In this episode, Dr. Daniel Correa sits down with documentarian Cynthia Stone, and Walt Dawson, lifelong Alzheimer’s advocate and policy expert. Cynthia discusses the creation of Keys Bags Names Words, a documentary film about hope in aging and dementia. Walt shares how his father’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis when he was just ten years old led him to speak out and work towards policy change for Alzheimer’s Disease. Next, Dr. Correa speaks with Dr. Bruce Miller, a behavioral neurologist with the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.  ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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  What is...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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:   Part One: Community...