Brain & Life

In this week's episode, Brain & Life Podcast host Dr. Katy Peters and actor Craig Russell discuss his brain tumor story. He shares the symptoms he experienced that lead him to see a doctor, the process of scheduling his meningioma removal surgery, and his return to work with the support of his family and friends. Then, neurosurgeon Dr. Jonathan Sherman discusses management plans for meningiomas th...

In this week's episode, prolific actor Ed Begley Jr. joins Brain & Life Podcast co-host Dr. Katy Peters to discuss his Parkinson's Disease journey and his new memoir To the Temple of Tranquility… and Step On It! Ed shares his unique diagnosis experience, how he has found himself in rooms with Hollywood icons throughout his life, and the diet and exercise regime that keeps him healthy and working....

In this week's episode, Brain & Life Podcast host Dr. Daniel Correa discusses the Lincoln Center Arts Programs with their Director of Accessibility Miranda Hoffner. She shares the Lincoln Center's commitment to transforming performing arts spaces to be more inclusive of audiences' identities and access needs by design, not as an afterthought or add-on. They discuss the Lincoln Center's accessibili...

In this episode, Brain & Life Podcast co-host Dr. Katy Peters interviews Bill Wadman, a photographer who has been living and working with migraines since he was a teenager. He discusses his medication journey, ways he relieves the pain in his daily life, and what he has learned about himself by working through migraines. Then, Dr. Peters discusses the science behind migraines with Bill's personal...

In this episode, Brain & Life Podcast host Dr. Daniel Correa interviews Justine Galloway, a runner who was diagnosed with Runner's Dystonia and continued on to break world records in backwards running. They discuss her father's Parkinson's journey, her diagnosis process, and how she continues to adapt and find motivation. Then, Dr. Correa speaks with Dr. Joseph Jankovic, a neurologist specializing...

In this episode, Brain & Life Podcast hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters highlight some of their favorite articles from the most recent edition of Brain & Life Magazine! They discuss updates on new Alzheimer's drugs and what they mean for patients, the links between oral hygiene and brain health, and how cosmetics brands are creating more accessible makeup for all people. If you would lik...

In this episode, Brain & Life Podcast host Dr. Katy Peters speaks with Dr. Sandeep Vaishnavi, a neuropsychiatrist and cognitive neuroscientist.   He serves as the President of the Center for Neuropsychiatry and Brain Stimulation and Chief Medical Officer Designate for ARC Health. Dr. Vaishnavi is also the author of Healing the Traumatized Brain: Coping After Concussion and Other Brain Injuries. To...

In this episode, Brain & Life Podcast hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters answer your questions! They discuss the advancements in stroke recovery with AI and robot assisted therapy, how lower oxygen impacts brain function, and their thoughts on Botox for head tremors. They also touch on supplements, anti-depressants, and fatigue when it comes to brain health. Thank you to the Brain & Life...

In this episode, Brain & Life Podcast hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters discuss neurology topics that have been making headlines! They touch on the MIND and Mediterranean diets in relation to Alzheimer's, Omega-3 fatty acids and ALS, and the importance of both sleep and socializing for brain health.   Articles Discussed MIND and Mediterranean Diets Associated with Fewer Alzheimer's Plaqu...

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Correa sits down with documentarian Cynthia Stone, and Walt Dawson, lifelong Alzheimer's advocate and policy expert. Cynthia discusses the creation of Keys Bags Names Words, a documentary film about hope in aging and dementia. Walt shares how his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis when he was just ten years old led him to speak out and work towards policy change for Alzheim...

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Correa sits down with Abbey Romeo and her mother Christine, both of whom appeared on the Netflix show Love on the Spectrum U.S . Abbey shares her experience of growing up with autism and how she has learned to overcome challenges that have accompanied her diagnosis. Christine shares her perspective of being Abbey's mother and supporting her daughter as she navigates lif...

In this episode Dr. Katy Peters talks with Dr. Joel Salinas, a neurologist, clinical assistant professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and chief medical officer of Isaac Health in New York. Dr. Salinas explains what it's like to experience synesthesia, a rare neurologic phenomenon in which the brain processes several senses at once.     Additional Resources   Brain & Life : What is Synesthes...

To celebrate th is Thanksgiving holiday, we revisit a listener favorite from earlier this year featuring writer Mary Beth Albright who discusses her book Eat & Flourish: How Food Supports Emotional Wellbeing . Drs. Daniel Correa and Katy Peters also share some of their favorite brain healthy di s hes along with some of their favorite holiday recipes.   Don't forget to call in using the number belo...

This wee k Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with author and humorist Samantha Irby. Samantha shar es her story growing up with her mother who lived with multiple sclerosis (MS) and her experienc e as a caregiver at a young age . Next Dr. Correa welcomes back medical expert , Dr. Riley Bove , an associate professor of neurology at the University of California, San Francisco, and neurologist at UCSF Multipl...

This week Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with Dr. Casey Albin, a neurologic intensive care specialist and assistant professor of neurology and neurosurgery at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Albin explains what the neurologic intensive care unit is and how it differs from the emergency room, the concept of shared decision making for families experiencing neurologic emergenci...

In this episode Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with Tiffany Kairos, epilepsy advocate and co-founder of The Epilepsy Network . Tiffany shares h ow she has navigated her epilepsy diagnosis and how she dedicates her time to increasing awareness about the condition across social media platforms. Next Dr. Correa sits down with Dr. David Spencer, a neurologist and professor of neurology at Oregon Health & Sc...

El Dr. Daniel José Correa conversa con el Dr. Hugo Javier Aparicio, médico e investigador experto en accidentes cerebrovasculares de la Escuela de Medicina de Boston University en Boston Massachussets, sobre la prevención de los ataques cerebrovasculares y sobre sus síntomas y la importancia de evaluarlos con rapidez. El Dr. Aparicio explica el nuevo acrónimo "RÁPIDO" y su utilidad para recordar y...

This week Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with podcaster and advocate Lorri Carey. Lorri shares her story of being diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and how her family ha s joined advocacy efforts for people in the community living with the condition . Next Dr. Correa sits down with returning medical expert, Dr. Stephen Goutman , an assistant professor in the Department of Neurology and...

This week Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with author and explorer Dan Buettner . Dan shares his knowledge of longevity f rom t raveling the world and meeting people who live in communities that have high populations of people who live past 100-years-old. Dan talks about these areas around the world that are referred to as Blue Zones and offers tips to start incorporating practices that have been linked...

This week on the Brain & Life podcast, the show's new co-host, Dr. Katy Peters joins the podcast and sits down with David Arons, p resident and chief executive officer of the Natio nal Brain Tumor Society (NBTS). David explains the importance of the NBTS and how it supports people living with brain tumors and their caregivers, as well as how organizations like this help to advocate and advance res...

In this episode Dr. Daniel Correa sits down with comedian and actor Richard Lewis about his Parkinson's disease diagnosis. Richard shares the symptoms that led to him seeing a neurologist , the mental health effects he has experienced, and how he is navigating life and career living with Parkinson's. Next Dr. Correa speaks with Dr. Joseph Friedman, a neurologist and professor of neurology at Brown...

This week Dr. Daniel Correa sits down with mixed media artist Laura Bundesen to discuss her journey of being diagnosed with vestibular neuro nitis. Laura shares the symptoms she experienced and the therapies she has utilized to improve her condition , as well as how the brain inspires her colorful fiber art. Next Dr. Correa speaks with Dr. Olwen Cait Murphy, a neurologist and assistant professor a...

On this special episode Dr. Correa speaks to David A. Evans, MBA, CEO of Texas Neurology and Natalia S. Rost, MD, MPH, FAAN, FAHA, chief of the stroke division at Massachusetts General Hospital and president - elect of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). David and Dr. Rost speak about the AAN's newly published position statement on brain health including the organization's definition of brain...

This week the  Brain & Life  podcast collaborates with  CurePSP , an organization that works to raise awareness, build community, and find a cure for neurodegenerative conditions like progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). Dr. Daniel Correa interviews Audrey Stafford, care partner for her husband Jeff Golub who passed away from complications of the condition PSP. Audrey shares her story as a partne...

This week, Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with disability activist Paula Carozzo who shares he r story of experiencing a hypoxic brain injury at 5-years-old that led to her being diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Paula discusses how she learned to embrace her di agnosis and advocate for others with disabilities, aiming to enhance accessibility and combat stigma . Next, Dr. Correa sits down with Dr. Andres...