May 28, 2019

Episode 41 – Recovering from concussion in sport (Katy Winton, TFR Enduro)

My guest on episode 41 of Concussion Talk Podcast is Katy Winton. Katy placed 3rd overall in the Enduro World Series (EWS) in 2018 and 2017, representing TFR (Trek Factory Racing) Enduro. Unfortunately, Katy has been on a break from racing since being diagnosed with a concussion after a crash…

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May 3, 2019

Episode 9 – Phoenix Concussion Recovery (CBT & EMDR)

Lauren podcasts from New York on Episode 9 of Phoenix Concussion Recovery Podcast. For her first podcast of 2019 Lauren delves into the world of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)! Topics I knew little about, until Lauren’s thorough and enlightening explanation!

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April 17, 2019

Episode 40 - How to Human host Sam Lamott (talking about life & its challenges)

On Episode 40 of Concussion Talk Podcast I am joined by Sam Lamott and we talk about life's challenges, such as brain injury/concussion, and how they are such an important part of life, not a hindrance to it. Sam hosts the podcast How to Human and talks to others about…

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April 10, 2019

Episode 39 - Trek Factory Racing & HeadCheck (Tim Vanderjeugd, Trek & Harrison Brown, HeadCheck)

On episode 39 of Concussion Talk Podcast I talk to Sports Marketing Director Tim Vanderjeugd for Trek Factory Racing (TFR), and Harrison Brown, CEO of HeadCheck Health, who I spoke to last episode. Since that podcast, Trek Factory Racing has partnered with HeadCheck Health and will use the software for…

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March 25, 2019

Episode 38 - Head Check Health (Harrison Brown, CEO)

On this episode of Concussion Talk Podcast, I talk to Harrison Brown. He is a PhD candidate at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Neurophysiology in the Sensorimotor Physiology lab. Harrison is currently on leave from his PhD as he is the co-founder and CEO of Head Check Health,…

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Feb. 11, 2019

Episode 37 – Concussion support groups (Lauren & Jesse, Queen’s University, CESAPchats)

On Episode 37, the first Concussion Talk Podcast of 2019, Lauren Van Patten and Jesse Topley talk about a peer support group they’ve started – CESAPchats – to help others, and themselves, address the issues they’re having since concussions. Emotional, mental, and physical issues are talked about at their monthly…

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Dec. 27, 2018

Episode 8 – Phoenix Concussion Recovery (Sleep, Insomnia, and Self-Health)

On Episode 8 of Phoenix Concussion Recovery Podcast Lauren Ziaks talks about how to take care of yourself during the holiday season and what can be, and usually is, a busy and tiring time, even with friends and family. Lauren talks about sleep, insomnia, what you can do and who…

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Nov. 27, 2018

Episode 35 - Yoga and Brain Injury ("Yoga Brain" writer, @_yogabrain on Instagram)

On Episode 35 of Concussion Talk Podcast writer @_yogabrain on Instagram, and I talk about brain injury, including concussion, and her blog post, "Yoga Brain". -A talks about her concussions, how they've effected her, how she got into yoga, and how she feels its helping.

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Nov. 22, 2018

Episode 34 - Concussion 101 Podcast (York Region Concussion Clinic)

On episode 34 of Concussion Talk Podcast I talk to Taher, Caitlin, Donna, and Mona, the Medical Director, Occupational Therapist, and Optometrist for York Region Concussion Clinic, respectively. This week sees the launch of their first concussion podcast series, Concussion 101. We talk about concussions, rehabilitation, and spreading awareness.

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Oct. 29, 2018

Episode 33 - Ashley Hiscock (Premier Athletic Therapy, athletic therapy's role re concussions)

Ashley Hiscock and I chat about athletic therapy's role in concussion management

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Oct. 1, 2018

Episode 32 - Cameron Yung (University; academically, socially, after multiple concussions)

On episode 32 of Concussion Talk Podcast I talk to Cameron Yung, who recently graduated from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. By his count, he's had 9 concussions. He knows he had one in spring 2018, but can't remember it. He remembers the one before that, playing intramural soccer…

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Sept. 26, 2018

Episode 31 - Queen's University Men's Hockey Coach (Brett Gibson)

On Episode 31 of Concussion Talk Podcast I talk to Brett Gibson, Head Coach of Queen's Men's Hockey team. We talk about concussions in hockey, concussions among his players and student-athletes, and his own personal experience with concussion.

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Sept. 23, 2018

Episode 7 - Phoenix Concussion Recovery Podcast (ACRM presentation preview)

Lauren Ziaks and Chelsea Brown will present "Primitive Reflex Integration: A new treatment paradigm for concussive injuries" at this year's ACRM in Dallas at 11:15am on October 3, 2018. On this episode of Phoenix Concussion Recovery Podcast, Lauren previews their talk and discusses the role of primitive reflex integration in…

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Sept. 20, 2018

Episode 30 - Allen Champagne (PhD, sports related concussions)

Talking to researcher/PhD student/football coach/former player at UNC Chapel Hill, Allen Champagne. He describes his research using neuro-imaging, video review, and biomechanical analysis to better understand how concussions are sustained and what can be done to mitigate the risk in football and other contact sports.

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Aug. 3, 2018

Concussion Talk Podcast (2018 update)

Thank you for continuing to listen and read! Coming up in 2018...

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Aug. 1, 2018

Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Conclusion)

Biking Across Canada 2002 Podcast - Conclusion

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July 31, 2018

Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 66)

Day 66 - Arnold's Cove to St. John's 170.05km

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July 29, 2018

Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 65)

Day 65 - Gambo to Arnold's Cove 174.23km

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July 29, 2018

Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Days 63 & 64)

Days 63 & 64 Deer Lake to Badger 177.6km Badger to Gambo 173.47km

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July 26, 2018

Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 62)

Day 62 - Barachois Provinvial Park to Deer Lake 122.28km

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July 25, 2018

Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 61)

Day 61 - Port Aux Basques to Barachois Provincial Park 156.43km

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July 24, 2018

Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 60)

Day 60 - Linwood, NS to Port Aux Basques, NL 166.38km

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July 23, 2018

Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 59)

Day 59 - Pictou to Linwood 120.59km

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July 22, 2018

Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking Across Canada (Day 58)

Day 58 - Murray's Corner, NB to Pictou, NS 201.35km

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