Answering Your Spinal Cord Injury Questions with Dr. Shelly Hsieh
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In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, your spinal cord injury (SCI) questions are getting answered! Co-host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Dr. Shelly Hsieh, attending physician and Assistant Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Montefiore Einstein, and they discuss injury types and classification, how progress is tracked, assistive devices that can help improve daily life, how to manage the emotional toll that a SCI can take, and the importance of advocacy and making your voice heard. Additional Resources Other Brain & Life Episodes on This Topic...
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The Many Faces of Cerebral Palsy with Micah Fowler, Phoebe Rae Taylor, and Kelsey Cardona
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In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, co-host Dr. Katy Peters is joined by actors Micah Fowler, Kelsey Cardona, and Phoebe Rae Taylor. Micah shares how his Cerebral Palsy (CP) diagnosis differs from the character who he played on ABC’s Speechless and his sister Kelsey explains the benefits of this representation that she’s seen in real-time. Phoebe Rae then explains how she got her role in Disney’s Out of my Mind and how acting has inspired her for the future. Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. Ann Tilton, a Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics at LSU Health New Orleans with...
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Families Finding Advocacy and Disaster Preparedness: Highlighting Brain & Life Magazine Articles
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In this week’s episode, Brain & Life Podcast hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters discuss some of their favorite articles in the most recent edition of Brain & Life Magazine. They discuss how families are leading the charge in rare disease advocacy, how people living with neurologic conditions can be prepared for natural disasters, and what brain fog really is. If you would like to read these articles and more, be sure to to Brain & Life Magazine or read the issue ! Brain & Life Articles Mentioned Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These...
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Advocacy and Assistive Technology with Former Representative Jennifer Wexton
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In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, co-host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by dedicated public servant and former U.S. Representative for Virginia's 10th congressional district Jennifer Wexton. She shares about her journey with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) and what she has learned from the PSP community. She also discusses the importance of advocacy and the use of assistive technology, including the AI-generated voice she uses during this episode. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Janis Miyasaki, a movement disorders specialist who practices at the University of Alberta in...
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Self-Discovery and The Lost Voice with Songwriter Greta Morgan
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In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, co-host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by songwriter, storyteller, and multi-instrumentalist Greta Morgan. Greta shares her journey being diagnosed with spasmodic dysphonia and how it has changed every aspect of her life, leading her to write her memoir, The Lost Voice. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Brent Richardson, board certified Otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose, and Throat physician) with a specialty in Laryngology at The Bastian Voice Institute. Dr. Richardson explains what spasmodic dysphonia is, how it’s diagnosed and treated, and different...
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Jessie Owen on Advocacy, Awareness, and Parenting
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In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, co-host Dr. Katy Peters is joined by disability advocate, content creator, and speaker with a focus on accessibility, equity, and innovation in spinal cord injury research Jessie Owen. Jessie is a quadriplegic mother of twins and shares some candid insights on life, parenting, and navigating systemic barriers with humor and authenticity with Dr. Peters. Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. Shelly Hsieh, attending physician and Assistant Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Montefiore Einstein. Dr. Hsieh’s discusses outpatient care...
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Actress Yvette Nicole Brown Discusses the Caregiving Journey
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In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, co-host Dr. Katy Peters is joined by Emmy-nominated actress, writer, producer and host Yvette Nicole Brown. She shares about her experiences as a caregiver for her father who has Alzheimer’s disease. Yvette dives into the connection she found with her father throughout this journey and discusses why she started her podcast, Squeezed, about these experiences. Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. Francesca Falzarano, assistant professor of gerontology at University of Southern California. Dr. Falzarano is a developmental psychologist whose research...
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Carrying On a Legendary Legacy with Sisters Johanna and Antonia Bennett
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In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by sisters Johanna and Antonia Bennett. They reminisce on time spent with their father, legendary musician Tony Bennett, and discuss the experiences they had as a family before and during his journey with Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Joel Salinas, a neurologist, clinical assistant professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and chief medical officer of Isaac Health in New York. Dr. Salinas discusses how family members can care for their loved ones with humanity and respect and models...
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Physicians as Patients: Live Interview with Neurologists Living with a Neurologic Condition
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This week’s episode of Brain & Life Podcast was recorded live at the American Academy of Neurology’s annual meeting! Hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters were joined by Joel Salinas, MD, MBA, MSc, FAAN, Andrea Lendaris, MD, MS, Andrew M. Southerland, MD, FAAN, and Eric J. Seachrist, MD to share what it's like living and practicing neurology with their own neurological condition(s) and neurodiverse perspectives, and explore how their experiences serve as a window into the patient and community perspective. Additional Resources We want to hear from you! Have a...
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Finding Advocacy and Embracing Humor: Highlighting Brain & Life Magazine Articles
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In this week’s episode, Brain & Life Podcast hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters discuss some of their favorite articles in the most recent edition of Brain & Life Magazine. They discuss patients and caregivers becoming advocates, the importance of sleep for brain health, and a touching story about a wonderful sense of humor. If you would like to read these articles, be sure to to Brain & Life Magazine for free! Brain & Life Articles Mentioned Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics We want to hear from you! Have a...
info_outlineIn this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, world renowned singer and performer Renee Fleming joins co-host Dr. Daniel Correa. Renee shares how her personal life and career led to her working with experts around the world to author her book Music and Mind, Harnessing the Arts for Mental Wellness. Dr. Correa is later joined by Dr. Francis S. Collins, physician-geneticist noted his leadership of the international Human Genome Project and former director of the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Collins explains the connections between brain health and the arts that he has discovered throughout his career and reflects on his experience working with Renee Fleming on Music and Mind.
Additional Resources
Music and Mind by Renee Fleming
Opera Singer Renee Fleming Shares the Healing Power of Music
The Growing Role of Music Therapy in Health Care
How the Arts Helped This Woman Heal from a Second TBI
Art Programs Engage Patients and Educate About Neurologic Disorders
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Recovery Through Rhythm: Jazz Musician John Stein’s Myasthenia Gravis Journey
Colorful Healing: Artist Laura Bundesen's Vestibular Neuronitis Journey
Colors of Multiple Sclerosis with Artist Lindsey Holcomb
Exploring Accessibility and the Arts at the Lincoln Center
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Guests: Renee Fleming @reneeflemingmusic; Dr. Francis S. Collins @nihgov
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD