In this Brain & Life podcast episode Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Emmy-nominated journalist and stroke survivor Kristen Aguirre. Kristen shares her journey from experiencing a stroke at age 31 and returning to the workplace to being a vocal disability activist and finding her new “normal.” Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Sarah Song, associate professor and vascular neurology fellowship director in the division of cerebrovascular diseases in the department of neurological sciences at Rush University Medical Center, and associate editor of Brain & Life Magazine. Dr. Song discusses young people experiencing strokes and what comes after for treatment, therapies, and life planning.

Additional Resources

A Stroke Can Happen at Any Age

How to Lower the Risk of Maternal Stroke

Lindsey Vonn Describes Her Mother’s Inspiring Strength After Stroke

Are You at Risk for Stroke?

Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on This Topic

Timothy Omundson on Stroke Recovery and His Return to Television

What is an ICU and Neurologic Critical Care? Tips and a Guide for Everyone

Matt and Kanlaya Cauli on Rebuilding Life After Stroke

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Guests: Kristen Aguirre @kristenaguirre, Dr. Sarah Song @rushmedical

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD