In this episode of Brain & Life podcast, Dr. Katy Peters is joined by Staff Sergeant John Kriesel as he shares about his experience losing his legs in combat. He discusses his recovery process, phantom limb pain, and what changes he hopes to see in treatment options for others. Dr. Peters is then joined by Tamar Makin, professor of cognitive neuroscience at MRC cognition and brain unit at Cambridge University. She shares her research, including an article she wrote entitled “Phantom limb pain: thinking outside the (mirror) box” and how we can all ensure that phantom limb sensation treatment is truly based on facts.

Additional Resources

Still Standing with John Kriesel

Phantom limb pain: thinking outside the (mirror) box

Can Psychedelics Treat Neurologic Conditions?

Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on This Topic

Special Bonus: Physician BJ Miller’s Recovery from Phantom Limb Pain

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Guests: John Kriesel @JohnKriesel

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

In this Brain & Life podcast episode Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Emmy-nominated journalist and stroke survivor Kristen Aguirre. Kristen shares her journey from experiencing a stroke at age 31 and returning to the workplace to being a vocal disability activist and finding her new “normal.” Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Sarah Song, associate professor and vascular neurology fellowship director in the division of cerebrovascular diseases in the department of neurological sciences at Rush University Medical Center, and associate editor of Brain & Life Magazine. Dr. Song discusses young people experiencing strokes and what comes after for treatment, therapies, and life planning.

Additional Resources

A Stroke Can Happen at Any Age

How to Lower the Risk of Maternal Stroke

Lindsey Vonn Describes Her Mother’s Inspiring Strength After Stroke

Are You at Risk for Stroke?

Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on This Topic

Timothy Omundson on Stroke Recovery and His Return to Television

What is an ICU and Neurologic Critical Care? Tips and a Guide for Everyone

Matt and Kanlaya Cauli on Rebuilding Life After Stroke

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Guests: Kristen Aguirre @kristenaguirre, Dr. Sarah Song @rushmedical

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 the importance of hearing aids for cognitive function, ways to prepare for hospice care, Tai Chi for blood pressure, and more. If you would like to read these articles, be sure to subscribe to Brain & Life Magazine for free!

Brain & Life Articles Mentioned

Hearing Aids May Lower the Risk of Cognitive Decline

Five Ways to Prepare for Hospice Care

How Medication Shortages Affect Patients

Tai Chi May Help Lower Blood Pressure Better Than Aerobic Exercise

How Board Games Helped This Man Recover from a Stroke

How to Juggle Caring for Children and Aging Parents

Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics

Peloton Instructor Bradley Rose on Returning to Life After Stroke

Author Samantha Irby's Journey as a Young Caregiver

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