• Episode 61 ~ Society for Women's Health Research
    Dec 10 2025

    In this episode, Katie Sale, Executive Director of the American Brain Coalition, speaks with Lindsay Miltenberger, Chief Advocacy Officer at the Society for Women's Health Research (SWHR). Lindsay provides an inside look at SWHR's mission, history, and its leadership in advancing women's health through science, policy, and education. This episode offers a comprehensive introduction to SWHR's impact and the initiatives shaping its advocacy today.

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    14 mins
  • Episode 60 ~ The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
    Nov 19 2025

    In our next episode, Katie Sale, ABC's Executive Director, sits down with Dan Feehan, Chief Policy and Government Affairs Officer at The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Listen in as Dan shares insights into MJFF's advocacy efforts and highlights a key Texas referendum, which—since this recording—has successfully passed with over 68% of the vote, underscoring the strong public support for advancing neurological disease research. Tune in for a brief but impactful discussion on policy, progress, and the power of advocacy.

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    30 mins
  • Episode 59 ~ I AM ALS
    Oct 31 2025
    Tune in to hear Katie Sale, Executive Director of the American Brain Coalition, in conversation with Aditi Narayan Minkoff, Vice President of Community Support at I AM ALS, and Linda and Mike Buhr, passionate ALS advocates sharing their journey as a person living with ALS and her caregiver. This inspiring discussion highlights the power of advocacy, resilience, and community in the fight against ALS.
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    33 mins
  • Episode 58 ~ The Mac Parkman Foundation
    Sep 26 2025

    Join Katie Sale, ABC's Executive Director, as she sits down with Bruce Parkman, President of The Mac Parkman Foundation for Adolescent Concussive Trauma. Uncover the hidden dangers of excessive repetitive impacts and extended contact sports seasons on children's brain health. Understand how subconcussive impacts can lead to long-term physiological changes. Learn how you can help make a difference.

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    44 mins
  • Episode 57 ~ International Brain Bee
    Sep 15 2025

    Listen in as Katie Sale, ABC's Executive Director, catches up with Astrid Eberhart, Executive Director of International Brain Bee, a nonprofit that has inspired thousands of students to study and pursue careers in neuroscience. They promote student engagement with neuroscience through a three-tiered competition.

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    32 mins
  • Episode 56 ~ Epilepsy Foundation of America
    Aug 12 2025

    Join ABC Executive Director Katie Sale in conversation with long-time member Laura Weidner, Chief Advocacy & Government Relations Officer at the Epilepsy Foundation of America. In this episode, they explore the Foundation's impactful advocacy work advancing support, awareness, and initiatives for the epilepsy community.

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    24 mins
  • Epispde 55 ~ Caregiver Action Network
    Jul 28 2025

    Listen in as Katie Sale, ABC's Executive Director, sits down with Nichole Goble, Director of Community Initiatives, and Marvell Adams, Jr., CEO of Caregiver Action Network. Learn about their awareness work and the many resources available to all caregivers!

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    33 mins
  • Episode 54 ~ One Mind
    Jul 16 2025

    Join Katie Sale, ABC's Executive Director, catches up with Brandon Staglin, Co-Founder and Chief Advocacy & Engagement Officer of long-time member, One Mind. Discover their innovative advocacy efforts in the mental health space, including their highly attended annual music festival.

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    24 mins