Doing Good from WeRunWithYou

#29 Toward Healing with Danielle Brown

Welcome to Season 3 of Doing Good!

In this episode we interview Danielle Brown. Danielle is a mom, hiker, and now runner whose life changed after surviving a ruptured brain aneurysm. When we asked her, “Are you running away from something, or toward something?”, Her answer reminded us that healing isn’t always one or the other. Sometimes we’re running from the fears of yesterday while finding the strength to become a better version of ourselves. Join us for an honest conversation about finding your footing after life’s biggest challenges and learning to keep moving forward, one step at a time. This episode was recorded on April 14, 2026.

You can find out more about us at www.werunwithyou.org.

We are @werunwithyou on Instagram.

Music is from streambeats.com.

Until next time, keep doing good!

#28 Chasing Victory with Bryce Daily

Welcome to Season 3 of Doing Good!

We interview brain aneurysm and stroke survivors and caregivers to learn how they are navigating new challenges and finding their own way of Doing Good.

In this episode with interview Bryce Daily. Twelve years after an AVM rupture changed the course of his life, Bryce continues to chase new opportunities instead of focusing on limitations. Whether he’s volunteering, working alongside physical therapists, 
helping children in a pediatric clinic, or encouraging fellow survivors, he quietly leads by example. His biggest inspiration and supporter? His dad. The person who taught him to get off the couch, show up, and give back. This episode was recorded on April 11, 2026.

You can find out more about us at www.werunwithyou.org.

We are @werunwithyou on Instagram.

Music is from streambeats.com.

Until next time, keep doing good!

#27 In an Instant with Kim and EJ McCaffrey

Welcome to Season 3 of Doing Good!

We interview brain aneurysm and stroke survivors and caregivers to learn how they are navigating new challenges and finding their own way of Doing Good.

In this episode we interview Kim and EJ McCaffrey. Nearly a year ago, their daughter’s ruptured brain aneurysm changed their lives in an instant. Through internet searches, Caroline and her family found WeRunWithYou, a community that helped remind them they were not alone. Kim and EJ reflect on the day everything changed and the months that followed, while sharing their pride in watching their daughter face this challenge with remarkable courage and resilience. This episode was recorded on March 24, 2026.

You can find out more about us at www.werunwithyou.org.

We are @werunwithyou on Instagram.

Music is from streambeats.com.

Until next time, keep doing good!

#26 Strong as Butterflies with Andreea Penisoara

Welcome to Season 3 of Doing Good!

We interview brain aneurysm and stroke survivors and caregivers to learn how they are navigating new challenges and finding their own way of Doing Good.

In this episode, we interview Andreea Penisoara. In this heartwarming conversation, Andreea shares what it’s like to navigate the fear and uncertainty of an AVM while fiercely supporting her daughter Julie, an AVM survivor and TAAF youth ambassador. This episode offers a beautiful glimpse into the love, challenges, and unwavering support that help families move forward through the unknown. This episode was recorded on March 21, 2026.

You can find out more about us at www.werunwithyou.org.

We are @werunwithyou on Instagram.

Music is from streambeats.com.

Until next time, keep doing good!

#25 Pushing the Boundaries with Dr. Cherise Lathan

This season we interview brain aneurysm survivors and caregivers to learn how they are navigating new challenges and finding their own way of Doing Good.

In this episode we interview Dr. Cherise Lathan, who has been pushing the boundaries for over a decade. She spearheaded the neuro PT residency and mentorship program at Keck Medicine of USC. And is now exploring new therapy techniques at Medstar Washington Hospital Center while teaching at Georgetown and George Washington Universities. Cherise holds a long list of credentials, but I will always remember her as the one who got me out of the hospital bed and gave me hope that I could run again. This episode was recorded on August 14, 2023.

You can find out more about us at www.werunwithyou.org.

We are @werunwithyou on Instagram.

Music is from streambeats.com.

Until next time, keep doing good!

#24 How Triathlon Saved My Life with Patty Clark

This season we interview brain aneurysm survivors and caregivers to learn how they are navigating new challenges and finding their own way of Doing Good.

In this episode we interview Patty Clark. After Patty suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm, her family was told to say their last good-byes. But a small twitch of the toe gave rise to hope which blossomed into a second chance at life full of inspiration and endurance sports. Patty shares with us how triathlon saved her life and why she is so determined to keep doing good. This episode was recorded on August 8, 2023.

You can find out more about us at www.werunwithyou.org.

We are @werunwithyou on Instagram.

Music is from streambeats.com.

Until next time, keep doing good!

#23 Back At It Again with Dr. Jonathan Russin

This season we interview brain aneurysm survivors and caregivers to learn how they are navigating new challenges and finding their own way of Doing Good.

In this episode we catch up with Dr. Russin. We talk about his early days as a neurosurgeon, his first Ironman triathlon, the new paths he and his team are forging in medicine, and his preparation for his second Ironman this coming weekend. Yes, that’s right. Dr. Russin, Laura Kern, and Kathy are going to be taking on Ironman California, Sunday, October 22nd. Enjoy this wide ranging conversation with Dr. Jonathan Russin. This episode was recorded on August 26, 2023.

You can find out more about us at www.werunwithyou.org.

We are @werunwithyou on Instagram.

Music is from streambeats.com.

Until next time, keep doing good!

#22 Doing Hard Things with Mandy and David Drake

This season we interview brain aneurysm survivors and caregivers to learn how they are navigating new challenges and finding their own way of Doing Good.

In this episode, we interview Mandy and David Drake. An unexpected voice, family, community, and crossfit helped Mandy not only survive but thrive after suffering a ruptured brain aneurysm. This was truly a special episode, getting a first hand recount of what happened to Mandy, not only from her perspective but also that of her loving husband David who stood by her side through it all. This episode was recorded on August 11, 2023.

You can find out more about us at www.werunwithyou.org.

We are @werunwithyou on instagram.

Music is from streambeats.com.

Until next time, keep doing good!

#21 Getting Back To with Angie Rodriguez

This season we interview brain aneurysm survivors and caregivers to learn how they are navigating new challenges and finding their own way of Doing Good.

In this episode, we interview Angie Rodriguez. There are more beautiful days again    but that was far from Angie’s mind for close to two years. Angie shares with us the story of how she had to endure so much unnecessary pain, and almost died several times. But after receiving top notch care at Keck Medicine of USC, she has gained a new lease on life. This episode was recorded on August 3, 2023.

You can find out more about us at www.werunwithyou.org.

We are @werunwithyou on instagram.

Music is from streambeats.com.

Until next time, keep doing good!

#20 Strength in Family with Kerry Rice

This season we interview brain aneurysm survivors and caregivers to learn how they are navigating new challenges and finding their own way of Doing Good.

In this episode, we interview Kerry Rice. Finding out one person in your family has a brain aneurysm can be devastating. Imagine five. Kerry’s sisters, Kate and Meg, survived ruptured brain aneurysms six years apart. Since then, two of her brothers and her mother have been successfully treated for unruptured aneurysms. Through all this, Kerry and her family have found the true meaning of strength in family and their own ways of doing good. This episode was recorded on August 1, 2023.

You can find out more about us at www.werunwithyou.org.

We are @werunwithyou on instagram.

Music is from streambeats.com.

Until next time, keep doing good!