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Sit, Sip, Synapse is a Podcast/Video series that focuses on tackling the gap in health literacy within our community. Listen in as we sit down with thrivers living with various medical conditions to hear from people in and around healthcare. This podcast will allow you to hear from thrivers with lived experience as patients and provide them with a platform to share their knowledge regarding their own conditions, which in turn can allow us to learn about the patient perspective. Simultaneously, we get the opportunity to sit down with community organizations and healthcare professionals working tirelessly to advocate, increase awareness and improve care in various domains of health care.
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So many of us have had episodes of horrible back pain and feeling like we had no idea what to do about it. Listen and I talk to Dr. Hamilton Hall, Co-Founder of the Canadian Spine Society and Founder of the CBI Health, about back pain and what you can do before you decide to go to the hospital.
Dr. Hall provides us with tips and tricks on determining the cause of our back pain, when to go see a doctor and what other things can help alleviate the pain.
Visit their website for amazing resources, education and events: https://spinecanada.org/
More about Dr. Hall
Dr. Hamilton Hall is a Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Toronto and on the orthopedic staff at the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto.
In 1974, because of his interest in patient education and rehabilitation, Dr. Hall founded the Canadian Back Institute now CBI Health, the largest rehabilitation provider in Canada with over 13,000 employees.
Dr. Hall is co-founder and Executive Director of the Canadian Spine Society. He served on the editorial boards of Spine, The Spine Journal and The BackLetter.
Dr. Hamilton Hall has received Outstanding Paper and Poster awards from the North American Spine Society and the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine. He is a recipient of the Best Undergraduate Clinical Lecturer Award at the University of Toronto, the NASS Henry Farfan Award for outstanding contributions to the field of spine care and Two Lifetime Achievement Awards, one from Stryker Spine and the other from the Canadian Spine Society. He has been inducted into the Toronto Orthopaedic Hall of Fame.
In addition to over 140 published articles and book chapters and over 1300 invited presentations, many as Visiting professors to universities in North America, Europe and Asia, Dr. Hamilton Hall is the author of the best-selling Back Doctor series of books for the lay public.
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This episode talks about the powerful impact music therapy can have in healthcare. Sarah Pearson, a musician with experience as a music therapist, speaks to us about the healing powers of music and how she used it for her patients. "Music is a spiritual, holistic language for many people and finding the right music (usually played live) can meet a person where they are, provide validation, and even move through the challenging emotion".
Read more about her thoughts about music in healthcare: https://www.grhosp.on.ca/stories/sarah-pearson-supporting-palliative-care-through-music-therapy
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Trigger Warning: This episode contains content on suicide and depression.
WELCOME BACK TO SEASON 2 OF SIT, SIP, SYNAPSE!
This episode features Josh Beharry and HeadsUpGuys, an incredible initiative created to raise awareness on mental health amongst men.
HeadsUpGuys is a program of The University of British Columbia (UBC) created to improve mental health literacy among men, reduce stigma, arm men (and their friends, families, and communities) with strategies for effective self-management, and support their uptake of mental health services. Their website, https://headsupguys.org/about-us/, provides amazing resources and information to support men in their recovery from depression, reduce their risk of suicide, and inspire them to live healthier lives.
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Welcome/Bienvenue to episode 9 of Sit, Sip, Synapse!
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Rachel Desjourdy, a 30-year-old woman, lives with a rare genetic condition called Ectrodactyly-Ectodermal Dysplasia-Clefting Syndrome (EEC). She works in the field of equity, diversity, and inclusion with an emphasis on accessibility. Listen in on this episode as Rachel takes us through her journey with this condition, requiring over 20 surgeries and many hospitalizations throughout the course of her life. Episode 9 provides an insightful perspective on the work required on improving accessibility in healthcare and the little actions we can take to make the necessary changes.
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Welcome/Bienvenue to episode 8 of Sit, Sip, Synapse!
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"Je suis Maude Massicotte, âgée de 29 ans. Je suis reconnue par ma persévérance dans tout ce que j’entreprends. Je suis la cofondatrice de l’organisme DéfPhys Sans Limite et j’y travaille comme directrice générale. Je suis également la coordonnatrice pour le service de l’InterAidance pour l’INÉÉI-PSH et ainsi que agente de communications chez le ROSEPH (Regroupement des organismes spécialisés en emploi pour personnes handicapées). Je suis formatrice chez Formation Altergo. Je m’implique dans différents projets et causes tels que l’accès à l’accompagnement en loisirs, les logements adaptés, l’accessibilité universelle, la défense des droits et l’équité, l’égalité des personnes ayant un handicap. Je siège dans les conseils d’administrations suivants : l'organisme Ex æquo, RSI Propulsion et Le Forum Jeunesse de l’Île de Montréal et Mouvement MoonChild. Je suis une militante convaincue et une travailleuse engagée, je contribue activement pour que les personnes en situation de handicap deviennent des personnes à part entière."
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Welcome to episode 7 of Sit, Sip, Synapse!
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Sarah Dillingham is a thriver living with rheumatoid disease, also known as rheumatoid arthritis. She was diagnosed over 20 years ago and shares her journey with us. Watch as she talks to us about everything she's been through and the amazing endeavour she created: Grace and Able. She started Grace & Able with Certified Hand Therapist Trevor to make joint support products that you'll enjoy wearing. She also runs the fast-growing Women with rheumatoid disease community. Sarah provides us with amazing insight on how we can be better towards those living with rheumatoid disease and those living with chronic conditions.
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Welcome to episode 6 of Sit, Sip, Synapse!
Kerri Fitzsimmons is the mother of three young boys. She dedicates her time to caring for them and managing weekly hospital visits and appointments for her youngest son, Crosby, who was diagnosed with Morquio A Syndrome at just under two years old. She’s passionate about using the gratitude of “I get to,” in lieu of “I have to,” to show her boys the beauty in every situation. This positive mindset enables Kerri and Crosby to make the hospital a fun place to be each week. Kerri strives to bring awareness to Morquio A Syndrome while also helping other families deal with the diagnosis of serious conditions.
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Welcome to episode 5 of Sit, Sip, Synapse!
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Brad is a Canadian blogger living with Becker Muscular Dystrophy. The name of his blog page is My Beckers Story. This is where he shares stories from his childhood and teens up to becoming an adult with Becker Muscular Dystrophy.
Brad aims to tell every part of his story this includes
sharing each defeat along with every victory - while providing a few tips along the way.
Brad says; that his story represents the truth of his life and living with a muscle-wasting disorder and he hopes to take what he has been through in life and somehow use it to help others going through a similar situation.
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TW: This episode contains narratives of self-harm, suicide and depression.
Welcome to episode 4 of Sit, Sip, Synapse!
This episode features Geerthi was born and raised in Montreal and identifies as Tamil Canadian. She loves giving back to her community in any way she can, and is one of the co-founders of a non-profit The Shakti Collective and serves as the VP Marketing for the Montreal Tamil Health Initiative (a non-profit health organization). She takes us through her journey of getting her diagnosis of Autism and ADHD and having to deal with mental health in the south Asian community.
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Welcome to episode 3 of Sit, Sip, Synapse!You can now stream this podcast on Spotify: Sit, Sip, Synapse!Stella Young Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8K9Gg... This episode features Khadidja Chougui. Khadidja is a 28-year-old woman living with a severe form of osteogenesis imperfecta, which makes her bones extremely brittle and susceptible to breaking easily. In addition to using a wheelchair, she has suffered more than 100 fractures and undergone at least 22 surgeries. Yet, that did not stop her from living her life to the fullest. She is a second-year Ph.D. candidate in clinical psychology at Université de Montréal. She is also a globetrotter and has visited more than 12 countries around the world. Watch as Khadidja explains to us why she doesn't want to be considered an inspiration & as we discuss the work that needs to done for disability justice. We hope you enjoy this episode and don't forget to watch it on 720p.Follow my social media accounts for more content & episodes. Instagram: @TharasynapsesSpotify: Sit, Sip, Synapse
Welcome to episode 2 of Sit, Sip, Synapse!This episode features Ariane, a second-year medical student from McGill, who is a thriver living with ADHD and general anxiety disorder. Ariane shares a very personal narrative on how her mental illness was identified and the struggles she had bravely endeavoured. She takes us on her journey of dealing with the stigma & discrimination she's faced and emphasizes the important work that needs to put done to empower patients living with mental illnesses. We hope you enjoy this episode!Follow my social media accounts for more content & episodes. Instagram & Youtube: @Tharasynapses
Welcome to our first ever episode of Sit, Sip, Synapses!This episode features Shaini, a visually impaired thriver talking about her experience with her diagnosis of Retinitis Pigmentosa. Shaini walks us through her negative & positive experiences within the healthcare system & helps us understand how to better advocate for the visually impaired community.Follow Shaini's Instagram for amazing content.Instagram: @Shines_withrpFollow my social media accounts for more content & more episodes. Instagram: @TharasynapsesTwitter: @TharaniyaVSpotify: @TharaSynapses