Brain & Life

In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by musical legend Gloria Gaynor. Gloria talks about her journey in music and opens up about living with a spinal cord injury (SCI), undergoing surgery, and navigating the long road to recovery. She shares what the experience taught her about resilience and adapting when life doesn't go as planned. Next, Dr. Correa is once again joined by Dr. Shelly Hsieh, attending physician and Assistant Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Montefiore Einstein. Dr. Hsieh dives further into the multifaceted approach to rehabilitation for spinal cord injuries and the lifestyle factors that support healing.
 
Additional Resources
How Spinal Surgery Helped Gloria Gaynor Beat Chronic Pain and Return to the Stage
What is Spinal Cord Injury?
HEP2go Rehabilitation
 
Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics
Answering Your Spinal Cord Injury Questions with Dr. Shelly Hsieh
"Roll with Cole & Charisma" On Building a Life Together as an Interabled Couple
How Disability Advocate Wesley Hamilton Became Empowered by Adversity
 
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Guests: Gloria Gaynor @gloriagaynor ; Dr. Shelly Hsieh @MontefioreHealthSystem
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Dr. Emmanuelle Waubant, professor of neurology at UCSF and Director of the UCSF Regional Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Center. Together, they explore how diet, microbiome, and environmental factors influence the progression of multiple sclerosis, with a special focus on pediatric cases. Dr. Waubant also discusses the role of dietary patterns and vitamin D and highlights how emotional well-being and physical activity can impact disease outcomes.
 
Additional Resources
Expert Insights and Practical Tips for Managing Multiple Sclerosis
How Ultra-processed Foods Can Have a Negative Effect on Brain Health
Nutrition for kids: Guidelines for a healthy diet
 
Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics
Advocating for a Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis with Comedian Kellye Howard
Embracing Each Day with Author and MS Advocate Lilibet Snellings Kyte
Voices from the Multiple Sclerosis Community
 
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Guests: Dr. Emmanuelle Waubant @ucsfmedicine
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, co-host Dr. Katy Peters is joined by award-winning actor and playwright Michael Patrick, who shares his journey from studying science at Cambridge to becoming a celebrated actor. Michael also discusses his diagnosis of Motor Neuron Disease (MND), his participation in a clinical trial, and how he continues to find hope and support from his network. Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. Matthew Harms, an Associate Professor of Neurology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Dr. Harms explains the complexities of diagnosing Motor Neuron Disease and ALS, the genetic factors involved, and the importance of early detection and treatment. He also discusses the importance of advocacy and what exciting research is happening now.
 
Additional Resources
What are motor neuron diseases?
Developments in ALS Research
Michael Patrick: Actor and Writer
 
Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics
Focusing on Hope: Answering your ALS Questions with Dr. Rick Bedlack
Making the Years Count with Brooke Eby, Influencer Living with ALS
Finding Strength in ALS Advocacy with Podcaster Lorri Carey
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Guests: Michael Patrick @michaelpatrick314; Dr. Harms @osdib_cuimc
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

In this Olympics‑themed episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters explore what resilience looks like in the bodies, minds, and everyday lives of both Olympians and our listeners. First, they answer your listener submitted questions on concussion and Charcot‑Marie‑Tooth disease. Then, they look back on how former guests faced profound challenges and found a way forward through a collection of standout moments from past conversations with Olympians and Paralympians.
 
Brain & Life Podcast Episodes Mentioned
Olympic Swimmer Rowdy Gaines on His Career and Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Paralympic Athlete Helen Kearney on Living Her Dreams with Friedreich's Ataxia
Getting Back in the Game After a Concussion with Olympian Elana Meyers Taylor
Resilience and Recovery with Olympic Skier Colby Stevenson
Paralympian Jamal Hill on Winning Bronze with Charcot-Marie-Tooth  
 
 
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Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

In this episode of the Brain and Life podcast, host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Brason Lee, a writer, social worker and traumatic brain injury survivor. Brason shares his journey from a severe ATV accident at 18, through rehabilitation, to a successful career in social work and advocacy. He discusses the challenges of recovery, the importance of supportive relationships, and his motivation to write and share his story to inspire others. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Erika Trovato, Associate Chief Medical Officer and Chief Quality Officer at Burke Rehabilitation. Dr. Trovato discusses returning to work and your community after a TBI and building new dreams after rehabilitation.
 
Additional Resources
Surviving and Thriving After a Traumatic Brain Injury
What Is Traumatic Brain Injury?
How Sports Neurologists Protect Football Players' Brains
Brain Injury Association of New York State
 
Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics
Veteran Lindsay Gutierrez is Reaching New Heights with Traumatic Brain Injury
U.S. Soccer Legend Briana Scurry on Concussion and Mental Health
Healing the Traumatized Brain with Dr. Sandeep Vaishnavi
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Guest: Brason Lee @brason.lee; Dr. Erika Trovato @burke_rehab
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD