In this episode we're talking with Linda Makarov who experienced two life changing health issues at the age of 35 (stroke and cancer) - the same age her own mother had terminal brain cancer. We are sharing her happy outcome today.

Topics :

  1. We might need tissues [00:41]
  2. How Linda ended up in the U.S. [01:46]
  3. Take us back to age 12 [05:14]
  4. Healthy + Active = stroke. Say what?[11:16]
  5. Signs of a stroke [21:27]
  6. Life ends between 35 and 40, right? [24:22]
  7. Seeing life through your mother’s eyes [37:39]
  8. Changing my story [45:16]

Links and Show Notes:

  • FAST is an acronym used as a mnemonic to help detect and enhance responsiveness to stroke victim needs. The acronym stands for Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties and Time.
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