Épisodes

  • Episode 9 - Dysautonomia and Somatization
    Jul 2 2025

    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.

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    48 min
  • Episode 8 - Sport, Rheumatology, and Dysautonomia
    May 20 2025

    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.

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    36 min
  • Episode 7 - A Pediatric Electrophysiologist's approach to Dysautonomia
    Apr 7 2025

    In the seventh episode of The Dysautonomia Download, we interview Pediatric Electrophysiologist Dr. Shubhayan Sanatani. He is the Section Head of the Heart Rhythm Service here at Children's Heart Centre and a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at The University of British Columbia. In today's episode, we discuss the role he has played in the Dysautonomia Clinic and his clinical approach to Dysautonomia.

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    37 min
  • Episode 6 - Nutrition and Dysautonomia
    Mar 7 2025

    In the sixth episode of The Dysautonomia Download, we interview Erin Stamp a Registered Dietitian who specializes in pediatrics here at the Heart Centre at BC Children's Hospital. In today's episode, we discuss the impact of diet and nutrition in regard to Dysautonomia and strategies for coping with nausea and other GI symptoms.

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    33 min
  • Episode 5 - A Clinical Approach to Chronic Pain
    Jan 28 2025

    In the fifth episode of The Dysautonomia Download, we interview Dr. Tim Oberlander who is the medical lead for the Complex Pain Service at BC Children's Hospital. He is a Developmental Pediatrician as well as a Physician-Scientist. In today's episode, we discuss the clinical approach to seeing patients with chronic pain or illness and the connection between pain and our brain.

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    39 min
  • 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 min
  • 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 min
  • 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 min