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54. ARFID vs Picky Eating - What's the Difference?

Nourishing Autism - April 24, 2024 11:00 - 13 minutes
In this episode of the Nourishing Autism Podcast, join Brittyn, The Autism Dietitian, as she delves into the complexities of ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder). She explores the various types of ARFID, symptoms, prevalence rates, and strategies for providing support and treatmen...

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53. Practical Tips While You Wait for Autism Services & Referrals ft. Amber Arrington

Nourishing Autism - April 17, 2024 11:00 - 29 minutes
In this podcast episode, Brittyn talks with Amber Arrington, the founder of Autism Savvy and a mother of six, three of whom are autistic. Amber shares her journey from navigating the autism space with minimal support herself to now supporting parents with newly diagnosed children. Listen in as s...

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52. Navigating the IEP Process with Collaborative Success with Lisa Baskin-Wright, IEP Coach

Nourishing Autism - April 10, 2024 11:00 - 37 minutes
In this podcast episode, listen in as Lisa Baskin-Wright, an incredible IEP coach, describes her heartfelt and insightful journey into navigating the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process for children with autism. Bringing both a personal and professional perspective to the table, she shar...

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51. The #1 Potty Training Mistake Parents of Autistic Kids Are Making with Molly Johnson, the Autism Consultant

Nourishing Autism - April 03, 2024 11:00 - 26 minutes
In this podcast episode, Molly, The Autism Consultant joins Brittyn to delve into the intricacies of potty training for autistic children. Listen as they discuss the series of small skills involved in the process and emphasize the importance of breaking down the steps to make it manageable for y...

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Dr. Michael Ombrello — The Rare Case of Beverly Gage

Speaking of Science - April 01, 2024 02:41 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratings
Beverly Gage came to the NIH with a condition that had never been observed before. A mysterious genetic mutation that caused her chronic joint pain and inflammation led her to Dr. Michael Ombrello, an expert in rare inflammatory diseases at the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal...

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50. Food Aversions & Selective Eating

Nourishing Autism - March 27, 2024 11:00 - 10 minutes
In this episode of the Nourishing Autism Podcast, Brittyn delves into the intricate relationship between sensory aversions and selective eating in autistic children. She sheds light on how sensory processing issues affect food preferences and explores the significance of textures, colors, and te...

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Dr. Sabira Valiani: Creating Connections in Critical Care

Researchers Under the Scope - March 24, 2024 04:00 - 25 minutes
  Dr. Sabira Valiani was one of the frontline physicians working inside Saskatoon’s critical care units four years ago, during the initial lockdowns of the Covid-19 pandemic.   “It was really weird,” said Valiani.   Valiani said ‘a lot of light bulbs went off in my head’ amid the autom...

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Stroke Alert March 2024

Stroke Alert - March 21, 2024 16:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratings
On Episode 38 of the Stroke Alert Podcast, host Dr. Negar Asdaghi highlights two articles from the March 2024 issue of Stroke: “High-Serum Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Levels Are Associated With Decreased Risk of Poststroke Cognitive Impairment” and “Long-Term Risk of Arterial Thrombosis A...

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49. "He's a Completely Different Kid": Henry's ARFID & Nutrition Journey with Sarah Phillips

Nourishing Autism - March 20, 2024 11:00 - 34 minutes
In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, Brittyn revisits her journey with Sarah, a devoted mother, and her son Henry, who is on the autism spectrum. Sarah shares their story beginning in 2020 when Henry was facing significant dietary and behavioral challenges, leading to the diagnosis of ...

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48. The ONE Thing You Have to Understand Before Successfully Expanding Your Child's Diet

Nourishing Autism - March 13, 2024 11:00 - 13 minutes
In this episode of the Nourishing Autism Podcast, Brittyn discusses the importance of understanding sensory needs in expanding an autistic child's diet. Many popular approaches are often unsuccessful and in fact, usually backfire. So today she covers one of the MOST important topics when it come...

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Scientific Communication with Justine Sinnaeve, PhD

Vanderbilt Beyond the Lab podcast - March 11, 2024 08:29 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
Dr. Justine Sinnaeve, PhD, is an Associate Scientific Director at Ashfield MedComms and tells us about her experience graduating during COVID and how she utilized that time to work freelance before launching into her SciComm/Medical Writing role. 

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47. Raising a Child with Autism: Untethering and Fostering Independence with Carrie Cariello

Nourishing Autism - March 06, 2024 12:00 - 42 minutes
In this episode of the Nourishing Autism podcast, Brittyn has an engaging conversation with author and mother, Carrie Cariello, who shares her family’s journey with her autistic son, Jack. Carrie discusses the challenges and strategies in navigating Jack's picky eating habits, the transition to ...

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Senior Grants Officer, Consultant with Lindsay Redman Rivera, PhD

Vanderbilt Beyond the Lab podcast - March 05, 2024 07:22 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
After a successful internship with Health Research in Action, Lindsay Redman Rivera used her experience to pivot to a full-time position. She discusses what she learned during her PhD training as well as shares her approach to the two-body-opportunity.

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46. Why You Should Run Labs for Your Autistic Child

Nourishing Autism - February 28, 2024 10:00 - 16 minutes
In today's episode, Brittyn covers why running nutritional labs could be a great tool to uncover more about your child's health to help them feel their best and detect any underlying nutritional deficiencies, gut imbalances, or food sensitivities. She also touches on which labs your pediatrician...

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Dr. Daphne Yau on Blood Sugar & Brain Health

Researchers Under the Scope - February 25, 2024 17:00 - 21 minutes
Daphne Yau can trace her interest in endocrinology back to a beta-cell physiology experiment during her master’s degree,  working with laboratory mice with Type 2 Diabetes. “It was the part of the pancreas that makes insulin,” she said. “It was fascinating. It also made me realize that maybe p...

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Regional Medical Scientific Director with Todd Townsend, PhD

Vanderbilt Beyond the Lab podcast - February 23, 2024 20:21 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
After a fellowship with the FDA in regulatory, Dr. Todd Townsend, PhD, shares his path to his current role as the Regional Medical Scientific Director, Cardiovascular & Metabolism at Merck. 

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45. Navigating Parenthood with a Child on the Autism Spectrum with Rob Gorski, The Autism Dad

Nourishing Autism - February 21, 2024 10:00 - 28 minutes
In this episode, we welcome Rob Gorski, Founder of the Autism Dad, who shares his experiences of raising three autistic children. Rob offers an unfiltered view into the challenges and victories encountered in autism parenting that offers parents with a sense of solidarity and practical insights....

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February 2024 Discover CircRes

Discover CircRes - February 15, 2024 19:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
This month on Episode 57 of Discover CircRes, host Cynthia St. Hilaire highlights three original research articles featured in the February 2nd and February 19th issues of Circulation Research. This Episode also includes a discussion with Dr Kathryn Howe and Dr Sneha Raju from University of Tor...

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Stroke Alert February 2024

Stroke Alert - February 15, 2024 17:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratings
On Episode 37 of the Stroke Alert Podcast, host Dr. Negar Asdaghi highlights two articles from the February 2024 issue of Stroke: “Intravenous Thrombolysis Before Endovascular Treatment in Posterior Circulation Occlusions: A MR CLEAN Registry Study” and “Effect of the Factor XIa Inhibitor Asund...

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44. 3 Reasons Why Nutrition For Autism Really Matters [Season 2 is HERE!]

Nourishing Autism - February 14, 2024 08:00 - 17 minutes
Grab your FREE guide here: 6 Things to Know About Nutrition After an Autism Diagnosis In this highly anticipated second season of the Nourishing Autism Podcast, Brittyn dives deep into the essential role of nutrition for autism.  Brittyn explores the intricate link between nutrition and autism...

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Product Development with Jacob Brown, PhD

Vanderbilt Beyond the Lab podcast - February 13, 2024 07:41 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
A love of food, creative scientist Jake Brown, PhD, found a way to combine his educational background with his long-term interests, now serving as a Product Development Scientist with Mars Petcare. 

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Dr. Sam Haddad: At the Heart of Patient Care

Researchers Under the Scope - February 11, 2024 05:00 - 22 minutes
Haissam Haddad inadvertently horrified his family when he signed up for engineering courses in his first year of university. The teenager returned the next day to change his major to medicine -- a move he's glad he made. Dr. Haddad practiced family medicine in Syria for three years, then arr...

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Remote Rehabilitation: Dr. Stacey Lovo's Quest for Equitable Care

Researchers Under the Scope - January 28, 2024 05:00 - 24 minutes
In this episode, we meet Dr. Stacey Love, Director of Virtual Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation at Saskatchewan's Virtual Health Hub, and an Assistant Professor at the University of Saskatchewan's School of Rehabilitation. She's also involved with the Saskatchewan Centre for Patient Oriented Rese...

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Stroke Alert January 2024

Stroke Alert - January 24, 2024 15:03 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 32 ratings
On Episode 36 of the Stroke Alert Podcast, host Dr. Negar Asdaghi highlights two articles from the January 2024 issue of Stroke: “Time Window for Induced Hypertension in Acute Small Vessel Occlusive Stroke With Early Neurological Deterioration” and “Patent Foramen Ovale Management for Secondary...

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January 2024 Discover CircRes

Discover CircRes - January 18, 2024 19:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
This month on Episode 56 of Discover CircRes, host Cynthia St. Hilaire highlights three original research articles featured in the January 5th and January 19th issues of Circulation Research. This Episode also includes a discussion with Dr Julie Freed and Gopika Senthilkumar from the Medical Col...

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Dr. Sadhana Jackson — Breaking Through the Blood-Brain Barrier

Speaking of Science - January 18, 2024 16:16 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratings
The blood-brain barrier keeps bad actors like toxins, viruses, and bacteria from entering the brain. But in the case of brain cancer when the danger is already inside, the blood-brain barrier can work against a person’s health by shutting out the medications meant to eliminate the threat. Dr. Sa...

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Management Consulting with Courtney Copeland, PhD

Vanderbilt Beyond the Lab podcast - January 17, 2024 00:38 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
Is management consulting right for you? Dr. Courtney Copeland, PhD, tells her story about the pivot from biomedical science PhD to a management consultant!

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Dr. Angelica Lang: Shaping the Future of Shoulder Health

Researchers Under the Scope - January 14, 2024 05:00 - 27 minutes
Dr. Angelica Lang knows most of the people she sees have to keep working, even if they have shoulder pain.   As an assistant professor at the University of Saskatchewan and director of the Musculoskeletal and Ergonomics Lab at the Canadian Centre for Rural and Agricultural Health, Lang’s go...

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Business Development in Industry with Jeff Bylund, PhD

Vanderbilt Beyond the Lab podcast - January 10, 2024 19:30 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
Dr. Jeff Bylund, PhD, knew he enjoyed talking about science but he didn't want to continue at the bench. Join us for a laugh and a good career exploration discussion about Dr. Bylund's career ventures after his time training at Vanderbilt.

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Stroke Alert December 2023

Stroke Alert - January 10, 2024 14:51 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratings
On Episode 35 of the Stroke Alert Podcast, host Dr. Negar Asdaghi is joined by Dr. Ashkan Shoamanesh, Associate Professor of Neurology at McMaster University, for the inaugural 2023 Ralph L. Sacco Review of Top Cerebrovascular Research of the Year. In honor of the late Dr. Ralph L. Sacco, forme...