Concussion Talk Podcast

Kristine is an mTBI survivor who found power in brain entrainment and alternative modalities. Part of her mission now is to help other TBI survivors on their journey to find strength in their new normal. Instagram: @tbithriverConcussion Chats is a podcast hosted by the McGill Students for the Concussion Legacy Foundation, with the help of Nick from Concussion Talk. This podcast is dedicated to pro...

Welcome to the first episode of Concussion Chats - the podcast of McGill Students for Concussion Legacy Foundation. They hold concussion support groups twice weekly via Zoom; Monday at 7pm ET, Thursday at 10am ET . Anyone is welcome. Check out the podcast description for more info! Emily Fraser shares about the top 10 things that she has learned along her concussion recovery journey. Emily is an e...

I completed Rosetta Stone Spanish (Latin America) in 2014, but geography, along with other circumstances, mean that my exposure to Spanish is limited, and I'm far from fluent. Nevertheless, it was a great course, I learned a lot, it wouldn't take long to get up to speed, and at the very least it's not indecipherable. That brings me to Episode 71 where Dr. Alejandra Merriman and Oscar Lopez Huerta,...

Dr. Shannon Bauman, Medical Director of Concussion North (Barrie, ON) BS, BScN, MD, CCFP (SEM), Dip. Sport Med. Each patient’s journey to concussion recovery is different. The complexity of a concussion injury alone can be overwhelming and difficult for individuals to understand, let alone monitoring the trajectory of their recovery that can include several practitioners. Dr Shannon Bauman, Medica...

On the first episode of BRAINIAC, Edina Bijvoet, president of the University of Toronto chapter of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, will introduce the podcast and interview Joseph Carere, a University of Toronto graduate. Joseph Carere has been living with post concussion syndrome for 6 years and has undergone numerous therapies and treatments in the efforts of reducing his symptoms. Joseph discu...

Meaghan Adams, PT, PhD (Neuroscience), Registered PhysiotherapistIndividuals with prolonged concussion symptoms may experience difficulties in busy environments with several different types of sensory stimuli (noise, light, crowds of people, etc). Subjective report of symptoms alone cannot characterize the underlying dysfunction in sensory processing and integration. The development of objective o...

Felicia and Allie from Keep Your Head Up @keepyourheadupKW share a segment that they have launched on their Instagram called TBI Through the Eyes of Others. Through this series, they aim to share insights from members of an individual’s circle of support following a concussion. In today’s episode Allie and Felicia discuss traumatic brain injury through the eyes of partners. For this segment, they...

Melissa Biscardi, MSc, Registered Nurse, Osteopathic Practitioner Concussion SpecializationThe body of knowledge surrounding women’s health and brain injury is complex but is continuing to grow. Hormonal changes may occur after a concussion injury that may affect reproductive health, menstruation, and even cognition. Melissa Biscardi joins Katie to discuss her pathway from nursing, osteopathy, and...

Michael Jorgensen PhD Student, MSc PsychExperiences and beliefs surrounding risk behaviours, reporting symptoms, and seeking care for sport-related concussion are shaped by more than just individual athletes. Sport culture and influential stake-holders may have significant influences on psychosocial behaviours of athletes. Michael Jorgensen joins Katie today to discuss how his experiences in varsi...

Dr. Johanna Hurtubise, PhD, CAT(C)A concussion injury is incredibly complex. Understanding the foundations of neuroanatomy and function of the brain is crucial to develop practical interventions for rehabilitation. Dr. Johanna Hurtubise joins Katie to discuss her PhD research connecting cognition with movement (cognitive-motor integration) for assessment of concussion. As well as her journey as an...

In this episode, Felicia and Allie from Keep Your Head Up @keepyourheadupKW share their insight on their experiences seeking support from their friends after their concussions. They share a segment that they have launched on their Instagram called TBI through the eyes of others. Through this series, they aim to share insights from members of an individual’s circle of support following a concussion...

Neuroplasticity one of the first words I remember hearing from my physiotherapist, Jen Shears. Given the importance I place on her words, it is no surprise that "neuroplasticity" has been one of, if not the most recognizable rehab terms for me. Melissa Medeiros, Registered Occupational Therapist, and Clinical Operations Supervisor of Surrey Neuroplasticity Clinic, as guest on episode 70, talks abo...

Brain injury and stroke survivors often have a difficult time in rehab for numerous reasons (some of which were described by Lauren in her latest podcast series on chronic pain). Motus Nova CEO David Wu, and Director of Clinical Research Nick Housley, are trying to address several of these reasons, such as; transportation to appointments which may be a long way away (or restricted due to COVID), f...

Lauren has done a three-part, Phoenix Concussion Recovery, series discussing chronic pain. This podcast series is for anyone whether or not they have experienced a head injury! In the third and final episode of the Chronic Pain series, Lauren talks about noisy neighbours (or, neighbors, as Lauren would spell it), cortisol, homunculus, use it or lose it, and summarizes the entire series! Check out...

June is Brain Injury Awareness in Canada and new co-host Tara Bradbury and I talk about all that entails with Michelle McDonald, Executive Director of Brain Injury Canada, and Marina White, President of the Board of NLBIA (Newfoundland and Labrador Brain Injury Association).We talk about the effect brain injury can have on those injured, their family, friends, and the community. The ramifications...

Mohammed Mall of Ryerson University in Toronto joins me for episode 67 to talk about spreading concussion awareness and education. Mohammed Mall is entering his 4th year studying Biology at Ryerson University. Experienced in child care and summer camp settings, along with coaching sports such as soccer, hockey, and basketball. To learn more about Mohammed’s interest and his involvement with the Ry...

Lauren is doing a three-part, Phoenix Concussion Recovery, series discussing chronic pain. This podcast series is for anyone whether or not they have experienced a head injury! In the second episode, Lauren talks about gatekeepers, wet and dry brains, pain maps and meetings, and lions! Perhaps unsurprisingly, those terms all refer to how your body manages sensation. Listen to part one of the serie...

I've been doing this podcast since June of 2015 and, although I've interviewed many people, I haven't been joined by an actual co-host. That is where Tara Bradbury comes in! In 2011, Tara wrote a six-part series titled, The Wounded Brain (check back here for link) in the local newspaper, The Telegram, not only about brain injury and different neurological conditions, but about the people affected....

On this episode Felicia and Allie from @keepyourheadupKW (Episode 55) share their insight on how brain injury recovery has unexpectedly helped them to cope with the pandemic. They draw from their experiences to share tips and coping strategies they have found helpful and offer inspiration to anyone going through a challenging time. Subscribe and leave a review! Visit https://www.concussiontalk.com...

Lauren begins a three part, Phoenix Concussion Recovery, series discussing chronic pain. This podcast series is for anyone whether or not they have experienced a head injury! In this first episode, Lauren discusses our own perception of pain and encourages the embrace of the 'knowledge is power' mantra as an important step in treatment for those experiencing chronic pain. Part 2 will be out in two...

Jenni Diamond and Gabi Kaplan are occupational therapists (OTs) at the Neurology Centre of Toronto (NCT). They join me for episode 64 and we talk about OT, post-concussion difficulties that occupational therapy can address, and how OTs can help. While Jenni sees adults at NCT, Gabi sees pediatric clients. They discuss issues they often sees in both adults and children who come to their clinic afte...

Edina is the enthusiastic president of the U of T concussion education program (University of Toronto – Concussion Legacy Foundation, Team Up Against Concussions Chapter).Edina and I talk about concussions at U of T and about the great work they’re doing (not now, obviously) educating young athletes and young students about concussions; the risks and the science. The group has been, and would be g...

Kim Furlong owns, and is a physiotherapist at her clinic NL Balance and Dizziness Centre in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador (NL), Canada. As you'd expect, we draw on Kim's hands on experience and knowledge gleaned from working with patients/clients with balance and dizziness issues, and how these issues may manifest in concussed/brain injured people. We delve deeper into the vestibular, ocul...

I have an informative, interesting and engaging podcast with HeadsupCAN founders, Seth Mendelsohn and Ryan Sutton. The organization began in 2016 with the goal of raising awareness through concussion education and the sharing of experiences. CAN stands for Concussion Advocacy Network. HeadsupCAN has recently begun an "Advocates" program, to which you can apply at: https://www.headsupcan.ca/advocat...

After almost five years of solo-hosting, I'm joined in my efforts by Charli Skinner. Charli was on episode 56 - Getting There. Our guest is the Executive Director of Brain Injury Canada, Michelle McDonald. Michelle, Charli and I talk about how those with brain injury, post concussion syndrome (PCS), and others are affected by the constraints of physical distancing (social distancing). People who h...