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Episode 38: Get To Know Your Body - Strength Training

Have The Nerve: A Podcast About Disability - April 11, 2024 07:00 - 19 minutes ★★★ - 1 rating
This is Have The Nerve Shorts - the short episodes between the long ones where we talk about things From The Internet, you can Get To Know Your Body and there might be even Something To Think About. In this episode, Exercise Physiologist Alicia Payne comes on to talk about why strength training...

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Informing Supportive Environments for a Healthier Population

Beyond Research - April 02, 2024 18:00 - 27 minutes
In this episode, we consider how our environments can help or hinder the health of our population and discuss research aimed to understand the environmental factors influencing population health. We also explore the broader implications of creating supportive environments for chronic di...

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Episode 37: From The Internet - Was He Wrong For Using The Accessible Bathroom?

Have The Nerve: A Podcast About Disability - March 28, 2024 09:00 - 14 minutes ★★★ - 1 rating
This is Have The Nerve Shorts - the short episodes between the long ones where we talk about things From The Internet, you can Get To Know Your Body and there might be even Something To Think About. Hey there fellow doomscrollers! In this episode you are listening to Laura Burling, Jade William...

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Episode 36: A Moment That Changed Everything

Have The Nerve: A Podcast About Disability - March 13, 2024 13:00 - 26 minutes ★★★ - 1 rating
Trigger warning, this episode speaks in detail about attempted suicide. Listener discretion is advised.  In this episode, 2023 Lifeline Ambassador and public speaker, Matthew Caruana, comes on to share his story, At 16, in an attempt to end his life Matthew jumped seven storeys from a building....

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Addressing the Gaps: Focused Research Investments

Beyond Research - March 05, 2024 19:00 - 37 minutes
In this episode, we continue our thought-provoking conversation with Stefan Leslie and Dr. Melissa Flagg. If you missed the last episode, Gaps; Opportunities in the Current Research System, you might want to listen to it first. It set the context for this discussion on a new initiative ...

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Gaps & Opportunities in the Current Research System

Beyond Research - February 27, 2024 19:00 - 47 minutes
This episode is a conversation between Dr. Melissa Flagg and Stefan Leslie that explores the challenges of tackling wicked and super wicked problems at both global and local scales, and the importance of understanding problems and the environments in which they exist. They talk about ...

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Episode 35: Something To Think About - Where Is The Support For Spouses and Partners?

Have The Nerve: A Podcast About Disability - February 07, 2024 13:00 - 18 minutes ★★★ - 1 rating
This is Have The Nerve Shorts - the short episodes between the long ones where we talk about things From The Internet, you can Get To Know Your Body and there might be even Something To Think About. On this episode of Have The Nerve, Forrest Campbell comes on to talk about his observations abou...

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Teaming Up to Manage Water

Beyond Research - February 06, 2024 19:00 - 32 minutes
In this episode, we explore a deep relationship where a utility and researchers work in partnership to identify and work on a range of water research challenges in water quality, water treatment, and stormwater management. Our guests, Dr. Graham Gagnon at Dalhousie University and Dr. ...

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Episode 34: Get To Know Your Body - Shoulder Health

Have The Nerve: A Podcast About Disability - January 17, 2024 13:00 - 21 minutes ★★★ - 1 rating
This is Have The Nerve Shorts - the short episodes between the long ones where we talk about things From The Internet, you can Get To Know Your Body and there might be even Something To Think About. In this episode Physiotherapist Colbey Van Leeuwen talks about what shoulder health means and wh...

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Episode 33: From The Internet - Is The Boyfriend Overprotective?

Have The Nerve: A Podcast About Disability - January 03, 2024 13:00 - 21 minutes ★★★ - 1 rating
It's 2024 - A New Year, A New Start. This is Have The Nerve Shorts - the short episodes between the long ones where we talk about things From The Internet, you can Get To Know Your Body and there might be even Something To Think About. In this episode you are listening to Laura Burling, Jade...

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Prescribing Wellness: The Evolution of Chronic Disease Management

Beyond Research - January 02, 2024 19:00 - 23 minutes
In this episode we explore a critical issue - the alarming rates of chronic diseases, presenting challenges for both individuals and our broader healthcare system. Join us as we discuss how research becomes the catalyst for the evolution of healthcare practices, transforming our perspec...

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Episode 32: Disability and the Performing Arts

Have The Nerve: A Podcast About Disability - December 21, 2023 13:00 - 59 minutes ★★★ - 1 rating
We’ve spoken about access to large scale events such as music festivals, concerts, Susan may have mentioned something about the weird inclusion issue in running events, but what about smaller scale events like attending a play, or hang on – what if you are a playwright with a disability and you ...

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Agricultural Resilience: The Blueberry Effect

Beyond Research - December 05, 2023 19:20 - 28 minutes
On the surface, this episode may seem like a story about boosting blueberry production, but it’s a tale of how local research can shape not only an industry, but an entire sector. This work is addressing challenges facing all agriculture crops, like disease, pests, and climate change. ...

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Episode 31: Disability Royal Commission, Connecting Cultures and the landscape of disability for First Nations

Have The Nerve: A Podcast About Disability - November 29, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★ - 1 rating
Trigger warning, this episode discusses sexual and physical abuse of people with disabilities and listen discretion is advised. In this episode of Have the Nerve Susan speaks to Jake Briggs, long time disability advocate, Managing Director of CultureConnex and host of the podcast Keep Rolling w...

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RSBC TechMates - Episode 1 - Navigating the AI Landscape for the Visually Impaired

RSBC Unseen - November 14, 2023 17:00 - 31 minutes
Welcome to the very first episode of the TechMates podcast, featuring hosts Alex and Juliette, delving into the fascinating world of technology for visually impaired people. Put simply, it is just 2 mates, having a chat about tech!    In this debut episode, they'll explore how artificial inte...

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Restorative Justice: Strengthening Communities Through Collaborative Research

Beyond Research - November 01, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes
Nova Scotians face a variety of harms and challenges at interpersonal, institutional, systemic, and societal level. Systemic racism, sexual harassment, institutional abuse, and accessibility are just some examples. Nova Scotians deserve and demand justice when they experience harm or wh...

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Episode 30: Continence Poverty - The Cost When You Can't Afford

Have The Nerve: A Podcast About Disability - October 19, 2023 13:00 - 39 minutes ★★★ - 1 rating
How many times a year do you think the average person with a disability, requiring products like these would need to go to the bathroom?  How much does it cost? What does someone do when they can’t afford basic medical necessities to go to the bathroom? AND what happens if you are an immigra...

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Research Improving Diagnostic Imaging in the ER

Beyond Research - October 03, 2023 17:43 - 23 minutes
There are many challenges impacting a healthier population in Nova Scotia. Some of these include physician recruitment; access to primary care; an aging population; infrastructure, equipment, and facilities renewal; and increased costs for health care research and delivery. In this epis...

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Episode 29: Companion Cards and the Meticulous Planning Just To Go Out

Have The Nerve: A Podcast About Disability - September 20, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★ - 1 rating
It's getting into the warmer seasons now and when the weather gets warmer people like to go out more. What does that have to do with this episode? Senior Community Services Coordinator Laura Burling and Representative Advocate Jade Williams talk with Susan about what a Companion Card is, why ...

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Parenting

RSBC Unseen - August 31, 2023 12:00 - 45 minutes
Welcome to  the RSBC Unseen podcast focusing on the unique journey of parenting as a blind parent. Zenny, our host, is joined by three extraordinary blind parents, each navigating their parenthood journey in their own distinct ways. They transparently share their  challenges, positive and negati...

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Episode 28: Have the courage to be your own advocate

Have The Nerve: A Podcast About Disability - July 30, 2023 15:00 - 50 minutes ★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode of Have the Nerve Susan speaks to Geraldine Watts. disability advocate. After a series of accidents that affected her spine, in 2016 her intervertebral disc disintegrated and she lost mobility, function and sensation. It was only in 2020 where she was formerly diagnosed with a sp...

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RSBC Unseen Episode 01 - The Greatest Gift of Life is Friendship

RSBC Unseen - July 28, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes
What does friendship mean to you ? In this month’s podcast we had a great time discussing friendship as we approach friendship week. It was a pleasure to have Camille and Carla from Sisterhood join us to share their take on the importance of friendship and how Sisterhood has been the perfect pla...

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Episode 27: Ground Zero at Brand X - Voices from #SydneyWorldPride Part Two

Have The Nerve: A Podcast About Disability - June 29, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★ - 1 rating
Sydney WorldPride 2023 didn’t just happen in two weeks between February to March, it’s the gift that keeps on giving and Susan will keep giving those gifts. Let's cast our minds back, hit rewind, do some reminiscing and hear performances and interviews of the artists that made up Ground Zero at...

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RSBC Unseen Episode 24 - Turn it up DJ

RSBC Unseen - June 02, 2023 16:00 - 29 minutes
In this week's captivating episode of the RSBC Unseen podcast, hosts Ikra and Kaya embark on an eye-opening journey as they delve into the world of radio broadcasting with a remarkable guest, Banaris Iqbal. With a distinguished career spanning over 25 years, Banaris is not only an experienced ra...

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Episode 26: Emergency Preparedness and Planning for People with Disabilities

Have The Nerve: A Podcast About Disability - May 28, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★ - 1 rating
According to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Asia-Pacific region is the most disaster prone region in the world.  Australia has a long history with heatwaves, bushfires, drought, flood and tropical cyclones and we’re going from La Nina to El Nino, meaning, potentially a repeat ...

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Episode 25: The Underdogs - Disability and High School

Have The Nerve: A Podcast About Disability - April 26, 2023 14:00 - 53 minutes ★★★ - 1 rating
In Episode 23 - Be Curious, Not Judgemental, Paediatric Nurse Consultant Jodie Thompson from Kids Collaborative and Paediatric Clinical Psychologist Amanda Lane-Brown talked with Susan about primary schooling and children with disabilities. What about high school? CONTENT WARNING: This episod...

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RSBC Unseen Episode 23 - Finances

RSBC Unseen - April 24, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes
In the latest episode of RSBC Unseen, hosts Zenny, Kaya, and Charlotte dive into the topic of finances. They discuss the challenges faced by young people when it comes to accessing their own money and offer valuable tips on how to avoid common mistakes. The trio also provides insights into which...

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Episode 24: Voices from Sydney Mardi Gras 2023 #SydneyWorldPride

Have The Nerve: A Podcast About Disability - February 27, 2023 22:00 - 28 minutes ★★★ - 1 rating
It is Sydney WorldPride and Have The Nerve will be bringing you interviews from all over the place, highlighting the voices of people with disabilities in this community. TW: This episode does contain content about abuse that can be triggering to some people.   In this episode, you'll here fro...

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RSBC Unseen Episode 22 - Transitions

RSBC Unseen - February 15, 2023 12:00 - 21 minutes
In this episode of RSBC Unseen, we explore the topic of transitions. Join us as we hear from Rona and Camille, who share their personal experiences of moving from mainstream school to a college for the visually impaired and from France to England respectively. Rona will take us through her journ...

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Episode 23: Be Curious, Not Judgemental - Disability and Primary School

Have The Nerve: A Podcast About Disability - February 06, 2023 00:00 - 49 minutes ★★★ - 1 rating
It's the beginning of a new school year for students in Australia. For the first episode of 2023 (coincidentally starting with Episode 23!), Paediatric Nurse Consultant Jodie Thompson from Kids Collaborative and Paediatric Clinical Psychologist Amanda Lane-Brown talk with Susan about how being c...