In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, award-winning actor, singer, and advocate Aaron Lazar joins co-host Dr. Daniel Correa to discuss his journey with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and how it has affected his daily outlook on life. Aaron shares about his symptoms, diagnostic journey, and how he is continuing to find hope. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Richard Bedlack, Stewart, Hughes, and Wendt Distinguished Professor of ALS at Duke and director of the Duke ALS Clinic. Dr. Bedlack explains just how he is helping his patients find hope in their ALS journeys while also making realistic plans for the future.

Additional Resources

Aaron Lazar’s “The Impossible Dream”

What is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?

A Marathoner on a Quest to End ALS

Steve Gleason, ALS Advocate and NFL Veteran, Receives Courage Award

Other Brain & Life Episodes on this Topic

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

Finding Strength in ALS Advocacy with Podcaster Lorri Carey

Hop on a Cure for ALS with John Driskell Hopkins

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Guests: Aaron Lazar @aaronscottlazar; Dr. Richard Bedlack @stitchingstrength

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