Concussion Talk Podcast

Long-term Studies with Steven Broglio, University of Michigan Concussion Center

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:30:00 GMT

The University of Michigan Concussion Center is not as well known as the Wolverines' varsity teams, but it has its own star! Steven Broglio joins Lauren and me for another two part episode!

In part one we get into the Center's long term studies, the CARE Consortium and the ever important issue of access to care.

Join us next week, April 9 for part two.

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Concussion Talk Podcast discusses traumatic brain injury (TBI) by featuring interviews with experts (physiotherapists, doctors, researchers, athletes, community leaders, etc.) and people who have experienced TBI first-hand.

Chronically dives deeper into concussions and brain injury as I team up with Lauren Ziaks; a DPT, ATC, and wealth of knowledge of chronic health conditions post-concussion. Join us as we interview more experts, spread awareness of brain injury and more!

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Ep 3: Conversation with personal trainer Melanie Webb - part 2

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:30:00 GMT

In part two of our interview with WebbWell CEO and Founder, personal trainer, podcast host and much more, Melanie Webb, we discuss female concussion, concussion at different life stages, notably for women, and getting back to training after injury. Check out Melanie’s podcast, The Mindful Trainer. Follow Melanie on Instagram @webbwell_

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Ep 2: Conversation with personal trainer Melanie Webb

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:30:00 GMT

Lauren's friend and client, Melanie Webb joins us for two episodes! Melanie is a personal trainer and the CEO and Founder of WebbWell. In part one, she tells us about her road to personal training, her concussion story, how she's drawn to helping those facing challenges and how challenges affect the way she approaches each clients' own training. Part two will be out next week, March 19! Follow Melanie on Instagram @webbwell_

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Chronically: Ep1 - Get to Know You Again & Dysautonomia

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:31:32 GMT

Concussion Talk Podcast is back! Sort of. The podcast now called Chronically, but neither the website, nor the YouTube channel will change. The new co-host, but long time contributor to Concussion Talk, is Lauren Ziaks @laurenziaks !

We hope you listen and learn from this first episode of Chronically where we re-introduce ourselves and delve into the world of #dysautonomia

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How We Got Concussions So Wrong

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 09:00:43 GMT

Isobel Whitcomb is a trail runner, a writer and a science journalist who, what's most relevant to this podcast, wrote an excellent article about their experience going through their own concussion and recovery, "How We Got Concussions So Wrong" for Slate.

We talk about what they've learned, what people need to know, and more! I hope you listen and read their excellent article.

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Brain Injury doesn't mean stopping

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 09:00:01 GMT

I misspoke in the intro, it's episode 164, not 165.

From player to coach, coach to triathlete, triathlete to coach, Paul Moores wasn't daunted by life events. He lived them and went to what he loves doing; coaching and helping others. Paul talks about his spectacular bike crash during an Ironman Triathlon in Mount Tremblant, Quebec. A coach, at all many levels, for much of his life, Paul took about a ten year hiatus until his rehab psychologist, encouraged him to get back to teaching, leading, encouraging others. I met Paul in the pool, swimming, and helping others to reach whatever level of performance they were aiming for!

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Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 09:00:23 GMT

Episode 163 is with the Zach Hudson, the Program Manager of the Peer Mentorship Program at Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado (BIAC). A focused, inclusive and encompassing organization, BIAC provides many different levels of support to brain injury survivors. This includes plenty of educational material for kids, adults, medical professionals and the public - on all TBIs, including concussion. Of course, it also has an excellent and valuable peer support program!

BIAC also has an excellent website with a lot of material to offer!

If you are in, or planning to be in Colorado on September 9 please check out Pike's Peak Challenge and help BIAC in this important fundraiser!

Thank you so much to Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado for linking Concussion Talk!

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Victoria Brain Injury Society (VBIS) - Victoria, the scene of my TBI

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 09:00:51 GMT

I've taken some time off from podcasting this summer, but as the 20th anniversary of my brain injury approached I found myself wanting to do another episode! Hence episode 162 with Pam Prewett and the Victoria Brain Injury Society (VBIS), Victoria, B.C., Canada. It is where I was doing my Masters in Public Administration (MPA) when I was in a nasty bike crash that put me in a coma for two weeks and resulted in a severe brain injury - as discussed in episode 100 and in my ebook, Detour.

I encourage everyone, whether you're in B.C. or not, to check out the VBIS website and, if you're around Victoria, to drop in and hear about all of the incredible services they provide for brain injury survivors and caregivers. It is very impressive!

We also talked about the importance of funding for brain injury associations! The difficulty of garnering funding and resources without awareness in order to raise awareness! As brain injury is an invisible and, dare I say, silent injury, raising awareness is made that much harder!

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More About Dysautonimia - new research by Jenna Tucker & Lauren Ziaks

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 09:00:52 GMT

Dysautonomia is a blanket term describing a disorder of the autonomic nervous system (ANS). As such, it covers a lot of important issues from mild to severe. Often the signs and symptoms of dysautonomia manifest following a concussion. Luckily, DPT Lauren Ziaks is always here (well, not HERE, here. 5,685km west, here) to tell me all about it. Lauren talks about dysautonomia treatment and the research she has done along with DPT Jenna Tucker. Check out her work on Phoenix Concussion Recovery!

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IPV & Police (RNC, Royal Newfoundland Constabulary) with Cst. James Cadigan

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 09:00:09 GMT

For the final episode of Brain Injury Awareness Month in Canada, Cassandra and Miriam of the NLBIA (Newfoundland and Labrador Brain Injury Association) talk to Cst. James Cadigan of the RNC (Royal Newfoundland Constabulary) about IPV (Intimate Partner Violence), one of the most pervasive causes of traumatic brain injuries (TBI). There are many complicated reasons why TBIs caused by IPV are so often undiagnosed and unreported. Dr. Eve Valera briefly talked about some of those potential reasons on Episode 151. On this episode Cassandra and Miriam bring this important issue to light once again and show how seriously the police take IPV and know the many challenges victims may face. In fact, the RNC has an IPV Unit that can be found here. Their contact information is displayed below.

For emergency situations please call 911, and for non-emergency assistance please call 709-729-8000. For general advice, contact IPV@rnc.gov.nl.ca or call 709-729-8093 or 709-729-8270 (Please Note: This number is not monitored 24/7)

Community resources

Domestic Violence Help Line

1-888-709-7090

Channal Peer Support (confidential peer support for your mental health)

709-753-2560 (7 days a week, 11am – 11pm)

Mental Health Crisis Line (confidential support either by phone or in-person)

709-737-4668

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Newfoundland and Labrador Brain Injury Association (NLBIA)

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 09:00:00 GMT

We meet our hosts! Miriam and Cassandra talk about what got them interested in brain injury, including the educational and personal aspects. They also talk about the great work the NLBIA is doing to positively affect the lives of people with brain injury, and their family and friends, notably the ABLE group (Adults Living with Brain injury Everyday). Building off last week's conversation with Ashley Hiscock (Ep 158), Cassandra talks about the efforts of the NLBIA to bring concussion awareness and education to youth in the community with the incredible support of Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada (CLFC).

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Concussion Awareness & Education with Ashley Hiscock

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 09:00:26 GMT

Ashley has been a guest several times on the podcast. The first time it was because I was interested in concussions in cheer (Ashley was the coach of MUN Cheer for several years). Since then, her already impressive understanding of concussion has only grown! Her knowledge of concussion through the lens of an athletic therapist (her clinic is Premier Athletic Therapy & Sports Medicine in St, John's, NL) is an excellent place from which to impart concussion awareness and education, especially to youth and youth athletes. The Newfoundland and Labrador Brain Injury Association (NLBIA) is planning to spread awareness and education through with the generous help of the Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada! Please look out for it this fall!

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Discussion 3 (Brain Injury Awareness, Acronyms, NLBIA) - Erica, Jennifer, Kerilee and me

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 09:00:22 GMT

June is Brain Injury Awareness Month in Canada, so Cassandra, Coordinator of Programs and Services and Miriam, Summer Student, at the Newfoundland and Labrador Brain Injury Association (NLBIA) are hosting the podcast this month!

For this episode, Erica, Jennifer (from episodes 143 and 148), Kerilee (another NLBIA board member) and I talk about our injuries, challenges and thoughts with the hope of improving awareness of the different types of brain injury!

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Encephalitis, Brain Injury Support, Growth

Tue, 30 May 2023 09:00:04 GMT

Geprgia Banjo is currently a correspondent for The Economist and you can read her cover story about Britain's NHS (National Health Service) here. Long before joining The Economist she was dealt a serious, perspective changing health event herself, encephalitis. She was only 16 at the time and after university and when she deemed she was "recovered" she decided she wanted to help people with brain injuries by working as a Brain Injury Support worker for the Headway, a brain injury association in the UK.

We talk about the effect brain injury can have on lives, including each of ours, perspective and the long-term effects of concussions, per her reporting on a February episode of Babbage, an Economist science and tech podcast. We talk about the rugby player Alix Popham (Episode 139) and signs he displayed that induced him to find out more about the health of his brain.

You can read Geogia's excellent insightful writing at The Economist. Her recent article is the cover story, tackling fixing Britain's National Health Service. No mean feat, with many similarities to Canada's health care system.

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Vistendo (Concussion recognition, youth athlete awareness & diagnosis)

Tue, 09 May 2023 09:00:25 GMT

Isabel is an athlete, a sister, an entrepreneur and an engineer. With all of theses components, and along with a good advisory team, Isabel and Vistendo are working to provide a highly effective, hospital-approved mobile concussion diagnosis device! We talk about the story behind Vistendo and how she went from her engineering degree straight into the world of brain injury. Isabel is the CEO and founder of Vistendo, a company she established right out of university.

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Concussion, Physiotherapy, Rugby and Mental Health

Tue, 02 May 2023 09:00:02 GMT

Concussion can happen to anybody. Competitiveness and enjoyment of sports can mean the same thing; taking to sports with gusto! It can also mean increasing the risk of injury. As a physiotherapist Cillian was aware of concussions and the general, albeit vague, protocols one is recommended to follow, but when he was concussed, it was the rarely discussed emotional/mental health symptoms that presented themselves. Cillian came through with his enthusiasm and love of life and now works as a physio and co-hosts PT Lab Podcast! We discuss physiotherapy, rugby, of course concussion, his symptoms and why he is keen to focus there.

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The Importance of Community in Rehabilitation & Recovery

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 09:00:09 GMT

Jim Scott tells his story about how he was severely brain injured in 2006 in his book "More Than a Speed Bump". I first heard Jim on Dr. Jen Blanchette's podcast, The TBI Therapist. On this podcast he talks about his rehab and recovery in Boston, his incredibly supportive family and about how he connected to a great group of people, even through his initial reluctance, at Krempels Center, a brain injury center in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. It was great to talk to someone who, even through very difficult times, has found a real reason to engage with his community and find happiness and positivity.

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Neuro Defence; Brain Injury, Karate, Recovery & Rehabilitation

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 09:00:21 GMT

Jim Flood had a severe brain injury in 2005. Victoria Jackman is rehabilitating from brain surgery in January 2023. Together the two have started teaching neuro-divergent children Jim's neuro-defence program, helping to coordinate the brain, mind and body. We talk about brain injury, rehabilitation, exercise, the mind-brain-body connection and more! Check out the program in action in the CBC piece.

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Brain Injury & Delayed Diagnosis (Amanda Burrill, part 2)

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 09:00:45 GMT

Welcome to another fun episode of the Brainiac podcast (episode 8, season 3 woot!) hosted by Melissa Biscardi in affiliation with University of Toronto, Concussion Legacy Foundation. Today we have Part 2 with our friend, concussion advocate, veteran and so much more- Amanda Burrill. In this episode Amanda shares about some life changing concussions that happened and how she found her way to some amazing clinicians and clinics across the USA. She shares about how she chose activities she could manage that from the outside seem surprising. Amanda is a light hearted soul and it is a treat to listen to her story.....so much so that we still had to say: To be continued, in Part 3. If you didn't catch the last episode definitely check it out.

Disclaimer: This episode talks about head injury and the details of blood loss at multiple points through the episode.

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TBI and IPV

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 09:00:43 GMT

Dr. Valera is an Associate Professor in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, Director of Valera Lab, Psychiatric Neuroscience Division, and Research Scientist, Massachusetts General Hospital. We discuss her focus on Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) resulting from Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). This is an area of TBI that has been under-studied, especially given the unfortunately high prevalence.

Dr. Valera mentions several excellent sources of information for TBI and IPV researchers, and for support for victims. I also recommend listening to Episode 78 - Intimate Partner Violence and Traumatic Brain Injury where you'll hear several of these sources discussing this important issue; Lin Haag, ABI Research Lab & ABI Toolkit and SOAR Project.

Dr. Valera is on the Partner-Inflicted Brain Injury Task Force and encourages others to join. She also suggests the looking at the Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN) and the ENIGMA-IPV Working Group for valuable information and potential opportunities to collaborate.

Dr. Valera is on the Advisory Board of Pink Concussions who hold many Online Support Groups - "All groups are free and moderated by volunteers with oversight by founder and Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW, Katherine Snedaker."

Katherine Snedaker was an early guest, on Episode 19 of Concussion Talk Podcast.

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Paediatric Sport-Related Concussion

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 09:00:20 GMT

My good friend Goulet was my first ever guest on Concussion Talk Podcast way back in episode 2! Dr. Kristian Goulet, of the University of Ottawa and ActiveCare Medical Group, joins me 148 episodes later to talk about his paediatric practice in Ottawa where he specializes in paediatric sports medicine and concussion. We talk about concussion, concussion management, treatment, and more, stemming from his paper (position paper), along with colleague Dr. Suzanne Beno, "Sport-related concussion and bodychecking in children and youth: Evaluation, management, and policy implications"

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The Q-Collar & "When Heads Come Together"

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 09:00:53 GMT

Dr. David Smith is the inventor of the Q-Collar and the author of the recently published "When Heads Come Together", which describes how the nature has addressed the issue of brain trauma in woodpeckers and rams and how that is applicable to humans. Dr. Smith talks about the biomechanics, biology, physics and hydrodynamics that are at play. At the end we touch on our shared love for water polo!

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Brain Injury & Delayed Diagnosis (Amanda Burrill, part 1)

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 09:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the Brainiac podcast!

In this episode Brainiac host Melissa Biscardi speaks with Amanda Burrill, a TBI advocate, veteran, chef, adventurist and more. Amanda shares her story, how she became a rescue swimmer, her journey to learning she has a TBI (or a few) and the health providers she has met along the way. Amanda carries such a positive energy, and is always working towards living her life to the fullest. She knew about holistic brain care 'before it was cool' as we like to say. Amanda has been navigating her symptoms and recovery since the early 2000s....before there was as much support and research as there is today. In her own words "the brain is fantastic and plastic!" There was so much to talk about that an episode two is needed- and we will think you agree that we want to hear more about this fantastic human and her life.

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Cranial Therapy, Osteopathy & Concussion (Sara Pukal, Let's Get Cranial!)

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 09:00:39 GMT

Welcome to Episode 6 of the Brainiac podcast with host Melissa Biscardi and fantastic guest Sara Pukal. Melissa and Sara have known each other for years, from studying together, working together and now teaching together they are a fun and dynamic duo. In this episode they talk about the benefits of manual therapy to the face and head, movement of the cranial bones (and why they need to move!), a holistic approach to healing in concussion, working with a team of practitioners, and dig into Sara's philosophy of treatment and teaching. There are many people to learn from but not everyone will resonate with you. This episode was recorded in the evening past Melissa's bedtime so we close the podcast wishing you all a good night :) Enjoy!

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Discussion 2 - Wisdom, Acceptance, Mental Health and more

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 09:00:13 GMT

Erica, Jennifer and I discuss our brain injuries again! We talk about the life experience of a brain injury, acceptance, opportunity cost, mental health and more! Have a listen and check out the video on Concussion Talk Podcasts's YouTube channel!

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Holistic Approach & Manual Therapy for Concussions

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 09:00:31 GMT

Welcome to Episode 5 of the Brainiac podcast with host Melissa Biscardi. This solo episode is a short and sweet dive into thinking about manual therapy to the head and face as part of concussion recovery. Melissa talks about the importance of a holistic approach that includes manual therapy to affected tissues. Every concussion involves a degree of whiplash and cranial tissue strain. Clinicians are encouraged to add this skill to their tool box and concussion warriors are encouraged to seek out practitioners who can help the issues in the tissues. Melissa also drops some hot off the press knowledge about a newly discovered layer of the brain! We are always learning and growing, for us, for you, for all.

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Brain Injury Advocacy, Time & Information

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 10:00:38 GMT

Amanda Burrill is a U.S. Navy Veteran, a chef, a journalist, a triathlete, a mountaineer and more, but most importantly, Amanda is a brain injury advocate! First brain injured in 2003 after a fall aboard a ship, but not diagnosed, Amanda went on with her adventurous and challenging lifestyle for many years and received many concussions. In her quest for information about, and finally understanding her own brain, Amanda has become a passionate advocate for brain injury awareness! We also talk about time, living your life and the presence that comes with the understanding that brain injury is not an interruption to life, it's part of it.

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CLFC Dalhousie & Untangled Podcast

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 10:00:17 GMT

Mack Hancock (and his group of engaged CLFC - Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada , Dalhousie University students) talks to youth, in and around Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, about concussions. His podcast, The Untangled Podcast, is also all about concussions and is available wherever you are! We talk hockey, baseline testing and the potential for concussion biomarkers.

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Clinical Treatment of Concussions + Eye Movement, PhD & Brainiac Podcast

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 10:00:59 GMT

Melissa Biscardi, nurse, concussion clinician, PhD student at the University of Toronto and host of Brainiac podcast joins me to discuss all of it! She's also a black belt in jiu jitsu and we briefly talk about that!

*correction* Melissa mentions Dr. Carrick (at the 20:19 audio & 19:53 video). I mistakenly say that Tracy Lin, PT, did some training under Dr. Carrick, but it was actually the Upledger Institute in Florida. I apologize for the confusion and to Tracy.

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Project Enlist Canada

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 10:00:08 GMT

Traumatic brain injury (TBI), chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are significant problems for the military (in this case, Canadian, but every military is affected). Project Enlist Canada and the Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada aim to address this by encouraging greater research into the effects of TBI on military personnel.

To talk about Project Enlist Canada is Outreach Coordinator, Michael Terry, a 23 year veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, He also talks about how his own struggles with PTSD led to his involvement with Project Enlist and the Concussion Legacy Foundation.

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Discussion

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 10:00:06 GMT

This podcast and video (check it out @concussiontalk on YouTube) is a discussion between Erica Norman (episode 128), Jennifer Smith (episode 141) and me (Nick Mercer). We talk about what we've discovered since our brain injuries.*Turn up your volume!* They're all different and they're all positive! I/we hope this is an uplifting episode and that this becomes a mini-series within Concussion Talk Podcast! We really liked talking to each other and there's so much to say!

As for another discussion, what topic would you like us to talk about next? Please lets us know in the YouTube or Goodpods comments, or on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn!

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Brainiac - Concussion and Sleep (and Sweden)

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 10:00:36 GMT

Welcome to Episode 4 of this season's Brainiac podcast! Brainiac host Melissa Biscardi is joined by Dr. Brigetta (pronounced Brig-ee-ta) a naturopathic doctor and paramedic who recently packed her bags and moved from Canada to Sweden to bring concussion care across the ocean. This episode is a fun and informative chat on the topic of moving to Sweden, sleep, why we sleep, the intersection of sleep and concussion and some dangers/warnings around over the counter sleep medications. As always, check with your trusted health professional for what is right and safe for you. We do talk about some tips to promote sleep. Melissa's favourite are using an eye cover and a weighted blanket.

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Wellness And Healthy Lifestyle, and Brain Injury

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 10:00:03 GMT

Mike Wahl is professor at Memorial University of Newfoundland Med School, a public speaker, a health and wellness entrepreneur, a TV, radio and podcast host and the guest speaker at the Newfoundland and Labrador Brain Injury Association's (NLBIA's) Dinner and Dance on February 10. We talk about a holistic approach to health, fitness and, of course, brain injury. While brain injury is unique to every person, it happens to a person, not just the brain.

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Brainiac - Concussion Phenotypes (Sub-types)

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 10:00:44 GMT

In this solo episode of the Brainiac podcast, Melissa briefly covers the different phenotypes, also known as subtypes, of concussion. Phenotypes are a way to organize symptoms and then use this information to guide rehabilitation decisions and recovery in a methodological way. While there is some variation on phenotypes depending on the research article and team, Melissa discusses the signs and symptoms of cervicogenic, oculomotor, vestibular, psychological, autonomic, metabolic and inflammatory phenotypes and who may best be able to help. This episode will be of interest to concussion warriors and clinicians interested in learning more about the different ways concussions may present in their office.

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Cerebellar Stroke, Stories we Tell Ourselves, Education of Concussion, Brain Injury, NLBIA & More

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 10:00:07 GMT

What a great way to start the year! A personal story and a chat discussing brain injury, including concussion, education, and trying to help others! I talk to the Vice President off the board of the Newfoundland and Labrador Brain Injury Association (NLBIA) Dr. Jennifer Smith. Jennifer is an NLBIA board colleague and friend of mine. She tells of her cerebellar stroke and her desire to educate others about brain injury in its many forms. We also talk about our hopes for the NLBIA this year and how awareness is a vital component in treating a brain injury.

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Brainiac - Healing Properties of the Brain & Trauma

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 10:00:33 GMT

In this episode of the Brainiac podcast Melissa speaks with Dr. Jen Blanchette, psychologist and podcaster about how to leverage the powerful healing properties of the brain and work through the trauma of sustaining a concussion. This episode will be of interest to individuals recovering from concussion and clinicians looking to learn more about the trauma experience after concussion and strategies that can be leveraged for healing, Jen shares some powerful and easy to implement strategies that anyone can use in moments of stress- you won't want to miss them!

Host: Melissa Biscardi, RN, DOMP, PhD student/research trainee can be found at @concussionrehab.ca

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Journal of Neurotrauma

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 10:00:41 GMT

What has changed in brain injury research in recent years? What areas need more study, more attention? What have been the research trends? David Brody, M.D, PhD, researcher and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Neurotrauma joins me to try to answer the questions in episode 140!

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Head for Change; Brain Injuries, Dementia, CTE in Rugby

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 10:00:23 GMT

After 33 caps, two Rugby World Cup appearances ('03 & '07) for Wales and a professional career, Alix Popham retired from rugby due to a shoulder injury, but the repeated head trauma in games and practice had him concerned about his brain. A normal bike ride around his town that left him lost, was the impetus to co-found, Head for Change, "pioneering positive change for brain health in sport and supporting ex-players who are affected by neurodegenerative disease as a result of their professional sporting career in football or rugby." We talk about the impacts rugby players go through during an 11-month season, what that can mean for players' long-term health, Head for Change and his continuing and challenging athletic endeavours, including triathlon, long bike rides, and an English Channel relay swim next year!

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Concussions, Knowledge, Awareness & a Music Career

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 10:00:46 GMT

On episode 138, Cassandra of the Newfoundland and Labrador Brain Injury Association (NLBIA) joins me as co-host as we talk to Chris Ryan, a singer/songwriter from NL. Chris has had multiple concussions and we talk about the importance of recognizing the signs and the lasting symptoms. How have concussions effected his music career; including his song writing and live shows? How have concussions affected his life?

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UCLA Steve Tisch BrainSPORT Program & Podcast

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 10:00:15 GMT

I am joined by Dr. Daniel Rafie, a UCLA BrainSPORT Sports Neurologist! As the host of The BrainSPORT Podcast at Steve Tisch UCLA Health, Dan goes by Adel. We talk about The UCLA Steve Tisch BrainSPORT Program, directed by Dr. Chris Giza; concussion, brain injury (briefly delving into dysautonomia) and, of course, their podcast!

SPORT: Safety, Performance, Outreach, Research, Treatment.

We couldn't remain on the continent and be farther apart, but our podcasts share a common goal,- albeit UCLA has a few more resources than I do! To provide education about the most common type of brain injury - concussion!

Be sure to check out The BrainSPORT Podcast on YouTube!

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Brainiac - Intro to this season's host and a Chat on Sex Based Differences in Concussion

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 10:00:44 GMT

In this episode we are introduced to the new host of the Brainiac Concussion podcast- Melissa Biscardi. Next, sex differences in concussion risk and recovery are discussed. Specifically, Melissa chats about the structural differences in the neck, hormonal responses of males versus females, and sex differences in brain structure. Both current research as well as a few nudges for future research are included.

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University of Michigan Concussion Center

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 09:00:53 GMT

Steven Broglio, PhD, gives us an all encompassing look at the University of Michigan Concussion Center and talks about the extensive research and outreach that goes into the great work of the Center. The University of Michigan has a student population of about 51,000 as well as a popular and top-level athletics program! The Wolverines are well known for their football, basketball and hockey teams, to name but a few. The large student body and sports programs are certainly venues for outreach, but they also provide avenues of learning for all involved!

This is the article in which Steven is oft-quoted that came out after the NFL Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa sustained two concussions within about four days: It's never 'just' a concussion. Your brain is injured.

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Thank you!

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 09:00:52 GMT

Just me this week, thanking everybody for their support, including HeadCheck Health ! Also to ask you to visit my website, the "Store" link and to consider buying any of the many items on my Teepublic Store page!

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Post-Traumatic Growth, PTG

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 09:00:48 GMT

"Richard Tedeschi, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and Professor Emeritus at UNC Charlotte. He was on the th core faculty for 42 years, and retired in June 2018. Dr. Tedeschi has published numerous articles and books on the concept of posttraumatic growth that he helped to develop [along with Dr. Lawrence Calhoun]. He serves as media consultant on trauma for the American Psychological Association and is a Fellow of the Division of Trauma Psychology and has provided presentations and training on trauma for the U.S. Army, and many professional organizations, clinics, and educational institutions." Dr. Tedeschi now serves as Distinguished Chair at Boulder Crest Institute (from whose website I copied this bio). We discuss post-traumatic growth (PTG), how it may be fostered in those who have been through trauma, and how affirming and positive the responses can be.

I encourage everyone who has been through something as seemingly despairing as a traumatic brain injury, or is a family member, friend, companion, etc, to someone who's been through any traumatic experience, to listen to what Dr. Tedeschi is saying.

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Finding a New Perspective After Another Concussion

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:00:16 GMT

Charmaine Noronha, a freelance journalist, a former longtime reporter with The Associated Press and HuffPost Canada, had a concussion that, after experiencing the new, surprising symptoms and researching, she wrote an article in Canadian magazine, Chatelaine; I Got A Concussion From A Yoga Accident After the article was published, Charmaine was concussed again. Although the experiences and symptoms of a TBI can be challenging to interpret, Charmaine has started to appreciate the new perspective that has opened for her and how "getting back to normal" doesn't necessarily hold the same appeal.

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Acute Concussion Treatment

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 09:00:23 GMT

On episode 133 Dr. Jake Vanlandingham talks about how his work as a physiotherapist and his severe traumatic brain injury led him to a doctorate in Molecular Neuroscience and then post-doc work in Behavioural Neuroscience, and how all of this led him to his idea for the treatment of acute brain injury.

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Dysautonimia

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 09:00:18 GMT

Lauren Ziaks/Phoenix Concussion Recovery is back! On this episode, Lauren re-takes her role as podcast host for Phoenix Concussion Recovery as Assistant Professor, Clinical Neurological Content Coordinator, and PT, DPT Jenna Tucker and she share their expertise on dysautonomia. In particular, they discuss their research that they will be presenting at the American Congress of Rehabilitative Medicine (ACRM) conference in Chicago in November. Find their paper here!

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NLBIA and Brain Injury Awareness

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 12:18:57 GMT

After several years away I am again volunteering on the board of the Newfoundland and Labrador Brain Injury Association (NLBIA). June is Brain Injury Awareness Month in Canada and I would like to ask listeners to please support and consider donating to the NLBIA (by email info@nlbia.ca or by calling 709-221-1288) or your local brain injury association! In this brief episode, I chat with NLBIA Coordinator of Programs & Services, Cassandra Stockley, and our summer student, Miriam. They talk about the NLBIA, brain injury awareness, events they have planned locally, and more. Cassandra and Miriam will be the co-hosts of Concussion Talk Podcast throughout June! Please support them and brain injury awareness!

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2002 Bike Trip Across Canada on Concussion Talk Podcast YouTube Channel

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 09:00:16 GMT

I will be taking a few weeks off and in the meantime, I want mention that my bike trip across Canada was 20 years ago, in the summer of 2002. Please check out my YouTube Channel for the playlist of all 66 days. They're very short episodes that I did in 2018, and as difficult as my speech might be to fully understand now, it was more difficult, especially during that time. Thank you so much, and as they say in Québec, "À bientôt!"

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The Beautifully Delicate Brain

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 09:00:04 GMT

On episode 131, I talk to author and audio documentary creator Hana Walker-Brown. We discuss her new book "A Delicate Game" about brain injury in sport and about how it's felt around the world. We also talk about Hana's 2019 Audible Podcast "The Beautiful Brain" where she looked at how attitudes and realities of brain injuries are disconnected. You can follow Hana on:

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"Being your own personal best"

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 09:00:28 GMT

Jamie MoCrazy is a former X-Games athlete who sustained a severe traumatic brain injury, putting her in a 10-day coma, while competing in free skiing in Whistler. We talk about her journey and her involvement in Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) research.

Jamie hopes to educate and raise awareness about Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). For this reason she founded MoCrazy Strong, "a non-profit organization that raises awareness for TBI and offers retreats and keynote programs that inspire others to regain control of their lives after traumatic events." You can follow Jamie's remarkable journey on:

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Physical Therapy & Brain Injury in Pediatrics, Exercise, Biopsychosocial Approach

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 09:00:53 GMT

Thank you so much to Cassandra and Miriam of the Newfoundland and Labrador Brain Injury Association (NLBIA) for hosting Concussion Talk Podcast during June, Brain Injury Awareness Month!

I'm back as host for episode 129 and my guest is Prof. Isabelle Gagnon who teaches neurorehabilitation and pediatric physiotherapy in the School of Physical & Occupational Therapy at McGill. She is also a researcher and clinician at Montreal Children's Hospital.

"Prof. Gagnon's research program focuses on how children and adolescents function after traumatic injury as well as on how rehabilitation services can contribute to achieving the best outcomes possible. Specifically she uses various tests for balance, motor abilities and self-confidence in order to determine whether children and adolescents are ready to return to physical activities. She has developed an innovative rehabilitation approach with children who are slow to recover after a concussion or mild traumatic brain injury. Through collaborations, she is also involved in using functional and structural imaging, psychophysics and virtual reality assessments to explore how children recover after an injury. She currently leads a research group working on the development of common data elements to help researchers and clinicians speak the same language when taking care of children and teens with concussions.

Prof. Gagnon is a physiotherapist at the Montreal Children’s Hospital of the McGill University Health Center. She practices as a clinician on a part-time basis and is involved in the assessment and treatment of infants and children with developmental disabilities, congenital torticollis and is also involved in the Trauma Programs specifically with children who sustain concussions/mild traumatic brain injuries."

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From Stroke Survivor to Physiotherapist, Erica Norman

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 09:00:17 GMT

Erica Norman has an incredible story! She began her professional life as a mechanical engineer in oil & gas, survived a stroke, and after seeing the powerful impact her physiotherapistsiri (PTs) had on her recovery and well-being, Erica switched her focus to becoming a PT and helping others at TSL Physio in St. John's, NL! She opens up to Cassandra and Miriam about her journey and the discovery that her stroke was due to an arteriovenous malformation (AVM), resulting in a recurrence and few years after Erica's first stroke! An amazing journey!

Thank you so much to Cassandra and Miriam for raising awareness of brain injury in this month and in every month! There are many people to reach around the world, in this small province, and in this city on the western edge of the North Atlantic! No matter where you live, please support your local brain injury association or group! In Newfoundland and Labrador (NL), please support the NL Brain Injury Association (NLBIA)! Thank you!

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Physiotherapy, NL Balance & Dizziness Centre with Jake Warren

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 09:00:38 GMT

On the third episode in Brain Injury Awareness Month, Cassandra and Miriam talk to physiotherapist (PT) Jake Warren of NL Balance & Dizziness Centre. Through his athletic background and his training as a PT, Jake is well aware of the effects of brain injury and how to help! Physiotherapy at the clinic is not simply balance and dizziness related. They have a well-trained staff who can help with many different conditions.

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Athletic Therapy, Premier Athletic Therapy & Concussion with Ashley Hiscock

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 09:00:18 GMT

Ashley is no stranger to this podcast, but in case you missed any of her past "appearances" - since it's an audio podcast, she didn't really appear. I guess "her past vocalizations", but that's more of a singing thing! I work on it! I digress...

Ashley is the owner of Premier Athletic Therapy in St. John's NL. Their "OUR TEAM" page gives a better bio for Ashley than I could, so I won't try to re-invent the wheel. That being said, Ashley really knows concussion (which is not mentioned), which comes in handy at her clinic and in her role as coach of Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) World Champion Cheerleading Team!

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Recovery and Performance Lab led by Dr. Michelle Ploughman

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 09:00:37 GMT

In Cassandra and Miriam's (Newfoundland and Labrador Brain Injury Association, NLBIA) first episode as Brain Injury Awareness Month's co-hosts, they talk to Dr. Michelle Ploughman about her Recovery and Performance Lab in St. John's, NL, Canada. Dr. Ploughman's lab is doing extremely interesting, novel and applicable research in neuroplasticity and brain recovery! Her Twitter account: @michploughman

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Right to Rehab & Neurorehab

Tue, 17 May 2022 09:00:03 GMT

Rosie Mangan is an Irish scientist researching insect pests. Since her brain injury she's become a committed advocate for access to neurorehabilitation services. I chatted with Rosie about ABI Ireland, her advocacy of the right to rehab, about her own neurorehabilitation and a couple of questions about her work in biocontrol and sustainable pest control.

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Traumatic Brain Injury & Vitamin D

Tue, 10 May 2022 09:00:49 GMT

Dr. Leslie Ray Matthews is a very experienced trauma surgeon, an expert in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and in vitamin D - which Dr. Matthews points out should be called 'hormone D'. We talk about how vitamin D can be used, in conjunction with important treatments and therapies, to assist, potentially profoundly, with recovery from TBI, as in the case of Jordan Sloane (high school football player).

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Concussion Legacy Foundation - McGill Chapter

Mon, 02 May 2022 09:00:54 GMT

This is a recording of Dr. Alain Ptito's talk to the Concussion Legacy Foundation - McGill Chapter support group. This is an excellent primer on concussion and post concussion syndrome/persistent concussion symptoms (PCS).

He covered a few stats regarding occurrence and symptoms as well as his research on brain activity reduction following head trauma. He's also doing innovative work on using the tongue as a Brain-Machine Interface (BMI).

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Keep Your Head Up - Update on KYHU Mindful Moments & What's to Come...

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 09:00:11 GMT

Co-founders Felicia and Allie of the Keep Your Head Up Foundation share some of the new and exciting projects the organization has been working towards! They also share insights and accomplishments from the first 4 months of Keep Your Head Up’s Mindful Moments programming!

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MYndspan & MEG

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 09:00:10 GMT

MYndspan is a startup in the UK that aims to ameliorate brain health. It has been looking hard at concussions and what they and their technology can do to improve outcomes. I talk with co-founder and Chief Financial Officer Caitlin Baltzer and Chief Scientific Officer Ben Dunkley to discuss; the company, its plans and its use of the brain imaging technique magnetoencephalography (MEG).

*I apologize for the bad (too loud) recording of my voice! Caitlin and Ben sound good though and that's what matters.

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The Straz Strong Foundation

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 09:00:28 GMT

The Straz Strong Foundation is focused on improving the lives of those with physical and mental disabilities and there is no better ambassador/inspiration than Ryan Straschnitzki! Ryan's amazing attitude shines through as we talk about #rehabilitation, #sledgehockey, and his goal of playing at the Paralympics! Of course, we also talk about the bus crash in 2018, involving his Junior A hockey team, the Humboldt Broncos, upending the lives of everyone involved, including Ryan.

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Brain Injury, Research & Development & Wesana Health

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 09:00:56 GMT

Daniel Carcillo is Founder and CEO of Wesana Health (Wesana Health on LinkedIn). He is also a former professional NHL hockey player, @Car BombBoom13 on Tiwtter, winning two Stanley Cups with the Chicago Blackhawks. It was during Daniel's time playing pro hockey that he was diagnosed withe seven concussions. His search for help with his symptoms led Daniel to create a company looking to share the benefits of what he found. Follow Wesana on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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Neuroplasticity, Rehabilitation & Brain Recovery

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 09:00:11 GMT

It looks like an over-ambitious topic for one podcast, nevertheless Dr. Michelle Ploughman studies those issues everyday as the Canadian Research Chair in Rehabilitation, Neuroplasticity and Brain Recovery. Michelle's training in and love for physiotherapy shines through as her research primarily focuses on how they relate to multiple sclerosis (MS) and stroke at her Recovery and Performance Lab in St. John's, NL, Canada.

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Queen's Concussion Awareness Committee & Their New Podcast

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 09:00:31 GMT

I talk to Ethan and Zac from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. They re-introduce us to the Queen's Concussion Awareness Committee - QCAC (episode 49 with Katie Bohn, 2020, pre-COVID) and talk about concussions at Queen's and in Kingston. We also discuss the new Queen's Concussion Podcast, of which they are hosts.

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Brainiac - Contact Sports & Injury Prevention

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 09:00:35 GMT

In this month’s episode of Brainiac, Stefan is joined by PhD. student Mike Jorgensen! Stefan and Mike start the episode discussing the different levels of injury prevention and why secondary prevention is common in concussion research. Next, Mike explains his research focusing on the Blue Card rule in rugby and referees’ experiences enforcing the rule. The episode wraps up with a broader discussion of how other sports can learn from and implement the Blue Card rule in their space.

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Functional Neurology with Dr. Shaun Kornfeld (Plasticity Centers)

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 09:00:14 GMT

Talking functional neurology with Dr. Shaun Kornfeld, DC, DACNB, FACFN, FABVR, FMHC. Dr. Kornfeld (not Korn-field as I erroneously pronounced it at the beginning of the episode) works in the Littleton, Colorado clinic of Plasticity Centers. He explains functional neurology, what he does as a clinician and the amazing new equipment they have at their clinic!

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Rob Van Dam, RVD (Pro Wrestling Champion, 'Headstrong' Producer & subject)

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 13:06:11 GMT

Rob Van Dam is my guest for episode 43 of Concussion Talk Podcast. If you're a pro wrestling fan then Rob, a.k.a RVD, a.k.a The Whole F'n Show, a.k.a Mr. Monday Night, is no stranger. If you're not a wrestling fan, check out his home page, search him on Youtube, you'll see why he's a star, and you won't be shocked to hear about his history of concussions.

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CranioSacral Therapy with Tracy Lin, PT, Mount Sinai

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 10:00:10 GMT

I didn’t know much, if anything, about CranioSacral Therapy (CST) before talking to Tracy Lin. Tracy’s enthusiasm for CST is contagious, and it shows how much there is still to learn about brain injury. As a physiotherapist Tracy is always searching for ways to help her patients and decided to learn more about and become certified in CST at the Upledger Institute. The Upledger Institute has “facilitated manual therapy treatment programs for 11 former professional football players from the NFL and Canadian Football league suffering from concussions and post-concussion syndrome.”You can find Tracy online at www.iahp.com/TracyLinPT or like her colleague and former guest Corey, yay email her to ask about concussions at tracy.lin@mountsinai.orgRicky Williams Foundation: https://youtu.be/iOZGsSxZbC0https://youtu.be/jAAsrWLnvOo

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Concussion & Vision; Dynamic Visual Acuity (Katie Mitchell, Thrive NeuroSport, PhD (c), PT)

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 10:00:13 GMT

I haven’t chatted with Katie in a while - although we follow each other on social media. We catch up in this podcast; hear about her new physiotherapy clinic and her PhD research! Although I’ve never researched or done physio with Katie, her energy, enthusiasm and optimism/positivity remind me very much of Jen Shears, the physiotherapist - and friend! - to whom I give heaps of credit for my rehabilitation journey! Thrive NeuroSport: https://thriveneurosport.ca/Clinical NeuroSport Education: https://cnsed.learnworlds.com/IG: @thriveneurosportTwitter: @KatieMitch_ATPT

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BRAINIAC - Self-advocacy, Mental Health & Concussion Healthcare with Mandy MacLean

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 10:00:24 GMT

In this month’s episode of Brainiac, Stefan is joined by actress Mandy MacLean! Mandy shares her experience suffering multiple concussions and discusses several barriers she faced in finding adequate care. This episode delves into the important topics of mental health, self-advocacy, and the healthcare system as they relate to concussion.

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Super Bowl, Winter Olympics & TBI Awareness (Corey Lewis, PT, DPT, Mount Sinai Rehab)

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 10:00:37 GMT

I had a really informative and fun chat with Corey Lewis, PT, DPT! We talked about the Super Bowl, Winter Olympics, and the importance of brain injury and concussion awareness! We discuss the obvious risks of brain injury in football (American) and almost every winter sport! Corey's experience and expertise in brain injury and orthopedics give him a good perspective on treatment and care for athletes and non-athletes of all ages, which includes raising awareness of brain injury!As Corey mentioned at the end of the podcast, you can reach out to him at Corey.lewis1@mountsinai.orgMount Sinai’s concussion referral/information email is: concussion@mountsinai.orgMount Sinai Department of Rehabilitation and Human Performance Instagram is:@mountsinairehabPlease consider supporting Concussion Talk Podcast on Patreon!

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You Are Not Alone. Learning as You Go (Lifeyana & Melanie Wienhoven)

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 10:00:17 GMT

Melanie Wienhoven joins me on episode 112 and I join Melanie on her podcast, CONCUSSION STORIES! I had a r eally good time talking to Melanie, learning her story, hearing about what has helped her during her recovery, and why she founded Lifeyana, Melanie's way of sharing with others the many lessons she has learned during her Post Concussion Syndrome journey.Please consider supporting Concussion Talk Podcast on Patreon!

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BRAINIAC - Mental Health, Concussions, and Policy with Sandhya Mylabathula

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 10:00:24 GMT

On the first episode of Brainiac for 2022 we are joined by Sandhya Mylabathula, a PhD Student and Public Health Policy Fellow at U of T. Recorded on Bell Let’s Talk Day in Canada, Stefan and Sandhya discuss concussions from a mental health perspective, going over some of the common psychological outcomes of concussions and how to best support the mental health of those with concussions. Towards the end, Sandhya discusses her passion for policy work and walks us through her involvement in concussion policy at the federal and provincial level.

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Window to the Brain; Cranial Nerves, Brain Function & TBI Diagnosis w/ Dr. Uzma Samadani

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 10:00:12 GMT

Dr. Uzma Samadani is a neurosurgeon and brain injury researcher at the University of Minnesota. She is an Associate Professor in the Department of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology at the University of Minnesota with a graduate faculty appointment in Neuroscience. She is also an attending neurosurgeon at the Minneapolis Veterans Administration Medical Center and founder of the neurodiagnostic start-up Oculogica Inc.I encourage everyone to check out Dr. Samadani's TED MED talk about brain injury/concussion diagnosis by measuring cranial nerve function.Dr. Samadani serves on many associations and committees. The two she notes on the podcast are; the Board of ThinkFirst Foundation and the Permanent Council of the G4 Alliance, The Global Alliance for Surgical, Obstetric, Trauma and Anaesthesia Care. She is on the Executive Committee of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons/Congress of Neurological Surgeons Joint Section on Neurotrauma and Critical Care and served as Scientific Program Chair for their meeting in conjunction with the National Neurotrauma Society from 2014-17. She is past Chair of the Minnesota State Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Research Program and a Past-President of Women in Neurosurgery.*Correction: Oculogica EyeBox FDA-Clearance is for ages 5-67.Please consider supporting Concussion Talk Podcast on Patreon!

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NUROCHEK, Headsafe & Objective, Portable & Affordable Brain Health w/ Dr. Adrian Cohen

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 10:00:12 GMT

After my previous episode, Dr. Cancel (Episode 109) introduced me to Dr. Adrian Cohen, as both were very excited about Dr. Cohen's NUROCHEK system and its applications! Notably in sports; combat, contact, or otherwise. Dr. Cohen I talk about the importance of prompt, objective assessment, as well as the afforability of the NUROCHEK headgear!Please consider supporting Concussion Talk Podcast on Patreon!

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Thank You!

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 10:00:26 GMT

I just recorded a short thank you to Concussion Talk Podcast's; co-hosts (Erin)/partners - Taya & Emily, Edina & Stefan - Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada's UofT and McGill chapters respectively, Allie & Felcia - Keep Your Head Up, Katie - Thrive NeuroSport, and Lauren - Phoenix Concussion Recovery. To HeadCheck Health who have been a staunch and incredible sponsor of since 2020.Most importantly, to everyone who listened, and hopefully learned something about brain injury this year!I tried to keep it limited to the podcast and family, but being thankful is so much more than naming people. There is so much more for to be thankful for and to so many more people! This is far from an exhaustive list; it's not even a list. There's no end, no beginning.In conclusion, thank you so much for your support!

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BRAINIAC - Chiropractic Neurology and Concussion Care, with Dr. Michael Hennes

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 10:00:26 GMT

For the final episode of 2021, we are joined by Dr. Michael Hennes, a Chiropractic Neurologist working at The Neural Connection clinic in Minnesota. Dr. Hennes discusses the role that chiropractors play in concussion rehabilitation, and highlights the clinical approach and treatment modalities that facilitate recovery from concussion. Stefan and Dr. Hennes also discuss why chiropractors are sometimes overlooked in the concussion space and whether certain chiropractic treatments should be implemented into all concussion recovery protocols.Please consider supporting Concussion Talk Podcast on Patreon!Follow Dr. Hennes on Instagram @invisible_injury_doc

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Concussion is Brain Injury; in Kids, in Athletes & in Combat Sports - with Dr. David Cancel

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 10:00:10 GMT

The first thing Dr. David Cancel tries to impart on kids, parents, athletes, whoever comes to him with a concussion, is how important it is to take the injury as seriously as possible. Dr. David Cancel, MD, JD is the Director of Pediatric Rehabilitation at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. He is also an Associate Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation and Human Performance at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Cancel is Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine and Brain Injury Medicine.Dr. Cancel also serves as a ringside physician for various combat sports in New York State and is a Physician Member of USA Boxing. He has a 2nd degree black belt in Jujitsu and 1st degree black belt in Taekwondo, with training in boxing and wrestling.Please consider supporting Concussion Talk Podcast on Patreon!

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Chatting with BRAINIAC host Stefan Bianchi

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 10:00:12 GMT

The Concussion :Legacy Foundation University of Toronto Chapter has a new podcast host for season two of BRAINIAC. Second year Master's of Kinesiology student Stefan Bianchi and I talk about his research and his interest in concussion and how it effects athletes. We also talk about the podcast and how Stefan is thinking about this season!Please consider supporting Concussion Talk Podcast on Patreon!

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Concussion Rehab from High School to Pro with Lenore Herget, PT, DPT

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 10:00:24 GMT

Dr. Lenore Herget joins me for to talk about her work as a PT, DPT at Massachusetts General Hospital Sports Medicine. Lenore treats concussed athletes from high school to pro; she is a member of the New England Patriots Medical Staff and serves as the Concussion Rehabilitation Consultant to the Boston Bruins, Boston Red Sox, New England Revolution, Home Base Program and the Mass General Sports Concussion Clinic. As mentioned in episode 103, Lenore will be instructing "Physical Therapy Examination" in the Concussion Corner Academy Course. We also talk about visuo-vestibular treatment, and the importance of the cervical spine during examination and treatment of concussion.Please consider supporting Concussion Talk Podcast on Patreon!

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BRAINIAC - Coaches&Athletes; Together Against Concussions w/ VB Coach, Kristine Drakich

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 10:00:24 GMT

On this month’s episode of Brainiac we are joined by Kristine Drakich, Head Coach of the U of T Women’s Volleyball Team. Coach Drakich provides a unique perspective on the role that coaches play in fostering a team culture that prioritizes concussion awareness and encourages the reporting of injury. Stefan and Coach Drakich also take stock of how much the concussion space has changed throughout her time as a coach at U of T and touch on some of the challenges coaches face when working with athletes who are injured.Please consider supporting Concussion Talk Podcast on Patreon!

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Surfing & Brain Injury/PCS with Bjorn Hazelquist (Strength in Pain Foundation)

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 10:00:19 GMT

Surfing is a sport that lends itself quite obviously to spills and if you watch any amount of it, it's fairly easy to see why surfers are no strangers to dangerous situations! Bjorn Hazelquist is a surfer on the pro qualification circuit, and has started the Strength in Pain Foundation to both raise awareness of brain injury/concussion/PCS in the surfing community and raise awareness of treatment that took such a long time to reach him.On November 16, 2021, Bjorn hosted a seminar, available on his Instagram profile, "Surfer's Brain Injury & Concussion Summit"Please consider supporting Concussion Talk Podcast on Patreon!

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Resilience, Readiness, Recovery; with Sun Sachs (CEO & Co-Founder of Rewire Fitness)

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 10:00:11 GMT

The Rewire Fitness app is geared towards athletes, but after learning more about it, and after talking to Sun Sachs, I can see an obvious correlation to brain injury/concussion recovery. The app is "designed to holistically quantify athlete readiness, build mental resilience, and improve mind/body recovery." I talk to Sun about the three pillars of the Rewire Fitness program; Train, Diagnose, Recover.There is also the Rewire Fitness Podcast where, to quote Sun, they "geek out" about neuro-performance and the three pillars mentioned above.Link to Rewire Fitness's special offer on concussiontalk.com - Podcast description for this episode.Please consider supporting Concussion Talk Podcast on Patreon!

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Keep Your Head Up - Free Virtual Mindfulness and Movement Programs

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 10:00:21 GMT

Are you a Canadian resident impacted by traumatic brain injury, including concussion? The Keep Your Head Up Foundation is launching free virtual mindfulness and movement programs beginning in January 2022! Registration is limited and opens on Friday November 12th, 2021. Listen to this podcast to hear from co-founders Felicia and Allie, who share more about the type of programs offered, how to register, and answer frequently asked questions!

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Brain Injury Research; PCS, CTE, sport & Australia (Associate Prof Alan Pearce)

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 10:00:14 GMT

Associate Professor Alan Pearce of La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia, Neuro Sports Labs, and the Australian Sports Brain Bank is a trove of knowledge and current information about brain injury, including concussion, CTE, persistent concussion symptoms (PCS), especially regarding Australian sports. We discuss all of that and more, including, psychological issues often seen after brain injury, Australian Rules Football, and a surprising (to me anyway) uptick in ice hockey popularity down under.

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BRAINIAC - Occupational Therapy, rehabilitation and recovery with Dr. Anne Hunt

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 09:00:14 GMT

On this month’s episode of Brainiac, Dr. Hunt joins us to discuss the important role that occupational therapists play in concussion rehabilitation. Stefan and Dr. Hunt also touch on the impact that COVID-19 has had on concussion patients and the recovery process, ending with a discussion about concussion in youth and the importance of the family dynamic.

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Concussion Corner Academy (Dr. Jessica Schwartz, PT, DPT, CSCS)

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 09:00:12 GMT

Jessica Schwartz PT, DPT, CSCS is an award winning Physical Therapist, a national spokeswoman for the American Physical Therapy Association, host of the Concussion Corner Podcast, founder of the Concussion Corner Academy®, and a post-concussion syndrome survivor, advocate and concussion educator. Jess has twice previously been a guest on Concussion Talk Podcast on episode 10 and episode 57.After spending a full year in rehabilitation, experiencing the profound dichotomy of being both doctor and patient, Dr. Schwartz identified the gaps in concussion treatment and management in the global healthcare community. Her role has been to identify the cognitive blind spots and facilitate collective competence for healthcare providers, physicians to athletic trainers, focusing on comprehensive targeted physical examinations, rehabilitative teams, and concussion care management.Register for Concussion Corner Academy here: https://www.concussioncorner.org/link/5BA3RePlease consider supporting Concussion Talk Podcast on Patreon!

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First Mobile, Rapid Test for Concussion (Scott Anderson, CCO, SyncThink)

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 09:00:20 GMT

Scott Anderson was on episode 45 introducing many listeners to SyncThink - where he is the Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) - and describing their EYE-SYNC technology. Per the new release, "the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted clearance of the EYE-SYNC technology as an Aid to Concussion, or mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) Diagnosis."Please consider supporting Concussion Talk Podcast on Patreon!

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The Brain on Youth Sports (concussions & CTE with Dr. Julie Stamm)

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 09:00:17 GMT

For the 101st episode of Concussion Talk Podcast my guest is Dr. Julie Stamm. Julie is a clinical assistant professor of kinesiology at the University of Wisonsin, a neuroscientist, an athletic trainer, and the author of "The Brain on Youth Sports". She is also an avid fan (University of Wisconsin Badgers Volleyball, for example) and athlete of several sports. She joins me to discuss concussions in youth sports, CTE, and how we can keep sports fun, enjoy all the benefits, and simply reduce the brain trauma!Please consider supporting Concussion Talk Podcast on Patreon!

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Why Concussion Talk?

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 09:00:09 GMT

Thank you so much everyone! I hope this podcast has been useful, helpful, informative. One hundred episodes! This one is perhaps a little self-indulgent, but Lauren Ziaks and I talk to my three friends (make that two) who were on the bike ride with me on August 1, 2003 when I sustained my brain injury! Alain, Dawn and John were riding with me that day thankfully. They saved my life. The paramedics saved my life. The ER and ICU doctors at Victoria General Hospital saved my life. This episode is for everyone who listens, and is dedicated to more people than I can name who have helped me get here. Not just to 100 episodes, but to everything. Thank you!Please consider supporting Concussion Talk Podcast on Patreon!

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The "Exit Interview" with Erin, former Coordinator of Programs & Services at NLBIA

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 09:00:16 GMT

On episode 99 I talk to former co-host of this podcast (introduced in episode 73) and former Coordinator of Programs & Services at the Newfoundland and Labrador Brain Injury Association (NLBIA). Last week, on episode 98, I talked to Cassandra Stockley about her new role and this week I talk to Erin about what she learned about brain injury, including concussions, and those people who avail of brain injury services during her year at NLBIA and during our podcasts!

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Introducing the New NLBIA Coordinator of Programs & Services, Cassandra Stockley

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 09:00:17 GMT

The Newfoundland and Labrador Brain Injury Association (NLBIA) has a new Coordinator of Programs & Services. On episode 98, I talk to Cassandra Stockley about her new role and what she has planned for the NLBIA. Please join me in welcoming Cassandra!

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Health.Med Tech & Concussion with Dr. Ashleigh Kennedy, CEO & Co-Founder of Neurovine

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 09:00:05 GMT

Care for concussion patients in hospitals and clinics has improved dramatically with the intervention of the many different health/medical technologies available to doctors, researchers, physiotherapists and any practitioner. The importance of technology to the advancement of medical science and practice cannot be over-stated. In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Ashleigh Kennedy, the CEO and Co-Founder of Neurovine, a company that seamlessly blends EEGs, hear-rate monitors, and AI to give patients and clinicians an important, real-time, view of information they need to optimize care. You can follow Neurovine on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

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Vision Development with Dr. Sarah Hutchens and Vision Therapist Kara Osmond

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 09:00:14 GMT

Changes to vision is are some of the most noticeable effects of a brain injury/concussion. Perhaps ironically, I almost fail to notice my own double vision, yet it undoubtedly has a profound effect on my daily life, from balance to reading and much more. Luckily for me, Dr. Sarah Hutchens and Vision Therapist Kara Osmond are in my city at Vision Development Centre. They join me on episode 96 to talk all about vision development and vision therapy post-concussion (or in my case, post severe brain injury). What’s up with double vision? What’s up with my eyes? Can anything be done about it?

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The Concussion Calculator (Laura Langer of UHN)

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 09:00:01 GMT

Laura Langer is a lead author of the KITE Research Institute study that developed the Concussion Calculator. KITE (Knowledge Innovation Talent Everywhere) is the research arm of Toronto Rehab Institute of UHN (University Health Network). Laura talks about the Calculator, who it’s for, how it is meant to be used, the research behind it (including the Ontario Concussion Cohort), and more!

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Concussion Chats - Episode 34 - From suffering to happiness with Elisa

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 09:00:12 GMT

Elisa has been living with PCS for the past 5 years due to a wrong-place-wrong-time accident with a tennis ball. During the pandemic, she started blogging in the hopes of encouraging and educating others with her story.Concussion Chats is a podcast hosted by the McGill Students for the Concussion Legacy Foundation, with the help of Nick from Concussion Talk. This podcast is dedicated to providing strength and hope, to those suffering from concussions through sharing experiences. Join us to hear recordings of more of our featured speakers, who’ve spoken to our peer-to-peer run concussion support group.To find out more about the McGill Students for Concussion Legacy Foundation or to get involved visit:https://www.concussionmtl.com/Facebook: Concussion MTLInstagram: @concussion.can.mtlFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1705048183104453Our free peer-to-peer support group is hosted on zoom and is open to everyone. Links here:Mondays at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86735952566Tuesday at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89275711957Thursdays at 10 am Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87473900128Friday at 6 pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85196426971To Contact Us:concussionmtl@gmail.comConcussion Legacy Foundation HelpLines:Canadian HelpLine: https://www.concussionfoundation.ca/helplineAmerican HelpLine: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/ConcussionLegacyFoundation/ResponseSurvey.html

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USA Cheer; Talking Concussions, Cheer, STUNT and more with Laurie Harris & Jim Lord

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 09:00:10 GMT

If you haven't seen cheer, go to YouTube. It's incredible! Athleticism, skill and, perhaps most importantly, trust in teammates are vital. USA Cheer develops interest and grows participation of the sport of cheer - and also STUNT - while also promoting safety and safety education for cheer in the United States. Which explains their recent partnership with TeachAids. Erin, Ashley Hiscock (Premier Athletic Therapy and coach of MUN Cheer - Episode 28) and I talk to Executive Director, Laurie Harris, and Director of Education and Programs, Jim Lord, about cheer, concussions in cheer, and the importance of getting everyone involved (coaches, parents, athletes) in athlete safety and education!

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Concussion Chats - Episode 33 - From Athlete to Military; Concussions and Empathy (Blair H.)

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 09:00:19 GMT

Blair H spent 9+ years in the Canadian Forces and was medically released due to the compounded effects of concussions throughout his life. He finished a degree in Human Kinetics this month and will be starting a masters of Physical Therapy this upcoming fall.Blair was previously on Concussion Talk Podcast - Episode 89.Concussion Chats is a podcast hosted by the McGill Students for the Concussion Legacy Foundation, with the help of Nick from Concussion Talk. This podcast is dedicated to providing strength and hope, to those suffering from concussions through sharing experiences. Join us to hear recordings of more of our featured speakers, who’ve spoken to our peer-to-peer run concussion support group. To find out more about the McGill Students for Concussion Legacy Foundation or to get involved visit:https://www.concussionmtl.com/Facebook: Concussion MTLInstagram: @concussion.can.mtlFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1705048183104453Our free peer-to-peer support group is hosted on zoom and is open to everyone. Links here:Mondays at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86735952566Tuesday at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89275711957Thursdays at 10 am Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87473900128Friday at 6 pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85196426971To Contact Us:concussionmtl@gmail.comConcussion Legacy Foundation HelpLines:Canadian HelpLine: https://www.concussionfoundation.ca/helplineAmerican HelpLine: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/ConcussionLegacyFoundation/ResponseSurvey.html

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Neuro Rehab, Innovation & Technology with DPT Jenna Tosto Mancuso (Mount Sinai Hospital)

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 09:00:19 GMT

Jenna is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, specifically in the Abilities Research Center. We talk about new tech and innovation in rehab, notably neuro rehab, and how it is used by DPTs, physiotherapists, researchers and others to help patients in their recovery!

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Concussion Chats - Episode 32 - Different experiences, sharing, peer support with Chinna

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 09:00:19 GMT

Chinna is a school psychologist in Los Angeles, California. Since recovering from a subdural hematoma in 2019, he began competing on American Ninja Warrior with the intention of sharing hope for other survivors’ recoveries.Concussion Chats is a podcast hosted by the McGill Students for the Concussion Legacy Foundation, with the help of Nick from Concussion Talk. This podcast is dedicated to providing strength and hope, to those suffering from concussions through sharing experiences. Join us to hear recordings of more of our featured speakers, who’ve spoken to our peer-to-peer run concussion support group.To find out more about the McGill Students for Concussion Legacy Foundation or to get involved visit:https://www.concussionmtl.com/Facebook: Concussion MTLInstagram: @concussion.ca.mtlFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1705048183104453Our free peer-to-peer support group is hosted on zoom and is open to everyone. Links here:Mondays at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86735952566Tuesday at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time, FRENCH: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89275711957Thursdays at 10 am Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87473900128Friday at 6 pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85196426971To Contact Us:concussionmtl@gmail.comConcussion Legacy Foundation HelpLines:Canadian HelpLine: https://www.concussionfoundation.ca/helplineAmerican HelpLine: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/ConcussionLegacyFoundation/ResponseSurvey.html

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Concussion, PCS and Identical Twins Ashley & Amy

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 09:00:13 GMT

As Ashley discusses in this episode and as she discussed in Episode 22 of Concussion Chats, a Monday night game of dodge ball resulted in a concussion that has transformed the way she interacts with the world. It also affects how her identical twin sister Amy and she interact. Erin and I talk to Ashley and Amy to see how life changed both of their lives.

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Concussion Chats - Episode 31 - Travel, concussion & gut health with longtime group member Gui

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 09:00:23 GMT

Gui is a civil engineer who has been dealing with PCS for 6.5 years and has suffered 10 concussions. He is working now as an autonomous worker part-time and enjoys various outdoor activities and sports, playing piano, reading and travelling.Concussion Chats is a podcast hosted by the McGill Students for the Concussion Legacy Foundation, with the help of Nick from Concussion Talk. This podcast is dedicated to providing strength and hope, to those suffering from concussions through sharing experiences. Join us to hear recordings of more of our featured speakers, who’ve spoken to our peer-to-peer run concussion support group. To find out more about the McGill Students for Concussion Legacy Foundation or to get involved visit:https://www.concussionmtl.com/Facebook: Concussion MTLInstagram: @concussion.ca.mtlFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1705048183104453Our free peer-to-peer support group is hosted on zoom and is open to everyone. Links here: Mondays at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86735952566Tuesday at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time, FRENCH: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89275711957Thursdays at 10 am Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87473900128Friday at 6 pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85196426971To Contact Us:concussionmtl@gmail.comConcussion Legacy Foundation HelpLines:Canadian HelpLine: https://www.concussionfoundation.ca/helplineAmerican HelpLine: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/ConcussionLegacyFoundation/ResponseSurvey.html

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Rethink Speech Therapy with Kara Focht

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 09:00:11 GMT

Seriously though, rethink it! After any brain injury, mild or severe, your speech may be effected , so you therefore may need to see a speech therapist, or speech language pathologist (SLP) . However, as Kara Focht discusses in this podcast, speech is just one of the many areas where an SLP is trained to help!Check out the Rethink Speech Therapy website and Instagram!

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Concussion Chats - Episode 30 - Riding the waves of concussion; symptoms and treatment, with Ashley

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 09:00:21 GMT

Here are a few words from Ashley:In April of 2018, I was on vacation in Mexico for a girls/surfing trip. On the second wave of my second day I bailed when my board struck me in the head underwater. I didn’t know what happened at the time, I just know I struggled to get back onto my board and I was extremely lucky another surfer saw me and helped me out of the waves. I had no idea I had a concussion until I stepped onto the plane two days later to come back home one person and landed a completely different person. Looking back with what I know about concussions today, the signs were all there, I just wish I knew what I know now.Since then I’ve been climbing the uphill, rollercoaster battle of Post Concussion Syndrome. I share my story to create awareness to help others so they don’t have to navigate PCS in the dark like I did.Concussion Chats is a podcast hosted by the McGill Students for the Concussion Legacy Foundation, with the help of Nick from Concussion Talk. This podcast is dedicated to providing strength and hope, to those suffering from concussions through sharing experiences. Join us to hear recordings of more of our featured speakers, who’ve spoken to our peer-to-peer run concussion support group. To find out more about the McGill Students for Concussion Legacy Foundation or to get involved visit:https://www.concussionmtl.com/Facebook: Concussion MTLInstagram: @concussion.ca.mtlFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1705048183104453Our free peer-to-peer support group is hosted on zoom and is open to everyone. Links here:Mondays at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86735952566Tuesday at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time, FRENCH: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89275711957Thursdays at 10 am Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87473900128Friday at 6 pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85196426971To Contact Us:concussionmtl@gmail.comConcussion Legacy Foundation HelpLines:Canadian HelpLine: https://www.concussionfoundation.ca/helplineAmerican HelpLine: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/ConcussionLegacyFoundation/ResponseSurvey.html

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The Concussion Community with Sylvie van de Ree

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 09:00:13 GMT

Sylvie was on a scooter in Amsterdam in May 2017, she got into an accident, but not falling or hitting her head, she thought it was only her ankle. From originally thinking her new, strange symptoms would only last a few days, to going from The Netherlands to America for treatment and years spent looking for the important social support of a community, in the fall of 2020, three and a half years after the seemingly innocuous accident Sylvie started The Concussion Community. The Concussion Community consists of an Instagram page, a Facebook group, and a platform with live group classes by concussion experts and a private community.

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Concussion Chats - Episode 29 - Positivity, recognizing symptoms & emotions with Katrina

Mon, 31 May 2021 09:00:23 GMT

Katrina.32.Athlete & Entrepreneur.Been playing competitive hockey for 25 years.No known Concussions until a severe hit from behind in hockey March 2019. Didn’t know I was concussed until 10 days later and things spiralled from there. My body shut down. Hospitalized almost a week (endless testing and bright loud environment made it worse). I had to relearn how to walk, talk. Couldn’t work or function normally for 6 months. Shared my story on social media. A friend took me to Ottawa Performance Care and after 8 months of twice a day rehab they gave me my life back. I could walk, talk and begin to live again. I’d say I’m 90% healed. I have many good days and some bad and although my life may never be the same pre concussion, I will never stop bringing awareness and continuing to live life in a slower, more calculated and present lane. Forever grateful for support from family, friends and strangers. You can heal. One day at a time. 🧠✊🏻 #concussiondiscussion”You can follow Katrina’s journey on instagram @613painting Concussion Chats is a podcast hosted by the McGill Students for the Concussion Legacy Foundation, with the help of Nick from Concussion Talk. This podcast is dedicated to providing strength and hope, to those suffering from concussions through sharing experiences. Join us to hear recordings of more of our featured speakers, who’ve spoken to our peer-to-peer run concussion support group.To find out more about the McGill Students for Concussion Legacy Foundation or to get involved visit:https://www.concussionmtl.com/Facebook: Concussion MTLInstagram: @concussion.ca.mtlFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1705048183104453Our free peer-to-peer support group is hosted on zoom and is open to everyone. Links here:Mondays at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86735952566Tuesday at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time, FRENCH: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89275711957Thursdays at 10 am Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87473900128Friday at 6 pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85196426971To Contact Us:concussionmtl@gmail.comConcussion Legacy Foundation HelpLines:Canadian HelpLine: https://www.concussionfoundation.ca/helplineAmerican HelpLine: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/ConcussionLegacyFoundation/ResponseSurvey.html

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Concussion/Brain Injury in the Military, Support & Recovery with Blair Hennessey

Tue, 25 May 2021 09:00:10 GMT

This podcast and even meeting Blair took longer than was expected when we first connected in January 2020. You know, back when it was easy to meet. We were going to meet at my favourite local restaurant, Quintanas, but then there was a huge snowstorm that shut down the city. About six weeks later the world ground to a halt. Finally, we meet up - via Zoom - to talk about Blair's concussions while in the Canadian Army, his symptoms, how physiotherapy and exercise have helped, his triathlon aspirations, and his exciting upcoming challenge; his journey to becoming a physiotherapist!You can find Blair on Instagram @blair.matthw

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Concussion Chats - Ep 28 - The importance of community & celebrating the small things with Ellen

Mon, 24 May 2021 09:00:10 GMT

In summer 2019, Ellen got a Tbi while biking home in Ottawa. She will be sharing her insight while dealing with ongoing PCS. Ellen will discuss her experiences such as going back to school, accepting her new reality, the importance of celebrating the small things, and how she redefined success. She strongly believes in the power of being part of a Tbi/concussion community and looks forward to talking about her experiences.Concussion Chats is a podcast hosted by the McGill Students for the Concussion Legacy Foundation, with the help of Nick from Concussion Talk. This podcast is dedicated to providing strength and hope, to those suffering from concussions through sharing experiences. Join us to hear recordings of more of our featured speakers, who’ve spoken to our peer-to-peer run concussion support group.To find out more about the McGill Students for Concussion Legacy Foundation or to get involved visit:https://www.concussionmtl.com/Facebook: Concussion MTLInstagram: @concussion.ca.mtlFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1705048183104453Our free peer-to-peer support group is hosted on zoom and is open to everyone. Links here:Mondays at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86735952566Tuesday at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time, FRENCH: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89275711957Thursdays at 10 am Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87473900128Friday at 6 pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85196426971To Contact Us:concussionmtl@gmail.comConcussion Legacy Foundation HelpLines:Canadian HelpLine: https://www.concussionfoundation.ca/helplineAmerican HelpLine: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/ConcussionLegacyFoundation/ResponseSurvey.html

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Nutrition Post-Concussion with Stephen Gurr (Premier Athletic Therapy)

Tue, 18 May 2021 09:00:26 GMT

An Australian who finds himself on the other side of the planet, Stephen Gurr is a nutritionist at Premier Athletic Therapy & Sports Medicine in St. John's, NL, Canada. He has also brought with him his wealth of knowledge about the importance of nutrition, for not only athletes, but for anyone! Stephen and I discuss nutrition after a concussion; foods that are help to restore the body after injury, including the brain!

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Concussion Chats - Ep 27 - Multiple concussions, getting back to life, nutrition with Krystal

Mon, 17 May 2021 09:00:26 GMT

Krystal (she/her) is a concussion warrior, a storyteller, an improv nerd, a dog mom, and a dietitian 😊 having spent most of her independent adult life dealing with multiple concussions, Krystal tells her story through her blog ‘This Hat Is A Helmet,’ and helps others with concussion and brain injury find healing with food and nutrition through her nutrition platform (@brain.mind.nutrition).Concussion Chats is a podcast hosted by the McGill Students for the Concussion Legacy Foundation, with the help of Nick from Concussion Talk. This podcast is dedicated to providing strength and hope, to those suffering from concussions through sharing experiences. Join us to hear recordings of more of our featured speakers, who’ve spoken to our peer-to-peer run concussion support group.To find out more about the McGill Students for Concussion Legacy Foundation or to get involved visit:https://www.concussionmtl.com/Facebook: Concussion MTLInstagram: @concussion.ca.mtlFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1705048183104453Our free peer-to-peer support group is hosted on zoom and is open to everyone. Links here:Mondays at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86735952566Tuesday at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time, FRENCH: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89275711957Thursdays at 10 am Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87473900128Friday at 6 pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85196426971To Contact Us:concussionmtl@gmail.comConcussion Legacy Foundation HelpLines:Canadian HelpLine: https://www.concussionfoundation.ca/helplineAmerican HelpLine: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/ConcussionLegacyFoundation/ResponseSurvey.html

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ABI Ireland with Barbara O'Connell, CEO & Co-founder

Tue, 11 May 2021 09:00:06 GMT

Founded in 2000, ABI Ireland, helps the roughly 19,000 people who are brain injured in Ireland each year, by being the leading provider of community based rehabilitation services for those with an acquired brain injury (ABI)."Barbara is best known for her vision to create specialist neuro-rehabilitation services in communities throughout Ireland for people living with brain injury. Prior to co-founding Acquired Brain Injury Ireland in 2000, Barbara worked as an Occupational Therapy Manager with the National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) where she pioneered a social reintegration programme for brain injury survivors to bridge the gap between post-acute services and returning home."

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Concussion Chats - Episode 26 - Loss of identity, positive attitude, and finding help with Jaclyn

Mon, 10 May 2021 09:00:20 GMT

Jaclyn is a 23 year old who, in 2019, received multiple concussions in a 5 month span ending her college soccer career and leading her to PCS. She will be sharing her experience on finishing college despite these circumstances, dealing with loss of identity, the importance of finding the right health care professional, as well as the variety of treatments she underwent to get her life back. It was this experience that ultimately solidified her drive to start physical therapy school this coming August to help others struggling with brain injuries.Concussion Chats is a podcast hosted by the McGill Students for the Concussion Legacy Foundation, with the help of Nick from Concussion Talk. This podcast is dedicated to providing strength and hope, to those suffering from concussions through sharing experiences. Join us to hear recordings of more of our featured speakers, who’ve spoken to our peer-to-peer run concussion support group.To find out more about the McGill Students for Concussion Legacy Foundation or to get involved visit:https://www.concussionmtl.com/Facebook: Concussion MTLInstagram: @concussion.ca.mtlFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1705048183104453Our free peer-to-peer support group is hosted on zoom and is open to everyone. Links here:Mondays at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86735952566Tuesday at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time, FRENCH: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89275711957Thursdays at 10 am Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87473900128Friday at 6 pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85196426971To Contact Us:concussionmtl@gmail.comConcussion Legacy Foundation HelpLines:Canadian HelpLine: https://www.concussionfoundation.ca/helplineAmerican HelpLine: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/ConcussionLegacyFoundation/ResponseSurvey.html

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CrashCourse by TeachAids with Scott Anderson

Tue, 04 May 2021 09:00:12 GMT

TeachAids is a social venture that grew out of Stanford and Dr. Piya Sorcar's doctoral work. "This effort grew into a collaborative consortium of world-class experts from disciplines including education, medicine, communications, technology, and design thinking. The Institutional Review Board-approved research and methodology has demonstrated statistically significant gains in learning and retention, and provided the highest learning effects and comfort rates of any tested educational approach.1 "Scott Anderson (Episode 45), Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) at SyncThink, former Director of Athletic Training/Sports Medicine at Stanford University and an advisor to TeachAids. Scott was instrumental in the creation of the TeachAids for Concussion product, CrashCourse. He talks about the amazing work that TeachAids is doing, including the incredible FREE CrashCourse products such as the Concussion Story Wall, Concussion Education - including in VR (virtual reality), Brain Fly-Through - including VR!

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Concussion Chats - Episode 25 - There's a poetry to recovery with Alan B.

Mon, 03 May 2021 09:00:22 GMT

Alan is a former professional boxer that now coaches. For years he has told his wife that something still wasn’t right in his head. When his wife and children noticed him becoming more angry, confused, depressed, and showing inappropriate behaviors they took him to the doctor. After numerous doctors, CTs and MRIs he was diagnosed with Dementia Pujulistica and Probable CTE at John Hopkins in 2017. Since then Alan has started writing poems about his experience and continues to fight for his life, beating odds at every turn. With the help of his incredible wife he has sought more than 30 various treatments and is back to lifting weights and working out 3-4 times a week.

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Phoenix Concussion Recovery - Episode 17 - POTS in Depth (with Kristina Hanson)

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 09:00:21 GMT

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. Lauren is back, and she's talking about POTS with Kristina! Pun (play on words really) at 34:35. Well done Kristina!Follow Lauren and Phoenix Concussion Recovery on Twitter @LZconcussion or go to the Phoenix Concussion Recovery website!

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Computational Neuroscience with Dr. Frances Skinner

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 09:00:11 GMT

Dr. Frances Skinner is a Senior Scientist of Computational Neuroscience at the Krembil Brain Institute's Krembil Research Institute. My first question, of course, was 'what is computational neuroscience?' I had seen a tweet from Krembil Brain Institute in which Dr. Skinner was tagged or to which she replied, but either way when I saw the title Computational Neuroscientist I had to find out more! Along with some deciphering as to what computational neuroscience entails, we also discuss the complexity of the brain and how seemingly unrelated information could be so important in finding some help for brain injury and concussion!

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Concussion Chats - Episode 24 - PCS, life changes, self-advocacy with Nick K

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 09:00:29 GMT

Nick is a 2x TBI survivor, currently battling PCS and an online nutritional coach and will be sharing his story and hopefully a few tips and tricks for recovery and managing PCS. We talk about what "in your head" means, about being your own best advocate, documenting recovery and more!Concussion Chats is a podcast hosted by the McGill Students for the Concussion Legacy Foundation, with the help of Nick from Concussion Talk. This podcast is dedicated to providing strength and hope, to those suffering from concussions through sharing experiences. Join us to hear recordings of more of our featured speakers, who’ve spoken to our peer-to-peer run concussion support group.To find out more about the McGill Students for Concussion Legacy Foundation or to get involved visit:https://www.concussionmtl.com/Facebook: Concussion MTLInstagram: @concussion.ca.mtlFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1705048183104453Our free peer-to-peer support group is hosted on zoom and is open to everyone. Links here:Mondays at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86735952566Tuesday at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time, FRENCH: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89275711957Thursdays at 10 am Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87473900128Friday at 6 pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85196426971To Contact Us:concussionmtl@gmail.comConcussion Legacy Foundation HelpLines:Canadian HelpLine: https://www.concussionfoundation.ca/helplineAmerican HelpLine: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/ConcussionLegacyFoundation/ResponseSurvey.html

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Concussion is a brain injury. What Does That Mean?

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 09:00:16 GMT

Visit www.concussiontalk.com for the link to the course Lauren Ziaks, DPT, and I did on Listenable. Thank you for all of your support.

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Concussion Chats - Episode 23 - Get to Know - Neuroscience, psychology, NLBIA and Erin Guilfoyle

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 09:00:26 GMT

Emily, Taya, and Nick ask their fourth co-host, Erin Guilfoyle how she became so interested in brain injury that she move to a different city to learn more about how best to help others, and how it led to her job as at the Newfoundland and Labrador Brain Injury Association (NLBIA), and to her being a co-host on Concussion Talk Podcast. We find out more about Erin's interests outside of work as well!Concussion Chats is a podcast hosted by the McGill Students for the Concussion Legacy Foundation, with the help of Nick from Concussion Talk. This podcast is dedicated to providing strength and hope, to those suffering from concussions through sharing experiences. Join us to hear recordings of more of our featured speakers, who’ve spoken to our peer-to-peer run concussion support group.To find out more about the McGill Students for Concussion Legacy Foundation or to get involved visit:https://www.concussionmtl.com/Facebook: Concussion MTLInstagram: @concussion.ca.mtlFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1705048183104453Our free peer-to-peer support group is hosted on zoom and is open to everyone. Links here:Mondays at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86735952566Tuesday at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time, FRENCH: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89275711957Thursdays at 10 am Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87473900128Friday at 6 pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85196426971To Contact Us:concussionmtl@gmail.comConcussion Legacy Foundation HelpLines:Canadian HelpLine: https://www.concussionfoundation.ca/helplineAmerican HelpLine: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/ConcussionLegacyFoundation/ResponseSurvey.html

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Concussion Chats - Episode 22 - Mindset, ask for help, celebrate the wins, with Ashley

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 09:00:20 GMT

Living with PCS, 3 years ago Ashley’s life was changed forever. What she thought was going to be a simple recreational game with friends on a Monday night, changed her life. Ashley will be speaking about how her positive mindset has become stronger than ever, how celebrating the little wins daily keeps you sane, and overcoming the dread of asking and seeking help. The toughest part was accepting she couldn’t do it all. She will also discuss how asking for help and leaning on friends, family, medical professionals and her spirituality has helped her recreate her new life as she continues to live with PCS.Concussion Chats is a podcast hosted by the McGill Students for the Concussion Legacy Foundation, with the help of Nick from Concussion Talk. This podcast is dedicated to providing strength and hope, to those suffering from concussions through sharing experiences. Join us to hear recordings of more of our featured speakers, who’ve spoken to our peer-to-peer run concussion support group.To find out more about the McGill Students for Concussion Legacy Foundation or to get involved visit:https://www.concussionmtl.com/Facebook: Concussion MTLInstagram: @concussion.ca.mtlFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1705048183104453Our free peer-to-peer support group is hosted on zoom and is open to everyone. Links here:Mondays at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86735952566Tuesday at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time, FRENCH: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89275711957Thursdays at 10 am Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87473900128Friday at 6 pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85196426971To Contact Us:concussionmtl@gmail.comConcussion Legacy Foundation HelpLines:Canadian HelpLine: https://www.concussionfoundation.ca/helplineAmerican HelpLine: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/ConcussionLegacyFoundation/ResponseSurvey.html

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KYHU Wellness Plan

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 09:00:10 GMT

In this podcast Allie and Felicia of the Keep Your Head Up Foundation chat with Sarah HBSc, MScOT, OT Reg (Ont.) about how people recovering from concussion or brain injury can use their wellness plan tool to support their mental and physical wellbeing through recovery. Tune in to find different ways to use the tool that may best support you!https://www.keepyourheadup.ca/

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The Post Concussion Podcast with Bella Paige

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 09:00:20 GMT

Bella Paige was just recently on Concussion Chats where she discussed her 10 + concussions! Bella is the owner of Post Concussion Inc., and the host of The Post Concussion Podcast. We talk about her concussions, what she found challenging, what, if anything, were the differences between concussions, what having a concussion focused podcast is like, and helping others on their own concussion journey. Recognizing the uniqueness of each one.

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Concussion Chats - Episode 21 - Therapy comes in different forms! Art & PCS with Allison

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 09:00:19 GMT

Allison is a therapist, author, wife, mother of 2 teenagers, breast cancer and post-concussion syndrome survivor, volunteer in her community, and now, artist. She lives in a small town north of Boston and enjoys bodysurfing in the cold New England water (more carefully now), occasionally hiking in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, and looks forward to getting back into her garden after 4 years of just looking at it from her window. She also, mentors women with PCS through CLF. Through her Instagram, she also sends free art to people suffering from PCS. Her Instagram is @concussion_recovery_artConcussion Chats is a podcast hosted by the McGill Students for the Concussion Legacy Foundation, with the help of Nick from Concussion Talk. This podcast is dedicated to providing strength and hope, to those suffering from concussions through sharing experiences. Join us to hear recordings of more of our featured speakers, who’ve spoken to our peer-to-peer run concussion support group.To find out more about the McGill Students for Concussion Legacy Foundation or to get involved visit:https://www.concussionmtl.com/Facebook: Concussion MTLInstagram: @concussion.ca.mtlFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1705048183104453Our free peer-to-peer support group is hosted on zoom and is open to everyone. Links here:Mondays at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86735952566Tuesday at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time, FRENCH: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89275711957Thursdays at 10 am Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87473900128Friday at 6 pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85196426971To Contact Us:concussionmtl@gmail.comConcussion Legacy Foundation HelpLines:Canadian HelpLine: https://www.concussionfoundation.ca/helplineAmerican HelpLine: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/ConcussionLegacyFoundation/ResponseSurvey.html

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Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) with Chairwoman Shana De Caro

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 09:00:09 GMT

In this episode Erin and I talk to Shana De Caro, the Chairwoman of the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA). Shana talks about the important mission of the organization; the resources available to brain injury survivors and caregivers, including what to expect for adults and children, whether that's around the home, at work or at school. Shana also discusses the current challenges for advocacy, treatment, and the difficulty with diagnosis during COVID 19. Shana is the De Caro of De Caro and Kaplen law firm in New York that focuses their practice on brain injury. Listen to Episode 80 with Michael Kaplen.

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Interview Series Episode 2 - Dr. David Ellemberg, neuropsychologist

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 09:00:19 GMT

Dr. David Ellemburg is a neuropsychologist researcher at University of Montreal. Dr. Ellemburg is focused on understanding the organization and functional plasticity of the human brain during its development, recovery from brain injury and the limits of this plasticity In this episode he discusses what research is currently working on in regards to TBI and concussions in sports.Concussion Chats is a podcast hosted by the McGill Students for the Concussion Legacy Foundation, with the help of Nick from Concussion Talk. This podcast is dedicated to providing strength and hope, to those suffering from concussions through sharing experiences. Join us to hear recordings of more of our featured speakers, who’ve spoken to our peer-to-peer run concussion support group.To find out more about the McGill Students for Concussion Legacy Foundation or to get involved visit:https://www.concussionmtl.com/Facebook: Concussion MTLInstagram: @concussion.ca.mtlFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1705048183104453Our free peer-to-peer support group is hosted on zoom and is open to everyone. Links here:Mondays at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86735952566Tuesday at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time, FRENCH: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89275711957Thursdays at 10 am Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87473900128Friday at 6 pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85196426971To Contact Us:concussionmtl@gmail.comConcussion Legacy Foundation HelpLines:Canadian HelpLine: https://www.concussionfoundation.ca/helplineAmerican HelpLine: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/ConcussionLegacyFoundation/ResponseSurvey.html

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Habits, Habit Creation and "Recovery" (whatever that means to you) with Ella Sofia

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 09:00:18 GMT

In this episode Erin and I talk to Ella Sofia, who is a Habit Coach and content creator at www.retrainyourbrain.ca. In January 2008, at age 14, Ella suffered a hemorrhagic stroke due to an AVM (arteriovenous malformation) rupture in her cerebellum. Ella now specializes in the mind's role in habit creation and its benefits for mental health and mental rehabilitation. What is a "habit", and why is it an important tool for rehabilitation?

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Concussion Chats - Episode 20 - Severe traumatic brain injury, coma & attitude (Me, Me, Me)

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 09:00:38 GMT

Nick Mercer (that’s me!) is the creator and writer of Concussion Talk blog – since 2010 – and host and producer of Concussion Talk Podcast – since 2015.In August 2003, while in Victoria, B.C., doing his Master’s of Public Administration at UVic, he was severely brain injured while riding his bike. He was in a medically induced coma for two weeks, and in in-patient rehabilitation at home in St. John’s, NL for 6 months learning how to walk and talk. He also spent a lot of time with occupational therapy learning what daily living would be like. He completed his Master’s in 2006 and then worked in Ottawa at for three years at Export Development Canada (EDC). In 2010 he left a permanent job at EDC and went back to St. John’s to work at the Government of NL and started Concussion Talk blog. Nick stays physically active with yoga, Pilates, walking, and his favourite activity, swimming – COVID permitting. He is very happy, but to say why or how is too much for this short bio. In truth, there are too many intersecting and ever-changing reasons. Nevertheless, he’s happy.I rambled. Oops.Concussion Chats is a podcast hosted by the McGill Students for the Concussion Legacy Foundation, with the help of Nick from Concussion Talk. This podcast is dedicated to providing strength and hope, to those suffering from concussions through sharing experiences. Join us to hear recordings of more of our featured speakers, who’ve spoken to our peer-to-peer run concussion support group.To find out more about the McGill Students for Concussion Legacy Foundation or to get involved visit:https://www.concussionmtl.com/Facebook: Concussion MTLInstagram: @concussion.ca.mtlFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1705048183104453Our free peer-to-peer support group is hosted on zoom and is open to everyone. Links here: Mondays at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86735952566Tuesday at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time, FRENCH: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89275711957Thursdays at 10 am Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87473900128Friday at 6 pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85196426971To Contact Us:concussionmtl@gmail.comConcussion Legacy Foundation HelpLines:Canadian HelpLine: https://www.concussionfoundation.ca/helplineAmerican HelpLine: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/ConcussionLegacyFoundation/ResponseSurvey.html

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Concussion Chats - Episode 19 - Horse riding, 10+ concussions, different responses (Bella Paige)

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:00:38 GMT

Bella Paige is the owner of Post Concussion Inc., a website to help brain injury survivors and their families. After sustaining over 10 concussions and experiencing post-concussion syndrome for nearly 9 years, she realized that she could help others. She is also partaking in her Masters of Applied Neuroscience, focusing on mental health, and can't wait to share what she learns. Though Bella still struggles with symptoms, she is now living happily with PCS and believes you can too!Concussion Chats is a podcast hosted by the McGill Students for the Concussion Legacy Foundation, with the help of Nick from Concussion Talk. This podcast is dedicated to providing strength and hope, to those suffering from concussions through sharing experiences. Join us to hear recordings of more of our featured speakers, who’ve spoken to our peer-to-peer run concussion support group.To find out more about the McGill Students for Concussion Legacy Foundation or to get involved visit: https://www.concussionmtl.com/Facebook: Concussion MTLInstagram: @concussion.ca.mtlFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1705048183104453Our free peer-to-peer support group is hosted on zoom and is open to everyone. Links here: Mondays at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86735952566Tuesday at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time, FRENCH: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89275711957Thursdays at 10 am Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87473900128Friday at 6 pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85196426971 To Contact Us: concussionmtl@gmail.com Concussion Legacy Foundation HelpLines:Canadian HelpLine: https://www.concussionfoundation.ca/helplineAmerican HelpLine: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/ConcussionLegacyFoundation/ResponseSurvey.html

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Two Different Stories, One Book (Ethan O'Brien & Dr. Sasha Blaskovich)

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 10:00:12 GMT

On episode 81 Erin and I talk to Ethan O'Brien and Dr. Sasha Blaskovich. Although each have unique concussion stories, and followed different paths, the two came together to co-author, "Dr. B's Concussion Breakthrough" (a #1 Amazon Best Selling Book)! We discuss their stories, concussion symptoms, Dr. Blaskovich's practice and why they wrote a book together.

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Concussion Chats - Episode 18 - Concussion care and management, naturally (Brigitta)

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 10:00:32 GMT

Dr. Brigitta is a Naturopathic Doctor and Primary Care Paramedic with a mission to help active individuals braving concussion recovery, mental illness, and memory loss reclaim and optimize their resilient brains, naturally. With over a decade of experience as a paramedic, Brigitta has witnessed firsthand the care and management of concussions in both the Prehospital and Emergency Department settings. As a Naturopathic Intern on the Sports Medicine focus shift, she had the opportunity to mentor with several Medical Advisory staff of CCMI, the largest network of concussion clinics and the leader in clinical concussion care. Brigitta’s additional training in Sports Nutrition, and CranioSacral Therapy from the world-renown Upledger Institute, has given her a deeper understanding of both how to create brain resiliency before impact and how a holistic treatment approach changes the trajectory of healing from brain injury.Concussion Chats is a podcast hosted by the McGill Students for the Concussion Legacy Foundation, with the help of Nick from Concussion Talk. This podcast is dedicated to providing hope and strength to those suffering from concussions through sharing experiences. Join us to hear recordings of our featured speakers that spoke to our peer to peer run concussion support group, and a discussion by our moderator and guests. To find out more about the McGill Students for Concussion Legacy Foundation or to get involved visit: https://www.concussionmtl.com/Facebook: Concussion MTLInstagram: @concussionmtlFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1705048183104453Our free peer-to-peer support group is hosted on zoom and is open to everyone. Links here:Mondays at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86735952566Tuesday at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time, FRENCH: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89275711957Thursdays at 10 am Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87473900128Friday at 6 pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85196426971

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SPECIAL - Concussions and Mental Health

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:00:38 GMT

In this special episode, the 'Concussions and Mental Health Student Speaker Series' event that was held on February 18th, 2021, will be released as a podcast. This initiative was organized by the Concussion Legacy Foundation chapters at Laurier, the University of Toronto, and Ryerson, and includes student speakers who share their concussion stories, and the impact their concussions have had on their mental health and well being. The speakers include Nicole Bass, Theadora Verwey, Abdullah Rahimi, Joseph Carere, and Nicholas Eustace.

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Brain Injury and the U.S. Legal System (Michael Kaplen)

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 10:00:28 GMT

On episode 80, Erin and I talk to Michael Kaplen of De Caro & Kaplen, a law firm in New York that specializes in brain injury. We talk to Michael about his legal background that lead him to a focus on brain injury, and what he has learned along the way, including his years as president of the Brain Injury Association of New York State. We also talk about the course, Michael Kaplen teaches at George Washington University Law School, about brain injury and the U.S. law.

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Concussion Chats - Episode 17 - Concussion, meditation, and trying different therapies (Jordan)

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 10:00:35 GMT

Jordan is a Personal Trainer and a Chronic Illness Coach who has fully recovered from a Traumatic Brain Injury as well as Chronic Lyme Disease. Jordan uses his social media platforms to show what life can be like post-recovery and how to get there. Jordan believes in the power of the mind and swears by his consistent meditation practice.Concussion Chats is a podcast hosted by the McGill Students for the Concussion Legacy Foundation, with the help of Nick from Concussion Talk. This podcast is dedicated to providing hope and strength to those suffering from concussions through sharing experiences. Join us to hear recordings of our featured speakers that spoke to our peer to peer run concussion support group, and a discussion by our moderator and guests. To find out more about the McGill Students for Concussion Legacy Foundation or to get involved visit: https://www.concussionmtl.com/Facebook: Concussion MTLInstagram: @concussionmtlFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1705048183104453Our free peer-to-peer support group is hosted on zoom and is open to everyone. Links here:Mondays at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86735952566Tuesday at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time, FRENCH: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89275711957Thursdays at 10 am Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87473900128Friday at 6 pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85196426971To Contact Us:concussionmtl@gmail.comConcussion Legacy Foundation HelpLines:Canadian HelpLine: https://www.concussionfoundation.ca/helplineAmerican HelpLine: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/ConcussionLegacyFoundation/ResponseSurvey.html

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BRAINIAC - Snowboarding, soccer, multiple concussions, with Tate Paul

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 10:00:25 GMT

On the fifth episode of BRAINIAC, Edina Bijvoet, president of the University of Toronto chapter of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, interviews Tate Paul. Tate grew up snowboarding and playing soccer, and has sustained multiple concussions. Tate also speaks to her experience playing soccer in Maine on an athletic scholarship, and how submaximal exercise has contributed to her concussion recovery.Be sure to check out University of Toronto's Concussion Legacy Foundation Chapter's website , Facebook and Instagram @concussion.can.utoronto !

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Making Headway Podcast (Mariah Morgan & Eryn Martin)

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 19:36:02 GMT

Eryn and Mariah were good friends, then Mariah was brain injured, then Eryn was brain injured. Now they're good friends with a podcast! Inspired by their own, unique, but bonding experiences!Check out Mariah and Eryn on Making Headway Podcast! Subscribe and review!

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Concussion Chats - Episode 16 - Figuring it out after concussion (Laura G.)

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 10:01:02 GMT

…And seeing the positives.Laura Grabe has been playing basketball since she was 10. While playing basketball, she has suffered three concussions. While sometimes it has been tough, there is always a bright side.Concussion Chats is a podcast hosted by the McGill Students for the Concussion Legacy Foundation, with the help of Nick from Concussion Talk. This podcast is dedicated to providing hope and strength to those suffering from concussions through sharing experiences. Join us to hear recordings of our featured speakers that spoke to our peer to peer run concussion support group, and a discussion by our moderator and guests. To find out more about the McGill Students for Concussion Legacy Foundation or to get involved visit: https://www.concussionmtl.com/Facebook: Concussion MTLInstagram: @concussionmtlFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1705048183104453Our free peer-to-peer support group is hosted on zoom and is open to everyone. Links here:Mondays at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86735952566Tuesday at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time, FRENCH: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89275711957Thursdays at 10 am Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87473900128Friday at 6 pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85196426971To Contact Us:concussionmtl@gmail.comConcussion Legacy Foundation HelpLines:Canadian HelpLine: https://www.concussionfoundation.ca/helplineAmerican HelpLine: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/ConcussionLegacyFoundation/ResponseSurvey.html

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Concussion Chats - Episode 15 - Severe Traumatic Brain Injury & Motivation (Curtis A.)

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 10:00:28 GMT

Curtis is a motivational speaker, who shares his stories and recovery journey of being an extremely severe traumatic brain injury survivor. On his Instagram, he consistently posts about different activities/challenges that he does to measure his recovery and to motivate others. His Instagram handle is @curtisanderson6Concussion Chats is a podcast hosted by the McGill Students for the Concussion Legacy Foundation, with the help of Nick from Concussion Talk. This podcast is dedicated to providing hope and strength to those suffering from concussions through sharing experiences. Join us to hear recordings of our featured speakers that spoke to our peer to peer run concussion support group, and a discussion by our moderator and guests. To find out more about the McGill Students for Concussion Legacy Foundation or to get involved visit: https://www.concussionmtl.com/Facebook: Concussion MTLInstagram: @concussionmtlFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1705048183104453Our free peer-to-peer support group is hosted on zoom and is open to everyone. Links here:Mondays at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86735952566Tuesday at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time, FRENCH: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89275711957Thursdays at 10 am Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87473900128Friday at 6 pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85196426971To Contact Us:concussionmtl@gmail.comConcussion Legacy Foundation HelpLines:Canadian HelpLine: https://www.concussionfoundation.ca/helplineAmerican HelpLine: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/ConcussionLegacyFoundation/ResponseSurvey.html

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Intimate Partner Violence & Traumatic Brain Injury

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 10:00:27 GMT

In this important podcast, Dr. Angela Colantonio, Lin Haag, Karen Mason, Dr. Paul Van Donkelaar, Lauren Ziaks (Phoenix Concussion Recovery), ABI Reasearch Lab, and the SOAR Project, discuss the intimate partner violence (IPV) and the all-too-often ignored connection with traumatic brain injury (TBI)! Sophia Gutierez - episode 3 of BRANIAC podcast - was instrumental in putting this episode together, and she helps guide the discussion.

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Concussion Chats - Episode 14 - Concussion/TBI, Disability, and the workplace (Claudia)

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 13:06:24 GMT

Claudia is a human resources professional, diversity and inclusive advocate, longtime volunteer in the Montreal community, and a concussion survivor. In the process of returning to work she’s been faced with some challenges, but has also learned something about reasonable accommodations and disclosure of a medical condition. She hopes others can benefit from her experience, and while it is still an ongoing and learning experience for her as well, she’s also equally interested in the feedback and opinions of others.Concussion Chats is a podcast hosted by the McGill Students for the Concussion Legacy Foundation, with the help of Nick from Concussion Talk. This podcast is dedicated to providing hope and strength to those suffering from concussions through sharing experiences. Join us to hear recordings of our featured speakers that spoke to our peer to peer run concussion support group, and a discussion by our moderator and guests. To find out more about the McGill Students for Concussion Legacy Foundation or to get involved visit: https://www.concussionmtl.com/Facebook: Concussion MTLInstagram: @concussionmtlFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1705048183104453Our free peer-to-peer support group is hosted on zoom and is open to everyone. Links here:Mondays at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86735952566Tuesday at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time, FRENCH: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89275711957Thursdays at 10 am Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87473900128Friday at 6 pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85196426971To Contact Us:concussionmtl@gmail.comConcussion Legacy Foundation HelpLines:Canadian HelpLine: https://www.concussionfoundation.ca/helplineAmerican HelpLine: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/ConcussionLegacyFoundation/ResponseSurvey.html

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Concussion Chats - Episode 13 - Goals, goal setting & taking time (Wendy)

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 10:00:19 GMT

Wendy is a retired teacher who has been dealing with chronic pain for more than 30 years and persistent symptoms of concussion for the past 3.5 years. She will be sharing some of the information she has gathered, as well as coping strategies she uses to help her manage both conditions.We discuss goals, resting, and we get philosophical (more sociological actually).Concussion Chats is a podcast hosted by the McGill Students for the Concussion Legacy Foundation, with the help of Nick from Concussion Talk. This podcast is dedicated to providing hope and strength to those suffering from concussions through sharing experiences. Join us to hear recordings of our featured speakers that spoke to our peer to peer run concussion support group, and a discussion by our moderator and guests. To find out more about the McGill Students for Concussion Legacy Foundation or to get involved visit: https://www.concussionmtl.com/Facebook: Concussion MTLInstagram: @concussionmtlFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1705048183104453Our free peer-to-peer support group is hosted on zoom and is open to everyone. Links here:Mondays at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86735952566Tuesday at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time, FRENCH: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89275711957Thursdays at 10 am Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87473900128Friday at 6 pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85196426971To Contact Us:concussionmtl@gmail.comConcussion Legacy Foundation HelpLines:Canadian HelpLine: https://www.concussionfoundation.ca/helplineAmerican HelpLine: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/ConcussionLegacyFoundation/ResponseSurvey.html

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BRAINIAC - Hockey, competition, concussion, & being honest, with Nick Eustace

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 10:00:29 GMT

On the fourth episode of BRAINIAC, Edina Bijvoet, president of the University of Toronto chapter of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, interviews Nick Eustace, a graduate of Western University who has extensive experience with concussions. Growing up playing competitive hockey, Nick sustained many concussions, but it was a few major concussions which ultimately led to the end of his hockey career. Years later, Nick is still suffering from concussion symptoms, but has made major strides in his perspective, mindset, and symptom management.Be sure to check out University of Toronto's Concussion Legacy Foundation Chapter's website , Facebook and Instagram @uoftconcussionlegacy !

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Concussion Chats - Episode 12 - Acceptance & Reducing Self-blame (Louis)

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 10:00:19 GMT

Louis, currently enrolled at Carleton University, is a former Rugby player, and athlete, who retired prematurely due to numerous concussions. He now spends his time playing and listening to music, reading and working out.We discuss acceptance and self-blame after concussion.Concussion Chats is a podcast hosted by the McGill Students for the Concussion Legacy Foundation, with the help of Nick from Concussion Talk. This podcast is dedicated to providing hope and strength to those suffering from concussions through sharing experiences. Join us to hear recordings of our featured speakers that spoke to our peer to peer run concussion support group, and a discussion by our moderator and guests. To find out more about the McGill Students for Concussion Legacy Foundation or to get involved visit: https://www.concussionmtl.com/Facebook: Concussion MTLInstagram: @concussionmtlFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1705048183104453Our free peer-to-peer support group is hosted on zoom and is open to everyone. Links here: Mondays at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86735952566Tuesday at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time, FRENCH: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89275711957Thursdays at 10 am Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87473900128Friday at 6 pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85196426971To Contact Us: concussionmtl@gmail.com Concussion Legacy Foundation HelpLines:Canadian HelpLine: https://www.concussionfoundation.ca/helplineAmerican HelpLine: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/ConcussionLegacyFoundation/ResponseSurvey.html

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Concussion Chats - Interview Series Episode 1 -Dr. Hilary Duncan, neuropsychologist

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 10:00:38 GMT

Dr. Hilary Duncan is a clinical psychologist with over 10 years of professional experience, including 8 years at Concordia University where she completed specialized training in neuropsychological assessment. Her training includes positions at the ADHD Clinic of the Royal Victoria Hospital, The Jewish General Hospital Memory Clinic, and the Johns Hopkins Hospital Neurorehabilitation Unit in Baltimore. She also works in her private practice in the Plateau.Concussion Chats is a podcast hosted by the McGill Students for the Concussion Legacy Foundation, with the help of Nick from Concussion Talk. This podcast is dedicated to providing hope and strength to those suffering from concussions through sharing experiences. Join us to hear recordings of our featured speakers that spoke to our peer to peer run concussion support group, and a discussion by our moderator and guests. To find out more about the McGill Students for Concussion Legacy Foundation or to get involved visit: https://www.concussionmtl.com/Facebook: Concussion MTLInstagram: @concussionmtlFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1705048183104453Our free peer to peer run support group is hosted on zoom and is open to everyone.Links here: Monday 7 pm EST, discussion: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86735952566 Thursday 10 am EST, speaker + discussion: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87473900128Friday 6 pm EST, discussion: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85196426971To Contact Us:concussionmtl@gmail.com

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Brain Injury Challenges; Mountains of my Mind (Jill Wheatley)

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 10:00:25 GMT

On episode 77 Jill Wheatley, Mountains of my Mind, tells the story of how a baseball to her head in Germany has led her to Nepal. Jill's story is about hopes, dreams, and their fluidity. How they change, yet bring even greater joy!

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Concussion Chats - Episode 10 - Understanding & Learning about TBI (Marc P.)

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 10:00:35 GMT

Marc suffered a concussion almost 9 years ago playing basketball. He has been collecting ways of dealing with his symptoms ever since. He is an educator in a learning centre, a part-time professor and a proud father.A short description, but an excellent, inward looking talk. Marc understands that the brain injury journey is not so much about knowing, but about learning.

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Concussion Chats - Episode 9 - Concussions, allopathic medicine, holistic medicine (David B.)

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 10:00:22 GMT

David first became injured in August of 2006 following 2 mTBIs within 10-minutes. He also suffers from fibromyalgia and PTSD amoungst other injuries and damages. Learning to free himself form an unhelpful medical system was the best move he ever made and it kept him alive to this day. He works as an energy and reiki instructor and has found may listed ways to heal mind, brain, and spirit. He is now in his 2nd year of podcasting and video casting for post-concussion syndrome awareness worldwide, fibromyalgia awareness and a spiritual and metaphysical podcast called the Inward Matrix. He lives in the north of England.Concussion Chats is a podcast hosted by the McGill Students for the Concussion Legacy Foundation, with the help of Nick from Concussion Talk. This podcast is dedicated to providing hope and strength to those suffering from concussions through sharing experiences. Join us to hear recordings of our featured speakers that spoke to our peer to peer run concussion support group, and a discussion by our moderator and guests. To find out more about the McGill Students for Concussion Legacy Foundation or to get involved visit: https://www.concussionmtl.com/Facebook: Concussion MTLInstagram: @concussionmtlFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1705048183104453Our free peer to peer run support group is hosted on zoom and is open to everyone. Links here: Monday 7 pm EST, discussion: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86735952566 Thursday 10 am EST, speaker + discussion: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87473900128Friday 6 pm EST, discussion: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85196426971 To Contact Us:concussionmtl@gmail.com

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BRAINAC - Concussion stories, insight & inspiration with Sophia Gutierrez

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 11:31:21 GMT

On the third episode of BRAINIAC, Edina Bijvoet, president of the University of Toronto chapter of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, will interview Sophia Gutierrez, a University of Toronto Kinesiology student. Sophia has sustained 2 concussions, and shares her concussion story with listeners. Although Sophia has an extensive sport background, one of her concussions was actually sustained through an assault. Her recovery and her perspective is highly insightful!Be sure to check out University of Toronto's Concussion Legacy Foundation Chapter's website , Facebook and Instagram @uoftconcussionlegacy !

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Talking Brain Injury, Concussion Awareness & Recovery with Curtis Anderson

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 10:00:22 GMT

On episode 76 of Concussion Talk Podcast, Erin and I talk to Curtis Anderson about concussion awareness and how being aware is so important in averting another brain injury. Curtis talks about his how his brain injury occurred in at a rodeo bull riding competition just weeks after he sustained a concussion also while bull riding. Curtis now speaks to groups about the importance of concussion awareness as he continues his own, active recovery! Follow him on Instagram @curtisanderson6 !

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Concussion Chats - Episode 8 - Neuro optometric rehab & neuro-plasticity (Cathy E.G.)

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 10:00:33 GMT

Cathy is a five-year survivor of traumatic brain injury that works as a key player for a variety of different types of companies. She is passionate about neuroscience and TBI recovery. She will be sharing her story of overcoming adversity through self-advocacy and about her recovery that has been centered around neuro-optometric rehabilitation.Cathy is the founder of https://www.makethegradetraining.com/about-us/ and her skills run the gamut from training large groups of teachers nationally to providing consulting to start-ups and helping small businesses with social media support and customized software integration assistance. Concussion Chats is a podcast hosted by the McGill Students for the Concussion Legacy Foundation, with the help of Nick from Concussion Talk. This podcast is dedicated to providing hope and strength to those suffering from concussions through sharing experiences. Join us to hear recordings of our featured speakers that spoke to our peer to peer run concussion support group, and a discussion by our moderator and guests. To find out more about the McGill Students for Concussion Legacy Foundation or to get involved visit: https://www.concussionmtl.com/Facebook: Concussion MTLInstagram: @concussionmtlFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1705048183104453

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Helping out at Memorial University of Newfoundland Med School

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 10:00:21 GMT

On episode 75 Erin interviews me about being a Standardized Patient at Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) Med School (St. John's, NL, Canada). I've been doing this since 2018, thanks to my GP Dr. Jessica Bishop. It's an excellent program where second year medical students are able to interact/"examine" people with interesting histories and conditions, hopefully preparing them better for real life situations when they inevitably arise as they begin practice.

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Concussion Chats - Ep 7 - Additive brain injuries, medical & holistic treatments (Refael Hileman)

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 10:00:21 GMT

Refael Hileman grew up in Seattle and now lives in Silver Spring, MD. He studied many different areas in college, majoring in dance. His career has been in various IT and business capacities. He enjoys singing, cycling, reading, kettlebells, and ultimate frisbee when it's available.Concussion Chats is a podcast hosted by the McGill Students for the Concussion Legacy Foundation, with the help of Nick from Concussion Talk. This podcast is dedicated to providing hope and strength to those suffering from concussions through sharing experiences. Join us to hear recordings of our featured speakers that spoke to our peer to peer run concussion support group, and a discussion by our moderator and guests. To find out more about the McGill Students for Concussion Legacy Foundation or to get involved visit: https://www.concussionmtl.com/Facebook: Concussion MTLInstagram: @concussionmtlFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1705048183104453 Our free peer to peer run support group is hosted on zoom and is open to everyone. Links here: Monday 7 pm EST, discussion: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86735952566 Thursday 10 am EST, speaker + discussion: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87473900128Friday 6 pm EST, discussion: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85196426971To Contact Us:concussionmtl@gmail.com

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Post Concussion Syndrome and Being Happy (Ryan Phillips)

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 10:30:08 GMT

On episode 74, Erin and I talk to Ryan Phillips as he delves into his love of hockey, concussions that derailed his burgeoning career as a pro hockey player, and his subsequent off-ice challenges. Ryan talks about his ongoing experience with PCS (post concussion syndrome), how he deals with it, and his focus on improvement; not only for himself, but for the lives of anyone dealing with mental illness or mental health issues.Ryan speaks internationally, and is on Instagram @ryanphillipswarrior and hosts All Over The Map Podcast @alloverthemappodcast

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Concussion Chats - Episode 6 - Marion Gittings; Social Work, CBT, Suicide Awareness

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 10:29:59 GMT

*Trigger Warning*Suicide is discussed in this episodeMarion earned a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a private practice in Wilmington, North Carolina. She has worked as a social worker since 1992 in the areas of housing security, mental health with adults, adolescents and couples as well as in the area of Suicide Awareness, prevention, intervention and postvention. She believes strongly in the healing power of relationship and strives to support clients in developing healthy connections with their loved ones and with their communities.

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Keep Your Head Up - TBI Through the Eyes of...Athletic Therapists

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 19:04:00 GMT

Felicia and Allie from Keep Your Head Up @keepyourheadupKW share a segment that they have launched on their Instagram called TBI Through the Eyes of Others. Through this series, they aim to share insights from members of an individual’s circle of support following a concussion.In today’s episode Allie and Felicia discuss traumatic brain injury through the eyes of athletic therapists. For this segment, they asked Brie Donelson Head Athletic Therapist of the Guelph Storm Hockey Club to share her experiences supporting individuals with concussion.

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Introducing & Interviewing New Co-Host Erin Guilfoyle

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 11:00:24 GMT

A brief introduction and interview to my new co-host Erin Guilfoyle. Erin has a background in Behavioural Neuroscience, criminology and brain disorders management. We chat about her background, current work and hopes for the future, as well as her role as Coordinator of Programs & Services at the Newfoundland & Labrador Brain Injury Association (NLBIA). To learn more about Erin's work check out NL Brain Injury Association on Facebook, or www.nlbia.ca @nlbraininjuryassociation and @ahealingbrain on Instagram.

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Concussion Chats - Episode 5 - Mental Rehabilitation, Habit Creation (Ella Sofia)

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 10:46:32 GMT

Ella Sofia, Habit Coach is a content creator at www.retrainyourbrain.ca. In January 2008, at age 14, Ella suffered a hemorrhagic stroke due to an AVM (arteriovenous malformation) rupture in her cerebellum. About 9 years after her injury, through a long process of self-care and self-reflection, she realized that mental rehabilitation is just as, if not more important than physical rehabilitation. Ella received a Master of Arts, Sociology degree from the University of Waterloo in 2018, and now specializes in the mind's role in habit creation.I apologize for the audio.

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Concussion & Post Concussion Syndrome as a teen/pre-teen (Alexandra Di Persio)

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 08:26:11 GMT

Alexa Di Persio was 12 years old when she was diagnosed with a concussion. Now, six and a half years later, she has entered her second year at the University of Toronto in French and Drama, but still dealing with post concussion syndrome (PCS).Alexa talks about the challenges PCS has presented, both now as well as those during her high school and earlier years.Alexas talent can be seen via her Instagram @alexas_singing_account and her YouTube Channel!

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Concussion Chats - Episode 4 - Dane Wagner; PCS, Football, Insight, Acceptance

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 10:00:36 GMT

Dane is a former Mcgill University linebacker and recent grad who stopped playing football due to concussions. Dane now spends his free time running, playing volleyball, exploring new music and recipes.Concussion Chats is a podcast hosted by the McGill Students for the Concussion Legacy Foundation, with the help of Nick from Concussion Talk. This podcast is dedicated to providing hope and strength to those suffering from concussions through sharing experiences. Join us to hear recordings of our featured speakers that spoke to our peer to peer run concussion support group, and a discussion by our moderator and guests.To find out more about the McGill Students for Concussion Legacy Foundation or to get involved visit:https://www.concussionmtl.com/Facebook: Concussion MTLInstagram: @concussionmtlFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1705048183104453Our free peer to peer run support group is hosted on zoom and is open to everyone. Links here:Monday 7 pm EST, discussion: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86735952566Thursday 10 am EST, speaker + discussion: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87473900128Friday 6 pm EST, discussion: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85196426971To Contact Us:concussionmtl@gmail.com

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Concussion Chats - Episode 3 - Alexa Dipersio; concussion and future plans

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 10:00:34 GMT

Alexandra is a 2nd year student at University of Toronto and has been suffering from PCS (post concussion syndrome/persistent concussion symptoms/prolonged concussion symptoms) for 6 and a half years. Although she was forced to stop dancing, she has continued her love of performance by acting and singing in her room all the while trying to balance school, life, and her concussion symptoms. Alexa talks about her challenges and her questions about what the concussion and PCS could mean for her. An amazing talk!

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BRANIAC - Diet, Pandemic, Symptoms; a Concussion Experience with Nicola Bijvoet

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 09:52:43 GMT

On the second episode of BRAINIAC, Edina Bijvoet, president of the University of Toronto chapter of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, will interview Nicola Bijvoet, a University of Toronto Rotman Commerce student. Nicola sustained a concussion 5 months ago and is still experiencing symptoms. She has been maintaining an anti-inflammatory diet with the intention of improving her concussion symptoms. Her experience with the diet, as well as the relevant research is discussed. Lastly having a concussion during the pandemic will be addressed.Be sure to check out University of Toronto's Concussion Legacy Foundation Chapter's website , Facebook and Instagram @uoftconcussionlegacy !

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Concussion Chats - Episode 2 - Kristine Freelund, alternative modalities

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 10:00:34 GMT

Kristine is an mTBI survivor who found power in brain entrainment and alternative modalities. Part of her mission now is to help other TBI survivors on their journey to find strength in their new normal.Instagram: @tbithriverConcussion Chats is a podcast hosted by the McGill Students for the Concussion Legacy Foundation, with the help of Nick from Concussion Talk. This podcast is dedicated to providing hope and strength to those suffering from concussions through sharing experiences. Join us to hear recordings of our featured speakers that spoke to our peer to peer run concussion support group, and a discussion by our moderator and guests.To find out more about the McGill Students for Concussion Legacy Foundation or to get involved visit:https://www.concussionmtl.com/Facebook: Concussion MTLInstagram: @concussionmtlFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1705048183104453Our free peer to peer run support group is hosted on zoom and is open to everyone. Links here:Mondays at 7pm Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86735952566Thursdays at 10am Eastern Standard Time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87473900128To Contact Us:concussionmtl@gmail.com

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Concussion Chats - Episode 1 - Speaker, Emily Fraser, Support Group, & Discussion

Sun, 04 Oct 2020 23:45:10 GMT

Welcome to the first episode of Concussion Chats - the podcast of McGill Students for Concussion Legacy Foundation. They hold concussion support groups twice weekly via Zoom; Monday at 7pm ET, Thursday at 10am ET . Anyone is welcome. Check out the podcast description for more info!Emily Fraser shares about the top 10 things that she has learned along her concussion recovery journey. Emily is an educator and the face behind the instagram account @post_concussion_support. Ever since her brain injury that she sustained in 2018 in a car accident, Emily has been passionately raising awareness surrounding invisible injuries and supporting the PCS community.

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Concussion Comunicación (Dr. Alejandra Merriman y Oscar Lopez-Huerta LAT, ATC)

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 10:00:34 GMT

I completed Rosetta Stone Spanish (Latin America) in 2014, but geography, along with other circumstances, mean that my exposure to Spanish is limited, and I'm far from fluent. Nevertheless, it was a great course, I learned a lot, it wouldn't take long to get up to speed, and at the very least it's not indecipherable.That brings me to Episode 71 where Dr. Alejandra Merriman and Oscar Lopez Huerta, LAT, ATC will talk about concussion and how the essential communication between the injured person and the Athletic Trainer. Communication is of the utmost importance; whether it's Spanish to English or English to Spanish, each party must fully understand the other. Check out them our on Facebook, Latinx Athletic Trainers, Twitter @LatinxATs and Instagram @latinxats !

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TNS Podcast - Episode 5 - Passport to Concussion Recovery- Collaborative Care /Dr Shannon Bauman

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 09:49:07 GMT

Dr. Shannon Bauman, Medical Director of Concussion North (Barrie, ON) BS, BScN, MD, CCFP (SEM), Dip. Sport Med.Each patient’s journey to concussion recovery is different. The complexity of a concussion injury alone can be overwhelming and difficult for individuals to understand, let alone monitoring the trajectory of their recovery that can include several practitioners.Dr Shannon Bauman, Medical Director of Concussion North, joins the podcast to discuss how she has used her personal experiences with concussion to build a new framework to encourage a collaborative, patient-centred care pathway. The Concussion Passport is a clinically-validated tool that empowers the patient and helps to harmonize a multi-disciplinary care team throughout the recovery process. As well, Dr Bauman shares her expertise on concussion recovery based on a database of over 700 patients from her clinical practice.

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BRAINIAC - Post Concussion Syndrome; an interview with Joseph Carere

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 16:24:47 GMT

On the first episode of BRAINIAC, Edina Bijvoet, president of the University of Toronto chapter of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, will introduce the podcast and interview Joseph Carere, a University of Toronto graduate.Joseph Carere has been living with post concussion syndrome for 6 years and has undergone numerous therapies and treatments in the efforts of reducing his symptoms. Joseph discusses how he became concussed, his regrets about how he dealt with the concussion, his symptoms, and how he copes with post concussion syndrome.Be sure to check out University of Toronto's Concussion Legacy Foundation Chapter's website , Facebook and Instagram @uoftconcussionlegacy !

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TNS Podcast - Ep 4 - Objectivity, Multi-Sensory Integration, & the Future of Concussion Mgmt

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 10:16:00 GMT

Meaghan Adams, PT, PhD (Neuroscience), Registered PhysiotherapistIndividuals with prolonged concussion symptoms may experience difficulties in busy environments with several different types of sensory stimuli (noise, light, crowds of people, etc). Subjective report of symptoms alone cannot characterize the underlying dysfunction in sensory processing and integration. The development of objective outcome measures will help improve clinical management of concussion.Meaghan joins Katie to discuss her on-going concussion research with York University and the Toronto Rehab Institute. As well, she discusses her career path from working on the sidelines to developing a passion for research and teaching the next generation of physiotherapists.

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Keep Your Head Up - TBI Through the Eyes of...Partners

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 11:03:02 GMT

Felicia and Allie from Keep Your Head Up @keepyourheadupKW share a segment that they have launched on their Instagram called TBI Through the Eyes of Others. Through this series, they aim to share insights from members of an individual’s circle of support following a concussion.In today’s episode Allie and Felicia discuss traumatic brain injury through the eyes of partners. For this segment, they asked partners to share their insights on what it was like supporting their significant others after a traumatic brain injury. Allie and Felicia also share a few tips that they found helpful when seeking support from their partners after their own injuries.

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TNS Podcast - Episode 3 - Diving Deep into Hormone, Women’s Health, & Holistic Concussion Care

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 10:21:04 GMT

Melissa Biscardi, MSc, Registered Nurse, Osteopathic Practitioner Concussion SpecializationThe body of knowledge surrounding women’s health and brain injury is complex but is continuing to grow. Hormonal changes may occur after a concussion injury that may affect reproductive health, menstruation, and even cognition. Melissa Biscardi joins Katie to discuss her pathway from nursing, osteopathy, and into academia.As well, Melissa describes how her experiences in research have connected to her clinical practice for a holistic approach to concussion care. As she continues to pursue a PhD, she has switched gears, inspired by clinical interventions to focus on oculomotor and vision assessments.

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Thrive NeuroSport Podcast - Episode 2 - Attitudes, Behaviours, & Prevention of Concussion in Sport

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 10:30:05 GMT

Michael Jorgensen PhD Student, MSc PsychExperiences and beliefs surrounding risk behaviours, reporting symptoms, and seeking care for sport-related concussion are shaped by more than just individual athletes. Sport culture and influential stake-holders may have significant influences on psychosocial behaviours of athletes.Michael Jorgensen joins Katie today to discuss how his experiences in varsity rugby and concussion have shaped his PhD research focus on primary prevention of concussion in sport. We discuss the need to connect education with intention and systematic changes for sport and their unique cultural norms that are ultimately the foundation for intervention strategies.

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Thrive NeuroSport Podcast - Episode 1 - Cognitive-motor integration, concussion recovery & education

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 10:10:53 GMT

Dr. Johanna Hurtubise, PhD, CAT(C)A concussion injury is incredibly complex. Understanding the foundations of neuroanatomy and function of the brain is crucial to develop practical interventions for rehabilitation. Dr. Johanna Hurtubise joins Katie to discuss her PhD research connecting cognition with movement (cognitive-motor integration) for assessment of concussion. As well as her journey as an PhD-clinician educator for students and clinicians to improve knowledge translation for understanding of concussion pathology.*"Doing THIS..." at 25:20 is Johanna touching her nose with her index finger.

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Keep Your Head Up - TBI Through the Eyes of...Friends

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 19:21:23 GMT

In this episode, Felicia and Allie from Keep Your Head Up @keepyourheadupKW share their insight on their experiences seeking support from their friends after their concussions. They share a segment that they have launched on their Instagram called TBI through the eyes of others. Through this series, they aim to share insights from members of an individual’s circle of support following a concussion. In today’s podcast, they discuss TBI through the eyes of friends.

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Neuroplasticity (Surrey Neuroplasticity Clinic, Melissa Medeiros)

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 10:00:21 GMT

Neuroplasticity one of the first words I remember hearing from my physiotherapist, Jen Shears. Given the importance I place on her words, it is no surprise that "neuroplasticity" has been one of, if not the most recognizable rehab terms for me.Melissa Medeiros, Registered Occupational Therapist, and Clinical Operations Supervisor of Surrey Neuroplasticity Clinic, as guest on episode 70, talks about neurplasticity, especially with regards to concussion (check out their impressive "Let's Talk About Concussion" page) and brain injury, the role and importance of; technology in rehabilitation, and the importance of of well-being.

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Innovation & Rehabilitation (Motus Nova; David Wu & Nick Housley)

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 11:36:26 GMT

Brain injury and stroke survivors often have a difficult time in rehab for numerous reasons (some of which were described by Lauren in her latest podcast series on chronic pain). Motus Nova CEO David Wu, and Director of Clinical Research Nick Housley, are trying to address several of these reasons, such as; transportation to appointments which may be a long way away (or restricted due to COVID), financial accessibility (paying for more sessions), and practice, practice, practice.David and Nick join me for episode 69 to talk about how Motus Nova, with a combination of tele-health and their Hand Mentor and Foot Mentor, are looking to alleviate this extra burden on individuals whose mobility is limited.

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Episode 16 - Phoenix Concussion Recovery (Chronic Pain, Part 3/3)

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 10:38:35 GMT

Lauren has done a three-part, Phoenix Concussion Recovery, series discussing chronic pain. This podcast series is for anyone whether or not they have experienced a head injury!In the third and final episode of the Chronic Pain series, Lauren talks about noisy neighbours (or, neighbors, as Lauren would spell it), cortisol, homunculus, use it or lose it, and summarizes the entire series! Check out part one & part two!

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Brain Injury Awareness Month (Brain Injury Canada, NLBIA)

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 10:31:10 GMT

June is Brain Injury Awareness in Canada and new co-host Tara Bradbury and I talk about all that entails with Michelle McDonald, Executive Director of Brain Injury Canada, and Marina White, President of the Board of NLBIA (Newfoundland and Labrador Brain Injury Association).We talk about the effect brain injury can have on those injured, their family, friends, and the community. The ramifications are widespread, effecting not only the health care system, but the justice system as well.The activities and events originally planned for June have obviously been effected by the COVID-19 pandemic. So if you are in Canada, please check with your local or provincial brain injury organization, and if you are anywhere else, please check with your own local/regional/national organization to see what you can do to support and raise awareness for brain injury. Thank you!

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Ryerson Concussion Legacy Foundation Chapter (Mohammed Mall, concussion awareness)

Tue, 26 May 2020 10:56:30 GMT

Mohammed Mall of Ryerson University in Toronto joins me for episode 67 to talk about spreading concussion awareness and education.Mohammed Mall is entering his 4th year studying Biology at Ryerson University. Experienced in child care and summer camp settings, along with coaching sports such as soccer, hockey, and basketball. To learn more about Mohammed’s interest and his involvement with the Ryerson CLF, you can reach him at mmall@ryerson.ca and on Instagram @mohammed_mall08

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Episode 15 - Phoenix Concussion Recovery (Chronic Pain, Part 2/3)

Mon, 25 May 2020 11:15:00 GMT

Lauren is doing a three-part, Phoenix Concussion Recovery, series discussing chronic pain. This podcast series is for anyone whether or not they have experienced a head injury!In the second episode, Lauren talks about gatekeepers, wet and dry brains, pain maps and meetings, and lions! Perhaps unsurprisingly, those terms all refer to how your body manages sensation.Listen to part one of the series wherever you get your podcasts.

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Introducing a Co-host! (Tara Bradbury, reporter, The Wounded Brain)

Tue, 19 May 2020 10:47:58 GMT

I've been doing this podcast since June of 2015 and, although I've interviewed many people, I haven't been joined by an actual co-host. That is where Tara Bradbury comes in! In 2011, Tara wrote a six-part series titled, The Wounded Brain (check back here for link) in the local newspaper, The Telegram, not only about brain injury and different neurological conditions, but about the people affected. Tara interviewed me for the final article in that series, and we've stayed in touch. On this podcast we talk about the series, and Tara asks me about challenges I have with my brain injury.Tara is an excellent journalist and offers a very refreshing look a brain injury/concussion and a keen interest in getting to know the people. The story. I am excited about the podcasts we will be able to deliver!Introducing Tara Bradbury!

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Coping with COVID (Allie & Felicia, Keep Your Head Up)

Tue, 12 May 2020 10:57:18 GMT

On this episode Felicia and Allie from @keepyourheadupKW (Episode 55) share their insight on how brain injury recovery has unexpectedly helped them to cope with the pandemic. They draw from their experiences to share tips and coping strategies they have found helpful and offer inspiration to anyone going through a challenging time.

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Episode 14 - Phoenix Concussion Recovery (Chronic Pain, Part 1/3)

Mon, 11 May 2020 11:25:23 GMT

Lauren begins a three part, Phoenix Concussion Recovery, series discussing chronic pain. This podcast series is for anyone whether or not they have experienced a head injury!In this first episode, Lauren discusses our own perception of pain and encourages the embrace of the 'knowledge is power' mantra as an important step in treatment for those experiencing chronic pain.Part 2 will be out in two weeks (Monday, May 25).Follow Lauren and Phoenix Concussion Recovery on Twitter

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The Concussion OTs (Occupational Therapy, Jenni, Gabi , Neurology Centre of Toronto)

Tue, 05 May 2020 10:42:59 GMT

Jenni Diamond and Gabi Kaplan are occupational therapists (OTs) at the Neurology Centre of Toronto (NCT). They join me for episode 64 and we talk about OT, post-concussion difficulties that occupational therapy can address, and how OTs can help.While Jenni sees adults at NCT, Gabi sees pediatric clients. They discuss issues they often sees in both adults and children who come to their clinic after a brain injury/concussion.The Concussion OTs and Neurology Centre of Toronto are on Facebook, NCT Instagram, and The Concussion OTs Instagram.

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Team Up Against Concussions U of T (CLFC, Edina Bijvoet, President)

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 10:47:38 GMT

Edina is the enthusiastic president of the U of T concussion education program (University of Toronto – Concussion Legacy Foundation, Team Up Against Concussions Chapter).Edina and I talk about concussions at U of T and about the great work they’re doing (not now, obviously) educating young athletes and young students about concussions; the risks and the science. The group has been, and would be going into schools and youth programs to provide student athletes with the knowledge and education to understand the importance of treating concussions with the seriousness they deserve.If you’re at U of T and are interested in being part of this group, whenever that will be, send them a message on Facebook or Instagram.

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Balance and Dizziness (Kim Furlong, PT, NL Balance and Dizziness Centre)

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 10:44:12 GMT

Kim Furlong owns, and is a physiotherapist at her clinic NL Balance and Dizziness Centre in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador (NL), Canada.As you'd expect, we draw on Kim's hands on experience and knowledge gleaned from working with patients/clients with balance and dizziness issues, and how these issues may manifest in concussed/brain injured people. We delve deeper into the vestibular, ocular, and proprioceptive aspects of balance as well.

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HeadsupCAN (concussion awareness, Seth & Ryan)

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 17:55:54 GMT

I have an informative, interesting and engaging podcast with HeadsupCAN founders, Seth Mendelsohn and Ryan Sutton. The organization began in 2016 with the goal of raising awareness through concussion education and the sharing of experiences. CAN stands for Concussion Advocacy Network.HeadsupCAN has recently begun an "Advocates" program, to which you can apply at: https://www.headsupcan.ca/advocates To help raise them raise money, check out Headsup Apparel, including; t-shirts, hoodies, track pants, toques, and ball caps.

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Physical Distancing, COVID19 & Brain Injury (Michelle McDonald, Brain Injury Canada)

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 10:36:05 GMT

After almost five years of solo-hosting, I'm joined in my efforts by Charli Skinner. Charli was on episode 56 - Getting There. Our guest is the Executive Director of Brain Injury Canada, Michelle McDonald.Michelle, Charli and I talk about how those with brain injury, post concussion syndrome (PCS), and others are affected by the constraints of physical distancing (social distancing). People who have experienced brain injury, PCS, among other challenges, are not entirely new to this situation. Many, perhaps most, know this challenge, its difficulties, its uncertainty, all too well. This doesn't make it any easier. When restrictions are eventually lifted, for those coping with brain injury-induced social distancing, life may more or less remain unchanged, but society's understanding of one aspect of life for those living with certain disabilities, might improve.In the meantime, Michelle offers advice on, coping mechanisms, information gathering (use reliable sources!), awareness around people with disabilities, as well as telling us about Brain Injury Canada's #TogetherApart challenges.

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Concussion Treatment & more (Molly Parker, DPT & Natasha Wilch, PT)

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 10:00:42 GMT

On episode 59, I talk to Natasha Wilch, PT, and Molly Parker, DPT (Molly was also my guest on episode 50) about their journeys to concussion-focused physiotherapy and their approaching webinar! We talk all things concussion and brain injury!Molly recently, in February 2020, moved to Nanaimo, B.C. to work with Natasha on both her own concussion recovery and their exciting new partnership!Reach out to Natasha @natasha.wilch and Molly @mollyparkerpt Visit either of those accounts to sign up for their April 10, 11am PST webinar!

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Pony Locale

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 18:56:36 GMT

Visit: https://ponylocale.ca/

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Premier Athletic Therapy & Sports Medicine

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 18:01:01 GMT

Visit: http://www.premierathletictherapy.com/

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ConcussionMtl (McGill, Concussion Legacy Foundation, Emily Gittings)

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 10:38:33 GMT

On episode 58, I talk to Emily Gittings, Director of the McGill Chapter of Concussion Legacy Foundation. Emily joins me for a very interesting conversation in which we talk about brain injury/concussion, grief, and mental health, among other things!Concussion/brain injury does not occur instead of some other important moment in life, it happens in addition to! People dealing symptoms of a brain injury are also dealing with all of the other challenges as well! Educating people about this is an important part of increasing understanding of brain injury!

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Concussion Corner Podcast & host (Dr. Jessica Schwartz, PT, DPT, CSCS)

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 11:20:20 GMT

On episode 57, I talk to Dr. Jessica Schwartz PT, DPT, CSCS (previously on episode 10). Dr. Schwartz is the host of Concussion Corner Podcast, a national spokeswoman for the American Physical Therapy Association, CEO of Physical Therapy To Go PLLC, and has first-hand experience dealing with her own concussion.We talk about Dr. Schwartz's concussion experience both personally and clinically/professionally, and about Concussion Corner Podcast! You can find Concussion Corner Podcast on:Concussion Corner on Facebook: http://bit.ly/ConcussionCornerFacebook Concussion Corner on Instagram: http://bit.ly/ConcussionCornerInstagramConcussion Corner on on Twitter: http://bit.ly/ConcussionCornerTwitter Concussion Corner on Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/ConcussionCornerPodcastConcussion Corner on Spreaker: http://bit.ly/2MPk3BM

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Keep Your Head Up (Allie & Felicia, concussion education)

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 22:43:23 GMT

On episode 55, I chat with Allie and Felicia of Keep Your Head Up. Both women sustained concussions while they were playing sports in high school; Allie playing rugby, Felicia, ringette. Both studied public health/health sciences at the University of Waterloo and now intend to share what they've learned about concussion through education and experience, to provide support and to raise awareness.Thank you to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode! You can check out sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/

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CLF Canada Western University Chapter (Concussion Legacy Foundation)

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 19:57:58 GMT

For this episode, I talk to Kristin and Abby about concussion research, awareness, and support available at the University of Western Ontario through the Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada's Western University Team Up Against #Concussions Chapter. Those interested in having a trained speaker talk to their group/organization about concussions can reach out, to CLFC Western on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

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Concussion in Women & Girls (Meaghan Adams, Katie Mitchell, Lauren Ziaks)

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 19:07:19 GMT

The important differences between men and women are apparent in other aspects of life and health, yet they have been conspicuously absent as part of concussion and brain injury research! Although very important, the differences remain under-appreciated!Episode 53 of Concussion Talk Podcast/episode 13 of Phoenix Concussion Recovery Podcast will hopefully morph into a series all its own, discussing concussions with a focus on how women and men are affected differently from what is ostensibly the same traumatic brain injury.This is the first “panel” discussion, with Lauren Ziaks, PT, DPT, ATC of Phoenix Concussion Recovery & Podcast, Meaghan Adams, PT, PhD of the original “Concussion in Women and Girls” episode, and Concussion Talk Podcast/Phoenix Concussion Recovery Podcast veteran, Katie Mitchell, PhD(c), MScPT, CAT(C). I hope it gets people talking, and I hope it encourages a frank and honest discussion about how brain injuries, including concussions, affect everybody differently!

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Brain Injury Nova Scotia (ED Leona Burkey)

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 22:52:41 GMT

Episode 52 of follows close on the heels of episode 51, as I talk to Leona Burkey, Executive Director of Brain Injury Association of Nova Scotia. I first met Leona at Dalhousie University School of Physiotherapy as we were both speaking to a class of soon-to-be physiotherapists.Leona and episode 51 guest, Chloe Luckett, worked together to bring #LoveYourBrain yoga to Nova Scotia. We talk about that, and about everything that Brain Injury Nova Scotia does for the community; including yoga and “Concussion Cafe”.

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Yoga for Acquired Brain Injury (Chloe Luckett, Brain Injury NS, #LoveYourBrain)

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 00:03:35 GMT

This podcast is about how community and helping others can be such a big and important part of living with a brain injury. In the case of my guest, Chloe Luckett, yoga and LoveYourBrain became an extremely important part of, not only her recovery, but of her entire life. Chloe talks about how, with Brain Injury Nova Scotia, she hopes to impart the benefits of yoga, and community, to others, and how it can help with the sense of isolation that many people feel after a brain injury.We talk yoga, activity and about our own traumatic brain injuries.

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Navigating Concussion (Molly Parker, PT, DPT)

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 19:32:51 GMT

This podcast is about Navigating Concussions with Molly Parker, PT, DPT. Molly has had Post Concussion Syndrome and a sensorimotor disorder for 7 years. Dr. Parker now uses a plethora of research, community engagement, and her ability to communicate via social media, to help others who have had a concussion to move forward. Dr. Parker sees the neuroplasticity techniques used in neurorehabilitation as very important and exciting for both recent and past injuries. There are also other areas in which Molly sees education and community playing important roles in concussion recovery!We talk about coping with concussions and more severe brain injuries, from all angles.

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Queen's U Concussion Awareness Committee (Katie Bohn, Co-President, NEW PODCAST!)

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 16:18:23 GMT

I'm thrilled to have Katie Bohn talk about Queen's Concussion Awareness Committee (QCAC) and their upcoming podcast that will be available on Concussion Talk Podcast!Katie is in her fourth year doing a degree in Physical and Health Education at Queen's University (my alma mater) in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Katie has been Co-President of QCAC for the past two years, and in June she's heading to Australia to begin her Master's degree in physiotherapy.

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Episode 12 - Phoenix Concussion Recovery (3PD, Chronic Dizziness)

Sun, 05 Jan 2020 19:30:32 GMT

Happy new year! Phoenix Concussion Recovery Podcast is back in 2020! Lauren and I were choosing between chronic dizziness and chronic pain to be the topic for this episode. Chronic dizziness will be the topic for episode 12, but chronic pain is the first topic in the queue.Lauren talks about chronic dizziness, or Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (3PD), delving into the research and using her clinical experience to give a robust description.

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The Brain: Complexity abounds (Joseph LeDoux, NYU, Emotional Brain Institute)

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 23:25:55 GMT

My guest for Episode 48 is Joseph LeDoux, PhD, Professor of Neural Science, Psychology, Psychiatry, and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at New York University; Director Emotional Brain Institutel. His awards and accolades are too many to note here, but suffice to say, he is accomplished. Joe has written several books, including The Emotional Brain and Anxious. His latest (2019) book is called The Deep History of Ourselves: The Four-Billion-Year Story of How We Got Conscious Brains.While he notes that brain injury is not his area of expertise, Joseph LeDoux has done extensive research on the brain, notably how emotions effect the brain and what emotions may be. Check out the Joe Rogan Experience, Episode #1344 to hear more. Joe is also a musician in the band, The Amygdaloids, duo in So We Are, as well as solo projects.

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Concussion in Women and Girls (Meaghan Adams, PT, PhD)

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 19:19:51 GMT

On Episode 47 I talk to Meaghan Adams, PT, PhD, VISTA post-doctoral fellow at York University and Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, and Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct) at McMaster University’s School of Rehabilitation Science.Much of Meaghan's research has focused on how people integrate thinking, moving, and sensing the world around them. Meaghan also has a keen interest in concussion in women and girls, and biopsychosocial models for brain injury.

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Episode 11 - Phoenix Concussion Recovery (Katie Mitchell and vision)

Sun, 24 Nov 2019 12:35:08 GMT

On this episode of Phoenix Concussion Recovery (@LZconcussion) podcast, Lauren talks to Katie Mitchell (@KatieMitch_ATP & @thriveneurosport) of Thrive Neurosport . Lauren and Katie talk about physiotherapy/physical therapy, the role of vision in concussion/brain injury rehab, especially with relation to sports, and athletic therapy - in the United States and Canada!

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Episode 10 - Phoenix Concussion Recovery (Dysautonomia)

Sun, 03 Nov 2019 19:12:40 GMT

After a hiatus, Phoenix Concussion Recovery Podcast is back! Lauren is in Park City, Utah for episode 10 and, instead of re-introducing primitive reflexes as we thought, goes a completely different route and explains dysautonomia, a disorder that can arise following concussion. Not just a concussion issue, but something Lauren is seeing, notably in a concussion patient, and is able to refer on to doctors/specialists.

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ImPACT Applications and HeadCheck Health (Michael Wahlster & Harrison Brown)

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 17:30:17 GMT

On episode 46 of Concussion Talk Podcast I talk to Michael Wahlster, CEO ImPACT Applications, and Harrison Brown, CEO HeadCheck Health, about their new partnership to improve concussion screening, assessment, and management.Both companies aim to improve concussion management and are partnering to provide ImPACT Applications' concussion assessment tools via HeadCheck Health.

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Scott Anderson (CCO, SyncThink, describing EYE SYNC technology)

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 17:20:09 GMT

Scott Anderson is the CCO (Chief Clinical Officer) of SyncThink, a company founded by neurosurgeon Dr. Jamshid Ghajar, that produces the EYE-SYNC device - a technology that uses eye-tracking and virtual reality to diagnose fatigue and brain impairments. It’s currently in use by 3 NBA Teams, the Pac-12 Athletic Conference of the NCAA, and 2 Children’s hospitals. Scott was on Stanford University’s Sports Medicine Program for 10 years, worked with Dr. Jamshid Ghajar on a collaborative study on head injuries, and is also an internationally recognized speaker on head injury management. As well as CCO of SyncThink, he currently serves as a consultant to the NFL and was previously the Chair of the Pac-12 Sports Medicine Committee.Athlete advisors to SyncThink include: Taylor Twellman (former US national soccer team and current ESPN analyst), Coby Fleener (NFL tight end), and Steve Young (NFL Hall of Fame quarterback).

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Concussion Talk Podcast (2019 update)

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 18:29:35 GMT

Update for Concussion Talk for 2019 including; October 4-5 Third World Congress of Sports Physical Therapy.

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Shannon Busta (digital journalist, wrote about her concussion and new perspective)

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 18:45:39 GMT

Shannon Busta is my guest on episode 44 of Concussion Talk Podcast. On June 14, 2019, Shannon wrote "How my concussion changed my relationship with success" for the Globe and Mail, about the concussion she sustained in the fall of 2017. She writes about how that concussion changed her life, her thoughts and goals for her career, and ultimately her perspective on success.From anxieties about every aspect of her life, to being forced to slow down and see things in a new light, Shannon talks about how her concussion has given her a new perspective.

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Able Sail NL (sailing program for people with disabilities, President Matt Debicki)

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 00:24:45 GMT

My guest on episode 41 of Concussion Talk Podcast is Matt Debicki. Matt is the President and Founder of Able Sail NL non-profit, a NL (Newfoundland and Labrador) organization with the goal "to introduce the sport of sailing to people with all levels of ability, in particular helping those with physical and or mental barriers that may otherwise make the sport less approachable." He is also Manager of the Royal Newfoundland Yacht Club Sailing School.

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Recovering from concussion in sport (Katy Winton, TFR Enduro)

Mon, 27 May 2019 23:38:56 GMT

My guest on episode 41 of Concussion Talk Podcast is Katy Winton. Katy placed 3rd overall in the Enduro World Series (EWS) in 2018 and 2017, representing TFR (Trek Factory Racing) Enduro. Unfortunately, Katy has been on a break from racing since being diagnosed with a concussion after a crash earlier this year in a race in Tasmania.Katy talks about her recovery from concussion, the importance of taking time, doing it right, and trusting the process. After talking to Tim in episode 39, I heard about how difficult enduro racing can be! It's so good to hear how Katy is on her way back!

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Episode 9 - Phoenix Concussion Recovery (CBT & EMDR)

Fri, 03 May 2019 16:39:32 GMT

Lauren podcasts from New York on Episode 9 of Phoenix Concussion Recovery Podcast. For her first podcast of 2019 Lauren delves into the world of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)! Topics I knew little about, until Lauren's thorough and enlightening explanation!

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How to Human host Sam Lamott (talking about life & its challenges)

Tue, 16 Apr 2019 18:40:38 GMT

On Episode 40 of Concussion Talk Podcast I am joined by Sam Lamott and we talk about life's challenges, such as brain injury/concussion, and how they are such an important part of life, not a hindrance to it.Sam hosts the podcast How to Human and talks to others about what it means to be human.

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Trek Factory Racing & HeadCheck (Tim Vanderjeugd, Trek & Harrison Brown, HeadCheck)

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 22:02:56 GMT

On episode 39 of Concussion Talk Podcast I talk to Sports Marketing Director Tim Vanderjeugd for Trek Factory Racing (TFR), and Harrison Brown, CEO of HeadCheck Health, who I spoke to last episode. Since that podcast, Trek Factory Racing has partnered with HeadCheck Health and will use the software for the identification, documentation, assessment and management of concussions of the TFR cross country, enduro, and downhill teams.We talk about why it's important for a non-contact sport, such as cycling, to monitor and track athletes. The unfortunate importance of this monitoring has been highlighted by an incident on TFR earlier this year and a crash yesterday (April 7, 2019) on a different team at the Tour of Flanders, when defending champion, Niki Terpstra, was concussed.

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Head Check Health (Harrison Brown, CEO)

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 22:18:06 GMT

On this episode of Concussion Talk Podcast, I talk to Harrison Brown. He is a PhD candidate at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Neurophysiology in the Sensorimotor Physiology lab. Harrison currently on leave from his PhD as he is the co-founder and CEO of Head Check Health, a company that "strives to bring sports teams the latest and most innovative technology backed by evidence-based science. The company’s goal is to bridge the gap between sports teams and the latest research in the field."

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Concussion support groups (Lauren & Jesse, Queen's University, CESAPchats)

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 01:03:39 GMT

On Episode 37, the first Concussion Talk Podcast of 2019, Lauren Van Patten and Jesse Topley talk about a peer support group they've started - CESAPchats - to help others, and themselves, address the issues they're having since concussions. Emotional, mental, and physical issues are talked about at their monthly meetings. CESAP (Concussion Education Safety and Awareness Program) is a group co-founded by Allen Champagne (Episode 30) at Queen's University.

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Episode 8 - Phoenix Concussion Recovery (Sleep, Insomnia, and Self-Health)

Mon, 24 Dec 2018 20:30:26 GMT

On Episode 8 of Phoenix Concussion Recovery Podcast Lauren Ziaks talks about how to take care of yourself during the holiday season and what can be, and usually is, a busy and tiring time, even with friends and family. Lauren talks about sleep, insomnia, what you can do and who you can talk to about your sleep problems, post brain injury or not.

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Vision and Recovery After Concussion (Katie Mitchell, MSCPT, CAT (C))

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 12:13:48 GMT

On Episode 36 of Concussion Talk Podcast I talk with Katie Mitchell, MSCPT, CAT (C) of Thrive NeuroSport. Katie is a Registered Physiotherapist and Certified Athletic Therapist CAT(C) working at Woolwich Physiotherapy in Elmira, Ontario. She is currently doing her PhD. Katie's research is based on how vision guides movement in athletes, particularly in dynamic tasks. Katie assesses visuomotor performance and balance in athletes who are recovering from concussion to determine return to sport.We talk about how she has translated the findings into her own clinical practice. As well as some interesting future directions with neuro-optometry.Katie on visuomotor function: "vision guides movement, one of my favourite analogies is in a grocery store aisle and you see the item on the shelf that you want. Vision is what guides the reaching motion to pick up that item. Vision provides us with variables in our environment (ex: item on the shelf) that provide opportunities for movement. When that information becomes skewed, that's when we cannot perceive depth and motion properly and we become more unstable with our balance."

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Yoga and Brain Injury ("Yoga Brain" writer, @_yogabrain on Instagram)

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 11:17:08 GMT

On Episode 35 of Concussion Talk Podcast writer @_yogabrain on Instagram, and I talk about brain injury, including concussion, and her blog post, "Yoga Brain". -A talks about her concussions, how they've effected her, how she got into yoga, and how she feels its helping.

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Concussion 101 Podcast (York Region Concussion Clinic)

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 00:28:10 GMT

On episode 34 of Concussion Talk Podcast I talk to Taher, Caitlin, Donna, and Mona, the Medical Director, Occupational Therapist, and Optometrist for York Region Concussion Clinic, respectively.This week sees the launch of their first concussion podcast series, Concussion 101. We talk about concussions, rehabilitation, and spreading awareness.

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Ashley Hiscock (Premier Athletic Therapy, athletic therapy's role in concussions)

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 16:23:50 GMT

On Monday, October 29, 2018, Episode 33 of Concussion Talk Podcast will be a relaxed chat between Ashley Hiscock - athletic therapist, Certified Kinesiologist and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and owner of Premier Athletic Therapy & Sports Medicine - and me. We chat about the concussions, the role of an athletic therapist, and more.

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Cameron Yung (University; academically, socially, after multiple concussions)

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 11:17:14 GMT

On episode 32 of Concussion Talk Podcast I talk to Cameron Yung, who recently graduated from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. By his count, he's had 9 concussions. He knows he had one in spring 2018, but can't remember it. He remembers the one before that, playing intramural soccer in the fall of 2017. He talks about the effects academically, socially, and 'home' life (with his roommates).

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Queen's University Men's Hockey Coach (Brett Gibson)

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 11:21:13 GMT

On Episode 31 of Concussion Talk Podcast I talk to Brett Gibson, Head Coach of Queen's Men's Hockey team. We talk about concussions in hockey, concussions among his players and student-athletes, and his own personal experience with concussion.

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Episode 7 - Phoenix Concussion Recovery Podcast (ACRM presentation preview)

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 11:21:29 GMT

Lauren Ziaks and Chelsea Brown will present "Primitive Reflex Integration: A new treatment paradigm for concussive injuries" at this year's ACRM in Dallas at 11:15am on October 3, 2018.On this episode of Phoenix Concussion Recovery Podcast, Lauren previews their talk and discusses the role of primitive reflex integration in physical therapy treatment.

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Allen Champagne (PhD, sports related concussion)

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 10:55:14 GMT

Talking to researcher/PhD student/football coach/former player at UNC Chapel Hill, Allen Champagne. He describes his research using neuro-imaging, video review, and biomechanical analysis to better understand how concussions are sustained and what can be done to mitigate the risk in football and other contact sports.

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Concussion Talk Podcast (2018 update)

Fri, 03 Aug 2018 10:42:10 GMT

Update on what else is to come in 2018

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Conclusion)

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 11:13:32 GMT

Conclusion

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 66)

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 12:11:04 GMT

Day 66 - Arnold's Cove to St. John's170.05km8002km Total

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 65)

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 13:31:16 GMT

Day 65 -Gambo to Arnold's Cove174.23km

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Days 63 & 64)

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 10:03:15 GMT

Days 63 - Deer Lake to Badger177.6kmDay 64 - Badger to Gambo173.47km

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 62)

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 12:01:28 GMT

Day 62 - Barachois Provincial Park to Deer Lake122.28km

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 61)

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 10:49:45 GMT

Day 61 - Port Aux Basques to Barachois Provincial Park156.43km

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 60)

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 10:54:42 GMT

Day 60 - Linwood, NS to Port Aux Basques, NL166.38km

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 59)

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 18:08:08 GMT

Day 59 - Pictou to Linwood120.59km

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 58)

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 11:28:52 GMT

Day 58 - Murray's Corner, NB to Pictou, NS

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 57)

Fri, 20 Jul 2018 11:27:03 GMT

Day 57 - Murray's Corner, NB to Summerside, PEI to Murray's Corner, NB87.52km

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Days 55 & 56)

Thu, 19 Jul 2018 11:46:48 GMT

Day 55 - Fredricton to Moncton (Aunt Phyllis's and Uncle Paul's)187.65kmDay 56 - Moncton to Murray's Corner85.58km

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Days 53 & 54)

Wed, 18 Jul 2018 11:38:39 GMT

Day 53 - Cabano, QC to Florenceville, NB 187.02kmDay 54 - Florenceville to Fredricton 158.85km

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 51)

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 10:22:48 GMT

Day 51 - Portneuf to St. Jean Port-Joli

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 52)

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 10:22:04 GMT

Day 52 - St. Jean Port-Joli to Cabano

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 50)

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 11:13:51 GMT

Day 50 - Terrebonne to Portneuf

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 49)

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 11:51:17 GMT

Day 49 - Grenville, QC to Terrebonne, QC

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 48)

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 11:12:57 GMT

Day 48 - Ottawa to Grenville, QC

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 47)

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 11:23:28 GMT

Day 47 - Kingston to Ottawa (Kanata - Goulet's place)

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Days 45 & 46)

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 11:49:34 GMT

Days 45 & 46 - Kingston & two rest days

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 44)

Thu, 05 Jul 2018 11:45:37 GMT

Day 44 - Seagrave to Kingston (Thibeau's place)

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Days 42 & 43)

Wed, 04 Jul 2018 12:20:25 GMT

Days 42 & 43 - Rest day & Barrie to Seagrave

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 41)

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 10:35:55 GMT

Day 41 - Sable Beach to Barrie (Kinger's parents')

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Days 39 & 40)

Mon, 02 Jul 2018 11:41:23 GMT

Days 39 & 40 - Tobermory to Sable Beach & rest day

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 38)

Fri, 29 Jun 2018 11:23:01 GMT

Day 38 - Spragge to Tobermory

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 37)

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 11:31:00 GMT

Day 37 - Sault Ste Marie to Spragge

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 36)

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 11:23:42 GMT

Day 36 - Pancake Bay Provincial Park to Sault Ste Marie

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 35)

Tue, 26 Jun 2018 11:05:32 GMT

Day 35 - Wawa to Pancake Bay Provincial Park

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 34)

Mon, 25 Jun 2018 11:44:21 GMT

Day 34 - White Lake to Wawa

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 33)

Fri, 22 Jun 2018 11:01:33 GMT

Day 33 - Rossport to White Lake

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 32)

Thu, 21 Jun 2018 11:33:48 GMT

Day 32 - Just east of Thunder Bay to Rossport

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 31)

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 13:01:43 GMT

Day 31 - Thunder Bay to just east of Thunder Bay

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 30)

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 12:11:13 GMT

Day 30 - Thunder Bay: rest day

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 29)

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 10:50:57 GMT

Day 29 - Upsala to Thunder Bay

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 28)

Fri, 15 Jun 2018 11:22:52 GMT

Day 28 - Ignace to Upsala

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 27)

Thu, 14 Jun 2018 11:16:10 GMT

Day 27 - Vermillion Bay to Ignace

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 26)

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 11:25:00 GMT

Day 26 - Falcon Lake, MB to Vermillion Bay, ON

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 25)

Tue, 12 Jun 2018 11:31:19 GMT

Day 25 - Winnipeg to Falcon Lake

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 24)

Mon, 11 Jun 2018 11:13:32 GMT

Day 24 - Winnipeg: rest day

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 23)

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 11:32:02 GMT

Day 23 - Sidney to Winnipeg

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 22)

Thu, 07 Jun 2018 11:26:48 GMT

Day 22 - Virden to Sidney

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 21)

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 11:15:09 GMT

Day 21 - Grenfell, SK to Virden, MB

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 20)

Tue, 05 Jun 2018 11:09:33 GMT

Day 20 - Regina to Grenfell

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 19)

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 11:24:40 GMT

Day 19 - Chaplin to Regina

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 18)

Fri, 01 Jun 2018 11:36:47 GMT

Day 18 - Chaplin to Chaplin

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 17)

Thu, 31 May 2018 11:33:22 GMT

Day 17 - Swift Current to Chaplin

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 16)

Wed, 30 May 2018 11:33:34 GMT

Day 16 - Medicine Hat, AB to Swift Current, SK

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 15)

Tue, 29 May 2018 11:45:37 GMT

Day 15 - Brooks to Medicine Hat

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 14)

Sun, 27 May 2018 22:38:24 GMT

Day 14 - Strathmore to Brooks

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 13)

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 13:22:04 GMT

Day 13 - Calgary to Strathmore

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 12)

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 13:00:31 GMT

Day 12 - Calgary (Gogi's Aunt's and Uncles' Place): Rest Day

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 11)

Mon, 16 Apr 2018 17:56:16 GMT

Day Eleven - Banff to Calgary

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 10)

Fri, 13 Apr 2018 13:03:44 GMT

Day 10 - Lake Louise to Banff (Banff National Park)

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 9)

Thu, 12 Apr 2018 12:09:15 GMT

Day 9 - Donald, BC to Lake Louise, AB

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 8)

Wed, 11 Apr 2018 11:29:55 GMT

Day 8 - Revelstoke to Donald

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 7)

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 12:16:30 GMT

Day 7 - Revelstoke (Rest Day)www.concussiontalk.com

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 6)

Mon, 09 Apr 2018 12:54:23 GMT

Day 6 - Salmon Arm to Reveltokewww.concussiontalk.com

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 5)

Fri, 06 Apr 2018 11:41:09 GMT

Day 5 - Kamloops to Salmon Arm

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 4)

Thu, 05 Apr 2018 11:11:29 GMT

Day 4 - Merritt to Kamloops

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 3)

Wed, 04 Apr 2018 11:13:06 GMT

Day ThreeHope to Merritt

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 2)

Tue, 03 Apr 2018 11:05:01 GMT

Day Two - Lake Errock to Hope

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Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking across Canada (Day 1)

Mon, 02 Apr 2018 12:51:50 GMT

These journal entries are in my e-book, Detour http://www.concussiontalk.com/detour-ebook/ . After writing about my bike trip I write about my brain injury story; when, where, and how it happened, along with what I've done/been trying to do until August 2014 when I made it for sale on Leanpub.

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*Episode 6 (Part 2) – Phoenix Concussion Recovery Podcast (#APTACSM, concussion rehabilitation)

Thu, 01 Mar 2018 20:52:28 GMT

In the sixth episode of Phoenix Concussion Recovery Podcast from New Orleans on Saturday, February 24, Lauren Ziaks, PT, DPT, ATC, talked about her posters at the #APTACSM where she and other colleagues are attended the annual conference. She talked about visuo-vestibular therapy, primitive reflexes, and their potential role in #concussion #rehabilitation.In Part 2 of this Podcast, Lauren will review what she learned in the #APTACSM lectures!

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*Episode 6 - Phoenix Concussion Recovery Podcast (APTASCM & concussion rehabilitation)

Sun, 25 Feb 2018 00:25:20 GMT

Lauren Ziaks, PT, DPT, ATC will be hosting the sixth episode of Phoenix Concussion Recovery Podcast from New Orleans on Saturday, February 24 where she and other colleagues are attending the annual #APTACSM conference. She will be talking about her posters at #2464 & #2474 on #concussion #rehabilitation!

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Impromptu Podcast with TalkSPORT!

Wed, 14 Feb 2018 13:40:53 GMT

Last night I had the amazing opportunity to be interviewed by Will Gavin on the UK sports radio programme TalkSPORT Extra Time! I was asked earlier that day after Hull City midfielder, Ryan Mason retired from professional football (soccer) at the age of 26. In January, 2017 Ryan Mason's skull was fractured after a collision with Chelsea's Gary Cahill."I'm retiring from the game with my head held high having done everything in my power over these past 13 months to have given myself every opportunity to return to the pitch,"I have worked tirelessly in order to be able to return to the pitch."Unfortunately, having taken expert medical advice I now have no option but to retire due to the risks involved given the nature of my injury.

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Yoga for Brain Injury Podcast

Fri, 02 Feb 2018 20:36:53 GMT

I call it Episode 29 of Concussion Talk Podcast because it's easier to sort that way. However, it's really it's own 'stand-alone' podcast with Phoenix Concussion Recovery's Lauren Ziaks, DPT, Teresa Butler Wellness's Teresa Butler, and Concussion Talk's me, Nick Mercer.We will be talking yoga, especially yoga for brain injury and the many benefits it has both mentally and physically!

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*Episode 5 Phoenix Concussion Recovery (CTE, Brain Injury Summit)

Fri, 26 Jan 2018 18:36:47 GMT

Lauren Ziaks and Melinda Roalstad host episode 5 of Phoenix Concussion Recovery Podcast, and they discuss the recent (Jan 7-10) Brain Injury Summit in Vail, Colorado, at Craig Hospital, which Melinda attended. Melinda talks about the questions around CTE and the presentation of Dr. Grant Iverson.

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Athletic Therapy, Cheerleading & Concussion,w/ Ashley Hisckock

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 19:45:08 GMT

On episode 28 of Concussion Talk Podcast I talk to Ashley Hiscock, an athletic therapist at founder of Premier Athletic Therapy in St. John's, NL, Canada, and a coach of Memorial University Cheerleading, a team won first place in the Premier All-Girl Division at the 2018 International Cheer Union University World Cup Cheerleading Championships in Orlando, FL. As an athletic therapist and as a cheerleading coach, Ashley has a keen interest in concussion. We talk about the risks, and what is being done to address concussions in cheerleading. Check out Memorial University Cheerleading on Facebook to see videos, which make obvious the athleticism, talent, and reasons they've had such success!

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*Episode 4 - Phoenix Concussion Recovery (nutrition)

Thu, 21 Dec 2017 19:10:17 GMT

Lauren Ziaks hosts episode 4 of Phoenix Concussion Recovery Podcast and talks with Bri Goslin, who did her graduate work at #USC, to discuss #nutrition #diet and #supplements post-concussion. Read Phoenix Concussion Recovery Nutrition Tips for Concussions

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Siobhan Karam & Sport Physiotherapy Canada

Thu, 30 Nov 2017 18:14:20 GMT

On episode 27 of Concussion Talk Podcast I talk to physiotherapist Siobhan Karam, who was on this podcast last year to recap the first Sport Physiotherapy Canada (SPC) Concussion Symposium. This year, Siobhan recaps the second annual Concussion Symposium and also discusses SPC's Concussion Locker Room.

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*Episode 3 - Phoenix Concussion Recovery (accommodations for school & work)

Sun, 19 Nov 2017 19:12:50 GMT

Lauren Ziaks hosts episode 3 of Phoenix Concussion Recovery Podcast and talks about accommodations for school and work.

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Episode *2 - Phoenix Concussion Recovery (exercise)

Thu, 26 Oct 2017 22:10:43 GMT

Lauren Ziaks hosts episode 2 of Phoenix Concussion Recovery Podcast and talks about the benefits of exercise for brain function and concussion management.

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Episode *1 - Phoenix Concussion Recovery (Intro/Overview)

Tue, 19 Sep 2017 12:19:24 GMT

Phoenix Concussion Recovery http://phoenixconcussionrecovery.com/ is a website dedicated to concussion education and management. founded by athletic trainer and doctorate of physical therapy, Lauren Ziaks, along with co-founder, physician’s assistant and formerMedical Director for the US Ski & Snowboard Association Melinda Roalstad. Learn more about Lauren and Melinda here.On the first episode of Phoenix Concussion Recovery (PCR) Podcast, I talk to DPT, Lauren Ziaks who gives an overview/intro of what's available on PCR and what to expect in future podcasts.Lauren and Melinda will be doing regular Phoenix Concussion Recovery podcasts on Concussion Talk Podcast. Check them out!

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Dr. Carmela Tartaglia, concussion&CTE research

Wed, 29 Mar 2017 19:02:38 GMT

On episode 26 of Concussion Talk Podcast I talk to Dr. Carmela Tartaglia. A concussion researcher and neurologist at the Krembil Neuroscience Centre's Memory Clinic in Toronto, in July 2016, Dr. Tartaglia was awarded the Marion and Gerald Soloway Professorship in Brain Injury and Concussion Research, a joint appointment between the University Health Network (UHN) and the University of Toronto, and the world's first professorship focused on concussion research.The professorship is thanks to a donation to encourage continuation of the work of work being done at the Canadian Concussion Centre by Dr. Charles Tator's team.We talk about concussion and CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy) research. We touch on memory as well.

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Rowan's Law, Gordon Stringer

Tue, 28 Feb 2017 16:54:09 GMT

On episode 25 of Concussion Talk Podcast, I talk to Rowan Stringer's father, Gordon. Rowan was 17 years old and a very active multi-sport athlete who died after sustaining two concussions in less than a week while playing high school rugby in Ottawa. Gordon's wife, Kathleen, and he are vocal proponents and advocates for concussion education and awareness in youth sports. In June 2016, 'Rowan's Law' (Bill 149) passed in the Ontario Legislature and became the first piece of legislation in Canada to address concussion and concussion management.There were 49 recommendations from the coroner's inquest into Rowan's death and Bill 149 mandates the creation of a committee that will advise the Ontario Premier on how to implement those recommendations.Gordon Stringer has an important story and an important message.

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Len Epp, Leanpub, Detour -my ebook

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 22:11:44 GMT

In 2014, I published my ebook, Detour, on Leanpub. Since that time I have sold 87 and 9 have gone for free using an ongoing coupon I created (see the previous link). We talk about Leanpub; the benefits to authors and readers, and how it is such a great, accessible way for anyone to get their story out, whether you live someplace with easy access to publishers not.

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Siobhan Karam (Sport Physiotherapy Canada)

Thu, 01 Dec 2016 21:20:50 GMT

On episode 23 of Concussion Talk Podcast (#CTP), I talk to Siobhan Karam. Siobhan is a physiotherapist at Sports Medicine Specialists in Toronto and is also a member of Sport Physiotherapy Canada (SPC). Siobhan helped to organize a the SPC Concussion Symposium which was held in Toronto on November 26, 2016. She talks to me about the symposium; who spoke, highlights, what its goal was, how it was received, and more. Siobhan was also a competitive figure skater (ice dancer) for Canada and now coaches at the Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club. We talk briefly about balance, dizziness, and the vestibular system which is important in figure skating, and in concussion management.We talk about the role of physiotherapists in concussion management, and what she sees in her physiotherapy clinic and in her involvement with figure skating.

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Episode 22 (Jamie Cudmore, RugbySafetyNetwork, Oyannax, RugbyCanada)

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 17:42:27 GMT

After several concussions while playing professionally in Europe, Jamie and his wife, Jennifer, saw the need for more to be done around brain injury and concussion in rugby. Together they founded Rugby Safety Network, a new organization aiming to increase the awareness of concussions in rugby. Rugby Safety Network looks to increase awareness not only at the top level of professional rugby, but throughout the system by introducing concussion awareness at schools, rugby schools, and rugby clubs.We talk about important initiatives being taken in Canada with Rowan's Law and Rugby Canada's Play Smart, in Europe and at World Rugby.

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Episode 21 Enrico Quilico (Ironman triathlete post-brain injury)

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 19:30:39 GMT

On episode 21 of Concussion Talk Podcast (#CTP) I talk to Ironman triathlete Enrico Quilico. In September I was at the Brain Injury Canada conference and I saw Enrico talk about how exercise helped him after his brain injury.Enrico was brain injured in 2006 and since 2008 he has raced in 17 triathlons, including Ironman Lake Placid (3.8km swim, 180km and a 42km run) on July 24, 2016. Convinced of the importance of exercise after brain injury, he did the race as a fundraiser for Brain Injury Canada and raised over $10,000.I talk to Enrico about his brain injury, rehab, and the important role exercise has played in his life since.

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Episode 20 (DPT Lauren Ziaks - Concussion recovery)

Fri, 14 Oct 2016 11:21:03 GMT

In episode 20 of Concussion Talk Podcast (#CTP) I talk to physiotherapist Lauren Ziaks. Lauren is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) at Wasatch Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine in Park City, Utah and is a Concussion Specialist at their Concussion Clinic.I first became aware of Lauren's remarkable story while listening to an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Podcast. Lauren's 'Defining Moment' called "They Call Me the Queen of Concussions" is about how she went from being a physiotherapist (PT) treating clients with concussions, to being a concussed patient, back to being a PT who focuses on clients with concussions.

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Episode 19 Katherine Snedaker (PINK Concussions)

Thu, 22 Sep 2016 16:14:00 GMT

In episode 19 of Concussion Talk Podcast I talk to Katherine Snedaker. Katherine is the founder of Pink Concussions www.pinkconcussions.com which is dedicated to the improvement of the research, medical care and community support for females with brain Injury including concussion.Please check out her Pink Concussions for more info on female concussions, research, and events/conferences.

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Episode 18 - Mike Luke (World Rugby Medical Educator, certified kinesiologist

Sun, 18 Sep 2016 13:05:57 GMT

On episode 18 of Concussion Talk Podcast I talk to Mike Luke, a World Rugby Medical Educator and Certified Kinesiologist in St. John's, NL. Mike is a co- owner/operator of Pony Locale , a Pilates, Kinesiology, and Massage Therapy studio. In August 2016, Mike was asked to be part of Rugby Americas North (RAN) Mens U19 and Womens 10s Rugby Tournament as a "concussion spotter". I talk to Mike about his involvement with the tournament; what his role was, what he had to do, what he saw, etc.Personally, I have done strength training with Mike several times, and I can attest to his challenging and effective workouts, his enthusiastic and inspiring attitude, along with his unique approach to movement!

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Episode 17 (S&S Mylabathula - Concussion Awareness)

Thu, 30 Jun 2016 12:18:52 GMT

In episode 17 of Concussion Talk Podcast I talk to Sandhya and Swapna Mylabathula. They are sisters from Toronto who have done a lot of research on concussions and concussion awareness, with the aim of ultimately bridging the gap between what those who've had a concussion need, and what is available. By working with their Member of Parliament, Dr. Kirsty Duncan (currently the Minister of Science), they helped to draft a Private Member's Bill into Parliament, A Comprehensive Strategy to Address Concussions Across Canada. The Bill has had its first reading in Parliament and is in the process of becoming legislation.We discuss; the Bill and what it entails, their research, and their resulting speaking engagements in Canada and internationally.We also discuss the Brain Injury Canada conference in Toronto in September 2016, at which they will speak and where I hope to do a podcast with presenters/speakers.

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Episode 16 (Moira Merrithew & Post - Rehab Pilates)

Wed, 22 Jun 2016 17:59:47 GMT

On Episode 16 of Concussion Talk Podcast, I will be talking with Moira Merrithew, of Merrithew, mind-body education and equipment (of which STOTT PILATES is a brand) about post-rehab Pilates, knowing and understanding one's body, and how being mindful is important for efficient movement.Pilates is a type of exercise that my sister encouraged me to try after my brain injury and rehab. I began doing Pilates in 2012 (almost nine years after my injury) and I've found it to be incredible! Since I started, I've noticed improvements in my balance, my strength, my overall efficiency of movement, my confidence when I walk and swim, and my energy level.

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Episode 15 (Kristine Miller, PT, PhD, Researcher)

Tue, 07 Jun 2016 15:00:35 GMT

My guest for episode 15 of Concussion Talk Podcast is Kristine Miller, PhD and PT (physiotherapist), researcher, and Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.Kristine Miller was one of the authors of, "Feasibility and results of a case study of yoga to improve physical functioning in people with chronic traumatic brain injury" a case study and article in the Journal of Disability and Rehabilitation. The participants in the case study showed marked improvements in balance, balance confidence, lower extremity strength, and endurance. I talk to Kristine about the case study, brain injury and rehabilitation, and why she thinks yoga is so beneficial.

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Episode 14 (PT Kit Darling)

Tue, 24 May 2016 17:26:35 GMT

Kit is a physiotherapist (PT) on the inpatient Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) rehab team at Toronto Rehabilitation Institute. Currently working in the "neurocognitive stream" which caters to patients with more cognitive impairments, Kit has also worked in the "neurophysical stream" which caters to patients who are more physically impaired. Physiotherapists at Toronto's University Health Network (UHN) work closely with Occupational Therapists (OTs), social workers, speech therapists, and rehab therapists to help maximize patients' independence, safety, and function prior to discharge home.

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Episode 13 (Physiotherapist Ashley Kinsella)

Tue, 05 Apr 2016 16:44:05 GMT

I talk to Ashley Kinsella, a physiotherapist in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, who treats concussion clients. We talk about exercises and how she as a physiotherapist approaches concussion clients.

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Episode 12 (Reed)

Wed, 03 Feb 2016 16:36:08 GMT

Dr. Nick Reed is my podcast guest for episode 12 of #ConcussionTalkPodcast. Dr. Reed is an Occupational Therapist, Co-Director of the Concussion Centre at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, and Assistant Prof, OS&OT, at University of Toronto. We talk about the great facility that is Holland Bloorview and the exciting and encouraging research and work that is being done there!

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Episode 11 (da Costa)

Thu, 28 Jan 2016 01:08:10 GMT

In episode 11 of Concussion Talk Podcast I talk to Dr. Leodante da Costa, a neurosurgeon and scientist at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto, part of the University Health Network (UHN). Dr. da Costa received first round funding from GE and the National Football League's "Head Health Challenge" to advance his brain injury research, focusing on the reaction of blood vessels in the brain to a head injury.

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Episode 10 (Schwartz)

Wed, 09 Dec 2015 16:25:38 GMT

I talk to Dr. Jess Schwartz, a Doctor of Physical Therapy in New York. We discuss concussions; how they're treated, symptoms, why she is interested in the treatment of concussions, and we talk about the new Evidence in Motion (EIM) program that they, along with Dr. Jess Schwartz, will announce in March 2016.

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Episode 9 (Rebchuk & Brown)

Thu, 26 Nov 2015 17:30:26 GMT

In episode 9 of Concussion Talk Podcast Alex Rebchuk and Harrison Brown, two graduate students at UBC (University of British Columbia) School of Kinesiology, join me to discuss their research. With the enthusiastic participation of the UBC Thunderbirds Football team, the funding and support of Canadian Chiropractic Research Foundation, MEA Forensic Engineer and Scientists, UBC School of Kinesiology, and using a small device called an xPatch, Alex and Harrison have been researching the link between a player’s brain function and the number, and magnitude, of hits sustained.

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Episode 8 (Francklyn)

Mon, 16 Nov 2015 14:39:27 GMT

A chat with former ski patroller and former Ski Magazine web editor, Sally Francklyn, about skiing, being aware out there, and the remarkable story of the skiing accident and her recovery from a severe traumatic brain injury. http://www.concussiontalk.com/

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Episode 7 (Brooks)

Mon, 26 Oct 2015 23:55:49 GMT

I talk to Jeff Brooks. Jeff was previously a linebackeer for the University of Western Mustangs Football Team, and is now a graduate student at the University of Western Ontario doing his Master's in Biomechanics measuring the force of hits in football as well as collecting electroencephalgram (EEG) data of brain activity to measure change over the course of the football season.

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Episode 6 (Concussion Connection)

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 12:29:35 GMT

I talk to Lauren and Samantha of Concussion Connection www.concussionconnection.com about their own concussions, their hopes for their website, and their thoughts about concussions and sports.

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Episode 5 (Angie Smith)

Wed, 23 Sep 2015 11:29:25 GMT

An interview with Angie Smith, Coordinator of Programs and Services with the Newfoundland and Labrador Brain Injury Association (NLBIA). We discuss what services and programs are available for people who've had a brain injury, what services and programs people often require, how and where to find them

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Concussion U - Memorial University of Newfoundland concussion group

Thu, 17 Sep 2015 12:09:13 GMT

Talking to Justin Murphy of Concussion-U, an interest group founded by medical students at Memorial University of Newfoundland.

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Ryan van Asten, Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Calgary Flames

Mon, 24 Aug 2015 23:23:56 GMT

I talk to Calgary Flames' Strength & Conditioning Coach, Ryan van Asten, about how he trains players, concussed players, and what he's noticed about training concussed athletes during his career.

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Dr. Kristian Goulet - Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO)

Sat, 11 Jul 2015 18:53:12 GMT

Interview with Dr. Kristian Goulet, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) Concussion Clinic, Pediatric Sports Medicine Clinic of Ottawa