sharing experiences with concussions/tbi
“We are grateful to expand upon our partnership with the Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA) this year by facilitating 5 new podcast episodes that focus on sharing more diverse experiences and topics related to concussion/TBI. ”
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Sharing experiences with concussion/tbi - Season 2
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.
Podcast Sponsor
Ontario Brain Institute (OBI)
A special thanks to the team at OBI for funding this podcast series.
Season 2: Episode guide
Episode 1: Brain Injury and Justice
Dr. Carolyn Lemsky guides this discussion with other professionals about the challenges and barriers individuals with a brain injury experience in navigating the justice system.
Release Date: June 1, 2022
Episode Sponsor: Bartimaeus Rehabilitation Services
Episode 2: Concussion/TBI Within the Veteran Community
Simon Kardynal facilitates the discussion in this episode about experiences of brain injury in the Canadian Armed Forces. The conversation explores group members’ challenges following their brain injury, experiences with being medically discharged, and the stigma of brain injury in the military.
Release Date: June 8, 2022
Episode Sponsor: Ontario Brain Institute
Episode 3: Impacts of Brain Injury On family members
Caron Gan guides a discussion by a group of family members about their experiences following their loved one’s brain injury. A mother, a sibling and a wife show immense courage as they share their challenges and triumphs following brain injury throughout this episode.
Release Date: June 15, 2022
Episode Sponsor: GLA Rehab
Episode 4: Recovery At home
Libby Nicholaou of LoveYourBrain Yoga gathers with other professionals to discuss how individuals with a brain injury can support their recovery at home following a brain injury. This episode looks at nutrition, mindfulness, support groups and targeted physical activities can improve symptoms following a brain injury.
Release Date: June 22, 2022
Episode Sponsor: Wright Rehab
Episode 5: Accommodating a concussion in the classroom
Ryan Sutton, the Executive Director of HeadsupCAN conducts an in-depth conversation with Stephanie McFarland, Occupational Therapist with Holland Bloorview’s Concussion Centre as she answers questions from Ontario’s educators about how to accommodate concussions in the classroom.
Release Date: June 29, 2022
Episode Sponsor: Thomson Rogers Lawyers
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Learn more about season 1
Explore our inaugural series debut podcast season! In the first season of the Sharing Experiences with Concussion/TBI podcast series there are 7 important topics to learn more about.
Stephanie Cowle has spent nearly 15 years working in injury and trauma prevention. Stephanie is the Director of Knowledge Translation at Parachute, a national charity focused on preventing serious and fatal injuries through evidence-based solutions.