Brain & Life

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 t...

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 PEOP...

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, d irector of the Adult Neurology Residency Training Program at Montefiore and associate professor of Neurology and...

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 you...

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 Cambrid...

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 directo...

In this week's episode, Brain & Life Podcast hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters discuss some of their favorite articles in the most recent edition of Brain & Life Magazine. They discuss the importance of hearing aids for cognitive function, ways to prepare for hospice care, Tai Chi for blood pressure, and more. If you would like to read these articles, be sure to subscribe to Brain & Life...

In this  Brain & Life podcast episode Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Mary Lou Falcone, classical music publicist and author of "I Didn't See It Coming: Scenes of Love, Loss and Lewy Body Dementia." Mary Lou shares her experiences with her partner Nicky Zann as he lived with Lewy Body Dementia and what she learned about being a caregiver throughout her life. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Jason C...

In this  Brain & Life podcast episode Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Phil Keoghan, host of The Amazing Race. Phil shares his love for movement and adventure and how he has used that passion to raise funds and awareness for Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Jessica Stulc, neurologist who specializes in MS. She discusses the importance of exercise for all, especially patients...

In this episode, hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters answer your questions. They discuss Alzheimer's disease and hallucinations, brain fog during recovery periods, and how to keep your brain functioning well at any age. They also answer questions about the accessibility of migraine medications and pediatric stroke recovery. Thank you for submitting your questions and sharing your comments...

In this week's episode, Brain & Life podcast co-host Dr. Katy Peters is joined by Dacher Keltner, founding director of the Greater Good Science Center, professor of psychology at the University of California, and author of Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life. They discuss how the feeling of awe can affect your life and share what experiences they have had tha...

In this week's episode  Brain & Life Podcast co-hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters answer some listener-submitted questions. Then, Dr. Faye Begeti, neurologist, neuroscientist, and author speaks with Dr. Peters. They discuss how our phone usage and digital habits can have an impact on our brain health. Dr. Begeti also shares about her recent book,  The Phone Fix: The Brain-Focused Guide t...

In this week's episode Brain & Life Podcast co-host Dr. Katy Peters is joined by Tish Hevel, founder and CEO of The Brain Donor Project. Tish discusses her father's journey with Lewy Body dementia, the importance of brain donation, and how braindonorproject.org makes the process easier for everyone considering this option. Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. Ann McKee, board-certified neurologist and...

In this week's episode, Brain & Life Podcast hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters discuss some of their favorite articles in the most recent edition of Brain & Life Magazine. They discuss how creativity can therapeutic, tips for making salon visits more accessible, ping-pong for Parkinson's patients, and more. If you would like to read these articles, be sure to subscribe to Brain & Life Ma...

In this week's episode, influencer Brooke Eby joins Brain & Life co-host Dr. Katy Peters. Brooke discusses her experience living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and why she chooses to share it with the world on social media. Then, Dr. Peters is joined by Dr. Richard Bedlack, Stewart, Hughes, and Wendt Distinguished Professor of ALS at Duke and director of the Duke ALS Clinic. He explains...

In this week's episode, a guest host joins Brain & Life podcast! Dr. Bhooma Aravamuthan, Assistant Professor of Neurology, pediatric movement disorders specialist, and neuroscientist studying dystonia in cerebral palsy (CP), speaks with child actor Gavin McHugh about how CP affects his acting career, the connections he has built with his fans on social media, and what terms like "disabled" and "sp...

In this week's episode, runner Cheryl Hile joins Brain & Life Podcast co-host Dr. Daniel Correa to discuss her experience running over 60 marathons across all seven continents after her diagnosis with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). She shares why running speaks to her, how an orthotic helps her stay on track, and what's next in her journey. Then Dr. Correa is joined by Dr. Lauren Gluck, Director of the...

In this week's episode, actor Oscar Nuñez joins Brain & Life Podcast co-host Dr. Daniel Correa to discuss his family's experiences with dementia and Alzheimer's. He shares how he helps keep his loved ones safe then his wife, actress Ursula Whittaker, shares the resources and supports she has found throughout this journey. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Joel Salinas, a neurologist, clinical assis...

In this week's episode, Brain & Life Podcast co-host Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with Khari "Needlz" Cain, music producer and father to Makayla, a 16-year-old on the autism spectrum. Khari and his family recently created a film titled Makayla's Voice: A Letter to the World that shares her experience finding a way to communicate using letter board therapy. As Makayla's voice has gradually emerged, she...

In this week's episode, Brain & Life Podcast co-hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters introduce their pets and answer a listener question about ALS. Then, Dr. Peters discusses neurologic disorders in pets with Dr. Ann Tilton. With more than 30 years of experience as a pediatric neurologist, Dr. Ann Tilton is a Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics at LSU Health New Orleans. She has also loan...

In this week's episode, Cole & Charisma Sydnor of "Roll with Cole & Charisma" join Brain & Life Podcast co-host Dr. Katy Peters to discuss their interabled relationship, building an online community, and Cole's C5-C6 spinal cord injury. They share what keeps them motivated, tips for an accessible household, and what their online audience has taught them. Then, Dr. Alberto Martinez-Arizala joins Dr...

In this episode, hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters answer your questions. They discuss the relationship between dementia and heart disease, stroke recovery, and the transition to being a caregiver for a loved one with multiple sclerosis. They also touch on the effects of cerebellum damage and why it feels so good to find people to relate to you in your health journey. Thank you for submi...

In this week's episode, Brain & Life Podcast co-host Dr. Katy Peters discusses the Gilbert Family Foundation's work on neurofibromatosis (NF) with their executive director, Laura Grannemann. She shares about ways they connect with the NF community, ongoing research the foundation is leading, and how anyone can get involved in advocacy work. Dr. Peters then speaks with neurologist and Director of T...

In this week's episode, Brain & Life Podcast hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters discuss some of their favorite articles in the most recent edition of Brain & Life Magazine. They discuss the "Blue Zone" lifestyle, links between skin problems and neurologic conditions, coffee's potential brain health benefits, and how juggling can increase neuroplasticity. If you would like to read these ar...

In this week's episode, Brain & Life Podcast host Dr. Katy Peters and playwright Sarah Ruhl discuss her Bell's Palsy diagnosis (Idiopathic seventh nerve palsy) and the book she wrote about her experience, Smile: The Story of a Face . Sarah discusses the onset of her symptoms after giving birth to twins, how this diagnosis has affected her work life, and the importance of asking for help. Then, neu...