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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. Peters to discuss spinal cord injury treatment journeys and what exciting advancements may be coming soon.
Additional Resources
Roll with Cole & Charisma
What is Spinal Cord Injury?
Interabled Couples Share How They Make Their Relationships Work
A Spinal Cord Injury Survivor Opens an Affordable Rehab Center
Singer Gloria Estefan Supports Research to Cure Paralysis
Promising Advances in Robotics-assisted Rehabilitation Therapies
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Guests: Cole Sydnor @roll.with.cole; Charisma Sydnor @happilycharisma
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
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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 submitting your questions and sharing your comments about the Brain & Life Podcast.
Dementia & Heart Disease
A Dementia Handbook for Patients and Families
Eating Ultra-Processed Foods May Increase Risk of Dementia
Cardiovascular disease, associated risk factors, and risk of dementia: An umbrella review of meta-analyses
Stroke Recovery
Ed Begley Jr. on Utilizing a Healthy Lifestyle to Thrive with Parkinson’s Disease
Timothy Omundson on Stroke Recovery and His Return to Television
Critical Period After Stroke Study (CPASS): A phase II clinical trial testing an optimal time for motor recovery after stroke in humans
Multiple Sclerosis and Caregiving
Voices from the Multiple Sclerosis Community
Author Samantha Irby's Journey as a Young Caregiver
What is Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
Finding Community
Creating a Community to Keep Our Brains Healthy
How Mental Health and Brain Health Are Connected
Pilot Study to Describe the Trajectory of Symptoms and Adaptive Strategies of Adults Living with Low-grade Glioma
Social Network Structure Is Related to Functional Improvement From Home-Based Telerehabilitation After Stroke
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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 The Johns Hopkins Comprehensive Neurofibromatosis Center, Dr. Jaishri Blakeley, about what exactly neurofibromatosis is, how it affects patients, and treatment options for all ages.
Additional Resources
The Gilbert Family Foundation
What is Neurofibromatosis?
New Research Offers More Options to People with Neurofibromatosis Type 1
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Guests: Laura Grannemann @gilbertfamilyfoundation; Dr. Jaishri Blakeley @hopkinsmedicine
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
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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 articles and more, be sure to subscribe to Brain & Life Magazine for free!
Brain & Life Articles Mentioned
“Blue Zones” Author Dan Buettner Shares the Secrets to a Long and Healthy Life
Skin Problems May Be Early Signs of a Neurologic Condition
Drinking Coffee May Reduce the Risk of Neurologic Disease
How Juggling Can Increase Neuroplasticity
Additional Resources
Exploring Longevity with Author Dan Buettner
The Keys to Longevity
The Healing Arts
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Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
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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, neurologist Dr. Gary Gronseth joins Dr. Peters to discuss just what Bell’s Palsy is, what the risk factors are, and reminds listeners that with a diagnosis also comes with lots of hope for the future.
Additional Resources
Smile: The Story of a Face by Sarah Ruhl
Playwright Sarah Ruhl on Losing the Ability to Smile Due to Bell's Palsy
What Doctors Know About Bell's Palsy
Bouncing Back from Bell’s Palsy
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Guests: Sarah Ruhl @sarah_ruhl_
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
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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 that include Artificial Intelligence and how he ensures patients feel like a “part of the team” throughout the treatment process.
Additional Resources
How My Robotic Brain Surgery Resembled Space Travel
Different, But the Same
Surgery: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics
BMX Athlete Josh Perry's Perseverance Living with Brain Tumors
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Guests: Craig Russell @russandchips
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
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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. Next, movement disorders neurologist Dr. Jori Fleisher explains the history of Parkinson’s, risk factors, caregiver tips, and surprising activities that can help patients.
Additional Resources
To the Temple of Tranquility… and Step On It!: A Memoir by Ed Begley Jr.
Swimming Helps to Manage Parkinson’s Disease
How a Plant-Based Diet May Lower Risk of Parkinson’s Disease
Exercise Helps This Coach Deal with Parkinson’s Disease
Can Parkinson's Disease Disrupt Sleep?
Phase IIb Study of Intranasal Glutathione in Parkinson's Disease
NR-SAFE: a randomized, double-blind safety trial of high dose nicotinamide riboside in Parkinson’s disease
Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics
Comedy and Courage: Comedian Richard Lewis on Living with Parkinson’s Disease
How American Ninja Warrior Jimmy Choi Rose Above Parkinson’s
NBA Star Brian Grant Living On Time with Parkinson’s
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Guests: Miranda Hoffner, Lincoln Center Arts @lincolncenter
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
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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 accessibility programs and how they have evolved over time with accommodations like online performances and relaxed showings, as well as Lincoln Center Moments, a free performance-based program specially designed for individuals with dementia and their caregivers.
Additional Resources
Lincoln Center Event Calendar
Lincoln Center Moments
Invoke: Songs are Stories
Navigating Life with Dementia
Art Programs Engage Patients and Educate About Neurologic Disorders
Theater Is Therapy for Patients with Ataxia
Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics
Accessibility Advocate Cory Lee on Traveling the World as a Wheelchair User
How Paula Carozzo is Redefining Disability and Advocating for Her Community
Journalist Greg O’Brien on Chronicling His Life with Alzheimer’s
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Guests: Miranda Hoffner, Lincoln Center Arts @lincolncenter
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
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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 headache specialist, Dr. Susan Broner. Dr. Broner is Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology at Weill Cornell Medical College and Medical Director of the Weill Cornell Medicine Headache Program. She explains risk factors, unique symptoms, and how to begin the migraine treatment journey.
Additional Resources
Headaches: Diagnosis and Treatments
Exploring New Treatments for Migraine
The Misadventures of Living with Chronic Daily Migraine
7 Ways to Reduce Migraine Attacks
Self-Care May Help Reduce Migraine Attacks
Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics
Julia Easterlin on Being a Performer with Migraine
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Guests: Bill Wadman @billwadman; Dr. Susan Broner @weillcornell
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
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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 movement disorders. Dr. Jankovic explains Dystonia, what some of the risk factors are, and treatment options.
Additional Resources
Much More Than a Pain in the Neck: The Different Types of Dystonia
Medications and Lifestyle Changes Can Help People Cope with Dystonia
Easing the Weight of Dystonia Isn’t Just a Story of Triumph
Speaking Up About Dystonia
Facing DYT1 Dystonia with Grit and Hope
Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics
Rogers Hartmann on Beating Dystonia
Billy McLaughlin on Life as a Musician with Focal Dystonia
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Guests: Justine Galloway @rennur316; Dr. Joseph Jankovic @josephjankovic
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
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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 like to read these articles and more, be sure to subscribe to Brain & Life Magazine for free!
Articles Discussed
An Update on New Alzheimer’s Drugs
11 Dental Care Tips to Boost Brain Health
How Cosmetics Brands are Creating More Accessible Makeup
Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics
Finding Hope and Creating Change: Discussing Alzheimer’s Advocacy with Cynthia Stone and Walt Dawson
Ashley Brooks on Advocating for Herself and Others with Myasthenia Gravis
Lauren Miller Rogen on Facing a Parent’s Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
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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. Together they discuss the intersection between psychiatry and neurology, accessible and upcoming treatment options for neuropsychiatric symptoms, and the stigma behind mood and behavioral symptoms
Additional Resources
Healing the Traumatized Brain: Coping after Concussion and Other Brain Injuries
Tips for Loving Life After a Neurologic Disorder Diagnosis
Center for Neuropsychiatry and Brain Stimulation (CNBS)
Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics
U.S. Soccer Legend Briana Scurry on Concussion and Mental Health
Personal Trainer Javeno McLean on Helping Clients Find Physical and Emotional Strength
Journalist, Producer Kitty Eisele’s Honest Recount of Her Time as Caregiver
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Guests: Dr. Sandeep Vaishnavi @hopkinspress
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
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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 Podcast listeners who submitted questions. Happy Holidays!
Additional Resources on Botox and Head Tremors
Botulinum Toxin Treats Many Neurologic Disorders
Strategies and Therapies for Combating Essential Tremor
What Treats Essential Tremor Instead of Medication?
Additional Resources on Low Oxygen
Can High-Flow Oxygen Deliver Cluster Headache Relief?
How Paula Carozzo is Redefining Disability and Advocating for Her Community
Elizabeth Espinosa Gives Voice to Compassionate Caregiving
Additional Resources on Stroke Recovery
Promising Advances in Robotics-assisted Rehabilitation Therapies
Coming Back from Stroke
Timothy Omundson on Stroke Recovery and His Return to Television
Matt and Kanlaya Cauli on Rebuilding Life After Stroke
Additional Resources on Anti-Depressants, Fatigue, and Supplements
6 Fatigue Fighters
Neurologists Share Their Views on the Benefits and Drawbacks of Vitamins and Supplements
Vitamins and Supplements for Migraine
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Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
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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 Plaques and Tangles
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Linked to Slower Decline in ALS
Sleep Problems? You May Have An Increased Risk of Stroke
Social Isolation Linked to Lower Brain Volume
Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics
Food and Your Brain: What You Need to Know to Keep Your Brain Healthy
Food For Thought: How What You Eat Affects Your Mental and Emotional Health
Sleep Smart: How Sleep Impacts Your Health
Why Sleep is Important for Brain Health
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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 Alzheimer’s Disease. Next, Dr. Correa speaks with Dr. Bruce Miller, a behavioral neurologist with the Global Brain Health Institute who studies the underlying mechanisms of neurocognitive disorders and is a world-renowned expert in the diagnosis and management of dementia. Dr. Miller discusses Global Health Brain Institute’s Atlantic Fellows program and the science behind Alzheimer’s prevention.
Additional Resources
Keys Bags Names Words
What is Alzheimer’s Disease?
Tips for Building a More Alzheimer’s-Resistant Brain
Global Brain Health Institute
CurePSP
The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration
Atlantic Fellows Program
Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on Dementia
Lauren Miller Rogen on Facing a Parent’s Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Journalist Greg O’Brien on Chronicling His Life with Alzheimer’s
Maria Shriver and Patrick Schwarzenegger's Mission to Spread Brain Health Awareness
‘Humor and Heartache’ of Caregiving with Filmmaker Michelle Boyaner
Journalist, Producer Kitty Eisele’s Honest Recount of Her Time as Caregiver
Christina Zorich on the Joys and Struggles of Caregiving
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Guests: Cynthia Stone @GBHI_Fellows; Walt Dawson @healthpolicywd; Dr. Bruce Miller @UCSFmac, @AtlanticFellows
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
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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 life with autism. Next, Dr. Correa speaks with Dr. Wilfreda Lindsey, a neurologist at the Kennedy Krieger Institute and an assistant professor in Neurology at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Lindsey explains the meaning of autism spectrum disorders, available therapies, and how families can support their loved ones living with autism through childhood and the transition to adulthood.
Additional Resources
Association for Science in Autism (ASAT)
Got Transition®
Learn more about TRAQ
Learn more about autism spectrum disorder
Brain & Life: Is There a Link Between Epilepsy and Autism?
More about Abbey and Christine
Made by Abbey
Abby Romeo - @hatsbyabbey (TikTok & Instagram);
Christine Romeo - @Abbeysmom17 (TikTok)
Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on Neurodiversity
‘Bake Off’ Star Lizzie Acker on Showstopping Cakes through Neurodivergent Eyes
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Guests: Abbey Romeo @hatsbyabbey (TikTok & Instagram); Christine Romeo @Abbeysmom17 (TikTok); Kennedy Krieger Institute @KennedyKrieger (X)
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
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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 Synesthesia?
Learn more about Dr. Joel Salinas
Mirror Touch: A Memoir of Synesthesia and the Secret Life of the Brain by Dr. Joel Salinas
Additional Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on Brain Wonders
Memory and Your Brain, Explained
Marilu Henner and the Mysteries of Memory
What is Agnosia and How Does it Affect the Brain’s Perception?
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Guest: Dr. Joel Salinas @JoelSalinasMD
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
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To celebrate this 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 dishes along with some of their favorite holiday recipes. Don’t forget to call in using the number below by December 1st and share what you are grateful for in 2023 for a chance to be featured on a future episode.
Additional Resources
Learn more about Eat & Flourish: How Food Supports Emotional Well-Being
https://www.marybethalbright.com/
Dan Buettner: Sardinia Minestrone Recipe
Brain & Life: Farmers Market Niçoise Salad
Brain & Life: Simple and Seasonal Holiday Recipes
Brain & Life: Healthy Holiday Side Dish Recipes
Brain & Life: Thoughtful Holiday Gifts for People with Neurologic Conditions
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Guest: Mary Beth Albright @MaryBeth (Twitter) @Mary.Beth (Instagram); W. W. Norton & Company @wwnorton (Twitter)
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
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This week Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with author and humorist Samantha Irby. Samantha shares her story growing up with her mother who lived with multiple sclerosis (MS) and her experience 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 Multiple Sclerosis Center. Dr. Bove discusses the association between MS and other autoimmune conditions and offers suggestions on how to navigate explaining the condition to children.
Additional Resources
Learn more about MS
Brain & Life Books series: Navigating Life with Multiple Sclerosis
Brain & Life: Telling Young Children a Loved One Has a Neurologic Disorder
Brain & Life: Hiking the Appalachian Trail for Multiple Sclerosis
Penguin Random House: Samantha Irby
Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on Multiple Sclerosis
Courtney Platt Dances Through Life with Multiple Sclerosis
Colors of Multiple Sclerosis with Artist Lindsey Holcomb
Voices from the Multiple Sclerosis Community
Nancy Davis’ Race to Erase Multiple Sclerosis
Chef Mariana Orozco on Multiple Sclerosis and the Healing Power of Food La Chef Mariana Orozco habla sobre Esclerosis Múltiple y sobre el poder curativo de la comida
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Guests: Penguin Random House: Samantha Irby; @penguinrandom (Twitter) @penguinrandomhouse (Instagram); Dr. Riley Bove @BoveRiley (Twitter)
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
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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 emergencies, and tips for people to prepare in case they or a loved one needs critical care.
Additional Resources
Brain & Life: Act Fast If You See Signs of These Neurologic Conditions
Brain & Life podcast: Nora McInerny on Moving Forward with Grief (Expert interview features Dr. Maisha Robinson neurologist and palliative care specialist)
Brain & Life: When is Palliative Care Appropriate?
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Guest: Dr. Casey Albin @caseyalbin (Twitter)
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
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