Brain & Life

This week's episode of the Brain & Life Podcast was recorded live at the American Academy of Neurology's Annual Meeting in 2025! 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.
 
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Switching Roles: A Neuro-oncologist Reflects on his Own Experience with a Brain Tumor
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Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters respond to a listener question about simple, low-stress actions to support brain health using recent BrainandLife.org articles to guide you through a brain healthy day!
 
Brain & Life Articles Mentioned
Neurologists Share Tips on Recovering from Jet Lag
The Gut-Brain Connection: Why a Healthy Microbiome Is Key to Disease Prevention
Why Taking Care of Yourself Is One of the Most Important Things Caregivers Can Do
Everyday Wearables May Offer New Insight Into Multiple Sclerosis Progression
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Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

In part two of this two-part episode of the Brain & Life podcast, host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by influencer and podcaster Allie Signorelli. She shares her entrance into the world of advocacy and why she chose to speak up about her experiences and participate in research opportunities. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Rodolfo Savica, who explains what some of those research opportunities are, why they matter, and what's next for the Parkinson's community.
 
Additional Resources
Allie Signorelli: Living With Young Onset Parkinson's
What is Parkinson's Disease?
Factors That May Increase the Risk of Parkinson's Disease
 
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A Walk in the "Parkinson's" with Author Annmarie O'Connor
Ed Begley Jr. on Utilizing a Healthy Lifestyle to Thrive with Parkinson's Disease
How American Ninja Warrior Jimmy Choi Rose Above Parkinson's
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Guests: Allie Signorelli @imstillallie; Dr. Rodolfo Savica @mayoclinic
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

In part one of this two-part episode of the Brain & Life podcast, host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by influencer and podcaster Allie Signorelli. She shares her experience living with young-onset Parkinson's disease, from noticing early symptoms to receiving a diagnosis at a time when she didn't see people her age represented in the Parkinson's conversation. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Rodolfo Savica, who explains the importance of early diagnosis, non-motor symptoms, and environmental and genetic factors. Come back for part two next week to hear about Allie's entrance into the world of advocacy and upcoming research.
 
Additional Resources
Allie Signorelli: Living With Young Onset Parkinson's
What is Parkinson's Disease?
Factors That May Increase the Risk of Parkinson's Disease
 
Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on Similar Topics
A Walk in the "Parkinson's" with Author Annmarie O'Connor
Ed Begley Jr. on Utilizing a Healthy Lifestyle to Thrive with Parkinson's Disease
How American Ninja Warrior Jimmy Choi Rose Above Parkinson's
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Guests: Allie Signorelli @imstillallie; Dr. Rodolfo Savica @mayoclinic
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 Emmy and Tony Award–winning actor Christine Ebersole. She shares a deeply personal side of her story: how caring for her husband during his recovery from an acoustic neuroma changed her life and her craft. Christine reflects on how that experience informed her approach to acting, deepening her empathy, emotional range, and understanding of vulnerability. Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. David Kaylie, Professor of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences at Duke University. Dr. Kaylie explains what an acoustic neuroma is, how it differs from other similar conditions, treatment options, and the importance of hearing and vestibular rehabilitation.
 
Additional Resources
What is a Brain Tumor?
Acoustic Neuroma Association
What is Neurofibromatosis?
 
Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on Similar Topics
Strength in Unity: Advocating and Advancing Research for Brain Tumors
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Neurofibromatosis Advocacy and Community Building with the Gilbert Family Foundation
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Guests: Christine Ebersole @christine.ebersole.official; Dr. David Kaylie @dukeschoolofmedicine
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD