In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, co-host Dr. Katy Peters is joined by actors Micah Fowler, Kelsey Cardona, and Phoebe Rae Taylor. Micah shares how his Cerebral Palsy (CP) diagnosis differs from the character who he played on ABC’s Speechless and his sister Kelsey explains the benefits of this representation that she’s seen in real-time. Phoebe Rae then explains how she got her role in Disney’s Out of my Mind and how acting has inspired her for the future. Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. Ann Tilton, a Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics at LSU Health New Orleans with more than 30 years of experience in the field. Dr. Tilton explains what CP is, how it can differ from person to person, and what advancements the community can look forward to.

Additional Resources

What is Cerebral Palsy?

Biking Gives Freedom to a Teen with Cerebral Palsy

Becky Dilworth Skied and Raised a Family Despite Cerebral Palsy

Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on Similar Topics

Scoring Goals with CP Soccer’s Shea Hammond

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

RJ Mitte on Living Confidently with Cerebral Palsy

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Guests: Micah Fowler @micahdfowler; Kelsey Cardona @thekelseycardona; Phoebe Rae Taylor @phoeberaetaylorx

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

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 how families are leading the charge in rare disease advocacy, how people living with neurologic conditions can be prepared for natural disasters, and what brain fog really is. If you would like to read these articles and more, be sure to subscribe to Brain & Life Magazine or read the issue online!

Brain & Life Articles Mentioned

How a Brain Injury Survivor is Offering Others Help and Hope

How Families Are Leading the Charge in Rare Disease Advocacy

Natural Disasters Can Be More Dangerous for People with Neurological Conditions—Here’s How You Can Prepare

What Is Brain Fog?

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Actor Cameron Boyce’s Legacy and Raising Awareness About SUDEP

Raising Awareness for a Rare Cancer with Love4Lucas President Hide Harashima

Advocacy and Assistive Technology with Former Representative Jennifer Wexton

Actress Yvette Nicole Brown Discusses the Caregiving Journey

We Are Brave Together with Jessica Patay

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

In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, co-host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by dedicated public servant and former U.S. Representative for Virginia's 10th congressional district Jennifer Wexton. She shares about her journey with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) and what she has learned from the PSP community. She also discusses the importance of advocacy and the use of assistive technology, including the AI-generated voice she uses during this episode. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Janis Miyasaki, a movement disorders specialist who practices at the University of Alberta in Canada where she is the head of the department of clinical neuroscience and co-directs the Neuropalliative Care Clinic. Dr. Miyasaki explains PSP and discusses what the care experience may look like for someone living with PSP and their loved ones as they search for comfort and peace.

Interested in getting involved with advocacy? Learn more here: https://www.brainandlife.org/get-involved/advocate/

Additional Resources

Former Representative Jennifer Wexton Breaks Barriers with AI-Generated Voice Amid PSP Battle

The Research Pipeline for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

CurePSP

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Family Stories: Diagnosing a Neurodegenerative Condition

The Future of Caregiving with Kat McGowan

Still Standing with Staff Sergeant John Kriesel

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Guests: Jennifer Wexton @repwexton; Dr. Janis Miyasaki @ualberta

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