In this episode of the Brain and Life podcast, host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by TV personality and dynamic presence in the world of mixology Rob Floyd. Rob discusses how he balances his career with family life, especially in light of his daughter's journey with a rare condition called Moyamoya. Rob also delves into the importance of mental health, community support, even some festive, brain-healthy mocktail ideas! Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Lisa Sun, a pediatric and vascular neurologist and associate professor of neurology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Sun discusses pediatric strokes and Moyamoya, the unique aspects of managing the disease, treatment options, and future research.

Additional Resources

About Rob Floyd

Moyamoya Foundation

A Young Woman with Moyamoya Disease Joins the Special Olympics

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