Know Stroke Podcast

Episode 65: Closing out 2023 with a replay of our highest downloaded episode of the year. Tim Whitmire joined us for episode 48, he is a young stroke survivor and founder of F3 Nation. He speaks to us about how he grew a community built around fitness, fellowship, and faith into the largest mens' fitness movement in the US, and how those pillars transferred into his rehab journey. Thank you to all of our listeners and guests that joined us in 2023. We look forward to continuing to bring you conversations with survivors, caregivers, and clinical experts bringing change to the stroke care pathway in 2024. Until next time, be sure to give the show a like and share, +follow and connect with us on social or contact us to support us as a show sponsor or become a guest on the Know Stroke Podcast. Visit our new website to apply here: https://www.knowstrokepod.com/ About our guest: Whitmire started as a freelance journalist, then got a job at the Associated Press and covered Harvard Men’s Basketball. He moved to the Providence Bureau of the Associated Press and eventually to New York City. He was transferred to Lexington, Kentucky to work as a sports writer and moved to Charlotte, North Carolina after that. He worked at the Charlotte Observer and then returned to the Associated Press to work as the head of the Charlotte Bureau until 2006. Tim Whitmire was working for the AAP when he decided to look for work in Charlotte, NC. He ended up getting hired in a marketing and business development role at a sell side and investment bank. He then co-founded a firm called Black Arch Partners, where he worked for a few years. After leaving the second bank, he found his way into his current work as an executive strategy consultant. Will then asked him about his nonprofit, F3 Nation. The Mission of F3 is to plant, grow and serve small workout groups for men for the invigoration of male community leadership.    Show highlights: Forming the movement of F3 Nation From 5am workouts to stroke rehab How Fitness, Fellowship, and Faith impacted Tim's recovery The truths of post stroke depression Show Credits: Music intro credit to Jake Dansereau, connect at JAKEEZo on Soundcloud @user-257386777. Our intro welcome is the voice of Caroline Goggin, a stroke survivor and our first podcast guest! Please listen to her inspiring story on Episode 2 of the podcast. Thank you Caroline! Connect with Us and Share our Show on Social: Website | Linkedin | Twitter | YouTube Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/S51KzH06BvA

Episode 64 - Achieving Balance (Part 1): Food as Medicine to Fuel Stroke Recovery A comprehensive stroke recovery plan of care often includes a combination of physical, occupational, and speech therapy, along with other medical interventions. These therapies are vital for regaining physical and cognitive abilities. Often overlooked, however, in the stroke recovery pathway is the quality of a stroke survivor’s diet. Quality nutrition offers the potential to improve stroke outcomes by promoting healing, providing high performance fuels to support the physical demands of rehabilitation as well as offering key nutrients for boosting brain resilience to reduce the risk of future strokes.   We needed to look no further for an expert than our show co-host David Dansereau for today’s episode on using food as medicine in stroke prevention and recovery. When David had a stroke at 39 from a congenital heart defect, he realized the challenges a stroke presented and took action by setting smart goals to optimize his diet in support of his long term rehabilitation plans. He ultimately achieved his goal of returning to running and completed the Boston Marathon. In this episode David shares his nutrition playbook and breaks down 3 key nutrition principles (his 3F’s) that can provide a solid foundation for improving your nutrition IQ and complimenting your healing journey along with the help of your own health care team.   About David Dansereau David has a clinical background as an experienced physical therapist as well as a former registered dietitian and nutritionist in private practice. On this episode David will be sharing what inspired him to study nutrition and later write a best selling book (Body in Balance) and how these early experiences in healthcare, corporate wellness and behavioral health research have shaped his career today. David’s mission is to promote the use of nutrition and therapeutic exercise as the best medicine for extending health span and managing all chronic conditions. This proactive mindset paved the way for David to build several businesses, including private practices and mobile rehab offerings. Most recently, as the founder of both PTC Physical Therapy and SmartMovesPT his continues his focus on patient engagement and using technology to enhance access to care and improve outcomes.  Connect with David on Linkedin | Twitter/X | Web: SmartMovesPT.com and Know-Stroke.org Show Mentions: Co-host Michael Garrow and fiancé Meg were featured in a spotlight by the American Heart Association. They recently had the opportunity to share their story of how stroke brought them together and offered advice for other caregivers. See AHA article  David’s nutrition toolkits and a replay of his Foods That Fit Nutrition Module from his new Achieve Balance Course can be accessed free for our stroke community by registering for the special instant replay or joining a rebroadcast session here. Visit his Know Stroke Blog for his latest post Feed Your Brain: Using Food as Medicine to Fuel Stroke Recovery Show Credits: Music intro credit to Jake Dansereau. Our intro welcome is the voice of Caroline Goggin, a stroke survivor and our first podcast guest! Please listen to her inspiring story on Episode 2 of the podcast. Be sure to give the show a like and share, & follow and connect with us on social or contact us to support us as a show sponsor or become a guest on the Know Stroke Podcast. Visit website to to learn more: https://www.knowstrokepod.com/ Connect with Us and Share our Show on Social: Website | Linkedin | Twitter | YouTube | Facebook

Special Edition Episode 63 for World Stroke Day #GreaterThanStroke  This year’s theme for World Stroke Day 2023 is stroke prevention. One in four of us will have a stroke in our lifetime. It is estimated that 90% of those strokes could be prevented by addressing a small number of risk factors including high blood pressure (hypertension), irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation), smoking, diet and exercise. The Know Stroke Podcast stands behind this mission as well so together we can be #GreaterThanStroke. Today we join the global stroke community to raise awareness and drive action on stroke prevention.  Get involved by sharing this episode and the new stroke resource the World Stroke Organization and In The Room have released with stroke survivor and podcast guest from Episode 52, Stacie Broek. In this special edition episode hear from Stacie as we bring her back to introduce this special project that will help raise awareness and provide a new interactive AI enhanced resource for survivors, caregivers and families impacted by stroke. Before introducing Stacie, co-hosts Mike and David reflect on episodes that resonated with them this past year. They also discuss the work they will be doing to close out 2023 with a focus on nutrition, exercise and better health strategies to help you achieve balance moving into the new year. About Stacie Broek: Stacie Broek is a stroke survivor, memoirist, and advocate for stroke awareness. After surviving a carotid artery dissection in 2019, she embarked on a mission to redefine the stroke narrative and provide support to fellow survivors and their families. Stacie is a driving force behind "In the Room with a Stroke Survivor," a transformative project in collaboration with the World Stroke Organization and In the Room. Enter in the Room with a Stroke Survivor About World Stroke Organization: The World Stroke Organization is the only global body solely focused on stroke and represents stroke specialists in clinical, research and community settings. The World Stroke Organization is dedicated to reducing the global burden of stroke through prevention, treatment and continuity of care. About In The Room: In the Room is a conversational media platform that connects individuals, organizations and causes with a global community. It provides a space for meaningful conversations, shared experiences and collaborative efforts to drive positive change. Show Credits: Music intro credit to Jake Dansereau. Our intro welcome is the voice of Caroline Goggin, a stroke survivor and our first podcast guest! Please listen to her inspiring story on Episode 2 of the podcast. Be sure to give the show a like and share, & follow and connect with us on social or contact us to support us as a show sponsor or become a guest on the Know Stroke Podcast. Visit website to to learn more: https://www.knowstrokepod.com/ Connect with Us and Share our Show on Social: Website | Linkedin | Twitter | YouTube | Facebook

Episode 62: Justin Oakley of Oakley Home Access Preparing your home for all of life's changes after a stroke can be overwhelming. In fact, the word discharge can be terrifying for both survivor, caregiver and treating therapists alike to provide access to continued safe mobility solutions. We’ve heard many times from past expert rehabilitation guests on our podcast that they predict ‘the future of stroke recovery will be in the home’. But that home must be safe and accessible first. So, how do we make it the best place to be? For the stroke survivor, this is not a nicety, it is a necessity and adapting for safe home access is one of the largest unseen issues in stroke recovery. In today’s episode we wanted to dive into this topic and offer solutions with a home access expert. [Did you know? Currently, according to AARP statistics, less than 5% of all US homes have features needed to support a safe and accessible (aging in place) home even though 80% or more older adults surveyed want to stay in their home as long as possible.]  About Our Episode 62 Guest We welcomed our expert guest Justin Oakley, OTR/L Co-founder and Chief Development Officer at Oakley Home Access. Justin is a registered & licensed Occupational Therapist as well an Executive Certified Home Modification Provider. Oakley Home Access can assist a wide array of community members ranging from stroke survivors needing home access accommodations, children with special needs to the elderly striving to age-in-place. Oakley Home Access will provide free home safety assessments and full service home modifications, ranging from removing area rugs to providing a variety of adaptive equipment to assist mobility throughout the home, including complete remodels.  Justin and his co-founding partner Mike Vieira (experienced contractor + CAPS certified) provide dual expertise (clinical + construction) that is unmatched and provides a unique educational piece that has become their secret sauce to success and foundation for plans for expansion. In this episode we explore how their education, empathy and energy are the key ingredients that keep their team’s core values aligned to help customers realize their goals for continued safe access and independence in their home.  Reach out to our guest at Oakley Home Access: https://www.oakleyhomeaccess.com/ Show Mentions: Join our Know Stroke News mailing list to get all of our latest (Taylor Swift) updates and search past issues here. World Stroke Organization / In the Room AI Conversational Experience with Stroke Survivor and past show guest Stacie Broek (Ep 52) https://www.world-stroke.org/news-and-blog/news/in-the-room-to-launch-new-ai-conversational-experience-for-stroke-survivors-and-caregivers Be sure to visit our affiliate partner at Constant Therapy Health and receive 15% of of their services by mentioning "KnowStroke" at checkout. Also be sure to check out our recent guest post on their Brainwire Blog. Show Credits: Music intro credit to Jake Dansereau. Our intro welcome is the voice of Caroline Goggin, a stroke survivor and our first podcast guest! Please listen to her inspiring story on Episode 2 of the podcast. Be sure to give the show a like and share, & follow and connect with us on social or contact us to support us as a show sponsor or become a guest on the Know Stroke Podcast. Visit website to to learn more: https://www.knowstrokepod.com/ Connect with Us and Share our Show on Social: Website | Linkedin | Twitter | YouTube | Facebook

In Episode 61 we're joined by Dr. Lee H. Schwamm, MD, and accomplished neurologist, and healthcare innovator. About our guest: Dr. Schwamm's impressive career spans over three decades, with significant contributions in academia and healthcare administration. He currently holds the role of Associate Dean for Digital Strategy and Transformation at Yale School of Medicine and serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Health Officer for Yale New Haven Health System. Dr. Schwamm is recognized as a visionary physician leader, spearheading digital health initiatives to advance virtual care and digital enablement in healthcare. Telestroke Program & Clinical Care: Dr. Schwamm shares insights into his experience implementing telestroke programs at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and expanding their reach across the New England region. The conversation delves into a recent policy change in Massachusetts, where Dr. Schwamm explains how $1 million was allocated to the state Department of Public Health to enhance the transport system for suspected stroke patients. Get with the Guidelines: Dr. Schwamm discusses his leadership role in the "Get with the Guidelines" (GWTG) program and how it has evolved to enhance patient care. Digital strategy at Yale: In Part 2, the discussion shifts to Dr. Schwamm's role at Yale School of Medicine, where he leads digital strategy and transformation. He outlines the key components of his digital strategy and discusses the challenges and opportunities in adopting digital healthcare solutions. Dr. Schwamm shares his insights into the barriers to digital adoption in the healthcare industry and offers his perspective as an influential change agent. Promising Technologies and the Magic Wand: The episode concludes with a look into the most promising technologies that could revolutionize clinical care and outcomes for stroke patients. Dr. Schwamm responds to the signature question, imagining a scenario where he's handed a magic wand and asked to redesign the stroke care pathway. Show Credits: Music intro credit to Jake Dansereau. Our intro welcome is the voice of Caroline Goggin, a stroke survivor and our first podcast guest! Please listen to her inspiring story on Episode 2 of the podcast. Be sure to give the show a like and share, & follow and connect with us on social or contact us to support us as a show sponsor or become a guest on the Know Stroke Podcast. Visit website to to learn more: https://www.knowstrokepod.com/ Connect with Us and Share our Show on Social: Website | Linkedin | Twitter | YouTube | Facebook

In Episode 60 of the Know Stroke Podcast we sat down with the esteemed Dr. Joseph Broderick. Guest Bio: Joseph Broderick, MD, a distinguished stroke expert and neurologist, has been a crucial part of UC Physicians since 1987. In 1996, he became a professor of Neurology at the University of Cincinnati, and from 2000-2014, held the Albert Barnes Voorheis Chair for the Department of Neurology at the UC College of Medicine. From 2014 through the present, he has served as the Director of the UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute.   Contributing to medical care within the broader community as a founding member of the UC Stroke team, he has served as a courtesy staff member at 20 regional hospitals during the past 30 years and as a full staff member at all UC Health hospitals. Currently, he is the principal investigator for the National Coordinating Center for StrokeNET, an NIH-funded network of 25 regional stroke centers and 500 hospitals nationwide focusing on clinical trials and stroke care as well the principal investigator of two sizeable global stroke trials. Without a doubt, he has played a pivotal role in UCMC and UC being one of the leading Comprehensive Stroke Centers in the world. Show Notes: Part 1: Inspiration and Research Segment 1: What Drives Him Dr. Broderick's inspiration for becoming a stroke researcher and clinician. His continued motivation to improve stroke treatment and patient outcomes. Segment 2: Past & Present Research Insights into Dr. Broderick's remarkable career in stroke research. Exploration of areas within acute stroke that warrant further research. Segment 3: Intracerebral Hemorrhage Treatment Definition and significance of intracerebral hemorrhage. Details about the FASTEST trial and its objectives. The role of the Mobile Stroke Unit in advancing research. Part 2: StrokeNet and the Future of Stroke Care Segment 4: StrokeNet's Origin and Operations The inception of StrokeNet and its operational framework. Examples of clinical trials conducted through StrokeNet. Enhancing patient involvement in clinical research through StrokeNet. Segment 5: Challenges in Stroke Clinical Trials Dr. Broderick's insights on the biggest barriers in conducting clinical trials for stroke. Segment 6: Redesigning Stroke Care Dr. Broderick's vision for redesigning the stroke care pathway if given a magic wand. Show Credits: Music intro credit to Jake Dansereau. Our intro welcome is the voice of Caroline Goggin, a stroke survivor and our first podcast guest! Please listen to her inspiring story on Episode 2 of the podcast. Be sure to give the show a like and share, & follow and connect with us on social or contact us to support us as a show sponsor or become a guest on the Know Stroke Podcast. Visit website to to learn more: https://www.knowstrokepod.com/ Connect with Us and Share our Show on Social: Website | Linkedin | Twitter | YouTube | Facebook

In Episode 59 of the show we sat down with stroke survivor Sean Entin aka the Stroke Hacker. Despite being paralyzed on his left side, Sean learned to walk, talk, drive, and speak in front of audiences, inspiring people to free their minds and bodies after a traumatic event. His mission is to help stroke survivors, caregivers, and families reduce anxiety, regain independence, and discover hope for a better future. Sean graduated from the University of Southern California with an emphasis in entrepreneurship. He went on to co-found two startups that went public; he even worked out with Navy SEALS to improve his fitness for fun. And with all this happening, he remained a dedicated husband and father of two young daughters. Then in 2011, on Thanksgiving weekend, it happened. Sean suffered a massive stroke at age 39. While induced into a 10-day coma, the neurosurgeon performed a craniectomy. That left Sean with a long road to recovery, but he never gave up. Despite Sean’s grim prognosis, he defied the odds and birthed his mantra, “I can, I shall, I will.” Sean's journey has inspired him to launch Stroke Hacker, a program and community aimed at helping stroke survivors, individuals with traumatic brain injuries, and caregivers. Sean provides one-on-one coaching, encouraging survivors to face new challenges and helping them plan a recovery road map. For those who have suffered brain injuries, the Stroke Hacker Community is a place to share stories, accomplishments, and tips for improving overall health and wellness after a TBI. Subscribe at strokehacker.com to start receiving tips and insights into TBI recovery, or visit Stroke Hacker on social media. Show Mentions and Resources: For those who have suffered brain injuries, the Stroke Hacker Community is a place to share stories, accomplishments, and tips for improving overall health and wellness after a TBI. Subscribe at strokehacker.com to start receiving tips and insights into TBI recovery, or visit Stroke Hacker on social media. Show Credits: Music intro credit to Jake Dansereau. Our intro welcome is the voice of Caroline Goggin, a stroke survivor and our first podcast guest! Please listen to her inspiring story on Episode 2 of the podcast. Be sure to give the show a like and share, & follow and connect with us on social or contact us to support us as a show sponsor or become a guest on the Know Stroke Podcast. Visit website to to learn more: https://www.knowstrokepod.com/ Connect with Us and Share our Show on Social: Website | Linkedin | Twitter | YouTube | Facebook

Know Stroke Podcast Episode 58: Interview with Professor Avril Drummond About our Guest: Avril Drummond is Professor of Healthcare Research and an occupational therapist. She qualified as an occupational therapist from the University of Ulster, undertook her MSc in Rehabilitation from the University of Southampton and her PhD at the University of Nottingham. Accomplishments: Fellow of the College of Occupational Therapists Previous Chair of the UK Stroke Forum- a coalition of 32 national multi-disciplinary organizations involved in stroke from across the UK committed to improving care for people after stroke Previous Board Member, Derby Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Member of the RCP Intercollegiate Working Party for stroke Deputy Chair HEE/NIHR ICA, Clinical Lectureship and Senior Clinical Lectureship Panel. Editor in Chief of Clinical Rehabilitation. Although Avril's main areas of interest are stroke rehabilitation and conducting randomized controlled trials, she is interested in all aspects of rehabilitation research. She has conducted trials and service evaluations of stroke units, occupational therapy pre-discharge home visits, falls reduction/management, interventions for people with MS, traumatic brain injury, low back pain and total hip replacements. She was one of fifteen woman identified by World Stroke Academy as an International Women in Stroke in 2021. Avril is currently conducting research into fatigue after stroke, which we discussed in this interview. She also works with falls, memory rehabilitation, tendon injuries, vocational rehabilitation, and upper limb recovery after stroke. Connect with Professor Drummond on Twitter @AvrilDrummond1 Show Credits: Music intro credit to Jake Dansereau. Our intro welcome is the voice of Caroline Goggin, a stroke survivor and our first podcast guest! Please listen to her inspiring story on Episode 2 of the podcast. Be sure to give the show a like and share, & follow and connect with us on social or contact us to support us as a show sponsor or become a guest on the Know Stroke Podcast. Visit website to to learn more: https://www.knowstrokepod.com/ Connect with Us and Share our Show on Social: Website | Linkedin | Twitter | YouTube | Facebook