Concussion Talk Podcast

Isobel 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 HeadCheck Health !Please help support this podcast by checking out the advertisers at www.concussiontalk.comConcussion Talk t-shirts, hoodies, etc., are found at the Store tab on www.concussiontalk.com Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I 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, leading, encouraging others. I met Paul in the pool, swimming, and helping others to reach whatever level of performance they were aiming for!Please subscribe, rate, and review this podcast everywhere, including YouTube!Check out the podcast sponsors HeadCheck Health !Please help support this podcast by checking out the advertisers at www.concussiontalk.comConcussion Talk t-shirts, hoodies, etc., are found at the Store tab on www.concussiontalk.com Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 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 website with a lot of material to offer!If you are in, or planning to be in Colorado on September 9 please check out Pike's Peak Challenge and help BIAC in this important fundraiser!Thank you so much to Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado for linking Concussion Talk!Please subscribe, rate, and review this podcast everywhere, including YouTube!Check out the podcast sponsors HeadCheck Health !Please help support this podcast by checking out the advertisers at www.concussiontalk.comConcussion Talk t-shirts, hoodies, etc., are found at the Store tab on www.concussiontalk.com Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'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 encourage everyone, whether you're in B.C. or not, to check out the VBIS website and, if you're around Victoria, to drop in and hear about all of the incredible services they provide for brain injury survivors and caregivers. It is very impressive!We also talked about the importance of funding for brain injury associations! The difficulty of garnering funding and resources without awareness in order to raise awareness! As brain injury is an invisible and, dare I say, silent injury, raising awareness is made that much harder!Please subscribe, rate, and review this podcast everywhere, including YouTube!Check out the podcast sponsors HeadCheck Health !Please help support this podcast by checking out the advertisers at www.concussiontalk.comConcussion Talk t-shirts, hoodies, etc., are found at the Store tab on www.concussiontalk.comThank you! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dysautonomia 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!Please subscribe, rate, and review this podcast!Check out the podcast sponsors HeadCheck Health !Please help support this podcast by checking out the advertisers at www.concussiontalk.comConcussion Talk t-shirts, hoodies, etc., are found at the Store tab on www.concussiontalk.comThank you! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For 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 reasons on Episode 151. On this episode Cassandra and Miriam bring this important issue to light once again and show how seriously the police take IPV and know the many challenges victims may face. In fact, the RNC has an IPV Unit that can be found here. Their contact information is displayed below.For emergency situations please call 911, and for non-emergency assistance please call 709-729-8000. For general advice, contact IPV@rnc.gov.nl.ca or call 709-729-8093 or 709-729-8270 (Please Note: This number is not monitored 24/7) Community resources Domestic Violence Help Line1-888-709-7090Channal Peer Support (confidential peer support for your mental health)709-753-2560 (7 days a week, 11am – 11pm)Mental Health Crisis Line (confidential support either by phone or in-person)709-737-4668Please subscribe, rate, and review this podcast!Check out the podcast sponsors HeadCheck Health and The Vision Development Centre !Please help support this podcast by checking out the advertisers at www.concussiontalk.comConcussion Talk t-shirts, hoodies, etc., are found at the Store tab on www.concussiontalk.comThank you! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We 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 awareness and education to youth in the community with the incredible support of Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada (CLFC).Please subscribe, rate, and review!Please help support this podcast by checking out the advertisers at www.concussiontalk.comConcussion Talk t-shirts, hoodies, etc., are found at the Store tab on www.concussiontalk.comThank you! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ashley 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 to youth and youth athletes. The Newfoundland and Labrador Brain Injury Association (NLBIA) is planning to spread awareness and education through with the generous help of the Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada! Please look out for it this fall!Please subscribe, rate, and review!Please help support this podcast by checking out the advertisers at www.concussiontalk.comConcussion Talk t-shirts, hoodies, etc., are found at the Store tab on www.concussiontalk.comThank you! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June 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 review!Please help support this podcast by checking out the advertisers at www.concussiontalk.comConcussion Talk t-shirts, hoodies, etc., are found at the Store tab on www.concussiontalk.comThank you! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Geprgia 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 in the UK.We talk about the effect brain injury can have on lives, including each of ours, perspective and the long-term effects of concussions, per her reporting on a February episode of Babbage, an Economist science and tech podcast. We talk about the rugby player Alix Popham (Episode 139) and signs he displayed that induced him to find out more about the health of his brain.You can read Geogia's excellent insightful writing at The Economist. Her recent article is the cover story, tackling fixing Britain's National Health Service. No mean feat, with many similarities to Canada's health care system.Follow Georgia on Twitter! @GeorgiaBanjo Please subscribe, rate, and review!Please help support this podcast by checking out the advertisers at www.concussiontalk.comThank you! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Isabel 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 onInstagramFacebookLinkedInTwitter Please subscribe, rate, and review!Please help support this podcast by checking out the advertisers at www.concussiontalk.comThank you! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Concussion 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 physio and co-hosts PT Lab Podcast! We discuss physiotherapy, rugby, of course concussion, his symptoms and why he is keen to focus there.Follow PT Lab Podcast and Swiler's Rugby Club on Instagram.LinkedIn: PT LabPlease subscribe, rate, and review!Please help support this podcast by checking out the advertisers at www.concussiontalk.comThank you! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jim 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 very difficult times, has found a real reason to engage with his community and find happiness and positivity.Please subscribe, rate, and review!Please help support this podcast by checking out the advertisers at www.concussiontalk.comThank you! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jim 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 DefenceEmail: neurodefenceprogram@gmail.comPlease subscribe, rate, and review!Please help support this podcast by checking out the advertisers at www.concussiontalk.comThank you! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome 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 could manage that from the outside seem surprising. Amanda is a light hearted soul and it is a treat to listen to her story.....so much so that we still had to say: To be continued, in Part 3. If you didn't catch the last episode definitely check it out..Disclaimer: This episode talks about head injury and the details of blood loss at multiple points through the episode..Please follow and support us on Instagram, we would love to connect:Melissa Biscardi:www.concussionrehab.ca@concussionrehab.caAmanda Burrill@amandaunchartedConcussion Legacy Foundationhttps://concussionfoundation.org@concussion.canUniversity of Toronto Chapter@concussion.can.utoronto Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. 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 for support for victims. I also recommend listening to Episode 78 - Intimate Partner Violence and Traumatic Brain Injury where you'll hear several of these sources discussing this important issue; Lin Haag, ABI Research Lab & ABI Toolkit and SOAR Project.Dr. Valera is on the Partner-Inflicted Brain Injury Task Force and encourages others to join. She also suggests the looking at the Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN) and the ENIGMA-IPV Working Group for valuable information and potential opportunities to collaborate.Dr. Valera is on the Advisory Board of Pink Concussions who hold many Online Support Groups - "All groups are free and moderated by volunteers with oversight by founder and Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW, Katherine Snedaker."Katherine Snedaker was an early guest, on Episode 19 of Concussion Talk Podcast.Please subscribe, rate, and review!Please help support this podcast by checking out the advertisers at www.concussiontalk.comThank you! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My 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 and bodychecking in children and youth: Evaluation, management, and policy implications"Please support Concussion Talk Podcast by checking out and supporting the advertisers at www.concussiontalk.comThank you to my sponsor HeadCheck Health! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. 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.concussiontalk.comThank you to my sponsor HeadCheck Health! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome 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. Amanda has been navigating her symptoms and recovery since the early 2000s....before there was as much support and research as there is today. In her own words "the brain is fantastic and plastic!" There was so much to talk about that an episode two is needed- and we will think you agree that we want to hear more about this fantastic human and her life. To connect with us more please follow us on instagram!Melissa: @concussionrehab.caAmanda: @amandaunchartedConcussion Legacy Foundation Canada: @concussion.canUniversity of Toronto CLF: @concussion.can.utoronto Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome 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 Sara's philosophy of treatment and teaching. There are many people to learn from but not everyone will resonate with you. This episode was recorded in the evening past Melissa's bedtime so we close the podcast wishing you all a good night :) Enjoy!.Follow Melissa for more on Let's Get Cranial!Instagram: @concussionrehab.ca Follow Sara for more on osteopathy and wellbeing:Instagram: @smtosteopathwww.smtosteopath.comCheck out our collaborators on Instagram:@concussion.can@concussion.can.utoronto@headcheckhealth Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Erica, 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 PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome 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 out practitioners who can help the issues in the tissues. Melissa also drops some hot off the press knowledge about a newly discovered layer of the brain! We are always learning and growing, for us, for you, for all..Follow Melissa for more on Let's Get Cranial!concussionrehab.ca & on Instagram @concussionrehab.caCheck out our collaborators on Instagram:@concussion.can@concussion.can.utoronto@headcheckhealth Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amanda 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 about time, living your life and the presence that comes with the understanding that brain injury is not an interruption to life, it's part of it.Follow Amanda on Instagram @amandauncharted Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mack 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 PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Melissa 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 PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Traumatic 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 Forces, He also talks about how his own struggles with PTSD led to his involvement with Project Enlist and the Concussion Legacy Foundation. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This 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 discussion, what topic would you like us to talk about next? Please lets us know in the YouTube or Goodpods comments, or on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome 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, check with your trusted health professional for what is right and safe for you. We do talk about some tips to promote sleep. Melissa's favourite are using an eye cover and a weighted blanket..You can find us here, please like and share and follow.Melissa Biscardi, Concussion clinician and research traineeInstagram: @concussionrehab.caYouTubewww.rehablab.caDr. Brigetta Naturopath and brain wise clinicianInstagram: @naturally_neurohttps://linktr.ee/naturally_neuro Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike 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 PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 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 inflammatory phenotypes and who may best be able to help. This episode will be of interest to concussion warriors and clinicians interested in learning more about the different ways concussions may present in their office..Please don't forget to follow and share the episode and tag us on social media..We would love to hear from you! Find us here:Brainiac Host Melisssa Biscardi, RN, DOMP, PhD trainee and clinician educator: Instagram: @concussionrehab.caYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Concussionrehabwww.rehablab.caBrainiac SponsorsConcussion Legacy Foundation:Instagram: @concussion.canYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcussionLegacyFoundationwww.concussionfoundation.orgCLF U of T Chapter: Instagram: @concussion.can.uoftHeadcheck Health: Instagram: @headcheckhealthwww.headcheckhealth.com Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What 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 and how awareness is a vital component in treating a brain injury.Dr. Jennifer Smith is also an instructor and researcher at the Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 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 that anyone can use in moments of stress- you won't want to miss them! Host: Melissa Biscardi, RN, DOMP, PhD student/research trainee can be found at @concussionrehab.caDr. Jen Blanchette, Psychologist, podcaster can be found at @tbitherapist Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What 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 PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After 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 professional sporting career in football or rugby." We talk about the impacts rugby players go through during an 11-month season, what that can mean for players' long-term health, Head for Change and his continuing and challenging athletic endeavours, including triathlon, long bike rides, and an English Channel relay swim next year!Follow Head for Change on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On 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 CreekFollow Chris on Instagram Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I 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 UCLA has a few more resources than I do! To provide education about the most common type of brain injury - concussion!Be sure to check out The BrainSPORT Podcast on YouTube!Follow Dan on Instagram @ahdel.neuro & Twitter @AhdelneuroFollow the UCLA Steve Tisch BrainSPORT Team on Twitter. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 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 PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steven 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, but they also provide avenues of learning for all involved!This is the article in which Steven is oft-quoted that came out after the NFL Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa sustained two concussions within about four days: It's never 'just' a concussion. Your brain is injured. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just 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 PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"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 training on trauma for the U.S. Army, and many professional organizations, clinics, and educational institutions." Dr. Tedeschi now serves as Distinguished Chair at Boulder Crest Institute (from whose website I copied this bio). We discuss post-traumatic growth (PTG), how it may be fostered in those who have been through trauma, and how affirming and positive the responses can be.I encourage everyone who has been through something as seemingly despairing as a traumatic brain injury, or is a family member, friend, companion, etc, to someone who's been through any traumatic experience, to listen to what Dr. Tedeschi is saying. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charmaine 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 perspective that has opened for her and how "getting back to normal" doesn't necessarily hold the same appeal.Follow Charmaine on Twitter and Instagram! Please visit the Store on concussiontalk.com - Help spread brain injury and concussion awareness and support Concussion Talk with a shirts, hoodies, masks, notebooks, mugs, stickers, and more! Thank you! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On episode 133 Dr. James 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 bunch of other stuff! Support my podcast and help spread brain injury awareness! Thank you! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lauren 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 bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

I 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 on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On 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_brownTwitter @HWalker_BrowntmBOSWsVQs6pr6dk8lFi Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jamie 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 to regain control of their lives after traumatic events." You can follow Jamie's remarkable journey on:Instagram @jamiemocrazy #MoCrazyStrongFacebook https://www.facebook.com/MoCrazyYouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjyKEdazb1G7BGJTcSCw20g/featuredLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%8F%94-jamie-mocrazy-07b58131/Twitter https://twitter.com/JamieMocrazy Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thank 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 on how children and adolescents function after traumatic injury as well as on how rehabilitation services can contribute to achieving the best outcomes possible. Specifically she uses various tests for balance, motor abilities and self-confidence in order to determine whether children and adolescents are ready to return to physical activities. She has developed an innovative rehabilitation approach with children who are slow to recover after a concussion or mild traumatic brain injury. Through collaborations, she is also involved in using functional and structural imaging, psychophysics and virtual reality assessments to explore how children recover after an injury. She currently leads a research group working on the development of common data elements to help researchers and clinicians speak the same language when taking care of children and teens with concussions. Prof. Gagnon is a physiotherapist at the Montreal Children's Hospital of the McGill University Health Center. She practices as a clinician on a part-time basis and is involved in the assessment and treatment of infants and children with developmental disabilities, congenital torticollis and is also involved in the Trauma Programs specifically with children who sustain concussions/mild traumatic brain injuries."https://www.mcgill.ca/spot/isabelle-gagnon Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Erica 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 years after Erica's first stroke! An amazing journey!Thank you so much to Cassandra and Miriam for raising awareness of brain injury in this month and in every month! There are many people to reach around the world, in this small province, and in this city on the western edge of the North Atlantic! No matter where you live, please support your local brain injury association or group! In Newfoundland and Labrador (NL), please support the NL Brain Injury Association (NLBIA)! Thank you!Follow Erica on:Instagram - TrainingInstagram - Physio Clinic, TSLInstagram Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On the third episode in Brain Injury Awareness Month, Cassandra and Miriam talk to physiotherapist (PT) Jake Warren of NL Balance & Dizziness Centre. Through his athletic background and his training as a PT, Jake is well aware of the effects of brain injury and how to help! Physiotherapy at the clinic is not simply balance and dizziness related. They have a well-trained staff who can help with many different conditions.Find NL Balance & Dizziness Centre on:InstagramFacebookTwitterYouTube Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ashley is no stranger to this podcast, but in case you missed any of her past "appearances" - since it's an audio podcast, she didn't really appear. I guess "her past vocalizations", but that's more of a singing thing! I work on it! I digress...Ashley is the owner of Premier Athletic Therapy in St. John's NL. Their "OUR TEAM" page gives a better bio for Ashley than I could, so I won't try to re-invent the wheel. That being said, Ashley really knows concussion (which is not mentioned), which comes in handy at her clinic and in her role as coach of Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) World Champion Cheerleading Team!Follow Premier AT on:TwitterFacebookInstagram Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Cassandra and Miriam's (Newfoundland and Labrador Brain Injury Association, NLBIA) first episode as Brain Injury Awareness Month's co-hosts, they talk to Dr. Michelle Ploughman about her Recovery and Performance Lab in St. John's, NL, Canada. Dr. Ploughman's lab is doing extremely interesting, novel and applicable research in neuroplasticity and brain recovery! Her Twitter account: @michploughman Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.