• Episode 4 - A Psychologist's Perspective
    Aug 17 2024

    In the fourth episode of The Dysautonomia Download, we interview our team Psychologist, and Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at The University of British Columbia, Dr. Penny Sneddon. In today's episode, we discuss strategies for coping with stress, available resources, and the importance of the mind-body connection.

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    34 mins
  • Episode 3 - Dysautonomia through the lens of a Pediatric Cardiologist
    Jul 17 2024

    In the third episode of The Dysautonomia Download, we interview our team leader Pediatric Cardiologist, and Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at The University of British Columbia, Dr. Kathryn Armstrong. We discuss Dr. Armstrong's journey to BC Children's Hospital, the role she has played in the Dysautonomia Clinic, and a variety of important concepts that impact our Dysautonomia patients.

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    40 mins
  • Episode 2 - Exercise and Dysautonomia
    Jun 17 2024

    In the second episode of this series, we interview Astrid De Souza a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Pediatrics at The University of British Columbia and an Exercise Physiologist and Counsellor to the Dysautonomia Program at British Columbia Children's Hospital. This episode discusses her journey and how she became involved with the Dysautonomia program, the role exercise plays in Dysautonomia, and how exercise varies depending on the patient.

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    29 mins
  • Episode 1 - A Patient's Experience
    May 14 2024

    The first episode in this series focuses on dysautonomia from the perspective of a previous patient of the Dysautonomia Program. The conversation covers access to the Program, symptom burden, management, and follow-up. This episode is hosted by Astrid De Souza, a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Pediatrics at The University of British Columbia and an Exercise Physiologist and Counsellor to the Dysautonomia Program at British Columbia Children's Hospital. In today's episode Astrid is interviewing Pearl Waraich, a former patient who was diagnosed with dysautonomia in 2017.

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    24 mins