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What happens when the spaces people rely on to connect outside of home and work begin to disappear? The idea of the "third place," first defined by sociologist Ray Oldenburg, points to the everyday settings that foster community and belonging, and experts say they remain critical to health and happiness. Debbie Laliberte Rudman of Western University, urban planner Corey Horowitz of DIALOG, and cultural programmer Said Yassin examine how these spaces shape social life and what is at risk as cities evolve. Then, a fight to save one of Toronto's most recognizable gathering spots brings that question into focus, as organizers mobilize petitions and pack city hall committee rooms to protect the iconic dive bar Sneaky Dee's, with general manager George Diamantouros on the front lines of a battle over what the city stands to lose.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New research is providing one of the first detailed looks at the clinical performance of Nuance Audio Glasses, an over-the-counter hearing solution that has generated significant interest since its launch. In this episode, host Shari Eberts sits down with Dr. Tami Harel, Chief of Audiology at Nuance Audio, to discuss the newly published findings, what they reveal about speech understanding in noise and listening effort, and where this technology may fit within the evolving hearing care landscape. The conversation explores a recently published study from Western University's National Centre for Audiology, which found that the device significantly improved speech recognition in noise while reducing listening effort compared with the unaided condition. Dr. Harrell explains how the glasses use multiple microphones, open-ear speakers, and beamforming technology to address one of the biggest challenges for people with hearing loss: understanding speech in noisy environments.Beyond the clinical findings, the discussion examines why many adults wait nearly nine years before seeking hearing treatment, the stigma surrounding mild hearing loss, the relationship between hearing, vision, and healthy aging, and how new form factors may encourage earlier adoption of hearing technology. Dr. Harrell also shares insights into the future of Nuance Audio and the next generation of its hearing glasses.Be sure to subscribe to our channel for the latest episodes each week and follow This Week in Hearing on LinkedIn, Instagram and X.- https://x.com/WeekinHearing- https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinhearing/- https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-week-in-hearingVisit us at: https://hearinghealthmatters.org/thisweek/
In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop interviews Joshua Pearce, the John Thompson Chair in Innovation at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Ivey Business School at Western University, about the revolution in open source hardware for scientific research. They discuss how three-dimensional printing, Arduino controllers, and open source designs are dramatically reducing research costs—often by 85-95%—while democratizing access to lab equipment worldwide. Pearce shares stories from his 2013 book "Open Source Lab" and explains how the movement has exploded since then, covering everything from filter wheel changers and ball mills to metal three-dimensional printers and battery research equipment. The conversation explores recycle bots that turn plastic waste into filament, the role of AI in accelerating hardware development, and how open source licensing creates a global knowledge management system where improvements are shared across the scientific community. For those interested in learning more, Pearce recommends checking out the journal HardwareX, repositories like Thingiverse and My Mini Factory, and appropedia.org for open source scientific tools and appropriate technology designs.Timestamps00:00 Welcome and introduction to Joshua Pearce, discussing his work on open source lab equipment and the evolution since publishing his book in 201305:00 Early development of open source hardware including the breakthrough filter wheel changer project built by a high school student that saved thousands of dollars10:00 Discussion of how Arduino and RepRap three-d printers enabled the democratization of scientific tools, making complex equipment accessible to anyone15:00 Economic impact showing average tool savings of 85 percent, with Arduino and three-d printing combinations reaching mid-90s percent cost reduction20:00 Case study of PhD student Mariam building complete battery research tool chain from scratch using open source designs and three-d printed components25:00 Recycle bots enabling transformation of waste plastic into three-d printer filament for pennies, revolutionizing material costs and sustainability30:00 Collaboration between universities and open source companies creating fluid handlers and acquisition systems, accelerating research capabilities globally35:00 Large language models assisting code translation and research planning, though hallucinations require careful verification and domain expertise40:00 Importance of fundamental knowledge when using AI tools, comparing vibe coding acceleration with necessity for understanding underlying principles45:00 Testing standards and calibration methods for open source equipment, balancing precision requirements against cost-effectiveness for specific applications50:00 Metal and ceramic three-d printing developments including MIG welding techniques and sintering processes for creating functional parts55:00 Knowledge management through open source licenses, repositories like Thingiverse and Apropedia enabling global collaboration and continuous improvementKey Insights1. Open source hardware has evolved dramatically since Joshua Pearce wrote his book in 2012-2013, to the point where he can no longer keep up with all the developments in the field. What started as a collection where every single example could fit in one book has exploded into an entire ecosystem with dedicated journals and thousands of researchers contributing. The vision was that scientific papers would eventually include hyperlinks to equipment designs that anyone could download and replicate, and that future is largely here today. There are now so many open source hardware articles being published that no single person can read them all, which represents a massive success for the movement.2. The fundamental breakthrough enabling open source scientific hardware came from combining several key technologies, particularly the RepRap three-d printer project and Arduino microcontrollers. Pearce's introduction to the field came when he needed a sixty-five dollar plastic part for a solar laptop project and discovered Adrian's open-sourced rapid prototyper that could make its own parts. This led to building equipment like a filter wheel changer for testing solar panels with a high school student in about a week, replacing a device that would have cost two thousand five hundred dollars with five months lead time. The democratization of tools like three-d printing and Arduino, combined with extensive code libraries and shared designs, means that even high school students can now create sophisticated scientific equipment.3. Open source scientific hardware delivers massive economic benefits, with the average tool saving scientists around eighty-five percent compared to commercial equipment, and savings reaching the mid-nineties when using Arduino and three-d printing. The economics are so compelling that the tax paid on a normal scientific tool can cover the cost of an open source alternative. A thousand dollar three-d printer can manufacture scientific tools worth more than a thousand dollars in a single Saturday. This dramatic cost reduction makes sophisticated research accessible to laboratories around the world regardless of their funding levels, fundamentally democratizing scientific capability.4. The knowledge management approach enabled by open source licenses creates a powerful collaborative improvement cycle where thousands of people worldwide contribute to evolving designs. When researchers publish equipment designs with strong reciprocal licenses, anyone can use, modify, or even sell the designs, but improvements must be shared back with the community. This creates a dispersed international engineering effort where equipment continuously improves through contributions from researchers across different institutions and countries. The RepRap three-d printer exemplifies this process, starting as barely functional prototypes but evolving through community contributions to surpass commercial alternatives in speed, resolution, and material capabilities.5. The integration of large language models and AI tools has significantly accelerated open source hardware development, though with important caveats about their limitations. LLMs excel at translating code between languages, suggesting experimental approaches, and helping researchers navigate unfamiliar fields by quickly synthesizing information from scientific literature. However, they suffer from hallucination problems and cannot be trusted for writing scientific articles or conducting complete literature reviews without verification. The key to effective use is having enough foundational knowledge to ask the right questions and verify outputs, using AI as a powerful acceleration tool rather than a replacement for expertise.6. Material science capabilities in open source hardware have expanded far beyond plastic three-d printing to include metals, ceramics, semiconductors, and composites through innovative adaptations of basic equipment. Pearce's lab has developed methods for metal three-d printing using modified MIG welding for as little as twelve hundred dollars, created slot-die coating systems for seventeen nanometer semiconductor layers using converted three-d printers, and developed techniques for ceramic printing through various material mixing approaches. The recycle bot technology enables converting waste plastic into high-quality filament for twenty-five cents instead of twenty-five dollars per roll, dramatically reducing material costs while enabling circular manufacturing practices.7. The infrastructure for sharing and discovering open source hardware designs has matured into a robust ecosystem spanning academic journals, commercial repositories, and specialized communities. Hardware X and the Journal of Open Hardware publish peer-reviewed designs alongside traditional scientific journals increasingly incorporating open hardware sections. Repositories like Thingiverse recently returned to hardcore open source principles after ownership changes and contains millions of designs, while Appropedia serves as a wiki for appropriate technology with thousands of open source designs. The GOSH community hosts annual conferences bringing together university researchers, companies, and independent hardware hackers, while field-specific communities have formed around technologies like the OpenFlexure microscope, creating networks where knowledge accumulates and never gets lost.
Today's crossword was by Jeffrey Martinovic and Evan Park, students at Western University in London, Ontario (go, Mustangs!). It was inspired in part because at Jeffrey's high school they played the William Tell Overture before the school day commenced (very classy!). It was constructed as a result of months worth of brainstorming sessions, and all that effort really paid off. We loved it!Show note imagery: John CENA, ACME's lawyer in Coyote vs. ACME, arriving in theaters August 28, 2026 — mark your calendars!!We love feedback! Send us a text...Contact Info:We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@icloud.com.Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!
Welcome to season 6 of the Runner's Round Table. This is the Beyond Pace season and features stories that capture each guest's favorite running memory. In this episode Stephanie speaks with Dr. Robyn Michaud (@giiwedinanang_kwe) about the spirit of running as an adaptive athlete and her running travels around the world.Please support this podcast with a rating, review, or a share. Until next time, don't forget to run happy, run strong, and run true to you.To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5SuVm5Q9_-YAbout Stephanie Diaz:Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers).https://instagram.com/thecookierunner/https://thecookierunner.netAbout Dr. Robyn Michaud:Dr. Robyn Michaud is an Assistant Professor of Indigenous Education at Western University in Ontario, Canada. She is a 51x road, trail and ultramarathoner and including completing all six World Majors in 2024. Robyn started marathoning in 2012 after being diagnosed with a spinal cord injury called ‘syringomyelia', which is the formation of a cyst within the spinal cord itself. Robyn is passionate about making space in running circles for adaptive runners, as well as Indigenous runners, as she uses her platform for advocating for these two communities. https://instagram.com/giiwedinanang_kwe
The Technical Recession and whether it's worth worrying about with Dr. Cristian Bravo Roman of Western University.
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Jerry opens the show with his thoughts on how effective strong mayor powers have been. Brian Lilley from the Toronto Sun talks about his new column on refugee health program abuse. Then, Jerry speaks with political commentator, Tasha Kheiriddin, about her column on why Prime Minister Carney needs to now stay out of the Alberta separatism debate. NASA has revealed plans for a moon base. Jerry speaks with professor in Planetary Geology at Western University, Dr. Gordon "Oz" Osinski about it.
This week, Thomas sits down with Dr. Ruth Lanius, a renowned clinical researcher and psychiatry professor, for a fascinating discussion on the neuroscience of trauma healing and the critical link between the brain's physical balance system and our emotional safety and stability.Dr. Lanius shares groundbreaking brain-imaging research revealing how trauma creates a profound brain-body disconnect, and explains how her "Finding Solid Ground" therapy helps highly dissociative individuals restore internal synchrony, embodiment, and self-compassion.It's an inspiring exploration into the science of individual and collective healing, the importance of attunement in healing relationships, and the hopeful reality that our brains and bodies can recover from trauma.How do you find your purpose in times of turmoil, upheaval, and change? Join Thomas on Wednesday, June 3rd, to explore this topic in a free, live event: ✨ Your Karmic Blueprint:The Key to Building a Purposeful Life. ✨Uncover the hidden architecture shaping your life and get inspired to forge your path forward with greater clarity, groundedness, and confidence.Sign up for free here
Pujita Verma pops by the virtual studio to discuss her debut poetry collection, precedence. Andrew talks form and tough topics. It's a fluid convo!--Pre-order Andrew's new chapbook, Fists You've Called Home!--Pujita Verma is a poet and illustrator currently living in London, Ontario. Her work has appeared across the Toronto Transit Commission Network and CBC's The National. She won awards from the League of Canadian Poets, the Toronto Arts & Letters Club Foundation, and the Eden Mills Writer's Festival, and was runner-up for the Janice Colbert Poetry Award. Pujita was Mississauga's Youth Poet Laureate from 2018-2020, and she studied Political Science at Western University. As an active member of London's literary scene, Pujita is currently serving on the committee for Antler River Poetry.--Andrew French (they/them) is a queer poet from North Vancouver, British Columbia. They have published four chapbooks, most recently Fists You've Called Home (Pinhole Poetry, 2026). Andrew holds a BA in English from Huron University College at Western University and an MA in English from UBC. They have hosted this podcast since 2019.
This week, hosts Anthony Cruz and Mark Ambrogio are joined by Marc Lalonde, the longtime manager of The Grad Club and recent recipient of the Western Award of Excellence. For over 20 years, Marc has played a central role in shaping The Grad Club as a community space for graduate students, faculty, and staff. In this episode, Marc discusses his journey from Canadore College to Lake Louise, the West Coast, and finally to London. Listen to learn about Marc's career, how The Grad Club has evolved over the past two decades, and maybe even a few teasers about what's coming to The Grad Club this summer. Follow The Grad Club on Instagram: @uwogradclub The Grad Club The Grad Club Western News Keri Ferguson Western Award of Excellence recipients support campus community –... Seven individuals and one interdisciplinary team are recipients of the 2025 Western Award of Excellence, a top honour for Western University employees. Recorded on Tuesday, May 19th, 2026 Produced by Anika Bushra Theme tune "Feelin Good" provided by FreeBeats.io (Produced by WhiteHot)
On today's Party for Two, Jerry is joined by Dave Trafford, Chief Executive Producer at Story Studio Network and host of On the Ledge on NEWSTALK 1010, to talk about the top stories of the day. Jerry then turns to Western University where a professor rejected exam results amid suspected AI cheating. He speaks with Professor Jacob Shelley, from Western’s Faculty of Law and School of Health Studies, about what happened. Next, Jerry explores the complicated side of Father’s Day. Psychologist and UBC professor Christine Korol joins him to discuss her latest column on why the day can be painful for some people. Jerry takes listener calls after Premier Doug Ford slammed a judge’s ruling on Ontario encampments.
Scientists with the SuperAging Research Initiative are studying a group of superagers - people 80 and up who have the memory of people half their age - to understand what helps them stay sharp. We speak with Morry Kernerman, a lifelong violinist who's 101 years old, and still hiking, travelling and teaching music, and with Angela Roberts at Western University in London, Ont., who's leading the study in Canada, about how biology and lifestyle contribute to aging well.
Want to know how to ace your MBA interview? J.D. Clarke is Executive Director of Recruitment and Admissions at Ivey Business School at Western University, and has worked at business schools for over 25 years. In this episode, J.D. offers tips for nailing the interview by being true to yourself, how to impress an admissions officer, and advice for specific questions. Achievable GRE uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try it for free.
In honour of International Nurses' Day (on Tuesday, May 12), hosts Chrisma Perera and Mark Ambrogio interview Mehtab Jaffer, a PhD candidate in Nursing here at Western University. While many topics of study are divided between practitioners and researchers, Mehtab is uniquely positioned as both, as she is a registered nurse here in Ontario studying the place of Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) in Ontario hospitals. In their conversation, Mehtab speaks to her use of in-depth interviews with both IENs and key informants in Ontario hospitals. They discuss Mehtab's research into the lived experiences of IENs, as they navigate their journey into the Canadian healthcare system, touching upon topics such as the influence of organizational culture and identity orientation, capturing the professional, cultural, social, emotional, and psychological aspects that define and shape IENs' journeys. Mehtab's Social Media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mehtab.jaffer/ LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/mehtab-jaffer Instagram @mehtab.jaffer Other links from the episode Western University Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing PhD Society Of Internationally Educated Nurses (SIENNA) Registered Nurses of Ontario (RNAO) International Nursing Interest Group (INIG) Trent University (Alumni IENs) Aga Khan University School of Nursing, (AKU-SONAM)- Karachi, Pakistan Recorded on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 Produced by Ella Siciliano Theme song provided by FreeBeats.io (Produced by WhiteHot)
Sponsor Link:To get our secial NordVPN offer and save a heap of money, Click HereIn this milestone episode — one away from our 100th — Anna and Avery cover six extraordinary stories: the Pentagon's unprecedented release of 162 declassified UFO/UAP files; SpaceX firing all 33 Raptor V3 engines on the Super Heavy booster ahead of Starship Flight 12; tomorrow's CRS-34 cargo launch to the ISS; JWST's breathtaking new portrait of cosmic buckyballs inside a dying star; never-before-seen mineral maps of the Moon's far side created from Artemis 2 mission photographs; and the American Meteor Society's growing alarm over an unexplained spike in large fireball events across the globe. Stories Covered 1. Pentagon Releases 162 Declassified UAP Files (May 8, 2026) • The Pentagon launched a public portal at war.gov/UFO on Friday 8 May, releasing 162 declassified files on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena. • Files include 120 PDF documents, 28 videos, and 14 images — spanning sightings from the 1940s to 2025. • The PURSUE program (Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters) will release additional files on a rolling basis every few weeks. • The files show no evidence of extraterrestrial contact or government cover-up; they are classified as 'unresolved cases.' • Notable items include footage of a football-shaped UAP near Japan, a white orb over Syria, and Apollo 17 lunar imagery showing unexplained lights. 2. SpaceX Starship V3 Super Heavy — Full 33-Engine Static Fire (May 7, 2026) • SpaceX completed the first successful full-duration, full-thrust static fire of the Super Heavy V3 booster at Starbase, Texas, on 7 May. • All 33 Raptor V3 engines fired simultaneously — the most powerful ground test of any rocket first stage in history. • Previous tests on 15 April ended early due to ground equipment issues; the 7 May test went the full duration. • The Starship V3 Ship upper stage also completed its static fire in April — both vehicle halves now cleared for flight. • SpaceX is targeting 15 May for Starship Flight 12, a suborbital test mission. Starship is central to NASA's Artemis lunar landing system. 3. SpaceX CRS-34 — ISS Resupply Launch (12 May 2026) • Launch: 7:16 PM EDT, Tuesday 12 May from SLC-40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. • Cargo: approximately 6,500 pounds, including scientific experiments, food, equipment, and crew supplies. • Autonomous docking scheduled: ~9:50 AM EDT, Thursday 14 May, at Harmony module's forward port. • Key payloads: Laplace (planet formation dust study), STORIE (space weather / ring current monitoring), wooden bone scaffold (osteoporosis research), and red blood cell / spleen change investigation. • Watch live on NASA+, Amazon Prime, YouTube, and NASA's website from 7:00 PM EDT on 12 May. 4. JWST Reveals the Birthplace of Cosmic Buckyballs — Planetary Nebula Tc 1 • Western University astronomers returned to planetary nebula Tc 1 (10,000+ light-years away, constellation Ara) using JWST's Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI). • First detected buckyballs (buckminsterfullerene / C60 molecules) in space here in 2010 using Spitzer; now JWST reveals the full structure for the first time. • Buckyballs are concentrated in a thin spherical shell around the central white dwarf — arranged like 'one giant buckyball.' • JWST imagery also reveals an unexplained upside-down question mark feature at the nebula's heart. • Current theoretical models don't fully explain the buckyballs' observed infrared emissions — multiple new papers are in preparation. • Buckyballs found in meteorites on Earth; understanding their space origins provides clues about organic chemistry and possibly life's building blocks. 5. Artemis 2 — Far-Side Moon Images (Published May 2026) • Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy collaborated pre-mission with Commander Reid Wiseman to plan detailed lunar photography during the Artemis 2 flyby. • McCarthy's image-stacking technique — applied to Wiseman's far-side photographs taken during the 6 April lunar flyby — has produced unprecedented colour mineral maps of the far side. • Colours reveal mineral composition variations (browns, blues, reds) not visible to the naked eye — described as 'cyborg vision' for the Moon. • NASA has released the full Artemis 2 photo archive: 12,217 images now publicly available. • Full archive: NASA astronaut photography public archive (link in episode resources). 6. The 2026 Fireball Surge — AMS Analysis (Published May 2026) • The American Meteor Society reports an anomalous spike in large fireball events in Q1 2026 that 'warrants serious investigation.' • Total Q1 event count (2,046) is only marginally above historical norms; the anomaly is in the SIZE of events — the largest fireballs are happening at roughly double the historical rate. • March 2026: 40+ major events, including a 3,229-witness fireball over Europe (8 Mar), an Ohio sonic boom explosion (17 Mar), and a meteorite through a Houston roof (21 Mar). • 79% of Q1's high-witness fireball events produced confirmed sonic booms — a strong physical indicator of large, dense incoming objects. • Anthelion sporadic source (opposite the Sun) is producing roughly double its normal activity; activity concentrated in a single 1,000-square-degree patch. • Ruling out explanations: not a new shower, not seasonal variation alone, not reporting bias. • AMS calling for expanded automated all-sky camera networks and better cross-referencing with radar, infrasound, and satellite data.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-news-updates--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. 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Teaching is one of the most underrated ways to advance public health. In this episode, Gordon reflects on his first semester teaching Health Promotion in Western University's MPH program and what the experience revealed about the field itself. From designing a course to classroom moments that genuinely surprised him, Gordon shares the thinking behind his approach and the lessons that stayed with him. Because public health advances not only through programs and policy but through the people we prepare to do the work. The challenges of tomorrow aren't waiting. Neither should the classroom.Host & Producer◼️Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®Production Notes◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music RoomLeave Us Some FeedbackIf you enjoy our podcasts, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcast or Spotify, and spread the word to your friends to help us get discovered by more people. You can also interact directly with the podcast episodes on Spotify using the new “comment” feature! We'd love to hear what you think.Send us a Text Message to let us know what you think.
Canada's Jewish community is growing—but also becoming more diverse, more intermarried and older. As the 2026 census gets underway this month, Canadian sociologist Rachel Margolis explains why filling it out—especially the long form questionnaire—matters, and what it will reveal about Jewish life in Canada today. The census gathers data on religion, ethnic origin, languages spoken at home and household composition—information researchers use to track key demographic shifts. According to Margolis, a sociology professor at Western University in London, the most recent census shows 83 per cent of Canadian Jews identify religiously as Jewish, down from 89 per cent two decades ago, while the share identifying as Jewish by ethnic origin only has risen to 17 per cent (from 11 per cent). She also finds that 50 per cent of couples in households with at least one Jewish partner are now interfaith—up from about 40 per cent 20 years ago. Margolis expects the next census to show an even more diverse community, shaped in part by recent immigration from Israel following Oct. 7, as well as from Ukraine and Latin America. On this episode of The CJN's flagship North Star podcast, Margolis joins to talk up the new census and reveal more of her fresh data about what Jewish life looks like now. Related links Learn more about Rachel Margolis' research into the Jewish demographics of her adopted home in London, Ont. The 2021 Census showed Jewish population growing slightly but costly housing prices were pushing young families out of Toronto, in The CJN. Robert Brym analyzed what he learned about Canada's Jewish community in the 2021 census, in The CJN . Credits Host and writer: Ellin Bessner ( @ebessner ) Production team: Zachary Kauffman (senior producer), Izzy Helenchilde (producer), Michael Fraiman (executive producer), Alicia Richler (editorial director) Music: Bret Higgins Support our show Subscribe to The CJN newsletter Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt) Subscribe to North Star (Not sure how? Click here ) Watch our podcasts on YouTube. Help others find this podcast by leaving us a review for “North Star” on Apple Podcasts via your iPhone or iPad device, or with your Android. (Spotify allows only starred ratings but you can do that, too!)
How does gender affect workplace conflict? Task conflict – challenging ideas to find the best possible solutions – is essential for team innovation, but it carries hidden risks for women. While men are often rewarded with a boost in perceived agency for engaging in task conflict, women are frequently penalized for violating gender stereotypes. This subtle bias can lead to workplace distancing, lost opportunities, and long-term occupational segregation. Overcoming this barrier requires team members and leaders to think critically about their biases, audit their evaluations for gendered tone, and actively create conditions where everyone can safely discuss ideas. On this episode of Just One Q, Dominique chats with Dr. Samantha Hancock, an assistant professor at Western University whose research focuses on the challenges faced by women pursuing leadership. Together, they explore how gender bias penalizes women for the exact same assertive behaviors that benefit their male colleagues. Dr. Hancock shares actionable takeaways for individuals and leaders to recognize these micro-biases and build genuinely equitable teams. Keep Up with Samantha: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sehancock27/ Try Learning Snippets: https://dialectic.solutions/signup Contact Us to Be a Guest on Just One Q: https://dialectic.solutions/podcast-guest
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SpaceTime Series 29 Episode 52 *Interstellar comet 3i/ATLAS is far more alien than we thought A new study has found that the interstellar comet 3i Atlas must have originated in a much colder star system with lower levels of radiation than our own solar system. *NASA now looking at September to launch its new Roman Space Telescope NASA are now targeting September as the likely launch date for their new Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. *The European Space Agency's new Australian dish The European Space Agency has commissioned its second Australian deep space communications dish at its New Norcia complex near Perth. *The Science Report How climate change is affecting the health of people in Europe. Warnings that agricultural soils exposed to glyphosates could be breeding grounds for superbugs. The Pentagon's plans for big a new battleship for the US Navy -- the first since the 1940s. Skeptics guide to the big UFO announcement allegedly coming this year. Our Guests This Week: Professor Kliti Grice from Curtin University Jan Cami from Western University And our regular guests: Alex Zaharov-Reutt from techadvice.life Tim Mendham from Australian Skeptics
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SpaceTime Series 29 Episode 51 *Discovery of organic molecules never before seen on Mars New data has confirmed that NASA's Mars Curiosity Rover has identified seven organic molecules on the red planet that have never been detected there before. *A spectacular new understanding of cosmic buckyballs Fifteen years after astronomers first discovered buckyballs in space, new observations have now shown how they're distributed in a shell around the corpse of a dying star. *NASA shuts down another instrument on Voyager 1 to keep it operating NASA has been forced to shut down an instrument aboard the Voyager 1 spacecraft in order to conserve power and keep humanity's first interstellar explorer operational. *The Science Report New implants to help sleep apnea sufferers who can't use breathing masks. Palaeontologists have identified a new species of sauropod dinosaur. Artificial Intelligence successfully judge a person's mood by the expression on their face. Alex on Tech: $25 billion for a new Aussie AI centre.Our Guests This Week: Professor Kliti Grice from Curtin University Jan Cami from Western University And our regular guests: Alex Zaharov-Reutt from techadvice.life Tim Mendham from Australian Skeptics
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SpaceTime Series 29 Episode 50 *Key ingredients of DNA discovered in the asteroid Ryugu A new study has confirmed that all five fundamental molecules needed to make up the DNA and RNA which underpins life as we know it, have been discovered in samples collected from the asteroid Ryugu. *Discovery of a metal‑rich hot spot tied to ancient Martian lake NASA's Mars Curiosity rover has discovered the highest concentrations of iron, manganese and zinc ever found in the one place on the red planet. *The edge of the Milky Way revealed Astronomers have for the first time, identified where the star forming region of the Milky Way Galaxy ends, finding it occurs some 40,000 light-years of the Galactic Centre.. *The Science Report Study shows young Americans and Australians are less happy now than they were 15 years ago. A new study warns that gay guys with left-leaning political views are the most likely to be gold-diggers. Skynet's Terminators are becoming reality with new bipedal humanoid robots out performing people. Skeptics guide to scientists view on life beyond Earth.Our Guests This Week: Professor Kliti Grice from Curtin University Jan Cami from Western University And our regular guests: Alex Zaharov-Reutt from techadvice.life Tim Mendham from Australian Skeptics
Kevin Jones, a native of Toronto, Canada, has spent more than 30 years working in professional theatre as an actor, musical director, director, and choreographer. His many credits include the Broadway first and fourth national tours of Disney's Beauty And The Beast, the Asian tour of Annie, the European tour of Annie Get Your Gun, three productions of Evita, and two of Phantom.Recently, Kevin served as the musicalsupervisor for the Oceania Marina Cruise ship and the Regent Seven Seas Mariner cruise ship, and sailed to both ends of the world as well as Australia and Indonesia. Kevin is an alumnus of Western University in Canada, where he received a B.MUS.ED; and The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City, where he received his certificate in musical theater performance. For 22 years, Kevin has served as the choreographer for the award winning Roanoke Valley Children's Choir.For 27 years, Kevin has served as the artistic director of the KJPAS Summer and Winter Intensives (Performing Arts Camps) in Virginia. As a vocal and acting coach, Kevin has coached hundreds of actors into Broadway shows, national tours, regional theater productions, film, and television shows. Kevin continues to work professionally as an actor, filming television commercials.
This episode is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Al Yuzpe, a true pioneer in reproductive medicine.This episode (recorded in 2023) explores the evolution and future of IVF with leading Canadian reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Al Yuzpe. He reflects on 50 years of fertility advancements, including his role in developing Clomiphene and pioneering laparoscopic surgery in Canada.The conversation also dives into how reproductive medicine has transformed from its early beginnings into a groundbreaking field that has helped countless couples achieve parenthood. Dr. Yuzpe shares his passion for the field and discusses how emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, are improving IVF outcomes and shaping the next generation of fertility care.Key Topics:Dr. Al Yuzpe's pioneering contributions to reproductive medicine, including the development of Clomiphene and early adoption of laparoscopic surgery in Canada. Key ovulation induction options (Clomiphene, Letrozole, FSH, HCG), including their effectiveness, differences, and potential side effects. Advances in IVF techniques, such as embryo selection (Day 3 vs. blastocyst), genetic screening, and egg freezing for fertility preservation. The growing role of integrative care—including acupuncture and whole-body preparation—in improving IVF outcomes. The future of fertility, highlighting artificial intelligence in evaluating eggs, sperm, and embryos, and ongoing innovations in embryo testing and lab technologies. Dr. Albert Yuzpe's Bio: Dr. Al Yuzpe is one of Canada's most distinguished reproductive endocrinologists, with over four decades of experience in infertility care and more than 30 years in IVF. He is co-founder and co-director of Olive Fertility Centre and previously founded Genesis Fertility Centre in Vancouver. Trained at Western University, where he later became a full professor and now holds the title of Emeritus Professor, his early research focused on fertility medications such as clomiphene and gonadotropins.He has received numerous national awards recognizing his contributions to reproductive medicine and women's health. Dr. Yuzpe is also widely known for pioneering the emergency contraceptive pill, known as the “Yuzpe method,” considered one of the most impactful Canadian health discoveries of the past century.
Prepare to be floored! This week, we're deciding if carpet conquers hardwood. Jan Caruana's on a roll when she argues in favour of carpet, but Sean Cullen says wood floors are best, plank you very much! Then, from London, Ontario, home of Western University, we're asking: does nothing beat living in a university town? Courtney Gilmour's in-tuition says yes, but Rob Bebenek believes it's better to live far away from any campus.Featuring: Jan Caruana, Sean Cullen, Courtney Gilmour, and Rob Bebenek.
Last year was the second-worst wildfire season in Canadian history, with millions of hectares burned and communities across the country forced to evacuate. As climate change drives longer, more intense fire seasons, how bad could future years get and are we prepared? We examine Canada's growing wildfire risk with Mike Flannigan, a professor of wildland fire at Thompson Rivers University, and look at other extreme weather threats, including severe storms, with Greg Kopp of Western University and Anabela Bonada of the University of Waterloo's Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Ana Luisa Trejos is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering as well as Biomedical Engineering at Western University in Canada. She is also an Associate Scientist at the Lawson Health Research Institute. Ana Luisa's research combines mechanical, electrical, computer, and software engineering to develop smart machines that can perceive what is happening in the environment and react intelligently. In particular, she is designing wearable mechatronic technologies that can help people recover from mobility problems due to a musculoskeletal injury or a movement disorder like Parkinson's disease. When she's not at work, Ana Luisa enjoys hanging out with her family, reading, putting together jigsaw puzzles, hiking, swimming, and running. She has also been having fun renovating her house, and she has recently been working on completely remodeling one of their bathrooms. Ana Luisa was awarded her B.Sc. degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Costa Rica and her M.A.Sc. in mechanical engineering from the University of British Columbia. She worked as an Applications Engineer for Progressive Moulded Products in Ontario from 2000-2003. She then joined the team at Canadian Surgical Technologies & Advanced Robotics at Western University as a research engineer. Ana Luisa later attended graduate school at Western University where she was awarded her Ph.D. degree in electrical and computer engineering in 2012. Ana Luisa has been awarded the IEEE London Section Outstanding Women in Engineering Award and the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Canada District Volunteer Appreciation Award. In our interview, Ana Luisa shares more about her life and research.
On this episode, we are joined by Juliana Larocerie to discuss Dupuytren's disease. Juliana has been involved with researching this condition for many years and shares with us the changes in treatment strategies that have occurred most recently. Juliana Larocerie, OT, MSC, CHT, is a certified hand therapist at the Roth-McFarlane Hand & Upper Limb Centre in London, Ontario. She earned her Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy from the Federal University of Pernambuco, Brazil, in 2003, and completed a Master's in Rehabilitation Sciences at Queen's University, Kingston, in 2006. Passionate about teaching and inspiring excellence in patient care, Juliana has held several academic roles, including seasonal lecturer at Queen's University and current guest lecturer and lab assistant at Western University's School of Occupational Therapy, where she also teaches in the Upper Extremity Rehabilitation stream of the Advanced Health Care Practice program. She co-instructs the Chinchalkar Hand Therapy Fellowship Program and contributes to teaching rounds for surgical residents and fellows at the Roth McFarlane HULC. Juliana has delivered several instructional courses on various topics at ASHT, IFSHT, CSHT, ASPN, EFSHT, and the Latin American Brachial Plexus Congress. She developed the hand therapy arm of the Peripheral Nerve Clinic at St. Joseph's Healthcare, establishing a unique interdisciplinary program that offers direct therapy services while supporting surgical and therapeutic decision-making for complex peripheral nerve injuries. She has authored many peer-reviewed papers and a book chapter and has been recognized with the Queen's University Awards for Excellence in Research and Preceptorship, as well as three CSHT Best Scientific Session awards.She also serves as the current vice-president of the CSHT.The views and opinions expressed in the Hands in Motion podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of ASHT. Appearance on the podcast does not imply endorsement of any products, services or viewpoints discussed.
In this episode of Behaviour Speak, Ben sits down with Dr. Monica Gilbert to unpack what's often missing in behaviour analysis: true engagement. While clinicians are trained in evidence-based interventions, many still struggle with caregiver buy-in, staff engagement, and sustained change. Dr. Gilbert argues the issue isn't the science—it's the conversation. Drawing from her work in clinical psychology and behaviour analysis, she introduces motivational interviewing (MI) as more than a technique—it's a way of being. From understanding ambivalence to aligning with a client's stage of change, this conversation challenges the compliance mindset and replaces it with collaboration, autonomy, and meaningful partnership. If you've ever felt like your interventions “should work” but aren't landing—this episode is your missing piece. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Tqu1-iFtMws This episode is presented by our founding academic partner, the Doctor of Education in the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis program at Western University's Faculty of Education. Program Information: https://www.edu.uwo.ca/graduate-education/edd/applied-behaviour-analysis.html How to apply: https://www.edu.uwo.ca/graduate-education/apply.html Program brochure: https://www.edu.uwo.ca/graduate-education/edd/foe120_edd_aba_r1.png Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop) BACB: 1.0 Learning IBAO: 1.0 ABA Topics QABA: 1.0 General CBA/CPD: 1.0 Learning Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behaviourspeak/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/behaviourspeak/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behaviorspeak Contact Dr. Gilbert https://drmonicagilbert.com/ Crystal Minds Psychological Services https://cmpstherapy.com/owner-profile Links: MI For Change Podcast
We hear about why the Artemis mission has captured your attention. Our guests are Gordon Osinski planetary geology professor at Western University and a colleague of Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and we hear from Ewan Reid founder and CEO of Mission Control Spaces Services about the impact of the Artemis II mission on Canada's space industry.
What happens when there are no autism services in your country? In this episode, Ben speaks with Maxcia Williams, a parent, advocate, and behaviour technician in the Turks & Caicos Islands, about her journey raising a son with autism in a system that didn't yet exist—and how she helped build one. From navigating stigma and cultural myths to founding the Hope Foundation for Autism Awareness, Maxcia shares what it means to move from isolation to impact. This conversation explores culturally responsive care, workforce challenges in small communities, and the power of caregiver-led change. At the heart of the episode is Israel—Maxcia's son—whose journey into self-advocacy, homeschooling, and authorship reminds us that autism is not a limitation, but a different path. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZqhcnZnjN4I This episode is presented by our founding academic partner, the Doctor of Education in the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis program at Western University's Faculty of Education. Program Information: https://www.edu.uwo.ca/graduate-education/edd/applied-behaviour-analysis.html How to apply: https://www.edu.uwo.ca/graduate-education/apply.html Program brochure: https://www.edu.uwo.ca/graduate-education/edd/foe120_edd_aba_r1.png Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop) BACB: 1.5 Ethics IBAO: 1.5 Cultural QABA: 1.5 General CBA/CPD: 1.5 Cultural Diversity Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behaviourspeak/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/behaviourspeak/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behaviorspeak Contact Maxcia LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxcia-williams-ibt-ados-2-administrator-1b735a77/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/maximalicious/ The Elephant Rooms - (The clinic Maxcia works in) https://theelephantrooms.com/team/ Links: What Happens Next? by Isreal Rigby https://www.amazon.com/What-Happens-Next-Isreal-Rigby-ebook/dp/B0CTZV63ZM Caribbean Association for Behaviour Analysis https://caribbeanba.org/leadership/ The Black Association of Behavior Analysts https://babainfo.org/ International Behavior Analysis Association https://theibao.com/ To learn more about behaviour analysis in the Caribbean, check out these interviews: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-93-behaviour-analysis-in-the-caribbean-with-kim-woolery-gabi-torres-and-sloane-pharr-strang/ https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-97-bridging-the-gap-culturally-responsive-telehealth-and-behavior-analysis-with-kimberly-woolery-ms-bcba/ https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/epiosde-187-culturally-grounded-autism-training-for-black-parents-with-camille-proctor/
Episode 217: Testicular Cancer Dr. Arreaza: Welcome to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast. Today we are discussing testicular cancer, a topic that may not appear frequently in primary care but is extremely important to recognize early. We are joined by Brandon Noorvash and Dr. Ebenezer Dadzie. Please introduce yourselves. Brandon: Thank you, Dr. Arreaza. My name is Brandon Noorvash. I am a third-year medical student at Western University of Health Sciences with a strong interest in urology. Ebenezer: Thank you for having us. My name is Dr. Ebenezer Dadzie, and I am a PGY-1 resident in the Clinica Sierra Vista Family Medicine Residency Program. Dr. Arreaza: Testicular cancer represents about 1-2% of cancers in men, but it is the most common cancer in men between the ages of 15 and 40. The good news is that it is also one of the most curable cancers in medicine, especially when detected early. Let's start with a quick question for our listeners. If a 25-year-old man presents with a painless lump in his testicle, what diagnosis should immediately come to your mind? Ebenezer: Testicular cancer should always be high on the differential. While benign conditions can cause scrotal swelling, a painless testicular mass should be considered cancer until proven otherwise. Dr. Arreaza: I agree. Especially if we perform a physical exam and find that the mass is attached to the testicle. Why is this such an important diagnosis for primary care physicians to recognize, what do you think, Brandon? Brandon: Testicular cancer typically affects young, otherwise healthy men, and early detection dramatically improves outcomes. Patients may delay seeking care because the lump is painless or because they feel embarrassed discussing symptoms. However, when diagnosed early, the 5-year survival rate exceeds 95%, and in localized disease it approaches 99%. Dr. Arreaza: Exactly, the survival is incredible and it gets even better with early detection. How common is testicular cancer? Ebenezer: In the United States, approximately 10,000 new cases are diagnosed each year, with around 500 deaths annually. The relatively low mortality reflects how effective current treatments are, especially chemotherapy for germ cell tumors. Dr. Arreaza: Let's talk about risk factors. What should clinicians know about risk factors for testicular cancer? Who is at risk? Brandon: The most important risk factor is cryptorchidism, or undescended testicle. Men with a history of cryptorchidism have about a 4-to-8-fold increased risk of developing testicular cancer. Ebenezer: Other risk factors include family history, personal history of testicular cancer, infertility, testicular atrophy, and certain genetic conditions such as Klinefelter syndrome. However, many patients who develop testicular cancer have no clear risk factors. Dr. Arreaza: Brandon, you recently saw a patient with testicular cancer during your rotation. Can you briefly tell us about that case? Protected health information is not being revealed, so patient confidentiality is being respected during this discussion. Dr. Arreaza: I think we all were pleasantly surprised to know that lung metastasis did not place the patient in a higher risk category. On the other hand, nonpulmonary visceral metastases (such as liver, bone, or brain) define poor-risk disease in nonseminoma and intermediate-risk disease in seminoma. Dr. Arreaza: And of course, if the patient presents with sudden severe pain, we should always think about testicular torsion, which is a surgical emergency. What should clinicians focus on during the physical exam? Ebenezer: Testicular tumors typically feel firm, irregular, non-tender, and located within the testicle itself. Brandon: A helpful exam pearl is transillumination. Fluid-filled structures like hydroceles will transilluminate, whereas solid tumors do not. Dr. Arreaza: I have to admit I've never done a transillumination in a scrotum before. Brandon/Ebenezer: I've done it. I had to clean my pen light afterwards. Arreaza: Once you suspect testicular cancer, what is the next step in evaluation? Ebenezer: The first diagnostic test is a scrotal ultrasound. Ultrasound is highly sensitive and can determine whether the mass is intratesticular, which is highly suspicious for malignancy. Dr. Arreaza: US and tumor markers. Let's talk a bit more about tumor markers. Why are they useful in testicular cancer? Brandon: Tumor markers help with diagnosis, staging, and monitoring response to treatment. Ebenezer: Alpha-fetoprotein, or AFP, is typically elevated in non-seminomatous germ cell tumors, particularly yolk sac tumors. An important point is that pure seminomas do not produce AFP. Brandon: Beta-hCG can be elevated in both seminomas and non-seminomatous tumors, although the levels are often higher in the non-seminomatous types. Ebenezer: LDH is less specific but can reflect tumor burden and disease activity, so it's useful for monitoring progression or response to treatment. Dr. Arreaza: So, tumor markers are not only diagnostic tools, but they also help guide staging and follow-up care. That's an important board question. Why don't we perform a biopsy in a testicular mass? Ebenezer: Testicular masses suspicious of cancer are not biopsied because biopsy can disrupt lymphatic drainage and potentially spread tumor cells. Instead, the standard treatment is radical inguinal orchiectomy, which both removes the tumor and establishes the diagnosis. Dr. Arreaza: Brandon, can you briefly explain the two main categories of testicular cancer? Brandon: Let's start with the germ cell tumors. They are broadly divided into seminomas and non-seminomatous germ cell tumors (NSGCT). Seminomas tend to grow more slowly and are highly sensitive to radiation therapy. Ebenezer: Non-seminomatous tumors include embryonal carcinoma, yolk sac tumor, choriocarcinoma, and teratoma. These tumors tend to be more aggressive but are still highly responsive to treatment. Dr. Arreaza: How are patients staged once the diagnosis is made? Ebenezer: Staging typically includes a CT scan of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis to evaluate for metastasis, especially to the retroperitoneal lymph nodes, which are the most common site of spread. Dr. Arreaza: And how is testicular cancer managed? Brandon: The initial step is almost always radical inguinal orchiectomy. Depending on staging and tumor type, treatment may include active surveillance, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or retroperitoneal lymph node dissection. Ebenezer: One reason outcomes are so favorable is that germ cell tumors respond extremely well to cisplatin-based chemotherapy. Dr. Arreaza: Let's talk about prognosis. Even without trying, every night you go to bed a little wiser. Thanks for listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast. We want to hear from you, send us an email at RioBravoqWeek@clinicasierravista.org, or visit our website riobravofmrp.org/qweek. See you next week! _________________________________________ References: Honda K, Kawai T, Taguchi S, Shiratori T, Miyakawa J, Nakamura Y, Kaneko T, Suzuki K, Suda S, Kamei J, Kakutani S, Niimi A, Yamada Y, Urakami S, Fukuhara H, Nakagawa T, Kume H. Impact and Risk Factors of Diagnostic Delay in Patients With Testicular Cancer: A Multicenter Retrospective Study. Int J Urol. 2025 Nov;32(11):1593-1601. doi: 10.1111/iju.70187. Epub 2025 Jul 28. PMID: 40726135; PMCID: PMC12586796. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40726135/ Singla N, Bagrodia A, Baraban E, Fankhauser CD, Ged YMA. Testicular Germ Cell Tumors: A Review. 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In this special role-reversal episode, Dr. Asmahan Saleh Khalil returns—this time as host—to interview Behaviour Speak's own Ben Reiman. Marking five years and close to 300 conversations, Ben reflects on the unexpected evolution of the podcast—from a simple networking idea to a global platform amplifying diverse voices in behaviour analysis. Together, they explore: The origins and evolution of Behaviour Speak What global conversations revealed about access, equity, and culture Common challenges across countries in building ABA services The impact of Ben's late ADHD diagnosis Why cultural humility and self-reflection are essential in practice The “missing link” in ABA training: working with people The role of motivational interviewing and the constructional approach What's next—including multilingual episodes and global expansion This is a deeply personal and reflective conversation about growth, discomfort, and the power of listening across cultures. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/GMwTUnOWYoQ This episode is presented by our founding academic partner, the Doctor of Education in the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis program at Western University's Faculty of Education. Program Information: https://www.edu.uwo.ca/graduate-education/edd/applied-behaviour-analysis.html How to apply: https://www.edu.uwo.ca/graduate-education/apply.html Program brochure: https://www.edu.uwo.ca/graduate-education/edd/foe120_edd_aba_r1.png Links: CBI Consultants https://www.cbiconsultants.com Asmahan Saleh Khalil https://drasmahan.com/about/ https://www.instagram.com/dr.asmahan.sk/ Dr. Monica Gilbert https://drmonicagilbert.com/ MI for Change Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/1RFSGrj1w5MPjTQpEN4Vi5?si=9393ff06f5244066 Ben's First Interview with Danni Reid https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-1-racism/ Interview with Ben's BCBA Supervisor https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-18-values-based-supervision-and-mentorship-with-hilary-mcclinton-med-bcba/ Interview with Dr. Rocío Rosales https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-30-a-conversation-with-dr-rocio-rosales-phd-bcba-d/ Interview with Alia Yasir https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-145-behavior-analysis-in-pakistan-with-alia-yasir-bcaba-iba/ Corina Jimenez-Gomez and Lauren Beaulieu Cultural Responsiveness Research Jimenez-Gomez, C. and Beaulieu, L. (2022), Cultural responsiveness in applied behavior analysis: Research and practice. Jnl of Applied Behav Analysis, 55: 650-673. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.920 Beaulieu, L. and Jimenez-Gomez, C. (2022), Cultural responsiveness in applied behavior analysis: Self-assessment. Jnl of Applied Behav Analysis, 55: 337-356. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.907 April is MENA Heritage Month - Check out these episodes for FREE CEUs! https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/ep-243-culturally-responsive-behaviour-analysis-in-the-united-arab-emirates-with-amina-maliki-med-bcba/ https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-240-from-the-frontlines-civilian-stories-of-war-and-resilience-with-dr-iman-farajallah/ https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-238-behaviour-analysis-in-bahrain-with-ingy-alireza-med-ms-bcba/ https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-232-behaviour-analysis-in-sudan-with-salma-abdelrahmanabdalla-med-iba-qba/ https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-228-the-nubian-egyptian-behaviour-analyst-with-nehal-siam-mped-bcba-rba-ont/ https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-218-behavior-analysis-in-morocco-with-mina-el-qalli-qasp-s-iba/ https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-215-behavior-analysis-in-turkiye-with-dr-buket-kisac-demiroglu/ https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-200-safeguarding-vulnerable-children-in-the-arab-world-with-dr-asmahan-saleh-khalil/ Check out these episodes on the Constructional Approach! https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-257-a-compassionate-approach-to-exposure-therapy-with-danielle-cohen/ https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-252-applications-of-the-constructional-approach-with-dr-madhura-deshpande/ https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-250-the-constructional-approach-a-primer-with-awab-abdel-jalil/
In this special Canadian Orthopaedic Care Day edition of Ortho Insider, presented by the Canadian Orthopaedic Association, incoming COA President Dr. Robert Litchfield—orthopaedic sports surgeon, Medical Director of the Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic, and professor at Western University—joins host Dr. Adrian Huang for a thoughtful conversation on athlete care, mentorship, and the evolving responsibilities of orthopaedic surgeons in Canada.Dr. Litchfield reflects on the early influences that shaped his path into sports medicine, from formative mentors to the patient‑centred values that continue to guide his practice. He discusses the importance of building genuine relationships with patients and athletes, navigating pressures around return‑to‑sport decisions, and understanding the broader personal and social contexts that shape recovery. The conversation explores the rise of early sport specialization, the mental‑health challenges faced by young athletes, and the realities behind rapid return‑to‑play timelines often highlighted in the media. Looking ahead to his presidential year, Dr. Litchfield outlines his priorities around advocacy and professionalism—emphasizing the need for physician leadership in health‑system decision‑making, improved access to non‑operative care such as physiotherapy, and the responsibility surgeons carry as leaders within their communities.Tune in for an engaging and insightful discussion with one of Canada's leading sports medicine surgeons as he reflects on mentorship, patient care, and the future of orthopaedics.The host and guest of Ortho Insider have no personal affiliation with the sponsor of the podcast and do not receive any financial compensation, incentives, or benefits from their sponsorship. Any sponsorships featured on the podcast are intended to support the production and distribution of content relevant to our audience. The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the sponsor.
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Listen to JCO's Art of Oncology article, "The Power of "I Don't Know" by Dr. Sondos Zayed, who is a radiation oncologist at The Ottawa Hospital and an assistant professor at the University of Ottawa, Canada. The article is followed by an interview with Zayed and host Dr. Mikkael Sekeres. Dr Zayed shares a reflection on the unexpected power of saying "I don't know," and how honest uncertainty can deepen trust, guide care and create space for what truly matters in oncology. TRANSCRIPT Narrator: The Power of "I Don't Know", Sondos, Zayed, MD, MPH, FRCPC Mikkael Sekeres: Welcome back to JCO's Cancer Stories: The Art of Oncology. This ASCO podcast features intimate narratives and perspectives from authors exploring their experiences in oncology. I'm your host, Mikkael Sekeres. I'm Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Division of Hematology at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami. Joining us today is Dr. Sondos Zayed, a radiation oncologist at the Ottawa Hospital and Assistant Professor at the University of Ottawa, Canada, to discuss her Journal of Clinical Oncology article, "The Power of I Don't Know." At the time of this recording, our guest has no disclosures. She and I have agreed to address each other by first names. Sondos, thank you for contributing to the Journal of Clinical Oncology, and what a pleasure it is to have you join us to discuss your article. Dr. Sondos Zayed: Thank you so much for having me. It's a privilege. Mikkael Sekeres: Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? Where are you from? And walk us through your career up to this point. Dr. Sondos Zayed: Yeah, oh my goodness. So it seems like such a long road and yet so many years left in my career, hopefully. You know, I'm Canadian, and I had the opportunity to grow up in Montreal, which was wonderful, and I went to McGill Medical School, and then after that pursued Radiation Oncology Residency at Western University. And following that I did a fellowship specializing in GI and CNS malignancies with MR-Linac technology in Toronto, and eventually landed in Ottawa, where right now I'm a radiation oncologist treating GI and CNS malignancies and an Assistant Professor at the University of Ottawa. Mikkael Sekeres: That's fantastic. How far are you out of training? Dr. Sondos Zayed: Well, this would be officially my second year essentially as an independent radiation oncologist. Mikkael Sekeres: Wonderful. And I'm curious, what drew you to radiation oncology? Dr. Sondos Zayed: I always say that it was meant to be. And the reason being, when I was in medical school at McGill, they parachuted us out into very niche specialties that we wouldn't otherwise have exposure to. And essentially the way that they would do that is they'd send us an email and say, you know, "Show up at this place, at this location. Here's attached a PowerPoint, just review it before you go." And I get this email and the PowerPoint is talking about, you know, photons and electrons, linear accelerators. And I'm like, "I have no idea what's going on. This is so confusing." I thought I was in medicine. And so I do follow the instructions and I was so lucky that I had such a wonderful supervisor, and he showed me the machines and I saw the coolest cases that day, and it was just such a wonderful experience and the most captivating. And so I just kept on wanting to go back. And the rest is literally history. The really, really fascinating thing about radiation oncology is that it's the mix of physics, it's a mix of like technology, and at the same time there's the medicine and the clinical aspect of it. And there's obviously the privilege to be able to support patients on their most vulnerable journeys with their cancer diagnosis and treatment, et cetera. And so it's a mix of the most interesting things all around and I felt like the best fit for me. Mikkael Sekeres: Well, your passion for it is absolutely palpable. It's really fun to hear the excitement in your voice. Isn't it interesting how one mentor can make the difference in the career path we choose? Dr. Sondos Zayed: Absolutely. Never underestimate the impact they can have on any single trainee at any point in time. It really does turn things around for many people, and it can inspire them to pursue something that they would have never thought of pursuing before. Mikkael Sekeres: I had a very similar experience. It was during fellowship that my very first month of fellowship I was placed on the leukemia service with Rich Stone at Dana-Farber, and I never turned back. He was such a fabulous mentor. I couldn't imagine doing anything else with my career. You write this piece. We loved this piece when you submitted it, myself and the editorial staff. And you write it from the perspective of someone who has recently finished fellowship, which you have. And you write in particular that- this one quote, "During my first year as an attending, I had braced for the steep learning curve, the finality of being the decision maker, the quiet hours at night when treatment decisions still played in my head. What I hadn't prepared for was the weight of uncertainty." It's a great line. So now that you're on the other side of training, what do you think could have prepared you better for the weight of uncertainty? Dr. Sondos Zayed: I had such wonderful mentors throughout my training, and so they were fantastic and I learned so much from them, but sometimes it just took having to be the final decision maker for me not to have to have the security of somebody to just turn back to immediately after a patient encounter, for example, and be like, "Oh, my supervisor can answer this question," or, "Here are my thoughts, but my attending can also join in the discussion," or give their thoughts as well. So that sort of cushion is no longer there. And so when I'm in the room by myself making those decisions with patients, nothing can really prepare you for that. You just have to go in and then do it yourself. Mikkael Sekeres: There is a safety net to training by design and thank God there is, right? Where we can always turn to somebody more experienced than us to answer those hard questions or to know what to do. And that's what's pulled out from under us when we become attendings, when we become the final pathway, when people suddenly turn to us and say, "Okay, what are we going to do here?" or, "What's the answer?" Did anybody during your training model "I don't know"? So did you see your own attendings say "I don't know" to patients and see how that played out? Dr. Sondos Zayed: Not as much, and I think there's a culture in medicine where when people walk into that room, they're hoping that you have all the answers, and you don't want to disappoint them. And so sometimes what we do is we rely on like the evidence and the data and the numbers that are in the literature to answer questions that the patient is asking in an absolute way but we answer it in a probability or a percentage or, "Most likely this will happen," or, "These are the potential, you know, this is the median overall survival," or, "Progression-free survival," or, "This percentage of people have this toxicity," for example. And so it's easy for us to fall back on that cushion of, "These are the numbers and the evidence." And that's what I saw modeled most frequently. But when I started practicing as an attending, what I realized is that when a patient comes in and they sit in front of you, they ask, "How long am I going to live?" What they're asking about is how long they specifically are going to live and not what the median survival in X study is telling us that that's how long they most likely would live, just as an example. And so what I had to do, when I'm speaking to patients, I kind of separate those two concepts where I start with, "I don't know, because I don't have a crystal ball, and your circumstances and how you respond to treatment is something that I can't predict before anything has started. And it's it's just I really don't know. But what I can say is on average in this study, this is what we see, and there's a 95% confidence interval, and most people fall within that." And so I separate their immediate outcome with the data that we have. So that- because sometimes when I say, "Oh, your median survival is one year," they hear, "I'm going to only live for one year." And then you always have these patients that come through and be like, "You know, they told me I only had six months to live, but here I am two years later." And really it is again, we live in a world of probabilities and confidence intervals, but for the patients themselves, this is their life. Mikkael Sekeres: Yeah. One of the aspects of your essay that I really liked is the title, "The Power of 'I Don't Know'" because saying, "I don't know," actually does have some power to it. And I've seen this demonstrated in a couple of different ways. I had a boss once who we'd all be in a meeting, and someone would ask a question, and the boss would say, "I don't know." And he said it in a way where one reaction from other people in the meeting could have been, "Oh, how could he be such an idiot and not know the answer to this?" But what wound up happening is people reacted to it by saying, "Gee, if he doesn't know, then it's okay that I don't know also. And maybe if he doesn't know, that means that maybe I thought I knew, but maybe I really don't know as well as I should." And it makes you kind of redouble your efforts to understand whatever's being communicated in the meeting. So I always thought that there was this power in saying, "I don't know," in meetings, but you bring up the power of "I don't know" in patient interactions. So tell me what is the power in saying, "I don't know," to a patient? What is it that that conveys to a patient and how does that affect the relationship that you have with your patients? Dr. Sondos Zayed: The way that I have learned to see it over the last year and a bit is that when I say, "I don't know," what they hear is honesty, and they hear that, you know, I'm not going to pretend to make up a number or make up an outcome when I'm not sure of it. And they hear that physicians are also very human. And it makes us seem much more approachable. And so what I noticed started happening when I admitted there were things that I don't know where sometimes there was no way of me knowing answers to some of their questions is they started seeing the human aspect of what we do every day. And then they started wanting to share more of their human experience and what really matters to them the most. So they started sharing, "Okay, well, if if the physician doesn't know, these are the things that are important to me. I want to be able to walk my daughter down the aisle in a few months. I want to be able to play with my grandchildren. I want to be able to be at home when the end comes." So it opened this discussion where my admitting that I don't know is a form of vulnerability, and I say that, and that allowed them to be a bit more vulnerable with what it is that they really wanted to achieve in the time that they had left. And it closed gaps where the physician is seen as not somebody who necessarily has all the answers, but somebody who when they don't know, they will tell us, and what they can tell us in terms of what they can offer for treatment, what possible outcomes are, what they can expect, all these things that they do know, they will tailor to what it is that is important to them. I felt like it was more of a bridge than it was scarier. It built bonds and it built bridges as opposed to them feeling that they're not being cared for. Mikkael Sekeres: Sounds like it establishes an environment of honesty and that leads to trust in the relationship between you and your patients. Dr. Sondos Zayed: Yeah, I would agree. Mikkael Sekeres: When people ask, "How long do I have to live?" it also, what I've learned from communications experts in oncology is that it gives us an opportunity to say, "Why do you ask?" And that can lead to a discussion of goals and what are we working toward here and make sure that we're on the same page with what our patients' expectations are as well. Dr. Sondos Zayed: Absolutely. Mikkael Sekeres: You talk about vulnerability with your patients. I wonder if you could talk a little bit about our roles as doctors and nurses and pharmacists, when is it expected that we provide a concrete answer and when is it okay to be vulnerable and say, "I don't know"? Dr. Sondos Zayed: That really depends on the situation. So I feel like when we should be able to provide concrete answers when we have the evidence and information to be able to answer them in a way that the patient requires. When we don't have that evidence and we don't have that clear picture of, "Oh, this is obviously the answer," based on our usually at least decade plus of training, then being able to admit, "I don't know," actually opens the doors for discussion, anchor that "I don't know" into something more concrete. So when you say, "I don't know," you don't kind of leave it in the air, that can certainly be cause for anxiety. But sort of taking that, "I don't know," and then framing the subsequent part of that conversation about what are the things that you do know about the question that they asked and how you can support them by giving them the information that you are confident about. Mikkael Sekeres: Has it ever backfired on you? Dr. Sondos Zayed: Not yet, but I've got many years of practice to come. Mikkael Sekeres: It has on me. I don't know that I would say maybe "backfired" is too strong, but there are times when I've said, "I don't know," and my patients have said, "But you're the doctor. You're supposed to know." Dr. Sondos Zayed: Mm-hm. Mikkael Sekeres: And I found that creates an opportunity to talk about expectations and where the limits of our knowledge are and where we can provide estimates and ranges, but can't give people a precise answer. Dr. Sondos Zayed: Mm-hm. Mikkael Sekeres: In your essay, you write, "When the reality doesn't match the implied promise, patients don't lose faith in the data, they lose faith in the person who gave it. That is how trust erodes." I thought that was just very elegantly phrased. Has that ever happened to you where you've provided an estimate maybe of a potential outcome and things didn't work out that way for the patient? Dr. Sondos Zayed: Yes, that has, and I think most physicians can sort of share that experience, to be honest, where it'll come back and say, "Well, actually I didn't I didn't have that side effect," or, "Actually I lived longer than you'd anticipated," for example, or like, "It didn't have that outcome." And I think that's where the idea of saying, "I don't know," actually came from, where I I realized that a lot of the times when we turn back to the data, patients hear it as like, "Oh, this is the concrete truth of what exactly is going to happen to me." But to sort of distinguish between, "Oh, this is what we see in the data versus what exactly is going to happen to you," making that distinction is what by saying, "I don't know," is what has helped me try to prevent these outcomes from happening, or prevent the erosion of of trust by sounding maybe overconfident with specific things that mean so much to them. So- and this is their life, right? They come in and they hear these things and they remember them forever. And we see so many people on a daily basis and sometimes we don't keep track of every single word we've ever said. And so- but these words have so much weight to them. And so distinguishing between what we see in and saying, "I don't know," and then, "Here's what I do know," and saying that for them specifically, it's almost impossible to predict, it really helps prevent, in my opinion, the erosion of of that trust so that you don't have somebody saying, "Oh, actually you were wrong afterwards," or misunderstanding or misinterpreting what is that we're trying to convey by giving that information. Mikkael Sekeres: And that's a great place to end a great discussion and a wonderful piece. It has been such a pleasure to have Dr. Sondos Zayed, who is a radiation oncologist at the Ottawa Hospital and Assistant Professor at the University of Ottawa, Canada, to discuss her essay, "The Power of 'I Don't Know.'" Sondos, thank you so very much for submitting your article and for joining us today. Dr. Sondos Zayed: Thank you so much. Mikkael Sekeres: If you've enjoyed this episode, consider sharing it with a friend or colleague, or leave us a review. Your feedback and support helps us continue to have these important conversations. If you're looking for more episodes, follow our show on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen, and explore more from ASCO at ASCO.org/podcasts. Until next time, this has been Mikkael Sekeres for JCO Cancer Stories: The Art of Oncology. The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. This is not a substitute for professional medical care and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or treatment of individual conditions. Guests on this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. Guest statements on the podcast do not express the opinions of ASCO. The mention of any product, service, organization, activity, or therapy should not be construed as an ASCO endorsement. Show notes:Like, share and subscribe so you never miss an episode and leave a rating or review. Guest Bio: Dr Sondos Zayed is a Radiation Oncologist at The Ottawa Hospital and Assistant Professor at the University of Ottawa, Canada.
In this episode, Ben sits down with Danielle Cohen to explore Constructional Exposure Therapy (CET)—an emerging, compassionate approach grounded in the constructional framework of behaviour analysis. Rather than focusing on eliminating fear or escape behaviour, CET identifies the behaviour the person needs to access meaningful outcomes—and systematically teaches it in a way that maintains choice, assent, and low distress throughout. Danielle shares how this approach: - Reframes reinforcement through the lens of critical consequences - Uses shaping with negative reinforcement in a practical, ethical way - Prioritizes multiple pathways to success (and genuine assent) - Allows learners to opt out—without stopping progress Through powerful case examples—including supporting a learner through a blood draw and teaching independent nail clipping in under an hour—this episode highlights what's possible when we truly align effectiveness with compassion. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jjk7LrWWM1Y This episode is presented by our founding academic partner, the Doctor of Education in the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis program at Western University's Faculty of Education. Program Information: https://www.edu.uwo.ca/graduate-education/edd/applied-behaviour-analysis.html How to apply: https://www.edu.uwo.ca/graduate-education/apply.html Program brochure: https://www.edu.uwo.ca/graduate-education/edd/foe120_edd_aba_r1.png Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop) BACB: 1.0 Learning IBAO: 1.0 ABA Topics QABA: 1.0 General CBA/CPD: 1.0 Learning Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behaviourspeak/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/behaviourspeak/ Contact Danielle on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-cohen-bcba-0a247a213/ Links: Facebook group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/700952357829957/?ref=share&mibextid=wwXIfr Article on CET: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Awab-Abdel-Jalil-2/publication/373767631_TOWARD_A_CONSTRUCTIONAL_EXPOSURE_THERAPY/links/64fb1cd510813375f267dc4e/TOWARD-A-CONSTRUCTIONAL-EXPOSURE-THERAPY.pdf Exposure therapy literature review: Abdel‐Jalil, A., Baldwin, J. N., & Leaf, J. B. (2024). Exposure‐based treatments for fear and reactivity to medical procedures: A systematic review of the literature with implications for research and practice. Behavioral Interventions, 39(3), e2010. Concept analysis on assent: innehan, A.M., Abdel-Jalil, A., Klick, S. et al. Foundations of Preemptive Compassion: A Behavioral Concept Analysis of Compulsion, Consent, and Assent. Behav Analysis Practice (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-023-00890-1 Another paper on compassion and assent: https://www.maracalearning.com/assets/can-there-be-compassion-without-assent_-a-nonlinear-constructional-approach.pdf To learn more about the constructional approach, check out the first two episodes in our series Episode 250: The Constructional Approach: A Primer with Awab Abdel-Jalil https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-250-the-constructional-approach-a-primer-with-awab-abdel-jalil/ Episode 252: Applications of the constructional approach with Madhura Deshpande https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-252-applications-of-the-constructional-approach-with-dr-madhura-deshpande/
Your stories with our guests: 17-year-old youth rights advocate, Jaden Braves, and Christopher Dietzel, Co-investigator at DIY (Digitally Informed Youth), at Western University.
Behaviour analysis is often associated with clinical work in autism and developmental disabilities. But what happens when the science is applied to entire institutional systems? In this episode, Valeria Pascale discusses her interdisciplinary work applying behaviour analysis inside Italian maximum-security prisons. Drawing on her background in law, psychology, and neuroscience, Valeria developed a pilot project that introduced a token economy and self-monitoring system designed to reduce aggression, property destruction, and self-injury among incarcerated individuals. The intervention was intentionally simple, low-cost, and replicable—so prison staff could maintain it after the research team left. The results were powerful. Participants quickly engaged with the program, began tracking their own behaviour, and reported improved relationships with one another. By the end of the project, many inmates requested that the program continue because they felt it was helping them communicate and manage conflict more effectively. In this conversation, we discuss: Bringing behaviour analysis into a new institutional setting The challenges of implementing behavioural interventions in maximum-security prisons How token economies and self-monitoring can support rehabilitation Why social validity and dignity matter in prison-based interventions The potential for behaviour analysis to inform criminal justice and policy systems Valeria also shares her plans for a second prison study examining behavioural relaxation training and anxiety reduction among incarcerated individuals. This episode is a powerful reminder that behaviour analysis is not limited to any single population—it is a science of behaviour that can inform complex social systems. This episode is presented by our founding academic partner, the Doctor of Education in the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis program at Western University's Faculty of Education. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/XzVBBhzqI3s Program Information: https://www.edu.uwo.ca/graduate-education/edd/applied-behaviour-analysis.html How to apply: https://www.edu.uwo.ca/graduate-education/apply.html Program brochure: https://www.edu.uwo.ca/graduate-education/edd/foe120_edd_aba_r1.png Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop) BACB: 1.0 Learning IBAO: 1.0 ABA Topics QABA: 1.0 General CBA/CPD: 1.0 Learning Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behaviourspeak/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/behaviourspeak/ Contact Valeria Pascale at ABA For Disability https://abafordisability.it/en/home/ https://www.facebook.com/abafordisability/ https://www.instagram.com/abafordisability/ Valeria on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriapascale/ Links: International Behavior Analysis Association https://theibao.com/ SABA Grant https://saba.abainternational.org/grants/international-development-grant/valeria-pascale/ University of Salerno Legal Sciences https://corsi.unisa.it/scienze-giuridiche-88610/en/home Articles Discussed: Pascale, V., Pritchard, J.K., C., F.P. et al. The Effects of a DRO and Self-Monitoring Program on Prisoners in an Italian Prison. Behav Analysis Practice (2025). (Open Access) https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-025-01045-0 Pascale, V., Guercio, J. M., & Cesaro, C. (2024). Implementation of interaction style training and comprehensive staff instruction in a community-based residential setting: Expanding the influence of applied behavior analysis in Italy.Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice, 24(1), 44–55. https://doi.org/10.1037/bar0000283 Related Behaviour Speak Episodes Episode 33: Addressing Substance Use Disorders, Poverty, and AIDS Prevention Using Behavioural Science with Dr. Shrinidhi Subramanium https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-33-addressing-substance-use-disorders-poverty-and-aids-prevention-using-behavioural-science-with-dr-shrinidhi-subramaniam-phd-bcba-d/ Episode 40: Applications of Behaviour Science to Foster Care, Runaways, The Unhoused, and Bullying with Kimberly Crosland Ph.D., BCBA-D https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-40-applications-of-behaviour-science-to-foster-care-runaways-the-unhoused-and-bullying-with-kimberly-crosland-phd-bcba-d/ Episode 110: Contingency Management with Dr. Bethany Raiff https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-110-contingency-management-with-dr-bethany-raiff/ Episode 135: Addressing Human Trafficking With Behaviour Analysis with Arturo Garcia https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-135-addressing-human-trafficking-with-behavior-analysis/ Episode 205: Transfoming Health Care Through Behaviour Analysis with Dr. Andressa Sleiman, Ph.D., BCBA-D https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/transforming-health-care-through-behavior-analysis-with-dr-andressa-sleiman-phd-bcba-d/
Social media is built around rewards—a digital feedback loop of likes, shares, and comments. For teenagers, whose brains are still developing, the risks associated with those rewards may not be immediately apparent.At The Walrus Talks at Home: Teens and Screens, Dr. Emma Duerden, Canada Research Chair in Neuroscience and Learning Disorders at Western University, explains how the adolescent brain's reward system develops earlier than its cognitive control centre—and what that means for how young people experience both online and offline spaces.Dr. Duerden spoke at The Walrus Talks at Home: Teens and Screens on October 10, 2024.To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events.And subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and announcements, at thewalrus.ca/newsletters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of Behaviour Speak, I speak with Zornitsa Ivanova, the first board certified behaviour analyst living and working in Bulgaria. Zornitsa shares her journey from special education and child psychology into applied behaviour analysis (ABA), and what it has been like introducing evidence-based autism intervention in a country where the field barely existed a decade ago. From translating ABA resources into Bulgarian to helping train the next generation of practitioners, Zornitsa is helping build the foundation for behaviour analysis in Eastern Europe. If you're interested in global behaviour analysis, autism services, or the international expansion of ABA, this conversation offers a fascinating look at what it takes to grow a field from the ground up. This episode is presented by our founding academic partner, the Doctor of Education in the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis program at Western University's Faculty of Education. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/MDgZN7MROEY Program Information: https://www.edu.uwo.ca/graduate-education/edd/applied-behaviour-analysis.html How to apply: https://www.edu.uwo.ca/graduate-education/apply.html Program brochure: https://www.edu.uwo.ca/graduate-education/edd/foe120_edd_aba_r1.png Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop) BACB: 0.5 Ethics IBAO: 0.5 Cultural QABA: 0.5 General CBA/CPD: 0.5 Cultural Diversity Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behaviourspeak/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/behaviourspeak/ Contact Zornitsa Ivanova at ABA Bloom Е-mail ababloom@yahoo.com Website https://www.ababloom.bg Facebook: ABA Bloom https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561684086944 Links: International Behavior Analysis Association https://theibao.com/ Applied Behavior Analysis - Bulgaria https://www.facebook.com/groups/279540052761953/ Related Behaviour Speak Episodes Episode 242: Behaviour Analysis in Moldova with Olga Sirbu https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-242-behaviour-analysis-in-moldova-with-olga-sirbu-bcba-lba-iba/ Episode 234: Behaviour Analysis in Croatia and Montenegro with Rea Vuksan https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-234-behaviour-analysis-in-croatia-montenegro-with-rea-vuksan-mads-scid-bcba-iba/ Episode 215 : Behaviour Analysis in Turkiye with Dr. Buket Kısaç Demiroğlu https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-215-behavior-analysis-in-turkiye-with-dr-buket-kisac-demiroglu/ Episode 208: Behaviour Analysis in Greece with Stefania Zampanka https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-208-behavior-analysis-in-greece-with-stefania-zampanka-msc-bcba/
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Today, Alex is joined by David Smith, a Biology professor and researcher at Western University in London, Ontario. While we mostly talk about cameras on the show, David has something unique: microscopes. As many history nerds know, many camera companies we know and love today began producing optics, including microscopes. Dr Smith came by this affinity for collecting honestly, as his mom is an antique dealer. David talks about his microscopes, how he started the collection, and how it led to film photography and a fantastic collection of Leica rangefinders, lenses, and medium-format cameras. You can find Dr Smith online. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/arrogantgenome/?hl=en
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NASA's Artemis II mission is about to send a crew farther from Earth than any human has ever gone. The mission marks the first crewed lunar flight since 1972. We speak with Gordon Osinski, a planetary geologist at Western University who has helped train astronauts, including Canadian Jeremy Hansen, about why this mission is such a critical milestone for Canada's role in deep-space exploration. Plus, Michelle Hanlon, a space law professor, on what the return to the Moon raises about ownership, cooperation, and the law that will govern this new era of space exploration
Support the Institute today. https://givenow.nova.edu/the-institute-for-neuro-immune-medicine-inim-2025 In this episode, we compile selected highlights from the most impactful podcasts of 2025, featuring insights and clinical perspectives from leading experts, including Dr. Richard C. Deth, Dr. Marc Kesselman, Dr. Nancy Klimas, Dr. Payam Hakimi, and Dr. Philip DeFina. Together, they address critical topics such as ME/CFS, Long COVID, and neuroinflammation. This episode also highlights key themes frequently explored throughout the year, including optimizing metabolic health, the essential role of nutrient-dependent healing, and the impact of environmental toxins and mycotoxins on the body. The experts further share insights into homeopathy, post-traumatic symptoms following neuroinflammation, and the biological and lifestyle factors that help protect brain health. Ultimately, this compilation underscores the importance of communication, trust, and patient-centered relationships in delivering effective care and supporting meaningful healing outcomes. Dr. Richard Deth is a molecular neuroscientist at Nova Southeastern University, where he has worked since 2014 after 38 years at Northeastern University. His research focuses on brain disorders like autism, exploring neurodevelopment, aging, attention, and learning. He studies neurons' metabolic features, particularly the antioxidant glutathione (GSH), its role in methylation, and epigenetic regulation. Dr. Deth investigates how casein and gluten-derived opioid peptides impair cysteine absorption, affecting antioxidant levels and epigenetics. His current work examines oxidative stress, inflammation, and the anti-inflammatory potential of cobinamide, a vitamin B12 precursor. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-deth-2383175/ Dr. Marc Kesselman is the chair and associate professor at the Department of Internal Medicine at Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is also the chief of the Division of Rheumatology at Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Kesselman received his medical degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-m-kesselman-d-o-facoi-facc-facr-6491479/ Dr. Nancy Klimas, a clinical immunologist by training, is the director of the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine who has allotted her life to helping other people find cures for their complex illnesses that were once considered helpless. She works with her fellow medical experts in researching and analyzing the deeper causes of such diseases, particularly on the neuro-immunity side, to provide the best option suited for every single case or story they handle. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-klimas-49255178/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/nancyklimas Twitter: https://x.com/ngklimas?s=20 Dr. Payam Hakimi is the Medical Director of Body of Harmony in Beverly Hills, CA, and Miami, FL, offering a range of services including Functional Medicine, Anti-aging Medicine, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Clinical Homeopathy, and IV Nutrition Therapy. A board-certified Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Hakimi blends conventional and complementary medicine with a personalized approach to care. He earned his DO from Western University of Health Sciences, completed his residency at LAC+USC, and served as Chief Resident and Assistant Clinical Professor at USC Keck School of Medicine. A national leader in homeopathic education, Dr. Hakimi is a senior faculty member at the CEDH and the only U.S. physician to consistently lecture on homeopathy at medical conferences, sharing his expertise with diverse healthcare audiences. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodyofharmony/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/bodyofharmony Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boironusa/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drpayamhakimi/ X: https://x.com/Bodyofharmony Learn more about the Body of Harmony through their website: https://bodyofharmony.com/ Dr. Philip DeFina has over 40 years of experience as a neuropsychologist and cognitive neuroscientist. He is most known for developing novel, groundbreaking treatment protocols for traumatic brain injury, coma, autism spectrum, and PTSD. He is the founder and Chief Scientific Officer of the International Brain Research Foundation (IBRF). Dr. DeFina previously served on the NYU faculty as an associate professor of neurology and psychiatry at the New York University School of Medicine and the Bellevue Hospital Center. He was a forensic neuropsychologist at the Mount Sinai-Elmhurst Hospital Medical Center and was an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland Psychology Department. Dr. DeFina was also the founder and first director of the Fielding Graduate University's Post-Doctoral Clinical Neuropsychology Training Program. Dr. DeFina subsequently co-founded the school neuropsychology training program at Texas Women's University and co-founded the American Board of School Neuropsychology, and was one of the original founding members of the American Board of Pediatric Neuropsychology. Website: https://ibrfoundation.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/International-Brain-Research-Foundation/100070365733222/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/save.a.soldier/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IBRFinc Learn more about the International Institute for Brain Enhancement. Website: https://usbrainenhancement.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braininstitute.fl/ Haylie Pomroy, Founder and CEO of The Haylie Pomroy Group, is a leading health strategist specializing in metabolism, weight loss, and integrative wellness. With over 25 years of experience, she has worked with top medical institutions and high-profile clients, developing targeted programs and supplements rooted in the "Food is Medicine" philosophy. Inspired by her own autoimmune journey, she combines expertise in nutrition, biochemistry, and patient advocacy to help others reclaim their health. She is a New York Times bestselling author of The Fast Metabolism Diet. 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