Prioritizing Comfort and Finding Laughter with Phil Rosenthal

Brain & Life

In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, co-host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Phil Rosenthal. Phil is the award-winning creator, executive producer, and host of “Somebody Feed Phil,” as well as a two-time New York Times Best Selling Author, soon-to-be restaurant owner, and cared for his mother during her journey with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Phil shares about his mother’s journey and how his family worked with doctors to prioritize her needs. Dr. Correa is also joined by Dr. Bjorn E. Oskarsson, a neurologist at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida who specializes in ALS. Dr. Oskarsson explains ALS, how it can affect people in differing ways, and what treatment options typically look like.

Additional Resources

Max and Helen’s: A Neighborhood Diner Honoring Phil Rosenthal’s Parents

A Marathoner on a Quest to End ALS

Tips on How to Choose and Pay for In-Home Health Care

When is Palliative Care Appropriate?

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Guests: Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD