In this episode of Brain & Life podcast, co-hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters answer a few of your questions! Then, Dr. Peters is joined by podcaster and caregiver Janet Fanaki. Janet shares about her experiences as a caregiver for her husband, Adam Fanaki, as he battled glioblastoma, a form of malignant brain cancer. She also discusses her role as producer and host of the RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast, where she shares her conversations with people admired for their resilience who have experienced a major life challenge.

 

Additional Resources

Resilient People Podcast

Adam Fanaki Brain Fund

How to Juggle Caring for Children and Aging Parents

Women Share How They Balance Caregiving, Children, and Careers

 

Other Brain & Life Episodes on this Topic

Strength in Unity: Advocating and Advancing Research for Brain Tumors

Christina Zorich on the Joys and Struggles of Caregiving

The ‘Humor and Heartache’ of Caregiving with Filmmaker Michelle Boyaner

 

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Social Media:  

Guests: Janet Fanaki @resilientpeopleca

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