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Recovery Through Rhythm: Jazz Musician John Stein’s Myasthenia Gravis Journey

Recovery Through Rhythm: Jazz Musician John Stein’s Myasthenia Gravis Journey

FromBrain & Life


Recovery Through Rhythm: Jazz Musician John Stein’s Myasthenia Gravis Journey

FromBrain & Life

ratings:
Length:
41 minutes
Released:
Aug 24, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode Dr. Daniel Correa talks with jazz musician John Stein about the symptoms he experienced that led to hospitalization and a myasthenia gravis diagnosis. John also shares his recovery and rehab journey after his hospitalization. Next, Dr. Correa sits down with Dr. Carolina Barnett-Tapia, neurologist and associate professor of neurology at the Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation at the University of Toronto. Dr. Barnett-Tapia explains what myasthenia gravis is and why it may present differently in each person, as well as important considerations for caregivers when someone is newly diagnosed with the condition.  A special thank you to John Stein for permission to feature the title track “No Goodbyes” from his upcoming album release in this week’s episode. Available on Spotify and Apple Music.  Additional Resources  https://johnstein.com/   Brain & Life: Physical Activity Helps Manage Myasthenia Gravis   Learn more about myasthenia gravis   Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America   Other Myasthenia Gravis Brain & Life Podcast Episodes:  Brain & Life Podcast: Ashley Brooks on Advocating for Herself and Others with Myasthenia Gravis   Brain & Life Podcast: Soap Opera Star Suzanne Rogers Brings Awareness to Myasthenia Gravis  We want to hear from you!  Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast?  Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206  Email us at BLpodcast@brainandlife.org  Social Media:    Guest: John Stein https://johnstein.com/; Department of Medicine University of Toronto @UofT_DoM (Twitter)  Host: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea 
Released:
Aug 24, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

How do you keep your brain healthy? How can you live better every day after being diagnosed with a brain condition? Brain & Life® from the American Academy of Neurology tackles those questions and more in the only podcast dedicated to exploring the intersection of brain health and neurologic disease. Each week neurologist co-hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Audrey Nath speak with neurology experts, celebrity advocates, and people whose lives are affected by brain conditions to educate and inspire you to maintain a healthy brain and a healthy you.