Best Double Stroke Podcasts (2026)

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Double Vision After Stroke: What Jorden’s Story Reveals About Brainstem Stroke Recovery 1:30:56

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Double Vision After Stroke: What Jorden’s Story Teaches Us About Brainstem Stroke Recovery Double vision after stroke is one of those symptoms no one imagines they’ll ever face—until the day they wake up and the world has split in two. For many stroke survivors, it’s confusing, frightening, and completely disorienting. And when it happens as part o…

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Debra Meyerson and the “Slow Fall Off a Cliff”: Aphasia After Stroke, Identity, and What Recovery Really Means 1:08:17

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Debra Meyerson and the “Slow Fall Off a Cliff”: Aphasia After Stroke, Identity, and What Recovery Really Means There are stroke stories that arrive like lightning. And then there are the ones that feel like a quiet, terrifying slide hour by hour until you wake up and everything is different. For Debra Meyerson (also known as Deborah), that differen…

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Stroke etanercept injection 18 months on: Andrew’s update after the PESTO trial 40:22

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Stroke etanercept injection 18 months on: what lasted, what changed, and what Andrew learned after the PESTO trial Some stroke survivors are told a version of the same sentence in hospital: “After three months, what you have is what you’ll have.” Andrew Stops didn’t buy it, not because he was naïve, but because he needed a reason to keep showing up…

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Ken Kerns: 10-Day Coma, AVM Stroke Recovery, Aphasia Progress & Walking Confidence 1:18:35

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Foot Drop Solutions After Stroke Without an AFO: Ken Kerns’ “New Way to Walk” (Plus Aphasia Recovery After a 10-Day Coma) Ken Kerns didn’t just wake up from a stroke. He woke up from a 10-day medically induced coma after an AVM brain hemorrhage, facing a reality that would shake anyone’s identity: right-side paralysis, aphasia, and the exhausting w…

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PESTO Trial Results (Etanercept After Stroke) | Interview with Professor Vincent Thijs 39:51

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PESTO Trial Results: What Stroke Survivors Need to Know About Perispinal Etanercept If you’ve spent any time in stroke recovery communities, you’ve probably seen the same pattern: a treatment gets talked about with real intensity, people share personal stories that pull you in, and suddenly you’re left trying to sort hope from hype from “maybe.” Wh…

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Tunrto.ai for Stroke Recovery: Why This Tool Is a Game Changer for Survivors 54:39

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Introduction After a stroke, recovery doesn’t end when rehab does. For many survivors, that’s when confusion begins. Fatigue, brain fog, limited appointment time, and conflicting advice make it incredibly hard to know what actually helps. And while research is advancing rapidly, most survivors are left trying to piece together answers from podcasts…

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Hemorrhagic Stroke Patients Recovery: Jonathan’s Remarkable Journey 1:11:32

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Hemorrhagic Stroke Patients Recovery: Jonathan’s Journey Through Chaos and Renewal When the clock struck midnight on January 1st, 2021, most people were celebrating a fresh start. Jonathan, at just 35 years old, was unknowingly entering the most challenging chapter of his life. His speech had begun to slur, his head pulsed with pain he couldn’t exp…

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Basilar Artery Stroke: How Daniel Found Strength, Faith, and Recovery After Collapse 1:30:47

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Basilar Artery Stroke: The Warning Signs Daniel Didn’t See Coming When people think of a stroke, they often imagine the classic symptoms — facial drooping, slurred speech, or one-sided weakness. But the basilar artery, which feeds the brainstem and cerebellum, behaves differently. When it blocks, symptoms can be subtle at first, then escalate with …

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David Willick on Life with Invisible Fatigue After Stroke 1:14:42

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Post-Stroke Fatigue: Living With Exhaustion That Family Doesn’t Understand When you meet someone who has had a stroke, you expect to see something. A limp. A drooped smile. A visible clue. What you often can’t see is the one thing that shapes their entire recovery: post-stroke fatigue. For survivors like David Willick, fatigue wasn’t just tiredness…

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Overcoming Ischemic Stroke Through Lifestyle Change: Jason Hellyer’s Wake-Up Call 1:01:31

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When life is full of business meetings, celebrations, and long weeks that blur into long weekends, it’s easy to ignore the quiet signals your body sends. For Jason Hellyer, a real estate professional who prided himself on working hard and playing harder, those signals became impossible to ignore the night he experienced an ischemic stroke. A Lifeti…

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ANESTHESIA UNCOVERED: What Every Sleep Apnea Patient Must Know Before Surgery (And the 7 Steps to Save Your Life!) 35:50

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Step into the hidden world of surgery with “Anesthesia Uncovered”—the evidence-packed season finale of Sleep Is My Waking Passion. Dr. Alison Kole hosts the renowned Dr. Christopher O’Mahony, whose 10+ years of expertise cross every corner of the operating room: from general, pediatric, obstetric to high-stakes transplant anesthesia. Trained at New…

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Why Losing Weight Is NOT About Willpower—The Science You NEED 42:00

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Unlock the episode everyone’s talking about! This week on "Sleep is My Waking Passion," Dr. Alison Kole welcomes the pioneering Dr. Linda Anegawa, MD, FACP, Dipl. ABOM, NBPAS—Chief of Metabolic Health and Obesity Medicine at Ognomy Sleep and former CMO of Noom—for a no-holds-barred journey through the dynamic world where obesity, sleep apnea, and i…

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Carolyn J. Routh Stroke Recovery Journey: Overcoming Fear After Stroke 1:05:59

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Carolyn J. Routh Stroke Recovery Journey: Overcoming Fear After Stroke When a series of crushing headaches brought Carolyn J. Routh to the hospital, she thought it was just another battle in her long fight with Type 1 diabetes. But what looked like migraines was something far more serious — a venous sinus thrombosis stroke waiting to strike. On Tha…

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Optimizing Nutrition on GLP1s 24:45

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Tired of waiting months for a nutritionist appointment? There's a better way. In this episode, Dr. Alison Kole sits down with registered dietitian Kristina Spellman to reveal how you can access personalized nutrition guidance—without the wait, without the overwhelm, and without the outdated "diet and exercise" lectures. Meet Your Guide: Kristina Sp…

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Anshul Bhadwaj: Breaking the Silence on Sexual Health and Dignity After Stroke

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Erectile Dysfunction After Stroke: One Survivor’s Courageous Truth About Intimacy and Bowel Control When Anshul Bhadwaj collapsed at his gym in Delhi at just 27 years old, he thought his life was ending. The thunderclap headache, the dizziness, the vomiting he was certain he was having a heart attack. What he didn’t know was that his brain was blee…

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The Future of Sleep Apnea Surgery: Inspire vs. Genio—Who Wins the Airway Wars? 35:38

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What happens when surgical innovation meets sleepless nights? In this episode of Sleep Is My Waking Passion, Dr. Alison Kole sits down with Dr. Ruchir Patel, one of the nation’s most experienced sleep physicians specializing in hypoglossal nerve stimulation, to unpack the fascinating evolution of sleep apnea treatment. If you’ve ever wondered what …

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Bud Beucher: From Silent Survivor to Speaking His Truth Again

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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Stroke Recovery: Bud Beucher’s Remarkable Return to Life When you’ve spent your life working seven days a week, the idea of slowing down feels impossible until a stroke stops you in your tracks. That’s what happened to Bud Beucher, a resort president from Florida whose drive, optimism, and leadership spirit suddenly me…

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Dr. Ashtaad Dalal SPILLS the Tea on Sleep Hacks Gone Wrong! 38:47

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🚨 WARNING: Your Oura Ring Might Be RUINING Your Sleep! 🚨 Get ready for a mind-bending conversation with Dr. Ashtaad Dalal, the sleep doc who's about to drop some SERIOUS truth bombs about the sleep industry's biggest lies! This Georgetown University sleep medicine expert and president of the DC Sleep Society is here to expose what's really going on…

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Surviving Sleep Deprivation: Science, Real Talk & Rescue Tactics with Dr. Rebecca Acabchuk & Vetern Firefighter Alan Pinsonneault 27:15

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Vivistim: One Stroke Survivor’s Experience – And Why Spasticity Matters

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Vivistim: One Stroke Survivor’s Experience – And Why Spasticity Matters When recovery gets complicated, honest stories help us navigate the grey. In this episode, John Cross shares his lived experience with Vivistim (paired VNS) and why a less-talked-about barrier, spasticity, shaped what he could (and couldn’t) do in therapy. The Day Everything Ch…

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Insomnia Meets Sleep Apnea: The Double Whammy and a Digital Solution (with Dr. Chelsea Reynolds) 34:26

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Ever wondered why some people can’t sleep—even after treating their sleep apnea? Or why “just getting more sleep” doesn’t always work? This week, Dr. Alison Kole welcomes Australian clinical psychologist and sleep researcher, Dr. Chelsea Reynolds of Wink Sleep and Bedtime Window, for a deep dive into the world of insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea (…

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Effie Sibson on Hand Therapy, Recovery, and Hope After Stroke

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Hand Therapy After Stroke: How Small Steps Lead to Big Wins Introduction When a stroke changes the way your hand works, it’s not just about movement — it’s about your independence. Hand therapy after stroke isn’t a quick fix. It’s a journey of patience, persistence, and celebrating the little wins that add up to life-changing progress. In this epis…

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Behind the White Coat: When the Sleep Expert Has Narcolepsy 26:23

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What if everything you think you know about narcolepsy is wrong—and what if the doctor teaching you about it is living through it right now? World Narcolepsy Day (Sept 22) sets the stage for this raw, unmissable episode featuring Dr. Lindsay McCullough: Assistant Professor, Associate Program Director at Rush University Medical Center, Project Sleep…

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Terry Gilstead: 32 Years of Recovery, Motherhood, and the ‘Watch Me’ Spirit 49:30

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After Stroke Recovery: Terry Gilstead’s Story of Perseverance and Patience When you hear the phrase after stroke recovery, what comes to mind? For some, it means the early days in hospital learning to walk again. For others, it’s the first year at home trying to rebuild daily routines. But for Terry Gilstead, recovery didn’t end after a year, five …

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Sleep Isn’t Simple: What Living With CP and Epilepsy Taught Kayla About Surviving, Thriving, and What Really Restores Us 19:23

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Guest Spotlight: Kayla Ireland Meet Kayla Ireland—author, disability advocate, and host of Kindly Neurodivergent with Kay. Kayla’s lived experience with cerebral palsy and epilepsy is not just a story of overcoming challenges; it’s a blueprint for thriving in a world that too often overlooks disability, sleep struggles, and neurodivergence. Why Thi…

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Etanercept Stroke Recovery: Wesley Ray’s Relentless Comeback 1:29:28

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Etanercept Stroke Recovery: What You Need to Know Introduction: No Hope? No Quit. For many stroke survivors, the message is the same: “This is as good as it gets.” Doctors talk about plateaus. Friends drift away. The system quietly suggests that progress stops after a few months. But here’s the truth: recovery doesn’t end unless you quit. And for s…

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Stroke & Sleep Apnea: What You’re Missing Could Cost You Everything with Dr. Joyce Lee-Iannotti 37:02

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Host Dr. Alison Kole sits down with powerhouse neurologist Dr. Joyce Lee-Iannotti for an unfiltered, deeply personal conversation that will make you rethink everything you know about sleep, stroke, and longevity. Guest Spotlight: Dr. Joyce Lee-Iannotti. She’s not just the interim Director of the Petznick Stroke Center and Sleep Division at Barrow N…

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The Stroke Treatment That Worked For Karen Quigenden 56:47

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Dr. Tobinick Stroke Treatment: Karen’s Recovery Story of Hope and Healing Life Before the Stroke Karen Quigenden lived an active and full life on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. At 47, she was working in community care during the week and spending weekends at rodeos with her youngest daughter. Horses, long days, and caring for others defined her lifes…

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I Was Just Tired: How Kristen Survived 15 Years Before a Sleep Apnea Diagnosis 35:02

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What if the thing holding you back isn’t ambition, or effort, or even luck... but sleep? Today, you're going to hear a story that breaks every rule in the sleep medicine playbook. Kristen Cascio spent 15 years searching for answers—dismissed as “just tired,” overlooked by experts, and forced to live in a fog. Diagnosed with sleep apnea at 31 (and w…

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4 Months Unconscious, Life With a Brain Shunt: Mark Bragg 1:24:40

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What would you do if your family was told you wouldn’t recover, and you lay unconscious for four months? That was the reality for Mark Bragg, a Canadian musician whose life changed when an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) caused a devastating brain bleed. At just 48 years old, Mark’s love of music was replaced by survival, and the one thing that ke…

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Bryan & Brittany: Finding Strength in Recovery and Transplant

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Symptoms of Ischemic Stroke: What You Need to Know When a stroke strikes, every second counts. An ischemic stroke, the most common type, happens when a blood clot blocks blood flow to part of the brain. The faster you recognize the symptoms, the better the chances of limiting long-term damage and saving a life. But stroke isn’t just a medical event…

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How to Play Against the Pusher 6:08

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How to Play Against the Pusher | Tennis Psychology Podcast In this episode, we discuss how to handle playing against a pusher effectively and mess with their tempo and strategy. In the Tennis Psychology Podcast, mental performance coaches Dr. Patrick Cohn and Jaclyn Ellis discuss unique challenges for tennis players and how to improve your mindset …

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How to Play Against the Pusher 6:08

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How to Play Against the Pusher | Tennis Psychology Podcast In this episode, we discuss how to handle playing against a pusher effectively and mess with their tempo and strategy. In the Tennis Psychology Podcast, mental performance coaches Dr. Patrick Cohn and Jaclyn Ellis discuss unique challenges for tennis players and how to improve your mindset …

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The Subtle Stroke Signs Kevin Almost Ignored 1:07:19

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Stroke Symptoms for Men: What You Need to Know When you hear the word “stroke,” the first thing that comes to mind might be the FAST checklist: Facial droop, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, and Time to call emergency services. While these are critical warning signs, they’re not the whole picture, especially for men. Stroke symptoms for men can som…

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From Stroke to Service: Lara’s Unlikely Recovery Journey 1:21:21

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Internal Carotid Artery Dissection – How Lara Found Purpose After Stroke A family ski day. A split-second movement. And life as she knew it would never be the same. Lara Kaufman was a 41-year-old mother of three and a former chartered accountant living a full, busy life. On a ski hill just outside Toronto, she swung her arm with a ski pole to regai…

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How CrossFit Games Athlete Dr. Julie Foucher Prioritizes Sleep & Health 31:08

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Welcome to "Sleep Is My Waking Passion" with Dr. Alison Kole! In today’s episode, we’re joined by the legendary Dr. Julie Foucher—a true powerhouse at the intersection of medicine and athletics. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in Biomedical Engineering and completed her medical school and residency training at …

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How to Stop Focusing on Strokes During Matches 6:49

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How to Stop Focusing on Strokes During Matches | Tennis Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn how to stop being mechanical when you are trying to compete. We discuss how to continue to compete with trust and freedom in your strokes. In the Tennis Psychology Podcast, mental performance coaches Dr. Patrick Cohn and Jaclyn Ellis discuss u…

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How to Stop Focusing on Strokes During Matches 6:49

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How to Stop Focusing on Strokes During Matches | Tennis Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn how to stop being mechanical when you are trying to compete. We discuss how to continue to compete with trust and freedom in your strokes. In the Tennis Psychology Podcast, mental performance coaches Dr. Patrick Cohn and Jaclyn Ellis discuss u…

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From Coma to Clarity: A Young Woman’s Stroke, Recovery, and Redefining Herself 1:39:07

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What Every Woman Needs to Know About Stroke Symptoms: Chanell’s Story of Recovery and Identity When you think of stroke, you might imagine it’s something that happens to older men. But the reality is far more complex, and far more urgent for women to understand. Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability and death in women, and yet many wome…

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Grinding, Snoring & Finding Sleep featuring Dr. Maria Sokolina, DDS 31:43

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Sleep Is My Waking Passion Podcast: Special Feature Where Medicine and Dentistry Collaborate for Your Healthiest Sleep Discover a dynamic conversation between Dr. Alison Kole, host of the Sleep Is My Waking Passion podcast, and renowned dental sleep expert Dr. Maria Sokolina, DDS. With over 15 years' experience, Dr. Sokolina is dedicated to bridgin…

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From Stroke in Pregnancy to Deep Healing: Emily’s Story of Spiritual and Physical Recovery 1:56:54

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Stroke in Pregnancy: How Emily Rebuilt Her Life 17 Years Later When Emily Sarah Gable had a stroke at 26, she was pregnant with her second child. She was also in the thick of early motherhood, navigating life with a 15-month-old at home. What should’ve been a time of joyful anticipation turned into a medical and emotional crisis she never saw comin…

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Neurospicy & Sleepless: Breaking the Cycle with Science featuring Dr. Jill McGarry 44:12

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Welcome to the Sleep Is My Waking Passion podcast with Dr. Alison Kole! This episode features guest expert , Dr. Jill McGarry, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with nearly 30 years of experience in the UK's National Health Service (NHS)—the main provider of healthcare in England. Dr. McGarry began her NHS career in Brain Injury services, but for …

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Rebuilding Life, One Step at a Time: A Survivor’s Guide to AFOs That Work 1:00:37

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What You Really Need to Know About AFOs After Stroke: Insights from Dr. Jennifaye V. Brown An AFO can be a game-changer in stroke recovery or a major obstacle. In this powerful interview, Dr. Jennifaye V. Brown, a physical therapist, researcher, and author of Brace Yourself, breaks down everything stroke survivors and caregivers need to know about …

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Vincent Arthur on Nascar and Narcolepsy 37:38

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In this episode of Sleep is My Waking Passion, I sit down with Vincent Arthur—mechanical engineering student, NASCAR race engineer, and fierce advocate for narcolepsy awareness. Vincent shares his journey from years of misdiagnosed symptoms to finding his place on the track and in the sleep community. What you’ll learn: The winding road to a narcol…

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From Locked-In to Lit Up: Harshada’s Story of Reclaiming Her Voice, Body, and Future 1:03:14

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Locked-in Syndrome and Recovery: Reclaiming Voice, Identity, and Life After Stroke What happens when your mind is fully awake, but your body no longer responds? For stroke survivors living with or recovering from locked-in syndrome, that question is not hypothetical. It’s their daily reality, one that challenges not just the body, but the spirit. B…

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How to Be a Good Doubles Partner 7:26

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How to Be a Good Doubles Partner | Tennis Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn how to be a good doubles partner. We discuss tips to help you effectively communicate with your partner to achieve peak performance on the court. In the Tennis Psychology Podcast, mental performance coaches Dr. Patrick Cohn and Jaclyn Ellis discuss unique c…

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How to Be a Good Doubles Partner 7:26

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How to Be a Good Doubles Partner | Tennis Psychology Podcast In this episode, you will learn how to be a good doubles partner. We discuss tips to help you effectively communicate with your partner to achieve peak performance on the court. In the Tennis Psychology Podcast, mental performance coaches Dr. Patrick Cohn and Jaclyn Ellis discuss unique c…

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Menopause, Sleep, and the Power of Personalized Care: What Your Doctor Might Miss! 42:48

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Board-certified OBGYN Dr. Meryl Kahan joins Dr. Kole for a candid, empowering conversation about the realities of women’s health, menopause, and why the traditional medical model often leaves women behind. Together, they break down the myths, the science, and the practical solutions for sleep and wellness at every stage of life. Key Takeaways from …

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Collapsed at Home: The Hidden Heart Defect That Nearly Killed Me 1:00:10

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Hemorrhagic Stroke and Congenital Heart Defects: What You Need to Know When most people think of stroke, they picture an older adult, high blood pressure, or poor lifestyle choices. But for some stroke survivors, none of those apply. Instead, their stroke is the result of something hidden, something they were born with. That’s the case when a conge…

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Vertebral Artery Occlusion Nearly Took Him Down – How Joel Fought Back 1:07:49

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Overcoming Vertebral Artery Occlusion: Joel’s Story of Strength and Recovery When Joel Case suffered a vertebral artery occlusion, everything changed in an instant. A man who once skied marathons and ran daily suddenly found himself unable to walk, his balance gone, and his life turned upside down. What followed was a journey marked by resilience, …