focused and hopeful with real-world impact.

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Finding Your Voice: A Conversation with Stroke Survivor Mark Brodie
Q: Could you share your journey from stroke to finding your voice and how aphasia shaped that path?
Mark describes losing speech but retaining understanding, then using gestures and collaboration with his wife to navigate early recovery, followed by a focus on speech therapy, assistive apps, and community support to rebuild communication and purpose.
Navigating the Journey of Stroke Recovery: An Update to Rory Polera's Story
Q: What are the most impactful technologies Rory used in his recovery?
Rory highlighted a combination of wearables (Apple Watch, Aura Ring), sleep tech (CPAP/BiPAP, sleep apps), glucose monitoring (CGM with Stello), and rehab-oriented platforms (Fit to Function), all integrated to track vitals, sleep, nutrition, and activity, which together shaped a data-driven approach to recovery.
From Marathon Runner to Spinal Stroke Survivor: A Rare Medical Journey
Q: Can you take us through what happened when you had this spinal stroke?
The patient described sudden, severe upper back pain followed by rapid progression to weakness in the left leg and arm, the need for emergency evaluation, and a long diagnostic process that eventually identified a fibrocartilaginous embolism as the cause.
Vivistim One Year Later: Dr. Teresa Kimberley on Long-Term Stroke Recovery Outcomes
Q: What are the biggest barriers to broader adoption of Vivistim in routine clinical care?
Barriers include lack of a cohesive stroke-care quarterback, limited awareness among patients and primary care providers, and the need for clinician training and clear pathways to integrate surgery, therapy, and neurology in chronic stroke management.
Vivistim One Year Later: Dr. Teresa Kimberley on Long-Term Stroke Recovery Outcomes
Q: How is the therapy actually delivered during the six weeks of paired therapy, and how do patients continue practicing afterward?
Therapy involves three-times-weekly sessions of about 75 minutes where stimulation is paired with task repetition; patients also use a magnet to trigger the stimulator during home activities, enabling ongoing, flexible practice throughout the year.

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A podcast focused on stroke recovery, rehabilitation, and advocacy, featuring conversations with survivors, clinicians, and tech-forward researchers. Core topics include neuroplasticity and movement strategies, wearable and tech-enabled rehab, caregiver perspectives, and practical, real-world approaches to post-stroke care, recovery workflows, and community support. The show stands out for blending personal experience with clinical insight and for spotlighting access barriers, funding challenges, and scalable aftercare ideas that connect survivors, families, and clinicians. Potential listeners may be drawn to actionable rehab tips, patient-centered care discussions, and opportunities to engage with advocacy and innovation in stroke care.

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