# Living Loudly With Tourette Syndrome: James Durbin's Story of Finding His Voice Through Music

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Podcast: [Brain Health Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/brain-health-podcast-5132604)
Published: 2026-03-19T09:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3765

## Resource

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 Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on Similar Topics From Obstacle to Opportunity: David Begnaud on Living with Tourette Syndrome The Singing Surgeon: Dr. Elvis Francois on the Power of Music in Healing 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 : James Durbin @jamesdurbinofficial; Dr. Tamara Pringsheim @ucalgarymed Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

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