In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, retired NFL offensive lineman Josh Andrews discusses his experience being a professional athlete diagnosed with narcolepsy with co-host Dr. Daniel Correa. Josh shares the early symptoms he experienced and how he is treating his condition now. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Andrew Spector, neurologist and sleep medicine specialist with Duke Health. Dr. Spector explains how narcolepsy differs from different sleep disorders and how these types of conditions are diagnosed and treated.

Additional Resources

What is Narcolepsy?

What Researchers Are Learning About Brain Health by Studying Sleep

Navigating Life with Restless Legs Syndrome

How Sleep Protects the Brain

Other Brain & Life Episodes on this Topic

Sleep Smart: How Sleep Impacts Your Health

Advocacy and Athleticism with the Pittsburgh Steeler’s Cam Heyward

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

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Guests: Josh Andrews @j_andrews63; Dr. Andrew Spector @dukeneurology

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

In this episode, Brain & Life Podcast hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters highlight some of their favorite articles from the August/September issue of the Brain & Life Magazine! They discuss six Paralympic athletes and their impressive feats, how childhood trauma is linked to migraine, and methods of keeping loved ones safe in the hospital. If you would like to read these articles and more, be sure to subscribe to Brain & Life Magazine for free!

Articles Discussed

Meet Six Paralympians Preparing for the 2024 Paris Games

How Childhood Trauma Is Linked to Migraine

How to Keep Loved Ones Safe in the Hospital

Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics

Paralympic Athlete Helen Kearney on Living her Dreams with Friedreich’s Ataxia

Exploring the Science of Everyday Wonder with Dacher Keltner

Healing the Traumatized Brain with Dr. Sandeep Vaishnavi

Broadcast Journalist Deborah Roberts on Living with Migraine

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

In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, American country music singer Drake White joins co-host Dr. Katy Peters. Drake shares about his singing career and how it has been affected by his journey with a diagnosis of arteriovenous malformation (AVM.) Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. Ali Zomorodi, Professor of Neurosurgery at Duke University School of Medicine. Dr. Zomorodi explains what an AVM is, what the risk factors and treatment options are, and what the future looks like for patients.

Additional Resources

What are arteriovenous malformations?

Navigating the Complexities of Stroke

Being Thankful for Recovery While Grieving a Former Life

Other Brain & Life Episodes on this Topic

Connecting Music and Mind with Singer Renée Fleming

Timothy Omundson on Stroke Recovery and His Return to Television

Resiliency and Caregiving with Janet Fanaki

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Guests: Drake White @drakewhitestomp; Dr. Ali Zomorodi @dukehealth

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