Christopher Primeau and Jordan Remple talk about their work with the non-profit "Impact Society." They get real and vulnerable with personal stories about incarceration, mental illness and addictions. We talk about the crisis in boys, the importance of self-worth and the impact a positive mentor can have on the trajectory of someone's life. Check out their new podcast "Talking Impact" for resources about improving mental well-being and empowering youth to live from their strengths.

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I introduce a new segment! Find out some of my favourite fiction and non-fiction books, and cool apps for book worms.

What topic should I address next? Message me on instagram @thecalmpodcast or [email protected]. 

Meet brain injury survivor Juliana DeMay. She shares her experience with mental health, ADHD, HSP (Highly Sensitive Person), having a non-linear career path and her self-care strategies.

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Website: https://www.thecalmpodcast.com/
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Based on popular demand, here are my top tips for dealing with headaches.

What topic should I address next? Message me on @thecalmpodcast or [email protected]. 

Benazir Radmanesh is the Student Experience and Careers Development Coordinator at Curtin University. She shares how she maintains recovery from an eating disorder, how she is staying grounded during this time, and how she took a leap of faith and moved to Australia this year!

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Facebook Group: The Calm Podcast

Meet Ana Laura Pino, a graphic designer and founder of Crystal Soul. She is a graduate of the Crystal Healing Academy with Hibiscus Moon, and breaks down everything from working with crystals, setting intentions, manifesting, balancing chakras, discovering your soul's true purpose, being a lightworker, finding ethically sourced crystals, and her perspective on what Covid 19 means for the collective. Check out Ana's gorgeous instagram feed @crystalsoul__

Do you love crystals too? I want to hear from you! @thecalmpodcast on instagram or www.thecalmpodcast.com

Meet the Creator of @houseplantjournal and the author of "The New Plant Parent" book. Darryl Cheng goes over the benefits of having houseplants, the basics of light, soil, fertilizer and watering, and answers all of your questions. Whether you are a plant expert of a complete newbie, this episode is for you!

Join the facebook group "The Calm Podcast" to post a picture of YOUR favourite house plant! Visit www.houseplantjournal.com to reach Darryl Cheng. 

Let's Connect
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Website: https://www.thecalmpodcast.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecalmpodcast/ 
E-mail: [email protected] 

I hosted a thank you brunch with the wonderful health practitioners who have been helping me recover from a brain injury and whiplash. They discuss their profession and how they treat concussions. Meet my audiologist, physiotherapist, vestibular physio therapist/craniosacral therapist, psychologist, acupuncturist, massage therapist, family physician and reiki practitioner. Not present: Physiatrist, Naturopath, Optometrist or Vision Therapist. 

If you want access to the google folder where I have compiled the resources I have collected since my car accident on October of 2018, join my facebook group (The Calm Podcast), message me on Instagram (@post_concussion_support) and/or send me an e-mail ([email protected]). 

If you live in Calgary, let me know! I have all of my practitioner's contact information on a word document that I am happy to share. 

Barb Pilat (Massage Therapist)
Heather Curilla (Physiotherapist)
Suzanna MacLaren (Audiologist)
Joelle Osowski (Psychologist)
Yang-Bee (Sarah) Lee (Acupuncturist)
Nancy Fletcher-MacCormac (Vestibular Physiotherapist)
Dr. Nicola Watkins (Family Doctor)
Brianne Carter (Reiki/fellow concussion buddy)

Let's Connect
Instagram: @thecalmpodcast and @post_concussion_support
Website: https://www.thecalmpodcast.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecalmpodcast/ 
E-mail: [email protected] 

Special Thanks
Logo: Carly Balestra
Social Media Graphics: Brianna Dawe
Music Producer: Aidan Wolfson (@far_aside)
Composer/Vocals/Ukulele: Emeren Conde (@emeren_conde19)

In part 2, Dr. Molly Parker answers questions from listeners about concussions. Topics include PCS (do we still call it post concussion syndrome?), getting a second concussion, invisible injury vs invisible illness, neurofatigue, corona virus/access to treatments, neck pain, sleep hygiene, the vagus nerve and parasympathetic nervous system, concussion symptoms, what apps @mollyparkerpt uses for her social media content, how to grow your audience organically, and whether her concussion changed her life for the better. 

Links from the show:
Instagram: @mollyparkerpt
Molly Parker PT Facebook
Instagram: @post_concussion_support
Symphony Rehab
Berlin Concussion Consensus Statement
Apps mentioned: Canva, In Shot, Story Cutter, Preview, Pic Play Post

Let's Connect
Instagram: @thecalmpodcast
Website: https://www.thecalmpodcast.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecalmpodcast/ 
E-mail: [email protected] 

Special Thanks
Logo: Carly Balestra
Social Media Graphics: Brianna Dawe
Editor: Laura Westers
Music Producer: Aidan Wolfson (@far_aside)
Composer/Vocals/Ukulele: Emeren Conde (@emeren_conde19)

Dr. Molly Parker discusses outdated advice about concussion recovery, forms of brain injuries, the most common concussion therapies, who treats what symptoms, and current best protocols for return to learn/return to play after concussion.

Links from the show:
Instagram: @mollyparkerpt
Molly Parker PT Facebook
Symphony Rehab
Instagram: @post_concussion_support
Berlin Concussion Consensus Statement

Let's Connect
Instagram: @thecalmpodcast
Website: https://www.thecalmpodcast.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecalmpodcast/ 
E-mail: [email protected] 

Special Thanks
Logo: Carly Balestra
Social Media Graphics: Brianna Dawe
Editor: Laura Westers
Music Producer: Aidan Wolfson (@far_aside)
Composer/Vocals/Ukulele: Emeren Conde (@emeren_conde19)