Brain Mastery

This week on the podcast we are joined by Bill Barrable, CEO of Praxis Spinal Cord Institute. At Praxis, Bill leads an expert team focused on creating solutions for people with spinal cord injuries. In this episode, he discusses with Mark the purpose of Praxis, not just to carry out clinical trials and other research, but to help move new knowledge into practice. Bill also talks to Mark about involving people with spinal cord injury in research design and how that sets the outcomes at Praxis apart.

Brain Mastery is hosted by CEO of ABI Wellness, Mark Watson. He is an expert on brain injury recovery and has a passion for educating people about the potential to change, adapt, and heal the brain.

Learn more about Praxis Spinal Cord Institute

In this week’s episode, we hear from Zara Dureno, occupational therapist and neuro coach. Her message is inspiring, as she shares her knowledge about the “brain’s amazing capacity to change”. She explains what it means to be an occupational therapist and how she empowers the individuals she works with and helps them regain the ability to do what is meaningful to them. She also talks about the role of hope in recovery and the importance of dispelling certain stigmas surrounding health and wellness.

Brain Mastery is hosted by CEO of ABI Wellness, Mark Watson. He is an expert on brain injury recovery and has a passion for educating people about the potential to change, adapt, and heal the brain.

Learn more about The Surrey Neuroplasticity Clinic.

This week on the podcast, Michelle Taschereau, Director of Customer Experience at ABI Wellness is taking over for a conversation with Cathy Williams and Adriana Patino to discuss the challenges they’ve faced with Long COVID. Cathy and Adriana each share details of their experience in seeking and receiving help for the debilitating symptoms they’ve experienced. Their Long COVID recovery process involves participation in the BEARS program, an evidence-based program designed to help patients with cognitive challenges improve their brain function. Cathy and Adriana talk about the outcomes they’ve seen. Listen as the two describe for us the reality of living with Long COVID.

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BEARS by ABI Wellness

Long COVID Canada

If you’re a healthcare professional with a need to standardize and optimize patient care in cognitive rehab, this week’s episode is made for you! Mark Watson, CEO of ABI Wellness, takes just a few minutes to tell you why you should sign up for our upcoming training session to add the Brain Enhance and Recovery System (BEARS) to your clinic.

Find out more and apply for training today: https://www.abiwellness.com/training

In a short special episode, Mark Watson dives into the journey behind the research and creation of the Brain Enhance and Recovery System, from his work with special education, using neuroplasticity to help children with learning disabilities to adapting the program to help people with brain injuries and all types of brain health concerns. He describes the gap in available healthcare options for people suffering from conditions that impact the brain and how ABI Wellness came about to fill that gap. Listen as Mark shares just a few stories about the individuals and families that continue to inspire him along this journey.

Brain Mastery is hosted by CEO of ABI Wellness, Mark Watson. He is an expert on brain injury recovery and has a passion for educating people about the potential to change, adapt, and heal the brain.

How can advancement and progression be maximized while treating brain injuries in occupational therapy? In this episode, we hear from Shannon Orr, an occupational therapist and partner at Complex Injury Rehab, about the importance of using a research-based approach in brain injury recovery. Shannon talks about combining neuroplasticity research and therapeutic techniques to challenge clients in an individualized way, engaging them in their recovery so they can see real improvement in their lives, no matter how long they've been living with a brain injury. She also explains her vision for a more accessible and integrated system to help brain injury survivors, so that they no longer have to suffer in silence without knowing where to turn.

Brain Mastery is hosted by CEO of ABI Wellness, Mark Watson. He is an expert on brain injury recovery and is passionate about educating people about the potential to change, adapt, and heal the brain.

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Shannon Orr - Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Website

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The Ghost in My Brain by Clark Elliot

Norman Doidge

This episode was originally released in September 2021

What actionable steps can a person take, regardless of their age, to improve brain health? This week’s episode is filled with life-changing practical advice from Dr. Krystal Culler, founder and creative director of the Virtual Brain Health Center. Krystal is a Doctor of Behavioral Health with a background in the psychology of aging, gerontology, and sociology. In this episode, she shares how her own personal experiences have fuelled her passion for making brain health more accessible to all people. Her enthusiasm for her work is both obvious and inspiring as she talks about the incremental improvements we can each make daily to thrive at any age. Krystal also explains her vision for the future of accessibility in brain health, along with what she is doing now to make that vision a reality.

Brain Mastery is hosted by CEO of ABI Wellness, Mark Watson. He is an expert on brain injury recovery and is passionate about educating people about the potential to change, adapt, and heal the brain.

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Dr. Krystal Culler - Twitter, LinkedIn

Virtual Brain Health Center - Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Website

Mentioned:

The Telomere Effect by Elizabeth Blackburn and Elissa Epel

Keep Sharp: Build a Better Brain at Any Age by Sanja Gupta

This episode was originally released in August 2021

How does neuroplasticity programming work in a physical therapy setting to enable patients to be their best selves? This week we hear from Shannon O’Kelley, president of IRG Physical & Hand Therapy a group with clinics throughout the Northwest. Join us as Shannon talks about how innovation serves individuals and communities and discusses how neuroplasticity creates more opportunities for effective rehabilitation.

Brain Mastery is hosted by CEO of ABI Wellness, Mark Watson. He is an expert on brain injury recovery and has a passion for educating people about the potential to change, adapt, and heal the brain.

Featuring:

Shannon O’Kelley - Twitter

IRG Physical & Hand Therapy - Website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn

Episode originally released on November 3, 2021

This week on the podcast we are switching things up a bit! Michelle Taschereau, Director of Customer Experience at ABI Wellness is taking over for a conversation with Alexandra Noble, a participant in our Brain Enhance and Recovery System (BEARS) program. In this episode, Alex talks all about her journey of recovery from multiple systemic infectious disease syndrome from mold exposure and Lyme disease, sharing why self-advocacy has been so essential throughout her experience. Michelle and Alex also discuss the changes in self-identity that people can go through with conditions that affect the brain, and give advice on not letting a diagnosis define who you are.

Brain Mastery is presented by ABI Wellness. Click here to learn about ABI Wellness’ propriety Brain Enhance and Recovery System (BEARS) and expand your knowledge of cognitive care options.

This week on the podcast we hear from Drew Dudley! Drew is a leadership author, educator, and speaker, and the founder of Day One Leadership. In this episode, he shares insight into the role of empathy in leadership and how to get past self-doubt. He also discusses with Mark the need for a holistic focus in medicine, “treating the whole person,” to improve medical care and why everyone should give up the idea of “returning to normal” in recovery.

Brain Mastery is hosted by CEO of ABI Wellness, Mark Watson. He is an expert on brain injury recovery and has a passion for educating people about the potential to change, adapt, and heal the brain.

Featuring:

Drew Dudley – Website, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram