In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Dr. Emmanuelle Waubant, professor of neurology at UCSF and Director of the UCSF Regional Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Center. Together, they explore how diet, microbiome, and environmental factors influence the progression of multiple sclerosis, with a special focus on pediatric cases. Dr. Waubant also discusses the role of dietary patterns and vitamin D and highlights how emotional well-being and physical activity can impact disease outcomes.

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Expert Insights and Practical Tips for Managing Multiple Sclerosis

How Ultra-processed Foods Can Have a Negative Effect on Brain Health

Nutrition for kids: Guidelines for a healthy diet

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Advocating for a Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis with Comedian Kellye Howard

Embracing Each Day with Author and MS Advocate Lilibet Snellings Kyte

Voices from the Multiple Sclerosis Community

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Guests: Dr. Emmanuelle Waubant @ucsfmedicine

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 award-winning actor and playwright Michael Patrick, who shares his journey from studying science at Cambridge to becoming a celebrated actor. Michael also discusses his diagnosis of Motor Neuron Disease (MND), his participation in a clinical trial, and how he continues to find hope and support from his network. Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. Matthew Harms, an Associate Professor of Neurology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Dr. Harms explains the complexities of diagnosing Motor Neuron Disease and ALS, the genetic factors involved, and the importance of early detection and treatment. He also discusses the importance of advocacy and what exciting research is happening now.

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What are motor neuron diseases?

Developments in ALS Research

Michael Patrick: Actor and Writer

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

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

Finding Strength in ALS Advocacy with Podcaster Lorri Carey

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Guests: Michael Patrick @michaelpatrick314; Dr. Harms @osdib_cuimc

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

In this Olympics‑themed episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters explore what resilience looks like in the bodies, minds, and everyday lives of both Olympians and our listeners. First, they answer your listener submitted questions on concussion and Charcot‑Marie‑Tooth disease. Then, they look back on how former guests faced profound challenges and found a way forward through a collection of standout moments from past conversations with Olympians and Paralympians.

Brain & Life Podcast Episodes Mentioned

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

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

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

Resilience and Recovery with Olympic Skier Colby Stevenson

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

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