Brain & Life

In this episode Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with neuroscientist and writer Dr. Joseph Jebelli. Dr. Jebelli talks about his books In the Pursuit of Memory: The Fight Against Alzheimer's and How the Mind Changed: A Human History of our Evolving Brain . The discussion explores the evolution of the human brain and how societal and cultural evolution interacts with our biological evolution. Practical reco...

In this episode Dr. Audrey Nath speaks with Great British Bake Off contestant Lizzie Acker. Lizzie shares her experience of being diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, and dyspraxia and how she has learned to overcome the challenges that accompany these diagnoses not only to build confidence but also to create beautiful baked goods. Next Dr. Nath talks with Dr....

In this episode, Dr. Audrey Nath speaks with Dr. Evan Noch, a neuro-oncologist and assistant professor of neurology at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian. Dr. Noch shares his unique perspective as a physician who sees patients and researches treatments for brain tumors as someone who was also diagnosed with his own brain tumor, called an acoustic neuroma. Dr. Noch discusses his hearin...

This week, Drs. Daniel Correa and Audrey Nath hear from three podcast listeners as part of a recurring 'Listener Questions' series that delves into the questions that you, our listeners, want to learn more about. In this episode, Drs. Correa and Nath answer questions about neurologic conditions like restless legs syndrome and potential treatment options to relieve symptoms, the connection between...

In this episode Dr. Audrey Nath speaks with Dr. BJ Miller, a palliative care physician at Mettle Health in Mill Valley, Calif.   Dr. Miller shares how an accident that resulted in the loss of three of his limbs challenged him to look at life and death in a new and positive perspective. Dr. Miller also talks about participating in the series Limitless with Chris Hemsworth , a series that explores o...

During this holiday week, Drs. Daniel Correa and Audrey Nath look back on 2022 and share clips from episodes that highlight the importance of elevating the voices of individuals whose lives have been impacted by neurologic conditions. Dr. Nath first shares a conversation she had with actor RJ Mitte who discusses his journey in finding confidence despite the bullying he endured in childhood as some...

I n this episode Dr. Daniel Correa speaks to the winner of Season 3 MasterChef and James Beard Award semi-finalist , Christine Ha , about her neuromyelitis optica (NMO) diagnosis that caused her to lose her vision. Christine shares how she has adapted and excelled as a chef despite the challenges that accompany an NMO diagnosis. Next, Dr. Correa talks with Dr. Fiona Costello, neurologist and profe...

In this episode Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with John Driskell Hopkins, musician and founding member of the Zac Brown Band. John shares his story of being diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in 2021 and what he is doing to spread awareness about this rare disease. Next, Dr. Correa talks with Dr. Stephen Goutman, a neurologist and associate professor in the Department of Neurology and D...

In this episode Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with musician and composer Julia Easterlin. Julia shares how her migraine condition has impacted her life and music career and highlights the difficulty she has had both accessing and affording necessary treatment. Next, Dr. Correa talks with Dr. Cynthia Armand, a neurologist from the Montefiore Headache Center at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr...

In this episode, Dr. Audrey Nath speaks with writer, producer, and dystonia advocate Rogers Hartmann. Rogers describes her struggles with generalized dystonia that caused her head to tilt below her waist and the treatments she received to allow her to stand straight again. Next, Dr. Nath is joined by Dr. Marta San Luciano, associate professor of Neurology at University of California, San Francisco...

During this Thanksgiving week as we reflect on gratitude and family, we revisit one of our listener favorites from earlier this year. Drs. Daniel Correa and Audrey Nath reflect again on their conversation with actress, producer, and Alzheimer's advocate Lauren Miller Rogen. In this interview, Lauren shares her mother's journey with the condition and how her caretaker experience inspired her to fou...

This week, in the second of two episodes discussing brain health for women, Drs. Daniel Correa and Audrey Nath speak with neurologist Dr. Amy Hessler about brain fog and its various causes in women. Dr. Hessler also explores topics related to specific neurologic conditions, such as how multiple sclerosis presents at various stages of a woman's life and navigating pregnancy with epilepsy.   Additio...

In this episode Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with Parkinson's disease advocate and American Ninja Warrior Jimmy Choi about his early-onset Parkinson's diagnosis and how it impacted his physical abilities and mental health. Jimmy talks about his dedication to fighting stigma and educating future generations about the misconceptions of Parkinson's disease. Next, Dr. Correa talks with Dr. Allan Wu, neuro...

This week, in the first of two episodes discussing brain health for women, Drs. Daniel Correa and Audrey Nath speak with neurologist Dr. Amy Hessler about neurologic challenges that women may face throughout their lives . Dr. Hessler defines the field of women's neurology and discusses how female hormones like estrogen and progesterone can affect stroke risk as well as risk for seizures and migrai...

In this episode Dr. Daniel Correa talks with professional dancers , Madelyn Ho and Jake Vincent of the Paul Taylor Dance Company in New York City. Madelyn and Jake share their experiences of managing the challenges that come with a career that is physically demanding and the steps they take to maintain optimal brain health. Next, Dr. Correa speaks to Dr. Jeffrey Kutcher, sports neurologist and fou...

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with author and podcast host, Nora McInerny. Nora discusses her husband's terminal brain tumor (glioblastoma multiforme) diagnosis, how they confronted his illness together, and her journey moving forward with grief upon his passing. Next, Dr. Correa talks with Dr. Maisha Robinson, neurologist and assistant professor in the department of neurology at Mayo...

In this episode, Dr. Audrey Nath talks with figure skater, Olympic gold medalist, and cancer research advocate, Scott Hamilton. Scott speaks about his brain tumor diagnosis and shares information about the CARES foundation where they fund innovative cancer research. Then, Dr. Nath talks with Dr. Chirag Patel, neuro-oncologist at Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Patel explains more about different types...

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with actress and producer, Christina Zorich about her experience being a caregiver for her grandmother and mother, Academy Award winner, Olympia Dukakis. Dr. Correa talks with Dr. Mirnova Ceide, Psychiatrist at Montefiore Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Ceide provides tools for families who a...

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Correa talks with actress, Suzanne Rogers. Suz anne shares how her myasthenia gravis diagnosis has affected her acting career and her efforts to bring awareness to the condition through featuring it on Days of Our Lives. Next, Dr. Correa speaks with Dr. Nicholas Silvestri, a neurologist and nerve specialist at the University of Buffalo and Buffalo General Medical Center...

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 musi c. Then Dr. Nath is joined by Dr. Alexander Pantelyat , co-founder and co-director at Johns Hopkins Center for Music & Medicine . Dr. P...

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.    I...

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...

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 a...

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 Univ...

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...