In this episode, Dr. Audrey Nath talks with musician Billy McLaughlin about his focal dystonia diagnosis and its effect on his ability to play the guitar. McLaughlin shares his journey to diagnosis and the technique he developed that still allows him to play music. Then Dr. Nath is joined by Dr. Alexander Pantelyat, co-founder and co-director at Johns Hopkins Center for Music & Medicine. Dr. Pantelyat shares his knowledge of movement disorders and highlights the ways that the condition speci...
Sep 22, 2022•44 min
In this episode, Dr. Correa talks with chef and multiple sclerosis (MS) advocate, Mariana Orozco. Mariana shares her journey to diagnosis and gives listeners helpful cooking tips. Then Dr. Correa is joined by Dr. Lilyana Amezcua, director of Keck Huntington Beach Multiple Sclerosis Infusion Program. Dr. Amezcua discusses symptoms of the condition and its prevalence in underserved communities. In recognition of the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, which starts today, we are releasing a compa...
Sep 15, 2022•37 min
Nos complace compartir nuestro primer episodio en español, el cual coincide con el inicio del Mes de la Herencia Hispana. En este episodio, el Dr. Correa habla con la chef mexicana y activista de la esclerosis múltiple (EM), Mariana Orozco. Mariana comparte su travesía hacia el diagnóstico y da útiles consejos de cocina a los escuchas. Después, la Dra. Lilyana Amezcua, directora de Keck Huntington Beach Multiple Sclerosis Infusion Program, se une al Dr. Correa para hablar sobre los síntomas de l...
Sep 15, 2022•40 min
In this episode, Dr. Audrey Nath speaks with award-winning documentarian, journalist, speaker, author, and philanthropist, Soledad O’Brien. Soledad shares her son Jackson’s experience with neural hearing loss and what she's learned about parenting a child with hearing loss. Dr. Nath is then joined by Dr. April Levin, behavioral neurologist at Boston Children’s Hospital. Dr. Levin gives listeners additional information on hearing loss in children and discusses strategies for parents to advocate f...
Sep 08, 2022•41 min
In this episode, actress and producer Marilu Henner speaks with Dr. Correa about her experience with Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory (HSAM). She shares how her ability to recall every memory throughout her life has taught her valuable lessons and discusses how the condition has propelled her to advocate for brain research. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Craig Stark, professor at the University of California, Irvine’s Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory. Dr. Stark explain...
Sep 01, 2022•43 min
This week Drs. Daniel Correa and Audrey Nath hear from a podcast listener as part of a recurring series that explores all things brain health. Lily from Minnesota asks hosts how sleep contributes to overall health and seeks advice about snoring. Our hosts walk you through essential sleep hygiene tips and explain why sleep is integral to brain health. Do you have a question for our hosts? Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206 , or email us at BLpodcast@brainandlife.org . Additional Resources: https:...
Aug 25, 2022•17 min
In this episode, Dr. Audrey Nath speaks with actress, producer, and Alzheimer’s advocate, Lauren Miller Rogen. Lauren shares her mother’s journey with the condition and how her caretaker experience inspired her to found HFC, a foundation with the mission to provide care and resources for families affected by Alzheimer’s. Then, Dr. Nath speaks with Dr. Irina Skylar-Scott, a behavioral neurologist at Stanford University. Dr. Skylar-Scott provides listeners with additional information on the condit...
Aug 18, 2022•34 min
In this episode, Dr. Daniel Correa talks with multiple sclerosis (MS) advocate, philanthropist, and founder of Race to Erase MS, Nancy Davis. Nancy shares her experience of being diagnosed with MS in 1991 and how having MS has inspired her to dedicate herself to fundraising in support of research for the condition. Then, Dr. Correa is joined by Dr. David Hafler, chair of Yale University’s department of neurology and neurologist-in-chief at Yale New Haven Hospital. Dr. Hafler explains the science...
Aug 11, 2022•31 min
In this episode, Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with journalist and author Greg O’Brien about his new documentary Have You Heard About Greg, a film that chronicles his journey with Alzheimer’s. Greg shares how he feels the condition has affected his life, his family’s relationships with one another, and how his career as a journalist has influenced his experience with a chronic condition. Then, Dr. Correa speaks with Dr. James Noble, neurologist and author of Navigating Life with Dementia from Brain &...
Aug 04, 2022•38 min
In this episode Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with MTV VJ, author, and actress Karen Duffy. Karen shares her experience in being diagnosed with neurosarcoidosis, including how she copes with chronic pain and how her work as a hospital chaplain has influenced her perspective as an individual with a chronic condition. Next, Dr. Correa sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Gelfand, a neurologist at the University of California, San Francisco, who specializes in treating those with autoimmune conditions. Dr. Gelfan...
Jul 28, 2022•32 min
In this episode, Dr. Audrey Nath speaks with internationally recognized artist Lindsey Holcomb. Lindsey explains how her multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis changed her artistic practice and inspired her to begin painting diagnostic MRI images and found the #colorsofms project. Dr. Nath then speaks with Dr. Sally Harris, a neurologist and visual artist, who discusses her experience with art therapy and how she recommends art as a healing mechanism to her patients. Additional Resources: https://www...
Jul 21, 2022•29 min
In this episode, Dr. Audrey Nath sits down with businesswoman and star of ABC’s Shark Tank , Barbara Corcoran. Barbara shares her experience of growing up with dyslexia and explains why she credits the learning difference with her success in business and entrepreneurship. Then, Dr. Nath speaks with Dr. Marilu Gorno Tempini, a behavioral neurologist and co-founder of the University of California San Francisco Dyslexia Center. Dr. Tempini discusses the early signs of dyslexia and provides learning...
Jul 14, 2022•39 min
This week Dr. Daniel Correa sits down with actor Timothy Omundson to reflect on the 5-year anniversary of his stroke. Timothy shares his experience with stroke, his recovery process, and how he has successfully returned to acting in shows like This is Us and New Amsterdam . Dr. Correa then speaks with Dr. Sarah Song, associate professor, and stroke specialist at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Song shares the signs of stroke and the recovery therapies available. We want to hear fr...
Jul 07, 2022•38 min
In this episode, Dr. Audrey Nath is joined by hiker and outdoor advocate, Crystal Gail Welcome. Crystal shares how her intracranial hypertension and chronic pain inspired her to embrace the meditative and healing power of hiking. Dr. Nath is then joined by Dr. Kathleen Digre, chief of the Headache and Neuro-ophthalmology division at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City . Dr. Digre discusses healthy lifestyle changes and chronic pain management recommendations for those who experience the condi...
Jun 30, 2022•38 min
In this episode, Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by former NBA player, Brian Grant. Brian shares his journey with young-onset Parkinson’s and the mental health challenges that have accompanied his diagnosis. Brian also discusses how sharing his diagnosis with others has helped him find community and maintain a strong support system. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Sotirios Parashos, a neurologist at Struther’s Parkinson’s Center in Minnesota . Dr. Parashos discusses the common motor and mood sympto...
Jun 23, 2022•40 min
In this episode, Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by actor and epilepsy advocate, Greg Grunberg. Greg speaks about his son’s journey with epilepsy the importance of sharing his family’s experience with others through his partnership with organizations such as the Epilepsy Foundation. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Joseph Sirven, an epileptologist at the Mayo Clinic and editor-in-chief of Brain & Life en Español. Dr. Sirven discusses the future of epilepsy treatment and answers questions from th...
Jun 16, 2022•39 min
This week Dr. Audrey Nath is joined by Peter Frampton to talk about his 2015 diagnosis of inclusion body myositis (IBM). Peter shares how his diagnosis has led him to start his own foundation in partnership with Johns Hopkins University and become passionate about IBM research. He discusses how music helps him manage his condition as he continues to experience mobility changes. Dr. Nath is then joined by Dr. Steven Greenberg, neuromuscular neurologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and professo...
Jun 09, 2022•38 min
In this episode, Dr. Nath speaks with Paralympian swimmer Jamal Hill about competing as an athlete in the 2021 Tokyo games. He also shares how being diagnosed with Charcot- Marie-Tooth has shaped his tenacious spirit and athletic discipline. Dr. Nath is then joined by Dr. Reza Seyedsadjadi, director of Massachusetts General Hospital’s Charcot-Marie-Tooth Center of Excellence and neurology professor at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Seyedsadjadi speaks about genetic components of the condition and p...
Jun 02, 2022•41 min
This week Dr. Correa is joined by Matt and Kanlaya Cauli, who share Kanlaya’s story of experiencing two massive strokes in May 2020 before being diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Matt describes his journey of learning to be Kanlaya’s caretaker and shares his advice for coping with mental health struggles and the challenges of being a primary caregiver. Dr. Correa then speaks with Dr. Olajide Williams, vascular neurologist at Columbia University and founder of Hip-Hop Public Health. Dr. Williams exp...
May 26, 2022•39 min
This week Dr. Nath is joined by Beth Usher and her parents, Brian and Kathy, to talk about her childhood diagnosis of Rasmussen’s encephalitis and the resulting hemispherectomy, a surgery to remove half her brain, that has earned her a spot in medical history. Beth shares her memories from that time and how she has used humor and laughter to remain positive throughout her journey, including a friendship with Mister Rogers. Her parents share what it was like to witness the effects of Rasmussen’s ...
May 19, 2022•36 min
In this episode, Dr. Nath sits down with actor RJ Mitte to discuss his experience in the entertainment industry as an individual with cerebral palsy. RJ also shares his journey in finding confidence despite the bullying that he endured throughout his childhood. Dr. Nath then speaks with Dr. Peter Raffalli, pediatric neurologist and director of Boston Children’s Hospital Bullying and Cyberbullying Prevention and Advocacy Collaborative, and Dr. Elizabeth Barkoudah, co-director of Boston Children’s...
May 12, 2022•42 min
This episode highlights people in our community living with multiple sclerosis (MS). First up, Dr. Nath is joined by author, photographer, and founder of CI Goddess, Lisa Cohen. Lisa discusses her book, Overcome the BS of MS: A 3-step Plan for Women Living with Multiple Sclerosis , as well as her upcoming project, Wear Your Red Lipstick . Dr. Correa is then joined by Dan and Jennifer Digmann, a married couple who both live with MS. The Digmanns discuss how they met, how they rely on each other’s...
May 05, 2022•40 min
In this episode, Dr. Nath is joined by journalist and New York Times bestselling author, Susannah Cahalan. Susannah recounts her journey as one of the earliest individuals to be diagnosed with anti-NMDA encephalitis and speaks about the writing of her memoir Brain on Fire . Dr. Nath is then joined by Dr. Josep Dalmau, professor at the Catalan Institute for Research and Advanced Studies at the University of Barcelona and adjunct professor of neurology at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Dalmau...
Apr 28, 2022•40 min
Dr. Nath speaks with comedian Josh Blue about growing up with cerebral palsy and his efforts to use comedy to erase the stigma around his condition. Dr. Nath is then joined by Dr. Bhooma Aravamuthan, assistant professor of neurology at Washington State University School of Medicine, who shares information about new diagnostic and treatment possibilities for cerebral palsy. Additional Resources: https://www.brainandlife.org/disorders-a-z/cerebral-palsy/ https://www.hopeforhie.org/ https://cprn.or...
Apr 21, 2022•40 min
In part two of Dr. Correa’s conversation with George Lopez, George speaks about the fear of seeking medical care in his family and in the wider culture and his effort to make changes to his diet to benefit his long-term health. Dr. Correa continues his conversation with Dr. Anne Louise Oaklander, associate professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School and Director of the Nerve Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital, to discuss causes of neuropathy, including genetic contributors, and strategi...
Apr 14, 2022•32 min
In part one of this two-part conversation, Dr. Correa has a lively conversation with actor-comedian George Lopez about his experience with neuropathy and kidney disease. George shares how kidney disease and uremic dysfunction affected his childhood, how a kidney transplant changed his life for the better, and how he experienced the pain caused by neuropathy. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Anne Louise Oaklander, associate professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School and Director of the Nerv...
Apr 07, 2022•40 min
On the first episode of the podcast we speak with actor, dancer, and professional choreographer Courtney Platt, who shares her love of movement and how she thrives despite a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS). Courtney describes how she was diagnosed, her experience with disease-modifying drugs, and the challenges of starting a family while managing a neurologic condition. In their conversation, Courtney also highlights her work with MS in Harmony, a platform that allows people with MS and car...
Mar 31, 2022•42 min
Brain & Life® from the American Academy of Neurology is an entertaining weekly podcast exploring the intersection of brain health and neurologic disease. Join neurologist co-hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Audrey Nath in lively conversations with neurology experts, celebrity advocates, and people whose lives are affected by brain conditions. The podcast will educate and inspire people to maintain a healthy brain and a healthy you.
Mar 03, 2022•3 min
