Barrow: On The Brain
Barrow On The Brain is a podcast from Barrow Neurological Institute that explores the mysteries of the brain, spine, and nervous system through real stories and expert insights. Hosted by physicians, researchers, and specialists at Barrow, each episode tackles a complex neurological topic—from how the brain recovers after traumatic injury to the environmental risks for Parkinson’s disease, from the biomechanics of back pain to the impact of global neurosurgery. Through conversations with leading clinicians and scientists, Barrow On The Brain makes cutting-edge neuroscience personal, understandable, and deeply human.
Barrow On: How the Brain Heals
In this powerful first episode of Barrow On The Brain, Barrow Neurosurgery Resident Dr. Mark Pacult shares the story of a young woman with a severe traumatic brain injury—her uncertain prognosis, the quiet moments in the ICU, and the long road to recovery. Alongside her story, Dr. Pacult speaks with Dr. Ruchira Jha, Dr. Christina Kwasnica, and Dr. Glynnis Zieman about the science behind brain healing, the role of inflammation, and the critical importance of rehabilitation. Through expert insights and lived experience, this episode explores what really happens after brain injury—and why recovery is far more complex than...
