Brain Health Podcast

On this week's episode of the Brain Health Podcast, comedian, writer, and disability advocate Tina Friml joins Dr. Katy Peters to share how living with cerebral palsy has shaped her perspective, her comedy, and her mission to improve disability representation. Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. Jason Carmel, a child neurologist and motor systems neuroscientist at Columbia University, who explains cerebral palsy and discusses the latest advances in care and treatment.
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Tina Friml
What is cerebral palsy?
Josh Blue uses humor to ease the stigma around cerebral palsy
 
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Guests: Tina Friml @tinafriml
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

On this week's episode of the Brain Health Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters highlight some of their favorite recent brainhealth.com articles, covering the importance of social connection, creatine's connection to brain health, and more.
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How a strong social network can help protect your brain health
Top 5 tips for better blood pressure from a vascular neurologist
How AI chatbots can affect teen mental health
Can creatine improve brain health?
 
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On this week's episode of the Brain Health Podcast, co-host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Emma Heming Willis, co-founder of Make Time Wellness and New York Times bestselling author. As a continuation of their conversation last week, Emma discusses why caregiver self-care is so important and shares practical ways caregivers can care for themselves while supporting loved ones.
Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Chiadi Onyike, a psychiatrist, dementia specialist, and professor at Johns Hopkins University who specializes in neurodegenerative diseases, including frontotemporal degeneration. Dr. Onyike explains FTD and importance of mental health support for both people living with FTD and their care partners.
 
Additional Resources
Emma Heming Willis
Why taking care of yourself is one of the most important things caregivers can do
Frontotemporal dementia can unlock creativity in some people
Wendy Williams' diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia and aphasia explained
 
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Guests: Emma Heming Willis @emmahemingwillis

On this week's episode of the Brain Health Podcast, co-host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Emma Heming Willis, co-founder of Make Time Wellness and New York Times bestselling author. Following her husband Bruce Willis's diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia (FTD), Emma has become a leading advocate for caregivers worldwide. She shares her family's journey and her passion for helping caregivers find support while prioritizing their own well-being.
Dr. Correa is also joined by Dr. Chiadi Onyike, a psychiatrist, dementia specialist, and professor at Johns Hopkins University who specializes in neurodegenerative diseases, including frontotemporal degeneration. Dr. Onyike explains FTD and the impact it has on individuals and families living with the condition.
Tune in next week for part two, when Emma discusses why caregiver self-care is so important and shares practical ways caregivers can care for themselves while supporting loved ones.
 
Additional Resources
Emma Heming Willis
Why taking care of yourself is one of the most important things caregivers can do
Frontotemporal dementia can unlock creativity in some people
Wendy Williams' diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia and aphasia explained
 
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Guests: Emma Heming Willis @emmahemingwillis
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

On this week's episode of the Brain Health Podcast, host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by CJ Daniels, professional football wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams and epilepsy advocate. CJ shares his experience growing up with his mother's epilepsy diagnosis and his work with Angels of Epilepsy, a nonprofit dedicated to seizure education, reducing stigma, and supporting people living with epilepsy and their families.
 
Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. David Spencer, professor of neurology at Oregon Health & Science University, deputy editor of BrainHealth.com, and editor of the newly renamed Brain Health Books series. Dr. Spencer explains drug-resistant epilepsy and discusses why advocacy efforts like CJ's are so important to the epilepsy community.
 
Additional Resources
Seizure First Aid Resources
Epilepsy Foundation
Team Cure Epilepsy
Navigating epilepsy: Driving safety and independence with Dr. Proleta Datta
 
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Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD