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In this episode Dr. Audrey Nath speaks with Dr. BJ Miller, a palliative care physician at Mettle Health in Mill Valley, Calif. Dr. Miller shares how an accident that resulted in the loss of three of his limbs challenged him to look at life and death in a new and positive perspective. Dr. Miller also talks about participating in the series Limitless with Chris Hemsworth, a series that explores overcoming the challenges of aging, featured in an article in Brain & Life.
Additional Resources:
https://disneyplusoriginals.disney.com/show/limitless-with-chris-hemsworth
https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/the-power-of-accepting-aging
https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/chris-hemsworth-pushes-limits-learn-how-brain-body-age
https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/when-is-palliative-care-appropriate https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/the-411-on-palliative-and-hospice-care
Social Media:
Guest: Dr. BJ Miller @bjmillermd (Twitter) Mettle Health @Mettle_Health (Twitter and Instagram)
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Audrey Nath @AudreyNathMDPhD
During this holiday week, Drs. Daniel Correa and Audrey Nath look back on 2022 and share clips from episodes that highlight the importance of elevating the voices of individuals whose lives have been impacted by neurologic conditions. Dr. Nath first shares a conversation she had with actor RJ Mitte who discusses his journey in finding confidence despite the bullying he endured in childhood as someone with cerebral palsy. Dr. Correa brings back a conversation with Greg O'Brien, a journalist diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, who shares how navigating the holidays can be especially trying while living with a neurologic condition. We hear more clips from past episodes including author/podcaster Nora McInerny, former NBA player Brian Grant, and more. Happy holidays (Felices fiestas) to you and yours!
Additional Resources:
https://www.brainandlife.org/disorders-a-z/cerebral-palsy/
https://www.brainandlife.org/disorders-a-z/brain-tumor/
https://www.brainandlife.org/disorders-a-z/alzheimers-disease/
https://www.brainandlife.org/disorders-a-z/parkinsons-disease/
https://www.brainandlife.org/editorials/a-season-for-giving
https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/healthy-holiday-side-dish-recipes
Social Media:
Guest: RJ Mitte @RJMitte (Twitter); Nora McInerny @noraborealis (Instagram); Brian Grant @bwgrant (Twitter) @briangrant44 (Instagram)
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Audrey Nath @AudreyNathMDPhD
In this episode Dr. Daniel Correa speaks to the winner of Season 3 MasterChef and James Beard Award semi-finalist, Christine Ha, about her neuromyelitis optica (NMO) diagnosis that caused her to lose her vision. Christine shares how she has adapted and excelled as a chef despite the challenges that accompany an NMO diagnosis. Next, Dr. Correa talks with Dr. Fiona Costello, neurologist and professor of neurology at the University of Calgary and clinician scientist with the Hotchkiss Brain Institute. Dr. Costello discusses NMO, a rare inflammatory autoimmune disorder of the central nervous system, and how it is treated and managed for people who are diagnosed with this rare condition.
Additional Resources:
https://www.brainandlife.org/disorders-a-z/disorders/neuromyelitis-optica
https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/neuromyelitis-optica-whats-in-a-name
https://www.brainandlife.org/the-magazine/online-exclusives/what-is-neuromyelitis-optica/
Social Media:
Guest: Christine Ha @theblindcook (Twitter); Dr. Fiona Costello @FionaCostello5 (Twitter)
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Audrey Nath @AudreyNathMDPhD
In this episode Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with John Driskell Hopkins, musician and founding member of the Zac Brown Band. John shares his story of being diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in 2021 and what he is doing to spread awareness about this rare disease. Next, Dr. Correa talks with Dr. Stephen Goutman, a neurologist and associate professor in the Department of Neurology and Director of the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Clinic and ALS Center of Excellence at the University of Michigan Medicine. Dr. Goutman discusses the complexities of an ALS diagnosis, future treatment, and research initiatives.
A special thank you to John Driskell Hopkins for permission to feature the title track "Daylight" from his album in this week's episode. Available on Spotify and Soundcloud.
Additional Resources:
https://johndriskellhopkins.com/
https://www.brainandlife.org/disorders-a-z/amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis-als/
https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/ady-barkan-bradley-whitford-health-care-reform
Social Media:
Guest: @JohnDriskellHopkins (Twitter) @JohnDriskellHopkins (Instagram) @UMNeurosciences (Twitter)
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Audrey Nath @AudreyNathMDPhD
In this episode Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with musician and composer Julia Easterlin. Julia shares how her migraine condition has impacted her life and music career and highlights the difficulty she has had both accessing and affording necessary treatment. Next, Dr. Correa talks with Dr. Cynthia Armand, a neurologist from the Montefiore Headache Center at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Armand discusses the various types of migraine and the symptoms that are associated with them.
A special thank you to Julia Easterlin for permission to feature her song "Little Things" from her album Touristes in this week's episode. Available on Bandcamp and Spotify.
Additional Resources:
http://www.juliaeasterlin.net/
https://www.brainandlife.org/disorders-a-z/migraine/
https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/7-ways-reduce-migraine-attacks
https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/busting-myths-about-migraine
https://americanmigrainefoundation.org/
Social Media:
Guest: Julia Easterlin @juliaeasterlin (Instagram) Dr. Armand @cynarmandmd (Twitter)
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Audrey Nath @AudreyNathMDPhD
In this episode, Dr. Audrey Nath speaks with writer, producer, and dystonia advocate Rogers Hartmann. Rogers describes her struggles with generalized dystonia that caused her head to tilt below her waist and the treatments she received to allow her to stand straight again. Next, Dr. Nath is joined by Dr. Marta San Luciano, associate professor of Neurology at University of California, San Francisco. Dr. San Luciano discusses dystonia and the various treatments and therapies that are available for someone who is diagnosed with a movement disorder.
Additional Resources:
https://www.brainandlife.org/disorders-a-z/dystonias/
https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/how-accepting-my-dystonia-improved-my-health
https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/5-lessons-nature-has-taught-me-about-living-with-dystonia
Social Media:
Guests: Beat Dystonia @beatdystonia (Twitter) and Beat Dystonia (Facebook); Rogers Hartmann @auntrogers (Twitter); Dr. Marta San Luciano @MartaSanLucian1 (Twitter)
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Audrey Nath @AudreyNathMDPhD
During this Thanksgiving week as we reflect on gratitude and family, we revisit one of our listener favorites from earlier this year. Drs. Daniel Correa and Audrey Nath reflect again on their conversation with actress, producer, and Alzheimer's advocate Lauren Miller Rogen. In this interview, Lauren shares her mother's journey with the condition and how her caretaker experience inspired her to found HFC, a foundation with the mission to provide care and resources for families affected by Alzheimer's. Then, Dr. Nath speaks with Dr. Irina Skylar-Scott, a behavioral neurologist at Stanford University. Dr. Skylar-Scott provides listeners with additional information on the condition and tips on maintaining a healthy brain.
Additional Resources:
https://www.brainandlife.org/disorders-a-z/alzheimers-disease/
https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/seth-rogen-lauren-miller-rogen-alzheimers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOycpxNyIUg
Social Media:
Guest: Lauren Miller Rogen @iamlaurenmiller (Twitter), @laurenmillerrogen (Instagram)
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Audrey Nath @AudreyNathMDPhD
This week, in the second of two episodes discussing brain health for women, Drs. Daniel Correa and Audrey Nath speak with neurologist Dr. Amy Hessler about brain fog and its various causes in women. Dr. Hessler also explores topics related to specific neurologic conditions, such as how multiple sclerosis presents at various stages of a woman's life and navigating pregnancy with epilepsy.
Additional Resources:
https://www.brainandlife.org/disorders-a-z/epilepsy/
https://www.brainandlife.org/disorders-a-z/disorders/multiple-sclerosis
https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/8-ways-to-manage-epilepsy
https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/multiple-sclerosis-101-what-patients-need-to-know
Social Media:
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Audrey Nath @AudreyNathMDPhD
In this episode Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with Parkinson's disease advocate and American Ninja Warrior Jimmy Choi about his early-onset Parkinson's diagnosis and how it impacted his physical abilities and mental health. Jimmy talks about his dedication to fighting stigma and educating future generations about the misconceptions of Parkinson's disease. Next, Dr. Correa talks with Dr. Allan Wu, neurologist and assistant professor at the Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Center at Northwestern University. Dr. Wu explains the physical and mental challenges that accompany a Parkinson's diagnosis and treatments that are available.
Additional Resources:
https://www.brainandlife.org/disorders-a-z/parkinsons-disease/
https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/how-flavonoids-affect-parkinsons-disease
https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/4-flavonoid-rich-recipes-that-may-lower-the-risk-of-parkinsons
Social Media:
Guest: Jimmy Choi @jcfoxninja (Instagram and TikTok)
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Audrey Nath @AudreyNathMDPhD
This week, in the first of two episodes discussing brain health for women, Drs. Daniel Correa and Audrey Nath speak with neurologist Dr. Amy Hessler about neurologic challenges that women may face throughout their lives. Dr. Hessler defines the field of women's neurology and discusses how female hormones like estrogen and progesterone can affect stroke risk as well as risk for seizures and migraine. She also discusses lifestyle considerations that impact overall brain health for women of all ages and how to focus on improving modifiable risk factors.
Additional Resources:
https://www.brainandlife.org/disorders-a-z/disorders/stroke
https://www.brainandlife.org/disorders-a-z/disorders/migraine
https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/7-ways-reduce-migraine-attacks
Social Media:
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Audrey Nath @AudreyNathMDPhD
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