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Finding Joy with Parent and Autism Advocate Tola Andu
In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, co-host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Tola Andu, an autism advocate and content creator who shares her journey raising her 19-year-old son Kevin on social media under the handle @RaisingKevin_. Her platform sheds light on autism and offers a joyful perspective on raising a neurodivergent child. Tola discusses her passion for changing the narrative surrounding autism and advocating for acceptance and understanding, especially within the Nigerian community. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Dan Geschwind, a professor and academic and research leader at the UCLA, and one of the world’s leading experts on autism who guided development of the Autism Genetic Resources Exchange alongside Cure Autism Now, currently run by Autism Speaks. Dr. Geschwind explains risk factors, diagnostic processes, and what research is being done in the autism community. Additional Resources Raising Kevin What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? What Does Neurodivergent Mean? A Theater Group That Features Neurodiversity on the Stage Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes From Adolescence to Adulthood: Exploring Autism with Abbey and Christine Romeo ‘Bake Off’ Star Lizzie Acker on Showstopping Cakes through Neurodivergent Eyes We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? · Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206 · Email us at [email protected] Social Media: Tola Andu @RaisingKevin_; Dr. Dan Geschwind @uclacart Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
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Scoring Goals with CP Soccer’s Shea Hammond
In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, co-host Dr. Katy Peters is joined by Shea Hammond, athlete and founder of CP Soccer. Shea shares about his personal experience growing up with Cerebral Palsy (CP) and how staying active and working with a physical therapist has helped him continue to reach his goals. He also discusses CP Soccer’s mission, to build a nationwide soccer league for kids who are affected by cerebral palsy, stroke or traumatic brain injury, and what’s next for the organization. Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. Mauricio Delgado, professor of neurology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, former president of the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine and co-founder member of the Mexican Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities. Dr. Delgado explains how CP is diagnosed and treated, and what the future for those affected and their caregivers looks like. Additional Resources CP Soccer Biking Gives Freedom to a Teen with Cerebral Palsy How Parents Advocate for Their Children with Rare Diseases Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes RJ Mitte on Living Confidently with Cerebral Palsy Gavin McHugh is Building an Acting Career and a Community with Cerebral Palsy Josh Blue Uses Humor to Ease the Stigma Around Cerebral Palsy We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? · Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206 · Email us at [email protected] Social Media: Shea Hammond @shea_hammond; Dr. Mauricio Delgado @utswmedcenter Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
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Answering Your Rare Disease Day Questions!
In this episode, Brain & Life Podcast co-hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters answers your questions. They explain stiff person syndrome, prosopagnosia (also known as face blindness,) lissencephaly, and how to talk about functional neurologic disorder symptoms to your loved ones and other medical providers. Additional Resources Celine Dion’s Diagnosis Raises Awareness of Stiff Person Syndrome What Is a Functional Neurologic Disorder? What is Prosopagnosia? How Caregivers Deal with Anticipatory Grief FND Courage We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? · Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206 · Email us at [email protected] Social Media: Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
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Dancing for Brain Health and Invisible Illnesses: Highlighting Brain & Life Magazine Articles
In this week’s episode, Brain & Life Podcast hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters share some of their favorite articles in the most recent issue of Brain & Life Magazine. They discuss dancing for brain health, invisible illnesses, recognizing signs of depression in people with neurologic conditions, and more. If you would like to read these articles, be sure to subscribe to Brain & Life Magazine for free! Brain & Life Articles Mentioned How Dance Promotes Brain Health Understanding the Impact of Invisible Illnesses on Daily Life Why it’s Important to Recognize Signs of Depression in People with Neurologic Disorders Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes Professional Dancers on Connecting the Mind and Body for Optimal Performance Courtney Platt Dances Through Life with Multiple Sclerosis U.S. Soccer Legend Briana Scurry on Concussion and Mental Health Veteran Lindsay Gutierrez is Reaching New Heights with Traumatic Brain Injury Biking for Multiple Sclerosis Awareness with Amazing Race Host Phil Keoghan We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? · Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206 · Email us at [email protected] Social Media: Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
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Movement and Healing with Adventure Athlete, Author, and Activist Rebecca Rusch
In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by adventure athlete, best-selling author, activist, and Emmy-award winner Rebecca Rusch. Rebecca tells the story of her Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and how it led her on a new journey of healing and recovery. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. José Posas, board certified sports neurologist with a focus on the intersection of sports, neurology, and brain health. Dr. Posas explains TBI treatment options for all and the importance of reducing healthcare disparities and using innovation to improve care. Additional Resources Who is Rebecca Rusch? How to Deal with Invisible Symptoms of Neurologic Disorders Surviving and Thriving After a Traumatic Brain Injury How Yoga Can Help People with Traumatic Brain Injury Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes Veteran Lindsay Gutierrez is Reaching New Heights with Traumatic Brain Injury Healing the Traumatized Brain with Dr. Sandeep Vaishnavi Julia Easterlin on Being a Performer with Migraine We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? · Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206 · Email us at [email protected] Social Media: Rebecca Rusch @RebeccaRusch; Dr. Jose Posas @uvahealth Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
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How do you keep your brain healthy? How can you live better every day after being diagnosed with a brain condition? Brain & Life® from the American Academy of Neurology tackles those questions and more in the only podcast dedicated to exploring the intersection of brain health and neurologic disease. Each week neurologist host Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with neurology experts, celebrity advocates, and people whose lives are affected by brain conditions to educate and inspire you to maintain a healthy brain and a healthy you.

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