Concussion Talk Podcast
432 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsConcussion Talk Podcasts will feature interviews with; doctors, physiotherapists, who work in the field of concussion and brain injury, others in the medical field, athletes, trainers, coaches, others in sport, athletics and exercise (such as Pilates, Yoga, and other exercise instructors), and community brain injury and concussion groups, and others! Get bonus content on Patreon
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Episodes
How We Got Concussions So Wrong
April 10, 2024 09:00 - 51 minutes - 81.9 MBIsobel 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. Please subscribe, rate, and review this podcast everywhere, including YouTube! Check out the podcast sponsors Hea...
Brain Injury doesn't mean stopping
October 24, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 49.8 MBI 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, leadi...
Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado
August 29, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 52.1 MBEpisode 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 w...
Victoria Brain Injury Society (VBIS) - Victoria, the scene of my TBI
August 08, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes - 53.4 MBI'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 en...
More About Dysautonimia - new research by Jenna Tucker & Lauren Ziaks
July 04, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 69.8 MBDysautonomia 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!...
IPV & Police (RNC, Royal Newfoundland Constabulary) with Cst. James Cadigan
June 27, 2023 09:00 - 18 minutes - 26.3 MBFor 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 reason...
Newfoundland and Labrador Brain Injury Association (NLBIA)
June 20, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes - 15.9 MBWe 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 awarenes...
Concussion Awareness & Education with Ashley Hiscock
June 13, 2023 09:00 - 16 minutes - 25.9 MBAshley 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 ...
Discussion 3 (Brain Injury Awareness, Acronyms, NLBIA) - Erica, Jennifer, Kerilee and me
June 06, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 67.5 MBJune 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! Please subscribe, rate, and revie...
Encephalitis, Brain Injury Support, Growth
May 30, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 49.3 MBGeprgia 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...
Vistendo (Concussion recognition, youth athlete awareness & diagnosis)
May 09, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes - 52.7 MBIsabel 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. Follow Vistendo on Insta...
Concussion, Physiotherapy, Rugby and Mental Health
May 02, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutes - 93.9 MBConcussion 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 phy...
The Importance of Community in Rehabilitation & Recovery
April 25, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes - 54.5 MBJim 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 ve...
Neuro Defence; Brain Injury, Karate, Recovery & Rehabilitation
April 18, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 62.8 MBJim 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. Check them out on Facebook - Neuro Defence Email: [email protected] Please subs...
Brain Injury & Delayed Diagnosis (Amanda Burrill, part 2)
April 13, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 92 MBWelcome 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 coul...
TBI and IPV
April 11, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 68 MBDr. 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 ...
Paediatric Sport-Related Concussion
April 04, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes - 62.3 MBMy 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 a...
The Q-Collar & "When Heads Come Together"
March 28, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 53.1 MBDr. 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! Please support Concussion Talk Podcast by checking out and supporting the advertisers at www.conc...
Brain Injury & Delayed Diagnosis (Amanda Burrill, part 1)
March 27, 2023 09:00 - 51 minutes - 78.4 MBWelcome 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....
Brainiac 3.6 - Cranial Therapy, Osteopathy & Concussion (Sara Pukal, Let's Get Cranial!)
March 22, 2023 09:00 - 18 minutes - 29.5 MBWelcome 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 S...
Cranial Therapy, Osteopathy & Concussion (Sara Pukal, Let's Get Cranial!)
March 22, 2023 09:00 - 18 minutes - 29.5 MBWelcome 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 S...
Discussion 2 - Wisdom, Acceptance, Mental Health and more
March 21, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 74.4 MBErica, 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! Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Holistic Approach & Manual Therapy for Concussions
March 17, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes - 35.3 MBWelcome 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 ...
Brain Injury Advocacy, Time & Information
March 07, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBAmanda 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...
CLFC Dalhousie & Untangled Podcast
February 28, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes - 44.3 MBMack 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. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See ...
Clinical Treatment of Concussions + Eye Movement, PhD & Brainiac Podcast
February 21, 2023 10:00 - 31 minutes - 48.1 MBMelissa 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. Get bonus content on Patre...
Project Enlist Canada
February 14, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes - 46.9 MBTraumatic 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 Fo...
Discussion
February 07, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes - 80 MBThis 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 discuss...
Brainiac - Concussion and Sleep (and Sweden)
February 03, 2023 10:00 - 38 minutes - 58.3 MBWelcome 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, ...
Wellness And Healthy Lifestyle, and Brain Injury
January 31, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 43.2 MBMike 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. Get bonus content on Patreon Support th...
Brainiac - Concussion Phenotypes (Sub-types)
January 18, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 41.2 MBIn 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 inflamma...
Cerebellar Stroke, Stories we Tell Ourselves, Education of Concussion, Brain Injury, NLBIA & More
January 03, 2023 10:00 - 44 minutes - 63.2 MBWhat 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 an...
Brainiac - Healing Properties of the Brain & Trauma
December 22, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutes - 71.8 MBIn 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 t...
Journal of Neurotrauma
December 20, 2022 10:00 - 37 minutes - 59.1 MBWhat 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! Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Head for Change; Brain Injuries, Dementia, CTE in Rugby
December 06, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 53.3 MBAfter 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 professio...
Concussions, Knowledge, Awareness & a Music Career
November 29, 2022 10:00 - 58 minutes - 89.2 MBOn 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? Check out Chris's music in UPtv's Hallmark movie, Love in Wolf Creek Follow C...
UCLA Steve Tisch BrainSPORT Program & Podcast
November 22, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutes - 69.7 MBI 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 U...
Brainiac - Intro to this season's host and a Chat on Sex Based Differences in Concussion
November 16, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 39.2 MBIn 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. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussio...
University of Michigan Concussion Center
October 25, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 49.1 MBSteven 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...
Concussion Talk Podcast - Thank you!
October 18, 2022 09:00 - 4 minutes - 8.73 MBJust 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! To potential advertisers or sponsors, please reach out to me via my website, https://www.concussiontalk.com/contact/ Thank you everybody for your support and your interest in learning more about brain injury and concussion! Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http:/...
Post-Traumatic Growth, PTG
October 04, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 55.5 MB"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 traini...
Finding a New Perspective After Another Concussion
September 27, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 56.9 MBCharmaine 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 perspect...
Acute Concussion Treatment
September 13, 2022 09:00 - 30 minutes - 46.2 MBOn 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. Check out my store at Tee Public! Get there from concussiontalk.com, Concussion Talk's Merch tab on Podchaser, or on Tee Public; shirts, hoodies, masks, notebooks, mugs, stickers and a whole...
Dysautonimia
September 06, 2022 09:00 - 51 minutes - 78.3 MBLauren 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! PeJ0lrCJfw45qdkGVeGj Get b...
NLBIA and Brain Injury Awareness
August 02, 2022 12:18 - 16 minutes - 25.1 MBAfter 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 [email protected] 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 ab...
2002 Bike Trip Across Canada on Concussion Talk Podcast YouTube Channel
July 26, 2022 09:00 - 1 minute - 3 MBI 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!" Concussion Talk Podcast YouTube Channel Get bonus content o...
The Beautifully Delicate Brain
July 19, 2022 09:00 - 30 minutes - 45.4 MBOn 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: Instagram @hana_walker_brown Twitter @HWalker_Brown tmBOSWsVQs6pr6dk8lFi Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show ...
"Being your own personal best"
July 12, 2022 09:00 - 48 minutes - 77.4 MBJamie 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 t...
Physical Therapy & Brain Injury in Pediatrics, Exercise, Biopsychosocial Approach
July 05, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 56.5 MBThank 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 ...
From Stroke Survivor to Physiotherapist, Erica Norman
June 28, 2022 09:00 - 30 minutes - 46.1 MBErica 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 ...