The CortiCare Podcast

The future of POLG is being written today. In this episode of The CortiCare Podcast, Dr. Amy Goldstein and Dr. Mary Kay Koenig explore the next generation of POLG research and why the future is more promising than ever before. They discuss: • Emerging targeted therapies entering clinical trials • The potential of gene therapy • The creation of the POLG Crisis Response Team • New physician resource...

A hospital admission can be a turning point for a patient with POLG, but only if the diagnosis is right. In this episode of The CortiCare Podcast, Dr. Amy Goldstein and Dr. Mary Kay Koenig take a closer look at what happens when someone with POLG is hospitalized. From the symptoms that bring patients to the hospital and the complications that can arise during their stay, to the challenges of diagn...

POLG is often called a rare disease, but for the families living with it, the impact is life-changing. In this episode of The CortiCare Podcast, Dr. Amy Goldstein and Dr. Mary Kay Koenig discuss how POLG affects the body's ability to produce energy, why symptoms can appear at any age, and what patients, caregivers, and clinicians should know about this complex mitochondrial disorder. At CortiCare,...

When you’re in survival mode, asking for help can feel harder than trying to carry everything yourself. In this episode of The CortiCare Podcast, Ty and Lisa O’Connor share their family’s journey through Charlie’s rare diagnosis, epilepsy, hospital stays, and the realities of navigating complex medical care. One of Lisa’s biggest takeaways for families walking a similar path: let people in. Allow...

Some stories stay with you long after the conversation ends. In this episode of The CortiCare Podcast, Brad Beauchamp sits down with Ty, Lisa, and Charlie O’Connor to share the reality of navigating a rare genetic epilepsy diagnosis, years of seizures, hospital stays, clinical trials, surgeries, and the constant search for answers. Charlie is one of only a handful of children in the world living w...

Memory loss is not necessarily a normal part of aging. What do recent Alzheimer's Disease trials really mean for patients and families? In this episode of The CortiCare Podcast, Bradley Beauchamp, BS, R. EEG T, CLTM, sits down with Dr. Katherine Coerver to break down the latest research surrounding GLP-1 medications, anti-amyloid therapies, and where treatment innovation may be headed next. They d...

In this episode of The CortiCare Podcast, host Bradley Beauchamp is joined by Dr. Mitzi Payne, pediatric neurologist, to discuss the fundamentals of EEG in newborn care and her book, Neonatal EEG: A Clinical Guidebook. Dr. Payne shares her approach to simplifying neonatal EEG, making it more accessible for clinicians, technicians, and care teams who rely on it to support diagnosis and patient mana...

What happens when a life-changing moment becomes a turning point instead of a setback? In this episode of The CortiCare Podcast, Brigid Baffico shares her powerful journey living with epilepsy, from experiencing her first seizure at 15 to becoming a passionate advocate for awareness and education. After a deeply public moment in high school, Brigid made a choice: stay silent or take control of her...

Most people think clinical trials are risky, experimental, or a last resort. The reality is, they’re how every major medical breakthrough becomes possible. CortiCare has been a part of the thousands of EEGs associated with clinical trials. In this episode of The CortiCare Podcast, Dr. Katie Coerver breaks down the structure behind clinical trials, from observational studies to interventional resea...

In this episode of The CortiCare Podcast, host Bradley Beauchamp, BS, R. EEG T., CLTM, sits down with Dr. Mitzi Payne, pediatric neurologist and epileptologist, to break down one of the most important distinctions in neonatal neurology: inpatient vs. outpatient EEGs. Bradley and Dr. Payne walk through the differences between babies in the NICU and those who’ve already gone home but return for eval...

“Early evaluation is important, especially now that we have more treatment options and better diagnostic tools.” - Dr. Katherine Coerver In this episode of The CortiCare Podcast, Dr. Katherine Coerver joins us to discuss Alzheimer’s disease, early detection, and how advances in diagnostic tools are changing the way clinicians evaluate cognitive decline. Learn how to recognize early signs, understa...

Newborn brain activity looks very different from what we see in older patients—and interpreting it takes specialized expertise. In this episode of The CortiCare Podcast, hosted by Bradley Beauchamp (REEGT, CLTM), pediatric neurologist Dr. Mitzi Payne breaks down the complexities of interpreting EEGs in newborns. From rapidly developing brains and premature infants to distinguishing true seizures f...

Epilepsy isn’t just a human condition—it affects our pets, too. 🐾🧠 In this episode, neurologist Dr. Thomas Swanson breaks down how epilepsy shows up in companion animals (especially dogs), how common it is, and what treatment options are used today. He explores how seizures in animals can mirror those in humans, the medications veterinarians rely on, and the challenges of researching and measuri...

What if we could move beyond simply reading the brain to actually training it? Sarah Murphy, founder of OMNI Neurofeedback draws on her transformative recovery journey and eight years of advanced neurofeedback training to offer a holistic, performance‑driven approach to brain wellness. In this episode, she breaks down how Quantitative EEG (QEEG) and neurofeedback work together to give a clearer, m...

Hosted by Gil Solano, this episode of The CortiCare Podcast welcomes neuroscientist Dr. Marcelo Diaz-Bustamante for an enlightening discussion on memory—how it works, where it lives in the brain, and why we remember (or forget) the things we do. Together, they cover: 🔹 How memory involves multiple brain regions, including the hippocampus, cortex, amygdala, basal ganglia, and cerebellum 🔹 The dif...

Hosted by Gil Solano, this episode of The CortiCare Podcast welcomes Dr. Rachel Penn for a powerful discussion on infantile spasms—a rare but urgent form of pediatric seizures often mistaken for reflux or normal baby movements. Together, they cover: 🔹 What infantile spasms look like and why early detection matters 🔹 The critical EEG pattern, hypsarrhythmia 🔹 How West syndrome is diagnosed 🔹 Tr...

In this episode, seasoned neurodiagnostic professional Michael Lingerfelt reflects on his 30-year journey in healthcare—starting in sleep technology and evolving into a leadership role in neurodiagnostics. He reflects on the remarkable evolution of neurodiagnostics—from its early analog beginnings to today’s era of digital precision—and what professionals must do to advance with it. Michael dives...

In this episode, EEG technologist Brad Beauchamp sheds light on what it truly takes to capture a meaningful EEG recording—and why accuracy and attention to detail are everything. Brad breaks down the essentials of strong EEG practice, including: 🔹 The importance of precise lead placement and real-time observation 🔹 How accurate documentation supports neurologists in making confident diagnoses 🔹...

In this episode, EEG technologist and educator Marcia Reid opens up about a topic that doesn’t get enough attention: performing EEGs on patients with all hair types. Marcia shares how understanding texture and technique can make or break an EEG recording. She discusses: 🔹 Common challenges with electrode application 🔹 The lack of formal education around electrode application 🔹 How assumptions a...

🎉 This episode is extra special—it marks the one-year anniversary of The CortiCare Podcast! Over the past year, we’ve featured leading experts, shared patient stories, and explored the many facets of neurodiagnostics and epilepsy care. Thank you for being part of this journey—we couldn’t have done it without you, our listeners. Here’s to another year of learning, connection, and advancing care to...

In this episode, we sit down with neurologist Dr. Mark Stecker, the Editor-in-Chief of the ASET Journal , to explore the complexities of temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE)—the most common form of focal epilepsy. You’ll hear: 🔹 What makes the temporal lobe more vulnerable to injury—and why TLE is so prevalent 🔹 How symptoms like memory problems, cognitive changes, and seizures differ depending on the a...

Jennifer Montgomery, Senior Director of Operations and Government Affairs at ASET, is leading the charge to empower neurodiagnostic technologists to speak up for themselves and their patients. Recorded at ASET 2025 Annual Conference, Jennifer takes us behind the scenes of her day-to-day work: monitoring legislation across 50 states, supporting licensure efforts, and providing technologists with to...

Kevin Helm, Executive Director of ASET, takes us inside his journey to leading the ASET Orginzation — and why this year’s Conference was one of the best yet. He shares how ASET has built a true professional “home” for neurodiagnostic technologists, driven by a mission to support its members through education, membership, advocacy, and emerging technologies. From cutting-edge simulation-based train...

Chris Moses stepped away from healthcare — but came back, fell in love with the brain, and found his purpose in neurodiagnostics. From corrections officer to President of the Board of Trustees of ASET — Chris Moses shares his inspiring career journey into the world of neurodiagnostics. After realizing his career as a corrections officer wasn’t the right fit, he followed his passion back into healt...

What happens when your dream career no longer feels right? In this episode of The CortiCare Podcast, host Gil Solano, BS, R. EEG T., sits down with Brian Galdis to talk about redefining career success in the medical field. Brian shares how his early pursuit of becoming a physician evolved over time, leading to a thoughtful decision to step away from medical school and explore other ways of making...