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Playwright Sarah Ruhl Finds Inspiration in her Bell’s Palsy Journey
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In this week’s episode, Brain & Life Podcast host Dr. Katy Peters and playwright Sarah Ruhl discuss her Bell’s Palsy diagnosis (Idiopathic seventh nerve palsy) and the book she wrote about her experience, Smile: The Story of a Face. Sarah discusses the onset of her symptoms after giving birth to twins, how this diagnosis has affected her work life, and the importance of asking for help. Then, neurologist Dr. Gary Gronseth joins Dr. Peters to discuss just what Bell’s Palsy is, what the risk factors are, and reminds listeners that with a diagnosis also comes with lots of hope for the future.
Additional Resources
Smile: The Story of a Face by Sarah Ruhl
Playwright Sarah Ruhl on Losing the Ability to Smile Due to Bell's Palsy
What Doctors Know About Bell's Palsy
Bouncing Back from Bell’s Palsy
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 BLpodcast@brainandlife.org
Social Media:
Guests: Sarah Ruhl @sarah_ruhl_
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
133 episodes
Manage episode 402321359 series 3334271
In this week’s episode, Brain & Life Podcast host Dr. Katy Peters and playwright Sarah Ruhl discuss her Bell’s Palsy diagnosis (Idiopathic seventh nerve palsy) and the book she wrote about her experience, Smile: The Story of a Face. Sarah discusses the onset of her symptoms after giving birth to twins, how this diagnosis has affected her work life, and the importance of asking for help. Then, neurologist Dr. Gary Gronseth joins Dr. Peters to discuss just what Bell’s Palsy is, what the risk factors are, and reminds listeners that with a diagnosis also comes with lots of hope for the future.
Additional Resources
Smile: The Story of a Face by Sarah Ruhl
Playwright Sarah Ruhl on Losing the Ability to Smile Due to Bell's Palsy
What Doctors Know About Bell's Palsy
Bouncing Back from Bell’s Palsy
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 BLpodcast@brainandlife.org
Social Media:
Guests: Sarah Ruhl @sarah_ruhl_
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
133 episodes
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