Brain & Life

This week, in the seco n d 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 . N eurologist Dr. Angel Aledo-Serrano returns to discuss the different types of therapies available for SYNGAP1 and how SynGap1 Research Fund helps s...

Esta semana, en el segundo de dos episodios, el Dr. Daniel Correa continúa la conversación de la semana pasada con las familias que comparten cómo SYNGAP1-una rara enfermedad neurológica genética que causa convulsiones y retrasos en el desarrollo-ha afectado a sus seres queridos. El neurólogo Dr. Ángel Aledo -Serrano vuelve para hablar de los distintos tipos de terapias disponibles para SYNGAP1 y...

This week, in the first of two episodes , Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with families who share how SYNGAP 1—a rare genetic neurologic disease that causes seizures and developmental delays —has impacted th eir loved ones and how SynGAP Research Fun d (SRF) provides them with resources and community . Dr. Correa also speaks with Dr. Angel Aledo-Serrano, a neurologist and director at Vithas Madrid Neuros...

Esta semana, en el primero de dos episodios, el Dr. Daniel Correa habla con familias que comparten cómo SYNGAP1 -una enfermedad neurológica genética rara que causa convulsiones y retrasos en el desarrollo- ha afectado a sus seres queridos y cómo el Fondo de Investigación SynGAP (SRF) les proporciona recursos y comunidad. E l Dr. Correa también habla con el Dr. Ángel Aledo -Serrano, neurólogo y dir...

In this special episode, Dr. Sarah Song returns as a guest co -host to talk with Dr. Roy Hamilton, behavior al neurologist and professor of neurology , p hysical m edicine and r ehabilitation, and p sychiatry and director of the Laboratory for Cognition and Neural Stimulation (LCNS) at the University of Pennsylvania . Dr. Hamilton discusses agnosia—a rare neurologic disorder characterized by an in...

This week Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with chronic illness blogger and advocate Ashley Brooks. Ashley talks about the symptoms she experienced that led to her myasthenia gravis (MG) diagnosis , the various treatments she has received , and how her diagnosis inspired her to start online advocacy and outreach to raise awareness of this neurologic condition . Following her interview , Dr. Correa sits do...

This week Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with Cory Lee, a travel blogger , accessibility advocate , and founder of the Curb Free Foundation , who was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) at two years old. Cory shares his expe rience of growing up using a wheelchair at an early age and how he became inspired to start a travel blog to document his perspective travelling the world as a wheelchair u...

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with journalist, author, advocate, and founder of the Women's Alzheimer's Movement at Cleveland Clinic, Maria Shriver, and her son Patrick Schwarzenegger. Maria and Patrick , co-founders of MOSH, share their mission to spread awareness of Alzheimer's disease and the importance of instilling brain health at an early age. Next, Dr. Correa is joined again by...

This week, Dr. Daniel Correa sits down with Mary Beth Albright, writer, editor, and executive producer for the Washington Post to discuss her book Eat & Flourish: How Food Supports Emotional Wellbeing . Mary Beth shares how her experience in public health as a food policy attorney inspired her to investigate the science of food and how it can affect our mental and emotional health.   Additional Re...

This week Dr. Daniel Correa sits down with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) advocates and I AM ALS co-founders, Brian Wallach and Sandra Abrevaya. Brian—who was diagnosed with ALS in 2017 at 37 years old—and his wife and care partner Sandra share their family's experience with ALS and how they have utilized their skills from working on legislation and political campaigns to become effective adv...

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Correa sits down with Peloton instructor and actor Bradley Rose . Bradley shares his experience of having a stroke at age 32 and the events that led to his diagnosis, treatment, and recovery as well as the barriers he faced to receiv e the care he needed. Next, Dr. Correa speaks with Dr. Sarah Song, associate professor and stroke specialist at Rush University Medical Ce...

This week, Dr. Daniel Correa brings our listeners on a tour of the American Academy of Neurology's 75 th Annual Meeting in Boston. Dr. Correa interviews researchers about the latest science of neurology on topics like brain health and disability access. Dr. Correa also speaks with Sjögren's Foundation , CureP SP , and the Association of Migraine Disorders about how they support people with neurolo...

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Correa sits down with Kitty Eisele, journalist, author, and Emmy Award-winning producer for National Public Radio. Kitty shares the legacy of her father Albert Eisele—journalist and founding editor of The Hill —and her experience of being a caregiver for him in his final years after being diagnosed with dementia. Kitty also discusses her podcast Twenty-Four Seven: A pod...

This week, Dr. Daniel Correa sits down with Julie and Allen Patterson to discuss the ad aptive cottage they built that was featured in Southern Living to support the Parkinson's Foundation and raise awareness o f Parkinson's disease . The Pattersons discuss t he importance of adaptive living spaces and offer solutions to improve accessibili ty for people with neurologic conditions . Next, Dr. Corr...

In this special episode, Dr. Daniel Correa thanks Dr. Audrey Nath for her time with the Brain & Life podcast by sharing bonus content from a previous interview with palliative care physician Dr. BJ Miller. Dr. Miller talks about phantom limb pain that can accompany a limb amputation and therapies—such as mirror box therapy—that helped him with his own recovery after losing both legs below the knee...

This week Dr. Audrey Nath speaks with author , speaker , and podcaster Jackie Stebbins about her experience with autoimmune encephalitis. Jackie shares how the neurologic condition affected her and her family's life, her journey to recovery, and what she is doing to raise awareness about the diagnosis . Next, Dr. Daniel Correa talks with Dr. Gregory Day , a neurologist and specialist in cognitive...

This week, Dr. Audrey Nath speaks with David Begnaud, lead national correspondent for CBS Mornings , about his experience of being diagnosed with Tourette syndrome when he was a child. David shares what it was like to navigate tics at a young age, how he learned to embrace them as an adult, and how he is raising awareness to fight the stigma that can accompany the neurologic condition. Next, Dr. N...

In this episode Dr. Audrey Nath speaks with Richard Engel, Chief Foreign Correspondent for NBC News, whose son Henry passed away from Rett syndrome, a rare childhood genetic developmental disorder. Richard shares Henry's legacy and his family's experience with the condition. Next Dr. Nath speaks with Dr. Huda Zoghbi professor at Baylor College of Medicine and the director of the Jan and Dan Duncan...

This week Dr. Audrey Nath speaks with accomplished powerlifter and p erson al trainer Javeno McLean about how he became motivated to open a gym where he provides free p erson al training for people with disabilities . Javeno talks about his passion for improving both the physical and mental health of his clients. Next Dr. Nath sits down with Dr. Gottfried Schlaug , a vascular neurologis t and prof...

In this episode Dr. Daniel Correa sits down with Dr. Craig Stark, professor at the University of California, Irvine's Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory, to learn more about memory. Dr. Stark shares the basics of how memory works and tips to maximize your brain's memory capability. Dr. Stark also discusses memory habits everyone can incorporate into their own lives.   We want to he...

In this episode Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with legendary U.S. soccer goalkeeper, Briana Scurry. Briana reflects on her journey as a professional athlete who experience d multiple concussions and how they impacted her physical and mental health. Briana also talks about the treatments and therapies that helped her overcome her brain injury . Next Dr. Co rrea speaks with Dr. Michael Jaffee, neurologis...

In this episode Dr. Audrey Nath speaks with lawyer, model, and brain tumor advocate Victoria Vesce. Victoria talks about symptoms she experienced that eventually led to her being diagnosed with two non-malignant brain tumors. Victoria shares what her recovery was like after surgery and why it was important for her to get involved with the National Brain Tumor Society. Next Dr. Nath talks with Dr....

This week Dr. Audrey Nath speaks with Dr. Reeta Achari, a neurologist in private practice and clinical associate professor in the department of physical medicine and rehabilitation at McGovern Medical School in Houston. Dr. Achari shares her passion for nutritional neurology and discusses how foundational vitamins, minerals, and whole foods affect the brain. Additional Resources: https://tasting-h...

In this episode Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with Emmy nominated filmmaker Michelle Boyaner about her experience as a caregiver for her parents . Michelle also talks about her documentary It's Not A Burden : The Humor and Heartache of Raising Elderly Parents, which highlights experiences of adult children who are caring for their aging parents . Next Dr. Correa talks with Beth Kallmyer , vice presiden...

In this episode Dr. Audrey Nath speaks with Victor and Libby Boyce, the parents of actor Cameron Boyce who passed away in 2019 from sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP). Victor and Libby discuss Cameron's passion for performing and philanthropy as well as his epilepsy diagnosis that led to SUDEP—a rare complication of epilepsy. Victor and Libby also talk about The Cameron Boyce Foundation,...