The CortiCare Podcast
The CortiCare podcast features leading physicians, thought leaders, neurodiagnostic technologists, researchers, authors, and more from some of the most prestigious organizations across the United States. Join the conversation! Subscribe for updates! CortiCare provides remote EEG monitoring and physician interpretation services for the ICU, NICU or EMU using a robust infrastructure of technologists and board-certified physicians. This first nationwide network of registered electroencephalographic technologists (R.EEG.T and CLTM) and neurophysiologists/epileptologists are available 24/7, 365 days a year for anytime and on-demand coverage. CortiCare is also a leading provider of in-home and hospital out-patient ambulatory Video-EEG and Clinical Trial Services. We work with many CRO’s and can assist with protocol design, logistics, and data proces
Episodes
When you’re in survival mode, asking for help can feel harder than trying to carry everything yourself.
In this episode of The CortiCare Podcast, Ty and Lisa O’Connor share their family’s journey through Charlie’s rare diagnosis, epilepsy, hospital stays, and the realities of navigating complex medical care.
One of Lisa’s biggest takeaways for families walking a similar path: let people in. Allow your community to support you. Accep...
Some stories stay with you long after the conversation ends.
In this episode of The CortiCare Podcast, Brad Beauchamp sits down with Ty, Lisa, and Charlie O’Connor to share the reality of navigating a rare genetic epilepsy diagnosis, years of seizures, hospital stays, clinical trials, surgeries, and the constant search for answers.
Charlie is one of only a handful of children in the world living with a rare GABRA2 variant. His journ...
Memory loss is not necessarily a normal part of aging. What do recent Alzheimer's Disease trials really mean for patients and families?
In this episode of The CortiCare Podcast, Bradley Beauchamp, BS, R. EEG T, CLTM, sits down with Dr. Katherine Coerver to break down the latest research surrounding GLP-1 medications, anti-amyloid therapies, and where treatment innovation may be headed next.
They discuss:
• Why GLP-1 drugs created exci...
In this episode of The CortiCare Podcast, host Bradley Beauchamp is joined by Dr. Mitzi Payne, pediatric neurologist, to discuss the fundamentals of EEG in newborn care and her book, Neonatal EEG: A Clinical Guidebook.
Dr. Payne shares her approach to simplifying neonatal EEG, making it more accessible for clinicians, technicians, and care teams who rely on it to support diagnosis and patient management. The conversation walks thr...
What happens when a life-changing moment becomes a turning point instead of a setback?
In this episode of The CortiCare Podcast, Brigid Baffico shares her powerful journey living with epilepsy, from experiencing her first seizure at 15 to becoming a passionate advocate for awareness and education. After a deeply public moment in high school, Brigid made a choice: stay silent or take control of her story. She chose to speak up.
Now, t...
Most people think clinical trials are risky, experimental, or a last resort.
The reality is, they’re how every major medical breakthrough becomes possible. CortiCare has been a part of the thousands of EEGs associated with clinical trials.
In this episode of The CortiCare Podcast, Dr. Katie Coerver breaks down the structure behind clinical trials, from observational studies to interventional research and Phase 1 through Phase 3 tes...
In this episode of The CortiCare Podcast, host Bradley Beauchamp, BS, R. EEG T., CLTM, sits down with Dr. Mitzi Payne, pediatric neurologist and epileptologist, to break down one of the most important distinctions in neonatal neurology: inpatient vs. outpatient EEGs.
Bradley and Dr. Payne walk through the differences between babies in the NICU and those who’ve already gone home but return for evaluation. From prematurity and therape...
“Early evaluation is important, especially now that we have more treatment options and better diagnostic tools.” - Dr. Katherine Coerver
In this episode of The CortiCare Podcast, Dr. Katherine Coerver joins us to discuss Alzheimer’s disease, early detection, and how advances in diagnostic tools are changing the way clinicians evaluate cognitive decline.
Learn how to recognize early signs, understand the difference between normal ag...
Newborn brain activity looks very different from what we see in older patients—and interpreting it takes specialized expertise.
In this episode of The CortiCare Podcast, hosted by Bradley Beauchamp (REEGT, CLTM), pediatric neurologist Dr. Mitzi Payne breaks down the complexities of interpreting EEGs in newborns. From rapidly developing brains and premature infants to distinguishing true seizures from normal neonatal movements, she ...
Epilepsy isn’t just a human condition—it affects our pets, too. 🐾🧠
In this episode, neurologist Dr. Thomas Swanson breaks down how epilepsy shows up in companion animals (especially dogs), how common it is, and what treatment options are used today. He explores how seizures in animals can mirror those in humans, the medications veterinarians rely on, and the challenges of researching and measuring seizure control in pets.
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What if we could move beyond simply reading the brain to actually training it?
Sarah Murphy, founder of OMNI Neurofeedback draws on her transformative recovery journey and eight years of advanced neurofeedback training to offer a holistic, performance‑driven approach to brain wellness. In this episode, she breaks down how Quantitative EEG (QEEG) and neurofeedback work together to give a clearer, more functional picture of the brain...
Hosted by Gil Solano, this episode of The CortiCare Podcast welcomes neuroscientist Dr. Marcelo Diaz-Bustamante for an enlightening discussion on memory—how it works, where it lives in the brain, and why we remember (or forget) the things we do.
Together, they cover:
🔹 How memory involves multiple brain regions, including the hippocampus, cortex, amygdala, basal ganglia, and cerebellum
🔹 The difference between short-term and long-te...
Hosted by Gil Solano, this episode of The CortiCare Podcast welcomes Dr. Rachel Penn for a powerful discussion on infantile spasms—a rare but urgent form of pediatric seizures often mistaken for reflux or normal baby movements.
Together, they cover:
🔹 What infantile spasms look like and why early detection matters
🔹 The critical EEG pattern, hypsarrhythmia
🔹 How West syndrome is diagnosed
🔹 Treatment options and what parents sh...
In this episode, seasoned neurodiagnostic professional Michael Lingerfelt reflects on his 30-year journey in healthcare—starting in sleep technology and evolving into a leadership role in neurodiagnostics. He reflects on the remarkable evolution of neurodiagnostics—from its early analog beginnings to today’s era of digital precision—and what professionals must do to advance with it.
Michael dives into key topics, including:
🔹 How ...
In this episode, EEG technologist Brad Beauchamp sheds light on what it truly takes to capture a meaningful EEG recording—and why accuracy and attention to detail are everything.
Brad breaks down the essentials of strong EEG practice, including:
🔹 The importance of precise lead placement and real-time observation
🔹 How accurate documentation supports neurologists in making confident diagnoses
🔹 The difference between what a seiz...
In this episode, EEG technologist and educator Marcia Reid opens up about a topic that doesn’t get enough attention: performing EEGs on patients with all hair types.
Marcia shares how understanding texture and technique can make or break an EEG recording. She discusses:
🔹 Common challenges with electrode application
🔹 The lack of formal education around electrode application
🔹 How assumptions and lack of knowledge can impact bot...
🎉 This episode is extra special—it marks the one-year anniversary of The CortiCare Podcast! Over the past year, we’ve featured leading experts, shared patient stories, and explored the many facets of neurodiagnostics and epilepsy care. Thank you for being part of this journey—we couldn’t have done it without you, our listeners. Here’s to another year of learning, connection, and advancing care together! 🎉
In this episode, we sit ...
In this episode, we sit down with neurologist Dr. Mark Stecker, the Editor-in-Chief of the ASET Journal , to explore the complexities of temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE)—the most common form of focal epilepsy.
You’ll hear:
🔹 What makes the temporal lobe more vulnerable to injury—and why TLE is so prevalent
🔹 How symptoms like memory problems, cognitive changes, and seizures differ depending on the affected area
🔹 First-line treatmen...
Jennifer Montgomery, Senior Director of Operations and Government Affairs at ASET, is leading the charge to empower neurodiagnostic technologists to speak up for themselves and their patients.
Recorded at ASET 2025 Annual Conference, Jennifer takes us behind the scenes of her day-to-day work: monitoring legislation across 50 states, supporting licensure efforts, and providing technologists with toolkits and mentoring to succeed in ...
Kevin Helm, Executive Director of ASET, takes us inside his journey to leading the ASET Orginzation — and why this year’s Conference was one of the best yet.
He shares how ASET has built a true professional “home” for neurodiagnostic technologists, driven by a mission to support its members through education, membership, advocacy, and emerging technologies. From cutting-edge simulation-based training to leadership programs like the...
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