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Ep. 402: How we are taking the brain virtual
Stuart McNish invited Dr. Randy McIntosh to join him for a Conversation That Matters about the vast new world of brain research that allows scientists to boldly go where no neurologist has gone before.
Ep. 392: Discover your brain power
Stuart McNish invited Dr. Ryan D’Arcy to join him for a Conversation that Matters about his work, why you should care, and what needs to be done to ensure the sector continues to develop.
Ep. 368: Your brain on fruits and veggies
We invited Dr Bonnie Kaplan, the co-author of “The Better Brain,” to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the broad spectrum approach to a healthy and better brain.
Ep. 289: Support for First Responders
We invited Dr Allan Holmes of Iridia Medical to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the questions first responders have about COVID 19 and how to determine when they should or shouldn’t go to work.
Ep. 284: Can carbon dioxide heal or prevent traumatic brain injury?
We invited Dr Smith to join us for a Conversation That Matters about his research in reducing and healing traumatic brain injury.
Ep. 273: Why we need to address PTSD in first responders
We invited Bob Rich to join us for a Conversation That Matters about caring for the well-being of all first responders who care about us.
Ep. 186: How to optimize your brain
We invited Aileen Burford-Mason to join us for a Conversation That Matters on how to optimize your brain at any age.
Ep. 168: The Brain That Changes and Heals Itself
We asked Dr Doidge to join us for a Conversation That Matters about our remarkably adaptable brains.
Ep. 137: Treat Childhood ADHD with Nutrition
Neither stimulant nor nonstimulant drugs may be options for children with ADHD. That's what Karen Ryan discovered. She is the mother of a child that was clinically diagnosed with ADHD. She quit her job as a nutritionist to care for her son.
Ep. 046: From Mental Illness to Wellness: A Guide
David MacDonald is the driving force behind the Clubhouse movement in British Columbia. It is a model of helping people transition from illness to wellness, a program that provides assistance, skills training and a network of support.
Ep. 039: Guide to Better Brain Health
“If you want to have a healthy brain treasure your sleep because it’s vitally important.” That is what Dr. Max Cynader, the founding Director at the Brain Research Centre at the University of British Columbia, believes.
Ep. 036: How To Understand PTSD
“When it comes to PTSD, we’re all vulnerable.” That is according to Dr. Elspeth Ritchie, the Chief Clinical Officer in the Department of Mental Health for the District of Columbia.
Ep. 010: What to do: Addiction and Mental Health in Vancouver
Vancouver Police Chief Jim Chu points out that no one wants to see people with mental health challenges fall through the cracks in the system and end up on the streets.