Brain & Life

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 geneticist who works as the Medical Director of the Goryeb Children’s Hospital Genetics and Metabolism Division. Dr. Adams explains what INAD is and what types of research are being conducted to better the lives of patients and their families.   We invite you to participate in our listener survey! By participating in the brief survey, you will have the opportunity to enter your name and email address for a chance to win one of five $100 Amazon gift cards.   Additional Resources Bisous for Léo INADCure Foundation How Parents Advocate for Their Children with Rare Diseases Advice for Caregivers of People with Rare Diseases   Other Brain & Life Episodes on this Topic Rare Thoughts on a Rarer Neurologic Condition Advocacy and Athleticism with the Pittsburgh Steeler’s Cam Heyward Neurofibromatosis Advocacy and Community Building with the Gilbert Family Foundation   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: Deborah Vauclare @bisousforleo; Dr. Darius Adams @AtlanticHealth Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

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 Center. Dr. Moore explains what Huntington’s Disease is, dispels some diagnostic myths, and what patients and caregivers can look forward to in the future.   We invite you to participate in our listener survey! By participating in the brief survey, you will have the opportunity to enter your name and email address for a chance to win one of five $100 Amazon gift cards.   Additional Resources We Exist by Tanita Allen What is Huntington’s Disease? Promising Therapies May Help Huntington’s Disease Huntington’s Disease Society of America   Other Brain & Life Episodes on this Topic Rare Thoughts on a Rarer Neurologic Condition We Are Brave Together with Jessica Patay Author, Speaker Jackie Stebbins on Rebuilding Her Life After Autoimmune Encephalitis   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: Tanita Allen @tanitaallen234; Dr. Katie Moore @dukeneurores Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

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 Dedman Family Distinguished Chair in Neurologic Disease. Dr. Shakkottai discusses cerebellar ataxia, hypertrophic olivary degeneration, how these disorders are treated, and what upcoming research there is to look forward to.   We invite you to participate in our listener survey! By participating in the brief survey, you will have the opportunity to enter your name and email address for a chance to win one of five $100 Amazon gift cards.   Additional Resources HODA - Working to make HOD History Forming a Foundation Bolsters Hope After a Rare Diagnosis Advice for Caregivers of People with Rare Diseases What is ataxia and cerebellar or spinocerebellar degeneration?   Other Brain & Life Episodes on this Topic Neurofibromatosis Advocacy and Community Building with the Gilbert Family Foundation Making a Lasting Impact with The Brain Donor Project’s Tish Hevel We Are Brave Together with Jessica Patay Strength in Unity: Advocating and Advancing Research for Brain Tumors   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: Christina Coates @hodassoc; Dr. Vikram Shakkottai @utswmedcenter Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD  

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. Dr. Bedlack explains just how he is helping his patients find hope in their ALS journeys while also making realistic plans for the future.   Additional Resources Aaron Lazar’s “The Impossible Dream” What is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)? A Marathoner on a Quest to End ALS Steve Gleason, ALS Advocate and NFL Veteran, Receives Courage Award   Other Brain & Life Episodes on this Topic Making the Years Count with Brooke Eby, Influencer Living with ALS Finding Strength in ALS Advocacy with Podcaster Lorri Carey Hop on a Cure for ALS with John Driskell Hopkins   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: Aaron Lazar @aaronscottlazar; Dr. Richard Bedlack @stitchingstrength Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

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 the University of Florida Brain Injury, Rehabilitation and Neuroresilience Center, and chair of the UF Department of Neurology. Dr. Jaffee breaks down the distinct types of TBIs, how patients are affected, and what preventative measures are being worked on.   Additional Resources A Veteran Climbs Mount Kilimanjaro after a Traumatic Brain Injury What Is Traumatic Brain Injury? How Sports Neurologists Protect Football Players’ Brains After Traumatic Brain Injury, a Veteran Finds Purpose in Advocacy   Other Brain & Life Episodes on this Topic Advocacy and Athleticism with the Pittsburgh Steeler’s Cam Heyward U.S. Soccer Legend Briana Scurry on Concussion and Mental Health Healing the Traumatized Brain with Dr. Sandeep Vaishnavi   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: Lindsay Gutierrez @linds_gutierrez; Dr. Michael Jaffee @UFmedicine Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

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 then joined by Dr. Argye Hillis, Executive Vice Chair of the Department of Neurology and the Director of the Cerebrovascular Division of Neurology at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Hillis explains how strokes are diagnosed and treated, and what exciting research is happening right now. Additional Resources Crossword Editor Will Shortz Shares How He's Recovering from Stroke How Board Games Helped This Man Recover from a Stroke Get Smart about Stroke Navigating the Complexities of Stroke   Other Brain & Life Episodes on this Topic 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: Will Shortz @shortzwill; Dr. Argye Hillis @hopkinsneurons Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

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, attending pediatric neurologist at Nationwide Children’s and Professor of Clinical Pediatrics and Neurology at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. They discuss exactly what Prader-Willi syndrome is, how it’s diagnosed and treated, and what the future looks like for patients and their families.   Additional Resources We Are Brave Together How Parents Advocate for Their Children with Rare Diseases These Parents are Giving Their Teenager a Life of Adventure Despite Rett Syndrome Sibling Caregivers Share Rewards and Challenges   Other Brain & Life Episodes on this Topic Resiliency and Caregiving with Janet Fanaki Journalist Richard Engel on Parenting a Child with Rett Syndrome Gavin McHugh is Building an Acting Career and a Community with 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:   Guests: Jessica Patay @wearebravetogether; Dr. De Los Reyes @nationwidekids Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

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 for both patients and caregivers maximize their time and quality of life while dealing with difficult diagnoses.   Additional Resources The Creative Thrive Podcast with Tabatha Coffey How Caregivers Can Avoid Burnout and Preserve Their Health How to Reclaim Life After Years of Caregiving A Matter of Grief   Other Brain & Life Episodes on this Topic Resiliency and Caregiving with Janet Fanaki Christina Zorich on the Joys and Struggles of Caregiving The ‘Humor and Heartache’ of Caregiving with Filmmaker Michelle Boyaner   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: Tabatha Coffey @tabathacoffey; Dr. Akanksha Sharma @drsharmamd Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

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 of conditions are diagnosed and treated.   Additional Resources What is Narcolepsy? What Researchers Are Learning About Brain Health by Studying Sleep Navigating Life with Restless Legs Syndrome How Sleep Protects the Brain   Other Brain & Life Episodes on this Topic Sleep Smart: How Sleep Impacts Your Health Advocacy and Athleticism with the Pittsburgh Steeler’s Cam Heyward U.S. Soccer Legend Briana Scurry on Concussion and Mental Health   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: Josh Andrews @j_andrews63; Dr. Andrew Spector @dukeneurology Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

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 Meet Six Paralympians Preparing for the 2024 Paris Games How Childhood Trauma Is Linked to Migraine How to Keep Loved Ones Safe in the Hospital   Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics Paralympic Athlete Helen Kearney on Living her Dreams with Friedreich’s Ataxia Exploring the Science of Everyday Wonder with Dacher Keltner Healing the Traumatized Brain with Dr. Sandeep Vaishnavi Broadcast Journalist Deborah Roberts on Living with Migraine   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

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 patients.   Additional Resources What are arteriovenous malformations? Navigating the Complexities of Stroke Being Thankful for Recovery While Grieving a Former Life   Other Brain & Life Episodes on this Topic Connecting Music and Mind with Singer Renée Fleming Timothy Omundson on Stroke Recovery and His Return to Television Resiliency and Caregiving with Janet Fanaki   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: Drake White @drakewhitestomp; Dr. Ali Zomorodi @dukehealth Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

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 to children in the greater Pittsburgh area. Cam also talks about suffering from concussions while playing in the NFL and how he stays healthy. Dr. Correa is then joined by Brain & Life’s very own Dr. Katy Peters, who shares her expertise as a neurooncologist to explain more about Cam’s father’s experiences.   Additional Resources The Cam Heyward Foundation What is a Brain Tumor? How Sports Neurologists Protect Football Players’ Brains The ABCs of Advocacy   Other Brain & Life Episodes on this Topic Lawyer, Model Victoria Vesce Uses Her Platform for Brain Tumor Advocacy Strength in Unity: Advocating and Advancing Research for Brain Tumors U.S. Soccer Legend Briana Scurry on Concussion and Mental Health   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: Cam Heyward @camhey97 Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

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. Subramony explains what Friedreich’s Ataxia is, how it is diagnosed and treated, and what the future looks like for patients and their families.   Additional Resources Meet Six Paralympians Preparing for the 2024 Paris Games What is ataxia and cerebellar or spinocerebellar degeneration? New Research Gives Hope to Patients with Inherited Ataxias Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance   Other Brain & Life Episodes on this Topic Paralympian Jamal Hill on Winning Bronze with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Olympic Swimmer Rowdy Gaines on His Career and Guillain-Barré Syndrome BMX Athlete Josh Perry's Perseverance Living with Brain Tumors   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: Helen Kearney @HelenKearneyIRL; Dr. Sub Subramony @fixelinstitute Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD  

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 Attending Neurologist at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and Associate Professor of Neurology, Weill Cornell Medical College. He shares his specialized knowledge on migraine, cluster headache, and other headache disorders and explains what may cause symptoms and treatment options.    Additional Resources Broadcast Journalist Deborah Roberts Shares How She Manages Vertigo 7 Ways To Reduce Migraine Attacks Busting Myths About Migraine What is Migraine? Other Brain & Life Episodes on this Topic Julia Easterlin on Being a Performer with Migraine Mulling over Migraines with Photographer Bill Wadman Brain Function and Migraine Treatment: Answering Your Questions   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: Deborah Roberts @debrobertsabc; Dr. Matthew Robbins @weillcornell Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

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 Health. Dr. Collins explains the connections between brain health and the arts that he has discovered throughout his career and reflects on his experience working with Renee Fleming on Music and Mind.   Additional Resources Music and Mind by Renee Fleming Opera Singer Renee Fleming Shares the Healing Power of Music The Growing Role of Music Therapy in Health Care How the Arts Helped This Woman Heal from a Second TBI Art Programs Engage Patients and Educate About Neurologic Disorders   Other Brain & Life Episodes on this Topic Recovery Through Rhythm: Jazz Musician John Stein’s Myasthenia Gravis Journey Colorful Healing: Artist Laura Bundesen's Vestibular Neuronitis Journey Colors of Multiple Sclerosis with Artist Lindsey Holcomb Exploring Accessibility and the Arts at the Lincoln Center   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: Renee Fleming @reneeflemingmusic; Dr. Francis S. Collins @nihgov Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

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 have experienced a major life challenge.   Additional Resources Resilient People Podcast Adam Fanaki Brain Fund How to Juggle Caring for Children and Aging Parents Women Share How They Balance Caregiving, Children, and Careers   Other Brain & Life Episodes on this Topic Strength in Unity: Advocating and Advancing Research for Brain Tumors Christina Zorich on the Joys and Struggles of Caregiving The ‘Humor and Heartache’ of Caregiving with Filmmaker Michelle Boyaner   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: Janet Fanaki @resilientpeopleca Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

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 Guillain-Barré is, who is at risk, and treatment options.   Additional Resources What is Guillain-Barré syndrome? Guillain-Barré Syndrome Didn’t Stop this Marathoner Inside Out GBS/CIDP Foundation Support Groups   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: Rowdy Gaines @rowdygaines; Dr. Mark Milstein @monteneurology Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

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 need.   Additional Resources More about Chan Plante How to Lower Your Risk of Neurology-Related Vision Loss When to Seek a Second Opinion on a Neurologic Diagnosis Five Ways to Cope with Vision Loss   Other Brain & Life Podcast episodes on this Topic How Paula Carozzo is Redefining Disability and Advocating for Her Community Making the Years Count with Brooke Eby, Influencer Living with ALS Strokes in Younger Patients with Journalist Kristen Aguirre   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: Chan Plante @chanplante; David Newman-Toker @newmantoker Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

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 pain: thinking outside the (mirror) box” and how we can all ensure that phantom limb sensation treatment is truly based on facts.   Additional Resources Still Standing with John Kriesel Phantom limb pain: thinking outside the (mirror) box Can Psychedelics Treat Neurologic Conditions?   Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on This Topic Special Bonus: Physician BJ Miller’s Recovery from Phantom Limb Pain     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: John Kriesel @JohnKriesel Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

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 Rush University Medical Center, and associate editor of Brain & Life Magazine. Dr. Song discusses young people experiencing strokes and what comes after for treatment, therapies, and life planning.   Additional Resources A Stroke Can Happen at Any Age How to Lower the Risk of Maternal Stroke Lindsey Vonn Describes Her Mother’s Inspiring Strength After Stroke Are You at Risk for Stroke?   Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on This Topic Timothy Omundson on Stroke Recovery and His Return to Television What is an ICU and Neurologic Critical Care? Tips and a Guide for Everyone Matt and Kanlaya Cauli on Rebuilding 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: Kristen Aguirre @kristenaguirre, Dr. Sarah Song @rushmedical Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD