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Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot Podcast

National Blood Clot Alliance www.stoptheclot.org
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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Episodes

Conquering Fear with John ‘JT’ Lasker: A Conversation on Fatherhood and Survival

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 Patien...

Feb 21, 202434 minSeason 1Ep. 5

The Power of Advocacy as Prevention: A Conversation with Traci Wilkes Smith

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, Natio...

Jan 17, 202423 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Little Miracles and the Strength of Sisterhood with Mimi MacKinnon

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 Les...

Jan 05, 202429 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Never Slowing Down: A Conversation with Fastest Woman in the World and Blood Clot Survivor Tatyana McFadden

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 surv...

Nov 15, 202325 minSeason 1Ep. 2

From World Champion & Olympian to Blood Clot Survivor – The Katie Hoff Anderson Story

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 ...

Oct 18, 202326 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Introducing Taking a Breath: A Stop The Clot Podcast.

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 l...

Oct 12, 20232 min
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