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Your Complex Brain

Krembil Brain Institute

Explore the myths, mysteries, and medical breakthroughs of the most complex and powerful organ in your body – your brain. Weaving together expert interviews with heartfelt, inspiring snapshots of the patients and family members in the middle of it all, Heather Sherman dives into the latest science on Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, epilepsy, stroke, concussion, spinal cord injury, brain cancer, chronic pain and other brain diseases and disorders. Along the way she uncovers surprising insights, sheds light

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12:47

From Fatigued to Focussed: A Cancer Survivor's...

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2024/11/26

In this bonus episode, we delve into the life-changing journey of Carmen Chu, a cancer survivor and mother who was diagnosed with sleep apnea. Carmen shares her struggles with interrupted sleep, fatigue, and the impact on her daily life. She discusses her experience with sleep tests and the transformative benefits of using a CPAP machine.Additional ResourcesUHN’s Centre for Sleep Health and ResearchDr. Frances Chung named UHN Inventor of the YearDr. Douglas Bradley featured in KITE Research s...

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16:07

"I felt...a very electric shock": One Woman's Story...

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2024/11/12

In this bonus episode, we share Adriana Salazar's powerful and emotional journey. Adriana, a 40-year-old mother and wife, first experienced the pain on her honeymoon in Portugal. The pain disappeared but returned during her pregnancy, escalating to a point where she couldn't smile or eat. Despite seeing multiple specialists, she received her diagnosis only after her daughter's birth.After undergoing microvascular decompression surgery, Adriana finally found relief. Her journey from debilitati...

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17:26

Epilepsy and Motherhood: One Mom’s Journey

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2024/10/29

Today, we’re diving into the deeply personal journey of Julianne Hazelwood, a journalist and new mother, who has lived with epilepsy since her early teenage years. Julianne shares her transformational experience of motherhood, the challenges of managing epilepsy, and how The Lullaby Project—a group that brings together expectant mothers with songwriters to create a song for their baby—became a therapeutic outlet during her pregnancy.Additional ResourcesThe Lullaby ProjectThe Lullaby Project P...

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22:27

Life After Stroke: A Young Woman’s Recovery

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2024/10/15

In this powerful and inspiring bonus episode, we delve into the remarkable journey of Shruti Kothari, a 34-year-old actress and stroke survivor. On March 7, 2020, just before the pandemic shook the world, Shruti experienced a stroke while hosting friends at her apartment. Her left side went numb, and thanks to a quick-thinking friend trained in recognizing stroke symptoms, paramedics were called immediately. Shruti’s story is not just one of survival but thriving against all odds. She talks a...

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14:16

Beyond the Page: One Teacher's Journey with a Reading...

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2024/10/01

In this bonus episode, we dive deeper into the lived experience of Matthew Cote, a teacher and advocate for those living with learning disabilities, including reading disabilities. Matthew shares his personal journey, detailing how his reading disability impacted his early years, from struggling to decode words and feeling isolated to the turning point when he received assistive technology that transformed his learning experience. He also talks about the crucial role of support from his famil...

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9:36

From Patient to Physician: One UHN Doctor’s...

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2024/09/17

Neurofibromatosis, also known as NF, is one of the most common genetic disorders affecting about 1 in 3000 people globally. However, little is known about the condition causing it to often be misdiagnosed or go undiagnosed. Neurofibromatosis causes different types of tumors to form in various parts of the body.In this bonus episode, Dr. Ryan Thomas, a family physician and Clinical Associate at UHN's Elisabeth Raab Neurofibromatosis Clinic—the only adult NF clinic in Canada—shares his personal...

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14:14

Pedalling with Purpose: Fighting Parkinson’s with...

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2024/09/03

Parkinson's disease is the fastest-growing neurological condition in the world, affecting over 100,000 Canadians and 12,000 new cases diagnosed every year. In this bonus episode of Your Complex Brain, we explore the transformative power of exercise in managing Parkinson's symptoms and possibly slowing the disease’s progression.Join us as we hear from Steven Iseman, who was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease at 48. Now 58, Steven shares his remarkably journey from hiding his diagno...

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16:40

Unbroken: John Ruffolo’s Inspiring Path to Recovery...

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2024/08/20

In this bonus episode of Your Complex Brain, we hear from John Ruffolo, Founder and Managing Partner of Maverix Private Equity, who shares his personal journey of surviving a life-threatening cycling accident in 2020 that left him with a severe spinal cord injury. John recounts the harrowing moments following the accident, his extensive surgeries, and his remarkable recovery journey. Despite being diagnosed with the most severe grading of spinal cord injury, John’s relentless spirit and dedic...

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The Heart of Dementia Care: A Social Worker's...

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2024/08/06

In this bonus episode of Your Complex Brain, we delve into the world of dementia care with Maria Martinez, a dedicated social worker at UHN’s Memory Clinic, part of the Krembil Brain Institute. With nearly 25 years of experience, Maria shares her journey from studying anthropology and sociology to becoming a vital support for patients living with dementia and their families.Maria highlights the unique challenges faced by those dealing with rare dementias and early-onset cases, emphasizing the...

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41:21

The Health Risks of Undiagnosed Sleep Apnea

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2024/07/23

Loud, disruptive snoring could be (but isn’t always) a sign of sleep apnea, a common condition in which breathing may stop and start many times throughout the night. You may be aware that sleep apnea can disrupt your sleep and cause fatigue, but did you know that it can also impact your heart, your brain – even your sex drive?In today’s episode, we discuss the health risks of undiagnosed sleep apnea and why, if you’re having trouble sleeping or staying awake during the day, if you’re experien...

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39:31

How AI is Helping Scientists Understand Chronic Pain

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2024/07/09

At UHN’s Krembil Brain Institute, we have cared for many patients living with an extreme and heartbreaking facial pain disorder called trigeminal neuralgia. Patients often describe the pain as a lightning bolt to the face, or an electric shock. Some talk about the impact the disease has had on their family & relationships, including not being able to hug their loved ones, or kiss their children goodnight. In today’s episode, we discuss how AI is helping researchers look for patterns ...

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39:53

The Lullaby Project: Music as Medicine

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2024/06/25

The Lullaby Project brings together expectant mothers with professional songwriters to write, record, and perform an original lullaby for their baby. In 2017, Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall brought this heartwarming initiative to Toronto, and invited partners to participate, including Dr. Esther Bui, a neurologist who specializes in treating women with epilepsy. Today, we’re exploring whether participating in a project like The Lullaby Project can improve overall mental health for pregnant ...

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46:51

What Women Need to Know About Stroke Prevention &...

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2024/06/11

A stroke happens when there is a sudden blockage of blood flow to the brain or bleeding in the brain, which can result in symptoms such as numbness or weakness, trouble speaking, confusion, or dizziness. The type of symptoms one might experience depends largely on the type of stroke, and the area of the brain affected. But one thing is clear – despite the many advances in stroke care over the past 30 years, it's women who often suffer the most.  In today’s episode, we discuss why women are mo...

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42:15

Are Reading Disabilities Genetic?

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2024/05/28

Do you know a child who has difficulty spelling or sounding out words? Maybe they feel stressed or anxious when it comes to reading, or they try to avoid it altogether?These symptoms could be a sign of a reading disorder, which is the most common form of a learning disability.In this episode, we discuss the prevalence and impact of reading disorders, what scientists are learning about the genetic links, and what that could mean for new approaches and treatments in the future.Featuring: Dr. Ca...

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29:08

Erasing the Stigma of Neurofibromatosis

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2024/05/14

Have you ever heard of a genetic condition called neurofibromatosis, also known as NF?It’s one of the most common genetic disorders, affecting about 1 in 3000 people globally. NF causes different types of tumours to form in various parts of the body. Because so little is known about the condition, it’s often misdiagnosed, or not diagnosed at all. UHN is home to the Elisabeth Raab Neurofibromatosis Clinic, the only adult NF clinic in Canada. We discuss the clinic and the exciting research happ...

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37:15

Can Exercise Slow the Progression of Parkinson’s?

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2024/04/30

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25 Years of Momentum in Spinal Cord Injury Research

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2024/04/16

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35:04

Reduce Your Chances of Alzheimer’s. Here’s How.

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2024/04/02

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24:44

The Lonely Brain

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2024/03/19

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Season 3 of the award-winning 'Your Complex Brain'...

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2024/03/12

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