Cerebral Conversations
19 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsFrom the great minds at Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA), Cerebral Conversations tackles
the biggest issues impacting people living with cerebral palsy and similar disabilities. We’re going all in on early intervention, advocacy, research, inclusion and a whole lot more, to untangle the curliest of ideas with the people who understand them best. Join our special guests and hosts for eye-opening, norm-challenging conversations. Listen to the powerful and poignant journeys of Australians living with cerebral palsy who are breaking all the boundaries. Be part of CPA’s Cerebral Conversations and find out what happens when great minds think differently.
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Episodes
Episode 13 | Season One Highlights
November 22, 2021 19:00 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBWelcome to the wrap up episode of Season One of Cerebral Conversations. Here are some highlights and never heard before stories from the great minds at Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA) and our special guests and hosts. And as you have heard throughout the series from the likes of Hannah Diviney, Bronya Metherell and Tara Moss, just how important storytelling is. We'd like you to share your story with us in Season Two, so if you have an idea you'd love us to tackle, send an email to ask@ cereb...
Episode 12 | Work/Life Brilliance | Marley's story
November 16, 2021 19:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBA cerebral (palsy) conversation with master juggler, Marley Lyras-Hull. Marley works full time at CPA and is currently studying for her fourth (yep, fourth) degree. She’s raising three daughters, one of whom lives with a disability, and Marley herself lives with cerebral palsy. When there really are only 24 hours in a day, how does she get it all done? Marley fills us in on how she juggles ALL the things, what inspires her, and her tips for other parents living with a disability or paren...
Episode 11 | Alistair McEwan & Rae Johnston | Tech Beyond 2040
November 09, 2021 19:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBFrom gamification to AI, speech recognition to virtual reality, technology is making an extraordinary contribution to the lives of those living with disability – and there’s some pretty amazing stuff in store for the future too. Power up with Alistair McEwan and Rae Johnston as they explore how technology, data and innovation are changing lives and improving outcomes, and the questions these cuttingedge creations are raising along the way. How do we best navigate the ethics of AI and make th...
Episode 11 | Tech Beyond 2040 | Alistair McEwan & Rae Johnston
November 09, 2021 19:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBFrom gamification to AI, speech recognition to virtual reality, technology is making an extraordinary contribution to the lives of those living with disability – and there’s some pretty amazing stuff in store for the future too. Power up with Alistair McEwan and Rae Johnston as they explore how technology, data and innovation are changing lives and improving outcomes, and the questions these cuttingedge creations are raising along the way. How do we best navigate the ethics of AI and make ...
Episode 10 | Ideas To Enable Human Potential | Pete Horsley & Naomi Simson
November 02, 2021 19:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBYou’ve got THE big idea. Now what? Join entrepreneurs Pete Horsley and Naomi Simson for an idea-sparking conversation about the importance of invention and bringing great ideas to life. Are we investing enough and willing enoughto try, fail and then have another go? How can you become a great innovator and how did a solar power wheelchair come to be? Pete Horsley is the founder of Remarkable, an organisation that’s harnessing the power of technology to drive inclusion for people living wit...
Episode 9 | Ahead of the (Learning) Curve | Lia Sintras’ Story
October 26, 2021 19:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBA cerebral (palsy) conversation with Lia Sintras, Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA) client and Kosciuszko conqueror. Lia has lived with cerebral palsy since she was just a year old, which hasn’t stopped her for a moment. From climbing Mount Kosciusko to walking into her end of school formal (after over 500 hours of training no less), Lia knows better than most that – as she puts it – “Nothing is impossible. You just need to find people that make it possible.” Lia takes us through the challen...
Episode 8 | Speaking up | Bronya Metherall & Tara Moss
October 18, 2021 19:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBWe can all be agents for change, but we need to find our voices first and the courage to speak up. In this episode, Bronya and Tara speak up about creating communities that empower those living with disability. How can we challenge governments to enact change that creates truly inclusive societies? What does advocacy really mean, and when does it really work? How can we help people find their voice and see the power in their personal storytelling? And how on earth can we get people to care...
Episode 7 | Might, Cameras, Action | Emily Dash's Story
October 12, 2021 19:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBA cerebral (palsy) conversation with filmmaker, actor, advocate and CPA client, Emily Dash. From screening her films at Tropfest and the Sydney Film Festival to collaborating with the Australian Chamber Orchestra, Emily has achieved more than most of us do in a lifetime. And – with the help of a great support crew and some savvy problem solving – she’s done it all in spite of the barriers to employment that many people living with a disability face. Emily tells us about her amazing career,...
Episode 6 | Let's get visible | Hannah Diviney & Tara Moss on Inclusion
October 05, 2021 13:22 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBAustralia is recognised as one of the most inclusive nations in the world, but really, is it? Disability advocate Hannah Diviney joins Tara Moss to dig into the details of what it’s like to live with a disability and tackle stereotypes, mental health issues, and barriers to work and education. How do Hannah and Tara overcome the stigmas around disability and women? What does living with a disability mean for our sense of identity? And really, why isn’t there a disabled Disney princess? (Ha...
Episode 5 | Neuroplasticity in action | Arran Keith’s Story
September 28, 2021 20:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBA cerebral (palsy) conversation with Invictus Games competitor and CPA client, Arran Keith, and his physiotherapist Claire Smart. Therapy that maximises neuroplasticity is the best way to improve movement and mobility, but the challenge is how to keep a young mind motivated. The good news? Therapy can now be a whole lot more fun than just relying on repetitive exercises. Claire and Arran (also an avid RaceRunner and triathlete), chat with us about technology, wheelchair races and all the...
Episode 4 | Changing brains and minds | Iona Novak & Tracey Spicer on Neuroplasticity
September 21, 2021 20:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MBNeuroplasticity is the secret ingredient for better brain power – and better outcomes for children with disability. In this episode Professor Iona Novak, CPA’s Chair of Allied Health, co-founder of the CPA Research Institute and renowned journalist, author and broadcaster Tracey Spicer go deep into our grey (and white) matter to explore the brain’s ability to create new neural pathways and what that means for a child’s critical early years of neurological development. How can we rewire our br...
Episode 4 | Changing brains & minds | Iona Novak & Tracey Spicer on Neuroplasticity
September 21, 2021 20:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MBNeuroplasticity is the secret ingredient for better brain power – and better outcomes for children with disability. In this episode Professor Iona Novak, CPA’s Chair of Allied Health, co-founder of the CPA Research Institute and renowned journalist, author and broadcaster Tracey Spicer go deep into our grey (and white) matter to explore the brain’s ability to create new neural pathways and what that means for a child’s critical early years of neurological development. How can we rewire our b...
Episode 3 | Early diagnosis & meeting Eve | Nadia Badawi's story
September 16, 2021 20:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBA cerebral (palsy) conversation with internationally renowned neonatologist, Professor Nadia Badawi. Early in her career, Nadia realised that working with newborns was an opportunity to change the entire course of a person’s life, not to mention having a huge impact for their family and the wider community. That realisation has taken her on an incredible path: becoming a leading voice in neonatal intensive care and, six years ago, meeting baby Eve and helping her become the “little blonde...
Episode 3 | Nadia Badawi's story | Early diagnosis and meeting Eve
September 16, 2021 20:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBA cerebral (palsy) conversation with internationally renowned neonatologist, Professor Nadia Badawi. Early in her career, Nadia realised that working with newborns was an opportunity to change the entire course of a person’s life, not to mention having a huge impact for their family and the wider community. That realisation has taken her on an incredible path: becoming a leading voice in neonatal intensive care and, six years ago, meeting baby Eve and helping her become the “little blonde c...
Episode 2 | Riding rollercoasters & harbouring hope | Joe Darcy's story
September 15, 2021 20:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBA cerebral (palsy) conversation with Joe Darcy, Eve’s dad. In the first hours and days of baby Eve’s life, her parents Joe and Hiam heard the toughest news and words every new parent dreads: complications, NICU, brain damage... Through all the ups and downs of those rollercoaster days, Joe never gave up hope and baby Eve is now a skateboarding six year old who’s defied all the medical odds. Joe shares his memories of Eve’s first days, how he kept hope alive, and how trusting your gut can m...
Episode 2 | Joe Darcy's story | Riding rollercoasters & harbouring hope
September 15, 2021 20:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBA cerebral (palsy) conversation with Joe Darcy, Eve’s dad. In the first hours and days of baby Eve’s life, her parents Joe and Hiam heard the toughest news and words every new parent dreads: complications, NICU, brain damage... Through all the ups and downs of those rollercoaster days, Joe never gave up hope and baby Eve is now a skateboarding six year old who’s defied all the medical odds. Joe shares his memories of Eve’s first days, how he kept hope alive, and how trusting your gut can mak...
Episode 1 | Early Days | Nadia Badawi & Tracey Spicer on Neonatology
September 14, 2021 03:14 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBOne in ten Australian babies spend time in a newborn intensive care unit, and it’s an incredible group of people who are improving outcomes for those infants. However, the greatest success will come when we all get involved. Join Professor Nadia Badawi and Tracey Spicer as they discuss the often challenging, but always inspiring, world of newborn intensive care. Hear how Nadia thinks differently about what is possible for babies born with cerebral palsy. Tracey asks how our understanding of ...
Cerebral Conversations: Episode 0 | An overview and Acknowledgement of Country
August 30, 2021 02:39 - 4 minutes - 4.28 MBConversations have always been great drivers of change. That’s why we are so excited to launch a new CPA podcast that features conversations between some great minds, thinking differently about how we change expectations, attitudes and culture around some of today’s biggest disability issues: ableism, accessibility, visibility, and inclusion. Season one features Nadia Badawi, Iona Novak, Bronya Metherall, Pete Horsley and Alistair McEwan chatting with Tracey Spicer, Tara Moss, Naomi Simson, ...
Episode 0 | An overview and Acknowledgement of Country
August 30, 2021 02:39 - 4 minutes - 4.28 MBConversations have always been great drivers of change. That’s why we are so excited to launch a new CPA podcast that features conversations between some great minds, thinking differently about how we change expectations, attitudes and culture around some of today’s biggest disability issues: ableism, accessibility, visibility, and inclusion. Season one features Nadia Badawi, Iona Novak, Bronya Metherall, Pete Horsley and Alistair McEwan chatting with Tracey Spicer, Tara Moss, Naomi Simson...