When Art Imitates Life: Caregiving and Creating with Christine Ebersole

In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast co-host Dr. Katy Peters is joined by Emmy and Tony Award–winning actor Christine Ebersole. She shares a deeply personal side of her story: how caring for her husband during his recovery from an acoustic neuroma changed her life and her craft. Christine reflects on how that experience informed her approach to acting, deepening her empathy, emotional range, and understanding of vulnerability. Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. David Kaylie, Professor of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences at Duke University . Dr. Kaylie explains what an acoustic neuroma is, how it differs from other similar conditions, treatment options, and the importance of hearing and vestibular rehabilitation. Additional Resources W hat is a Brain Tumor? Acoustic Neuroma Association What is Neurofibromatosis? Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on Similar Topics Strength in Unity: Advocating and Advancing Research for Brain Tumors Lawyer, Model Victoria Vesce Uses Her Platform for Brain Tumor Advocacy Neurofibromatosis Advocacy and Community Building with the Gilbert Family Foundation 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 : Christine Ebersole @christine.ebersole.official; Dr. David Kaylie @dukeschoolofmedicine Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

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When Art Imitates Life: Caregiving and Creating with Christine Ebersole is an episode from Brain & Life by American Academy of Neurology.

This episode is 54:16 long.

This episode was published on Mar 26, 2026.

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