In this episode, actress and producer Marilu Henner speaks with Dr. Correa about her experience with Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory (HSAM). She shares how her ability to recall every memory throughout her life has taught her valuable lessons and discusses how the condition has propelled her to advocate for brain research. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Craig Stark, professor at the University of California, Irvine’s Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory. Dr. Stark explains more about HSAM and discusses memory habits that everyone can incorporate into their own lives.  

Additional Resources:   

https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/actress-marilu-henner-has-a-highly-superior-autobiographical-memory-a/  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjR3q81elFw  

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Guest: Marilu Henner @therealmarilu 

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Audrey Nath @AudreyNathMDPhD  

This week Drs. Daniel Correa and Audrey Nath hear from a podcast listener as part of a recurring series that explores all things brain health. Lily from Minnesota asks hosts how sleep contributes to overall health and seeks advice about snoring. Our hosts walk you through essential sleep hygiene tips and explain why sleep is integral to brain health.  

Do you have a question for our hosts? Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206, or email us at [email protected]. 

Additional Resources:   

https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/for-people-with-neurologic-conditions-sleep-can-be-elusive-we  

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Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Audrey Nath @AudreyNathMDPhD  

In this episode, Dr. Audrey Nath speaks with actress, producer, and Alzheimer’s advocate, Lauren Miller Rogen. 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://wearehfc.org/  

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Guest: Lauren Miller Rogen @iamlaurenmiller @laurenmillerrogen 

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Audrey Nath @AudreyNathMDPhD  

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Correa talks with multiple sclerosis (MS) advocate, philanthropist, and founder of Race to Erase MS, Nancy Davis. Nancy shares her experience of being diagnosed with MS in 1991 and how having MS has inspired her to dedicate herself to fundraising in support of research for the condition. Then, Dr. Correa is joined by Dr. David Hafler, chair of Yale University’s department of neurology and neurologist-in-chief at Yale New Haven Hospital. Dr. Hafler explains the science behind new MS research and speaks about the evolution of available treatments for the condition.  

Additional Resources:   

https://www.brainandlife.org/disorders-a-z/multiple-sclerosis/  

https://www.erasems.org/  

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Guest: Nancy Davis @RacetoEraseMS 

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Audrey Nath @AudreyNathMDPhD  

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with journalist and author Greg O’Brien about his new documentary Have You Heard About Greg, a film that chronicles his journey with Alzheimer’s. Greg shares how he feels the condition has affected his life, his family’s relationships with one another, and how his career as a journalist has influenced his experience with a chronic condition. Then, Dr. Correa speaks with Dr. James Noble, neurologist and author of Navigating Life with Dementia from Brain & Life® Books. Dr. Noble discusses the differences between memory loss conditions and offers advice to those who may be experiencing symptoms.  

Additional Resources:   

https://www.hyhag.com/  

https://onpluto.org/greg-obrien%E2%80%8B/  

https://www.brainandlife.org/about-us/about-the-american-academy-of-neurology/patient-education-books/  

https://www.usagainstalzheimers.org/  

https://www.brainandlife.org/the-magazine/online-exclusives/strong-voices-6-ways-to-beat-the-heat/ 

https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/pets-may-be-good-for-brain-health  

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Guest: Greg O’Brien  

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Audrey Nath @AudreyNathMDPhD  

In this episode Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with MTV VJ, author, and actress Karen Duffy. Karen shares her experience in being diagnosed with neurosarcoidosis, including how she copes with chronic pain and how her work as a hospital chaplain has influenced her perspective as an individual with a chronic condition. Next, Dr. Correa sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Gelfand, a neurologist at the University of California, San Francisco, who specializes in treating those with autoimmune conditions. Dr. Gelfand discusses strategies for coping with chronic pain and the future of treatment options.  

Additional Resources:   

https://www.brainandlife.org/disorders-a-z/disorders/neurosarcoidosis  

Guest: Karen Duffy @dufflambros 

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Audrey Nath @AudreyNathMDPhD

In this episode, Dr. Audrey Nath speaks with internationally recognized artist Lindsey Holcomb. Lindsey explains how her multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis changed her artistic practice and inspired her to begin painting diagnostic MRI images and found the #colorsofms project. Dr. Nath then speaks with Dr. Sally Harris, a neurologist and visual artist, who discusses her experience with art therapy and how she recommends art as a healing mechanism to her patients.  

Additional Resources:   

https://www.brainandlife.org/disorders-a-z/multiple-sclerosis/  

https://www.lindseyjoyholcomb.com/  

https://sandianeurology.com/  

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Guest: Lindsey Holcomb @ LindsHolcomb @lindseyjoyholcomb 

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Audrey Nath @AudreyNathMDPhD

In this episode, Dr. Audrey Nath sits down with businesswoman and star of ABC’s Shark Tank, Barbara Corcoran. Barbara shares her experience of growing up with dyslexia and explains why she credits the learning difference with her success in business and entrepreneurship. Then, Dr. Nath speaks with Dr. Marilu Gorno Tempini, a behavioral neurologist and co-founder of the University of California San Francisco Dyslexia Center. Dr. Tempini discusses the early signs of dyslexia and provides learning strategies for those affected by the condition.  

Additional Resources:   

https://www.barbaracorcoran.com/  

https://www.brainandlife.org/disorders-a-z/disorders/dyslexia  

https://dyslexiaida.org/  

https://dyslexia.ucsf.edu/  

https://www.understood.org/  

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Guest: Barbara Corcoran @barbaracorcoran  

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Audrey Nath @AudreyNathMDPhD

This week Dr. Daniel Correa sits down with actor Timothy Omundson to reflect on the 5-year anniversary of his stroke. Timothy shares his experience with stroke, his recovery process, and how he has successfully returned to acting in shows like This is Us and New Amsterdam. Dr. Correa then speaks with Dr. Sarah Song, associate professor, and stroke specialist at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Song shares the signs of stroke and the recovery therapies available. 

We want to hear from you. You can call in anytime and record a question at 612-928-6206! You can also email or record an audio message and send it to [email protected].  

Additional Resources:   

https://www.brainandlife.org/disorders-a-z/stroke/   

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Guest: Timothy Omundson @omundson  

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Audrey Nath @AudreyNathMDPhD  

In this episode, Dr. Audrey Nath is joined by hiker and outdoor advocate, Crystal Gail Welcome. Crystal shares how her intracranial hypertension and chronic pain inspired her to embrace the meditative and healing power of hiking. Dr. Nath is then joined by Dr. Kathleen Digre, chief of the Headache and Neuro-ophthalmology division at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City. Dr. Digre discusses healthy lifestyle changes and chronic pain management recommendations for those who experience the condition.   

Additional Resources:   

 https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/hiking-provides-solace-intracranial-hypertension  

https://www.brainandlife.org/disorders-a-z/disorders/headache  

https://www.footprintsforchange.com/  

http://nanosweb.org 

https://novel.utah.edu/patient-portal/idiopathic-intracranial-hypertension.php  

We want to hear from you. You can call in anytime and record a question at 612-928-6206! You can also email or record an audio message and send it to [email protected]. 

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Guest: Crystal Gail Welcome @awesomewelcome (Twitter) @footprintsforchange (Instagram) 

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Audrey Nath @AudreyNathMDPhD