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BraaainsUnfolding Faith and How Deconversion Redefines Identity and RelationshipsElyse Bouvier is a filmmaker, photographer, and writer who recently wrote and directed the short documentary, Unfolding Faith, for the National Film Board of Canada. In this nuanced and timely short film, Elyse explores how her decision to give up her faith redefined both her identity and her relationships with her parents. We spoke to Elyse about her deconversion from Evangelical Christianity and what it was like to have raw yet empathetic conversations about faith while making her documentary with her devout mother and her father, a former pastor turned atheist. We also discussed shows like Unorthodox a...
2025-11-2548 min
Now Playing - The Movie Review PodcastMarvel ZombiesWhat If…. Stan Lee was replaced by George Romero?
Now Playing Podcast has been overrun by Marvel Zombies just in time for Halloween, and somehow it’s all up to Jersey brat Kamala Khan (aka Ms Marvel) to save the day. Can she transmit an S.O.S. to allies in space before Shang-Chi, Red Guardian, Spider-Man, Thor, Riri “Ironheart” Williams, and dozens of other Avengers are overtaken by an undead horde commanded by Scarlet Witch? And why is Blade choosing to trick-or-treat in Moon Knight cosplay? Learn if Arnie, Justin, and Stuart find any Braaains in this 2025...
2025-10-281h 52
BraaainsCrip Trip and the Labour of Care WorkToday's guests are the creators and stars of Crip Trip, a new AMI-tv series following Daniel Ennett, a quadruple amputee, and his best friend turned first-time caregiver, Frederick Kroetsch, on a cross-country road trip from Edmonton to New York City in their beat-up 1983 RV. Over the course of the series, they tackle the challenges of caregiving, government shortcomings, and personal growth, all while offering a unique and candid look at the disability community, friendship, and the fight for equal opportunities. In our conversation about the series, we delve into a conversation about the realities of ca...
2025-10-2840 min
BraaainsMilitary Service and Life After DeploymentOur guest, Dylan Park-Pettiford, is a writer, director, and author from the San Francisco Bay Area. He served as a member of the military for six years, including a deployment in Iraq during the Iraq War. Dylan wrote for the popular courtroom drama, ALL RISE, and served as a writer and consultant for 68 WHISKEY, which follows a group of army medics deployed to a forward operating base in Afghanistan. Dylan recently released his new book, Roadside: My Journey to Iraq and the Long Road Home. A military memoir by a biracial child of refugees and survivors, Roadside...
2025-09-3036 min
BraaainsNavigating Low Vision and Albinism on Pretty BlindWe are excited to talk to broadcast presenter, columnist, host, speaker, and now actor, Jennie Bovard. She stars in and is an associate producer for the scripted comedy series Pretty Blind on AMI. She is also the creator & host of the Low Vision Moments podcast, where she discusses her experiences with albinism and low vision. On today's episode, we talk about how Jennie developed the show based on the experiences she shared on her podcast. We also discuss albinism and low vision and what Jennie would love to see represented more on film and television – obviously, our fa...
2025-08-2637 min
BraaainsReframing Life After an Acquired DisabilityToday's conversation is with Laura McKenzie about how she reframed her life after experiencing Transverse myelitis, which led to her spontaneous paralysis on New Year's Day in 2023. Laura is a stay-at-home mom who raises her kids, loves her dogs, and is a good partner, all while being in a wheelchair and having to relearn everything she previously knew how to do. She has become immersed in the once-foreign world of disability, and she has now found herself an advocate for it. She recently wrote a children's book titled 'Mommy Grew A Wheelchair,' which features i...
2025-07-2937 min
BraaainsPBS's The Class and the Importance of MentorshipOur guest, Wax Taber, is a multi-award-winning documentary editor who worked on the PBS series, THE CLASS. This docuseries was set amid the turmoil of a pandemic year and follows six students from Deer Valley High School as they pursue their dreams of higher education, with their adviser, Mr. Cam, helping them overcome the challenges they face. We talk about the importance of mentors as seen in this series and the impact this support can have on your mental health. We also talk about the importance of mentors in Wax's life as she navigated: homelessness as a...
2025-06-2456 min
BraaainsYouth and Suicide in American CinemaOur co-host, Heather had the pleasure of interviewing sociologist and artist Alessandra Seggi about her latest book Youth and Suicide in American Cinema: Context, Causes, and Consequences. Alessandra is a Fulbright grantee with a PhD in Sociology and MA in Media Studies and the analysis in her book is both a personal and professional reflection on suicide in film. Youth and suicide in American Cinema is about the portrayal of suicide in youth films covering both studio-driven and independent cinema from 1900 to 2018. It aims to understand such portrayals by offering a proactive approach via a media literacy...
2025-05-201h 16
BraaainsOntario Place and the Importance of Third PlacesToday we delve into the importance of public and free third places and how they impact your mental health. We had the pleasure of talking with filmmaker, Ali Weinstein about her first observational documentary, Your Tomorrow, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2024. The film is about the last year in the life of Ontario Place which became a defacto public park 10 years ago after living many lives as an educational and entertainment destination. Ontario Place was a third place that acted as a refuge to a lot of Torontonians until the government decided to t...
2025-04-0153 min
BraaainsHow Family Separation via Migrant Labour Work Impacts Mental HealthWelcome back to another season of Braaains. We're so excited to start the season with a fantastic interview with filmmakers, Thea Loo and Jeremiah Reyes, about Thea's latest documentary, INAY With the desire to help answer unresolved questions and heal lingering wounds, INAY (MAMA) investigates the flawed immigration pathways between the Philippines and Canada that kept so many Filipino children from their mothers. Inay, which means "mama" in Tagalog, is an intimate and personal look at the experiences and trauma endured by many Filipino Canadians. In the film, Thea and her husband Jeremiah, who is...
2025-03-0449 min
The Career Coach Mandy Podcast#23 Am I a Zombie? Braaains...How to heal burnout + come back to life!Do you feel disconnected from yourself? Frozen and not sure what your next steps are? It is totally normal, in a burnout state, to feel lost and not sure what to do next. In today's video, as we welcome the weekend, I talk about how to come home to yourself, and reconnect with the things that make you feel alive and give you joy. Timestamps: 0:00 Welcome 0:25 Normalize feeling lost 1:06 Burnout 2:47 Reanimation 6:55 It will be ugly and awkward 7:58 How to reconnect with yourself 9:12 Start...
2025-01-2414 min
Professional Horror PodcastPHP Horror Quiz Show 2024The best horror quiz show around. What is the Professional Horror Podcast Quiz Show? That's correct. This episode, your lovely host Chris Donovan has assembled his friends, Sean Hogan, Nichole Cava, reigning champ Megan Pendagast, and fresh blood Julia Pendagast to test their horror braaains. Chris will test their knowledge on horror comics, the works of Clive Barker, not so final girls, and much more! Join us, to see if anyone can dethrone Megan Pendagast as the champ of horror trivia!
2025-01-071h 23
BraaainsBrilliant Minds and the Realities of Face BlindnessToday's our last episode before our Christmas break. Sad, I know, but we have such a great guest: Sadie Dingfelder. She wrote the most excellent book "Do I Know You? A Faceblind Reporter's Journey into the Science of Sight, Memory, and Imagination." Our conversation not only delved into face blindness (prosopagnosia) but also covered neurodivergence, aphantasia, and the importance of effective science communication. We also discussed films and literature centered around Face Blindness: the new NBC series Brillant Minds starring Zachary Quinto, KDramas like Rich Man, Poor Woman, 100 Days My Prince, and The Beauty Inside, and the b...
2024-12-1751 min
BraaainsDisney+'s Out of My Mind and the Importance of Being HeardSarah had the pleasure of interviewing Amber Sealey, director of the newly released Disney+ film OUT OF MY MIND, alongside the movie's star, Phoebe-Rae Taylor. Out of My Mind is based on the best-selling novel of the same name and tells the story of Melody Brooks, a sixth grader with cerebral palsy, who has a quick wit and a sharp mind, but because she is non-verbal and uses a wheelchair, she is not given the same opportunities as her classmates. When a young educator notices her student's untapped potential and Melody starts to participate in mainstream education...
2024-12-0341 min
BraaainsTIFF Special: Building Inclusive FuturesWe're doing something a little different today. When we were at TIFF, we had the opportunity to go to the perspectives panel -- Building Inclusive Futures: The Means of Accessibility. The panel was a discussion on accessibility and redefining perceptions of disability within the industry and beyond. The panel included Kyla Harris (chair of We Crip Film for the BFI and producer of Patrice: The Film), Viktor Korotovskyi (freelance photojournalist and the subject of Olivier Sarbil's documentary Viktor), Sean Towgood (Toronto-based writer, actor and creator of You're My Hero), Aria Mia Loberti (an American actress, writer, human...
2024-11-1942 min
BraaainsMen's Mental Health within the Black CommunityToday our special guests are writer/ director Bernard Gray and actor Dwain Murphy. We discussed Men's Mental Health within the Black Community and how they explored this topic in the film, The Other Stuff, which recently premiered at the Reelworld Festival in Toronto. The film offers an honest exploration of how Black men, especially those from environments of crime, straddle the paths of good and evil as they attempt to transition into healthier, more fulfilling lives. The film follows Winston played by Dwain Murphy (CROSS, DIGGSTOWN), and Shannon played by Golden Madison (CROSS, LAW & ORDER TORONTO: CRIMINAL...
2024-11-0557 min
Fried Rice Podcast17 Nights of Halloweed! Night 14: Zombies!On the fourteenth night of Halloweed my true bud gave to me: 14 braaaaaaaaaaiinnnnnnssssbrrraaaiiinss......braaains.... brainsbrainsbrainsbrainsbrains! We are on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5MHpzbpH9H0jXRCJI34KlC?si=a95fe723c01c4b6cWe are on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FriedRicePodcastCheck out our website: www.friedricepodcast.comCall our VOICEMAIL: (702) 829-0117 and listen for this week's question!(don't worry, Andy isn't sitting in his room, waiting by his phone like it's the 90s, just fiddling with the long...
2024-10-2957 min
BraaainsTIFF Special: Horror, disability, and accessIt's Halloween and we're talking about horror, disability, and access with filmmaker and navigator of the creative multiverse, Ariel Baska. We deep dive into A Nightmare on Elm Street, Ginger Snaps, and Wait Until Dark, and discuss how each film made Ariel feel seen in some way. We also discuss their horror documentary Monsterous Me and their work as a horror filmmaker telling stories around disability through a lens of genre. Lastly, we touch upon Ariel's TIFF panel about festivals and accessibility (MICROSESSIONS All Access Pass: Opening Doors for Every Audience) and their work as...
2024-10-2249 min
BraaainsTIFF Special: SAD JOKES and the Perspective of Being a CarerSAD JOKES is the story of Joseph, a gay filmmaker, who co-parents with Sonya who is struggling with depression. The film captures a moment in time when Joseph has to juggle his family life, love life, and artistic ambition while Sonya's away at a clinic during a mental health crisis. Writer, director, and star, Fabian Stumm, tells us about the making of the film and how his personal life colored this film. Growing up with a dad with depression, Fabian understood at a young age that sometimes the people who are meant to take care of you...
2024-10-0843 min
BraaainsEmpire Waist's Exploration of Body Image and Teen FriendshipToday we have a special guest and dear friend of Heather's, Claire Ayoub. Claire is a writer, a director, an advocate, an educator, a leader, and an amazing friend to all – she also has the debut of her feature film, EMPIRE WAIST, coming out THIS FRIDAY, September 27th at a theater near you! Empire Waist follows a group of teens learning to love their bodies through inclusive fashion design and friendship. Not only do we talk about this amazing film, but we also discuss body image, body representation, and how learning to love yourself exactly as you ar...
2024-09-2456 min
BraaainsSuicidal Ideation in The Bear, Modern Love, and Nadine Crocker's ContinueToday is World Suicide Prevention Day and we have a wonderful interview with writer, director, and actress, Nadine Crocker. We talk about her film, Continue, and the importance of representing depression and suicidal ideation on film and TV. We also talk about shows like The Bear and Modern Love (amongst many). CONT;NUE is based on true events from Nadine's life dealing with suicide and depression. After surviving a suicide attempt when she was 23 years old, Nadine is now a wife, mother, and friend to so many. A content warning to all our listeners that we will...
2024-09-1052 min
BraaainsSummer break and Edmonton event!We have decided to take a summer break and will be back in September with an interview with writer, director, and advocate, Claire Ayoub. For those of you in Edmonton, we're having an in-person event for our guests and listeners in August. Keep an eye on social media for our invite if you're interested in meeting us in person! DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT HERE: https://braaainspodcast.com/s/Braaains-Podcast-Episode-061-Transcript-SUMMER-BREAK.pdf Contact us: BraaainsPodcast.com Follow: @BraaainsPodcast Music: @_Deppisch_ Support this show: Patreon.com/BraaainsPodcast
2024-07-2303 min
BraaainsExploring Family Dramas & How Anxiety Manifests in RelationshipsOur last episode before our summer break is one of the first guests our listeners asked us to have on the show! We had the absolute pleasure of talking to DR. KATHLEEN SMITH, a licensed therapist and writer who lives in Washington, DC. Her books include Everything Isn't Terrible: Conquer Your Insecurities, Interrupt Your Anxiety, and Finally Calm Down, as well as her latest book, True to You: A Therapist's Guide to Stop Pleasing Others and Start Being Yourself. Today we're talking about anxiety through the lens of how it functions in relation to others and how y...
2024-07-161h 04
BraaainsThe Family Stone and other Breast Cancer StoriesWe deep-dive into the films and television that best represent the different experiences of having breast cancer with our guest filmmaker and indie journalist, Traven Rice. We look at how things can change for people experiencing recurrence, why you need a support network, and Traven's wish for a trigger warning for films and TV with cancer stories. CW: Conversations about terminal cancer and death. Support Traven's latest short film about breast cancer at LayLeftyDown.com Listen to our full conversation with Traven about her experience with breast cancer at: https://braaainspodcast.com/episodes/breast-cancer
2024-07-0919 min
BraaainsThe Big C: Breast Cancer and Mental Health We have the pleasure of talking with filmmaker and journalist, Traven Rice, about her experiences with Breast Cancer. We talk about how she discovered she had cancer, her treatment, the effects breast cancer can have on your mind and body, and the importance of community. We discuss how breast cancer can impact your view of your identity and how a mastectomy is not just a "boob job." We also talk about seeing the experience of Breast Cancer on screen and why Traven wanted to create a comedic film about having a memorial for her left breast called Lay Lefty Down, w...
2024-07-0252 min
The ADHD Skills LabNetflix Screenwriter Heather Taylor: Interview in The ADHD Skills LabHello and welcome to another interview in the ADHD Skills Lab!Heather Taylor, accomplished screenwriter and co-host of the Braaains podcast, met with us to discuss her lived experience with ADHD and the many ways it failed to resonate with her early on.Curious about what's inside?How externalizing symptoms become internalizing symptomsHow Heather started healing the guilt and shameWait, you can use DND to explain ADHD to people?!Thanks for being here. Until next time,~ Sarah (Podcast Producer)PS. Have you ever wished you could have an expert...
2024-07-0157 min
BraaainsThe Stigmas of Facial DifferencesThis mini-episode is a continuation of our conversation with Alim Somji, the Chairperson of AboutFace, a Canadian non-profit organization that strives to eliminate the stigma and discrimination encountered by individuals with facial differences. We dig into some of the stigmas surrounding facial differences and what Alim's biggest personal turning point was when it came to his own facial difference. Listen to the full interview with Alim here: https://braaainspodcast.com/episodes/facial-differences DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT HERE: https://braaainspodcast.com/s/Braaains-Podcast-Transcript-EP057_-The-Stigmas-of-Facial-Differences.pdf Contact us: BraaainsPodcast.com Follow: @BraaainsPodcast Music: @_D...
2024-06-2514 min
BraaainsUnderstanding Facial Differences in DeadpoolToday's guest is Alim Somji, the Chairperson of AboutFace, a Canadian non-profit organization that strives to eliminate the stigma and discrimination encountered by individuals with facial differences. Today's conversation revolves around what facial differences are, the impact having a facial difference can have on mental health, and the journey that Alim took toward the acceptance of his own facial difference. We also talk about facial differences in movies like Deadpool and how some companies have been instrumental in creating awareness around facial differences in their advertising. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT HERE: https://braaainspodcast.com/s/Braaains-Podcast-Transcript_-Episode-056...
2024-06-1843 min
BraaainsFive Types of Imposter SyndromeThis mini-episode is a continuation of our imposter syndrome conversation with Communication Skills Trainer, Ottillie Parfitt. This episode covers the five types of imposter syndrome and ways people with imposter syndrome misinterpret what it means to be competent. (NOTE: These five subcategories were originated by Dr. Valerie Young and based on her research). We also delve into the myths that persist around the universal experience of imposter phenomenon. Listen to our full interview with Ottillie Parfitt: https://braaainspodcast.com/episodes/imposter-syndrome DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT HERE: https://braaainspodcast.com/s/Braaains-Podcast-EP055-Transcript_5-Types-of-Imposter-Syndrome.pdf Contact...
2024-06-1117 min
BraaainsImpostor Syndrome in Cyrano de BergeracToday, we're excited to talk to Communication Skills Trainer, Ottillie Parfitt, about all things imposter syndrome!! That's right, we're talking about that little voice in your head that tells you that you're a fraud, a phony, or just not good enough (even when you are). We go into what imposter syndrome is, what some of the triggers are, how it shows up in the workplace, and some techniques for overcoming Imposter Syndrome. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT HERE: https://braaainspodcast.com/s/Braaains-Podcast-Transcript-EP054_ImposterSyndrome.pdf Contact us: BraaainsPodcast.com Follow: @BraaainsPodcast Music: @_Deppisch_ Su...
2024-06-041h 06
BraaainsDepression in Film and TVThis mini-episode is a continuation of our conversation with Rabiya Mansoor and Marushka Jessica Almeida, two of the creators of Get Up, Aisha now streaming on CBC Gem. Today we talk about the other films and TV series about depression that inspired Rabiya and Marushka and how important it is to get it right when you are dealing with subjects surrounding mental health, depression, and suicide. Get Up Aisha is a compelling dramedy series following the intricate life of Aisha Rehman, a Pakistani Canadian student who grapples with her compulsive need for control as she deals with...
2024-05-2818 min
BraaainsDepression: A conversation with the creators of CBC Gem's Get Up, AishaToday we're talking with two of the creators of Get Up, Aisha, Rabiya Mansoor and Marushka Jessica Almeida. Get Up Aisha is a compelling dramedy series following the intricate life of Aisha Rehman, a Pakistani Canadian student who grapples with her compulsive need for control as she deals with depression. The series, streaming on CBC Gem in Canada, follows Aisha's story as she is diagnosed with depression after living through a suicide attempt and applies a checklist approach to curing the incurable. Our conversation looks into what depression is, the signs (or lack of signs) that present...
2024-05-2141 min
BraaainsBreaking the Stigmas and Preparing for MenopauseThis mini-episode is a continuation of our conversation with board-certified ObGyn, Dr. Sophia. Today, we talk about the stigmas surrounding menopause, what Dr. Sophia would like to see represented on TV, film, and in the media, and how to prepare for menopause - the more you know, the less scary it is! DOWNLOAD THE TRANSCRIPT HERE: https://braaainspodcast.com/s/Braaains-Podcast-EP51-Transcript_-Breaking-the-Stigmas-and-Preparing-for-Menopause.pdf Listen to our longer interview with Dr. Sophia on navigating menopause: https://braaainspodcast.com/episodes/menopause Contact us: BraaainsPodcast.com Follow: @BraaainsPodcast Music: @_Deppisch_
2024-05-1409 min
BraaainsNavigating Menopause: Fleabag, Sex and the City, and Girlfriends' Guide to DivorceToday we're talking with Dr. Sophia Lubin about menopause and perimenopause. Dr. Sophia has been a board-certified ObGyn for over 15 years and as a women's health and well-being enthusiast, she spreads her knowledge and care through her "Dr. Sophia, ObGyn Podcast" where she helps women learn about their bodies and embrace themselves. Our conversation covers a wide range of information about what menopause really is, the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, how to ask for treatment, and what representation of menopause looks like in film and TV. We deep dive into shows like Fleabag, Sex and the...
2024-05-0750 min
BraaainsDispelling Myths of Transracial Adoption in Media w/ Dr. Jill L. CreightonToday's mini-episode is a conversation with Dr. Jill L. Creighton, a higher education professional and the host of SA Voices from the Field Podcast. She came to talk with us about her experience as a transracial adoptee and how she would like to see adoption represented on film and television. Also be sure to listen to our other episode on adoption with research sociologist, Gretchen Sisson -- braaainspodcast.com/episodes/adoption DOWNLOAD THE TRANSCRIPT HERE: https://braaainspodcast.com/s/Braaains-Podcast-EP049-Transcript_-Dispelling-Myths-of-Transracial-Adoption.pdf Contact us: BraaainsPodcast.com Follow: @BraaainsPodcast M...
2024-04-3030 min
BraaainsThe Handmaid's Tale, This is Us, and Adoption w/ research sociologist and author, Gretchen SissonToday we're talking with Gretchen Sisson, a research sociologist with Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health (ANSIRH) in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences at the University of California, San Francisco. She is the author of Relinquished: The Politics of Adoption and the Privilege of American Motherhood, a critical, ten-year examination of domestic adoption. Centering on the stories of relinquishing mothers, the book chronicles America's refusal to care for families at the most basic level, and instead allows cultural and political ideas of adoption to advance an individual, private solution to large-scale social problems. In...
2024-04-2356 min
BraaainsWorking with disability and mental health consultantsToday's mini-episode is all about working with consultants and team members with lived experience on projects about mental health and disability. Our conversation is with Karen and Nikolijne Troubetzkoy, sisters and the co-creators of the new CW and CTV show, SIGHT UNSEEN. The series is about a homicide detective who rapidly loses her vision and has to quit the homicide force. When she leaves, she's haunted by the cases she's left behind and is determined to solve them with the help of her visual guide via a visual assistance app. If you want to hear...
2024-04-1609 min
BraaainsVision Loss and Blindness on Sight UnseenToday's guests, Karen and Nikolijne Troubetzkoy, are the co-creators of the new CW and CTV show, SIGHT UNSEEN. The series is about a homicide detective who rapidly loses her vision and has to quit the homicide force. When she leaves, she's haunted by the cases she's left behind and is determined to solve them with the help of her visual guide via a visual assistance app. In this episode, we discuss sight loss, the representation of vision loss and blindness on SIGHT UNSEEN, and what considerations had to be made when creating a television show for viewers...
2024-04-0958 min
BraaainsBPD and Mental Health Representation in My Crazy Ex-GirlfriendFor today's mini-episode, we're chatting with New York Times best-selling author Bassey Ikpi about the depiction of mental illness (specifically Borderline Personality Disorder or BPD) in The CW's musical comedy-drama series My Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2015–2019) by Rachel Bloom and Aline Brosh McKenna. Our guest Bassey Ikpi is a Nigerian-American, ex-poet, current writer, mental health advocate, underachieving overachiever, and memoir procrastinator. Her best selling book I'm Telling the Truth But I'm Lying is available in both print and audio at https://www.harpercollins.com/products/im-telling-the-truth-but-im-lying-bassey-ikpi. Listen to our full interview with Bassey: https://braaainspodcast.com/episodes/bipo...
2024-04-0215 min
People First RadioExploring screen depictions of mental health and mental illnessLooking at how our brains are depicted onscreen with Heather and Sarah Taylor. The Canadian sisters work in the film industry, and explore depictions of mental illness, disability, and a variety of other topics on their podcast Braaains. Heather Taylor says often times shows can treat mental illness like a “problem of the week”. “I […]
2024-03-3057 minPeople First RadioExploring screen depictions of mental health and mental illnessLooking at how our brains are depicted onscreen with Heather and Sarah Taylor. The Canadian sisters work in the film industry, and explore depictions of mental illness, disability, and a variety of other topics on their podcast Braaains. Heather Taylor says often times shows can treat mental illness like a “problem of the week”. “I […]
2024-03-3057 min
People First Radio - Full EpisodesPeople First Radio – March 28, 2024Looking at how our brains are depicted onscreen with Heather and Sarah Taylor. The Canadian sisters work in the film industry, and explore depictions of mental illness, disability, and a variety of other topics on their podcast Braaains.
2024-03-2957 min
BraaainsAtlanta, Insecure, and Bipolar DisorderWelcome to season three of Braaains! Today we have the pleasure of talking with New York Times Best Selling author Bassey Ikpi about Bipolar II disorder, how she got her diagnosis, and the representation of bipolar and depression on shows like Atlanta, Insecure, and Dave. Bassey is a Nigerian-American, ex-poet, current writer, mental health advocate, underachieving overachiever, and memoir procrastinator. Her best selling book I'm Telling the Truth But I'm Lying is available in both print and audio at https://www.harpercollins.com/products/im-telling-the-truth-but-im-lying-bassey-ikpi. DOWNLOAD THE TRANSCRIPT HERE: https://braaainspodcast.com/s/Braaains-Podcast-Episode-44-bipolar-disorder-transcript.pd...
2024-03-2654 min
Stories About FearEpisode 79: Conquering ADHD with Heather TaylorFinding solutions and using all your adversity to your advantage is an unbelievable gift that my amazing guest managed to achieve.
Heather Taylor is one of the most creative persons I met, a brilliant visionary and someone who beat all the odds that ADHD may have had against her.
Heather Taylor is a writer/director of TV and films about complicated family relationships -- often told through a supernatural/ horror/ sci-fi lens.
As a writer, Heather was a story editor on season two of THE HARDY B...
2023-12-2856 min
GeistNo One's HomeMoving into your first home is a warm and special occasion for a family. But what if you have to share it with the people that lived there before.. and they are dead. Sarah and Heather Taylor Co host Braaains podcast These two sisters share stories of their haunted family home and their haunted family.Written and directed by Danielle MatarOriginal Music and FX by Beau JensenMixing and Sound by Adam EskerGeist Logo by Jake CarruthersCheck out Braaains Podcast! A podcast exploring the inn...
2023-12-2229 min
BraaainsA Little Advice for the HolidaysToday is our last episode of 2023 just in time for the holidays. We bring all of the Taylor/Deppisch siblings together – our little sister, Becky Taylor, and our little brother, Jonathan Deppisch – who is also our composer – to discuss how to deal with stress and protect your mental health over the holidays! We're especially grateful for all of our listeners, friends, and family who submitted voice recordings, and text messages with advice on how to deal with your mental health over the holidays and throughout the year. We're grateful to have so much to share today to hopefu...
2023-12-121h 03
BraaainsCauseway and Traumatic Brain InjuryIn the penultimate episode of our second season, we're looking at the experiences and representation of Traumatic Brain Injuries, or TBIs with our guest, Naomi Mellor. Naomi is an equine veterinarian and podcaster, who not only runs a podcast production company but also founded the amazing International Women's Podcast Awards. We discuss how a TBI can impact you with symptoms like headaches, neuro exhaustion, double vision, depth perception issues, sensory stimulation overload, and how Naomi spent 23 hours a day in bed after her accident. Lastly, we talk about the representation of TBIs in film and...
2023-11-2857 min
BraaainsInvestigating Inequality Across Film and TV with the Annenberg Inclusion InitiativeWe're mixing things up today with a conversation about the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative and their research on representation in film and TV. We spoke with Katherine Pieper, the program director at the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative. As the leading global think tank studying inclusion in media, the initiative examines the prevalence and portrayal of groups such as: girls and women, people of color, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, and mental health conditions. They analyze who is on-screen and behind the camera across film, episodic, and short film content. As part of our conversation, we discuss the results...
2023-11-1441 min
PSYCHOCINEMATICEpisode 65: HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: The Haunting of Hill House, or, problems that could be solved by simply talking? (with Braaains Podcast)TRANSCRIPT HERE
In a perfect meeting of minds, Steph is joined by Braaains podcast hosts Heather and Sarah Taylor, sisters of podcasting, filmmaking and mental health & disability awareness. Which means of course it’s just a light casual chat about the devastatingly terrifying Mike Flanagan series The Haunting of Hill House. We get deep into what makes this show so affecting, what it says about trauma and family’s tendencies to deal with it in all the wrong ways, and how we see our own family in the triumphantly dysfunctional Crains.
Happy Halloween Psych...
2023-10-311h 36
BraaainsThe Conjuring, Paranormal Activity, and Our Obsession with Ghost StoriesHappy Halloween!! In our second SPOOOKY episode for October, we're talking all about ghosts with the spooktacular host of Geist, Danielle Matar. We discuss why we, as a society, have such a fascination with ghost stories, the paranormal, and what happens to us after we die. We also look at the impact on our brains when we experience these types of unexplainable experiences and how to avoid trauma after an experience with something you think is supernatural. TRANSCRIPT Contact us: BraaainsPodcast.com Follow: @BraaainsPodcast Music: @_Deppisch_ Design...
2023-10-3156 min
BraaainsMidsommar, Charlie Says, and the Reality of CultsAs part of SPOOOOOOKY month, we touch on topics in the next two episodes that are often the subject of horror films – and we look at their impact on our brains. Today, we have the fabulous Guinevere Turner as our guest. She is the screenwriter of films like American Psycho and Charlie Says, and has recently published 'When the World Didn't End,' a book about her experiences growing up in a cult. In this episode, we do a deep, deep dive into the representation of cults in film and TV and look at what filmmakers get ri...
2023-10-1759 min
The Adulting With ADHD PodcastADHD in Pop Culture with the Braaains Podcast This week I sit down with Heather and Sarah Taylor, hosts of the Braaains podcast who have a rich background in the film and TV industry. We delve into ADHD in pop culture, why that matters, and how it's been going. Highlights: How neurodivergent people are represented in TV and film Examples of misrepresentation A watchlist of examples of it done right The key to achieving better representation Mentioned in this episode: You're Not Alone: Navigating Life with Mental Illness (a 3-part series from Braaains) Inequality in 1,600 Popular Films - Annenberg Inclusion Initiative Joy Orga...
2023-10-0842 minThe Adulting With ADHD PodcastADHD in Pop Culture with the Braaains Podcast This week I sit down with Heather and Sarah Taylor, hosts of the Braaains podcast who have a rich background in the film and TV industry. We delve into ADHD in pop culture, why that matters, and how it's been going. Highlights: How neurodivergent people are represented in TV and film Examples of misrepresentation A watchlist of examples of it done right The key to achieving better representation Mentioned in this episode: You're Not Alone: Navigating Life with Mental Illness (a 3-part series from Braaains) Inequality in 1,600 Popular Films - Annenberg Inclusion Initiative Joy Orga...
2023-10-0842 min
BraaainsYou're Not Alone: When and How to DiscloseSteph is a psychologist and host of the Psychocinematic podcast who currently works in Disability Inclusion in schools in Naarm (Melbourne) and has her own mental illness lived experience. Steph joins us to discuss how you approach disclosure, concerns around discrimination about disclosure and how to address it, and why some people incorporate their mental illness or disability into their identity after disclosure. This is episode three of our three-part series, You're Not Alone: Navigating Life with Mental Illness. This is for Mental Illness Awareness Week 2023 (October 1 - 7) and it explores mental illness, the barriers that can...
2023-10-0531 min
A Superbloom PodcastBreaking the Stigma w/ Heather & Sarah TaylorCandice is joined by creatives and sisters Heather and Sarah Taylor to discuss the personal reason they started a podcast to discuss the often inaccurate portrayal of mental health in film and television. From being raised by a mother who went far too long in life undiagnosed to learning how to not be afraid of therapists, the sisters get vulnerable as to destigmatize conversation surrounding mental health. Heather & Sarahi's Social Media:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/heatherAtaylor/https://www.instagram.com/sarahtayloreditor/Check out Braaains Podcast:h...
2023-10-0548 min
BraaainsYou're Not Alone: The Road to DiagnosisDr. Lily Le, a registered psychologist and Director of Clinical Innovation at the mental health tech company, DiveThru, discusses how to take the next step when you need help with a mental illness or are looking to improve your mental health. We also get advice on what to do when it's difficult to see a therapist due to affordability or long wait times and the importance of having a support system in place. This is episode two of our three-part series, You're Not Alone: Navigating Life with Mental Illness. This is for Mental Illness Awareness Week 2023 (October 1...
2023-10-0444 min
BraaainsYou're Not Alone: How Stigma Hurts EveryoneAmie Archibald-Varley, Nurse, Health Equity Specialist, and co-host of the Gritty Nurse Podcast, joins us to talk about stigma, where it comes from, and how it leads to discrimination. This episode (which is part one of our three-part series) will inform you on how to prevent and address stigmas as well as be a good ally. You're Not Alone: Navigating Life with Mental Illness is a three-part series for Mental Illness Awareness Week 2023 (October 1 - 7) that explores mental illness, the barriers that can block your journey to good mental health, and how stigmas, diagnoses, and disclosure are...
2023-10-0338 min
BraaainsYou're Not Alone: Navigating Life with Mental Illness (trailer)Launching October 3rd, Braaains's three-part mini-series, You're Not Alone: Navigating Life with Mental Illness, explores mental illness, the barriers that can block your journey to good mental health, and how stigmas, diagnoses, and disclosure are represented on film and television. It's out October 3 - 5 for Mental Illness Awareness Week 2023. See more here: https://braaainspodcast.com/miaw2023 Episode One: How Stigma Hurts Everyone RELEASE DATE: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 Interviewee: Amie Archibald-Varley, Nurse, Health Equity Specialist, and co-host of the Gritty Nurse Podcast Amie Archibald-Varley, Nurse, Health Equity Specialist, and c...
2023-09-1901 min
BraaainsBlindspotting and life after incarcerationA counselor and advocate, Mark Power works with former inmates to help them reintegrate into life after prison. In Mark's words, the slippery slope around "the company we keep" or worse "relational disconnection" re-emerges in most second chancer's stories. The pull to reunite with old associates, friends, and even criminal families is often the path of least resistance. We discuss a wide range of topics today around justice, reintegration, and forgiveness. This includes conversations around the mental health implications of prison and the impact incarceration has on both those locked away and the families they leave behind...
2023-09-121h 00
BraaainsSense8, The Politician, and Gender FreedomOur guest Rae McDaniel is a non-binary Speaker, Author, Therapist, Certified Sex Therapist, Coach, and Transgender Diversity and Inclusion Educator. In this episode, we talk about gender identity, exploration, expression, AND freedom and how your mental health is overwhelmingly better when you can authentically be yourself. We also discuss TV shows like Pose, Sense8, The Politician, and Mae Martin's Feel Good that include or showcase stories of transgender and non-binary individuals and explore the impact of that representation. Contact us: BraaainsPodcast.com Follow: @BraaainsPodcast Music: @_Deppisch_ Design: Perpetualnotion.ca
2023-08-2952 min
BraaainsThe Swearing Jar and Brain AneurysmsIn 2017, Canadian director Lindsay MacKay had a brain aneurysm that almost killed her. She joins us today to talk about that experience, the warning signs that can happen (but sometimes don't), and what the aftermath and recovery were like. We also discuss how Lindsay used the experience of her brain aneurysm to inform her direction of Kate Hewlett's The Swearing Jar and how Lindsay adjusted her work environment to better serve her brain. Contact us: BraaainsPodcast.com Follow: @BraaainsPodcast Music: @_Deppisch_ Design: Perpetualnotion.ca Mixing/ Mastering: Tony...
2023-08-1543 min
BraaainsCBC's virgins!, Immigration, and Bicultural IdentityNafisa Moallim, a therapist and Registered Social Worker with a Clinical Master of Social Work, joins us to talk about immigration and bicultural identity. As a Somali-Canadian refugee, Nafisa has extensive lived experiences navigating two identities and learning the language of trauma. Her biggest passion is for advocating for how to discuss mental health in immigrant and refugee populations. We dig deep into the series Virgins on CBC Gem in Canada. Set in Toronto, virgins! is a dramatic comedy created by Aden Abebe that follows the lives of four 20-something-year-old women who are too modest for the...
2023-08-0147 min
BraaainsEverything Everywhere All at Once & ADHDToday is the episode you've all been waiting for – ADHD! Our guest, Rach Idowu was diagnosed with ADHD Combined Type on January 2020 at the age of 26. Shortly after her diagnosis, she decided to start her AdultingADHD substack newsletter to document her own personal experience. Rach has been featured in the NYTimes, BBC, Stylist, and Mashable among others. She has also created flashcards to help adults with ADHD learn more about ADHD traits including coping strategies. We discussed the long road to Rach's ADHD diagnosis and what it meant for her, the impact of ADHD stigmas on getting th...
2023-07-181h 06
The Life Shift | Conversations About Life Before and AfterFrom Misunderstood to Empowered: Breaking Free from ADHD Stigma and Labels | Heather Taylor
Heather Taylor, writer, and director of TV and films, opens up about her personal experiences with ADHD in the corporate world. She shares how she struggled to fit in and perform while masking her symptoms, leading to exhaustion and burnout."I felt like no one listened to what I was actually saying. And in some cases, kind of reminiscent of the story of like having an indoor picnic and thinking everyone did. I also just thought the experiences in my head and the way that I viewed the world were exactly the same as everybody else...
2023-07-041h 01
BraaainsTurning Red, The Baby-Sitters Club, and DiabetesToday's episode is about diabetes and we are excited to talk with writer, science communications professional, and podcast producer and host, Krista Lamb, who recently released her book 'Beyond Banting: Decoding Canada's Diabetes Research Superstars.' During our conversation, we discussed the different types of diabetes that present (type one and type two), the stigmas associated with diabetes, and the impact this chronic illness has on a person's mental health. Together, we also explore how we currently see this disability on film and television in films like Turning Red and shows like The Baby-Sitters Club and what...
2023-07-041h 00
BraaainsAs We See It and AutismOn today's episode, we dive into the world of autism with Ava Xiao-Lin Rigelhaupt who is a writer, actress, and consultant/advocate for diversity, autism, and disability representation in entertainment. We discussed how Ava got her autism diagnosis and what it meant for her, what stigmas she and other autistics often face, and how she would like to create inclusive autism representation on and off screen. We also talked about the representation of autism in television shows such as As We See It and Everything's Gonna Be Okay. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT Contact us: BraaainsPodcast.c...
2023-06-2054 min
BraaainsThe Devil's Backbone & Spina BifidaRespectability alum, Michael J. Dougherty, talks with us about Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus and disability representation in Guillermo del Toro films such as The Devil's Backbone and The Shape of Water. Michael is a film person, screenwriter, essayist, occasional actor, and advocate living & working in Hollywood. He's also the co-founder of the ReelAbilities Film Festival: Los Angeles, entering its 6th year, which presents films and discussions by and about the disability community. Contact us: BraaainsPodcast.com Follow: @BraaainsPodcast Music: @_Deppisch_ Design: Perpetualnotion.ca Mixing/ Mastering: Tony Bao Support this...
2023-06-0655 min
At Your BestWhat are invisible disabilities?What is an invisible disability?Why invisible disabilities matter?Guests:
Heather Taylor - Host and Producer of the “Braaains Podcast”
Sarah Taylor - Host, Producer & Editor of the “Braaains Podcast”
What are the major concerns raised by the Competition Bureau regarding the cannabis industry in Canada?Why did the competition bureau get involved in this?Guest: Rebecca Haines-Saah - an associate professor and researcher at the University of Calgary as well as a public health expert
2023-06-041h 04
BraaainsGrey's Anatomy, Scrubs, and Emergency MedicineToday, we deconstruct emergency medicine and medical misinformation with ER doctor, Dr. Shazma Mithani. Wondering how many patients emergency doctors see in a day or why it's such a burnout profession? Listen on! We also discuss which TV series portrays the ER in the most accurate way – is it Grey's Anatomy? House? ER? Scrubs? And of course, we find out why Dr. Mithani decided to take to social media to dispel medical misinformation and talk about how her work in the ER informs the kinds of topics she shares online. Contact us: BraaainsPodcast.com F...
2023-05-2354 min
BraaainsMotherless Brooklyn and Tourette SyndromeOur guest, writer and actor, Graham Kent, joins us to talk about his experience with Tourette Syndrome, how it presents, and why he thinks Edward Norton's Motherless Brooklyn is the best portrayal of Tourette Syndrome he's seen on screen! The key moments in this episode are: 00:06:16 - Overlapping Disorders 00:08:08 - Presentation of Tourette Syndrome 00:14:17 - Living with Tourette Syndrome 00:16:32 - Motherless Brooklyn as a Representation of Tourette Syndrome 00:21:02 - Not Naming Tourette Syndrome in Motherless Brooklyn 00:23:56 - Other Depictions of Tourette Syndrome in Pop Culture 00:34:06 - Tourette Syndrome and Acting 00:39:17 - Nuances of Tourette Syndrome 00:41:46 - Underst...
2023-05-091h 00
BraaainsSpeechless, Special, and Cerebral PalsyToday we had the pleasure of speaking with Diana Elizabeth Jordan, an award-winning actor, filmmaker, and disability and IDEA influencer. We discussed her experience with cerebral palsy, some of the common stigmas associated with her disability, and what the representation of cerebral palsy on shows like Special and Speechless meant to her. Whether portraying a character, sharing a personal story, directing, or producing a project, Diana is committed to celebrating the power of resiliency and disability. DOWNLOAD THE TRANSCRIPT Contact us: BraaainsPodcast.com Follow: @BraaainsPodcast Music: @_Deppisch_ ...
2023-04-2550 min
BraaainsUnited States of Tara, Split, & Dissociative Identity DisorderJenna and the system of alters (together known as the Gianu System) join us today to talk about Dissociative Identity Disorder or DID. This complex disorder, which occurs in 1.5% of our population, is a covert survival mechanism specific to each individual. We discuss what dissociation is, how identities and ego states exist, and how alters can hold different parts of trauma. We also talk about the accurate DID representation in the Australian film by Rome Trower, What if it Worked? and how shows like The United States of Tara and the film Split have impacted the perceptions...
2023-04-1152 min
A Conversation With Two GeeksEpisode 108 - Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse - Official Trailer #2 Thoughts w/Special Guest: Heather TaylorSocial Media Link
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Main Topics
SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE - OFFICIAL TRAILER #2
BLUE BEETLE - OFFICIAL TRAILER
A24 REVEALS CAST FOR “X & PEARL” FOLLOW-UP “MAXXXINE”
THE WGA TO CALL FOR A STRIKE AUTHORIZATION VOTE
BARBIE - TEASER TRAILER #2
WB NEARS DEAL W/CREATOR TO PRODUCE “HARRY POTTER” REBOOT TV SERIES FOR HBO MAX
NEWCOMER MAIA KEAHOLA TO LEAD DISNEY’S LIVE-ACTION TAKE ON “LILO & STITCH”/LIVE-ACT...
2023-04-0847 min
Screenwriting: From the TrenchesWriting for the Non-Union Market!This week Rob & Kay have decided to discuss writing for the (arguably bigger) Non Union Market, and to help with that, we have an interview with Canadian writer/director, Heather Taylor, whose film, Lethal Love, is currently available on Netflix.
Our Weekly Resource:
Scriptnotes. the sort of, de facto screenwriting podcast, has re-released episode 193 that is kind of the definitive guide to how writing credits work in the industry under union rules. So feel free to dive into that. I guarantee you’ll learn something, especially for that day when you to are writing th...
2023-04-041h 08
BraaainsThe Last of Us and Disability RepresentationToday's guest, Michelle Asgarali, a Disabled Creative Producer and Advocate and Story Producer on the new CBC docuseries PUSH, deep dives into disability representation and the stigmas and tropes that impact the disability community on and off the screen. We also discussed the importance of creating more accessible and inclusive spaces with universal design and looked at how popular shows like The Last of Us, New Amsterdam, The Good Doctor, and the fab Australian series Latecomers have showcased storylines with disabled characters. [00:01:01] Inclusive storytelling. [00:09:21] Three tropes of disability. [00:25:48] Disability representation in media. [00:36:02] Disability inclusion in the...
2023-03-281h 04
BraaainsShrill and the Impact of Fat RepresentationWelcome to Season two of Braaains! Today we're discussing weight stigma, diet culture, and the impact of fat representation in TV shows like Shrill and Rutherford Falls with our guest Lauren Groves, a registered psychologist in Edmonton, Alberta who is the owner of Ignite Counseling and Wellness Services. [00:02:14] Diet culture and representation. [00:04:28] The effects of lack of body representation. [00:12:38] Authenticity in influencer culture. [00:17:06] Thinness and Medical Bias. [00:24:13] Harmful effects of diet culture. [00:29:03] Fatphobia's impact on earnings. [00:38:33] Trusting ourselves in diet culture. [00:49:27] The cost of diet culture. [00:52:35] Anti-diet culture journey.
2023-03-141h 01
BraaainsHolidays on FilmToday's episode is our last one for 2022 so of course, we're talking about the holidays and how they're portrayed on film! We're excited to have historian Vaughn Joy on to talk specifically about the impact of Christmas movies, how the government influenced the cultural sector in the nuclear age, and how those ramifications are still having ripple effects today. We also discuss how pop culture changes social attitudes and conveys the politics of the moment as seen through the lens of innocuous media like what you consume around the holidays. Lastly, we dive into how...
2022-12-1354 min
BraaainsStephen King's IT and StutteringToday, we deep dive into stuttering with our guests Per Alm, a researcher and lecturer from the Department of Neuroscience at Uppsala University, Sweden, and Maya Chupkov, the host and creator of the podcast Proud Stutter. We discuss background factors that can affect whether or not you stutter, the impact of neurological mechanisms underlying stuttering, and how stuttering can affect your day-to-day life. Contact us: BraaainsPodcast.com Follow: @BraaainsPodcast Music: @_Deppisch_ Design: Perpetualnotion.ca Mixing/ Mastering: Tony Bao Support this show: Patreon.com/BraaainsPodcast
2022-11-291h 02
BraaainsMultiple SclerosisDisabled educator, speaker, and creator, Erin Ryan Heyneman, joins us to talk about Multiple Sclerosis. We discuss how MS presents, the impact of her diagnosis as a teenager, how a major flair-up and its aftermath affected her life, and the importance of disability representation. Contact us: BraaainsPodcast.com Follow: @BraaainsPodcast Music: @_Deppisch_ Design: Perpetualnotion.ca Mixing/ Mastering: Tony Bao Editing: Blair Drover Support this show: Patreon.com/BraaainsPodcast
2022-11-151h 07
BraaainsMisogynyOn today's episode we discuss misogyny with Guylaine Maroist, who is one of the directors of BACKLASH: MISOGYNY IN THE DIGITAL AGE. This tour de force documentary throws us into the vortex of online misogyny and reveals the devastating effects unbridled female hatred has on victims. We also talk about the importantance of education in combating this growing phenomenon. Contact us: BraaainsPodcast.com Follow: @BraaainsPodcast Music: @_Deppisch_ Design: Perpetualnotion.ca Mixing/ Mastering: Tony Bao Editing: Blair Drover Support this show: Patreon.com/BraaainsPodcast A huge...
2022-11-0145 min
BraaainsTrauma & Horror FilmsIt's spooky season so let's talk about trauma and horror films and how the two intersect. We're excited to be talking to horror film writer and cognitive behavior therapist, Mo Moshaty, about her own experiences with trauma and how horror films can be used to talk about it. Of course, it can sometimes misuse and exploit traumatic experiences for chills and thrills which we also address in this episode. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:33 - Trauma and horror films 00:01:14 - Mo's personal experiences with trauma 00:05:17 - Mental, physical, and emotional implications of trauma 00:13:48 - Cha...
2022-10-181h 03
BraaainsAddictionOn today's episode, we'll be talking about addiction and substance abuse with producer and mental health nurse, Jenny Ng-Turner! We'll discuss warning signs, triggers, stigmas, the value of having the right support systems in place, and where you can go for help. The key moments in this episode are: 00:01:20 - Jenny's Background and Interest in Addiction and Substance Abuse 00:05:37 - Definition of Addiction and Triggers 00:16:08 - The Impact of Drug Use and Access to Medication 00:16:47 - Recognizing Substance Abuse and Seeking Help 00:18:14 - Healthy Conversations about Substance Use 00:21:46 - Patterns of Use and Finding Support 00:27:38 - Suppo...
2022-10-0451 min
BraaainsRural Medicine and Lack of Medical AccessDoctor Kathryn Wood joins us today to talk about rural medicine and the impact lack of medical access can have on both patients and physicians. She details what it's like to work in the Peace River area in Northern Alberta, the impact on the mental health of doctors and patients, how she chose the path of rural medicine, and what she'd love medical shows to get right about remote medicine. The key moments in this episode are: 00:01:00 - Dr. Kathryn Wood's Journey to Medicine 00:04:08 - Rural Medicine in Peace River 00:08:31 - Surgical Skills in Rural Medicine 00:11:13 - B...
2022-09-2055 min
BraaainsLanguageToday's guest is Kahstoserakwathe Paulette Moore, an independent filmmaker, podcaster, artist and educator, who is a Mohawk citizen and an enrolled member of Six Nations of the Grand River territory. Our conversation deep dives into the importance of language, community, and the impact representation (or the lack thereof) can have on you. We also discuss how losing and/or gaining a language that connects you to your community and who you are affects you. Kahstoserakwathe Paulette Moore is also a founding member of The Aunties Dandelion: a relationship-centered media collective. The organization seeks to revitalize c...
2022-09-061h 02
BraaainsDeath of a ParentOn today's episode, we interviewed Marie-France Guerrette, documentary filmmaker, director, and producer who created the feature doc, Sans Maman or Unmothered. In this touching documentary about her family, Marie-France blends home-movie footage and interviews to give viewers a window into her own personal experience of grief. Through the lens of the film and beyond, we discuss the death of a parent when you're a child, and how this impacted Marie-France's life and work as a filmmaker. CW: Discussions about death and dying Contact us: BraaainsPodcast.com Follow: @BraaainsPodcast Music: @_Dep...
2022-08-2357 min
BraaainsAs Good As it Gets and OCDToday, we deep-dive into OCD - Obsession Compulsive Disorder - and discuss symptoms, treatment options, and the impact OCD can have on your everyday life. Our two guests include photographer Dallas Curow, who recently started sharing her story about OCD, and Farah Zerehi, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in California. She's a specialist who works with OCD patients and has OCD herself! CW: Discussions about self-harm and POCD DOWNLOAD THE TRANSCRIPT HERE The key moments in this episode are: 00:08:06 - OCD Diagnosis 00:11:59 - OCD Adaptations 00:15:06 - Breaking the Silence on...
2022-08-091h 08
BraaainsAphantasiaToday's episode is all about Aphantasia, also known as mind's eye blindness. Those with Aphantasia can't visualize scenes, people, experiences, objects, and memories, and it can impact other senses as well. This lack of mental imagery was described as early as the late 1800s, yet it has remained a relatively unstudied phenomenon until 2015, when a study first introduced the term, Aphantasia. Since then, the amount of research about Aphantasia has continued to grow. Our two guests today, who both experience Aphantasia, include Tom Ebeyer who is the founder of the Aphantasia Network, and Jana O'Connor, writer of...
2022-07-261h 03
BraaainsAnimal-assisted TherapyAhhh! Animals! On today's podcast, we're talking to Jocelyn Nand, executive director of the Family Counselling Centres in Alberta. Her work includes animal-assisted therapy with the help of her co-therapist (and dog!), Watson. We'll talk about the work that she does to help a variety of clients deal with emotional dysregulation issues, impulse control, behavioral struggles, anxiety, low self-esteem, as well as work with those who have sensory struggles. We'll also discuss our impact on the mental health of animals and how positive reinforcement when training pets can go a long way. The key moments...
2022-07-1257 min
BraaainsAbortion OnscreenThis episode is part two of our conversation around abortion. Today we're discussing the research conducted for the Abortion Onscreen program which examines how abortion is portrayed in American popular culture. The principal investigator, Dr. Gretchen Sisson, is a research sociologist with Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health (ANSIRH) at the University of California, San Francisco. She's joined by her colleague Steph Herold, who has a Master of Public Health and conducts mixed methods research on the portrayal of abortion on television and in film. CW: Discussions about surgical and medical abortion Contact us: BraaainsPodcast.c...
2022-06-2758 min
Perler for Svin: En podcast om norsk filmEpisode 126: Død snø (2009)Dette er podcasten Bjørn Sundquist har advart deg om! Zombien Henning og nazizombien Benjamin snakker mest om ‘BRAAAINS’ men også om slasherkomedier, om Jenny Skavlan er best med eller uten bæsj, Valborgs nye dreads, og om den oppskrytte sexstillingen 69!
Perler For Svin er en norsk podcast om norsk film! Du finner oss på https://twitter.com/Perler_For_Svin, https://www.facebook.com/perlerforsvinpod eller www.PerlerForSvin.no !
Med lydklipp hentet fra åpne kilder på nett og benyttet i henhold til god skikk for sitering. Disse inkluderer klipp fra At dere tør, Død snø, Ho...
2022-06-2700 min
BraaainsAbortionWith the US on the precipice of recriminalizing abortion, we're having a two-part episode on this medical procedure, the impact it has, and the importance of the right representation in media. Today's episode features an interview with Rachel Dyer, the Board of Director's Chair of Exhale Pro-Voice, an international nonprofit organization that provides non-judgmental and abortion-positive after-abortion emotional support via text line, and trains medical and mental health providers to better support the emotional well-being of people after their abortions. The key moments in this episode are: 00:03:01 - Abortion Experiences and Stigma 00:06:48 - Supporting...
2022-06-2146 min
BraaainsHookups and ConsentToday's episode deep dives into hookups and consent with Dr. Aditi Paul. We hope to dispel commonly held myths about hookup culture. We'll also discuss how sex scripts used in TV and movies affect Gen Z's sexual behaviors and influence how we think about consent. The key moments in this episode are: 00:04:09 - Dr. Aditi Paul's Background and Interest in Dating and Hookup Culture 00:08:22 - Changing Landscape of Hookups 00:14:32 - The Evolution of Dating Scripts 00:17:50 - Hookup Culture Misconceptions 00:20:44 - Portrayal of Hookups in Media 00:24:56 - Rethinking Consent 00:28:31 - Personal Experience and Impact 00:28:55 - Recognizing Sexual...
2022-06-071h 03
BraaainsTwins and TripletsLet's explore the world of Twins and Triplets! Graduate student, Sarah Carroll, shares details of her clinical work with twins at MSU, and Alice and Cindy deep-dive into what it's like being part of a set of triplets. Most importantly, we find out if there's such thing as having an evil twin... The key moments in this episode are: 00:09:50 - Portrayal of Twins in Media 00:12:17 - Sarah Carroll's Research and Twin Registry 00:14:30 - Introduction and Background to triplets Alice and Cindy 00:15:58 - Growing Up as a Triplet 00:22:16 - Identity and Family Dynamics 00:27:29 - Embracing Differences and...
2022-05-2459 min
BraaainsGriefRachelle Bensoussan and Michelle Williams of Being Here, Human challenge and deconstruct the common myths and misconceptions about grief and give new language around recognizing and honoring your own grief, and the grief of those around you. Topics include: 00:03:48 - Personal Stories of Grief 00:12:05 - Definition of Grief and Mourning 00:15:14 - Shifting Cultural Perspective on Grief 00:15:49 - Rethinking Grief Culture 00:17:27 - Collective Grief in a Pandemic 00:18:53 - Permission to Grieve 00:21:33 - Dismissive Cultural Narratives 00:25:17 - Rethinking Five Stages of Grief
2022-05-101h 07
BraaainsChildren's BrainsToday's episode is all about children's brains! We're talking to our resident kid expert, Charlotte (who's six), and Behaviour Consultant, Aynsley Graham, about how children's brains develop and the importance of media literacy. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:33 - Importance of Media Literacy for Children's Brains 00:07:51 - Advice for Grown-Ups and Emotional Well-being 00:14:27 - Children's Understanding of Words 00:15:51 - Developmental Milestones 00:18:04 - Brain Development in Young Adults 00:22:21 - Grace and Understanding 00:23:20 - Age-Appropriate Conversations 00:26:44 - Understanding Developmental Capabilities 00:28:20 - Addressing Children's Questions 00:29:51 - Motivation for Conversations 00:34:27 - Building a Foundation for Understanding 00:38:26 - Addressing...
2022-04-261h 08
BraaainsBurnoutHamza Khan, author of The Burnout Gamble, speaker, and co-founder of SkillsCamp, joins us to talk about burnout – what it is, what we can do about it, and how we can recover when it happens to us. The key moments in this episode are: 00:02:43 - Impact of Stress on Burnout 00:07:25 - Personal Experience with Burnout 00:11:47 - Symptoms and Syndrome of Burnout 00:12:42 - Recognizing Burnout Indicators 00:13:25 - Impact of Stress on Younger Generations 00:15:11 - The Impact of Loneliness on Burnout 00:16:42 - Path to Recovery from Burnout 00:24:37 - The Toxic Triangle of Leadership 00:26:07 - The Gig Economy and Fr...
2022-04-121h 10
BraaainsSleepTime to talk about sleep! Clinical psychologist, Dr. Kristen Casey, explains why sleep is so important, its impact on our brains, and why, for some people, it's so elusive. Key moments in this episode are: 00:00:38 - Importance of Sleep 00:07:00 - Dr. Kristen Casey's Background 00:09:45 - Common Sleep Issues 00:11:57 - Tips for Mind Racing 00:12:38 - The Role of Anxiety in Sleep 00:14:08 - Scheduled Worry Time 00:15:40 - Impacts of Sleep Deprivation 00:17:13 - The Benefits of Different Sleep Stages 00:19:11 - Managing Sleep Disruptions 00:24:09 - Hormonal Changes and Sleep 00:25:20 - Sleep Hygiene Tips 00:26:54 - Managing Sleep Anxiety 00:28:34 - Childhood Sleep...
2022-03-2955 min
BraaainsIdentityFor the inaugural episode of Braaains, hosts Heather and Sarah Taylor discuss identity – how they see themselves, how they think others see them, and all the facets that make them who they are! Contact us: BraaainsPodcast.com Follow: @BraaainsPodcast Music: @_Deppisch_ Design: Perpetualnotion.ca Mixing/ Mastering: Tony Bao Support this show: Patreon.com/BraaainsPodcast
2022-03-1545 min
BraaainsIntroducing: Braaains PodcastHosted by sisters, Heather Taylor (writer/director) and Sarah Taylor (film and TV editor), Braaains is a new podcast exploring the inner workings of our brains and how film & television portray them. We love talking about our brains & we hope you do, too! Contact us: BraaainsPodcast.com Follow: @BraaainsPodcast Music: @_Deppisch_ Design: Perpetualnotion.ca Mixing/ Mastering: Tony Bao Support this show: Patreon.com/BraaainsPodcast
2022-02-1501 min
Monster ManEpisode 71: ZombieBraaains! I talk about the history of zombies and their role in your DnD games in today's episode. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities!
2018-05-1713 min