Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/stop-the-clot Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot Podcast is a show committed to shining a light on the dangers of blood clots and breathing life into The National Blood Clot Alliance’s mission of pushing these preventable killers to the forefront of public discourse. We will hear the stories of notable blood clot survivors like Olympic medalists Katie Hoff Anderson & Tatyana McFadden, among others, as well as the expertise of medical professionals to provide connection, empathy and resources to listeners like you. At Stop the Clot we know the patient because we are the patient. Journey through this miraculous series with hosts and blood clot survivors Leslie Lake and Todd Robertson as they, with the help of listeners like you, change the way we think about blood clots. Join us as we collectively stop the clot. The National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA) is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, voluntary health organization dedicated to advancing the prevention, early diagnosis and successful treatment of life-threatening blood clots such as deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. National Blood Clot Alliance b0d49999-e259-5edb-8bd6-290b7e22cd9e no Trailer: The Burgess Family Trailer: Stop the Clot Season 2 Introducing Taking a Breath: A Stop The Clot Podcast. en Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:12 -0700 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:01:45 -0700 https://www.stoptheclot.org/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/YY7GxLViaaMPuJUQdjluMlN-OEx6nG9-1Tk8lsvzqZI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ2MDA2LzE2OTcx/Mjc1MTEtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot Podcast https://www.stoptheclot.org/ episodic National Blood Clot Alliance Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot Podcast is a show committed to shining a light on the dangers of blood clots and breathing life into The National Blood Clot Alliance’s mission of pushing these preventable killers to the forefront of public discourse. We will hear the stories of notable blood clot survivors like Olympic medalists Katie Hoff Anderson & Tatyana McFadden, among others, as well as the expertise of medical professionals to provide connection, empathy and resources to listeners like you. At Stop the Clot we know the patient because we are the patient. Journey through this miraculous series with hosts and blood clot survivors Leslie Lake and Todd Robertson as they, with the help of listeners like you, change the way we think about blood clots. Join us as we collectively stop the clot. The National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA) is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, voluntary health organization dedicated to advancing the prevention, early diagnosis and successful treatment of life-threatening blood clots such as deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot Podcast is a show committed to shining a light on the dangers of blood clots and breathing life into The National Blood Clot Alliance’s mission of pushing these preventable killers to the forefront of public discourse. Health, wellbeing, blood clot, thrombrosis, healthcare, silent killer, olympian, athlete, medical National Blood Clot Alliance No No Kelly MacFarland and Smiling Through the Fear 3 3 8 8 Kelly MacFarland and Smiling Through the Fear full 3884aefa-d53c-43ef-a81c-ccb6f4aee546 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e4ebbc6 Season 3 Episode 8

Life changes in ways you rarely expect and in the wake of these changes we try our best to take it all in and breath it all out. On the forever elusive path we find ourselves, even when the light is the furthest away, we can still find a spark of joy and laughter and know that no matter what’s to come, we can experience this moment, joyously.  

In this episode of Taking a Breath, Comedian Kelly MacFarland shares her experience as a blood clot survivor and how a simple request in an improv class could very well have been the thing that saved her life. Alongside NBCA President Leslie Lake and NBCA Patient Liaison Todd Robertson, this conversation explores not just survival, but what it means to chart a path that will save countless lives to follow. Listeners will hear practical insights on recognizing warning signs, advocating for yourself in medical settings, and finding community on the journey to shaping the future of blood clot awareness.

 Meet Our Guests

  • Kelly MacFarland  

Kelly MacFarland is a stand-up comedian, writer and actress. She delivers a performance with best-friend energy, leaving you with the urge to invite her to dinner. The comedy is bold, hilarious, and unexpectedly heartfelt. Kelly has appeared on Comedy Central, NBC’s Last Comic Standing, the Today Show, AXS Gotham Comedy LIVE, Up Early Tonight on Hulu, Dry Bar Comedy, Don’t Tell Comedy and Denis Leary’s Comics Come Home at the Boston TD Garden. 


About NBCA

The National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA) is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, voluntary health organization dedicated to advancing the prevention, early diagnosis and successful treatment of life-threatening blood clots such as deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. NBCA works on behalf of people who may be susceptible to blood clots, including, but not limited to, people with clotting disorders, atrial fibrillation, cancer, traumatic injury, and risks related to surgery, lengthy immobility, child birth and birth control. NBCA accomplishes its mission through programs that build public awareness, educate patients and healthcare professionals, and promote supportive public and private sector policy.

Our Hosts 

Leslie Lake

In 2018, Leslie suffered a bilateral pulmonary embolism (PE). Her quest to learn more about venous thromboembolism (VTE) lead her to the National Blood Clot Alliance Despite living in New York City, Leslie was shocked by the lack of information available to her after her PE. As Board President, Leslie is committed to raising public awareness so no person affected by blood clots is without the necessary information they need to prevent or successfully treat VTE, and that they also have the information they need to navigate the spectrum of lifestyle issues that can follow a blood clot diagnosis. Leslie holds a BS in Economics from Simmons College, where she is also a Trustee, member of the Finance and Investment Committees, and Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees. She is also Board member of the Thrombosis and Hemostasis Society of North America (THSNA) and External Advisory Board member of CanVECTOR.



Todd Robertson

Todd is the Patient Engagement Liaison for The National Blood Alliance. In 2011, Todd suffered the first of seven blood clots and in 2017 experienced a close call with his first pulmonary embolism. He is a carrier of the inherited clotting disorder, factor V Leiden, and is homozygous, making him aggressive in the abnormal clotting department. He is a motivational speaker for blood clot trauma recovery and is a local patient advocate for new patients. He is working on his first book, “Blood Clots: A Road Map to Recovery.” Todd runs several Facebook support groups and has developed a level of trust and friendship with thousands of patients over the years. He loves to road and mountain bike, white water canoe, and stays active all year round.

Links

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

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

#podcast #health




]]> Season 3 Episode 8

Life changes in ways you rarely expect and in the wake of these changes we try our best to take it all in and breath it all out. On the forever elusive path we find ourselves, even when the light is the furthest away, we can still find a spark of joy and laughter and know that no matter what’s to come, we can experience this moment, joyously.  

In this episode of Taking a Breath, Comedian Kelly MacFarland shares her experience as a blood clot survivor and how a simple request in an improv class could very well have been the thing that saved her life. Alongside NBCA President Leslie Lake and NBCA Patient Liaison Todd Robertson, this conversation explores not just survival, but what it means to chart a path that will save countless lives to follow. Listeners will hear practical insights on recognizing warning signs, advocating for yourself in medical settings, and finding community on the journey to shaping the future of blood clot awareness.

 Meet Our Guests

  • Kelly MacFarland  

Kelly MacFarland is a stand-up comedian, writer and actress. She delivers a performance with best-friend energy, leaving you with the urge to invite her to dinner. The comedy is bold, hilarious, and unexpectedly heartfelt. Kelly has appeared on Comedy Central, NBC’s Last Comic Standing, the Today Show, AXS Gotham Comedy LIVE, Up Early Tonight on Hulu, Dry Bar Comedy, Don’t Tell Comedy and Denis Leary’s Comics Come Home at the Boston TD Garden. 


About NBCA

The National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA) is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, voluntary health organization dedicated to advancing the prevention, early diagnosis and successful treatment of life-threatening blood clots such as deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. NBCA works on behalf of people who may be susceptible to blood clots, including, but not limited to, people with clotting disorders, atrial fibrillation, cancer, traumatic injury, and risks related to surgery, lengthy immobility, child birth and birth control. NBCA accomplishes its mission through programs that build public awareness, educate patients and healthcare professionals, and promote supportive public and private sector policy.

Our Hosts 

Leslie Lake

In 2018, Leslie suffered a bilateral pulmonary embolism (PE). Her quest to learn more about venous thromboembolism (VTE) lead her to the National Blood Clot Alliance Despite living in New York City, Leslie was shocked by the lack of information available to her after her PE. As Board President, Leslie is committed to raising public awareness so no person affected by blood clots is without the necessary information they need to prevent or successfully treat VTE, and that they also have the information they need to navigate the spectrum of lifestyle issues that can follow a blood clot diagnosis. Leslie holds a BS in Economics from Simmons College, where she is also a Trustee, member of the Finance and Investment Committees, and Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees. She is also Board member of the Thrombosis and Hemostasis Society of North America (THSNA) and External Advisory Board member of CanVECTOR.



Todd Robertson

Todd is the Patient Engagement Liaison for The National Blood Alliance. In 2011, Todd suffered the first of seven blood clots and in 2017 experienced a close call with his first pulmonary embolism. He is a carrier of the inherited clotting disorder, factor V Leiden, and is homozygous, making him aggressive in the abnormal clotting department. He is a motivational speaker for blood clot trauma recovery and is a local patient advocate for new patients. He is working on his first book, “Blood Clots: A Road Map to Recovery.” Todd runs several Facebook support groups and has developed a level of trust and friendship with thousands of patients over the years. He loves to road and mountain bike, white water canoe, and stays active all year round.

Links

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

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

#podcast #health




]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0700 National Blood Clot Alliance National Blood Clot Alliance 1636 Season 3 Episode 8

Life changes in ways you rarely expect and in the wake of these changes we try our best to take it all in and breath it all out. On the forever elusive path we find ourselves, even when the light is the furthest away, we can still find a spark of joy and laughter and know that no matter what’s to come, we can experience this moment, joyously.  

In this episode of Taking a Breath, Comedian Kelly MacFarland shares her experience as a blood clot survivor and how a simple request in an improv class could very well have been the thing that saved her life. Alongside NBCA President Leslie Lake and NBCA Patient Liaison Todd Robertson, this conversation explores not just survival, but what it means to chart a path that will save countless lives to follow. Listeners will hear practical insights on recognizing warning signs, advocating for yourself in medical settings, and finding community on the journey to shaping the future of blood clot awareness.

 Meet Our Guests

  • Kelly MacFarland  

Kelly MacFarland is a stand-up comedian, writer and actress. She delivers a performance with best-friend energy, leaving you with the urge to invite her to dinner. The comedy is bold, hilarious, and unexpectedly heartfelt. Kelly has appeared on Comedy Central, NBC’s Last Comic Standing, the Today Show, AXS Gotham Comedy LIVE, Up Early Tonight on Hulu, Dry Bar Comedy, Don’t Tell Comedy and Denis Leary’s Comics Come Home at the Boston TD Garden. 


About NBCA

The National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA) is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, voluntary health organization dedicated to advancing the prevention, early diagnosis and successful treatment of life-threatening blood clots such as deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. NBCA works on behalf of people who may be susceptible to blood clots, including, but not limited to, people with clotting disorders, atrial fibrillation, cancer, traumatic injury, and risks related to surgery, lengthy immobility, child birth and birth control. NBCA accomplishes its mission through programs that build public awareness, educate patients and healthcare professionals, and promote supportive public and private sector policy.

Our Hosts 

Leslie Lake

In 2018, Leslie suffered a bilateral pulmonary embolism (PE). Her quest to learn more about venous thromboembolism (VTE) lead her to the National Blood Clot Alliance Despite living in New York City, Leslie was shocked by the lack of information available to her after her PE. As Board President, Leslie is committed to raising public awareness so no person affected by blood clots is without the necessary information they need to prevent or successfully treat VTE, and that they also have the information they need to navigate the spectrum of lifestyle issues that can follow a blood clot diagnosis. Leslie holds a BS in Economics from Simmons College, where she is also a Trustee, member of the Finance and Investment Committees, and Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees. She is also Board member of the Thrombosis and Hemostasis Society of North America (THSNA) and External Advisory Board member of CanVECTOR.



Todd Robertson

Todd is the Patient Engagement Liaison for The National Blood Alliance. In 2011, Todd suffered the first of seven blood clots and in 2017 experienced a close call with his first pulmonary embolism. He is a carrier of the inherited clotting disorder, factor V Leiden, and is homozygous, making him aggressive in the abnormal clotting department. He is a motivational speaker for blood clot trauma recovery and is a local patient advocate for new patients. He is working on his first book, “Blood Clots: A Road Map to Recovery.” Todd runs several Facebook support groups and has developed a level of trust and friendship with thousands of patients over the years. He loves to road and mountain bike, white water canoe, and stays active all year round.

Links

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

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

#podcast #health




]]> Health, wellbeing, blood clot, thrombrosis, healthcare, silent killer, olympian, athlete, medical No Burgess Family and Advocacy Through Remembrance 3 3 7 7 Burgess Family and Advocacy Through Remembrance full 1c88c03e-cca7-4169-905f-e343069c6701 https://share.transistor.fm/s/af2d338c Season 3 Episode 7

How do you endure the unimaginable experience of losing a child? Though the grief stays with you forever, knowing that your advocacy is shaping the landscape of blood clot prevention and saving countless lives the world over can at least shine some joy through the pain. In the memory of a beautiful life cut short, we can shine a light on what needs to be done and give others the chance to live. 

In this episode of Taking a Breath, Karrie and Bob Burgess, parents to Blake Burgess, recount their journey of losing a child to blood clots and their experience as advocates for blood clot awareness in the remembrance of their wonderful son. Alongside NBCA President Leslie Lake and NBCA Patient Liaison Todd Robertson, this conversation explores not just survival and loss, but what it means to chart a path that will save countless lives to follow. Listeners will hear practical insights on recognizing warning signs, advocating for yourself in medical settings, and finding community in the wake of significant loss.

 Meet Our Guests

Karrie and Bob Burgess 

Parents to Blake Burgess who passed away in 2021 due to a pulmonary embolism. Proponents and Champions to the Blake Burgess Blood Clot Prevention Act (House Bill 3644) in the state of Oklahoma which provides another critical step in in the national movement to improve blood clot prevention and care. 

About NBCA

The National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA) is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, voluntary health organization dedicated to advancing the prevention, early diagnosis and successful treatment of life-threatening blood clots such as deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. NBCA works on behalf of people who may be susceptible to blood clots, including, but not limited to, people with clotting disorders, atrial fibrillation, cancer, traumatic injury, and risks related to surgery, lengthy immobility, child birth and birth control. NBCA accomplishes its mission through programs that build public awareness, educate patients and healthcare professionals, and promote supportive public and private sector policy.

Our Hosts 

Leslie Lake

In 2018, Leslie suffered a bilateral pulmonary embolism (PE). Her quest to learn more about venous thromboembolism (VTE) lead her to the National Blood Clot Alliance Despite living in New York City, Leslie was shocked by the lack of information available to her after her PE. As Board President, Leslie is committed to raising public awareness so no person affected by blood clots is without the necessary information they need to prevent or successfully treat VTE, and that they also have the information they need to navigate the spectrum of lifestyle issues that can follow a blood clot diagnosis. Leslie holds a BS in Economics from Simmons College, where she is also a Trustee, member of the Finance and Investment Committees, and Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees. She is also Board member of the Thrombosis and Hemostasis Society of North America (THSNA) and External Advisory Board member of CanVECTOR.

Todd Robertson

Todd is the Patient Engagement Liaison for The National Blood Alliance. In 2011, Todd suffered the first of seven blood clots and in 2017 experienced a close call with his first pulmonary embolism. He is a carrier of the inherited clotting disorder, factor V Leiden, and is homozygous, making him aggressive in the abnormal clotting department. He is a motivational speaker for blood clot trauma recovery and is a local patient advocate for new patients. He is working on his first book, “Blood Clots: A Road Map to Recovery.” Todd runs several Facebook support groups and has developed a level of trust and friendship with thousands of patients over the years. He loves to road and mountain bike, white water canoe, and stays active all year round.

Links

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

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

#podcast #health



]]> Season 3 Episode 7

How do you endure the unimaginable experience of losing a child? Though the grief stays with you forever, knowing that your advocacy is shaping the landscape of blood clot prevention and saving countless lives the world over can at least shine some joy through the pain. In the memory of a beautiful life cut short, we can shine a light on what needs to be done and give others the chance to live. 

In this episode of Taking a Breath, Karrie and Bob Burgess, parents to Blake Burgess, recount their journey of losing a child to blood clots and their experience as advocates for blood clot awareness in the remembrance of their wonderful son. Alongside NBCA President Leslie Lake and NBCA Patient Liaison Todd Robertson, this conversation explores not just survival and loss, but what it means to chart a path that will save countless lives to follow. Listeners will hear practical insights on recognizing warning signs, advocating for yourself in medical settings, and finding community in the wake of significant loss.

 Meet Our Guests

Karrie and Bob Burgess 

Parents to Blake Burgess who passed away in 2021 due to a pulmonary embolism. Proponents and Champions to the Blake Burgess Blood Clot Prevention Act (House Bill 3644) in the state of Oklahoma which provides another critical step in in the national movement to improve blood clot prevention and care. 

About NBCA

The National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA) is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, voluntary health organization dedicated to advancing the prevention, early diagnosis and successful treatment of life-threatening blood clots such as deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. NBCA works on behalf of people who may be susceptible to blood clots, including, but not limited to, people with clotting disorders, atrial fibrillation, cancer, traumatic injury, and risks related to surgery, lengthy immobility, child birth and birth control. NBCA accomplishes its mission through programs that build public awareness, educate patients and healthcare professionals, and promote supportive public and private sector policy.

Our Hosts 

Leslie Lake

In 2018, Leslie suffered a bilateral pulmonary embolism (PE). Her quest to learn more about venous thromboembolism (VTE) lead her to the National Blood Clot Alliance Despite living in New York City, Leslie was shocked by the lack of information available to her after her PE. As Board President, Leslie is committed to raising public awareness so no person affected by blood clots is without the necessary information they need to prevent or successfully treat VTE, and that they also have the information they need to navigate the spectrum of lifestyle issues that can follow a blood clot diagnosis. Leslie holds a BS in Economics from Simmons College, where she is also a Trustee, member of the Finance and Investment Committees, and Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees. She is also Board member of the Thrombosis and Hemostasis Society of North America (THSNA) and External Advisory Board member of CanVECTOR.

Todd Robertson

Todd is the Patient Engagement Liaison for The National Blood Alliance. In 2011, Todd suffered the first of seven blood clots and in 2017 experienced a close call with his first pulmonary embolism. He is a carrier of the inherited clotting disorder, factor V Leiden, and is homozygous, making him aggressive in the abnormal clotting department. He is a motivational speaker for blood clot trauma recovery and is a local patient advocate for new patients. He is working on his first book, “Blood Clots: A Road Map to Recovery.” Todd runs several Facebook support groups and has developed a level of trust and friendship with thousands of patients over the years. He loves to road and mountain bike, white water canoe, and stays active all year round.

Links

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

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

#podcast #health



]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0700 National Blood Clot Alliance National Blood Clot Alliance 2429 Season 3 Episode 7

How do you endure the unimaginable experience of losing a child? Though the grief stays with you forever, knowing that your advocacy is shaping the landscape of blood clot prevention and saving countless lives the world over can at least shine some joy through the pain. In the memory of a beautiful life cut short, we can shine a light on what needs to be done and give others the chance to live. 

In this episode of Taking a Breath, Karrie and Bob Burgess, parents to Blake Burgess, recount their journey of losing a child to blood clots and their experience as advocates for blood clot awareness in the remembrance of their wonderful son. Alongside NBCA President Leslie Lake and NBCA Patient Liaison Todd Robertson, this conversation explores not just survival and loss, but what it means to chart a path that will save countless lives to follow. Listeners will hear practical insights on recognizing warning signs, advocating for yourself in medical settings, and finding community in the wake of significant loss.

 Meet Our Guests

Karrie and Bob Burgess 

Parents to Blake Burgess who passed away in 2021 due to a pulmonary embolism. Proponents and Champions to the Blake Burgess Blood Clot Prevention Act (House Bill 3644) in the state of Oklahoma which provides another critical step in in the national movement to improve blood clot prevention and care. 

About NBCA

The National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA) is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, voluntary health organization dedicated to advancing the prevention, early diagnosis and successful treatment of life-threatening blood clots such as deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. NBCA works on behalf of people who may be susceptible to blood clots, including, but not limited to, people with clotting disorders, atrial fibrillation, cancer, traumatic injury, and risks related to surgery, lengthy immobility, child birth and birth control. NBCA accomplishes its mission through programs that build public awareness, educate patients and healthcare professionals, and promote supportive public and private sector policy.

Our Hosts 

Leslie Lake

In 2018, Leslie suffered a bilateral pulmonary embolism (PE). Her quest to learn more about venous thromboembolism (VTE) lead her to the National Blood Clot Alliance Despite living in New York City, Leslie was shocked by the lack of information available to her after her PE. As Board President, Leslie is committed to raising public awareness so no person affected by blood clots is without the necessary information they need to prevent or successfully treat VTE, and that they also have the information they need to navigate the spectrum of lifestyle issues that can follow a blood clot diagnosis. Leslie holds a BS in Economics from Simmons College, where she is also a Trustee, member of the Finance and Investment Committees, and Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees. She is also Board member of the Thrombosis and Hemostasis Society of North America (THSNA) and External Advisory Board member of CanVECTOR.

Todd Robertson

Todd is the Patient Engagement Liaison for The National Blood Alliance. In 2011, Todd suffered the first of seven blood clots and in 2017 experienced a close call with his first pulmonary embolism. He is a carrier of the inherited clotting disorder, factor V Leiden, and is homozygous, making him aggressive in the abnormal clotting department. He is a motivational speaker for blood clot trauma recovery and is a local patient advocate for new patients. He is working on his first book, “Blood Clots: A Road Map to Recovery.” Todd runs several Facebook support groups and has developed a level of trust and friendship with thousands of patients over the years. He loves to road and mountain bike, white water canoe, and stays active all year round.

Links

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

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

#podcast #health



]]> Health, wellbeing, blood clot, thrombrosis, healthcare, silent killer, olympian, athlete, medical No Trailer: The Burgess Family 3 3 7 7 Trailer: The Burgess Family trailer aacaff8e-0cf8-44f5-a6ad-3f70da984c91 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bfe5a7b5 How do you endure the unimaginable experience of losing a child? Though the grief stays with you forever, knowing that your advocacy is shaping the landscape of blood clot prevention and saving countless lives the world over can at least shine some joy through the pain. In the memory of a beautiful life cut short, we can shine a light on what needs to be done and give others the chance to live. 

]]> How do you endure the unimaginable experience of losing a child? Though the grief stays with you forever, knowing that your advocacy is shaping the landscape of blood clot prevention and saving countless lives the world over can at least shine some joy through the pain. In the memory of a beautiful life cut short, we can shine a light on what needs to be done and give others the chance to live. 

]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0700 National Blood Clot Alliance National Blood Clot Alliance 90 How do you endure the unimaginable experience of losing a child? Though the grief stays with you forever, knowing that your advocacy is shaping the landscape of blood clot prevention and saving countless lives the world over can at least shine some joy through the pain. In the memory of a beautiful life cut short, we can shine a light on what needs to be done and give others the chance to live. 

]]> Health, wellbeing, blood clot, thrombrosis, healthcare, silent killer, olympian, athlete, medical No Sherry Ott and Life’s Unexpected Journey 3 3 6 6 Sherry Ott and Life’s Unexpected Journey full 1d5bf294-c1e7-4694-9296-9e0642867c1d https://share.transistor.fm/s/2c7b9cc5 Season 3 Episode 6


When experiencing the splendor and the intrigue of culture and communities halfway across the world, we’re reminded of the complex yet similar life experiences we all share. When it comes to blood clots, it takes a singular event to bring these miraculous journeys to a close. How do we protect ourselves from  the covert and dangerous experience of a clotting event? 


In this episode of Taking a Breath, World Traveller and Blogger Sherry Ott shares with us her journey as a lifelong explorer as well as her experience as a blood clot survivor. Alongside NBCA President Leslie Lake and NBCA Patient Liaison Todd Robertson, this conversation explores not just survival and loss, but what it means to chart a path that will save countless lives to follow. Listeners will hear practical insights on recognizing warning signs, advocating for yourself in medical settings, and finding community in the wake of significant loss. 

Together, with listeners like you, we continue working to Stop the Clot®.


For more information on Sherry, please visit the following: 

Ottsworld Blog: https://www.ottsworld.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ottsworld/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OttsworldTravel/


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  

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

#podcast #health

]]> Season 3 Episode 6


When experiencing the splendor and the intrigue of culture and communities halfway across the world, we’re reminded of the complex yet similar life experiences we all share. When it comes to blood clots, it takes a singular event to bring these miraculous journeys to a close. How do we protect ourselves from  the covert and dangerous experience of a clotting event? 


In this episode of Taking a Breath, World Traveller and Blogger Sherry Ott shares with us her journey as a lifelong explorer as well as her experience as a blood clot survivor. Alongside NBCA President Leslie Lake and NBCA Patient Liaison Todd Robertson, this conversation explores not just survival and loss, but what it means to chart a path that will save countless lives to follow. Listeners will hear practical insights on recognizing warning signs, advocating for yourself in medical settings, and finding community in the wake of significant loss. 

Together, with listeners like you, we continue working to Stop the Clot®.


For more information on Sherry, please visit the following: 

Ottsworld Blog: https://www.ottsworld.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ottsworld/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OttsworldTravel/


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  

YouTube: youtube.com/stoptheclot

Facebook: facebook.com/stoptheclot

Instagram: instagram.com/stoptheclot

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#podcast #health

]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0800 National Blood Clot Alliance National Blood Clot Alliance 2015 Season 3 Episode 6


When experiencing the splendor and the intrigue of culture and communities halfway across the world, we’re reminded of the complex yet similar life experiences we all share. When it comes to blood clots, it takes a singular event to bring these miraculous journeys to a close. How do we protect ourselves from  the covert and dangerous experience of a clotting event? 


In this episode of Taking a Breath, World Traveller and Blogger Sherry Ott shares with us her journey as a lifelong explorer as well as her experience as a blood clot survivor. Alongside NBCA President Leslie Lake and NBCA Patient Liaison Todd Robertson, this conversation explores not just survival and loss, but what it means to chart a path that will save countless lives to follow. Listeners will hear practical insights on recognizing warning signs, advocating for yourself in medical settings, and finding community in the wake of significant loss. 

Together, with listeners like you, we continue working to Stop the Clot®.


For more information on Sherry, please visit the following: 

Ottsworld Blog: https://www.ottsworld.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ottsworld/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OttsworldTravel/


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  

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

#podcast #health

]]> Health, wellbeing, blood clot, thrombrosis, healthcare, silent killer, olympian, athlete, medical No Senator Shevrin Jones and What It Means to Give 3 3 5 5 Senator Shevrin Jones and What It Means to Give full edcc10b2-fa6c-4b71-ae83-7f4a46f54080 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c9502efc Season 3 Episode 5


Who do you fight for? When instilling good in the world day after day, who gives you the strength to keep going?


In this episode of Taking a Breath, Florida State Senator Shevrin Jones shares his journey as a multiple blood clot survivor as well as the tragic passing of his Brother to a blood clot in 2017. Alongside NBCA President Leslie Lake and NBCA Patient Liaison Todd Robertson, this conversation explores not just survival and loss, but what it means to chart a path that will save countless lives to follow. Listeners will hear practical insights on recognizing warning signs, advocating for yourself in medical settings, and finding community in the wake of significant loss. 


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  

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

#podcast #health

]]> Season 3 Episode 5


Who do you fight for? When instilling good in the world day after day, who gives you the strength to keep going?


In this episode of Taking a Breath, Florida State Senator Shevrin Jones shares his journey as a multiple blood clot survivor as well as the tragic passing of his Brother to a blood clot in 2017. Alongside NBCA President Leslie Lake and NBCA Patient Liaison Todd Robertson, this conversation explores not just survival and loss, but what it means to chart a path that will save countless lives to follow. Listeners will hear practical insights on recognizing warning signs, advocating for yourself in medical settings, and finding community in the wake of significant loss. 


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  

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

#podcast #health

]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:53:02 -0800 National Blood Clot Alliance National Blood Clot Alliance 1675 Season 3 Episode 5


Who do you fight for? When instilling good in the world day after day, who gives you the strength to keep going?


In this episode of Taking a Breath, Florida State Senator Shevrin Jones shares his journey as a multiple blood clot survivor as well as the tragic passing of his Brother to a blood clot in 2017. Alongside NBCA President Leslie Lake and NBCA Patient Liaison Todd Robertson, this conversation explores not just survival and loss, but what it means to chart a path that will save countless lives to follow. Listeners will hear practical insights on recognizing warning signs, advocating for yourself in medical settings, and finding community in the wake of significant loss. 


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  

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

#podcast #health

]]> Health, wellbeing, blood clot, thrombrosis, healthcare, silent killer, olympian, athlete, medical No Dan Walsh and the Power of Support 3 3 4 4 Dan Walsh and the Power of Support full c52fcfce-a130-41bd-bcd9-564bee1d68a2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e6e15e2 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  


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

#podcast #health

]]> 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  


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

#podcast #health

]]> Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0800 National Blood Clot Alliance National Blood Clot Alliance 1816 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  


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

#podcast #health

]]> Health, wellbeing, blood clot, thrombrosis, healthcare, silent killer, olympian, athlete, medical No Chris Gailus and the Precipice of Tragedy 3 3 3 3 Chris Gailus and the Precipice of Tragedy full d92c672a-78ef-4446-85d7-ad0c66aa7df2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/852d9403 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/

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/@stopthe

#podcast #health

]]> 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/

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/@stopthe

#podcast #health

]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0800 National Blood Clot Alliance National Blood Clot Alliance 1736 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/

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/@stopthe

#podcast #health

]]> Health, wellbeing, blood clot, thrombrosis, healthcare, silent killer, olympian, athlete, medical No Elizabeth Simms and The Future Ahead 3 3 2 2 Elizabeth Simms and The Future Ahead full 85ee8127-f595-4d30-83be-f2ff019f98d4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/97aa4642 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

 

#podcast #health #clot

]]> 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

 

#podcast #health #clot

]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0700 National Blood Clot Alliance National Blood Clot Alliance 2588 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

 

#podcast #health #clot

]]> Health, wellbeing, blood clot, thrombrosis, healthcare, silent killer, olympian, athlete, medical No Rebekah Bradford on A Future Realized 3 3 1 1 Rebekah Bradford on A Future Realized full 1c2e94f2-61d6-436e-9bc0-4f3d36f64558 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e676292e 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/

#podcast #wellness

]]> 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/

#podcast #wellness

]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0700 National Blood Clot Alliance National Blood Clot Alliance 1621 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/

#podcast #wellness

]]> Health, wellbeing, blood clot, thrombrosis, healthcare, silent killer, olympian, athlete, medical No Moving Forward with Omari Maynard: A Conversation on Grief and Advocacy 2 2 12 12 Moving Forward with Omari Maynard: A Conversation on Grief and Advocacy full 76c0904f-3992-43e5-8c53-d5f274f13a96 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2cf63cf0 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/

]]> 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/

]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2025 07:46:37 -0700 National Blood Clot Alliance National Blood Clot Alliance 2519 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/

]]> Health, wellbeing, blood clot, thrombrosis, healthcare, silent killer, olympian, athlete, medical No Shining the Light with Jevon Dewand : A Conversation on Creativity and Hope 2 2 11 11 Shining the Light with Jevon Dewand : A Conversation on Creativity and Hope full 91b110b9-66f1-42c8-a84c-814f05831109 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c7f4dfd2 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/

#podcast

]]> 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/

#podcast

]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0700 National Blood Clot Alliance National Blood Clot Alliance 1840 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/

#podcast

]]> Health, wellbeing, blood clot, thrombrosis, healthcare, silent killer, olympian, athlete, medical No Cheering Yourself On with Charly Barby : A Conversation on Overcoming the Unexpected 2 2 10 10 Cheering Yourself On with Charly Barby : A Conversation on Overcoming the Unexpected full 3fe7faf1-cf1f-4031-81f5-33a499c6c0e1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/75592d80

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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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

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

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

]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0700 National Blood Clot Alliance National Blood Clot Alliance 1996

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

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

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

]]> Health, wellbeing, blood clot, thrombrosis, healthcare, silent killer, olympian, athlete, medical No Going for Gold with Lauren Brzozowski: A Conversation on Persistence and Survival 2 2 9 9 Going for Gold with Lauren Brzozowski: A Conversation on Persistence and Survival full 77b1bc8e-71d4-436f-b594-3ad846da34fa https://share.transistor.fm/s/401d45f7 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

]]> 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

]]> Wed, 21 May 2025 05:00:00 -0700 National Blood Clot Alliance National Blood Clot Alliance 1960 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

]]> Health, wellbeing, blood clot, thrombrosis, healthcare, silent killer, olympian, athlete, medical No Surviving the Impossible with Aaliyah and Brady Walker : A Conversation on Survival and Partnership 2 2 8 8 Surviving the Impossible with Aaliyah and Brady Walker : A Conversation on Survival and Partnership full cb412132-8539-4839-b957-c70820ed2f67 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a75069e3 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

]]> 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

]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0700 National Blood Clot Alliance National Blood Clot Alliance 1854 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

]]> Health, wellbeing, blood clot, thrombrosis, healthcare, silent killer, olympian, athlete, medical No Traversing the Summit with Sage Canaday : A Conversation on Overcoming the Unexpected 2 2 7 7 Traversing the Summit with Sage Canaday : A Conversation on Overcoming the Unexpected full 6cb908ad-4c87-4147-b680-1aa094ab5cfc https://share.transistor.fm/s/fc31fb7b 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/

]]> 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/

]]> Wed, 19 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0700 National Blood Clot Alliance National Blood Clot Alliance 1538 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/

]]> Health, wellbeing, blood clot, thrombrosis, healthcare, silent killer, olympian, athlete, medical No Finding Your Sunny Side with Loren Ridinger : A Conversation on Life After Loss 2 2 6 6 Finding Your Sunny Side with Loren Ridinger : A Conversation on Life After Loss full 9bd55e75-a297-4013-a68f-73e8e13b9e1b https://share.transistor.fm/s/999bf0ea Finding Your Sunny Side with Loren Ridinger : A Conversation on Life After Loss   

Where do you begin when starting over? How do you find the resilience to move forward when life as you know it is irrevocably changed? 

On this episode of Taking a Breath, we are joined by Loren Ridinger to discuss the life and legacy of her late husband JR Ridinger as well as the launch of her new book Scrambled or Sunny-Side Up: Living Your Best Life After Losing Your Greatest Love. 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 Scrambled or Sunny-Side Up: Living Your Best Life After Losing Your Greatest Love please visit https://www.scrambledorsunnysideup.com/product-page/scrambled-or-sunny-side-up | 

#stoptheclot #bloodclots #vte #takingabreath #bloodclotpodcast #bloodclotawareness



]]> Finding Your Sunny Side with Loren Ridinger : A Conversation on Life After Loss   

Where do you begin when starting over? How do you find the resilience to move forward when life as you know it is irrevocably changed? 

On this episode of Taking a Breath, we are joined by Loren Ridinger to discuss the life and legacy of her late husband JR Ridinger as well as the launch of her new book Scrambled or Sunny-Side Up: Living Your Best Life After Losing Your Greatest Love. 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 Scrambled or Sunny-Side Up: Living Your Best Life After Losing Your Greatest Love please visit https://www.scrambledorsunnysideup.com/product-page/scrambled-or-sunny-side-up | 

#stoptheclot #bloodclots #vte #takingabreath #bloodclotpodcast #bloodclotawareness



]]> Tue, 11 Feb 2025 02:00:00 -0800 National Blood Clot Alliance National Blood Clot Alliance 2359 Finding Your Sunny Side with Loren Ridinger : A Conversation on Life After Loss   

Where do you begin when starting over? How do you find the resilience to move forward when life as you know it is irrevocably changed? 

On this episode of Taking a Breath, we are joined by Loren Ridinger to discuss the life and legacy of her late husband JR Ridinger as well as the launch of her new book Scrambled or Sunny-Side Up: Living Your Best Life After Losing Your Greatest Love. 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 Scrambled or Sunny-Side Up: Living Your Best Life After Losing Your Greatest Love please visit https://www.scrambledorsunnysideup.com/product-page/scrambled-or-sunny-side-up | 

#stoptheclot #bloodclots #vte #takingabreath #bloodclotpodcast #bloodclotawareness



]]> Health, wellbeing, blood clot, thrombrosis, healthcare, silent killer, olympian, athlete, medical No A Second Act with Dave Hall : A Conversation on Survival  2 2 5 5 A Second Act with Dave Hall : A Conversation on Survival  full bbeaaee2-1782-4c54-a0df-4b488e70002c https://share.transistor.fm/s/12945ede A Second Act with Dave Hall : A Conversation on Survival  

Clotting events are sudden. They can feel like something as mundane as a slight cough or a sore leg. When the symptoms begin, its only a matter of time before its too late.  On this episode of Taking a Breath, we are joined by News Anchor Dave Hall to discuss his experience of having a clotting event life on air and his journey post clot 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! 


Produced for The National Blood Clot Alliance: Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot Podcast is a show committed to shining a light on the dangers of blood clots and breathing life into The National Blood Clot Alliance’s mission of pushing these preventable killers to the forefront of public discourse. We will hear the stories of notable blood clot survivors like Olympic medalists Katie Hoff Anderson & Tatyana McFadden, among others, as well as the expertise of medical professionals to provide connection, empathy and resources to listeners like you. At Stop the Clot we know the patient because we are the patient. Journey through this miraculous series with hosts and blood clot survivors Leslie Lake and Todd Robertson as they, with the help of listeners like you, change the way we think about blood clots. Join us as we collectively stop the clot. 


The Public Health Burden Associated with Blood Clots.

Blood clots affect many people — people from all walks of life — and no one person is any less important than another. It’s difficult to look at the numbers below, and not think of the individuals — their families, their friends — and not ask oneself, “Could I be at risk for a blood clot?” The answer most certainly is, “Yes, anyone can be affected by blood clots.” Blood clots do not discriminate.

Tragically, too many lives are affected by blood clots, and too many lives are lost because public awareness about life-threatening blood clots is so low. Study after study has shown that fewer than 1 in 4 people have any recognition of blood clots or their signs and symptoms.

Consider this:

  • On Average, 274 People Die Every Day from Blood Clots
    107 to 130 cases of potentially deadly blood clots occurred each year per 100,000 Caucasian individuals from 1985 through 2002. This translates into about 1 to 3 cases per 1,000 people.
  • 250,000 cases of potentially deadly blood clots, such as deep vein thrombosis or DVT, occurred each year between 1966 through 1990.
  • 900,000 cases per year are now suggested by recent scientific modeling and public health statistics.
  • 100,000 to 300,000 deaths from blood clots occur each year, which is greater than the total number of people who lose their lives each year to AIDS, breast cancer, and motor vehicle crashes combined.
  • 600,000 non-fatal cases of deadly blood clots occur each year, of which 40% are blood clots in the lungs and 60% are blood clots in the legs.
  • 547,596 hospitalizations due to blood clots occurred from 2007 – 2009.

On average, one person dies every six minutes from a blood clot.

Don’t be one of them.  Blood Clots Can Be Prevented.

Understand the risks. Know the signs & symptoms.

Provoked Blood Clots (70% of all patients):

  • Associated with known risk factor
  • Surgery, hospital, cancer, medical illness, genetic
  • Risk factors may be continuing
  • If risk factor transient, 2% per year recurrence after 3 months of anticoagulant therapy

Unprovoked (30% of all patients):

  • Absence of identifiable risk factor
  • Also called “idiopathic”
  • 7% to 11% per year recurrence for DVT or PE if anticoagulant therapy stopped after 3, 6,12 or 24 months

Learn More:

About the Hosts


Leslie Lake is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Invus Financial Advisors, LLC, an investment boutique based in New York City. Leslie co-founded the firm in 2006, with a specialty in long short equity strategies. Leslie has been managing assets within the hedge fund industry since 1995. Leslie holds a BS in Economics from Simmons College, where she is also a Trustee, member of the Finance and Investment Committees, and Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees.

In 2018, Leslie suffered a bilateral pulmonary embolism (PE). Her quest to learn more about venous thromboembolism (VTE) lead her to the National Blood Clot Alliance. Despite living in New York City, Leslie was shocked by the lack of information available to her after her PE.

Todd received his education in radio broadcasting at San Francisco State in the ’80s and was a radio host and producer for twenty years in Northern California.  Todd has also served the public in the Outreach, Communication, and Marketing Bureau for the last twelve years.

In 2011, Todd suffered the first of six blood clots and in 2017 experienced a close call with his first pulmonary embolism. He is a carrier of the inherited clotting disorder, factor V Leiden, and is homozygous, making him aggressive in the abnormal clotting department.

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/ 



#podcast #education

]]> A Second Act with Dave Hall : A Conversation on Survival  

Clotting events are sudden. They can feel like something as mundane as a slight cough or a sore leg. When the symptoms begin, its only a matter of time before its too late.  On this episode of Taking a Breath, we are joined by News Anchor Dave Hall to discuss his experience of having a clotting event life on air and his journey post clot 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! 


Produced for The National Blood Clot Alliance: Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot Podcast is a show committed to shining a light on the dangers of blood clots and breathing life into The National Blood Clot Alliance’s mission of pushing these preventable killers to the forefront of public discourse. We will hear the stories of notable blood clot survivors like Olympic medalists Katie Hoff Anderson & Tatyana McFadden, among others, as well as the expertise of medical professionals to provide connection, empathy and resources to listeners like you. At Stop the Clot we know the patient because we are the patient. Journey through this miraculous series with hosts and blood clot survivors Leslie Lake and Todd Robertson as they, with the help of listeners like you, change the way we think about blood clots. Join us as we collectively stop the clot. 


The Public Health Burden Associated with Blood Clots.

Blood clots affect many people — people from all walks of life — and no one person is any less important than another. It’s difficult to look at the numbers below, and not think of the individuals — their families, their friends — and not ask oneself, “Could I be at risk for a blood clot?” The answer most certainly is, “Yes, anyone can be affected by blood clots.” Blood clots do not discriminate.

Tragically, too many lives are affected by blood clots, and too many lives are lost because public awareness about life-threatening blood clots is so low. Study after study has shown that fewer than 1 in 4 people have any recognition of blood clots or their signs and symptoms.

Consider this:

  • On Average, 274 People Die Every Day from Blood Clots
    107 to 130 cases of potentially deadly blood clots occurred each year per 100,000 Caucasian individuals from 1985 through 2002. This translates into about 1 to 3 cases per 1,000 people.
  • 250,000 cases of potentially deadly blood clots, such as deep vein thrombosis or DVT, occurred each year between 1966 through 1990.
  • 900,000 cases per year are now suggested by recent scientific modeling and public health statistics.
  • 100,000 to 300,000 deaths from blood clots occur each year, which is greater than the total number of people who lose their lives each year to AIDS, breast cancer, and motor vehicle crashes combined.
  • 600,000 non-fatal cases of deadly blood clots occur each year, of which 40% are blood clots in the lungs and 60% are blood clots in the legs.
  • 547,596 hospitalizations due to blood clots occurred from 2007 – 2009.

On average, one person dies every six minutes from a blood clot.

Don’t be one of them.  Blood Clots Can Be Prevented.

Understand the risks. Know the signs & symptoms.

Provoked Blood Clots (70% of all patients):

  • Associated with known risk factor
  • Surgery, hospital, cancer, medical illness, genetic
  • Risk factors may be continuing
  • If risk factor transient, 2% per year recurrence after 3 months of anticoagulant therapy

Unprovoked (30% of all patients):

  • Absence of identifiable risk factor
  • Also called “idiopathic”
  • 7% to 11% per year recurrence for DVT or PE if anticoagulant therapy stopped after 3, 6,12 or 24 months

Learn More:

About the Hosts


Leslie Lake is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Invus Financial Advisors, LLC, an investment boutique based in New York City. Leslie co-founded the firm in 2006, with a specialty in long short equity strategies. Leslie has been managing assets within the hedge fund industry since 1995. Leslie holds a BS in Economics from Simmons College, where she is also a Trustee, member of the Finance and Investment Committees, and Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees.

In 2018, Leslie suffered a bilateral pulmonary embolism (PE). Her quest to learn more about venous thromboembolism (VTE) lead her to the National Blood Clot Alliance. Despite living in New York City, Leslie was shocked by the lack of information available to her after her PE.

Todd received his education in radio broadcasting at San Francisco State in the ’80s and was a radio host and producer for twenty years in Northern California.  Todd has also served the public in the Outreach, Communication, and Marketing Bureau for the last twelve years.

In 2011, Todd suffered the first of six blood clots and in 2017 experienced a close call with his first pulmonary embolism. He is a carrier of the inherited clotting disorder, factor V Leiden, and is homozygous, making him aggressive in the abnormal clotting department.

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/ 



#podcast #education

]]> Wed, 22 Jan 2025 03:00:00 -0800 National Blood Clot Alliance National Blood Clot Alliance 1929 A Second Act with Dave Hall : A Conversation on Survival  

Clotting events are sudden. They can feel like something as mundane as a slight cough or a sore leg. When the symptoms begin, its only a matter of time before its too late.  On this episode of Taking a Breath, we are joined by News Anchor Dave Hall to discuss his experience of having a clotting event life on air and his journey post clot 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! 


Produced for The National Blood Clot Alliance: Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot Podcast is a show committed to shining a light on the dangers of blood clots and breathing life into The National Blood Clot Alliance’s mission of pushing these preventable killers to the forefront of public discourse. We will hear the stories of notable blood clot survivors like Olympic medalists Katie Hoff Anderson & Tatyana McFadden, among others, as well as the expertise of medical professionals to provide connection, empathy and resources to listeners like you. At Stop the Clot we know the patient because we are the patient. Journey through this miraculous series with hosts and blood clot survivors Leslie Lake and Todd Robertson as they, with the help of listeners like you, change the way we think about blood clots. Join us as we collectively stop the clot. 


The Public Health Burden Associated with Blood Clots.

Blood clots affect many people — people from all walks of life — and no one person is any less important than another. It’s difficult to look at the numbers below, and not think of the individuals — their families, their friends — and not ask oneself, “Could I be at risk for a blood clot?” The answer most certainly is, “Yes, anyone can be affected by blood clots.” Blood clots do not discriminate.

Tragically, too many lives are affected by blood clots, and too many lives are lost because public awareness about life-threatening blood clots is so low. Study after study has shown that fewer than 1 in 4 people have any recognition of blood clots or their signs and symptoms.

Consider this:

  • On Average, 274 People Die Every Day from Blood Clots
    107 to 130 cases of potentially deadly blood clots occurred each year per 100,000 Caucasian individuals from 1985 through 2002. This translates into about 1 to 3 cases per 1,000 people.
  • 250,000 cases of potentially deadly blood clots, such as deep vein thrombosis or DVT, occurred each year between 1966 through 1990.
  • 900,000 cases per year are now suggested by recent scientific modeling and public health statistics.
  • 100,000 to 300,000 deaths from blood clots occur each year, which is greater than the total number of people who lose their lives each year to AIDS, breast cancer, and motor vehicle crashes combined.
  • 600,000 non-fatal cases of deadly blood clots occur each year, of which 40% are blood clots in the lungs and 60% are blood clots in the legs.
  • 547,596 hospitalizations due to blood clots occurred from 2007 – 2009.

On average, one person dies every six minutes from a blood clot.

Don’t be one of them.  Blood Clots Can Be Prevented.

Understand the risks. Know the signs & symptoms.

Provoked Blood Clots (70% of all patients):

  • Associated with known risk factor
  • Surgery, hospital, cancer, medical illness, genetic
  • Risk factors may be continuing
  • If risk factor transient, 2% per year recurrence after 3 months of anticoagulant therapy

Unprovoked (30% of all patients):

  • Absence of identifiable risk factor
  • Also called “idiopathic”
  • 7% to 11% per year recurrence for DVT or PE if anticoagulant therapy stopped after 3, 6,12 or 24 months

Learn More:

About the Hosts


Leslie Lake is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Invus Financial Advisors, LLC, an investment boutique based in New York City. Leslie co-founded the firm in 2006, with a specialty in long short equity strategies. Leslie has been managing assets within the hedge fund industry since 1995. Leslie holds a BS in Economics from Simmons College, where she is also a Trustee, member of the Finance and Investment Committees, and Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees.

In 2018, Leslie suffered a bilateral pulmonary embolism (PE). Her quest to learn more about venous thromboembolism (VTE) lead her to the National Blood Clot Alliance. Despite living in New York City, Leslie was shocked by the lack of information available to her after her PE.

Todd received his education in radio broadcasting at San Francisco State in the ’80s and was a radio host and producer for twenty years in Northern California.  Todd has also served the public in the Outreach, Communication, and Marketing Bureau for the last twelve years.

In 2011, Todd suffered the first of six blood clots and in 2017 experienced a close call with his first pulmonary embolism. He is a carrier of the inherited clotting disorder, factor V Leiden, and is homozygous, making him aggressive in the abnormal clotting department.

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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]]> Health, wellbeing, blood clot, thrombrosis, healthcare, silent killer, olympian, athlete, medical No Demanding Change with Teri Stanfield : A Conversation on Grief and Advocacy 2 2 4 4 Demanding Change with Teri Stanfield : A Conversation on Grief and Advocacy full 48c778f4-2add-4b7d-9a57-770e760a8f60 https://share.transistor.fm/s/81c7ebf5 Demanding Change with Teri Stanfield : A Conversation Grief and Advocacy 

No parent should endure the guttural horror of losing a child. When all that you've lived for has been taken away, how do you find the strength and purpose on the road ahead?  On this episode of Taking a Breath, we are joined by Teri Stanfield to discuss the life and legacy of her late son Bryce Taggart Stanfield and what it means to demand systemic change for blood clot awareness and prevention.  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 Memorial Sloan Kettering please visit https://www.mskcc.org/

]]> Demanding Change with Teri Stanfield : A Conversation Grief and Advocacy 

No parent should endure the guttural horror of losing a child. When all that you've lived for has been taken away, how do you find the strength and purpose on the road ahead?  On this episode of Taking a Breath, we are joined by Teri Stanfield to discuss the life and legacy of her late son Bryce Taggart Stanfield and what it means to demand systemic change for blood clot awareness and prevention.  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 Memorial Sloan Kettering please visit https://www.mskcc.org/

]]> Mon, 23 Dec 2024 03:00:00 -0800 National Blood Clot Alliance National Blood Clot Alliance 1793 Demanding Change with Teri Stanfield : A Conversation Grief and Advocacy 

No parent should endure the guttural horror of losing a child. When all that you've lived for has been taken away, how do you find the strength and purpose on the road ahead?  On this episode of Taking a Breath, we are joined by Teri Stanfield to discuss the life and legacy of her late son Bryce Taggart Stanfield and what it means to demand systemic change for blood clot awareness and prevention.  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 Memorial Sloan Kettering please visit https://www.mskcc.org/

]]> Health, wellbeing, blood clot, thrombrosis, healthcare, silent killer, olympian, athlete, medical No Expecting the Unexpected with Michael Philbin : A Conversation on Resilience 2 2 3 3 Expecting the Unexpected with Michael Philbin : A Conversation on Resilience full 190748a8-e8f9-4000-9f56-7943619bb486 https://share.transistor.fm/s/31ac5789 Expecting the Unexpected with Michael Philbin : A Conversation on Resilience 

On this episode of Taking a Breath, we are joined by Dr. Michael Phiblin to discuss his experience as a blood clot survivor in the wake of cancer survival. 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 Memorial Sloan Kettering please visit https://www.mskcc.org/

]]> Expecting the Unexpected with Michael Philbin : A Conversation on Resilience 

On this episode of Taking a Breath, we are joined by Dr. Michael Phiblin to discuss his experience as a blood clot survivor in the wake of cancer survival. 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 Memorial Sloan Kettering please visit https://www.mskcc.org/

]]> Tue, 03 Dec 2024 03:00:00 -0800 National Blood Clot Alliance National Blood Clot Alliance 1705 Expecting the Unexpected with Michael Philbin : A Conversation on Resilience 

On this episode of Taking a Breath, we are joined by Dr. Michael Phiblin to discuss his experience as a blood clot survivor in the wake of cancer survival. 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 Memorial Sloan Kettering please visit https://www.mskcc.org/

]]> Health, wellbeing, blood clot, thrombrosis, healthcare, silent killer, olympian, athlete, medical No A Legacy Honored with Deveraux and Kristie Hubbard: A Conversation on Remembrance and Community 2 2 2 2 A Legacy Honored with Deveraux and Kristie Hubbard: A Conversation on Remembrance and Community full 427ac055-def7-4932-8b73-4a33b1a8bb38 https://share.transistor.fm/s/751a6f99 A Legacy Honored with Deveraux and Kristie Hubbard: A Conversation on Remembrance and Community.

The loss of a child is unimaginable. When faced with the impossible reality, how do you find strength to keep going? On this episode of Taking a Breath, we are joined by founders of The Second Foundation for blood clot awareness Deveraux and Kristie Hubbard to discuss the legacy and life of their late son Deveraux Hubbard The Second. 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/ 

]]> A Legacy Honored with Deveraux and Kristie Hubbard: A Conversation on Remembrance and Community.

The loss of a child is unimaginable. When faced with the impossible reality, how do you find strength to keep going? On this episode of Taking a Breath, we are joined by founders of The Second Foundation for blood clot awareness Deveraux and Kristie Hubbard to discuss the legacy and life of their late son Deveraux Hubbard The Second. 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/ 

]]> Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:11:07 -0700 National Blood Clot Alliance National Blood Clot Alliance 2129 A Legacy Honored with Deveraux and Kristie Hubbard: A Conversation on Remembrance and Community.

The loss of a child is unimaginable. When faced with the impossible reality, how do you find strength to keep going? On this episode of Taking a Breath, we are joined by founders of The Second Foundation for blood clot awareness Deveraux and Kristie Hubbard to discuss the legacy and life of their late son Deveraux Hubbard The Second. 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/ 

]]> Health, wellbeing, blood clot, thrombrosis, healthcare, silent killer, olympian, athlete, medical No A Future Unknown with Todd Robertson : A Reprisal Conversation on Tedious Outcomes and Diagnosis 2 2 1 1 A Future Unknown with Todd Robertson : A Reprisal Conversation on Tedious Outcomes and Diagnosis full 73a9cee2-f58c-4f12-97f9-27c336e4f45b https://share.transistor.fm/s/520153f1 A Future Unknown with Todd Robertson : A Reprisal Conversation on Tedious Outcomes and Diagnosis

Even when things feel stable and comfortable, tides still have the capacity to shift. How do you allow yourself to grieve, to be angry and to maintain hope in the face of the severe and unexpected? On this Season Two Premiere, we are once again joined by the host of this very podcast and National Blood Clot Alliance’s Patient Liaison, Todd Robertson to share his story as a continuous survivor and being resource to the thousands of blood clot survivors seeking community at the NBCA as well as a resource to himself. With National Blood Alliance President Leslie Lake by his side and with listeners like you, we continue working together to 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/

]]> A Future Unknown with Todd Robertson : A Reprisal Conversation on Tedious Outcomes and Diagnosis

Even when things feel stable and comfortable, tides still have the capacity to shift. How do you allow yourself to grieve, to be angry and to maintain hope in the face of the severe and unexpected? On this Season Two Premiere, we are once again joined by the host of this very podcast and National Blood Clot Alliance’s Patient Liaison, Todd Robertson to share his story as a continuous survivor and being resource to the thousands of blood clot survivors seeking community at the NBCA as well as a resource to himself. With National Blood Alliance President Leslie Lake by his side and with listeners like you, we continue working together to 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/

]]> Thu, 03 Oct 2024 12:30:10 -0700 National Blood Clot Alliance National Blood Clot Alliance 1471 A Future Unknown with Todd Robertson : A Reprisal Conversation on Tedious Outcomes and Diagnosis

Even when things feel stable and comfortable, tides still have the capacity to shift. How do you allow yourself to grieve, to be angry and to maintain hope in the face of the severe and unexpected? On this Season Two Premiere, we are once again joined by the host of this very podcast and National Blood Clot Alliance’s Patient Liaison, Todd Robertson to share his story as a continuous survivor and being resource to the thousands of blood clot survivors seeking community at the NBCA as well as a resource to himself. With National Blood Alliance President Leslie Lake by his side and with listeners like you, we continue working together to 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/

]]> Health, wellbeing, blood clot, thrombrosis, healthcare, silent killer, olympian, athlete, medical No Trailer: Stop the Clot Season 2 2 2 Trailer: Stop the Clot Season 2 trailer 8ca64a4f-3e68-4770-8bf3-bc16b17d55f9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/91ca7de7 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 11:04:18 -0700 National Blood Clot Alliance National Blood Clot Alliance 88 Health, wellbeing, blood clot, thrombrosis, healthcare, silent killer, olympian, athlete, medical No A Place to Land with Todd Robertson: A Conversation on Community Care and Perseverance. 1 1 12 12 A Place to Land with Todd Robertson: A Conversation on Community Care and Perseverance. full a08a0c7b-c524-4cf5-9e53-6645000f2a66 https://share.transistor.fm/s/70b4cdf9 In a world full of sporadic heartbreak and devastating happenstance, how to do we make the world a littleeasier on one another? Through community we, in turn, make life a little easier on ourselves. On thisSeason One Finale, we are joined by, as always,host of this very podcast and National Blood ClotAlliance’s Patient Liaison, Todd Robertson to share his story as a survivor and as a resource to thethousands of blood clot survivors seeking community at the NBCA. With National Blood AlliancePresident Leslie Lake by his side and with listeners like you, we continue working together to Stop theClot! Since this is just the beginning our journey, stay tuned for our Second Season of Taking a Breathecoming to you this fall.Taking a Breath: A Stop The ClotPodcast is an Everything Podcasts Production.For more information on the National Blood Clot Alliance, please visithttps://www.stoptheclot.org/


A Place to Land with Todd Robertson: A Conversation on Community Care and Perseverance.

]]> In a world full of sporadic heartbreak and devastating happenstance, how to do we make the world a littleeasier on one another? Through community we, in turn, make life a little easier on ourselves. On thisSeason One Finale, we are joined by, as always,host of this very podcast and National Blood ClotAlliance’s Patient Liaison, Todd Robertson to share his story as a survivor and as a resource to thethousands of blood clot survivors seeking community at the NBCA. With National Blood AlliancePresident Leslie Lake by his side and with listeners like you, we continue working together to Stop theClot! Since this is just the beginning our journey, stay tuned for our Second Season of Taking a Breathecoming to you this fall.Taking a Breath: A Stop The ClotPodcast is an Everything Podcasts Production.For more information on the National Blood Clot Alliance, please visithttps://www.stoptheclot.org/


A Place to Land with Todd Robertson: A Conversation on Community Care and Perseverance.

]]> Wed, 21 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0700 National Blood Clot Alliance National Blood Clot Alliance 1305 In a world full of sporadic heartbreak and devastating happenstance, how to do we make the world a littleeasier on one another? Through community we, in turn, make life a little easier on ourselves. On thisSeason One Finale, we are joined by, as always,host of this very podcast and National Blood ClotAlliance’s Patient Liaison, Todd Robertson to share his story as a survivor and as a resource to thethousands of blood clot survivors seeking community at the NBCA. With National Blood AlliancePresident Leslie Lake by his side and with listeners like you, we continue working together to Stop theClot! Since this is just the beginning our journey, stay tuned for our Second Season of Taking a Breathecoming to you this fall.Taking a Breath: A Stop The ClotPodcast is an Everything Podcasts Production.For more information on the National Blood Clot Alliance, please visithttps://www.stoptheclot.org/


A Place to Land with Todd Robertson: A Conversation on Community Care and Perseverance.

]]> Health, wellbeing, blood clot, thrombrosis, healthcare, silent killer, olympian, athlete, medical No Triumph with Bonnie Bernstein : A Conversation on Unlikely Survival and Carving Your Own Path 1 1 11 11 Triumph with Bonnie Bernstein : A Conversation on Unlikely Survival and Carving Your Own Path full 6a2b3027-c748-49b6-89f9-0982659e33b1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3e642faf ‘We are not sure how you survived.’ In this moment what do you do? What do you say? How do you take this sudden reality and use its energy to propel you into the life you may not have lived?  On this episode of the 12-part series, Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot Podcast, we are joined by Founder and CEO of Walk Swiftly Productions and former Sports Journalist for ESPN and CBS Sports, Bonnie Bernstein to discuss forward momentum in the face of a life cut short. Join our hosts, National Blood Alliance President Leslie Lake, and National Blood Clot Alliance’s Patient Liaison Todd Robertson as they, with the help of trusted medical professionals and listeners like you, work together to 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/

]]> ‘We are not sure how you survived.’ In this moment what do you do? What do you say? How do you take this sudden reality and use its energy to propel you into the life you may not have lived?  On this episode of the 12-part series, Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot Podcast, we are joined by Founder and CEO of Walk Swiftly Productions and former Sports Journalist for ESPN and CBS Sports, Bonnie Bernstein to discuss forward momentum in the face of a life cut short. Join our hosts, National Blood Alliance President Leslie Lake, and National Blood Clot Alliance’s Patient Liaison Todd Robertson as they, with the help of trusted medical professionals and listeners like you, work together to 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/

]]> Wed, 17 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0700 National Blood Clot Alliance National Blood Clot Alliance 1601 ‘We are not sure how you survived.’ In this moment what do you do? What do you say? How do you take this sudden reality and use its energy to propel you into the life you may not have lived?  On this episode of the 12-part series, Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot Podcast, we are joined by Founder and CEO of Walk Swiftly Productions and former Sports Journalist for ESPN and CBS Sports, Bonnie Bernstein to discuss forward momentum in the face of a life cut short. Join our hosts, National Blood Alliance President Leslie Lake, and National Blood Clot Alliance’s Patient Liaison Todd Robertson as they, with the help of trusted medical professionals and listeners like you, work together to 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/

]]> Health, wellbeing, blood clot, thrombrosis, healthcare, silent killer, olympian, athlete, medical No Hope with Dr. Mark Lewis: A Conversation on Resilience and Kindness 1 1 10 10 Hope with Dr. Mark Lewis: A Conversation on Resilience and Kindness full 62c3b535-4e86-4270-b6f1-468495cd9303 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d1d34401 In the moments of seemingly irreconcilable odds, how do you navigate the often times short path before you?  On this episode of the 12-part series, Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot Podcast, we are joined by Oncologist, Father and Blood Clot Survivor, Dr. Mark Lewis to discuss the powerful affects of hope in the face of worst-case scenarios. Join our hosts, National Blood Alliance President Leslie Lake, and National Blood Clot Alliance’s Patient Liaison Todd Robertson as they, with the help of trusted medical professionals and listeners like you, work together to 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/

]]> In the moments of seemingly irreconcilable odds, how do you navigate the often times short path before you?  On this episode of the 12-part series, Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot Podcast, we are joined by Oncologist, Father and Blood Clot Survivor, Dr. Mark Lewis to discuss the powerful affects of hope in the face of worst-case scenarios. Join our hosts, National Blood Alliance President Leslie Lake, and National Blood Clot Alliance’s Patient Liaison Todd Robertson as they, with the help of trusted medical professionals and listeners like you, work together to 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/

]]> Thu, 30 May 2024 04:00:00 -0700 National Blood Clot Alliance National Blood Clot Alliance 1669 In the moments of seemingly irreconcilable odds, how do you navigate the often times short path before you?  On this episode of the 12-part series, Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot Podcast, we are joined by Oncologist, Father and Blood Clot Survivor, Dr. Mark Lewis to discuss the powerful affects of hope in the face of worst-case scenarios. Join our hosts, National Blood Alliance President Leslie Lake, and National Blood Clot Alliance’s Patient Liaison Todd Robertson as they, with the help of trusted medical professionals and listeners like you, work together to 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/

]]> Health, Blood Clot, Kindness, No An Honored Legacy with Doug Adkins: A Conversation on Grief and Systemic Change 1 1 9 9 An Honored Legacy with Doug Adkins: A Conversation on Grief and Systemic Change full c780a666-c692-47e4-85a8-4b061524e472 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6e4adf94 If you knew, in the moment, that they would be the final words you would ever speak to your child, what would you say? On this episode of the 12-part series, Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot Podcast, we are joined by Father and Political Advocate Doug Adkins to discuss the memory of his Daughter Emily Adkins and the groundbreaking work of systemic medical advocacy through the Emily Adkins Bill. 

Join our hosts, National Blood Alliance President Leslie Lake, and National Blood Clot Alliance’s Patient Liaison Todd Robertson as they, with the help of trusted medical professionals and listeners like you, work together to 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 stoptheclot.org.

]]> If you knew, in the moment, that they would be the final words you would ever speak to your child, what would you say? On this episode of the 12-part series, Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot Podcast, we are joined by Father and Political Advocate Doug Adkins to discuss the memory of his Daughter Emily Adkins and the groundbreaking work of systemic medical advocacy through the Emily Adkins Bill. 

Join our hosts, National Blood Alliance President Leslie Lake, and National Blood Clot Alliance’s Patient Liaison Todd Robertson as they, with the help of trusted medical professionals and listeners like you, work together to 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 stoptheclot.org.

]]> Wed, 15 May 2024 04:00:00 -0700 National Blood Clot Alliance National Blood Clot Alliance 1478 If you knew, in the moment, that they would be the final words you would ever speak to your child, what would you say? On this episode of the 12-part series, Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot Podcast, we are joined by Father and Political Advocate Doug Adkins to discuss the memory of his Daughter Emily Adkins and the groundbreaking work of systemic medical advocacy through the Emily Adkins Bill. 

Join our hosts, National Blood Alliance President Leslie Lake, and National Blood Clot Alliance’s Patient Liaison Todd Robertson as they, with the help of trusted medical professionals and listeners like you, work together to 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 stoptheclot.org.

]]> Health, wellbeing, blood clot, thrombrosis, healthcare, silent killer, olympian, athlete, medical No The Way Forward with Arshelle Brooks-Harris: A Conversation on Loss and Community Advocacy 1 1 8 8 The Way Forward with Arshelle Brooks-Harris: A Conversation on Loss and Community Advocacy full e060e5b3-97fe-42dc-a26c-f955f9e2120e https://share.transistor.fm/s/592fd36f It is the call no parent is ready to receive. Hearing those words echo from the receiver of your phone. She’s gone. How do you move forward when everything you know has changed? How do you move forward without your child? On this episode of the 12-part series, Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot Podcast, we are joined by Mother, Activist and Community Leader Arshelle Brooks-Harris to discuss her journey as a parent in losing her daughter to a clotting event and her life-saving community advocacy for systemic change. Join our hosts, National Blood Alliance President Leslie Lake, and National Blood Clot Alliance’s Patient Liaison Todd Robertson as they, with the help of trusted medical professionals and listeners like you, work together to 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 stoptheclot.org

 

]]> It is the call no parent is ready to receive. Hearing those words echo from the receiver of your phone. She’s gone. How do you move forward when everything you know has changed? How do you move forward without your child? On this episode of the 12-part series, Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot Podcast, we are joined by Mother, Activist and Community Leader Arshelle Brooks-Harris to discuss her journey as a parent in losing her daughter to a clotting event and her life-saving community advocacy for systemic change. Join our hosts, National Blood Alliance President Leslie Lake, and National Blood Clot Alliance’s Patient Liaison Todd Robertson as they, with the help of trusted medical professionals and listeners like you, work together to 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 stoptheclot.org

 

]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0700 National Blood Clot Alliance National Blood Clot Alliance 2045 It is the call no parent is ready to receive. Hearing those words echo from the receiver of your phone. She’s gone. How do you move forward when everything you know has changed? How do you move forward without your child? On this episode of the 12-part series, Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot Podcast, we are joined by Mother, Activist and Community Leader Arshelle Brooks-Harris to discuss her journey as a parent in losing her daughter to a clotting event and her life-saving community advocacy for systemic change. Join our hosts, National Blood Alliance President Leslie Lake, and National Blood Clot Alliance’s Patient Liaison Todd Robertson as they, with the help of trusted medical professionals and listeners like you, work together to 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 stoptheclot.org

 

]]> Health, wellbeing, blood clot, thrombrosis, healthcare, silent killer, olympian, athlete, medical No Storytelling and Defying Expectation: A Conversation with Jennifer Smith 1 1 7 7 Storytelling and Defying Expectation: A Conversation with Jennifer Smith full 13ea35e2-13b2-4847-ad87-60ad6f62fb1d https://share.transistor.fm/s/1ce59abb Amidst the cheering and applause of the supportive crowd, you feel the break. SNAP! A moment you trained for years in the making thwarted by a broken bone. In the process of healing, complications arise and a blood clot changes the trajectory of your life. Forever. On this episode of the 12-part series, Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot Podcast, we are joined by Founder, CEO and President of Everything Podcasts Jennifer Smith to discuss trauma-induced clotting events and her journey as a blood clot survivor. Join our hosts, National Blood Alliance President Leslie Lake, and National Blood Clot Alliance’s Patient Liaison Todd Robertson as they, with the help of trusted medical professionals and listeners like you, work together to 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 stoptheclot.org

]]> Amidst the cheering and applause of the supportive crowd, you feel the break. SNAP! A moment you trained for years in the making thwarted by a broken bone. In the process of healing, complications arise and a blood clot changes the trajectory of your life. Forever. On this episode of the 12-part series, Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot Podcast, we are joined by Founder, CEO and President of Everything Podcasts Jennifer Smith to discuss trauma-induced clotting events and her journey as a blood clot survivor. Join our hosts, National Blood Alliance President Leslie Lake, and National Blood Clot Alliance’s Patient Liaison Todd Robertson as they, with the help of trusted medical professionals and listeners like you, work together to 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 stoptheclot.org

]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0700 National Blood Clot Alliance National Blood Clot Alliance 2190 Amidst the cheering and applause of the supportive crowd, you feel the break. SNAP! A moment you trained for years in the making thwarted by a broken bone. In the process of healing, complications arise and a blood clot changes the trajectory of your life. Forever. On this episode of the 12-part series, Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot Podcast, we are joined by Founder, CEO and President of Everything Podcasts Jennifer Smith to discuss trauma-induced clotting events and her journey as a blood clot survivor. Join our hosts, National Blood Alliance President Leslie Lake, and National Blood Clot Alliance’s Patient Liaison Todd Robertson as they, with the help of trusted medical professionals and listeners like you, work together to 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 stoptheclot.org

]]> Health, wellbeing, blood clot, thrombrosis, healthcare, silent killer, olympian, athlete, medical No Systemic Advocacy with Heide Bajnrauh: A Conversation on Survival and Heroism 1 1 6 6 Systemic Advocacy with Heide Bajnrauh: A Conversation on Survival and Heroism full 975ac407-18d9-4047-8792-67f67aee40cd https://share.transistor.fm/s/739279bf Imagine waking up in a hospital. Your friends and family surround you, tears welling in every eye. Unbeknownst to you, they are gathered to say their final goodbyes. On this episode of the 12-part series, Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot Podcast, we are joined by Senior Policy Advisor, Public Health Advocate and Managing Director at Minat Health, Heide Bajnrauh to discuss her journey as a blood clot survivor. Join our hosts, National Blood Alliance President Leslie Lake, and National Blood Clot Alliance’s Patient Liaison Todd Robertson as they, with the help of trusted medical professionals and listeners like you, work together to 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/

]]> Imagine waking up in a hospital. Your friends and family surround you, tears welling in every eye. Unbeknownst to you, they are gathered to say their final goodbyes. On this episode of the 12-part series, Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot Podcast, we are joined by Senior Policy Advisor, Public Health Advocate and Managing Director at Minat Health, Heide Bajnrauh to discuss her journey as a blood clot survivor. Join our hosts, National Blood Alliance President Leslie Lake, and National Blood Clot Alliance’s Patient Liaison Todd Robertson as they, with the help of trusted medical professionals and listeners like you, work together to 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/

]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0700 National Blood Clot Alliance National Blood Clot Alliance 2074 Imagine waking up in a hospital. Your friends and family surround you, tears welling in every eye. Unbeknownst to you, they are gathered to say their final goodbyes. On this episode of the 12-part series, Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot Podcast, we are joined by Senior Policy Advisor, Public Health Advocate and Managing Director at Minat Health, Heide Bajnrauh to discuss her journey as a blood clot survivor. Join our hosts, National Blood Alliance President Leslie Lake, and National Blood Clot Alliance’s Patient Liaison Todd Robertson as they, with the help of trusted medical professionals and listeners like you, work together to 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/

]]> Health, wellbeing, blood clot, thrombrosis, healthcare, silent killer, olympian, athlete, medical No Conquering Fear with John ‘JT’ Lasker: A Conversation on Fatherhood and Survival 1 1 5 5 Conquering Fear with John ‘JT’ Lasker: A Conversation on Fatherhood and Survival full 7635b1a0-bbc1-4e9e-82a3-f0bbea240d33 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e13ef929 In the dead of night, the feeling of hot lighting rips across your chest. The soft and only irritating pain that you thought would go away on its own has become something worse. Something deadly. On this episode of the 12-part series, Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot Podcast, we are joined by the Senior Vice President at ESPN+, John ‘JT’ Lasker to discuss his journey as a blood clot survivor. Join our hosts, National Blood Alliance President Leslie Lake, and National Blood Clot Alliance’s Patient Liaison Todd Robertson as they, with the help of trusted medical professionals and listeners like you, work together to 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 stoptheclot.org.

]]> In the dead of night, the feeling of hot lighting rips across your chest. The soft and only irritating pain that you thought would go away on its own has become something worse. Something deadly. On this episode of the 12-part series, Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot Podcast, we are joined by the Senior Vice President at ESPN+, John ‘JT’ Lasker to discuss his journey as a blood clot survivor. Join our hosts, National Blood Alliance President Leslie Lake, and National Blood Clot Alliance’s Patient Liaison Todd Robertson as they, with the help of trusted medical professionals and listeners like you, work together to 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 stoptheclot.org.

]]> Wed, 21 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0800 National Blood Clot Alliance National Blood Clot Alliance 2028 In the dead of night, the feeling of hot lighting rips across your chest. The soft and only irritating pain that you thought would go away on its own has become something worse. Something deadly. On this episode of the 12-part series, Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot Podcast, we are joined by the Senior Vice President at ESPN+, John ‘JT’ Lasker to discuss his journey as a blood clot survivor. Join our hosts, National Blood Alliance President Leslie Lake, and National Blood Clot Alliance’s Patient Liaison Todd Robertson as they, with the help of trusted medical professionals and listeners like you, work together to 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 stoptheclot.org.

]]> Health, wellbeing, blood clot, thrombrosis, healthcare, silent killer, olympian, athlete, medical No The Power of Advocacy as Prevention: A Conversation with Traci Wilkes Smith 1 1 4 4 The Power of Advocacy as Prevention: A Conversation with Traci Wilkes Smith full 79d5e8db-ff94-41f1-8021-b628d02ff9ef https://share.transistor.fm/s/1cab60dc Just like any other day, you make your way home after a long day of work along the same path you’ve traveled thousands of times. This time it feels harder than normal. Your breath becomes heavy and your body feels weak. On the subway platform, you begin to shut down. On this episode of the 12-part series, Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot Podcast, we are joined by the Attorney, Mother and Community Advocate, Traci Wilkes Smith to discuss her journey as a blood clot survivor. Join our hosts, National Blood Alliance President Leslie Lake, and National Blood Clot Alliance’s Patient Liaison Todd Robertson as they, with the help of trusted medical professionals and listeners like you, work together to 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 stoptheclot.org.

]]> Just like any other day, you make your way home after a long day of work along the same path you’ve traveled thousands of times. This time it feels harder than normal. Your breath becomes heavy and your body feels weak. On the subway platform, you begin to shut down. On this episode of the 12-part series, Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot Podcast, we are joined by the Attorney, Mother and Community Advocate, Traci Wilkes Smith to discuss her journey as a blood clot survivor. Join our hosts, National Blood Alliance President Leslie Lake, and National Blood Clot Alliance’s Patient Liaison Todd Robertson as they, with the help of trusted medical professionals and listeners like you, work together to 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 stoptheclot.org.

]]> Wed, 17 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0800 National Blood Clot Alliance National Blood Clot Alliance 1390 Just like any other day, you make your way home after a long day of work along the same path you’ve traveled thousands of times. This time it feels harder than normal. Your breath becomes heavy and your body feels weak. On the subway platform, you begin to shut down. On this episode of the 12-part series, Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot Podcast, we are joined by the Attorney, Mother and Community Advocate, Traci Wilkes Smith to discuss her journey as a blood clot survivor. Join our hosts, National Blood Alliance President Leslie Lake, and National Blood Clot Alliance’s Patient Liaison Todd Robertson as they, with the help of trusted medical professionals and listeners like you, work together to 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 stoptheclot.org.

]]> Health, wellbeing, blood clot, thrombrosis, healthcare, silent killer, olympian, athlete, medical No Little Miracles and the Strength of Sisterhood with Mimi MacKinnon 1 1 3 3 Little Miracles and the Strength of Sisterhood with Mimi MacKinnon full 4b6f5c8d-7bea-487b-be3a-29ba106af490 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6424eac5 Imagine waking up one winter morning knowing something doesn’t feel right. In an instant, you collapse and everything goes dark. In the miraculous events unbeknownst to you, you’re told that during a clotting emergency, you died. Twice.  On this episode of the 12-part series, Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot Podcast, we are joined by the Director for Events at Major League Soccer, Mimi MacKinnon to discuss her journey as a blood clot survivor. Join our hosts, National Blood Alliance President Leslie Lake, and National Blood Clot Alliance’s Patient Liaison Todd Robertson as they, with the help of trusted medical professionals and listeners like you, work together to 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 stoptheclot.org.  

]]> Imagine waking up one winter morning knowing something doesn’t feel right. In an instant, you collapse and everything goes dark. In the miraculous events unbeknownst to you, you’re told that during a clotting emergency, you died. Twice.  On this episode of the 12-part series, Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot Podcast, we are joined by the Director for Events at Major League Soccer, Mimi MacKinnon to discuss her journey as a blood clot survivor. Join our hosts, National Blood Alliance President Leslie Lake, and National Blood Clot Alliance’s Patient Liaison Todd Robertson as they, with the help of trusted medical professionals and listeners like you, work together to 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 stoptheclot.org.  

]]> Fri, 05 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0800 National Blood Clot Alliance National Blood Clot Alliance 1741 Imagine waking up one winter morning knowing something doesn’t feel right. In an instant, you collapse and everything goes dark. In the miraculous events unbeknownst to you, you’re told that during a clotting emergency, you died. Twice.  On this episode of the 12-part series, Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot Podcast, we are joined by the Director for Events at Major League Soccer, Mimi MacKinnon to discuss her journey as a blood clot survivor. Join our hosts, National Blood Alliance President Leslie Lake, and National Blood Clot Alliance’s Patient Liaison Todd Robertson as they, with the help of trusted medical professionals and listeners like you, work together to 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 stoptheclot.org.  

]]> Health, wellbeing, blood clot, thrombrosis, healthcare, silent killer, olympian, athlete, medical No Never Slowing Down: A Conversation with Fastest Woman in the World and Blood Clot Survivor Tatyana McFadden 1 1 2 2 Never Slowing Down: A Conversation with Fastest Woman in the World and Blood Clot Survivor Tatyana McFadden full cd9996d5-d7ba-4394-8fd3-a03f94b2018e https://share.transistor.fm/s/f036fad2 The crowd roars as you fly around the final turn. Pump after pump of your wheels, the moment is yours as you soar across the finish line. Amidst the cheering and congratulations something is off. Your legs feel swollen, and painful with discoloration. The return of a blood clot. On this episode of the 12-part series, Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot Podcast, we are joined by decorated Paralympic athlete and fastest Woman in the world, Tatyana McFadden, to discuss her journey as a blood clot survivor. Join our hosts, National Blood Alliance President Leslie Lake, and National Blood Clot Alliance’s Patient Liaison Todd Robertson as they, with the help of trusted medical professionals and listeners like you, work together to 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 about Tatyana and her journey, please visit https://tatyanamcfadden.com/

 

]]> The crowd roars as you fly around the final turn. Pump after pump of your wheels, the moment is yours as you soar across the finish line. Amidst the cheering and congratulations something is off. Your legs feel swollen, and painful with discoloration. The return of a blood clot. On this episode of the 12-part series, Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot Podcast, we are joined by decorated Paralympic athlete and fastest Woman in the world, Tatyana McFadden, to discuss her journey as a blood clot survivor. Join our hosts, National Blood Alliance President Leslie Lake, and National Blood Clot Alliance’s Patient Liaison Todd Robertson as they, with the help of trusted medical professionals and listeners like you, work together to 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 about Tatyana and her journey, please visit https://tatyanamcfadden.com/

 

]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0800 National Blood Clot Alliance National Blood Clot Alliance 1505 The crowd roars as you fly around the final turn. Pump after pump of your wheels, the moment is yours as you soar across the finish line. Amidst the cheering and congratulations something is off. Your legs feel swollen, and painful with discoloration. The return of a blood clot. On this episode of the 12-part series, Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot Podcast, we are joined by decorated Paralympic athlete and fastest Woman in the world, Tatyana McFadden, to discuss her journey as a blood clot survivor. Join our hosts, National Blood Alliance President Leslie Lake, and National Blood Clot Alliance’s Patient Liaison Todd Robertson as they, with the help of trusted medical professionals and listeners like you, work together to 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 about Tatyana and her journey, please visit https://tatyanamcfadden.com/

 

]]> Health, wellbeing, blood clot, thrombrosis, healthcare, silent killer, olympian, athlete, medical No From World Champion & Olympian to Blood Clot Survivor – The Katie Hoff Anderson Story 1 1 1 1 From World Champion & Olympian to Blood Clot Survivor – The Katie Hoff Anderson Story full 72d8511f-1535-498e-97cd-a8f18034833f https://share.transistor.fm/s/4b82f87d Gliding through the water with each calculated breath, hitting every fly turn with voracious tenacity. Suddenly everything changes. Something's wrong. A sharp pain rips across your chest. It’s the all-too-common global killer. A blood clot. On this episode of the 12-part series, Taking a Breath: A Stop The Clot podcast, we are joined by 8-time world champion and 2-time Olympic swimmer, author, and speaker Katie Hoff Anderson to discuss her journey as a survivor of a pulmonary embolism. Join our hosts, National Blood Alliance President Leslie Lake, and National Blood Clot Alliance’s Patient Liaison Todd Robertson as they, with the help of trusted medical professionals and listeners like you, work together to 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 about Katie and her journey, please visit https://www.kthoff.com

Concerned that you or a loved one may be affected? Here is a resource list to ask your primary care physician regarding clotting risk and general prevention.

]]> Gliding through the water with each calculated breath, hitting every fly turn with voracious tenacity. Suddenly everything changes. Something's wrong. A sharp pain rips across your chest. It’s the all-too-common global killer. A blood clot. On this episode of the 12-part series, Taking a Breath: A Stop The Clot podcast, we are joined by 8-time world champion and 2-time Olympic swimmer, author, and speaker Katie Hoff Anderson to discuss her journey as a survivor of a pulmonary embolism. Join our hosts, National Blood Alliance President Leslie Lake, and National Blood Clot Alliance’s Patient Liaison Todd Robertson as they, with the help of trusted medical professionals and listeners like you, work together to 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 about Katie and her journey, please visit https://www.kthoff.com

Concerned that you or a loved one may be affected? Here is a resource list to ask your primary care physician regarding clotting risk and general prevention.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0700 National Blood Clot Alliance National Blood Clot Alliance 1589 Gliding through the water with each calculated breath, hitting every fly turn with voracious tenacity. Suddenly everything changes. Something's wrong. A sharp pain rips across your chest. It’s the all-too-common global killer. A blood clot. On this episode of the 12-part series, Taking a Breath: A Stop The Clot podcast, we are joined by 8-time world champion and 2-time Olympic swimmer, author, and speaker Katie Hoff Anderson to discuss her journey as a survivor of a pulmonary embolism. Join our hosts, National Blood Alliance President Leslie Lake, and National Blood Clot Alliance’s Patient Liaison Todd Robertson as they, with the help of trusted medical professionals and listeners like you, work together to 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 about Katie and her journey, please visit https://www.kthoff.com

Concerned that you or a loved one may be affected? Here is a resource list to ask your primary care physician regarding clotting risk and general prevention.

]]> Health, wellbeing, blood clot, thrombrosis, healthcare, silent killer, olympian, athlete, medical No Introducing Taking a Breath: A Stop The Clot Podcast. 1 1 Introducing Taking a Breath: A Stop The Clot Podcast. trailer faebb2aa-4fec-49c6-a381-b3a0e37f929a https://share.transistor.fm/s/9cde1b99 Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot Podcast is a show committed to shining a light on the dangers of blood clots and breathing life into The National Blood Clot Alliance’s mission of pushing these preventable killers to the forefront of public discourse. We will hear the stories of notable blood clot survivors like Olympic medalists Katie Hoff Anderson & Tatyana McFadden, among others, as well as the expertise of medical professionals to provide connection, empathy and resources to listeners like you. At Stop the Clot we know the patient because we are the patient. Journey through this miraculous series with hosts and blood clot survivors Leslie Lake and Todd Robertson as they, with the help of listeners like you, change the way we think about blood clots. Join us as we collectively stop the clot. 

 

The National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA) is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, voluntary health organization dedicated to advancing the prevention, early diagnosis and successful treatment of life-threatening blood clots such as deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.

 

]]> Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot Podcast is a show committed to shining a light on the dangers of blood clots and breathing life into The National Blood Clot Alliance’s mission of pushing these preventable killers to the forefront of public discourse. We will hear the stories of notable blood clot survivors like Olympic medalists Katie Hoff Anderson & Tatyana McFadden, among others, as well as the expertise of medical professionals to provide connection, empathy and resources to listeners like you. At Stop the Clot we know the patient because we are the patient. Journey through this miraculous series with hosts and blood clot survivors Leslie Lake and Todd Robertson as they, with the help of listeners like you, change the way we think about blood clots. Join us as we collectively stop the clot. 

 

The National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA) is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, voluntary health organization dedicated to advancing the prevention, early diagnosis and successful treatment of life-threatening blood clots such as deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.

 

]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 09:20:28 -0700 National Blood Clot Alliance National Blood Clot Alliance 100 Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot Podcast is a show committed to shining a light on the dangers of blood clots and breathing life into The National Blood Clot Alliance’s mission of pushing these preventable killers to the forefront of public discourse. We will hear the stories of notable blood clot survivors like Olympic medalists Katie Hoff Anderson & Tatyana McFadden, among others, as well as the expertise of medical professionals to provide connection, empathy and resources to listeners like you. At Stop the Clot we know the patient because we are the patient. Journey through this miraculous series with hosts and blood clot survivors Leslie Lake and Todd Robertson as they, with the help of listeners like you, change the way we think about blood clots. Join us as we collectively stop the clot. 

 

The National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA) is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, voluntary health organization dedicated to advancing the prevention, early diagnosis and successful treatment of life-threatening blood clots such as deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.

 

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