Season 3 Episode 2
As we gain more insight into the realities of blood clots and examine the scientific truths behind these silent killers, we are able to adjust and explore the future of clot removal and lifesaving technologies. Even those of us who feel healthy cannot guarantee their exemption from this dark reality that presents itself to so many, day after day. On this episode of Taking a Breath, we are joined by the wonderful Elizabeth Simms to discuss her journey as a blood clot survivor and the clot removal technology that saved her life. In conversation with Dr. Venkat Tummala, practicing Vascular and Interventional Radiologist and Associate CMO at Penumbra, we discuss the life saving technology of Penumbra and the future of blood clots treatments. With National Blood Alliance President Leslie Lake and National Blood Clot Alliance Patient Liaison Todd Robertson alongside listeners like you, we will continue working together to collectively Stop the Clot!

Taking a Breath: A Stop The Clot Podcast is an Everything Podcasts Production.

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Season 3 Episode 1

In a moment of crisis, we rely on our instinct, mobility and autonomy to parse and navigate split second decision making. In a moment when all you can do is wait for help to find you, how to you process the reality of an impossible situation? On this episode of Taking a Breath, we are joined by the exquisite Rebekah Bradford to discuss her journey from Olympic Hero to Blood Clot Survivor. With National Blood Alliance President Leslie Lake and National Blood Clot Alliance Patient Liaison Todd Robertson alongside listeners like you, we will continue working together to collectively Stop the Clot! Taking a Breath: A Stop The Clot Podcast is an Everything Podcasts Production.

For more information on the National Blood Clot Alliance, please visit https://www.stoptheclot.org/

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We talk a great deal about signs, symptoms and awareness in hopes of preventing blood clots. Even when armed with the knowledge and the skills, what happens when the suggestion of medical experts leads to the unexpected loss of a loved one? On this episode of Taking a Breath, we are joined by the exceptional Omari Maynard to discuss the life and legacy of Shamony Gibson and what advocacy looks like in the face of unimaginable loss. With National Blood Alliance President Leslie Lake and National Blood Clot Alliance Patient Liaison Todd Robertson alongside listeners like you, we will continue working together to collectively Stop the Clot!

A special thank you to the Bristol-Meyers Squibb-Pfizer Alliance and Stryker for helping us breathe life into today's episode.

Taking a Breath: A Stop The Clot Podcast is an Everything Podcasts Production.
For more information on the National Blood Clot Alliance, please visit https://www.stoptheclot.org/

What does it mean to be a leader? Though the ability to empower those around you through personal action and creative celebration is a gift few people get to share, how do you maintain that light through some of the most difficult days of your life? On this episode of Taking a Breath, we are joined by creative powerhouse Jevon Dewand to discuss his experience as a blood clot survivor and what it means to lead in your community. With National Blood Alliance President Leslie Lake and National Blood Clot Alliance Patient Liaison Todd Robertson alongside listeners like you, we will continue working together to collectively Stop the Clot! A special thank you to the Bristol-Meyers Squibb-Pfizer Alliance and Novartis for helping us breathe life into today's episode. Taking a Breath: A Stop The Clot Podcast is an Everything Podcasts Production.

For more information on the National Blood Clot Alliance, please visit https:// www.stoptheclot.org/

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What do you do when the moment of creative actualization is jeopardized by the silent and unceremonious rumblings of a clotting event? On this episode of Taking a Breath, we are joined by Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, Dancer and Star of America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, Charly Barby and her experience as a blood clot survivor. With National Blood Alliance President Leslie Lake and National Blood Clot Alliance Patient Liaison Todd Robertson alongside listeners like you, we will continue working together to collectively Stop the Clot!

Taking a Breath: A Stop The Clot Podcast is an Everything Podcasts Production

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For more information on the National Blood Clot Alliance, please visit

https://www.stoptheclot.org/

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Going for Gold with Lauren Brzozowski : A Conversation on Persistence and Survival

The road to an olympic medal is a road of diligence, consistency and sometimes heartbreak. How do you

adjust from a moment of survival into a pillar of inspiration on the bob run and off. On this episode of

Taking a Breath, we are joined by Team USA Bobsled Olympic Hopeful Lauren Brzozowski to discuss her

experience as a blood clot survivor. With National Blood Alliance President Leslie Lake and National

Blood Clot Alliance Patient Liaison Todd Robertson alongside listeners like you, we will continue working

together to collectively Stop the Clot!

Taking a Breath: A Stop The Clot Podcast is an Everything Podcasts Production

https://www.everythingpodcasts.com/

For more information on the National Blood Clot Alliance, please visit

https://www.stoptheclot.org/
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https://x.com/StopTheClot
https://www.youtube.com/stoptheclot

Surviving the Impossible with Aaliyah Walker and Brady Arnold : A Conversation on Survival and Partnership

When the odds are stacked against you, how do you navigate a future you were statistically not supposed to experience? How do you navigate the impossibility of a worst-case scenario when survivability fluctuates drastically from one minute to the next? On this episode of Taking a Breath, we are joined by Aaliyah Walker and her husband Brady Arnold, as well as the rest of their immediate family to discuss the harrowing events of Aaliyah’s complex and traumatic childbirth. We are also joined by Dr. Caroline Cromwell from Mount Sinai in New York City, who provides insights into the frequency of clotting complications during pregnancy and the vital steps that can be taken to mitigate these risks. With National Blood Alliance President Leslie Lake and National Blood Clot Alliance Patient Liaison Todd Robertson alongside listeners like you, we will continue working together to collectively Stop the Clot!

Taking a Breath: A Stop The Clot Podcast is an Everything Podcasts Production.

For more information on Mount Sinai of New York City, please visit https://www.mountsinai.org/

For more information on the National Blood Clot Alliance, please visit https://www.stoptheclot.org/

https://www.facebook.com/stoptheclot

https://www.instagram.com/stoptheclot

https://x.com/StopTheClot

https://www.youtube.com/stoptheclot

https://www.tiktok.com/@stoptheclot

Traversing the Summit with Sage Canaday : A Conversation on Overcoming the

Unexpected

Like most professional athletes, knowing your body and its idiosyncratic tendencies is key. The built resilience and scaling effort comes down to knowing precisely the inner and outer workings of your own body. What happens when you're faced with the unfamiliar? What happens when it's life threatening? On this episode of Taking a Breath, we are joined by Professional Distance Runner Sage Canaday to discuss his experience as a blood clot survivor. With National Blood Alliance President Leslie Lake and National Blood Clot Alliance Patient Liaison Todd Robertson alongside listeners like you, we will continue working together to collectively Stop the Clot! Taking a Breath: A Stop The Clot Podcast is an Everything Podcasts Production.

For more information on the National Blood Clot Alliance, please visit https://www.stoptheclot.org/

For more information on Mount Sinai of New York City, please visit https://www.mountsinai.org/