In this podcast interview Kristen shares her stroke recovery journey, how she adapted and if you need a laugh she and Sam reminisce about their undergrad days at Western Illinois University.

In this Brain & Life podcast episode Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Emmy-nominated journalist and stroke survivor Kristen Aguirre. Kristen shares her journey from experiencing a stroke at age 31 and returning to the workplace to being a vocal disability activist and finding her new “normal.” Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Sarah Song, associate professor and vascular neurology fellowship director in the division of cerebrovascular diseases in the department of neurological sciences at Rush University Medical Center, and associate editor of Brain & Life Magazine. Dr. Song discusses young people experiencing strokes and what comes after for treatment, therapies, and life planning.

This month, Kristen will be featured in Voyage Magazine. It’s mission is to promote mom and pops, artists, creatives, makers and small businesses. Kristen shared her comeback with the story with the magazine and ways you can collaborate with her. You can read it later in July!

Kristen will appear on the Sam Dever Podcast, for those who live and think "outside the box" Kristen will share her story and the tools she used on her road to recovery.

Kristen will appear on the Brain & Life Podcast. How do you keep your brain healthy? How can you live better every day after being diagnosed with a brain condition? Brain & Life® from the American Academy of Neurology tackles those questions and more in the only podcast dedicated to exploring the intersection of brain health and neurologic disease. Each week neurologist hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters speak with neurology experts, celebrity advocates, and people whose lives are affected by brain conditions to educate and inspire you to maintain a healthy brain and a healthy you. Kristen will share her story on her road to recovery post stroke.

Kristen will emcee the 20th anniversary Go Red for Women Gala. She will help to increase women’s heart health awareness and serve as a catalyst for change to improve the lives of women globally. She will also share her stroke recovery story in hopes of spreading awareness.