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| Figuring Out Financial Caregiving with Beth Pinsker | 06 Nov 2025 | 01:10:38 | |
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 We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? · Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206 · Email us at BLpodcast@brainandlife.org
Social Media: Guests: Beth Pinsker @bethpinsker_ny; Dr. Winston Chiong @ucsfmedicine Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD | |||
| Understanding Stroke with Dr. Laurel Cherian | 30 Oct 2025 | 00:33:14 | |
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 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 We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? · Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206 · Email us at BLpodcast@brainandlife.org
Social Media: Guests: Dr. Laurel Cherian @rushmedical Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD | |||
| From Ultra-Processed Foods to Sibling Caregivers: Highlighting Brain & Life Magazine Articles | 28 Aug 2025 | 00:18:01 | |
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
We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? · Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206 · Email us at BLpodcast@brainandlife.org
Social Media: Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD | |||
| From Adolescence to Adulthood: Exploring Autism with Abbey and Christine Romeo | 07 Dec 2023 | 00:48:01 | |
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) Learn more about autism spectrum disorder Brain & Life: Is There a Link Between Epilepsy and Autism?
More about Abbey and Christine 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 We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? · Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206 · Email us at BLpodcast@brainandlife.org
Social Media: Guests: Abbey Romeo @hatsbyabbey (TikTok & Instagram); Christine Romeo @Abbeysmom17 (TikTok); Kennedy Krieger Institute @KennedyKrieger (X) Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD | |||
| The Secrets of Synesthesia with Dr. Joel Salinas | 30 Nov 2023 | 00:21:03 | |
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? We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast?
Social Media: Guest: Dr. Joel Salinas @JoelSalinasMD Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD | |||
| Listener Favorite: Mary Beth Albright's Food for Thought | 22 Nov 2023 | 00:44:13 | |
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 We want to hear from you! Call in by December 1st and share what you are grateful for in 2023 for a chance to be featured on a future episode.
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Social Media: Guest: Mary Beth Albright @MaryBeth (Twitter) @Mary.Beth (Instagram); W. W. Norton & Company @wwnorton (Twitter) Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD | |||
| Samantha Irby's Journey as a Young Caregiver for Her Mother with Multiple Sclerosis | 16 Nov 2023 | 00:41:01 | |
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 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 We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast?
Social Media: Guests: Penguin Random House: Samantha Irby; @penguinrandom (Twitter) @penguinrandomhouse (Instagram); Dr. Riley Bove @BoveRiley (Twitter) Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD | |||
| What is an ICU and Neurologic Critical Care? Tips and a Guide for Everyone | 09 Nov 2023 | 00:39:36 | |
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? We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast?
Social Media: Guest: Dr. Casey Albin @caseyalbin (Twitter) Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD | |||
| Tiffany Kairos on Finding Her Voice in Epilepsy Advocacy | 02 Nov 2023 | 00:38:17 | |
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 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 We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast?
Social Media: Guest: Tiffany Kairos @TiffanyKairos (Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok); The Epilepsy Network @TENofficial (Twitter) @theepilepsynetwork (Instagram) Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD | |||
| Crear conciencia sobre los accidentes cerebrovasculares con RÁPIDO | 27 Oct 2023 | 00:15:27 | |
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?
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 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 Redes sociales: Presentadores: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD | |||
| Finding Strength in ALS Advocacy with Podcaster Lorri Carey | 26 Oct 2023 | 00:38:01 | |
This week Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with podcaster and advocate Lorri Carey. Lorri shares her story of being diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and how her family has joined advocacy efforts for people in the community living with the condition. Next Dr. Correa sits down with returning medical expert, Dr. Stephen Goutman, an assistant professor in the Department of Neurology and director of the Pranger Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Clinic and associate director of the ALS Center of Excellence at Michigan Medicine. Dr. Goutman discusses the different types of ALS and offers advice on approaching the conversation of possible treatments for someone living with ALS. Additional Resources I'm Dying to Tell You Podcast with Lorri Carey Brain & Life: A Marathoner on a Quest to End ALS Other ALS Brain & Life Podcast Episodes Hop on a Cure for ALS with John Driskell Hopkins The Campaign to Cure ALS with Brian Wallach and Sandra Abrevaya We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast?
Social Media: Guests: Lorri Carey @LorrisPodcast (Twitter); Michigan Medicine @umichmedicine Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD | |||
| Exploring Longevity with Author Dan Buettner | 19 Oct 2023 | 00:28:14 | |
This week Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with author and explorer Dan Buettner. Dan shares his knowledge of longevity from traveling the world and meeting people who live in communities that have high populations of people who live past 100-years-old. Dan talks about these areas around the world that are referred to as Blue Zones and offers tips to start incorporating practices that have been linked to these communities such as gardening and eating whole grains and beans. Additional Resources Learn more about the Netflix documentary series Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones Learn more about the book The Blue Zones: Secrets for Living Longer by Dan Buettner Brain & Life: People in Their Nineties Share Tips for Longevity and Living Well Brain & Life: Actor Rita Moreno Says Positive Mental Health Is Her Secret to Longevity We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast?
Social Media: Guest: Dan Buettner @thedanbuettner (Twitter) @DanBuettner (Instagram); National Geographic Society @InsideNatGeo (Twitter/Instagram) Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD | |||
| Strength in Unity: Advocating and Advancing Research for Brain Tumors | 12 Oct 2023 | 00:42:09 | |
This week on the Brain & Life podcast, the show's new co-host, Dr. Katy Peters joins the podcast and sits down with David Arons, president and chief executive officer of the National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS). David explains the importance of the NBTS and how it supports people living with brain tumors and their caregivers, as well as how organizations like this help to advocate and advance research for treatments and cures. Next Dr. Peters speaks with Dr. Vinay Puduvalli, professor and chair of the Department of Neuro-Oncology in the MD Anderson Cancer Center at the University of Texas in Houston. Dr. Puduvalli explains what brain tumors are, how they occur in the brain, and the significance of working with organizations like the NBTS to support patients living with brain tumors and fund research. Additional Resources National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS) Brain & Life: Lawyer and Model Who Survived Brain Tumors Focuses on Giving Back Other Brain & Life podcast episodes about brain tumors BMX Athlete Josh Perry's Perseverance Living with Brain Tumors Lawyer, Model Victoria Vesce Uses Her Platform for Brain Tumor Advocacy Switching Roles: A Neuro-oncologist Reflects on his Own Experience with a Brain Tumor We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast?
Social Media: Guests: David Arons @dfarons (Twitter); Dr. Vinay Puduvalli @VPuduvalli; National Brain Tumor Society @NBTStweets (Twitter) @natlbraintumorsociety (Instagram) Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD | |||
| Navigating Epilepsy: Driving Safety and Independence with Dr. Proleta Datta | 21 Aug 2025 | 00:50:12 | |
In this episode of the Brain and Life podcast, Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by guest co-host Dr. Proleta Datta, assistant professor and epileptologist at Oregon Health & Science University who specializes in hard‑to‑treat seizures and improving access to epilepsy care. They delve into the complex relationship between epilepsy and driving safety, discussing the latest guidelines and recommendations while highlighting the importance of personalized care for all people living with epilepsy. Tune in to learn about the legal and practical aspects of driving with epilepsy, and discover resources available to support independence and mobility for all.
Additional Resources New Position Statement: When People with Epilepsy Can Safely Drive Again When Is It Time to Stop Driving Because of a Neurologic Condition?
Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on Similar Topics JenVon Cherry on Educating Communities of Color About Epilepsy Actor Cameron Boyce's Legacy and Raising Awareness About SUDEP Tiffany Kairos on Finding Her Voice in Epilepsy Advocacy
We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast?
Social Media Guests: Dr. Proleta Datta @oshunews Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD | |||
| Comedy and Courage: Comedian Richard Lewis on Living with Parkinson's Disease | 05 Oct 2023 | 00:44:11 | |
In this episode Dr. Daniel Correa sits down with comedian and actor Richard Lewis about his Parkinson's disease diagnosis. Richard shares the symptoms that led to him seeing a neurologist, the mental health effects he has experienced, and how he is navigating life and career living with Parkinson's. Next Dr. Correa speaks with Dr. Joseph Friedman, a neurologist and professor of neurology at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Friedman explains the various non-movement related symptoms that a person with Parkinson's disease may experience, the condition's connection to mental health, as well as the importance of physical activity for someone living with Parkinson's. Additional Resources Brain & Life: Playing Walking Soccer May Help People with Parkinson's Disease Learn more about Parkinson's disease Brain & Life: Swimming Helps to Manage Parkinson's Disease Brain & Life: Five Common Causes of Fatigue in Parkinson's Disease Other Brain & Life podcast episodes about Parkinson's disease Brain & Life Podcast: NBA Star Brian Grant Living On Time with Parkinson's Brain & Life Podcast: How American Ninja Warrior Jimmy Choi Rose Above Parkinson's We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast?
Social Media: Guest: Richard Lewis @TheRichardLewis (Twitter); Brown University @BrownUniversity (Twitter) Host: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea | |||
| Colorful Healing: Artist Laura Bundesen's Vestibular Neuronitis Journey | 28 Sep 2023 | 00:41:52 | |
This week Dr. Daniel Correa sits down with mixed media artist Laura Bundesen to discuss her journey of being diagnosed with vestibular neuronitis. Laura shares the symptoms she experienced and the therapies she has utilized to improve her condition, as well as how the brain inspires her colorful fiber art. Next Dr. Correa speaks with Dr. Olwen Cait Murphy, a neurologist and assistant professor at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Murphy explains the vestibular system and how it relates to vestibular neuronitis, how this condition affects people's lives, and the various therapies available to manage symptoms. Additional Resources View Laura Bundesen's Neuro Art Gallery Vestibular Disorders Association (VEDA) Brain & Life: Exercises to Improve Balance Can Reduce Falls and Boost Confidence American Stroke Association: Learn more about F.A.S.T We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast?
Social Media: Guest: Laura Bundesen @LauraBundesen (Twitter & Instagram); Johns Hopkins University @HopkinsMedicine (Twitter) Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea | |||
| Brain Health for All | 21 Sep 2023 | 00:27:34 | |
On this special episode Dr. Correa speaks to David A. Evans, MBA, CEO of Texas Neurology and Natalia S. Rost, MD, MPH, FAAN, FAHA, chief of the stroke division at Massachusetts General Hospital and president-elect of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). David and Dr. Rost speak about the AAN's newly published position statement on brain health including the organization's definition of brain health and vision for the future of brain health for all. Dr. Rost and David also discuss their experiences with neurologic conditions and share how they incorporate brain healthy activities into their daily lives. Additional Resources Neurology®: The AAN Brain Health Platform and Position Statement We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast?
Social Media: Guest: Dr. Natalia Rost @nsanar (Twitter & Instagram); Mr. David Evans @davidevanstx (Twitter) Host: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea | |||
| Family Stories: Diagnosing a Neurodegenerative Condition | 14 Sep 2023 | 00:43:02 | |
This week the Brain & Life podcast collaborates with CurePSP, an organization that works to raise awareness, build community, and find a cure for neurodegenerative conditions like progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). Dr. Daniel Correa interviews Audrey Stafford, care partner for her husband Jeff Golub who passed away from complications of the condition PSP. Audrey shares her story as a partner navigating a PSP diagnosis and how it impacted her family. Then Dr. Correa welcomes back to the podcast Dr. Alexander Pantelyat, Director of Atypical Parkinsonism Center at Johns Hopkins Medicine. Also joining the discussion is Salin Geevarghese, son and care partner for his mother who lives with corticobasal degeneration (CBD). Dr. Pantelyat explains what PSP and CBD are and how these neurodegenerative conditions are related, and Salin offers his perspective as a family member of a loved one who is diagnosed with conditions like these and the role of CurePSP for his and other families. Additional Resources Brain & Life: Learn How Rare Movement Disorder Progressive Supranuclear Palsy is Diagnosed Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes featuring CurePSP | |||
| How Paula Carozzo is Redefining Disability and Advocating for Her Community | 07 Sep 2023 | 00:39:21 | |
This week, Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with disability activist Paula Carozzo who shares her story of experiencing a hypoxic brain injury at 5-years-old that led to her being diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Paula discusses how she learned to embrace her diagnosis and advocate for others with disabilities, aiming to enhance accessibility and combat stigma. Next, Dr. Correa sits down with Dr. Andres Jimenez Gomez, a pediatric neurologist neurodevelopmental pediatrician at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital. Dr. Jimenez Gomez explains what hypoxic brain injuries are and how they are related to neurologic conditions like cerebral palsy and discusses ways that parents can learn about and understand their child's condition. Additional Resources Brain & Life: Managing Cerebral Palsy in Middle Age Learn more about cerebral palsy Other Brain & Life Podcast episodes about cerebral palsy: Brain & Life Podcast: RJ Mitte on Living Confidently with Cerebral Palsy Brain & Life Podcast: Josh Blue Uses Humor to Ease the Stigma Around Cerebral Palsy We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206 Email us at BLpodcast@brainandlife.org Social Media: Guest: Paula Carozzo @pauuzzo (Twitter & Instagram); Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital @JDCHospital (Twitter) Host: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea | |||
| Paula Carozzo redefine la discapacidad y aboga por su comunidad | 07 Sep 2023 | 00:40:08 | |
Esta semana, el Dr. Daniel José Correa habla con Paula Carozzo, activista en favor de los discapacitados, quien comparte su historia de una lesión cerebral hipóxica que sufrió a los 5 años y que le llevó a ser diagnosticada de parálisis cerebral. Paula habla de cómo aprendió a aceptar su diagnóstico y a defender a otras personas con discapacidad, con el objetivo de mejorar la accesibilidad y combatir el estigma. A continuación, el Dr. Correa habla con el Dr. Andrés Jiménez Gómez, neurólogo pediátrico neuropediatra del Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital. El Dr. Jiménez Gómez explica qué son las lesiones cerebrales hipóxicas y cómo se relacionan con afecciones neurológicas como la parálisis cerebral, y analiza las formas en que los padres pueden conocer y comprender la afección de su hijo. Recursos adiconales Brain & Life: Managing Cerebral Palsy in Middle Age Learn more about cerebral palsy Otros episodios del Podcast Brain & Life sobre parálisis cerebral (en ingles): Brain & Life Podcast: RJ Mitte on Living Confidently with Cerebral Palsy Brain & Life Podcast: Josh Blue Uses Humor to Ease the Stigma Around Cerebral Palsy ¡Queremos escucharte! ¿Tiene alguna pregunta o quiere que tratemos algún tema en el podcast Brain & Life? Deje un mensaje de voz al tel. 612-928-6206 Envíenos un correo electrónico a BLpodcast@brainandlife.org Redes sociales: Invitados: Paula Carozzo @pauuzzo (Twitter & Instagram); Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital @JDCHospital (Twitter) Anfitrión: Dr. Daniel José Correa @neurodrcorrea | |||
| How Writer John Hendrickson Learned to Embrace His Stutter | 31 Aug 2023 | 00:46:08 | |
This week Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with writer John Hendrickson who shares his story of living with childhood onset fluency disorder—also known as stuttering. John discusses the challenges he faced with the neurologic disorder, his experience with various speech therapies, and how he learned to accept his identity as someone who stutters. Next Dr. Correa sits down with Dr. Scott Yaruss, professor of communicative sciences and disorders at Michigan State University and president of Stuttering Therapy Resources. Dr. Yaruss explains what stuttering is and how symptoms may vary if the condition is child or adult onset. Dr. Yaruss also shares tools to help people manage stuttering; however, he emphasizes the importance of teaching society to understand that all speech is valuable. Additional Resources Life on Delay: Making Peace with a Stutter by John Hendrickson Friends: The National Association for Young People Who Stutter National Stuttering Association The Stuttering Association for the Young Brain & Life: What is Aphasia? More information about guests John Hendrickson - https://johnhendrickson.org/ Dr. Scott Yaruss - https://www.yaruss.com/ We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast?
Social Media: Guest: John Hendrickson @JohnGHendy (Twitter); Stuttering Therapy Resources @StutteringTherapyResources (Twitter & Instagram); Penguin Random House @penguinrandom (Twitter) Host: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea | |||
| Recovery Through Rhythm: Jazz Musician John Stein's Myasthenia Gravis Journey | 24 Aug 2023 | 00:40:36 | |
In this episode Dr. Daniel Correa talks with jazz musician John Stein about the symptoms he experienced that led to hospitalization and a myasthenia gravis diagnosis. John also shares his recovery and rehab journey after his hospitalization. Next, Dr. Correa sits down with Dr. Carolina Barnett-Tapia, neurologist and associate professor of neurology at the Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation at the University of Toronto. Dr. Barnett-Tapia explains what myasthenia gravis is and why it may present differently in each person, as well as important considerations for caregivers when someone is newly diagnosed with the condition. A special thank you to John Stein for permission to feature the title track "No Goodbyes" from his upcoming album release in this week's episode. Available on Spotify and Apple Music. Additional Resources Brain & Life: Physical Activity Helps Manage Myasthenia Gravis Learn more about myasthenia gravis Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America Other Myasthenia Gravis Brain & Life Podcast Episodes: Brain & Life Podcast: Ashley Brooks on Advocating for Herself and Others with Myasthenia Gravis Brain & Life Podcast: Soap Opera Star Suzanne Rogers Brings Awareness to Myasthenia Gravis We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast?
Social Media: Guest: John Stein https://johnstein.com/; Department of Medicine University of Toronto @UofT_DoM (Twitter) Host: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea | |||
| Sleep Smart: How Sleep Impacts Your Health | 17 Aug 2023 | 00:34:25 | |
This week, Dr. Daniel Correa sits down with Dr. Jennifer Molano, neurologist and associate professor at the University of Cincinnati to talk about the importance of sleep for your overall health. Dr. Molano offers tips to improve sleep quality and duration, explores sleep medications and supplements, and discusses common sleep disorders. Additional Resources Brain & Life Podcast: Why Sleep is Important for Brain Health Brain & Life: Five Ways to Sleep Well Brain & Life: Are Nightmares Associated with Neurologic Conditions? We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206 Email us at BLpodcast@brainandlife.org Social Media: Guest: Dr. Jennifer Molano @JRVMol (Twitter) Host: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea | |||
| How Disability Advocate Wesley Hamilton Became Empowered by Adversity | 10 Aug 2023 | 00:48:06 | |
This week, Dr. Daniel Correa talks with Wesley Hamilton, disability activist and founder of Disabled But Not Really. Wesley shares his story of becoming paralyzed after a spinal cord injury and how he changed his perspective on life as a parent and for other people with disabilities. Next, Dr. Correa speaks with Dr. Barth Green, neurosurgeon and specialist in the surgical management of complex spine and spinal cord injuries and disorders at the University of Miami Health System, and co-founder of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis. Dr. Green discusses the different types of spinal cord injuries, what happens to the muscles after injury, and the future of improving recovery and rehab for people with this condition. Additional Resources The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis Brain & Life: A Spinal Cord Injury Survivor Opens an Affordable Rehab Center Learn more about spinal cord injury We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206 Email us at BLpodcast@brainandlife.org Social Media: Guests: Wesley Hamilton @WesSpeaksLife (Twitter), @IAmWesHamilton (Instagram); University of Miami Health System @UMiamiHealth (Twitter) Host: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea | |||
| The Art of Overcoming: Liz Nugent on Storytelling and Dystonia Part Two | 14 Aug 2025 | 00:34:25 | |
In part two of this two-part episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, co-host Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with internationally bestselling author Liz Nugent, who shares her journey as a writer and her experiences living with dystonia. Liz discusses her experience with Deep Brain Stimulation and the relationship between her writing and her dystonia diagnosis. Dr. Correa is then joined by world-renowned neurologist and movement disorders specialist Dr. Alfonso Fasano, Chair in Neuromodulation at the University of Toronto and a neurologist at Toronto Western Hospital. Dr. Fasano explains Deep Brain Stimulation and upcoming research for dystonia.
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Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on Similar Topics Billy McLaughlin on Life as a Musician with Focal Dystonia Rogers Hartmann on Beating Dystonia Self-Discovery and The Lost Voice with Songwriter Greta Morgan
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Social Media: Liz Nugent @liznugentwriter; Dr. Alfonso Fasano @al_fasao Guests: Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
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| Understanding Long COVID: What We Know | 03 Aug 2023 | 00:29:07 | |
This week, we are joined by guest co-host Dr. Payal Patel, pediatric neurologist and assistant professor at University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle. Dr. Patel speaks with Dr. Janna Friedly, physiatrist and professor of rehabilitation of medicine as well as director Post COVID Rehabilitation and Recovery Clinic at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle. Dr. Friedly shares her experience with COVID-19 and long COVID, rehab strategies to manage symptoms, and resources that are available for people experiencing the condition. Additional Resources Brain & Life: How to Manage Long COVID Brain & Life: New Research May Help People with Long-Haul COVID-19 National Institutes of Health: What is the RECOVER initiative to study long Covid? We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206 Email us at BLpodcast@brainandlife.org Social Media: Guest: UW Department of Rehabilitation Medicine @UWRehabMed; UW Medicine @UWMedicine Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea | |||
| BMX Athlete Josh Perry's Perseverance Living with Brain Tumors | 27 Jul 2023 | 00:39:31 | |
In this special episode, Dr. Reena Thomas, neuro-oncologist and clinical associate professor at Stanford Medicine, joins as a guest co-host to talk with former professional BMX athlete now personal coach Josh Perry. Josh shares his experience of being diagnosed with brain tumors known as meningiomas, the surgeries that he has undergone to treat them, and how he moves forward by talking about his experience with others. Next, Dr. Thomas speaks with Dr. Michelle Monje, pediatric neuro-oncologist and professor of neurology, of neurosurgery, of pediatrics, of pathology and of psychiatry at Stanford Medicine. Dr. Monje explains the role of a neuro-oncologist, what a meningioma is, and the different phases involved in clinical trials. Additional Resources Brain & Life Podcast: Lawyer, Model Victoria Vesce Uses Her Platform for Brain Tumor Advocacy Brain & Life: Expert Tips for Navigating Special Events with a Neurologic Condition We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206 Email us at BLpodcast@brainandlife.org Social Media: Guest: Josh Perry @JoshPerryBMX (Instagram) Josh Perry (LinkedIn); Dr. Michelle Monje @michelle_monje (Twitter) Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Reena Thomas of @Stanford_Neuro | |||
| Neurology on TV: Separating Fact From Fiction | 20 Jul 2023 | 00:25:51 | |
This week, Dr. Daniel Correa sits down with Dr. Katy Peters, a neuro-oncologist and associate professor and director of supportive care at the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center (PRTBTC) at the Duke Cancer Institute. Drs. Correa and Peters talk about neurologic conditions and how they are depicted on TV as well as the importance of speaking with your doctor when you have questions about how certain medical conditions and brain marvels are portrayed in your favorite shows. Additional Resources We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast?
Social Media: Guest: Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD (Twitter) Host: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea | |||
| Part Two: Community Stories of Navigating a Rare Epilepsy Diagnosis | 13 Jul 2023 | 00:39:03 | |
This week, in the second of two episodes, Dr. Daniel Correa continues the conversation from last week with families who share how SYNGAP1—a rare genetic neurologic disease that causes seizures and developmental delays—has impacted their loved ones. Neurologist Dr. Angel Aledo-Serrano returns to discuss the different types of therapies available for SYNGAP1 and how SynGap1 Research Fund helps support research for this rare condition. Listen to Part One: Additional Resources We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast?
Social Media: Guest: SynGAP Research Fund @cureSYNGAP1 (Twitter); Dr. Angel Aledo-Serrano @AledoNeuro (Twitter) @aledoneuro (Instagram) Host: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea | |||
| Segunda parte: Perspectivas de la comunidad sobre cómo afrontar un diagnóstico de una epilepsia genética | 13 Jul 2023 | 00:38:17 | |
Esta semana, en el segundo de dos episodios, el Dr. Daniel Correa continúa la conversación de la semana pasada con las familias que comparten cómo SYNGAP1-una rara enfermedad neurológica genética que causa convulsiones y retrasos en el desarrollo-ha afectado a sus seres queridos. El neurólogo Dr. Ángel Aledo-Serrano vuelve para hablar de los distintos tipos de terapias disponibles para SYNGAP1 y de cómo el Fondo de Investigación SynGap1 ayuda a apoyar la investigación de esta enfermedad rara. Escuche la primera parte: Recursos en español Recursos adicionales en ingles Queremos escucharte! ¿Tiene alguna pregunta o quiere que tratemos algún tema en el podcast Brain & Life?
Redes sociales: Invitados: SynGAP Research Fund @cureSYNGAP1 (Twitter); Dr. Angel Aledo-Serrano @AledoNeuro (Twitter) @aledoneuro (Instagram) Presentador: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea | |||
| Part One: Community Stories of Navigating a Rare Epilepsy Diagnosis | 06 Jul 2023 | 00:48:17 | |
This week, in the first of two episodes, Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with families who share how SYNGAP1—a rare genetic neurologic disease that causes seizures and developmental delays—has impacted their loved ones and how SynGAP Research Fund (SRF) provides them with resources and community. Dr. Correa also speaks with Dr. Angel Aledo-Serrano, a neurologist and director at Vithas Madrid Neuroscience Institute. Dr. Aledo-Serrano explains SYNGAP1, when individuals should consider seeking genetic testing, and how it relates to other genetic neurologic conditions. Additional Resources We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast?
Social Media: Guest: SynGAP Research Fund @cureSYNGAP1 (Twitter); Dr. Angel Aledo-Serrano @AledoNeuro (Twitter) @aledoneuro (Instagram) Host: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea | |||
| Primera parte: Perspectivas de la comunidad sobre cómo afrontar un diagnóstico de una epilepsia genética | 06 Jul 2023 | 00:48:12 | |
Esta semana, en el primero de dos episodios, el Dr. Daniel Correa habla con familias que comparten cómo SYNGAP1 -una enfermedad neurológica genética rara que causa convulsiones y retrasos en el desarrollo- ha afectado a sus seres queridos y cómo el Fondo de Investigación SynGAP (SRF) les proporciona recursos y comunidad. El Dr. Correa también habla con el Dr. Ángel Aledo-Serrano, neurólogo y director del Instituto de Neurociencias Vithas Madrid. El Dr. Aledo-Serrano explica SYNGAP1, cuándo las personas deben considerar la posibilidad de someterse a pruebas genéticas y cómo se relaciona con otras enfermedades neurológicas genéticas. Recursos en español Recures adicionales en ingles ¡Queremos escucharte! ¿Tiene alguna pregunta o quiere que tratemos algún tema en el podcast Brain & Life?
Redes sociales: Invitados: SynGAP Research Fund @cureSYNGAP1 (Twitter); Dr. Angel Aledo-Serrano @AledoNeuro (Twitter) @aledoneuro (Instagram) Presentador: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea | |||
| What is Agnosia and How Does it Affect the Brain's Perception? | 29 Jun 2023 | 00:29:17 | |
In this special episode, Dr. Sarah Song returns as a guest co-host to talk with Dr. Roy Hamilton, behavioral neurologist and professor of neurology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and psychiatry and director of the Laboratory for Cognition and Neural Stimulation (LCNS) at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Hamilton discusses agnosia—a rare neurologic disorder characterized by an inability to recognize and identify objects or persons. Dr. Hamilton explains the various types of agnosia, which parts of the brain are affected, and how it is treated. Additional Resources We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast?
Social Media: Guest: Dr. Roy Hamilton @DrRoyHamilton (Twitter) Host(s): Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Sarah Song @Stroke_doc | |||
| Ashley Brooks on Advocating for Herself and Others with Myasthenia Gravis | 22 Jun 2023 | 00:41:47 | |
This week Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with chronic illness blogger and advocate Ashley Brooks. Ashley talks about the symptoms she experienced that led to her myasthenia gravis (MG) diagnosis, the various treatments she has received, and how her diagnosis inspired her to start online advocacy and outreach to raise awareness of this neurologic condition. Following her interview, Dr. Correa sits down with Dr. Gordon Smith, professor and chair of neurology at Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Smith explains how MG affects the immune system and the difference between crisis treatments and more long-term treatments for someone with MG. Episode content produced by Brain & Life and the American Academy of Neurology without involvement from the ad sponsor. Additional Resources
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Social Media: Guest: Ashley Brooks @_AshleysAnatomy (Instagram); Dr. Gordon Smith @GordonSmithMD Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea | |||
| Accessibility Advocate Cory Lee on Traveling the World as a Wheelchair User | 15 Jun 2023 | 00:44:50 | |
This week Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with Cory Lee, a travel blogger, accessibility advocate, and founder of the Curb Free Foundation, who was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) at two years old. Cory shares his experience of growing up using a wheelchair at an early age and how he became inspired to start a travel blog to document his perspective travelling the world as a wheelchair user. Next, Dr. Correa sits down with Dr. Leslie Delfiner, a pediatric neurologist at Montefiore Medical Center and associate professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Delfiner explains the different types of SMA, how to make an emergency preparedness plan for muscle and nerve conditions, and tips for transitioning into adulthood for people with chronic neurologic conditions. Read more about Cory Lee featured in the Brain & Life June/July 2023 issue: Additional Resources
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Social Media: Guest(s): Cory Lee @coryleetweets (Twitter) @curbfreecorylee (Instagram); The Curb Free Foundation @TheCurbFreeFoundation (Instagram); Montefiore-Einstein Neurology @NeuroMonteEinst (Twitter) Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea | |||
| The Art of Overcoming: Liz Nugent on Storytelling and Dystonia | 07 Aug 2025 | 01:01:30 | |
In part one of this two-part episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, co-host Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with internationally bestselling author Liz Nugent, who shares her journey as a writer and her experiences living with dystonia. Liz discusses her early career in theater and television and highlights the importance of advocacy, awareness, and storytelling. Dr. Correa is then joined by world-renowned neurologist and movement disorders specialist Dr. Alfonso Fasano, Chair in Neuromodulation at the University of Toronto and a neurologist at Toronto Western Hospital. Dr. Fasano explains how the different types of dystonia present and delves into treatment options. Tune in next week to hear about Deep Brain Stimulation and upcoming research.
Additional Resources
Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on Similar Topics Billy McLaughlin on Life as a Musician with Focal Dystonia Rogers Hartmann on Beating Dystonia Self-Discovery and The Lost Voice with Songwriter Greta Morgan
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Social Media: Liz Nugent @liznugentwriter; Dr. Alfonso Fasano @al_fasao Guests: Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD | |||
| Maria Shriver and Patrick Schwarzenegger's Mission to Spread Brain Health Awareness | 08 Jun 2023 | 00:44:11 | |
In this episode, Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with journalist, author, advocate, and founder of the Women's Alzheimer's Movement at Cleveland Clinic, Maria Shriver, and her son Patrick Schwarzenegger. Maria and Patrick, co-founders of MOSH, share their mission to spread awareness of Alzheimer's disease and the importance of instilling brain health at an early age. Next, Dr. Correa is joined again by Maria Shriver as well as Dr. Jessica Caldwell, neuropsychologist and director of Women's Alzheimer's Movement Prevention Center at Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas. Dr. Caldwell discusses signs of dementia, disparities in Alzheimer's disease research, and how she is working to address and reduce women's risk for Alzheimer's disease and other neurologic diseases. Additional Resources We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast?
Social Media: Guest: Maria Shriver @mariashriver (Twitter) @mariashriver (Instagram); Patrick Schwarzenegger @PSchwarzenegger (Twitter); @patrickschwarzenegger (Instagram); Women's Alzheimer's Movement (WAM) @womensalz (Twitter) @womensalzmovement (Instagram); Cleveland Clinic @ClevelandClinic (Twitter & Instagram) Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea | |||
| Food For Thought: How What You Eat Affects Your Mental and Emotional Health | 01 Jun 2023 | 00:42:32 | |
This week, Dr. Daniel Correa sits down with Mary Beth Albright, writer, editor, and executive producer for the Washington Post to discuss her book Eat & Flourish: How Food Supports Emotional Wellbeing. Mary Beth shares how her experience in public health as a food policy attorney inspired her to investigate the science of food and how it can affect our mental and emotional health. Additional Resources We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast?
Social Media: Guest: Mary Beth Albright @MaryBeth (Twitter) @Mary.Beth (Instagram); W. W. Norton & Company @wwnorton (Twitter) Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea | |||
| The Campaign to Cure ALS with Brian Wallach and Sandra Abrevaya | 25 May 2023 | 00:51:51 | |
This week Dr. Daniel Correa sits down with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) advocates and I AM ALS co-founders, Brian Wallach and Sandra Abrevaya. Brian—who was diagnosed with ALS in 2017 at 37 years old—and his wife and care partner Sandra share their family's experience with ALS and how they have utilized their skills from working on legislation and political campaigns to become effective advocates and raise awareness about this neurodegenerative disease. Next, Dr. Correa speaks with Dr. Jinsy Andrews, neurologist and associate professor of neurology in the Division of Neuromuscular Medicine and director of Neuromuscular Clinical Trials at Columbia University. Dr. Andrews discusses the advances in treatment for ALS, the evolution of clinical trials in recent years, and how these trials benefit research for other neurodegenerative conditions.
Learn more about Brian and Sandra's advocacy work and find out how you can watch their documentary No Ordinary Campaign by visiting www.NoOrdinaryCampaign.com. Additional Resources
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Social Media: Guest(s): Brian Wallach @bsw5020 (Twitter); Sandra Abrevaya @sabrevaya (Twitter); Synapticure @synapticure (Twitter); I AM ALS @iamalsorg (Twitter) | |||
| Peloton Instructor Bradley Rose on Returning to Life After Stroke | 18 May 2023 | 00:47:17 | |
In this episode, Dr. Daniel Correa sits down with Peloton instructor and actor Bradley Rose. Bradley shares his experience of having a stroke at age 32 and the events that led to his diagnosis, treatment, and recovery as well as the barriers he faced to receive the care he needed. Next, Dr. Correa speaks with Dr. Sarah Song, associate professor and stroke specialist at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, and member of the Brain & Life Editorial Board. Dr. Song provides information about the type of stroke that Bradley experienced—transient ischemic attack—along with stroke treatments and prevention, and how to navigate going back to work and participating in activities. Additional Resources We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast?
Social Media: Guest: Bradley Rose @BradleyRose23 (Twitter); Dr. Sarah Song @Stroke_doc (Twitter) Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea | |||
| Happening Now in Neurology: Brain Health, Disability Access, and Emerging Science | 11 May 2023 | 00:46:42 | |
This week, Dr. Daniel Correa brings our listeners on a tour of the American Academy of Neurology's 75th Annual Meeting in Boston. Dr. Correa interviews researchers about the latest science of neurology on topics like brain health and disability access. Dr. Correa also speaks with Sjögren's Foundation, CurePSP, and the Association of Migraine Disorders about how they support people with neurologic conditions. Additional Resources: We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast?
Social Media: Guest: CurePSP @CurePSP (Twitter); Sjögren's Foundation @SjogrensOrg (Twitter); @MigraineDisordr (Twitter); Dr. Brittany Kryzanowski @BrittanyKrzyz (Twitter) Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea | |||
| Journalist, Producer Kitty Eisele's Honest Recount of Her Time as Caregiver | 04 May 2023 | 00:47:53 | |
In this episode, Dr. Daniel Correa sits down with Kitty Eisele, journalist, author, and Emmy Award-winning producer for National Public Radio. Kitty shares the legacy of her father Albert Eisele—journalist and founding editor of The Hill—and her experience of being a caregiver for him in his final years after being diagnosed with dementia. Kitty also discusses her podcast Twenty-Four Seven: A podcast about caregiving that highlights the stories of individuals who are caregivers and how it has impacted their lives. A special thank you to Kitty Eisele for permission to feature a clip from her podcast Twenty-Four Seven: A podcast about caregiving. Additional Resources:
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Social Media: Guest: Kitty Eisele – Twitter handle: @RadioKitty, Facebook: @kitty.eisele, IG @247_podcast Host: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea | |||
| Adaptive Living Spaces and How They Improve Lives | 27 Apr 2023 | 00:42:19 | |
This week, Dr. Daniel Correa sits down with Julie and Allen Patterson to discuss the adaptive cottage they built that was featured in Southern Living to support the Parkinson's Foundation and raise awareness of Parkinson's disease. The Pattersons discuss the importance of adaptive living spaces and offer solutions to improve accessibility for people with neurologic conditions. Next, Dr. Correa talks with Dr. Glenn Seliger, acting chief medical officer and director of Traumatic Brain Injury Services at Helen Hayes Hospital in West Haverstraw, New York, and assistant professor of clinical neurology at Columbia University, as well as Ms. Beth Russo, an occupational therapist who specializes in Parkinson's disease. Dr. Seliger and Ms. Russo explain who makes up a care team and the importance of adaptive housing for people with neurologic conditions. Additional Resources: We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206, or email us at BLpodcast@brainandlife.org. Social Media: Guest: Allen Patterson Buliders @allenpattersonbuilders (Instagram) Helen Hayes Hospital @HelenHayesHosp (Twitter) Host: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea | |||
| Special Bonus and Release: Physician BJ Miller's Recovery from Phantom Limb Pain | 20 Apr 2023 | 00:39:25 | |
In this special episode, Dr. Daniel Correa thanks Dr. Audrey Nath for her time with the Brain & Life podcast by sharing bonus content from a previous interview with palliative care physician Dr. BJ Miller. Dr. Miller talks about phantom limb pain that can accompany a limb amputation and therapies—such as mirror box therapy—that helped him with his own recovery after losing both legs below the knees and half an arm after an electrocution accident. Next, Dr. Correa sits down with Dr. Vilayanur Subramanian (V.S.) Ramachandran, director of the Center for Brain and Cognition and distinguished professor with the Psychology Department and Neurosciences Program at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Ramachandran explains phantom limb pain and how his team developed mirror box therapy to treat it. Additional Resources:
We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206, or email us at BLpodcast@brainandlife.org. Social Media: Guest: BJ Miller @bjmillermd (Twitter) Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Audrey Nath @AudreyNathMDPhD | |||
| Author, Speaker Jackie Stebbins on Rebuilding Her Life After Autoimmune Encephalitis | 13 Apr 2023 | 00:48:19 | |
This week Dr. Audrey Nath speaks with author, speaker, and podcaster Jackie Stebbins about her experience with autoimmune encephalitis. Jackie shares how the neurologic condition affected her and her family's life, her journey to recovery, and what she is doing to raise awareness about the diagnosis. Next, Dr. Daniel Correa talks with Dr. Gregory Day, a neurologist and specialist in cognitive neurology at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Day shares information about the diagnosis, treatment, and possible causes of autoimmune encephalitis. Additional Resources: We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206, or email us at BLpodcast@brainandlife.org. Social Media: Guest: Jackie Stebbins @jmstebbs (Twitter); Dr. Gregory Day @GDay_Neuro (Twitter) Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Audrey Nath @AudreyNathMDPhD | |||
| From Obstacle to Opportunity: David Begnaud on Living with Tourette Syndrome | 06 Apr 2023 | 00:50:05 | |
This week, Dr. Audrey Nath speaks with David Begnaud, lead national correspondent for CBS Mornings, about his experience of being diagnosed with Tourette syndrome when he was a child. David shares what it was like to navigate tics at a young age, how he learned to embrace them as an adult, and how he is raising awareness to fight the stigma that can accompany the neurologic condition. Next, Dr. Nath sits down with Dr. Michael Okun, executive director of the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases and professor of neurology at University of Florida Health. Dr. Okun explains what happens in the brain of someone living with Tourette syndrome, various ways the condition can be treated, and what he is hopeful for in the future of therapy development. [We apologize for some audio issues during this episode, but we feel this is excellent and important information for the community and to raise awareness about Tourette syndrome.] Additional Resources:
We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206, or email us at BLpodcast@brainandlife.org. Social Media: Guest: David Begnaud @DavidBegnaud (Twitter & Instagram); Dr. Michael Okun (@MichaelOkun) Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Audrey Nath @AudreyNathMDPhD | |||
| Acute Flaccid Myelitis and Disability Advocacy with Sarah Todd Hammer | 31 Jul 2025 | 01:03:07 | |
In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, co-host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by author, adaptive fashion model, and disability advocate Sarah Todd Hammer. Sarah Todd shares her experiences with Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) from diagnosis to today, highlighting the diagnosis and treatment processes and how she has continued to follow her dreams throughout the years. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Kiran Thakur, a neurologist and expert in infections that affect the brain and nervous system. Dr. Thakur is an associate professor of Neurology at Columbia University and has worked around the world studying how diseases like viruses can lead to serious neurologic conditions. Dr. Thakur explains what AFM is, the effects it can have, and what can be learned about how to care for patients with rare and life-changing neurologic conditions.
Additional Resources Rising Measles Cases Raise Concerns About Serious Brain Complications
Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on Similar Topics How Disability Advocate Wesley Hamilton Became Empowered by Adversity Parenting and Writing While Disabled with Jessica Slice How Paula Carozzo is Redefining Disability and Advocating for Her Community We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast?
Social Media: Sarah Todd Hammer @sarahtoddhammer; Dr. Kiran Thakur @columbiamed Guests: Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD | |||
| Journalist Richard Engel on Parenting a Child with Rett Syndrome | 30 Mar 2023 | 00:51:29 | |
In this episode Dr. Audrey Nath speaks with Richard Engel, Chief Foreign Correspondent for NBC News, whose son Henry passed away from Rett syndrome, a rare childhood genetic developmental disorder. Richard shares Henry's legacy and his family's experience with the condition. Next Dr. Nath speaks with Dr. Huda Zoghbi professor at Baylor College of Medicine and the director of the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute at Texas Children's Hospital. Dr. Zoghbi explains how she discovered the gene that causes Rett syndrome and discusses possibilities for future treatment of the condition.
Additional Resources: https://www.brainandlife.org/disorders-a-z/disorders/rett-syndrome Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206, or email us at BLpodcast@brainandlife.org. | |||
| Personal Trainer Javeno McLean on Helping Clients Find Physical and Emotional Strength | 23 Mar 2023 | 00:34:14 | |
This week Dr. Audrey Nath speaks with accomplished powerlifter and personal trainer Javeno McLean about how he became motivated to open a gym where he provides free personal training for people with disabilities. Javeno talks about his passion for improving both the physical and mental health of his clients. Next Dr. Nath sits down with Dr. Gottfried Schlaug, a vascular neurologist and professor of neurology at Baystate Medical Center - UMass Chan Medical School. Dr. Schlaug explains neuroplasticity—the brain's ability to adapt and recover after a brain injury. He also discusses the importance of learning new skills and participating in activities to improve neuroplasticity and overall health of your brain. We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206, or email us at BLpodcast@brainandlife.org. Additional Resources: https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/14-ways-to-get-motivated-to-exercise https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/studying-brains-of-polyglots-for-insights-about-language https://www.brainandlife.org/disorders-a-z/stroke/ Social Media: Guest: Javeno McLean @J7healthJaveno (Twitter & Instagram) Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Audrey Nath @AudreyNathMDPhD | |||
| Memory and Your Brain, Explained | 16 Mar 2023 | 00:41:04 | |
In this episode Dr. Daniel Correa sits down with Dr. Craig Stark, professor at the University of California, Irvine's Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory, to learn more about memory. Dr. Stark shares the basics of how memory works and tips to maximize your brain's memory capability. Dr. Stark also discusses memory habits everyone can incorporate into their own lives. We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206, or email us at BLpodcast@brainandlife.org. Additional Resources: https://www.brainandlife.org/podcast/marilu-henner-and-the-mysteries-of-memory https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/how-gaming-may-boost-memory Social Media: Guest: Dr. Craig Stark @Craig__Stark (twitter) Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Audrey Nath @AudreyNathMDPhD | |||