The Dysautonomia Download

Episode 12 - A Patient's Perspective

In the twelfth episode of The Dysautonomia Download, we interview Danny, a previous patient of the dysautonomia clinic.   In today's episode, we discuss Danny's experience living with dysautonomia, the diagnostic journey, symptom management, and many other topics relevant to managing a chronic illness.

Episode 11 - How to Manage Syncope (Fainting)

In the eleventh episode of The Dysautonomia Download, we interview Erin Williams. Erin recently completed her PhD in the Cardiovascular Physiology Laboratory at Simon Fraser University, under the supervision of Dr. Victoria Claydon. Her work focused on the role of skeletal muscle pumping in maintaining cardiovascular stability, with a particular emphasis on its application in counterpressure maneuvers for the prevention of syncope (fainting). She is currently working as a researcher in the Sanatani lab at BC Children's Hospital. In today's episode, we discuss syncope and strategies for preventing fainting, new research in the field, and how to best manage faints. As mentioned in the podcast, the Cardiovascular Physiology Laboratory works closely with patient advocacy groups. The Dysautonomia Project has just published a book, and there is a link attached below for those interested in learning more! https://thedysautonomiaproject.org/get-a-book/ [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthedysautonomiaproject.org%2Fget-a-book%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cpearl.waraich%40cw.bc.ca%7C225bbce2c93744567c7a08de288dfab8%7C31f660a5192a4db392baca424f1b259e%7C0%7C0%7C638992787464251132%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=t2pODR3ER22dm7RqWzVG1CHmP98vOU0nBMvXw8Sfk98%3D&reserved=0]

Episode 10 - The Dysautonomia and Mindfulness Connection

In the tenth episode of The Dysautonomia Download, we interview Dr. Dzung Vo a pediatrician specializing in Adolescent Medicine, founding Co-Director of the BC Children’s Hospital Centre for Mindfulness, and a Clinical Associate Professor and Division Head for the Division of Adolescent Health and Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, at BC Children’s Hospital and the University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. In today's episode, we explore the concept of mindfulness and its importance in adolescents with chronic illness. As well as the connection between adolescent medicine and dysautonomia.

Episode 9 - Dysautonomia and Somatization

In the ninth episode of The Dysautonomia Download, we interview Pediatric Psychiatrist Dr. Andrea Chapman and Pediatric Psychologist Dr. Amrit Dhariwal.  Dr. Chapman is a clinical professor in the UBC Department of Psychiatry and is the Director of Consultation-Liaison Service at BCCH. Dr. Dhariwal holds an appointment as Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at UBC and is the Co-Director of the Family Therapy Clinic at BC Children’s Hospital.  In today's episode, we discuss somatization and the current clinical approach. As well as the similarities and differences between our clinics, and the importance of the mind-body connection.

Episode 8 - Sport, Rheumatology, and Dysautonomia

In the eighth episode of The Dysautonomia Download, we interview Pediatric Rheumatologist Dr. Kristin Houghton, who specializes in Sports and Exercise Medicine. She is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at The University of British Columbia. In today's episode, we discuss the role Rheumatology plays in Dysautonomia and strategies for approaching sport and exercise.