Season 3 Episode 4

Sometimes you are called to become the very guide you once needed. To take the devastation of a near-fatal blood clot and turn it into a roadmap that helps someone else get help sooner, heal stronger, or feel less alone.

In this episode of Taking a Breath, NBCA Board Member and clot prevention advocate Dan Walsh shares the story that changed his life — and how he learned to navigate the aftermath, including the often-unspoken emotional toll and post-traumatic stress that follows a medical crisis. Dan opens up about the symptoms that were overlooked, the moments that nearly cost him his life, and the purpose he found on the other side.

Alongside NBCA President Leslie Lake and NBCA Patient Liaison Todd Robertson, this conversation explores not just survival, but what it means to truly recover — physically, emotionally, and as a family. Listeners will hear practical insights on recognizing warning signs, advocating for yourself in medical settings, and finding community in the wake of trauma. Dan’s story is a powerful reminder that awareness saves lives, and that each of us plays a part in protecting others from the preventable devastation of blood clots. Together, with listeners like you, we continue working to Stop the Clot®.

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

If you’d like to join us in our efforts, please consider donating at:

https://www.stoptheclot.org/year-end-donation-page-2025/?c_src=podcast

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Season 3 Episode 3
Nothing resets the way you view the world like a close call or a brush with devastation. On this episode of Taking a Breath, we are joined by Newscaster, Father and Advocate, the exceptional Chris Gailus to discuss his experience with a complex clotting event, the reality of an unbelievably close call and what it means to be a an advocate as a 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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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.

For more information on Penumbra, please visit https://www.penumbrainc.com/

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

YouTube: youtube.com/stoptheclot

Facebook: facebook.com/stoptheclot

Instagram: instagram.com/stoptheclot

X: x.com/StopTheClot

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/national-blood-clot-alliance

BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/stoptheclot.bsky.social

TikTok: tiktok.com/@stoptheclot

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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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https://www.instagram.com/stoptheclot

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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/
https://www.facebook.com/stoptheclot
https://www.instagram.com/stoptheclot
https://x.com/StopTheClot
https://www.youtube.com/stoptheclot