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Solving the Stroke with Will Shortz
Brain & Life
10/10/24 • 50 min
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 mind and body. He also discusses how he found his love for puzzles and puts Dr. Peters on the spot with one to solve on her own! Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. Argye Hillis, Executive Vice Chair of the Department of Neurology and the Director of the Cerebrovascular Division of Neurology at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Hillis explains how strokes are diagnosed and treated, and what exciting research is happening right now.
Additional Resources
Crossword Editor Will Shortz Shares How He's Recovering from Stroke
How Board Games Helped This Man Recover from a Stroke
Navigating the Complexities of Stroke
Other Brain & Life Episodes on this Topic
Matt and Kanlaya Cauli on Rebuilding Life After Stroke
Timothy Omundson on Stroke Recovery and His Return to Television
Peloton Instructor Bradley Rose on Returning to Life After Stroke
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Guests: Will Shortz @shortzwill; Dr. Argye Hillis @hopkinsneurons
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
Resiliency and Caregiving with Janet Fanaki
Brain & Life
08/01/24 • 46 min
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 her role as producer and host of the RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast, where she shares her conversations with people admired for their resilience who have experienced a major life challenge.
Additional Resources
How to Juggle Caring for Children and Aging Parents
Women Share How They Balance Caregiving, Children, and Careers
Other Brain & Life Episodes on this Topic
Strength in Unity: Advocating and Advancing Research for Brain Tumors
Christina Zorich on the Joys and Struggles of Caregiving
The ‘Humor and Heartache’ of Caregiving with Filmmaker Michelle Boyaner
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Guests: Janet Fanaki @resilientpeopleca
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
Dancing for Brain Health and Invisible Illnesses: Highlighting Brain & Life Magazine Articles
Brain & Life
02/20/25 • 40 min
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 articles, be sure to subscribe to Brain & Life Magazine for free!
Brain & Life Articles Mentioned
How Dance Promotes Brain Health
Understanding the Impact of Invisible Illnesses on Daily Life
Why it’s Important to Recognize Signs of Depression in People with Neurologic Disorders
Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes
Professional Dancers on Connecting the Mind and Body for Optimal Performance
Courtney Platt Dances Through Life with Multiple Sclerosis
U.S. Soccer Legend Briana Scurry on Concussion and Mental Health
Veteran Lindsay Gutierrez is Reaching New Heights with Traumatic Brain Injury
Biking for Multiple Sclerosis Awareness with Amazing Race Host Phil Keoghan
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Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
08/15/24 • 59 min
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 symptom management and how these experiences have changed her outlook on life. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Matthew Robbins, Associate Attending Neurologist at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and Associate Professor of Neurology, Weill Cornell Medical College. He shares his specialized knowledge on migraine, cluster headache, and other headache disorders and explains what may cause symptoms and treatment options.
Additional Resources
Broadcast Journalist Deborah Roberts Shares How She Manages Vertigo
7 Ways To Reduce Migraine Attacks
Other Brain & Life Episodes on this Topic
Julia Easterlin on Being a Performer with Migraine
Mulling over Migraines with Photographer Bill Wadman
Brain Function and Migraine Treatment: Answering Your Questions
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Guests: Deborah Roberts @debrobertsabc; Dr. Matthew Robbins @weillcornell
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
11/14/24 • 54 min
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 for Léo with the goal to eradicate INAD and other related neurodegenerative diseases. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Darius Adams, clinical geneticist who works as the Medical Director of the Goryeb Children’s Hospital Genetics and Metabolism Division. Dr. Adams explains what INAD is and what types of research are being conducted to better the lives of patients and their families.
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Additional Resources
How Parents Advocate for Their Children with Rare Diseases
Advice for Caregivers of People with Rare Diseases
Other Brain & Life Episodes on this Topic
Rare Thoughts on a Rarer Neurologic Condition
Advocacy and Athleticism with the Pittsburgh Steeler’s Cam Heyward
Neurofibromatosis Advocacy and Community Building with the Gilbert Family Foundation
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Guests: Deborah Vauclare @bisousforleo; Dr. Darius Adams @AtlanticHealth
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
09/19/24 • 59 min
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 and sleep medicine specialist with Duke Health. Dr. Spector explains how narcolepsy differs from different sleep disorders and how these types of conditions are diagnosed and treated.
Additional Resources
What Researchers Are Learning About Brain Health by Studying Sleep
Navigating Life with Restless Legs Syndrome
Other Brain & Life Episodes on this Topic
Sleep Smart: How Sleep Impacts Your Health
Advocacy and Athleticism with the Pittsburgh Steeler’s Cam Heyward
U.S. Soccer Legend Briana Scurry on Concussion and Mental Health
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Guests: Josh Andrews @j_andrews63; Dr. Andrew Spector @dukeneurology
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
04/24/25 • 25 min
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 like to read these articles, be sure to subscribe to Brain & Life Magazine for free!
Brain & Life Articles Mentioned
Patients and Their Loved Ones Find New Roles as Advocates After Diagnoses
Does Poor Sleep in Middle Age Speed Up Brain Aging?
Seven Tips for a Healthier Night’s Sleep
Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics
Finding Community in Caregiving with Kitty Norton
Actor Cameron Boyce’s Legacy and Raising Awareness About SUDEP
Recognizing Sleep Awareness Month with Dr. Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse
Raising Awareness for a Rare Cancer with Love4Lucas President Hide Harashima
Leaving a Legacy of Love and Care with Mary Lou Falcone
Resiliency and Caregiving with Janet Fanaki
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Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
01/02/25 • 29 min
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 articles and more here.
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Additional Resources
Three People Share How They Changed Career Course After a Neurologic Disorder Diagnosis
Smart Ways to Eat Well During the Holidays
Thriving in the Kitchen with Chef Dan Jacobs
Part One: Community Stories of Navigating a Rare Epilepsy Diagnosis
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Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
11/21/24 • 44 min
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, dementia, and brain tumors, and connects patients and caregivers with the doctors and communities they’re looking for. Dr. Ramakrishna explains how this app came to be, who it’s helping, and what’s coming next.
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Additional Resources
Roon- Answers from Medical Professionals
How to Be Your Own Best Advocate
How Patient Organizations Engage Communities During the Pandemic
Caregivers Share How They Keep Loved Ones Engaged at Home
Other Brain & Life Episodes on this Topic
Building Healthy Digital Habits with Dr. Faye Begeti
Influencer Chan Plante on Coping with Misdiagnosis and Finding a Community
We Are Brave Together with Jessica Patay
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Guests: Roon App @roon.care
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
12/05/24 • 50 min
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, particularly within communities of color. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Latanya Agurs, former army neurologist and assistant professor of neurology serving as the Pediatric Neurology Residency Program Director at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Dr. Agurs discusses epilepsy and TBI in children, the emotional components of a diagnosis, and resources for caregivers.
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Additional Resources
This Woman Overcame Tragedy to Educate Communities of Color About Epilepsy
Young Woman Tackles Bullying and Epilepsy
Other Brain & Life Episodes on Similar Topics
Actor Cameron Boyce’s Legacy and Raising Awareness About SUDEP
Tiffany Kairos on Finding Her Voice in Epilepsy Advocacy
Greg Grunberg on Raising Epilepsy Awareness
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Guests: JenVon Cherry @epitomeofepilepsy; Dr. Latanya Agurs @chlachildneuro
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
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How many episodes does Brain & Life have?
Brain & Life currently has 167 episodes available.
What topics does Brain & Life cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Neurology, Podcasts, Brain and Health.
What is the average episode length on Brain & Life?
The average episode length on Brain & Life is 41 minutes.
How often are episodes of Brain & Life released?
Episodes of Brain & Life are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Brain & Life?
The first episode of Brain & Life was released on Mar 3, 2022.
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