Episodes
![Connecting the Dots: Episode 1: Dance and Music for Research and Recovery After Stroke](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog7090050/Connecting_the_Dots_Episode_1_mk6k3j_300x300.png)
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
In the first episode of the Connecting the Dots mini-series, we invite Dr. Kara Patterson, a physical therapy professor and scientist, and Monika Szopinska, an individual with lived experience, to discuss rehabilitation research from the perspectives of the researcher and the participant under the lens of using dance and music for recovery after stroke.
Episode Credits
Podcast Host: Lucas Crosby
Featured Speakers: Monika Szopinska & Dr. Kara Patterson
Executive Producers: Julia Rybkina & Kyla Alsbury-Nealy
Audio Editors: Lucas Crosby, Julia Rybkina, Eugene Hwang
Production Team: Francis Routledge, Anna Huynh, Jennifer Ryan, Bernice Lau
Music: Kyla Alsbury-Nealy & Kyle Alsbury-Nealy
Promotional Illustrations: Reeman Marzouqah
![Episode 6: Career Spotlight: Occupational Therapist (Early Career Edition)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog7090050/thumbnail_Episode_6_Podcast_Final__4jhswc_300x300.png)
Tuesday May 18, 2021
Episode 6: Career Spotlight: Occupational Therapist (Early Career Edition)
Tuesday May 18, 2021
Tuesday May 18, 2021
‘Occupational Therapy’ – no, it’s not about receiving therapy at work! In this episode, join Bernice as she interviews Alexandra (Allee) Thompson, a recent graduate of the University of Toronto’s Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program and current second-year PhD student. They discuss commonly asked questions about the Occupational Therapy profession, transitioning from a clinical to research-based graduate program, as well as tips for pursuing this career path. For further readings referenced in the episode, please see the links below and if you have any questions please reach out to Allee directly at: allee.thompson@mail.utoronto.ca
Useful links: What is OT? | The Person-Environment OT Model | WHO’s ICF | Canadian Model of Occupational Performance
Episode Credits
Podcast Host: Bernice Lau
Featured Speaker: Allee Thompson
Executive Producers: Julia Rybkina & Kyla Alsbury-Nealy
Audio Editors: Julia Rybkina, Eugene Hwang
Production Team: Anna Huynh, Lucas Crosby, Jennifer Ryan, Bernice Lau
Music: Kyla Alsbury-Nealy & Kyle Alsbury-Nealy
Promotional Illustrations: Mikaela Stiver
![Episode 5: Mental Health in Rehabilitation Science [Speaker Series event recap]](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog7090050/Episode_5_Podcast_2__wq8jz3_300x300.png)
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
Episode 5: Mental Health in Rehabilitation Science [Speaker Series event recap]
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
How can one's mental health affect your outcomes in rehabilitation? In this episode, Bernice and Anna sit down to discuss mental health in the field of rehabilitation sciences. We hear perspectives on burnout prevention, the impact of coping on engagement, and realistic hope from Lindsey Kudlow, Dr. Andrea Iaboni, and Anita Kaiser through a recap of a recent RSI speaker series event on mental health. Tune in to find out more!
Episode Credits
Podcast Hosts: Bernice Lau & Anna Huynh
Featured Speakers: Lindsey Kudlow, M.Ed, RP, Dr. Andrea Iaboni, MD, DPhil, & Anita Kaiser, MSc
Executive Producers: Julia Rybkina & Kyla Alsbury-Nealy
Audio Editors: Julia Rybkina, Lucas Crosby & Kyla Alsbury-Nealy
Music: Kyla Alsbury-Nealy & Kyle Alsbury-Nealy
Promotional Illustrations: Mikaela Stiver
![Episode 4: Physical and Mental Health in Autism Spectrum Disorder](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog7090050/Episode_4_Podcast__Sneak_Peak__1_6vxrh_300x300.png)
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
Episode 4: Physical and Mental Health in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
Kyla and Julia interview Dr. Patrick Jachyra, a post-doctoral fellow at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in Toronto. Patrick works with youth living with neurodevelopmental disorders like Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and is passionate about understanding their unique health needs. In this episode, we uncover some key take-aways on the importance of uniting both physical and mental health and learn about his experiences leading and promoting physical exercise programs in the community. Tune in to find out more!
Episode Credits
Podcast Hosts: Kyla Alsbury-Nealy & Julia Rybkina
Featured Speaker: Dr. Patrick Jachyra
Executive Producers: Kyla Alsbury-Nealy & Julia Rybkina
Production Team: Kyla Alsbury-Nealy, Julia Rybkina, Mikaela Stiver, Lucas Crosby, Bernice Lau, Chelsea Chua
Audio Editors: Kyla Alsbury-Nealy, Julia Rybkina, Bernice Lau
Music: Kyla Alsbury-Nealy & Kyle Alsbury-Nealy
Promotional Illustrations: Mikaela Stiver
![COVID-19: A Mini-Series Part 5: The Student Experience](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog7090050/thumbnail_COVID-19_Mini-Series_Podcast_Part_5_am24e_300x300.png)
Monday Nov 30, 2020
COVID-19: A Mini-Series Part 5: The Student Experience
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Episode Credits
Hosts: Mikaela Stiver & Bernice Lau
Executive Producer: Kyla Alsbury & Julia Rybkina
Audio Editors: Julia Rybkina, Lucas Crosby, & Mikaela Stiver
Music: Kyla Alsbury & Kyle Nealy
Promotional Illustrations: Mikaela Stiver
![COVID-19: A Mini-Series Part 4: ”Housing is Healthcare”](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog7090050/COVID-19_Mini-Series_Part4_6l2p8_300x300.png)
Friday Sep 25, 2020
COVID-19: A Mini-Series Part 4: ”Housing is Healthcare”
Friday Sep 25, 2020
Friday Sep 25, 2020
Analyssa Cardenas and Mikaela Stiver speak with palliative care physician, Dr. Naheed Dosani, about his work with individuals experiencing homelessness or structurally-vulnerable conditions, the Region of Peel COVID19 Homeless Response, systemic inequities, advocacy in healthcare, and more! For more information, check out the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness and Recovery for All campaign, or follow Dr. Dosani on Twitter, Instagram, & TikTok.
Episode Credits
Podcast Hosts: Analyssa Cardenas & Mikaela Stiver
Executive Producer: Kyla Alsbury
Production Team: Analyssa Cardenas & Mikaela Stiver
Audio Editors: Bernice Lau & Mikaela Stiver
Music: Kyla Alsbury & Kyle Nealy
Promotional illustrations: Mikaela Stiver
Featured Speaker: Dr. Naheed Dosani
![COVID-19: A Mini-Series Part 3: Perspectives on living with a disability during the pandemic](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog7090050/thumbnail_COVID-19_Mini-Series_Podcast_Part3_6j47l_300x300.png)
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
RSI alumni Ana & David have a conversation with Dr. Susan Jaglal & John Shepherd from the University of Toronto to discuss the perspectives of people living with disability during COVID-19. We discuss handwashing and mindfulness for those with spinal cord injury.
Episode Credits
Podcast Hosts: Analyssa Cardenas & David Houston
Executive Producer: Kyla Alsbury
Production Team: Kyla Alsbury & Lucas Crosby
Audio Editors: Lucas Crosby & Nivetha Chandran
Music: Kyla Alsbury & Kyle Nealy
Promotional illustrations: Mikaela Stiver
Featured Speakers:
Dr. Susan Jaglal, PhD, Interim Chair, Dept. of Physical Therapy John Shepperd, PhD Student, RSI
![COVID-19: A Mini-Series Part 2: Working as a PT during the pandemic](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog7090050/thumbnail_COVID-19_Mini-Series_Podcast_3_6xkty_300x300.png)
Monday Aug 31, 2020
COVID-19: A Mini-Series Part 2: Working as a PT during the pandemic
Monday Aug 31, 2020
Monday Aug 31, 2020
Mikaela & Kyla have a virtual sit down with fellow PhD student, Michelle Legasto, about her experiences working as a PT during the pandemic. Michelle shares how she coped with working in a new environment, the unique challenges she faced, and strategies that she and her colleagues used to maintain their own mental health.
Episode Credits
Podcast Hosts: Mikaela Stiver & Kyla Alsbury
Executive Producer: Kyla Alsbury
Production Team: Mikaela Stiver, Kyla Alsbury, & Lucas Crosby
Audio Editors: Mikaela Stiver & Kyla Alsbury
Music: Kyla Alsbury & Kyle Nealy
Promotional illustrations: Mikaela Stiver
Featured Speaker:
Michelle Legasto, PT, MScPT, Hon. BSc.
![COVID-19: A Mini-Series Part 1: The Role of Rehabilitation](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog7090050/COVID-19_Mini-Series_Podcast_7dpdm_300x300.png)
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
COVID-19: A Mini-Series Part 1: The Role of Rehabilitation
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
MSc-PT students Bernice Lau & Chelsea Chua have a conversation with Dr. Larry Robinson, Siobhan Donaghy & Jennifer Shaffer from St. John's Rehab to discuss the role of rehabilitation in response to COVID-19. The WHO presentation referred to in the podcast can be viewed here.
Episode Credits
Podcast Hosts: Bernice Lau & Chelsea Chua
Executive Producer: Kyla Alsbury
Production Team: Bernice Lau, Lucas Crosby
Audio Editors: Mikaela Stiver & Lucas Crosby
Music: Kyla Alsbury & Kyle Nealy
Promotional illustrations: Mikaela Stiver
Featured Speakers:
Dr. Larry Robinson, St. John’s Rehab, Sunnybrook Hospital
Siobhan Donaghy, OT, St. John’s Rehab, Sunnybrook Hospital
Jennifer Shaffer, PT, St. John’s Rehab, Sunnybrook Hospital
![Episode 3: Author Panel on Rehabilitation & Technology](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog7090050/rehabINK_Podcast_Square__AvailableNow_9tt1y_300x300.png)
Friday Jul 03, 2020
Episode 3: Author Panel on Rehabilitation & Technology
Friday Jul 03, 2020
Friday Jul 03, 2020
We invited authors from Issue 8 of rehabINK to discuss the current state of technology in rehabilitation, and where this field is headed in the future. With the state of technology rapidly evolving our we chat with our guests about advancements, concerns, and areas for collaboration in the technology field.
Episode Credits
Podcast Hosts: Kyla Alsbury & Analyssa Cardenas
Featured Speakers (Rehabilitation Sciences Institute MSc Students): Alexandra Krassikova, Insiya Bhalloo, Kai Ian Leung, Nithin Jacob, & Vahid Anwari
Executive Producer: Julia Rybkina
Production Team: Julia Rybkina, Lucas Crosby & Kyla Alsbury
Audio Editors: Lucas Crosby, Kyla Alsbury, Bernice Lau, & Mikaela Stiver
Music: Kyla Alsbury & Kyle Nealy
Promotional Illustrations: Michelle Legasto & Reeman Marzouqah