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...

Esta semana, el Dr. Dani el José Correa habla con Paula Carozzo , activista en favor de los discapacitados, qu i en comparte su historia de una lesión cerebral hipóxica que sufrió a los 5 años y que le llevó a ser diagnosticada de parálisis cerebral. Paula habla de cómo aprendió a aceptar su diagnóstico y a defender a otras personas con discapacidad, con el objetivo de mejorar la accesibilidad y c...

This week Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with writer John Hendrickson who shares his story of living with childhood onset fluency disorder —also known as stuttering. John discusses the challenges he faced with the neurologic disorder, his experience with various speech therapies, and how he learned to accept his identity as someone who stutters. Next Dr. Correa sits down with Dr. Scott Yaruss , p rofess...

In this episode Dr. Daniel Correa talks with jazz musician John Stein about the symptoms he experienced that led to hospitalization and a myasthenia gravis diagnosis. John also shares his recovery and rehab journey after h is hospitalization . Next, Dr. Correa sits down with Dr. Carolina Barnett-Tapia, neurologist and associate professor of neurology at the Institute of Health Policy, Management,...

This week, Dr. Daniel Correa sits down with Dr. Jennifer Molano, neurologist and associate professor at the University of Cincinnati to talk about the importance of sleep for your overall health . Dr. Molano offers tip s to improve sleep quality and duration , explor es sleep medications and supplement s, a nd discusses common sleep disorders.   Additional Resources   Brain & Life Podcast: Why Sle...

This week, Dr. Daniel Correa talks with Wesley Hamilton, disability activist and founder of Disabled But Not Really. Wesley shares his story of becoming paralyzed after a spinal cord injury and how he changed his perspective on life as a parent and for other people with disabilities . Next, Dr. Correa speaks with Dr. Barth Green, neurosurgeon and specialist in the surgical management of complex sp...

This week , we are joined by guest co-host Dr. Payal Patel, pediatric neurologist and assistant professor at University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle . Dr. Patel speak s with Dr. Janna Friedly , physiatrist and professor of rehabilitation of medicine as well as director Post COVID Rehabilitation and Recovery Clinic at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle . Dr. F...

In this special episode, Dr. Reena Thomas, neuro - oncologist and clinical associate professor at Stanford Medicine , joins as a guest co-host to talk with former professional BMX athlete now personal coach Josh Perry. Josh shares his experience of being diagnosed with brain tumors known as meningiomas , the surgeries that he has undergone to treat them , and how he moves forward by talking ab out...

This week, Dr. Daniel Correa sits down with Dr. Katy Peters, a neuro-oncolo gist and associate professor and director of supportive care at the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center (PRTBTC) at the Duke Cancer Institute. Drs. Correa and Peters talk about neurologic conditions and how they are depicted on TV as well as the importance of speaking with your doctor when you have questions about how...