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

09/10/2025 59 min Temporada 4 Episodio 36
Focusing on Hope: Answering your ALS Questions with Dr. Rick Bedlack

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In this episode of the Brain and Life podcast, host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Dr. Richard Bedlack, Stewart, Hughes, and Wendt Distinguished Professor of ALS at Duke and director of the Duke ALS Clinic. They discuss the complexities of ALS, focusing on the journey of Brooke Eby, an advocate and former podcast guest who shares her experiences on social media. Dr. Bedlack answers your questions and covers the progression of ALS, the importance of measuring quality of life beyond physical symptoms, the challenges in diagnosing ALS, the emotional impact of receiving a diagnosis, and how hope can go a long way.   Additional Resources Turbocharged Living Tool Stitching Strength: A Film What is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?   Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics Making the Years Count with Brooke Eby, Influencer Living with ALS Finding Strength in ALS Advocacy with Podcaster Lorri Carey Hop on a Cure for ALS with John Driskell Hopkins 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 [email protected]   Social Media:   Guests: Dr. Rick Bedlack @stitchingstrength; Brooke Eby @limpbroozkit Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

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