Podcast appearances and mentions of maggie whittum

Pain sucks. Chronic pain sucks even more. And for many stroke survivors, this is now their life. Actress, artist, documentarian, and stroke survivor Maggie Whittum explored the world of chronic pain with us in episode 38 and with Barbie dolls filled with nails or covered in suffocating clay. Other survivors have talked about living with pain, even when there is nothing "wrong" with the limb.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maggie Whittum (@maggiewhittum) //www.instagram.com/embed.js And once you've lived with pain for several months you don't become accustomed to it. In fact, the nervous system increases  your response to pain. So what's going on here? The brain damage from stroke drives chronic pain in many survivors through a perfect storm of symptoms: Decrease in sensory filtering Increase in sensitivity Homuncular changes in the mind-body connection In this conversation, Physiotherapist and pain specialist Brendon Haslam joins us to talk about the nature of post stroke pain, how clinicians may treat it, why some medication work while others don't, and how, after stroke, we may no longer know just how big or small our hand is. If you don't see the audio player below, visit the original article page here. Click here for an AI-generated transcript Who is Brendon Haslam? Brendon is a physiotherapist and current PhD candidate with the University of Melbourne. Brendon has a particular interest in pain following stroke, and his PhD is focusing on identifying contributions to upper limb pain in stroke, and understanding possible neural networks involved in the pain experience.  The aim of this research is to increase understanding of pain following stroke, and subsequently develop effective interventions to manage the significant problem of chronic pain in stroke. What is chronic pain? Once someone experiences a pain for 3 months, it's considered chronic pain. The nature of chronic pain after stroke goes deeper, though. For one thing, we normally think of pain as resulting from tissue damage or injury. While sometimes joint injury, shoulder subluxation, tendonitis, and other conditions may be a factor, they don't tell the whole story. For example, lightly touching an affected limb may be extremely painful. Applying the exact same stimulus to and unaffected limb and an affected limb may feel like nothing on one side and extremely painful on the other, even if there is no physical difference in the stimuli. A stroke affected limb may just hurt for no obvious reason. And that can be what the survivor just has to live with. Over the last 20-25 years, as Brendon explains, our understanding of pain has evolved quite a bit. We no longer think of it as coming from specific pain receptors. Rather, it a broader sense of safety or danger to the body. And the more someone lives with chronic pain, the more sensitive the nerves at the spine will become to those sensations. Rather than learning to ignore the pain, we can become even more sensitive to it. One of the biggest challenges with stroke recovery is how the brain sometimes loses the ability to inhibit or disregard signals and data. In the case of chronic pain, the brain fails to disregard those signals as the spinal cord in effect raises the volume. In the case of tone and spasticity, as we learned from Dr. Wayne Feng, the brain loses the ability to inhibit signals from the spine to the affected limbs that drive tone. For some survivors, like artist Seth Ian Shearer and NeuroNerd Joe Borges, the stroke reduced the ability of their brains to filter out or inhibit external sensory input. The go out and about with sunglasses and earphones to navigate the world. Stroke is as much about the brain no longer stopping things as it is about the brain no longer being able to do things. And chronic pain falls right into these challenges. The Study I wanted to speak with Brendon after reading a study published in the journal Brain Sciences called “My Hand Is Different”: Altered Body Perception in Stroke Survivors with Chronic Pain. It's a fascinating look at how stroke survivors with chronic pain develop a false image of the affected hand. Our results support the hypothesis that individuals with sub-acute and chronic stroke who experience chronic pain are more likely to report changes in body perception (as indicated by presence of alterations in perceived hand size) than those without pain. Further, the frequency of altered body perception of the hand, and strength of the association were greater when the region included the hand. We've talked about the homunculus in previous episodes, and you can read more about the idea of the homunculus in this Strokecast article. Basically, the homunculus is a representation of the amount of neuronal real estate taken up by different body parts based on how much we use them and how we use them. For example, the thumb will occupy more space in the brain that the elbow. After stroke, our homunculus can undergo changes based on the injury and our new use patterns for our body. And among those changes are how we feel pain.  This study provides useful information in understanding that those changes take place. It reinforces the idea that pain is related to homuncular perceptions. And it further supports the perfect storm of chronic pain causes that we discussed in the episode. Hack of the Week Brendon's hack is to get into meaningful activities that bring you joy. Sort of like how Tawnie in the previous episode got into Mermaiding. There are lots of reasons to focus on activities like this -- whether that's volunteering in a community, playing a sport, creating art, developing a podcast or something else. Doing something deliberate and planning it gives us something to look forward to. Having a reason to get out of bed is super important, not only for stroke recovery, but for life in general. Making progress, striving, or even just doing something to improve your life and mood -- to bring joy is a powerful motivator to keep going. And for some folks, that means to just get to the next day. For other folks it's a way to change the world. Pursuing activities that bring genuine joy is a good thing in and of itself. But as Brendon points out, it has biological implications, too. It opens the proverbial "drug cabinet" in our brains to drive increased dopamine. This drives learning, which is the essence of stroke recovery -- teaching the brain to do the functions the dead brain cells used to do. Dopamine also drives the production of Gaba. And Gaba works to turn down the body's sensitivity to irrelevant information. Essentially, it helps the body inhibit some of the sensations that cause problems after stroke. Pursuing activities that drive joy addresses the challenges of stroke on multiple levels. Links Where do we go from here? To learn more about Brendon and see more of his research, visit his profile here. Share this episode with someone you know by giving the, the link http://Strokecast.com/pain. 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https://www.thegreatnowwhat.com “Maggie has it all: brains, beauty, an education, a fiancé, and plans for a family. Then a rare stroke leaves her with permanent disabilities. She leaves school, loses her body, her voice, her face, her vision, her man, her money, her ability to work, and nearly -- her mind. She links up with other artists and performers with disabilities, chronic illness and chronic pain. Creating theatre and art together, they inspire a community to heal and connect with empathy, compassion, and humanity. #ArtHealsPain” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week on the show:Michael Andersen of ARGN.com talks lets us know what's hot in the world of ARGs [4:58]Edward Mylechreest has the Pick of the Week [15:54]Allie Marotta speaks with Regan Linton and Maggie Whittum two theatre artists and disability activists from Denver, Colorado to mark Disability Pride Month [21:23]Kathryn Yu is here with another Immersive 101 lesson [35:19]Amy Ashton of the La Jolla Playhouse talks with us about the upcoming Without Walls pop-up, at San Diego's Liberty Station Aug 14 & 15 [39:16]Plus: HeadlinesMusic: Chris PorterAssociate Producer: Parker SelaExecutive Editor of NoPro: Kathryn YuHost, Executive Producer and all the hats: Noah J. Nelson Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Maggie Whittum pedals "Bikepod" our way. In episode 4, Justin tries to figure out who is and is not an adult, to mixed results. Find out more about Maggie's documentary, The Great Now What, at https://www.thegreatnowwhat.com/ Made Up Talk Show Theme by Dan Reitz www.danreitz.com Sound effects obtained from ZapSplat.com

Today we are joined by filmmaker, disability advocate and stroke survivor Maggie Whittum to discuss the controversial new wheelie film Music. Through Sia's directorial debut, Maggie offers her insight into our ongoing exploration of what constitutes an authentic disabled film. Unfortunately for Music, no amount of skillful choreography or arresting imagery can distract us from its deeply offensive caricature of autism and a misguided desire to redeem able-bodied characters through the burden of attendant care. Throughout the episode, we also discuss the tedium of slow and disobedient disabled bodies, how covid isolation has unexpectedly improved accessibility, the importance of creative outlets in communicating chronic pain, and the continual struggle of reconciliation with an acquired disability and the resulting gap between past and present self. Watch the trailer for Maggie's upcoming documentary "The Great Now What" here: https://www.thegreatnowwhat.com/ Phamaly Theatre Company: https://phamaly.org/ Find out more at http://cripplethreatpodcast.com

Episode Notes In episode 8 of Quarantine & Chill, I sit down with disabled actor, documentary subject and stroke survivor, Maggie Whittum as we discuss her experiences being a stroke survivor through Coronavirus. We talk about how the language we have used around the pandemic mimics the language used as a stroke survivor, her thoughts on theatre in the time of Covid-19, and a whole lot more. Enjoy!You can follow Maggie on Twitter at @MaggieWhittum.You can also follow her disability theatre group at www.phamaly.org.If you are disabled and you have thoughts on Covid19, and would like to guest on an episode of Quarantine & Chill, e-mail us at disabilityafterdark@gmail.com using the subject line "Quarantine & Chill".

We bring back three familiar voices for an update on things in their worlds. Sarabeth Berk is the master of the idea of "Hybridity" or merging of multiple professional identities and now she has a full book coming out! Corey Foote is a thought leader in the world of Travel Physical Therapy, he shares and dispels the biggest myths around traveling as a Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant. And finally Maggie Whittum comes back on the show to talk about the progress of her documentary "The Great Now What?" where she shows the world what it's like to survive a brain stem stroke.

We bring back three familiar voices for an update on things in their worlds. Sarabeth Berk is the master of the idea of "Hybridity" or merging of multiple professional identities and now she has a full book coming out! Corey Foote is a thought leader in the world of Travel Physical Therapy, he shares and dispels the biggest myths around traveling as a Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant. And finally Maggie Whittum comes back on the show to talk about the progress of her documentary "The Great Now What?" where she shows the world what it's like to survive a brain stem stroke.

We talked to Maggie in March of 2019 when she was working on her documentary, "The Great Now What?" about her journey as a stroke survivor. Maggie talks about the things she's lost, a fiancee, a job, freedom. And the things she's gained, chronic pain, a new outlet for her art the chance to share a message.

We talked to Maggie in March of 2019 when she was working on her documentary, "The Great Now What?" about her journey as a stroke survivor. Maggie talks about the things she's lost, a fiancee, a job, freedom. And the things she's gained, chronic pain, a new outlet for her art the chance to share a message.

When I had my stroke I was already a big fan of the podcast medium. I already had another show at that point. 2-Minute Talk Tips was up around episode 23 in June 2017. So as I began my journey to learn all about neurology by looking for Stroke related podcasts. I found only a couple of shows at first -- The Enable Me show from Australia and The Slow Road to Better from Vienna, Virginia (who ultimately appeared on this show, too). Eventually, I found a couple more and you can see a list at Strokecast.com/otherpodcasts. The lack of shows led me to start Strokecast to be the resource I wished I had 6 months earlier. It turns out Joe Borges was thinking something similar at roughly the same time. A couple weeks after Strokecast started, Joe and his cohost Lauren, launched Neuro Nerds, a podcast by a stroke survivor and a TBI survivor sharing their journey, the journeys of their brain buddies, and celebrations of all things nerdy -- stroke related or not. I originally found the Neuro Nerds through the Stromies, a group of stroke survivors in Nebraska who are three awesome women who appeared on this show in December at Strokecast.com/Stromies. And in the process, I've become a fan of Joe and Lauren. Bio Joe So Rocks. In case you didn’t know. He’s worn various hats from retail store owner to artist manager to business consultant, but after suffering a major hemorrhagic stroke in August 2016, he’s been on a journey of self-discovery and seeking out what truly gives him joy in life. Some new hats he’s trying on include writer, comedian, host, guy who now goes to the gym, world traveler and he’s always trying on more. He’s on a mission to create a life worthy of the gift he was given when he survived his stroke. For his opinions and views on life, stroke survival, mind/body transformation, nerd culture, films, pop culture and everything in between, check out his blog on a weekly basis for new stories and articles. Whether you read it or not, Joe’s still going to have a laugh because 90% of what he says is for his own entertainment. A note on Star Wars One more important note before we get started here: I screwed up the name of the new Star Wars movie. It's The Rise of Skywalker, not the Last Skywalker like I said. I hang my nerd head in shame. Can I just blame stroke related neurofatigue? Anyway, here's the trailer. Are you as excited as we are? [embed]https://youtu.be/adzYW5DZoWs[/embed]   Hack of the Week Headphones make a big difference. Many stroke survivors can suffer from sensory overload due to the stroke. Their brains may not have the resources to process all the sounds in the environment. It makes sense if you think about it. A lot of what the brain does all day is ignore sensory input. All the background noise of traffic, humming refrigerators, chatty conference halls, computer fans and more is always coming into our heads. The brain has to triage it all -- what's important and what can it throw out. And it's tiring. Especially after a stroke. Joe recommends headphones most of the time. You don't even need to be playing music or Neuro Nerds or Strokecast episodes through them. Just wear them to block out sounds you don't need to hear so your brain doesn't waste the energy it takes to ignore those sounds Special Thanks And special thanks to Felice LaZae, podcast engineer, caregiver and partner to Joe, and rock star who recorded Joe's side of the conversation for me. Seriously, it was of the highest quality pieces of audio anyone has sent me. Check out FeliceLaZae.con to learn more about her work and hear samples of her music. BE FAST Warning Signs Print, post, share, and learn:   Links Neuro Nerds Podcast http://neuronerds.com Joe So Rocks Website http://JoeSoRocks.com Joe on Twitter https://twitter.com/joesorocks NeuroNerds on Twitter https://twitter.com/neuronerds Neuro Nerds on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/theneuronerds/ You So Rock on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/380436982420541/ Neuro Nerds on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKpsEptqCVc1ZCPPZOHlFrQ/ Neuro Nerds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/TheNeuroNerds/ Neuro Nerds on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/theneuronerds Warped Factors: A Neurotic's Guide to the Universe (Walter Koenig) https://www.amazon.com/Warped-Factors-Neurotics-Guide-Universe/dp/0878339914/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=walter+koenig&qid=1556870056&s=gateway&sr=8-4 #AbledsAreWeird https://twitter.com/search?src=typd&q=%23abledsareweird #DisabledSnark https://twitter.com/search?q=%23disabledsnark&src=tyah The Hero's Journey https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hero%27s_journey The Stromies https://www.stromies.com/ The Stromies on Strokecast http://Strokecast.com/stromies Maggie Whittum's Film https://www.thegreatnowwhat.com/ Maggie Whittum on Strokecast http://Strokecast.com/Maggie Unmasking Brain Injury http://unmaskingbraininjury.org/ Felice LaZae on the web http://FeliceLaZae.con Enable Me Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/enableme-podcast/id1094115765?mt=2 The Slow Road to Better https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-slow-road-to-better/id1208357373?mt=2 The Slow Road to Better on Strokecast http://Strokecast.com/SlowRoad Where do we go from here? Explore more from Joe and the community at the various links above Subscribe to NeuroNerds and Strokecast for free in your favorite podcast app. Are there any other Stroke podcasts you listen to? Let us know about it in them in the comments below. Don't get best…get better.

In this episode, we get to meet stroke survivor Peter Evans and his wife Ria. Peter survived massive hemorrhagic stroke in 2017 that left him with cognitive challenges and partial vision loss. It turned his and Ria's lives upside down. Their attitudes are really amazing though. They've taken this horrible event and are determined to extract every piece of value from it that they can. Peter, with Ria's support, is using his writing skills to drive increased support for stroke survivors. He's becoming a regular guest contributor to the Strokecast blog. He's become a supporter and advocate for support groups, and Ria is speaking out about the importance of advanced directives and other documentation so spouses and partners can most effectively support one another in times of crisis. Craniectomy In this episode, we do talk a little bit about finding Peter's skull. For those who may not be familiar with removing part of the skull as treatment, it's not uncommon in the treatment of stroke -- especially hemorrhagic stroke. In the case of a serious brain bleed, the blood can create additional pressure on the brain. Additionally, the trauma of the stroke can cause brain swelling. This results in too much pressure on the brain tissue as it gets pressed against the skull. One way to relieve that pressure is to remove part of the person's skull. When the swelling subsides, surgeons can put that part of the skull back in place. Often survivors who have temporarily had part of their skull removed will need to wear a custom helmet to prevent other injuries. Long time listeners may remember my conversation with Whitney Morean at strokecast.com/Whitney about her own experience with craniectomy and cranioplasty. Bio 54-year-old Peter Evans, originally from Long Island, New York, currently resides in the Marina del Rey section of Los Angeles where he lives with his Wife Ria and an incredibly headstrong Yorkshire Terrier, they call Geronimo. Peter had a massive hemorrhagic stroke in 2017 an event he says nearly killed him but which, strangely, he acknowledges has helped bring Ria and him even closer together as a couple, reinvigorating their marriage and leaving Peter a kinder, more grateful and overall happier person. Like many others, Peter first came to LA hoping to break into acting in film and television, and it was that which brought Peter and Ria together when they worked together on her cable public access TV show and a feature film they both produced on the set of which he says they fell in love. “She may have stolen my heart,” he says, “but what she gave me back in love and support over these past 20 years, on balance I feel like I’m a millionaire—Definitely feel like I came out a huge winner on that deal, the day I met Ria!” Growing tired of endless auditions and poverty wages as an actor, Peter decided to move into the corporate world when an old college friend of his said, “Hey, I know you’re still into that acting thing, but there’s a job here at my company I think you’d be perfect for and really love.” And boy did he! He got to use his French Language skills and travel internationally quite extensively as he worked as the project manager of a small international team where he helped launch the company’s many international Web sites across Europe, Australia and Japan. Peter continues to this day contributing on-line content for Stroke resources and putting his years of Project Management to good use, paying it forward to all his fellow stroke survivors. Advanced Directives and Power of Attorney An Advanced Directive is typically a document you complete describing the kind of healthcare or resuscitation that you want (or don't want) should you become incapacitated. A Power of Attorney is typically a document that you sign authorizing another person to make medical, financial, or other decisions for you if you are not able to in a particular context. These are important documents to think about and execute before you need them. You can find some resources in the links below so you can explore them further. Many hospitals are happy to supply some of these documents as well. Or consult an attorney or lawyer practicing in your community. Regulations can vary state-by-state and can impact spousal rights, domestic partner rights, and other family configurations. There are lots of templates available so make sure you pursue the right path for yourself and your family. Program Note You may have noticed that this episode is coming out earlier in the week than normal. Over the next few months, I plan to increase my posting frequency as I work with some additional content contributors. I think we'll be hearing from Peter again. I'd love to hear your thoughts on the additional content. You can post in the comments below or email Bill@Strokecast.com. Hack of the Half Week Peter's hack is to be kind to yourself. A brain injury changes things. It turns life upside down. You may not be able to do everything you used to do. You may not be able to think as clearly or quickly as you used to. You may not be able to pursue the same intense pace of life you did before. That's OK. Cut yourself some slack. You're going to need more sleep. Get it, and don't feel guilty about it. You have permission to be kind to yourself. Links Peter Evans on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/petermevans/ Peter's Strokecast Articles http://strokecast.com/Peter NeuroNerds on Impostor Syndrome https://theneuronerds.simplecast.com/episodes/imposter-syndrome-677d4757 Wil Wheaton on Depression http://Strokecast.com/DepressionLies Emily Clarke (Game of Thrones star) on her strokes https://www.newyorker.com/culture/personal-history/emilia-clarke-a-battle-for-my-life-brain-aneurysm-surgery-game-of-thrones Strokecast on Luke Perry http://strokecast.com/LukePerry Strokecast with Whitney Morean http://strokecast.com/Whitney Strokecast with Maggie Whittum http://strokecast.com/Maggie State Advanced Directive Resources http://www.caringinfo.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3289 Power of Attorney by NoLo Press https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/durable-power-of-attorney-health-finances-29579.html Where do we go from here? What do you think about Peter and Ria's story? Let us know in the comments below. Check out Peter's Strokecast article by visiting http://Strokecast.com/Peter Subscribe to Strokecast in your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode. Don't get best…get better.

Maggie Whittum is a brain stem stroke SURVIVOR, not a stroke victim. Let's find meaning & beauty in what is an otherwise ugly experience. The post 47. The Great Now What? – Maggie Whittum appeared first on Recovery After Stroke.

Maggie Whittum is a brain stem stroke SURVIVOR, not a stroke victim. Let's find meaning & beauty in what is an otherwise ugly experience. The post 47. The Great Now What? – Maggie Whittum appeared first on Recovery After Stroke.

Maggie Whittum, actress, stroke survivor, activist Show Notes: Maggie Whittum's (www.thegreatnowwhat.com) entire (charmed) life changed after she suffered a massive hemorrhagic stroke at age 33, leaving her with many disabilities and challenges, including extreme visual impairments, intense chronic nerve pain, a paralyzed face, and a weak and uncoordinated left side. She is in the process of creating  "The Great Now What", a documentary film about her story, which she hopes will be a beautiful and life-affirming film for stroke survivors, people with chronic pain and chronic illness, and people with disabilities.  Join us in this episode as we discuss the complex layers of Maggie's hemorrhagic stroke recovery. Discussed in this Episode: Maggie's life before her hemorrhagic stroke Hemorrhagic stroke symptoms Maggie's story Brain surgery Cavernous Angioma What happens to your brain during a stroke Stroke facts and stats How to prevent stroke Hemorrhagic stroke recovery How to recover from a shattered identity Depression/ shame/ self-worth Creativity as a healing tool—Maggie's photo project and doc film Documentary film inspiration Self-love Box breathing Weekly Challenge: This one is simple and can be done anywhere/ anytime! Maggie challenges us to practice Box Breathing: Inhale four counts, hold four counts, exhale four counts, hold four counts, repeat as many times as you'd like. This is an awesome way to introduce slowing down and meditation into your daily routine.  No need to jump right to a silent meditation retreat... just start breathing. This practice was instrumental in keeping Maggie calm through her hemorrhagic stroke recovery process. Remember to stay accountable on Instagram by using the #healingoutloud hashtag or tagging me @sheajackie Resources Listed in this Episode: Phamaly Theatre company The Crash Reel The Great Now What crowdfunding and trailer Support This Podcast: Become a patron Follow me on IG @sheajackie subscribe/rate/review on itunes or any other platform Follow me at www.jackieshea.com Join the Healing Out Loud with Jackie Shea Facebook group  Other Episodes Like This: Life After Paralysis Self-love and dating after a double Mastectomy Happy Listening, friends! With fun and love, Jackie

I first met Maggie Whittum a couple months ago, thanks to the episode I did with the folks at The Slow Road to Better. We connected to record this episode and I enjoyed the chat. Maggie has a nice deliberate way of speaking. You can hear the emotion in her voice as she talks. Like Whitney last week, Maggie's story is a frightening reminder that even if you do everything right, stroke can happen to anyone at any age. That doesn't mean you should ignore risk factors. Just keep in mind that a healthy lifestyle only reduces risk of stroke. It doesn't eliminate it entirely, On the other hand, a healthy pre-stroke life helps make rehab easier. Maggie was 33 years old when a cavernous angioma failed and she had a hemorrhagic stroke in her brain stem. At the time, stroke was the furthest thing from her mind. She was a healthy, athletic, driven non-smoking actor in the best physical condition of her life. After spending several years acting, producing, and directing [projects around the world she moved to the Washington, DC area to pursue a Master of Fine Arts program at George Washington University. That all changed when her stroke hit her at the end of her first semester. Now, Maggie lives in Denver where she continues to work on her recovery, creates art projects to illustrate just what chronic pain is like, and acts on stage with the Phamaly Theater, a company focused on providing opportunities for actors with disabilities. Now, Maggie is taking everything she's learned from her time as an actor, director, producer, writer, teacher, and stroke survivor to assemble a team and create The Great Now What, documentary exploring stroke, recovery, the healing power of art, and her journey to claim a powerful new identity.   Hack of the Week The great thing about carrying a purse, messenger bag, backpack or other carrying device is that it's easier to carry stuff. You can just throw all your stuff in there and go.  With a little thought, however, the process can be much more efficient. Arrange items in the bag specifically for single-handed use instead of just tossing stuff in. Consider flaps that allow easy access to a bus pass, a caribiner for keys, or a designated pocket for a disabled parking placard. A little planning can make the day a little less stressful. Links The Great Now What https://www.thegreatnowwhat.com/ Crowd Funding https://www.seedandspark.com/fund/the-great-now-what#story The Great Now What on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheGreatNowWhat/ Maggie Whittum on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/maggiewhittum/ Maggie Whittum on Twitter https://twitter.com/MargaretWhittum Maggie Whittum on IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4591025/ Maggie Whittum RAISE Award Nomination http://www.stroke.org/stroke-resources/raise-awareness-stroke/raise-awards Fates and Furies on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Fates-Furies-Novel-Lauren-Groff/dp/1594634483 The Crash Reel with Kevin Pearce http://thecrashreel.com/store/ The Crash Reel on Amazon Video https://www.amazon.com/Crash-Reel-Kevin-Pearce/dp/B00HWL2BS4 Phamaly Theater Company https://www.phamaly.org/ Cavernous Angioma http://www.angiomaalliance.org/pages.aspx?content=62 Slow Road to Better on Strokecast http://strokecast.com/slowroad Where do we go from here? Be sure to check out the film at TheGreatNowWhat.com. You can also find the crowdfunding campaign there if you would like to support the film. To find that page and all the links in today's episode, visit http://strokecast.com/maggie Share this episode with a friend, colleague, relative, theater person or independent film buff. Just tell them to visit http://strokecast.com/maggie Organize your purse or bag for one-handed access Don't get best…get better