Best Stroke Technology Podcasts (2025)

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How a 70 Year Old Man Recovered His Personality After Devastating Brain Injury

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When Ernie collapsed unconscious on his neighbor's driveway at age 67, doctors quickly addressed his heart condition but missed the devastating brain injury that would steal his personality, trap him in his home, and leave him feeling hopeless. After two and a half years of failed treatments at multiple facilities, this retired healthy man found hi…

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Answering the Innovation Challenge 42:47

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Glen connects with the founders of three early stage startups- Lulo, PromptWrx and Thryft Ship- who pitched for the $25,000 Innovation Challenge prize at Fintech South last week, each addressing a quite different pain point. Also- Visa gives up on US open banking, Wyoming (kind of) launches the first state-issued stablecoin, and our own audience vo…

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The Real Reason You're Not Getting Better After Injury

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Dr. Joseph Schneider reveals what actually happens inside your brain after trauma and why most people never fully recover. When your brain suffers injury, it triggers an inflammatory storm that rewires your entire nervous system, often leaving you with a "new normal" of chronic pain, cognitive issues, and fatigue. Most patients end up managing symp…

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How we learn to read (and why some struggle): what neuroscience teaches us about a transformative human technology | Bruce McCandliss 39:18

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In this episode, we explore the fascinating neuroscience behind how children learn to read with Bruce McCandliss, director of the Stanford Educational Neuroscience Initiative. Key topics include: • How our brains "recycle" visual and language circuits to create reading expertise • The crucial threshold when reading shifts from effortful to automati…

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Navigating the Journey of Stroke Recovery: An Update to Rory Polera's Story 2:11:37

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Chime In, Send Us a Text 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’. D…

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It’s a Small (and Chaotic) World After All 31:21

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Glen catches up with Lou Grilli for a first-hand recap of the recent World Credit Union Conference in Stockholm, Sweden, and to trade perspectives on a flurry of recent fintech news: open banking, stablecoin interest/”rewards,” debit interchange and another Zelle lawsuit. Also- a new leader at America’s Credit Unions, and have we entered the Era of…

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From Hillsong to Humanitarian: Joel A'Bell on Faith and Leadership 30:43

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Unlike our usual Sunburnt Souls episodes that dive deep into mental health, this conversation takes a different turn, touching lightly on mental health while delivering an engaging and inspiring focus on faith, leadership, and purpose with Joel A’Bell’s incredible journey. What happens when you transition from leading thousands at Hillsong to champ…

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Advanced Eye-Tracking Technology Reveals Hidden Brain Function in Real-Time

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Dr. Joseph Schneider partners with Dr. Freddys Garcia from Spryson USA to introduce revolutionary eye-tracking technology that's changing how we diagnose and treat neurological conditions. Using advanced VNG goggles operating at 250 frames per second, they can now detect microscopic eye movements completely invisible during standard bedside examina…

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448 Minutes of Fintech Demos for 475 FIs (and Others) 33:16

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Glen gets the lowdown from Finovate’s Greg Palmer on what to expect at September’s New York City demo-fest, including a dedicated credit union track. Also- unanswered questions in the President’s de-banking Executive Order, and a showdown regarding BNPL’s role in credit reporting. Links related to this episode: Finovate Fall, September 8-10 in NYC:…

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Faith, Mental Health & Ministry: Ralph Mayhew on Depression, Pastoring, and Finding Joy in Jesus 36:11

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In this fresh episode of Sunburnt Souls, Dave Quak sits down with pastor, photographer, and YouTube creator Ralph Mayhew to talk about the raw realities of following Jesus while navigating mental health struggles. Ralph shares his personal journey with depression, the lessons learned in both life and ministry, and how he’s found joy in Christ throu…

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Advanced AI Technology and Regeneration Therapy Transform Brain Recovery

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Dr. Joseph Schneider announces the evolution of Hope Brain and Body Recovery Center into Hope Regeneration Center, featuring innovative additions including medical doctors, nurse practitioners, and cutting-edge regeneration therapies using Wharton's Jelly (Ethically collected) from Methodist Hospital in Texas. He reveals the upcoming installation o…

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Why voices light us up—but leave the autistic brain in the dark | Dan Abrams 31:51

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Recognizing a familiar voice is one of the brain’s earliest social feats. But what are the brain circuits that let a newborn pick out mom in a crowded nursery? How do they change as kids turn toward friends and the wider world? And what are we learning about why this instinct fails to develop in the autistic brain? This week, host Nicholas Weiler j…

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Loaded Wallets, Long Tails- Paze Powers Forward 39:32

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Glen connects with Early Warning’s Chief Partnerships Officer Eric Hoffman about the latest progress of Paze’s digital wallet, and Payfinia GM Keith Riddle on his firm’s deal to bring Paze to credit unions. Also- yet another twist in the open banking road, and hints of momentum for de novo institutions. Links related to this episode: Paze: https://…

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Rebuilding Life After Divorce: A Christian Woman’s Journey of Faith and Remarriage with Ash Morrison 34:31

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In this second part of Ash Morrison’s story on Sunburnt Souls, host Dave Quak explores Ash’s journey of rebuilding her life as a Christian woman after divorce. Ash shares the challenges of navigating divorce, parenting three young children (including one with disabilities), and unexpectedly meeting and marrying Zac, a non-Christian at the time. She…

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POTS Isn't Just Fast Heart Rate and Why Your Brain Holds the Key

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Dr. Joseph Schneider clears up the confusion between postural orthostatic tension syndrome and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) on My POTS Podcast, explaining why both terms describe the same debilitating condition. He breaks down how POTS affects far more than heart rate, causing dangerous blood pressure drops that lead to fainting…

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The Voice of Fintech Funding 37:56

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Glen connects with TTV Capital Partner Sean Banks and Technology Association of Georgia CEO Larry Williams to unpack the state of fintech venture capital investment, Georgia’s role in the global ecosystem and the upcoming Fintech South conference. Also, Illuma Founder/CEO Milind Borkar responds to Sam Altman’s warning flare than voice authenticatio…

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Blended and Blessed: Faith, Family & Messy Parenting with Ash Morrison 41:52

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Summary: In this episode of Sunburnt Souls, host Dave Quak sits down with Ash Morrison to discuss the complexities of parenting a child with disabilities, blending two families through faith, and navigating personal challenges like perfectionism and childhood trauma. Ash shares her journey of raising five children, including her youngest, Archer, w…

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Rewiring Recovery: How Neuro Rehab Recovery is Breaking Tech Barriers 1:06:27

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Chime In, Send Us a Text 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 mi…

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Famous & Gravy: Cosmic Marketer and the Meaning of Life | Stephen Hawking 1:01:31

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In this special crossover episode, we’re doing something a little different. From Our Neurons to Yours host Nicholas joins producer Michael Osborne to co-host his podcast Famous and Gravy for a lively conversation about the extraordinary life and mind of Stephen Hawking. Hawking, one of the most renowned scientists of our time, lived with ALS for m…

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Open Markets, Impatient Rates 31:24

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As we await the next Fed Open Market Committee readout, Glen speaks with CD Valet’s Mary Grace Roske about deposit rate trends that aren’t as straightforward as one might expect. Also- stablecoins are officially GENIUS, CBDCs are still the Antichrist, and the big money keeps flowing into real time payments. Links related to this episode: CD Valet: …

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Can AI Chatbots Boost Your Mental Health? A Christian Perspective on Technology and Faith 24:24

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Host: Dave Quak Overview: In this solo episode of Sunburnt Souls, Dave Quak explores the role of AI chatbots, like Wysa, in supporting mental wellbeing, particularly from a Christian perspective. He examines their benefits, limitations, and ethical considerations, drawing on Christian thinkers to provide a balanced view on integrating AI into faith…

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Newborns, Tips and Decoding the New Rules 36:15

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Glen unpacks key provisions of the recent US tax/spending bill with help from his expert friends: the Defense Credit Union Council’s Jason Stverak on $1,000 newborn accounts, and credit union lifer Lou Grilli on the “no tax on tips” details. Also- has Big Tech determined that regulation isn’t so bad after all? Links related to this episode: The DCU…

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How to Support Others While Facing Mental Health Struggles- With Dave and Jess Quak 34:02

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In this episode of Sunburnt Souls, host Dave Quak and his wife, Jess, dive into the vital topic of how individuals with mental health challenges can still be a source of support for their families. Focusing on faith, collaboration, and practical contributions, they explore five key areas—spiritual leadership, household help, financial management, p…

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Can brain science save addiction policy? | Keith Humphreys 45:51

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If addiction is a disease of the brain, what does that mean for how we treat people—and how we write policy? In this wide-ranging conversation, Stanford addiction expert and policy advisor Keith Humphreys returns to the show to walk us through what neuroscience has taught us about substance use disorders and how that science intersects with law, pu…

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Surviving Depression, PTSD, Mania, Postpartum Depression, Epilepsy, Stroke & Brain Cancer! Tina's Story of Faith and Redemption 35:49

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📝 Podcast Show Notes Episode Summary: In this powerful episode, we follow one woman’s raw and redemptive journey through decades of mental illness, childhood trauma, sexual abuse, postpartum depression, stage 3 brain cancer, epilepsy, and a massive stroke. From the depths of despair to the heights of hope, she shares how Jesus carried her through t…

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Vivistim One Year Later: Dr. Teresa Kimberley on Long-Term Stroke Recovery Outcomes 55:27

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Chime In, Send Us a Text 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 re…

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Starting Simple, Small and with Purpose 36:14

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Glen speaks with the CU De Novo Collective’s Denise Wymore about the grassroots groundswell of interest in starting new credit unions, overcoming the challenges of progressing from concept to market, and why a voice for CU creation is needed to counter a one-way trend. Also- Fiserv’s stablecoin play, The FTA’s attempt to preserve open banking, and …

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From Pigsties to Preachers: What Bacon, Spurgeon, and Mental Illness Teach Us About Grace 23:24

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This week on Sunburnt Souls, Dave Quak is back with another raw, real, and at times ridiculous episode—recorded while on family holiday, but packed with depth. He reflects on how short radio soundbites have unexpectedly spread across 14+ stations in Australia, sharing stories that connect faith and mental health in bite-sized doses. In this episode…

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How basic science transformed stroke care | Marion Buckwalter 34:51

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A generation ago, a big clot in the brain meant paralysis or worse. Today, doctors can diagnose clots on AI-enabled brain scans; provide life-saving, targeted medications; or snake a catheter from a patient’s groin into the brain to vacuum out the clot. If they intervene in time, they can watch speech and movement return before the sedatives wear o…

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The Adjustment Revolution: Why Brain Recovery Can't Be Rush-Delivered

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Dr. Joseph Schneider teams up with Dr. Adam Klotzek to challenge the "one-week miracle cure" mentality plaguing functional neurology today. They dissect why intensive treatment programs often fail patients with chronic fatigue, POTS, and post-concussion syndrome, revealing how these rushed approaches ignore the basic metabolic limitations of damage…

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Consumers Pay in Mysterious Ways (it’s alright, it’s alright) 40:57

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Glen chats with the Atlanta Fed’s Claire Greene about the latest Diary and Survey of Consumer Payment Choice and the messy realities of dealing with real world data. Also- next steps in the stablecoin saga and…Fintech’s answer to GameStop? Links related to this episode: The Atlanta Fed’s Survey and Diary of Consumer Payment Choice: https://www.atla…

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5 Real Stories of Faith and Mental Health: Mania, Grief, Anxiety, and Grace 23:26

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Dave Quak shares five real-life stories pulled from our one-minute soundbites airing on 14 Christian radio stations around Australia. From impulsively buying a house during a manic episode to watching a pelican steal a puppy, these moments are strange, hilarious, painful, and deeply human. Topics we cover: 🏠 Mental illness & impulse control (bipola…

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Circle’s Stroke of Genius/Can Anyone Regulate AI? 46:39

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John and Glen ruminate on a pair of major events reshuffling the fintech world- The Circle IPO’s impact on venture funding, and the Big Beautiful Bill’s unorthodox approach to throttling AI regulation. Also- John gets “spun out on quantum,” and admits a surprising change of heart regarding his outlook for AI. Links related to this episode: Glen’s b…

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Postpartum Psychosis & Fear in the Mania: Lydia’s Story of Faith in Chaos 40:55

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What happens when postpartum joy collides with deep-seated fear? Lydia Farbach opens up about her raw and powerful journey through postpartum psychosis, growing up with a mum diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, and the fear that she might follow the same path. From sleepless nights and spiritual confusion to calling out to God in the back of a…

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Two Patients, Two Impossible Recoveries: What 37 Years of Practice Taught Me About Hope

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Dr. Joseph Schneider reflects on attending the wedding of a former patient who suffered a devastating hockey concussion in eighth grade, losing 18 months of his life to chronic migraines, fatigue, and medical disbelief. This celebration triggered memories of another remarkable case: a college ROTC student with severe amnesia who couldn't remember h…

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Surgery as a window into brain resilience | Martin Angst 37:32

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We've all heard stories about someone who went in for surgery and came out...different. A grandmother who struggled with names after hip replacement, or an uncle who seemed foggy for months following cardiac bypass. But why does this happen to some people while others bounce right back? This week, we explore this question with Dr. Martin Angst, a p…

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Are Younger Generations Branching Out? 35:49

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Glen speaks with Georgia State University Finance Professor Jonathan Godbey about new student-led consumer research that yields some unexpected findings about Gen Z banking attitudes. Plus- Circle’s IPO is roundly celebrated, Illinois kicks the interchange can down the road, and the AI Easter Egg hiding in the Big Beautiful Bill. Links related to t…

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Sex, Theology & Song of Songs: Meet Christian Sexologist Monica Cook 36:36

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Dave Quak sits down with Christian sexologist Monica Cook for a raw and refreshing conversation about faith, sex, and the sacred wisdom of the Song of Songs. They unpack how theology and sexology can work together, challenge the silence around Christian intimacy, and explore how God’s design for desire is both holy and healing. Whether you’re marri…

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Building a Complete Brain Recovery Center for POTS and Complex Neurological Conditions

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Dr. Joseph Schneider shares his evolution from traditional chiropractic care to establishing the Hope Brain and Body Recovery Center, a comprehensive regenerative medicine facility specializing in Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and brain injury recovery. With 37 years of experience treating thousands of patients, Dr. Schneider exp…

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#25 Stanford-Trained Electrical Engineer “Reverse Engineering the Brain” - Dr. Louis Scheffer 59:42

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Free Neurotech Newsletter: https://neurotechnologynews.beehiiv.com/subscribe Key Moments: 0:00 Introduction 1:12 Journey from Electrical Engineering to Neuroscience 6:45 Initial Interest in Neuroscience 8:16 What is connectomics? 11:45 Parallels Between Microchip Design and Neuroscience 14:22 Probabilistic Reconstruction in Connectomics 19:46 Neuro…

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Lindy Chamberlain-Creighton: Surviving Injustice, Holding onto Faith & Finding Forgiveness 1:06:35

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This week Dave Quak sits down with Lindy Chamberlain-Creighton, the woman at the centre of one of Australia’s most infamous miscarriages of justice. Wrongfully convicted of her baby daughter’s murder, Lindy endured prison, public hatred, and unimaginable grief—but never let go of her faith. Hear her powerful reflections on: – Trusting God through p…

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The Business of Trust 33:17

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Glen speaks with Edelman Smithfield’s Deidre Campbell to explore her firm’s new Financial Services Trust Barometer and the (mostly) positive signs for banks and credit unions. Also- the latest Gen AI fiasco has a familiar ring, Illinois’ unworkable interchange law moves bizarrely close to reality, and why the CFPB’s withdrawal of its open banking r…