Aaron Lazar on His ALS Journey and The Impossible Dream

In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, award-winning actor, singer, and advocate Aaron Lazar joins co-host Dr. Daniel Correa to discuss his journey with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and how it has affected his daily outlook on life. Aaron shares about his symptoms, diagnostic journey, and how he is continuing to find hope. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Richard Bedlack, Stewart, Hughes, and Wendt Distinguished Professor of ALS at Duke and director of the Duke ALS Clinic. Dr. Bedlack explains just how he is helping his patients find hope in their ALS journeys while also making realistic plans for the future.   Additional Resources Aaron Lazar’s “The Impossible Dream” What is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)? A Marathoner on a Quest to End ALS Steve Gleason, ALS Advocate and NFL Veteran, Receives Courage Award   Other Brain & Life Episodes on this Topic 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: Aaron Lazar @aaronscottlazar; Dr. Richard Bedlack @stitchingstrength Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD