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In this episode of the Brain and Life podcast, co-host Dr. Katy Peters is joined by Olympian Colby Stevenson, who shares his incredible journey as a freestyle skier. Colby discusses his passion for skiing, the challenges he faced after a serious car crash and traumatic brain injury (TBI), and how he overcame adversity through hard work, a positive mindset and support from loved ones. Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. Kian Nasiri, a physiatrist specializing in TBI at Northwestern University. He discusses the role of physiatrists in recovery from brain injuries, highlights innovative treatments like neuromodulation, and emphasizes the significance of social support for patients and their families during recovery.   Additional Resources What Is Traumatic Brain Injury? How Sports Neurologists Protect Football Players' Brains After Traumatic Brain Injury, a Veteran Finds Purpose in Advocacy   Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics Veteran Lindsay Gutierrez is Reaching New Heights with Traumatic Brain Injury U.S. Soccer Legend Briana Scurry on Concussion and Mental Health Healing the Traumatized Brain with Dr. Sandeep Vaishnavi We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? ·       Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206 ·       Email us at [email protected]   Social Media:   Guest: Colby Stevenson @colby_stevenson; Dr. Nassiri @nufeinbergmed Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

In this episode of the Brain and Life podcast, Dr. Daniel Correa is joined Emmy award-winning broadcaster Mark McEwen. Mark shares his inspiring journey of recovery after suffering a stroke at the age of 52, which led to aphasia. He discusses his broadcasting career, the challenges he faced during recovery, and the importance of hope and resilience. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Rachel Forman, a stroke neurologist and Assistant Professor of Neurology at Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Forman explains stroke risk factors, the importance of awareness, community health initiatives, and access to healthcare to prevent these life-altering events.   Articles Mentioned Stamp Out Stroke Get Smart about Stroke Navigating the Complexities of Stroke   Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics Understanding Stroke with Dr. Laurel Cherian Solving the Stroke with Will Shortz Matt and Kanlaya Cauli on Rebuilding Life After Stroke   We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? ·       Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206 ·       Email us at [email protected]   Social Media:   Guest: Dr. Rachel Forman @yaleneurology Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

In this episode of the Brain and Life podcast, Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Dr. John P. Ney, MD, MPH, FAAN, a neurologist and health policy researcher at Yale University. Dr. Ney is one of the authors of a new study that has revealed that one in two people in the United States is affected by a neurological disease or disorder. Drs. Correa and Ney discuss these findings, what they mean for you, and practical steps anyone can take to maximize their brain health.   Articles Mentioned Study Finds More than Half of Americans Live with a Neurological Condition What is Tension-Type Headache? 10 Ways to Protect Your Brain from Air Pollution What is Migraine?   Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics Answering Your Questions for World Brain Day Environmental Factors and Parkinson's Disease with Dr. Michael Okun Recognizing Sleep Awareness Month with Dr. Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse   We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? ·       Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206 ·       Email us at [email protected]   Social Media:   Guest: Dr. John P. Ney @yalemedicine Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

In this episode of the Brain and Life podcast, Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters discuss the nuances of holiday planning, the importance of family time, and recognizing early signs of neurologic conditions in loved ones. They also explore the benefits and considerations of hot yoga, and share personal resolutions for the New Year, focusing on flexibility and dietary changes. Read the articles they discussed and more at brainandlife.org!   Articles Mentioned Learn to Recognize Early Signs of Neurologic Conditions in Loved Ones During the Holidays Four Ways to Manage the Holidays When a Loved One Has a Neurologic Condition Is Hot Yoga Safe? Neurologists Weigh in on Risks and Benefits   Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics Navigating Complicated Caregiving Journeys with Jacquelyn Revere Thriving in the Kitchen with Chef Dan Jacobs   We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? ·       Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206 ·       Email us at [email protected] Social Media:   Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD  

In this episode of the Brain and Life podcast, co-host Dr. Katy Peters is joined by Elana Meyers Taylor, an accomplished American bobsledder and Olympian. She shares her journey from collegiate softball to becoming a world-renowned bobsledder and her experiences with concussions. Elana also discusses her concussion recovery process and her plans to contribute to concussion research. Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. Joel Morgenlander, a professor of neurology and orthopedic surgery at Duke University. They discuss concussions in athletes, when it's safe to return to play, the importance of proper concussion management and the legal frameworks in place to protect young athletes from severe brain injuries.   Additional Resources New Brain & Life Book Explores Concussion How Sports Neurologists Protect Football Players' Brains Concussion Symptoms Checklist   Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics U.S. Soccer Legend Briana Scurry on Concussion and Mental Health Advocacy and Athleticism with the Pittsburgh Steeler's Cam Heyward We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? ·       Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206 ·       Email us at [email protected]   Social Media:   Guests: Elana Meyers Taylor @elanameyerstaylor; Dr. Joel Morgenlander @dukehealth Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

In this episode of the Brain and Life podcast, co-host Dr. Katy Peters interviews Beth Pinsker, an award-winning journalist and certified financial planner, about her brand new book 'My Mother's Money: A Guide to Financial Caregiving.' They discuss the challenges of handling end-of-life financial decisions, the importance of having key documents like power of attorney, and the emotional and practical aspects of financial caregiving. Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. Winston Chiong, the Mary Oakley Foundation Professor of Neuroethics in the UCSF Department of Neurology at the Weill Institute for Neuroscience. Dr. Chiong explains what happens in terms of the decision-making capacity of the brain for people with memory concerns, how financial decision making capability is assessed, and how we can support both people with these conditions and caregivers.   Additional Resources My Mother's Money: A Guide to Financial Caregiving How to Protect Loved Ones from Financial Scams Cognitive Decline Can Lead to Financial Struggles and Scams—Here's What to Look For   Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics Memory and Your Brain, Explained Navigating Complicated Caregiving Journeys with Jacquelyn Revere Journalist, Producer Kitty Eisele's Honest Recount of Her Time as Caregiver We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? ·       Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206 ·       Email us at [email protected]   Social Media:   Guests: Beth Pinsker @bethpinsker_ny; Dr. Winston Chiong @ucsfmedicine Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

In this episode of the Brain and Life podcast, co-host Dr. Katy Peters is joined by Dr. Laurel Cherian, an associate professor in the Department of Neurological Sciences at Rush University Medical Center and Assistant Dean of Advising, Medical Student Affairs for Rush Medical College to discuss stroke awareness, prevention, and treatment for World Stroke Day. They answer listener-submitted questions about stroke risk factors, symptoms, and recovery strategies, emphasizing the importance of recognizing stroke signs and maintaining a healthy lifestyle   Additional Resources Get Smart about Stroke Navigating the Complexities of Stroke Stroke: Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Treatments   Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics 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 We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? ·       Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206 ·       Email us at [email protected]   Social Media:   Guests: Dr. Laurel Cherian @rushmedical Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

In this second part of a two-part series, Brain & Life co-host Dr. Katy Peters sits down with author and journalist Tom Zeller Jr. to delve into his personal journey with cluster headaches. They explore treatment options and the cultural stigma surrounding cluster headaches. Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. Stephanie Nahas, professor of neurology at Thomas Jefferson University and Program Director for the Headache Medicine Fellowship at the Jefferson Headache Center of Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Nahas the importance of advocacy and community support when it comes to cluster headaches.   Additional Resources Tom Zeller Jr. Clusterbusters - The Cluster Headache Advocacy Group Finding Relief for Cluster Headaches Headache on the Hill: Advocating for Migraine Patients Nationwide   Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics Broadcast Journalist Deborah Roberts on Living with Migraine Mulling over Migraines with Photographer Bill Wadman Apps and Self-Advocacy with Roon's Dr. Rohan Ramakrishna   We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? ·       Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206 ·       Email us at [email protected]   Social Media:   Guests: Tom Zeller Jr. @tomzellerjr; Dr. Stephanie Nahas @stephanienahasgeiger Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD  

In this first part of a two-part series, Brain & Life co-host Dr. Katy Peters sits down with author and journalist Tom Zeller Jr. to delve into his personal journey with cluster headaches. They explore the severity of these headaches and discuss Tom's diagnosis journey and his experiences living  with this challenging condition. Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. Stephanie Nahas, professor of neurology at Thomas Jefferson University and Program Director for the Headache Medicine Fellowship at the Jefferson Headache Center of Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Nahas explains the nature and symptoms of cluster headaches and the challenges in diagnosing and treating them. Tune in next week for part two to hear about the importance of advocacy and community support.   Additional Resources Tom Zeller Jr. Clusterbusters - The Cluster Headache Advocacy Group Finding Relief for Cluster Headaches Headache on the Hill: Advocating for Migraine Patients Nationwide   Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics Broadcast Journalist Deborah Roberts on Living with Migraine Mulling over Migraines with Photographer Bill Wadman Apps and Self-Advocacy with Roon's Dr. Rohan Ramakrishna We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? ·       Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206 ·       Email us at [email protected]   Social Media:   Guests: Tom Zeller Jr. @tomzellerjr; Dr. Stephanie Nahas @stephanienahasgeiger Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

In this episode of the Brain and Life podcast, host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Dr. Richard Bedlack, Stewart, Hughes, and Wendt Distinguished Professor of ALS at Duke and director of the Duke ALS Clinic. They discuss the complexities of ALS, focusing on the journey of Brooke Eby, an advocate and former podcast guest who shares her experiences on social media. Dr. Bedlack answers your questions and covers the progression of ALS, the importance of measuring quality of life beyond physical symptoms, the challenges in diagnosing ALS, the emotional impact of receiving a diagnosis, and how hope can go a long way.   Additional Resources Turbocharged Living Tool Stitching Strength: A Film What is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?   Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics Making the Years Count with Brooke Eby, Influencer Living with ALS Finding Strength in ALS Advocacy with Podcaster Lorri Carey Hop on a Cure for ALS with John Driskell Hopkins We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? ·       Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206 ·       Email us at [email protected]   Social Media:   Guests: Dr. Rick Bedlack @stitchingstrength; Brooke Eby @limpbroozkit Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD