This episode dives into the puzzling medical event where a patient, like actress Sharon Stone, seems to recover well from a severe brain bleed and is sent home, only to have their symptoms dramatically worsen days or weeks later.

This is part 3 of a series on Sharon Stone's terrifying medical emergency: a subarachnoid hemorrhage (a severe type of Hemorrhagic stroke).

BE FAST: Stroke Warning Signs

B – Balance

Sudden loss of balance or coordination.

E – Eyes

Sudden vision changes: blurred, double vision, or loss of vision in one or both eyes.

F – Face

Facial drooping or numbness on one side. Ask the person to smile—does it look uneven?

A – Arms

Arm weakness or numbness. Ask the person to raise both arms—does one drift downward?

S – Speech

Slurred speech or difficulty speaking/understanding. Ask them to repeat a simple sentence.

T – Time

Time to call 911 immediately. Do not wait—every minute counts.

Stroke symptoms appear suddenly. If you notice any of these signs—even if they go away—act fast. Every minute without treatment means millions of brain cells lost

This podcast episode was produced by Elton Sherwin from publicly available sources and generated using AI engines.

Disclaimer: These podcasts are for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The hosts and AI engines consulted are not healthcare professionals and do not hold medical degrees.

AI-generated summaries may contain factual errors, omissions and mispronunciations. This information is intended solely as a conversation starter; it should never be relied upon as the sole basis for making medical decisions. Consult a licensed doctor or healthcare professional before making any health-related changes.

A subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is a severe type of hemorrhagic stroke.

• SAH is a Type of Stroke: A subarachnoid hemorrhage is specifically classified as a life-threatening type of stroke caused by bleeding (hemorrhage) into the subarachnoid space—the area between the brain and the protective membranes that cover it.

• No Blood Clot Required: A stroke does not have to involve a blood clot. Strokes are broadly categorized into two main types based on their cause:

1. Ischemic Stroke (the most common type, about 87%), which is caused by a blood clot or blockage that cuts off blood flow to the brain.

2. Hemorrhagic Stroke (about 13% of cases), which is caused by a weakened blood vessel rupturing and bleeding into or around the brain tissue.

SAH is one of the two main types of hemorrhagic stroke, the other being intracerebral hemorrhage (bleeding within the brain itself). The most common cause of a spontaneous SAH is the rupture of a brain aneurysm, which is a weak, ballooned area in a blood vessel.

Cover art was AI generated by Microsoft’s copilot using a picture from Roland Godefroy adapted by Blofeld, CC BY 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3531420art

Could Sharon Stone's nine-day misdiagnosis happen today?

That is the question that I asked Google’s Notebook LM.

I’m Elton Sherwin and this podcast was produced from publicly available sources and generated using AI engines.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The hosts and AI engines consulted are not healthcare professionals and do not hold medical degrees.

AI-generated summaries may contain factual errors, omissions and mispronunciations. This information is intended solely as a conversation starter; it should never be relied upon as the sole basis for making medical decisions. Consult a licensed doctor or healthcare professional before making any health-related changes.

BE FAST: Stroke Warning Signs

B – Balance

Sudden loss of balance or coordination.

E – Eyes

Sudden vision changes: blurred, double vision, or loss of vision in one or both eyes.

F – Face

Facial drooping or numbness on one side. Ask the person to smile—does it look uneven?

A – Arms

Arm weakness or numbness. Ask the person to raise both arms—does one drift downward?

S – Speech

Slurred speech or difficulty speaking/understanding. Ask them to repeat a simple sentence.

T – Time

Time to call 911 immediately. Do not wait—every minute counts.

Stroke symptoms appear suddenly. If you notice any of these signs—even if they go away—act fast. Every minute without treatment means millions of brain cells lost

Background Info:

A subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is a severe type of hemorrhagic stroke.

• SAH is a Type of Stroke: A subarachnoid hemorrhage is specifically classified as a life-threatening type of stroke caused by bleeding (hemorrhage) into the subarachnoid space—the area between the brain and the protective membranes that cover it.

• No Blood Clot Required: A stroke does not have to involve a blood clot. Strokes are broadly categorized into two main types based on their cause:

1. Ischemic Stroke (the most common type, about 87%), which is caused by a blood clot or blockage that cuts off blood flow to the brain.

2. Hemorrhagic Stroke (about 13% of cases), which is caused by a weakened blood vessel rupturing and bleeding into or around the brain tissue.

SAH is one of the two main types of hemorrhagic stroke, the other being intracerebral hemorrhage (bleeding within the brain itself). The most common cause of a spontaneous SAH is the rupture of a brain aneurysm, which is a weak, ballooned area in a blood vessel.

Cover art was AI generated by Microsoft’s copilot using a picture from Roland Godefroy adapted by Blofeld, CC BY 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3531420art

Sharon Stone's terrifying medical emergency: a subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is a severe type of hemorrhagic stroke. We'll explore the shocking details of her experience, including how hospital staff initially misdiagnosed her, believing the Hollywood star was "faking" her symptoms.

This episode isn't just about a celebrity's health scare; it's a critical look at a life-threatening condition defined by signs like a sudden, severe "thunderclap headache," and the complex treatment and rehabilitation needed for recovery.

This podcast episode was produced by Elton Sherwin from publicly available sources and generated using AI engines.

Disclaimer: It is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The hosts and AI engines consulted are not healthcare professionals and do not hold medical degrees.

AI-generated summaries may contain factual errors, omissions and mispronunciations. This information is intended solely as a conversation starter; it should never be relied upon as the sole basis for making medical decisions. Consult a licensed doctor or healthcare professional before making any health-related changes.

Cover art was AI generated by Microsoft’s copilot using a picture from Roland Godefroy adapted by Blofeld, CC BY 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3531420art

If you think an LDL of 125 is “normal,” this episode may stop you in your tracks. After the last podcast when Google NotebookLM claimed that optimal LDL is actually below 70, Elton worried Google’s NotebookLM might have hallucinated the science—so he sent the entire episode to Perplexity, an AI engine known for rigorous, citation-backed research. The results weren’t just confirming—they were stunning.

Perhaps the most jaw-dropping revelation came from UCLA’s landmark study showing that 75% of heart-attack patients had LDL levels labeled “normal.” Many medical portals still tell patients that 125–130 is safe, and some don’t call LDL “high” until it surpasses 160.

This episode confirms that the "American normal” isn’t the same as “optimal,” and what steps anyone can take to dramatically reduce cardiovascular risk.

Disclaimer: This podcast episode was produced by Elton Sherwin from publicly available sources and generated using AI engines. It is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The hosts and AI engines consulted are not healthcare professionals and do not hold medical degrees.

AI-generated summaries may contain factual errors, omissions and mispronunciations. This information is intended solely as a conversation starter; it should never be relied upon as the sole basis for making medical decisions. Consult a licensed doctor or healthcare professional before making any health-related changes.

The Great Cholesterol Debate: What if everything you think you know about ‘normal’ cholesterol is wrong?

In this episode, Google’s Notebook LM AI discusses:

How low should LDL go?

Using data — from Ancel Keys’s Seven Countries Study; the Framingham Heart Study and the Cholesterol Treatment Trialists Collaboration. Their conclusion is startling: risk keeps falling even when LDL drops to 50...

Disclaimer: This podcast episode was produced by Elton Sherwin from publicly available sources and generated using AI engines. It is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The hosts and AI engines consulted are not healthcare professionals and do not hold medical degrees.

AI-generated summaries may contain factual errors, omissions and mispronunciations. This information is intended solely as a conversation starter; it should never be relied upon as the sole basis for making medical decisions. Consult a licensed doctor or healthcare professional before making any health-related changes.

In 2019 I was fit, active, and thought ‘normal’ cholesterol meant safe cholesterol.

It does not.

My LDL was 123, and within three months I had a stroke.

This episode explains what I wish every doctor’s office posted on the wall:

NORMAL MAY NOT BE SAFE

This podcast episode was produced by Elton Sherwin from publicly available sources and generated using AI engines.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The hosts and AI engines consulted are not healthcare professionals and do not hold medical degrees.

AI-generated summaries may contain factual errors, omissions and mispronunciations. This information is intended solely as a conversation starter; it should never be relied upon as the sole basis for making medical decisions. Consult a licensed doctor or healthcare professional before making any health-related changes.

Three months after a clean bill of health, I had a major stroke.

In this episode, Google’s NotebookLM AI retells my story—condensing a life-altering event into a six-minute slideshow. It’s the same story you heard in Episode 1, but through a different lens: part documentary, part diagnosis, part digital reflection.

You’ll hear how “normal” cholesterol numbers can hide enormous danger, how my stroke unfolded minute by minute, and how quick action—and a dose of TPA—saved the right side of my body.

The AI narrator explains the BE FAST stroke checklist, why time is literally brain, and how optimal health means aiming for far lower numbers: LDL < 70, BP < 117, A1C < 5.7.

It also delivers the statistic that still shocks me—90 percent of strokes and heart attacks are preventable.

This short AI-driven retelling bridges the personal and the scientific, showing how technology can help us see the human story behind the data.

This podcast episode was produced by Elton Sherwin from publicly available sources and generated using AI engines.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The hosts and AI engines consulted are not healthcare professionals and do not hold medical degrees.

AI-generated summaries may contain factual errors, omissions and mispronunciations. This information is intended solely as a conversation starter; it should never be relied upon as the sole basis for making medical decisions. Consult a licensed doctor or healthcare professional before making any health-related changes.

Three months after being told my cholesterol was normal, I had a major stroke.

Episode 1 opens the series with the day everything changed— the 47 Minutes that Saved Me...and what I’ve learned since.

You’ll hear how I recognized my stroke using the BE FAST checklist, how emergency TPA reversed my paralysis, and how “normal” LDL Cholesterol numbers nearly cost me everything.

I reveal how my LDL of 123 was labeled healthy but wasn’t, how a plant-centered diet dropped it to 55, and how evidence-based programs—from Dr. Ornish to Dr. Greger—can reverse disease.

If you think that you can wait when symptoms strike...

...this story may change your mind.

Links to books and organizations mentioned in the presentation:

BOOKS:

"How Not to Die," by Dr. Michael Greger: https://a.co/d/bLAZx7z

"Undo It!: How Simple Lifestyle Changes Can Reverse Most Chronic Diseases" by Dr. Dean Ornish: https://a.co/d/bQ2kzEx

"Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease," by Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn Jr.: https://a.co/d/16pLj0e

PROGRAMS:

Cleveland Clinic’s Heart Disease Reversal Program: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/wellness/integrative/esselstyn-program

Dr. Ornish’s Program for Reversing Heart Disease: https://ornish.com/

Betr Health: https://betrhealth.com

Dr. Michael Greger’s Green light, yellow light, red light food list: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/dining-by-traffic-light-green-is-for-go-red-is-for-stop/

Dr. Greger's Daily Dozen App https://youtu.be/-tOdfgO31RA

ZOE Podcast: How food can improve your mood | Professor Felice Jacka

https://youtu.be/ebzv-rQZzPE

This podcast episode was produced by Elton Sherwin.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The hosts and AI engines consulted are not healthcare professionals and do not hold medical degrees.

AI-generated summaries may contain factual errors, omissions and mispronunciations. This information is intended solely as a conversation starter; it should never be relied upon as the sole basis for making medical decisions.

Consult a licensed doctor or healthcare professional before making any health-related changes.