In part two of this two-part episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, co-host Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with internationally bestselling author Liz Nugent, who shares her journey as a writer and her experiences living with dystonia. Liz discusses her experience with Deep Brain Stimulation and the relationship between her writing and her dystonia diagnosis. Dr. Correa is then joined by world-renowned neurologist and movement disorders specialist Dr. Alfonso Fasano, Chair in Neuromodulation at the University of Toronto and a neurologist at Toronto Western Hospital. Dr. Fasano explains Deep Brain Stimulation and upcoming research for dystonia.   Additional Resources Liz Nugent Dystonia Overview Speaking Up About Dystonia   Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on Similar Topics Billy McLaughlin on Life as a Musician with Focal Dystonia Rogers Hartmann on Beating Dystonia Self-Discovery and The Lost Voice with Songwriter Greta Morgan   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: Liz Nugent @liznugentwriter; Dr. Alfonso Fasano @al_fasao Guests: Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD  

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