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Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre
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A mental health podcast where nothing is off the table. Join self advocate and hosts, Victor Pereira and Daniel Share-Strom as they explore topics and how they relate to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

  1. APR 25

    Her Health Matters: Supporting Women's Health in Special Olympics

    In this episode of the IDD Get to Know Me podcast, co-host Melanie interviews Dr. Laura St. John (a women’s health researcher) , Camille Williams (a project manager within the Peter Gilgan Centre), Bridgette Lord (a nurse practitioner at Women’s College Hospital), Susan Wang (a Special Olympics athletes), Rachel Skanes (a director of youth and health programs at Special Olympics Nova Scotia), and Catriona Le May Doan (Canadian Olympic speed skater and Champions Network Athlete). They discuss the importance of supporting the menstrual and breast health of Special Olympics athletes and share ideas for how to manage symptoms and recognize changes. To learn more about this topic, see our other material below: Easy-Read for Athletes: English - https://www.camh.ca/-/media/professionals-files/hcardd/special-olympics-2025/special-olympics2025-womens-health-easy-read-pdf.pdf French - https://www.camh.ca/-/media/professionals-files/hcardd/special-olympics-2025/special-olympics2025-womens-health-easy-readfr-pdf.pdf Tip sheet for Family Caregivers: English - https://www.camh.ca/-/media/professionals-files/hcardd/special-olympics-2025/special-olympics2025-womens-health-family-snapshot-pdf.pdf French - https://www.camh.ca/-/media/professionals-files/hcardd/special-olympics-2025/special-olympics2025-womens-health-family-snapshotfr-pdf.pdf Tip sheet for Coaches: English - https://www.camh.ca/-/media/professionals-files/hcardd/special-olympics-2025/special-olympics2025-womens-health-coachs-corner-pdf.pdf French - https://www.camh.ca/-/media/professionals-files/hcardd/special-olympics-2025/special-olympics2025-womens-health-coachs-cornerfr-pdf.pdf Animated Video: English - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhzcXMdp3Q0&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.camh.ca%2F&embeds_referring_origin=https%3A%2F%2Fspwps10cmsv.camh.ca&source_ve_path=Mjg2NjY French - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFfcTl25SFs Resources mentioned in the episode: - The Endometriosis Network Canada: https://endometriosisnetwork.com/endo-hub/what-you-need-to-know-period/ Learn more about other important health topics such as Men’s Health, Mindfulness, Women’s Health, and Sleep on our HCARDD webpage: https://www.camh.ca/en/professionals/professionals--projects/hcardd/projects/special-olympics Email us at hcardd@camh.ca if you want to get involved with projects at the Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre!

    1h 20m

  2. APR 25

    Getting a Good Night's Sleep as a Special Olympics Athlete

    In this episode, co-host Victor interviews Janet McCabe (a researcher), Claire Lemaire (a Special Olympics athlete), Corinne Lemaire (Claire’s mom), and Cheryl Bernard (a Canadian Olympic athlete and Champions Network Athlete). They discuss the importance of sleep for Special Olympics athletes and share tips to help get a good night's sleep. To learn more about this topic, see our other materials below: Easy-Read for Athletes: English -https://www.camh.ca/-/media/professionals-files/hcardd/special-olympics-2025/special-olympics2025-sleep-easy-read-pdf.pdf French - https://www.camh.ca/-/media/professionals-files/hcardd/special-olympics-2025/special-olympics2025-sleep-easy-readfr-pdf.pdf Tip Sheet for Family Caregivers: English - https://www.camh.ca/-/media/professionals-files/hcardd/special-olympics-2025/special-olympics2025-sleep-family-snapshot-pdf.pdf French - https://www.camh.ca/-/media/professionals-files/hcardd/special-olympics-2025/special-olympics2025-sleep-family-snapshotfr-pdf.pdf Tip Sheet for Coaches: English - https://www.camh.ca/-/media/professionals-files/hcardd/special-olympics-2025/special-olympics2025-sleep-coachs-corner-pdf.pdf French - https://www.camh.ca/-/media/professionals-files/hcardd/special-olympics-2025/special-olympics2025-sleep-coachs-cornerfr-pdf.pdf Animated Video: English - https://youtu.be/23GlYH3g4m8 French - https://youtu.be/E590LTP88lk Learn more about other important health topics such as Health Check-in, Mindfulness, Women’s Health, and Men's Health on our HCARDD webpage: https://www.camh.ca/en/professionals/... Email us at hcardd@camh.ca if you want to get involved with projects at the Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre!

    34 min

  3. APR 25

    Prévention et gestion du diabète

    Dans cet épisode du balado IDD Get to Know Me, Melanie co-présente des entrevues avec le Dr Robert Balogh (chercheur), pour parler de l’importance de l’activité physique pour prévenir et gérer le diabète. Pour en savoir plus sur ce sujet, consultez notre autre documentation ci-dessous : Facile à lire pour les athlètes : https://www.camh.ca/-/media/professionals-files/hcardd/special-olympics-2025/special-olympics2025-diabetes-easy-read-pdf.pdf Apprenez-en davantage sur d’autres sujets de santé importants, comme la santé des hommes, l’outil d’auto-évaluation des besoins de santé, la pleine conscience, la santé des femmes et le sommeil sur notre page Web HCARDD : https://www.camh.ca/en/professionals/professionals--projects/hcardd/projects/special-olympics Envoyez-nous un courriel à hcardd@camh.ca si vous voulez participer à des projets à l'Azrieli Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre!

    19 min

  4. APR 25

    Preventing and Managing Diabetes

    In this episode of the IDD Get to Know Me podcast, co-host Melanie interviews Dr. Meghann Lloyd (a researcher), to talk about the importance of physical activity to prevent and manage diabetes. To learn more about this topic, see our other material below: Easy-Read for athletes: https://www.camh.ca/-/media/professionals-files/hcardd/special-olympics-2025/special-olympics2025-diabetes-easy-read-pdf.pdf Learn more about other important health topics such as Men’s Health, Health Check-in, Mindfulness, Women’s Health, and Sleep on our HCARDD webpage: https://www.camh.ca/en/professionals/professionals--projects/hcardd/projects/special-olympics Email us at hcardd@camh.ca if you want to get involved with projects at the Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre!

    21 min

  5. MAR 25

    Mindful Athletes: The Importance of Mindfulness for Special Olympics Athletes

    Welcome back to another episode of the Special Olympics Edition of the IDD: Get to know me podcast! In this episode, co-host Victor interviews Sue Hutton (a Mindfulness expert), Peter Charnish (a Special Olympics athlete), Cindy Charnish (Peter’s mom), Mark Tewksbury (a Canadian Olympic swimmer), and Natascha Wesch (a Special Olympics Canada Mental Performance Lead). They discuss the importance of mindfulness for Special Olympics athletes (and all of us!) and share tips for those just starting out in their mindfulness journey. To learn more about this topic, see our other materials below: Easy-Read for Athletes: English - https://www.camh.ca/-/media/professionals-files/hcardd/special-olympics-2025/special-olympics2025-mindfulness-easy-read-pdf.pdf French - https://www.camh.ca/-/media/professionals-files/hcardd/special-olympics-2025/special-olympics2025-health-mindfulness-easy-readfr-pdf.pdf Tip Sheet for Family Caregivers: English - https://www.camh.ca/-/media/professionals-files/hcardd/special-olympics-2025/special-olympics2025-mindfulness-family-snapshot-pdf.pdf French - https://www.camh.ca/-/media/professionals-files/hcardd/special-olympics-2025/special-olympics2025-health-mindfulness-family-snapshotfr-pdf.pdf Tip Sheet for Coaches: English - https://www.camh.ca/-/media/professionals-files/hcardd/special-olympics-2025/special-olympics2025-mindfulness-coachs-corner-pdf.pdf French - https://www.camh.ca/-/media/professionals-files/hcardd/special-olympics-2025/special-olympics2025-health-mindfulness-coachs-cornerfr-pdf.pdf Animated Video: English - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXwTcYxj12g French - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxoGM8Ir1u4 Resources mentioned in the episode: - Lotus Breath: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgcbIGVCK8g - River Meditation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViOT9kUShzM - Annaka Harris Website: https://annakaharris.com/mindfulness-for-children/ Learn more about other important health topics such as Health Check-in, Mindfulness, Women’s Health, and Sleep on our HCARDD webpage: https://www.camh.ca/en/professionals/professionals--projects/hcardd/projects/special-olympics Email us at hcardd@camh.ca if you want to get involved with projects at the Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre!

    45 min

  6. MAR 24

    Checking in on Your Health: Supporting the Health of Special Olympics Athletes

    In this episode of the IDD Get to Know Me podcast, co-host Melanie interviews Dr. Yona Lunsky (a researcher and clinical psychologist), Dr. Ullanda Niel (a family doctor), Heidi Mallett and Monique Shah (both Special Olympics athletes), and June Shah (a coach and family member). They discuss the importance of regularly checking in with a healthcare professional and ideas for how to prepare for appointments to make the most out of each visit. To learn more about this topic, see our other material below: Easy-Read for Athletes: English - https://www.camh.ca/-/media/professionals-files/hcardd/easy-reads/hcardd-easy-read-health-check-in-research-pdf.pdf French - https://www.camh.ca/-/media/professionals-files/hcardd/special-olympics-2025/special-olympics2025-health-checkin-easyreadfr-pdf.pdf Tip sheet for Family Caregivers: English - https://www.camh.ca/-/media/professionals-files/hcardd/special-olympics-2025/special-olympics2025-health-checkin-family-snapshot-pdf.pdf French - https://www.camh.ca/-/media/professionals-files/hcardd/special-olympics-2025/special-olympics2025-health-checkin-family-snapshotfr-pdf.pdf Tip sheet for Coaches: English - https://www.camh.ca/-/media/professionals-files/hcardd/special-olympics-2025/special-olympics2025-health-checkin-coachs-corner-pdf.pdf French - https://www.camh.ca/-/media/professionals-files/hcardd/special-olympics-2025/special-olympics2025-health-checkin-coachs-cornerfr-pdf.pdf Animated Video: English - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHS-qFd1WO0 Resources mentioned in the episode: My Health Care Visit: https://ddprimarycare.surreyplace.ca/tools-2/general-health/todays-visit/About My Health: https://ddprimarycare.surreyplace.ca/tools-2/general-health/about-my-health/Nuts and Bolts Page: https://nutsandbolts.ddtoolkits.com/ Learn more about other important health topics such as Men’s Health, Mindfulness, Women’s Health, and Sleep on our HCARDD webpage: https://www.camh.ca/en/professionals/professionals--projects/hcardd/projects/special-olympics Email us at hcardd@camh.ca if you want to get involved with projects at the Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre!

    1h 6m

  7. MAR 19

    Let’s Talk About Men’s Mental Health: Supporting the Health of Men in Special Olympics

    Welcome to a brand new season of IDD Get to Know Me! This season is our Special Olympics edition of the podcast where we will explore a range of health topics with many different guests. In this first episode, co-host Victor interviews Dr. Jonathan Weiss (a researcher and clinical psychologist), Duncan Leblanc (a coach and family member), Kyle Shewfelt (a Canadian Olympic gymnast), and Matthew Fields (a Special Olympics athlete). They discuss men’s health, the stigma around men’s mental health and how to balance physical and mental well-being as athletes. To learn more about this topic, see our other materials below: Easy-Read for Athletes: English - https://www.camh.ca/-/media/professionals-files/hcardd/special-olympics-2025/special-olympics2025-mens-health-easy-read-pdf.pdf French - https://www.camh.ca/-/media/professionals-files/hcardd/special-olympics-2025/special-olympics2025-mens-health-easy-readfr-pdf.pdf Tip sheet for Family Caregivers: English - https://www.camh.ca/-/media/professionals-files/hcardd/special-olympics-2025/special-olympics2025-mens-health-family-snapshot-pdf.pdf French - https://www.camh.ca/-/media/professionals-files/hcardd/special-olympics-2025/special-olympics2025-mens-health-family-snapshotfr-pdf.pdf Tip sheet for Coaches: English - https://www.camh.ca/-/media/professionals-files/hcardd/special-olympics-2025/special-olympics2025-mens-health-coaches-corner-pdf.pdf French - https://www.camh.ca/-/media/professionals-files/hcardd/special-olympics-2025/special-olympics2025-mens-health-coaches-cornerfr-pdf.pdf Animated Video: English - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eq5el0Zt0ig French - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTYg4nPNxXQ Learn more about other important health topics such as Health Check-in, Mindfulness, Women’s Health, and Sleep on our HCARDD webpage: https://www.camh.ca/en/professionals/professionals--projects/hcardd/projects/special-olympics Email us at hcardd@camh.ca if you want to get involved with projects at the Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre!

    41 min

  8. 07/13/2023

    Spreading Inclusivity with Amy Lockwood, One Toy at a Time

    What if disability representation started in the toy box? In this week’s episode, podcast hosts Daniel and Victor sit down with Lockwood Toys founder, Amy Lockwood, whose main mission is to spread inclusivity and cheer to children, one toy at a time. She talks about the motivation behind the company’s founding, the inspiration behind many of the toys (spoiler: a lot of them are inspired by her son!), and the challenges and triumphs in her journey to increase disability representation.

    33 min
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A mental health podcast where nothing is off the table. Join self advocate and hosts, Victor Pereira and Daniel Share-Strom as they explore topics and how they relate to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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  • Creator
    Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
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