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 subscribe to Brain & Life Magazine for free!

Brain & Life Articles Mentioned

Patients and Their Loved Ones Find New Roles as Advocates After Diagnoses

Does Poor Sleep in Middle Age Speed Up Brain Aging?

Seven Tips for a Healthier Night’s Sleep

Funny Lady- the author honors her mother, who died of dementia, by recalling her wonderful sense of humor.

Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics

Finding Community in Caregiving with Kitty Norton

Actor Cameron Boyce’s Legacy and Raising Awareness About SUDEP

Recognizing Sleep Awareness Month with Dr. Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse

Raising Awareness for a Rare Cancer with Love4Lucas President Hide Harashima

Leaving a Legacy of Love and Care with Mary Lou Falcone

Resiliency and Caregiving with Janet Fanaki

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Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Lilibet Snellings Kyte. Lilibet is an author, speaker, runner and advocate for people living with multiple sclerosis like herself. Lilibet shares her experiences with getting a diagnosis, reassessing her future plans, and living in the moment. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Riley Bove, an Associate Professor of Neurology at the University of California, San Francisco, neurologist in the UCSF Multiple Sclerosis Center, and previous guest on the Brain & Life Podcast! Dr. Bove discusses advancements in MS research, and family planning considerations for people living with MS.

Additional Resources

Lilibet Snellings Kyte

Updated Resource: Expert Insights and Practical Tips for Managing Multiple Sclerosis

How Couples Navigate Multiple Sclerosis

How Exercise Helps Those with Multiple Sclerosis

Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes

Courtney Platt Dances Through Life with Multiple Sclerosis

Voices from the Multiple Sclerosis Community

Advocating for a Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis with Comedian Kellye Howard

Colors of Multiple Sclerosis with Artist Lindsey Holcomb

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Guests: Lilibet Snellings Kyte @leggingitwithlilibet; Dr. Riley Bove @ucfshealth

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 Hide Harashima, dad, advocate, and founder and president of Love4Lucas Foundation. He discusses creating the Love4Lucas Foundation in honor of his son Lucas, who was diagnosed with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG). Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. Paul Fisher, Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics, and by courtesy, Neurosurgery and Epidemiology and Population Health, Beirne Family Professor of Pediatric Neuro-Oncology, Dunlevie Family University Fellow in Undergraduate Education at Stanford University, and Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Pediatrics. Dr. Fisher explains DIPG and other similar cancers, discusses treatment options, and what new research is being done today.

Additional Resources

Love4Lucas

Patients and Their Loved Ones Find New Roles as Advocates After Diagnoses

Lawyer and Model Who Survived Brain Tumors Focuses on Giving Back

Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes

Actor Craig Russell on Staying Positive during his Brain Tumor Diagnosis

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

BMX Athlete Josh Perry's Perseverance Living with Brain Tumors

We want to hear from you!

Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast?

· Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206

· Email us at BLpodcast@brainandlife.org

Social Media: Hide Harashima @love4lucasfoundation; Dr. Paul Fisher @stanfordchildrens

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD