Brain & Life

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 a...

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 departme...

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. Corr...

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...

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...

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 Sa...

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 C...

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 heal...

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...

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...

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 jo...

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 professo...

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...

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 frie...

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...

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 ma...

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 Univ...

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: ht...

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 Massachus...

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 L...

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,...

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...