Best Ryan Woolley Podcasts (2024)

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#81: OT and CRPS with Megan Doyle 1:10:01

2h ago1:10:01

1:10:01

In a massive 53 page treatment guideline on Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), the authors state: “Occupational therapists are the ideal therapeutic leaders in the functional restoration process…” And, go on to devote 2 pages to what this OT care can entail. In this one hour course, we’ll pull out important implications for OT practice from the…

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Ask the Experts: High Blood Pressure and Type 2 Diabetes: The Impact on Health 1:02:46

38m ago1:02:46

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Audience called in and asked questions of our experts about the impact of blood pressure on your body. From eyes to heart to kidneys, blood pressure management is key to your overall health. Register for our next LIVE Q&A event at diabetes.org/experts or by calling 1-800-DIABETES. Listen to our Ask the Experts event to learn how to reduce your risk…

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#80: Advocacy in Pelvic Health with Lindsey Vestal, Carlin Reaume, and Alyson Stover 1:05:04

4d ago1:05:04

1:05:04

In a rapidly changing world, we as OT professionals need collective mobilization like never before. But, it feels like our systems of advocacy are all underfunded and difficult to navigate. Against this backdrop, which can feel discouraging, I think it is critical to shine the light on what I consider one of the greatest OT triumphs of the past dec…

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#79: OT Hopes and Fears for AI with Alyson Stover and Karen Jacobs 1:02:07

11d ago1:02:07

1:02:07

The idea of AI transforming occupational therapy stirs both hopes and fears. Will it help us revolutionize our broken systems? Will it augment the best of our care? Or will it bolster inequality and threaten our jobs? This is a story we are actively writing—and have the power to shape. In this one hour course, we’ll talk to two leading voices on th…

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#78: OT and Habits with Zipporah Brown 1:05:34

18d ago1:05:34

1:05:34

There is a growing public consciousness around the power (and difficulty) of habit change, especially as the impact of chronic conditions soars. And, as we’ll see in the featured scoping review on OT and habit change/health promotion, we’ve been addressing habits since 1912, it is a core part of our 2020 practice framework, and is increasingly embe…

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Ask the Experts: Your Medication Questions Answered 1:01:26

26d ago1:01:26

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Audience called in and asked questions of our experts about what types of medications are used to manage diabetes, about the side effects, and more! Register for our next LIVE Q&A event at diabetes.org/experts or by calling 1-800-DIABETES. Listen to our Ask the Experts event to learn how to reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney dise…

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#77: OT and Making the OTD Capstone Matter with Daniel Rortvedt & Alana Woolley 1:04:02

1M ago1:04:02

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The number of OT entry-level doctoral (OTD) programs has been expanding rapidly. In 2017 there were 7 programs. As of 2023, there are 95, with an additional 76 in development. The article we'll cover in this course presents early stage research on the doctoral capstone experience and employment opportunities. It backs up what I have now personally …

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#76: OT and Pediatric Constipation with Quiara Smith 1:04:55

2M ago1:04:55

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I’ve been surprised as my own kids enter elementary school to anecdotally find that constipation is a common reason to miss activities. But, this aligns perfectly with the research we look at today, and the growing concern that constipation has become a public health concern. As many as 32% of kids (0-18) experience constipation. And, a growing num…

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Ask the Experts: Type 2 Diabetes and Kidney Health: What's the Link? 1:00:25

2M ago1:00:25

1:00:25

Audience called in and asked questions of our experts about the link between blood glucose (blood sugar) management and kidney health and how healthy lifestyle changes can benefit both. Register for our next LIVE Q&A event at diabetes.org/experts or by calling 1-800-DIABETES. Listen to our Ask the Experts event to learn how to reduce your risk of h…

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#75: Knowledge Translation and OT with Tim Dionne 1:04:48

2M ago1:04:48

1:04:48

It takes an average of 17 years for evidence to make its way into practice. The fields of knowledge translation and implementation science are seeking to change this. And, today we are looking at a scoping review of knowledge translation research in rehab. To be frank, I think the article is pretty convoluted. (Which is funny since it comes from re…

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#74: Finger Prosthetics and OT with Haley Van Escobar 1:10:30

3M ago1:10:30

1:10:30

The art and science of digital prosthetics is rapidly advancing. Yet, many people with amputated fingers do not wear a prosthetic. Part of the problem may be our own fault as health providers. We may be stuck in old stereotypes of poor outcomes and limited options related to digital prosthetics. In this one-hour podcast-base course, we’ll look at a…

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Ask the Experts: How to Lower Your Risk for Heart Disease if You Have Type 2 Diabetes 1:08:08

3M ago1:08:08

1:08:08

Audience called in and asked questions of our experts on reducing or preventing the risks of heart disease and stroke in individuals with diabetes. Listen to our Ask the Experts event to learn how to reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease when living with type 2 diabetes. Find more helpful resources on the Know Diabetes by He…

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#73: Diversity in OT with Arameh Anvarizadeh 56:35

3M ago56:35

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In previous courses, we’ve discussed that one of the primary ways we can improve our care, as OT professionals, is to increase the diversity of our workforce—with the ultimate goal of having our workforce’s diversity mirror the diversity of the populations we are seeing. This goal will ensure we have the multiple perspectives needed to respond to t…

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#72: What is OT in 2024? with Ryan Lavalley and Carlin Reaume 1:10:13

4M ago1:10:13

1:10:13

Through OT Potential, we’ve released over 70 episodes all exploring new influential OT research. As we enter 2024, it’s time to reflect on the research and ask: What trends are we seeing in OT? How is new research enriching how we think about our practice? In this 1 hour-episode, we’ll talk about new trends, with a particular focus on what commonal…

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#71: Building a Global OT Profession with Vikram Pagpatan 1:05:46

4M ago1:05:46

1:05:46

Since this keynote address from the World Federation of Occupational Therapy Congress was published in 2019, it has been cited so many times that it made our list of the 100 most-cited OT journal articles. It’s easy to see why this has become such a popular read. The article stitches occupational therapy together with global trends, in particular g…

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Michael Bink on...making space at the roundtable 19:06

4M ago19:06

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Kicking off 2024 with Michael Bink of Ability Roundtable, exploring the human aspect of data and the potential for a stronger NDIS 2.0 by fostering broader collaboration within the sector. TRANSCRIPTSHOWNOTES: The Ability Roundtable⁠, ⁠ DSC newsletter⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠DSC Website⁠⁠, ⁠⁠DSC training

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Ask the Experts: Courageous Conversations to Reduce Heart Disease and Stroke Risk 58:19

4M ago58:19

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During our live session, the audience engaged with our experts, seeking advice on navigating difficult conversations with their care team to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Register for our next LIVE Q&A event at diabetes.org/experts or by calling 1-800-DIABETES. Listen to our Ask the Experts event to learn how to reduce your risk of h…

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#70: OT and Dyslexia with Penny Stack 1:02:03

5M ago1:02:03

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Dyslexia is the most common form of neurodivergence. It affects around 20% of the population, meaning that people with dyslexia are on almost every occupational therapy professional’s caseload. And yet, not enough OT-specific research and resources have been devoted to how we can help this population. Today, we look at a leading theory of dyslexia …

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Ask the Experts: What Types of Medication Help with Your Diabetes Management 58:25

5M ago58:25

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Audience called in and asked questions of our experts about which diabetes medications help keep you healthy and how they work, and which ones may also help reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke. Register for our next LIVE Q&A event at diabetes.org/experts or by calling 1-800-DIABETES. Listen to our Ask the Experts event to learn how to redu…

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Pregúntale a los Expertos: Cómo Tomar la Iniciativa en el Cuidado de la Salud: Qué Discutir con tu Equipo de Diabetes 1:05:30

5M ago1:05:30

1:05:30

Aprende a liderar tu equipo de cuidado de la diabetes ganando confianza en ti mismo/a, sabiendo de qué hablar y defendiéndote ante tu equipo. Regístrate para nuestro próximo evento de preguntas y respuestas en diabetes.org/experts o llamando al 1-800-DIABETES. Conéctate a nuestro evento Pregúntale a los Expertos para aprender cómo reducir el riesgo…

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#69: OT for Adults with Intellectual Disability with Dr. Meghan Blaskowitz and Dr. Wanda Mahoney 1:10:38

6M ago1:10:38

1:10:38

For OT professionals working with adults with intellectual disabilities it can feel like there is a lack of resources around best practices for working with this population. Today’s article flips that long-held narrative on its head. The authors set out to find evidence to inform OT for adults with intellectual disability—and to their own surprise …

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Alice Patten and Carol Berry on...committing to culture 36:43

6M ago36:43

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This episode we speak with Alice Patten, First Nations advocate and parent of a child with a disability and Carol Berry, CEO of Disability Trust on their collaborative journey to foster an environment where cultural safety thrives at every level of disability care and service provision. TRANSCRIPT SHOWNOTES: The Disability Trust, ⁠⁠DSC newsletter⁠⁠…

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#68: Acute Care OT and PT After Birth with Jenna and Rebeca Segraves 1:18:38

6M ago1:18:38

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Maternal deaths are on the rise, here in the United States. And, we have a postpartum mental health crisis. In OT 90% of us are women, and many of us have personally experienced the inadequate support given to birthing individuals. But, not enough of us have stepped back to ask: why aren’t we (with our training in mental health & daily participatio…

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Ask the Experts: Technology and Diabetes Health 1:00:49

6M ago1:00:49

1:00:49

Audience called in and asked questions of our experts about how apps, smart pens, sensors, pumps and heart monitors can help provide you with options to manage your diabetes and overall health. Register for our next LIVE Q&A event at diabetes.org/experts or by calling 1-800-DIABETES. Listen to our Ask the Experts event to learn how to reduce your r…

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#67: Pain and OT with Irvin Eisenberg 1:03:16

6M ago1:03:16

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I once heard a neuroscientist say: Many of our frameworks end up being wrong—because the body is more complicated than we ever imagined. Pain science perfectly illustrates this. We are living in an era where new frameworks are being written—because classical understandings of pain have not only been inadequate, they have led to ineffective and even…

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#66: Early Intervention Timing and Intensity with Sarah Putt 1:02:45

7M ago1:02:45

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The main finding of this important research from JAMA is extremely promising for early intervention OT professionals. In the study, greater early intervention service intensity was associated with better functional gains. But, there’s a problem. Federal spending per child on early intervention services has declined over the past decade. And, in thi…

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Christina Ryan on...leading by example 21:33

7M ago21:33

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This episode Evie and Sara speak with Dli's CEO Christina Ryan discussing how bringing disabled people into the top jobs will shift long-held perceptions and create momentum in the sector. TRANSCRIPT SHOWNOTES: Disability Leadership Institute, Dli's National Leadership Awards, DSC newsletter⁠, DSC Website, DSC training…

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Ask the Experts: Trouble Sleeping at Night? Lack of Sleep Can Impact Your Health 1:00:50

7M ago1:00:50

1:00:50

Audience called in and asked questions of our experts about how to improve their quality of sleep and the important role it plays in our overall health. Register for our next LIVE Q&A event at diabetes.org/experts or by calling 1-800-DIABETES. Listen to our Ask the Experts event to learn how to reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney …

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#65: OT & Perinatal Pelvic Health with Kyrsten Spurrier and Carlin Reaume 59:37

7M ago59:37

59:37

The number of OT’s providing perinatal care is on the rise. Which is exciting…and necessary. There remain so many gaps in the care of new and expecting moms, among which is treating incontinence. As we’ll see in our featured journal article, a staggering percentage of women experience incontinence postnatally, despite the known effectiveness of pel…

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Pregúntale a los Expertos: Cómo Manejar la Diabetes para Reducir el Riesgo de Cardiopatías, Accidentes Cerebrovasculares y Enfermedades Renales 57:07

7M ago57:07

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El público envió sus preguntas a nuestros expertos sobre el manejo de la diabetes para reducir el riesgo de enfermedades cardíacas, accidentes cerebrovasculares y enfermedades renales. Regístrate para nuestro próximo evento de preguntas y respuestas en diabetes.org/experts o llamando al 1-800-DIABETES. Conéctate a nuestro evento Pregúntale a los Ex…

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#64: CO-OP Approach and Cerebral Palsy with Helene Polatajko 58:44

8M ago58:44

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The OT treatment approaches that are gaining support from evidence, seem to have one common thread between them: The clients set their own goals. Today, we look at a pioneer of this client-centered process, The CO-OP Approach™. We’ll dive into a new research article where, yet again, we see CO-OP outperforming conventional therapy—this time for chi…

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Ask the Experts: Healthy Eating when Juggling More Than Diabetes 57:18

8M ago57:18

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Audience called in and asked questions of our experts about eating healthy when you have diabetes and other diseases. Register for our next LIVE Q&A event at diabetes.org/experts or by calling 1-800-DIABETES. Listen to our Ask the Experts event to learn how to reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease when living with type 2 dia…

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Louise Yabsley on...the art of creative lobbying 32:28

8M ago32:28

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This week we chat with Louise Yabsley, director of Watt Advocacy on her unique style of lobbying and what's at the heart of influencing change. And we have our very own Sara Gingold debuting as co-host! TRANSCRIPT, Watt Advocacy & Communications, DSC Website, DSC training

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#63: OT and ADHD with Bryden Carlson-Giving 59:00

8M ago59:00

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The number of children diagnosed with ADHD has been steadily increasing. Now it is estimated that 1/10 children will be diagnosed with ADHD at some point. Even though about half of these children receive some type of behavioral treatment, there has been a lack of studies around OT-specific support for ADHDer children. In this one hour OT CEU course…

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#62: Self-Determination for Autistic Students with Dora Onwumere 1:00:05

9M ago1:00:05

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Self-determination interventions are linked to positive academic and functional attainment results—and, most compellingly, can improve post-secondary outcomes. But what does it look like for OT professionals to foster self-determination in the school setting? In this one hour course, we’ll breakdown a scoping review that examines the Independence C…

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Ask the Experts: Lifestyle Choices Matter. How to Quit Bad Habits 57:52

9M ago57:52

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Audience called in and asked questions of our experts about healthy lifestyle habits and tools available to help quit bad habits. Register for our next LIVE Q&A event at diabetes.org/experts or by calling 1-800-DIABETES. Listen to our Ask the Experts event to learn how to reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease when living wit…

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#61: Strengths-based OT for Autistic People with Kavitha Murthi 1:05:58

10M ago1:05:58

1:05:58

If you are an occupational therapy professional working with autistic people, you’ve likely heard of strengths-based practice (SBP). But, does this approach work? And, what are the benefits of it? In this one hour OT CEU course we will discuss a scoping review that explores these questions. As we’ll see, strengths-based interventions were related t…

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Elizabeth Wright on...the narrative of disability through media 25:45

9M ago25:45

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Evie and Roland chat to journalist, Paralympian and our 2023 conference emcee extraordinaire, Elizabeth Wright on the role of media and its potential to shift perceptions of disability. TRANSCRIPT SHOWNOTES: http://www.elizabethwright.net and https://www.abc.net.au/news/elizabeth-wright/13829922 Social Media - Twitter: @esioul LinkedIn: ElizabethWr…

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#60: OT and Psoriatic Arthritis with Duana Russell-Thomas 1:04:25

10M ago1:04:25

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Where does OT fit in psoriatic arthritis (PsA) care? In this one hour course we’ll dive into a comprehensive guideline for psoriatic arthritis treatment, which recommends patients utilize a mix of non-pharmacological tools, like occupational therapy. This article will help you brush up on psoriatic arthritis, see OT within a holistic approach to ca…

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Ask the Experts: Now What? Life After Diabetes Complications 57:56

10M ago57:56

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Audience called in and asked questions of our experts about the therapies and services commonly used after diabetes related complications. Register for our next LIVE Q&A event at diabetes.org/experts or by calling 1-800-DIABETES. Listen to our Ask the Experts event to learn how to reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease when l…

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#59: OT Education for Planetary Health with Moses Ikiugu 1:04:26

10M ago1:04:26

1:04:26

What does planetary health have to do with occupational therapy? The author’s of this week’s article argue that engagement with environmental sustainability is foundational for our profession. The authors aim to help OT students and professionals translate environmental awareness to practical action. They theorize 3 skills to do so: Clinical reason…

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#58: OT and AI with Sarah Brzeszkiewicz 1:02:45

11M ago1:02:45

1:02:45

Is AI going to replace occupational therapy? There’s no doubt that this technology will transform healthcare. It will surely accelerate the existing move toward healthcare taking place at home. To help us wrap our minds around this transformation, we review an article that explores three technologies: Artificial intelligence Blockchain Wearables Th…

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Ask the Experts: Just Do It! Being Active May Be the Most Important Contribution to Your Health 56:26

11M ago56:26

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Audience called in and asked questions of our experts about the importance of blood glucose (blood sugar) management in all activity levels from desk exercises to high-intensity sports. Listen to our Ask the Experts event to learn how to reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease when living with type 2 diabetes. Find more helpfu…

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#57: OT for Spasticity in Adults 1:05:29

12M ago1:05:29

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Spasticity can be present in many of the conditions we treat as occupational therapy professionals. And, it can add significant cost and burden for our patients. The article we are discussing in this 1-hour course gives you a big picture overview of the science behind what we know (and don’t know!) about spasticity. You’ll find certain approaches (…

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Dr Ben Gauntlett on...being the Disability Discrimination Commissioner 25:56

1y ago25:56

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This episode we speak with Dr Ben Gauntlett on being a person with disability in his role as Commissioner, and his thoughts on the future of the NDIS. TRANSCRIPT SHOWNOTES: humanrights.gov.au, Dr Ben Gauntlett on Twitter, Disability Discrimination area of the Commission website DSC's Annual NDIS Conference⁠ DSC newsletter, DSC Website, DSC training…

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#56: Depression in Neurodegenerative Diseases with Rachel Wiley 1:05:40

1y ago1:05:40

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The research we are discussing on this 1-hour episode really drives home the complex connection between depression and 3 neurodegenerative diseases: Alzehimer’s Disease Parkinson’s Disease Huntington Disease Even though depression has a high comorbidity with all of these diseases, you’ll learn why it should not be an assumed part of the disease pro…

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Ask the Experts: Managing Your Blood Pressure May Help Preserve Your Heart and Kidneys 59:51

1y ago59:51

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Audience called in and asked questions of our experts about how blood pressure management can help prevent heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease for people with diabetes. Listen to our Ask the Experts event to learn how to reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease when living with type 2 diabetes. Find more helpful resources…

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Elly Desmarchelier on...activism, pride and palatability 24:15

1y ago24:15

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This episode Evie speaks with activist, writer, and presenter, Elly Desmarchelier. The ladies go deep into what real inclusion looks like and how on a cultural level, we all have the power to ignite the fire for change. TRANSCRIPT SHOWNOTES: ellydesmarchelier.com, Elly's episode on the Commons Conversations Podcast with El Gibbs - 'Insights from Di…

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#55: OT, Plagiocephaly, and Cognitive Outcomes with Amirra Condelee 1:01:21

1y ago1:01:21

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Plagiocephaly has historically been thought of as a benign, cosmetic issue. But, the seminal study we are looking at during this 1-hour course indicates that severe to moderate skull deformity may be best understood as a biomarker for developmental vulnerability. As we’ll see, moderate to severe skull deformity was linked with lower cognitive and a…

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Dr George Taleporos on...policy, perspective and the potential of the NDIS 32:16

1y ago32:16

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This episode we chat with Dr George Taleporos, host of the hit podcast Reasonable & Necessary and member of the IAC. Jam-packed with discussions on self-management, support, policy and the positive impact of Covid in expanding his world. George's laser wit and rye humour is an absolute delight to listen to. Enjoy! TRANSCRIPT SHOWNOTES: George's pod…

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