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Prioritizing Comfort and Finding Laughter with Phil Rosenthal03 Jul 202500:42:55

In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, co-host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Phil Rosenthal. Phil is the award-winning creator, executive producer, and host of “Somebody Feed Phil,” as well as a two-time New York Times Best Selling Author, soon-to-be restaurant owner, and cared for his mother during her journey with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Phil shares about his mother’s journey and how his family worked with doctors to prioritize her needs. Dr. Correa is also joined by Dr. Bjorn E. Oskarsson, a neurologist at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida who specializes in ALS. Dr. Oskarsson explains ALS, how it can affect people in differing ways, and what treatment options typically look like.

 

Additional Resources

Max and Helen’s: A Neighborhood Diner Honoring Phil Rosenthal’s Parents

A Marathoner on a Quest to End ALS

Tips on How to Choose and Pay for In-Home Health Care

When is Palliative Care Appropriate?

 

Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on Similar Topics

Making the Years Count with Brooke Eby, Influencer Living with ALS

Finding Strength in ALS Advocacy with Podcaster Lorri Carey

Aaron Lazar on His ALS Journey and the Impossible Dream

 

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Social Media: Phil Rosenthal @phil.rosenthal; Dr. Bjorn E. Oskarsson @mayoclinic.flneuro

Guests: Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

Answering Your Spinal Cord Injury Questions with Dr. Shelly Hsieh26 Jun 202500:41:14

In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, your spinal cord injury (SCI) questions are getting answered! Co-host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Dr. Shelly Hsieh, attending physician and Assistant Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Montefiore Einstein, and they discuss injury types and classification, how progress is tracked, assistive devices that can help improve daily life, how to manage the emotional toll that a SCI can take, and the importance of advocacy and making your voice heard.

 

Additional Resources

What is Spinal Cord Injury?

Complete vs Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury

Disability Products and Services Guide

SCI Assistive Technology

United Spinal Advocacy Program

 

Other Brain & Life Episodes on This Topic

“Roll with Cole & Charisma" On Building a Life Together as an Interabled Couple

How Disability Advocate Wesley Hamilton Became Empowered by Adversity

 

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Guests:  Dr. Shelly Hsieh @MontefioreHealthSystem

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

The Many Faces of Cerebral Palsy with Micah Fowler, Phoebe Rae Taylor, and Kelsey Cardona18 Jun 202500:56:14

In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, co-host Dr. Katy Peters is joined by actors Micah Fowler, Kelsey Cardona, and Phoebe Rae Taylor. Micah shares how his Cerebral Palsy (CP) diagnosis differs from the character who he played on ABC’s Speechless and his sister Kelsey explains the benefits of this representation that she’s seen in real-time. Phoebe Rae then explains how she got her role in Disney’s Out of my Mind and how acting has inspired her for the future. Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. Ann Tilton, a Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics at LSU Health New Orleans with more than 30 years of experience in the field. Dr. Tilton explains what CP is, how it can differ from person to person, and what advancements the community can look forward to.

 

Additional Resources

What is Cerebral Palsy?

 Biking Gives Freedom to a Teen with Cerebral Palsy

Becky Dilworth Skied and Raised a Family Despite Cerebral Palsy

 

Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on Similar Topics

Scoring Goals with CP Soccer’s Shea Hammond

Gavin McHugh is Building an Acting Career and a Community with Cerebral Palsy

RJ Mitte on Living Confidently with Cerebral Palsy

 

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Guests: Micah Fowler @micahdfowler; Kelsey Cardona @thekelseycardona; Phoebe Rae Taylor @phoeberaetaylorx

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

Families Finding Advocacy and Disaster Preparedness: Highlighting Brain & Life Magazine Articles12 Jun 202500:24:56

In this week’s episode, Brain & Life Podcast hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters discuss some of their favorite articles in the most recent edition of Brain & Life Magazine. They discuss how families are leading the charge in rare disease advocacy, how people living with neurologic conditions can be prepared for natural disasters, and what brain fog really is. If you would like to read these articles and more, be sure to subscribe to Brain & Life Magazine or read the issue online!

 

Brain & Life Articles Mentioned

How a Brain Injury Survivor is Offering Others Help and Hope

How Families Are Leading the Charge in Rare Disease Advocacy

Natural Disasters Can Be More Dangerous for People with Neurological Conditions—Here’s How You Can Prepare

What Is Brain Fog?

 

Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics

Actor Cameron Boyce’s Legacy and Raising Awareness About SUDEP

Raising Awareness for a Rare Cancer with Love4Lucas President Hide Harashima

Advocacy and Assistive Technology with Former Representative Jennifer Wexton

Actress Yvette Nicole Brown Discusses the Caregiving Journey

We Are Brave Together with Jessica Patay

 

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Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

Advocacy and Assistive Technology with Former Representative Jennifer Wexton05 Jun 202501:10:06

In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, co-host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by dedicated public servant and former U.S. Representative for Virginia's 10th congressional district Jennifer Wexton. She shares about her journey with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) and what she has learned from the PSP community. She also discusses the importance of advocacy and the use of assistive technology, including the AI-generated voice she uses during this episode. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Janis Miyasaki, a movement disorders specialist who practices at the University of Alberta in Canada where she is the head of the department of clinical neuroscience and co-directs the Neuropalliative Care Clinic. Dr. Miyasaki explains PSP and discusses what the care experience may look like for someone living with PSP and their loved ones as they search for comfort and peace.

Interested in getting involved with advocacy? Learn more here: https://www.brainandlife.org/get-involved/advocate/  

 

Additional Resources

Former Representative Jennifer Wexton Breaks Barriers with AI-Generated Voice Amid PSP Battle

The Research Pipeline for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

CurePSP

 

Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on Similar Topics

Family Stories: Diagnosing a Neurodegenerative Condition

The Future of Caregiving with Kat McGowan

Still Standing with Staff Sergeant John Kriesel

 

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Guests: Jennifer Wexton @repwexton; Dr. Janis Miyasaki @ualberta

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

Self-Discovery and The Lost Voice with Songwriter Greta Morgan29 May 202501:05:31

In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, co-host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by songwriter, storyteller, and multi-instrumentalist Greta Morgan. Greta shares her journey being diagnosed with spasmodic dysphonia and how it has changed every aspect of her life, leading her to write her memoir, The Lost Voice. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Brent Richardson, board certified Otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose, and Throat physician) with a specialty in Laryngology at The Bastian Voice Institute. Dr. Richardson explains what spasmodic dysphonia is, how it’s diagnosed and treated, and different factors that may affect each person’s experience with the condition.

 

This episode features music from throughout Greta Morgan’s musical career. To hear more, visit https://www.gretamorganmusic.com/.

 

Additional Resources

The Lost Voice: A Memoir

Remaining Positive After a Spasmodic Dysphonia Diagnosis

Dysphonia International

 

Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on Similar Topics

Billy McLaughlin on Life as a Musician with Focal Dystonia

Rogers Hartmann on Beating Dystonia

 

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Guests: Greta Morgan @gretamorgan; Dr. Brent Richardson @bastianvoiceinstitute

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

Jessie Owen on Advocacy, Awareness, and Parenting22 May 202500:41:58

In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, co-host Dr. Katy Peters is joined by disability advocate, content creator, and speaker with a focus on accessibility, equity, and innovation in spinal cord injury research Jessie Owen. Jessie is a quadriplegic mother of twins and shares some candid insights on life, parenting, and navigating systemic barriers with humor and authenticity with Dr. Peters. Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. Shelly Hsieh, attending physician and Assistant Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Montefiore Einstein. Dr. Hsieh’s discusses outpatient care for people living with spinal cord injury and related disorders and shares some exciting upcoming treatment options.

 

Additional Resources

Jessie’s Story

What is Spinal Cord Injury?

A Spinal Cord Injury Survivor Opens an Affordable Rehab Center

 

Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on This Topic

“Roll with Cole & Charisma" On Building a Life Together as an Interabled Couple

How Disability Advocate Wesley Hamilton Became Empowered by Adversity

 

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Social Media:

Guests: Jessie Owen @itswheelyjess; Dr. Shelly Hsieh @montefiorehealthsystem

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

Actress Yvette Nicole Brown Discusses the Caregiving Journey15 May 202500:50:31

In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, co-host Dr. Katy Peters is joined by Emmy-nominated actress, writer, producer and host Yvette Nicole Brown. She shares about her experiences as a caregiver for her father who has Alzheimer’s disease. Yvette dives into the connection she found with her father throughout this journey and discusses why she started her podcast, Squeezed, about these experiences. Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. Francesca Falzarano, assistant professor of gerontology at University of Southern California. Dr. Falzarano is a developmental psychologist whose research focuses on the intersection of technology and dementia care, with a particular emphasis on enhancing the mental health and well-being of family caregivers. In her conversation with Dr. Peters, she shares what she believes the future of caregiving should look like and how technology can help get it there.

 

Additional Resources

Squeezed with Yvette Nicole Brown

Falzarano Family Caregiving Lab

Expert Tips to Embrace Caregiving with Confidence and Overcome Self-Doubt

Patients and Their Loved Ones Find New Roles as Advocates After Diagnoses

 

Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on This Topic

Finding Community in Caregiving with Kitty Norton

Resiliency and Caregiving with Janet Fanaki

Actors Oscar Nuñez and Ursula Whittaker on Caring for Loved Ones with Dementia

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Guests: Yvette Nicole Brown @yvettenicolebrown; Dr. Francesca Falzarano @ffcaregivinglab

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

Carrying On a Legendary Legacy with Sisters Johanna and Antonia Bennett08 May 202501:01:26

In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by sisters Johanna and Antonia Bennett. They reminisce on time spent with their father, legendary musician Tony Bennett, and discuss the experiences they had as a family before and during his journey with Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Joel Salinas, a neurologist, clinical assistant professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and chief medical officer of Isaac Health in New York. Dr. Salinas discusses how family members can care for their loved ones with humanity and respect and models ways that tough conversations can be started throughout all stages of symptoms.

Additional Resources

Do You Still Think of Me by Antonia Bennett

Tony Bennett Demonstrates the Power of Music Against Alzheimer’s Disease

Lynda Carter Advocates for Those with Alzheimer’s Disease

 

Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on This Topic

Journalist Greg O’Brien on Chronicling His Life with Alzheimer’s

Actors Oscar Nuñez and Ursula Whittaker on Caring for Loved Ones with Dementia

Lauren Miller Rogen on Facing a Parent’s Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

 

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Guests: Antonia Bennett @antoniabennett; Johanna Bennett @johannabennett; Dr. Joel Salinas @JoelSalinasMD

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

Physicians as Patients: Live Interview with Neurologists Living with a Neurologic Condition01 May 202500:59:58

This week’s episode of Brain & Life Podcast was recorded live at the American Academy of Neurology’s annual meeting! Hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters were joined by Joel Salinas, MD, MBA, MSc, FAAN, Andrea Lendaris, MD, MS, Andrew M. Southerland, MD, FAAN, and Eric J. Seachrist, MD to share what it's like living and practicing neurology with their own neurological condition(s) and neurodiverse perspectives, and explore how their experiences serve as a window into the patient and community perspective.

 

Additional Resources

Neurology®Podcast

Switching Roles: A Neuro-oncologist Reflects on his Own Experience with a Brain Tumor

 

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Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

Finding Advocacy and Embracing Humor: Highlighting Brain & Life Magazine Articles24 Apr 202500:25:53

In this week’s episode, Brain & Life Podcast hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters discuss some of their favorite articles in the most recent edition of Brain & Life Magazine. They discuss patients and caregivers becoming advocates, the importance of sleep for brain health, and a touching story about a wonderful sense of humor. If you would like to read these articles, be sure to subscribe to Brain & Life Magazine for free!

 

Brain & Life Articles Mentioned

Patients and Their Loved Ones Find New Roles as Advocates After Diagnoses

Does Poor Sleep in Middle Age Speed Up Brain Aging?

Seven Tips for a Healthier Night’s Sleep

Funny Lady- the author honors her mother, who died of dementia, by recalling her wonderful sense of humor.

 

Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics

Finding Community in Caregiving with Kitty Norton

Actor Cameron Boyce’s Legacy and Raising Awareness About SUDEP

Recognizing Sleep Awareness Month with Dr. Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse

Raising Awareness for a Rare Cancer with Love4Lucas President Hide Harashima

Leaving a Legacy of Love and Care with Mary Lou Falcone

Resiliency and Caregiving with Janet Fanaki

 

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Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

Embracing Each Day with Author and MS Advocate Lilibet Snellings Kyte17 Apr 202501:02:38

In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Lilibet Snellings Kyte. Lilibet is an author, speaker, runner and advocate for people living with multiple sclerosis like herself. Lilibet shares her experiences with getting a diagnosis, reassessing her future plans, and living in the moment. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Riley Bove, an Associate Professor of Neurology at the University of California, San Francisco, neurologist in the UCSF Multiple Sclerosis Center, and previous guest on the Brain & Life Podcast! Dr. Bove discusses advancements in MS research, and family planning considerations for people living with MS.

 

Additional Resources

Lilibet Snellings Kyte

Updated Resource: Expert Insights and Practical Tips for Managing Multiple Sclerosis

How Couples Navigate Multiple Sclerosis

How Exercise Helps Those with Multiple Sclerosis

 

Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes

Courtney Platt Dances Through Life with Multiple Sclerosis

Voices from the Multiple Sclerosis Community

Advocating for a Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis with Comedian Kellye Howard

Colors of Multiple Sclerosis with Artist Lindsey Holcomb

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Guests: Lilibet Snellings Kyte @leggingitwithlilibet; Dr. Riley Bove @ucfshealth

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

Raising Awareness for a Rare Cancer with Love4Lucas President Hide Harashima10 Apr 202500:47:30

In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, co-host Dr. Katy Peters is joined by Hide Harashima, dad, advocate, and founder and president of Love4Lucas Foundation. He discusses creating the Love4Lucas Foundation in honor of his son Lucas, who was diagnosed with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG). Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. Paul Fisher, Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics, and by courtesy, Neurosurgery and Epidemiology and Population Health, Beirne Family Professor of Pediatric Neuro-Oncology, Dunlevie Family University Fellow in Undergraduate Education at Stanford University, and Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Pediatrics. Dr. Fisher explains DIPG and other similar cancers, discusses treatment options, and what new research is being done today.

 

Additional Resources

Love4Lucas

Patients and Their Loved Ones Find New Roles as Advocates After Diagnoses

Lawyer and Model Who Survived Brain Tumors Focuses on Giving Back

 

Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes

Actor Craig Russell on Staying Positive during his Brain Tumor Diagnosis

Lawyer, Model Victoria Vesce Uses Her Platform for Brain Tumor Advocacy

BMX Athlete Josh Perry's Perseverance Living with Brain Tumors

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Social Media: Hide Harashima @love4lucasfoundation; Dr. Paul Fisher @stanfordchildrens

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

Advocating for a Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis with Comedian Kellye Howard03 Apr 202501:09:37

In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by comedian and actress Kellye Howard, who shares about her Multiple Sclerosis (MS) diagnosis process and how she manages symptoms in her daily routine. Dr. Correa is then once again joined by Dr. Lilyana Amezcua, a neurologist and MS specialist based out of Los Angeles at USC and the Keck School of Medicine. Dr. Amezcua explains MS and discusses some of the disparities in care amongst different communities.

 

Additional Resources

Expert Insights and Practical Tips for Managing Multiple Sclerosis

MS-ing Around with Kellye Howard

How Multiple Sclerosis Affects Black People

How Exercise Helps Those with Multiple Sclerosis

 

Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes

Voices from the Multiple Sclerosis Community

 

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Social Media: Kellye Howard @kellyehoward; Dr. Lilyana Amezcua @keckschoolusc

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

Recognizing Sleep Awareness Month with Dr. Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse27 Mar 202500:48:04

In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, co-host Dr. Katy Peters is joined by Dr. Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse for Sleep Awareness Month. Dr. Fong-Isariyawongse is a neurologist at the University of Pittsburgh with specialties in sleep medicine and epilepsy- but her passion extends far beyond the clinic. She is a tireless advocate for public health policies that prioritize sleep, recognizing its foundational role in brain function, mental health, and overall well-being. Dr. Fong-Isariyawongse shares tips for getting good sleep and explains why things like later school start times and changes in the way Daylight Saving Time is observed are important for brain health.

 

Additional Resources

Five Ways to Sleep Well

How Sleep Protects the Brain

How Does Daylight Saving Time Affect Health?

 

Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes

Sleep Smart: How Sleep Impacts Your Health

 

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Social Media: Dr. Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse @fongsleep

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

The Future of Caregiving with Kat McGowan20 Mar 202500:44:19

In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, co-host Dr. Katy Peters is joined by journalist Kat McGowan. In 2022, Kat was awarded a fellowship from the Alicia Patterson Foundation to cover caregiving and has been featured in Wired, Popular Science, Scientific American, Boston Globe, Audubon, and NPR. Kat discusses her experience with caregiving for her parents and how technology like robots helped in the caregiving relationship. Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. Jeffrey Kaye, professor of neurology and biomedical engineering at Oregon Health and Science University, director of Layton Aging and Alzheimer's Disease Center, and director of the Oregon Center for Aging and Technology. Dr. Kaye explains what Alzheimer’s disease is and how different types of technology are used in treatment and caregiving scenarios.

 

Additional Resources

My Parents’ Dementia Felt Like the End of Joy. Then Came the Robots

A Robotic Pet Brings Joy to a Patient Who Has Dementia

Promising Advances in Robotics-assisted Rehabilitation Therapies

Lynda Carter Advocates for Those with Alzheimer’s Disease

 

Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes

Finding Community in Caregiving with Kitty Norton

Navigating Complicated Caregiving Journeys with Jacquelyn Revere

Journalist, Producer Kitty Eisele’s Honest Recount of Her Time as Caregiver

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Social Media: Kat McGowan @mcgowankat; Dr. Jeffrey Kaye @oshunews

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

Finding Joy with Parent and Autism Advocate Tola Andu13 Mar 202501:09:13

In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, co-host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Tola Andu, an autism advocate and content creator who shares her journey raising her 19-year-old son Kevin on social media under the handle @RaisingKevin_. Her platform sheds light on autism and offers a joyful perspective on raising a neurodivergent child. Tola discusses her passion for changing the narrative surrounding autism and advocating for acceptance and understanding, especially within the Nigerian community. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Dan Geschwind, a professor and academic and research leader at the UCLA, and one of the world’s leading experts on autism who guided development of the Autism Genetic Resources Exchange alongside Cure Autism Now, currently run by Autism Speaks. Dr. Geschwind explains risk factors, diagnostic processes, and what research is being done in the autism community.

 

Additional Resources

Raising Kevin

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?

What Does Neurodivergent Mean?

A Theater Group That Features Neurodiversity on the Stage

Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes

From Adolescence to Adulthood: Exploring Autism with Abbey and Christine Romeo

‘Bake Off’ Star Lizzie Acker on Showstopping Cakes through Neurodivergent Eyes

 

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Social Media: Tola Andu @RaisingKevin_; Dr. Dan Geschwind @uclacart

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

Scoring Goals with CP Soccer’s Shea Hammond06 Mar 202500:48:24

In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, co-host Dr. Katy Peters is joined by Shea Hammond, athlete and founder of CP Soccer. Shea shares about his personal experience growing up with Cerebral Palsy (CP) and how staying active and working with a physical therapist has helped him continue to reach his goals. He also discusses CP Soccer’s mission, to build a nationwide soccer league for kids who are affected by cerebral palsy, stroke or traumatic brain injury, and what’s next for the organization. Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. Mauricio Delgado, professor of neurology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, former president of the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine and co-founder member of the Mexican Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities. Dr. Delgado explains how CP is diagnosed and treated, and what the future for those affected and their caregivers looks like.

 

Additional Resources

CP Soccer

Biking Gives Freedom to a Teen with Cerebral Palsy

How Parents Advocate for Their Children with Rare Diseases

 

Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes

RJ Mitte on Living Confidently with Cerebral Palsy

Gavin McHugh is Building an Acting Career and a Community with Cerebral Palsy

Josh Blue Uses Humor to Ease the Stigma Around Cerebral Palsy

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Social Media: Shea Hammond @shea_hammond; Dr. Mauricio Delgado @utswmedcenter

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

Answering Your Rare Disease Day Questions!27 Feb 202500:33:59

In this episode, Brain & Life Podcast co-hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters answers your questions. They explain stiff person syndrome, prosopagnosia (also known as face blindness,) lissencephaly, and how to talk about functional neurologic disorder symptoms to your loved ones and other medical providers.

 

Additional Resources

Celine Dion’s Diagnosis Raises Awareness of Stiff Person Syndrome

What Is a Functional Neurologic Disorder?

What is Prosopagnosia?

How Caregivers Deal with Anticipatory Grief

FND Courage

 

 

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Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

Dancing for Brain Health and Invisible Illnesses: Highlighting Brain & Life Magazine Articles20 Feb 202500:40:28

In this week’s episode, Brain & Life Podcast hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters share some of their favorite articles in the most recent issue of Brain & Life Magazine. They discuss dancing for brain health, invisible illnesses, recognizing signs of depression in people with neurologic conditions, and more. If you would like to read these articles, be sure to subscribe to Brain & Life Magazine for free!

 

Brain & Life Articles Mentioned

How Dance Promotes Brain Health

Understanding the Impact of Invisible Illnesses on Daily Life

Why it’s Important to Recognize Signs of Depression in People with Neurologic Disorders

 

Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes

Professional Dancers on Connecting the Mind and Body for Optimal Performance

Courtney Platt Dances Through Life with Multiple Sclerosis

U.S. Soccer Legend Briana Scurry on Concussion and Mental Health

Veteran Lindsay Gutierrez is Reaching New Heights with Traumatic Brain Injury

Biking for Multiple Sclerosis Awareness with Amazing Race Host Phil Keoghan

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Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

Movement and Healing with Adventure Athlete, Author, and Activist Rebecca Rusch13 Feb 202501:04:55

In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by adventure athlete, best-selling author, activist, and Emmy-award winner Rebecca Rusch. Rebecca tells the story of her Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and how it led her on a new journey of healing and recovery. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. José Posas, board certified sports neurologist with a focus on the intersection of sports, neurology, and brain health. Dr. Posas explains TBI treatment options for all and the importance of reducing healthcare disparities and using innovation to improve care.

 

Additional Resources

Who is Rebecca Rusch?

How to Deal with Invisible Symptoms of Neurologic Disorders

Surviving and Thriving After a Traumatic Brain Injury

How Yoga Can Help People with Traumatic Brain Injury

 

Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes

Veteran Lindsay Gutierrez is Reaching New Heights with Traumatic Brain Injury

Healing the Traumatized Brain with Dr. Sandeep Vaishnavi

Julia Easterlin on Being a Performer with Migraine

 

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Social Media: Rebecca Rusch @RebeccaRusch; Dr. Jose Posas @uvahealth

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

World’s Toughest Row with Brendan Cusick and Pat Morrissey: Part Two06 Feb 202500:40:05

In part two of this episode, Brain & Life Podcast host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Brendan Cusick and Patrick Morrissey, two of the four members of the team who completed what is considered the World's Toughest Row and raised over 40 million dollars for increased research for Parkinson’s disease. Patrick himself lives with an early Parkinson’s disease (PD) diagnosis and still found his own way to manage symptoms and become the first person with PD to complete this challenge. Brendan and Patrick discuss how this experience changed their lives once they got home and what they took away from it. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Jori Fleisher, a movement disorder specialist at Rush University Medical Center, and a passionate advocate for people and families living with advanced Parkinson's and related conditions. Dr. Fleisher discusses Parkinson’s treatment options and how caregivers can be best supported.

 

Additional Resources

Swimming Helps to Manage Parkinson’s Disease

The Benefits of Rock Climbing for Parkinson’s Disease

Margie Alley Plays Ping-Pong to Cope with Parkinson’s Disease

 

Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes

World’s Toughest Row with Brendan Cusick and Pat Morrissey: Part One

NBA Star Brian Grant Living On Time with Parkinson’s

Ed Begley Jr. on Utilizing a Healthy Lifestyle to Thrive with Parkinson’s Disease

How American Ninja Warrior Jimmy Choi Rose Above Parkinson’s

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Social Media: Brendan Cusick and Patrick Morrissey @humanpoweredpotential; Dr. Jori Fleisher @RushMedical

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

World’s Toughest Row with Brendan Cusick and Pat Morrissey: Part One30 Jan 202500:50:41

In this two-part episode, Brain & Life Podcast host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Brendan Cusick and Patrick Morrissey, two of the four members of the team who completed what is considered the World's Toughest Row and raised over 40 million dollars for increased research for Parkinson’s disease. Patrick himself lives with an early Parkinson’s disease (PD) diagnosis and still found his own way to manage symptoms and become the first person with PD to complete this challenge. Brendan and Patrick discuss what led them to this journey and how Patrick managed symptoms during the challenge. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Jori Fleisher, a movement disorder specialist at Rush University Medical Center, and a passionate advocate for people and families living with advanced Parkinson's and related conditions. Dr. Fleisher explains Parkinson’s and why movement is so vital for those affected.

 

Additional Resources

Swimming Helps to Manage Parkinson’s Disease

The Benefits of Rock Climbing for Parkinson’s Disease

Margie Alley Plays Ping-Pong to Cope with Parkinson’s Disease

 

Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes

NBA Star Brian Grant Living On Time with Parkinson’s

Ed Begley Jr. on Utilizing a Healthy Lifestyle to Thrive with Parkinson’s Disease

How American Ninja Warrior Jimmy Choi Rose Above Parkinson’s

 

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Social Media: Brendan Cusick and Patrick Morrissey @humanpoweredpotential; Dr. Jori Fleisher @RushMedical

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

Finding Community in Caregiving with Kitty Norton23 Jan 202500:58:05

In this episode, Brain & Life Podcast co-hosts Dr. Katy Peters is joined by Kitty Norton, the director of documentary called Wine, Women, & Dementia. Kitty shares about her experience caring for her mother as she lived with dementia and how in her film, she uses her unique experiences to share how patients with dementia are living and how their caregivers are coping with caring for their loved ones. Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. Victoria Pelak, Professor of Neurology and Ophthalmology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine with subspecialty fellowship training in Neuro-ophthalmology and subspecialty certification in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry. Dr. Pelak explains what dementia is and how important the role caregivers play is.

 

Additional Resources

Wine, Women, and Dementia Film

Advice for Caregivers of Loved Ones with Dementia

Five Ways to Address the Stress of Caring for Someone with Dementia

A Dementia Handbook for Patients and Families

 

Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes

Navigating Complicated Caregiving Journeys with Jacquelyn Revere

Journalist, Producer Kitty Eisele’s Honest Recount of Her Time as Caregiver

The ‘Humor and Heartache’ of Caregiving with Filmmaker Michelle Boyaner

 

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Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

 

Environmental Factors and Parkinson’s Disease with Dr. Michael Okun16 Jan 202500:39:26

In this episode, Brain & Life Podcast co-hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters answer some listener-submitted questions. Then, Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Michael Okun, co-director of the Center for Movement Disorders and Neurorestoration, and the Adelaide Lackner Professor of Neurology at the University of Florida. Dr. Okun sheds light on the increasing rates of Parkinson’s disease diagnosis in our communities, environmental factors that may contribute to the disease, and important considerations for those diagnosed with Parkinson’s.

 

Additional Resources

Parkinson Secrets

Skin Problems May Be Early Signs of a Neurologic Condition

Factors That May Increase the Risk of Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson’s Disease Won’t Extinguish This Firefighter’s Passion

 

Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes

Ed Begley Jr. on Utilizing a Healthy Lifestyle to Thrive with Parkinson’s Disease

How American Ninja Warrior Jimmy Choi Rose Above Parkinson’s

Comedy and Courage: Comedian Richard Lewis on Living with Parkinson’s Disease

 

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Social Media:  Dr. Michael Okun @michaelokun @fixelinstitute

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

Why We Remember with Neuroscientist Charan Ranganath09 Jan 202500:56:55

In this episode, Brain & Life Podcast host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by author and neuroscientist Charan Ranganath to discuss his book “Why We Remember: Unlocking Memory's Power to Hold on to What Matters.” Charan discusses the science behind why certain memories stick with us and techniques to hold on to memories throughout our lives.

 

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Additional Resources

Why We Remember by Charan Ranganath

Why Memory is Integral to Who We Are

How Scents Evoke Memory

 

Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes

Memory and Your Brain, Explained

Marilu Henner and the Mysteries of Memory

 

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Healthy Holidays and Career Changes: Discussing New Brain & Life Articles 02 Jan 202500:29:34

In this episode, Brain & Life Podcast co-hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters discuss some of their favorite articles from the most recent edition of Brain & Life magazine! They give tips to feel healthy during the holidays, discuss career changes after a neurologic condition diagnosis, and explain what Sunflower Syndrome is. Check out the articles and more here.

 

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Additional Resources        

Three People Share How They Changed Career Course After a Neurologic Disorder Diagnosis

Smart Ways to Eat Well During the Holidays

What Is Sunflower Syndrome?

Thriving in the Kitchen with Chef Dan Jacobs

Part One: Community Stories of Navigating a Rare Epilepsy Diagnosis

 

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Answering Your Brain Health Questions!26 Dec 202400:19:12

In this episode, Brain & Life Podcast co-host Dr. Katy Peters answers your questions. She discusses managing the holidays with a neurologic condition, how weather can affect your brain, self-advocacy, and more. Thank you for submitting your questions and sharing your comments about the Brain & Life Podcast!

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Unfortunately, for this episode we had a few audio issues that could not be fixed, but we are excited to bring you this discussion and answer your questions

 

Additional Resources

Six Ways to Maximize Joy and Make Life Easier Around the Holidays

Apps and Self-Advocacy with Roon’s Dr. Rohan Ramakrishna

Anyone Can Become a Patient Advocate

Country Singer Drake White’s Rare Brain Condition and Healing Journey

 

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Navigating Complicated Caregiving Journeys with Jacquelyn Revere19 Dec 202400:54:00

In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by influencer, video creator, and writer Jacquelyn Joyce Revere. Jacquelyn, who goes by “MomOfMyMom” on social media, shares her experiences navigating the road to care and support of a loved one with dementia and creating a community for others in similar situations. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Jason Cohen, neurologist and dementia specialist at Montefiore Medical Center and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Cohen discusses dementia diagnoses and what the pathway to finding the right care looks like for families like Jacquelyn’s.

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Additional Resources

Mom of My Mom

How to Talk to Loved Ones Who Have Dementia

Caregivers Share Tips to Simplify the Holidays and Reduce Stress

Other Brain & Life Episodes on Similar Topics

Leaving a Legacy of Love and Care with Mary Lou Falcone

Journalist, Producer Kitty Eisele’s Honest Recount of Her Time as Caregiver

The ‘Humor and Heartache’ of Caregiving with Filmmaker Michelle Boyaner

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Guests: Jacquelyn Revere @momofmymom

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

Parenting and Writing While Disabled with Jessica Slice12 Dec 202400:56:48

In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, Dr. Katy Peters is joined by author, essayist, and speaker who “writes, thinks, and talks about disability” Jessica Slice. Jessica shares about her experiences as a disabled parent, what inspired her to write her books, and what hopes she has for the future. Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. Svetlana Blitshteyn, Director and Founder of Dysautonomia Clinic and Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology at the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Blitshteyn explains exactly what Ehlers-Danlos, POTS, and Dysautonomia are, how diagnoses are made, and what treatment options look like. 

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Additional Resources

Jessica Slice

Understanding the Mysteries of POTS and Other Autonomic Disorders

A Swimmer Returns to the Pool After Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Diagnosis

New Research May Help People with Long-Haul COVID-19

Dysautonomia Clinic

 

Other Brain & Life Episodes on Similar Topics

Understanding Long COVID: What We Know

How Paula Carozzo is Redefining Disability and Advocating for Her Community

How Disability Advocate Wesley Hamilton Became Empowered by Adversity

 

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Guests: Jessica Slice @jessicaslice; Dr. Svetlana Blitshtyen @dysclinic

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

JenVon Cherry on Educating Communities of Color About Epilepsy05 Dec 202400:50:16

In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by JenVon Cherry, who was diagnosed with epilepsy as a child after a traumatic brain injury (TBI.) JenVon is now an epilepsy advocate who founded Epitome of Epilepsy, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness and support for individuals affected by epilepsy, particularly within communities of color. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Latanya Agurs, former army neurologist and assistant professor of neurology serving as the Pediatric Neurology Residency Program Director at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Dr. Agurs discusses epilepsy and TBI in children, the emotional components of a diagnosis, and resources for caregivers.

 

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Additional Resources

Epitome of Epilepsy

This Woman Overcame Tragedy to Educate Communities of Color About Epilepsy

Young Woman Tackles Bullying and Epilepsy

 

Other Brain & Life Episodes on Similar Topics

Actor Cameron Boyce’s Legacy and Raising Awareness About SUDEP

Tiffany Kairos on Finding Her Voice in Epilepsy Advocacy

Greg Grunberg on Raising Epilepsy Awareness

 

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Guests: JenVon Cherry @epitomeofepilepsy; Dr. Latanya Agurs @chlachildneuro

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

Thriving in the Kitchen with Chef Dan Jacobs27 Nov 202401:08:12

In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Top Chef contestant and restaurant owner Dan Jacobs. Dan shares his Kennedy disease diagnosis and how despite his symptoms, he found his way to the Top Chef kitchen. He also discusses what led him to pursue a career in cooking and how he is planning for his future. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Chris Grunseich, a neurologist and researcher with a focus on neurodegenerative disorders, working at the NIH in the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Dr. Grunseich explains Kennedy disease and other genetic disorders and how researchers are working to find exactly what patients need to thrive.

 

Dan Jacobs, Dr. Correa, and Dr. Peters also shared some of their favorite holiday recipes in this episode! See the end of the show notes to learn more.   

 

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Additional Resources

National Organization for Rare Diseases

8 Questions to Ask Before Undergoing Genetic Testing

Genetic Testing and Disease Resources

 

Other Brain & Life Episodes on Similar Topics

Aaron Lazar on His ALS Journey and the Impossible Dream

Author Tanita Allen on Existing with Huntington's Disease

Master Chef Christine Ha on Adapting to Life with NMO

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Guests: Dan Jacobs @chefdanjacobs; Dr. Chris Grunseich @nihgov

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

 

 

Recipes

Dr. Peters’ Favorite Turkey Risotto

Dr. Correa’s Favorite Mojo Verde

Dan Jacobs’ Smashed Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

• 6-8 persian cucmbers or 2 large seedless cucumbers

• 1/4C mung bean sprouts

• 1/4C sliced daikon radish

• 1/4C scallions sliced as thin and long as you can

• 1 bunch cilantro roughly picked (you can leave some stem on. The stems are full of

flavor.

• 1/4C dill

• 1/4C roasted and salted peanuts chopped up in a food processor

• 2T chili crunch (by whatever producer. Fly by Jing’s is a nice one.)

• 4T black vinegar

• 1t salt

• 2t sugar

• 1/4C sesame oil

 

Process

1. Put cucumbers in a gallon ziplock bag. Do not seal them. If using Persian

cucumbers, you will need to chop them in. Thirds and then halve lengthwise.

2. Using a rolling pin or mallet, beat the cucumbers up a bit. The irregular crags and

breaks will hold the vinaigrette perfectly.

3. Mix the chili crunch, black vinegar, sesame oil, salt, and sugar.

4. Mix all ingredients.

Apps and Self-Advocacy with Roon’s Dr. Rohan Ramakrishna21 Nov 202400:44:55

In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters answer some of your questions. Then, Dr. Peters is joined by Dr. Rohan Ramakrishna, professor of Neurosurgery at Weill Cornell Medical College and co-founder of an application called Roon. Roon taps into accurate health information, particularly in the areas of ALS, dementia, and brain tumors, and connects patients and caregivers with the doctors and communities they’re looking for. Dr. Ramakrishna explains how this app came to be, who it’s helping, and what’s coming next. 

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Additional Resources

Roon- Answers from Medical Professionals

How to Be Your Own Best Advocate

How Patient Organizations Engage Communities During the Pandemic

Caregivers Share How They Keep Loved Ones Engaged at Home

 

Other Brain & Life Episodes on this Topic

Building Healthy Digital Habits with Dr. Faye Begeti

Influencer Chan Plante on Coping with Misdiagnosis and Finding a Community

We Are Brave Together with Jessica Patay

 

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Guests: Roon App @roon.care

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

Shedding Light and Love on a Rare Genetic Condition with Deborah Vauclare14 Nov 202400:54:51

In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, co-host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Deborah Vauclare, loving mother of Leo, who is living with a rare genetic neurodegenerative condition called Infantile Neuroaxonal Dystrophy (INAD.) Deborah shares about Leo’s diagnosis and symptoms and how she and her family started an organization called Bisous for Léo with the goal to eradicate INAD and other related neurodegenerative diseases. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Darius Adams, clinical geneticist who works as the Medical Director of the Goryeb Children’s Hospital Genetics and Metabolism Division. Dr. Adams explains what INAD is and what types of research are being conducted to better the lives of patients and their families.

 

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Additional Resources

Bisous for Léo

INADCure Foundation

How Parents Advocate for Their Children with Rare Diseases

Advice for Caregivers of People with Rare Diseases

 

Other Brain & Life Episodes on this Topic

Rare Thoughts on a Rarer Neurologic Condition

Advocacy and Athleticism with the Pittsburgh Steeler’s Cam Heyward

Neurofibromatosis Advocacy and Community Building with the Gilbert Family Foundation

 

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Guests: Deborah Vauclare @bisousforleo; Dr. Darius Adams @AtlanticHealth

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

Author Tanita Allen on Existing with Huntington’s Disease07 Nov 202400:51:50

In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, author Tanita Allen joins Dr. Katy Peters to discuss her experience with Huntington’s Disease and how it inspired her to write her book We Exist. Tanita shares about the rocky diagnosis process, how she manages day-to-day symptoms, and why she was called to share her story in a book. Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. Katie Moore, Assistant Professor of Neurology and Associate Director of the Neurology Residency Program at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Moore explains what Huntington’s Disease is, dispels some diagnostic myths, and what patients and caregivers can look forward to in the future.

 

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Additional Resources

We Exist by Tanita Allen

What is Huntington’s Disease?

Promising Therapies May Help Huntington’s Disease

Huntington’s Disease Society of America

 

Other Brain & Life Episodes on this Topic

Rare Thoughts on a Rarer Neurologic Condition

We Are Brave Together with Jessica Patay

Author, Speaker Jackie Stebbins on Rebuilding Her Life After Autoimmune Encephalitis

 

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Guests: Tanita Allen @tanitaallen234; Dr. Katie Moore @dukeneurores

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

Rare Thoughts on a Rarer Neurologic Condition31 Oct 202400:47:40

In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, co-host Dr. Katy Peters is joined by Christina Coates, president and founding member of an organization called Hypertrophic Olivary Degeneration Association (HODA). Christina shares about her own journey with hypertrophic olivary degeneration and how she was inspired to found HODA and build an advocacy community. Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. Vikram Shakkottai, professor of neurology at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas and Dedman Family Distinguished Chair in Neurologic Disease. Dr. Shakkottai discusses cerebellar ataxia, hypertrophic olivary degeneration, how these disorders are treated, and what upcoming research there is to look forward to.

 

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Additional Resources

HODA - Working to make HOD History

Forming a Foundation Bolsters Hope After a Rare Diagnosis

Advice for Caregivers of People with Rare Diseases

What is ataxia and cerebellar or spinocerebellar degeneration?

 

Other Brain & Life Episodes on this Topic

Neurofibromatosis Advocacy and Community Building with the Gilbert Family Foundation

Making a Lasting Impact with The Brain Donor Project’s Tish Hevel

We Are Brave Together with Jessica Patay

Strength in Unity: Advocating and Advancing Research for Brain Tumors

 

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Guests: Christina Coates @hodassoc; Dr. Vikram Shakkottai @utswmedcenter

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

 

Aaron Lazar on His ALS Journey and The Impossible Dream24 Oct 202401:09:50

In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, award-winning actor, singer, and advocate Aaron Lazar joins co-host Dr. Daniel Correa to discuss his journey with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and how it has affected his daily outlook on life. Aaron shares about his symptoms, diagnostic journey, and how he is continuing to find hope. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Richard Bedlack, Stewart, Hughes, and Wendt Distinguished Professor of ALS at Duke and director of the Duke ALS Clinic. Dr. Bedlack explains just how he is helping his patients find hope in their ALS journeys while also making realistic plans for the future.

 

Additional Resources

Aaron Lazar’s “The Impossible Dream”

What is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?

A Marathoner on a Quest to End ALS

Steve Gleason, ALS Advocate and NFL Veteran, Receives Courage Award

 

Other Brain & Life Episodes on this Topic

Making the Years Count with Brooke Eby, Influencer Living with ALS

Finding Strength in ALS Advocacy with Podcaster Lorri Carey

Hop on a Cure for ALS with John Driskell Hopkins

 

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Guests: Aaron Lazar @aaronscottlazar; Dr. Richard Bedlack @stitchingstrength

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

Veteran Lindsay Gutierrez is Reaching New Heights with Traumatic Brain Injury17 Oct 202401:03:08

In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, veteran Lindsay Gutierrez joins co-host Dr. Daniel Correa. Lindsay shares about how she went from sustaining a traumatic brain injury (TBI) on duty to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro! She explains how her injury happened, what her recovery process was like, mental health symptoms she experienced, and how she came to climb the fourth-highest peak in the world. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Michael Jaffee, a board-certified neurologist, director of the University of Florida Brain Injury, Rehabilitation and Neuroresilience Center, and chair of the UF Department of Neurology. Dr. Jaffee breaks down the distinct types of TBIs, how patients are affected, and what preventative measures are being worked on.

 

Additional Resources

A Veteran Climbs Mount Kilimanjaro after a Traumatic Brain Injury

What Is Traumatic Brain Injury?

How Sports Neurologists Protect Football Players’ Brains

After Traumatic Brain Injury, a Veteran Finds Purpose in Advocacy

 

Other Brain & Life Episodes on this Topic

Advocacy and Athleticism with the Pittsburgh Steeler’s Cam Heyward

U.S. Soccer Legend Briana Scurry on Concussion and Mental Health

Healing the Traumatized Brain with Dr. Sandeep Vaishnavi

 

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Guests: Lindsay Gutierrez @linds_gutierrez; Dr. Michael Jaffee @UFmedicine

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

Solving the Stroke with Will Shortz10 Oct 202400:50:42

In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, co-host Dr. Katy Peters is joined by Will Shortz, the crossword editor for the New York Times and puzzle master of Weekend Edition Sunday on National Public Radio. Will shares how he is recovering from two strokes that he suffered in February 2024 and which types of rehabilitation really worked for his mind and body. He also discusses how he found his love for puzzles and puts Dr. Peters on the spot with one to solve on her own! Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. Argye Hillis, Executive Vice Chair of the Department of Neurology and the Director of the Cerebrovascular Division of Neurology at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Hillis explains how strokes are diagnosed and treated, and what exciting research is happening right now.

Additional Resources

Crossword Editor Will Shortz Shares How He's Recovering from Stroke

How Board Games Helped This Man Recover from a Stroke

Get Smart about Stroke

Navigating the Complexities of Stroke

 

Other Brain & Life Episodes on this Topic

Matt and Kanlaya Cauli on Rebuilding Life After Stroke

Timothy Omundson on Stroke Recovery and His Return to Television

Peloton Instructor Bradley Rose on Returning to Life After Stroke

 

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Guests: Will Shortz @shortzwill; Dr. Argye Hillis @hopkinsneurons

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

We Are Brave Together with Jessica Patay03 Oct 202400:51:25

In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, co-host Dr. Katy Peters is joined by Jessica Patay, mother, caregiver, and founder of the nonprofit We Are Brave Together. Jessica discusser her son’s diagnosis with a rare genetic neurologic condition called Prader-Willi Syndrome and how it led her to found an organization whose mission is to preserve and protect the mental health of caregiving moms of disabled and neurodiverse children. Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. Emily De Los Reyes, attending pediatric neurologist at Nationwide Children’s and Professor of Clinical Pediatrics and Neurology at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. They discuss exactly what Prader-Willi syndrome is, how it’s diagnosed and treated, and what the future looks like for patients and their families.

 

Additional Resources

We Are Brave Together

How Parents Advocate for Their Children with Rare Diseases

These Parents are Giving Their Teenager a Life of Adventure Despite Rett Syndrome

Sibling Caregivers Share Rewards and Challenges

 

Other Brain & Life Episodes on this Topic

Resiliency and Caregiving with Janet Fanaki

Journalist Richard Engel on Parenting a Child with Rett Syndrome

Gavin McHugh is Building an Acting Career and a Community with Cerebral Palsy

 

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Guests: Jessica Patay @wearebravetogether; Dr. De Los Reyes @nationwidekids

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

Strength in Caregiving with Tabatha Coffey26 Sep 202400:48:38

In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, hairstylist, salon owner, and Bravo television personality Tabatha Coffey joins Dr. Katy Peters to discuss her experience as a caregiver for her partner as she battled glioblastoma. She also shares about coaching and inspiring others as they deal with similar situations. Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. Akanksha Sharma, who specializes in neurology, neuro-oncology and palliative medicine at Pacific Neuroscience Institute. Dr. Sharma shares ways for both patients and caregivers maximize their time and quality of life while dealing with difficult diagnoses.

 

Additional Resources

The Creative Thrive Podcast with Tabatha Coffey

How Caregivers Can Avoid Burnout and Preserve Their Health

How to Reclaim Life After Years of Caregiving

A Matter of Grief

 

Other Brain & Life Episodes on this Topic

Resiliency and Caregiving with Janet Fanaki

Christina Zorich on the Joys and Struggles of Caregiving

The ‘Humor and Heartache’ of Caregiving with Filmmaker Michelle Boyaner

 

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Guests: Tabatha Coffey @tabathacoffey; Dr. Akanksha Sharma @drsharmamd

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

NFL Player Josh Andrews on Playing Professional Football With a Narcolepsy Diagnosis19 Sep 202400:59:15

In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, retired NFL offensive lineman Josh Andrews discusses his experience being a professional athlete diagnosed with narcolepsy with co-host Dr. Daniel Correa. Josh shares the early symptoms he experienced and how he is treating his condition now. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Andrew Spector, neurologist and sleep medicine specialist with Duke Health. Dr. Spector explains how narcolepsy differs from different sleep disorders and how these types of conditions are diagnosed and treated.

 

Additional Resources

What is Narcolepsy?

What Researchers Are Learning About Brain Health by Studying Sleep

Navigating Life with Restless Legs Syndrome

How Sleep Protects the Brain

 

Other Brain & Life Episodes on this Topic

Sleep Smart: How Sleep Impacts Your Health

Advocacy and Athleticism with the Pittsburgh Steeler’s Cam Heyward

U.S. Soccer Legend Briana Scurry on Concussion and Mental Health

 

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Guests: Josh Andrews @j_andrews63; Dr. Andrew Spector @dukeneurology

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

Meet Six Paralympic Athletes and Other Favorite Brain & Life Magazine Articles12 Sep 202400:20:13

In this episode, Brain & Life Podcast hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters highlight some of their favorite articles from the August/September issue of the Brain & Life Magazine! They discuss six Paralympic athletes and their impressive feats, how childhood trauma is linked to migraine, and methods of keeping loved ones safe in the hospital. If you would like to read these articles and more, be sure to subscribe to Brain & Life Magazine for free!

 

Articles Discussed

Meet Six Paralympians Preparing for the 2024 Paris Games

How Childhood Trauma Is Linked to Migraine

How to Keep Loved Ones Safe in the Hospital

 

Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics

Paralympic Athlete Helen Kearney on Living her Dreams with Friedreich’s Ataxia

Exploring the Science of Everyday Wonder with Dacher Keltner

Healing the Traumatized Brain with Dr. Sandeep Vaishnavi

Broadcast Journalist Deborah Roberts on Living with Migraine

 

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Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

Country Singer Drake White’s Rare Brain Condition and Healing Journey05 Sep 202400:45:16

In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, American country music singer Drake White joins co-host Dr. Katy Peters. Drake shares about his singing career and how it has been affected by his journey with a diagnosis of arteriovenous malformation (AVM.) Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. Ali Zomorodi, Professor of Neurosurgery at Duke University School of Medicine. Dr. Zomorodi explains what an AVM is, what the risk factors and treatment options are, and what the future looks like for patients.

 

Additional Resources

What are arteriovenous malformations?

Navigating the Complexities of Stroke

Being Thankful for Recovery While Grieving a Former Life

 

Other Brain & Life Episodes on this Topic

Connecting Music and Mind with Singer Renée Fleming

Timothy Omundson on Stroke Recovery and His Return to Television

Resiliency and Caregiving with Janet Fanaki

 

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Guests: Drake White @drakewhitestomp; Dr. Ali Zomorodi @dukehealth

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

Advocacy and Athleticism with the Pittsburgh Steeler’s Cam Heyward29 Aug 202400:49:11

In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, co-host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Cam Heyward, defensive tackle for the NFL’s Pittsburgh Steelers. Cam discusses his experiences with his father, who suffered from a rare brain cancer called a Chordoma, and how they led him to start his advocacy with the Heyward House Foundation. Through his foundation, Cam helps provide scholarships for youth whose parents are suffering from brain cancer and provides much-needed meals, clothing, and books to children in the greater Pittsburgh area. Cam also talks about suffering from concussions while playing in the NFL and how he stays healthy. Dr. Correa is then joined by Brain & Life’s very own Dr. Katy Peters, who shares her expertise as a neurooncologist to explain more about Cam’s father’s experiences.

 

Additional Resources

The Cam Heyward Foundation

What is a Brain Tumor?

How Sports Neurologists Protect Football Players’ Brains

The ABCs of Advocacy

 

Other Brain & Life Episodes on this Topic

Lawyer, Model Victoria Vesce Uses Her Platform for Brain Tumor Advocacy

Strength in Unity: Advocating and Advancing Research for Brain Tumors

U.S. Soccer Legend Briana Scurry on Concussion and Mental Health

 

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Guests: Cam Heyward @camhey97

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

Paralympic Athlete Helen Kearney on Living Her Dreams with Friedreich’s Ataxia22 Aug 202400:43:31

In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, co-host Dr. Katy Peters is joined by Helen Kearney, a dressage rider from Ireland who competed in the 2021 Paralympics. Helen shares about her Friedreich’s Ataxia diagnosis, how she connects with her horse, and her Paralympic experience. Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. Sub Subramony, a board-certified neurologist and neuromuscular medicine specialist at the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at University of Florida. Dr. Subramony explains what Friedreich’s Ataxia is, how it is diagnosed and treated, and what the future looks like for patients and their families.

 

Additional Resources

Meet Six Paralympians Preparing for the 2024 Paris Games

What is ataxia and cerebellar or spinocerebellar degeneration?

New Research Gives Hope to Patients with Inherited Ataxias

Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance

 

Other Brain & Life Episodes on this Topic

Paralympian Jamal Hill on Winning Bronze with Charcot-Marie-Tooth

Olympic Swimmer Rowdy Gaines on His Career and Guillain-Barré Syndrome

BMX Athlete Josh Perry's Perseverance Living with Brain Tumors

 

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Guests: Helen Kearney @HelenKearneyIRL; Dr. Sub Subramony @fixelinstitute

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

 

Broadcast Journalist Deborah Roberts on Living with Migraine15 Aug 202400:59:58

In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, co-host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Deborah Roberts, award-winning ABC News correspondent and co-anchor of the prestigious news magazine 20/20. Deborah shares how she has dealt with vestibular migraine and vertigo while traveling for work, raising her family, and everywhere in between. She discusses symptom management and how these experiences have changed her outlook on life. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Matthew Robbins, Associate Attending Neurologist at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and Associate Professor of Neurology, Weill Cornell Medical College. He shares his specialized knowledge on migraine, cluster headache, and other headache disorders and explains what may cause symptoms and treatment options. 

 

Additional Resources

Broadcast Journalist Deborah Roberts Shares How She Manages Vertigo

7 Ways To Reduce Migraine Attacks

Busting Myths About Migraine

What is Migraine?

Other Brain & Life Episodes on this Topic

Julia Easterlin on Being a Performer with Migraine

Mulling over Migraines with Photographer Bill Wadman

Brain Function and Migraine Treatment: Answering Your Questions

 

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Guests: Deborah Roberts @debrobertsabc; Dr. Matthew Robbins @weillcornell

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

Connecting Music and Mind with singer Renee Fleming08 Aug 202401:06:43

In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, world renowned singer and performer Renee Fleming joins co-host Dr. Daniel Correa. Renee shares how her personal life and career led to her working with experts around the world to author her book Music and Mind, Harnessing the Arts for Mental Wellness. Dr. Correa is later joined by Dr. Francis S. Collins, physician-geneticist noted his leadership of the international Human Genome Project and former director of the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Collins explains the connections between brain health and the arts that he has discovered throughout his career and reflects on his experience working with Renee Fleming on Music and Mind.

 

Additional Resources

Music and Mind by Renee Fleming

Opera Singer Renee Fleming Shares the Healing Power of Music

The Growing Role of Music Therapy in Health Care

How the Arts Helped This Woman Heal from a Second TBI

Art Programs Engage Patients and Educate About Neurologic Disorders

 

Other Brain & Life Episodes on this Topic

Recovery Through Rhythm: Jazz Musician John Stein’s Myasthenia Gravis Journey

Colorful Healing: Artist Laura Bundesen's Vestibular Neuronitis Journey

Colors of Multiple Sclerosis with Artist Lindsey Holcomb

Exploring Accessibility and the Arts at the Lincoln Center

 

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Guests: Renee Fleming @reneeflemingmusic; Dr. Francis S. Collins @nihgov

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

Resiliency and Caregiving with Janet Fanaki01 Aug 202400:46:49

In this episode of Brain & Life podcast, co-hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters answer a few of your questions! Then, Dr. Peters is joined by podcaster and caregiver Janet Fanaki. Janet shares about her experiences as a caregiver for her husband, Adam Fanaki, as he battled glioblastoma, a form of malignant brain cancer. She also discusses her role as producer and host of the RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast, where she shares her conversations with people admired for their resilience who have experienced a major life challenge.

 

Additional Resources

Resilient People Podcast

Adam Fanaki Brain Fund

How to Juggle Caring for Children and Aging Parents

Women Share How They Balance Caregiving, Children, and Careers

 

Other Brain & Life Episodes on this Topic

Strength in Unity: Advocating and Advancing Research for Brain Tumors

Christina Zorich on the Joys and Struggles of Caregiving

The ‘Humor and Heartache’ of Caregiving with Filmmaker Michelle Boyaner

 

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Guests: Janet Fanaki @resilientpeopleca

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

Olympic Swimmer Rowdy Gaines on His Career and Guillain-Barré Syndrome25 Jul 202400:55:27

In this episode of Brain & Life podcast, Olympic swimmer and announcer Rowdy Gaines joins host Dr. Daniel Correa. He shares how he found his passion for swimming and how he dealt with Guillain-Barré syndrome in the height of his career. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Mark Milstein, director of the Adult Neurology Residency Training Program at Montefiore and associate professor of Neurology and Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Milstein explains exactly what Guillain-Barré is, who is at risk, and treatment options.

 

Additional Resources

What is Guillain-Barré syndrome?

Guillain-Barré Syndrome Didn’t Stop this Marathoner

Inside Out

GBS/CIDP Foundation Support Groups

 

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Guests: Rowdy Gaines @rowdygaines; Dr. Mark Milstein @monteneurology

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

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