Best Daniel Cardona Podcasts (2025)

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Prioritizing Comfort and Finding Laughter with Phil Rosenthal 43:09

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In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, co-host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Phil Rosenthal. Phil is the award-winning creator, executive producer, and host of “Somebody Feed Phil,” as well as a two-time New York Times Best Selling Author, soon-to-be restaurant owner, and cared for his mother during her journey with Amyotrophic lateral scler…

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Answering Your Spinal Cord Injury Questions with Dr. Shelly Hsieh 41:14

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In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, your spinal cord injury (SCI) questions are getting answered! Co-host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Dr. Shelly Hsieh, attending physician and Assistant Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Montefiore Einstein, and they discuss injury types and classification, how progress is tracked, assis…

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The Many Faces of Cerebral Palsy with Micah Fowler, Phoebe Rae Taylor, and Kelsey Cardona 56:14

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In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, co-host Dr. Katy Peters is joined by actors Micah Fowler, Kelsey Cardona, and Phoebe Rae Taylor. Micah shares how his Cerebral Palsy (CP) diagnosis differs from the character who he played on ABC’s Speechless and his sister Kelsey explains the benefits of this representation that she’s seen in real-time.…

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Families Finding Advocacy and Disaster Preparedness: Highlighting Brain & Life Magazine Articles 24:56

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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 how families are leading the charge in rare disease advocacy, how people living with neurologic conditions can be prepared for natural disasters, and what …

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Advocacy and Assistive Technology with Former Representative Jennifer Wexton 1:10:06

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In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, co-host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by dedicated public servant and former U.S. Representative for Virginia's 10th congressional district Jennifer Wexton. She shares about her journey with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) and what she has learned from the PSP community. She also discusses the importa…

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Self-Discovery and The Lost Voice with Songwriter Greta Morgan 1:05:31

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In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, co-host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by songwriter, storyteller, and multi-instrumentalist Greta Morgan. Greta shares her journey being diagnosed with spasmodic dysphonia and how it has changed every aspect of her life, leading her to write her memoir, The Lost Voice. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Bren…

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Jessie Owen on Advocacy, Awareness, and Parenting 41:58

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In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, co-host Dr. Katy Peters is joined by disability advocate, content creator, and speaker with a focus on accessibility, equity, and innovation in spinal cord injury research Jessie Owen. Jessie is a quadriplegic mother of twins and shares some candid insights on life, parenting, and navigating systemic bar…

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Actress Yvette Nicole Brown Discusses the Caregiving Journey 50:31

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In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, co-host Dr. Katy Peters is joined by Emmy-nominated actress, writer, producer and host Yvette Nicole Brown. She shares about her experiences as a caregiver for her father who has Alzheimer’s disease. Yvette dives into the connection she found with her father throughout this journey and discusses why she …

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Carrying On a Legendary Legacy with Sisters Johanna and Antonia Bennett 1:01:26

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In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by sisters Johanna and Antonia Bennett. They reminisce on time spent with their father, legendary musician Tony Bennett, and discuss the experiences they had as a family before and during his journey with Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Joel Salinas,…

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Physicians as Patients: Live Interview with Neurologists Living with a Neurologic Condition 59:58

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This week’s episode of Brain & Life Podcast was recorded live at the American Academy of Neurology’s annual meeting! Hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters were joined by Joel Salinas, MD, MBA, MSc, FAAN, Andrea Lendaris, MD, MS, Andrew M. Southerland, MD, FAAN, and Eric J. Seachrist, MD to share what it's like living and practicing neurology …

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Finding Advocacy and Embracing Humor: Highlighting Brain & Life Magazine Articles 25:53

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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 patients and caregivers becoming advocates, the importance of sleep for brain health, and a touching story about a wonderful sense of humor. If you would l…

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Embracing Each Day with Author and MS Advocate Lilibet Snellings Kyte 1:02:38

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In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Lilibet Snellings Kyte. Lilibet is an author, speaker, runner and advocate for people living with multiple sclerosis like herself. Lilibet shares her experiences with getting a diagnosis, reassessing her future plans, and living in the moment. Dr. Correa is then joined…

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Raising Awareness for a Rare Cancer with Love4Lucas President Hide Harashima 47:30

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In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, co-host Dr. Katy Peters is joined by Hide Harashima, dad, advocate, and founder and president of Love4Lucas Foundation. He discusses creating the Love4Lucas Foundation in honor of his son Lucas, who was diagnosed with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG). Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. Paul Fisher, …

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Advocating for a Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis with Comedian Kellye Howard 1:09:37

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In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by comedian and actress Kellye Howard, who shares about her Multiple Sclerosis (MS) diagnosis process and how she manages symptoms in her daily routine. Dr. Correa is then once again joined by Dr. Lilyana Amezcua, a neurologist and MS specialist based out of Los Angeles a…

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Recognizing Sleep Awareness Month with Dr. Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse 48:04

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In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, co-host Dr. Katy Peters is joined by Dr. Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse for Sleep Awareness Month. Dr. Fong-Isariyawongse is a neurologist at the University of Pittsburgh with specialties in sleep medicine and epilepsy- but her passion extends far beyond the clinic. She is a tireless advocate for public healt…

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The Future of Caregiving with Kat McGowan 44:19

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In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, co-host Dr. Katy Peters is joined by journalist Kat McGowan. In 2022, Kat was awarded a fellowship from the Alicia Patterson Foundation to cover caregiving and has been featured in Wired, Popular Science, Scientific American, Boston Globe, Audubon, and NPR. Kat discusses her experience with caregiving fo…

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Finding Joy with Parent and Autism Advocate Tola Andu 1:09:13

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In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, co-host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Tola Andu, an autism advocate and content creator who shares her journey raising her 19-year-old son Kevin on social media under the handle @RaisingKevin_. Her platform sheds light on autism and offers a joyful perspective on raising a neurodivergent child. Tola dis…

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Scoring Goals with CP Soccer’s Shea Hammond 48:24

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In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, co-host Dr. Katy Peters is joined by Shea Hammond, athlete and founder of CP Soccer. Shea shares about his personal experience growing up with Cerebral Palsy (CP) and how staying active and working with a physical therapist has helped him continue to reach his goals. He also discusses CP Soccer’s mission…

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Answering Your Rare Disease Day Questions! 33:59

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In this episode, Brain & Life Podcast co-hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters answers your questions. They explain stiff person syndrome, prosopagnosia (also known as face blindness,) lissencephaly, and how to talk about functional neurologic disorder symptoms to your loved ones and other medical providers. Additional Resources Celine Dion’s…

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Dancing for Brain Health and Invisible Illnesses: Highlighting Brain & Life Magazine Articles 40:28

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In this week’s episode, Brain & Life Podcast hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters share some of their favorite articles in the most recent issue of Brain & Life Magazine. They discuss dancing for brain health, invisible illnesses, recognizing signs of depression in people with neurologic conditions, and more. If you would like to read these …

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Movement and Healing with Adventure Athlete, Author, and Activist Rebecca Rusch 1:04:55

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In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by adventure athlete, best-selling author, activist, and Emmy-award winner Rebecca Rusch. Rebecca tells the story of her Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and how it led her on a new journey of healing and recovery. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. José Posas, board certified …

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World’s Toughest Row with Brendan Cusick and Pat Morrissey: Part Two 40:05

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In part two of this episode, Brain & Life Podcast host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Brendan Cusick and Patrick Morrissey, two of the four members of the team who completed what is considered the World's Toughest Row and raised over 40 million dollars for increased research for Parkinson’s disease. Patrick himself lives with an early Parkinson’s d…

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World’s Toughest Row with Brendan Cusick and Pat Morrissey: Part One 50:41

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In this two-part episode, Brain & Life Podcast host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Brendan Cusick and Patrick Morrissey, two of the four members of the team who completed what is considered the World's Toughest Row and raised over 40 million dollars for increased research for Parkinson’s disease. Patrick himself lives with an early Parkinson’s dise…

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Finding Community in Caregiving with Kitty Norton 58:05

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In this episode, Brain & Life Podcast co-hosts Dr. Katy Peters is joined by Kitty Norton, the director of documentary called Wine, Women, & Dementia. Kitty shares about her experience caring for her mother as she lived with dementia and how in her film, she uses her unique experiences to share how patients with dementia are living and how their car…

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Environmental Factors and Parkinson’s Disease with Dr. Michael Okun 39:26

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In this episode, Brain & Life Podcast co-hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters answer some listener-submitted questions. Then, Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Michael Okun, co-director of the Center for Movement Disorders and Neurorestoration, and the Adelaide Lackner Professor of Neurology at the University of Florida. Dr. Okun sheds light …

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Why We Remember with Neuroscientist Charan Ranganath 56:55

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In this episode, Brain & Life Podcast host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by author and neuroscientist Charan Ranganath to discuss his book “Why We Remember: Unlocking Memory's Power to Hold on to What Matters.” Charan discusses the science behind why certain memories stick with us and techniques to hold on to memories throughout our lives. We invite …

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Healthy Holidays and Career Changes: Discussing New Brain & Life Articles 29:34

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In this episode, Brain & Life Podcast co-hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters discuss some of their favorite articles from the most recent edition of Brain & Life magazine! They give tips to feel healthy during the holidays, discuss career changes after a neurologic condition diagnosis, and explain what Sunflower Syndrome is. Check out the a…

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Answering Your Brain Health Questions! 19:12

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In this episode, Brain & Life Podcast co-host Dr. Katy Peters answers your questions. She discusses managing the holidays with a neurologic condition, how weather can affect your brain, self-advocacy, and more. Thank you for submitting your questions and sharing your comments about the Brain & Life Podcast! We invite you to participate in our liste…

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Navigating Complicated Caregiving Journeys with Jacquelyn Revere 54:00

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In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by influencer, video creator, and writer Jacquelyn Joyce Revere. Jacquelyn, who goes by “MomOfMyMom” on social media, shares her experiences navigating the road to care and support of a loved one with dementia and creating a community for others in similar situations. Dr. Corr…

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Parenting and Writing While Disabled with Jessica Slice 56:48

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In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, Dr. Katy Peters is joined by author, essayist, and speaker who “writes, thinks, and talks about disability” Jessica Slice. Jessica shares about her experiences as a disabled parent, what inspired her to write her books, and what hopes she has for the future. Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. Svetlana Blit…

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JenVon Cherry on Educating Communities of Color About Epilepsy 50:16

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In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by JenVon Cherry, who was diagnosed with epilepsy as a child after a traumatic brain injury (TBI.) JenVon is now an epilepsy advocate who founded Epitome of Epilepsy, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness and support for individuals affected by epilepsy, part…

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Thriving in the Kitchen with Chef Dan Jacobs 1:08:12

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In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Top Chef contestant and restaurant owner Dan Jacobs. Dan shares his Kennedy disease diagnosis and how despite his symptoms, he found his way to the Top Chef kitchen. He also discusses what led him to pursue a career in cooking and how he is planning for his future. Dr. Corr…

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Apps and Self-Advocacy with Roon’s Dr. Rohan Ramakrishna 44:55

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In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters answer some of your questions. Then, Dr. Peters is joined by Dr. Rohan Ramakrishna, professor of Neurosurgery at Weill Cornell Medical College and co-founder of an application called Roon. Roon taps into accurate health information, particularly in the areas of ALS, …

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Shedding Light and Love on a Rare Genetic Condition with Deborah Vauclare 54:51

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In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, co-host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Deborah Vauclare, loving mother of Leo, who is living with a rare genetic neurodegenerative condition called Infantile Neuroaxonal Dystrophy (INAD.) Deborah shares about Leo’s diagnosis and symptoms and how she and her family started an organization called Bisous fo…

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Author Tanita Allen on Existing with Huntington’s Disease 51:50

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In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, author Tanita Allen joins Dr. Katy Peters to discuss her experience with Huntington’s Disease and how it inspired her to write her book We Exist. Tanita shares about the rocky diagnosis process, how she manages day-to-day symptoms, and why she was called to share her story in a book. Dr. Peters is then j…

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Rare Thoughts on a Rarer Neurologic Condition 47:40

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In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, co-host Dr. Katy Peters is joined by Christina Coates, president and founding member of an organization called Hypertrophic Olivary Degeneration Association (HODA). Christina shares about her own journey with hypertrophic olivary degeneration and how she was inspired to found HODA and build an advocacy c…

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Aaron Lazar on His ALS Journey and The Impossible Dream 1:09:50

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In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, award-winning actor, singer, and advocate Aaron Lazar joins co-host Dr. Daniel Correa to discuss his journey with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and how it has affected his daily outlook on life. Aaron shares about his symptoms, diagnostic journey, and how he is continuing to find hope. Dr. Correa i…

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Veteran Lindsay Gutierrez is Reaching New Heights with Traumatic Brain Injury 1:03:08

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In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, veteran Lindsay Gutierrez joins co-host Dr. Daniel Correa. Lindsay shares about how she went from sustaining a traumatic brain injury (TBI) on duty to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro! She explains how her injury happened, what her recovery process was like, mental health symptoms she experienced, and how she …

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Solving the Stroke with Will Shortz 50:42

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In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, co-host Dr. Katy Peters is joined by Will Shortz, the crossword editor for the New York Times and puzzle master of Weekend Edition Sunday on National Public Radio. Will shares how he is recovering from two strokes that he suffered in February 2024 and which types of rehabilitation really worked for his m…

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We Are Brave Together with Jessica Patay 51:25

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In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, co-host Dr. Katy Peters is joined by Jessica Patay, mother, caregiver, and founder of the nonprofit We Are Brave Together. Jessica discusser her son’s diagnosis with a rare genetic neurologic condition called Prader-Willi Syndrome and how it led her to found an organization whose mission is to preserve a…

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Strength in Caregiving with Tabatha Coffey 48:38

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In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, hairstylist, salon owner, and Bravo television personality Tabatha Coffey joins Dr. Katy Peters to discuss her experience as a caregiver for her partner as she battled glioblastoma. She also shares about coaching and inspiring others as they deal with similar situations. Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. …

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NFL Player Josh Andrews on Playing Professional Football With a Narcolepsy Diagnosis 59:15

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In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, retired NFL offensive lineman Josh Andrews discusses his experience being a professional athlete diagnosed with narcolepsy with co-host Dr. Daniel Correa. Josh shares the early symptoms he experienced and how he is treating his condition now. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Andrew Spector, neurologist a…

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Meet Six Paralympic Athletes and Other Favorite Brain & Life Magazine Articles 20:13

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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 August/September issue of the Brain & Life Magazine! They discuss six Paralympic athletes and their impressive feats, how childhood trauma is linked to migraine, and methods of keeping loved ones safe in the hospital.…

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Country Singer Drake White’s Rare Brain Condition and Healing Journey 45:16

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In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, American country music singer Drake White joins co-host Dr. Katy Peters. Drake shares about his singing career and how it has been affected by his journey with a diagnosis of arteriovenous malformation (AVM.) Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. Ali Zomorodi, Professor of Neurosurgery at Duke University Scho…

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Advocacy and Athleticism with the Pittsburgh Steeler’s Cam Heyward 49:11

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In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, co-host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Cam Heyward, defensive tackle for the NFL’s Pittsburgh Steelers. Cam discusses his experiences with his father, who suffered from a rare brain cancer called a Chordoma, and how they led him to start his advocacy with the Heyward House Foundation. Through his foundat…

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Paralympic Athlete Helen Kearney on Living Her Dreams with Friedreich’s Ataxia 43:31

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In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, co-host Dr. Katy Peters is joined by Helen Kearney, a dressage rider from Ireland who competed in the 2021 Paralympics. Helen shares about her Friedreich’s Ataxia diagnosis, how she connects with her horse, and her Paralympic experience. Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. Sub Subramony, a board-certified n…

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Broadcast Journalist Deborah Roberts on Living with Migraine 59:58

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In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, co-host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Deborah Roberts, award-winning ABC News correspondent and co-anchor of the prestigious news magazine 20/20. Deborah shares how she has dealt with vestibular migraine and vertigo while traveling for work, raising her family, and everywhere in between. She discusses s…

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Connecting Music and Mind with singer Renee Fleming 1:06:43

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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. Collin…

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Resiliency and Caregiving with Janet Fanaki 46:49

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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 h…

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Olympic Swimmer Rowdy Gaines on His Career and Guillain-Barré Syndrome 55:27

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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, director of the Adult Neurology Residency Training Program at Mon…