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Brain & Life — 221 episodes

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Author Samantha Lee Schmall on Life Beyond the Shunt

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What Happens Behind the Scenes? A Brain and Life Podcast Q&A

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Neurologists Share What It's Like to Live With a Neurologic Condition

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Less Panic, More Practice: Building Brain-Healthy Routines

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Seen and Heard: Allie Signorelli's Young-Onset Parkinson's Story, Part Two

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Seen and Heard: Allie Signorelli's Young-Onset Parkinson's Story, Part One

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When Art Imitates Life: Caregiving and Creating with Christine Ebersole

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Living Loudly With Tourette Syndrome: James Durbin's Story of Finding His Voice Through Music

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Unseen: Molly Burke's Retinitis Pigmentosa Journey Part Two

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Unseen: Molly Burke's Retinitis Pigmentosa Journey

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Conversations That Matter on Rare Disease Day

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Uncovering Huntington's Disease with Author and Advocate Lori Jones

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When Life Changes the Tempo: Gloria Gaynor's Recovery Story

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Exploring Nutrition, Lifestyle, and Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis with Dr. Emmanuelle Waubant

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Strength on Stage: Actor Michael Patrick's Motor Neuron Disease Journey

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Resilience in Motion: Olympic Stories of Strength, Adaptation, and Hope

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From TBI to Triumph: Brason Lee's Remarkable Story

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The Singing Surgeon: Dr. Elvis Francois on the Power of Music in Healing

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Ringing in the New Year with Your Neurology Questions

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The Journey of Monica Seles: Tennis, Triumphs, and Advocacy

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In the Mix with Rob Floyd: Lessons on Mixology and Moyamoya

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Resilience and Recovery with Olympic Skier Colby Stevenson

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Living with Stroke and Aphasia: A Broadcaster's Journey with Mark McEwen

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One in Two: The Hidden Burden of Neurological Disorders in America

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Family, Flexibility, and Festivities: Our Favorite Brain & Life Articles

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Getting Back in the Game After a Concussion with Olympian Elana Meyers Taylor

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Figuring Out Financial Caregiving with Beth Pinsker

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Understanding Stroke with Dr. Laurel Cherian

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Exploring the Reality of Cluster Headaches with Tom Zeller Jr.: Part Two

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Exploring the Reality of Cluster Headaches with Tom Zeller Jr.: Part One

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Focusing on Hope: Answering your ALS Questions with Dr. Rick Bedlack

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Jimmy Choi: No Easy Way- Strength, Stigma, and the Next Stage of the Journey

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Managing Dual Diagnoses with Tiffany and Chris Kairos

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A Walk in the "Parkinson's" with Author Annmarie O'Connor

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The Intersection of Laughter and Bravery with Lady Glaucomflecken: Part Two

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The Intersection of Laughter and Bravery with Lady Glaucomflecken: Part One

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From Ultra-Processed Foods to Sibling Caregivers: Highlighting Brain & Life Magazine Articles

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Navigating Epilepsy: Driving Safety and Independence with Dr. Proleta Datta

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The Art of Overcoming: Liz Nugent on Storytelling and Dystonia Part Two

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The Art of Overcoming: Liz Nugent on Storytelling and Dystonia

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Acute Flaccid Myelitis and Disability Advocacy with Sarah Todd Hammer

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Answering Your Questions for World Brain Day

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Creating an Advocacy Movement with #NotJustFatigue's Elizabeth Ansell: Part Two

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Creating an Advocacy Movement with #NotJustFatigue's Elizabeth Ansell: Part One

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Prioritizing Comfort and Finding Laughter with Phil Rosenthal

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Answering Your Spinal Cord Injury Questions with Dr. Shelly Hsieh

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The Many Faces of Cerebral Palsy with Micah Fowler, Phoebe Rae Taylor, and Kelsey Cardona

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Families Finding Advocacy and Disaster Preparedness: Highlighting Brain & Life Magazine Articles

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Advocacy and Assistive Technology with Former Representative Jennifer Wexton

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Self-Discovery and The Lost Voice with Songwriter Greta Morgan

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Jessie Owen on Advocacy, Awareness, and Parenting

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Actress Yvette Nicole Brown Discusses the Caregiving Journey

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Carrying On a Legendary Legacy with Sisters Johanna and Antonia Bennett

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Physicians as Patients: Live Interview with Neurologists Living with a Neurologic Condition

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Finding Advocacy and Embracing Humor: Highlighting Brain & Life Magazine Articles

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Embracing Each Day with Author and MS Advocate Lilibet Snellings Kyte

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Raising Awareness for a Rare Cancer with Love4Lucas President Hide Harashima

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Advocating for a Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis with Comedian Kellye Howard

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Recognizing Sleep Awareness Month with Dr. Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse

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The Future of Caregiving with Kat McGowan

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Finding Joy with Parent and Autism Advocate Tola Andu

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Scoring Goals with CP Soccer's Shea Hammond

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Answering Your Rare Disease Day Questions!

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Dancing for Brain Health and Invisible Illnesses: Highlighting Brain & Life Magazine Articles

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Movement and Healing with Adventure Athlete, Author, and Activist Rebecca Rusch

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World's Toughest Row with Brendan Cusick and Pat Morrissey: Part Two

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World's Toughest Row with Brendan Cusick and Pat Morrissey: Part One

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Finding Community in Caregiving with Kitty Norton

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Environmental Factors and Parkinson's Disease with Dr. Michael Okun

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Why We Remember with Neuroscientist Charan Ranganath

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Healthy Holidays and Career Changes: Discussing New Brain & Life Articles

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Answering Your Brain Health Questions!

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Navigating Complicated Caregiving Journeys with Jacquelyn Revere

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Parenting and Writing While Disabled with Jessica Slice

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JenVon Cherry on Educating Communities of Color About Epilepsy

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Thriving in the Kitchen with Chef Dan Jacobs

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Apps and Self-Advocacy with Roon's Dr. Rohan Ramakrishna

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Shedding Light and Love on a Rare Genetic Condition with Deborah Vauclare

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Author Tanita Allen on Existing with Huntington's Disease

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Rare Thoughts on a Rarer Neurologic Condition

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Aaron Lazar on His ALS Journey and The Impossible Dream

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Veteran Lindsay Gutierrez is Reaching New Heights with Traumatic Brain Injury

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Solving the Stroke with Will Shortz

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We Are Brave Together with Jessica Patay

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Strength in Caregiving with Tabatha Coffey

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NFL Player Josh Andrews on Playing Professional Football With a Narcolepsy Diagnosis

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Meet Six Paralympic Athletes and Other Favorite Brain & Life Magazine Articles

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Country Singer Drake White's Rare Brain Condition and Healing Journey

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Advocacy and Athleticism with the Pittsburgh Steeler's Cam Heyward

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Paralympic Athlete Helen Kearney on Living Her Dreams with Friedreich's Ataxia

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Broadcast Journalist Deborah Roberts on Living with Migraine

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Connecting Music and Mind with singer Renee Fleming

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Resiliency and Caregiving with Janet Fanaki

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Olympic Swimmer Rowdy Gaines on His Career and Guillain-Barré Syndrome

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Influencer Chan Plante on Coping with Misdiagnosis and Finding a Community

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Still Standing with Staff Sergeant John Kriesel

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Strokes in Younger Patients with Journalist Kristen Aguirre

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Board Games for the Brain and Juggling Generational Care: Highlighting Brain & Life Magazine Articles

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Leaving a Legacy of Love and Care with Mary Lou Falcone

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Biking for Multiple Sclerosis Awareness with Amazing Race Host Phil Keoghan

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Brain Function and Migraine Treatment- Answering Your Questions!

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Exploring the Science of Everyday Wonder with Dacher Keltner

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Building Healthy Digital Habits with Dr. Faye Begeti

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Making a Lasting Impact with The Brain Donor Project's Tish Hevel

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Ping-Pong, Salon Visits, and Creativity: Highlighting Brain & Life Magazine Articles

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Making the Years Count with Brooke Eby, Influencer Living with ALS

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Gavin McHugh is Building an Acting Career and a Community with Cerebral Palsy

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Cheryl Hile is Running Around the World with Multiple Sclerosis

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Actors Oscar Nuñez and Ursula Whittaker on Caring for Loved Ones with Dementia

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Khari "Needlz" Cain Discusses Finding "Makayla's Voice"

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Neurologic Disorders in Pets

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"Roll with Cole & Charisma" who are building a life together as an interabled couple

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Answering Listener Submitted Questions

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Neurofibromatosis Advocacy and Community Building with the Gilbert Family Foundation

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Lifestyle and Brain Health: Highlighting Brain & Life Magazine Articles

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Playwright Sarah Ruhl Finds Inspiration in her Bell's Palsy Journey

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Actor Craig Russell on Staying Positive during his Brain Tumor Diagnosis

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Ed Begley Jr. on Utilizing a Healthy Lifestyle to Thrive with Parkinson's Disease

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Exploring Accessibility and the Arts at the Lincoln Center

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Mulling over Migraines with Photographer Bill Wadman

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Finding New Ways to Move Forward with Justine Galloway

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Highlighting our Favorite Brain & Life Magazine Articles

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Healing the Traumatized Brain with Dr. Sandeep Vaishnavi

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Holiday Episode with our Listeners

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Neurology in the News: Discussing Diet, Sleep, and Social Isolation

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Finding Hope and Creating Change: Discussing Alzheimer's Advocacy with Cynthia Stone and Walt Dawson

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From Adolescence to Adulthood: Exploring Autism with Abbey and Christine Romeo

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The Secrets of Synesthesia with Dr. Joel Salinas

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Listener Favorite: Mary Beth Albright's Food for Thought

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Samantha Irby's Journey as a Young Caregiver for Her Mother with Multiple Sclerosis

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What is an ICU and Neurologic Critical Care? Tips and a Guide for Everyone

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Tiffany Kairos on Finding Her Voice in Epilepsy Advocacy

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Crear conciencia sobre los accidentes cerebrovasculares con RÁPIDO

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Finding Strength in ALS Advocacy with Podcaster Lorri Carey

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Exploring Longevity with Author Dan Buettner

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Strength in Unity: Advocating and Advancing Research for Brain Tumors

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Comedy and Courage: Comedian Richard Lewis on Living with Parkinson's Disease

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Colorful Healing: Artist Laura Bundesen's Vestibular Neuronitis Journey

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Brain Health for All

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Family Stories: Diagnosing a Neurodegenerative Condition

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How Paula Carozzo is Redefining Disability and Advocating for Her Community

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Paula Carozzo redefine la discapacidad y aboga por su comunidad

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How Writer John Hendrickson Learned to Embrace His Stutter

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Recovery Through Rhythm: Jazz Musician John Stein's Myasthenia Gravis Journey

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Sleep Smart: How Sleep Impacts Your Health

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How Disability Advocate Wesley Hamilton Became Empowered by Adversity

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Understanding Long COVID: What We Know

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BMX Athlete Josh Perry's Perseverance Living with Brain Tumors

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Neurology on TV: Separating Fact From Fiction

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Part Two: Community Stories of Navigating a Rare Epilepsy Diagnosis

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Segunda parte: Perspectivas de la comunidad sobre cómo afrontar un diagnóstico de una epilepsia genética

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Part One: Community Stories of Navigating a Rare Epilepsy Diagnosis

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Primera parte: Perspectivas de la comunidad sobre cómo afrontar un diagnóstico de una epilepsia genética

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What is Agnosia and How Does it Affect the Brain's Perception?

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Ashley Brooks on Advocating for Herself and Others with Myasthenia Gravis

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Accessibility Advocate Cory Lee on Traveling the World as a Wheelchair User

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Maria Shriver and Patrick Schwarzenegger's Mission to Spread Brain Health Awareness

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Food For Thought: How What You Eat Affects Your Mental and Emotional Health

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The Campaign to Cure ALS with Brian Wallach and Sandra Abrevaya

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Peloton Instructor Bradley Rose on Returning to Life After Stroke

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Happening Now in Neurology: Brain Health, Disability Access, and Emerging Science

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Journalist, Producer Kitty Eisele's Honest Recount of Her Time as Caregiver

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Adaptive Living Spaces and How They Improve Lives

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Special Bonus and Release: Physician BJ Miller's Recovery from Phantom Limb Pain

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Author, Speaker Jackie Stebbins on Rebuilding Her Life After Autoimmune Encephalitis

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From Obstacle to Opportunity: David Begnaud on Living with Tourette Syndrome

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Journalist Richard Engel on Parenting a Child with Rett Syndrome

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Personal Trainer Javeno McLean on Helping Clients Find Physical and Emotional Strength

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Memory and Your Brain, Explained

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U.S. Soccer Legend Briana Scurry on Concussion and Mental Health

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Lawyer, Model Victoria Vesce Uses Her Platform for Brain Tumor Advocacy

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Food and Your Brain: What You Need to Know to Keep Your Brain Healthy

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The 'Humor and Heartache' of Caregiving with Filmmaker Michelle Boyaner

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Actor Cameron Boyce's Legacy and Raising Awareness About SUDEP

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Exploring the Evolving Brain with Neuroscientist Joseph Jebelli

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'Bake Off' Star Lizzie Acker on Showstopping Cakes through Neurodivergent Eyes

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Switching Roles: A Neuro-oncologist Reflects on his Own Experience with a Brain Tumor

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Listener Questions: Restless Legs Syndrome, TBI, and Brain Surgery

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BJ Miller on Guiding Chris Hemsworth Through a New Outlook on Life

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Best of 2022: This Year's Impactful Voices

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MasterChef Christine Ha on Adapting to Life with NMO

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Hop on a Cure for ALS with John Driskell Hopkins

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Julia Easterlin on Being a Performer with Migraine

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Rogers Hartmann on Beating Dystonia

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Listener Favorite: Lauren Miller Rogen on Facing a Parent's Early-Onset Alzheimer's Diagnosis

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Brain Health for Women, Part Two

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How American Ninja Warrior Jimmy Choi Rose Above Parkinson's

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Brain Health for Women, Part One

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Professional Dancers on Connecting the Mind and Body for Optimal Performance

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Nora McInerny on Moving Forward with Grief

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Figure Skating Legend, Scott Hamilton on Finding Inspiration in Hardship

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Christina Zorich on the Joys and Struggles of Caregiving

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Soap Opera Star Suzanne Rogers Brings Awareness to Myasthenia Gravis

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Billy McLaughlin on Life as a Musician with Focal Dystonia

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Chef Mariana Orozco on Multiple Sclerosis and the Healing Power of Food

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La Chef Mariana Orozco habla sobre Esclerosis Múltiple y sobre el poder curativo de la comida

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Soledad O'Brien on Raising a Child with Hearing Loss

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Marilu Henner and the Mysteries of Memory

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Why Sleep Is Important for Brain Health

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Lauren Miller Rogen on Facing a Parent's Early-Onset Alzheimer's Diagnosis

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Nancy Davis' Race to Erase Multiple Sclerosis

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Journalist Greg O'Brien on Chronicling His Life with Alzheimer's

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Karen Duffy on Making Peace with Neurosarcoidosis

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Colors of Multiple Sclerosis with Artist Lindsey Holcomb

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Barbara Corcoran on Becoming a Business Tycoon with Dyslexia

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Timothy Omundson on Stroke Recovery and His Return to Television

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Outdoors Woman Crystal Gail Welcome on Nature and Chronic Pain

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NBA Star Brian Grant Living On Time with Parkinson's

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Greg Grunberg on Raising Epilepsy Awareness

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Peter Frampton on Rockin' for Research to Cure Inclusion Body Myositis

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Paralympian Jamal Hill on Winning Bronze with Charcot-Marie-Tooth

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Matt and Kanlaya Cauli on Rebuilding Life After Stroke

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Beth Usher on Life with Half a Brain

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RJ Mitte on Living Confidently with Cerebral Palsy

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Voices from the Multiple Sclerosis Community

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Susannah Cahalan on Anti-NMDA Encephalitis and Her Journey to Diagnosis

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Josh Blue Uses Humor to Ease the Stigma Around Cerebral Palsy

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Part Two: George Lopez on Finding Laughter and Prioritizing His Health

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Part One: George Lopez on Finding Laughter Despite Neuropathy

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Courtney Platt Dances Through Life with Multiple Sclerosis

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