In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by singer and songwriter James Durbin. James shares his powerful story of living with Tourette syndrome, navigating stigma, and finding strength through music. He also explains how performance became a transformative tool for self-acceptance and resilience. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Tamara Pringsheim, a neurologist and clinician-researcher at the University of Calgary who specializes in Tourette syndrome and tic disorders. Dr. Pringsheim explains how tic disorders manifest, evolve, and what misconceptions need to be dispelled.

 

Additional Resources

What is Tourette Syndrome?

Jerry Gidner Raises Awareness of Tourette Syndrome in Underrepresented Groups

How this Nurse Practitioner Tames Tics in People with Tourette Syndrome

James Durbin's Music

 

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From Obstacle to Opportunity: David Begnaud on Living with Tourette Syndrome

The Singing Surgeon: Dr. Elvis Francois on the Power of Music in Healing

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Guests: James Durbin @jamesdurbinofficial; Dr. Tamara Pringsheim @ucalgarymed

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