
Sharing Experiences with Concussion/TBI
Sharing Experiences with Concussion/TBI is an experience driven, multi-media podcast series that seeks to educate, support and spread awareness on the many facets of Concussion/TBI injuries. We are excited to share 5 new episodes of the podcast series focused on understanding the lived experience of concussion/TBI. This series facilitates an environment for industry professionals and people directly affected by the injury to have meaningful, informed discussions about what it's like going through a Concussion/TBI in various aspects of life.
Episodes
14 episodes
Accommodating a Concussion in the Classroom
In this episode of The Sharing Experiences With Concussions/TBI podcast, Ryan Sutton sits down with Stephanie McFarland, an Occupational Therapist at Holland Bloorview Concussion Clinic, to talk about how to effectively accommodate concussio...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:08:17

Recovery at Home
In this episode of The Sharing Experiences With Concussions/TBI podcast, Libby Nicholaou, the Manager of Outreach Operations at LoveYourBrain, welcomes Krystal Merrells RD, Vijaya Kantipuly MSW, and Dr. Eric Guillemette to talk about recover...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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51:13

Impact of Brain Injury on Family Members
In this episode of The Sharing Experiences With Concussions/TBI podcast, Caron Gan, a Registered Psychotherapist and Marriage and Family Therapist, welcomes Anne Sanger, Stacey C., and Madeline Roitman to talk about what life is like for famili...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:06:04

Concussion/TBI within the Veteran Community
In this episode of The Sharing Experiences With Concussions/TBI podcast, Simon Kardynal welcomes May Machoun, Ryan Carey, and Blair Hennessy to talk about brain injuries and head trauma in the military and veteran community. Listen ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:09:16

Brain Injury and Justice
Dr. Carolyn Lemsky is a board certified neuropsychologist with 25 years of experience working in rehabilitation settings in the U.S. and Canada. For the past 15 years she has been the Clinical Director at Community Head Injury Resource Services...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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40:26

Season 2 Trailer
The Sharing Experiences with Concussion/TBI is an experience driven, multi-media podcast series that seeks to educate, support and spread awareness on the many facets of Concussion/TBI injuries. We are excited to share 5 new episodes of the pod...
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Season 2
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Facilitators Experience: Insights From The Entire Series
In this bonus episode of The Sharing Experiences with Concussions/TBI podcast, we bring all of the facilitators from the series together in a conversation to share their insights and perspectives on these invisible injuries.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:22:33

Life After a Concussion/TBI: Adapting to a New Way of Life
Becky Moran, Occupational Therapist with the Acquired Brain Injury Outpatient Team at Parkwood Institute facilitates this discussion about adapting to a new way of life following a concussion. Some of the topics this episode explores are the ch...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:06:02

Support Systems: Supporting Persons Who've Had a Concussion/TBI
Dr. Lesley Ruttan, a Neuropsychologist, and other professionals who support persons with concussions and brain injuries gather together in this episode to talk about their experiences and the challenges associated with accessing supports and se...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:07:11

Return to Sport: Overcoming the Stigma of Concussions in Sport
Connor Massimo, Physiotherapist and Founder of Pulse Physiotherapy in Peterborough, Ontario leads a discussion about returning to sport after experiencing a concussion/TBI. This episode brings together athletes from various sport backgrounds wh...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:09:22

Return to Work: Re-Integration After a Concussion/TBI
Leslie Birkett, an Occupational Therapist and Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct) at McMaster University facilitates this discussion about participants’ experiences returning to work following a concussion/TBI. The conversation explores chal...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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59:11

Return to Learn: Understanding What's Best For Your Brain Throughout Recovery
Penny Welch-West, a Speech-Language Pathologist with Parkwood Institute, guides a group of current students and graduates through a discussion about their experiences transitioning back to school following a concussion/TBI. Group members talk a...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:22:12
