Thank you, thank you, thank you !

48 episodes. What a journey it's been. During this episode I discuss the process it takes to make an episode. 

I also outline some of this year's most popular episodes and interesting comments. 

Thank you again for those that have supported, commented, like and shared the podcast this year. 

Enjoy your holiday season this year and we'll see you in the next one !

Wine, the perfect blend of art and science. 

From food, to geography, to history, to sociology the study of wine is plentiful. This past year I've taken interest in looking at all aspects of wine.  Along the way I've tasted some wines I hated and some wines I loved. 

With the holiday season approaching. I thought I'd share a little bit about what I've learned this past year, along with 5 wines I had in 2020 that I thought were special for different reasons. 

What are some of your favourite wines? Comment below and we'll see you in the next one!

*Episode Resource*

Puckette, M., & Hammock, J. (2018) Wine Folly: The master guide. Penguin Random House. 

**Episode Correction**

Wine #1 was a 2015, not '14. Brunello de Montalcino.

Remember in grade 8 when we all took creatine before doing 10 exercises of bicep curls......Oh okay that was just me.

Creatine has long been used in the athletic world as a supplement to help improve strength and performance. 

Outside of performance may creatine offer help to those who have suffered a concussion?

During this episode I discuss what creatine is and how it may relate to concussion.

Have you used any supplements to help with the symptoms you have felt following a concussion? 

Comment below and we'll see you in the next one!

Episode Resources 

Dean et al. (2017) Potential for use of creatine supplementation following mild traumatic brain injury. Concussion. 2(2):CNC34. doi: 10.2217/cnc-2016-0016

Do you know the difference between dizziness and vertigo ? There are often very tricky, and scary symptoms to navigate. 

During this episode I discuss the two major categories, as well as common causes of dizziness and vertigo. 

I finish by discussing the importance of a correct diagnosis. 

Have you suffered from dizziness or vertigo in the past? What helped you resolve your symptoms?

Comment below and we'll see you in the next one!

Episode Resources

1. Reiley et al. (2017) How to diagnose cervicogenic dizziness. Archives of Physiotherapy. 7:12:1-12. DOI 10.1186/s40945-017-0040-x

2. Brandt, T., & Dietrich, M. (2017) The dizzy patient: don’t forget disorders of the central vestibular system. Nat Rev Neurol. 13(6):352-362. doi: 10.1038/nrneurol.2017.58.

In my discussions with many people over the past few weeks it appears winter is going to be a tough one. People have expressed that this winter more so than ever is going to be full of uncertainty, stress and anxiety. 

It got me thinking.....

I don't like winter. I am fine with the cold, I am fine with snow. 

I DON'T like darkness!

During this episode I share with you what I am going to be doing this winter to help me along the way. 

In the comments below add to the conversation. What are you going to do to help you through this winter season?

Have a great weekend and we'll see you in the next one!

It's happened again, you've been overcome by a jar of pickles. It's just too much and you lie on the floor sulking waiting for someone to come home so you can make your pickle and peanut butter sandwich....

Tennis elbow can be just that debilitating! On today's episode we discuss what exactly tennis is and isn't, as well as strategies to help manage this very common injury. 

Have you had this before ? What has helped you manage it ? Have you ever made a pickle and peanut butter sandwich?

Comment below and we'll see you in the next one!

Ever since Michael Phelps stood on the pool deck in the 2016 summer Olympics people have been wondering, "does cupping work"?

Cupping is more mainstream than ever and is a mainstay in many therapists' tool boxes. 

During this episode I discuss some of the proposed mechanisms as to why I think cupping may work. 

Have you been using cupping on yourself or in your manual therapy practice? What have you found it to be helpful for?

Comment below, and we'll see you in the next one!

When I was little I used to cook mushroom and green olive omelettes for breakfast. Sophisticated palate, or weirdo ?!

Since as long as I can remember I have loved food and cooking. My passion for food almost took me to culinary school. Instead, it has become the thing I spend most of my free time doing. 

During this episode I discuss staple foods in my day-to-day lifestyle, eating choices and cooking. 

What is your favourite meal to cook ? Leave it in the comments below. 

We'll see you in the next one!

It's been a difficult and stressful year for everyone.

During this episode I discuss the process I went through to help me decide to change my live courses towards something digital. 

What have you learned about your resilience to stress in 2020? Overall, was your year filled with distress or eustress?

Comment below and we'll see you in the next one!

Piriformis syndrome is really difficult to pin down, it can often be mistaken for back pain, hip pain or sacroiliac pain. 

During this episode I discuss how I navigate this tricky injury and discuss my favourite rehabilitation strategies to help manage symptoms. 

What have you felt has helped manage either your own Piriformis syndrome or helped your patients?

Comment below and we'll see you in the next one!