In part two of Dr. Correa's conversation with George Lopez, George speaks about the fear of seeking medical care in his family and in the wider culture and his effort to make changes to his diet to benefit his long-term health. Dr. Correa continues his conversation with Dr. Anne Louise Oaklander, associate professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School and Director of the Nerve Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital, to discuss causes of neuropathy, including genetic contributors, and strategies for live better despite neuropathy.

Additional Resources:

https://www.brainandlife.org/the-magazine/december-january-2021

https://www.brainandlife.org/disorders-a-z/peripheral-neuropathy/

https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/plant-based-diet-may-protect-against-stroke

https://georgelopezfoundation.org/

https://neuropathycommons.org/

Social Media:

Guest: @georgelopez

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

In part one of this two-part conversation, Dr. Correa has a lively conversation with actor-comedian George Lopez about his experience with neuropathy and kidney disease. George shares how kidney disease and uremic dysfunction affected his childhood, how a kidney transplant changed his life for the better, and how he experienced the pain caused by neuropathy. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Anne Louise Oaklander, associate professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School and Director of the Nerve Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital, who discusses strategies for neuropathy management and long-term nerve health. Next week we will continue with part two of the conversations with George Lopez and Dr. Anne Louise Oaklander.

Additional Resources:

https://www.brainandlife.org/the-magazine/december-january-2021

https://www.brainandlife.org/disorders-a-z/peripheral-neuropathy/

https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/plant-based-diet-may-protect-against-stroke

https://georgelopezfoundation.org/

https://neuropathycommons.org/

Social Media:

Guest: @georgelopez

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

On the first episode of the podcast we speak with actor, dancer, and professional choreographer Courtney Platt, who shares her love of movement and how she thrives despite a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS). Courtney describes how she was diagnosed, her experience with disease-modifying drugs, and the challenges of starting a family while managing a neurologic condition. In their conversation, Courtney also highlights her work with MS in Harmony, a platform that allows people with MS and caregivers to access music therapy online. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Riley Bove, associate professor of neurology at the University of California, San Francisco, and neurologist at UCSF Multiple Sclerosis Center, who educates listeners about the condition and shares important information about in vitro fertilization (IVF) and pregnancy with MS.

Additional Resources:

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

https://www.msinharmony.com/

https://clmbr.com/

Social Media:

Guest: @courtneyannplatt

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

Brain & Life® from the American Academy of Neurology is an entertaining weekly podcast exploring the intersection of brain health and neurologic disease. Join neurologist co-hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Audrey Nath in lively conversations with neurology experts, celebrity advocates, and people whose lives are affected by brain conditions. The podcast will educate and inspire people to maintain a healthy brain and a healthy you.