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Brain & Life

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.

Making the Years Count with Brooke Eby, Influencer Living with ALS

54 mins; May 02, 2024

Gavin McHugh is Building an Acting Career and a Community with Cerebral Palsy

46 mins; April 25, 2024

Cheryl Hile is Running Around the World with Multiple Sclerosis

46 mins; April 18, 2024

Actors Oscar Nuñez and Ursula Whittaker on Caring for Loved Ones with Dementia

58 mins; April 11, 2024

Khari "Needlz" Cain Discusses Finding "Makayla's Voice"

46 mins; April 04, 2024

Neurologic Disorders in Pets

25 mins; March 28, 2024

"Roll with Cole & Charisma" who are building a life together as an interabled couple

33 mins; March 21, 2024

Answering Listener Submitted Questions

28 mins; March 14, 2024

Neurofibromatosis Advocacy and Community Building with the Gilbert Family Foundation

47 mins; March 07, 2024

Lifestyle and Brain Health: Highlighting Brain & Life Magazine Articles

25 mins; February 29, 2024

Playwright Sarah Ruhl Finds Inspiration in her Bell's Palsy Journey

35 mins; February 22, 2024

Actor Craig Russell on Staying Positive during his Brain Tumor Diagnosis

40 mins; February 15, 2024

Ed Begley Jr. on Utilizing a Healthy Lifestyle to Thrive with Parkinson's Disease

44 mins; February 08, 2024

Exploring Accessibility and the Arts at the Lincoln Center

33 mins; February 01, 2024

Mulling over Migraines with Photographer Bill Wadman

43 mins; January 25, 2024

Finding New Ways to Move Forward with Justine Galloway

39 mins; January 18, 2024

Highlighting our Favorite Brain & Life Magazine Articles

23 mins; January 11, 2024

Healing the Traumatized Brain with Dr. Sandeep Vaishnavi

26 mins; January 04, 2024

Holiday Episode with our Listeners

25 mins; December 28, 2023

Neurology in the News: Discussing Diet, Sleep, and Social Isolation

28 mins; December 21, 2023

Finding Hope and Creating Change: Discussing Alzheimer's Advocacy with Cynthia Stone and Walt Dawson

46 mins; December 14, 2023

From Adolescence to Adulthood: Exploring Autism with Abbey and Christine Romeo

48 mins; December 07, 2023

The Secrets of Synesthesia with Dr. Joel Salinas

21 mins; November 30, 2023

Listener Favorite: Mary Beth Albright's Food for Thought

44 mins; November 22, 2023

Samantha Irby's Journey as a Young Caregiver for Her Mother with Multiple Sclerosis

41 mins; November 16, 2023

What is an ICU and Neurologic Critical Care? Tips and a Guide for Everyone

39 mins; November 09, 2023

Tiffany Kairos on Finding Her Voice in Epilepsy Advocacy

38 mins; November 02, 2023

Crear conciencia sobre los accidentes cerebrovasculares con RÁPIDO

15 mins; October 27, 2023

Finding Strength in ALS Advocacy with Podcaster Lorri Carey

38 mins; October 26, 2023

Exploring Longevity with Author Dan Buettner

28 mins; October 19, 2023

Strength in Unity: Advocating and Advancing Research for Brain Tumors

42 mins; October 12, 2023

Comedy and Courage: Comedian Richard Lewis on Living with Parkinson's Disease

44 mins; October 05, 2023

Colorful Healing: Artist Laura Bundesen's Vestibular Neuronitis Journey

41 mins; September 28, 2023

Brain Health for All

27 mins; September 21, 2023

Family Stories: Diagnosing a Neurodegenerative Condition

43 mins; September 14, 2023

How Paula Carozzo is Redefining Disability and Advocating for Her Community

39 mins; September 07, 2023

Paula Carozzo redefine la discapacidad y aboga por su comunidad

40 mins; September 07, 2023

How Writer John Hendrickson Learned to Embrace His Stutter

46 mins; August 31, 2023

Recovery Through Rhythm: Jazz Musician John Stein's Myasthenia Gravis Journey

40 mins; August 24, 2023

Sleep Smart: How Sleep Impacts Your Health

34 mins; August 17, 2023

How Disability Advocate Wesley Hamilton Became Empowered by Adversity

48 mins; August 10, 2023

Understanding Long COVID: What We Know

29 mins; August 03, 2023

BMX Athlete Josh Perry's Perseverance Living with Brain Tumors

39 mins; July 27, 2023

Neurology on TV: Separating Fact From Fiction

25 mins; July 20, 2023

Part Two: Community Stories of Navigating a Rare Epilepsy Diagnosis

39 mins; July 13, 2023

Segunda parte: Perspectivas de la comunidad sobre cómo afrontar un diagnóstico de una epilepsia genética

38 mins; July 13, 2023

Part One: Community Stories of Navigating a Rare Epilepsy Diagnosis

48 mins; July 06, 2023

Primera parte: Perspectivas de la comunidad sobre cómo afrontar un diagnóstico de una epilepsia genética

48 mins; July 06, 2023

What is Agnosia and How Does it Affect the Brain's Perception?

29 mins; June 29, 2023

Ashley Brooks on Advocating for Herself and Others with Myasthenia Gravis

41 mins; June 22, 2023

Accessibility Advocate Cory Lee on Traveling the World as a Wheelchair User

44 mins; June 15, 2023

Maria Shriver and Patrick Schwarzenegger's Mission to Spread Brain Health Awareness

44 mins; June 08, 2023

Food For Thought: How What You Eat Affects Your Mental and Emotional Health

42 mins; June 01, 2023

The Campaign to Cure ALS with Brian Wallach and Sandra Abrevaya

51 mins; May 25, 2023

Peloton Instructor Bradley Rose on Returning to Life After Stroke

47 mins; May 18, 2023

Happening Now in Neurology: Brain Health, Disability Access, and Emerging Science

46 mins; May 11, 2023

Journalist, Producer Kitty Eisele's Honest Recount of Her Time as Caregiver

47 mins; May 04, 2023

Adaptive Living Spaces and How They Improve Lives

42 mins; April 27, 2023

Special Bonus and Release: Physician BJ Miller's Recovery from Phantom Limb Pain

39 mins; April 20, 2023

Author, Speaker Jackie Stebbins on Rebuilding Her Life After Autoimmune Encephalitis

48 mins; April 13, 2023

From Obstacle to Opportunity: David Begnaud on Living with Tourette Syndrome

50 mins; April 06, 2023

Journalist Richard Engel on Parenting a Child with Rett Syndrome

51 mins; March 30, 2023

Personal Trainer Javeno McLean on Helping Clients Find Physical and Emotional Strength

34 mins; March 23, 2023

Memory and Your Brain, Explained

41 mins; March 16, 2023

U.S. Soccer Legend Briana Scurry on Concussion and Mental Health

60 hours 22 mins; March 09, 2023

Lawyer, Model Victoria Vesce Uses Her Platform for Brain Tumor Advocacy

42 mins; March 02, 2023

Food and Your Brain: What You Need to Know to Keep Your Brain Healthy

27 mins; February 23, 2023

The 'Humor and Heartache' of Caregiving with Filmmaker Michelle Boyaner

44 mins; February 16, 2023

Actor Cameron Boyce's Legacy and Raising Awareness About SUDEP

42 mins; February 09, 2023

Exploring the Evolving Brain with Neuroscientist Joseph Jebelli

31 mins; February 02, 2023

'Bake Off' Star Lizzie Acker on Showstopping Cakes through Neurodivergent Eyes

40 mins; January 26, 2023

Switching Roles: A Neuro-oncologist Reflects on his Own Experience with a Brain Tumor

31 mins; January 19, 2023

Listener Questions: Restless Legs Syndrome, TBI, and Brain Surgery

18 mins; January 12, 2023

BJ Miller on Guiding Chris Hemsworth Through a New Outlook on Life

22 mins; January 05, 2023

Best of 2022: This Year's Impactful Voices

24 mins; December 29, 2022

MasterChef Christine Ha on Adapting to Life with NMO

38 mins; December 22, 2022

Hop on a Cure for ALS with John Driskell Hopkins

42 mins; December 15, 2022

Julia Easterlin on Being a Performer with Migraine

40 mins; December 08, 2022

Rogers Hartmann on Beating Dystonia

35 mins; December 01, 2022

Listener Favorite: Lauren Miller Rogen on Facing a Parent's Early-Onset Alzheimer's Diagnosis

33 mins; November 24, 2022

Brain Health for Women, Part Two

18 mins; November 17, 2022

How American Ninja Warrior Jimmy Choi Rose Above Parkinson's

38 mins; November 10, 2022

Brain Health for Women, Part One

23 mins; November 03, 2022

Professional Dancers on Connecting the Mind and Body for Optimal Performance

30 mins; October 27, 2022

Nora McInerny on Moving Forward with Grief

42 mins; October 20, 2022

Figure Skating Legend, Scott Hamilton on Finding Inspiration in Hardship

32 mins; October 13, 2022

Christina Zorich on the Joys and Struggles of Caregiving

31 mins; October 06, 2022

Soap Opera Star Suzanne Rogers Brings Awareness to Myasthenia Gravis

31 mins; September 29, 2022

Billy McLaughlin on Life as a Musician with Focal Dystonia

44 mins; September 22, 2022

Chef Mariana Orozco on Multiple Sclerosis and the Healing Power of Food

37 mins; September 15, 2022

La Chef Mariana Orozco habla sobre Esclerosis Múltiple y sobre el poder curativo de la comida

39 mins; September 15, 2022

Soledad O'Brien on Raising a Child with Hearing Loss

40 mins; September 08, 2022

Marilu Henner and the Mysteries of Memory

42 mins; September 01, 2022

Why Sleep is Important for Brain Health

17 mins; August 25, 2022

Lauren Miller Rogen on Facing a Parent's Early Onset Alzheimer's Diagnosis

34 mins; August 18, 2022

Nancy Davis' Race to Erase Multiple Sclerosis

30 mins; August 11, 2022

Journalist Greg O'Brien on Chronicling His Life with Alzheimer's

37 mins; August 04, 2022

Karen Duffy on Making Peace with Neurosarcoidosis

32 mins; July 28, 2022

Colors of Multiple Sclerosis with Artist Lindsey Holcomb

29 mins; July 21, 2022

Barbara Corcoran on Becoming a Business Tycoon with Dyslexia

38 mins; July 14, 2022

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