Brain Health Podcast

On this week's episode of the Brain Health Podcast, co-hosts Drs. Daniel Correa and Katy Peters answer listener questions about some of the worries and uncertainties that can come with living with a neurologic condition or thinking about your brain health. They discuss mental health after a diagnosis, what it means when Alzheimer's disease runs in your family, navigating social situations when you have epilepsy, and more.

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How to manage anxiety after a neurological diagnosis

Voices from the multiple sclerosis community

Learn to recognize early signs of neurological conditions in loved ones during the holidays

AN, AES and EFA issue position statement on seizures and driving safety

Navigating epilepsy: Driving safety and independence with Dr. Proleta Datta

From the football field to epilepsy advocacy with CJ Daniels

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Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

On this week's episode of the Brain Health Podcast, comedian, writer, and disability advocate Tina Friml joins Dr. Katy Peters to share how living with cerebral palsy has shaped her perspective, her comedy, and her mission to improve disability representation. Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. Jason Carmel, a child neurologist and motor systems neuroscientist at Columbia University, who explains cerebral palsy and discusses the latest advances in care and treatment.

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Tina Friml

What is cerebral palsy?

Josh Blue uses humor to ease the stigma around cerebral palsy

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Guests: Tina Friml @tinafriml

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

On this week's episode of the Brain Health Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters highlight some of their favorite recent brainhealth.com articles, covering the importance of social connection, creatine's connection to brain health, and more.

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How a strong social network can help protect your brain health

Top 5 tips for better blood pressure from a vascular neurologist

How AI chatbots can affect teen mental health

Can creatine improve brain health?

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Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

On this week's episode of the Brain Health Podcast, co-host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Emma Heming Willis, co-founder of Make Time Wellness and New York Times bestselling author. As a continuation of their conversation last week, Emma discusses why caregiver self-care is so important and shares practical ways caregivers can care for themselves while supporting loved ones.

Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Chiadi Onyike, a psychiatrist, dementia specialist, and professor at Johns Hopkins University who specializes in neurodegenerative diseases, including frontotemporal degeneration. Dr. Onyike explains FTD and importance of mental health support for both people living with FTD and their care partners.

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Emma Heming Willis

Why taking care of yourself is one of the most important things caregivers can do

Frontotemporal dementia can unlock creativity in some people

Wendy Williams' diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia and aphasia explained

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Guests: Emma Heming Willis @emmahemingwillis

On this week's episode of the Brain Health Podcast, co-host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Emma Heming Willis, co-founder of Make Time Wellness and New York Times bestselling author. Following her husband Bruce Willis's diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia (FTD), Emma has become a leading advocate for caregivers worldwide. She shares her family's journey and her passion for helping caregivers find support while prioritizing their own well-being.

Dr. Correa is also joined by Dr. Chiadi Onyike, a psychiatrist, dementia specialist, and professor at Johns Hopkins University who specializes in neurodegenerative diseases, including frontotemporal degeneration. Dr. Onyike explains FTD and the impact it has on individuals and families living with the condition.

Tune in next week for part two, when Emma discusses why caregiver self-care is so important and shares practical ways caregivers can care for themselves while supporting loved ones.

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Emma Heming Willis

Why taking care of yourself is one of the most important things caregivers can do

Frontotemporal dementia can unlock creativity in some people

Wendy Williams' diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia and aphasia explained

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Guests: Emma Heming Willis @emmahemingwillis

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

On this week's episode of the Brain Health Podcast, host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by CJ Daniels, professional football wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams and epilepsy advocate. CJ shares his experience growing up with his mother's epilepsy diagnosis and his work with Angels of Epilepsy, a nonprofit dedicated to seizure education, reducing stigma, and supporting people living with epilepsy and their families.

Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. David Spencer, professor of neurology at Oregon Health & Science University, deputy editor of BrainHealth.com, and editor of the newly renamed Brain Health Books series. Dr. Spencer explains drug-resistant epilepsy and discusses why advocacy efforts like CJ's are so important to the epilepsy community.

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Seizure First Aid Resources

Epilepsy Foundation

Team Cure Epilepsy

Navigating epilepsy: Driving safety and independence with Dr. Proleta Datta

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Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

On this week's episode of the Brain Health Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters answer your questions about brain health from adolescence to adulthood. They're joined by Dr. Benham Sabayan, a vascular and preventive neurologist, neuroepidemiologist, and associate professor of neurology at the University of Minnesota.

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People living in their nineties share tips for longevity and living well

Answering your questions for World Brain Day

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Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

In this episode of the Brain Health Podcast, co-host Dr. Katy Peters is joined by CNN's award-winning chief national correspondent, John King. John shares what it's been like to build a demanding career while living with multiple sclerosis (MS), and why community, support, and self-care have been essential to his journey.

Later, Dr. Peters speaks with Dr. Robert Shin, professor of neurology and director of the Multiple Sclerosis and Clinical Neuroimmunology Division at UVA Health. Dr. Shin discusses the latest advances in MS treatment and research, addresses persistent health disparities, and explains how MS can affect men differently.

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Guests: John King @johnkingcnn; Dr. Shin @uvahealth

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by author Mark Haddon. Mark shares about the cognitive changes he experienced after bypass surgery and long COVID. He shares how brain fog affected his daily life and creative work, and reflects on resilience, recovery, and adapting to a new normal. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Jacqueline Becker, a clinical neuropsychologist and health services researcher at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Together, they discuss why cognitive changes can occur after surgery and long COVID, and explore strategies that may help people manage these challenges.

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What Is Brain Fog?

How to Know If You Have Long COVID

Leaving Home: A Memoir in Full Color

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Guests: Mark Haddon @mark__haddon

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, co-host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by actress, comedian, playwright, and storyteller Lauren Weedman. Lauren discusses her diagnosis of Bell's palsy after developing a sudden facial paralysis while filming in 2024 and how it changed her outlooks on work, motherhood, and mental health. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Gary Gronseth, Professor and Chair of Neurology at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. Dr. Gronseth explains what Bell's palsy is, why it happens, what recovery typically looks like, and why some people—like Lauren Weedman—continue to experience lasting symptoms long after the initial diagnosis.

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"This Is a Good Face": Lauren Weedman on Life After Bell's Palsy

Bouncing Back from Bell's Palsy

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

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Guests: Lauren Weedman @lauren_weedman

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD