Brain & Life

By American Academy of Neurology

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How do you keep your brain healthy? How can you live better every day after being diagnosed with a brain condition? Brain & Life® from the American Academy of Neurology tackles those questions and more in the only podcast dedicated to exploring the intersection of brain health and neurologic disease. Each week neurologist host Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with neurology experts, celebrity advocates, and people whose lives are affected by brain conditions to educate and inspire you to maintain a healthy brain and a healthy you.

Episode Date
Making the Years Count with Brooke Eby, Influencer Living with ALS
May 02, 2024
Gavin McHugh is Building an Acting Career and a Community with Cerebral Palsy
Apr 25, 2024
Cheryl Hile is Running Around the World with Multiple Sclerosis
Apr 18, 2024
Actors Oscar Nuñez and Ursula Whittaker on Caring for Loved Ones with Dementia
Apr 11, 2024
Khari "Needlz" Cain Discusses Finding “Makayla’s Voice”
Apr 04, 2024
Neurologic Disorders in Pets
Mar 28, 2024
“Roll with Cole & Charisma" who are building a life together as an interabled couple
Mar 21, 2024
Answering Listener Submitted Questions
Mar 14, 2024
Neurofibromatosis Advocacy and Community Building with the Gilbert Family Foundation
Mar 07, 2024
Lifestyle and Brain Health: Highlighting Brain & Life Magazine Articles
Feb 29, 2024
Playwright Sarah Ruhl Finds Inspiration in her Bell’s Palsy Journey
Feb 22, 2024
Actor Craig Russell on Staying Positive during his Brain Tumor Diagnosis
Feb 15, 2024
Ed Begley Jr. on Utilizing a Healthy Lifestyle to Thrive with Parkinson’s Disease
Feb 08, 2024
Exploring Accessibility and the Arts at the Lincoln Center
Feb 01, 2024
Mulling over Migraines with Photographer Bill Wadman
Jan 25, 2024
Finding New Ways to Move Forward with Justine Galloway
Jan 18, 2024
Highlighting our Favorite Brain & Life Magazine Articles
Jan 11, 2024
Healing the Traumatized Brain with Dr. Sandeep Vaishnavi
Jan 04, 2024
Holiday Episode with our Listeners
Dec 28, 2023
Neurology in the News: Discussing Diet, Sleep, and Social Isolation
Dec 21, 2023
Finding Hope and Creating Change: Discussing Alzheimer’s Advocacy with Cynthia Stone and Walt Dawson
Dec 14, 2023
From Adolescence to Adulthood: Exploring Autism with Abbey and Christine Romeo
Dec 07, 2023
The Secrets of Synesthesia with Dr. Joel Salinas
Nov 30, 2023
Listener Favorite: Mary Beth Albright’s Food for Thought
Nov 22, 2023
Samantha Irby's Journey as a Young Caregiver for Her Mother with Multiple Sclerosis
Nov 16, 2023
What is an ICU and Neurologic Critical Care? Tips and a Guide for Everyone
Nov 09, 2023
Tiffany Kairos on Finding Her Voice in Epilepsy Advocacy
Nov 02, 2023
Crear conciencia sobre los accidentes cerebrovasculares con RÁPIDO
Oct 27, 2023
Finding Strength in ALS Advocacy with Podcaster Lorri Carey
Oct 26, 2023
Exploring Longevity with Author Dan Buettner
Oct 19, 2023
Strength in Unity: Advocating and Advancing Research for Brain Tumors
Oct 12, 2023
Comedy and Courage: Comedian Richard Lewis on Living with Parkinson’s Disease
Oct 05, 2023
Colorful Healing: Artist Laura Bundesen's Vestibular Neuronitis Journey
Sep 28, 2023
Brain Health for All
Sep 21, 2023
Family Stories: Diagnosing a Neurodegenerative Condition
Sep 14, 2023
How Paula Carozzo is Redefining Disability and Advocating for Her Community
Sep 07, 2023
Paula Carozzo redefine la discapacidad y aboga por su comunidad
Sep 07, 2023
How Writer John Hendrickson Learned to Embrace His Stutter
Aug 31, 2023
Recovery Through Rhythm: Jazz Musician John Stein’s Myasthenia Gravis Journey
Aug 24, 2023
Sleep Smart: How Sleep Impacts Your Health
Aug 17, 2023
How Disability Advocate Wesley Hamilton Became Empowered by Adversity
Aug 10, 2023
Understanding Long COVID: What We Know
Aug 03, 2023
BMX Athlete Josh Perry's Perseverance Living with Brain Tumors
Jul 27, 2023
Neurology on TV: Separating Fact From Fiction
Jul 20, 2023
Part Two: Community Stories of Navigating a Rare Epilepsy Diagnosis
Jul 13, 2023
Segunda parte: Perspectivas de la comunidad sobre cómo afrontar un diagnóstico de una epilepsia genética
Jul 13, 2023
Part One: Community Stories of Navigating a Rare Epilepsy Diagnosis
Jul 06, 2023
Primera parte: Perspectivas de la comunidad sobre cómo afrontar un diagnóstico de una epilepsia genética
Jul 06, 2023
What is Agnosia and How Does it Affect the Brain’s Perception?
Jun 29, 2023
Ashley Brooks on Advocating for Herself and Others with Myasthenia Gravis
Jun 22, 2023
Accessibility Advocate Cory Lee on Traveling the World as a Wheelchair User
Jun 15, 2023
Maria Shriver and Patrick Schwarzenegger's Mission to Spread Brain Health Awareness
Jun 08, 2023
Food For Thought: How What You Eat Affects Your Mental and Emotional Health
Jun 01, 2023
The Campaign to Cure ALS with Brian Wallach and Sandra Abrevaya
May 25, 2023
Peloton Instructor Bradley Rose on Returning to Life After Stroke
May 18, 2023
Happening Now in Neurology: Brain Health, Disability Access, and Emerging Science
May 11, 2023
Journalist, Producer Kitty Eisele’s Honest Recount of Her Time as Caregiver
May 04, 2023
Adaptive Living Spaces and How They Improve Lives
Apr 27, 2023
Special Bonus and Release: Physician BJ Miller’s Recovery from Phantom Limb Pain
Apr 20, 2023
Author, Speaker Jackie Stebbins on Rebuilding Her Life After Autoimmune Encephalitis
Apr 13, 2023
From Obstacle to Opportunity: David Begnaud on Living with Tourette Syndrome
Apr 06, 2023
Journalist Richard Engel on Parenting a Child with Rett Syndrome
Mar 30, 2023
Personal Trainer Javeno McLean on Helping Clients Find Physical and Emotional Strength
Mar 23, 2023
Memory and Your Brain, Explained
Mar 16, 2023
U.S. Soccer Legend Briana Scurry on Concussion and Mental Health
Mar 09, 2023
Lawyer, Model Victoria Vesce Uses Her Platform for Brain Tumor Advocacy
Mar 02, 2023
Food and Your Brain: What You Need to Know to Keep Your Brain Healthy
Feb 23, 2023
The ‘Humor and Heartache’ of Caregiving with Filmmaker Michelle Boyaner
Feb 16, 2023
Actor Cameron Boyce’s Legacy and Raising Awareness About SUDEP
Feb 09, 2023
Exploring the Evolving Brain with Neuroscientist Joseph Jebelli
Feb 02, 2023
‘Bake Off’ Star Lizzie Acker on Showstopping Cakes through Neurodivergent Eyes
Jan 26, 2023
Switching Roles: A Neuro-oncologist Reflects on his Own Experience with a Brain Tumor
Jan 19, 2023
Listener Questions: Restless Legs Syndrome, TBI, and Brain Surgery
Jan 12, 2023
BJ Miller on Guiding Chris Hemsworth Through a New Outlook on Life
Jan 05, 2023
Best of 2022: This Year’s Impactful Voices
Dec 29, 2022
MasterChef Christine Ha on Adapting to Life with NMO
Dec 22, 2022
Hop on a Cure for ALS with John Driskell Hopkins
Dec 15, 2022
Julia Easterlin on Being a Performer with Migraine
Dec 08, 2022
Rogers Hartmann on Beating Dystonia
Dec 01, 2022
Listener Favorite: Lauren Miller Rogen on Facing a Parent’s Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Nov 24, 2022
Brain Health for Women, Part Two
Nov 17, 2022
How American Ninja Warrior Jimmy Choi Rose Above Parkinson’s
Nov 10, 2022
Brain Health for Women, Part One
Nov 03, 2022
Professional Dancers on Connecting the Mind and Body for Optimal Performance
Oct 27, 2022
Nora McInerny on Moving Forward with Grief
Oct 20, 2022
Figure Skating Legend, Scott Hamilton on Finding Inspiration in Hardship
Oct 13, 2022
Christina Zorich on the Joys and Struggles of Caregiving
Oct 06, 2022
Soap Opera Star Suzanne Rogers Brings Awareness to Myasthenia Gravis
Sep 29, 2022
Billy McLaughlin on Life as a Musician with Focal Dystonia
Sep 22, 2022
Chef Mariana Orozco on Multiple Sclerosis and the Healing Power of Food
Sep 15, 2022
La Chef Mariana Orozco habla sobre Esclerosis Múltiple y sobre el poder curativo de la comida
Sep 15, 2022
Soledad O’Brien on Raising a Child with Hearing Loss
Sep 08, 2022
Marilu Henner and the Mysteries of Memory
Sep 01, 2022
Why Sleep Is Important for Brain Health
Aug 25, 2022
Lauren Miller Rogen on Facing a Parent’s Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Aug 18, 2022
Nancy Davis’ Race to Erase Multiple Sclerosis
Aug 11, 2022
Journalist Greg O’Brien on Chronicling His Life with Alzheimer’s
Aug 04, 2022
Karen Duffy on Making Peace with Neurosarcoidosis
Jul 28, 2022
Colors of Multiple Sclerosis with Artist Lindsey Holcomb
Jul 21, 2022
Barbara Corcoran on Becoming a Business Tycoon with Dyslexia
Jul 14, 2022
Timothy Omundson on Stroke Recovery and His Return to Television
Jul 07, 2022
Outdoors Woman Crystal Gail Welcome on Nature and Chronic Pain
Jun 30, 2022
NBA Star Brian Grant Living On Time with Parkinson’s
Jun 23, 2022
Greg Grunberg on Raising Epilepsy Awareness
Jun 16, 2022
Peter Frampton on Rockin’ for Research to Cure Inclusion Body Myositis
Jun 09, 2022
Paralympian Jamal Hill on Winning Bronze with Charcot-Marie-Tooth
Jun 02, 2022
Matt and Kanlaya Cauli on Rebuilding Life After Stroke
May 26, 2022
Beth Usher on Life with Half a Brain
May 19, 2022
RJ Mitte on Living Confidently with Cerebral Palsy
May 12, 2022
Voices from the Multiple Sclerosis Community
May 05, 2022
Susannah Cahalan on Anti-NMDA Encephalitis and Her Journey to Diagnosis
Apr 28, 2022
Josh Blue Uses Humor to Ease the Stigma Around Cerebral Palsy
Apr 21, 2022
Part Two: George Lopez on Finding Laughter and Prioritizing His Health
Apr 14, 2022
Part One: George Lopez on Finding Laughter Despite Neuropathy
Apr 07, 2022
Courtney Platt Dances Through Life with Multiple Sclerosis
Mar 31, 2022
Introducing Brain & Life
Mar 03, 2022