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! ...
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Episode 99 – The “Exit Interview” with Erin, former Coordinator of Programs & Services at NLBIA
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Tuesday, September 21, 2021
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Concussion Talk Podcast
brain injury, concussion, NLBIA, TBI, traumatic brain injury
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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 ...
Episode 98 – Introducing the New NLBIA Coordinator of Programs & Services, Cassandra Stockley
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Monday, September 13, 2021
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Concussion Talk Podcast
brain injury, Coordinator of Programs & Services, NLBIA
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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! Concussion Talk Podcast is available on: Amazon Music YouTube iTunes/Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Stitcher
Episode 97 – Health/Med Tech & Concussion with Dr. Ashleigh Kennedy, CEO & Co-Founder of Neurovine
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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
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Concussion Talk Podcast
brain injury, brain injury tech, concussion, concussion tech, health tech
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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 ...
Episode 96 – Vision Development with Dr. Sarah Hutchens and Vision Therapist Kara Osmond
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Monday, August 16, 2021
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Concussion Talk Podcast
brain injury, concussion, double vision, vision, vision post brain injury
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Changes to vision 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 ...
Episode 95 – The Concussion Calculator (Laura Langer of KITE/Toronto Rehab Institute)
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Sunday, July 25, 2021
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Concussion Talk Podcast
brain injury, concussion, concussion calculator, TBI
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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 ...
Episode 34 – From suffering to happiness with Elisa
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Sunday, July 11, 2021
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Concussion Chats
acceptance, breaking out of black and white thinking, happiness, mindfulness, perfectionist
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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 ...
Episode 94 – USA Cheer; Talking Concussions, Cheer, STUNT and more with Laurie Harris & Jim Lord
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Monday, June 28, 2021
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Concussion Talk Podcast
cheer, cheerleading, concussion, concussion awareness, concussion education
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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 ...
Episode 33 – From Athlete to Military; Concussions and Empathy (Blair H.)
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Sunday, June 27, 2021
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Concussion Chats
Canadian Forces, concussion, Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada, empathy, hockey
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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 ...
Episode 93 – Neuro Rehab, Innovation & Technology with DPT Jenna Tosto Mancuso (Mount Sinai Hospital, NYC)
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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
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Concussion Talk Podcast
advanced tech, brain injury, innovation, Mount Sinai, neuro rehab
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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! Follow Jenna, The Abilities Research ...
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