Author Tanita Allen on Existing with Huntington’s Disease

In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, author Tanita Allen joins Dr. Katy Peters to discuss her experience with Huntington’s Disease and how it inspired her to write her book We Exist. Tanita shares about the rocky diagnosis process, how she manages day-to-day symptoms, and why she was called to share her story in a book. Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. Katie Moore, Assistant Professor of Neurology and Associate Director of the Neurology Residency Program at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Moore explains what Huntington’s Disease is, dispels some diagnostic myths, and what patients and caregivers can look forward to in the future.   We invite you to participate in our listener survey! By participating in the brief survey, you will have the opportunity to enter your name and email address for a chance to win one of five $100 Amazon gift cards.   Additional Resources We Exist by Tanita Allen What is Huntington’s Disease? Promising Therapies May Help Huntington’s Disease Huntington’s Disease Society of America   Other Brain & Life Episodes on this Topic Rare Thoughts on a Rarer Neurologic Condition We Are Brave Together with Jessica Patay Author, Speaker Jackie Stebbins on Rebuilding Her Life After Autoimmune Encephalitis   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: Tanita Allen @tanitaallen234; Dr. Katie Moore @dukeneurores Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD