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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

In this episode of Brain & Life podcast, influencer Chan Plante joins Dr. Katy Peters. Chan shares her experience dealing with misdiagnosis, building an online community, and eventually losing her eye. Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. David Newman-Toker, professor of neurology, ophthalmology, and otolaryngology at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He explains how misdiagnosis can happen, visual loss in young people, and how patients can advocate for themselves to ensure they get the treatment they...

In this episode of Brain & Life podcast, Dr. Katy Peters is joined by Staff Sergeant John Kriesel as he shares about his experience losing his legs in combat. He discusses his recovery process, phantom limb pain, and what changes he hopes to see in treatment options for others. Dr. Peters is then joined by Tamar Makin, professor of cognitive neuroscience at MRC cognition and brain unit at Cambridge University. She shares her research, including an article she wrote entitled “Phantom limb...

In this Brain & Life podcast episode Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Emmy-nominated journalist and stroke survivor Kristen Aguirre. Kristen shares her journey from experiencing a stroke at age 31 and returning to the workplace to being a vocal disability activist and finding her new “normal.” Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Sarah Song, associate professor and vascular neurology fellowship director in the division of cerebrovascular diseases in the department of neurological sciences at...

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 the importance of hearing aids for cognitive function, ways to prepare for hospice care, Tai Chi for blood pressure, and more. If you would like to read these articles, be sure to subscribe to Brain & Life Magazine for free!   Brain & Life Articles Mentioned Hearing Aids May Lower...

In this Brain & Life podcast episode Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Mary Lou Falcone, classical music publicist and author of “I Didn't See It Coming: Scenes of Love, Loss and Lewy Body Dementia.” Mary Lou shares her experiences with her partner Nicky Zann as he lived with Lewy Body Dementia and what she learned about being a caregiver throughout her life. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Jason Cohen, neurologist and dementia specialist at Montefiore Medical Center and the Albert Einstein...

In this Brain & Life podcast episode Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Phil Keoghan, host of The Amazing Race. Phil shares his love for movement and adventure and how he has used that passion to raise funds and awareness for Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Jessica Stulc, neurologist who specializes in MS. She discusses the importance of exercise for all, especially patients with MS, and the impact advocacy work like Phil Keoghan’s has.   Additional Resources ...

In this episode, hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters answer your questions. They discuss Alzheimer’s disease and hallucinations, brain fog during recovery periods, and how to keep your brain functioning well at any age. They also answer questions about the accessibility of migraine medications and pediatric stroke recovery. Thank you for submitting your questions and sharing your comments about the Brain & Life Podcast!   Alzheimer and Hallucinations Six Tips to Help Manage...