Stroke survivor, Marcia Moran, is my guest today. I have wanted to do an episode about this subject for a while, especially after I read her book, Stroke Forward. We talk about:

• What a stroke is
• The warning signs of a stroke
• Even healthy people can have a stroke
• The importance of getting to the hospital as soon as possible and why BEFAST is so important.
• How to be your own healthcare advocate

From her website, Stroke Forward… The morning my stroke occurred caught me off guard. I woke up and knew something was “off.” I tried to text a friend to tell her that I wouldn’t make coffee that morning. The text was gibberish. “Oh well,” I thought. “I will text her later.” I rolled over. Excruciating pain struck! Despite my throbbing headache, I drifted off to sleep. That was a mistake. Later that day, I awoke to right-sided paralysis. I had a choice to make. Try to make it down the hall so my husband could find me… or give up right there. I fell to the floor and started dragging my way toward the door, using my left hand and the carpet pile to leverage me. I am Marcia Moran. This is my story… Check out Barkbox for your favorite furry friend at https://barkbox.com/judgingmeghan
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