Episode 53: “Happy 1-year Anniversary, BrainShape Podcast” with Dr. Andrea Wilkinson
Introduction
Happy 1-year Anniversary, BrainShape Podcast! In this episode, we celebrate being on the air for one whole year by sharing some of Dr. Andrea Wilkinson’s favourite moments. If you are enjoying the content shared in this podcast, please help us grow the show by sharing it with your network and by subscribing, rating and reviewing the podcast on Apple Podcast. We couldn’t have asked for a better first year and we are so excited to see what the future has in store. Will you be coming along for the journey?
Below you will find a little excerpt of each clip I shared in this 1-year anniversary episode, including a link to the relevant show notes’ page.
Clips Covered in the 1-year Anniversary Episode
Clip #1 - Episode 11: All about caregiving with guest Craig Knowles
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In Episode 11 we talk about the very important topic of caregiving. There are approximately 8 million informal caregivers in Canada - that is more than 1 in 4 Canadians who put in regular hours to care for their loved ones, family members and friends. Unpaid caregivers provide the equivalent of 1.2 million full-time jobs. Being an effective caregiver can be fulfilling, but many caregivers experience symptoms of caregiver distress, including anxiety, depression, burnout, and difficulty sleeping. In episode #11, our guest Craig Knowles shares his personal experiences of caregiving for both his parents and his partner and his advice on being an effective caregiver.
Clip #2 - Episode 23: Age like a Goddess with guest Ann Gentry
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In Episode 23, we talk with Ann Gentry the founder of “Age like a Goddess: Life Enriching Cooking and Coaching”. In this episode (#23) Ann shares some incredible insights about eating for brain health.
Clip #3 – Episode 24: The Gut-Brain Connection with guest Doug Cook, RDN
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Your gut and your brain are inextricably linked. What you eat and drink affects your body, your brain, your mood, and your risk of disease. In episode 24, we get to talk to Doug Cook, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and the Gut Brain Guy! Doug provides us with an in-depth understanding of how to better understand the connection between our gut and our brain – and the role that food and nutrition plays in our brain health.
Clip #4 - Episode 13: Stroke, Dementia and Brain Health with guest Dr. Vladimir Hachinski
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Stroke is a risk factor for dementia. In episode 13, we had the honour of speaking with Dr. Hachinski (who has been inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame). In this episode (#13) – Dr. Hachinski explains the relationship between stroke and dementia and what you can do to minimize your risk of both.
Clip #5 - Episode 45: Exercise for Health with guest Juliette Norman
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Even short bouts of inactivity can have a surprisingly negative impact on your health. Being physically inactive can accelerate the onset of chronic musculoskeletal conditions, as well as increase your risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity. In episode 45, we’re talking with Juliette Norman about the link between sedentary behaviour & disease. The importance of movement to your overall health cannot be overstated. Movement impacts overall levels of inflammation in the body, as well as your ability to metabolize sugar. Let’s have a listen to a very important clip from episode #45.
Clip #6 - Episode 29: Alternative Ageing with guest Suzi Grant
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Have you ever wanted to explore new passions post retirement? In episode 29, we’re talking about alternative ageing with Suzi Grant - an author, broadcaster & founder of “Alternative Ageing” - a successful blog for the over 50s. In episode 29 Suzi shares her experiences of taking on a new venture post retirement and how getting out of her comfort zone and developing new skill sets have impacted the health of her brain.
Clip #7 - Episode 6: Mindfulness and the brain with guest Dr. Alexandra Fiocco
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Episode 6 is one of my favourite episodes. Specifically, we get to talk to Dr. Alexandra Fiocco about mindfulness-based stress reduction – what it is, how it impacts the brain and how to incorporate it into your daily life. My favourite part of this episode (ep. 6) is when Dr. Fiocco takes us through a LIVE demonstration of Mindfulness-based stress reduction.
Conclusion
We hope that you enjoyed this 1-year anniversary year in review episode. Thank you so much for being here and for listening to the BrainShape Podcast week after week. If you like the show, please share it with your network and subscribe, rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcast to help us grow the show and to help us touch the lives of even more adults who are interested in aging well.