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In this episode of the Brain and Life podcast, co-host Dr. Katy Peters interviews Beth Pinsker, an award-winning journalist and certified financial planner, about her brand new book 'My Mother's Money: A Guide to Financial Caregiving.' They discuss the challenges of handling end-of-life financial decisions, the importance of having key documents like power of attorney, and the emotional and practical aspects of financial caregiving. Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. Winston Chiong, the Mary Oakley Foundation Professor of Neuroethics in the UCSF Department of Neurology at the Weill Institute for Neuroscience. Dr. Chiong explains what happens in terms of the decision-making capacity of the brain for people with memory concerns, how financial decision making capability is assessed, and how we can support both people with these conditions and caregivers.

Additional Resources

My Mother's Money: A Guide to Financial Caregiving

How to Protect Loved Ones from Financial Scams

Cognitive Decline Can Lead to Financial Struggles and Scams—Here's What to Look For

Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics

Memory and Your Brain, Explained

Navigating Complicated Caregiving Journeys with Jacquelyn Revere

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

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Guests: Beth Pinsker @bethpinsker_ny; Dr. Winston Chiong @ucsfmedicine

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

In this episode of the Brain and Life podcast, co-host Dr. Katy Peters is joined by Dr. Laurel Cherian, an associate professor in the Department of Neurological Sciences at Rush University Medical Center and Assistant Dean of Advising, Medical Student Affairs for Rush Medical College to discuss stroke awareness, prevention, and treatment for World Stroke Day. They answer listener-submitted questions about stroke risk factors, symptoms, and recovery strategies, emphasizing the importance of recognizing stroke signs and maintaining a healthy lifestyle

Additional Resources

Get Smart about Stroke

Navigating the Complexities of Stroke

Stroke: Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Treatments

Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics

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: Dr. Laurel Cherian @rushmedical

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

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 issue of Brain & Life Magazine. The dive into the effects of ultra-processed foods, helpful innovations like smartphone apps and specialized gyms, and the support sibling caregivers provide to their loved ones. If you would like to read these articles and more, check out the latest issue!

Brain & Life Articles Mentioned

How Ultra-processed Foods Can Have a Negative Effect on Brain Health

Smartphone Apps Can Help Manage Parkinson's, Migraines, Epilepsy, and More

How Specialized Gyms Empower People with Neurologic Conditions

Sibling Caregivers are Supporting Brothers and Sisters Through Chronic Conditions

Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics

The Many Faces of Cerebral Palsy with Micah Fowler, Phoebe Rae Taylor, and Kelsey Cardona

We Are Brave Together with Jessica Patay

Cheryl Hile is Running Around the World with Multiple Sclerosis

Exploring Longevity with Author Dan Buettner

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

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Correa sits down with Abbey Romeo and her mother Christine, both of whom appeared on the Netflix show Love on the Spectrum U.S. Abbey shares her experience of growing up with autism and how she has learned to overcome challenges that have accompanied her diagnosis. Christine shares her perspective of being Abbey's mother and supporting her daughter as she navigates life with autism. Next, Dr. Correa speaks with Dr. Wilfreda Lindsey, a neurologist at the Kennedy Krieger Institute and an assistant professor in Neurology at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Lindsey explains the meaning of autism spectrum disorders, available therapies, and how families can support their loved ones living with autism through childhood and the transition to adulthood.

Additional Resources

Association for Science in Autism (ASAT)

Got Transition®

Learn more about TRAQ

Learn more about autism spectrum disorder

Brain & Life: Is There a Link Between Epilepsy and Autism?

More about Abbey and Christine

Made by Abbey

Abby Romeo - @hatsbyabbey (TikTok & Instagram);

Christine Romeo - @Abbeysmom17 (TikTok)

Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on Neurodiversity

'Bake Off' Star Lizzie Acker on Showstopping Cakes through Neurodivergent Eyes

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Guests: Abbey Romeo @hatsbyabbey (TikTok & Instagram); Christine Romeo @Abbeysmom17 (TikTok); Kennedy Krieger Institute @KennedyKrieger (X)

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

In this episode Dr. Katy Peters talks with 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 explains what it's like to experience synesthesia, a rare neurologic phenomenon in which the brain processes several senses at once.  

Additional Resources 

Brain & Life: What is Synesthesia?  

Learn more about Dr. Joel Salinas  

Mirror Touch: A Memoir of Synesthesia and the Secret Life of the Brain by Dr. Joel Salinas  

Additional Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on Brain Wonders 

Memory and Your Brain, Explained  

Marilu Henner and the Mysteries of Memory  

What is Agnosia and How Does it Affect the Brain's Perception?  

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Guest: Dr. Joel Salinas @JoelSalinasMD 

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

To celebrate this Thanksgiving holiday, we revisit a listener favorite from earlier this year featuring writer Mary Beth Albright who discusses her book Eat & Flourish: How Food Supports Emotional Wellbeing. Drs. Daniel Correa and Katy Peters also share some of their favorite brain healthy dishes along with some of their favorite holiday recipes. Don't forget to call in using the number below by December 1st and share what you are grateful for in 2023 for a chance to be featured on a future episode.  

Additional Resources 

Learn more about Eat & Flourish: How Food Supports Emotional Well-Being  

https://www.marybethalbright.com/  

Dan Buettner: Sardinia Minestrone Recipe  

Brain & Life: Farmers Market Niçoise Salad  

Brain & Life: Simple and Seasonal Holiday Recipes  

Brain & Life: Healthy Holiday Side Dish Recipes  

Brain & Life: Thoughtful Holiday Gifts for People with Neurologic Conditions  

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Guest: Mary Beth Albright @MaryBeth (Twitter) @Mary.Beth (Instagram); W. W. Norton & Company @wwnorton (Twitter) 

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

This week Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with author and humorist Samantha Irby. Samantha shares her story growing up with her mother who lived with multiple sclerosis (MS) and her experience as a caregiver at a young age. Next Dr. Correa welcomes back medical expert, Dr. Riley Bove, an associate professor of neurology at the University of California, San Francisco, and neurologist at UCSF Multiple Sclerosis Center. Dr. Bove discusses the association between MS and other autoimmune conditions and offers suggestions on how to navigate explaining the condition to children. 

Additional Resources 

Learn more about MS 

Brain & Life Books series: Navigating Life with Multiple Sclerosis 

Brain & Life: Telling Young Children a Loved One Has a Neurologic Disorder 

Brain & Life: Hiking the Appalachian Trail for Multiple Sclerosis  

Penguin Random House: Samantha Irby   

Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on Multiple Sclerosis 

Courtney Platt Dances Through Life with Multiple Sclerosis  

Colors of Multiple Sclerosis with Artist Lindsey Holcomb 

Voices from the Multiple Sclerosis Community 

Nancy Davis' Race to Erase Multiple Sclerosis    

Chef Mariana Orozco on Multiple Sclerosis and the Healing Power of Food La Chef Mariana Orozco habla sobre Esclerosis Múltiple y sobre el poder curativo de la comida  

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Guests: Penguin Random House: Samantha Irby; @penguinrandom (Twitter) @penguinrandomhouse (Instagram); Dr. Riley Bove @BoveRiley (Twitter) 

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

This week Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with Dr. Casey Albin, a neurologic intensive care specialist and assistant professor of neurology and neurosurgery at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Albin explains what the neurologic intensive care unit is and how it differs from the emergency room, the concept of shared decision making for families experiencing neurologic emergencies, and tips for people to prepare in case they or a loved one needs critical care. 

Additional Resources 

Brain & Life: Act Fast If You See Signs of These Neurologic Conditions 

Brain & Life podcast: Nora McInerny on Moving Forward with Grief (Expert interview features Dr. Maisha Robinson neurologist and palliative care specialist) 

Brain & Life: When is Palliative Care Appropriate? 

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Guest: Dr. Casey Albin @caseyalbin (Twitter) 

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

In this episode Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with Tiffany Kairos, epilepsy advocate and co-founder of The Epilepsy Network. Tiffany shares how she has navigated her epilepsy diagnosis and how she dedicates her time to increasing awareness about the condition across social media platforms. Next Dr. Correa sits down with Dr. David Spencer, a neurologist and professor of neurology at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in Portland, OR, and director of the OHSU Comprehensive Epilepsy Program and OHSU Epilepsy Fellowship program. Dr. Spencer explains the tests that need to be done for someone who has their first seizure, the different types of seizures, and provides important safety tips if you are with someone experiencing a seizure. 

Additional Resources 

Brain & Life: Tiffany Kairos Advocates for Those with Epilepsy  

Brain & Life Books Series: Navigating Life with Epilepsy  

Brain & Life: 8 Ways To Manage Epilepsy  

Brain & Life: Young Woman Tackles Bullying and Epilepsy 

The Epilepsy Network (TEN) 

Epilepsy Foundation 

CURE Epilepsy  

National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC)  

Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on Epilepsy 

Part One: Community Stories of Navigating a Rare Epilepsy Diagnosis 

Part Two: Community Stories of Navigating a Rare Epilepsy Diagnosis  

Greg Grunberg on Raising Epilepsy Awareness  

Actor Cameron Boyce's Legacy and Raising Awareness About SUDEP  

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Guest: Tiffany Kairos @TiffanyKairos (Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok); The Epilepsy Network @TENofficial (Twitter) @theepilepsynetwork (Instagram) 

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

El Dr. Daniel José Correa conversa con el Dr. Hugo Javier Aparicio, médico e investigador experto en accidentes cerebrovasculares de la Escuela de Medicina de Boston University en Boston Massachussets, sobre la prevención de los ataques cerebrovasculares y sobre sus síntomas y la importancia de evaluarlos con rapidez. El Dr. Aparicio explica el nuevo acrónimo "RÁPIDO" y su utilidad para recordar y comprender los síntomas clave del derrame cerebral. 

Utilice las siglas "R.Á.P.I.D.O." para identificar un ataque o derrame cerebral: 

R = Rostro caído: ¿Presenta entumecimiento o parálisis en alguno de los lados del rostro? Pida a la persona que sonría. ¿Su sonrisa es simétrica o parece caída?  

Á = Alteración del equilibrio: ¿La persona tiene alguna dificultad para caminar o pierde el equilibrio? 

P = Pérdida de fuerza en un brazo o pierna: ¿Siente debilidad o adormecimiento en alguno de sus brazos? Pida a la persona que suba los brazos. ¿Tiene dificultad para subirlos o mantenerlos arriba? 

I = Impedimento visual repentino: ¿La persona tiene algún problema repentino para ver en alguno de sus ojos o en ambos? 

D = Dificultad para hablar: ¿Arrastra las palabras? 

O = Obtén ayuda: un derrame cerebral es una emergencia y cada minuto cuenta. Llama al 911 inmediatamente y anota la hora en que los síntomas aparecieron por primera vez. 

Recursos 

www.DerrameCerebral.org  

ANUNCIO DE SALUD PÚBLICA EN ESPAÑOL: American Stroke Association RÁPIDO stroke acronym Spanish 30 - YouTube 

ANUNCIO DE SALUD PÚBLICA EN ESPANGLISH: American Stroke Association RÁPIDO stroke acronym Spanglish 30 - YouTube 

CANCIÓN DE SALUD PÚBLICA EN ESPAÑOL: Juntos Contra el Derrame Cerebral_R.Á.P.I.D.O. radio jingle :60 - YouTube 

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