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Episodes:

Strength on Stage: Actor Michael Patrick's Motor Neuron Disease Journey (Jan 29th)
Resilience in Motion: Olympic Stories of Strength, Adaptation, and Hope (Jan 22nd)
From TBI to Triumph: Brason Lee's Remarkable Story (Jan 15th)
The Singing Surgeon: Dr. Elvis Francois on the Power of Music in Healing (Jan 8th)
Ringing in the New Year with Your Neurology Questions (Dec 31st, 2025)
The Journey of Monica Seles: Tennis, Triumphs, and Advocacy (Dec 24th, 2025)
In the Mix with Rob Floyd: Lessons on Mixology and Moyamoya (Dec 18th, 2025)
Resilience and Recovery with Olympic Skier Colby Stevenson (Dec 11th, 2025)
Living with Stroke and Aphasia: A Broadcaster's Journey with Mark McEwen (Dec 4th, 2025)
One in Two: The Hidden Burden of Neurological Disorders in America (Nov 26th, 2025)
Family, Flexibility, and Festivities: Our Favorite Brain & Life Articles (Nov 20th, 2025)
Getting Back in the Game After a Concussion with Olympian Elana Meyers Taylor (Nov 13th, 2025)
Figuring Out Financial Caregiving with Beth Pinsker (Nov 6th, 2025)
Understanding Stroke with Dr. Laurel Cherian (Oct 30th, 2025)
Exploring the Reality of Cluster Headaches with Tom Zeller Jr.: Part Two (Oct 23rd, 2025)
Exploring the Reality of Cluster Headaches with Tom Zeller Jr.: Part One (Oct 16th, 2025)
Focusing on Hope: Answering your ALS Questions with Dr. Rick Bedlack (Oct 9th, 2025)
Jimmy Choi: No Easy Way- Strength, Stigma, and the Next Stage of the Journey (Oct 2nd, 2025)
Managing Dual Diagnoses with Tiffany and Chris Kairos (Sep 25th, 2025)
A Walk in the "Parkinson's" with Author Annmarie O'Connor (Sep 18th, 2025)
The Intersection of Laughter and Bravery with Lady Glaucomflecken: Part Two (Sep 11th, 2025)
The Intersection of Laughter and Bravery with Lady Glaucomflecken: Part One (Sep 4th, 2025)
From Ultra-Processed Foods to Sibling Caregivers: Highlighting Brain & Life Magazine Articles (Aug 28th, 2025)
Navigating Epilepsy: Driving Safety and Independence with Dr. Proleta Datta (Aug 21st, 2025)
The Art of Overcoming: Liz Nugent on Storytelling and Dystonia Part Two (Aug 14th, 2025)
The Art of Overcoming: Liz Nugent on Storytelling and Dystonia (Aug 7th, 2025)
Acute Flaccid Myelitis and Disability Advocacy with Sarah Todd Hammer (Jul 31st, 2025)
Answering Your Questions for World Brain Day (Jul 24th, 2025)
Creating an Advocacy Movement with #NotJustFatigue's Elizabeth Ansell: Part Two (Jul 17th, 2025)
Creating an Advocacy Movement with #NotJustFatigue's Elizabeth Ansell: Part One (Jul 10th, 2025)
Prioritizing Comfort and Finding Laughter with Phil Rosenthal (Jul 3rd, 2025)
Answering Your Spinal Cord Injury Questions with Dr. Shelly Hsieh (Jun 26th, 2025)
The Many Faces of Cerebral Palsy with Micah Fowler, Phoebe Rae Taylor, and Kelsey Cardona (Jun 18th, 2025)
Families Finding Advocacy and Disaster Preparedness: Highlighting Brain & Life Magazine Articles (Jun 12th, 2025)
Advocacy and Assistive Technology with Former Representative Jennifer Wexton (Jun 5th, 2025)
Self-Discovery and The Lost Voice with Songwriter Greta Morgan (May 29th, 2025)
Jessie Owen on Advocacy, Awareness, and Parenting (May 22nd, 2025)
Actress Yvette Nicole Brown Discusses the Caregiving Journey (May 15th, 2025)
Carrying On a Legendary Legacy with Sisters Johanna and Antonia Bennett (May 8th, 2025)
Physicians as Patients: Live Interview with Neurologists Living with a Neurologic Condition (May 1st, 2025)
Finding Advocacy and Embracing Humor: Highlighting Brain & Life Magazine Articles (Apr 24th, 2025)
Embracing Each Day with Author and MS Advocate Lilibet Snellings Kyte (Apr 17th, 2025)
Raising Awareness for a Rare Cancer with Love4Lucas President Hide Harashima (Apr 10th, 2025)
Advocating for a Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis with Comedian Kellye Howard (Apr 3rd, 2025)
Recognizing Sleep Awareness Month with Dr. Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse (Mar 27th, 2025)
The Future of Caregiving with Kat McGowan (Mar 20th, 2025)
Finding Joy with Parent and Autism Advocate Tola Andu (Mar 13th, 2025)
Scoring Goals with CP Soccer's Shea Hammond (Mar 6th, 2025)
Answering Your Rare Disease Day Questions! (Feb 27th, 2025)
Dancing for Brain Health and Invisible Illnesses: Highlighting Brain & Life Magazine Articles (Feb 20th, 2025)
Movement and Healing with Adventure Athlete, Author, and Activist Rebecca Rusch (Feb 13th, 2025)
World's Toughest Row with Brendan Cusick and Pat Morrissey: Part Two (Feb 6th, 2025)
World's Toughest Row with Brendan Cusick and Pat Morrissey: Part One (Jan 30th, 2025)
Finding Community in Caregiving with Kitty Norton (Jan 23rd, 2025)
Environmental Factors and Parkinson's Disease with Dr. Michael Okun (Jan 16th, 2025)
Why We Remember with Neuroscientist Charan Ranganath (Jan 9th, 2025)
Healthy Holidays and Career Changes: Discussing New Brain & Life Articles (Jan 2nd, 2025)
Answering Your Brain Health Questions! (Dec 26th, 2024)
Navigating Complicated Caregiving Journeys with Jacquelyn Revere (Dec 19th, 2024)
Parenting and Writing While Disabled with Jessica Slice (Dec 12th, 2024)
JenVon Cherry on Educating Communities of Color About Epilepsy (Dec 5th, 2024)
Thriving in the Kitchen with Chef Dan Jacobs (Nov 27th, 2024)
Apps and Self-Advocacy with Roon's Dr. Rohan Ramakrishna (Nov 21st, 2024)
Shedding Light and Love on a Rare Genetic Condition with Deborah Vauclare (Nov 14th, 2024)
Author Tanita Allen on Existing with Huntington's Disease (Nov 7th, 2024)
Rare Thoughts on a Rarer Neurologic Condition (Oct 31st, 2024)
Aaron Lazar on His ALS Journey and The Impossible Dream (Oct 24th, 2024)
Veteran Lindsay Gutierrez is Reaching New Heights with Traumatic Brain Injury (Oct 17th, 2024)
Solving the Stroke with Will Shortz (Oct 10th, 2024)
We Are Brave Together with Jessica Patay (Oct 3rd, 2024)
Strength in Caregiving with Tabatha Coffey (Sep 26th, 2024)
NFL Player Josh Andrews on Playing Professional Football With a Narcolepsy Diagnosis (Sep 19th, 2024)
Meet Six Paralympic Athletes and Other Favorite Brain & Life Magazine Articles (Sep 12th, 2024)
Country Singer Drake White's Rare Brain Condition and Healing Journey (Sep 5th, 2024)
Advocacy and Athleticism with the Pittsburgh Steeler's Cam Heyward (Aug 29th, 2024)
Paralympic Athlete Helen Kearney on Living Her Dreams with Friedreich's Ataxia (Aug 22nd, 2024)
Broadcast Journalist Deborah Roberts on Living with Migraine (Aug 15th, 2024)
Connecting Music and Mind with singer Renee Fleming (Aug 8th, 2024)
Resiliency and Caregiving with Janet Fanaki (Aug 1st, 2024)
Olympic Swimmer Rowdy Gaines on His Career and Guillain-Barré Syndrome (Jul 25th, 2024)
Influencer Chan Plante on Coping with Misdiagnosis and Finding a Community (Jul 18th, 2024)
Still Standing with Staff Sergeant John Kriesel (Jul 11th, 2024)
Strokes in Younger Patients with Journalist Kristen Aguirre (Jul 3rd, 2024)
Board Games for the Brain and Juggling Generational Care: Highlighting Brain & Life Magazine Articles (Jun 27th, 2024)
Leaving a Legacy of Love and Care with Mary Lou Falcone (Jun 20th, 2024)
Biking for Multiple Sclerosis Awareness with Amazing Race Host Phil Keoghan (Jun 13th, 2024)
Brain Function and Migraine Treatment- Answering Your Questions! (Jun 6th, 2024)
Exploring the Science of Everyday Wonder with Dacher Keltner (May 30th, 2024)
Building Healthy Digital Habits with Dr. Faye Begeti (May 23rd, 2024)
Making a Lasting Impact with The Brain Donor Project's Tish Hevel (May 16th, 2024)
Ping-Pong, Salon Visits, and Creativity: Highlighting Brain & Life Magazine Articles (May 9th, 2024)
Making the Years Count with Brooke Eby, Influencer Living with ALS (May 2nd, 2024)
Gavin McHugh is Building an Acting Career and a Community with Cerebral Palsy (Apr 25th, 2024)
Cheryl Hile is Running Around the World with Multiple Sclerosis (Apr 18th, 2024)
Actors Oscar Nuñez and Ursula Whittaker on Caring for Loved Ones with Dementia (Apr 11th, 2024)
Khari "Needlz" Cain Discusses Finding "Makayla's Voice" (Apr 4th, 2024)
Neurologic Disorders in Pets (Mar 28th, 2024)
"Roll with Cole & Charisma" who are building a life together as an interabled couple (Mar 21st, 2024)
Answering Listener Submitted Questions (Mar 14th, 2024)
Neurofibromatosis Advocacy and Community Building with the Gilbert Family Foundation (Mar 7th, 2024)
Lifestyle and Brain Health: Highlighting Brain & Life Magazine Articles (Feb 29th, 2024)
Playwright Sarah Ruhl Finds Inspiration in her Bell's Palsy Journey (Feb 22nd, 2024)
Actor Craig Russell on Staying Positive during his Brain Tumor Diagnosis (Feb 15th, 2024)
Ed Begley Jr. on Utilizing a Healthy Lifestyle to Thrive with Parkinson's Disease (Feb 8th, 2024)
Exploring Accessibility and the Arts at the Lincoln Center (Feb 1st, 2024)
Mulling over Migraines with Photographer Bill Wadman (Jan 25th, 2024)
Finding New Ways to Move Forward with Justine Galloway (Jan 18th, 2024)
Highlighting our Favorite Brain & Life Magazine Articles (Jan 11th, 2024)
Healing the Traumatized Brain with Dr. Sandeep Vaishnavi (Jan 4th, 2024)
Holiday Episode with our Listeners (Dec 28th, 2023)
Neurology in the News: Discussing Diet, Sleep, and Social Isolation (Dec 21st, 2023)
Finding Hope and Creating Change: Discussing Alzheimer's Advocacy with Cynthia Stone and Walt Dawson (Dec 14th, 2023)
From Adolescence to Adulthood: Exploring Autism with Abbey and Christine Romeo (Dec 7th, 2023)
The Secrets of Synesthesia with Dr. Joel Salinas (Nov 30th, 2023)
Listener Favorite: Mary Beth Albright's Food for Thought (Nov 22nd, 2023)
Samantha Irby's Journey as a Young Caregiver for Her Mother with Multiple Sclerosis (Nov 16th, 2023)
What is an ICU and Neurologic Critical Care? Tips and a Guide for Everyone (Nov 9th, 2023)
Tiffany Kairos on Finding Her Voice in Epilepsy Advocacy (Nov 2nd, 2023)
Crear conciencia sobre los accidentes cerebrovasculares con RÁPIDO (Oct 27th, 2023)
Finding Strength in ALS Advocacy with Podcaster Lorri Carey (Oct 26th, 2023)
Exploring Longevity with Author Dan Buettner (Oct 19th, 2023)
Strength in Unity: Advocating and Advancing Research for Brain Tumors (Oct 12th, 2023)
Comedy and Courage: Comedian Richard Lewis on Living with Parkinson's Disease (Oct 5th, 2023)
Colorful Healing: Artist Laura Bundesen's Vestibular Neuronitis Journey (Sep 28th, 2023)
Brain Health for All (Sep 21st, 2023)
Family Stories: Diagnosing a Neurodegenerative Condition (Sep 14th, 2023)
How Paula Carozzo is Redefining Disability and Advocating for Her Community (Sep 7th, 2023)
Paula Carozzo redefine la discapacidad y aboga por su comunidad (Sep 7th, 2023)
How Writer John Hendrickson Learned to Embrace His Stutter (Aug 31st, 2023)
Recovery Through Rhythm: Jazz Musician John Stein's Myasthenia Gravis Journey (Aug 24th, 2023)
Sleep Smart: How Sleep Impacts Your Health (Aug 17th, 2023)
How Disability Advocate Wesley Hamilton Became Empowered by Adversity (Aug 10th, 2023)
Understanding Long COVID: What We Know (Aug 3rd, 2023)
BMX Athlete Josh Perry's Perseverance Living with Brain Tumors (Jul 27th, 2023)
Neurology on TV: Separating Fact From Fiction (Jul 20th, 2023)
Part Two: Community Stories of Navigating a Rare Epilepsy Diagnosis (Jul 13th, 2023)
Segunda parte: Perspectivas de la comunidad sobre cómo afrontar un diagnóstico de una epilepsia genética (Jul 13th, 2023)
Part One: Community Stories of Navigating a Rare Epilepsy Diagnosis (Jul 6th, 2023)
Primera parte: Perspectivas de la comunidad sobre cómo afrontar un diagnóstico de una epilepsia genética (Jul 6th, 2023)
What is Agnosia and How Does it Affect the Brain's Perception? (Jun 29th, 2023)
Ashley Brooks on Advocating for Herself and Others with Myasthenia Gravis (Jun 22nd, 2023)
Accessibility Advocate Cory Lee on Traveling the World as a Wheelchair User (Jun 15th, 2023)
Maria Shriver and Patrick Schwarzenegger's Mission to Spread Brain Health Awareness (Jun 8th, 2023)
Food For Thought: How What You Eat Affects Your Mental and Emotional Health (Jun 1st, 2023)
The Campaign to Cure ALS with Brian Wallach and Sandra Abrevaya (May 25th, 2023)
Peloton Instructor Bradley Rose on Returning to Life After Stroke (May 18th, 2023)
Happening Now in Neurology: Brain Health, Disability Access, and Emerging Science (May 11th, 2023)
Journalist, Producer Kitty Eisele's Honest Recount of Her Time as Caregiver (May 4th, 2023)
Adaptive Living Spaces and How They Improve Lives (Apr 27th, 2023)
Special Bonus and Release: Physician BJ Miller's Recovery from Phantom Limb Pain (Apr 20th, 2023)
Author, Speaker Jackie Stebbins on Rebuilding Her Life After Autoimmune Encephalitis (Apr 13th, 2023)
From Obstacle to Opportunity: David Begnaud on Living with Tourette Syndrome (Apr 6th, 2023)
Journalist Richard Engel on Parenting a Child with Rett Syndrome (Mar 30th, 2023)
Personal Trainer Javeno McLean on Helping Clients Find Physical and Emotional Strength (Mar 23rd, 2023)
Memory and Your Brain, Explained (Mar 16th, 2023)
U.S. Soccer Legend Briana Scurry on Concussion and Mental Health (Mar 9th, 2023)
Lawyer, Model Victoria Vesce Uses Her Platform for Brain Tumor Advocacy (Mar 2nd, 2023)
Food and Your Brain: What You Need to Know to Keep Your Brain Healthy (Feb 23rd, 2023)
The 'Humor and Heartache' of Caregiving with Filmmaker Michelle Boyaner (Feb 16th, 2023)
Actor Cameron Boyce's Legacy and Raising Awareness About SUDEP (Feb 9th, 2023)
Exploring the Evolving Brain with Neuroscientist Joseph Jebelli (Feb 2nd, 2023)
'Bake Off' Star Lizzie Acker on Showstopping Cakes through Neurodivergent Eyes (Jan 26th, 2023)
Switching Roles: A Neuro-oncologist Reflects on his Own Experience with a Brain Tumor (Jan 19th, 2023)
Listener Questions: Restless Legs Syndrome, TBI, and Brain Surgery (Jan 12th, 2023)
BJ Miller on Guiding Chris Hemsworth Through a New Outlook on Life (Jan 5th, 2023)
Best of 2022: This Year's Impactful Voices (Dec 29th, 2022)
MasterChef Christine Ha on Adapting to Life with NMO (Dec 22nd, 2022)
Hop on a Cure for ALS with John Driskell Hopkins (Dec 15th, 2022)
Julia Easterlin on Being a Performer with Migraine (Dec 8th, 2022)
Rogers Hartmann on Beating Dystonia (Dec 1st, 2022)
Listener Favorite: Lauren Miller Rogen on Facing a Parent's Early-Onset Alzheimer's Diagnosis (Nov 24th, 2022)
Brain Health for Women, Part Two (Nov 17th, 2022)
How American Ninja Warrior Jimmy Choi Rose Above Parkinson's (Nov 10th, 2022)
Brain Health for Women, Part One (Nov 3rd, 2022)
Professional Dancers on Connecting the Mind and Body for Optimal Performance (Oct 27th, 2022)
Nora McInerny on Moving Forward with Grief (Oct 20th, 2022)
Figure Skating Legend, Scott Hamilton on Finding Inspiration in Hardship (Oct 13th, 2022)
Christina Zorich on the Joys and Struggles of Caregiving (Oct 6th, 2022)
Soap Opera Star Suzanne Rogers Brings Awareness to Myasthenia Gravis (Sep 29th, 2022)
Billy McLaughlin on Life as a Musician with Focal Dystonia (Sep 22nd, 2022)
Chef Mariana Orozco on Multiple Sclerosis and the Healing Power of Food (Sep 15th, 2022)
La Chef Mariana Orozco habla sobre Esclerosis Múltiple y sobre el poder curativo de la comida (Sep 15th, 2022)
Soledad O'Brien on Raising a Child with Hearing Loss (Sep 8th, 2022)
Marilu Henner and the Mysteries of Memory (Sep 1st, 2022)
Why Sleep Is Important for Brain Health (Aug 25th, 2022)
Lauren Miller Rogen on Facing a Parent's Early-Onset Alzheimer's Diagnosis (Aug 18th, 2022)
Nancy Davis' Race to Erase Multiple Sclerosis (Aug 11th, 2022)
Journalist Greg O'Brien on Chronicling His Life with Alzheimer's (Aug 4th, 2022)
Karen Duffy on Making Peace with Neurosarcoidosis (Jul 28th, 2022)
Colors of Multiple Sclerosis with Artist Lindsey Holcomb (Jul 21st, 2022)
Barbara Corcoran on Becoming a Business Tycoon with Dyslexia (Jul 14th, 2022)
Timothy Omundson on Stroke Recovery and His Return to Television (Jul 7th, 2022)
Outdoors Woman Crystal Gail Welcome on Nature and Chronic Pain (Jun 30th, 2022)
NBA Star Brian Grant Living On Time with Parkinson's (Jun 23rd, 2022)
Greg Grunberg on Raising Epilepsy Awareness (Jun 16th, 2022)
Peter Frampton on Rockin' for Research to Cure Inclusion Body Myositis (Jun 9th, 2022)
Paralympian Jamal Hill on Winning Bronze with Charcot-Marie-Tooth (Jun 2nd, 2022)
Matt and Kanlaya Cauli on Rebuilding Life After Stroke (May 26th, 2022)
Beth Usher on Life with Half a Brain (May 19th, 2022)
RJ Mitte on Living Confidently with Cerebral Palsy (May 12th, 2022)
Voices from the Multiple Sclerosis Community (May 5th, 2022)
Susannah Cahalan on Anti-NMDA Encephalitis and Her Journey to Diagnosis (Apr 28th, 2022)
Josh Blue Uses Humor to Ease the Stigma Around Cerebral Palsy (Apr 21st, 2022)
Part Two: George Lopez on Finding Laughter and Prioritizing His Health (Apr 14th, 2022)
Part One: George Lopez on Finding Laughter Despite Neuropathy (Apr 7th, 2022)
Courtney Platt Dances Through Life with Multiple Sclerosis (Mar 31st, 2022)
Introducing Brain & Life (Mar 3rd, 2022)